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Cigarette Lighter Socket Repair-P0420 Code for Toyota

Back of coin holder and 15A fuses

Back of coin box (left) and 15A fuses (right)

Repair procedure for blown fuse for the cigarette lighter socket

  1. Remove the coin box of the 2001 Toyota Sienna.  Turn it over and find the layout diagram of electrical fuses (shown to the left in the picture above).
  2. The electrical fuse box is located behind the coin box.
  3. Look for the two blue colored fuses labeled CIG 15A and PWR OUTLET 15A.
  4. Using a needle nose plier, pull the two fuses out and examine them to find the blown fuse.
  5. The 15A fuse shown in the box to the right can be purchased at any auto parts store for less than $5.00 (shown to the right in the picture above).
  6. Replace the blown fuse with a new fuse.

Coming up, details about the dreadful P0420 Code for Toyota Sienna.

August 29th, 2009 | Tags: | Please Comment

Free Wordpress Theme-Cutline Wordpress Theme by Chris Pearson- A Review

Cutline is a free WordPress Theme by Chris Pearson.   It comes in a few configurations:

  1. Cutline 2- 2 columns, 1 post column 1 sidebar to the right
  2. Cutline 3-3 columns, 1 post column 2 sidebars to  the right
  3. Cutline 3-3 columns, 1 post column, 1 sidebars on the left and 1 side bar on the right

Cutline theme’s 3 column layout with sidebars on either side is suited for showcasing a blog’s important links at the top of the home page (called frontpage).

Cutline theme provides for a website that is visually easy on the eyes by utilizing the right font characteristics. This WordPress theme provides for more parent pages to appear in the menu by implementing more than one row.  Some WordPress themes limit this to about five.  But child pages do not appear in the menu, perhaps this could be included in the next update.

Cutline theme page and post title fonts size, h2, are not large enough.  Some WordPress theme have a better title font implementation.  When the cursor is placed on the titles, they get highlighed with a nice bold green color.  There is no calendar type post date and this could be included in a future update.

The images have a double line border around them, this takes away from the readability of the pages and the posts.

tagcloudThe tags overlap in the tag cloud widget (shown above) and also are underlined and this takes away from the ease of reading.  The tags and comment links below the posts get highlighed with a light black rectangle and the black text turns white, nice.

Many users may find that the code is not the easiest to understand.  A few comments are included to help the user but they are inadequate.

Support for the Cutline theme is available through the Cutline forum.

Overall, Cutline WordPress theme by Chris Pearson is one of the best free 3 column themes available.  Chris Pearson has a WordPress Theme called Thesis for $89.

Update August 28, 2009:

There is no contact form in the base model of Cutline WordPress theme.  This is a basic feature and must be integrated in the base model in all WordPress themes.  Integrating Enhanced WP Contact Form was a breeze.

There are a few other very interesting free WordPress themes out there.  Amazing Grace/Blue Grace by Vladimir Prevovac is one such theme.

Update September 8, 2009:

Another good feature of the Cutline theme is that unlike many WordPress themes, the author’s name is not displayed near the post link.  Its unnecessary to display author’s name with each and every post.  An About page is a better option.

Update September 17, 2009:

Switched current theme from Cutline theme to Atahualpa theme.  Cutline theme has better typography but Atahualpa theme offers a couple of hundred theme options.  For free!

Changes made, so far, to the out of box Atahualpa WordPress theme include:

  1. Removed and replaced the red green yellow cubes logo with the peace symbol logo.
  2. Removed the header images and one horizontal bar.
  3. Added mini icon images to the post footer (folder for category, anchor for tags and images for date and comments).
  4. Added Type + Enter to the search box
  5. Added text to the footer.
  6. Added new favicon.

August 20th, 2009 | Tags: | Please Comment

Cave of the Winds-Hurricane Deck-Niagara Falls

Niagara is derived Onguiaahra

Niagara is derived Onguiaahra

Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls

Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls

Hurricane Deck-Cave of the Winds-Niagara Falls

Hurricane Deck-Cave of the Winds-Niagara Falls

Hurricane Deck brings you within less than about 10 feet of the Bridal Veil waterfall.  Its a part of the Cave of the Winds tour in Niagara Falls.  Standing on the edge of the Hurricane Deck railing, closest to the water falls, is thrilling indeed.   If there is one thing that you can do in Niagara Falls, take the Cave of the Winds tour and spend a few or several minutes clutching the railing closest to the waterfall on the Hurricane Deck.  When the temperature is above 80 degrees, the water feels a bit warmer and one may be able to spend a few extra minutes at the railing; so timing is of the essence.

The warning sign at the ticket counter for the Cave of the Wind should be taken seriously.  Take a ziploc bag to protect your digital cameras.  I have seen folks gleefully shooting away with pocket digital cameras  (Fuji and Canon digital cameras) on the Hurricane Deck!  A somewhat safer option would be to consider working with a friend by taking turns with photography or videography; a longer zoom camera with image stabilization is probably a better tool for the Hurricane Deck.

Skip the Journey Behind the Falls tour of Niagara Falls on the Canadian side.  Invest the time and money in the Maid of the Mist Boat Ride instead.

Tips for Cave of the Winds tour in Niagara Falls

  1. There are no storage lockers available and tourists will have to carry their backpacks, strollers, footwear etc. to the Hurricane Deck.
  2. Most tourists leave their strollers near the elevator and pick them up upon completion of the tour.
  3. Wear the yellow poncho after the ride down in the elevator.
  4. Carry a couple of hand or face towels.
  5. Protect your watch, electronic equipment, wallet, purse with ziploc bags.
  6. Be safe.

August 19th, 2009 | Tags: | Please Comment

Baggallinni Messenger Bag-Great gift for her

Baggallini Messenger Bag

Baggallini Messenger Bag

Pros of Baggallini Messenger Bag:

  1. Its sized right at 13″ x 10″ x 4″,
  2. This Baggallinni Messenger bag is light weight and will appeal to folks to like to travel light.
  3. Functional, this is the best feature of this Baggallini Messenger Bag.
  4. Lots of pockets.
  5. Hidden pocket on front strap for money or cellphone-helpful when traveling outside the US.
  6. Water resistant.
  7. 100% of the outside fabric used to be 100% PET Polyethylene Terephalate.
  8. Unlike a backpack, you may not have to take it off of your back to reach items in the bag.
  9. Zippers quaity feels superior.
  10. Owners/founders of Baggallini have a airline travel background.

Cons of Baggallini Messenger Bag:

  1. Has an external mesh side pocket for bottled water.  I like bottled water pocket to be covered for minimizing exposure to dust and exhaust smoke.  As an alternative, the back pocket can be used for the bottled water.
  2. Can’t comment on its durability, it may be a medium duty bag.

July 30th, 2009 | Tags: | Please Comment

The three S's of Google Chrome OS

Tiger Google to take on Microsoft Windows-Photo:U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Molly A. Burgess

Tiger Google to take on Microsoft-Photo:U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Molly Burgess

Sundar Pichai, Vice President of Product Management and Linus Upson, Engineering Director, Google blogs about the key features of the Google Chrome Operating System.

Speed

  1. It will be fast and lightweight.
  2. It will boot up fast.
  3. It will provide for quick access to the internet.

Security

  1. User of Google Chrome will not have to deal with viruses, malware and security updates.
  2. Users of Google Chrome won’t have to be anxious about their computer loss or not having a backup of their data.

Simplicity

  1. It will have a miminalist interface.
  2. It will eliminate the need to configure new hardware and update software.

July 15th, 2009 | Please Comment

Nokia Cellphone Review

I walked into the cellphone service provider store location to drop my payment envelope. I was curious to see a Blackberry and so started browsing the display phones. I noted that there wasn’t a single Nokia cellphone on display.

Me: You don’t carry Nokia cellphones anymore?

Cellphone Dude: No, they are too good.

Me: Too good!?

Cellphone Dude (with a smile): Yes, I have seen people owning them since high school. They are well made and people don’t upgrade them. So, the company doesn’t carry them anymore.

March 13th, 2009 | Tags: | Please Comment

Review of the Best Showerhead for under $40

Review of Speakman Company Anystream Showerhead

Speakman Company Anystream Showerhead

Speakman Anystream Showerhead Review

Showerhead Features

  • 6 jet, 48 spray channels
  • Spray adjusting handle
  • 2.5 gallons per minute flow control
  • Installation is easy.  I was able to hand thread it with ease.

The Speakman Company website indicates that this showerhead is probably used by Hilton, Wyndham, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Radisson, Harrah’s, Showboat, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt and The Four Seasons. What I like most about this Speakman Anystream Showerhead Model S-2252-AF is that its needle jets are remarkably invigorating.

The needle jets remind me of the incredible rush of water on the Hurricane Deck of American Falls.  If you have never been to the Hurricane Deck below the American Falls (a part of Niagara Falls), you must, must plan on doing that atleast once in your life.  Or in other words, this should be on everyone’s bucket list. What I am not too happy about this showerhead is that it does not have a  water flow decrease valve for soaping.  I bought mine from Lowe’s for about 40 bucks including taxes.  I have had it for a short time so I cannot comment about its durability.  But this showerhead does have a high cost to benefit ratio.

I also bought a 8 jet luxury Speakman Company showerhead because it was on clearance.  This one has less invigorating spray jets.

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February 11th, 2009 | Tags: | Please Comment
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