<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733565786491579009</id><updated>2011-07-07T17:32:22.888-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Used Car Advice</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>usedcarfreak</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04169174365922634282</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>6</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733565786491579009.post-6896361384851893943</id><published>2009-12-01T20:35:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T20:44:07.308-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Can used cars get you excellent value? Find out for more!</title><content type='html'>Buying a Used Car can get you an excellent value if you find a car that has been taken care of properly. There are plenty of good used cars out there, but you must know what car you are looking out for.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Once you have chosen the car of your choice, check whether the car needs any repairs. Incase the car does have any minor works to be done which you might want to know in advance, it might help you negotiate the cost of the used car. With a dealership your used car buying experience can be made much more simpler. They do a complete check of your car and fix up all the minor repairs in the car. Several &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.dcusedacuras.com/"&gt;Used Acura Washington DC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; dealers provide their customers with the best used cars. Though the cost of buying a used car from a dealership is little more than what you get from a private owner, you can be thoroughly satisfied. The car comes with a &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carfax_%28company%29"&gt;carfax&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; record when purchased from a dealership.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One important factor that the customers must consider before purchasing a used car from a dealership is to check whether the car comes with a warranty. Incase they do warranty the car, make sure it's in writing, and read all the fine print as far as what's covered and what's not so you know exactly what you're getting into. Several &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.vausedhondas.com/"&gt;Used Honda Washington DC&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; dealers sell cars that have a warranty. It is always better to buy a car with an Extended Auto Warranty.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So make the best possible from the car that you buy. There is no point in regretting later!!!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/733565786491579009-6896361384851893943?l=usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/feeds/6896361384851893943/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/12/buying-used-car-can-get-you-excellent.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/6896361384851893943'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/6896361384851893943'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/12/buying-used-car-can-get-you-excellent.html' title='Can used cars get you excellent value? Find out for more!'/><author><name>usedcarfreak</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04169174365922634282</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733565786491579009.post-7348698069810365634</id><published>2009-11-25T20:11:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-25T21:22:28.371-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Know the various used car finance options....</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y1T4NOjc8dg/Sw4QiCCiBCI/AAAAAAAAAAk/DFvujDPc3Kk/s1600/images+1.jpeg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 127px; height: 127px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y1T4NOjc8dg/Sw4QiCCiBCI/AAAAAAAAAAk/DFvujDPc3Kk/s320/images+1.jpeg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408278379367629858" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Investing on the used cars is not similar to a new car financing. The interest rates are usually higher and the loan terms are much shorter but your credit doesn’t have to be perfect to get behind the wheel of a used car. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you are not willing to investment much on a used car, then it is best to approach a private seller. When compared with the dealership cost, you are sure to save 10% of the cost that you would be investing on used car from a private seller. Hence if you are looking for an excellent credit, then buy from a private seller. If you have a fair credit, you can go to a franchised dealer. The franchised dealers have a better access to credit from various different sources. Another added advantage is that the used car market is bouncing back at a steady pace. Hence several banks and financial institutions are ready to help the customers looking out for financial services.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;If you have a very bad credit, an independent dealership would be the right choice. But you have to take a little gamble before heading to an independent dealer. Several dealerships like the &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.patobrienusedcars.com"&gt;used car dealer Cleveland&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; are willing to help their customers with the financial services. The only care that needs to be taken before approaching an independent dealer is to check whether the dealership has a service and parts department. The &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.puentehillstoyotausedcars.com"&gt;Used Car Dealer Los Angeles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; is one of it kind with an attached service and parts department. Finally, if you think that you can spend some extra money, opt for a pre-approved loan. But don’t forget to do some study on the interest rates that each bank has fixed. Based on the interest rates apply for the loan.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/733565786491579009-7348698069810365634?l=usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/feeds/7348698069810365634/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/investing-on-used-cars-is-not-similar.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/7348698069810365634'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/7348698069810365634'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/investing-on-used-cars-is-not-similar.html' title='Know the various used car finance options....'/><author><name>usedcarfreak</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04169174365922634282</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y1T4NOjc8dg/Sw4QiCCiBCI/AAAAAAAAAAk/DFvujDPc3Kk/s72-c/images+1.jpeg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733565786491579009.post-721650234387486956</id><published>2009-11-12T22:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-19T00:35:56.810-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Saturn Cars would soon become history!!!</title><content type='html'>&lt;a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y1T4NOjc8dg/Svz8yMYsZcI/AAAAAAAAAAM/xGIkKnvcz_c/s1600-h/images.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 117px; height: 88px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y1T4NOjc8dg/Svz8yMYsZcI/AAAAAAAAAAM/xGIkKnvcz_c/s320/images.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403471592186209730" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With the majority of the people opting for foreign cars, &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.saturn.com/"&gt;Saturn cars&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; would soon become history. A great car like Saturn is going down the drain as every body in the United States is looking out for foreign cars. Foreign Car giants like &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.nissanusa.com/"&gt;Nissan&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, Honda and Toyota are doing exceptionally well in the United States as well as in the global market. Why should people opt for foreign cars when you have some best manufacturers right at your place? The answer is simple. The foreign cars are very economical and have quite a high performance value. The numbers of dealerships that are selling these cars are also available in plenty.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Several local dealerships like the &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.northsaturn.com/"&gt;Denver used Saturn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; are trying to sell off the rest of the available Saturn cars. Saturn cars like the &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Saturn Outlook&lt;/span&gt;, &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Saturn Sky Redline&lt;/span&gt; and the &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;Saturn Astra&lt;/span&gt; were considered to be one of the best models amongst the Saturn’s. Initially, the Saturn car was introduced by the &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Motors"&gt;GM Corporation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; in order to help the U.S. automaker tap into the market for small cars and compete with Japanese imports. Saturn was a different car company. People were attracted by its low-key showrooms and no-haggle pricing. But now the Saturn production has come to a halt. But the good news to all the Saturn Car owners is that they can still get their cars serviced from their dealerships or any GM certified outlet such as a &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.patobrienchevroletusedcars.com/"&gt;Used Car Dealer Cleveland&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;. &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Hence the time has come to bid farewell to the Saturn cars. The car would still remain amongst the minds of many and for the rest its mere history. Isn't it?&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/733565786491579009-721650234387486956?l=usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/feeds/721650234387486956/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/saturn-cars-would-soon-become-history.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/721650234387486956'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/721650234387486956'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/saturn-cars-would-soon-become-history.html' title='Saturn Cars would soon become history!!!'/><author><name>usedcarfreak</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04169174365922634282</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_y1T4NOjc8dg/Svz8yMYsZcI/AAAAAAAAAAM/xGIkKnvcz_c/s72-c/images.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733565786491579009.post-741169691200962282</id><published>2009-11-11T05:48:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-19T00:38:47.637-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Leasing is very much possible with used cars!!!</title><content type='html'>Lots of people are still not aware of the fact that you can lease a &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://uscardealer.blogspot.com/2009/10/used-car-sales-are-at-its-peak-now-days.html"&gt;used car&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; not just from a dealership but from several other means. In case you choose to get your car leased from a dealership, they will lease it for you giving you that nice low payment on a used car. So take a look around out there and you will find that there are other creative ways of financing and &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leasing"&gt;leasing&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; a used car that you may have not known. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Now a day’s several car dealerships have rose up in and around the United States providing leasing options. Take a look at your local dealership and ask them if they have any leasing programs for used cars. The &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.clevelandtruckloans.com"&gt;Cleveland Car Loans&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; dealer is one such offering financing and leasing options on both new and used cars. Usually you can find them with &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/"&gt;Mercedes&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bmwusa.com"&gt;BMW&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or lots of high line cars. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So remember that there are lots of other options for you. Leasing a used car is a great way to find a great car in an affordable price for you. So do yourself a favor and look in to leasing a used car.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/733565786491579009-741169691200962282?l=usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/feeds/741169691200962282/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/lots-of-people-are-still-not-aware-of.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/741169691200962282'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/741169691200962282'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/lots-of-people-are-still-not-aware-of.html' title='Leasing is very much possible with used cars!!!'/><author><name>usedcarfreak</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04169174365922634282</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733565786491579009.post-8998799890462301358</id><published>2009-11-05T04:57:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T20:39:53.237-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Used cars are still the market rulers in spite of several new car launches!!!</title><content type='html'>Some of the top brands in the market right now are pretty much the Hondas, Toyotas, and Nissans which are all the most economic Japanese constructed vehicles. These vehicles are more reliable and more spacious and they are more reliable as far as the resale value is considered in the market. If you buy a vehicle and you want pretty much over its value, the best option could be to go for a &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://uscardealer.blogspot.com/2009/10/major-auto-giants-like-toyota-ford-and.html"&gt;used Toyota&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; or a Honda. These makes are well known for its high mileage and low maintenance. In addition to all these, they also have quite a good reputation in the market. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;But what may ever be, when shopping for a used car you must first narrow down the search by deciding exactly what make and model you are looking for.  You must also decide up on the budget that you are looking to spend. First thing to do before any deal is made is to check the vehicle mechanically to confirm how good the fluids are underneath the hood. If you are not sure on how to go about with it, check it up with a qualified mechanic. Several dealerships such as the &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.russellbarnettdodge.com"&gt;Used Car Dealer Chattanooga&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; have qualified service men who can help you with it. Then check for all the four tires to make sure that the tires have a very good thread life. Make sure that you check out all the interior and exterior components, all the power options, the mirrors, blinkers, head lights, tail lights, break lights, heater, air conditioner and the stereo for any faults. In case there are any, then don’t hesitate to walk away.  Then take the car for a test drive in order to make sure that the car runs smooth and meets up to your expectation.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Keep in mind that it is a &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://car-dealers.blogspot.com/2009/10/used-car-versus-new-car-making-right.html"&gt;used car&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and not a new one. So you might need to have a little money on the safer side for any repairs that may be needed.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/733565786491579009-8998799890462301358?l=usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/feeds/8998799890462301358/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/usd-cars-are-still-market-rulers-in.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/8998799890462301358'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/8998799890462301358'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/usd-cars-are-still-market-rulers-in.html' title='Used cars are still the market rulers in spite of several new car launches!!!'/><author><name>usedcarfreak</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04169174365922634282</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-733565786491579009.post-7421947977343093369</id><published>2009-11-04T07:03:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2009-11-04T07:11:56.826-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Used car buying experience made easy!!!</title><content type='html'>It won’t be a bargain if you have to spend a ton of money on repairs. Hence learn how to spot the right used car. To buy a used car you will need Time, Patience and due Diligence. Firstly, figure out how much you can spend either in cash or monthly loan payments. In addition, don’t forget about the cost of owning a car like &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insurance#Auto_insurance"&gt;insurance&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; and maintenance. Then do a research on the models that you are considering. There are several car information websites that can help you in comparing performance and long term reliability of various cars. If you are done with all these, then locate a car you want to check out. You can do this by searching the used car lots, classified ads and car dealerships like &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.patobrienusedcars.com"&gt;Used Car Dealer Cleveland&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; that sell pre-owned vehicles and finally in the special used car publications on the websites. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Ask the seller about the general condition of the car including mileage, extra features and whether the service records are available. In case you are buying a car from an individual ask if he/she is the original owner and the reason for selling the car. Inspect the car and then test drive it in order to confirm that the car performs well and drives smoothly and feels right. Check whether the car comes with a warranty. In case the car does not carry a warranty, have a mechanic inspect a car for you. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Find out how much the car is worth using the online car guides. Negotiate with the seller on the cost based on the cost provided in the car guide. In case you are opting for a dealership arranged financing, negotiate the price of the car before you discuss the trade in values and financing to ensure a better deal. The &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.clevelandusedcardealer.com"&gt;Used Car Dealer Cleveland&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; also provides financial support to their customers. The &lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://usedcars.about.com/b/2009/10/15/shop-used-car-dealers-with-the-right-values.htm"&gt;used car dealerships&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt; would handle most of the paper work for us. Our only job would be to read through the contracts and paper work carefully.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/733565786491579009-7421947977343093369?l=usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/feeds/7421947977343093369/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/used-car-buying-experience-made-easy.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/7421947977343093369'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/733565786491579009/posts/default/7421947977343093369'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://usedcarnews-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/used-car-buying-experience-made-easy.html' title='Used car buying experience made easy!!!'/><author><name>usedcarfreak</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04169174365922634282</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
