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Toyota 1995 Camry Alarm Reset

In the 1995 Toyota Camry, if the power goes out for a replacement battery or for another reason the Alarm will reset and will not allow you to start the car. If you have a remote key then you would be able to reset the alarm just using the remote. However in the case that the remote is missing, you will have to use the alarm reset toggle located on the left side driver panel next to where your left foot would set. The small, thin toggle is pointing down. To Reset: Make sure power is on and powering all electronics. put key in ignition and turn all the way to the right, next to the point the car would normally turn on. Leave key to the right. Within 5 seconds, push the toggle in opposite direction it is currently set. Push the toggle to the original position. Turn key to the left and remove. Re-insert the key and hopefully start the car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXArL1ydwps

Washer & Dryer Instructions

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WASHER Use 1/2 capful of laundry soap Set the washer to medium load. Wash in cold/cold water Extra Rinse OFF Cycle Signal On  Set to Norma setting/ Regular 9 Pull out to turn on. DRYER Dryer settings are already set Clean lint trap Push to Start Set timer on phone 30 minutes Check if clothes dry, if not another 10 minutes

Turning 18

Courtesy of the California Bar Association http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/0/documents/publications/Turn-18.pdf

Travel-tips on booking Air Flights

As the  Travel Editor for CBS News , people expect that I spend weeks, even months, researching the process and logistics of travel. And I do. + But what about airfares? I only spend minutes. It’s not just that I understand what makes a reasonable or crazy fare for each route. I also know WHEN to book. + There is a science to airfare:  The day, time of day , and the time of the month that you book matter. + The number one mistake I see most travelers make is to book too early. Unless you are planning travel for high-traffic days, like Christmas or July 4, you stand the best chance for the lowest possible fare 45 days out for domestic travel and 60 days out for international. + Outside of that 45-day window most airline computers aren’t programmed to give you any kind of a deal. It’s all about computer modeling—the airline knows, for example, how many people flew on Flight 405 to Cleveland last February, and in February of 2012 as well. They...

Police Stops: What to Do If You Are Pulled Over

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If you are pulled over by the police, here's what to do and say. If you are pulled over by the police, you will be in a much better position to challenge your ticket in court if you take a few simple steps.  Here are some suggestions. When You See the Police Car If a police car is following you with its siren blaring or emergency lights flashing, pull over to the right safely and quickly. Pull over in a way that will be most likely to calm down an angry or annoyed traffic officer. Use your turn signal to indicate any lane changes from left to right, and slow down fairly quickly, but not so quickly that the officer will have to brake to avoid hitting you. Pull over as far to the right as possible so that, when the officer comes up to your widow, he or she won't have to worry about being clipped by vehicles in the right lane. By stopping as soon as you can, you'll have a better chance of figuring out exactly where the officer says you committed a violation. You...

Going Long off 5-minute chart

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Day Trading,  five ways when to go long on the same day (5 minute chart). 1. Breakout of consolidation from previous day. 2. Open up above Daily Pivot. 3. Strong - Morning Gap-Up, return to VWAP and acting as support. 4. Strong - Break-out above first 15-minute box and box acting as support. Note: Weak - did not get above previous days high until end of day.

Khan Academy-Help with tutoring

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http://www.khanacademy.org/ This website may be able to help with your homework. It has thousands of videos about the courses you are learning. Especially algebra and math. But they have other courses also that involve biology and history. Keep this link.

What do we really learn in High School?

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How to focus intently on a problem until it's solved. The benefit of postponing short-term satisfaction in exchange for long-term success. How to read critically. The power of being able to lead groups of peers without receiving clear delegated authority. An understanding of the extraordinary power of the scientific method, in just about any situation or endeavor. How to persuasively present ideas in multiple forms, especially in writing and before a group. Project management. Self-management and the management of ideas, projects and people. Personal finance. Understanding the truth about money and debt and leverage. An insatiable desire (and the ability) to learn more. Forever. Most of all, the self-reliance that comes from understanding that relentless hard work can be applied to solve problems worth solving

Hard work vs. Long work

I found this blog and thought it had some great insight; Long work is what the lawyer who bills 14 hours a day filling in forms does. Hard work is what the insightful litigator does when she synthesizes four disparate ideas and comes up with an argument that wins the case--in less than five minutes. Long work has a storied history. Farmers, hunters, factory workers... Always there was long work required to succeed. For generations, there was a huge benefit that came to those with the stamina and fortitude to do long work. Hard work is frightening. We shy away from hard work because inherent in hard work is risk. Hard work is hard because you might fail. You can't fail at long work, you merely show up. You fail at hard work when you don't make an emotional connection, or when you don't solve the problem or when you hesitate. I think it's worth noting that long work often sets the stage for hard work. If you show up enough and practice enough and learn enough, it's m...

Owning your own business

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I graduated from college with a BS degree in Economics with a minor in Computer Programming. With this combination of knowledge I was able to find a job  as  a programmer for a financial company in Santa Monica. It was a great job but when I got opportunity to buy a catering business, I left the finance firm after one year and started to run this catering business called House of Catering. I was always the type of person who liked to be busy. So the idea of working long hours didn't bother me. And I thought it was the best way to make lots of money. The Pros to owning a business: You have the chance (but not the guarantee) to make a lot more money than you can make working for someone else. You'll be your own boss and make the decisions that are crucial to your business' success or failure. You may be the boss of other people. You'll have job security: no one can fire you. You'll have the chance to put your ideas into practice. You may participate in ...

Finding your First Job

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For your first real job you will need to have your social security card and State Id or drivers license, to fill out the application. When you fill out the application you will be asked to fill out another form called the I9 (Employment Eligibility Verification), which will ask you if you are legally allowed to work in the United States. Your first job will most likely be working per hour. Currently the minimum wage in California is $8.00 per hour.  Underage work permit; Since you are under 18 years of age (a minor), many regulations apply to you. Typically, after an employer agrees to hire a minor, the minor obtains from his or her school a Department of Education form entitled " Statement of Intent to Employ Minor and Request for Work Permit ". The form must be completed by the minor and the employer and signed by the minor's parent or guardian and the employer. After returning the completed and signed form to the school, school officials may issue the permit to be e...