Yahoo Domains Articles and Reviews

Yahoo Domains Articles and Reviews

Yahoo Domains are selling like hotcakes these days, here are some resource/reviews about Yahoo Domains.

Yahoo! Small Business offers Yahoo! Domains for $9.95/year. Here's a roundup of reviews and other links related to Yahoo! Domains:

PC Magazine review - Editor's Choice, thanks to ease-of-use

h100best-domain-names.com has a bad user review due to poor customer response

UpperHost gives them a 70% favorable review, saying they're a bit expensive and weak on features

Tony Cooper's Marketing Madness explains how to grab an expired Yahoo domain

MyCgiScripts offers a script to check for expires Yahoo domains

Overall, Yahoo offers an extremely reliable brand and service -- but you pay a slight premium compared to GoDaddy. Still, Yahoo Domain registration comes in lower than the overpriced Network Solutions and even Dotster.

ALICANTE CAR HIRE

Alicante Car Hire
The cheap alicante car hire test is similar to our cheap Alicante flights section, I did a cheap Alicante car hire test. Obviously pricing varies a lot depending on the time of the year and the car you want to hire. Here are the results of our Alicante car hire comparison.
Alicante car hire test :Car Hire for 24 May 2007 - 3 days - Economy Class - with AC (Test performed 11. March 2007)
Car Hire Company
Alicante Car Hire in GBP
Car / Details
auto-europe.co.uk
55
Renault Clio 2dr
travelselect.com
56

Fiat Punto
priceline.co.uk
59
HOLIDAY AUTOS / Renault Clio 5dr
opodo.co.uk
59
HOLIDAY AUTOS / Renault Clio 5dr
Lunn Poly
61
HOLIDAY AUTOS / Renault Clio 5dr
expedia.co.uk
67
AVIS / Opel Corsa
ebookers.co.uk
70
AVIS / Renault Clio 2dr
Car Hire Company
Alicante Car Hire in GBP
Car / Details
Other specialiced Alicante car hire companies:
Results on the cheap alicante car hire test:
Our first choice for a cheap alicante car hire would be split between the local specialiced Alicante car hire companies and auto-europe.com . They are cheap, the online booking procedure is simple and the website is really fast. Second choice would be travelselect.com as it seemed to me they do go for a local car rental host. priceline.co.uk , opodo.co.uk and Lunn Poly book cars using holiday autos which is a very established car hire company.
Quick tips on car hire
Up until last year, we hired a car at Alicante airport every summer during our vacation. I guess it is pretty much the same all around Europe on how to rent a car. So allow me not to go into it.
But, I found some special issues which you might consider on your next car hire in Alicante:
Air ConditionStarting from April until November temperatures can be up to 40 C. Even now (in March) we already had days with 28 C. Needless to say that either air condition or opening the window manually are the two choices you have. (I go for the first option :-)
Baby/Children SeatIf you are travelling with a baby or child (we did over many years) you should really consider bringing your baby/child-seat with you. Sure, you can hire them with your car - but we tried this twice - and always got just dirty and insecure seats. We are certainly not the only one, because whenever I wait for my luggage at the airport I see people carrying there baby seats.
So don't care if it means a little bit of hassle - for your childrens safety it is worth it!
Extra DriverIt doesn't matter if you booked an extra driver at home - make sure at the car rental desk that they got the extra driver registered. If you and your partner want to drive the car - it must be in the papers you sign at the airport - (it does not matter what you might have ordered at your travel agency).
My wife and I had exactly this problem some years ago. So - please double check, if the extra driver is in the paper.
Booking at HomePlease make sure you book your car via your travel agency or via an internet travel agent. It is cheaper and easier, as particularly during summer season car rental companies are heavily booked. Book your car from home - before you travel to Alicante.
The following car rental companies have permanent Alicante car hire offices at the airport:

Finally, please have a look at our Alicante airport car hire parking plan, on how to find your car hire company at the airport. See where you will find the car hire counters and the parking lots where you can pick up your car. Full of information about major and local companies who offer alicante car hire.

BMW X5

The latest X5 remains a fine car, with a welcome increase in practicality.











DrivingThe X5 will easily sell best in 3.0d guise. The variant is predicted to claim more than 90 per cent of sales – so it’s fortunate the 3.0-litre six-cylinder unit is one of the world’s finest. Tweaked to produce 235bhp and 520Nm of torque, it’s far from slow, despite the X5’s hefty kerbweight. It’s eager and responsive, yet muffled, and is linked to a smooth and fast six-speed auto box. And even though the X5 has always traded on its performance, it’s good to know that the power is backed up by strong brakes and crisp, involving handling. With a stiff bodyshell and double wishbone front suspension, the BMW feels stable in corners and has great poise and traction. It’s nimble and wieldy. The ride is just as impressive. It has absorbent damping, despite the standard run-flat tyres, though it doesn’t steamroller bumps as well as it might. Stiff suspension settings mean you’re much more aware of what’s going on underneath the car – good for driver confidence, but not for comfort.

MarketplaceThe latest X5 is an SAV, not an SUV. So says BMW, which insists its off-roader is a Sports Activity – rather than Utility – Vehicle. This seems like a minor point, but it highlights the fact that the German company is targeting a lifestyle audience rather than families alone. But while the BMW doesn’t quite offer the space and flexibility of opponents more biased towards practicality, enough has been done to improve matters without making the X5 appear too big or bulky. In fact, it appears smaller and more athletic than its predecessor, with sharp creases and a more aggressive nose. This gives it a visual edge over larger rivals such as the Audi Q7, Land Rover Freelander and Mercedes M-Class; indeed, this dynamic edge means it’s likely to battle particularly closely with the Range Rover Sport, not to mention Porsche’s Cayenne.

OwningThe X5 is not only BMW’s first seven-seater, but also boasts the firm’s largest luggage capacity – 1,750 litres with all the chairs folded flat. That sounds good until you compare this to some of the BMW’s rivals; it’s smaller than most of them, although people coming from the MkI X5 will be impressed by the capacity growth in 5st mode – from 465 to 620 litres. Furthermore, those extra seats are not only a £1,320 option, but are also small, hard and cramped. Adults shouldn’t even try to negotiate their way into them. At least all the handles that tilt and slide the middle row are chunky and easy to use, and the bench provides ample room for three. For the driver, the inside is a fusion of old and new X5 too, with an extra splash of user-friendliness. There are plenty of cubbies, a space-saving joystick-style gearlever and electric parking brake, and apart from the confusing iDrive cabin control dial, the switchgear is legible and logical. It just doesn’t feel that much like an off-roader; it’s luxurious rather than utilitarian, although the superb seats, which give a commanding view of the road, are welcome. So too is competitive fuel economy, certainly from the 3.0d. It returned 28.9mpg in our hands, meaning it should happily top 30mpg when driven gently. Retained values are predicted to be excellent as well – in excess of 55 per cent after three years – so it’s a shame BMW’s being greedy with the otherwise-excellent Service Inclusive scheme. £1,200 for three years’ cover is 10 times what the firm charges for a 1-Series.

BMW M3
Want to know what the 4.0-litre V8 engine in the new BMW M3 sounds like?

Click on the link below to find out! You’ll hear the fresh 414bhp unitrevved out to its maximum 8,300rpm. At this speed it gobbles up 400 litres of air a second! The V8 features variable valve timing to provide a very flat torque curve and has a maximum pulling power of 400Nm. The engine block is made out of aluminium in BMW’s Formula 1 lightweight alloy foundry near Munich. It weighs 202kg, which is almost 10 per cent less than the 3.2-litre six-cylinder unit in the previous M3. It all sounds great. But to be sure I guess we'll have to wait to hear the engine from the driver’s seat!

Audi's S5 is a good alternative to offerings from BMW and Mercedes
Text: David Ross / Photos: Pete Gibson
July 2007

When it comes to coupés, no one does it quite like Audi. First came the all-conquering TT, which was followed by the sensational R8. But, despite a line-up that has more than doubled in the past 10 years, the firm has never really had a

direct rival to the likes of the BMW 3-Series Coupé.

The in-gear performance is equally impressive, and while its acceleration is smooth rather than instant, the S5 gathers pace very quickly
That's all about to change with the launch of the A5 and S5 - the first of a new generation of mid-sized models that are wasting no time in going for BMW's jugular. While most manufacturers stagger the launch of their high-performance variants, Audi is offering the sporty S5 quattro from the outset. It is a car which it hopes will take on the excellent 335i Coupé and act as a halo model for the rest of the A5 range. So, should BMW be worried? We think so. For starters, the S5 certainly looks aggressive and muscular, helped by its low stance and wide track. A chrome-edged grille, silver mirrors and a more pronounced spoiler set the flagship apart from the standard car - as do the twin dual exhaust pipes.

EQUITY



by Wells Fargo market area. $295 interest-only monthly payment is based on 8.85% variable Annual Percentage Rate (APR) effective as of May 9, 2007, for a credit amount of $40,000, 90% maximum combined loan-to-value and secured by an owner-occupied residence in California, assumes excellent borrower credit history and includes a 0.25% discount for automatic payment and a 0.25% discount for a Wells Fargo Portfolio Management Account® (PMA®). If the automatic payment option is not selected or is cancelled after account opening, the APR will increase by 0.25%. This is a line of credit with a variable APR that is subject to change daily, except for Texas properties which are subject to change monthly. Minimum line amount $10,000; maximum $500,000. Texas homestead properties are subject to a maximum of 50% fair market value or 80% combined loan-to-value, whichever is less and have a $4,000 minimum draw requirement. The APR will be based on the highest Prime Rate published in The Wall Street Journal Money Rates Table (the "Index") each day, plus a margin. The Index as of May 9, 2007 is 8.25%. As of May 9, 2007, current margins for lines of credit of $10,000 to $500,000 for an owner-occupied residence range from 0.00% to 7.50%, resulting in corresponding variable APRs ranging from 8.25% to 15.75%. (APRs include a 0.25% discount for automatic payment; if not selected or cancelled after account is opened, the APR will increase.) Minimum APR 4.24%; maximum APR 18%. This line of credit is subject to a $75 Annual Fee, which is waived for the first year. A $500 Prepayment Penalty applies if account is closed within three years from date of account opening. The Annual Fee and Prepayment Penalty do not apply to lines of credit secured by homestead collateral located in Texas. Opening fees and costs range from $0.00 to $13,000 based on the state in which the property is located, the amount of credit extended and includes state or local mortgage registration or recordation tax, if applicable. All or a portion of these fees and costs may be paid to Wells Fargo, its affiliates or third parties as necessary to obtain secured credit. This line of credit has a 10-year Draw Period (for Texas properties, the Draw Period is 10-years plus 1 month), after which you will be required to repay any amounts borrowed within a 15- or 30-year term, depending upon your account balance. Your APR will be based on the specific characteristics of your credit transaction, including evaluation of credit history, combined loan-to-value, property type, amount of credit and term. Hazard insurance and flood insurance (if in a flood plain) required. A minimum total of $25,000 in qualified account balances is required for a PMA account. Qualifying PMA accounts include checking accounts, savings accounts, time accounts, brokerage accounts, bank loans, lines of credit, credit cards, 10% of outstanding balance on Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, IRAs and investment management and trust accounts, but excludes irrevocable trusts. A $25 monthly service fee will be assessed on the PMA account if statement-ending balance falls below $25,000. The PMA account is not available in all geographic areas. Interest-only payments allow you to pay only the interest on the money you borrowed for a specific period of time and will not reduce your principal balance. Interest only payment options are available only during the draw period. At the end of the draw period, your monthly payment could increase significantly because you must pay principal as well as interest and interest rates may have increased.
Interest only loans/lines provide for the payment of interest for a set period of time and payments of principal and interest for the remainder of the loan term. During the interest only period, principal is not reduced. At the end of this period, your monthly payment will increase, possibly substantially, even if you have a fixed interest rate because you will be required to pay down the outstanding principal. Always consider paying more than the minimum payment to pay down the principal. Because these product features do not require you to make principal payments during the interest only period, you may have a higher Annual Percentage Rate or interest rate than a traditional mortgage product, depending on the specific loan details.Home equity loan and lines of credit are available through Wells Fargo Consumer Credit Group, a division of Wells Fargo Bank N.A.