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HootSuite Activates Affiliate Program – Pro Customers Can Earn Commissions for Referrals
HootSuite – makers of the popular social media dashboard tool – announce an affiliate program allowing premium users to earn commissions when referring new customers to the Premium plans and University program.
Jan. 11, 2010 VANCOUVER, CANADA – HootSuite is ringing in the new year by annoucing the HootSuite Affiliate Program designed to help enthusiastic customers monetize their recommendations.
Starting immediately, HootSuite Pro and Enterprise plan holders can earn substantial commissions by referring customers to the HootSuite Pro and Enterprise products as well as the HootSuite University learning program.
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The affiliate commission rate is 50% of the referred customer's first payment on eligible products and includes credit for basic (free) plan holders who upgrade within 60 days of original click. Program payouts to affiliates begin via PayPal upon reaching a minimum threshold.
Affiliate Program participants can manage multiple campaigns, monitor account status, and track campaign success using a dynamic dashboard. Further, they can access a library of pre-built HootSuite marketing tools to share the products with their audience. Resources include promotional banners with built-in tracking codes and campaign-specific links to add to blogs, sites and social networks, or to share via chat and opt-in email channels.
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HootSuite offers social media dashboards for web and mobile platforms which allows businesses and individuals to manage multiple profiles on Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin and more. The affiliate program is the next step for the fast-growing company who recently passed the one million user threshold.
HootSuite CEO Ryan Holmes explains the reasons behind this marketing initiative:
"We wanted to give something back to the million plus HootSuite fans and supporters. Many of these hardcore users have been recommending HootSuite for a long time, and now they have a way create an income stream by sharing a tool they already enjoy. Our users know the product very well and we couldn't have gotten to where we are at without their help and support."
The company also recently announced expansion to Japan, translated web and mobile tools into more international languages, and won the Mashable Award (formerly Open Web) for Best Social Media Tool.


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You can't have a hurricane without wind, and you can't have a tsunami without an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption. But, ladies and gentleman, apparently you can have a blizzard without heavy snowfall.
This seems counterintuitive: After all, heavy snowfall is the very definition of a blizzard.
Except when it's not. Meteorologists have a name for this phenomenon -- they call it a "ground blizzard."
A ground blizzard occurs when powerful gusts of wind kick up enough snow off the ground to create whiteout conditions for travelers.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Fargo, N.D. effective through 9 p.m. Thursday local time. The storm began Wednesday night, but weathermen expect less than an inch of snow to accumulate between the two days.
So far, 0.07 inch has fallen in the past 24 hours, according to Weather.com. Meteorologist John Wheeler predicted gusts of wind up to 50 mph for the greater Fargo area.
Check out video of a ground blizzard below, filmed on Dec. 28, 2013 in Minnesota.

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I've been a diehard fan of Cardinal basketball since the day I was born, so you can imagine my thrill when given the Ultimate Basketball Experience with Rick Pitino.
The annual event hosted by Central Bank took place inside the KFC Yum! Center, where guests received an inside look at UofL practice as the Cards prepared for their game against South Florida on senior night, Feb. 29.
The team split up in half to play some five-on-five as the Cards worked their offense against the style of defense they expected to see USF play against them on Wednesday.
Following the practice, guests mingled inside the Evan Williams Bourbon Bar, sipping cocktails and enjoying hors d'oeurves, while Coach Pitino spoke candidly with the crowd and answered questions.
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Improving Your Relationships – Relationship Dynamics From a Spiritual Perspective – Part I
"Love is everything. It is the key to life, and its influences are those that move the world."
-Ralph Waldo Trine
"Interdependence is and care to be as abundant the ideal of man as self-sufficiency. Man is a amusing being."
-Mohandas K. Gandhi
My Integrative Intuitive Counseling plan with audience over the accomplished fifteen-plus years has accustomed me the bird's-eye appearance of relationships and the dynamics circuitous in them from an active point of view.
One of the areas in which I had aboriginal glimpses of these realizations and acquaint in activity is that of relationships, abnormally adventurous relationships. It goes after adage that relationships are actual important to a lot of of us and represent an acutely important aspect of our animal experience, as Trine and Gandhi aloft so articulately bidding it. So of advance a lot of audience will wish advice on this breadth of their lives.
I've looked at many, abounding relationships over the accomplished several years, including those a applicant was circuitous in at the time of a session, those from a client's past, and approaching relationships. I've aswell looked at nonromantic relationships, including those with friends, parents, children, added ancestors members, plan colleagues, etc. I accept added acquired acumen into how relationships plan (and why they do plan at times and generally do not work) and what the adroit or accidental factors to the dynamics accessible in this aspect of our lives may be. Over time, I gradually saw several factors that I feel access the dynamics and activity of relationships.
Resonance of Energies
"The affair of two personalities is like the acquaintance of two actinic substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed."
-Carl Jung
"Relationships are like a dance, with arresting activity antagonism aback and alternating amid partners."
-Colette Dowling
Early on in searching at adventurous relationships I was primarily analysis how people's energies resonated – or didn't bell able-bodied – and how that active resonance amid the two of them afflicted both the dynamics of the accord and the absolute or abrogating aspects of what the humans in the accord were experiencing. Some people's energies resonated absolutely well. Added people's energies absolutely artlessly abraded.
For example, I've apparent relationships in which one person's activity was cutting the other's energy. This generally leads to the closing accepting activity afflicted and blank or constrained, absolutely not a affable way to feel in a relationship. I've aswell apparent relationships in which one person's activity is balmy and all-embracing and the added person's activity is acknowledgment or aloof and/or apprenticed or narrow. This is aswell not a acceptable alternation of energies. As cogent as these dynamics of activity resonances were, I came to apprentice in time, however, that there were factors circuitous added than just the resonance of energies that contributed to whether relationships were good, workable, or accurate ally or "soul mates."
Learning Relationships
"How aboriginal is adulation that plants a annual and uproots a field; that revives us for a day and stuns us for an age!"
-Kahlil Gibran
I anon came to see how people's inauthentic accepting – their issues – afflicted the dynamics in a relationship. Because the inauthentic bury contributes to and affects one's accepted energy, this inauthentic accepting will generally be allotment of what is resonating (or abrading) amid two people's energies.
Often the cull amid two humans will be their "stuff" resonating, rather than who they absolutely are. For example, one of the added accepted manifestations of this blazon of resonance occurs if a abased accepting who may aswell be acute emotionally and/or arise from some array of calumniating accomplishments is romantically circuitous with anyone with able and authoritative energy; or if one accepting who is accessible emotionally and needs to affix and acquaint aboveboard with his/her accomplice is circuitous with anyone who is bankrupt down or aloof emotionally and appropriately neither accessible emotionally nor aggressive arise absolutely aboveboard abutting with someone. I accept apparent instances in which two people's "stuff" is so circuitous and mutually resonating that they arise to fit calm like a circuitous arrangement of alternate keys applicable into anniversary other's locks. Generally a action of button-pushing and/or alternate alternation in an ailing address after-effects from this blazon of resonance. (Hence, the appellation codependence.) Relationships of this blazon generally body a admixture of adverse energies; they may be love/hate relationships or be abounding of animation – and are rarely "clear sailing." They are aswell frequently absolutely aching and can be emotionally draining.
This blazon of relationship, that is based on the inauthentic accepting resonating is often, as you may suspect, bedevilled to failure. I accept apparent abounding audience who were in this blazon of accord and who may accept ashore it out for years because they accept both attrition to and apathy over accepting out of the situation. Added audience may extricate themselves in a beneath aeon of time. If, how, and if these relationships are bound is usually a action of the individual's action and advance and his/her address for or attrition to change.
Usually if the accommodation is fabricated to leave the relationship, it is because the accepting initiating that change has developed alone to the point area the claimed acquaint from the accord are abstruse and the accord no best serves a purpose or feels the same. In added words, the resonance is no best there. (This closing instance is adumbrative of the accepted abnormality that, as we apprentice and grow, we may abound accomplished the humans we've been abutting to, if they are not aswell evolving and growing. Kristen Zambucka declared this abnormality if she declared that, "We outgrow people, places, and things as we unfold. We may be afflicted if old accompany say their section and leave our lives…but let them go. They were at a altered date and searching in a altered direction." This can be annoying to us, abnormally if we don't apprehend that, if our energies are no best resonating, any above activity of accurateness usually evaporates – and if we added don't apprehend that this "changing of partners" is apocalyptic of something absolute in us, i.e., our claimed growth.)
Over time and through again seeing a amount of this blazon of relationship, I came to apprehend that these relationships that are based on the partners' inauthentic accepting resonating are what I now alarm acquirements relationships. In added words, we generally access into some relationships primarily to apprentice and abound by alive on our inauthentic stuff, and this purpose of acquirements tends to be the primary raison d'être for this blazon of relationship. This is acclaimed from the body acquaintance or accomplice accord in which we may be aesthetic anniversary other's growth, but it's not the sole purpose for the relationship.
The absolute aspect of acquirements relationships is that they are generally a admirable agitator for our growth. Anniversary acquirements accord tends to be centered about healing or adjustment one or added aspects of our stuff. Put addition way, "Each accord nurtures a backbone or weakness aural you" (Mike Murdock). And, usually, until we plan on whatever the accord is aggravating to advise us and we "get" it, we are bedevilled to accumulate repeating the lesson; that is, we can accept a arrangement of serially entering into agnate relationships. Recognizing that we accept a arrangement in relationships can accord us the key to acumen that there is something in ourselves to plan on. "To accept is to apperceive patterns," Isaiah Berlin wrote – including our own patterns.
If, instead, we don't admit that there is something to plan on in ourselves we may break ashore in the arrangement for a added abiding aeon of time. Generally we will again activity our dejection and accusation evidently and abuse all men or all women as accepting "worthless," "unavailable," etc. – until we apprentice to figuratively point that feel aback arise ourselves and attending aural to see what we charge to plan on or change in ourselves. "Everything that irritates us about others can advance us to an compassionate of ourselves" (Jung). Or, as Molière wrote, "One should appraise oneself for a continued time afore cerebration of accusatory others."
A aberration on this affair of bump and accusation centers about those humans who are "rescuers." Rescuers (not an aspect type) are generally benevolent humans who are perpetually aggravating to advice and accomplishment others, sometimes to the admeasurement that they in fact accept that that is one of their purposes in life. As with those who activity their own accepting evidently and accusation others and things alfresco of themselves, rescuers generally charge to figuratively point their fingers aback at themselves and attending aural for what they charge to accomplishment in themselves. A arrangement of defective to accomplishment others generally serves to avert one's absorption from his/her own accepting and what he/she needs to plan on aural him/herself. As Aldous Huxley wrote, "There is alone one bend of the cosmos you can be assertive of convalescent and that's your own self."
Learning relationships, abnormally those that appoint us emotionally in an acute manner, are a able apparatus by which we can evolve, as we are angry added – through the ability of affect – by these generally difficult and/or aching accord experiences. I myself acquired a above assignment in self-esteem through a accord that was abortive and absolutely difficult. However, the assignment was acutely admired and was assuredly acquired – and, indeed, may accept been all the added assuredly categorical in me due to the admeasurement of the adversity and affecting attempt I went through.
What we angle to accretion from relationships such as these will alter from one accepting to the next and can run the area from acquirements self-esteem, to acceptable beneath acquiescent and dependent, to acquirements to be added emotionally available, to accepting added caring, to accepting beneath egoistic – or even to acceptable added acute about relationships. The acquaint can be absolutely diverse. However, one affair active through these acquirements relationships is that the cosmos is cartoon absorption to our inauthentic "stuff" that keeps us from accepting who we absolutely are and is allurement us to plan on it. Not everyone, of course, will plan on all, or even any, of his/her accepting in a lifetime because that may absolutely be, as ahead mentioned, what we are to acquaintance in that lifetime – never accepting aback to our authentic aspect (and, aswell as ahead mentioned, not anybody will accept abundant inauthentic accepting to plan on or clear).
Interestingly, I've apparent addition apparatus by which these acquirements relationships accomplish and that has to do with addition agency that induces the two humans to be calm in a relationship, added than just the resonance of the inauthentic stuff. This agency will generally apparent itself as a "pull" amid the two people. This cull is generally accomplished as a animal attraction, but may aswell be accomplished as a brainy or analytic pull: they are just fatigued to the added accepting for some acumen and can't get that accepting out of his/her mind; or they are always aggravating to amount the added accepting out. (And, yes, this can advance to obsession.)
What I accept frequently apparent that I acquisition alluring is that generally if the assignment that was a above raison d'être for the accord is assuredly learned, the cull amid the two of them – animal attraction, brainy conundrum, obsession, or whatever – just disappears as if by magic. I attention this "pull," about it is bidding and experienced, as a accessory acclimated by the cosmos to get us to apprentice a assignment (by accepting us into the accord that will advise us the lesson). Such an absorbing and artistic device!


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About 15 years ago, my sister and I came out to Ramona for several months one summer, unlike our usual 10-day stay. We'd just "saved" our second house in town from what we were sure would be "utter destruction," and were busy doing what we could to fix it up.
While we'd paid a regular price for this house, we heard tales of people buying houses for ridiculously cheap prices. "You could get an old house for a thousand dollars," my uncle said to me after I'd paid four times that for our first little shack on Main St.
Coming from California, I'd never heard of such a thing. So, when we read that there would be an auction of a house on the outskirts of Ramona, we were curious and before the afternoon was over, we found ourselves the owners of one of those cheap houses.
We named the house "Green Acres" because it had no water, no electricity, no telephone, and no plumbing. Furthermore, like the TV show with the same name, only a fool from the city would think it worth owning.
Back in California, the phone rang. It was our Aunt Gertie calling, "You girls were in the paper," she said, "for not paying your taxes." She had that tone of voice that told us this was serious business in Ramona. One did not want to see ones relatives listed in the delinquent section of the Marion County Record, just like you didn't want to see any relatives named in the police records.
"How did this happen?" she wanted to know. We promised to get to the bottom of it. Several phone calls later, we discovered that our "cheap housing deal" included an acre of land outside city limits, thus on a separate tax bill which somehow had not gotten to us. You can believe we explained all this to our relatives because we didn't want them to be embarrassed by "those girls from California".
We chuckled about the efficiency of public humiliation to get taxes paid, and you can be sure we made sure to get our taxes paid after that before the delinquent notices were due to be published in the newspaper. Until this year, that is.
"Well," my sister said with a frown, "our name just appeared in the delinquent tax notices," obviously, she wasn't happy; but I had to laugh. "Really?" This time, we gave a piece of property away with the understanding that the new owner would pay the tax bill when it came due. Ooops, they didn't.
We've all read in history books about public floggings and being stood up in stocks for some moral indiscretion. Someone in town even gave me an old newspaper clipping about some guy in Ramona caught in bed with someone else's wife. He was rousted out in next to nothing and paraded down Main St., according to the paper. Talk about public humiliation! And, I'm wondering if it still works?
I think it worked for my grandparent's generation, church-going, God-fearing people who cared deeply for their reputation. It certainly worked on my parents' generation. They had a keen sense of what was public and private, what was right and wrong, what you spoke about and when you kept silent.
Each generation seems to draw a different line in the sand as to what is known and by whom, what is talked about, divulged or kept secret. In my daughter's generation the areas of discussion are even broader than mine. Naturally, we're at a point where I think self disclosure has gone too far.
In this day and age, with Facebook, web sites, instant cell phone communication, emails flying through the air, and non-stop texting, everybody seems to be talking. There is this non-stop regurgitation of information, a constant exposure of themselves (pun intended) to virtual strangers.
I'm shocked. In my time, I called for transparency, "Be open," I said; and now I wonder if I'm partly to blame for this craze to just "let it all hang out." I wonder, "What is this lunacy where people clutch their cell phones, closer than their children, reading and writing constantly, fighting on the air waves with people in the next room?"
It's like we gulp down food without chewing, let alone digesting the content and letting it nourish us before swallowing more and are never satisfied. Full. Done.
And here I sit at my computer, aghast at all the texting trivia, typing. I'm talking to people I cannot see and may never meet, acknowledging my humiliation at finding my name in some other portion of the Marion County Record, wondering where this wave of self disclosure will lead another generation.
Meanwhile I've not only listed facts, but I've gone up another level on the scale of self-disclosure, telling you my thoughts and even higher on the scale, told you how I feel on another day in the country! Does this make us friends?


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Death lives just across the Rio Grande, but rarely crosses from Juarez, Mexico, to El Paso,Texas.
Juarez, El Paso's Mexican sister city, recorded 748 murders in 2012 -- more than 2,000 in 2011 -- while El Paso counted 17 last year.
El Paso Chief of Police Gregory Allen told ABC News that violence "hasn't crossed into the town the way a lot of people might perceive.
"Not like it used to be," Allen said. "When I first came on the department, many of our crimes driven along the border and downtown resulted from illegal aliens in the country. That isn't the case as much now."
According to 2011 FBI figures, El Paso, population 660,000, has been America's safest big city for the past three years.
More surprising to those monitoring an immigration debate dominated by fear of crime imported from across the border is that six of the country's 10 safest cities are in high-immigration zones. San Diego is the second safest city, while Austin, Texas; San Jose, Calif.; Los Angeles and San Antonio, Texas, follow. New York City, Portland, Ore., Charlotte, N.C., and Seattle round out the safe-city list.
John Cook, who has been El Paso's mayor for eight years, took ABC News on a tour.
"For the most part, people who come into the United States don't want to get in trouble. They don't want to commit crimes," he said. "They just want to make a living. I call them economic refugees [because] they just came to try to secure the American dream and a better life for their families, not to commit crimes."
Cook said the combination of increased border patrol, a 131-mile fence that stretches from one end of El Paso -- Texas' sixth largest city -- out into the desert, and a better Mexican economy, have slowed undocumented immigration dramatically.
"I think there was a direct correlation between recession and the number of illegal apprehensions," Cook said.
When ABC News asked if an immigration overhaul should wait on a a secure border, Cook answered quickly: "We're ready to start right now because the border is secure."
"It's about as secure as you're ever going to get it," he said. "My part of the border is secure. ... The city's safe and secure. I think it's time for immigration reform."
Lifetime El Paso resident Pablo Lopez lives within sight of the Friendship Bridge between Juarez and El Paso. He remembers 20 years ago when the early morning sound of immigrant footsteps would regularly wake him as masses of the undocumented immigrants snuck into the United States to work.
"They were my alarm clock," he said.
Today, he said he rarely sees any undocumented immigrants slipping into the shadows from Juarez to work in the United States.
"Because of the hiring of border agents, the technology, the cameras," Lopez said, "it's not possible. Not that they can't, but you don't see it as much."
As far as safety goes, he said he lived in a low-income neighborhood, but the crime rate was low and the nights were quiet.
"We're all together trying to make our community safe," he said. "Here it's dead. When I get home at 7, I go out and there is nothing. It's a very safe, boring community. Quiet. It's calm."
Not everyone is convinced the drop in crime is connected to the plunging rate of undocumented immigration, even though the numbers are startling. In 1993, the border patrol apprehended 286,000 people crossing illegally into the United States and watched many more escape arrest. In 2012, 9,700 undocumented people were apprehended.
Ramiro Cordero, a lifelong El Paso resident and border patrol agent for 12 years, told ABC News his 268 miles of border from West Texas, including El Paso, through New Mexico was secure.
"It will never be 100 percent secure, because there are always individuals trying to come across," he said. "Can we make it very secure? Yes, and that's what we are doing. That's what we are doing every day. It is most definitely safer, [and] me being a part of this community, I can sleep safe at night here in El Paso."
Cordero said he had seen dramatic changes since the early 1990s. Today's border-crosser has to navigate through border-patrol agents, ground sensors, cameras that can see day and night, drones and a 14-to-18 foot fence.
"You've got to climb 18 feet, or 15 feet through a fence that you can't even stick your fingers through to help you up," Cordero said. "Here comes the human part. Can you swim? Most of the migrants who have lost their lives here in the El Paso sector have lost their lives to the canals, the danger. ... And if you can swim, there are those agents waiting for you."
Efforts like those in El Paso and similar border crackdowns in San Diego and McAllen, Texas, have reduced undocumented crossings, but some say they have just pushed immigrants farther into the desert.
Arizona ranchers still complain of high traffic through their remote lands. But even in Arizona, the numbers have gone down, from 616,000 apprehensions to approximately 120,000 last year. A thousand new border patrol agents are given the credit, as is a weaker U.S. economy.
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Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers announced today that he was willing to increase the team's payroll. He didn't say whether that meant specifically for next year or for 2008 and beyond, but that's good new for Toronto, no matter what exactly it means.
Paul Godfrey, Toronto's president and CEO, spoke about the matter prior to Tuesday's game, but he also was unwilling to go into specifics because the issue was in a very premature stage. He said the Jays management went to Rogers and presented the payroll issue recently, and the owner's comments appear to signal that he was convinced more money is needed.
Godfrey wouldn't hint whether or not a similar three-year commitment was going to be made, similar to the one Rogers made prior to last season. That's when the owner dished out $210 million for the 2005-07 seasons. It didn't sound as if that was going to be the plan this time around, but again, that's just me speculating.
That's about all the news there is on that — other than the fact that Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi opted not to comment. We probably won't know many more details until after this year is complete. But again, this is great knews for the Jays. A $100 million payroll would be ideal, but who knows if Rogers is willing to go that high. The current payroll is at $69.5 and it's estimated to be around $78 next year.
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How nice it is that Ted Rogers is again going to open the vault and give J.P. Riccardi more money to waste. As long as the Blue jays keep an ineffective pitching coach and a manager who doesnt use his bullpen to the best of its ability, the Jays are not going anywhere.Too many times this year I have watched Gibbons take out an effective reliever only to put in a pitcher who has already pitched two days in a row. Too many times have I watched as a struggling pitcher is left in the game until major damage has been done when there is already a reliever warm in the bullpen. I know it can be frustrating for managers in these turbulent times, so perhaps Gibbons can try punching out a wall or drink container rather than his players.
ineffective pitching coach? what makes you think arnsberg is doing a poor job?
Dickerson- I think that's a little strong of a statement. Do you have anything to backup your claims that the Jays don't have an effective pitching coach? Also, you just can't blame the manager when a player comes into a game and doesn't get the job done. Sure he's made some mistakes, but he's also made a lot of good calls.
Finally, I really wish people would form there own opinions on the Gibby situation and stop regurgitating these canned lines from the local press about punching everyone and their mother. In both the Lilly situation and Hillenbrand situation mistakes were made by both parties but both situations have been completely blown out of proportion.


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Contrary to popular reports, not every spider in a UK household is a False Widow. Indeed, out of the vast amount of arachnids I have been asked to identify only a very small proportion have been confirmed to belong to the genus Steatoda and even fewer as the Noble False Widow, S.nobilis. Unfortunately a lot of these spiders are being killed due to these cases of mistaken identity (not that you need to be killing S.nobilisOpinion Page And 404 Android Androidguys News qTv7wF7A either). So here I am going to present a guide on identifying a few UK spiders in the hope of cutting down these instances, I will show you what to look for in a spider to either hopefully identify it as a False Widow or eliminate it from suspicion.
First, however, a few brief disclaimers.
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2: Arachnid markings can vary wildly, depending on the age and sex of the specimen and even upon location. Bear in mind that spiders periodically shed their skin as they grow and as time passes markings may become duller, losing the vivid colours they might have when freshly moulted – this may also cause some confusion. To accommodate this, I will be presenting alternative methods based upon physical characteristics, not just markings.
3. Spiders are broadly defined by genus (Araneus, Amaurobius, Tegenaria, Steatoda etc.) Within these, there can be a number of different species, (or sp.) So if you see XXX .sp that means it can be any species from within that genus. Sometimes there are just a few and sometimes many more – Theridion has over 600! This can also make identification difficult, but I shall endeavour to present enough information to make an educated and informed identification.
4: If you poke your fingers into webs and crevices then you run the risk of being bitten. Spiders are remarkably tolerant and shy creatures that normally run at the slightest disturbance, but they will sometimes bite if given no other recourse. However, no spider will bite you for just looking at it so fear not about viewing them, or taking photos.
I will be using scientific terminology throughout to describe various elements of a spider's anatomy, as illustrated in the diagram below.
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So without further ado let me present a few of these usual suspects. None of these are False Widows and are not in the family Steatoda.
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Most commonly it is the Missing Sector Orb Weaver, Zygiella x-notata, that is misidentified and ends up paying the ultimate price. In truth, these are easy to distinguish from False Widows before you even see the spider! No false widow will ever spin an orb web – the big, pretty, two-dimensional webs commonly seen. A Steatoda web is messy and in a corner, usually with the spider hiding out of sight in a tubular retreat, waiting for prey to get caught in the web. Missing Sector Orb Weaver spiders spin vertical 2-dimensional circular webs that often miss a section (hence the name) giving them a somewhat unfinished look.
Zygiella frequently gets mistaken for Steatoda as it shares the large bulbous abdomen and longer front legs of that genus and has pale markings that can superficially seem similar to Steatoda nobilis. However, the rest of the abdomen colouration is frequently lighter than Steatoda and the glossy, almost silvery abdomen lacks the pale anterior band characteristic of the Noble False Widow, having vertical dark stripes instead. The forelegs are also shorter than Steatoda's; close but no cigar. This species makes up the majority of the spiders I am tasked to identify. It's utterly harmless and it is a real shame to see so many of this attractive spider killed through ignorance.
2. Amaurobius sp. featuring Amaurobius similis, The Lace Web spider
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Amaurobius pictures usually tend to be either A.similis or A.fenestralis. They are normally misidentified as False Widows as they share a pale, marking on their abdomen and inhabit similar environs to Steatoda. However, upon closer inspection there are several differences – don't worry, you won't have to get too close!
The abdomen, whilst similar in markings, is a totally different shape to Steatoda, being more oval (even in a plump female) than the False Widow's. It is also more matte or maybe satin than the False Widow's shiny gloss finish. The legs are slightly thicker and it doesn't have the four dimples on top of the abdomen that characterize Steatoda. An inspection of the patterning on the abdomen will reveal it to be different to S.nobilis, more yellowy-cream than the silver-white of the Noble False Widow. Nonetheless, Amaurobius is the second most frequently misidentified spider and I have seen all too many that have been killed based upon False (Widow) assumption.
3. Araneus sp. featuring Araneus diadematus, The Common Garden Spider
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The classic Garden Spider pose: Photo taken and kindly supplied by Jenni Louise Cox
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A female specimen awaiting prey. Photo taken and kindly supplied by Jenni Louise Cox
You'd think it unlikely that Araneus could be mistaken for University Indiana Crimsoncard Indiana University Crimsoncard Crimsoncard University Indiana Steatoda,but nonetheless this is the third most frequent suspect for misidentification as a False Widow. Again, simply by looking at the spider's habitat you should be able to discount it from being Indiana University Crimsoncard University University Crimsoncard Crimsoncard Indiana Indiana Steatoda. Typically found in large, beautiful orb webs (as opposed to Steatoda's messy web), particularly in September and October, Araneus have somewhat hairy or 'spiky' striped legs that are more or less the same length – completely unlike Indiana Indiana University University Indiana University Crimsoncard Crimsoncard Crimsoncard Steatoda. The abdomen shape is also often completely different, having a more triangular shape tapered towards the bottom where the spinnerets are housed, particularly in the case of Araneus diadematus, our common Garden Spider. They also have a fantastic amount of variation in patterning and colouring. The abdomen can be anything from a light brown to black with the distinctive 'cross' shape varying from white to silver and sometimes gold. Truly, they are a beautiful native species that can be seen all over the country. Unfortunately they are still often mistaken for False Widows as they have a habit of wandering about between spinning webs – they will usually spin a different one every night! Again, they really do not look anything like Steadoda upon closer inspection and I am surprised so many pop up in ID requests. It is probably due to their general abundance, particularly at this time of year. Incidentally I have been bitten by one of these spiders at the tender age of about 12 when I picked one up and held it too tightly in my fist. Aside from the initial pain of the bite – no more than a pinprick – there were no effects.
4. Tegenaria sp. featuring Tegenaria domestica, the Common House spider
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Tegenaria domestica, the one you see scurrying across the kitchen floor, is also inclined to get stuck in baths. Tegenaria domestica; © 2004 by M. Betley (creative commons)
Tegenaria is the one that most people will see running about late at night. Favouring the warmth, they move into our houses this time of year and are one of our most active species. They probably only occur in ID requests due to this frequency of being seen. Usually if you see one out and about it is a male looking for a mate, so pity him and leave him alone. A male spider's life is hard enough as it is, he doesn't need you making it any harder (or flatter!) One of the main things that should discount Tegenaria from suspicion of being a False Widow straight away should be they are usually just too big! One of our biggest species, they can easily reach three or four inches (or feet if the general arachnophobe's estimate is used!) Add to this the general 'legginess' and proportionally small abdomen and you should have no issues with thinking this is a Steatoda family member. Even a big female's abdomen would be small in comparison to her legs and their markings are quite different, almost dappled tan and dark brown stripes. Prone to bolting if disturbed, a glass and piece of card is your best bet, as with all spiders.Safari Blocked Youtube To Scam Iphone Fix How 8nwg0FUnqI
5. Segestria sp. featuring Segestria senoculata, the Snake Backed Spider
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Crimsoncard Indiana Indiana Crimsoncard University Indiana University Crimsoncard University Segestriadoesn't crop up all that often, most likely because it is a somewhat reclusive spider. The genus is known largely as the Tube Web spider, from its tendency to hide in tubular retreats in walls. It is one of the larger species in the UK and rather impressive-looking, with large mouth parts (or chelicerae) which in the case of S.florentina are an iridescent green! On the whole Segestria doesn't really resemble Steatoda; the abdomen is somewhat elongated and the patterning is different. In the case of S.senoculata the pattern resembles that of an Adder, which gives it its common name. In most Segestria, however, the patterning is a noticeably darker.
That said, it is not entirely outside the realms of possibility that someone could mistake this for a Steatoda of some description, especially if they encountered a gravid female, and it is for this reason that I have included the genus here. Segestria has been known to deliver a painful but otherwise harmless bite to humans, and should in no way be regarded as dangerous.
6: Nuctenea sp. featuring Nuctenea umbratica, the Walnut Orb Weaver Spider.
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Similar to Araneus – indeed, until reclassified it was to be found in that genus – The Walnut Orb Spider has a vaguely triangular dark brown body and is found on large circular webs. It lacks the cross of A.diadematus but otherwise resembles a duller example of that specimen. One noticeable difference is that it is flatter in profile, allowing it to secrete itself in crevices whilst it waits for unsuspecting prey to blunder into its web. Indeed, umbratica means 'living in the shadows' in Latin. Some examples do have slightly lighter patterning and it is another species that could be mistaken for Steatoda. However, apart from sharing the four depressions on the abdomen they share little resemblance.
7: Theridion sp. featuring Theridion sisyphium, the 'Mother Care' spider
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Theridion Sp. likely T.sisyphium. Photo taken and kindly supplied by Jenni Louise Cox
No, despite its common name, T.sisyphium was not named after a large chain of stores selling baby products; rather for its characteristic of tending to its young after they are born and feeding the hatchlings -not a common behaviour for true spiders. Sadly I have never seen one amongst the many arachnids I have been asked to ID, but I am including it as it does bear some resemblance to S.nobilis. T.sisyphium is, in my humble opinion, another example of a quite beautiful UK species.
With striking markings, this small species belongs to the aforementioned Theridion genus, which contains over 600 known species. this in turn is part of the family Theridiidae (over 2,200 species) which also contains the Lactrodectus and Steatoda genera – the Widow and False Widow spiders of recent interest. As you might expect, it does share many characteristics with these genera, round abdomen and lengthened forelegs amongst them. It is, however, much more heavily patterned than Steatoda nobilis, with a wonderful marbling and mottled colouration varying from tans and creams to white. Should you be lucky enough to see one, please don't kill it, enjoy it and know that I am somewhat jealous!
So after all these innocent bystanders, let's get to the real thing – the False Widow. I will feature the three main Steatoda species commonly found in the UK, culminating with S.nobilis itself.
S.bipunctata – The Rabbit Hutch spider
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More than any other False Widow spider, S.bipunctata resembles the infamous Black Widow. She is dark brown, bulbous in abdomen, and generally uniform in colour, although light variants with a very small pale dorsal line exist. As with all Steatoda there are four giveaway dimples on top of a very smooth and round abdomen. The legs are longer at the front and these are rather small measuring no more than 3cm or so. Despite their resemblance to Black Widows, S.bipunctata are harmless by comparison.
S.grossa. – The False Widow Spider or cupboard spider
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Mature Male Steatoda grossa: Photo: Creative Commons License :Algirdas, 2005, Lithuania. Note that this is a male specimen, evidenced by the slighter build and enlarged pedipalps.
S.grossa looks a little like S.nobilis and has a similar bite, akin to a nasty bee sting that some may react adversely to. It has fewer markings than its close relation S.nobilis, normally looking like a series of arrows on the abdomen, and the distinctive anterior abdominal band. Want a bit of trivia? A painted S.grossaDay Unboxing A Iphone Impressions And Hindu Xr With The First vwddRWZq14 was used in Sam Rami's Spiderman film as the spider that bit Peter Parker (note: neither the author nor the editor wish to imply that spider bites may bestow superpowers. Unfortunately.)
S.nobilis – The Noble False Widow.
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Steatoda nobilis. Photo taken and used with kind permission of Brenda Averly
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Another example of Steatoda nobilis, this time with decreased markings. Note, still, the elongated front legs and pale band round the front of the abdomen. Even though trapped under a glass, the spider is not reacting. Photo kindly supplied by Lauren Whitely. Well done for trapping and not killing it!
Which brings us to the beastie that everyone was so worked up about in the first place, the Noble False Widow spider. S.nobilis are small, averaging 2-3cm, with smooth-looking legs that are noticeably longer at the front. They generally have a large bulbous abdomen with a pale band round the front and a marking on the top that can variously resemble a skull, a trident, or other patterns dependent upon individual. Once you know what you are looking for, they are very distinctive and easy to spot. They are fairly clumsy when off their web and will retreat from any disturbance.
Males are generally more diminutive, with proportionally smaller abdomens and, if mature, enlarged pedipalps. Even once you have positively identified S.nobilis, there is no need to kill it. A glass and card can be used to safely remove the spider, should you be so inclined, or you can just leave it be and let it continue providing you a service by eating flies and other disease-carrying insects. S.nobilis will not bite unless provoked (like being caught against skin in clothing) even then the bite should be no worse than a nasty bee sting. I'll say it again one more time and this time paraphrase the great Douglas Adams in my description. DON'T PANIC – MOSTLY HARMLESS. Ignore the nonsense the papers are spouting. S.nobilis has never killed anyone, nor has it eaten any flesh. They have been here for 140 years and are not a new species in the slightest. I have written multiple articles and even made5 span Video Speech Campus org Free 2018 Jan C qwxU7WAAt0.
Hopefully this guide will stop people assuming every spider they see is a Steatoda. We are blessed with a great number of spider species in the UK, each of which forms a vital part of our ecosystem. Without our eight-legged friends we would be overrun with disease-carrying insects and in a far worse state all round. So the next time you see a spider, don't be alarmed. If you need to remove it, do so using the tried and tested glass and card method and deposit it outside. Spiders are phenomenally adaptive and resourceful creatures and really do not deserve the levels of fear and danger which they have accrued. I will, in time be producing one final article in which I will discuss ways for people to try to overcome their fear of spiders, which is often irrational and based upon misunderstanding and misinformation, though often through no fault of their own. Until then, happy spider spotting!
Allen Ward is an experienced keeper and breeder of arachnids, sharing his home with more than 300 spiders and tarantulas from all over the world – many of which have medically significant venom. He also has a large collection of various invertebrates and reptiles. The only times he has ever been bitten by spiders was when he was a child and was in the habit of just picking them up in the wild for a better look. He is still in possession of all of his limbs. He is available to advise on all relevant stories until the False Widow drama has died down – please contact the Elwell Press for details.


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Navigate the Holiday Buffet
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The holiday dinner table can be a minefield for those of us trying to watch what we eat. Most people rationalize a food binge, telling themselves "It's only once a year… "
"The problem is that most people aren't only eating this way once a year," says Center for Science in the Public Interest senior nutritionist Jayne Hurley. "Many people are eating as if it's a holiday when they go out to a restaurant or diner any time of the year."
If you're planning a holiday meal and you want a lavish spread without feeling like you're fattening up your guests, try these easy swaps that'll let you gorge without guilt.
Skip: Dinner RollsPick: Veggies and Dip
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Guests (and cooks!) will often turn a basket of dinner rolls into an unintentional appetizer as they wait for the main meal. Forget the rolls altogether and lay out a tray of low-calorie, high-nutrient veggies—think celery, carrots, peppers, and broccoli—with a light dip. The fiber in the veggies will help fill you up so you'll make better decisions when the main meal finally rolls around, whereas the rolls will actually spike, then drop your blood sugar, likely leading to overeating and more refined carbs on your plate.
Skip: Cranberry SaucePick: Cranberry Butternut Squash
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Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce brings refined sugars from the dessert plate into your side dishes. Keep antioxidant-rich cranberries on the menu by tossing them with butternut squash chunks, diced onion, sage, salt, and pepper and bake at 375 for 30 minutes or until squash is caramelized.
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"If you don't want to down four or five slices of white bread with your meal, then you should probably pass on the traditional stuffing," Hurley says. If you're committed to stuffing on the menu, opt for a recipe based around wild or brown rice and vegetables rather than refined carbohydrates and saturated fat. And no matter which recipe you choose, don't drown it in high-sodium gravy.
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While they do offer potassium and fiber, white potatoes can't match the nutrition-packed sweet potato. Whether you're cooking mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, or even oven fries, sweet potatoes are a super-easy swap that won't leave you wanting for flavor or nutrients.
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There's no easier way to cut out unnecessary calories than to cut caloric beverages, and it doesn't get any heavier than egg nog's 343 calories and 11 grams of saturated fat. Sugar-free hot chocolate is low in calories but still has the feel of a holiday hand-warmer. Can't live without that egg nog goodness? Try non-dairy varieties that will cut down on the saturated fat if not the calorie count.
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It's found its way onto nearly everyone's holiday table, thanks to its simple prep: mix beans, cream of mushroom soup, top with fried onions, and bake. Unfortunately, the beans aren't the most nutritious vegetable around, the soup adds a dehydrating amount of sodium, and the onions don't add much besides crunch and fat. Keep the crunch in your vegetable side dish by roasting halved Brussels sprouts and sliced almonds tossed together with olive oil. Don't like Brussels sprouts? Sub in broccoli or cauliflower.
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Maybe you had turkey for Thanksgiving and were thinking about changing it up with a holiday ham. Not so fast. While turkey is largely unprocessed, ham gets brined, jacking up the sodium content of your holiday spread. Roasted turkey provides a lean protein that you can load your plate with without fear of overdoing the salt, as long as you lay off the gravy.
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If you have your choices of pies, pumpkin is almost always the better option. "Pumpkin pie is lower in calories and saturated fat because it only has a bottom crust, and pumpkin is actually really high in Vitamin A and other nutrients," Hurley says. For an even lower-calorie option, make no-crust pumpkin pie in mugs or ramekins and top with toasted walnuts and a dab of cream.


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Author Notes: There's nothing much better than a good grilled cheese sandwich (or toastie as they're called across the pond) and a cold pint. The variations are endless, but here's a favorite of mine that's cheesy, salty, sweet and tangy and quintessentially British. —EmilyC
Serves: 2
2 slices good quality ham, such as Black Forest
3 oz sharp English cheddar, sliced
1 to 2 T orange marmalade
thinly sliced dill pickles or cornichons
2 T softened butter
4 slices of sandwich bread (I like hearty whole-grain or sourdough)
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- Heat cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Spread bread slices with a very thin layer of butter and marmalade. Top two of the slices with ham, cheddar, and sliced pickles. Place the remaining bread on top and spread the outside with butter. Place in skillet buttered-side down and butter the other side. Cook on one side until cheese is partially melted and bread is browned, then flip and continue cooking until cheese is thoroughly melted and sandwich is golden and toasty.
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Find out what's new and different with next year's truck models.
Change is the operative word for describing what's happening to truck manufacturing these days. Not only are new products poised to enter the market in 2001, but new companies are also emerging - the result of mergers and acquisitions in an industry that keeps consolidating.
One reason truck manufacturers are combining is to widen their product lines. This enables them to serve the entire industry, not just one or two select niches. The trend continued this year with Swedish truck maker Volvo buying French-owned Mack Trucks in April, followed by Canadian truck maker Western Star initiating merger talks with another party in June.
Despite the furious wheeling and dealing on the corporate level, truck manufacturers continue to roll out new and more advanced, customized, and stylized products to meet a larger audience. International Truck & Engine Corp. will unveil a brand-new medium-duty truck design in February of 2001 - the first model developed from its super-secret Next Generation Vehicle project. GMC overhauled and beefed up its HD Sierra pickup line for 2001 to compete better with Ford's popular Super Duty F-Series, which continues to expand.
Even the newest truck maker on the block, Bering Truck Corp., is putting the final touches on a wide range of Class 3 to Class 8 model enhancements, as it prepares to open the doors of its brand-new U.S. plant this year.
Although Fleet Owner editors have taken pains to assure all of the 2001 truck model information presented in this article is as comprehensive and accurate as possible, some 2001-model plans weren't available at press time. In these cases, the editors present a glimpse of what's to come from those manufacturers down the road.
Class 1-2 Dodge: DaimlerChrysler's Dodge subsidiary is looking to expand its Big Red Truck concept into a production-line commercial vehicle. Fashioned from a Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 424 pickup, the Big Red Truck is designed with an 11,000-lb maximum towing weight. The vehicle's 5.9-L Cummins engine is electronically controlled, fuel injected, intercooled, and turbocharged. The engine provides 253 hp at 2700 rpm, with 460 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm. The truck comes equipped with an automatic transmission, 18-in. raised aero roof, and side engine exhausts that run under an integrated self-cleaning step. Cold air intakes are molded into the truck's modified hood. The vehicle also comes equipped with a fifth-wheel hitch, 16-in. oversized tires, and integrated two-way mirrors.
Ford: The one major change in Ford's 2001 F-Series lineup is the introduction of an F-150 crew cab. Called the F-150 SuperCrew, the new 4-door model rides on a 139-in. wheelbase. And like all other light-duty F-Series, it comes with the 4.6-L Triton V8 standard engine, which sees a power increase this year to 240 hp. Other 2001 changes for all F-150 models include 4-wheel ABS as standard equipment and a new work truck option group.
Rated at 8800 lb GVW, the Super Duty F-250 will see only minor changes for 2001, including a power increase for the optional 7.3-L Power Stroke V8 diesel to 250 hp. A trailer towing package and 4-wheel ABS also become standard equipment on all trim levels of the 2001 Super Duty F-250. As in past model years, engine options for the lightest Super Duty will include the 5.4-L Triton V8 and 6.8-L Triton V10 as well as the Power Stroke diesel.
The Econoline E-Series van continues with minor changes in 2001. Commercial versions of the E-150, E-250, and E-350 will now come standard with a heavy-duty 78A battery and a passenger air bag. Ford will also add a new cargo insulation package with high-capacity air conditioning to Econoline options.
General Motors: The new model year sees General Motors filling out the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado lineup with new "HD" commercial models. Introduced in 1999 as the Sierra and Silverado 1500 1/2-ton full-size pickup, both models will now get 2500HD (3/4-ton) and 3500HD (1-ton) models with GVWs ranging up to 12,000 lb. Although only preliminary details are available for the 2001 HD models, GM says they'll be offered with the Duramax 6.6-L turbodiesel jointly developed by GM and Isuzu, and the Allison 1000 Series 5-speed automatic transmission and ZF 6-speed manual transmission.
All three levels of the Sierra and Silverado will be available with regular, extended, and crew cabs. In addition, GM will offer the HD models in pickup and chassis cab configurations. Standard engines will be the 4300 V6 (200 hp) for the 1500, the 6000 V8 (310 hp) for the 2500HD, and the 8100 V8 (340 hp) for the 3500HD. The 6-cylinder Duramax diesel produces 300 hp and a peak torque of 520 lb-ft.
The one notable change for the Chevy Express and GMC Savanna full-size cargo vans and cutaway chassis is availability of the 8.1-L V8 engine. Both vans and cutaways are offered with GVWs ranging from 7100 lb to 12,000 lb.
Toyota: Introduced last year as an all-new model, the Toyota Tundra is a full-size pickup developed specifically for the North American market and built in Indiana. Although details for 2001 were not available at press time, no major changes are expected.
The Tundra is offered in two versions: a regular cab with an 8-ft bed and a 4-door access cab, which seats up to six and comes with a shorter 6.5-ft cargo bed. Both ride on a 128-in. wheelbase and are rated 6050 lb GVW. The Tundra's nominal payload is 1 ton, offering towing capacity up to 7200 lb.
The standard engine for the Tundra is a 190-hp, 3.4-L V6, and an optional 32-valve double-overhead cam V8 produces 245 hp and a peak torque of 315 lb-ft. A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard with both engines, and a 5-speed manual is offered as an option with the V6.
Workhorse: Workhorse Custom Chassis offers both complete step vans, in 10,000-lb and 14,000-lb ratings, and Class 1-2 commercial stripped chassis.
Workhorse FasTrack vans are appropriately named because the OEM says it can produce finished vehicles in just four weeks from receipt of an order (by standardizing on common models) - instead of the nine to 14 weeks usually needed when a dealer works with both a chassis maker and body builder. The step van line consists of four gasoline-powered models featuring aluminum bodies. Each carries a single warranty covering both chassis (three years/36,000 miles) and body (five years/50,000 miles), as well as free emergency roadside assistance for three years/36,000 miles.
The FT1260 has a 12-ft, 6-in. load space, 10,000 lb GVWR, 133-in. wheelbase, and independent front suspension. The FT1460 has a 14-ft, 6-in. load space. You can order it either as a 10,000-lb-GVWR model with an independent front suspension or as a 14,000-lb-GVWR model with I-Beam front axle. Both have a 157-in. wheelbase. The FT1600 has a 16-ft load space and can be specified with a 10,000 lb GVWR with independent front suspension and 157-in. wheelbase or as a 14,000-lb I-beam model with 157-in. or 178-in. wheelbase. The FT1800 has an 18-ft load space, I-beam front axle, 14,000 lb GVWR, and 178-in. wheelbase.
Class 3-5 Bering: Bering Truck Corp. currently offers the LD15, a user-friendly, fully loaded Class 4 truck equipped with a 6-cyl. 160-hp Detroit Diesel D-638 engine and a 4-speed Allison automatic transmission. The 14,510 lb GVW LD15 will be joined in 2001 with a low-cost Class 3 LD12, also equipped with an automatic transmission. Both the LD15 and LD12 are targeted primarily toward general/local delivery fleet users, including landscaping, moving, wholesale food delivery, and retail lumber delivery businesses. Like all Bering trucks, the LD12 will retain a cabover chassis design. The LD Series features parabolic spring suspensions and hydraulic vacuum full-ABS front-disc brakes, as well as self-adjusting drum brakes on the rear axle.
Ford: Midrange models for Ford's Super-Duty F-Series commercial trucks have only minor changes for 2001. Most notable are 4-wheel ABS and towing packages as standard equipment on all trim levels of the Super Duty F-350, F-450, and F-550. The Super Duty F-350 is rated from 9900 lb to 12,500 lb GVW and is available in a chassis cab as well as pickup model. The Super Duty F-450 has a 15,000-lb-GVW rating, and the Super Duty F-550 can be specified with either a 17,500-lb or 19,000-lb rating. All are offered with regular, extended, and crew cabs.
The standard engine for the midrange Super Duty platform is the 5.4-L Triton V8, which produces 235 hp and has a peak torque of 335 lb-ft. Engine options include Ford's 6.8-L Triton V10 and 7.3-L Power Stroke V8 diesel, which gets a power boost to 250 hp in 2001. Other standard equipment includes a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission and power disc brakes.
Freightliner: Freightliner LLC's Class 3-5 lineup starts with the MT-35 walk-in van chassis produced by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. Unchanged for 2001, the Class 3 unit is powered by a Cummins 130-hp B-Series 3.89-L diesel. Both Eaton Fuller manual and Allison automatic transmissions are available. You can order the chassis with wheelbases of 138 in., 158.8 in., and 178 in.
General Motors: New in the midrange for 2001 are the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 3500HD pickups and 3600HD chassis cabs. The pickups are rated 11,400 lb GVW, and the chassis cabs are rated 12,000 lb GVW. Both can be specified with regular, extended, and crew cabs. The standard engine for the Class 3 conventional models is the all-new 8100 Vortec V8. GM also offers the new Duramax 6.6-L diesel as an option. Transmission options include the new Allison 1000 5-speed automatic and ZF 6-speed manual.
The cabover W-Series is essentially unchanged for 2001. The W3500 (12,000 lb GVWR) and W4500 (14,500 lb GVWR) are available with either the Vortec 5700 6-cyl. gasoline engine or 4.8-L 4-cyl. turbodiesel. The W5500 (17,950 lb GVWR) comes only with the 4-cyl. diesel. Transmission options for the W-Series include 5-speed and 6-speed manuals, as well as 4-speed torque converter automatics.
New in 2000 and essentially unchanged for 2001 is the cabover WT5500. Combining the chassis from the W-Series with the heavier tiltcab from General Motors' T-Series, the WT5500 is available with 18,000-lb-GVW and 19,500-lb-GVW ratings. Powered by the 200 hp, 7.8-L Duramax diesel, you can order it with either a 6-speed manual transmission or 4-speed Allison AT automatic. There are five wheelbase choices ranging from 148 in. to 218 in.
Hino: Model-year 2001 trucks, including the Class 4 FA1517 and the Class 5 FB1817, made their debut at Hino Diesel Trucks (U.S.A.) dealerships from June to August of this year. The Class 4 has a GVW of 15,000 lb, while the Class 5 is rated at 17,600 lb. Both chassis have a 75-in. BBC and are powered by Hino's JO5C-TD 4-cyl. diesel engine, delivering 168 hp at 2500 rpm. Five-speed, direct-drive transmissions are standard in both models. An Allison 4-speed automatic transmission is also an option. Cab features for Hino's Class 4 and 5 trucks are essentially the same as the 2000 models, including power windows, map pockets on both doors, and lighted side mirrors.
Isuzu: American Isuzu Motors doesn't plan to make too many changes to its N-Series line of Class 3-5 trucks for 2001. The company will continue to promote several designs that were introduced last year, including a gasoline-powered version that was added to the NPR model. The NPR line offers a GVW of 12,000 lb and a GCW of 18,000 lb, with a total box/payload weight between 6389 lb and 6720 lb.
Isuzu will make minor changes to the NQR, a heavier N-Series diesel model introduced last year. This unit features a GVW of 17,950 lb, with GCW up to 20,950 lb. A 6-speed manual transmission is standard, while a 4-speed Aisin automatic is optional. The N-Series trucks have a 109-in. wheelbase and a 33.5ø turning radius. The trucks sport two diesel engine options: a 4.75-L with 142 hp at 2800 rpm and 275 lb-ft of torque at 1300 rpm; and a 4.8-L with 175 hp at 2700 rpm and 347 lb-ft of torque at 2000 rpm.
Mitsubishi FUSO: Increased horsepower and automatic transmissions are the most noteworthy changes for Mitsubishi Fuso's midrange models in 2001. The company will also offer an unusual factory-installed mixer body in a Class 4 chassis.
In Class 3, the FE stays at 12,000 lb GVW and the FE-HD at 13,500 lb. Both are powered by the Mitsubishi 4D34-3AT3A diesel rated at 145 hp with a peak torque of 275 lb-ft. This year, the 4WD FG also gets a power upgrade to the same diesel, as well as an automatic transmission option for those who want to use the truck to plow snow. Its GVW remains unchanged at 12,000 lb.
New for the 2001 Class 4 FE-SP is Mitsubishi's 6-cyl., 145-hp turbocharged diesel, which has a peak torque of 325 lb-ft. The 14,500-lb-GVW truck also gets an automatic transmission option. For the first time, it will be available in California. Targeting the booming construction vocations, the FE-SP will be available with a factory-installed 11/2-yd capacity mixer body.
The Class 5 FH remains unchanged for 2001. It is rated at 17,995 lb GVW.
Sterling: Sterling Truck Corp.'s Class 5 Acterra combines a 106-in.-BBC cab based on Sterling's heavy-duty L-Line model with a Business Class chassis from Freightliner. The 19,500-lb-GVW Acterra 5500 is offered only as a single-axle straight truck. Standard engine is the Mercedes-Benz MBE900 diesel. Optional engines include Cummins ISB and ISC, as well as Caterpillar 3126B diesels. The standard transmission is the Allison 1000 automatic. The truck features a standard setback front axle combined with a 50ø wheel cut for maximum maneuverability.
UD Trucks: Designed to accommodate a variety of body types up to 24 ft long, UD offers five midrange models: the Class 3 UD1200, Class 4 UD1400, and the Class5 UD1800CS (City Spec), UD1800HD, and UD2000.
The UD1200 and UD1400 are standard with the Nissan Diesel FD46TA, a 4.6-L turbodiesel rated at 145 hp and a 5-speed manual Nissan Diesel ME550C transmission. The UD1800CS and HD models are standard with the FD46TA, uprated to 175 hp, and a Nissan Diesel MHS61A 4-speed manual transmission or optional Aisin fully automatic, 4-speed transmission, which is also offered for the UD1200 and UD1400. The UD2000 features a 6-cyl. FE6TA diesel engine rated at 225 hp paired with a Nissan Diesel MLS61B 6-speed overdrive manual transmission. Allison automatics are available. The UD Class 3-5 product lineup offers a range of weight and wheelbase choices. The UD1200 (12,000 lb GVW) and UD1400 (14,250 lb GVW) are offered in 108.9-in., 131.9-in., and 149.4-in. wheelbases. Five wheelbase offerings from 137.4 in. to 191.7 in. are available for the UD1800CS and UD1800HD chassis, rated at 17,995 lb GVW. The UD2000 is rated at 19,500 lb GVW and features an air-over-hydraulic braking system with ABS, as do models UD1800CS and UD1800HD.
Workhorse: Workhorse Custom Chassis produces P-42 stripped chassis for commercial step vans in GVW ratings extending from 8600 lb to 16,000 lb and wheelbases ranging from 110 in. to 178 in. The OEM offers an integrated midrange step van rated 14,000 lb GVWR.
You can order the chassis with gasoline or diesel engines. Gas options include the GM Vortec 4.3-L and 5.7-L engines. Also available is the GM Vortec 6.5-L diesel. A GM automatic transmission with electronic overdrive comes standard, and a New Venture 5-speed manual with overdrive is optional. Both independent front suspensions and I-beam front axles are available, depending on GVWR selected.
Other standard chassis features include 4-wheel ABS brakes; Saginaw integral variable-ratio power steering; Dana 7900-lb or 11,000-lb capacity rear axles; and an instrument cluster with tach and trip odometer, dual-note electric horn, tilt steering column with anti-theft locking, and a custom steering wheel.
Class 6-7 Bering: Bering Truck Corp. will introduce its model-year 2001 MD33 Class 7 truck in both single- and tandem-axle configurations. The 33,000-lb-GVW MD33 will be targeted primarily toward refrigerated/food delivery fleets and oil/home fuel delivery operations. As far as its Class 6 line is concerned, Bering will add 5-speed automatic Allison 2400 Series transmissions for both its MD23 and MD26 models next year. A dock-height MD26 will also be introduced for 2001. Bering's MD series trucks currently feature 6-cyl., 215-hp Cummins ISB engines; 6-speed manual transmissions; parabolic spring suspensions; and air-over-hydraulic ABS all-drum, self-adjusting front and rear brakes.
Ford: Introduced as new models last year, the Class 6 Super Duty F-650 and Class 7 Super Duty F-750 will carry over essentially unchanged for 2001. The F-650 is rated 26,000 lb GVW, and the F-750 is available in 30,000-lb-GVW and 33,000-lb-GVW ratings. Both models are offered with regular, extended, and crew cabs.
Diesel engine choices for the medium-duty Fords are the Cummins 5.9-L ISB (175 hp, 190 hp, or 195 hp), Caterpillar 3126E (190 hp, 210 hp, 230 hp, or 250 hp), or Ford 7.3-L Power Stroke (210 hp). Manual transmission choices include Eaton 5-speed, 6-speed, and 7-speed models. Allison AT and MD torque converter automatics are also available.
Freightliner: Freightliner Trucks has no major changes for its Class 6 and up medium-duty lineup, which includes the Cargo FC70/FC80 low-cab-forward models and the Business Class FL60/FL70 trucks and tractors.
The latest feature offered on Business Class models is a new proprietary air suspension, the Freightliner Medium-Duty AirLiner. The suspension comes in 10,000-lb, 12,000-lb, and 15,000-lb capacities. For applications requiring the softest possible ride, such as ambulances, optional accumulator tanks can be specified that effectively double the air volume of the system.
The AirLiner's standard ride height is 5.25 in. However, on 10,000-lb-capacity units, an extra-low, optional 3.5-in. ride height is available. According to Freightliner, the suspension's single-leaf design and optimized geometry provide inherent roll stiffness and maximum stability during acceleration, braking, and cornering.
General Motors: GMC and Chevrolet announced only minor changes for the 2001 models of their conventional C-Series and low-cab-forward T-Series medium-duty trucks.
There are four GMC/Chevrolet C-Series models: the C5500 (18,000 to 21,000 lb GVWR), the C6500 (21,001 to 26,000 lb GVWR), the C7500 (26,001 to 33,000 lb GVWR), and the tandem axle C8500 (33,001 to 61,000 lb GVWR). This year, the standard engine for all C-Series trucks is the new Vortec 8100 V8 rated at either 210 hp or 270 hp. An optional Caterpillar 3126B is available in seven ratings ranging from 175 hp to 300 hp. Transmission choices include Eaton 5-speed, 6-speed, and 7-speed manuals, as well as Allison AT, MT, and MD electronically controlled automatics.
The cabover T-Series is also offered in four Class 5 through Class 8 models with similar GVW ratings. The standard engine is the Duramax 7800 diesel rated at 200 hp; the Cat 3126B is also available in seven ratings ranging from 175 hp to 300 hp. An Isuzu 6-speed manual is the standard transmission for all T-Series models, and new for 2001 is optional availability of the Allison 2000 and 2400 Series automatic transmissions, as well as Allison MD models.
Hino: For model-year 2001, Hino Diesel Trucks (U.S.A.) is offering a clutch-booster option on its 6-cyl. SG trucks, the SG3320, and the SG3325 (252-hp models only), as well as a new longer 244.9-in. wheelbase option on both SG models. The SG chassis are both rated at 32,900 lb GVW, and each has a chassis weight of 10,115 lb to 10,370 lb. Both SG trucks are powered by Hino's J08C-TP 6-cyl. diesel engine, rated at 200 hp for the 3320 model or 252 hp for the SG3325.
The FE2620 model for 2001 is also available with two new wheelbase options, 148 in. and 168 in., still rated at 25,995 lb GVW. The FD wheelbase options are the same as in the previous model year, but the weight rating has been given a boost to a full 23,000 lb GVW.
All Class 6 and Class 7 Hino models now feature center seats and air-suspension driver seats as standard, as well as power windows. A 14-pin radio enables the addition of more radio speakers in the cab. Customers also have the option of adding a flywheel-mounted power takeoff to any model equipped with a manual transmission.
International: International Truck & Engine Corp. will unveil a completely new medium-duty product line in February of 2001 - the first segment of its Next Generation Vehicle (NGV) project. While details of International's new medium-duty trucks are a closely guarded secret, the company did say select dealers and customers have test-driven prototypes of the vehicles. International added that the new NGV medium-duty trucks will offer greater noise reduction in the cab, improved interior ergonomics for more driver comfort, more engine power, and better electrical system integration.
International's medium-duty NGV trucks will completely replace its existing 4700 and 4900 models. Those trucks will be phased out in about six months once NGV production ramps up next year. International expects to be in a "dual build" situation, making new NGV medium-duty trucks as well as the 4700 and 4900 models for about one year. By 2004, the company expects to have invested some $900 million in the NGV project, which will result in new truck designs that will eventually replace all of its existing Class 6-8 products.
Isuzu: The F-Series is Isuzu's heaviest truck and the company plans a few minor changes to its lineup in 2001, including the FRR model introduced last year. The F-Series has a 28-ft body length option and features a steel ladder frame for extra durability. Four models now round out the F-Series line. The FRR has GVWs ranging from 18,000 lb to 19,500 lb. The FSR has a GVW of 23,100 lb, while the FTR reaches a GVW of 25,950 lb to 30,000 lb. The heaviest of the lot is the FVR, with a GVW of 33,000 lb. The FRR, FSR, and FTR all sport 6-cyl., 7.8-L diesel engines with 200 hp at 2400 rpm and 441 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm. The FVR's 7.8-L diesel cranks out 230 hp at 2400 rpm and 506 lb-ft of torque at 1500 rpm.
Kenworth: The 2001 model year began in May for Kenworth Truck Co. One of the first product announcements for the new season was the availability of the K300 medium-duty cabover with a Class 6 or Class 7 rating. Wheelbase options for the K300 are between 169 in. and 236 in., allowing the chassis to be configured for a variety of straight truck applications. The powertrain includes the Cummins ISB engine, rated from 185 hp to 240 hp, matched with an Eaton Fuller 6-speed synchronized transmission or (beginning later in the summer) with a 6-speed Eaton Fuller AutoShiftCE or an Allison MD-series automatic.
A Dana Spicer front axle rated at 12,000 lb and rear axles rated at 21,000 lb are standard, as are Eaton brakes and a Meritor WABCO 4-channel antilock braking system. A 10,000-lb front axle option is also scheduled to be available.
Other K300 options slated for availability in August include the self-adjusting Eaton Fuller SoloCE clutch, an exhaust brake, and a single passenger seat with center storage console and cupholder.
Mack: Mack Trucks reports making no major revisions to its medium-duty Mid-Liner truck line. The Mid-Liner range consists of the MS Series cabover, which was revamped in the last model year, and the CS Series conventional. MS Series trucks can be specified with factory-installed left-hand, right-hand or dual-steering configurations, and with a four-door crew cab. MS and CS Series units can be powered with either a 190-hp or 220-hp 6-cyl. turbodiesel. Both models offer a range of automatic and manual transmission choices.
Mitsubishi Fuso: Although there are no major chassis changes to report for 2001, Mitsubishi Fuso will add a factory-installed 4-yd capacity concrete mixer body option for its Class 6 FM-MR model. The FM-MR is rated at 25,995 lb GVW, just below the commercial driver's license threshold. It is powered by a 7.5-L 6-cyl. Mitsubishi diesel producing 200 hp at 2600 rpm.
Mitsubishi Fuso rounds out its 2001 Class 6 offerings with the FK, rated at 23,000 lb GVW and providing a payload capacity up to 15,000 lb Class 7 models for 2001 include the FM-HR (30,000 lb GVWR), the FM-SR (32,900 lb GVWR), and the FM-SP (32,900 lb GVWR). The FK, FM-HR, and FM-SR are all powered by Mitsubishi's 200-hp 6-cyl. diesel, while the FM-SP has a 230-hp version of that engine. All Mitsubishi Fuso medium-duty models for 2001 come with ABS, daytime running lights, and power windows as standard equipment.
Peterbilt: Peterbilt Motors Co. has added a new Class 6 truck to its medium-duty line. The Model 330 Peterbilt features an all-aluminum cab, a Caterpillar 3126B engine with 210 hp standard and optional ratings from 175 hp to 300 hp, a Dana Spicer I80S front axle rated at 8000 lb, and a Dana Spicer 19060S rear axle rated at 18,000 lb. A list of options for the new 330 will be available, including Cummins engines, automatic and manual transmissions, variable wheelbases, and three-person bench seating.
The popular Class 7 Model 330 has also been enhanced with a range of new features and options. It's now available with the Eaton Fuller AutoShift transmission in 6-speed, 7-speed, and 10-speed configurations, or with the new crew cab - a 4-door, extended cab option designed particularly for municipal and emergency response vehicles. Interior enhancements include a new ergonomic steering wheel with a tilt steering column offered as standard equipment. The new medium-duty COE Model 270 went into production earlier this year.
Sterling: Sterling Truck Corp.'s new medium-duty line consists of the Acterra 6500 (26,000 lb GVW); 7500 (33,000 lb GVW; and the 8500 (64,000 lb GVW). The 6500 is offered only as a single-axle truck while the 7500 comes as a single-axle truck or tractor and 8500 as a single- or tandem-axle truck or tractor.
Each Acterra combines a 106-in.-BBC cab based on Sterling's Class 8 L-Line model with a Business Class chassis developed by sister company Freightliner Trucks. According to Sterling, an important Acterra design feature is its low cab height, which enhances driver comfort in P&D service and helps accommodate vocational equipment, such as truck-mounted cranes.
Standard Acterra power is the Mercedes-Benz MBE900 diesel, in either 4-cyl./4.3-L or 6-cyl./6.4-L versions producing from 150 hp to 280 hp. Optional engines include the Cat 3126B (ratings from 175 hp to 300 hp); Cummins ISB (175 hp to 275 hp); and Cummins ISC (250 hp to 350 hp). Transmission choices include 5-speed, 6- speed, 7- speed, 9- speed, and 10-speed Eaton Fuller manual and Allison automatic transmissions.
All Acterra models boast a setback front axle and a 50ø wheel cut for maximum maneuverability. The Class 8-size cab allows for a roomy interior, which can seat three persons with the 2+1 option. Driver visibility benefits from slender A-pillars, an expansive windshield, and large door windows that "drop down" in front to increase viewing.
UD Trucks: Depending on the model, medium-duty UD Trucks are designed to accommodate body lengths between 12 ft and 26 ft. All four models - the UD2300LP, rated at 23,000 lb GVW; the UD2300DH, also rated at 23,000 lb GVW; the UD2600, rated at 25,995 lb GVW; and the UD3300, rated at 32,900 lb GVW - are standard with Nissan Diesel FE6TA turbocharged, in-line, 6-cyl. diesel engines designed to deliver 225 hp and 492 lb-ft of torque. Six-speed manual transmissions are standard; Allison automatics are optional. Except for the UD3300, all models are equipped with air-over-hydraulic braking systems and ABS. The UD3300 braking system is full air and also standard with ABS.
Western Star: The British Columbia-based Class 8 manufacturer wants to build Class 7 market share for its newest truck line, the Solar Series, which was unveiled just last October. Both models in this group, the 3742 SS and 3764 SS, will remain relatively unchanged for 2001. The 3742 SS is the lighter of the two, with a GVW range from 29,000 lb to 41,000 lb and a GCW limit of 64,000 lb. The 422 axle configuration makes it ideal for dry van and flatbed operations. Wheelbase options for the 3742 SS are 223 in., 245 in., and 259 in.; a Caterpillar 3126B diesel with 210 hp to 300 hp is standard.
The heavier 3764 SS, a twin rear axle model, features wheelbase options of 176 in. and 194 in.; GVW from 52,000 lb to 66,000 lb; and GCW up to 80,000 lb. Ideal for dump truck operations, the 3764 SS comes equipped with a Caterpillar 3126B diesel that cranks out 250 hp to 300 hp. The Solar Series represents several million dollars and six years of design, research, and testing by the company - an investment Western Star hopes to see pay off in 2001.


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