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Susan Graham experiences Dido's hard life with a lounge lizard
November 8, 2009
Susan Graham and Nicholas McGegan have never collaborated before. But when they get together, the Texas-raised mezzo-soprano and British conductor behave like an old married couple. On a recent afternoon in Berkeley, the home base of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, a leading period performance ensemble that McGegan has directed for many years, the duo engaged in lively banter about their first artistic partnership -- a six-concert California tour of works by the 17th century English composer Henry Purcell.
Graham is known as much for her pants roles in Baroque operas as for her championing of French and contemporary American song. Celebrating Purcell's 350th birthday, the Baroque Orchestra's "Passion of Dido" program features the versatile mezzo as the ill-fated heroine in "Dido and Aeneas" (1689). Joining Graham, McGegan, the orchestra and the Philharmonia Chorale are soloists William Berger, Cyndia Sieden, Céline Ricci, Jill Grove and Brian Thorsett.
Graham often performs in L.A, including headlining Los Angeles Opera's 2006 production of Monteverdi's "L'incoronazione di Poppea." However, the singer's visit Wednesday represents her first Disney Hall appearance. We caught up with Graham and McGegan during rehearsals to discuss, among other topics, the challenges of performing Purcell, Los Angeles music audiences and the correct way to pronounce "Purcell."
You've known each other for years. What brings you together as collaborators now?
Susan Graham: I've always wanted to work with Nic. I've long been a fan of his musical aesthetic. I love this piece we're doing together now.
Nicholas McGegan: And I always want to work with the best singers.
SG: Unfortunately, you got me instead.
NM: Ha-ha. Now you get to die six times on stage over the course of two weeks.
SG: I'm excited about that, as I don't usually get to die -- or get the guy.
NM: Usually you are the guy.
SG: That's true. In "Rosenkavalier," which I did recently at the Met, I am the guy.
What's the significance of performing "Dido" on Purcell's 350th birthday?
NM: It makes me wish the composer had lived to 50 instead of dying at 34. Apparently his wife locked him out one night when he was late back from the pub. He caught a cold, and that was the end of him.
SG: Mrs. Purcell was a serious lady.
NM: Yes. Mind you, I don't think Mr. Purcell was a first-time offender. He wrote about 50 drinking songs, most of which are unprintable.
Why do people respond to "Dido" so strongly today?
NM: "Dido" moves from comedy to tragedy so fast. It achieves in just 50 minutes what it takes most other operas three of four hours to do.
SG: Purcell wrote "Dido" for students at a girls' school in London. Is it true or apocryphal that he composed the piece as an admonition to the young ladies -- as a warning to be wary of men, that they'll break your heart and leave you to die?
NM: He mainly wrote it for money. But it's true that Aeneas is an amazing lounge lizard.
How do you ensure that period performance is alive and vibrant?
NM: We don't bring our treatises on stage. We simply focus on moving people. We're entertainers. Certain academic ideas do matter. For example, if you're going to perform a minuet, it helps to know how fast people danced minuets.
NM: Right. The period instrument thing is nice. But I've also performed "Dido" on modern instruments. I've even done it with Mark Morris dancing the role of Dido in a muumuu. It was quite beautiful.
SG: Morris is multitalented.
NM: But a femme fatale he is not.
SG: As much as he'd like to be.
Please talk about the work's final famous aria -- "When I Am Laid in Earth." How do you make this aria your own, Susan?
SG: By the time this aria occurs, it sings itself. The song is so loaded with everything that has come before, yet its purity is its driving force. All I have to do is sing it true.
What are the biggest challenges in performing "Dido"?
SG: There's no place to hide. You don't have a raucous orchestra disguising your flaws. You have under an hour to tell a huge story. Capturing big emotions in a tight time frame is hard.
What do you think about the way in which Purcell sets the story to music?
SG: There's so much truth to Purcell's vocal writing. Take the part where Dido and Aeneas sing this incredible battle duet. They're playing a game of one-upmanship. He cuts her down. Then she mocks him and calls him a "deceitful crocodile."
NM: No one but Purcell would use the word "crocodile" in an opera. There really are only three composers who set the English language well -- Purcell, Britten and Sullivan.
You've both been involved in notable recordings of this work before -- Susan under the baton of Emanuelle Haïm and Nicholas with Lorraine Hunt Lieberson. How do your past experiences inform your collaboration?
NM: I've got a completely blank score for this one, and I'm going to start all over again.
SG: Me too. I can't tell you how many times I've had videos thrust at me in rehearsal and been told: "Do it like her!" Invariably, she's a foot shorter than I am and I have bigger feet, so this approach doesn't work. You always go into a new project wondering what the maestro is going to expect. We're just the hired help, after all.
NM: She said with a grin.
SG: Everyone works within the circumstances of the specific production. The dynamics are always different.
NM: In this run of "Dido," Performance One will be radically different from Performance Six.
SG: Things will get trillier.
NM: And faster.
SG: The witches will become sillier.
Please tell us about the other works in the program.
NM: We're interested in showing Purcell's range as a sacred and secular composer. The concert includes the joyful sacred anthem, "O Sing Unto the Lord a New Song," Chacony in G minor, a misfit but lovely instrumental piece, the heart-wrenching sacred lament written for eight-part choir and organ "Hear My Prayer, O Lord," and music that Purcell wrote for the 1695 revival of Aphra Behn's grisly play, "Abdelazer." Today, Purcell's incidental music is better known than Behn's drama, in which nearly everyone dies apart from the person responsible for lowering the curtain at the end. Many people know the "Rondeau" because Britten used it in his "Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra."
You've performed at Disney Hall before, Nicholas. But next Wednesday's concert marks your premiere at the venue, Susan. What are your thoughts about the space?
SG: I've performed at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion many times. As I've pulled into the parking lot, I've had an eye on Disney Hall and thought to myself, "I want to sing there." I hear the acoustic is spectacular. For a piece like "Dido." where clarity is an asset, it will sound brilliant. I'm hoping the space will help us play with lots of colors and textures.
NM: Disney is one of the world's great concert halls. It's a big space, but because of the steep rake of the seating, the audience never feels far away. I've done chamber music at Disney, and it's felt intimate. I've also conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic there, and we made a hell of a racket. The other great thing about the hall is the backstage area. It's like a five-star hotel.
What do you think of L.A. audiences?
NM: I was recently in L.A. conducing an all-Mozart program at the Hollywood Bowl. I like Bowl audiences because they don't behave like they've been recently starched.
SG: L.A. audiences aren't afraid to be surprised. For example, they loved "The Coronation of Poppea."
Please, can you settle the confusion about how to pronounce the composer's name?
NM: For some reason, people often mispronounce Purcell's name. It's "PUR-cell." It should rhyme with "rehEARsal".
SG: It's not supposed to rhyme with "DuraCELL" or "PurELL."
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Ever since I was a kid in Northern New England, mid-July always had a foreboding kind of association. Sure, the black flies were good and gone by then. We were contentedly settled back into our routines of freedom and mayhem. It felt in some ways like summer had just begun! The calendar, however, said differently. Not only were we beyond the longest days of sunlight already, but we were moving into the waning half of summer itself. In a few short weeks, we?d be back in school, already plotting the following summer?s exploits. Though we can definitely take mid-July from a ?half empty? kind of perspective, these days I prefer to see the time as an effective kick in the pants – a salient reminder that ?hey, time to get going on all the remaining goals and schemes.? Seize the season, I guess you could say. With six weeks left in summer, who?s up for a self-challenge?
Lately I?ve been writing a fair amount about the psychological – even emotional – side of getting healthy. The fact is, knowing what to do/not do [1] is only a small portion of the battle. From there, we too often get in our own way. In my decades of personal training, I?ve found it?s the inner dialogue that truly makes or breaks it for most people. It?s the inner guilt [2] we stoke, the excuses [3] we make, the laziness we justify, the fear [4] we hide, the anxiety [5] we attempt to contain. When they go unchecked, they usually end up containing us. If we can shine some awareness on the psychological hurdles [6] we create for ourselves or if we can create an effective redirect away from our old habits [7] toward better kick-start practices [8], we can break out of that containment. We can become the best possible versions of ourselves [9].
The key is to believe you deserve better. Deep, down-to-the-bones believe that you, yourself, the one sitting in front of this screen, the one you see in the bathroom mirror each morning deserve to know what it feels like to live your physical potential [10]. In this one life you get, will you choose that experience? Will you give yourself the chance to know what you?re capable of? Ask yourself: would you be willing to make that chance happen now – in these next six weeks?
We can start by being honest with ourselves – about our ?stuff? and do what we need to do to not let old emotional messages determine our future course. Then it?s time to invest in ourselves – to put ourselves right out there on the line with a hard and fast commitment. No nebulous, fuzzy, indeterminate aspirations need apply. Make it a clear cut vision – an event that you either finish or not, a set of numbers in your workouts you either make or don?t, a class you either take or don?t. There?s a reason for the concrete here. Not only will you feel more impetus to follow through, but you?ll reap the decisive rewards. Research has shown that depressed people tend to make more generalized goals. This vaguer focus, Dr. Joanne Dickson of the University of Liverpool and researcher in this area explains [11], results in ?making it more difficult to achieve [the goals] and therefore creating a downward cycle of negative thoughts.? It?s probably not too much of a stretch to say vague intentions don?t do anyone?s self-esteem or self-efficacy any favors.
Every day we can cross off another day on the calendar. We can tell ourselves it just wasn?t meant to happen this day, this week, this month, this year. As the saying goes, ?You said ?tomorrow? yesterday.? With the last half of summer, we can take advantage of that nagging sense of urgency. For most people, summer is the easiest time to take on a health goal. Longer daylight, better weather, fewer clothing hassles, more vacation time (for many people) means more opportunity and fewer excuses for getting in a genuine fitness routine – or bumping up what you have going.
This peak of summer is the time – your time. Take the first step toward a better life, a stronger and healthier and happier you. Drop the excuses at the curb. Take on the anxiety. Leave the guilt or undercutting self-concept behind. Get in the game, and make a clear, concrete commitment to yourself. Maybe it?s signing up for a 5K or joining a local sports team. Maybe it?s achieving a PR in OH squats or cleans. Perhaps it?s signing up for a dance class or biking a certain extended trail. Whatever it is, make it focused and measurable.
So, who?s up for making a ?self-challenge? to finish out the summer? Are you on board? Got a goal that?s just itching to be scratched? List your fitness challenge that you?re committing to for the rest of summer in the comment section for the chance to win a copy of the new Primal Cravings [12] book. (Because a good goal deserves great fuel…) Of course, making any intention truly public is an important aspect of succeeding. It gets you on the path, accountable from the start. Don?t let down your fellow MDA readers! I?ll be checking back come September around the time the 30-Day Challenge [13] begins! Own this challenge – and snowball your success [14] over the next six weeks into even bigger and better things. Isn?t that the way you want to begin your fall?
UPDATE: Congratulations to Jamie [15] for being the randomly selected winner of this contest, and the lucky recipient of a copy of the new Primal Blueprint Publishing [16] book Primal Cravings [17].
Share your Summer Self-Challenge, and good luck, everyone! The contest ends and a winner will be chosen at random at 5 PM PST, Thursday, July 18. Thanks for reading today, everybody.


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Hi everyone! In this post I 'd like to share with you some things we love to do at the weekends. Between photography, fashion and art, sometimes its nice and essential for us to spend quality time with our friends! What we love the most is chit-chatting while having a delicious and full breakfast. Here are some pics from Nice n Easy, a place in Kolonaki we recently discovered, with tasteful and supernutricious dishes!
Brunch in the City
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Colleges of Arts & Sciences Nisei Veterans Endowed Forum Series present guest speaker General Eric K. ShinsekiUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Colleges of Arts & Sciences
HONOLULU — The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Colleges of Arts and Sciences present the Universal Values for a Democratic Society―Nisei Veterans Endowed Forum Series, featuring guest speaker General (Ret.) Eric K. Shinseki, from 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii (2454 South Beretania St.)
Shinseki, who was born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i in 1942, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1965. He also graduated from Duke University where he earned an MA in English Literature. Among many accomplishments throughout his military career were two tours of duty in Vietnam and serving as Commanding General, United States Army Europe; Commander, Allied Land Forces Central Europe; and Commander, NATO Stabilization Force in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
In 1999, culminating his military career, Eric K. Shinseki became the 34th Chief of Staff of the United States Army. He retired from the military in 2003.
Shinseki will speak about key values that shaped and inspired his renowned leadership style. As a Hawai'i son who has risen to the heights of Chief of Staff of the United States Army, he is able to speak from a unique perspective that will most certainly engage the audience. A "Question and Answer" segment will follow Shinseki's presentation. Shinseki will not answer questions from the news media.
The forum is open to the public. Boxed lunch and beverage will be available for $7. Parking is available for $3 with validation at the JCCH parking garage.
The deadline to RSVP and place a lunch order is September 26. Call Laarni Gedo in the Colleges of Art & Sciences, Office of Community and Alumni Relations at 956-5790 to RSVP and place lunch orders.
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Happy Birthday, Coach Dean SmithHall of Fame Coach Dean Smith celebrated his 80th birthday today. I have not interviewed or met Coach Smith and, as the name of this site indicates, I focus more on NBA basketball than college basketball. Coach Smith's influence on college basketball goes without saying but it is also striking how much impact he has had on so many people who have gone on to play and/or coach at the professional level. I am currently tinkering with the right hand sidebar of 20 Second Timeout's main page--organizing some of the archival links thematically to make it easier for readers to find the articles that most interest them--and this little project reminded me of how many people I have interviewed/written about who were mentored by Coach Smith in some fashion; I have created a new sidebar category titled "Carolina Connection" to spotlight those individuals. Here are a few North Carolina-themed interviews/articles:
Bob McAdoo starred for Coach Smith at North Carolina before becoming a three-time NBA scoring champion. I first wrote about the underrated McAdoo for Basketball Digest and I am really proud of how I summarized McAdoo's greatness (though I am still disappointed about the ridiculous way that editor Brett Ballantini ruined the article's title, which is why I restored the original title when I reprinted the article at 20 Second Timeout):
Bob McAdoo Reconsidered
Less than two years after I wrote that Basketball Digest piece, I interviewed McAdoo and wrote a longer profile of him for HoopsHype.com:
The Numbers Don't Lie
Bobby Jones embodies everything Coach Smith stands for on and off the court. Jones is most remembered for two things: being a great defensive player and pointing to a teammate to acknowledge a great pass. When I interviewed Jones, he told me that he learned the "point" from Coach Smith:
The Ultimate Team Player
TNT's pregame, halftime and postgame shows contain a lot of humor but when the time comes to really break down the action few people on any platform speak with more intelligence and insight than Kenny Smith; I attribute this to three factors: (1) Smith has the perspective of being a star player in college and then being a nearly All-Star level player in the NBA before finishing his NBA career as a role player (Smith would note that all players are "role players," though some have bigger roles than others), so he sees the game from many angles (unlike someone who was always a star or always a role player); (2) Smith played for Dean Smith in college and clearly soaked up the "Carolina Way" of doing things; (3) Smith absorbed many lessons from his first NBA coach, Bill Russell. I interviewed Kenny Smith four years ago:
Always Ahead of the Game
Larry Brown played for Coach Smith before becoming an ABA All-Star point guard and one of the most successful collegiate/professional coaches ever. Brown's "jump/switch" trapping defense helped him win both an NCAA title (Kansas, 1988) and an NBA title (Detroit, 2004), a dual feat no other coach has accomplished. Joe Caldwell, who Brown coached in the ABA, explained to me the finer points of Brown's defensive scheme:
The Art and Science of NBA Defense
Of course, basketball historians realize that Brown did not invent the "jump/switch" defense but merely adapted it from principles employed by Coach Smith. Hank Egan--the former Air Force coach who later won an NBA championship as Gregg Popovich's assistant in San Antonio--later told me that Coach Smith actually learned this defense from Air Force Coach Bob Spear, who in turn had borrowed the concepts from Hall of Fame Coach Ben Carnevale (Egan's coach at the Naval Academy back in the 1950s). Here is my interview with Egan, a must-read for anyone who loves basketball history and is interested in the evolution of defensive strategies:
Hank Egan Interview
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HOUSTON (AP) With one mighty swat, J.J. Watt knocked down Andy Dalton's pass, intercepted it and returned it for a touchdown in last year's playoff win over Cincinnati for one of the biggest plays in Texans history.
A year later, the second-year defensive end is one of the league's top defenders, and he'll need another big game to help Houston - which lost three of its last four regular season games - regain its form in a wild-card playoff rematch against Cincinnati.
Watt wasn't too keen on reliving that play Tuesday, though.
``That was last year and this is this year,'' he said. ``I have things to focus on this year. It was a great play, a huge moment in my life, but I'm looking forward to making bigger moments this year.''
He's had plenty of them so far this season, leading the NFL with 20 1/2 sacks. He also had 39 tackles for loss, 16 passes defended, 107 tackles and four forced fumbles.
``You are watching something special,'' coach Gary Kubiak said. ``If you probably went and broke down what's happened over a period of the first two years in this league for a player, I'm not sure many guys could put up the numbers he's put up.''
Watt was having a solid rookie season for Houston in 2011 and had started each game for the Texans. But he was largely unknown outside of Houston before his interception return gave the Texans their first lead in a 31-10 win over the Bengals. It was the first playoff win in franchise history and a play Kubiak called a ``game-changer.''
``He's been really consistent,'' Kubiak said. ``He was a (darn) good rookie. During the playoffs last year, he raised his level of play. He found another gear as a player. It's continued through this season.''
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis remembers the play from Watt well, and has watched him change the course of many other games with his playmaking ability.
``It's kind of a big dagger for us,'' Lewis said. ``We never really overcame it. He's done that a lot. He's made the big sacks and sack fumbles ... you can't put on the tape where he's not doing that.''
Watt finished 2 1/2 sacks shy of breaking Michael Strahan's NFL single-season record of 22 1/2. He was named to his first Pro Bowl recently, and is a top candidate for Defensive Player of the Year. But Watt isn't concerned with individual accolades.
``My season's been a lot of fun, and it's been great. But if we don't go out there and win, if we don't go out there and take care of business in the playoffs, it's just going to be another season for me,'' he said. ``I appreciate all the support I've gotten, all the love I've gotten and obviously the awards and everything, but I want a Super Bowl. That's it.''
The Texans lost to the Ravens in the second round of the playoffs last season. Now they're looking to put the disappointment of the last month behind them when they host the Bengals on Saturday.
Houston intercepted Dalton three times and sacked him four times in last year's win. Watt believes making the Bengals quarterback uncomfortable will again be the key to success.
``The only way I know how to stop a quarterback-receiver combination is to not let the quarterback get it out of his hands, and that's where I come in, and that's where the defensive line comes in,'' Watt said. ``We need to put pressure on him. We need to get after him. We need to fluster him.''
The Bengals are acutely aware of the problems Watt can create. Rookie right guard Kevin Zeitler might know what to expect better than anyone. He, like Watt, went to school at Wisconsin and the two have trained at the same gym.
``(He's) long, athletic, strong,'' Zeitler said. ``He does it all. Watching him on film, it's just insane the things he can do. It's going to be a very tough challenge. We are going to have to put a lot of effort toward stopping him.''
AP Sports Writer Joe Kay in Cincinnati contributed to this report.
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If you are looking for a great wine for Christmas turkey – or American Thanksgiving for my friends south of the 49th parallel – then Beaujolais Nouveau is your winner. And I have the winners from my Nouveau party this past weekend.
Any of the French wines are good [I always drink a French wine first since they were the ones that came up with the marketing scam in the first place] – although George DuBeouf's Gamay [LCBO 891846] is a bright young wine with a bit of effervescence and is under $10. That's a good deal.
I thought the best non-french nouveau was Chateau des Charmes Gamay [LCBO 318600] – in fact this is the one I am going back to the store to get again. It will appeal to both the locavore and the nouveau lover. Effervescent and full of bright sour cherries. The bottle will empty alarmingly quickly.
Special mention to the tasting panel of critics that hung out around the open bottles of wine at my party. I know there was a big push for the Novello to be mentioned but it tasted too much like a real wine to me. I know you'll forgive me because you all want to be invited back next year.


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Has the temperature officially dropped here in Manhattan (NYC), I'd say no. We're still having plenty of days that are 55 degrees and sunny. Matter of fact, it's supposed to be 61 degrees this coming weekend. Hello mother nature…. it's December.
Well, if you follow me on Instagram then you saw that I was up at our ski house in Vermont. It actually snowed a little bit, but only for about 30 minutes. They were fat/fluffy flakes. During the day it was a sunny 45, but once the sun set it dropped to the low 30's. It's never a problem for us. Throw a few logs in the fireplace, pour a glass of red wine, curl up on the couch and we're set.
What do I wear during the fall/winter in-between season? Quilted jackets, quilted vest, cozy sweaters and hyper-warm base layers. Hyper-warm base layers are a must in Vermont. Here back in the city, I won't need those pieces for another month or so.
As for this look, it works for me here in the city but this was probably the last weekend up there that I could get away with a cardigan & vest.
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Have you heard of this one? There is this rumor all over college campuses about a mass murder that is predicted to take place on Halloween. This prediction was supposedly made on the Oprah show a couple of weeks ago by the same lady that predicted the OK bombing. Have you heard anything about this? Everyone here is talking about it. It's in the paper, it's on the radio, and students everywhere are scared. Please let me know whether you know if this is an urban legend or if I should get out of town that weekend. This is extremely important!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Halloween Campus Massacre
Have you heard of this one? There is this rumor all over college campuses about a mass murder that is predicted to take place on Halloween. This prediction was supposedly made on the Oprah show a couple of weeks ago by the same lady that predicted the OK bombing. Have you heard anything about this? Everyone here is talking about it. It's in the paper, it's on the radio, and students everywhere are scared. Please let me know whether you know if this is an urban legend or if I should get out of town that weekend. This is extremely important!
22 comments:
- Dio said...
Gotta love Snopes!
- September 28, 2010 at 10:20 AM
- Rot said...
Yep. I introduced Snopes to my coworkers who would forward emails first and then ask questions later.
I love those legends.
- September 28, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- Sara said...
This image from Halloween 6 always cheers me up, lol. Call me crazy but I really like the Halloween-conography in the 6th film.
This little image just cheered me right up.
- September 28, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- Rot said...
and I hope people realize I wasn't posting that because I believed it!
- September 28, 2010 at 10:27 AM
- Necropolis said...
Nothing like a good urban legend to set the mood for the month of October.
- September 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- Rot said...
I'm impressed...6 is such a forgotten film
- September 28, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- The Captain said...
I heard that its illegal to wear little bo peep costumes because the killer is supposed to be dressed as little bo peep! For real, my brothers sisters mothers son told me ;)
- September 28, 2010 at 10:53 AM
- Kristen J Thomas said...
i love HALLOWEEN 6! i thought it was a really thoughtful and cleverly put together, especially the way that they pulled the celtic lore/origins of samhain back into the story.
and the way in which it was filmed/storyboarded was very reminiscent of the first one, which will always be my all time favorite halloween film (with TRICK r TREAT nudging it from behind! lol)...
- September 28, 2010 at 10:59 AM
- Dio said...
I told my mother-in-law about Snopes when she first *discovered* the computer and email a few years ago, but while she is a total believer in everything she forwards, she is skeptical of Snopes, so it was a lost cause.
Those urban legends are going to make it easy for some psycho-killer to wipe out a few of us one day - we will all be Snopesing when he sneaks in our window!
Maybe it isn't such a bad thing to believe in forwards?
But I don't think anyone would believe that you bought this one, no...
- September 28, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- FoolishCop said...
The amazing thing is the life these urban legends have in them, despite being debunked year after year.
Even though our department was well aware they were urban legends, we'd still have to go on a heightened state of alert every year when the latest rumor passed through the mill because there was a chance - however slim - that someone would act on it and make it "legend" no more.
Of course, growing up I totally believed in the guy with the hook hand.
- September 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM
- Anonymous said...
H6 looks like the only H film that was acutally filmed in the fall..love that pic! I wish it they would release the Blu Ray.
- September 28, 2010 at 11:59 AM
- Rot said...
My sister was always a pain to live with, but she was the one who introduced me to urban legends in the form of "I know the person this happened to..."
So much of my childhood was spent pondering on these things and how they could possibly have happened...like the hairy small dog that turned out to be a rat...she SWORE it was true.
The hook hand guy...TRUE...she knew the mother of the guy killed.
And the poor Mikey kid and the pop rocks. May he rest in peace.
- September 28, 2010 at 12:00 PM
- Jadewik said...
Looks like her prediction was a month early-- you heard about the school shooting in Texas this morning?
Please note, I don't believe in predictions. I'm merely posting because of the semi-coincidental timing of this event with the alleged prediction.
- September 28, 2010 at 1:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
The version that I heard said that it would place at a dorm near a cemetery. The University that I attended at the time this first went around had such a dorm, so people were pretty freaked out.
- September 28, 2010 at 2:29 PM
- Goneferalinidaho said...
I've never heard of it. I am embarrassed to say I never saw H6 and will make amends immediately.
- September 28, 2010 at 3:02 PM
- Rot said...
Just keep in mind that a LOT of the Halloween community HATE H6.
With that in mind...just think of it as something "different"....
And it has Loomis in it...so that's cool....and it's really neat to see him at his house in a scene...
- September 28, 2010 at 3:10 PM
- Sara said...
^ Because a lot of the Halloween Community is LAME. ;)
It *is* different, and I love me some crazy, huge, beefed-up Michael, you know? Like MM on steroids. *He* actually scares me in that film, instead of the atmosphere doing the scaring, like in the original.
That's why I had hopes for the newest films. I like the idea of Michael being giant-esque, massive and inescapable. But.....I also like a creepy but normal size Michael,too. :)
Halloween 6 does a good job of making me want to eat candy apples and candy corn and not be in my house alone during the day! I love it!
- September 28, 2010 at 3:37 PM
- Erin | Bygone Living said...
Haha, good thing Halloween falls on a Sunday and I don't live on campus!
- September 28, 2010 at 4:09 PM
- Arcane said...
The theatrical version of H6 was not good at all in my opinion. The producer's cut was how H6 was intended. It has a better story, better soundtrack, and better flow. If you can find a copy of the producer's cut, pick it up as you will not be disappointed!
- September 28, 2010 at 6:05 PM
- Rot said...
I agree about the Producer's Cut.
I picked that guy up years ago and I agree that it's the better version.
- September 28, 2010 at 8:18 PM
- The Gill-Man said...
Ahh....Love me some urban legends! I too believed the "hook hand man" story with all my heart when I was a kid. Scared the living piss outta me!!!
As for Halloween 6, I absolutely HATED it when I first saw it, but I've recently re-watched it and have come to appreciate it. It isn't a great film, mind you, but it does have some wonderful moments. The atmosphere is fantastic throughout, and there are some great performances. Of course, the film was plagued by problems, most notably the death of Donald Pleasence, and it makes for an uneven film. Its biggest strength is also its greatest flaw: the incorporation of celtic lore into the story. While the "Thorn cult" is a fascinating idea, it also serves to de-mystify Michael Myers.
I haven't seen the "Producer's Cut", but everyone seems to be of a mind that it is a better film overall. It's a shame that Disney won't release this version of the film, but what can you do? I'd love to see it, as my most recent viewing of this film really struck me with one thought: this was ALMOST a great movie.
- September 29, 2010 at 12:00 PM
- Rot said...
Halloween II actually sorta kinda injected the Celtic lore into that film...with the word "Samhain" being written on the school chalkboard by Michael Myers.
Which I always found very strange.
And cool.
- September 29, 2010 at 12:09 PM


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AuthenTec, a mobile security firm specializing in fingerprint recognition, had just inked a deal with Samsung -- only to be bought weeks later by Apple for $365 million, according to Reuters.
AuthenTec makes fingerprint sensor chips used for secure identification purposes, according to TechCrunch. Employers facing a revolt of "By Your Own Devices" to work use security tech like this to protect their data systems.
The patent battle (which heats up Monday) over smartphone technology might play into this purchase as it's unclear is Samsung's deal with AuthenTec for the Android platform will stay in place.
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Excavations at the site of Çadır Höyük, 22 km from the trading town of Sorgun in the Yozgat Province, Turkey, commenced on July 14, 2005, and closed August 13. During several days after field excavations closed, we processed materials in the laboratory in preparation for further study in the United States. The team departed Turkey by August 18.
We are particularly pleased with the results of our 2005 Season because we were successful in answering all of the questions posed for our targeted periods. This report outlines our proposed questions for the Byzantine periods and our resulting answers to these questions retrieved during our 5-week field season.
Our primary questions regarding the Byzantine period centered on the Terrace area, north of the main mound. In 2001 we had opened a 10 x 10 meter trench in which we found substantial stone architectural remains. However, we were unable to date or phase the remains successfully. This became a serious issue due to our continued work on the Çadır mound's summit (2002–04), which had revealed substantial Byzantine remains dating to the 11th century, with at least two earlier phases underneath. By the close of the 2004 season, we understood that on the mound's summit we had evidence of occupation spanning the 8th–11th centuries, with a fairly solid representation of an underlying occupation dating to as early as the 6th century. However, we still had no understanding of who had built the Terrace buildings, when they had built them, if there were underlying earlier levels, and, finally, what was the nature/function of these buildings. Answering these questions would enable us to treat larger issues such as: 1) who were the occupants of Byzantine Çadır (i.e., farmers, religious personnel, etc.); 2) what were the subsistence strategies of the occupants; 3) was there a change in status of the occupation (i.e., wealthier, poorer, smaller, etc.) over the centuries of occupation; and 4) was the overall nature of the settlement religious, economic, pastoral, or a combination of all of these and more. To answer all of these research goals we opened an additional 10 x 10 m trench on the northern Terrace, adjacent to the one opened in 2001. We cleared a third trench on the terrace for future work, and we clarified the 2001 exposure in the original 10 x 10 meter trench.
On the first day of formal excavations we laid out and cleared our new 10 x 10 m trench (designated 940.980) just east of the original 2001 trench (designated 940.970). Even in removing the upper 10 cm of topsoil in our new 10 x 10 m trench we began uncovering architectural remains. By season's end, we had an entire trench excavated to a depth of 1.5 meters, and had exposed at least two phases of occupation, including the remains of a 1–2 meter-high wall and a flagstone floor, plaster floors, a hearth, and substantial ceramic collections. Without a doubt, the Terrace was heavily built and occupied during the Byzantine periods at Çadır.
We also deemed it wise to clean up and better define the trench excavated in 2001, to help us better understand the building phases represented. This project proved nearly as valuable as the opening of the new trench, as we were able to retrieve ceramics and observe architectural shifts that clearly demonstrate a minimum of two major building phases with at least one final reconstitution of buildings that had become dilapidated over time and due to critical events on the plateau.
The excavations on the Terrace enabled us to make substantial strides toward answering the research questions posed above. Following are our preliminary assessments of the nature of the Çadır Byzantine occupation.
Our excavations revealed two clear major building phases, with a third, and possibly fourth, reworking of the architectural structures. Using ceramics as our dating source, we believe the earliest architectural phase was built in the 6th century. This is by far the most elegant and cleanly built of the Terrace architecture, with nicely cut stones for substantial walls, well-laid flagstone floors, and solidly plastered floors. The ceramic assemblage included "everyday" wares, along with the distinctive African Red Slip wares, including some stamped specimens. This assemblage is notably different from the levels above it, both in quality and quantity of fine ware.
A second building phase took place in the later middle Byzantine period, perhaps in the 8th or 9th century. Room size was altered, with more numerous smaller rooms constructed, and walls built of smaller stones with a slightly more slipshod building method employed. New floors were constructed, these often of mud plaster rather than flagstone, and the overall occupation seems to be a little less opulent in style. Ceramics now feature Imitation African Red Slip, along with utilitarian wares, some very coarse in nature. The red slip ware is very coarse and is clearly representative of the very last phases of this pottery in the Empire.
We can document what we believe to be a final reworking of the architecture, constituted by very hasty and poorly-constructed thin walls, crooked and seemingly dumped without much care, on top of the previous more substantial architecture. Based on ceramics and one coin found in 2001, this final building phase dates to the 11th century, perhaps just before, or just after, the Battle of Manzikert.
Our paleobotanical and paleozoological studies of recovered samples are ongoing. However, preliminary analysis indicates that the occupants on the Terrace were primarily engaged in farming and pastoralist industries. These structures are almost certainly domestic in nature, and therefore most likely constitute farm houses built just off the main mound where a different segment of the Byzantine population lived (Soldiers? Clergy? Wealthy landowners?). Based on the architectural remains, the earliest Byzantine occupants (those who built the 6th century buildings) were in good financial shape and lived, at least in this area of the Terrace, in large and well-constructed houses, with large rooms, nice floors, and imported ceramics.
As the centuries passed, fortunes dipped a bit. Rooms were made smaller, belongings become more locally produced, and possibly life became just a bit more difficult. Whether these changes are due to local events (a drop in trade relations or product production) or larger events in the Byzantine Empire as a whole, is a question that remains for further investigation at the site. Finally, by the last documented phase of occupation in the 11th century, the residents continued to farm and, interestingly, we have solid evidence that they housed animals in rooms immediately adjacent to their dwellings (something we do not necessarily see in the previous phases of occupation). This may be indicative of the less than stable circumstances residents on the Anatolian Plateau found themselves in during the 11th century. Whatever the reason, it is clear from building remains and styles that by the 11th century the residents on the Çadır Terrace are living lives far different from their sixth-century forebears.
Other Data
At present we have 200 square meters of excavated area on the Terrace. We believe that all the exposed architecture is domestic in nature. However, if a church, or industrial areas are present on the Terrace, a supposition we believe to be likely, it is quite possible that they will be in the near vicinity of our open excavations since we are excavating on a higher area of the Terrace; lower areas closer to the river were likely to be restricted to agricultural uses. We suspect that further excavation of this area will reveal buildings employed in non-domestic uses. Revealing such structures will certainly go far in illuminating the nature of the Early, Middle, and Late Byzantine occupation at Çadır.
An additional item of data was documented as a result of the 2005 season. We demonstrated clear evidence of building reuse. One of the hallmarks of Byzantine archaeology is that the period is represented in the archaeological record by small scale rebuilding, as opposed to large scale architecture. By applying this theory, we have been able to document relatively minute shifts in occupation, and indeed to attest to the long term use of this particular site.
Goals for the 2006 Season
In an effort to continue exploring the research areas outlined above, we plan to continue work on the northern Terrace. We wish to further define the phasing, pinning down actual dates of occupation if possible, as well as identify any more subtle architectural alterations in the earlier phases of occupation. Toward this end, we will continue work in the two open trenches, continuing to define the existing architecture and engage in some additional excavation to identify the earliest foundations and thus earliest Byzantine settlement.
We also intend to open two additional 10 x 10 m trenches adjacent to those already open. This will give us a total of 400 square meters of horizontal exposure and offer an extensive area within which we will be able to get a strong sense of the nature of the Terrace Byzantine occupation. Issues such as the size of Byzantine farm houses, inter-house alleys and roads, whether non-domestic buildings are in the vicinity, whether courtyards were present and what activities were conducted in them, and many more detailed questions about the overall character of 6th–11th century Byzantine occupation can be answered by doubling the excavated area.
We are fortunate in that even the smallest detail about the "life of the commoner" in Byzantine Anatolia will add to a database that is largely empty regarding what such settlements were like away from the church. There are few Byzantine settlements that have been extensively, or even slightly, excavated on the plateau, and of these, the interest has focused on the citadel, the monumental architecture, the churches and towers. Çadır is poised to fill an enormous black hole regarding what life was like for the majority of the population during the Byzantine centuries on the Anatolian Plateau.


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New 2020 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4D Sport Utility in Austin, TX
- $41,878
- CMT Discount
- - $2,222
- Estimated Price
- $39,656
Toyota Incentive*TFS cash: Must finance through TFS. Standard APR rates apply and not all customers will qualify.Customer CashExp: 08/03/2020$1500
- - $1,500
- CMT Sale Price
- $38,156
Vehicle Details
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|Exterior Color
|Classic Silver
|Interior Color
|Gas Mileage
|City:16 Hwy:19
|5 Speed Elect Controlled Auto Transmission
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New 2020 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4D Sport Utility
- $41,878
- CMT Discount
- - $2,222
- Estimated Price
- $39,656
Toyota Incentive*TFS cash: Must finance through TFS. Standard APR rates apply and not all customers will qualify.Customer CashExp: 08/03/2020$1500
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- CMT Sale Price
- $38,156
Price includes: $1500 - TMS Customer Cash - Gulf. Exp. 08/03/2020 Classic Silver 2020 Toyota 4Runner SR5 4WD 5-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 4.0L V6 SMPI DOHC 4WD, Blk/Graph Low Fabric.
Recent Arrival!
" Honest, competent, awesome team in the service department. I am grateful for both the good service for my vehicle and also the great customer experience. "
" Great service and honestly no hassle. Juan in the main building was great, sold me a 4Runner and we will buy from him again. "
" My experience with Charles Maund was phenomenal!!!! I reached out online in regards to a specific vehicle, and was contacted immediately by Joe Buantello. Joe made my buying experience an absolute pleasure!! I was very firm on my price and expectations, and Joe 100% delivered! It was the fastest transaction I've ever experienced with purchasing a new car. I drove off with my beautiful new 4 Runner in less than 2 hrs! I will absolutely be telling everyone to go see Joe!! "
" Les recomiendo mucho a Claudia es muy amable y te ayuda en tu proceso de comparar un auto además es muy atenta y servicial gracias Clau ... "
Charles Maund Toyota Austin, TX
" I have purchased a few cars from Charles Maund Toyota in Austin, TX and have never been disappointed. The buying experience is great! The service is great! I would not hesitate to recommend Charles Maund Toyota in Austin, TX. This is the place!! "
" Angel was great, gave good information and kept me updated with the progress. Courteous staff through out - Covid protocols were present and followed "
The staff was super attentive and they were ready to get...
" The staff was super attentive and they were ready to get me what I asked for. It didn't take all day toFind my perfect car. "
" Luckey was absolutely exceptional from the timeliness to being extremely fast and helping me with the 2 recalls on my car. He called to check in on my availability, convenience, and honestly I couldn't have had a better experience "
"They took care of everything"
" I haven't had much experience with insurance claims, luckily. I took my 4Runner in to have some damage repaired, and my instinct was that the insurance company vastly underestimated the job. CMT, said that was common, they'd communicate directly with the insurance adjuster, and take care of things. The next thing I knew, the repairs were completed. "
" My review is coming from the perspective of a former employee which is myself who recently parted ways unexpectedly with the service department at Charles Maund yet I have nothing but praise for this dealership and their staff. I started as a porter a couple years ago after spending many years in the mortgage business. I wanted something that was simple, stress free and that I didn't have to take home with me & that's exactly what I was given. I later moved into a service advisor role even though I had very little history or knowledge working with cars. My bosses Wes and Fernando both believed in me that I would put in the time and effort to learn the role and they gave me every tool to be successful. They also have some very seasoned veterans such as Jerry, Angel, Lance, Mark, Will, KP, Walter, Lucky and Kevin who each bring many years experience to the dealership and were helpful to me picking it up so fast. These are advisors that any dealership in town would love to have on their team yet most have many years tenure at Charles Maund which says a lot for the way they do things starting with their leadership. I must say that I came into the role of advisor intentionally looking for the ways that the advisors get over on customers and vowed that I would not be that guy & I would be the whistleblower/hero to customers however I never had the chance to do so cause I never saw any of this go on. All the misconceptions I had about mechanics and car dealers being shady and to beware just simply weren't true at least not with this dealership. Dealers can be a little more expensive on certain services yet you also get what you pay for. At Charles Maund you have the luxury of knowing that a certified Toyota tech will be working on the car that works on nothing but Toyota's all day. I found that even with that luxury, the prices at Charles Maund were still comparable to any other mechanic or service center In town. Wes and Fernando ask a lot of their employees but always expect for it to be done the right way always reminding the advisors to be transparent so that there are no surprises to customers. They take pride in being number one in their field but only if it's done the right way with honesty and integrity and with no corners being cut. Now as you'll see in some of the reviews, the dealership doesn't always get it right and I had my fair share of mishaps which aren't fun because every employee takes customer satisfaction very seriously. No ones wants to be the cause of a customer having a bad experience but everyone there is human and will make mistakes but they definitely strive for perfection and will always do their best to make it right when they missed the mark. The whole staff from the mechanics to the cashiers to advisors to managers take it hard when a customers expectations aren't met. It's not a good feeling to be a part of the reason why a customer had a bad experience but I can say those instances are rare based on the volume the dealership does and that the management team takes the overall customer experience very seriously and will do their best to ensure a mistake isn't duplicated but understands that the people working there are highly skilled yet human. I know this is a lot to take in and I could write so much more which some could say is biased but I'll remind you I'm no longer there and could just as well write a negative review yet it wouldn't be accurate. I'm simply coming from the heart on what this dealership has done for me and the impression that was left on my heart. Wes and Fernando both cared about me as a person and my health and wellbeing more than they did me as the employee and any numbers I could potentially put up which means a lot and I think is a rare thing in competitive businesses these days. Although I'm no longer at Charles Maund, I left with so much passion for the way they do things and would never consider sending anyone that I at least cared about anywhere else other than Charles Maund for service or to purchase a vehicle. "
"My Service Advisor Lance Culpepper was excellent as usual!"
" Got 10K service and had mirror cover replaced. Part was in stock and in the right color. I had some questions later and Lance Culpepper followed up promptly! "
They took care of everything
" I haven't had much experience with insurance claims, luckily. I took my 4Runner in to have some damage repaired, and my instinct was that the insurance company vastly underestimated the job. CMT, said that was common, they'd communicate directly with the insurance adjuster, and take care of things. The next thing I knew, the repairs were completed. "
" Phenomenal service department at Charles Maund Toyota. I am a retired U S Army soldier and have lived in the Austin area for the past 20 years. I am amazed at the fast friendly service provided by Jerry Hernandez and will continue to have him service my vehicle in the future. Being a retired soldier, I have had my cars serviced all over the world and I am happy to report that the service department at Charles Maund Toyota is by far the very best that I have seen. Thanks Jerry, you are Awesome!! "
My Service Advisor Lance Culpepper was excellent as usual!
" Got 10K service and had mirror cover replaced. Part was in stock and in the right color. I had some questions later and Lance Culpepper followed up promptly! "
2018 Dodge Journey
" Prior to purchase I extensively searched the Internet and pretty much had decided on this one prior to test driving. The salesperson drove the car to my home and I tested it. There was very little going back and forth on the sales price. I already had approved financing with my CU. The only thing I did not get was Sirius. One of the representatives told me he could tell me how to get the service from some connection so my cell would not be tied up but he never did. I did get a unexpected cut on the price we agreed to and that was great. My issues: There was no manual in the car. I asked Terrelle, the sales person for one and am still waiting. On May 29, I asked Sergio about the warranty and was told by text that it was 60,000 3 years. On June 22, I texted Sergio again to ask about the key connection and manual but did not receive a response. I called last week and told the receptionist I wanted to speak with someone other than the people I had been communicating with. I spoke with another rep and told him I had no warranty papers and he said to come in and they would go over it. I told him I was in my 70's and did not plan on that due to COVID-19. He said he would have someone call me. Nothing so far. I was told because it was a used car I had to purchase the other key as there was only one. I have never had to purchase a second key for all the used cars I have purchased. My CU paid cash for the vehicle. Why do I have to purchase a key, for any reason. He said I could get the dealership rate and he would give me the number. He never did so when I called about the warranty I asked about this and was given the number. $225 to get a second key I should be entitled to free. From May 29 til today I do not have a manual, warranty information or second key. I have waited to complete this survey hoping these issues would be resolved by now. I am very happy about the car I purchased and have no problems with the dealership. "
Great experience! Everyone was professional and...
" Great experience! Everyone was professional and courteous! Made car buying super easy!!! Have already recommended them to several people, and will definitely return for any car needs. "
" Manager informed me the the tow service in route and My sales person Grant came and picked us up in 20min...Put us in a Optima have it until my car is fixed ....Towed the car in all in [email protected] safe....Hope to have my car back on Monday or Tuesday...My son & I drove pass the location where my vehicle stop after leaving Charles Maund Toyota and the tow service was already there. Excellent Service.. "
" Had an amazing experience at Charles Maund Toyota, with the help of retired veteran Mohammed Merchant! He was super informative, helpful and made the experience so easy. Mohammed put us in the Tacoma of our dreams today! I highly recommend him to anyone shopping for a car, being in sales myself on of my biggest things is having a no pressure sales experience and he provided that 100%. I'm happy to say we will be coming back to see him soon for another car! Thank you all so much. "
" Ally Leem was by far the fastest, most detailed, accommodating car sales person I have ever encountered. She made this process incredibly easy, even making multiple trips to my home in the wake of the virus. The experience with Ally was memorable and over the top and I will 100% be recommending and using her in the future. This was the best car buying experience in my life. To the dealership, do everything you can to keep Ally! She is unique, courteous and talented! "
" Great sales experience and Fantastic service ! Go see my guy Michael Bui when you're ready, he'll take care of you! "
" I bought my car at Charles Maund. When Toyota had a recall, Charles Maund got me in quick and the repair was done quickly and without any hassles. A Charles Maund employee even made a quick and simple repair for free which was welcome as the purchase experience there had been less than exceptional. Based on this employee's ability to do this without having to ask mgmt for permission I will definitely consider Charles Maund for my next vehicle purchase. "
" I arrived knowing exactly which car I wanted and it was mine two hours later. The process was quick and painless. "
" Traveling to visit family in Austin. Had a mechanical issue on my Sequoia somewhere in Louisiana. Got on line, scheduled a drop off 7:00am Monday morning. KP, my Service Rep, kept me posted on what was needed to be done. He pulled up my maintenance records from dealer in Ohio so got routine maintenance done as well. Truck was ready to go on Tuesday afternoon for 16 hour drive back to Cincinnati. I couldn't have scripted a better outcome. Thanks to the team at Charles Maund!!! "
Fast and easy
" Everything went smoothly and friendly, helpful staff. "
new car
" Great customer service! Very friendly and helpful. I would recommend buying a vehicle from here to any of my friends and family. "
" I scratched the fender on my new Red Avalon Limited. I took it to my excellent Service Consultant - Lance Culpepper. He took me to Scott Branum in the Body Repair Dept, who buffed out the scratch, and now my car looks like new again. Great Job, Lance and Scott. "
" As new customer of Charles Maund Toyota,I was greeted at the door upon my arrival. Within less than 5 minutes a sales representative was at my side to help me. My sales representative was Mohammad Merchant. Mohammad ,a proud military retiree did a very good job of explaining each cars different features and explaining the monthly payments that I could expect based on my finances. Buying a car takes time and is a big decision. Mohammad was very patient . I didn't feel rushed or pressured to "buy". I will send my friends and family who are interested in Toyota to Mohammed.Thank you so much for making the car buying process pretty stress free! "
" Alvin was so helpful, and all the employees are super nice and helpful! Love this place! "
" Everyone at Charles Maund Toyota was so kind and helpful from the start of my experience to the end. My salesman, Brad Frizzel, was patient and listened to what I wanted. The team worked together to get me out of there in a timely manner and with a great deal! I'll be sending all my friends and family their way! "
" Syed really went above and beyond with his exceptional customer service, extremely helpful. It was an awesome experience "
" amazing experience and process at used car department. when i purchased vehicle at maxwell ford the vehicle was out of gas and i tried to contact personnel after purchase to no avail. very bad but this place was so different alvin reed, aiden casillas and conrado galvez very professional i will return to purchase again and i will tell my friends thanx "
Very exceptional service department imo. Will was a great...
" Very exceptional service department imo. Will was a great guy I will be asking for him.. I'm sure everyone is great but Will really made things easy.. "
Additional Vehicle Information
- Features
- Specs
- Warranty
- Mechanical
- Safety
- Technology
- Comfort
- Interior
- Exterior
Towing and Hauling
|Trailer hitch
|receiver hitch
|Trailer wiring
|4-pin, 7-pin
Stability and Traction
|Hill descent control
|Stability control
|Traction control
|Hill holder control
|Trailer stability control
|Rear brake type
|ventilated disc
|Rear brake diameter
|Front brake diameter
|Front brake type
|ventilated disc
|Braking assist
|Electronic brakeforce distribution
|Power brakes
|Front suspension classification
|Front suspension type
|double wishbone
|Rear suspension type
|Rear suspension classification
|solid live axle
|Rear spring type
|Front spring type
|Rear stabilizer bar
|diameter 20 mm
|Front stabilizer bar
|diameter 30 mm
|Rear shock type
|Front shock type
|Front struts
|4WD type
|part time
|4WD selector
|electronic hi-lo
|Axle ratio
|Battery saver
|Rearview monitor
|in dash
|Autonomous braking
|Pre-collision warning system
|audible warning, visual warning, pedestrian detection
|Automatic emergency braking
|front pedestrian, front
|Active head restraints
|dual front
|Child safety door locks
|Child seat anchors
|LATCH system
|Energy absorbing steering column
|Safety brake pedal system
|Body side reinforcements
|side impact door beams
|Camera system
|Impact sensor
|fuel cut-off, alert system
|Lane deviation sensors
|Crumple zones
|front, rear
|Airbag deactivation
|occupant sensing passenger
|Side airbags
|Knee airbags
|dual front
|Front airbags
|Side curtain airbags
|front, rear
|Side-curtain airbag rollover sensor
|Anti-theft system
|engine immobilizer, alarm with remote
|2-stage unlocking doors
|Power door locks
|Side mirror adjustments
|power, manual folding
|Side mirrors
Audio System
|voice operated, touch screen display, AM/FM
|Auxiliary audio input
|Bluetooth, jack, USB, iPod/iPhone
|Antenna type
|diversity, mast
|In-Dash CD
|single disc, MP3 Playback
|Total speakers
|Radio data system
|Speed sensitive volume control
|Satellite radio
|Electronic messaging assistance
|with read function, voice operated
|Smart device app function
|vehicle location
|Driver assistance app
|roadside assistance
|Wireless data link
|hands free
In Car Entertainment
|Apple CarPlay ready, Android Auto ready
|Connected in-car apps
|Amazon Alexa
|Infotainment screen size
|8 in.
|Trip computer
|Electroluminescent instrumentation
|Driver information system
|Digital odometer
|External temperature display
|Warnings and reminders
|lamp failure, low fuel, engine oil, coolant, maintenance due, tire fill alert
|Multi-function display
|Fuel economy display
|MPG, range
|Trip odometer
Convenience Features
|Power outlet(s)
|two 12V rear, 12V cargo area, 115V cargo area, two 12V front
|front, rear
|Steering wheel
|tilt and telescopic
|Adaptive cruise control
|One-touch windows
|Reading lights
|front, rear
|Power steering
|Cargo area light
|Retained accessory power
|Multi-function remote
|keyless entry, panic alarm
|Power windows
|lockout button
|Courtesy lights
|Overhead console
|Steering wheel mounted controls
|audio, cruise control, phone, multi-function, voice control
|Rearview mirror
|manual day/night
|Vanity mirrors
|dual illuminating
|Assist handle
|rear, front
|Center console
|front console with armrest and storage
|front seatback, grocery bag holder, cargo tie-down anchors and hooks, sunglasses holder, door pockets
Air Conditioning
|Front air conditioning zones
|Rear vents
|second row
|Front air conditioning
|Air filtration
Comfort Features
|Shift knob trim
|Center console trim
|simulated alloy
|Steering wheel trim
|rear folding, rear center with cupholders
|Floor material
|Door trim
|Driver seat power adjustments
|height, 8, lumbar, reclining
|Rear headrests
|3, adjustable, foldable
|Passenger seat manual adjustments
|4, reclining
|Rear seat folding
|split, flat
|Front headrests
|2, adjustable
|Front seat type
|Rear seat type
|40-20-40 split bench
|Rear seat manual adjustments
|Seatbelt pretensioners
|Seatbelt force limiters
|Emergency locking retractors
|rear, front
|Seatbelt warning sensor
|Rear seatbelts
|Front seatbelts
|Turns lock-to-lock
|Steering ratio
|Daytime running lights
|Front fog lights
|auto high beam dimmer, auto delay off, halogen
Tires and Rims
|Tire type
|all season
|Spare tire mount location
|Spare wheel type
|Tire Pressure Monitoring System
|Wheel spokes
|Spare tire size
|Rear wiper
|intermittent, with washer
|Heated windshield wiper rests
|Window defogger
|Front wipers
|variable intermittent
|Power windows
|safety reverse
|Rear privacy glass
|Solar-tinted glass
|Liftgate window
|power retracting
|Rear door type
Exterior Features
|Front bumper color
|Fender lip moldings
|Mirror color
|Door handle color
|Rear spoiler
|Rear spoiler color
|Grille color
|Skid plate(s)
|front, engine, rear
|rear, front
|Exhaust tip color
|Rear bumper color
|Rocker panel color
|Window trim
|Roof rails
|Roof rails color
Drive Type
|Drive Type
|4WD Hub Type
|Pushbutton Hubs
|Standard Seating
|Max Seating
|Head Room (front)
|39.3 in
|Head Room (rear)
|38.6 in
|Hip Room (front)
|56.5 in
|Hip Room (rear)
|55.7 in
|Shoulder Room (front)
|57.8 in
|Shoulder Room (rear)
|57.8 in
|Leg Room (front)
|41.7 in
|Leg Room (rear)
|32.9 in
|Seating Rows
Measurements of Size & Shape
|190.2 in
|75.8 in
|Width (without mirrors)
|75.8 in
|71.5 in
|109.8 in
|Ground Clearance
|9.6 in
|Angle of Approach
|33 degrees
|Angle of Departure
|26 degrees
|Track Width (front)
|63.2 in
|Track Width (rear)
|63.2 in
Measurements of Weight
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|6300 lbs
|Gross Vehicle Weight Range
|6001-7000 lbs
|Curb Weight
|4675 lbs
|Gross Combined Weight Rating
|11300 lbs
|Base Towing Capacity
|5000 lbs
|Max Towing Capacity
|5000 lbs
Truck Specifications
|Max Payload
|1625 lbs
Interior Dimensions
|Cargo Volume
|47.2 cu ft
|Interior Volume
|144.5 cu ft
|Passenger Volume
|97.3 cu ft
|Cargo Volume (rear seats down)
|89.7 cu ft
Performance Specifications
|Aerodynamic Drag
|0.36 Cd
|Turning Circle
|37.4 ft
Fuel Tanks
|Fuel Capacity
|23.0 Gallons
Wheels and Tires
|Front Tire Type
|Front Wheel Diameter
|17.0 x 7.0 in
|Rear Tire Type
|Rear Wheel Diameter
|17.0 x 7.0 in
Crash-Test Ratings
2020 Toyota 4RUNNER SUV 2WD
|Front Crash Overall
|Front Crash Driver
|Front Crash Passenger
|Side Crash Overall
|Side Barrier Overall
|Side Barrier Driver
|Side Barrier Passenger
|Side Pole Driver
|Side Combined Front
|Side Combined Rear
Green Score
EPA Green Score
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EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
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Air Pollution Score ?
The Air Pollution Score is based on the government emission standards for which the vehicle was certified to comply with and reflects vehicle tailpipe emissions that contribute to local and regional air pollution, creating problems such as haze, and health issues.
Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
EPA Green Score
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EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
|Fuel Type
Air Pollution Score ?
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Greenhouse Gas Score ?
This score reflects fuel emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases.
Smartway ?
SmartWay is a designation earned by those vehicles that have combined Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Scores that place them in the top tier (approximately the top 20%) of environmental performers. SmartWay Elite is reserved for the best of the best.
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This past weekend I had the privilege to participate in a workshop with Rebecca Burgess, author of Harvesting Color. I am a complete novice when it comes to dyeing. What better way to start than to learn how to dye from plants like coreopsis and oak galls? She taught us about the effect the modern textile industry has on our planet (not good) and how we can make our clothes sustainable and ethical. It was mind-blowing and a lot to take in.
My dream is to eventually source my yarn locally and have it dyed naturally. Easier said than done, as there are a lot of important details to be worked out. It is not easy to find weaving yarns that are truly from the U.S., but I believe it is possible and something I would like to work towards. I am very excited to learn about Fibershed and where it will lead me in both resources and inspiration.


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Babies love books! Sharing stories helps young minds grow.
Liskeard Library's popular Bookstart Rhymetime sessions are held every Thursday from 10am. While the Library is being refurbished you will find them at the RIO shop, 26 Fore Street. There are two sessions run by Tracee Foot from the Library.
Babies and children who discover the pleasure of hearing stories and rhymes have a flying start when it comes to learning to read by themselves. Rhymetime sessions involve a mix of songs, rhymes, rhythm and movement, while providing the opportunity to share games, books and toys. They are also a friendly, inclusive space for parents and carers to meet up, mingle and make new friends.


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(NC)-Toothbrush? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Suntan lotion? Check. Travel insurance? Huh?
Getting sick or injured during a vacation is not only bad timing, it can also be expensive. The pain of a broken ankle from playing beach volleyball or the bad shellfish you ate can be nothing compared to the expense of medical attention away from home.
"When planning for a vacation, the last thing anyone wants to do is think about what could possibly go wrong," said Dave Minor, vice president, TD Insurance. "The reality is, accidents happen - and travel medical insurance not only can provide assistance in times of need, but also the assurance that you are protected."
Travel medical insurance can include more than medical care. It can also help with additional living arrangements, or cover the cost of cancelling a trip or coming home early. Policies can be designed to suit your needs giving you added peace of mind that assistance is a phone call away.
"The most important thing is for people to fully understand what is covered, and what is not," adds Minor. "The key is finding a policy that suits your vacation. Canadians planning to spend the winter in Florida may need a different policy than the frequent traveller who pops over to Montreal or New York City every other weekend. A snowbird will need to answer a few health questions when they apply for their insurance while younger, short-term travelers will not."
Potential travellers should look for policies that are easy to understand with clear limitations and exclusions. Round-the-clock emergency telephone service is also a must.
"Taking travel medical insurance with you just makes sense," says Minor. "The one thing you don't want to leave behind is the quality medical care and coverage you have at home."
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My beta experience has been less than satisfactory. In a 72 hour beta period, I have been able to play about 1 hour. I have logged in over 100 times. Like many people, I'm experiencing crash after crash after crash.
After crash.
Character creation works just fine, so I have done lots of that. I've also made it through the tutorial for each race and killed some critters, but that's as far as I got. I was logged in for between <1 minute to ~10 minutes. I enjoyed what I played, but I want to play more. The most play time I have had so far has been with my elementalist. I did my best to create Harry Dresden as a norn and made him into a fire ele. I had some fun, but it was frequently short-lived.
ANet's been pretty good about working on crashing issues, but mine haven't been resolved, sadly. It's beta though, so I expected to encounter problems.
That being said, I want to take a minute to rant at those people who are whining about beta…
Seriously folks. It's beta. You haven't wasted your money if beta has problems. It's beta. It's going to have problems. Are there more issues than expected? Perhaps. But you didn't pre-purchase the beta, you pre-purchased the game. If the game comes out and has these problems, then you can complain. Until then, learn some patience or find another game.
So yeah, I plan on kicking ass and taking names in future betas. For now, I'll peruse the videos and pics on the new GW2guru and read the beta forums.