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WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- On June 25th, 2010 I went to Lustine Toyota/Scion in Woodbridge, VA to buy a Scion TC. Prior to that I had secured my financing with my bank and also did my extensive homework about the car online so that I know what I will be paying at the end. When I entered the dealership I was greeted by their salesman ** who was nice and courteous. I told him upfront and straight forward what I'm looking for, what options I want with the car and already am approved for the loan as well. He was surprised first that I didn't give him a chance to even run me around. I picked out the car and the options to put on it.
They mentioned I can get additional $1000 off rebate from Scion, if I graduated in last 2 years or will be graduating within next 2 years. And also I will be qualified for another $500 off which Lustine is giving. Well I was qualified for grad rebate, but I asked them if I have to finance with them in order to get the rebate. At first the Sales Manager ** said YES, but wasn't sure so he went and asked his finance manager and said NO I don't have to, as long as I have a proof to validate it. Finalized the pricing and was promised to get a loaner for the time I won't have the car for the parts to be installed.
After a wait of 20 minutes, I was called inside the finance office for a wrap-up. I told the finance manager ** that I already have a loan ready, I just need the information of the car and a copy of the title for my bank to write a check to Toyota. Here he kind of played me and said I can get you a lower rate or the same. I initially declined it and insisted to still go with my bank. Because they had already run my credit report and so forth. He then became aggressive and said the only way I can get those 2 above mentioned rebates is if I finance the car with Toyota Financial.
There I got shocked and mad because just 30 minutes ago I was told I don't have to finance it and still be able to get the rebate. He said whoever told you was wrong, it in the terms and condition that you have to do it with Toyota Financial. I said well let do it with Toyota and see what interest rate I get. He came back with interest rate of 4.39% APR. Furthermore he started offering all of his extra packages for ridiculous amount. I listened to him and declined them.
By this time, its already 9:45pm, dealership is closed, I'm sitting there starving trying to get the hell out of there. He printed out all the paperwork and contracts. I signed them without making sure the price and interest rate is correct to shorten the process.
They handed the car over and did the walk through on the car. Got in and left the dealership at 10:30pm. Then the next morning I pulled out the paperwork to read and make sure things were all correctly stated. And DAMN ** sure the very first thing the interest rate was jacked up to 7.69% then all the packages I had declined earlier damn sure were all included along with no $1500 rebates in it. But my payments were saying the same as what we had calculated in the finance office. I was boiled up by this time and took my car keys and ran straight back to Lustine Toyota/Scion and demanded to talk their General Manager **.
I explained him the story. He said "let me go find out and will be with you right away". I was called inside the office along with the finance manager ** who I had dealt with last night. I asked the legitimacy of the extra charges and the jacked up interest rate. ** (finance manager) said that's because I'm not qualified for the lower interest rate (even though my credit score was excellent 769). Long story short I asked the GM ** to cancel my deal and I want to return the car back.
Consequently under the VA law (No cooling off period) I couldn't, so I told him to rework the contract and take out all the charges and apply the rebate and fix the interest rate back to the original 4.39%. It was all done with careful review, I re-signed the contract and was told to bring back the car 2 days later for the parts to be installed that I had bought with it. I went back 2 days later and was told parts has not come yet so expect a phone call within a day or two. Didn't hear anything for a whole week then I called and inquired about it. I was told they are there and bring in the car the next day.
I took the car back and asked for the loaner that I was promised for. Parts Manager ** pulled out the paper and said, it says No Loaner written on it and showed me. Whereas the copy of the paper I got said nothing about No Loaner or whatsoever. I spoke to the GM ** again but he wasn't any help then went VP **. He said he will stand by his Sales Manager decision and what it says on the paper. I was pissed off by now with the treatment and level of customer service I had received overall. I just dropped off the car for the installation, called my ride and left.
I was told it will be done by the end of the day. It sure wasn't done. Matter of fact wasn't even started to be worked on. My car was there for 4 days just for installation. I promised myself and told them I will never go back after I get my car back because of the way it all unfolded.
Now I go to other dealership to get the service and maintenance done which is little bit out of my way. Also I have noticed Lustine's prices of service are higher than other dealerships around. I HIGHLY encourage everyone NOT to EVEN think about Lustine Toyota/Scion/Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler for anything. They will only give you respect until you agree to the pricing, after that you are screwed up. Take your Money, Time, Peace of mind and Business to somewhere else than Lustine Toyota/Scion/Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler. Lustine Toyota/Scion/Dodge/Jeep/Chrysler means Dishonest, Unprofessional, Liars, Poor Customer Service, Untrained and Oblivious.
I would like to sit down and see if there was more to the story than what has been written here. We do our best to accomodate all customers, and since we are in such a hight traffic metro community, many of our night do not end until after midnight, so 9:45 is not that late. I am surprised that someone of your credit score did not read the paperwork before leaving the first time. And considering Lustine Chrysler Jeep Dodge has been a GOLD standard customer satisfaction delaer all year, and LUSTINE Toyota has outstanding Customer Satisfaction Index scores, I am surprised to hear how unhappy you are. And also, it sounds like something else happened in the mean time. You bought the car and had such abad experience ont he 25th of June, yet this review comes up 25 days later? Please let me know what else happened and if you would like to sit down and discuss your experience. My apologies that you were not 100% satisfied. If there was anything else that was not fixed, please contact me.
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- 1. Per enclosure 1, on 12 Aug 2012 I purchased a 2012 Toyota Sienna from Lustine Toyota, Woodbridge, VA 22191. I spent approximately eight (8) hours negotiating a price from $38,000.00 down to $36,000.00. Approximately 45 minutes after negotiating, a male representative from the Lustine finance Department came out and my family and I accompanied him into his office. He started by requesting my credit report from one of the three credit agencies. After learning of my credit approval, he began working enclosure 1. At the completion, he quoted me a monthly payment of more than $800.00.
I immediately got up to leave telling him "no, that was way too much for this vehicle". He said wait, asking what I would be willing to pay. My reply was, "I can afford $450.00 to 550.00 per month". Not realizing that I was charged the asking $38,000.00 for the vehicle at the time, the finance guy asked that I wait as he exited the office. He returned about 15 - 20 minutes later and began adding numbers into his computer. This time he came out with approximately $700.00 per month which I again, said no. He exited his office again and returned shortly thereafter, telling me he was waiting on a phone call for approval.
He again started inputting numbers into his system. During that time, the phone rang as he answered it and held a conversation simultaneously working on my contract as I could see the computer screen. Finally, the finance guy revealed that they could get my monthly payment down to $629.00 per month at 4.24%. The finance guy printed out the contract and I began to review it. It was in-fact $629.58 but something did not seem right about the numbers within contract. As I sat discussing this with my wife and reviewing the contract, the finance guy interrupted on every question that was asked by to me by my wife.
Then I notice, the Credit Life and Credit Disability on the contract. I told the finance guy that I did not want this insurance. He then replied, "I cannot get you financed without it". He then carried on with other explanation as I continued to review the contract. At this point my full attention was on this insurance as the finance guy continued to talk. As I continue to read the details of the insurance, I noticed that it was optional, therefore it could be cancelled. So I decided to trust the financier and get the loan financed, then cancel the insurance within 30 days.
I signed the contract and asked if I could pick the vehicle up the next day because it was late and my wife's driver's license had expired while we were stationed overseas. Although informed of this situation, he said no, I had to take delivery that day, so my wife drove the vehicle home.
Additionally, I told the him that he was wrong in telling me that he could not get the vehicle financed if I did not get the Credit Life/Disability insurance. Clearly agitated he stated, "I did not say I could not get the vehicle financed; I said, I could not get you the 4.24% interest rate if you did not get the insurance" (After speaking with my attorney, this is also illegal). The finance representative further went on to say, "You can cancel the insurance, but we cannot redo the contract; all this will do is decrease the number of payments" (This is also a lie, he was concern about the reduction in his commission).
I thought it was rather strange because I know he was lying to me. I then mentioned that I would hate to get an attorney involved in this matter which further agitated him. He replied, "We have attorneys too, and this company is too big to play with you over $50,000.00" (what a child?). At this point, I was starting to get upset so I told the financier to get it done so I could be on my way. I had driven my other vehicle (not the Sienna) to the dealership, so he told me I had to go get the Toyota Sienna so he could get the mileage, which I did. Upon my return, enclosure 2 (Cancellation of Credit Life and Disability Insurance) was completed and my wife and I departed.
I explained what was going on to the representative at the Credit Union, who then informed me that obtaining Credit Life/Disability insurance has no bearing on their decision to grant loans. I then waited and continued to track the status of the cancellation through the Credit union since enclosure 2 lacked point of contact information.
They had in fact received the warranty cancellation reimbursement, but had not received reimbursement for the Credit Life/Disability cancellation. On 3 Dec 2012, I finally made contacted with Lustine Toyota after several attempts starting in November 2012. I spoke with a different person in the finance department and explained my concerns. She called me back shortly after informing me that the check was sent to the wrong company. She stated, the check would have to be cancelled and sent to the correct Credit Union, causing further delay due Lustine Toyota's incompetence.
I found this to be odd because the letter received from TRANSAMERICA states, "For reimbursement of your premium, a check in the amount of $3,138.32 has been mailed to Lustine Toyota." I did not question her claim, I decided to trust that it was an honest mistake, so I waited. As of 9 Jan 2013, after speaking with a representative from the Credit Union, the bank has not received the check in the amount of $3,138.32.
I have since called Lustine Toyota and left numerous messages however, they will not return my calls. I have also called customer services and when transferred, I get an answering machine in which, I again leave a message but my calls continued to go unanswered.
Additionally, I feel I have a moral responsibility to inform the Government and State of Virginia (Insurance Commissioner) of possible fraud to its good citizens, especially during our hard economy times. Any assistance in this matter will certainly be appreciated.
My overall assessment of Lustine Toyota is, the individuals I dealt with show their incompetence and I will never deal with this dealership again. I gave them 1 star because I couldn't go any lower, but a 0 would have been appropriate (I'm not even upset, it's over). As for the Insurance Commissioner, I appreciate them looking into the case, but they were very little to no help. Bottom line, don't waste your time, seek assistance from an attorney while it's fresh because it's time everyone start exposing and weeding out these terrible dealers to keep other folks from getting caught up into this type of madness.
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- When we first found our Toyota Sienna online, it was listed with a picture advertising a free lifetime warranty. It also was listed as having 18,235 miles. We drove about two hours to the dealership to test-drive it and possibly purchase it. After a few lengthy delays of sitting in the dealership at a desk with our 18-month-old, our salesman showed us the van (which was still being cleaned) and went with us on a test drive.
We glanced at the odometer area display, which read as advertised, and looked over the van relatively thoroughly. It had a few dings and stains but was in good condition. During the test drive, he specifically mentioned that it would come with two keys with remotes and a full tank of gas if we bought it.
We then went into the dealership to talk about the final price and what that would include. He acted very happy to negotiate and even had my husband initial an offer that we thought would be fair. To make a long story short, the salesman went back and forth with possible deals (while we sat at a desk) until his manager finally came out. He also seemed friendly, eager to compromise and receptive to our offers, and also walked back and forth to a back desk while we waited and waited.
We wanted a couple things included in a reasonable price, like removing a stain from the carpeting, installing floor mats and buffing out some paint scratches (these three requests in particular were written down on our negotiating worksheet). However, the process dragged on for hours, with the negotiators constantly implying that the price we asked was almost high enough for them to sell it to us, and if we'd come up a couple hundred more dollars we could have the van.
Half an hour after closing time, he finally came back out and gave us "the best he could do," which was only a few hundred dollars off the original list price and far above the price we'd "initialed" at the beginning of the night. We were so frustrated by how long they had taken and their continually deceptive attitudes about the price they planned to offer us that we decided not to buy the van and took our toddler home to bed.
Later that night, after much consideration of the last offered price, the options they had promised (floor mats, two key remotes, touch up painting), the fact that the vehicle would be Toyota certified, and the low mileage (around 18,000), we decided that the price was worth the questionable sales techniques and inconsiderate customer service. We decided to make the trek back and buy the van the next day.
As my husband was signing the paperwork, he realized that the mileage listed in the paperwork was actually 23,581 and brought up the apparent mistake to the manager. He said that, no, the car did indeed have over 23,000 miles on it, and the "trip A" display is what had 18,235 miles (not to mention the advertisement they posted for the car). They had the "trip A" display option showing during the test drive and while the car was sitting on the lot for anyone to look over. Despite the false advertising, they would not lower the price a single dollar, though Kelley Blue Book said the extra mileage should knock $1000 off the value.
Then when my husband inquired about the free lifetime warranty advertised online, he was told that it didn't apply to this car. And even though we had a check from the bank to pay for the car, he had to fill out a credit application, ostensibly because of "September 11th." At this point, we just wanted to be done with the deal after wasting so much time and so decided to finish signing.
We left the van there to have the scratches and stain taken care of and the floor mats installed. My husband called back repeatedly to ask when we could expect for the van to be ready. They kept stalling and refused to give an expected delivery date (as though a Toyota dealership has particular difficulty obtaining floor mats for a one-year-old car). After several days of persistence, the salesman informed him that floor mats didn't come with the van and we'd have to purchase them. He didn't contest that we had always expected them to provide us floor mats, he just said we couldn't have them.
After a couple more days of repeated and often un-returned phone calls (and frustration for us), my husband finally was routed to the manager once again (after the dealership told my husband that the manager they'd had him speak to earlier that afternoon had been fired and thus wasn't available). He said that there was nothing in the written contract requiring them to give us floor mats. As my husband started to reiterate their verbal promises, ** interrupted and said condescendingly that the van was ready to be picked up with mats installed.
We drove up immediately that night to pick up the car (5 days after we'd paid for it), concerned that something else would go wrong if we waited even a day. There were still paint scratches, but at least the floor stain was gone and the floor mats had been thrown in (not installed, which I discovered a couple days later while inspecting the car -- the driver's side mat was not even attached, which is a potentially fatal safety issue). We decided to take it as it was, but wondered where our second key with remote was.
The salesman informed my husband that there was only one key. I returned to the building to question him, since he had personally and specifically told me of the two keys with remotes during the test drive. He said that the van only came with one key, so he could only give us one. I reminded him of his statement, and asked him if he had been confused. He simply looked at me and said, "No."
I then asked if he could get us another key somehow (which of course the dealership can easily do by programming a new key in just a few minutes – something I had to have done at our local dealership later for almost $100). He said no, he would not get us another key. I left the building, got into the car and turned it on to leave. Then I realized that they had only left less than a quarter of a tank of gas in the car, not even enough for us to drive home.
As we left the parking lot, we vowed to inform other potential customers of the insidious, systematic and widespread deceit that has apparently permeated the sales personnel of Lustine Toyota and their method of doing business. Needless to say, we will never recommend this dealership to anyone, nor will we ever do business there again. Within a couple of weeks, we had to take the van into our local dealership to have three small items fixed that should have been taken care of in the "extensive" inspection Lustine must perform before selling a vehicle as Toyota certified.
We discovered later that they had not filled out any of the Toyota Certified Used Vehicle information, including the warranty number or even the key number. We were able to get most of that information from the national Toyota customer service number, except the key number. When we called Lustine to get the key number (necessary to access the car if we ever lost the one programmed key they gave us), they said that they couldn't give that information over the phone. We would have to drive the two hours back to their dealership just to get that number, or we could find another Toyota dealership and go to their service department.
Thankfully, all of the broken parts were covered by the car's original warranty, and our local dealership (Toyota of Southern Maryland) performed the work with no issues and found our key number. Now, after waiting almost two months, we have finally received our permanent plates and registration. Our Lustine ordeal, we hope, is finished. (By the way, we also own a Toyota Corolla, and our experience with the dealership in Hawaii was hassle-free and completely satisfactory).
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- I purchased a Toyota corolla LE on August 2014. The sales man ** a Korean guy was nice. He said they will work a deal for me, because at the present time my credit is not good. Mr. ** the finance guy got me a good deal with the APR because of my credit (7.99%). I know this was high for me, but I had no choice, needed a car to go to work. Here is the breakdown: down payment of Cash $3000, rebate from Toyota $500 MSRP $19352.
So my down payment was 3000 from 500 rebate $3500. I was charged $2500 for extended warranty which I did not need, $800 gap insurance which I did not need. I went back and talked to ** and he says "I told you about this when you purchased the car". Well it was total lie. I just did not wanted to deal with all this, too much. Your buying experience should a good one. After all this I was not given the $500 rebate. I ended up paying more the car, $19352 plus other stuff like, tags, title, processing fee, name it. After all even though I got a good APR for my bad credit, I was screwed on the total price of the car.
I wanted my payment to stay around $260 but I ended up paying $360 a month for 72 months. This all happened because of my bad credit. I had never paid more than 2.99 APR for my auto purchases. I got sick and fell behind on my credit card payments. But I am working on those to paid it off. I went back and talked to the sales guy **. He said I could cancel the extended service and gap insurance. I told him did not want to deal with Mr. **. I went to the finance dept with another guy, he canceled and I saved my $3300, this will bring down my total balance financed. Over all my experience with this dealer was bad. I give 0 stars.
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- Back in May we purchased a Scion XA from a guy named **. Also there is the owner of the lot as well which is a liar too. He claims that his dealership is legit, when he is a bigger liar than **. Last but not least folks is a aftermarket dealer named ** who is actually the owner's daughter. Who by all means is a liar. First thing is they tried to rip us off with the promotional 6 disc CD player that came with the car for no extra cost.
I told them that other dealerships were doing the promotional 6 disc CD player for free and after about 5 minutes of argument, they check and what do you know I was right. So they apologize and then I decide to get the car because I am tired of arguing.
So then I decided to get a few aftermarket accessories and ** showed me the catalog. I ask him about the TRD wheel package which was $1899.00 and he tells me that the package includes 18 inch TRD wheels w/tires, adjustable shocks, and adjustable springs. I asked him if that was the installed prices and he tells me "yeah". So I figure that is a good deal because I have a fully customized Civic so I know the prices and this would be a good deal.
Then we reviewed their promotional lifetime warranty. They said that the warranty is for free but the catch was you have have to get all your services done there (which is oil changes, tire rotation, 5000/30000/50000 mile service, etc). I decided not to get this. It felt strange I knew somehow they would get over on me over. I sign the contract and they tell me to come back in 1 week for the rim package. 1 week passes and I go to get the package.
When I pick my car up the service guy says that the TRD package was only for rims and tires and there were no springs or shocks that come with it. So I am heated. So I ask ** about it and he tells me "I never told you that". Well ** was a witness to this so I ask for her but she is off this day. I get my car and decide to come back the next day. Before when the service guy pulled my car to the front he leaves the curb right on my rim. So I pull off and guess what, my rim gets curb damage. The next day I call and ask to speak to the manager of the lot and when I do all hell breaks out.
This guy tell me that I am trying to get free stuff. I tell him that his salesperson mislead me into buying this package and told me I would be getting adjustable springs and shocks too. He tells me that I am lying. So I go to the dealership to talk to him. He is gone. I see ** sees me. ** runs up to ** and says loudly "You didn't hear anything". I ask here about the wheel package and she assures me that she heard ** tell me that the TRD package came with the rims, tires, springs, shocks. ** tells me to make an appointment with the owner of the lot which was her father.
So I schedule an appointment with ** and her father. Well 2 days before the appointment I am driving the car on 95 and the tire pops. How the hell does a tire pop that isn't even 2 weeks old. I hit a small pothole about 4 inches long and 2 inches deep. One of the tires they put on burst on the outside of the sidewall. I pull over to change the tire. Guess what! No lug keys or tire iron to unlock the tire bolts. I have to pull off the road and drive on the rim to a gas station (2 rims damaged for their mistake). I call my friend and tell him to come up with his set of lug nut keys and a tire iron. I was in Baltimore MD and he was in Fairfax VA.
The day of the meeting I go there and he makes me wait 1 hr. I see ** and she ignores me. Now I know something is up. I go in and talk to the owner of the lot and he tells me that I am lying and that I am the type of person who wants free stuff. I tell him to ask ** about it and he said he talked to her. I tell him to call her in the office! He tells me that she went home because she is not feeling well.
Huh what luck, that's ironic the day I have the meeting and I see her and I come to talk to you and she is not here. Well I starting to get angry and I tell him that this is his fault and that it wasn't my fault that his staff were just playing me, just like him. I guess they learn from their boss. Then I go off on him about the tire popping and the rim being messed up.
He tells me it's not his fault that his facility forgot to put in the tire iron and the lug nut key. But he would consider giving me one. How is it not his fault I don't understand. His horrible dealership forgot to give me a tire iron and lug key and it's my fault. They park my cars rim against a curb and it's my fault. They lie to me about the TRD package and it's my fault. Well I had to leave. He tried to shake my hand but I walked off.
To sum it all up Lustine Toyota of Woodbridge VA & their other lot Lustine Saturn of Woodbridge VA are horrible. They are all scumbags and cons who try to get over and do on the working man. Don't buy from these guys, they are cons. You want to buy a Toyota go to Springfield. You guys are all scumbags. Your dealership deserves to go bankrupt.
WOODBRIDGE, VA -- I purchased a used 2004 Jeep Liberty from Lustine Jeep Dodge at the very end of August 2010. After signing all the paperwork and happy about the fact that I had a Lifetime Warranty on my vehicle as long as I only brought the car back to them for any repairs needed on the car, I thought all was well. About a month of having the car I was told that the deal fell through and I would need to come back in and resign new paperwork for the new finance company.
Thinking everything was the same I came back and initialed off on the new paperwork. Later after going through the papers the warranty was changed from the Lifetime Warranty to 3 months or 3000 miles, which I believe was done on purpose. The first deal never fell through, they just didn't want to stand behind their word on the Lifetime Warranty so this was their way of getting out of that.
About 3 months later, I began hearing a loud noise when turning the vehicle left or right, so thinking the power steering fluid may be low, we added some power steering fluid, hoping that would solve the problem. I had only had it about 4 months so I never would have imagined this vehicle had some major issues. Since I was due for my first oil change, I decided to let them know about the loud noise I was having. And to add to that, it became very difficult to turn the car, as I had to really grip hard on the steering wheel to make a turn.
I the oil change and when I was called to the service department for an update on my car, I was told that the Steering Rack was completely bad and needed to be replaced, and was told they could do this for $1600.00. I was completely shocked, as I had only had the car for about four months, and with the 3 month warranty, I was no longer covered. I had just put $2000.00 down on the car, and with the monthly payments, and insurance payments, I knew that I couldn't afford this bill.
I am a single mother of four, and do not have money to waste. Very upset, I left feeling stuck in a bad situation, but didn't know what to do. But when I got into the car and began driving it, I noticed that the loud noise was completely gone, and that I could make turns with no problem. They obviously did a temporary fix on the vehicle to make it drivable. This is why when I test drove it at first everything seemed OK. They patched it up I believe, just well enough so that any potential buyer would not detect any sort of problem.
About a month after the oil change still no noise, but the brakes seemed to be getting very tight while driving, but after a while they would loosen back up. This was the scenario for a while until one day while driving the entire truck began to shake terribly, and the brakes completely locked up, on the highway. Was able to pull onto the shoulder. After about six hours my boyfriend was able to move the car, because the brakes had released on their own.
I later would find out that the Jeep had contamination in the master cylinder. It was recommended that all hoses be replaced. The master cylinder should also be replaced. Wheel cylinders and the left side caliper, should also be replaced. I was able to get the right brake replaced with a new caliper for about $470.00, parts and labor. They also said the other side may lock up and that I should get them replaced ASAP. After only having the car for about four months I can't believe this is normal.
I have been stuck on the road at least 20-25 times due to the brakes. The mechanic strongly suggested that I get rid of this vehicle as soon as possible, because to fully repair it the cost will be tremendous. A news told to avoid being stuck on the road to only lightly tap the brake, because if pressed too hard they will lock up again, and to only do local driving, because it is not safe to drive.
I went back to Lustine to tell them about these issues, and they treated me horribly. They said that's what happens sometimes when people buy used vehicles, and they would not fix it because the warranty has expired. I spoke with the General Manager, Mr. ** and his people skills as well were just as bad as his customer service.
They did offer to take about $600.00 off of the price in the new steering rack, which I did not agree to because I feel they sold me a faulty vehicle and should replace it in its entirety. After all, the brakes still have to be repaired, and with a bad steering rack I feel I am in danger each time I drive the car, especially when my children are in the car. I also must use the emergency brake to come to a complete stop now. This is an accident waiting to happen. I do not wish this on anyone, as we are paying customers and deserve to feel safe while driving our vehicles, even if it is a used vehicle. Very stressed out.
Note: kept "I other non-truth..." Could have been "the other non-truth" or "another non-truth", but just to far from original.
On March 31, 2009 I visited Lustine Toyota of Woodbridge Virginia. I feel the unscrupulous behavior exhibited by the sales staff at Lustine Toyota adds to the stereotyping of a used car salesman, they'll tell you anything to close a deal. They knowingly made a deal that would not have been accepted if they were honest and forthright in their dealings with the customer.
I had stopped by to "look" at the purchase of a used pick-up. I found a couple of nice ones but the opportunity was presented in a way that it was more advantageous for me to purchase a new one at a similar monthly payment as a 4 year old one, with the rebates and all. I said no and was ready to walk out, but either driver's license or car keys were always out of my possession.
My licenses were taken to make a copy of for some reason. I was never afforded the opportunity to test drive a vehicle alone and the short drive around the block in a 2004 Tacoma was more of an opportunity for the salesperson to push the newer model trucks. The "test-drive" was less that 2 miles and really was a drive around the block. The vehicle that was delivered, I never drove; it was in the show room. The EPA mileage sticker was not available.
When the used truck deal was presented in the way it was, a trade-in was discussed for a new vehicle, so my keys were surrendered for evaluation. With the pressure of the "end-of-the-month" sale and new car sales down for everyone, I felt as I was under a great deal of pressure. This really came out when asked for a down payment and how I was going to do and to just sign here so we close this deal now, was repeated several times. Pushy is the best way to describe the whole ordeal. The real pain came when asked for the payoff of my 2007 Mustang.
I know my credit was run by Lustine Toyota and the amounts I owned were available to the lender. At no time did they share their findings; they just wrote up the deal and notified me after delivery was made. I thought I owed about 13K on my car, as I had recently purchased it (Aug 2008). Lustine Toyota knew what I owed but sold me the 2008 Tacoma and then called me the next day, after making delivery, to force me into finance the difference after I repeatedly stated that I cannot afford the additional charges and if this was stated up front there would not have been a deal to begin with.
When I was notified that I owe an additional 4K, I asked to scrap the deal. I only had the vehicle overnight. I was told we can change the deal but we cannot cancel the deal. I other non-truth comes with the odometer certificate. Lustine stated the vehicle had 4903 mileage when it really had 1745 miles. Yet another example of salesmen behaving badly. Lustine Toyota knew I was very upside down on the vehicle and the difference added almost 5K to the Tacoma, which would cause the deal fall through either from Toyota Credit or with me but made the deal anyway, under less than honesty.
I feel the unscrupulous behavior exhibited by the sales staff at Lustine Toyota adds to the stereotyping of a used car salesman, they'll tell you anything to close a deal. They knowingly made a deal that would not have been accepted if they were honest and forthright in their dealings with the customer.
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- A whirlwind of lies where every department blames the other. No accountability. They gave me a truck with remote entry system and then when I went to program the remotes they said the truck couldn't have remote entry. I said well I paid for a truck with remote entry. They virtually laughed in my face. I even question the Toyota corporation for allowing such blatantly corrupt and childish unprofessional sales tactics to sour their name.
All of their warranties are a huge scam that they find a way not to back up. I.E. their tire warranty. I was guaranteed they will never patch my tires and the salesman said, "No way. It is unsafe to patch tires. We only replace the tire any time there is a puncture..." Total lie, they put a 30 cent plug and send you on your way after dealing with a third party rescue raccoon who told me I had to dig my own jack out of the car. It was mid winter and freezing.
The teenager told me he's not allowed to go inside my vehicle because they don't want him to break anything?What? Who did they send again? Certainly not a professional... the service you're paying for is a lie! Pay AAA $100 a year and save your $1000. Do not trust this dealership!!!
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- Be very aware with this dealer and their deception. I spent many hours and days of working on our "deal" with Tony (aka Anthony), which became a huge waste of time! Tony stated he could provide the car at the price agreed so we headed into the dealership. The oldest game in the book, bait and switch. After promising he could deliver and claimed he was always honest and sometimes "too honest" - he LIED! He could not provide the car he promised for the price he quoted. This was absolutely unacceptable because we asked numerous times and he confirmed numerous times. His famous line was "I have some good news and some bad news."
After sharing the bad news of having to increase the price for the car quoted, we stood up, told him "Thank you for wasting our time," and departed the dealership while ignoring their pleas for us to take their offer. Such deceitfulness and dishonesty! It bothers me to deal with people/companies like this and I hate to see anyone succeed with such dishonesty. Be warned and very aware of their bait and switch game.
Do your research and find out a good price to pay for the vehicle you want before stepping foot in any dealership - and always be prepared to walk away! This was my second negative experience with Lustine in 20 years so I think I will just avoid them forever and maybe even the Toyota brand. There are well too many competitors rather than taking Lustine's nonsense. And if Toyota condones that type of business, I will certainly pass on that agony.
WOODBRIDGE, VIRGINIA -- Tonight I got a call from someone "following up" with me about an inquiry I made on a Scion TC in 2010... It's 2014! It was a little after 7pm and there was a lot of noise in the background. He wanted to know if I was still interested in that car, why not (because I said no). He wanted to know what kind of car I have now (I only told him the maker), and if I was interested in trading in my car and getting lower payments (I said maybe in the future). He asked me to keep them in mind if I changed my mind.
Has anyone ever gotten a call from Lustine or other dealerships like this and after normal business hours? He sounded confused and like he didn't know what to say. Do they hire people to make calls like this at random times? Aren't they supposed to do this during normal working hours, 8am - 5pm for example? The number they called from, **, doesn't seem to be associated with Lustine Toyota in Woodbridge or any Lustine Toyota dealership. Has anyone received a call from this number before from someone claiming to work for Lustine Toyota?


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The Senate on Saturday approved a bill that would delay the posting online of thousands of senior federal employees' personal financial disclosure statements.
A spokeswoman for the bill's sponsor, Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., said Monday the postings would be delayed until Dec. 8. The bill would also require the National Academy of Public Administration to study the potential risks — both to national security and to the safety of affected federal employees and military officers — of putting the annual reports online.
The Senate unanimously approved the measure early Saturday morning. The bill's House backers hope to pass it in one of the pro-forma sessions the chamber is holding while Congress is on recess.
The online posting requirement is part of the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act, which Obama signed in April. It was to take effect at the end of this month, but — in response to a lawsuit filed by the Senior Executives Association and other plaintiffs — a federal judge recently issued an injunction barring implementation until Oct. 31. Earlier this year, more than a dozen former national security officials warned that online posting could threaten "the personal safety and financial security" of career employees. About 7,000 career Senior Executive Service members would fall under the new requirement, along with military general and flag officers, according to the Office of Government Ethics and SEA.
The disclosure reports, known as Office of Government Ethics Form 278s, are already public, but agencies generally release them only in paper form in response to a written request. Under the Senate bill, NAPA would have six months to complete its study. In an e-mail, Lieberman spokeswoman Leslie Phillips said that online posting could be further delayed until the study is finished. Online posting will start Sept. 30 for the president, vice president, members of Congress, candidates for Congress, and Cabinet-level and other appointees whose jobs require Senate confirmation, she said.

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Seattle went from a combination of Shaun Alexander and Maurice Morris at running back to Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett. I'm not sure if the latter is that much of an upgrade.
Alexander is going to be released by the Seahawks. He is due a roster bonus on June 1, so don't expect him to be in Seattle much longer. What happens to Alexander now remains to be seen. Teams in need of a running back, much less a starter, are slim. Some possible destinations could be Arizona, Carolina, Detroit, Chicago and Dallas. He could still start for the Lions, Panthers or Bears, but he won't be very good.
For now, consider Alexander a No. 3 Fantasy running back. His best days are well behind him, and he is not worth holding onto in keeper leagues at this point. I'll be curous to see where he goes in our latest mock draft (www.sportsline.com/nfl/fantasy/stor
y/10688830), but my guess is somewhere after the sixth round is safe.
As for Jones, he will become the starter for the Seahawks. He remains a No. 3 Fantasy option also, but he will be better with the Seahawks than he was with the Cowboys. Consider him a deep sleeper at this time.
Jesse Chatman also signed with the Jets. That gives the Jets a nice trio of running backs in Thomas Jones, Leon Washington and Chatman.
New York must believe the Raiders are going to select Darren McFadden in the draft because otherwise they wouldn't have brought in another tailback. It will be interesting to see what the Jets do if McFadden is still there when they draft.
In NBA news ...
Dwyane Wade is done for the season. According to the Heat, Wade will undergo OssaTron treatment on his left knee. What? It's being described as shock wave therapy, but come on, who are they kidding. The Heat is tanking the season to guarantee themselves no worse than the No. 4 spot in the draft and the most ping-pong balls in the lottery.
Pat Riley has quit on the season to go scout the NCAA conference tournaments and NCAA Tournament. I guess he doesn't have TiVo. For the Heat, hopefully they end up getting the No. 1 or 2 pick and can turn things around. This year has been brutal.
If you have Shawn Marion, expect more shots, and go pick up Ricky Davis now in your Fantasy leagues because as we all know, he's going to start chucking up shots.
I'll be headed down to the Heat game tonight to talk to Clippers forward Elton Brand and find out when he's coming back this year. Hopefully he'll be in a talkative mood.


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A pizza restaurant manager trying to make a night-time deposit was shot early Tuesday.
The shooting happened at 12:30 a.m. at the Chase bank at 9800 Westheimer at Gessner Road in west Houston.
Police said the manager of a Papa John's pizza restaurant on Gessner and Westheimer was about to drop a deposit into the night deposit box when a masked gunman walked up.
The manager jumped back into his car to try and get away, but the gunman fired several shots, shooting the manager once.
The victim was taken to Ben Taub Hospital in stable condition. His name was not released. Officials said he's worked at the store for a few years. Police think he was followed to the night deposit box.
The robber fled the scene, but police said they're taking a look at surveillance footage from the bank.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


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I'm just going to throw this out there. You may have heard about a company called Planetary Resources which intends to start mining near-earth asteroids in the very near future. They have started a Kickstarter to launch a space telescope... a reasonable challenge given their ultimate ambition. You can read more about this via Phil Plait's Bad Astronomy blog and at Planetary Resouces' Kickstarter
Now, what does this have to do with AMVs you ask? Well take a look at that Kickstarter again. The $2500 pledge level's boon is to send a 144-frame video into space, where they will play it and re-record it against the (time lapsed) backdrop of the Earth.
So I ask you... could you make a 6 second long AMV?
I am volunteering to run a 144-frame (you tell me the FPS it should run at... doesn't have to be 6 seconds long) AMV contest if the Anime Music Video community can pitch in $2500 before the Your Video In Space award level runs out. To start us on our way I will pledge $99, which equivalent to the level that awards the HD Selfie and Planetary Society Membership (which I will keep for myself). The limited edition mission poster will go to the person whose video is chosen to go into space.
Some mechanics:
1) The telescope won't even launch until 2015, so you have plenty of time to make your video.
2) The Kickstarter runs out in 32 days, so you don't have long to pony up your money.
3) If we achieve funding for the award, submissions will be due by the Anime Weekend Atlanta Professional Awards deadline the September prior to the announced launch date (presently assuming AWA 2014, baring any launch delays), and will be judged as a special category of The Professional Awards by the participants, and yes, entering your 6 second video would enter you in The Professional Awards and would not count against any other submission limit.
4) Pledges can be made publicly here, or by PM or email to me. Once it is clear there is interest and sufficient support, I will contact everyone for payment and will purchase the Kickstarter level in the name of The Video Art Track.
So... anyone interested?
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The Bengals claimed Skelton on waivers Wednesday. Skelton said he figured he would be claimed by a team, but didn't know which one.
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I just noticed that RegReplace has been addded to the SublimeText Group, and therefore added to Package Control. That version is kind of half baked and incomplete, I personally would discourage use of that branch for now. While people are free to fork the project as much as they want, I think forking it to the SublimeText group is not a wise choice at this point. I am not able to personally maintain that branch. I am hoping by the end of the week, I will have the important features in, and will personally add the package to Package Control myself.
I would like to keep it out of SublimeText group until I am to a point where I wish to longer support the branch, and then it can be supported by the community or whatever. Trying to get pull requests and such on the SublimeText group will not allow me to be as nimble as I would like; especially since the plugin is still in development. Also, this will be confusing to people when I do personally add my branch to Package Control and there will be 2 versions of RegReplace.
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Cloverfield DVD Contests Are Officially Over
The CloverfieldClues DVD contests have officially closed. Thanks to everybody who participated, I hope you had as much fun as I did. I will announce the winners on Monday.
If you haven't already done so, please check out the entries to the Kishin Captions Contest and "vote" on your favorite by leaving comments here or on the entry itself. Thanks!
The answer to Clue #6 was PHANTOMS. If you wait 15 seconds (Phantoms in 15!), each letter would appear.


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With the popularity of daily-deal sites such as Groupon, it probably shouldn't be surprising another industry is capitalizing on the concept. As the cost of prescription drugs soars, more patients are turning to online coupons, drug company discount cards and promotional offers in magazines to save money.
In the past year, about 19 million Americans used these incentives to fill prescriptions. Since 2009, the health care industry has seen a nearly fivefold increase in the use of discounts. Today, drug companies offer 395 medications, up from 86 drugs in 2009, under these programs.
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Looking back into the 2008 season we witnessed one of the biggest turnarounds in NFL history. It shocked the football world that a team that finished 1-15 the previous year could win not only 11 games but clinch a division title. It was never done before and it made teams take notice. The Miami Dolphins also showed that you don't have to run an offense using a quarterback. In the now widely known Wildcat formation, the quarterback is posing as a wide receiver, making defenses believe he could be a threat in the open field. At the same time the running back is now the multi-threat player on the field. When done correctly the back could take a direct snap and go through an open hole in the middle or take it to the outside. Also as an added fake, he could act like he is passing and hand it off to the other back who is going in motion. He could go up the middle or take it to the outside. The Dolphins showed they could do more than just run the ball. Ronnie Brown also threw the ball fairly decent for a few touchdowns. When teams started to catch on they or add something different, they would call wrinkles to keep the defenses guessing. From flea flickers to WR sweeps, teams had a difficult time defending this offense. This formation didn't always go to plan and at times they did struggle but the defense led by Joey Porter, was there to pick up the slack. In spite of all these things that happened like going to the playoffs, there was so much that needed to be done to be a better team the next year.
In the off-season, there were some interesting things that was going on that I liked. I liked that the players were working out long before they were actually scheduled to. This shows me that their commitment to the team is deep and important to them. They were a step ahead of themselves before actually participating in OTA's and Mini-camp. When the rookies were drafted, they followed the lead of the veterans who was getting ready for the season by working out and watching film before the mini-camps actually started. I liked that the vets took time to help the rooks cope with their new enviornments and surroundings. I believe that was important in that the team could jell earlier in the season than later on.
The return of Jason Taylor to Miami was nothing short of amazing. To know that you have the opportunity to get after the quarterback with Joey Porter and JT on the other side, is going to prove to be something fun to watch no doubt. Jason could continue to be the nightmare for Tom Brady, who just got back from a season ending injury. He is back ready to go and there is no doubt that Brady is not wanting to meet him in the backfield.
It is good that the Dolphins could relax in knowing that there won't be any coaching changes or coordinator changes. Everything stays the same so the team could focus on refining their skills not trying to learn new ones. There is no doubt in my mind that Tony Sparano will be on pace again for the Coach of the Year award. People will see that he is the real deal and will place him on top.
Here is my analysis of the team so far and watch I expect from them as they approach Training Camp:
This is a solid position on the team that don't appear to have any concern with. They still have the reigning Comeback player of the year in Chad Pennington leading the pack. But 2nd year pro Chad Henne is ready to take over the offense if Pennington struggles. Over the past year both QB's have learned from each other and has gotten stronger and better because of it. Rookie QB/WR Pat White is going to be someone special because of his unique ability to play mulitple positions. Most likely he is going to be used in the Wildcat formation which should make defenses cringe because of his ability to run with the football and throw it accurately on the run.
Running Backs
This may be the strongest position on the offensive side of the ball. Ronnie Brown is officially a year past having that terrible knee injury. He is now more stronger, more faster, and more leaner than ever. According to himself, he believes he is more explosive than ever before. Even Sparano agrees with him and that is huge! Ricky Williams is as solid as they come playing some good football and coming through when they needed him. Patrick Cobbs was a jack of all trades. There wasn't nothing this man couldn't do for the team. He did all of the dirty work and his hard work definitely paid off. I expect great things from this guy.
Wide Receivers
This is an interesting group of players that no one has respect for except themselves. Everyone is looking for the glorious # 1 receiver but they think they have what they need within the receivers they have. They considered it an insult when experts say these receivers weren't any good. These guys are committed to show they are the best in the NFL. Only time will tell what will happen with 3rd year pro Ted Ginn Jr. He is now in a situation that he must have a breakout year to avoid being called a bust. He has all of the intangibles to be a good receiver. The question is whether he will tap into that seemingly limitess potential in him.... This will be something to keep an eye on in Training Camp.
Tight Ends
In my opinion this is a solid group right here. At the same time they need to be more consistent. I don't have much to say about this group other than to keep an eye on them. They are a special group that I like but for some reason don't have much comment on. Moving on...
Offensive Line
This line anchored by Jake Long and Vernon Carey should be strong for years to come. The weakness in my opinion is the guards. Once they can be healthy for an entire season, this line is going to be formidable and tough to move. They made some good additions to the line that should make it stronger. Hopefully this will be the key to keeping Chad Pennington safe in the pocket and open some big holes for the backs to go through.
Defensive Line
Despite the release of Vonnie Holiday this line still continues to be strong and is only going to get better. Jason Ferguson is on the verge of retirement and yet he is still strong at his position. They have added some good players that is supposed to be able to get after the quarterback and stuff the run. This will help the linebackers tremendously as they roam the field. I believe the sky is the limit for these guys.
This is a very strong group of players and the core of this defense. There is no doubt, that the addition of Jason Taylor would make the group strong. If he can prove he can still do damage and Joey Porter continues his dominance....look out world....need I say anything else. This group is pretty deep actually and that is a good thing to keep everyone fresh...
This group of players can potentially be the strongest of the whole team. It is definitely one of the deepest and now the Dolphins could dominate the air. Rookies Vontae Davis and Sean Smith looks like the real deal. Of course we have to see if it is true when they put the pads on. Regardless we have enough talent in the secondary to give other teams problems. This is definitely something you are going to want to watch this off-season.
Special Teams
I don't have much to comment on here but I will say that if they continue to get better and more consistent, we may be able to dominate on special teams.
Training camp is upon and I know every Dolphins fans will be sliding to the edge of their seats as the await the upcoming season. I personally believe that the Miami Dolphins are now a complete team and they are about to show the world what they are capable of this season.


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What are good strategies to deal with children (not my own ones, but children I'm meeting in the kindergarten) which
- do things to me or to my son which they should not do like throwing things etc.
- and do not stop when I tell them, so they don't respect my authority as an adult?
One example for such a situation is described in this question: How should I react if another child "attacks" my son by doing something he does not like (but not especially dangerous)
There are some boys in the kindergarten of my son who are quite "wild" and like doing things they're not allowed to do. I often see that it is also difficult for the kindergarten teachers to stop them doing those things and that it seems to be not enough to tell them to stop, but they have to be taken at the hand and lead away etc. and even then they are not always obedient.
This is a general question, however in my current situation this is especially about pre-schoolers and I think the possible answers might be different for different age groups.


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INDIANAPOLIS - The Steelers have already had a hand - make that two hands - in Penn State linebacker Michael Mauti's comeback from his third major knee injury.
Mauti disclosed at the NFL Scouting Combine that he is recovering from his third torn anterior cruciate ligament tear in five years and his second reconstructive left knee surgery. The operation was performed by James Bradley, the Steelers' orthopedist.
Before the combine, Mauti declined to reveal the exact nature of the injury that sidelined the Big Ten Linebacker of the Year during Penn State's next-to-last game of the season.
Mauti, the son of former NFL wide receiver Rich Mauti, went through a knee recovery grading process at the Combine, but he does not know the results.
"I'll find out over the next several months," he said.
A player whose leadership, character and intensity personified Penn State's on-field rebound from the Jerry Sandusky scandal and an 0-2 start to go 8-4 under first-year coach Bill O'Brien is certain what the injury will mean to his career.
"There's no doubt in my mind I'll be able to play at the same level again," Mauti said. "I think people understand that I've responded to an injury like this. Last year I was coming off an ACL, (and) I had an All-American season, so I've proven I can do that."
Mauti took a medical redshirt in 2009 after tearing his right ACL.
Mauti hopes that by attending the off-field sessions in Indianapolis - he is not close to being able to go through the on-field drills - he can help convince NFL teams he is worthy of being drafted.
Before the injury, Mauti was projected to go as high as the second round.
No doubt aware that NFL teams will be wary of devoting even a seventh-round pick to a player with a long history of bad injuries, Mauti wrote to all 32 NFL general managers emphasizing what playing in the league meant to him.
The letter must have had a positive effect; he's already gone through more than six hours' worth of personal interviews with teams.
"There's a lot of rumors flying around, a lot of misinformation. We just wanted them to hear from me, and where my mind is at about getting back," Mauti said. "I'm going to put myself in a situation to be healthy and play in the fall. I got some good feedback."
Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert was among those receiving the letter, and Mauti interviewed with linebackers coach Keith Butler.
Mauti credits O'Brien, previously the Patriots' offensive coordinator, for helping him understand life in the NFL.
"More than I could ever imagine. How things work in the NFL. How a brilliant pro offense works in different scenarios, different situations," Mauti said. "How to play good defense in different games, stuff like that, matchup issues. So much about football and just about organization and running a program."
Linebackers and defensive linemen took part in the weight lifting portion of the combine Sunday, but the injury prevented Mauti from participating.


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CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ky. (11/19/13 - The Kentucky State Police has charged a former Crittenden County Deputy Jailer with bribery of a public servant.
KSP detectives charged Bryan Hollis, 52 of Marion, Ky. with one count of bribery of a public servant (Class C felony) at approximately 11:37 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at his residence on First Street, Marion.
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Companies Ban 'Christmas,' Not Worried About Backlash
Dear Thomas,
Several retailers have joined in the push to ban the use of "Christmas" in their in-store promotions and retail advertising. The new push to eliminate "Christmas" and replace it with "Happy Holidays," "Season's Greetings," etc. is gaining ground with several retailers participating.
Not wanting to offend a handful of complainers, these companies are willing to offend the vast majority who hold Christmas as a time to celebrate the birth of Christ. Their attitude is that those who identify themselves as Christians don't care if they eliminate "Christmas."
While it is too late to make changes this year, we have already sent letters to several major retailers we have identified as participating in banning "Christmas," asking them to put Christmas back into their in-store promotions and retail advertising next year. We have sent letters to the chairmen of Target, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Kmart/Sears, Costco, Kohl's and Lowe's about their practice. (Lowe's even refuses to promote their trees as Christmas trees, but calls them "Holiday Trees." Their toll-free number is 1-800-445-6937.)
Please sign our petition letting these companies know that banning "Christmas" in their promotions and advertising next year will result in a loss of business. As we identify other companies participating in this practice, we will contact them.
We need your support to be effective. That is why we need your petition. Please help us get the word out by forwarding this to your friends and family. Many of them will want to participate. We will keep you informed on which companies make changes and which ones refuse.
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Thanks for caring enough to get involved.
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P.S. "There is an anti-Christian bias in this country, and it is more on display at Christmas season than any other time." – Bill O'Reilly, The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News Channel (Speaking about the decision of Target and other stores to ban the use of "Merry Christmas" in their stores and advertising.) Please forward this e-mail message to your family and friends!
Isn't it interesting where we evangelicals often choose to draw battle lines with the world? We take personal offense when retailers make marketing decisions that have absolutely nothing to do with biblical standards of morality and yet heartily support them when they blatantly violate biblical standards. The Bible says nothing about Christmas--either as a special day to be observed or a term to be included in marketing (for the record, I do celebrate Christmas, but not because I think I am biblically obliged to do so). So, why should Christians be exercised when retailers don't advertize "Christmas" specials?
On the other hand, the Bible does teach that one day in seven should be set aside for special observance in recognition that God is the Creator and we are His creatures. Yet, many (most?) Christians have no qualms about going to the mall on Sunday or treating it as no different from any other day of the week. Even conservative Southern Baptists reduced the Baptist Faith and Message in 2000 on the observance of the Lord's Day. I have always been confounded by those (like AFA) who argue loudly for the public display of the 10 Commandments and yet who do not seem to care that those commandments are virtually unknown and largely unregarded in our evangelical churches.
So count me out of the boycott. I will save my bullets for the real war.


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The Farmington High senior has led his team to a 5-0 record against other schools within the county while averaging an eye-popping 26.8 points per game, including a 40-point outburst against Bloomfield.
Last week, Huffhines added Shiprock and Kirtland Central to the list.
The Scorpions' guard led his team into the Chieftain Pit last Tuesday and handed Shiprock its first home loss of the season with a 22 point performance.
Four days later, Huffhines scored 25 points, leading FHS to a blowout victory at Kirtland Central in the district opener.
Scorps first-year head coach Paul Corley wasn't sure if anyone would be able to take the reigns for his squad and has been pleasantly surprised with his senior leader's ability to take over a game.
"I didn't know coming in if we'd have that go to guy, but Matt has turned into that for us," Corley said. "Matt's always the first one on the court shooting. He's one of the last to leave the gym. He's been a great leader for us both on and off the court. He's quiet but he can sure play. He draws a lot of attention and is a team player — finding the open man."
His play has led opposing coaches to take notice too.
"Huffhines goes 800 miles per hour all the time," said Broncos' head coach John Zecca.
Corley credits the FHS star's effort on both ends of the court as a primary reason for his success.
"He studies game and understands it really well. The thing I love is that he buys in on defense too," Corley said. "Sometimes, offensive guys are all about points, but he's busting his tail on the defensive end also."
Next for Huffhines and the Scorpions is a matchup with intra-city rival Piedra Vista. The Scorps defeated the Panthers 67-61 at the Marv Sanders Invitational earlier this season. Huffhines scored 21 points, including eight in the fourth quarter, to lead FHS back from an 11-point fourth quarter deficit to beat PV.
Huffhines thinks that his team is playing better than ever heading into the game and sees this as a chance to move closer to the Scorps goal of a District 1-4A title.
"We're coming together well and gelling at the right time," Huffhines said. "If we can keep that going in the future, we going to be hard to stop."
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Small-Bodied 0-45S Stephen Stills Signature Edition<br>Revives A 12-fret Martin Masterpiece
Source: Sounding Board Newsletter Vol 23 - July 2007
0-45S Stephen Stills
Martin has been Stephen Stills' acoustic guitar of choice for more than 40 years of music making, both in concert and in the recording studio. But perhaps the fullest measure of Stills' passion for Martins is the guitars the public doesn't see or hear – the dozen or so Martins in his collection that he plays for personal enjoyment and inspiration.
One of those guitars is a vintage Martin 0-45. Produced between 1904 and 1939, it is a very rare instrument; only 158 were made. This exquisite jewel may rank as a "forgotten" masterpiece, as Martin has revisited this model only once since the originals were built, in 1999 when it made 59 0-45JB Signature Edition guitars to honor Joan Baez. Unlike the guitars that inspired the Martin D-45SS and 000-45S Stephen Stills Signature Editions in 1998 and 2005 respectively, his vintage 0-45 has been a private pleasure, so we were surprised when he suggested Martin base his third Signature Edition on it.
That he had time to devote to a new guitar project was another surprise, as Stills has been incredibly busy since the debut of the 000-45S Stephen Stills Signature Edition. (For additional information on Stills, see the January 2005 edition of Sounding Board online at the Martin website, www.martinguitar.com). During 2005, he, David Crosby and Graham Nash (Crosby, Stills & Nash) toured Europe and the United States, during which he also put the finishing touches on "Man Alive!," his first solo recording in 14 years which was released in August to strong positive reviews. He tackled a brief solo tour in early 2006 before joining forces with Crosby, Nash and Neil Young for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's Freedom of Speech 2006 Tour, performing 35 concerts in three months. An early 2007 CS&N tour of Australia and New Zealand had to be postponed, but Stills spent some of the down time doing postproduction on CSNY's Freedom of Speech 2006 Tour documentary film and live album.
As with his previous Signature Editions, Stills worked closely with Martin to refine the details of "his" 0-45 to accurately capture the character of the original. The new Martin 0-45S Stephen Stills Signature Edition is a truly spectacular instrument, both in looks and in sound.
The beauty of the 0-45S Stephen Stills Signature Edition begins with its body style and tonewoods. The classic 12-fret "0" design – featuring long, rounded upper bouts, deep body and advantageous bridge placement – produces exceptionally powerful, rich tone for a guitar of this modest, comfortable size. Superb solid tonewoods throughout enhance that impressive sound. The back and sides are crafted from beautiful Madagascar rosewood, a wood that closely approximates the Brazilian rosewood of the original 0-45 both in appearance and timbre. A top and scalloped 1/4" braces of Adirondack spruce, just like the original, contribute impressive tonal clarity and dynamic range. The 1 7/8" (at the nut) modified V neck with elongated diamond volute and slotted square, tapered headstock is carved from genuine mahogany.
The appointments closely approximate the original 0-45s. The Style 45 rosette features colorful abalone pearl, flanked by wood fiber inlays. The top (including the fingerboard extension), sides and back perimeters also showcase abalone pearl inlay, accented by wood fiber inlays and protected by vintage-correct 5/32" grained ivoroid binding. Also vintage-correct are the colorful Style 45 mosaic backstrip, the grained ivoroid endpiece framed by mitered abalone pearl and wood fiber inlays, the genuine ebony pyramid bridge and the absence of a pickguard.
The short scale (24.9") neck shows the same meticulous attention to detail. The headstock features a Madagascar rosewood headplate, bound in thin grained ivoroid with wood fiber insets and inlaid with "C. F. Martin" in Golden Era® Style 45 block abalone pearl letters. Handsome Waverly Irving Sloane side-mounted tuners with open gears, engraved mounting plates and ivoroid buttons enhance the headstock's vintage look. The grained ivoroid-bound and mitered genuine ebony fingerboard showcases Style 45 snowflake position markers inlaid in abalone, culminating in Stephen Stills' signature in mother of pearl between the 17th fret and the end of the fingerboard.
The nut, uncompensated saddle, bridge and end pins are all crafted from fossilized ivory, with the latter two accented by inlaid black pearl dots. A flawless polished gloss lacquer finish throughout, complemented by vintage toner on the top and dark mahogany stain on the neck, gives this guitar timeless elegance. Although the 0-45S is timeless in its acoustic configuration, factory-installed electronics available as an option.
In keeping with the tradition established by the Martin D-45SS and 000-45S Stephen Stills Signature Editions, the 0-45S Stephen Stills Signature Edition is limited to no more than 91 special guitars.
Protected in a heavy-duty Geib style vintage series hardshell case, each 0-45S Stephen Stills Signature Edition guitar bears an interior label personally signed by Stephen Stills and C. F. Martin IV, and numbered in sequence with the total in the edition. Authorized Martin dealers will begin taking orders for the 0-45S Stephen Stills Signature Edition immediately. As the edition begins to be subscribed, Martin will post the names of participating authorized Martin dealers on this website.


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Available to students interested in pursuing a teaching career. These one-year scholarships will pay for almost 90% of the tuition and fees related to obtaining a teaching credential in the highly respected, fifth-year, post-baccalaureate program in the SCU Department of Education. Contact Professor McGinley with any questions. More information at http://www.scu.edu/ecppm/education/academics/noyce.cfm


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• One Certified Angus Ribeye per person
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Asparagus: Wash carefully and place asparagus in aluminum foil. Top with butter and sprinkle with crushed red peppers.
Steaks: Take out of refrigerator a minimum of 1 hour prior to cooking. Lightly season both sides of steak, wrap in plastic wrap, and return to refrigerator.
Fire up the grill as high as possible, place steaks on to grill and reduce heat to medium. Leave on grill for 2 minutes and then turn ¼ to the right. After 2 minutes turn steak over and repeat process.
Depending on your grill temperature steak should be a perfect Medium. Adjust time accordingly for less doneness or more doneness.
When you flip the steaks, carefully place asparagus on the grill. It will take about 5 minutes to cook. Carefully remove the foil packet from the grill and unwrap.
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USAA Bank has expanded into a new arena on-base, brick-and-mortar banking.
The Army has selected USAA, through its competitive process, to operate the on-post bank at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
Hundreds of banks and credit unions have operating agreements to provide services on military installations in the U.S., but this is a first for USAA.
USAA already operates a financial center outside the West Point gates in Highland Falls, N.Y., which offers banking as well as insurance and other products provided by the financial services company.
USAA will consider other installations for on-base banking in the future, said spokesman Roger Wildermuth. The financial services company provides insurance, banking, investment and retirement products and services to 10 million active-duty members, retirees, veterans and their families.
The very first USAA members, in 1922, were Army officers who decided to band together and insure each others vehicles. Now, more than 90 years later, USAA Bank will proudly serve the next generation of Army leaders and the entire West Point community that makes them exceptional, said David Bohne, president of USAA Bank, in a statement announcing the agreement.
Banks and credit unions are chosen to operate on installations in the U.S. through a competitive process. About 100 banks are on installations, operated by financial institutions such as Armed Forces Bank, Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, First Citizens Bank & Trust, and others.
One bank Bank of America operates the separate Overseas Military Banking Program in 10 foreign countries. That new 10-year contract began in April.
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Tampa, Florida -- For a dozen of Tampa Bay's sickest children, something super was about to swoop in.
Eight stories up Thursday, kids from St. Joseph's Children's Hospital -- used to visits from doctor after doctor and nurse after nurse -- got to marvel at their friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
In his red-and-blue suit, the superhero rappelled down from the main hospital's roof and smiled as he lowered himself to a ledge right outside a big playroom window.
Smiling back were kids like Nicholas, who just got out of ICU for the first time in days. And Cedric, who grabbed a marker to make a sign -- "GO SPIDERMAN!"
Shelia Keller arranged to have this seemingly ordinary, mild-mannered man with a window washing business show off his secret super power -- the power to help these kids smile.
"It changes the healing environment," said Keller, a manager on the hospital's Environmental Services team. "Being happy, smiling, and laughing is such a healing thing for our families."
Spider-Man wouldn't reveal his true identity to us. He would say he's originally from Connecticut and has been washing windows for 29 years.
"And I've been called Spider-Man for almost 29 years, even before I put the suit on. Just 'cause people see me rappelling down, they're like, 'Wow, that's cool!'" the superhero said.
Spider-Man's Uncle Ben told him, "With great power comes great responsibility."
His power is having the guts to work high on a ledge with a smile so big it practically shows through his suit.
His responsibility, he says, is to honor the real heroes -- the truly brave children, their families, and the people who care for them.
"It's worth it," he said. "They're worth it, seeing their smiles."
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Neqitan, can you as a Spanish speaker understand Romana? I want speakers of all romance languages to be able to understand it . I'll write a sentence or two and you can take a shot at translating them. Also, if you don't mind, can you put the Spanish equivalent?
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You know the trails and set routes, but in between is a bushwhacking, cairn-marked peak scramble that requires a more progressive mindset, and more progressive gear. These big-push days are a release and an infusion. A solo act of athletic expression outside of established norms. And you're going to need grip and grit to move the way you want to.
The grip and the grit to move fluidly and instinctively no matter how hard you're pushing.
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A 2009 study by the U.S. Department of Justice among its 5 component agencies showed that of all the non-lethal weapons available to law enforcement, only two are commonly used by all the 5 agencies under the department: the baton and the pepper spray.
The pepper spray and the baton are used by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS).
These agencies' common preference for the baton and the pepper spray is an open endorsement to their effectiveness as non-lethal or less-lethal weapons
An attacker who gets pepper-sprayed will immediately feel extreme irritation in areas where the Oleoresin Capsicum compound gets in contact with – this is usually the skin, eyes, mouth, face and throat. The effect is powerful and just long enough for the victim to escape from the attacker or for a law enforcement officer to manage control over a subject.
One reason why pepper spray is very popular among police and civilians is that it leaves no lasting effects on the target person. The effect is temporary and eventually wears off making it a safer choice compared to other non-lethal or less-lethal weapons.


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I won! This site ROCKS! I gotta say the staff is cool as hell and all of you members that post on the boards keep me laughin! I look forward to comming here all the time.
You know I haven't received this yet... Bummer.
hmm and hardk2ill did not get his either. I think i will have to send an email.
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Thanks Meh! You da MAN!
email sent, soon as they respond to me i will post an update. We will make a stink if need be to make this happen.
Lock 'em in that little room with Hard2Kill and it won't take too long to break 'em!
haha they got RIGHt back to me 30seconds later, and we will get it all sorted out. Everything was shipped, we will track it down.
Thanks Meh, i was gettin' worried someone stole it from my mailbox. What are ya trying to say Skidog? Is it my smell or my razor sharp wit that will break them? maybe we'll stick you in here, then maybe I can leave ........ oh, to see the outside world again. Is Regan still in office?
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Wow that was quick, Meh... It was in my mailbox waiting for me this evening! H2K it is your razor wit that always kills me!
Good to hear, I thought I was gonna have to bring my hatchet over and do it the old fashion way. Glad you got your flick, I hope mine is waiting for me as well, will we get a review skidog?
...will we get a review skidog?
If I must, but it will take me a few days to watch it. I borrowed some extra parts from the dvd player for my new robot love slave!
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People and security forces inspect the site of a car bomb explosion March 16 at a commercial street in al-Ameen district in southeastern Baghdad, Iraq. (Khalid Mohammed / AP)
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BAGHDAD — An explosion at a booby-trapped house, ensuing clashes with militants and roadside bombings killed 21 soldiers Saturday in Iraq, authorities said.
The house explosion happened Saturday afternoon when a group of soldiers searched a farmhouse in Garma, an area near the city of Fallujah, 65 kilometers (40 miles) west of the capital, police said. Minutes later, police said gunmen opened fire on arriving soldiers.
The blast and clashes killed 15 soldiers and wounded 24, as well as leveled the home, officials said.
In other attacks, police said a roadside bomb targeting a military convoy killed three soldiers and wounded seven just north of Baghdad. Saturday night, a roadside bomb hit a military patrol in the southern suburbs of Baghdad, killing three soldiers and wounded two, police said.
Medical officials at two Baghdad hospitals confirmed the casualty figures. All officials spoke on condition of anonymity as they werent authorized to speak to journalists.
Al-Qaida-inspired militants took control of Fallujah and parts of Ramadi in late December, taking advantage of a months-long surge in Sunni discontent against al-Malikis government. The takeover was sparked when security forces arrested a Sunni lawmaker sought on terrorism charges, then dismantled a year-old Sunni anti-government protest camp. They later pulled out of the area to calm angry residents, allowing the militants to take control.
Violence has been escalating in Iraq. Last year, Iraq saw its highest death toll since the worst of the countrys sectarian bloodletting began to subside in 2007, according to United Nations figures.
The country will hold its first parliamentary elections since the withdrawal of U.S. troops on April 30.
Associated Press writer Murtada Faraj contributed to this report.
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