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Nissan Altima Caught Fire
My 2009 Nissan Altima caught fire while I was driving it. Luckily everyone got out safely. I do not have gap insurance either. Nissan is reviewing our case. I am having a hard time as to why a brand new car would catch fire while driving. I know there were recalls on 2007/2008 but I thought the problem would have been fixed. Anyone know of this happening to any other 2009's?
this is the first I've heard of it. heck, even the 2007 didn't really have an issue with fires. only one or two had actullay caught fire, and it was because of the air filter getting ignited by something hot (cig butt or something similar) that got sucked in.0
Yeah, we have been searching for issues and cant find any either. They also said there have been no recalls on 2009's for this issue. Any advice what we do? Who should cover this? Oh and we did not have GAP insurance.0
Unless the reason can be proven, it will probably be an insurance issue. Unless it can be proven that a part failed and caused the fire, they arn't going to assume fault. There's just so many things that could do it.
But rest assured, your insurance company will do a very thourgh investigation before they cough up nearly 20 grand for the car. If there was a defect that caused it, they'll find it.
as far as what to do about a new car, I'd suggest going back to the dealership you bought it from. Explain to them what happened. I'm sure they'll give you a tremendous deal on another one, considering how you will have bought 2 from them in a matter of months/weeks.0
don1958 Posts: 1I was driving my 2007 Nissan Altima and it catches fire in the engine compartment and burns up. The car was running perfect at 60mph when the engine sputtered, smoke started filling up the inside of the car, and 15 seconds after I coast to a stop the fire roars out of the engine compartment and engulfs the car. What could have happened? The recall for hot embers getting lodged in the air filter and causing a fire comes up as a possiblity. Allstate Insurance claim adjuster told me that this is her 3rd claim for 2007 Nissan Altima fires in the last 3 weeks.0
gooddeal2 Posts: 750Allstate Insurance claim adjuster told me that this is her 3rd claim for 2007 Nissan Altima fires in the last 3 weeks.
That's BS. 3 claims in 3 weeks w/ one adjuster = 365 Altimas in a year. The number should be even a lot higher b/c there're many claim adjusters w/ Allstate.
365 x top 10 insurance companies = 3650 Altimas per year.0
deltheking Posts: 1,152Ya right.. I have a bicycle. I was riding it- it became a Ford Explorer and at 60mph rolled over and then became the Camry which had SUA and fell into the lake after which it became a boat etc etc ............ :shades: :P0
Just an update to my 2009 Nissan Catching Fire. We refused to go through insurance. Nissan ended up settling with us for what we put into the car and that was it. Nissan at first tried to put us back in the same car but we refused. We did contact a lawyer but said the process could take years so we just settled. At least we did not take a loss going through insurance. Nissan still to this date would never give us a reason as to why this happened! Buyer Beware!0
england36 Posts: 1This is interesting. I had a 2008 Nissan Altima and on July 8th 2010 the car caught fire and blew when it hit my full tank of car blowing out the window in the van parked next to me. It was parked in my driveway. The fire department have determined it was an electrical problem behind the dash. I am going through my insurance as I had a lease plus I have also gone to Nissan Consumer Affairs. I would definitely not be interested in getting into another Nissan Altima. I hope Nissan will do the right thing because I still owe on the lease.0
bkmo Posts: 1Our son was driving a 2006 Nissan Frontier on the freeway at normal speed when it also burst into flames. He did not survive. I would like to know if anyone found out the reason why their vehicles burst into flames.0
sambrady Posts: 1This is apparently an ongoing issue with many models. My 2000 Altima caught fire with no warning while I was driving it last week. I started researching to see if there had been similar issues with that model or others and found news stories about the recall of the 2007 models. There were also issues that could lead to car fires with the '06 models. Now I see it happened with an '09.
We called Nissan to complain. They wasted a good deal of our time acting as if they might do something. They asked us for some paperwork yesterday, then without waiting for it, called today to say they are going to do nothing for us. The woman was dismissive and a little rude, showing very little concern for customer service.
We knew it was a long shot, but the way they handled the issue and the ongoing issues with fires in these cars make us think it is time to wash our hands of Nissan forever.
I'll have see if I can post a picture so y'all can see the third and final Altima my family will ever own. ">0
I see that this is a real issue with Nissan Altimas. My car has 43,000. I was driving down 95 with my family and without any warning, my car started to stall and the check engine light came on. After being towed to a mechanic, I was told that it was the electronic throttle and that my airbox and filter caught on fire. I then got the car towed to a Nissan dealer. I was told that Nissan would not cover this and they charges me ove 1900 to fix the car. My insurance covered the expenses but I think that Nissan should cover my expenses. I am looking into taking this further.0
unknownricky Posts: 1Hey,please let me know how it goes..I had the same problem with my 2008 altima,and I was not able to get a refund or anything..0
caddyman32 Posts: 2im new to this edmunds site and i need to sell my cars. where is the link to go to. :confuse:0
Kirstie_H Posts: 11,077Our site doesn't have an area to list vehicles for sale. We're here for information only. If you go to the main Edmunds.com page, you'll see a link on there to autotrader. You can list your vehicle with them.
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Nissan consumer affairs have already denied me, so now I am getting my lawyer to address them. Nissan needs to look into these issues. I will never buy another Nissan again and I will be spreading the word every chance I get to everyone that I know. A class action law suite needs to take place. When is Nissan going to take responsibility, when someone is killed or injured in one of their vechiles? This saddens me.0
ankirby1214 Posts: 1I have an 2009 nissan altima also. And on may 10th 2011 the car just caught on fire right as i parked in a parking spot. Its so random and its been a great car, no issues. I paid cash for the car but now that its totalled im left with no vehicle and i did have full coverage but my insurance company is screwing around and dont act like its a priority to them at the moment. I dont know if i should get an attorney and go forth with Nissan as Im seeing all these altimas that randomly catch on fire. I just dont have years to fight with them. Any advice on what to do or how to pursue this? :sick:0
janette3 Posts: 1I was driving a 2010 Nissan Altima rented from Hertz. It sounded as if a belt snapped under the hood as I was driving on the freeway. I pulled over to the shoulder to discover that their were no brakes. After costing to a stop and turning the ignition off, smoke came from the engine and then it caught fire and burned totally up. Nissan should come out of denial and Hertz should remove the car from it's fleet. After googling Altima fires, the question remains, "How much more denial will there be?" Nissan...YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!!!!0
My 2008 Nissan Altima caught fire while driving down the Merritt Parkway in Conneticut on Friday night. The check engine light came on as the car was lossing power. I pulled over to the side of the road and smoke started coming out of the engine compartment. I shut off the engine, grabbed by bags and the car burst into flames. How many others have had this problem?0
As a follow up to my original reponse to Holliwhit, I contacted Nissan USA, and after getting a form letter reply without any regard to the severity of the issue, I emailed again and they said they would look into it. They got back to me and said it was my responsiblity and to call my insurance company. I can't understand why a car fire is not worth investigating. Lucky I got out before it burst into flames. What if I had kids and had to try and unbuckle car seats. The car was only 3 1/2 years old. The dealer offered me any car of my choice at dealer cost (not sure what that really means) and a years free maintenance. What really ticks me off is Nissan's customer service dismissing this so easily.0
I 've had the same problem but with a 2008 Nissan..so what are u gonna do??0
I see class action lawsuitin the air...0
Spoke to a lawyer and he said, we would have to hire an investigator to see what caused the fire. No guaranties. Complained a few times to Nissan but they said to go to my insurance company. Bought a Mazda instead.0
ca_nissanfan Posts: 1Did the engine on your Altima ever shut down at highway speeds? Lauri Ontso0
No. My engine never shut down while driving. The car lost speed but continued to move until I pulled off the road.0
I am currently investigating a 2007 Altima fire where driver reportedly thought he ran over an object or may have simply heard a noise, ran a stop sign then came to rest in some brush. Insurance company denied the claim and said the car was intentionaly set (total BS, BTW. The ignition of the vegitation under the car was witnessed). As I read these boards, there appears to be a common thread with the Altima.
I have not reached any conclusions as to the cause0
I am currently investigating a 2007 Altima fire where driver reportedly thought he ran over an object or may have simply heard a noise, ran a stop sign then came to rest in some brush. Insurance company denied the claim and said the car was intentionaly set (total BS, BTW. The ignition of the vegitation under the car was witnessed). As I read these boards, there appears to be a common thread with the Altima.0
pvmom Posts: 1My nephew recently died in a fire in his 2008 Nissan Altima after his car went into a ditch. Investigation is pending, but it seems as if others have had a similar problem with unexplained fires in the Altima. Any referrals to research, data, lawsuits, etc., would be appreciated.0
techy10 Posts: 1my 2010 nissan altima caught fire in my driveway last night. Fire investigator said it was an electrical short. anyone have any similar experiences/ advice. I saw in a post mention of a class action suit, any information will be appreciated.1
relliott1981 Posts: 1My 2006 Altima caught fire driving down earlier today (8pm) in Victorville. I'm just now making it back home (2 am). All that was heard was a pop and an orange flash caused me to decelerate and pull over. A witness who was behind my car said it looked like a big fire underneath the car. Very freakish. I've yet to have a major problem with this car...until now. I will have alot of calls to make tomorrow. As I'm relating to the other Altima stories of catching fire, I'm curious as to what course of insightful action would you recommend based on your past experience.0
busiris Posts: 3,490I would suggest the first course of action to be determining exactly what caused the fire, along with what actually caught on fire.
Anything else is a version of "Ready.... Fire..... AIM!".0


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What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single?Question: "What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single?"
Answer: The question of a Christian staying single and what the Bible says about believers never marrying is often misunderstood. Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 7:7-8: "I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am." Notice that he says some have the gift of singleness and some the gift of marriage. Although it seems that nearly everyone marries, it is not necessarily God's will for everyone. Paul, for example, did not have to worry about the extra problems and stresses that come with marriage and/or family. He devoted his entire life to spreading the Word of God. He would not have been such a useful messenger if he had been married.
On the other hand, some people do better as a team, serving God as a couple and a family. Both kinds of people are equally important. It is not a sin to remain single, even for your entire life. The most important thing in life is not finding a mate and having children, but serving God. We should educate ourselves on the Word of God by reading our Bibles and praying. If we ask God to reveal Himself to us, He will respond (Matthew 7:7), and if we ask Him to use us to fulfill His good works, He will do that as well. "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will" (Romans 12:2).
Singleness should not be viewed as a curse or an indication that there is "something wrong" with the single man or woman. While most people marry, and while the Bible seems to indicate that it is God's will for most people to marry, a single Christian is in no sense a "second class" Christian. As 1 Corinthians 7 indicates, singleness is, if anything, a higher calling. As with everything else in life, we should ask God for wisdom (James 1:5) concerning marriage. Following God's plan, whether that be marriage or singleness, will result in the productivity and joy that God desires for us.
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Ben Grant re-elected Maine Democratic chairman; Pam Fenrich new vice chair
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) � The Maine Democratic State Committee has re-elected Ben Grant as chair of the state party.
Grant, who ran unopposed, led the party in November when Democrats regained control of both chambers in the state Legislature. Elections for party officers were held Sunday.
Pam Fenrich of Falmouth was elected to replace Janet Mills as the party's vice chair. Mills resigned from her position after being elected state attorney general. Fenrich will focus on fundraising for the party as it gears up for the 2014 election.
Heidi Brooks of Lewiston was elected secretary, Betty Johnson of Lincolnville was elected treasurer, and Roy Gedat of Norway was elected vice treasurer.


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I have heard one should use a lot of water when cooking pasta; how much water should I use?
I have found that enough so that upon evaporation, you don't run out is the correct amount. But then again, using too much takes longer to boil. I try to find an optimum based on these two factors.
My rule of thumb is 4 qt. of water per 1 lb. of pasta. This comes from a Cooks Illustrated article (I think from around '00) that suggested that this was the best way to keep pasta from sticking to itself.
I prefer to use more water than is likely necessary, simply because when you add the pasta to the water, the temperature will drop some. The less water you have, the lower it will drop/the faster it will take to bring it back to a boil. Edit: This very likely may be a disproven myth, please read comment below.
Unfortunately I eyeball it based off how much pasta I have, so I can't give you an exact ratio. But I would err on the side of too much. Edit: I just eyeballed and then measured a pot, it looks like I use about 5 quarts of water for a lb of pasta. I still recommend erring on the side of too much, but now only because you don't want to lose too much to evaporation and end up running low on water halfway through cooking. Just enough to cover the pasta a little bit seems to work fine at our house.
This question was answered to some extent in another Pasta cooking question by Roux. This answer, which is basically just a link to a series of experiments by an MIT grad / Chef, dispels a number of myths about cooking pasta. For instance:
Some really interesting stuff in the article that debunks quite a lot of kitchen lore about cooking pasta. I have tried this at home with great success.
So in answer to your specific question:
That is nonsense. The more water per pasta ratio will result in less recovery time, which is more desirable. It's simple. Boil a gallon of water and add an ounce of pasta. The water will not stop boiling. Boil it again and ad a pound of pasta. The water will take time to recover. For dried pasta, every manufacturer recommends rapidly boiling water. Aldente reqires high heat to cook the outside of the pasta, leaving the inside slightly undercooked. This is were the "snap" comes from.
Cooking pasta requires the water-to-pasta ratio shown in the table


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When you first see the colorful fields and the old-fashioned vegetable and flower stand, you know it's going to be a friendly place to stop. You will be inclined to ignore the "No Annexation" sign on the fence because you know there is history between those farm signs and city limits signs. The battle centers on a surface water tax, but that's no fun at all. You want some of that fresh, sweet corn!
The little farm, at 11121 51st Ave. in north Marysville, at one time reached nearly 80 acres. Today, it's just 15.
John and Linda Campbell own it, and work it. John's father bought the first 40 acres in 1920 and built it up over the years. The soil there is rich.
Without using pesticides, the Campbells grow great sweet corn, Hubbard and butternut squash, green beans, leeks, cabbage, broccoli, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, cauliflower, Swiss chard, carrots and more. They grow thousands of colorful flowers, which they sell for large events or at $2 for a bouquet.
Their little stand sits at the farm entrance, just north of the high school roundabout in Marysville.
While they talked and did their work, I listened and took some photographs of John and Linda, but I think their own words better reflect the difficulties and joys of farming today.
Here's a slice of what the Campbells had to say.
The car in the greenhouse
John: "The chicken business during the depression was good. In the '30s, before I was born, my dad raised chickens here, and owned part of a chicken hatchery in Everett. In 1933, business was so good my dad went to Seattle and bought a brand new car right in the middle of the Depression. People couldn't believe it. They'd say, 'A chicken farmer? Right in the middle of the Depression? Buying a brand new car?' I still have that car, and I'm trying to restore it. A '33 Dodge."
The Bicentennial
John: "I was born on the Fourth of July in 1937, so I am patriotic. In 1976, out here in the middle, I planted red, white and blue petunias of an American flag. I got an award from the Grange for it. From then on, we've been doing what you see here."
Coming home
Linda: "Of all his brothers, (John) is the one who decided that he would play farmer.
"He told me, once, when he was up in Alaska, 'I was, at this point, deciding what else I was going to do with my life.' Then his dad called him and said, 'We've got 12 acres; you want come down?' And he came down, not knowing what in the world he was going to do with it.
"A friend at the extension service told him about Twin Cities Foods needing corn growers. So he and his dad turned all the fields, even his dad's fields, into corn, and John was growing other stuff on the side. When Twin Cities dropped the corn order, he went into produce big time.
"People found him up here at the barn. This is where we sold (produce) out of, and the rest is history."
Inheritance tax
John: "When my father passed away at 96, the government said we owed $300,000 inheritance tax. We had to sell everything north and east of here to settle with the federal government, so all that's left is 15 acres. We still have the old house and some of the buildings."
Lasting sentiments
John: "I've got this problem not wanting to let go of where I was born and raised.
"I guess it's my problem of holding on … People say, 'Why don't you get rid of that old chicken house?' My dad built that with his bare hands, with a hand saw and a hammer, no power tools, back in the '30s, you know. And so, I've been trying to get a new roof on that and save things."
15 acres and what do you get?
John: "It's more difficult all the time. Of course when you came in here, you couldn't miss my signs. We've got a major fight with the local government and I don't know how its going to turn out. They're forcing us out of here, because, you know, if there were houses here, it would return a lot more tax dollars. And they have billed us for the rain tax. Sometimes I talk too much."
A good harvest
Linda: "I love the harvest time. I love this little farm. And I love what John does with this little farm. His work is everywhere you look on the farm. We do eat our farm food. We love it. The kids grew up on it."
Staying put
John: "I don't want to sell. I've got this thing about saving the old family farm. I tell some people, 'Some days I feel like I'm out of here. I'm not going to put up with this anymore.' But when you ask me straight out — am I going to stay here? I'm afraid I'm here for good."
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More Righthaven IP Up For Auction, Including The Name Righthaven
from the sports-and-porn dept
When one of the many judges smacking down Righthaven ordered that the company's intellectual property be auctioned off, we wondered just what that would actually include, since it's not clear whether Righthaven really owns any copyrights, or any intellectual property beyond its own trademarks. The righthaven.com domain name was the first item sold, and now Lara Pearson points us to the news that another selection of Righthaven IP is now up for sale on eBay.
The list itself is pretty amusing, apparently comprised of two porn movies and a selection of newspaper articles about sports (presumably from the Las Vegas Review Journal). Of course, as we noted originally, even though these copyrights are registered in Righthaven's name, it's likely that they aren't actually valid or enforceable, since the whole crux of the Righthaven saga is that many of the rights transfers to the company were shams, so the original copyright holders still control the works. Buying one of these registrations at auction is a way to own a piece of copyright trolling history, but it's probably not going to make you the legal owner of Ebony Amateurs Vegas Edition #10.
Also up for auction is the trademark on the name Righthaven itself. When righthaven.com sold, it was turned into a service offering "hosting with a backbone" in a somewhat ironic use of the domain. I suspect we'll see something similar happen with the Righthaven trademark, since the company's dismal reputation and long list of legal failures makes it a pretty unappealing brand for any purpose other than parody or satire.
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The Evolution of Reddit
The Evolution of Reddit Through Time infographic from Randal Olson.com covers the history of Reddit for the past 7 years. With thousands of active subreddits, the visual above displays the 24 most active. Track the popularity of each subreddit through the years!
The graph below shows how 24 of the most active subreddits have changed over time. I ordered the subreddits by the time that they first appeared on Reddit. I recommend zooming in so you can see it better.
(I should note that I purposely excluded /r/reddit.com from this graph because it dominates the entire graph until about 2008, then screws things up again when it got closed down in late 2011.)
The biggest thing that you may notice is that there were very few subreddits from 2006-2008. In fact, there was only one subreddit before 2006 (/r/reddit.com). The majority of the content in 2006-2008 was focused on more techie-friendly subjects: programming, science, politics, entertainment, and gaming. Major subreddits dedicated to solely picture and video content started becoming popular in mid-2008, and even then their posts only comprised less than 1/4 of Reddit's content. It wasn't until 2011 did the picture-related subreddits really start taking over, and Reddit never looked back after that.
This graph covers so many changes in the Reddit community that it can't explain what happened by itself. In the following sections, I will take a closer look at how the Reddit community evolved on a year-by-year basis.
Love these data visualizations of the reddit's evolution over time from Randy, a 3rd year Computer Science graduate research assistant at Michigan State University. In his original post, he actually visualizes each year separately, and you can see some major milestones and clear changes in the reddit universe.
The Great /r/reddit.com Spike of 2009
The total growth of reddit over the years is lost in the 100% Stacked Area chart; however, you can clearly see the growth of subreddit content as a portion of the whole.
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The Tempest: The Electric Shakespeare Acid Test
Here's a trailer for artsy director Julie Taymor's latest film, an adaptation of cult playwright William Shakespeare's (supposed) final play, the melancholy magical desert island adventure The Tempest. It looks... disappointingly full of CGI muck and Russell Brand.
Yes, that's the increasingly irksome Brand as Trinculo, one half of the play's go-to comic relief. And yes, that's Helen Mirren playing a lady version of Prospero, the play's bellicose-but-tender sorcerer and overprotective papa. And, ugh, those are lots of computer animated hell hounds and magical whirlygigs brightening up the surprisingly drab setting. I understand the motivation behind making a trailer for a Shakespeare movie as zippy as possible, but... eyugh. These particular effects just don't look very attractive. And what's the point of a grand Julie Taymor Shakespeare movie if it's not attractive?
Speaking of attractive, that's Djimon Hounsou as angry island native Caliban and willowy Ben Whishaw as the sprightly sprite Ariel. For us theater nerds, though, the most interesting casting is Reeve Carney, who Taymor cast as Peter Parker in her upcoming Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark Broadway musical extravaganza, and who here plays the lovestruck Ferdinand.
So, if the computer junk doesn't bother you, all you theater nerds grab your art nerd friends and go see this movie. Preferably stoned.


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OOOOH!!!!! Somebody fails to win!
Quote from: Dånooky on April 29, 2012, 08:00:44 PMOOOOH!!!!! Somebody fails to win!What do you guys mean with that?
Who says this season finale will be boring?
How do you even find the finish line? It looks like it's on a random beach somewhere.
We have two differents versions of who won the race. I think we now know why.
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Toyota Tacoma: Problems & Solutions
coldfoot Posts: 49reverendnewman....Have you recently changed your plugs? I had a 98 Frontier that I had ghanged plugs at 60K. Then it had same problems you describe. No 2 cylinder kept misfiring and check engine light stayed on. I put Bosch Platinum plugs in it and the Nissan dealer said to get them out. I replaced them with Denso and that corrected the problem. Thought I would let you know about that. Also I havent heard about a vehicle not passing inspection due to check engine light. Must be different states regulations.0
Hey, I have no problems with my 6 speed and cannot complain. I do have a question to someone else with one though. At only low rpms, do you ever hear a grinding type of noise from the tranny? I've heard it on previous vehicles with manuals, but am unsure if it's normal for the 05 TACO. I am assuming there is probably is a certain ideal rpm range for each gear.0
I jerked and pulled on the rear window latch yesterday in my 4.0L and it held.0
engineerboo Posts: 45John45: An easy way to test for water leak is to wash your truck and ensure you spray lots of water over the windshield. Then, inspect both front carpets closely. I have an 05 Taco built in 12/04 and it doesn't have the water leak or paint problems. My only "warranty" issue was a front, right, fender that was a little lose, so they tightened it up for me when I got her first oil change.
Good luck!
dmcd Posts: 1Is there a simple way to disable the damn automatic door locks?! Start the truck and get out to wipe down the windows and the damn thing is locked already! I HATE IT! I think I'd rather get carjacked 1 time out of 5 million times than put up with getting locked in every time i start the damn thing!0
pb2themax Posts: 471The dealer can re-program your truck to not automatically lock.0
teach1 Posts: 2Is there any way to change things so the horn doesn't go off everytime a door is unlocked? My neighbors would probably appreciate it if I left quietly in the mornings!0
jfigueroa1 Posts: 209What year is the truck cus I have an 05 taco and the horn do not make any noise when lock or unlock the car.0
redrunnerx Posts: 1anyone out there with any leads to any performance parts???0
flowerpower Posts: 14i don't know if this is still issue or if toyota has solved the problem, on what colors does the paint chipping seem to be happening, is it on dark colors only or on all colors, any input from owners would be greatly appreciated. thanks.0
With regards to your paint chipping question, I own a 05 Tacoma in Speedway Blue and I noticed the paint chipping just 2 months after I purchased the vehicle. If anyone else has any information about it please contact me as well.0
I own a 05 Tacoma off road package access cab and just 2 months after I purchased it I noticed some severe chipping back around the rear fender flares on both sides of the truck. Anybody have any suggestions let me know.0
eagleg Posts: 87I have an 05 DC LB 4X4 Sport Pkg. Indigo and I also have some chips on the leading edge of the flares but I don't think its that big of a deal.Sand and pebbles are going to fly up and hit the rear fenders on any truck.My two previous trucks were Chevys and the both had the same chips.Wait and see what its like at 35,000 miles and then go complain to the dealer.They'll fix it,won't they?G.M. always stood behind the're trucks.0
I know that you are goin to get some rock chips on your fender flares but not to the extent of mine. And as for waiting till 35000 miles and getting them to fix it, well they wont even look at the problem now so I dont see any resolution a year or two down the road. Maybe I should go with a GM.0
In my access cab there was some marks in the material on the rear seat back rests that would not come out. I felt like a real whiner complaining to the dealer about that, but they ordered a new replacement cover piece. On top of that they will give me wholesale price for extras from their parts department.
As for paint chipping, I haven't seen any yet on my Radiant Red. I agree with anyone that says that paint chipping happens, because it has on all my previous rigs and in strange locations. There is no spot a rock cannot hit it seems. Maybe some good wax would reduce the chances? The splash guards seem pretty big and do a great job keeping dirt off the truck.
There is a protective strip in the paint around the bottom of the rear fender flares. Maybe an identical piece extending to the area in front of it could be an option in the future.0
kenbrew Posts: 1I also have the Indigo Ink. I realize stones will cause chips but this paint seems awfully soft. I barely touched it with an allen wrench and it left a scratch.0
gdwtch1969 Posts: 15I own a 2004 Tacoma and my seat belt light doesn't come on when the seat belts aren't in use.I was just wondering if this is just a fuse or bulb.Also is this a safety issue with the air bags?0
sdtaco Posts: 1Yes, but you might want to go to a 32x10.5R15 it will fit and fill the wheel well better.. I work for toyota in san diego and see it all the time, it looks good. If you intend on putting on after market shocks or lift kit you might want to wait on tires unless you are 2/32 tread or less.0
I purchased a rad red 05 tacoma 4x4 double cab with the sr5 package 2 months ago. The first day I had it I noticed a paint chip on the gas cap cover. Since that day I've been getting chips all over my truck. Most of the chips are concentrated to the bottoms of the doors and box WHERE THE CHIP GUARD IS! The only panel on my truck without chips is the tailgate. I guess if I would drive in reverse for any length of time I'd get them there too. Yes the hood up the doors, "A" pillars box, even the roof. The dealer asked me to take it to the shop that does the work on their vehicles for an estimate. Oddly enough there were SEVERAL other 05 tacomas (of different colors) there for the same chipping problem. The paint shop determined that the clear coat was crap, (which was applied during the manufacturing process at the CA plant). RED FLAG! Now wouldn't you think manufacturing defect?? Pretty obvious, not the fault of me, the other tacoma owners, not the dealership...WRONG! I contacted Toyota corporate and complained about the paint defect (quite loudly at times) and all they did was push me back to the dealer claiming no fault of theirs. IT GETS BETTER. The dealers official solution is we'll pay to have it repainted once, if you get chips after that, you're on your own. They want the paint shop to strip down the chipped areas to the level of the chip, build it up, roughen the clear coat (yes, the part that the paint shop says is the cause of the chipping) spray paint then clear OVER the crap clear!! RED FLAG! The paint shop in return, won't guarantee the paint job will hold up because they are being asked to paint over the crappy clear. Now to the guy who was asking "should I buy a Tacoma," picture yourself weeks after signing your hard earned cash up for the next 5 years to the tune of ~$30,000 in this predicament. Having to have your brand new truck repainted and not knowing if it will end up the same way weeks later. "Resale value after repainting your new truck" you ask? What do you think? Are you feelin' the Toyota love? OHHH what a feeling!!! NOW HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THAT PURCHASE?0
How come your earlier posts said your truck was Impulse Red?0
>I purchased a rad red 05 tacoma 4x4 double cab with the sr5 package 2 months ago. The first day I had it I noticed a paint chip on the gas cap cover. Since that day I've been getting chips all over my truck.<>
You should have a case # now. Get out the warranty book and file for arbritration. That's where I am at. Haven't heard back yet.
joetrdsport Posts: 1I have the 05 4x2 double cab trd sport sr5 pk2 in silver and the first week i had it i notice a chip on the hood. I haven't checked since but a friend of mine has the off road package in black and he just called me and told me that he has chips all over the hood.
Is a paint job is the only fix?0
>I have the 05 4x2 double cab trd sport sr5 pk2 in silver and the first week i had it i notice a chip on the hood. I haven't checked since but a friend of mine has the off road package in black and he just called me and told me that he has chips all over the hood.
Is a paint job is the only fix?<>
I don't know what else other than not driving it.0
Sorry. You are correct. It's dark metallic red. Impulse Red!0
alaskadude2 Posts: 3I think I replied to a previous letter about this, but I had similar problems with extending cranking, not starting, etc., and did the arbitration. They are giving me a new truck. Arbitration works if you can prove your case0
You folks with the chips:
What dates & factory are your trucks from? I want to keep an eye on mine, no problems so far.
Good luck, the chipped Speedway Blue looks horrible.0
swschult Posts: 3I had an accident two weeks ago with my 2005 Toyota Tacoma: I was parking in front of a brick building (the back of a shopping center), and most inexplicably, the brakes were so far depressed that I could not reach them. By the time I shimmied down in my seat to be able to reach them it was too late and I hit the building. The brake pedal, even now, is in a depressed position, almost as far down as it can go, instead of an inch or so higher than the gas pedal. I took a photo of this and also of a new 2005 Tacoma in the dealer showroom (for purposes of comparison) and submitted a claim to Toyota. The claim has not been processed yet, but both my insurance adjuster as well as a Toyota mechanic (the latter speaking not for attribution) think something IS wrong with the brakes. The rest of the story: The damage to the front end was not great, so I decided to drive it to the dealer. After a mile or so, it seemed to me that the engine was losing power, and at a stop light I noticed a burning smell and smoke coming out from under the vehicle. That turned out to be due to the brakes dragging, so now the brake pads are about worn out, and I probably need new rotors too. This vehicle has already had a recall for the parking brake cable, the wiper motors were not working when we got it, and my wife thinks I have bought a lemon. Maybe she is right.0
joetaco Posts: 7What color did you get, just ordered mine today and I think I got a good deal too.
Got mine in Silver, was to afraid to go with black or indigo blue just in case I was part of the unlucky few with the chip problem.
I read about the chips but hope it has been corrected, I figured it could have just been a bad batch of clear coat at the factory, its all about chemicals, you don't add something correct or don't bake on the clear coat it would cause it to be weak and chip. (Not sure what the process is at a factory for actually doing this but paint is just chemicals). Once had a vehical re painted and the guy let the clear coat sit to long and he couldn't get it to buff as shiny as he said he could have.
Cross my fingers and will just have to see. For all of you with pictures see if you can post them somewhere on the web and put a link on here I would like to see what you are all talking about.
Thanks in advance.0
maxvenum Posts: 39there are some links to pictures of chipping over at tundrasolutions and maybe toyotanation. you don't have to pay to read the tacoma forums on both sites, though you may have to register with tundrasolutions to browse.0
Its good to see that I am not the only one having the problem with the paint chipping on the 05 tacos. I am still having trouble with both the dealer and Toyota Canada in getting the problem fixed. Keep me updated on your progress all you other 05 taco owners.
Check out my picture page too look at the chipping I am receiving around my rear fender flares. Click on the My Vacation album at this site
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There's so much stuff to go through still, and so much stuff I already went through, discovering many things I have completely forgotten about. My goal is to have everything in the right place, easy to find and never to forget. And all that did not survive my harsh judgement is given away.
It's not only the colours - the home breathes when it's clutter-free.
Buying and arranging flowers is like a whole lifestyle of its own, and I make sure to always have fresh flowers at home, even if at times it is just a tiny little wild flower I picked up somewhere - everything counts! Today I found myself matching the peonies to the Hay tray, and the tray to the nailpolish - that was kinda fun. Then I mounted the Hay gym hooks - the very first six holes I got to drill into the walls at my new place - yet no clue whether it may be symbolic of sorts. Gym hooks in place - and the colour matching routine takes the new spin - Acne Studios sweatshirt and Carven bag found a perfect resting spot. So the days go by.
Oh and Mr. Kramfors is finally happy - the Bemz sofa cover arrived, it fits like a glove and looks very sweet next to the brand new Muuto Visu lounge chair. I hear them whisper kind words to each other at night.


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Depth puts Rockies in better position for '14
DENVER -- After a flurry of trades and free-agent signings, the Rockies believe they have improved their depth among position players -- a key issue that plagued them last season, when they finished 74-88 and last in the National League West.
The Rockies were among the clubs battling for the division lead into June. No one will know if the team could have hung in the playoff race had it stayed healthy. But instead, the starting lineup flailed and the bench didn't offer much production. To turn things around, the Rockies had to spend the offseason giving themselves more viable options in tough times or tough games.
DENVER -- After a flurry of trades and free-agent signings, the Rockies believe they have improved their depth among position players -- a key issue that plagued them last season, when they finished 74-88 and last in the National League West.
The Rockies were among the clubs battling for the division lead into June. No one will know if the team could have hung in the playoff race had it stayed healthy. But instead, the starting lineup flailed and the bench didn't offer much production. To turn things around, the Rockies had to spend the offseason giving themselves more viable options in tough times or tough games.
While it may be a stretch to say the Rockies have improved enough to lose their shortstop and cleanup hitter, their center fielder, their All-Star left fielder and their closer and still be competitive, they will enter 2014 measurably better able to handle the rigors of a long season, as well as give manager Walt Weiss better players to go to off the bench.
"I think we liked our club going into last year," said Rockies senior vice president of Major League operations Bill Geivett. "But we found out that we weren't deep enough and we weren't experienced enough. So we wanted to increase our talent level."
The Rockies' feeling that their everyday talent is competitive is demonstrated by the fact they're undergoing changes at just two positions -- first base, where Justin Morneau fills the hole vacated by Todd Helton's retirement, and left field, where there will be competition for a platoon to replace All-Star Carlos Gonzalez, who moved to center after Dexter Fowler was traded to the Astros.
By adding Drew Stubbs to the outfield mix on Wednesday in a trade with the Indians, the Rockies have something that was lacking last season -- an established Major Leaguer to start in matchup situations, or come off the bench.
"Drew Stubbs is a player we've had interest in before, he is a tremendous defender, and a right-handed bat with power," Geivett said. "He definitely fits what we want to do, and he improves our talent level."
Last year, when Fowler sustained wrist and knee injuries, and Gonzalez was limited by a strained ligament in his right middle finger, the only experienced option was Tyler Colvin, who was trapped in season-long offensive struggles and is no longer with the club. This time, Stubbs, who was a former leadoff man with the Reds and has played in 632 Major League games, can take over in the case of injury to Gonzalez or All-Star and defending NL batting champ Michael Cuddyer.
But for the Rockies to be successful, those who were part of the problem last year will have to become part of the solution. Several players were forced into action, and the inexperience showed in rough at-bats and a lack of big-league savvy. But many of those players also exhibited talent, which the Rockies hope will help them step forward.
"We felt at times we weren't deep enough, and we weren't experienced enough," Geivett said. "But all in all, our younger players picked up some experience. That's one of the reasons we feel good about what we've done. We've added talent with our moves, but these young guys learned, and they should be able to help us win games."
Charlie Blackmon, whose career was blocked by a full outfield and his own injuries in the past, but has hit .291 in parts of three seasons, and Corey Dickerson, who hit .263 with 23 extra-base hits after being called up in June, are competing for left-handed at-bats in left field. Blackmon's track record as a pinch-hitter (.280, .357 on-base percentage in 28 career plate appearances) or in all action as a sub (.293, .356 and five homers in 46 plate appearances) could make him valuable when he isn't in the lineup.
Another bench bat on limited occasions could be Morneau. Weiss wants to start him as much as possible, but at times, Morneau won't start against left-handed pitching. He could be a fierce late-innings pinch-hitter on those occasions.
Also being challenged are infielders Josh Rutledge and Charlie Culberson, who will have to replace the situational hitting and defense of Jonathan Herrera, who was traded to the Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Franklin Morales.
Rutledge played well in 2012 (.274, eight homers, 37 RBIs in 74 games) with Troy Tulowitzki out, but struggled when given the second base job at the start of last season and must rebound (.235, .294 OBP in 88 games, 69 starts). But the Rockies believe Rutledge learned from his experience, when he was moved from short to second and led off at the start of last season.
Culberson batted .293 in 47 games and succeeded on 5-of-6 stolen base attempts. The Rockies shoehorned him into the outfield to get him playing time in 2013, but this time he can return to his natural positions. The Giants selected him as a shortstop as a supplemental first-round Draft pick in 2007.
The Rockies also are expecting production out of right-handed hitting Jordan Pacheco, who led NL rookies with a .306 batting average in 2012, but saw his average drop to .239 because of inconsistent playing time as Helton's backup at first base. The Rockies returned Pacheco to catcher, where he played in the Minors and where there figures to be a clearer expectation of his playing time behind Wilin Rosario.
Added to the possible bench mix is outfielder Brandon Barnes, who came in the Fowler trade along with starting pitcher Jordan Lyles. Barnes hit .240, but .296 against left-handed pitching, for the Astros last season. Barnes also is a center fielder who can move to the corners.
Thomas Harding is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @harding_at_mlb.


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Richard Longstreth. City Center to Regional Mall: Architecture, The Automobile, and Retailing in Los Angeles, 1920-1950.Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press pp.528. $40.00 ISBN: 0262621258
City Center to Regional Mall is a voluminous work that tracks the changes in retailing from the downtown to the mall, looking from the architectural and use perspectives. Following World War II, the majority of downtowns were being challenged by outlying areas and the definition of the central business corridor was being questioned. These changes are minutely illuminated by Longstreth and the case study of Los Angeles adds complements and challenges other interpretations of downtown. Defining Los Angeles and its downtowns by what they are not makes this work incredibly valuable. The early shopping courts and the drive in stores had a major impact on design and flow of traffic, these stores became our modern strip centers and the clusters became our modern malls. Access for parking was the common need and the automobile acts as an important player in this lavishly illustrated story.
Department stores also figure prominently in this story as suburban branches opened and as companies, like Bullocks began to explain outside of the old downtown corridor. This store was also what Longstreth calls the 'lone wolf', or isolated location, precursor to our modern big box, however, these were highly decorated and large stores, what we might call destination retailers today. Supermarkets, for example, depended on cars to take purchases home and they began as drive up farmers markets, then clusters of retailers and eventually incarnations of the modern supermarket. They were typically located in the fringes or in emerging areas and they, in turn, attracted other tenants.. The supermarket and the drive in would be the subject of another book, The Drive-In, the Supermarket and the Transformation of Commercial Space in Los Angeles, 1914-1941. City Center also pays close attention to detail and the maps, lot plans and especially advertisements show.
Using newspapers, business journals and architectural records, he is able to paint a very detailed history, matched with his own personal observations. Longstreth is a champion of the city and wants readers to understand that what has been attacked and criticized as blight or urban decay was not the result of poor planning or random growth, rather it reflected change over time and was closely aligned to the new patterns of work and living that forced the expansion of the physical landscape. He sees and credits the shoppers with having the agency and creativity to force and respond to these changes. Small business in particular, gets attention I this work, as they are the stand alone and integrated shops that form the majority of stores. Once the mall comes, small business continues to both succeed and decline, depending on location and neighborhood. In addition to Los Angeles, Longstreth looks at other areas throughout the country and finds a similar story and pattern and clearly the business community of the time also engaged in this discussion. Victor Gruen and others were instrumental in creating the mall and redoing retail space and City Center explains how this operates by documenting changes in place.
Longstreth wants to use the shopping center and mall as a category of analysis, rather than as a subject, thus he traces the developments with the 1997 goal of adding to the historiography. (p. xvi) Alison Isenberg, Robert Fogelson and others would look at downtown as place and purpose while Longstreth is allied to architecture and transportation, asking how did the automobile change the way that people engage in meeting their needs now that cars were and integral part of their lives. He credits Los Angeles as being the trend setter in this regard and the general historical consensus shows that he is correct. As some reviewers have noted, this is not a look at 'high' architecture, rather, this a look at vernacular architecture. One oversight is the inclusion of mostly white suburban Angelenos, we don't learn a lot about what happens in other ethnic neighborhoods, which form a larger part of the city. Far too often, the 'ghetto' or 'barrio' is the subject of its own study and in this context with Spanish architecture, it would be an apt subject for more study.
At the other extreme, his treatment of Beverly Hills and the Miracle Mile show how a specific area can be targeted to attract consumers and how architecture, in this case, low buildings and a cohesive feel and flavor won shoppers. Many of the things that we take for granted are also being explored and developed during this time, Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, another early center, emphasized the tenant mix , which continues to play a major role in the shopping mall. Valley Plaza in L.A. was a planned use area that exploited its proximity to the freeways. Real estate developers are another actor in this drama and both individuals and firms tried to leverage power and influence development and construction.
City Center, a prize winning tome, answers the question of how retailers moved to new physical models and locations to attract shoppers that now lived and worked outside of the city core. I suggest that by attaching themselves top new architectural and merchandising models, they were seen as 'modern' and that by segregating motorists and pedestrians, they helped anchor and usher in the modern mall. Ironically, many modern malls are now being marketed as and made over to resemble an idealized Main St. Longstreth reminds us of the essential questions in an urban space, how is it used? Who should control the future? How do various interest groups react to a new technology, like the automobile and most importantly, how will these changes be seen in the future? For my personal work, I look to this book as a model for how one might trace the development of chain restaurants form the downtown corridor to the suburbs.


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WBU team heading to Ethics Match in Fort Worth
PLAINVIEW – A team of four Wayland Baptist University students will travel to Fort Worth this week to participate in the Fourth Annual Ethics Match competition on Nov. 1-2.
Sponsored by the Students in Free Enterprise team at WBU, the ethics team will compete against 19 other Texas schools that are members of the Texas Independent College Foundation. The event will be held at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel and the City Club of Fort Worth.
The competition consists of the team debating head-to-head with another school's team on case study questions involving current ethical issues in business. A panel of judges comprised of Texas business leaders and professionals evaluate the arguments and determine which teams advance. Matches run concurrently on Nov. 2, culminating in an awards presentation banquet.
The Wayland team includes Caylee Brewer of Fort Sumner, N.M., Randy Blodgett of Perryton, Jason Bohnstengel of Plainview, and Roberto Nass from Chile. Dr. Charles Starnes and Dr. Kelly Warren, both assistant professors of management at Wayland, serve as team sponsors.
"The purpose of Ethics Match 2007 is to enrich educational opportunities for students by providing a forum for discussions of applied ethics," said Starnes. "The event raises awareness of the value of independent higher education, and of the thoughtful discussion and reasoned argument that are the cornerstones of a liberal arts education."
To kick off the event, James Avery will be the keynote speaker at the Consilium Virtusque (Reason with Honor) dinner on Thursday evening. Since setting up shop in 1954 in a two-car garage with about $250 in capital, Avery has created James Avery Craftsman, Inc., a successful enterprise that includes independent retailers and stores in Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas. Avery is still pivotal in the design process and takes an active role in creating many of the new and unique jewelry lines still ensuring they follow his four core principles: simplicity, integrity, meaning, and universality.
The Texas Independent College Foundation, is a nonprofit educational organization that is open to all nonprofit, independent two- and four-year institutions in Texas that are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. They serve as a clearinghouse for scholarships and program support provided by corporations and philanthropists who believe in independent higher education.


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If so…then it's your lucky day! I think most of us are probably familiar with the much blogged about Bunny Williams' living room (turquoise? horn decorations? sound familiar?) that was a part of 2009 Kip's Bay Showhouse in NYC. If this room caught your eye, than you really must check out the many other rooms styled by other top designers. And if you really can't get enough, then you can have it all to yourself, for $50 million that is.
Sotheby's International Realty is listing this home, a 21,000 square foot limestone mansion on the Upper East Side, at quite the price tag. Although unfortunately only the select few can afford such a home in the mid 8 figures, you can virtually tour it all you would like at House Beautiful's virtual tour (as well as check out more photos from the show house). Enjoy! Oh yeah, and if any of you MGs end up purchasing this home, I'd be more than happy to stop by for a visit 😉
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LU announces 2011 football schedule
It's the good, the bad and the ugly.
The good? The Lamar Cardinals have announced their 2011 football schedule.
The bad? The Cards officially enter Southland Conference play and are eligible to win the conference title, so all conference games count.
The ugly? The non-conference portion is weak. With the Cards playing league football now, they won't be able to pick and chose opponents, so a win is a win. The football team needs to stay away from the stigma of beating up on non-conference opponents only to struggle during SLC play.
Sept. 3, Langston University, 7 p.m.
The Cards will open the season at home with Langston University, a team Lamar defeated 14-0 last season in Beaumont. This will be an easy way to open the season with a big win in front of a big crowd.
Sept. 10, at South Alabama, 4 p.m.
Lamar was shut out one game last season and this was it — a 26-0 home loss on Oct. 16. The Jaguars went 10-0 last season, which was their second season of football, but things are much different this year playing the likes of North Carolina State and Kent State. I'll give South Alabama the edge in this one just because of the win last year, and it will be Lamar's first road game.
Sept. 17, Incarnate Word, 7 p.m.
The Cards will return home to play their final non-conference game on their schedule, but it's not very attractive. University of the Incarnate Word is a Division II school in San Antonio that competes in the Lone Star Conference with the likes of Abilene Christian, Angelo State and Tarleton State. This set of Cardinals went 3-7 last year and had one common opponent with Lamar — Langston University. UIW lost to Langston in the season opener, 28-20. The team is coached by Mike Santiago, who was once an assistant at Lamar under Larry Kennan. This should be an easy win for the Cardinals of Lamar.
Oct. 1, at Southeastern Louisiana, TBA
Lamar will open the Southland Conference portion of their schedule in Hammond against the Lions, who were 2-9 overall and 1-6 in conference. Down 28-15, Lamar scored 14 fourth quarter points to come from behind to beat SELA 29-28 on Sept. 18 in Hammond. The pressure is going to be on Lamar due to the fact it's their first conference game, but a win isn't impossible.
Oct. 8, Northwestern State, 6 p.m.
The Cards' first conference
game in Provost Umphrey Stadium. The Demons of Northwestern State went a respectable 4-3 last season in the SLC and finished 5-6 overall. Coached by former LSU and University of Houston assistant Bradley Dale Peveto, who was also a standout athlete at Orangefield, NSU will be tested when they come to Beaumont after meetings with LSU and SMU.
Oct. 15, at Texas State, TBA
The Bobcats struggled last season by finishing 4-7 (1-6 SLC), so they hired former TCU, Alabama and Texas A&M head coach Dennis Franchione. This will be the last league meeting between the two schools because Texas State is moving out of the FCS and will begin play in the WAC in 2012.
Oct. 22, Central Arkansas, 6 p.m.
The back half of the schedule is very tough for Lamar. The Cards will host Central Arkansas for Homecoming, but it will be no easy task. The Bears were 7-4 last season (4-3 SLC).
Oct. 29, at Sam Houston State, TBA
Lamar will travel to Huntsville to face the Bearkats of Sam Houston State. SHSU went 6-5 last season (4-3 SLC) and had a home record of 3-1. They will be much improved in 2011.
Nov. 5, Stephen F. Austin, 6 p.m.
The Cardinals will have this one circled on their calendar. Not only was SFA the defending conference champion last season with a 9-3 record, but SFA also embarrassed Lamar by beating them 71-3 in a game that was televised in Beaumont.
Nov. 12, Nicholls State, TBA
Lamar will play a scrappy Nicholls team for their final regular season road game. The Colonels were 5-6 (4-3 SLC) last season and won their last two games against Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana.
Nov. 19, McNeese State, 6 p.m.
Interstate-10 rival McNeese State will travel east to Beaumont for the Cards' regular season finale. The Cowboys were 6-5 overall and 5-2 in SLC play in 2010 and defeated Lamar in the season opener last year, 30-27. If Lamar is the conference title race, this game will have more than just a rival feeling.
Early prediction: 5-6 overall, 3-5 in SLC
Chad Cooper can be reached at (409) 832-1400, ext. 241, or by e-mail at cooper [at] theexaminer [dot] com.


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I got home yesterday after ten days away, first up north at my mother's, then in Suffolk at my sister's. I am hoping for a huge fall of snow tonight, one big enough to paralyse all rail services between here and the city where I work, just because I am sick to death of trains and glacial station platforms.
I drank a lot this Christmas, even by my standards, and as always in January, I am thinking about cutting down. Ah, fuck it, who am I kidding? Really, with booze, it's all or nothing for me. I'm pondering this move over a large glass of chilled Manzanilla right this minute. It has a sea-salt tang and a hint of new bread and toasted almonds, it adores the cheese I'm nibbling with it, and its utter purple-prosy, pre-prandial rightness on this icy night makes me wonder how one could ever forgo it. This is the thing about booze for me and a million other soaks: never drinking again is a gloomy prospect indeed. Someone (sorry, Mr Someone, I can't remember who you were) said that when he finally understood that he faced the choice of abjuring the booze or present death, it was like sitting in an art gallery watching workmen carry away the paintings, leaving him nothing to look at but bare, white walls. Absolutely. Wouldn't it be like confinement to every dull, dreary, soulless thing? Boiled turnip. Military brass bands. Carry On films. The Cambridge Evening News. Golf. God's cock, get me another sherry.
Ex-boozers, however, are often very successful people. I have a friend whose mum was a dedicated piss-head. As little kids, this friend and her brother were used to getting themselves ready for school because their mother, legless on matutinal sherry, could be of no assistance. Her mum did eventually knock the booze on the head and she is now a star turn as a globe-trotting speaker for Alcoholics Anonymous. Another friend, Madeleine, spent a year or two lying on her living room floor arseholed on scotch, whilst her teenage daughter went wild all over London. Maddy is now dry and successful, as were the two people I met at the only A.A. meeting I have ever attended, convened by Maddy when she was in Greece. I did not do the 'hi, I'm Steve and I'm an alcoholic' bit. ('Hi, Steve!') The others' confessions of their actions when pissed made me realise I was not in their league. They had slept in the gutter, lost their friends, their wives, their kids and their homes, started over from nothing in their forties, and prospered. What could I have said? 'Well, y'know, I have a few drinks, go to bed, get up for work the next morning...' No. If someone tells you they escaped from the Twin Towers and rebuilt their lives after breaking umpteen bones, you hardly feel like telling them you once had to climb in through the pantry window because you mislaid your keys.
It was the friend with the piss-headed mother who first pointed out to me how obsessive addicts can be; the single-mindedness of their focus is remarkable. It tends to be on whatever experience triggers their need to anaesthetise themselves with booze. Turn that focus away from booze or drugs onto something external and you have the makings of an artist, counsellor, entrepreneur or utter pain in the arse. It was not me she had in mind when she said this, but a mutual acquaintance whose dedication both to his job and to Johnny Walker was passionate, but the one got entirely in the way of the other.
I saw myself there, though, up to a point. Booze is a reward for a bad day, or a celebration of a good one. I want it, indeed expect it, in either case. It matters to me more than I want it to matter. There you go, a confession. First I have made.


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