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Desert Wind (Lena Jones Series #7)by Betty Webb
When P.I. Lena Jones' Pima Indian partner Jimmy Sisiwan is arrested in the remote northern Arizona town of Walapai Flats, Lena closes the Desert Investigations office and rushes to his aid. What she finds is a town up in arms over a new uranium mine located only ten miles from the magnificent Grand Canyon. Jimmy's sister-in-law, founder of Victims of
When P.I. Lena Jones' Pima Indian partner Jimmy Sisiwan is arrested in the remote northern Arizona town of Walapai Flats, Lena closes the Desert Investigations office and rushes to his aid. What she finds is a town up in arms over a new uranium mine located only ten miles from the magnificent Grand Canyon. Jimmy's sister-in-law, founder of Victims of Uranium Mining, has been murdered, but the opposing side is taken hits, too. Ike Donohue, the mine's public relations flak, is found shot to death, casting suspicion on Jimmy and his entire family. During Lena's investigation, she finds not only a community decimated by dangerous mining practices, but a connection to actor John Wayne and the mysterious deaths resulting from the 1953 filming of "The Conqueror." Gabe Boone, a wrangler on that doomed film, is still alive, but the only person the aged man will confide in is John Wayne's ghost. It's up to Lena to penetrate Gabe's defenses and find out the decades-old tragedy no one in Walapai Flats wants to talk about. By delving into the area's history, Lena learns that old sins never die; they're still taking lives. As with "Desert Wives: Polygamy Can Be Murder," this seventh book in the Lena Jones series exposes real life crimes, and the reason why high-ranking government officials want those crimes to remain under wraps.
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"Webb pulls no punches in exploring another human rights issue in her excellent seventh mystery starring Arizon PI Lena Jones (after 2009's Desert Lost)" -- Publisher Weekly, starred review
Product Details
- 9781590589816
- Publisher:
- Poisoned Pen Press
- Publication date:
- 02/07/2012
- Series:
- Lena Jones Series , #7
- Pages:
- 250
- Sales rank:
- 1,263,799
- Product dimensions:
- 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 1.00(d)
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Desert WindA Lena Jones Mystery
By Betty Webb
Poisoned Pen PressCopyright © 2012 Betty Webb
All right reserved.
Chapter OneAugust 1954: Snow Canyon, Utah
From his vantage point with the horses on a small hillock, Gabe Boone watched the cameras track the actor across the simmering desert floor toward the skin-draped yurt. Even with the heavy makeup around the man's eyes, no one would have mistaken him for Genghis Khan. His height, his build, his long-legged stride—they could only have belonged to one man: John Wayne.
"He sure is something to see, ain't he?" drawled Curly, another wrangler on the film set.
They'd been standing there holding the horse's reins going on two hours now. Curly was twice Gabe's age, but because of a life spent mainly on ranches and in too many bars, he looked sixty. His face had been burned saddle-brown by the sun and wind, his tobacco-stained teeth almost the same color.
Gabe, only twenty-two and a non-drinker, non-chewer, flashed pearly whites. "He is that. But he don't look like no Mongol."
"Seen a lot of Mongols, whatever those be?"
Gabe walked over to a big bay, straightened its saddle, and tried to look knowing. "Cowboys like us is what they are, from somewhere out in China."
"Commies." Curly spit a disdainful wad of tobacco on the ground, barely missing his own boot.
Gabe sighed. There Curly went again, seeing a Commie behind every rock and cactus. You'd think he was the one left Korea minus a finger. Gabe stared down at the stump where his left forefinger had been. Curly could rave on, but as for himself, after what he'd been through over there, he didn't want to think about war, politics, or what-have-you, didn't want to think about anything except settling down and raising a family. Abby wanted kids, lots of them. He did, too. The sound of kids laughing, well, wasn't that what life was all about?
Curly wasn't through griping. After spitting again, this time a little further away, he said, "Damned Commies, them Chinese, them Ruskies and all their stinking friends, think they can come over here and take away our horses and saddles and make us call 'em Comrade. Well, we got a big ol' answer for 'em, don't we?"
Gabe didn't want to hear about that, either. He was sick of it. "All right, all right. The Commies is devils and the rest of us is angels. Have at it, I don't care. But that Mongol emperor Wayne's playing lived hundreds of years ago, long before Red China or that Korea mess, and I'm betting you dollars to doughnuts ol' Genghis wasn't no Commie. What I was trying to tell you is that Abby and me, when we drove her dad's truck over to Los Angeles last year, we went to this Chinese restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard and met a guy who was actually born in Mongolia, and believe me, he didn't look nothing like John Wayne. Not that it matters. With the big man in the movie, it's sure to be a hit."
Mood soothed, Curly jerked his head toward the actress below, a porcelain-skinned redhead who looked even less Asian than Wayne. "Miss Hayward should sell a few tickets, too. Wonder if I can get Harriet to dress up like that."
At the thought of Curly's wife, with her doughy arms and massive belly, dressed in a see-through harem outfit, Gabe laughed so hard it spooked Steel, Wayne's favorite horse. Once he settled the animal down, he said, "Can't hurt to ask."
Curly grunted. "There's inexperience talking."
Gabe didn't bother to argue. Now that Wayne was out of sight of the cameras and his own worshipful eyes, he turned his attention elsewhere. While Steel and the other horses pawed at the hot earth in irritated boredom, he studied the scene spread out below. A mile of dusty flatland stretched out before him, encircled by tall red and white sandstone formations. Here and there black lava boulders dappled a renegade patch of green, while above, the cloudless blue sky almost seemed to glow. Normally deserted, Snow Canyon swarmed with more than two hundred Hollywood types, a dozen or so wranglers, and upwards of three hundred Paiute Indians outfitted to look like Mongols. Because of their high cheekbones and weathered faces, the Paiute looked a lot more Asian than the high-priced actors.
But they were all—wranglers and Indians—grateful that in the two months working on this movie they'd earned more than they usually saw in a year. Enough for Gabe to finish the down payment on that little ranch he and Abby had been saving up for. God bless Hollywood. It had made her smile for the first time in ...
"How is Abby these days?"
Curly's question, coming right on top of Gabe's thoughts, startled him. "Uh, fine, I guess."
"That blue-eyed pup I brought over cheer her up any?"
Gabe believed that if there was any trait worse than being mean to horses, it was lying to a friend, so he was careful in his answer. "She's been feeling some better, has that pup sleeping in a box right next to the bed. But it takes a woman hard, losing a baby like that."
"Men, too, maybe."
Refusing to let Curly see him flush, Gabe turned away from the other man's watchful eyes and fiddled with Steel's bridle. The night before he'd polished the leather until it gleamed, but by mid-morning it had already been coated by red dust. Not just the bridle, either. Yesterday, Curly had joked that all the wranglers were red by the end of the day. "Red as them Paiutes," he'd finished.
The old wrangler hadn't exaggerated much. The red dust covered every man and woman in the canyon, darkening their faces, hennaing their hair, even creeping into their underclothes. The wranglers didn't mind. Dust and heat, it was all the same to them, part of the pattern of the day. It was different for the actors. They made their money from their faces, so a crowd of make-up artists kept fussing around to keep them pretty.
Except for Wayne. The dirtier he got, the better he liked it.
Now, there was a man, Gabe thought. The real deal. No wonder he was called "The Duke." Unlike most of those Hollywood actors, Wayne could ride with the roughest of them, damned be the dust, damned be the scorpions, damned be the snakes and the cactus and damned be all the hell Snow Canyon threw at him. Sometimes at night the Duke even came over to the chuck wagon and shared a bottle or two—or three or four—with the wranglers, matching them drink for drink, slapping them on their backs, telling dirty stories that made you laugh in spite of yourself. And that wasn't all. Despite his movie reputation as an Indian-killer, Wayne didn't ignore the Paiutes, either. The fact that some of them couldn't speak English didn't faze him none; he had the gift of making himself understood. Many was the night Gabe heard the Duke's deep laugh boom over the Paiutes' own, carried on the wind from the Indian encampment.
"A man's man," Gabe whispered to the horse. "Tough as need be."
"What's that you mumbling?"
Before Gabe could give another carefully considered answer, Curly doubled over and began to cough. He coughed so long and hard that Gabe feared he'd cough up his lungs.
"You okay there, pardner?"
Between coughs, Curly waved Gabe's concern away. "Never ... been ... better. Damned ... dust."
There had been a lot of coughing lately, from the wranglers, the Paiutes, the Hollywood people—even the horses. That red dust oiled its way out of the air and down into a man's lungs, settling there to make trouble until he coughed it back out. But men could take care of themselves. It was the horses Gabe worried about. He didn't know which was worse on the animals, the dust that gave them so much trouble breathing or the blisters that formed on their mouths after they'd grazed on the puny straggles of buffalo grass poking from the parched red earth.
Come to think of it, some of those Paiutes suffered from the same blisters. Maybe that was because they ate the rabbits and ground squirrels that had been eating the bad grass. Used to hunt the antelope, the Indians did, brought down deer and elk. But lately, the larger animals had been dying off, covered with sores all over their bodies. Sometimes their coats and muzzles looked so scary the Paiutes wouldn't touch them, made do with smaller game and whatever else they could forage. Desert plants, pine nuts, spindly stuff that would hardly keep a chicken alive.
This canyon country was a hard country. Men and horses had to be hard to endure it.
When Curly's coughs died away, Gabe turned his eyes to the film set, where the Duke was swaggering toward Susan Hayward, his hand on the huge knife at his waist. The cameras—one of them mounted on a small metal track—moved back as he approached her.
The scalding wind, blowing down from the canyon and toward the small hillock where Gabe and Curly waited, lifted the actor's words to them. "What Temujin wants, he takes, Bortai!"
The beautiful redhead clutched her skimpy costume close to her breasts. Defiance lit her eyes. "No dog of a Mongol ..."
She began to cough.
Chapter TwoPresent day: Scottsdale, Arizona
Monday, 9 a.m.
It had been a rough weekend, but the new week wasn't looking much better. When I unlocked the door to Desert Investigations, Jimmy wasn't there.
The very fact that I'd had to unlock my office should have been warning enough. Even though I lived in the apartment upstairs and Jimmy lived three miles away on the Salt River Pima/Maricopa Indian Reservation, my partner always beat me to the office by at least an hour. Nothing pleased him more in the early mornings than to raise the blinds, turn on the computer, and while it was warming up, grind some Starbucks while he sang a Pima prayer. By the time I made it downstairs, the hourold coffee would be thickened to perfection.
Not today. Shut blinds. Cold computer. No coffee.
Jimmy's desk being closest to the door, I grabbed his phone and punched in his cell number. After four rings, it switched over to voice mail. "Ya-ta-hey, hola, and hello! I'll be out of reach for a week or two, but if you leave the standard message, you'll receive the standard reciprocal phone call as soon as I get back." Beep.
Out of reach for a week or two? "Hey, Jimmy. Lena here. Call me. I'm at the office, it's Monday morning and, well, I expected you to be in. Why aren't you?"
Then I tried his landline.
Same message.
Deciding that coffee would help me think, I went over to the fancy Krups he'd bought for the office last Christmas, dumped in a handful of Guatemalan Antigua beans, hit ExprEss BrEw, and waited while the machine made grinding, then gurgling, noises. Sixty seconds later I poured the steaming cup and sipped at it as fast as my scalded taste buds would let me. Once the caffeine hit, I opened the office blinds, hoping that more light would chase away my growing sense of unease. It didn't.
At nine on Mondays, there is little pedestrian traffic in Old Town Scottsdale. Most art galleries don't open until ten, and given the August heat, few tourists braved the ninety-five-degrees-and-rapidly-climbing temperature. As I watched, one perspiring couple shuffled along the pavement, wiping sweat in unison from their brows. Not far behind, a lone woman wearing a dangerously bare sundress—melanoma, anyone?—peered into the window of an Indian jewelry store, then moved past my sightline, leaving the sidewalk empty and me alone in a growing silence.
By now I should be listening to the tap-tap of Jimmy's fingers on his keyboard, his soft chuckles whenever he uncovered the old crimes prospective employees of Southwest MicroSystems believed were long-erased. We should be discussing how the past eventually caught up to everyone, trailing after them like the stink of dog shit on new shoes. Instead, all I could hear was the discreet hiss of our new air conditioner. Unnerved, I walked over to my own desk and turned on my computer. Seconds later I called up my favorite blues station, and the haunting wail of Blind Willie McTell on "Statesboro Blues" killed the silence.
Now I could think.
Jimmy Sisiwan had been a full partner ever since Desert Investigations had opened several years back, and we had so much in common that I sometimes called him "Almost Brother." Like me, he was an orphan, his Pima parents having died not long after his birth from the diabetes that ravaged the tribe. Unlike me, he'd been adopted by people who loved him, whereas I—deemed unadoptable because of certain behavioral issues resulting from a gunshot wound to the head—had made the rough rounds of Arizona's foster care system. Jimmy was even-tempered, but as for me, let's just say that ongoing anger management therapy kept me out of jail. The point is, Jimmy calms my chaos. No matter what kind of crazy messed with my mind, he always has my back. Without that big Indian, I feel naked.
"Jimmy, where the hell are you?"
I hadn't realized I'd spoken aloud, and the sound of my voice echoing around the sharp corners of the room startled me. Furnished in mauve and bleached pine, the office had all the personality of a furniture showroom, but it worked for our high-roller clientele. By the time they came to see us, life—in the form of predatory gold-diggers, missing teenagers, and various and sundry con artists—had kicked them around so much they needed soothing, not stimulation. But now all that Yuppie Bland unnerved me. Something was wrong.
As Blind Willie finished the last few bars of "Statesboro" and started on "Broke Down Engine Blues," I finished the last of the Guatemalan Antigua. That's when I noticed the message light blinking on my phone. I entered my PIN number and hit the speaker button.
Jimmy's voice floated out.
"Hi, Lena. Sorry about the short notice, but something's come up and I have to leave town. At least it's August and not much is going on. In the unlikely event that Southwest MicroSystems sends over a new batch of background checks for us to run, which is doubtful because as you'll remember, they're in the middle of a hiring freeze, call Jean Begay. I checked with her before I left town, and she said she'd be happy to help with backgrounders or anything else computer-wise. See you in a week." Pause. "Or two."
When the relief that he hadn't been mangled in a car accident faded away, I replayed his message and listened all the way to the end. A week or two? If he'd had time to contact Jean Begay, why hadn't he bothered to phone me? Swallowing my annoyance, I muted Blind Willie in mid-yowl and called Jean. She answered immediately, but our conversation proved something I already knew: Navajos aren't chatty.
"Good morning, Jean. Lena Jones here."
"Um, I just called to ask, well, do you know where Jimmy is?"
"But ..."
"Other phone's ringing. Have a nice day."
Jean rang off, leaving me staring at the receiver as the silence closed in again. When I turned the radio station back up, Blind Willie had finished and Big Joe Williams was carrying on about his "Little Leg Woman." I listened to that for a while and pretended I wasn't worried. Jimmy was a grownup. If he'd wanted me to know where he was, he would have told me.
Big Joe Williams gave way to Mississippi John Hurt, who morphed into Elmore James, who later stepped aside for John Lee Hooker—who reminded me of my murdered father ...
I cut the Internet radio off and tried to find something to do.
Not easy, today.
The television series that had hired me as a consultant remained on hiatus while industry gossip hinted that it might not be renewed for the next season. Fortunately, Desert Investigations had thrived for years before Hollywood came a-knocking and would continue to thrive after the program was cancelled. But as Jimmy had been careful to point out, it was August, and our clients had fled for cooler climes. Nonetheless, I called up our case files on the computer and started going through those that remained open.
DI-CASE:4109/Stallworth. Elizabeth and Douglas Stallworth had hired us to track down their twenty-one-year-old daughter, Jennifer. When last seen, Jennifer was part of the inner circle surrounding a New Age minister who fleeced his flock out of millions. Upon his release from prison, his shorn flock welcomed him back with open arms.
Excerpted from Desert Wind by Betty Webb Copyright © 2012 by Betty Webb. Excerpted by permission of Poisoned Pen Press. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Meet the Author
Betty Webb is the author of the acclaimed Lena Jones mystery series, which includes "Desert Cut" and "Desert Wives." A former Californian who once lived on a boat, like the zookeeper protagonist of "The Anteater of Death," Betty now lives in landlocked Arizona, where she volunteers at the Phoenix Zoo. She also teaches Creative Writing at Phoenix College and is a member of the National Association of Press Women, Mystery Writers of America, and the Authors Guild.
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Sometimes, a novel's ending spoils what preceded it. In this case, a well-thought-out plot concludes with a muddied confession to three murders. It begins when PI Lena Jones' partner, Jimmy Sisiwan, disappears from Desert Investigations and Scottsdale and re-appears when he is arrested in the small Arizona town here his adopted family operates a dude ranch. It seems his "brother" is being held as a "material witness" in the murder of a PR flak for a uranium mine which is about to open nearby. Apparently Jimmy was attempting to "interview" witnesses and his efforts were "interpreted" as coercion. So, Lena to the rescue. Earlier, Jimmy's sister-in-law was found shot to death. She was a kingpin in a group known as Victims of Uranium Mining, obviously those opposed to the opening of the mine, who were successful in obtaining a delay. As the story continues we learn a lot about the effects of bad mining practices on mine workers and of the atomic bomb tests in Nevada in the decades following World War II on local population and across the nation. The novel presents a well-drawn murder mystery, with interesting characters and a subject that is of vital importance. Some of it is a little gimmicky, but that really doesn't detract from the importance of the subject. Recommended.


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It is always a difficult call to predict the development of a team four years hence. Some players will flourish, some fall by the wayside.
The Premier League will hope the Elite Player Performance Plan yields many more young English professional footballers over the next four years.
This is a potential XI. How the younger players will develop will depend much on the opportunities they are given.
Of course, Theo Walcott will only be 29 by Russia 2018 and still an international footballer. Patrick Roberts, the 17-year-old star of Fulham's academy, could yet make the grade. And what better way to beat the Uruguayans at their own game than to recruit the son of one of their best players?
Gus Poyet was part of the 1995 Uruguay team that won the Copa America. His son Diego, born in Spain but raised in England, is at Charlton Athletic and has already played for the Football Association's junior teams.
Uruguay 2 England 1 player ratings
Uruguay 2 England 1 player ratings
1/22 Fernando Muslera
Saved well from Rooney in the second half, but rarely tested. 6/10
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2/22 Martin Caceras
Kept Welbeck quiet for long periods and was solid in the tackle. 6
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3/22 Jose Gimenez
Youngster showed no nerves in his first World Cup start. 7
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4/22 Diego Godin
Extremely fortunate to stay on the field following a first half foul on Sturridge, having already been booked. 5
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5/22 Alvaro Pereira
Battled well at left-back and showed great heart to continue having been knocked out by Sterling's knee. 7
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6/22 Alvaro Gonzalez
Offered plenty of support to his Caceres in keeping Sterling and Welbeck under wraps. 6
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7/22 Egidio Rios
Veteran showed his experience in battling well in midfield. 6
8/22 Nicolas Lodeiro
Fitted in well in midfield, and started the move that brought Uruguay their first goal. 7
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9/22 Cristian Rodriguez
Went close to scoring a first half screamer, but faded as the game went on. 6
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10/22 Edinson Cavani
Has been poor in front of goal this World Cup, but set up the opener with a delightful cross for his strike-partner. 7
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11/22 Luis Suarez
Clearly not fully fit, but that didn't hamper his finishing. The Liverpool striker has two chances in front of goal and buried them both with deadly efficiency. 8
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12/22 Joe Hart
Blameless for Suarez's goal and generally impressive against Uruguay's early pressure. Reacted sharply to two difficult Suarez corners to his near post. 6
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13/22 Glen Johnson
England needed quality from their experienced right-back and Johnson, who struggled at first, delivered it with the cross for Rooney's goal. 5
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14/22 Gary Cahill
Not as responsible as Jagielka for the goal and generally kept his head above water until the second goal, when he was caught off-guard by Suarez. 5
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15/22 Phil Jagielka
Has struggled to contain Luis Suarez in the past and last night was no different, as he lost the Liverpool striker who peeled away from him to score. 4
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16/22 Leighton Baines
Worked hard up and down the left-flank but, as in the Italy game, his final-third quality was not quite as good as it needs to be. 5
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17/22 Steven Gerrard
England needed leadership and control in the middle but Gerrard was poor again, failing to keep the ball and losing the ball for both of Suarez's goals. 4
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18/22 Jordan Henderson
Ran hard without the ball but failed to make much of a contribution going forward as England lacked ideas in the middle of the pitch. 5
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19/22 Raheem Sterling
Not as impressive as he was against Italy, Sterling did try to run at opponents, with not much success. The first to be taken off. 5
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20/22 Danny Welbeck
Tried to stretch Uruguay, running in behind, but England could not get him the ball quickly enough and he failed to use well it when they did. 5
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21/22 Wayne Rooney
Restored to his preferred No 10 role, Rooney looked eager and although nothing came off at first, he persevered for the late tap-in. 6
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22/22 Daniel Sturridge
Far less impressive than against Italy, less incisive with his movement, less responsible with his hold-up play and less dangerous in the penalty area. 4
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As for Wayne Rooney, he has said that he does not believe he will be around for another World Cup finals. Jack Wilshere, Jordan Henderson, Phil Jones and Chris Smalling will all still be young enough to play.
The question will be whether they face more, or less, competition for places.
Sam Wallace's potential England team for Russia 2018 (4-2-3-1)
GK: Jack Butland (Current club: Stoke City, current age: 21)
RB: Calum Chambers (Southampton, 19)
CB: John Stones (Everton, 20)
CB: Gary Cahill (Chelsea, 28)
LB: Luke Shaw (Southampton, 18)
CM: Diego Poyet (Charlton Athletic, 19)
CM: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal, 20)
RAM: Patrick Roberts (Fulham, 17)
CAM: Ross Barkley (Everton, 20)
LAM: Raheem Sterling (Liverpool, 19)
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Deep Bay's seaweed harvest an emotional issue
Deep Bay's Greg Boulton said he'll turn to civil disobedience to protect his beloved shoreline, now occupied with track vehicles and workers hauling mounds of beach cast away.
"If we don't stop it now we're in trouble," said Boulton. "We've been raping the planet long enough."
Boulton's source of frustration is the ongoing seaweed harvest in his Deep Bay community.
The sought-after resource is called mazzaella japonica, a type of seaweed seemingly abundant on many beaches where it carpets the shoreline entangled in what is known as wracks.
In 2006 the provincial government started a multi-year pilot project "to explore the viability of an ongoing harvest" according to a Sept. 11 press release issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, but a committed group of scientists is concerned about the environmental impact.
The project targets wracks, primarily to extract carrageenans which are found in Deep Bay's red tinged seaweed lining the beachfront.
The Ministry of Agriculture's senior biologist Gary Caine, who works for the B.C. Government's Food Safety and Inspection Branch, explains carrageenans are used for their gelling, thickening and stabilizing properties, and are found in anything from pharmaceuticals to yogurt.
Due to its wide array of commercial use, it could be one of B.C.'s biggest untapped industries.
"The carrogeenan market is worth close to $700 million worldwide," said Caine.
So in an effort to cash in on the crop, the B.C. government issued two mazzaella japonica harvest licences valid Sept. 15, 2013 to Feb. 15, 2014. According to their press release, licence holders Stormy Shores Sea Products and Pacific Marine Plants are each entitled to 300 metric tonnes of harvest on a five-kilometre stretch of Deep Bay's shoreline.
"It's a resource that deserves exploration," said Caine.
However, local residents aren't quite sold on seaweed.
Regional District of Nanaimo director Bill Veenhof, who represents the area, said his constituents are up in arms about the project.
"It's an emotional issue around here," said Veenhof, who added there was no public consultation with residents before the Ministry of Agriculture issued the licences, sparking outrage from a community that feels largely left in the dark.
"People just woke up one day and found vehicles driving up and down the shore," said Veenhof.
Last October, approximately 50 residents took to the beach to protest against the seaweed harvest. Later in the year, the Qualicum Bay Lighthouse hosted a well-attended public meeting regarding the same issue.
Veenhof said a big part of the problem is that there has been little science-based research conducted by the provincial government speaking to the ecological effects of seaweed harvesting.
In response, Caine said the Ministry has partially funded a University of Victoria graduate student to conduct a three-year research project looking into the ecological effects of commercial seaweed harvesting. The report is currently underway and slated for completion in 2015. The report's author has said she will not comment on the issue until her study is complete.
But a group of retired biologists and research scientists refuse to wait for answers.
A 36-page study released last year, led by former Fisheries and Oceans research scientist Ian Birtwell, is critical of the harvest.
"Seaweeds are fundamentally of high ecological importance," stated the report's authors. "Their removal whether while living or dead will have an ecological impact."
It goes on to say that seaweeds are a "vital component of the marine ecosystem" as they sustain aquatic organisms "including those that support valuable commercial, recreational and Aboriginal finfish and shellfish fisheries."
According to the report, the wracks of seaweed being harvested provide nourishment to an array of marine life including surf smelt, sand lance and herring. Additionally, a number of other species such as sea lions, otters and eagles rely on finding their prey in the beach cast.
The study said seaweed "has a direct influence on those organisms higher in the food chain."
In its conclusion, the report claims there is a "scientific basis for concern."
Among its many recommendations are a suggestion to establish an agency to identify potential future impacts; restricting sensitive areas from harvesting; and creating a moratorium on licensing until the ecological impacts of the seaweed harvest have been identified and assessed.
Caine takes the study with a grain of salt.
"It's just a biological review," he said, of the study. "They've reviewed the literature and haven't done any research or provided any scientific data to the area."
As for now, the seaweed harvest carries on.
Caine said he could not comment on whether or not new licenses would be issued for the 2014 harvest season, however, he did offer: "at the end of the day it's the people who want to participate (licence holders) who will decide if it is viable or not."


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Showcasing what we think are the top 10 coolest muscle cars in the world. Through the ages, people have been attracted the sheer power of muscle cars and here are the 10 best:
10. 1965 Pontiac GTO
Possibly the one to start the American muscle car craze, the Goat or 1965 Pontiac Tempest GTO option featured racing car options that remained inspirational long after it was out driven in speed and power.
From 0-60 in 6.1 seconds was not shabby, but not awe-inspiring considering the next 10 years of muscle cars. Regardless, this muscle car has the chops to make this list just by starting the phenom that has turned car enthusiasts into weekend warriors under the hood.
9. 1970 Buick 'GSX' Stage 1
A beefy Buick, the Stage 1 'GSX' performance package boasted 360 bhp though testers said it came in at closer to 400 for the bigger valved, better headed and hotter camshafted car.
This supercar did the quarter mile in 13.38 seconds and came in only two colours – Apollo White or Saturn Yellow.
8. 1969 Ford Mustang 'Boss 429'
The 'Boss 429' 1969 Ford Mustang was the costliest non-Shelby Mustang Ford offered at the time.
The reason came down to the semi-hemi 429 engine that Ford wanted to get into NASCAR. While the car was not built for its screaming starts, it was known for long-haul racing capabilities and smooth handling.
7. 1970 Plymouth Hemi-Cuda
The baddest of the 1970 Plymouth Barracudas or Hemi Cudas featured a 425 bhp 426 hemi engine.
This muscle car boasted a 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and was known for burning rubber without much prompting. A brute on the road, the Hemi Cuda was made for muscle lovers. The Hemi Cuda came in one engine size, 426, while the other four engine options for the 'Cuda did not have hemispherical heads.
6. 1969 Z28 Camaro
Not the most powerful, the 1969 Z28 Camaro was built for the excitement of road racing and loved for its sense of style and handling capabilities.
Perhaps one of the most stylish muscle cars, this Camaro could do a quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds though only at a speed of a little more than 100 mph. Despite that obvious lack of raw power, it was noted for its great handling with four-disc brakes, positraction and power steering.
5. 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C
Thought to have too much power for its chassis, the 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C featured an impressive 480 bhp.
This sporty little number looked like a European sports car, yet had the muscle to prove it was American. Two twin turbocharged versions of this super car were made – one for Bill Cosby and one for Shelby. Cosby sold his because it had too much power and the next owner put it in a lake; Shelby's Super Snake was sold in 2007 for $5.5 million US.
4. 1968 L88 Corvette
Boasting a top speed of about 170 mph with a special order package, the 1968 L88 Corvette is thought to be the end-all, be-all in the Corvette world.
The 550 bhp motor was designed specifically for racing and GM didn't want the L88 on the open road due to its power. More standard features of everyday cars such as air conditioning and a radio weren't even offered to make this powerful car less attractive to the common man.
3. 1970 454 Chevelle SS
The 1970 Super Sport package Chevelle featuring the LS6 package came in at a whopping 454 horse.
The option was standard for the average car buyer of the day making it one of the most powerful stock cars anyone could purchase. With racing stripes and a smooth interior, this muscle monger was the average muscle lover's dream.
2. 1969 427 COPO Chevelle
A special order by dealers designated Central Office Production Order, the 1969 427 COPO Chevelle had a limited run of about 320 cars.
This 450 bhp muscle car was fitted with a L72 427-cid V-8 due to demand from muscle loving Chevy dealers. Interestingly enough, Chevy didn't want their mid-sizes at the time to have more than 400 cid. But the COPO Chevelles were made and distributed to some very happy dealers.
1. 1969 ZL1 Camaro
Perhaps one of the rarest of muscle cars, the 1969 ZL1 Camaro featured a jaw-dropping 500 horses under the hood in an aluminium V-8 engine.
This bad boy American beast could go from 0-60 in about 5.3 seconds, which was why some of the 69 models made found their way into drag-racing. Over time, the full complement of cars was sold; however, the package option was never offered again.
1 comments:
- AnonymousNovember 11, 2010 at 1:51 AM
Two of your cars were the same model. It seems to me that you could have put in two different cars instead of playing the Camaro, and the Chevelle twice. What about the '69 442 Oldsmobile, huh? That car could accelerate 0-60 in 5.9 seconds with all stock and looked great doing it. Or what about the charger with the legendary 426 Hemi? Id say you need to drop the two double played cars and put in a couple different ones.ReplyDelete
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Scosche GM1583B Dash Kit
2004 Chevrolet Colorado
Good Fit and Looks great
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Good Fit and Looks great
Anonymous, Davenport Ia
Average Customer Review(s):
Good Fit and Looks great
Fit perfectly in my 1997 oldsmobile cutless. Great fit!!!
Looks very slick & professional. Better than OEM! Thanks!
Four stars because it worked well and looks good in the 2012 Chevy Colorado, but included directions to install it were pretty awful. This part came with directions on how to remove my old radio (already covered by Crutchfield), but no instructions on how to install this into my vehicle. Not great for a novice, and I eventually just went ahead and figured if it didn't work out I'd modify it later. It did fit well, but I didn't have any of the rear support brackets that were supposed to be included. I had to make sure the included sleeve that came with my receiver was VERY TIGHT to this dash kit so the radio didn't vibrate from the rear.
Pros: Looks good Fits well
Cons: Missing parts possibly? Rear support bracket Instructions are miserable
Makes installing a aftermaket radio look better than the factory one, very easy and fast.
In the instruction manual, under "Assembling the kit", you simply list "various rear support straps" to secure the head unit to the mounting panel. Am I the only one who did not get these supporting brackets? And even if I had them, these directions show me nothing about where to put them. Is the radio going to be secure enough without them?
Cons: Unclear InstructionsCrutchfield response on February 1, 2017 One of our Tech Support gurus, Cris, emailed Nathan to let him know that rear support brackets weren't really needed for his application. The depth of the receiver was shallow, and the metal DIN sleeve included with this Dual radio would support the radio chassis properly.
Dash kit fits great takes up the rest of the opening left from the larger factory radio. Even give a little storage area. Fits perfectly.
Pros: Everything
My aftermarket stereo fit right into this dash kit. I was then able fit it all into the area in my car where the factory stereo was.
Fits great in 03 Silverado.
Could not use the mounting hole on the right side Had to Modify it.
the adapter fit perfectly on my Chevy and i highly recommend it to any one that is going tosub out the original stereo.
Pros: easy to install, fits perfectly.
Cons: not a one.
Excellent Part
perfect fit for my 07 chevy
Fits great and a sleek but simple design. Took 5 mins to install
Pros: Fast and Easy to install Cheap, good smile design
Cons: None for me
Easy install to factory area
Pros: Easy install
Cons: The pocket for holding things is not strong or sturdy
Excellent fit in my Grand AM.
Pros: Good fit and value for money
Cons: None
You cant go wrong with this dash kit. It takes litterly 10min to install. The fitment is 100% and the finish is great too!
Pros: One peice install!!
Cons: None
I've bought from you in the past. Pleased with what was ordered and installation instruction. If another time occurs and I need something else I will come back and order again. Thank You
Made it easy to install.
Very easy to install and fit perfect
Perfect fit and looks great.
Great fitment! Looks like it came from the factory this way.
Fits perfectly in my 2005 Sierra 2500HD. I also did not need to cut the center bracket behind the unit even though the instructions said I would.
Couldn't find a kit locally that would work, So I knew Crutchfield would have it... I ordered a few things I wanted and this kit and bam! It fits perfect with no assembly needed!!! Unlike the the cheap junk kits from you local parts store.. I'd like to thank Cosmo at Crutchfield for helping me get ordered what I needed....
Pros: No assembly needed. Just open and install looks great aswell
Cons: None
super easy install and fit like a glove
It fit perfect and the instructions included ere excellent. My high schooler did the job
Pros: fit as advertised
Cons: old dash cracked while taking it apart NOT CRUTCHFIELD'S FAULT
Fit perfect for my model car
Pros: Everything
Cons: No Cons
The fit and finish is not the same quality as I have come to expect from this company, has a cheesy look to it...
Pros: Easy install
Cons: Cheesy look...
Looks good ,adds storage , I did have to make spacers to replace the scosche supplied spacers which were too thick and prevented a flush fit of the radio bezel to dash kit and the dash. Not using the scosche supplied spacers allowed the bezel to fit flush to the dash yet left a gap between dash kit and the bezel . These two gaps were easily fixed by making my own spacers using 3/32 flat aluminum stock. That took about ten minutes. The install was in 2008 GMC Canyon. This kit may fit better in other gm vehicles. Other than that minor issue its sturdy and looks nice.
Great fit for a good price Installation instructions were a much needed help.
The kit was a perfect fit! Couldn't be happier about how easy the instructions were to follow and how well everything lined up perfectly. I'm more than pleased with this product and would recommend this to everyone!
Looks great. It looks like a factory installed radio . installation instructions were very easy to follow . Thank you Crutchficeld for such great products.
Pros: Easy to install
Cons: None
perfect fit
Perfect fit with Kenwood installed, no issues whatsoever!
Pros: Simple to install, perfect fit.
Cons: None
This product fit the first time and was a very easy install, only took about 10 minutes from start to finish
Pros: Perfect fit, large storage area.
Cons: None
Great kit, fits perfectly! I'm an installer from way back and I haven't seen a kit like this with an integrated trim ring for the face of the head unit. Very cool, and very clean look!
Pros: Great look, great fit! Love the integrated face plate trim ring!
Cons: None!
very good quality kit. easy to install
Easy to install - fit perfectly
Pros: Easy to install - fit perfectly and looks great!
Easy install
Pros: Install
Cons: None
Fit great
Pros: Looks OE
Cons: None
Works perfectly.
Pros: Easy to install, looks good.
Cons: The cd slots in the storage are not necessary, and can get in the way for other items, but, it is a very minor issue.
Couldn't get any easier. Snaps in and mounts easy
Pros: Easy installation Perfect fit
Fits great and does its job well!
Pros: Does its job very well!
This item is a direct fit. Looks like a factory install once completed. Also it states the metal brace in the dash needs to be removed before installation. The stereo with this kit fit without any modifications.
It worked but I like Metra better. I'm actually replacing this with a Metra kit.
Pros: It holds a radio
Cons: Not secure, tabs broke after 1 day.
I have bought several dash kits to fit my 2007 Chevy Colorado and was unable to find one that fit. Glad I found this one. Easy to install and looks great,
This dash kit for my '04 Tahoe made it an easy install and gave the dash a clean look with the new JVC unit
Pros: Easy install, clean look
Cons: None
Nice price. Our local big box store wanted $100 for this same product.
Pros: Price
Cons: none
Looks good matches dash
Pros: Matches dash
Cons: Should put a location for aftermarket mic
This was part of an install kit and did the trick. The instructions were a bit sparse, but there wasn't too much effort to make it work just fine.
The design and shape of the mounting kit kept the factory trim bezel from snapping in place. Also there is no allowance for stereos that are deeper than the factory unit. I ended up having to get a different one from a local car stereo shop
Pros: Nice pocket that holds a couple cd's
Cons: Factory trim bezel could not be secured No shim to allow for deeper stereos
Fit nicely in my Colorado Pick up dash. Looks nice. No problems getting it in.
Pros: Fits well, looks great!
Cons: None
Bought a used car for my daughter and the aftermarket stereo was installed by an idiot who used the wrong adaptor plate.This dash kit is a perfect fit.
Pros: Perfect fit
The dash kit I recieved from crutchfield was nearly a one piece install, compared to kit I tried installing from a big box store. A complete inst book was included, unlike the later. Ill now get my kits only on crutchfield.com. jake s.
Made install a breeze.
Install went great. Good unit. 10/10 would buy again
Pros: Fit perfect
Cons: The CD slot could be a little tighter; the CD cases fall out when turning or accelerating.
This is strictly for use in filling the blank space in the dash. Provides no support at all for the radio. Didn't quite fit the width of the opening and had to be stretched.
Pros: Filled the hole in the dash
Cons: No support whatsoever for the radio.
Fit into stock location very easily using factory fasteners. Looks clean. Nice pocket for phone or radio remote.
Pros: Easy install, nice fit
Cons: None
The stereo kit came broken in the delivery box. I'm not sending it back for exchange. It will b over a week till I get it back. Just money lost on this product.
Cons:Crutchfield response on March 9, 2016 Once we saw this review, our Customer Support team reached out to issue the customer a refund.
Good fit.
Instructions are pretty much useless. What you see is what you get. No brackets or supports for the side or rear of the radio.
very easy to use
Dash kit works flawlessly, no issues with ISO mounting the deck.
exact fit for the 04 Colorado. Extra parts included for secure mounting
Lack of instructions could be an issue with some people
I can't properly review the dash kit seeing as it arrived broken. Otherwise, I have an extra star seeing as it was shipped quickly
Perfect fix, looks great
Not bad
Dash Kit fit perfectly with no issues.
Pros: Fit as designed.
Cons: None
Definitely needed for installation of aftermarket head unit replacing a 4 DIN with a 2 DIN head unit
Pros: Very good fit and finish
Cons: Instructions a little vague, especially around certain spacers required in specific applications.
fits perfect, looks factory
Fit... Will work but was a little off, aftermarket is aftermarket ! Not bad for the price though.
Pros: Worked
Cons: Flimsy
Didn't fit exact, flimsy plastic, inset too far into dash... Overall you get what you pay for and for the money it's sufficient...
Fits good, looks nice.
Good finished look, no problems after 2 weeks. Simple to install once process was clarified.
Pros: Good fit to dash and stereo. Provides a small amount of additional space under stereo.
Cons: Instructions are poor. Require call to Crutchfield. Parts are included that (1) are not used, and (2) are not pictured. The method of supporting the weight of the stereo is not as secure as the OEM installation.
This part works perfectly as advertised. I would recommend to anyone.
Pros: Fits great. Looks good.
Cons: N/A
Flawless fit!
Pros: Perfect fit no modification required
Awsome...works perfect
Pros: Easy install
Cons: Non
In the end we got this dash kit to work but there were several things that were very frustrating about it. 1) The instructions were not helpful. There were parts in the package that we had no idea how to use or if they were necessary. 2) After a very long time of trying to figure out how to get the stereo in the kit, it kept falling out. The only thing keeping the stereo in was the flimsy face plate. The stereo hovered above the bottom of the kit so any jarring would make the stereo fall out of the kit. I ended up taking apart a wooden clothespin and using the two halves as shims to stabilize the back of the stereo, then using epoxy to glue the clothespins in place. This kept the stereo secure in the kit so the face plate would fall off when jarred.
Pros: It is better than having to build your own. :-)
Cons: Poor instructions and not workable as a stand-alone kit. You need to use creativity (see above) to get the stereo to stay in the kit.
A little cheap, but works fine. back support didn't fit my 2005 Chevy cavalier
Cons: Not a perfect fit for some vehicles.
Functionally it works great. Looks great too. Only problem was instructions were terrible. I got it installed ok though.
Pros: Looks great and the little pocket is VERY handy
Cons: The instructions could have been a whole bunch more clearer
Couldn't ask anything more from a simple dash kit
Pros: Price
Cons: None
This mount is very cheap in quality. Yes it does fit, and it will work. I am worried though that it will break every time I hit a bump on the road. The instructions that come with this kit are very unhelpful. Anybody who gets this without prior experience will most likely have to call in to Crutchfield for help.
Cons: Poor instructions. Poor quality.
Fits great, seems to be a little stronger than the ones they made previous years.
Just simple to install with no modification to vehicle or this part. Install radio mounting bezel and install.
Pros: - simple & clean
Cons: - pock is deep not tall so hard to get things out of the back
Worked and fitted perfectly, good price, instructions good
Spent the money to buy the kit and when my husband was installing the new stereo, a major component was missing from this kit. Since he was past the point of no return, he had to rig something up. I wasted my money.
Cons: Not all the parts needed were there.Crutchfield response on June 23, 2015 Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, especially a situation like this, please contact our tech support teams right away. They can help you solve the problem and get the stereo installed and working! Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.
Instillation on 2004 Chevy Malibu Classic. Screw holes did not line up, however, they were close and a slight modification allows good fit. Install in Malibu without using spacers.
Cons: Small modification needed, not as aesthetically pleasing as some other installation kits.
Made the install a perfect fit.
Fits nicely in my 2004 Pontiac Montana and looks good and fits nicely with out modifying and love the cubby.
Pros: Fits very nicely and looks good.
Cons: none
Worked great
This works fine, but I wouldn't call it great. The plastic is pretty flimsy and the fit, especially the screw holes were not exactly right. The rear support was entirely wrong (the unit is not deep enough -- the support pin doesn't come even close to reaching the socket in the dash). It wasn't too hard to customize it enough to fit correctly, but it was still pretty flimsy and rattled a bit. I added some steel brackets to hold the stereo more securely and this tightened everything up nicely. On the plus side it looks great! Other than the fact that the stereo is obviously not GM, it fits completely seamlessly into the dash.
Pros: Looks good, fit is good where it matters most
Cons: Flimsy. Fit is not perfect, and completely wrong in the rear of the unit.
Fit 2006 Silverado perfectly. Looks like it belongs there.
Pros: Fast Arrival; Perfect Fit; Easy Install
Cons: None to speak of
Worked ok, kind of cheap looking. Had to mod to get radio to stay steady
Pros: Easy to put in
Cons: Cheap plastic and needs to mod to fit radio
Works awesome and i like the little extra cubby hole at the bottom. Makes a little extra storage room
Pros: Fits great, extra storage, radio fits snug
Cons: None
This is a good dash module, but it desperately needs a better set of instructions. I had to figure out by trial and error that you have to remove the front trim piece from both the radio and this kit, then slide the radio in from the front, and then re-attach the kit's trim piece. The radio's trim ring is discarded. The owner's manual also didn't properly explain whether or not a given vehicle needs the additional spacer pieces.
Cons: Very bad instructions.
Cheap plastic
Pros: Look like its meant to be there
Cons: Cheap thin plastic
Comes with risers which helped tighten everything up nicely
Works and fits well. The installation was awkward, and there are extra pieces (at least for my vehicle) that the instructions are very ambiguous about.
Pros: Looks good, fits well
Cons: Weird instructions, extra pieces with no explanation.
Works! Clean install in my vehicle. Directions not quite clear, but had it in in no time.
Pros: Quick, easy, complete.
Cons: Pictures in directions left a little to the imagination when installing.
I've never used one of these because I've always bought the correct size head unit. I wasn't going to pay $300+ to put a double-din in my old 97 Olds (commuter car). This thing makes the installation look way better than I expected. Plus, it has a little bit of storage below the unit.
Great fit and finish as expected
Fits perfectly
Does not quit fit as nice as other kits I've ordered. Right side bolt holes didn't line up.
Pros: Price
Cons: doesnt fit as nice as I would've liked
it perfect, looks good, i like the storage area
Pros: i like the storage area
Cons: no complaints at all
Easy enough to install and looks good. Could always be better.
Pros: Works. Looks good and its nice to have the optional collar.
Cons: The pocket is small enough that I can't quite fit my hand in it so small items get caught in the back. It doesn't fit the car seamlessly.
Fits 2003 Malibu perfectly!
It didn't fit completely. It installed, but the separator between the receiver and the empty slot isn't exactly straight, so a little bit of the metal frame around the receiver shows. I only paid a small amount, so I can't really complain, but that's why I gave it 2 stars.
Pros: Cheap.. it fit in the double din slot..
Cons: catches my removable receiver face. Have to wiggle the face to get past the kit..
Made the installation look like a pro put it in!
Could Abe do better in dash, Corner Radii to sharp. Great product easy to assemble
Pros: Product as described, easy install
Cons: Corner rounds could have been larger to match dash panel, but understand due to multi car setup
Perfect fit and makes installing your receiver a snap
Pros: Good price for a good product
Worked well with no issues.
Made install simple and it gives the dash a clean look
Pros: Quality
Cons: None
Fit my 07 Trailblazer just fine,easy to install from start to finish in under an hour
Pros: great look
Cons: extra space small but for mp3 player just fine
Easy to install and works as advertised. Highly recommend
Pros: Very easy to install and works as advertised
Cons: None
Really makes the install assembly easy. Fit perfectly in 2002 Century. Did not have to modify anything. The dashboard disassemble instructions are real helpful.
Pros: Simplifies the install, no mods needed.
Cons: Instructions were a bit unclear at times regarding the use of spacers and other hardware which really didn't need.
Piece of Cake. This unit made the installation process a snap. All the accessories provided by Crutchfield make the install easy. Be sure to check the whole box before you think you are missing something.
Pros: Awesome.
Cons: None.
Worked great
The back of the recover kit is not deep enough to reach the hole on bracket inside the cavity, this rest support to the unit on the back bar, thankfully my new pioneer is not heavy, the front screws that connects the kit is sufficient, but if you have a heavier radio you may need a back support.
Pros: Easy to install.
Cons: Doesn't reach the bar on the back of the radio cavity for support the weight of the radio.
Total junk.
Pros: It fits -- sort of. And it was cheap.
Cons: Biggest complaints: (1) instructions totally stink. Had almost nothing whatsoever to do with the actual process of installing the thing. (2) Didn't fit my vehicle, and now the receiver sags in the dash. I'll have to uninstall and reinstall (which is a pain) with some kind of custom mod, or find a better kit somewhere. GRRRRR.Crutchfield response on August 4, 2014 We forwarded this review to our Technical Support team for follow-up. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.
Not as nice as the kit I got from Crutchfield 10+ years ago
Pros: It fits with a little work.
Cons: Kind of thin plastic. Not all tabs, slots, buttons fit exactly where they should. The little tray below the unit is too small to even get your fingers in. I placed the remote for the new radio in there and now I have to find something to use to get it out.
Worked perfectly with my radio and looks good in my car
Pros: This worked great in my car with my new radio
Cons: None
Installed with a DIN size Clarion deck in a 1996 Regal. Has a clean look but the slot/pocket is a little bowed. I folded up the directions and taped them over the pocket area so that the deck sits on them, spaces nicely, and doesn't bounce around. The trim piece to go around the deck didn't fit my application but it looks fine without it.
Pros: clean look, nice deep pocket for storage
Cons: line of plastic at top of pocket is bowed a bit so doesn't look perfect but not bad
Had great fast service.
Didn't fit perfectly and no clear instructions
I installed this kit in a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer and it looks GREAT! Instructions and Installation were simple and a breeze to follow. The kit is perfectly flush with my factory dash cluster and worked perfectly with the single DIN head unit I choose. JVC-X80BT. This dash kit is simple to install and great to modify to fit whatever needs you may have like routing an AUX cord into the little pocket for easy access.
Pros: This kit offers all the hardware you need for installation and looks great with the provided faceplate. You can modify this product all you want for anything you need access to OR make more stable for security purposes.
Cons: Absolutely NONE!
I bought this to install a deck into my wife's car for mothers day. The item was broken in half when it arrived so I had to go the the local stereo store to purchase a second one to get it installed in time. Luckily it was only $9 and I saved more then that on the installation package Crutchfield offered. Flimsy product and poor quality control on the part of Crutchfield. If I could tell it was broken immediately when I pulled the package out of the shipping box the person who packed it should've caught it and sent a non broken one.
Pros: Looks nice
Cons: Poor quality Arrived broken
Great add-on for a professional looking install.
Cons: Missing a way to fully secure the with screws head unit in a 2003 Chevy Blazer.
great fast shipping
Pros: factory type fit
Cons: none
easy to install, perfect fit....
Pros: i like the extra compartment, great to store CD's or phone..
Cons: none.
Perfect fit. Instal was quick.
Cons: Seems like cheap plastic. May be easy to pop out your radio and steal it with out much effort.
Super easy instal and looks great
Pros: Easy to instal looks great in my dash
Cons: None
this looks great in my dash almost looks as if it was a factory-installed I couldn't be more happier with the product and customer service from Crutchfield.
Pros: perfect insulation
Cons: None
Made the install of my single din stereo into a dbl din hole easy and it made it look almost factory.
Pros: Simple and easy to use also creates a little extra storage in the car.
The product assembled and worked well, as advertised.
Pros: It fits the stereo and the car like a charm
Cons: The cubbyhole/shelf under the stereo is so shallow that I can't even fit my hand in there. If I were to drop something into that slot, I fear that I would not be able to pull it out without the help of some object or another person with very small hands.
It is what it is and does what it does
Pros: makes install fast and easy
This makes the installation process so much easier. Some slight modifications needed to get a better fit, but nothing major.
Pros: The only way to install an aftermarket stereo!
Cons: I had to modify it a little to get a tighter fit, but you should expect some of that.
On the left side the bracket was cracked and wouldn't hold the stereo, I used some JB weld and left it over night and it fit just fine.
Pros: Fit dash
Cons: Came broken
The kit itself was reasonably priced. Installation was easy and hassle free. The sleeve for the receiver went in nicely and was secure. The only thing I didn't really like was that at the back of the CD storage pocket were four openings, two on either side, top and bottom. I had to inform my wife not to put anything small in this pocket unless she wanted those things to fall through the holes in the back of the pocket into the dash. Bezel around stereo wasn't a snug fit and doesn't take much to pull it off or come loose. Other than that, I am happy with the kit and so is my wife.
Pros: Economical, easy to install
Cons: Holes in back of CD pocket making it possible for small items to fall through into dash cavity. Bezel that goes around receiver face is a loose fit.
the overall look and feel fits into the dashboard well. The quality seems to be decent.
Pros: looks good in the dash, fits well
Cons: did not come with the parts to support the back of the stereo, in fact the parts shown in the docs did not match what I received. I ended up making my own support piece for the rear of my stereo using my own hardware.
looks like my truck came with this stereo
Pros: looks nice, fits perfectly
Cons: none
Came broken didn't realize this until after Christmas, a month after purchase, had the old radio out and the dash removed before figuring it out. Epoxy glued it and hopefully it will hold. Rear support was much too short to actually support rear of radio, had to alter it to make it be of any help.
Pros: Radio fit well
Cons: Came broken and rear support was of no use
nice adapter, the small pocket below the radio is helpful
Looks as good as factory set up. Would reccommend product to anyone
simple, fits perfect no issues
Had to modify to get it to mount correctly. but fairly easy install
A very functional piece of equipment that works well/is compatible with the radio I purchased. However it does feel and look cheap as well: one of the spacer pieces was broken when I received it and it broke some more when I attempted to install it: the pegs are TOO fragile.
Pros: Easy to use. Functional.
Cons: Cheap build and can break easy during shipping/installation.
Work prefect
Looks amazing and is built very solid. My radio is flush mounted rather than sticking out an inch as the cheap store kits make the stereo do.
Pros: Good looking. Solid. Easy to install.
Cons: Directions didn't suggest using the plastic spacers for my model, but I figured out that it made the unit fit better so I chose to use them.
I used the Scosche GM1583B indash receiver kit to install a single-height CD player in my 2004 Chevy Classic (Malibu). The installation was quite simple, using the metal slide-in shell that is common with the Crutchfield units. The only minor item that I think could improve the assembly would be the addition of some kind of shim or molded "stilt" which would hold the back of the CD player up slightly above the plastic slot below it that forms the bottom half of the whole assembly. Without a shim, pad, or stilt, the radio leans back a little (since it's cantilevered) and causes the face to stick out at the bottom maybe 2 mm. I made my own soft shim using a small piece of cloth and some packing tape, and I used a piece of tape sticky side out to hold it in place. It enforces a gap of ~0.2 inches or so between the bottom of the CD player and the plastic recess pocket below it in the assembly. This worked out well, but I don't see why the assembly can't accommodate this. This dropped my rating from 5 stars to 4. The finished look on this product is excellent. I've done a Crutchfield kit in several different vehicles and find that on the 2004 Chevy Classic (Malibu) it looks like a factory fit. I am very satisfied with it.
Pros: Excellent fit. Factory look. Easy install.
Cons: Could use a built-in shim or pad or stilt to keep the radio from cantilevering back somewhat when it's been slid into the sleeve in the mount.
Installation was easy enough. Only problem is that the instructions were seriously vague. Had to use some logic to figure out how the brackets fit onto the radio and the frame.
Pros: perfect fit. looks nice after install
Cons: vague instructions, very short screws
Perfect look, no cutting or destroying dash
Fits super nice and looks great.
Pros: Looks super sharp
Cons: Can't fit my hand all the way back in the cd storage.
When I handled this hard plastic receiver holder it snapped immediately as I dry fit the receiver in it before installation. Fortunately, the previous holder accepted my new receiver.
Purchased radio and this was a second dash mount kit sent. This one has a lower pocket, and the trim fit perfectly. Prior none pocket dash mount trim piece would not fit my vehicle. Love it.
Pros: easy install and fits great.
Cons: pocket is not sloped or edged, so item like paper, slide right out if medium brakes are applied. Will just put a piece of non- slip pad in there for fix.
This was not my first perches from Crutchfield, as I have come to learn, if your buying a radio for your car this is the place to do it. They emailed me a link of instructions complete with actual photos of my dash and explained in step by step hoe to take my dash od and istall my radio so that everything that worked on my factory radio would work with the radio I bought from them. and there LIVE over the phone support made this prodject a happen. I would not buy a radio anywhere else, as the whole support team does their job.
Pros: support for the products they sell, customer satisfaction, exellent products
Cons: None!!!
Nice fit
Pros: It fit perfectly
Cons: The item arrived broken and they shipped a new one to me for free
It works
Pros: fits well blends in well with my dash has a storage place - dont sit your phone in there or it will fall out
After using Crutchfields Master Sheet instructions, install was very easy and it fit right into the dash of my GMC 2008 Envoy with no modifications to anything.
Pros: Works great, looks good. Does the job.
Cons: None
Great fit. Like the storage tray. Works great for my iPhone.
An easy find. One two three install.
Pros: Time saver, extra storage.
Cons: None.
This is not a very impressive piece of equipment. The first one shipped to my was broken up on arrival, which really isnt surprising when you inspect the quality. You can buy this just about anywhere. I didnt check to see if they have other kits like this here. I've seen different dash kits that fit my application on other sites.
Pros: Cheap, works.
Cons: Weak.
Probably One of the best In-dash kits ever. Well drop the probably, IT IS THE BEST I've ever had. I usually just grab one from the local big box store but this time I decided to Take a chance and the result was excellent. I will definitely be spending my money with Crutchfield!! Thanks Crutchfield Team!!
Pros: Everything!!!!
Cons: No-cons..
I've used two of these from Crutchfield in different vehicle models and both fit as they should and looked good in the dash with the radio mounted. Easy install. No brainer.
Pros: Does what it's supposed to and looks OEM in the dash.
Cons: None.
This holds the stereo in my dash, but it is flimsy and doesn't seem to be a perfect fit. I would consider getting a double din type head unit instead of using this. It is good enough and it was inexpensive.
Pros: inexpensive, good enough
Cons: flimsy
Fit perfectly into the space left by the factory radio. Looks pretty seamless.
Fit is Very Good inmy 2002 Caviler
Pros: Comes with very good insructions
Cons: Iower cuby hole is very small.
Doesnt fit the 2005 envoy very well, spacers are incorrect, no directions
Product fit well and met my demands. It was broken on the left mount piece but a little super glue fixed that up nice. Looks great in my 2001 Pontiac Grand Am
Pros: Fit great great look Clean finish
Cons: Came broken
Perfect fit for my 03 S10. Installation instructions showed to use the included spacers. I found the fit to be much better without them.
It's just a simple molded adapter. But it works and fits perfectly.


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There are times when opening a document in Word can be slow. For instance, if the document is quite large, or if it contains a lot of complex graphics, if it contains a lot of linked data from other sources, or if you have saved it quite often with Word's Fast Save feature turned on.
There are other times, however, when opening a document can be downright painful—for instance, when it takes four minutes (or longer) to open a document that is only 800 KB in size. In these instances, the reason for the slowness may not be immediately evident. This is where a little bit of detective work comes into play.
The first thing to check is whether the document is on your computer or not. If the document is on a different computer in your network, then the problem could be either the other computer or even the network itself. Sometimes, if the network is configured improperly, communication across the network can slow to a crawl. This type of slowdown should affect other programs on your computer, however, when you need to access remote data from those programs. Thus, if opening remote documents is slow in all of your programs, then you should check your network and the other computer. If you suspect this problem, you will need to chat with your network administrator to see what can be done.
If the problem is evident in all documents on your computer (they are all slow in opening), then you may want to check your virus protection software. It could be that it is slowing down opening files. The only way to determine if this is the case is to disable virus protection—at least for the length of your test—to see if the problem goes away. If it does, then you should either check with the publisher of the virus protection software for an update, or look at getting a different virus protection program.
There are other things to try if the problem is evident in all of the documents you open. When Word is not running, make sure you delete all the temporary files that Word may have left lying around various folders in your system. Look for files that end with the TMP extension, or files that being with the tilde (~) character. If your file folders become very cluttered with these temporary files, it can slow Word down immensely. You can find out more information about Word's temporary files at this Knowledge Base article:
Another thing to try is to start Word with the /a switch on the command line. This causes it to load without also loading different startup files such as add-ins and macros. If this fixes the problem, then you can bet that the slowdown is caused by one of those add-ins or macros. You might also rename the Normal.dot (or Normal.dotm) file; if it is corrupted then it can slow down response times. (Renaming the file causes Word to create a clean, fresh, empty one the next time you start the program.)
When the problem is limited to a single document, then there are a couple of things to try. First, is the file stored on some sort of removable media, such as a flash drive or other external drive? Opening a file on some removable media can be excruciatingly slow. This is not only because reading the file is slow, but because Word also tries to create its own temporary files on the removable media. This may quickly fill up the media and cause very slow response times.
Another thing to check is if the file contains lots of links to external resources. For instance, if it contains linked images, linked charts, or linked spreadsheet objects. All the links in a document are refreshed when a document is opened, and the refreshing sequence can be very time consuming. This is particularly true if the source files that need to be opened by Word (the ones containing the images, charts, and spreadsheets) are on a network drive and that network drive is either not available or suffering from slow communication speeds.
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Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
Hotel Guest Rating: 8.5/10
Avenida Corona 243-Historic Downtown
Guadalajara 44100
Hotel Freebies Available*
• Free Internet in Room show dates
• Free Parking show dates
Welcome to the Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core
An elegant hotel with an outdoor pool and a location in downtown Guadalajara, the non-smoking Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core also gives Priceline guests well-decorated rooms and a restaurant.
Hotel Features
Located in historic downtown Guadalajara, the Hotel Morales is housed in a four-floor building erected in 1888 and designated a historic landmark. The hotel boasts an impressive arcaded lobby, plus 60 well-decorated rooms with Pergo floors, beds with headboards and embroidered bedspreads, dark-wood trim and ceramic-tile bathrooms. Rooms feature in-room safes, coffee/tea makers, TVs, and high-speed internet (for a fee). Swim fans will be pleased as punch that the Morales has an outdoor pool. The hotel also has an exercise room, a restaurant, a bar and a rooftop terrace with a view of downtown Guadalajara. Valet parking is available for an additional fee.
Hotel Location
The Hotel Morales is in the city historical district, three blocks south of the Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral) and Degollado Theatre. Guadalajara Zoo is five miles north. Guadalajara International Airport is 12 miles south.
Guest Favorites
Priceline guests say the Hotel Morales is a page from the past, with a "cool look and feel," an outdoor pool and a "perfect location downtown."
Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown Core Amenities
- 24-hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- Adjoining rooms
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Barber shop
- Business center
- Business services
- Cable television
- Car rental desk
- Color television
- Data port
- Doctor on call
- Dry cleaning
- Elevators
- Exercise gym
- Hairdresser/barber
- High speed internet connection
- Indoor parking
- Internet services
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry/Valet service
- Live entertainment
- Lounges/bars
- Multilingual staff
- Outdoor parking
- Parking
- Phone services
- Photocopy center
- Private bath or shower
- Private dining for groups
- Restaurant
- Room service - limited hours
- Safe deposit box
- Security
- Shopping mall
- Theatre desk
- Valet parking
- Wheel chair access
Hotel Information
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Please note, guests booking 3 or more rooms are subject to different deposit and cancellation policies. Please contact the hotel for more details.The hotel reserves to pre-authorize the Credit Card at least 3 days before check in.
Hotel Guest Reviews of the Hotel Morales Historical & Colonial Downtown CoreOur hotel ratings and reviews are from real hotel guests. Priceline.com ensures that its reviews are guests-only by proactively sending hotel surveys to customers after they've completed their hotel stays. In the post-stay surveys, priceline.com hotel customers are asked a number of questions about their stay and the hotel. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best, the survey asks guests to rate their overall experience and specifically rate the hotel's cleanliness, staff and location. Priceline.com does not allow site visitors to post unsolicited hotel reviews.
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David from Spicewood, TX
February 18, 2017
February 18, 2017
Charming character. Would return again.
Verified Hotel Guest from San Antonio, TX
November 27, 2016
Group Traveler
November 27, 2016
Group Traveler
The gorgeous architecture and the decor. Also the ladies at the desk were great! In addition, Hotel employee at the restaurant was wonderful.
Everything was very good.
Carlos from Mico, TX
July 19, 2016
Family Traveling with Young Children
July 19, 2016
Family Traveling with Young Children
It is the worst ... I had to go to another hotel
the beds are ridiculous
Verified Hotel Guest from Grandville, MI
July 13, 2016
Family Traveling with Teens
July 13, 2016
Family Traveling with Teens
Location, staff, rooms, pool, laundry service. I will stay here every time I come (often).
Noise from the lobby gets all up in the rooms. Having no rooms or space to wait for check-in time. Everyday people's flights came in early and exhausted people were in the lobby sleeping/waiting for their room.
Alexander from Marlborough, MA
April 8, 2016
Business Traveler
April 8, 2016
Business Traveler
It is a amazing place to stay! Been there the 3rd time. Love it! I can imagine the inner yard style is not only beautiful but can cause some noise. But I go late to bed and was never disturbed.
Difficult. It's so amazing. Well, the cash money exchange rate they offer is a bit off.
Verified Hotel Guest from Cedar Rapids, IA
February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016
Great location for sightseeing downtown, with walking access to museums, the cathedral, and wonderful shopping markets and restaurants. Taxis are inexpensive, as well as public buses to Tlaguepaque and Tonala.
Beware of thieves, especially of neck jewelry. We were robbed of a neckles right in front of the hotel.
Verified Hotel Guest from El Paso, TX
December 20, 2015
Family Traveling with Young Children
December 20, 2015
Family Traveling with Young Children
Excellent location walking distance to historic Guadalajara, free valet parking, free high speed wireless in the room, great decor in and out.
Air conditioning units broke in 3 rooms, so had to move continually until they had no more rooms due to full capacity. At that point the hotel staff lied about bringing a fan to the room, then offer 10% the next day after sleeping in 90 degree rm w/ kids.
Verified Hotel Guest from Tualatin, OR
December 19, 2015
December 19, 2015
This is a beautifully preserved historical hotel with easy access to all three plazas and the four-story market. Courtyards and architecture are gorgeous. The room was small and bedspread a bit tawdry, but otherwise clean and well-appointed.
Not as personal and friendly as the small boutique hotel we had just come from, but they did give us an excellent dinner recommendation and the concierge worked diligently with us to get our boarding passes printed up which was no easy task.
Richard from Bonita, CA
December 10, 2015
December 10, 2015
This is a wonderful old world hotel that is clean and fully modern, in the heart of the historic district, walking distance to most everything. It has open lobby and areas on every floor, and a great pool on the roof.
On a busy street, so if you are a light sleeper, get a interior room for less traffic noise. Our room had a balcony overlooking the street and a central plaza, which was a great view, just a little noisy from traffic.
Dell from Cape Coral, FL
October 7, 2015
Family Traveling with Young Children
October 7, 2015
Family Traveling with Young Children
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Pretty Pink Gelatin Salad
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The pretty pink salad is a flavored gelatin salad made with fruit flavored gelatin along with cottage cheee pineapples and marshmallows. Folded in along with whipping cream , the pretty pink mixed fruit salad can be served as dessert too.
|3 Ounce (Mixed Fruit Gelatin)
|Boiling water
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Creamed cottage cheese
|1 Cup (16 tbs), creamed
|Canned crushed pineapple
|8 Ounce, drained (One Can)
|Miniature marshmallows
|1⁄2 , colored
|Whipping cream
|1⁄2 Pint, whipped
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Chill until it jells.
Fold in cottage cheese and pineapple.
Let stand again until it jells.
Fold in marshmallows and whipped cream.
Fill 5 cup mold.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1442 Calories from Fat 782
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 87 g133.7%
Saturated Fat 57.9 g289.6%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 368 mg122.7%
Sodium 641.3 mg26.7%
Total Carbohydrates 57 g19%
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g9.1%
Sugars 53 g
Protein 84 g168.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 19.1% Iron 5.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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