My 1st Dream car

Everyone have their dream car. My 1st dream car is Toyato Rav4. My friend will ask me why I like Rav4. Don't know ler I like to driver 4WD car lor, it can view from far. Let check out history of Toyato Rav4.

TOYOTA RAV4 - Series Chronology
1989 - Concept "RAV FOUR" appears.
1994 - RAV4 introduced in Japan in May.
1995 - 4-door Model Introduced in March.
1996 - Introduced in the U.S. in January (2WD added to line-up).
1996 - "Driver's Choice award - Best Mini-SUV" - Motor Week magazine.
1996 - "Best of What's New" - Popular Science magazine.
1996 - "Best New Products - Silver Award" - Edison American Marketing Assoc.
1997 - "Best Small SUV" - Consumer Reports magazine.
1997 - "Automobile of the Year" - Automobile magazine.
1997 - October - 4-door RAV4-EV goes on sale.
1998 - Minor facelift, interior additions +7 more hp.
1998 - RAV4 2-door Soft Top begins production.
1999 - RAV4L models receive optional leather interior and special edition colors.
2000 - 2-door discontinued. RAV4 continues in 2000 available as a 4-door model only.
2000 - October - Interview with 2001 RAV4 Chief Engineer Hiromi Ikehata.
2001 - Introduction of all-new, completely redesigned, second-generation RAV4.
2001 - April - Consumer Reports votes 2001 RAV4 "Top Pick" of small SUVs.
2001 - 2.0 Liter Diesel (D-4D) added to UK line-up in September (4WD/5SPD only).
2002 - New Frosted White Pearl color and monochrome paint for the US "L" Model.
2003 - New Sport Package added to the line-up.
2004 - RAV4 receives a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine (2AZ-FE) with 161 horsepower.
2005 - Safety upgrades and Sport model changes.

What does it mean?
RAV4: Recreational Active Vehicle with 4-wheel drive.

Where is it built?
All RAV4s are produced at the Motomachi Plant in Toyota City, Japan. (The RAV4-EV was produced at the Tahara Plant.)




HISTORY SUMMARY 1989-2002
Quite simply, the 4x4 market has never been the same since Toyota launched its RAV4 in 1994. From the first briefings which would create its radical styling in 1986 to the appearance of a concept vehicle at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1989, the gestation period for this trend-setting sports 4x4 was a long one. Indeed, a completely remodelled car was shown at the Tokyo Show in 1993 and the RAV4 finally appeared in its final production form at the Geneva Show in 1994. It was worth the wait.

Toyota began selling the RAV4 as a 2-door in Japan in May of 1994 (June of 1994 for the UK) and sales were strong immediately. Initial sales estimates were 4,500 units per month, but after 8,000 orders the first month, production was doubled immediately.




The RAV4 featured a 2.0-liter, 16-valve, four-cylinder engine originally used in the second generation Camry/Carina. The RAV4 was available with either five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmissions. It had a full-time all-wheel-drive system, and offered an optional locking center differential.

The RAV4's size, four-wheel drive, wide stance and short front and rear overhangs made for great maneuverability both on- and off-road and in all weather conditions. All RAV4s were designed with safety equipment allowing them to be called passenger cars rather than trucks. Standard equipment included driver's side airbag, adjustable three-point seatbelts and enhanced side-impact protection.

By combining conventional passenger-car elements with the features of a light, off-road vehicle, Toyota called its RAV4 a "new-concept" SUV. The RAV4 provided Toyota and its customers with an attractive entry into the growing sport utility market.




In March 1995 a new 4-door model was introduced. The 4-door was 16 inches longer overall than the 2-door with seating for five persons. Front seatbelt pretensioners were also introduced at the launch of the 4-door and this system was also made available on the RAV4 2-door models in September 1995.

The RAV4 made its US debut in January of 1996, along with a number of enhancements to all RAV4 models which included the fitting of dual front airbags as standard, a high mount rear stop lamp and the 2.0-liter 16v engine was re-tuned for cleaner emissions, less noise and more torque. 1996 also saw the introduction of the 2WD model, which was front wheel drive only.

The 1997 RAV4 saw only minor changes to an already revolutionary product. Changes were limited to revised seat fabric in 2-door models, the availability of a power moonroof in 4-door models, a standard digital clock and larger front speakers on power-window equipped models.

For 1998, the RAV4 had several major changes. Exterior changes included a new grille, front bumper cap, multi-reflector headlamps and jeweled taillights. On the inside, a digital odometer, dual cupholders, revised door panels, a three-spoke steering wheel and new audio systems topped the list. The engine received 7 more horsepower. Four door models also received revised seat fabric.

The 2-door RAV4 Soft Top was introduced in mid-year 1998. The RAV4 Soft Top was based on the 2-door RAV4 and featured a combination front hard top/rear convertible soft top.

For 1999 Toyota once again raised the refinement mark for the mini sport utility segment by offering an optional perforated sport leather interior in its RAV4L Special Edition packaged models. Beginning this year, color-keyed body cladding, mirrors and door handles were standard on RAV4L. Three new special edition colors with matching cladding also became available, including White Pearl Mica, Quicksilver and Black.




During the 2000 model year, the 2-door Soft Top and 2-door Hard Top models were discontinued

For 2001, the second-generation RAV4 was completely redesigned making it a roomier, sportier and more versatile compact SUV. The RAV4’s overall length, width, height and wheelbase were all increased by approximately an inch or more for greater room, inside and out. The exterior was completely redesigned for a more aerodynamic, aggressive appearance. It's powered by a lighter, all-new, all-aluminum 2.0 liter, four-cylinder 16-valve DOHC engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence technology (VVT-i). VVT-i helps the engine produce 148 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 142 ft./lb. of torque at 4,000 rpm. The 2001 RAV4 was certified as a low emission vehicle (LEV).
September 2001 saw the addition of the D-4D Diesel engine for the 4-wheel United Kingdom models.



The 2002 model year has standard gray painted bumpers, bodyside molding, (optional) flares on the 4WD and a new spare tire cover. Base model colors are all carryovers from last year, plus a new Frosted White Pearl has been added. The "L" models receive color-keyed bumpers, bodyside molding and (optional) flares on the 4WD.

Mp3 Player (for car)

Now day thing getting more & more high-tech, that day my colleague drive me for lunch. I find out something at her car.Mini Mp3 Player, I didn’t seen it before and it not expensive also. It cost around RM60, it really really cheap. She very friendly borrow the Mini Mp3 Player for me 2days to test. From my review, sound is not bad, but if for guy may be worth. You know la guy normally like to play around their car d…, the sound effect must very powerful... hehe this is what I think.

For me, I will give it 80% lor, because is cheap ma, you know la change the CD/Mp3/DVD player cost a lot min RM400(that sound just ok only ler) and it mini size save place ma.

10 (More) Reasons You're Not Rich

Last two days I read an article from Yahoo! Finance. It said about current people spend their money. Let start to read, see it you in there? I can said it about 50% - 80%.

Many people assume they aren't rich because they don't earn enough money. If I only earned a little more, I could save and invest better, they say.

The problem with that theory is they were probably making exactly the same argument before their last several raises. Becoming a millionaire has less to do with how much you make, it's how you treat money in your daily life.

The list of reasons you may not be rich doesn't end at 10. Caring what your neighbors think, not being patient, having bad habits, not having goals, not being prepared, trying to make a quick buck, relying on others to handle your money, investing in things you don't understand, being financially afraid and ignoring your finances.

Here are 10 more possible reasons you aren't rich:

You care what your car looks like: A car is a means of transportation to get from one place to another, but many people don't view it that way. Instead, they consider it a reflection of themselves and spend money every two years or so to impress others instead of driving the car for its entire useful life and investing the money saved.

You feel entitlement: If you believe you deserve to live a certain lifestyle, have certain things and spend a certain amount before you have earned to live that way, you will have to borrow money. That large chunk of debt will keep you from building wealth.

You lack diversification: There is a reason one of the oldest pieces of financial advice is to not keep all your eggs in a single basket. Having a diversified investment portfolio makes it much less likely that wealth will suddenly disappear.
You started too late: The magic of compound interest works best over long periods of time. If you find you're always saying there will be time to save and invest in a couple more years, you'll wake up one day to find retirement is just around the corner and there is still nothing in your retirement account.

You don't do what you enjoy: While your job doesn't necessarily need to be your dream job, you need to enjoy it. If you choose a job you don't like just for the money, you'll likely spend all that extra cash trying to relieve the stress of doing work you hate.

You don't like to learn: You may have assumed that once you graduated from college, there was no need to study or learn. That attitude might be enough to get you your first job or keep you employed, but it will never make you rich. A willingness to learn to improve your career and finances are essential if you want to eventually become wealthy.

You buy things you don't use: Take a look around your house, in the closets, basement, attic and garage and see if there are a lot of things you haven't used in the past year. If there are, chances are that all those things you purchased were wasted money that could have been used to increase your net worth.

You don't understand value: You buy things for any number of reasons besides the value that the purchase brings to you. This is not limited to those who feel the need to buy the most expensive items, but can also apply to those who always purchase the cheapest goods. Rarely are either the best value, and it's only when you learn to purchase good value that you have money left over to invest for your future.

Your house is too big: When you buy a house that is bigger than you can afford or need, you end up spending extra money on longer debt payments, increased taxes, higher upkeep and more things to fill it. Some people will try to argue that the increased value of the house makes it a good investment, but the truth is that unless you are willing to downgrade your living standards, which most people are not, it will never be a liquid asset or money that you can ever use and enjoy.

You fail to take advantage of opportunities: There has probably been more than one occasion where you heard about someone who has made it big and thought to yourself, "I could have thought of that." There are plenty of opportunities if you have the will and determination to keep your eyes open.

History of Cupcake

Cupcakes are special dessert treats that have been around since the early 19th century. They have been spreading delight and enjoyment for over a full century and they are still going strong, maybe stronger than ever now.

History shows that cupcakes really came about due to measuring tools and what was the most practical manner in which to bake. In fact, much of what was eaten when cupcakes were first invented was created in smaller portions. Portions today are sometimes actually two or three times what a single portion should be. For some reason as time has gone by, we have continued to super-size everything, including cupcakes which are now large varying sized cakes: double layered, tripled layered, full sheet, and so forth.

Because cupcakes have been around for such a long period of time it is not surprising that they have become a widely enjoyed, widely hailed dessert treat. Big companies such as Hostess, for example, have created their versions of cupcakes with Ding-dongs and Twinkies. Other such companies have followed suit creating a wide assortment of miniature sized cake treats. The popularity of cupcakes continues for many reasons. They are proportionally one serving size. They are easy to carry and pack. They are convenient and easy to clean up after. There is versatility in the packaging, decorating and shapes. Cupcakes were first made in muffin tins and now they can be made in cupcake tins that have special shapes like hearts, stars, and so many more options!

It is amazing to think back and realize that the origin of the cupcake is that it actually was a cake! It makes one wonder with time why we might have decided to bake larger cakes? Possibly it could to have been to have more decorating options, to be able to serve more people at one time, or a plethora of other possibilities. The cupcake has become such a large part of this country’s dessert staple that people not only still bake them, bakeries bake them, and some even go so far as to specialize in the sole production of them.

Companies will produce products made specifically for them, i.e. cupcake pans, cupcake

decorations, and other such cupcake items. Organizations will have cupcake bake sales, birthday parties will still often have a spread of multi-colored cupcakes abound, and oftentimes cupcakes are even brought to the office!

There is just something intrinsically different about cupcakes. They are small petite packaged desserts that make people feel like a kid again. Maybe it’s because they are small and individually wrapped and decorated. Maybe it’s because they just seem to make you smile. If you hand one to even the most masculine of men, suddenly he looks like a little boy again. The little treat suddenly makes him seem more like an approachable teddy bear. Truly, there is just something about cupcakes that make them a universally enjoyed treat. Children and adults love them equally. They are a treat that will continue to be enjoyed for decades to come!