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Bob said he ordered 1700 pounds, if I am remembering correctly.
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Guess I should go look.
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My dad has the same thing as Sheila's mom (athlersclerosis).
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He gets tired easily, and doesn't walk very well.
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But at least he can still walk!
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He's only 70, but this stuff is progressive.
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A long future is unlikely.
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Michael adores his PopPop, and March is a nice time of year on the cost.
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If I'm there I can do a lot of the hard stuff for my dad, which helps.
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What kind of vehicle to you have?
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I've decided that I need an SUV.
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Did you know that one out of every 10 cars and trucks sold in the U.S. is a Lexus or a Toyota?
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With the new Highlander, Toyota will easily cement itself as one of the best-selling brands in North America.
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How can we be so sure?
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Because the Highlander represents an optimum blend of three utilitarian types of vehicles: the station wagon, the minivan and the sport-utility vehicle.
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Based on the same platform as the Lexus RX 300, which itself is based on modified Toyota Camry mechanicals, Highlander is longer, taller and wider where the wheels meet the pavement than the Lexus.
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Despite its greater size, the Highlander is lighter than the RX 300, so acceleration should equal or better its upscale cousin.
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Braking will likely prove impressive, too.
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Highlander comes standard with four-wheel disc brakes equipped with electronic brake force distribution (EBD) and brake assist (which maximizes braking power during a panic stop).
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Highlander is rated to tow 3,500 pounds, when properly equipped.
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Helping to meet that specification is the same 3.0-liter V6 that resides under the hood of the RX.
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Making 220 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 222 ft-lbs.
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of torque at 4,400 rpm, the V6 features Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i).
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The standard engine, also using VVT-i to maximize power and efficiency, is a 2.4-liter inline four making 155 ponies and 163 ft-lbs.
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of twist.
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The four-speed automatic transmission provides a "snow mode" for easy starts on slippery surfaces.
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With 7.3 inches of ground clearance (6.9 on front-wheel drivers) and a fully independent suspension front and rear, Highlander isn't designed to tackle tough terrain.
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But it'll work great during heavy snowfalls.
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Toyota's Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) system, which includes traction control, is optional, and is designed to recognize when the Highlander isn't responding to the driver's steering inputs.
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VSC will then apply selective braking to bring the truck (car?) back under control.
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In the event it fails (not likely, but possible), Highlander protects occupants with whiplash injury lessening (WIL) front seats, five three-point seatbelts equipped with automatic and emergency locking retractors (ALR/ELR), front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters and ISO-FIX child seat anchors.
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Daytime running lights and side airbags are optional.
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Inside, Highlander delivers 38.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear 60/40 split folding seat in use, and a whopping 81.4 cubes when it's folded.
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Air conditioning, CD/cassette combo stereo with six speakers, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, bottle holders, and grocery bag hooks are standard.
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Opting for Limited trim gives you JBL sound, automatic climate control, remote keyless entry, woodgrain interior trim, alloy wheels with full-size spare, fog lights, privacy glass and other upgraded features.
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Leather upholstery is available on V6 models.
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Toyota is planning to sell 70,000 Highlanders in calendar year 2001.
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We'll bet demand outstrips supply.
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Thank you.
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I really liked Don.
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?EDMUNDS' REVIEW Nissan's hardy Pathfinder has always been our vehicle of choice for seeking a new path to the premium outlet center.
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Though the exterior may exude that tough-guy outdoorsy image, the interior has always been comfortable enough for the dilettante woodsman who doesn't like to get his nails too dirty.
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Though the old 3.3-liter V6 engine provided acceptable levels of low-end grunt, the coarsely produced 170 horsepower it made was meager when stacked against newer competitors.
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So revel, all you who seek liberation from urban ennui -- the Pathfinder is finally energized by a stouter V6, based on the Maxima sedan's stellar powerplant.
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When mated to a five-speed manual transmission, the 3.5-liter, DOHC V6 engine produces a mighty 250 horsepower and 240 foot-pounds of torque.
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Matching it to an automatic tranny will usurp 10 ponies but add 25 foot-pounds of twist, still ample power to haul plenty of equipment and go mountain climbing, as well as merge onto freeways without fear.
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The Pathfinder comes with rear-wheel or part-time four-wheel drive, the latter of which provides a shift-on-the-fly transfer case that can be engaged at speeds up to 50 mph.
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On LE models, an automatic All-Mode four-wheel-drive system can be specified for 2001, giving you one more reason to skip paying the extra tariff the Infiniti QX4 commands.
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All-Mode operates in 2WD, automatic 4WD, 4WD-Hi and 4WD-Lo, all selected using a simple rotary knob on the dashboard.
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We've long admired the Pathfinder for its excellent ride and handling, further enhanced by solid unibody construction.
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The interior, one of the friendliest of any SUV on the market, is spruced up for 2001 with an updated instrument panel.
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A new dual level center console with a padded armrest and 12-volt power source will organize all your gewgaws.
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You can choose from three trim levels -- the XE, which for the 2001 model year comes with standard power windows, mirrors and locks, and a security system; the sporty SE, which gives you a choice of automatic or manual transmission along with sporty trim; and the top-of-the-line LE, which includes fog lights, Bose audio system, and fake wood accents.
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All models come standard with 16-inch wheels, full-size spare tire, a CD player and ABS.
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Side airbags can be ordered as long as they are contained in leather-wrapped seating, which is available only on SE and LE.
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Those same models, when power is transferred to the drive wheels via an automatic transmission, can be equipped with a mobile entertainment system, which includes a 6.4-inch flip-down LCD screen, video player, and ports to plug and play a PlayStation 2 (And we all know how important that will be after Christmas, don't we?).
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A "Birdview" navigation system, shared with the Infiniti QX4, is also available, but we don't recommend it.
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While the "Birdview" perspective is interesting, teensy, tiny, little, itty-bitty buttons control the thing, along with some of the climate control functions.
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Get a map.
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Items that remain static from last year include a substantial maximum cargo carrying capacity of 85 cubic feet (surprising for what appears to be a relatively small vehicle).
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Some of this space, in our humble opinion, should have been used to alleviate the still-cramped rear accommodations.
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Despite a few quibbles, we're thrilled that Nissan finally rectified the Pathfinder's main problem -- horsepower.
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With this updated, competitive package, we're betting fat rebates and dealer incentives have gone the way of the Dodo.
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Here are the AES documents.
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Just a reminder about our telephone call tomorrow morning.
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Sheila left word that she won't be participating - something about being in St. Thomas.
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Last I heard from Scott, he was on his way to the UK, but maybe he will be dialing in. Talk to you tomorrow.
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Kay
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Did I miss anything?
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This might be really helpful.
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I had a nice trip in. I tried a slightly different route, and it was uneventful.
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Kinda slick, though.
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How much does it cost to mail a letter now?
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Is is $.34?
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Of course I have a bunch of 33 cent stamps.
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I have no clue how much rock that would be.
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I should measure the length of the beds, then I could compute how much to get, at least sort of.
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There's some grass to be dug up also.
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I think I will start with the Advil today!
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I've been researching the Pathfinder today.
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Nissan has a pretty good website.
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I like the little videoscreen - how's that for a toy?
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I'll go back and look at the Toyota.
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Please call John Keffer and re-schedule Thursday's lunch - two meeting have come up.
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Friday is good for me.
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The posted number was a mistake.
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I'm going!
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Hi Randy, Here's what you missed.
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My personal preference is to not spend the money to check out the licensing issues at this point since I don't have the outside counsel doing anything now.
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When John called me last week and asked the question I gave him that opinion, and I had assumed that it had been communicated to you.
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Sorry about that!
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Kay
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John and Randy, I got a call from Bob Sevitz regarding a change I made to the EECC revisions to the Co Op City EPC contract.
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Specifically, I deleted language he had added to the waiver of consequential damages.
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Bob had added a provision that said that the waiver was "subject to" the indemnification section of the contract.
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I felt this was too broad of a carve out, especially from the contractor's point of view.
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Any tweaking of the indemnity language (to blatantly reconcile it with the waiver) can occur during the drafting process.
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Just wanted to pass this along.
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Kay
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Hi.
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