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Tours begin in the Powder Magazine Museum
Charleston, SC
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Charleston Pirate Tours April -June 2012
"The Pirate Tour was the highlight of our entire trip to SC...You always know you are on the right tour, when other tours stop to look at yours!" The Mason Family
In authentic costume & accompanied by Capt. Bob, the parrot, Eric Lavender shares stories of the pirates who plundered, partied, and perished in Charles Towne. Eric brings Charleston's Golden Age of Piracy to life with stories of Blackbeard's siege of the city, the capture and execution of Stede Bonnet and other pirates, the romance between Calico Jack and Anne Bonny, and much more! Anne Bonny actually grew up in the Charleston area, and there is evidence that Blackbeard was was born nearby! Along the way, you'll also learn about some of the city's most historical buildings and events.
The tour begins in the National Landmark Powder Magazine Museum, the oldest public building in the Carolinas. Admission to the Museum is included! We also have a special partnership with the Old Exchange Building & Provost Dungeon, which allows us to offer a discounted package that includes a guided tour of the Exchange and Dungeon.
"We had several tours of Charleston and I must say ERIC IS THE BEST TOUR GUIDE IN TOWN!!!!! We learned more about the city and pirates than we could have ever dreamed and had fun doing it. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!"
"I have to see that I think this tour was the best that we have ever taken. The information was fascinating and the layout of the tour took into account a great blend of sitting vs standing--and even where it was shady! It was an amazing tour that even kept my 14-year-old daughter interested--and she isn't a history buff."
"Eric's historical knowledge is impressive, but I was more impressed with his as a storyteller. Malaika and I kept remembering Eric quotes for several days and got a lot of laughs. We have already recommended your tour to other people."
"Eric is an exceptional story teller. It was a riot to walk around the old cobblestoned streets behind our authentic pirate guide, who showed us taverns and hidden spots and the dungeon connected with pirate lore. It was a great value for the money, and will remain one of our best memories of Charleston, ever!"
Customized, Private and Group tours are available. For information on these services, please call 843-442-7299.
- This is a 2-hour walking tour with a limit of 20 people. Children under 17 must be accompanied by adult. DON'T FORGET TO USE YOUR COUPON and save $2.00 on Adult tickets! Don't have one? Just go to www.CharlestonPirateTour.com and get one!
- Military, Senior (65+), and Children discounts may not be combined with other discounts. Military ticket-holders may be asked to present ID at the time of check-in.
- Tours run rain or shine. Should hazardous weather force the cancellation of a tour, you may reschedule your tour (based on availability). If you cannot reschedule, we will refund your purchase.
- We do appreciate a phone number and/or email address where we can contact you on the day of the tour in the event of a cancellation.
- This is a walking tour, so please dress accordingly. During warm weather, we suggest you bring water or purchase a bottle at the Powder Magazine at the beginning of the tour.
- Children are more than welcome! Tickets for children under 4 are free, but they still need a ticket, so please make sure you include free tickets for the young ones on your order.
- The health & well-being of Captain Bob are priorities for us, so please understand that we cannot guarantee his appearance on every tour. Bob does not tour if the temperature is below 65. Also, we do not force Bob to tour. As with animals in other animal interaction programs (think SeaWorld and Discovery Cove), at times, Bob just does not want to participate. Please keep this in mind, as we do not offer refunds if Captain Bob cannot participate in your scheduled tour.
- The tour route is in public areas over which we have no control. Charleston Pirate Tours is not responsible and cannot be held liable for behavior of the public, other tour patrons, or any accidents during the tour.
Tours begin in the Powder Magazine Museum
79 Cumberland St.
Charleston, SC 29401
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2013 and earlier Volkswagen Jetta Prices Paid and Buying Experience
tgoodnow Posts: 1My own car purchase 5 years ago was very complicated and took quite a bit of maneuvering to get what I wanted at the price I wanted. A few years ago, I helped my husband buy a new Passat and it was a comparatively painless experience to get exactly what we wanted at the price we wanted. This time, I was helping my brother make a Jetta purchase (because of my husband's Passat, my brother really had his eye on a Jetta). Admittedly this was a difficult purchase to research because we started out looking at CPOs and prices vary widely. But we finally made our way back to the dealership where my husband had bought his Passat and had another very positive experience there (Antwerpen Volkswagen in Pasadena MD... I would recommend them to any VW shoppers in the area).
Here's what he bought: a "demo" 2004 Jetta GL Automatic w/ESP in platinum grey sold as "new" with full factory warranty (that begins counting from his purchase date and the existing odometer reading). The MSRP is $19160 and the invoice is $17984. We got it for $14131 + destination charge and TTL. I'd read a lot of pros and cons about demos, especially when they have a few thousand miles as this one did. But we checked it out thoroughly, gave it a test drive and felt fine about it having been, essentially, used.
The price seemed good, even if you research it as a used car, and especially compared to all the 2000-2002s that we checked out in our area. As a used car, Edmund's TMV pricing puts his Jetta at $13,982 private sale, and $15,746 dealer sale. They also suggest $16,461 as a dealer CPO price. Of course as a used car, you'd have no destination charge, so a fair comparison on price would be to include the $457 destination charge my brother paid, making his car $14,588.
So the numbers seemed right whether you looked at used car pricing or new car pricing. And he got all the benefits of a new car. My brother was basically able to get exactly what he wanted in a newer model, with lower mileage than what he'd found elsewhere and that was because it was a demo. There was simply more negotiating room because of the VW new car incentives. We walked out of the dealership feeling really happy about the car and the price.
Here's the breakdown:
Car: $14131
Freight: $457
Tax: $729 (5% MD)
Documentation Fee: $49*
Title/Tags: (I don't recall this number, but it was what we expected it to be)
Financing was done at 4.99%
* I was pretty sure this was a dealer profit add-on to the bill, but honestly, it wasn't big enough to cause a fuss over (they have to make thei money someplace).
I know it can be difficult shopping for a used car or for a demo because there isn't as much information. So I hope this experience helps someone else out there.
fish8 Posts: 2,282Sounds like your brother got a good deal on a solid car. I hope he enjoys his new ride.
sammya_md Posts: 69You are not understanding my previous posts discussing this. If you are paying 2.9% in interest and making 5% in the savings account, you are making money.
That's all I'm saying on this topic.
escortowner Posts: 132This is probably way too late; however, as far as the price is concerned - I purchased a similar car for 20,500 - but it had the 1.8T, but it was manual. It also had the sports package.
I think you can get a little better price on the car...but that's just me.
hanky Posts: 6I negotiated down to $200 below invoice on a 2005 Jetta GLS TDI Wagon. Is that a good price?
tdijetta1 Posts: 1I know it is quite a stretch, but Hewlett VW in Georgetown has the best customer service. I wanted a TDI, so one saturday morning my husband and I started calling every VW dealership in the state for the best price. They beat everyone hands down, and now I am the proud owner of a 2004 TDI. No hassles, no fuss. It was painless and stress free. My dealership experience made buying my TDI that much better.
wa_carshopper Posts: 10Hi,
I am looking to buy a 2005 Jetta GLS (not the redesigned one). I know it carries 1.9% apr. Can these cars be bought below invoice with the introduction of the new Jetta? Any good deals people are getting?
irenek90 Posts: 1Leftover 2004 Jetta GLI, loaded with everthing, NEW.
Sticker is just under $26K and they are offering it for just under $21K.
I know it's a good deal, but considering the car is going to be 2 model years old in a few more months, I want it to be an exceptional deal.
Should I jump on this or should I get them to come down a little more considering I can spend a little more for the new model, which I also like?
Yes, I picked up two jetta's GLS TDI's for 250.00 over invoice only because my wife and I were 1200 miles from home. If North Penn Imports in Pa. stuck to what we agreed on threw our e-mails and would have disclosed the fact that you can not get loyalty rebate with out financing with them, per North Penn Imports!!! Their word means nothing even when given in black and white! But my lawyer sees them handing over my two 500.00 rebates real soon. It pays to have a lawyer in the family!!!
If you can afford it, I would get the new 05a due out this may or june, that are 20% bigger all around. With all the old problems fixed. Just wait until june or july 06, and if those 04's are still sitting there you could get even a better price, yes they may even pay you with a little kindness.
waisun Posts: 4Irenek90,
Are you getting this quote from North Penn Imp? Have you bought from them already? I think $21,000 is a good deal since you got 200hp, 17" low profile tire wheel, ESP, ASR, EDL, sports suspension, which GL, or GLS have not got.
As a matter of fact, I bought one from them on Apr 1. I prefer this one over the new
2005.5, more hp, better handling and better VW look. The only compliant is the braking power.
Although I'm a normally intelligent person, I get thoroughly stupid when I sit down with a salesman. Remember that girl in school who did fine in all her classes, but flunked Finance? Yes, that was me. Someone please help!!
My daughter is in college, 5 states away, with 7 YEARS of grad school before getting a real job - she currently has 3 part time jobs. I'm going to co-sign a car loan for her. Her 1995 Civic has been an excellent car, but it now has 95,000 miles and constantly needs repairs/part replacements. Anyway, she wants a Jetta, and I want a reliable, long-lasting, safe car for as little as possible.
1. Does VW currently offer any financing deals?
2. Does VW offer "certified used vehicles"?
3. Anyone know Jetta's crash test safety rating?
4. Can anyone explain the 05a - how does it differ from the 05?
5. We'd like to buy an 05 demo, but if unavailable, would you suggest a used Jetta, or a new one?
6. What "off the lot" price should I aim for? ie: $200 over invoice, $1,000 under msrp...?
Thank you all so much for your opinions.
95,000 mile is nothing and repairs are extremely unlikely to exceed the cost of buying a car, buy a new car if you want but don't think that you are saving money by doing so. My daughter is in college (she is getting out with a BS in about a year) she drives a 95 Ford Contour with 130,000 miles on it.
1. Does VW currently offer any financing deals? yes, I think 1.9% old Jetta and 2.9% on the new version. These are currently through tomorrow, so you will want to see what new incentives are in a couple days
2. Does VW offer "certified used vehicles"? yes
3. Anyone know Jetta's crash test safety rating? Good...check iihs.org and safercar.gov
4. Can anyone explain the 05a - how does it differ from the 05? A lot. New one is much larger and is a totally new design. When you look them up here on endmunds.com, the new one is 2.5 and value edition old one is GL GLS, etc.
5. We'd like to buy an 05 demo, but if unavailable, would you suggest a used Jetta, or a new one? If it was my daughter, I'd suggest she keep the used 95 Civic
6. What "off the lot" price should I aim for? ie: $200 over invoice, $1,000 under msrp...? Use edmunds TMV also look at the link to incentives when you do the TMV thing. Also look at carsdirect.com.
To Jeffyscott: Thank you so much - your reply was so complete, fast, and very helpful. I'm really appreciative!
shelby2 Posts: 1My husband and I looked at a 2002 Jetta GLS TDI, manual w/ almost 52,000 miles on it. At first, the salesman told me the price was $18,880, but that it was a loaded car and sold initially for $24,000. Does this sound right? In subsequent research I can only find a MSRP of $18,950.
They lowered the price almost immediately to $16,880 and when I got home there was an email w/ the price at $15,900, but the blue book value looks like it's about $13,000.
Also, I read one review on epinions that said the the 2002 had terrible reliability problems and that it single handedly brought the overall reliability of the European import lower than the US car mfgrs to its lowest level in 30 years.
Any of this sound right, wrong, or??? I'm a bit confused. Considering the CarFAX report, but not until I've exhausted free avenues.
cpos Posts: 1Please what ever you do do not I repeat do not buy a VW from Rusty Wallis Volkswagon!!!!! I had the worst experience that anyone could ever have with that dealership. They did several illegal deads, padding the deal, they faked the certification on my car, service problems, really really bad car history ect. YOu name it, and it happened to me. After I bought my car I started taking it to Park Cities. I recieved good service there but please stay away from Rusty Wallis. I have filled several compliants with the city, state and government agencies. Some of the stuff that they did to me is completely against the Law. Best of luck! : :lemon:
We bought Graphite Blue VE for my wife today. Got a really good price, they sold it to us for about $18,940 with automatic and ESP (including the dealer's $89 "processing fee"). This is about $50 below invoice.
We had to go about 75 miles away to get it but (in addition to getting exactly what my wife wanted) the deal was worth it. Buying experience was completely painless at Zimbrick VW Marketplace in Middelton, WI. I emailed them asked what their price was on the specific car we wanted and they came back with $18,849. I asked for the "out-the-door" price and they sent back itemized price totaling $20,017, with the processing fee, tax, title and plates. This was the exact amount that we paid when we got the car.
The only surprise was they said edmunds was wrong about the 2.9% financing from VW. Edmunds says this is for up to 48 months, but dealer said it was only for up to 24 months. We took the 24 month loan.
philip_g Posts: 3Does anyone have an opinion on the 229/month lease deal they have on the VW website?
Seem ok? Seem like a ripoff?
2005 new Jetta 2.5 with Manual Transmission
36-month lease
$1,974 due at signing
(plus license, tax, options and dealer fees)
$2,199 due at signing for NY State residents
(plus license, tax, options and dealer fees)
Or, see your local VW dealer for one of the many other great lease deals available on Jetta sedans.
**US cars only. $229 first month's payment, $1,170 down payment, $0 security deposit and $575 acquisition fee ($800 acquisition fee for NY State residents) due at lease inception. Monthly payments total $8,244. Based on MSRP of $21,005 for a 2005 new Jetta 2.5 vehicle with 5-speed manual transmission, excluding title, taxes, options and dealer charges. Closed-end lease offered to highest qualified customers by Volkswagen Credit through participating dealers. Supplies limited. Offer ends June 30, 2005. Requires dealer contribution of $543.73, which could affect final negotiated transaction. Lessee responsible for insurance. At lease end lessees responsible for $0.15/mile over 36,000 miles for damage and excessive wear. Additional charges may apply at lease end. Purchase option at lease end for $11,762.80. Dealer sets actual prices. See your Volkswagen dealer for details.
Wife likes the car. We have to have auto tranny, mats, keyless entry, wheel well moldings and door edge guards, the last 2 items I always insist on down here in South Florida...rude parking lot drivers!
The floor salesman gave us a price at $18,600 plus T, T & L and the internet guy said $18,999 plus T, T & L. Think we are being played, but not sure yet. Also not sure about VW "reliability" having owned Japanese brands since 1988.
I asked for "out the door" prices, as we always pay cash and will probaly have a trade. Our time table is between now and July 4th weekend. If she likes it, I will go and drive the particular car she wants to check for alignment/tire problems, radio reception & to make sure all electronics work as they should. Then I will go in with her and use the credit card and a check for the balance if they give us the price that they said, have a printed e-mail copy from the internet guy and a paper copy from the salesman. Hopefully, they will honor the "lower" price and be fair with the trade in.
Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated, as a bit shaky about VW quality still!
The Sandman :confuse:
Hi Philip, did anyone respond to you? I"m wondering the same thing and am waiting for a lease to come in from the dealer on an automatic trans with a moon roof. It seems that no where can you find info on lease rates! good or bad
I just spoke to a dealer and that promo of $229 a month is actually not includeing tax etc so it works out to be much higher
Think we are being played, but not sure yet.
Why? Prices you quote sound pretty good...right around invoice. VW has 2.9% financing on this model, I did not get any indication that a lower price could be had by turning down the financing...so we took it even though we could have paid cash if we really wanted to. We only got two year loan, some dealers have 4 years at that 2.9% rate.
Auto trans and ESP are the only options available on VE (we got both on ours). Floor mats and keyless entry are standard, assuming you mean the remote keyless thing. Not sure what door edge guards or wheel well moldings are, so can't comment on whether the car has those.
I think the negative reliability reputation is overdone with VW...but have never owned one. Consumer Reports puts them about average. Prices on extended warranty, while higher than Honda or Toyota, are not particularly high on VWs...so they can not be all that bad.
Still not quite clear on what ESP is. Anyone?
The Sandman :confuse:
wai Posts: 327Just tell you one example of ESP will prevent you from accident/injury, a few weeks ago, I drove off I95 offramp and try to cut off a car in my right lane and exit and there is a right curve to turn immediately after cutoff and my car's speed is too high, when I almost felt I will skid out, the engine started to reduce power and I felt some additional braking on my pedal and my car is safely on the right track. Thanks for the EPS.
theking Posts: 107My wife leased a 2.5 Jetta (not the value edition that internet managers offer when you ask for a price quote on a 2.5) with automatic and Xm radio;no optional packs 1 or 2. The capitalized price was at exact dealer invoice (I asked about holdback and VW to dealer only $2000 program..Was told "no way Jose" ) Her cost was $269 a month not including 5% Mass. tax for 48 month 48 k miles with 0 down and she paid first payment and reg. and doc fees of $600.00 . How did she do ????
Take the deal. Don't 21k is a good price for a diesel jetta gls 100 hp w/esp. that is not the issue; here. Honesty you know the only thing one can take to the grave is your word. Internet salesmen at Norhtpenn imports simply did not stick to his word and they played games. He is new and he can not give that price. Bs, he must check with the fat man in the main office in order to reply with any kind of quote! North penn also broke the federal law that states clearly that ONLY the owner can remove the vehicles new sticker that was not in the windows of neither of the 05 jetta's I picked-up! They may ask you; the New owner if they can remove, but to take it upon ones self and never even show the customer, is in violation of the federal law, and Pa. attorney general is receiving my complaint letter shortly!!!!
Kirstie_H Posts: 11,042A reporter hopes to interview recent VW or Audi model buyers aged 30-40 who are first time buyers of a VW Group car and willing to discuss their profession/income; and recent VW or Audi buyers aged 30-40 who are repeat buyers of the brand and willing to discuss their profession/income. Please respond to email@example.com by Wednesday, July 20, 2005, and provide your daytime contact information.
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melanie3 Posts: 1I just bought a 2005 old style Jetta GLS for 17,850, including all the dealers' fees. I took the $2000 cash back rather than the low financing, but the dealer told me I could not get the $500 vw owner loyalty bonus without using vw financing. Does anyone know if this is true?
Looks like that is true. A little digging on vw.com found this:
VW Owners and Lessees, get a $500 thank-you when you purchase or lease your next VW by September 6.
Current Volkswagen owners or lessees get $500 toward their next VW if they finance or lease through Volkswagen Credit by September 6.
dgnesmith Posts: 1Hi to all,
I have been combing the internet for two weeks now looking for a high mileage jetta tdi, manual, 2000-present. I can't find anything above 125k miles for sale. I know they are out there, but I don't have a clue where to look. All the jettas on ebay are lower milage vehicles with prices I'm not willing to pay (I just bought my first house and don't want a car payment).
Does anyone know where I should look or know anyone ready to sell?
Please let me know.
Thanks, Dan


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Between the 1940s and the 1970s, the nuclear power industry in the U.S. generated significant amounts of depleted uranium, a byproduct with limited use. Then in the 1970s, the Soviets started to manufacture armor for their military equipment that NATO munitions could not pierce, generating, in typical Cold War fashion, a race to develop bigger and better weapons.
Piercing armored vehicles with projectiles is primarily a question of momentum, which is equal to the mass of the projectile multiplied by its velocity. Other factors, such as the shape of the projectile and hardness of the metal used to make it also influence performance in armor piercing, but to a lesser extent. Using a very dense material, like depleted uranium, allows you to make a heavy projectile which is still small enough to have low wind resistance, allowing it to travel at high velocity. Therefore, projectiles made of depleted uranium hit their targets with very high momentum, allowing them to pierce even the most advanced armor.
Depleted uranium is also used to make weapons because it is pyrophoric, meaning that in the proper conditions, it will spontaneously ignite when exposed to air. When a depleted uranium shell breaks through the armor of a tank or other military vehicle, it heats up due to the friction from breaking through the wall and also disintegrates into dust. The hot depleted uranium dust bursts into flames, which kills the occupants and often causes munitions within the vehicle to explode. (When I write these columns, I pick a topic which interests me and then just follow the science where it leads me. In this case, the images of an incendiary, depleted uranium shell exploding within a tank occupied by several of my fellow human beings fills me with horror. Whatever your personal philosophy on ethical behavior, somehow this just has to be wrong.)
The U.S. Army and Air Force used depleted uranium weapons in Iraq in 1991 and 2003 and in Bosnia in the 1990s. The U.S. Navy stopped using depleted uranium weapons in 1993, with they switched to tungsten. Tungsten is heavy enough to pierce armor but does not present long-term health risks.
There have been several attempts by the United Nations to ban the use of depleted uranium, all of which have been blocked by the permanent members of the Security Council. I believe it is a mistake for the U.S. to oppose this ban. With our overwhelming global military superiority and our field-tested experience that we can make armor-piercing weapons with tungsten, we should join effort to ban these weapons. One of our primary foreign policy goals should be to communicate to our fellow human beings around the world that, while we may sometimes enter into military combat with their governments, we are always a friend of the people. We can start by denouncing the use of depleted uranium weapons and helping the parents of Basra.
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Have you heard a Connecticut team has landed a 7-foot-1, 225-pounder for this year's roster?
Think we're talking basketball? Think again.
Loek Van Mil, 25, from Oss, Netherlands will be taking the mound for the New Britain Rock Cats this summer. That's right, Van Mil is a 7-foot, 1-inch relief pitcher.
He is believed to be the tallest player in all of professional baseball, according to the Rock Cats. The team announced Van Mil had been moved up from Ft. Meyers in the Florida State League Monday.
Joining Van Mil on the Rock Cats' roster Monday is shortstop Chris Cates. Cates, 25, of Brandon, Fla., is just 5'3" tall. He is considered the smallest player in all of professional baseball, according to the Rock Cats.
If Van Mil makes the big leagues, he'll be the tallest player in Major League history. That distinction is currently held by Jon Rauch, a relief pitcher for the Minnesota Twins. Rauch is a mere 6-foot-11. He edged out Randy Johnson, who was also listed at 6-foot-11 but is slightly shorter than Rauch.
Of course, Cates isn't going to break any MLB records. He's got a good 20 inches on Eddie Gaedel, the shortest player to ever play in the big leagues. Gaedel, a dwarf, appeared in one at-bat for the St. Louis Browns on Aug. 19, 1951. Gaedel, who had a strike zone about the size of a nickel, walked on four pitches. He was replaced by a pinch runner, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.
Gaedel's at-bat was a stunt by Bill Veeck, the Brown's owner and one of baseball's all-time great showmen. Veeck said he measured Gaedel's strike zone before the game and it was just 1 1/2 inches tall. The American League voided Gaedel's contract the next day
Cates and Van Mil are not a stunt. Both were just promoted from Class A Fort Myers, where Van Mile was 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA and Cates hit .204 with three stolen bases.


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Eaton said the project began as a resurfacing project to address road safety issues.
"We were trying to save the city some money by resurfacing Parkway at the 2011 overlay price,"
Eaton said. "We resurfaced a four mile section and that did take some time. Usually less than half of one mile is resurfaced at a time."
Several business owners voiced concerns about losing customers at the meeting Wednesday.
"I am so thankful that the mayor made the decision to keep the road four lanes," said Audra Findley, owner of The Mirage Day Spa on East Parkway Drive. "We had lots of clients that were very upset. We were actually starting a petition. Our customers will be so excited."
At Wednesday's meeting, Public Works Director Michael Oakes presented examples from other cities that implemented a plan similar to the one proposed for Parkway Drive.
"We have experience and statistics showing businesses do not see a decline after the reduction of lanes and addition of bike lanes," Oakes said Friday. "In fact, many areas actually saw an increase in customer base due to pedestrian and bike traffic."
The mayor said the interests of cyclists will not be ignored.
"This was just not the time or the place," Eaton said.


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It seems like time to update this. As you'll be able to see, i have been around for quite awhile, i tend to just read, and become absorbed in all of the spin-offs and tales. Although i have in the distant past attempted to write something, and i shall never fully rule out the possibility of repeating that.
I'm a Geordie, and usually proud of it, i love the world, have a very Romantic idea of myself, plan on avoiding the real working world for as long possible, and happen to periodically despise the fact that i am not, after all, Harry Potter.


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I have only attended Frostburg State University for 1 year, and my experience through this time has been great. The professors at Frostburg want you to succeed and excel at the profession that you are studying for. The social environment is very diverse with many different cultures meshed into one concentrated area. The food options at Frostburg are generally the same as any other 4-year University ( Cafeteria, Chic-fil-a, Subway, etc.), while providing some close but off campus dining options as well.
Frostburg is perfect for me! With small class sizes, low costs, a wide range of majors, a field hokey team, and a compact campus, FSU meets all of my college needs. Orientation provided students with a good understanding of what was in store for them and gave us freshmen a chance to explore the campus and meet new people before the fall semester began. I was recruited to play field hockey so I had to move in a few weeks earlier than other students for preseason training and I was able to get a better understanding of the campus. Over the course of the fall semester was supplied with the resources needed to succeed (labs, study groups, tutors, teacher help, etc) and I had a wonderful time getting to meet new people and learn new things.
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Middle Tennessee may not be considered a traditional hot bed for college football talent but with each passing year, the area has attracted the attention of college programs from all over the nation. Nearly 60 prospects from the area have signed with FBS programs over the past three years and several members of the class of 2012 currently hold FBS scholarship offers as well this fall.
In late May, VandySports.com published its annual Mid-State Top 15 prospect ranking for the 2012 class. Today, with the high school regular season nearly complete, the website releases an updated version of the ranking.
Based out of the Nashville area, VandySports.com is a strong follower of the middle Tennessee high school scene, with publishers attending several mid-state games each fall. The Mid-State Top 15 rankings are based upon player evaluations and recruiting activity.
VandySports.com plans to issue the final edition of the ranking just before February's National Signing Day.
Blackman running back I'Tavius Mathers remains as the No.1 overall prospect in the mid-state according to VandySports.com, while McGavock phenom Caleb Azubike moved up to No.2 after debuting in the Rivals.com national Rivals250.
Three prospects make their debut in the rankings in the updated version, including Franklin High quarterback Matt Kuivinen. The 6-foot-4 signal caller is enjoying a strong year for the Rebels and has emerged as a BCS conference target this fall. Another BCS level quarterback prospect, C.J. Beathard of Battle Ground Academy, also makes his debut in the rankings this go-around.
New Arizona State receiver commitment Al Thompson gives the Brentwood Academy Eagles three prospects inside the Top 10, joining Stanford offensive line commit Graham Shuler and Virginia Tech defensive line commit Woody Baron.
Smyrna standout Brandon Hathaway, BGA two-way player Blake Thomson and Hunters Lane lineman Antonio Head dropped from the rankings in the update. Other prospects such as Hendersonville quarterback Hunter Brown, Ensworth defensive backs Rodney Edmiston and Keshonn Carter, Independence kicker Landon Foster, Fairview two-way prospect Logan Cavender, Franklin receiver David Page and Gallatin big man Tre Haynes were also considered for the new ranking.


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Photographer's Note
We had a respite from the rain and wind and went for a stroll to Walberswick. Their has been a lot of damage to the small harbour here and opposite in Southwold with the tidal surge and wind.
Came across this jetty and small fishing boat and you can see that the owner is very proud of his moorings and boat and keep it in tip top condition.
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Subhogen (4067) 2014-02-03 1:08
Hello Iain,
Lovely view of the harbor in soft sun light. Good choice of the panoramic format. Like the little red boat, whose bright colour adds some cheer to the composition. Nice shot with good depth, clarity and colours. Thanks for sharing.
snunney (115471) 2014-02-03 4:11
Hello Iain,
A well presented composition of this busy harbour. The red boat is a real eye-catcher and is very well placed in the frame.
saxo042 (38014) 2014-02-03 8:39
Hi Iain,
A beautiful day yesterday, no wind, no rain just a warm and pleasant sunshine. The red boat immediately attracts my eyes but the whole view is full of attractive details. A very fine picture of daily life, somewhere else.
Kind regards
ourania (51103) 2014-02-03 9:37
Hello Iain,
a bright and pleasing view, an interesting reportage on the condition of the small harbuor after the attack of the storm. I like very much the panoramic frame and the depth you have given it. There's great clarity all over and we get a thorough idea of this place. The light is pleasantly warm and the colours lovely. The red and white boat is so attractive and really stands out as the star of the harbor and of the picture. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
tenretin (2986) 2014-02-03 10:30
Hello Iain,
Superb photo, well composed and with natural colors and a panoramic framing fitted with a superb dive.
Well done!.
Thank you for sharing.
Graal (103038) 2014-02-04 2:12
Hello Iain,
nice panoramic image. Good shot, fine large version. I like the colors and contrast. Interesting comment in note.
Have a nice day.
SnapRJW (31629) 2014-02-04 4:59
Hello Iain - A strong composition with the small jetty and red and white boat making a good FP and contrast with the softer colours of the landscape. I like the panoramic crop. Nicely done! Warm regards Rosemary
mcmtanyel (37193) 2014-02-04 21:02
Hi Iain,
The red boat was begging me to click on the TN. It's good to have a respite from winter, you made good use of the chance.
macjake (78877) 2014-02-05 11:52
Hi Iain
it was the title that caught my attention, it made me want to investigate just a little bit further.
I also really enjoy marina and boat scenes, so it was right up my alley for sure.
the red color makes an immediate impact, and there's a rustic feel to the overall scene.
I like it.
nice shot
enjoy your day
Kamilutka (8107) 2014-02-08 3:55
Hello Iain,
I am glad to see that you made a panorama of this picture - it was a great idea. The whole view lovely fills up the frame and makes the picture nicely composed. The banks of the river contrast with the blueish tones of the water and the bright red boat catches an eye with its color.
Very well handled light, properly given contrast and sharpness.
Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend
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- Date Taken: 2014-02-02
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A generic circular pegboard resource.
Move just three of the circles so that the triangle faces in the opposite direction.
Choose the size of your pegboard and the shapes you can make. Can you work out the strategies needed to block your opponent?
A game for 2 people that everybody knows. You can play with a friend or online. If you play correctly you never lose!
An interactive activity for one to experiment with a tricky tessellation
An interactive game for 1 person. You are given a rectangle with 50 squares on it. Roll the dice to get a percentage between 2 and 100. How many squares is this? Keep going until you get 100. . . .
Take it in turns to make a triangle on the pegboard. Can you block your opponent?
A game for 2 people that can be played on line or with pens and paper. Combine your knowledege of coordinates with your skills of strategic thinking.
A card pairing game involving knowledge of simple ratio.
An odd version of tic tac toe
Use the interactivity to find out how many quarter turns the man must rotate through to look like each of the pictures.
Take it in turns to place a domino on the grid. One to be placed horizontally and the other vertically. Can you make it impossible for your opponent to play?
Can you hang weights in the right place to make the equaliser balance?
Work out the fractions to match the cards with the same amount of money.
Board Block game for two. Can you stop your partner from being able to make a shape on the board?
Train game for an adult and child. Who will be the first to make the train?
Incey Wincey Spider game for an adult and child. Will Incey get to the top of the drainpipe?
How have the numbers been placed in this Carroll diagram? Which labels would you put on each row and column?
Use the interactivities to fill in these Carroll diagrams. How do you know where to place the numbers?
Our 2008 Advent Calendar has a 'Making Maths' activity for every day in the run-up to Christmas.
Twenty four games for the run-up to Christmas.
Match the halves.
Ahmed has some wooden planks to use for three sides of a rabbit run against the shed. What quadrilaterals would he be able to make with the planks of different lengths?
Complete the squares - but be warned some are trickier than they look!
A train building game for 2 players.
Play this well-known game against the computer where each player is equally likely to choose scissors, paper or rock. Why not try the variations too?
A variant on the game Alquerque
If you can post the triangle with either the blue or yellow colour face up, how many ways can it be posted altogether?
How many right angles can you make using two sticks?
Try to stop your opponent from being able to split the piles of counters into unequal numbers. Can you find a strategy?
NRICH December 2006 advent calendar - a new tangram for each day in the run-up to Christmas.
What shaped overlaps can you make with two circles which are the same size? What shapes are 'left over'? What shapes can you make when the circles are different sizes?
Arrange any number of counters from these 18 on the grid to make a rectangle. What numbers of counters make rectangles? How many different rectangles can you make with each number of counters?
If there are 3 squares in the ring, can you place three different numbers in them so that their differences are odd? Try with different numbers of squares around the ring. What do you notice?
Can you cover the camel with these pieces?
Use the blue spot to help you move the yellow spot from one star to the other. How are the trails of the blue and yellow spots related?
Use the number weights to find different ways of balancing the equaliser.
Can you work out how to balance this equaliser? You can put more than one weight on a hook.
Find out how we can describe the "symmetries" of this triangle and investigate some combinations of rotating and flipping it.
Imagine a wheel with different markings painted on it at regular intervals. Can you predict the colour of the 18th mark? The 100th mark?
Make one big triangle so the numbers that touch on the small triangles add to 10. You could use the interactivity to help you.
Starting with the number 180, take away 9 again and again, joining up the dots as you go. Watch out - don't join all the dots!
What are the coordinates of the coloured dots that mark out the tangram? Try changing the position of the origin. What happens to the coordinates now?
A game to be played against the computer, or in groups. Pick a 7-digit number. A random digit is generated. What must you subract to remove the digit from your number? the first to zero wins.
An interactive game to be played on your own or with friends. Imagine you are having a party. Each person takes it in turns to stand behind the chair where they will get the most chocolate.
Three beads are threaded on a circular wire and are coloured either red or blue. Can you find all four different combinations?
Use the Cuisenaire rods environment to investigate ratio. Can you find pairs of rods in the ratio 3:2? How about 9:6?
Hover your mouse over the counters to see which ones will be removed. Click to remover them. The winner is the last one to remove a counter. How you can make sure you win?
This is a game for two players. Can you find out how to be the first to get to 12 o'clock?


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Information about distribution and use of cellular telephones relative to HR policy.
Delineation of HR policy.
All faculty, staff, and administrators
Distribution and Use of Cellular Telephones
The purpose of this policy is to provide a set of guidelines governing the use of cellular telephones and related portable devices by Cumberland University employees and to provide guidelines, criteria and conditions for reimbursement of business use of personal cellular telephones.
Eligibility and Approval
Cumberland University shall assign equipment only for the conduct of University business. A University cell phone may be an appropriate tool to conduct University business when it is determined that an employee's communications needs cannot be met using other available alternatives. The following position characteristics will be used as initial basis to establish the need for a university-issued cell phone:
Vice Presidents will be the approving authority for assigning cell phones to employees under their budgeted responsibilities. They will also be responsible to ensure that employees assigned University cell phones comply with all University polices and procedures including review and approval of monthly cell phone bills.
General Use Guidelines
Personal Use
All Cumberland University -issued devices are intended for use in conducting university business. While it is understood that an occasional personal use call could be made using a university issued cell phone, these calls should be kept to a minimum. No more than 15% of total usage should consist of personal/non-business related calls. University employees should purchase their own cellular phones and be the billing entity when personal minutes average 15% or more of total minutes of phone use. All personal calls or other use of the Cumberland University-issued device which results in the incurrence of additional charges (downloads, personal messages, etc.) in excess of the University?s base device charges must be reimbursed by the employee to whom the device is issued.
Program Management
The Vice President for Business and Finance is charged with management and oversight of the University's relationship with cell service providers. IT staff will place all orders for cellular telephones and similar devices, as well as make all arrangements for services with the contracted vendor and take delivery of equipment. IT staff will monitor plans and overall usage and suggest changes in service agreements to provide the most convenient and economical plan for the University. In the case of equipment malfunction, loss, theft, or accidental damage or destruction of a University-owned device, the employee should immediately advise IT staff of the event, so that appropriate repair, reassignment, or other remedial action may be undertaken.
Cell phones and service will be billed to the University. The user's cost center will be charged monthly.
Personal Purchases
If the contracted service provider offers special rates or discounts for Cumberland University employees as a part of the service package, employees taking advantage of such special terms must open such service accounts in the employee (or family member, if applicable). All charges on such an account will be solely the responsibility of the employee, and all invoices for such services must be sent directly to the employee's billing address.
Removal of Cell Phones
A University cell phone is the property of the University and as such may be removed from the employee's possession at any time. Abuse of university cell phone privileges, upon the discretion of the dean, director, or immediate supervisor will result in loss of university cell phone privileges.
Cell Phone Safety While Driving
As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road. When driving on University business or driving while conducting business on behalf of Cumberland University, the following applies:
If a cell phone call must be made while driving, use a hands free device whenever possible. If not possible follow these basic dos and don'ts.


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text: Hey peeps'....I haven't been around in awhile, but it's good to be back. I've been working hard at becoming a better player, even in the face of Michigan winter limitations, etc. I got tennis shoes for Christmas....Adidas Bercuda. I am generally an Adidas guy and shun Nike for reasons that probably aren't justified, but I figure there is plenty of other brands to pick from, so whatever. I don't like the fit of the Adidas Bercudas I got yesterday...they seem narrow. I've been playing with New Balance 623 shoes, which aren't really tennis specific, but felt very good on my feet from the get-go. I think having your kicks feel good on the court is half the battle, but the other half is to get the benefits of tennis-specific court shoes, and I feel I need them now. So I'm going to return the Adidas Bercudas. Can you guys give me some direction on what to look for? I'm looking for something that is a bit wider, and has good support for high arches. Unfortunately, I'm only in the $60-$70 range at the most. I be poor...haha. I think my wife got these Bercudas for $45 bucks here at the T-Ware'. I've heard that Asics are great.....I wouldn't mind going in that direction. But whatever I get, I'll likely have to order them from here to use my refund, and I've always been wary of ordering shoes online because it's one thing I insist on trying on. So point me in the right direction....a bit wider, high arch support. Preferably Adidas, Asics, or New Balance. TIA, guys.


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I've had some throttle/idle gremlins rolling around my '05 R1200gs for nigh-on a year now, and I think I've narrowed it down to the throttle potentiometer thingy, or maybe the stepper motors. I can't afford dealer labor rates, and small-shop rates might be a little tight, too. I was hoping someone with a GS911 might find it in the kindness of their heart to have me over so I can plug Threepio into the hyperdrive to see what's the matter.
I can pay cash, or in booze, coffee, organic grass-fed sirloin, etc.
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Join Matt Pedersen and guests for a special edition of Dynamo All-Access on Tuesday from 8-10 p.m., live from Bar Munich (2616 Louisiana St.). The interview lineup features in-person interviews with Andre Hainault, Corey Ashe and Brad Davis. Call in to the show and offer your opinion on the Dynamo's 1-1 draw on Sunday afternoon which sent them to their fourth MLS Cup final in seven seasons.
A huge thanks to Bar Munich for hosting what will be a great event!


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Beyoncé and Jay-Z might be the best travel agents ever. After the couple took a trip to Croatia last year, tourism spiked. Now the mayor of one Croatian island is offering little Blue Ivy honorary citizenship.
After the superstar revealed her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Bey and Jay took a trip to the Croatian island of Hvar. While there photogs snapped the first shots of the singer's baby bump.
These photos obviously brought attention to Beyonce's impending motherhood, but also peaked people's interest in the island along the Adriatic Sea. The mayor of Hvar, Pjerino Bebic, is even offering their baby girl honorary citizenship for the rise in tourism.
According to the island's local paper, Dalmacija News, the mayor wrote the couple a thank you letter to share the big news.
"The story of the origin of your girl's name, Blue Ivy, has brought huge media attention and great tourism promotion to the town of Hvar," Bebic wrote. "I have decided to grant your daughter the status of honorary citizen of the town."
Bebic is also taking credit for their little girl's name after a video surfaced of a pregnant Beyoncé identifying blue ivy growing on a local tree.
Queen B and Jay-Z have yet to comment on the mayor's claims. Though with fields of lavender, ancient olive trees and vineyards a plenty, more people might want to take the couple's lead and plan a visit to Hvar.
–Shannon Carlin, CBS Local


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ORANGE – Striking workers walked picket lines outside UCI Medical Center in Orange on Tuesday in a protest over staffing levels and pensions.
The first day of a 48-hour strike drew hundreds of active pickets. The strike organizers put the number of workers who had joined the walkout as of late Tuesday afternoon at about 700; UCI Medical Center said it was closer to 400. The striking workers carried signs and marched up and down The City Drive in front of the hospital, chanting: "UCI, you're no good; treat your workers like you should."
Other employees, showing up for work, walked past the picket line toward the main entrance. Some of them had been ordered by a California Superior Court judge on Monday not to join the strike. Scores of others, including kitchen workers, dieticians and nursing assistants, decided on their own not to join the strike, said John Murray, the medical center's spokesman.
The event, which was peaceful, included speeches by union officials, medical center employees and students from UC Irvine, who marched alongside the striking workers.
The walkout in Orange is part of a strike by nearly 13,000 patient-care workers at five UC medical centers across the state, organized by their union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Some of the 3,300 UC health workers belonging to another union, University Professional and Technical Employees, also joined the strike, as did a group of service employees.
The striking workers include pharmacists, respiratory therapists, radiation and imaging technicians, laboratory scientists and vocational nurses. Doctors and registered nurses are not involved.
Some of the workers on the picket line in front of UCI Medical Center said they were overworked because of what they described as staffing shortages that endanger patient safety. Others expressed anger about a new UC pension plan in which employees hired after July 1 – and current ones whose age plus years of service adds up to less than 50 – will receive more restricted retirement benefits.
Josie Bueno, 38, who works as a licensed vocational nurse, said there was "chronic understaffing" at the hospital. "We're here for the patients. But unfortunately, they're not giving us the option to have proper staffing," she said.
Veronica Ramos, 26, who works in the hospital's medical billing department, said the new pension plan was "the whole thing" for her. "I want them to continue with the way the retirement plan was," she said.
Dianne Klein, a UC spokeswoman, said the statewide system has a $24 billion pension fund liability that it must find a way to pay for. "People are living longer, so we have to have more money to pay out pensions," and it is "an expensive benefit," she said.
Murray, the UCI Medical Center spokesman, dismissed workers' assertions of understaffing. He said that since 2008, hiring in job categories represented by AFSCME has increased by 21.6 percent at the hospital. "As our daily patient volume has increased, so has our hiring of people who take care of patients."
Murray said nine operating rooms were open Tuesday, compared with 15 on normal days. And 24 surgeries were completed or scheduled to take place, compared with 36 to 40 on an average day, he said. Ambulances carrying all but the most gravely injured or ill patients will continue to be diverted to other hospitals until Thursday.
Keith Snodgrass, a union spokesman, said that if there is not "more movement" by UC officials after this week's strike, "there will definitely be more actions."
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lhlavenka Posts: 6I have a 2008 with 57000 miles on the original tires. Don't remember what they are just whatever came from the factory. I do watch the TP. We live in the hills of Arkansas so the tires get a workout on the twisty turnies of the Ozarks. Still good tread.
My new Malibu LT1 I just bought Monday has Firestone 710's on it -They seem to be fine - quiet and ride ok. I have had them before on other new cars. They have a 560 rating so they should wear well. I have had mixed results with Michelins. My Michelins on my Cadillac DeVille were fine and I replaced them with the same tires. The ones on my Odyssey were terrible -lots of blowouts, air loss etc and crappy mileage. I usually stick with original equipment tires and replace them with the same tires but I put Bridgestones on the Odyssey and my problems went away. Just because it say Michelin doesn't mean that it is good.
paul1018 Posts: 1I am having trouble with my 2009 malibu's transmission. At end of March 2011 I had to have a NEW transmission installed because the old one was BAD at 35,850 miles!! Well NOW it is doing the same thing. I was wondering if any one else is having the same issues.
gonogo Posts: 8794 or 6 speed.
Hi Paul1018:
I purchased a new 2010 Chevrolet 2.4 / 6 speed Malibu in June 2010. This vehicle operated "ok," but since it turned 12,500 miles the engine "surges" going up hill from a dead stop, and "surges" going up a hill on the highway at a steady 55MPH.
I have replaced the Goodyear tires with Michelin tires because the original equipment tires did not hold air between oil and filter changes. (I have the oil & filter changed every 2,500 miles at the dealer.)
While I thought that I had purchased a "high quality vehicle," (equal to a Honda Accord), I now feel that I have made a "BIG MISTAKE" with this purchase!------ There is no mechanical quality in a Chevrolet Malibu! ----- It is a poor copy of a Honda Accord, and the proof is all over the "net"! Based on these postings, and I do not believe that GM cares about correcting the problem!
The only way that I can break 30mpg, is by driving the vehicle at 50mph. ----- Once I travel at a posted highway speed of 65mph, the "miles per gallon drops down to 27mpg at best! ---- (I have a 2007 Toyota Camry XLE V6 that can easily get 30mpg at 60mph.)
The "surging problem" is all over the "net!" --- Some vehicles have been fixed by replacing the Mass Air Flow Sensor, some by replacing a fuel injector, some by replacing an ignition coil, some by re-programing the 6 speed automatic transmission, some by replacing the transmission, --- but MOST of the vehicles with this "surging issue," have been declared by General Motors and their Dealers to be "operating as designed,"---- and they say that there is nothing that can be done for the surging problem! ------ (My vehicle DID NOT have this problem until it reached 12,500 miles, so as such, something has changed with this vehicle!) ------ I will NOT accept that "explanation" from GM or the selling dealer! ------ I want my vehicle to operate in the same fashion that it operated when I took delivery. ----- Since 12,500 miles the engine seems to be laboring on the highway. ---- When starting from a traffic light, the engine seems to be laboring in first gear, (like "letting out a manual clutch" too quickly in first gear from a dead stop!) ----- The engine feels like it is not getting enough fuel and / or spark advance as it pulls away from a traffic light. ---- The 2.4 IS NOT a happy engine in the Malibu body!
This vehicle will be brought into the selling dealer this week, so that they can do a "work-up" on this issue. I will give them two (2) chances to correct this issue. If they cannot make this vehicle perform AS DELIVERED, I will consider hiring an attorney to invoke the New Jersey Lemon Law.
This "surging" issue becomes more noticeable when the ambient temperature is high! (I DID NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE DURING THE WINTER MONTHS!)
Best regards. ----- Dwayne :lemon: :confuse: :mad: :shades:
Good Morning All:
My vehicle is now in the hands of the selling dealer. ---- They plan on running some tests on the vehicle and it's computer control system. ---- I have NO faith in this process. ----- It is all over the "net" that both the dealers and General Motors are denying that a problem exists with these vehicles, leaving the owner to live with the problem. ------ I hope that the dealer is able to find the cause of the problem, and return the vehicle to its proper operation, --- but based on what is being posted on the "net," I am not counting on a "positive result" to this service experience! ----- I have already contacted my attorney, and he is searching for a "Lemon Law Attorney" so that I can plan my next course of action. ------- When I pick up the vehicle, (after the repair), I will be sure to get a copy of the "repair order!" ----- I wish I had read about this problem prior to making this purchase! -------- A friend of mine just turn in his 2009 four cylinder Chevrolet Malibu five (5) months early on his lease because of this issue. He told me that he could no longer drive this vehicle safely on the highway with this performance problem! ----- He leased a new Buick! --- (I will not take the financial hit that my friend took!) ---- I plan on holding both General Motors and the selling dealer to the terms of both the "New Vehicle" and the "Extended Warranty!" ----- As a consumer, I have the right to ride in a safe vehicle! ----- (If this vehicle DID NOT have this ISSUE when it was delivered, it should not have this issue at 12,500 miles!) Best regards. ---- Dwayne :sick: :mad: :lemon:
Hi All:
I picked up my 2010 Chevrolet 4 cylinder LTZ Malibu from the dealer, and the vehicle NOW runs as good as a Honda Accord! ----- There is a "software up-date" from GM for the issue that I described in the above postings. ---- If your Malibu is surging bring your car back to the dealer, and get the new software. ---- Special thanks goes to the dealer, and their outstanding service people for spending time with this vehicle to make it right. ------ After driving it on the highway, I cannot believe that it is the same car! ------- Based on the "on-board mileage computer" I am now getting 30+ mpg at 60mph. Prior to this new software, I was lucky to get 27 mpg at 60 mph! ------ TAKE YOUR CAR BACK TO THE DEALER FOR THE UP-DATE! ----- Now, I will keep my Malibu! ------ Best regards to all! ----- (I cancelled my appointment with the Lemon Law Attorney!) ------ Dwayne :shades:
gmcustsvc Posts: 4,251djm2,
I am glad to hear that everything was taken care of and resolved for you! I hope you have a great weekend! If you have any other questions comments or concerns please feel free to email me directly!
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Good Morning Christina:
Kindly be advised that I sent you a "private E-mail" about this operational issue. ------------ Please respond at your earliest convenience.
Best regards.
Dwayne :shades:
Just out of curiosity I wonder what the difference is between red jewel tintcoat and regular non extra cost metallic paint. It appears that the Cadillac offers the same Red Jewel Tintcoat -at least it looks identical and is called the same thing. Does anyone know what makes it more expensive?
Good Morning All:
It has been five (5) days since my "selling / servicing dealer" installed the up-dated software package to eliminate the "surging problem" at highway speeds and city street operation while going up a hill. ------- I am happy to announce that my vehicle is operating in an OUTSTANDING fashion! The engine is VERY powerful, responsive, and the miles per gallon are as advertised. ----- (My Malibu now has 13,600+ miles. ---- Yes, I drive a lot!)
A friend of mine, who owned a 2009 version of my vehicle, bought himself out if his lease five months earlier, because he no longer could drive the vehicle safely on the road because of the "surging problem." ----(His problem showed up at 10,000 miles, while mine showed up at 12,500 miles.) ---- When I informed him that there was an updated software package designed specifically for this issue, he was shocked! --- Even though he always had the selling dealer perform all the required preventive maintenance on the vehicle, no one ever told him about the new software package. -----WHY?
Here are some important questions that need to be addressed both from the manufacturer's point of view, and from the consumer's point of view:
1.) Does the manufacturer have an obligation to notify every owner of a specific vehicle if an up-dated / technical service bulletin is being offered to cure a negative operational characteristics?
2.) Does the consumer have the right to expect the manufacturer to operate in a professional manner by disclosing information related to negative operational characteristics?
A search on the net will disclose that this "surging issue" has existed with these vehicles since 2009, so as such, General Motors had been aware that this problem existed, and the proof of this awareness is the fact that GM designed and offered an "up-dated software package" to correct the problem. ---- (Why would they up-date the software package if a problem did not exist?)
Why does the consumer, after paying their hard earned money for the vehicle, have to search, and research the "net" for a solution to the operational problem, ---- when a solution does exist, and the manufacturer has not shared that information with the owners?
My other vehicle is a 2007 V6 XLE Toyota Camry. (If you remember, this is the vehicle that was accused of having the unintended acceleration problem.) At the present time, I have 65,000+ miles on this vehicle, and I have NEVER once experienced "unintended acceleration" and / or any other malfunction. ----- Both the selling / servicing dealer and the Toyota Corporation have kept me informed through written communication as to all "up-dates" associated with this vehicle. --- Toyota and the dealer have acted in a professional / responsible / concerned manner.
My LTZ Malibu dealer is OUTSTANDING in terms of service! ---- They go out of their way to find the problem, and to make things right! For that, I am thankful!
Now that my Malibu is operating properly, I can easily achieve 30 mpg on the highway, and on secondary roads I achieve 27 mpg. My complaint is that GM knew about this problem / performance issue, --- based on the 2009 production run of this vehicle line, yet they did nothing about offering this update to their customer base. ---- WHY?
Comparing the two vehicle manufacturers, GM & Toyota, I will leave it to you, the reader, to determine which one is more responsive to the needs of the customer? ----- Will I purchase another GM vehicle? ----- Maybe! ---- At the present time, my 4 cylinder Malibu LTZ operates a good as a 4 cylinder Honda Accord or a 4 cylinder Toyota XLE Camry. ---- I guess time will tell! -------- In 2012 I will be looking to replace the Toyota Camry. To date, I have NOT had any problems with the Camry. The dealer is OUTSTANDING. ----- (Also my Chevrolet dealer is OUTSTANDING.) ---- I will be looking at a Camry, Avalon, Impala, and Malibu. ----- (I like the look of the upper end of the Hyundai line of vehicles, but the dealers in North Jersey are not quality business operations. I will not purchase from them!)
Best regards to everyone. ------------------------ Dwayne :shades: :confuse:
Hi All:
Today I had my LTZ Malibu at the selling dealer for its 15,000 mile service. ----- This service includes a cleaning of the throttle body, oil and filter change, air filter replacement, and a tire rotation. ----- After the service I took a two hour trip on the highway. I filled up with fuel prior to entering the highway, and according to the "on-board computer" I was getting 32mpg at 60mph. This is a BIG IMPROVEMENT since I experienced the "surging issue" a few weeks ago. I am very happy with the vehicle and my dealer. They have an OUTSTANDING service department. I appreciate everything that they do for me. --------- I would love to see General Motors build a two door version of the LTZ Malibu with a 2.4 Turbo four cylinder engine, dual exhaust (with a small rumble sound like a Ford Mustang), and a six speed manual transmission and a heavy duty hydraulic clutch. ------- This vehicle would look great in a deep cherry exterior with black leather interior.
Best Regards. -------------- Dwayne :shades:
pao Posts: 1,867you basically have it with the Buick Regal CXL turbo, thus you probably will not see it in the Malibu....the Regal has a 2.0L ECOTEC Turbo, pushing 220 HP with 6spd auto trans with sport mode and tap up and down capability or 6 spd manual..price is $34k fully loaded....around $29K basic turbo per GM website....
Hi Pao:
When I purchased the 2010 four cylinder LTZ Malibu, I also looked at the Buick Regal. ------ The seating in the Regal is NOT as comfortable as the Malibu LTZ. ------ The Regal is basically a "foreign vehicle," as it is manufactured in the Opel plant in Germany. -------- The Regal appears to be a smaller vehicle as compared to the LTZ Malibu. --------- I think a better comparison to the Malibu would be the four cylinder Buick Lacrosse. If Chevrolet would manufacture a two door version of the Malibu, I think it would be a "home run" for GM>
Best regards. ----------------- Dwayne :shades:
Why did you buy a Malibu in the first place if your Toyota was satisfactory? Most Toyota owners I know are totally dedicated to the brand and the last thing they would buy would be a Chevy. I bought my 2011 LT1 as a cheap temporary (for 4 years) car until I can get a program Cadillac XTS which won't be even out till the spring of 2012.
So far I much prefer driving my Cobalt coupe. It shifts more predictably, handles better and frankly feels like a heavier car which it isn't. It also has gotten over 40mpg on the road. Bottom line it is just more fun to drive. I'll keep it forever. I cannot understand why all the car magazines pan the Cobalt. I rented a Cruze and I wouldn't have one. Wierd shifting, roaring engine, lack of passing power, and an overcomplicated console. You need an electronics degree to figure out how the radio works and God help you if you try and mess with it while driving. At least the Malibu has simple controls. This is why I didn't wait until the new model came out.
Nothing really wrong with my Malibu except rock hard backs of the back seats and no rear armrest. Feels and drives like a typical rental car. I guess I should have ordered a base Lacrosse or a base Avalon -even a used Avalon - as my 'road" car but it is too late now.
Hi dispenser2:
I still own the 2007 XLE Toyota Camry. ----------- I purchased the LTZ Malibu because I thought it was a "cool vehicle!" ---- I liked the looks of the car. ----- I recently read that the 2012 Chevrolet Impala is going to have a 3.6 V6 with a six speed automatic transmission. ----- (This could be very interesting!) ---- I am presently looking for a replacement for my 2007 XLE Camry. ----- It now has 65,000 miles! When it gets near 100,000 miles I will trade it. ----- It will take me about one year to do the necessary research and test drive the vehicles on my short list. ----- Now that my Chevrolet Dealer has fixed the "surging problem" on the Malibu, the vehicle is very enjoyable to drive. ---- I purchased the Malibu as a second vehicle, since I am in sales, and I need two dependable vehicles. ----- My vehicles are my office. ---- I am not loyal to any manufacturer! ------ I will probably look at the following vehicles; ---- Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, Chevrolet Impala, Chevrolet Malibu, and Honda Accord . --- My Toyota has been 100% trouble free! ---- I have two GREAT servicing dealers!
Best regards. ---------- Dwayne :shades:
I'd look seriously at the Avalon if you are contemplating a high end model in Chevrolet. I owned a 2006 Impala and it was an ok car but the bottom of the seats were too short. My thighs were killing me the last two hours of an 8 hour trip to Denver in 2007. I sold the car shortly thereafter.
The Avalon feels like my 2003 Deville -substantial, rides nicely and has an interior that rivals Lexus. It also gets good gas mileage. If the new Cadillac XTS turns out to be not what I want I'm getting an Avalon for sure.
Actually what I should do is buy a 1966 Impala. The new cars are too low, windows are too narrow, back seat headroom is bad on many models and although they are safe and get good gas mileage it would be nice to get into a 1950 Pontiac or my '56 Ford Victoria with a big front seat, plenty of headroom, and a door that is designed so that you can put your elbow on the windowsill. The Malibu is ok but I look at cars like the Hyundai Sonota and wonder how old you have to be to sit in the back seat and not hit your head on the ceiling.
Hi Dispencer2:
If I was to purchase my dream car, it would be one of the following; ---- 1957 two door HT Chevrolet Impala, ----- 1955 Ford two door HT Fairlane, or a 1956 Olds two door 98. --------- These were GREAT vehicles.
I look for the following when making a vehicle purchase:
1.) I want a "quality product" for my hard earned money.
2.) I want a manufacturer who is willing to stand behind their product as long as I have the vehicle serviced properly by the dealer.
3.) I want a manufacturer who is willing to stand behind their product under the terms and conditions of the factory extended warranty, if I have the vehicle serviced properly by the dealer.
4.) While I make it a point to change my engine oil and filter at the dealer every 2500 miles, I do not like vehicle manufacturers, who advocate extended oil and filter changes, and then blame the vehicle owner when their engines develop sludge.
5.) There is an American name plate that has major problems with spark plugs blowing out of the aluminum heads, because of a manufacturing defect in the threads of the aluminum heads. ------ (The fix for this is to install threaded steel sleeves to accept spark plugs.) ---- This manufacturer gets out of extended warranty obligations by stating that the extended warranty does not cover spark plugs. ----- This is simply a rip off of the customer!) ---- I would not consider purchasing a vehicle from this manufacturer, ---- (and I happen to like some of their vehicles!)
6.) I want comfortable seats.
7.) I want a professional dealership experience.
8.) I want quality original equipment tires on the vehicle. (My Malibu had poor quality tires from the factory and I had to purchase Michelin tires to correct the problem.) ----- Did GM care NO!
9.) I do not want to deal with a high pressure purchasing experience.
10.) I want access to the customer service people when a problem arises.
11.) I want respect both from the manufacturer and the dealer. ------ ( I would love to purchase a high end Hyundai vehicle, but the dealers in my part of the country leave a lot to be desired.) ------ Prior to purchasing the Malibu, I stopped at a Acura dealer to look at some of their vehicles. ---- While asking questions about one of their more costly vehicles, the sales manager stated; ----- "isn't that a little expensive for your pockets!" ----- (When I shop for a vehicle I shop in jeans.) ------ Even if I wanted an Acura, I would not purchase a vehicle from this dealer. ----- (Note the person making this statement was the "Sales Manager!")
Dealers and Manufacturers a digging their own grave everyday by the way they are handling customers. ----- Their lack of concern and sensitivity is costing them sales everyday. ----- Sometimes I wonder if they truly care!
Best regards. --------- Dwayne :shades: :confuse:
Hi All:
I am starting to seriously look for a replacement vehicle for my 2007 Toyota Camry V6 XLE. ------- (This process will take me about a year because I take the time to investigate both the vehicle, the manufacturer and the dealer.)
I have been reading about both the new Chevrolet Impala, and the new Chevrolet Malibu. (The Malibu is going to be built on the Buick Lacrosse platform with the Buick four cylinder engine, and the Chevrolet Impala is going to get a 3.6 V6 and a six speed automatic transmission.)
After reading about the new Impala, I started to do a search on the 3.6 V6 engine because I though that I had read about some issues associated with this engine. ----- It seems that there is a problem with the Timing Chain stretching at low mileage. In some cases, this has occurred at 10,000 miles. With this information in mind, I contacted GM and spoke to a customer representative about the timing chain issue. I was told that "IF" I had a specific VIN NUMBER of a vehicle they could tell me "IF" the engine had the new and improved timing chain and which engine plant produced the engine. This tells me two things. ----1.) The problem is real. ---- and ---- 2.) GM is still producing the V6 engine with the old timing chains at some of it's engine facilities. --------- QUESTIONS: ----- What is wrong with this picture? ------ Should I purchase a new Impala and experience this failure, and then have my engine repaired at the dealer at a very low mileage and still be happy with my new vehicle?
This problem has existed for some time. ------ QUESTION: ---- Has GM forgot how to manufacturer and design timing chains? ------ They are producing a NEW Impala and they are shooting themselves in the leg with this engine! ----- Does this make good business sense?
Best regards. ---------- Dwayne :shades: :confuse:
You will note that the LaCrosse weighs about 800 pounds more than the Malibu. One of my problems with the Malibu is that it feels light and not substantial. I sold an 03 Deville and most of my road cars in the past were Buick LeSabres. I had rented a Malibu on some extended trips and liked it but I should have bought a base LaCrosse or even last year's Buick as a program car. I would lose as fortune if I traded it with 1,000 miles so I'll hang onto it until I can get a program Cadillac XTS which I'm sure will feel like a heavy car even though it is the size of the LaCrosse. I wish that I could read some reviews of the XTS. They should start building it this winter.
whooley Posts: 1So I'm stumped on how this happened.
I have a 2009 Malibu and just had to replace my tires (and 2 bent rims, Dam steel hubs) and found that my Malibu LT has the rims and tires for a Malibu Hybrid. Now I'm not complaining much because they come with the chrome caps instead of the brushed caps and I like the look of a wider tire. I'm stumped because I have done some searching and all the 2009 Malibu models have the P225/50R17 93S tires except the Hybrid that has the P225/55R17 93S. Now I have ran my VIN # multiple times through different websites and all of them show that I have the LT model not the Hybrid and looking under the hood it is obvious it is not a Hybrid but yet even on my door sticker it states that the car is to have the P225/55R17 93S tires. I guess I can understand typos and straight up mistakes but this just surprised me and threw my tire guy for a loop when he looked up what should be on there and what the sticker said.
Also FYI, I found replacement hubcaps on Amazon for $70 for a full set, where as the dealer wants $120 per cap.
Does anyone have any insight on putting on a cold air intake or any other motor upgrades on the 4 cylinder to get more power out of it?
pao Posts: 1,867there are no engine mods that Im aware of to get more power out of the std 4 banger in the malibu.....cold air intake does nothing unless you complete the entire breathing system of the engine to include headers, hi-flow cat, exhaust etc in my experience....simply adding a CAI gives you "growl" more than anything else.....more power means the V-6 in this line....
This engine isnt meant for tuning IMHO....
As far as tire and rim mixup....would attribute it to just that..perhaps when that car was assembled they were short the standard set so simply put on the "hybrid" set....the size difference specified is inconsequential for this car...nothing more than a guess however on how or why it occurred
bwia Boston Posts: 1,942I received an invitation from a local Chevy dealer guaranteeing a trade-in allowance of $15,255 on my 2008 Malibu LS. When I got there I was told that this promotion was run by Black Book and that the amount quoted in the invitation was merely designed to get me into the showroom.
After making us wait, (and wait, and wait) and haggling with the salesman and sales manager for over three hours, we left in disgust. In short, they would not honor the trade-in price nor would they sell the new car at less than MSRP.
What do you think, should I report this dealer to the Massachusetts Department of Consumer Protection? or at least to GM? I thought the blatant practice of bait and switch was illegal but this Chevy dealer did not seem to care.
ab348 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaPosts: 6,858That's the kind of situation that should be reported. With the benefit of hindsight, it would have been interesting to walk in and not mention the invitation or trade-in promise, find a car on the lot that interested you, get their pricing, and then present the offer you received. It would have been even better if you had someone with you from the Office of Consumer Protection or some similar agency.
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sidewinderz Posts: 49I agree .That should be reported .Hopefully a GM customer service rep will see this here and take some action
Ever since I was a little kid -and I'm 70, my family got those mailers -"We have a buyer for your 19XX Chevrolet/ Olds etc". When you got to the dealer it was the same as above. This is NOT bait and switch. This is a dealer who is a crook and you shouldn't have even bothered with him once you discovered that he wan't going to give you $15k for your Malibu. The $15k come on was not worth the gas to drive over to the dealer. If you are VERY lucky you will get loan value. Check at the library for a NAPA Blue Book for loan value. This is the amount a buyer would get from a bank for your car and it isn't $15k when a new base model is only about $19k with the current rebates/discounts.
I don't deal with dealers who play games nor do I deal with any company that speeds up the "small print" in a radio ad. At my dealership the sales manager sits down at a computer with me - orders the car for a couple hundred over invoice, factors in rebates, and I pay him when the car comes in. It takes about 10 minutes if that and I can also take care of this on the phone. Why people "haggle" or spend hours in a showroom messing with sales people who know less about the cars than they do and have no authority to make any deal is beyond me.
Find a small dealership in the country with a low overhead and make friends. You won't have a large selection to choose from but buying a car off the lot is stupid unless it is too late in the model year to order one or the car on the lot has EXACTLY what you would order. The dealer isn't going to discount the car just because it is on his lot unless it is the end of the year or unless it is a demo.
I'm in the process of buying a 2009 Malibu 2LT from a dealership. After reading some of the issues that this car has, I'm having second thoughts. Before I drop over $14,000 on this car, I would appreciate some feedback. I did take it on a short test drive and it performed well. Is there anythng that I need to know before I go back to the dealership tomorrow??
Info on the car-
32,000 miles
sunroof, heated seats, wood accent trim
2.4 liter
not sure if it has the 6 speed or 4 speed trans.
There is a carfax, but I have not seen it yet.
I have had my used 2008 Malibu for almost 2 years. It had 40K when I got it. The only problems I've had have been electronic and the dealership has covered all of it, even after it was not longer in warrantee. I don't think it gets very good mileage though. I hear the new one, I don' remember the name, gets much better mileage. But it's a smaller car. Mine has the same engine as yours, but it's an automatic, I'm not sure about my transmission. Yours is a lot fancier than mine. I only paid 11K for mine (before all those charges they put on. Mine is a certified used car. I suggest you get one that is certified. Mine came with the regular warrantee that a new car comes with, and they extended parts of it.
I was able to give mine a longer test drive today, it drove great. The only issue that i had was at 60mph and above, it has a low humming sound coming from somewhere in the car. It may be the tires,(Firestone) but i told the salesperson that i need it to go away before i buy this vehicle. Being that it's still under warranty, he said that thy would make it right. I'll find out more on Tuesday.
I agree with what you told them. When I bought my car (it had 40K on it) they fixed everything except the people that had it before scratched the chevy emblem on the steering wheel. I didn't notice that was not fixed til I started to drive away with the car. They told me it was attached to the stupid air bag and could not be removed wihtout replacing the air bag. It bugs me to this day but I can understand them not wanting to replace the air bag. Have them check the tires carefully. At just under 60K my tires started coming apart. I don't know how long I've kept tires before, but I had to replace two at the beginning of a month and two at the end. It was weird. I hope you enjoy the car. The only thing I don't like about mine is it does not have fancy hubcaps or wheels. And I don't know how to find some.


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BERCHTESGADEN, Germany, Jan. 16 — Unheralded Ricky Bower (Park City, Utah) and a hard-charging Kim Stacey (Stratton Mountain, VT) both became World Champions Saturday at the FIS World Snowboard Championships in Berchtesgaden winning gold in the halfpipe. The event will be televised on the Outdoor Life Network Jan. 30 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
Bower, who was second in a big air exhibition a week earlier at the Chevy S-10 U.S. Snowboard Grand Prix in Copper Mountain, Colo., opted to change his entire halfpipe routine for the event and it paid off. Stacey, like Bower, used consistency through qualifying the three finals runs to clinch the title.
Stacey qualified in second behind French rider Doriane Vidal in morning trials. In the finals, Vidal put down the run to beat with a 41.0 in the first run, while Stacey scored a 37.5. In the final run, Stacey took a pathway of perfection, scoring 41.9 to overtake the French rider for the gold in the best of two runs format. Anna Hellman of Sweden was third, while American Lynn Ott (Bend, OR) finished 15th.
"I didn't really change anything too much this week," said the 18-year old Stacey. "I just finally put it together and stuck it when it counted.
"I did about three or four straight airs and then a 540. I usually do a seven (720) at the bottom but I did two straight airs because I knew I could stick it — I wanted to do something I knew I could pull off," she said.
On the men's side, the U.S. came into the finals with what seemed to be a great opportunity for multiple medals. Tommy Czeschin (Crowley Lake, CA) led after the qualifications, followed by Zach Horwitz (Carbondale, CO) and Bower — all three qualifying out of the first of two qualifying runs. Ultimately 10 men advanced to the finals.
In the finals, though, Czeschin had trouble landing one of his 720's and narrowly missed qualifying for the super finals, finishing sixth.
In the super finals, Bower scored a 44.0 on his first run to overtake Swede Fredrik Sterner in the best of two runs, and held onto that lead through the end. Timo Aho of Finland was third while Horwitz had trouble on both runs and missed the medals finishing fifth.
"I had no specific goals coming in, just to ride as well as I could," Bower said. "I really don't have much in the past since I was second in the Utah Winter Games. Last year I was excited when I made it to a finals. But it feels different now.
"I changed my routine completely going in. It's a combination of things but I was much more comfortable. I had a good feeling. I just felt very comfortable today."
Bower will have a homecoming of sorts on Feb. 5 when he returns for a snowboard World Cup at Park City Mountain Resort, where he started riding at age 11 — even switching his father, a former Olympic nordic combined skier, over to snowboarding.
"I'm actually not surprised at all with the results," said U.S. Halfpipe Coach Heath Van Aken. "Kim's been riding good and we've known that Ricky had it but he just hadn't put it together. It's too bad that Tommy (Czeschin) didn't quite make it and that Zach (Horwitz) fell coming to the finish or he could have been second or third.
"I'm just so very happy for Ricky," added Van Aken. "He works so hard and he's a great guy. He really deserves this for what he's put into it. He puts two inverts right at the start — a Crippler and a Michealchuck — I mean, those are both hard tricks and putting them together is really tough."
Action continues in Berchtesgaden Sunday with a snowboard cross competition.