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Kevin Payton
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Jeannie Bigler
Senior Sales Consultant
Patrick Oriol
Senior Sales Consultant
Kevin Payton
Sales and Business Manager
Jun 04, 2020
Everyone went the extra mile to get me in the car I...
Everyone went the extra mile to get me in the car I wanted. Very pleased with experience all the way around. Would definitely recommend them.
Jun 02, 2020
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal....
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal. He was easy to talk to. I highly recommend him if your looking for a vehicle.
Jun 02, 2020
My experience here was amazing. Mr. Kevin went above and...
My experience here was amazing. Mr. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied. If you're looking for a car Ray Brandt Nissan of South Mississippi is the place to go!
May 28, 2020
Kevin was very helpful in explaining how to operate my...
Kevin was very helpful in explaining how to operate my vehicle and answering questions that I had. He was very knowledgeable, polite and helpful. I would definitely recommend him and this dealership to anyone looking to buy a vehicle!! Kevin introduced me to all the other staff and everyone was very friendly.
May 27, 2020
Thank you to Kevin Payton. He was respectful of my wishes...
Thank you to Kevin Payton. He was respectful of my wishes on contacting me before we went to shop vehicles. We were not disappointed when we finally went to the dealership. Everyone was wonderful! Kevin, Paul and Caroline... You Rock. Thank you.
Jeannie Bigler
Senior Sales Consultant
Jun 02, 2020
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal....
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal. He was easy to talk to. I highly recommend him if your looking for a vehicle.
May 29, 2020
Me. Jeannie helped us a ton today. We were in and out and...
Me. Jeannie helped us a ton today. We were in and out and she was nothing but honest and herself from the minute we stepped foot on the lot. She treated us as one of her own and gave nothing but incredible advice. She is definitely the best sales women we have met in the area! Highly recommend!!
May 25, 2020
Hi my name is jeannie graves. On the day of 5/25/2020 I...
Hi my name is jeannie graves. On the day of 5/25/2020 I went into the dealership, and as I was getting out mrs Jeannie was walking up. At that time she showed me a nice car that I really liked. And we sign the paper work to process While we were waiting she showed me another car on the lot, She talked to me about the car fax on both.she was very sweet, kind, helpful, thoughtful, and I was very satisfied with her as a sales person. I will send any one I know to see her in the furture. Thanks for everything Jeannie, you were great!
May 20, 2020
Excellent service really profesional work The first...
Excellent service really profesional work The first time you give me a service it was perfect. I will be HAPPY to come back for the Next service
May 19, 2020
I am lost for words for Jeannie Bigler . Jeannie Bigler...
I am lost for words for Jeannie Bigler . Jeannie Bigler went over and beyond to help make sure I was approve to drive off Ray Brandt with a vehicle that absolutely love and and enjoy.
Patrick Oriol
Senior Sales Consultant
Jun 02, 2020
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal....
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal. He was easy to talk to. I highly recommend him if your looking for a vehicle.
May 28, 2020
Thank you Patrick for listening and helping with my new...
Thank you Patrick for listening and helping with my new car. You heard what I wanted and didn't try to talk me into something else.
May 07, 2020
Patrick Oriol at Ray Brandt Nissan of South Mississippi...
Patrick Oriol at Ray Brandt Nissan of South Mississippi made sure I got the car I wanted. He took the time to get to know me and explain everything and make sure my girls and I got a safe and reliable vehicle.
Feb 12, 2020
Honestly, for a young male in the car buying industry,...
Honestly, for a young male in the car buying industry, this had to be one of the easiest purchases of my career yet. I was introduced with such hospitality and care. I wasn't rushed into purchasing and was guided through every step. Whenever I would have a question they would answer its 101% accuracy and if they didn't have the answer they wouldn't stop until they did. I would totally recommend this exact location if your in the car buying field. Wish I could give this place 6 stars instead of 5!
Jan 30, 2020
Great Car Buying Experience!
Had a wonderful experience working with Patrick Oriol and JB! They made purchasing a new car feel like a breeze. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Thanks again!
Jason "JB" Barnett
Jun 02, 2020
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal....
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal. He was easy to talk to. I highly recommend him if your looking for a vehicle.
May 30, 2020
Jeannie was such a big help and got us out of there in a...
Jeannie was such a big help and got us out of there in a reasonable time with the car of our dreams! No bull , she's a straight shooter and knows the ins and outs! Highly recommend using her, especially for first time buyers! We've never done this before and came in a little nervous! In the end we left with a smile on our face and a comfortable payment plan! She is AWESOME!
Mar 29, 2020
Hi Jeannie, I am sorry that Josh, your sales...
Hi Jeannie, I am sorry that Josh, your sales manager, acted like a xxxxxxx by dismissing us the way he did. It worked out to our benefit though. We ended up buying a Kia Optima S at Pat Peck. It is twice the car, with gap insurance and a much better warranty, and came in under the 400.00 payment that I was looking for. This was the 2nd time Josh drove away my business, he needs to find a different line of work. You did a good job and I think you could go far in the business, if you had a sales manager that was people friendly. Thank you for your time with us and best wishes in your future endeavors. Sincerely,
Mar 20, 2020
JB was amazing and was determined to find me the perfect...
JB was amazing and was determined to find me the perfect vehicle to suit me! The manager Josh Copes did an amazing job getting me in my new car as well! I'm very happy with the vehicle I have gotten and will make sure to recommend people here to ask for JB.
Mar 08, 2020
JB was very helpful and put me in the vehicle I wanted...
JB was very helpful and put me in the vehicle I wanted right away. I needed a bigger vehicle and I got what I asked for.
Stacy Ladner
Jun 04, 2020
Everyone went the extra mile to get me in the car I...
Everyone went the extra mile to get me in the car I wanted. Very pleased with experience all the way around. Would definitely recommend them.
Jun 04, 2020
When they're just to take a look there Stacy introduced...
When they're just to take a look there Stacy introduced him self talking so we speak caller song basin vehicles a this to say I end up finding new truck took them a little while to find the one for me they worked hard at it I would recommend re brandt all my friends
Jun 02, 2020
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal....
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal. He was easy to talk to. I highly recommend him if your looking for a vehicle.
May 13, 2020
The sale people and manager is Amazing, friendly ,quick...
The sale people and manager is Amazing, friendly ,quick and willing to get you in the price range you want. I would Definitely recommend anyone to get help from these people if they are interested in buying a new car.
May 13, 2020
Stacy was very polite and a gentleman when he greeted me...
Stacy was very polite and a gentleman when he greeted me at the door on Thursday of last week. Told him what I wanted what I wanted to do and he was very good at his job. We sealed the deal on Friday after I unfroze my credit report. Thank you so much for being such a good salesman Stacy.
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Jun 02, 2020
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal....
Kevin Payton was so nice and got me a really good deal. He was easy to talk to. I highly recommend him if your looking for a vehicle.
Jun 29, 2019
Outstanding 👍 😁
Ray Brandt Nissan of South Mississippi is off the chain. The personnel are very knowledgeable and very friendly. If you are looking for a new or used vehicle the place to go is Ray Brandt. It's the number one dealership period.....
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Dealership Amenities
- Complimentary shuttle
- FREE car wash
- FREE WiFi
- Complimentary snacks and beverages
- Service waiting lounge
- Cable TV
- Loaner Vehicles
- Vehicle test drive road course
- Popcorn machine
- Towing Available
Key Features
Adaptive Cruise Control
Android Auto
Apple CarPlay
Automatic Climate Control
Backup Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Fog Lights
Forward Collision Warning
Heated Seats
Interior Accents
Keyless Entry
Lane Departure Warning
Leather Seats
Memory Seats
Navigation System
Parking Sensors / Assist
Power Seats
Push Start
Satellite Radio Ready
Sunroof / Moonroof
Basic Info
Transmission:CVT with Xtronic
Engine:2.5L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V
Fuel Efficiency:27 CITY / 37 HWY
BLUETOOTH HANDS-FREE CALLING, REAR VIEW BACK-UP CAMERA, AROUND VIEW MONITOR, NAVIGATION, APPLE CARPLAY / ANDROID AUTO!, USB PORTS, LANE DEPARTURE ASSIST, BLIND SPOT TECHNOLOGY - NEVER WORRY WHEN CHANGING LANES AGAIN, HEATED LEATHER SEATS, MOONROOF, PREMIUM STEREO, NISSAN INTELLIGENT KEY, PUSH BUTTON START, CVT with Xtronic, 19" Alloy Wheels, 4 way Power passenger seat, 60/40 Split Rear Folding Seats, DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL, Heated Front Bucket Seats, Heated steering wheel, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim, Navigation System, Radio: AM/FM/HD w/Bose Premium Sound System, 2 Front & 2 Rear Parking Sensors, 2nd Row A/c Vents, 4 Wheel ABS, 4 Wheel Powr Disk Brakes W/Brake Assist, 8 Way Power Driver Seat w/Power Lumbar Support, 9 Speakers, Advanced Airbag System, Advanced Drive Assist Display, Advanced Dual Stage SRS Front Airbags, Air Conditioning, Auto On/Off Headlights, AUXILIARY JACK, Body-Colored Splash Guards, Chrome Front Grille and Rear Bumper, Cruise Control, Distance pacing cruise control: Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) w/Full Speed Range and Hold, Driver door bin, Driver Illuminated vanity mirror, Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers, Eco/Sport Drive Mode Selector, Electric Power Assist Steering, Floor Mats/Trunk Mat/Hideaway Net, Fog Lights, Front and Rear Center Armrests, Front reading lights, Garage door transmitter: HomeLink, Heated front seats, Heated Front Seats, Heated Outside Mirror w/Reverse Tilt Down Feature, Heated Outside Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signals, Hill Start Assist, Illuminated entry, Illuminated Steering wheel mounted audio & Cruise controls, LATCH System For Child Seats, LED Tail Lamps, Low/High Bean Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps W/ Washer and Delay Off, Memory Seat W/Entry/Exit Assist, Moving Object Detection, Outside temperature display, Overhead console, Paddle Shifters for Manual Shift Mode, Paddle Shifters w/Manual Shift Mode, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger Illuminated, Sliding Vanity Mirror w/Visor Extenders, Power moonroof, Power steering, Power Windows W/Driver Auto Up/Down, Predictive Forward Collision Warning, Rear reading lights, Rear side impact airbag, Rear window defroster, Remote Keyless ENtry, Siri Eyes Free, Speed Sensitive Volume Control, Speed-Sensitive Wipers, Sport steering wheel, Supplemental Side Curtain Front and Rear Airbags, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Three 12-volt DC Power Outlets, Tilt steering wheel, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Traction Control System, Trip computer, Variably intermittent wipers, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Vehicle Security system, Zero Gravity Front Seat, CVT with Xtronic, 19" Alloy Wheels, 4 way Power passenger seat, 60/40 Split Rear Folding Seats, DUAL ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL, Heated Front Bucket Seats, Heated steering wheel, Leather-Appointed Seat Trim, Navigation System, Radio: AM/FM/HD w/Bose Premium Sound System. 27/37 City/Highway MPG
Experience the Ray Brandt difference! This vehicle is located at Ray Brandt Nissan of South Mississippi in Diberville Mississippi. The phone number for Ray Brandt Nissan of South Mississippi is (228) 220-0800. Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Price includes: $2000 - Nissan Customer Cash - National. Exp. 07/06/2020
Vehicle Details
- Wheels: 19" Alloy
- Tires: 235/40R19 AS
- Steel Spare Wheel
- Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
- Clearcoat Paint
- Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Body-Colored Rub Strip/Fascia Accent
- Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
- Chrome Door Handles
- Body-Colored Power w/Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Light Tinted Glass
- Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Intelligent Auto Headlights (i-Ah) Fully Automatic Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Front Fog Lamps
- Laminated Glass
- Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power driver's seat w/2-way power lumbar, driver memory and 4-way power front passenger's seat
- Driver Seat
- Passenger Seat
- 60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Sport Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
- Front Cupholder
- Rear Cupholder
- Compass
- Valet Function
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Mechanical Fuel
- HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
- Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
- Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
- Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
- HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
- Locking Glove Box
- Driver Foot Rest
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Leatherette Door Trim Insert
- Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
- Interior Trim -inc: Simulated Wood/Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Piano Black Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look Console Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
- Front And Rear Map Lights
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Full Carpet Floor Covering
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Cargo Area Concealed Storage
- Cargo Space Lights
- Instrument Panel Bin, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and Audio Media Storage
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Systems Monitor
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Analog Display
- Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints
- Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- Perimeter Alarm
- Engine Immobilizer
- 1 12V DC Power Outlet
- Air Filtration
- Radio: AM/FM/HD w/Bose Premium Sound System -inc: 9 speakers, NissanConnect w/navigation and services, Nissan door to door connected navigation w/3D building graphics, satellite imagery, online POI search, online premium traffic information, SiriusXM Traffic, SiriusXM Travel Link (weather, fuel prices, movie listings, stock info, sports and parking), Radio Data System, MP3, aux-in, NissanConnect featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8" color display w/multi-touch control, SiriusXM satellite radio w/advanced audio features, 2 front illuminated USB connection ports (1 Type-A, 1 Type-C) for iPod interface and other compatible devices, Bluetooth hands-free phone system, streaming audio via Bluetooth, Hands-free text messaging assistant, Siri Eyes Free/Google Assistant voice recognition and Over-the-air (OTA) updating for headunit firmware via a Wi-Fi WPA2 connection
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control and Steering Wheel Controls
- Window Grid Diversity Antenna
- Digital Signal Processor
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
- Engine: 2.5L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder
- Transmission: Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable)
- Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
- Front-Wheel Drive
- 4.83 Axle Ratio
- Engine Oil Cooler
- 60-Amp/Hr 510CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- 120 Amp Alternator
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Electro-Hydraulic Power Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- 16.2 Gal. Fuel Tank
- Quasi-Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
- Side Impact Beams
- Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with AEB
- Blind Spot Warning (BSW) Blind Spot
- Front And Rear Parking Sensors
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Rear Child Safety Locks
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
- RearView Monitor Back-Up Camera
- Around View Monitor Front Camera
- Left Side Camera
- Right Side Camera
Tech Specs
- Vehicle Name: Nissan Altima
- Body Style: Sedan
- Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive
- EPA Classification: Mid-Size Cars
- Passenger Capacity: 5
- Passenger Volume: 98.8
- Base Curb Weight: 3330
- Fuel Economy Est-Combined: 31
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - City: 27
- EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy: 37
- Engine Order Code:
- Engine Type: Regular Unleaded I-4
- Displacement: 2.5 L/152
- Fuel System: Gasoline Direct Injection
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 188 @ 6000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 180 @ 3600
- Trans Order Code:
- Trans Type: 1
- Trans Description Cont.: CVT w/OD
- Trans Description Cont. Again:
- First Gear Ratio (:1): 2.63 - 0.38
- Reverse Ratio (:1): 1.96
- Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 4.83
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 510
- Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year: 5.8
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 120
- Suspension Type - Front: Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): Strut
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): Multi-Link
- Front Tire Order Code:
- Rear Tire Order Code:
- Spare Tire Order Code:
- Front Tire Size: P235/40VR19
- Rear Tire Size: P235/40VR19
- Spare Tire Size: Compact
- Front Wheel Size: 19 X 8
- Rear Wheel Size: 19 X 8
- Spare Wheel Size: Compact
- Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
- Spare Wheel Material: Steel
- Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 37.4
- Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.7
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 11.5
- Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
- Rear Drum Diam x Width:
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 16.2
- Front Head Room: 38
- Front Leg Room: 43.8
- Front Shoulder Room: 58.2
- Front Hip Room: 54.7
- Second Head Room: 36.7
- Second Leg Room: 35.2
- Second Shoulder Room: 57.1
- Second Hip Room: 54.5
- Wheelbase: 111.2
- Length, Overall: 192.9
- Width, Max w/o mirrors: 72.9
- Height, Overall: 56.9
- Track Width, Front: 62.8
- Track Width, Rear: 62.8
- Min Ground Clearance: 5.1
- Trunk Volume: 15.4
- Country of Origin: United States Passenger Cars
- Navigation System
- 9 Speakers
- Radio: AM/FM/HD w/Bose Premium Sound System
- Speed Sensitive Volume Control
- 2nd Row A/c Vents
- Air Conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Illuminated Steering wheel mounted audio & Cruise controls
- Memory Seat W/Entry/Exit Assist
- Power steering
- Power Windows W/Driver Auto Up/Down
- Remote Keyless ENtry
- Siri Eyes Free
- Eco/Sport Drive Mode Selector
- Electric Power Assist Steering
- Paddle Shifters for Manual Shift Mode
- 4 Wheel ABS
- 4 Wheel Powr Disk Brakes W/Brake Assist
- Advanced Airbag System
- Advanced Dual Stage SRS Front Airbags
- LATCH System For Child Seats
- Predictive Forward Collision Warning
- Rear side impact airbag
- Supplemental Side Curtain Front and Rear Airbags
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Traction Control System
- Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
- Power moonroof
- Hill Start Assist
- Moving Object Detection
- Auto On/Off Headlights
- Fog Lights
- LED Tail Lamps
- Low/High Bean Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Directionally Adaptive Auto High-Beam Headlamps W/ Washer and Delay Off
- Panic alarm
- Vehicle Security system
- Cruise Control
- Distance pacing cruise control: Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) w/Full Speed Range and Hold
- 2 Front & 2 Rear Parking Sensors
- Body-Colored Splash Guards
- Chrome Front Grille and Rear Bumper
- Dual Chrome Exhaust Finishers
- Heated Outside Mirror w/Reverse Tilt Down Feature
- Heated Outside Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signals
- 8 Way Power Driver Seat w/Power Lumbar Support
- Advanced Drive Assist Display
- Driver door bin
- Driver Illuminated vanity mirror
- Floor Mats/Trunk Mat/Hideaway Net
- Front reading lights
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Paddle Shifters w/Manual Shift Mode
- Passenger Illuminated, Sliding Vanity Mirror w/Visor Extenders
- Rear reading lights
- Sport steering wheel
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Three 12-volt DC Power Outlets
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- Zero Gravity Front Seat
- 4 way Power passenger seat
- 60/40 Split Rear Folding Seats
- Front and Rear Center Armrests
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated Front Seats
- Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
- Passenger door bin
- 19" Alloy Wheels
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Driver Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Rear Side Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Climate Control
- Multi-Zone A/C
- Security System
- AM/FM Stereo
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Rear Defrost
- Child Safety Locks
- Front Wheel Drive
- 4 Cylinder Engine
- Gasoline Fuel
- Daytime Running Lights
- Keyless Entry
- Power Door Locks
- Heated Mirrors
- Power Mirror(s)
- Sun/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Power Passenger Seat
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Leather Seats
- Bucket Seats
- Power Steering
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Tires - Front Performance
- Tires - Rear Performance
- Temporary Spare Tire
- Traction Control
- Aluminum Wheels
- Power Windows
- Intermittent Wipers
- Generic Sun/Moonroof
- CVT Transmission
- Premium Sound System
- Satellite Radio
- MP3 Player
- Fog Lamps
- Heated Front Seat(s)
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Engine Immobilizer
- Automatic Headlights
- Woodgrain Interior Trim
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Mirror Memory
- Rear Parking Aid
- Driver Adjustable Lumbar
- Seat Memory
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Remote Trunk Release
- Tire Pressure Monitor
- Trip Computer
- Universal Garage Door Opener
- Bluetooth Connection
- Remote Engine Start
- Back-Up Camera
- Stability Control
- Brake Assist
- Keyless Start
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- HD Radio
- Rear Bench Seat
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Lane Departure Warning
- Knee Air Bag
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Smart Device Integration
- Driver Restriction Features
- Requires Subscription
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My 7yo: Oh no, Nicky, a falling star is only half of your wish coming true. You have to do the other half yourself.
This conversation recently took place between my children. I was blown away by my daughter's brilliant understanding of life. At age 7, she knows things that took me 40 years to learn. I am in awe of her!
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I have this blog as a place to share my creative self -- be it card making, music playing, scrapbooking, altered art, home decor, or whatever direction my art takes me. My dogs are always a part of my home life, so they have to be a part of my blog, too.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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Have a creative day.
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Julie, if you would like the dimensions and directions for my folded witch card, let me know and I will PM the information.ReplyDelete
Great job! I love your paper and the coloring .ReplyDelete
Heeheeee!! What a fun sentiment to add to this awesome card!!ReplyDelete
This is too cute to be scary!! Love it!ReplyDelete
Cute, cute, cute. I love how you colored your monster, especially that funny green tongue.ReplyDelete
This is such a cute card ! I love all of those cute eyeballs !ReplyDelete
Krikey...this is a cutie! Yes, that green tongue is perfect for halloween. Another adorable creation, Julie!ReplyDelete


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Don't Call Me 'Rock Star'
Two visitors leave the office along with me tonight. They'd had a meeting that went pretty well, apparently, well enough to break the silent force field that most people turn on in large New York elevators.
I'm also wearing shorts and carrying a bike helmet, so maybe they think I'm a bike messenger.
"Well that went well," the man says, his voice lingering on the "well", with a pause meant to cue his female partner. "Oh I KNOW," she says, her hands fluttering, "you were just awesome in there! Especially how you stood up and gestured and threw all those comps to the side and everything — you're such a ROCK STAR!!"
Whenever someone says "Rock Star" in an office setting, Keith Moon's spirit buys a pair of pleated khakis at TJ Maxx.
My soul groans a deep and lowing tone, the sound of a majestic redwood that's about to just give up completely. When I worked as a business banking researcher, my manager would refer to (other) members of our little team as "Excel Rock Stars," or "research Rock Stars." She would also leave photocopied prayers for strength and forgiveness on the office copier. Later in our relationship, when she was letting me go, she told me while shaking her head that I "just didn't have a passion for banking research."
"I think she's buttering me up a little, don't you," he says, "trying to get some free drinks out of me before the train leaves for Connecticut." She giggles a little more, and looks at me, saying "no, he was a Rock Star in there, he really had it together! It was incredible!"
"What do you think, man, is she putting it on a little here or what," he says, totally milking her for more elevator-appropriate adoration.
What I think is:
Nothing says "you will spend the rest of your life in a beige and climate controlled purgatory" like being called "Rock Star" for showing up on time with a succinct PowerPoint presentation.
But I don't say that. What I say is, "well, you have to be careful when you hear that phrase at work. It usually means something's coming. I always brace for it whenever I hear that term."
"Oh, stop," she says, looking at her partner and laughing still. He's looking at her, but asking me, "what is it, then?"
"In my experience in office settings, 'Rock Star' is the steam wafting off of a pile of corporate bullshit," I say, before I can stop myself.
But look, people. We've got to think about our language a little here, go a little deeper into the subtext. Real Rock Stars show up at least an hour late and blow the hearts and minds of thousands of screaming people. They writhe and sweat, they put their hearts on the line night after night and leave the stage in a hail of cheers and underpants and then shower women way better looking than themselves with champagne at dawn. It's the reward for years and years of having heart and eating beans, of nurturing the flames in their souls long after it's time to compromise, shave and get a day job.
Every time someone calls me a 'Rock Star' it reminds me how far I am from that. And man, it just burns.


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caathi meaning and definition
caathi mean? Here you find
1 meanings of
it's a somali word that means 'it's all good'
1. Word used to describe sitting on your balls. 2. A nickname for your history teacher.
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Short for Crazy Ass Bitch
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teacher who shaves her stench trench and scratches her meat wallet during class.
the movement of a person that runs in a circle while making cow noises.
To be or have been bitched out
A up and coming dance involving feces or feces related material.
hispanic slang term for "white girl". Derived from the term Gabacho
(Kuh-bay-shul) A crude Spanglish combination of the Spanish word "cabeza" and the English word "facial". Used in any scenario in which the term facial would normally apply, but the Spanish twist provides extra humiliation for your adversary.


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Back to Black
I do so love when the days are dark and gloomy. There's a crackling sort of energy in the darkness. And colors take on new life, softened yet enhanced by the grey surroundings.
There's a secret garden near our house. It's locked but from what I can see through the gate, it's lovely in the sunshine, quite charming actually. And yet, I prefer to walk by on a gloomy day. In the garden's dark corners, you will catch a glimpse of movement, hear sounds that you can't quite place. Its true beauty lies in murky and mysterious shadows.
That's also how I feel about the scarf I'm weaving for my brother. I looks black but is really made up of various murky greens, blues and greys. Weaving is so absolutely amazing. I can't believe I'm making real fabric! And it's fast, especially compared to knitting. I set up the warp (9' long x 15" wide) in about 3 hours (it was only my second time setting up the loom so I think this will go faster next time). I'm halfway finished with the weaving...so far 40" in about 5 hours.
Compare that to the tiny bit of a scarf I knitted this weekend. It's 7" wide and about 4" long at this point. And it took me about 3 hours.
The scarf will be a holiday gift for my dad. I'm really in love with the Fisherman's Rib stitch. It makes a double thick, super squishy, super stretchy fabric. I think it will be perfect for my dad who loves to snowblow the driveway any chance he gets.
Anyway, it's back to being sunny today...sigh...there's only so much sun one girl can take, you know? I'm looking forward to the longer nights, darker shadows, and gloomier days to come. Soon...it will happen soon...


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Handpainted Eslimi Pattern Black Bag
A handmade leather bag with the Persian Eslimi ( Islimi) patterns, designed by two sisters from Tehran to New York -Sepideh & Ghazaleh-. Eslimi/ Islimi patterns come from deep within the Persian origin and has been used by many Iranian artists throughout the history to create masterpieces. This bag has two spaces inside.
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Bradford Gleim
- Career Highlights
- Member of Handel and Haydn Society, Boston Baroque, Opera Boston, Conspirare, and Cut Circle
- Performances with Emmanuel Music, Boston Cecilia, the Longfellow Chorus, Ensemble Origo, Connecticut Early Music Festival, Boston Opera Collaborative, Princeton Singers, Hereford Three Choirs Festival, Princeton Pro Musica, Opera Theater of Lucca, Berkshire Bach Society, Wellesley College Choir, Cape Cod Opera, the Plain Song, the Bermuda Festival, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, the Boston Secession, and the Borromeo String Quartet
- Recordings include Samuel Barber: American Romantic with Conspirare (Harmonia Mundi) and Sing Freedom: African-American Spirituals with Conspirare (Harmonia Mundi label)
- Education
- B.A., Skidmore College, history
- M.M., Longy School of Music, vocal performance
- M.Ed., Northeastern University, curriculum development/ world history
In Their Own Words
"Although I am primarily a classical singer by trade, my experience as a vocalist spans a wide variety of styles, including jazz, rock, funk, blues, and world music. These days I only really sing jazz with big band, but from age 15 to 28 I performed with various bands and ensembles as a vocalist and keyboardist in all of the styles mentioned above. My students benefit from my broad knowledge of vocal technique, which brings together elements of my own focused training as a classical singer as well as the wide variety of styles that I have explored and continue to develop in my career."
"I integrate classic bel canto vocal training into all of my lessons, but I marry that with a firm understanding of contemporary vocal technique. I believe in an underpinning in classical training for all of my students—they can call upon that for breath support, to enrich their tone, to access different types of vocal colors, so that they can have a healthy technique. It's holistic vocal development."
"We put a great tax on our voices all the time as singers. Healthy singing is about finding a relaxed and safe balance in vocal production. It's about finding the most healthy default vocal posture and breath support, so that we can do these things without thinking. It is muscle memory. It is finding a way to train all of our muscles into the safest habituation, so that when we deliver it, we don't think; we just do."
"I'm a great advocate of technology in the classroom. All of my students record their lessons using their laptops, and we use those videos as learning tools outside of our lesson time. Then, also, I have students make a video on their own every week and send it to me, and sometimes I'll also Skype, because I believe that one of the pitfalls of private instruction is that we only see each other once a week. In those seven days in between, a lot of things could happen to change habits."
"It's outside accountability, which could be considered a drag. But also, it's a tool. If you buy into it, then you're going to develop twice as fast. And at the end of the day, you're going to have a video journal of what you've done the whole time, every time you come into a lesson and every week in between. You can see your progress."


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Fried Chicken: The Grease Fires, Constant Fear Of Salmonella, And Impossible Clean-Up Make It Extra Delicious! (And by "Delicious" I Mean "Infuriating.")
1 April 2009
If there's one thing I have in common with the Oraon tribe of western Bengal, it's that I love a good ol' human sacrifice to mark the beginning of the Festival of Sarhul. If there are two things I have in common with the Oraon, it's a good ol' human sacrifice, and the love of a post-ritual meal of fried chicken. This is somewhat odd for me, though, because I typically try to avoid chicken in the meals I cook, and will almost always opt for duck or goose if I'm in the mood for fowl. I was going to write the last part of that sentence as "…if I'm in a fowl mood" but, luckily for you, I'm feeling generous today. In any event, the shining exception to this general poultry rule has always been fried chicken. Indeed, fried chicken is one of my most favorite meals ever, and would almost certainly play at least a small role in any death-row meal I'd have to put together after they found all those hooker parts in my basement. In fact, fried chicken satisfies several criteria which any great food must have: (1) deep fried; (2) involves eating with your hands; (3) is often served in a bucket; (4) can be just as good, if not better, the next day, straight from the fridge; (4) actually, that "bucket" requirement didn't make much sense at all, back there – feel free to ignore that one; and (5) after eating, one is able to look at the mangled carcass of his consumed chicken and pretend that the bones strewn about the table are actually those of a tiny, yet formidable, vanquished foe, dispatched on some ancient and hallowed battlefield, the name of which will no doubt echo through all of time, as will the legend of your valiant heroism.
Unfortunately, getting to this pinnacle of skin-, fat-, and oil-based deliciousness is a time-consuming endeavour, filled with perilous culinary balancing acts and the omnipresent threat of dastardly salmonella. Salmonella, which sounds like the name of a hot Latina chick who would cut you if you forgot to pay her wireless bill like you promised to, is the world's most insidious enterobacteria. Let's see what the Centers for Disease Control has to say about it: Once infected, the skin of the unfortunate ingestor begins to crawl and itch, much like that of a junkie coming down from his high last weekend while trying to mellow out by watching golf. Shortly thereafter, the person becomes gripped with stomach cramps, resulting in vomiting and doo-doo butt. The worst is yet to come, though, and salmonella's final salvo occurs when the victim's organs begin to liquefy, his eyeballs fall out of his head, and his genitals spontaneously combust. It's a real motherfucker, in other words. Yikes; sounds serious. And, if you listen to anybody on TV discussing raw chicken, you'd think that any errant drop of poultry juice, any contact with the carcass, or even the slightest bit of under-cooking will subject one to the above-described horrors of the poultry-based menace. I don't know about all that, but I do know that I don't want my junk to explode, nor my eyeballs to fall out, so I like to marinate my chicken in bleach before breaking it down, all in a portable Haz-Mat lab I got at a government auction. While you don't have to take the precautions I do, it is best to practice common sense when butchering a chicken and subsequently cooking the shit out of it. I'm not going to re-hash stuff you've already no-doubt heard, but suffice it to say that cross-contamination, much like a Spike Lee movie about race relations, is a bad thing. Use plastic cutting boards, throw away your imported chef's knife after using, and always wash your hands in boiling water. If all else fails, avoid contracting salmonella by committing seppuku after your meal, thereby avoiding a nasty case of mud-butt, while simultaneously honoring your family name.
Fryer Chicken
Smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder
AP flour
Crisco, vegetable oil, or whatever
Frank's Red Hot
Clover Honey
Breaking down your own chicken is pretty easy, and makes you feel like a real, honest-to-goodness chef. However, it's pretty difficult to describe, in words, how to do this, so I'll let Ming Tsai take over. Once you've gone all Green River Killer on your chicken, place the pieces in a gallon-sized zip-top bag and pour in the buttermilk. This is a dicey step, because at some point you're going to think to yourself, "Hey, I like milk. I also like butter. Maybe I should drink some of this buttermilk." I want to caution you to avoid this temptation, but the only way to learn, unfortunately, is the hard way, just like I did. Place the bag in a dish of some kind, and stash it in your fridge, overnight.
Alright, here's the deal. Making fried chicken is not easy. You've got to get the temperature of the oil right, you've got to play a tight-rope act by cooking it through, but not so much that you burn the crust, and you've got to make sure you flour the meat precisely, or else all that delicious brown crust is going to fall off the chicken. And that's not even taking into account that even a successful frying will leave your kitchen covered in a thick miasma of grease. If you want to cut your losses right here, I'll completely understand. Albertson's has surprisingly great fried chicken, perhaps the best I've ever had, so feel free to take this opportunity to drive over there and get you an eight-piece and some potato wedges. If, however, you feel the need to finish what you started, let's get to cooking…
Pour the contents of the bag into a colander to drain. Season liberally with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. In a cast iron skillet (much like with making a proper roux, or hitting a cartoon character in the face with, cast iron is the only pan fit for the job), fill with enough shortening or vegetable oil to come about an inch up the side of the pan. Bring the oil up to 360 degrees, and don't be a smartass like me and simply wave an empty pan around in a circle and tell everyone you've done it. Coat the chicken with the flour, shake off the excess, and place in the oil. Here's where shit gets tricky: you've got to somehow maintain the same heat throughout cooking, but I have no idea how to do this. My oil generally jumps up to 385 for a minute or two after I've dropped in the chicken, then backs down to 320 or so. I'll crank the heat a little, and will be baffled at how the temperature continues to drop. Thinking I've encountered some anomaly in the physical and quantum makeup of my very own kitchen, I'll call NASA, only to later discover that my deep fry thermometer accidentally got nudged out of the oil. Cook until golden brown, then flip. I forgot to mention this, but always have a splatter guard covering the pan. This won't keep anything clean, but at least feel like you're doing something proactive. Remove the chicken to a rack (no, not the sexy kind) and let sit for longer than you'd think. I like to eat mine by applying honey and Frank's Red Hot to every bite, then waiting a couple of hours to see if my insides start to melt.
One Response to "Fried Chicken: The Grease Fires, Constant Fear Of Salmonella, And Impossible Clean-Up Make It Extra Delicious! (And by "Delicious" I Mean "Infuriating.")"
24 April 2009 at 11:42 am
This post really whet my appetite but then as I read further, I just wet my undies:
"Salmonella, which sounds like the name of a hot Latina chick who would cut you if you forgot to pay her wireless bill like you promised to…"


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"What comes to your mind when you think of productivity?"
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For me (Soma), productivity means getting more tasks done efficiently and the outcome should be effective. Here in Singapore, we even have a public outreach campaign called Way to Go, Singapore! to gear us towards higher productivity.
Being productive is no rocket science. Some organizations launch their own mobile apps to improve productivity of their employees, like Orlando Brewing Company has done in this video.
In this Thing, we'd like to look at few of these tools.
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Your first steps with Doodle from Doodle AG on Vimeo.
- Workflowy is a note-taking app which allows making a list of high level ideas and tasks, and then subdivide into smaller groups, without having to mess around with bullet points and pages of notes! It has free iOS app and Android app.
- Remember the Milk is a task and time management app. – besides mobile apps, it has a web app, sync for Microsoft Outlook, and Remember The Milk integrates with other apps such as Evernote, Gmail, Google Calendar. If you are someone who emails yourself of your tasks, you can email those tasks to your Remember the Milk account!
- GTasks is a simple and efficient to-do / task management app with both local and google account modes. You can customize your to do list, set reminder, share tasks with your friends, family members or colleagues and sync with your google tasks perfectly. With it, you will never miss a task and focus more on real things.
- Wunderlist is the easiest way to manage and share your daily to-do lists. Whether you're running your own business, planning an overseas adventure or sharing a shopping list with a loved one.
- The Pomodoro Technique is a productivity system that breaks work down into 25 minute chunks to improve concentration. There are a variety of Pomodoro apps available for both iOS and Android.
Productivity tools need not just apply to tasks management and scheduling. There are other productivity tools out there which can assist to achieve productivity even for social media tools. Some of these tools maybe useful for you, if you are managing a few social media accounts of your library.
- Hootsuite – a popular social media management tool, Hootsuite allows you to integrate various social media networks, including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, Foursquare, MySpace, WordPress. Its dashboard gives bird eye's view of all your social media accounts and you can schedule your posts, based on the timings that you can engage your users more.
- Tweetdeck – another social media management tool but this is particularly for multiple Twitter accounts. This is a useful tool if you are scanning public tweets based on certain keywords, such as your library name
- 30/30 is a combination of task manager and timer (Android app and iOS app )
- Buffer – Previously known as BufferApp. This is similar to HootSuite but the difference is its customized scheduling. This is useful if you have a group of people managing your library's social media accounts and need to avoid flooding your users' timelines.
It allows you to set specific schedules. Basically, it buffers your posts and publishes your posts at the next scheduled timing. You can also publish immediately or set your own time to publish a specific post. It also provides analytics such as number of clicks in tweets, reaches, etc. The free account allows you to set up two social media accounts only.
Here's a quick preview of Buffer:
Buffer recently introduced Buffer Feeds where you schedule/share blog posts right from feeds! Applicable for the "Awesome" plan only.
Try out BufferApp!
- Install the free BufferApp app [iPhone | Android]
- Sign up for the BufferApp account and connect to any of your social media profiles such as Twitter, Facebook, etc.
- [Optional] Set the time schedule for your post to be published
- Share your thoughts about Buffer and schedule it to be posted to your Twitter account. Do remember to put the #23mthingsPhSg hashtag!
- Take a screenshot of your post in the Buffer and tweet it with the #23mthingsPhSg hashtag!
Thinking Points
- Does your library manage multiple social media accounts? Would these social media management tools (Buffer, Hotsuite, Twwetdeck) be useful for your library?
- Do you analyse the analytics and time to find out when is the best time to engage with them though such social media accounts?
- Do you often plan out your work or take notes at meetings? Would the mentioned productivity mobile apps be able to assist you?
- Would you be able to coordinate meeting times with your users or colleagues using Doodle?
- Could you use a tool like Wunderlist as a mobile project management aid?
- Are there some repetitive tasks that require focus and regular breaks (like filing, shelf reading and reshelving) – could you Pomodoro them?
- Could Lift be used as part of a lifelong learning library program for adults to allow them to set their learning goals and monitor their progress?
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Alton residents Monica Mason and Ann Bromaghim have hotel reservations when it comes to Alton's plans to build a hotel, restaurant, and convention center along the riverfront.
"My concern centers on three issues — size, location, and timing," Mason said.
Both women addressed the City Council during Monday's Committee of the Whole meeting and voiced concerns over the placement of the hotel, including flood plain liability and traffic to what they see as a somewhat isolated business. Bromaghim said the hotel could take away from the esthetic draw of the riverfront and could increase trash in the area.
Alderman Jim Ryan said he feels Mason is portraying the city in a negative light.
"This has been in the works for 20 years," Ryan said. "We feel more positive about this and more positive about our community."
Alton Mayor Brant Walker says the city looked at other options and felt this was the best avenue. Other locations would involve acquiring property from up to eight or more owners, he says, increasing the chances of being bogged down in negotiations and stalls. He also emphasized the new entity would be operated by an independent company, not the city.
A public meeting, allowing the opportunity to educate the public on the plans and to hear feedback from the community, could take place in the near future.
The City Council was anticipated to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with JB Real Estate Development at a cost of $50,000 from the city's TIF No. 1 Project Fund during its meeting Wednesday. Services will include preliminary architectural design of the project, preparing a food and beverage cost share agreement, redevelopment agreement, and security of hotel financing and a franchise agreement.
The city has passed a new law banning dogs from Hellrung Park and James H. Killion Park. Reasoning behind the new law, initiated by 4th Ward Alderwoman Alice Martin, stems from concerns over safety for parkgoers.
Jackie Spiker of the Hope Rescues animal shelter in Godfrey disagrees with the new law, saying it unfairly profiles dogs when animal tags and loitering laws should be enforced rather than creating a new law.
"There are already ordinances and laws in place to prevent what Alderwoman Martin is concerned about," Spiker says.
The city is planning to use funds from a recently awarded federal Scenic Byway and Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development grant to redevelop Riverview Park. CTA will be providing architectural engineering and landscape architectural services in preparation for the renovations, with the city's Motor Fuel Tax revenues paying for a portion of the services.
Redevelopment plans could include repairs on walls on restroom facilities, solar bollard lights, removal of asphalt trails, and installation of concrete walks, irrigation systems, signage, and wrought iron fencing.


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I'll be going through the listings soon to plan my Christmas-time radio listening. I do know that Tour de France and Olympic Time Trial Champion (not to mention Sports Personality of 2012) Bradley Wiggins will be on 6 Music with Paul Weller.
Danny Baker is the new Elaine Paige. Yes, together with Baylen Leonard, the Candyman will be playing music from the shows on Radio 2, sometime over Christmas.
Mike Harding's final show on Radio 2 will be broadcast on December 26. But then, just a few days later, he'll be producing a weekly one-hour long podcast online – there's not much information as I write, but I anticipate this will be very similar to his RAdio 2 show: music, chats and gig lists. But no trails. And no news. Might as well bookmark the site.
And finally for now, it was announced today that in the new year, Jon Holmes will be presenting the Breakfast Show on Xfm.
That's it for now: I thought I'd drop in and see how the old blog's holding up, I've been away for a while.


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Hiding from the world under your pillows? Finding yourself having small panic attacks or just need to relax? Forget binge-drinking and saving up for Club Med, we have 25 surefire ways to soothe your inner stress monster!
1.Take 30 minutes a day to organize yourself.
Making time to organize will make sure you are organized. Being organized will help you manage your time and make an endless task-list seem less intimidating.
2.Eat healthier!
Taking the time to eat properly will likely cut your stress in half; you'll feel better and have more energy. Taking care of yourself is basically the antithesis of stress because you're focusing on bettering yourself rather than spreading yourself thin. Try some of our delicious vegetarian recipes.
3.Consider a detox diet
Try a revitalizing detox to free your body of harsh chemicals and feel lighter, better and like-new.
4.Do something nice for someone else
Do-gooding is the selfless secret to decreasing your stress status. Not only will you gain karma, you will temporarily free yourself of your circumstances and have gathered a refreshing new perspective.
5.Free Association: Busy your hands & free your mind.
Perfect for anytime you need to relax or when you find yourself obsessing or distracted. Grab a pen (or your keyboard) and write yourself tired. Just write without thinking for twenty minutes, you will exhaust your stressful thoughts and generally feel better. Therapists recommend doing this on a daily basis, but it is also great when you find yourself mulling over isolated stressful incidents or are nervous about an upcoming event.
6.Sleep! But don't oversleep!
You can't sleep away your stress or hide in bed. Similarly, you can't stay up all night and get everything done (or at least, not well). Get your rest, even take a 20 minute nap if necessary but don't go to extremes!
Exercise is the ultimate stress reliever because you simultaneously release endorphins, increase your energy and build confidence. You'll instantly feel better and be better-suited to handle any upcoming problems or projects.
8.Take a bubble bath
Bring the spa to you and soak away your worries. Plus it cuts down on your water and energy intake compared with taking a shower.
9.Take a walk
The quick break and fresh air will re-energize you and clear your mind.
10.Get up earlier
The extra half hour won't make a significant difference on your sleep but it will make a difference on your attitude for the day. You will be more relaxed and better prepared; people who wake up earlier tend to accomplish more because you'll have an "Up and at 'em" approach to the day.
11.Do something creative
Paint, garden, cook, feng shui, write haikus… No matter what you choose, doing something fun and hands on will make you feel self-satisfied and have a positive perspective for dealing with other things.
Music can easily lift your spirits and pose a stress lubricant for any situation (traffic, work, cleaning, jogging, cooking…) Listening to cheesy music and/or singing along is an instant stress destroyer. It's impossible to take anything seriously when you're listening to Richard Cheese or Wham!
13.Limit your internet and cell phone use.
Technology makes it incredibly easy to keep in touch with people. It is also an incredibly easy way to drive us crazy! If you find the sound of your phone making you cringe there are two easy ways to handle it: Turn it off for a few hours or change the ringtone to something that always makes you smile. Limiting your internet use is the best way to cut down on mindless procrastination and free your time for better things.
Laughter is underrated, particularly when dealing with everyday stress. Laughter lets us take life less seriously and gain an instant happier perspective, so make sure laughter is part of your schedule. Listen to stand up comedy at work, have a marathon of a funny show or rewatch your favourite funny movies. Or just practice your fake laugh until you laugh for real!
15.Call a friend
Even if you are addicted to text messaging, taking a break to call a friend will help get your mind off things and remind you that you don't have to face the world alone! Plus it's always great to catch up and shake off some stress.
16.Cut down on caffeine.
It may seem necessary to tackle your to-do list, but caffeine will only raise your anxiety and too much will make you feel cracked out and more stressed. Opt for herbal teas, cancel that extra shot of espresso or stick to decaf.
17.Start your day positive
Make a habit of doing something you love first thing in the morning, can you think of a better way to start your day? Instead of rushing to work, watch an episode of your favourite show, read, do yoga or anything that will put you in good spirits for the rest of your day.
If done wrong, you've wasted time and are more aware of your problems. If done right (and regular) you will feel in touch with yourself, relaxed and confident. Take ten minutes to just breathe, relate to yourself and clear your mind.
19.Concentrate on what you want to happen and not what you don't
Take mind over matter and create a can-do mindset rather than a 'I hope this doesn't happen' attitude. You'll feel much more productive and less hopeless when you focus on what you can do and what you want rather than the worse case scenarios. Or take the Boy Scout method- rather than worry about the worst scenario, prepare for it!
20.Make time for what makes you happy
Dealing with a heavy workload when you're happy and when you're miserable are unthinkably different things. Make your happiness a priority and will benefit other areas of your life by pure consequence (unless what makes you happy leads to an unhappy excess).
21.Welcome Routine
Despite fear of falling into a rut, routine is the most basic way to fight stress. You'll feel organized, healthy and more capable of handling anything thrown your way. A lack of routine can make everything feel messier than it needs to be.
22.Make time for friends and family
It will help you feel connected and not get lost in the everyday stresses of work and city-life. Make stress wait, not your loved ones; there is always opportunity to be busy, worried or anxious, so don't worry about letting it take the backseat to the people you want to see.
Whether through yoga or just stretching out your limbs first thing in the morning or during break, loosening up will help your body (and mind) both energize and relax.
24.Don't make things bigger than they are
Put things into perspective, it may seem like a huge problem, project or decision now, but how important will it be in a few months when you have new problems, projects and decisions? Don't turn to Nihilism, but understand Kierkegaard's greatest wisdom of life "Nil Admirari' (Marvel at nothing) everything is the same even when it's different!
Possibly the most effective way to instantly decrease stress, don't be shy with hugs! It sounds silly but try it and watch your troubles disappear!
Melanie Kozlan is the Senior Content Director for Four Green Steps.com- Your one-stop destination for all things Green!


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|ARCHIVES of Nolan's Pop Culture Review, 2001. Click on date to view issue.
92........(December 24--31, 2001). Last issue of the year! Looking back...looking ahead. Lots of thank yous. The best and worst of the year. William Moriaty concludes his 5-part series on the Bermuda Triangle. Drew Reiber's "Wake Up...": A special edition on The Lord of the Rings' Peter Jackson! Lauré reviews LOTR. Steve Beasley comments on same. Mike Smith's hits and misses of the year, plus favorite movie lines!
91........(December 17--23, 2001). Spoke too soon about the great weather in Tampa. Sure, last Sunday we set a record high of 85 degrees, but now it's cooled down to 48 on Friday! "The Lord of the Rings"...I review the new movie! Mike and Terence also have some comments. Will Moriaty's Part 4 of his Bermuda Triangle series. Terence Nuzum's "Enlightenment"--underground comics! "Mike's Rant" is here with lots o' good movie stuff!
90........(December 10--16, 2001). Last year about this time, it was approaching freezing in Tampa. This year, with highs in the '80s, we got our ACs running! Last word on Harry Potter. Smallville. Terence Nuzum's Top 5 Christmas specials of all time. I respond to a religious mass-mailing. Will Moriaty's Part 3 of the Bermuda Triangle story. "Wake Up..." has December's comics picks! "Mike's Rant" is in!
89........(December 3--9, 2001). George Harrison remembered. Ginger/IT finally revealed. Lord of the Rings TV special. A new Gilmore Girls episode review by Lauré. Will Moriaty's Part 2 of the history of the Bermuda Triangle. Mike's challenge: The Top Ten Best Holiday TV specials of all time. "Mike's Rant" and "Matt's Rail" are here!
88........(November 26--December 2, 2001). I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving! This week's issue eventually filled out! "Phantom Menace" the second time around. "R2D2: Under the Dome"...uckk, puhLEEZ. South Park season premiere review.
Late comers: I gotta start cracking down on deadlines, I swear. But, I'm glad they're here, and by late Thursday night, "Wake Up and Smell the Comics", "La Floridiana", Lauré's "Gilmore Girls" episode review, and "Mike's Rant" were all finally posted! Whew.
87........(November 19--25, 2001). Whoa, Nellie! A whole bunch of last-minute contributions delayed my turkey-toteling, but I'm glad they all came in! "Harry Potter" sets new records at the box office. In "La Floridiana", aviation buff Will Moriaty looks at a possible theory explaining the controversial recent crash of Flight 587. Drew Reiber's "Wake Up and Smell the Comics" is here with November's picks! "PCR Spotlight" once again features Lauré with a "Gilmore Girls" episode review! First-time writer Joe Cleaver rings in with his review of "Harry Potter" as does stalwart staffer Mike Smith who also has something to say about some high-school disciplinary policies.
86........(November 12--18, 2001). I briefly review the season-openers of The Simpsons, The X-Files, and The Tick. We have two PCR Spotlights this issue! We also try a new thing here: audio files! PCR Spotlight #1: Tampa-based horror-author, Patty G. Henderson, has donated some of her interview recordings. These are Real Player files only. Read the whole story here. PCR Spotlight #2: Lauré has sent in a review of "The Gilmore Girls" with a series overview. Then, "La Floridiana" recalls Will's strange trip to Miami. "Wake Up and Smell the Comics" is in: Comics Acquisition 101! "Mike's Rant" is in!
85........(November 5--11, 2001). November sweeps...now it begins. Too much on at the same time; not enough on at the dead times. Buffy as a musical....think "Hair" more than Rocky Horror? The Simpsons Halloween special gets a late start. "La Floridiana" celebrates the achievements of Tony Jannus. Ed Tucker on Dr. Paul Bearer. "Mike's Rant" is in!
84........(October 29--November 4, 2001). Getting our healthier colors back. Drew Reiber's Top Ten Horror Movies are in! Thanks to everyone who contributed to this year's Halloween opus---I wish there could have been more of you. This week: new contributor Gary C. Esposito reflects on the deeper issues behind "Wolf Girl" and "Alias". Will Moriaty's "La Floridiana" starts chapter one on "Tacky Tourist Attractions of Florida". Boston Public. More announcements from Terence. Public Access update. "Mikes Rant" takes on PC in Hollywood!
11th-hour submissions: "Wake Up and Smell the Comics" on Frank Miller! "Matt's Rail" on FM! And Mike Smith on the new Star Wars trailer!!
83........(October 22--28, 2001). Part 2 of our 2-issue PCR Halloween Special! And we look deader than last week! Will Moriaty's Top Ten Horror Movies of all time. La Floridiana's final chapter on the "parnormal in Florida" series: ghosts and hauntings. Some birthday announcements. Terence's shake-up--plus The Enlightenment! Mike & Matt are here!!
82........(October 15--21, 2001). The seasons have changed and the time is upon us for the annual 2-ISSUE PCR HALLOWEEN MELTDOWN! And BOY do we look awful! LOL! I re-publish a condensed version of everyone's Top Ten Horror Movies of all time from last year's challenge, please send us yours! Drew Reiber's "Wake Up..." is on horror and Howard. Will Moriaty's "La Floridiana" parnormal in Florida series: ghosts and hauntings. A new Terence's Tirade on true horror stories. "Mike's Rant" is in....Hooters, Hulk, and hype!
81........(October 8--14, 2001). A few new letter-writers spice up "Letters to the Editor". See, I told you guys, you never know who's reading us! Pulmonary anthrax in Florida. Rush is deaf, but was Hitler gay? Will Moriaty's "La Floridiana" paranormal series: Part 2 on UFOs in Florida! Drew Reiber's "Wake Up and Smell the Comics" Part 2 on Marvel Knights! "Mike's Rant" is in: internet hoaxes, Cal Ripken, Jr!
80........(October 1--7, 2001). Drew Reiber's "Wake Up and Smell the Comics" takes on Marvel Knights! The returning Terence Nuzum rarely writes movie reviews, but he felt strongly enough about GHOST WORLD to send one in! Will Moriaty begins a new "La Floridiana" series on the paranormal in Florida. First up: UFOs! Matt's Challenge: The Top Ten Debut Albums of All Time---first results are in! "Mike's Rant" is in!
79........(September 17--23, 2001). Life in America begins to settle down just a little bit. This week's excellent "Wake Up and Smell the Comics" by Drew Reiber is on Spider-Man! Will Moriaty and I contribute Part 4--and final chapter in the series--on local Tampa fanzines of the '70s and '80s. I review the new Star Trek series premiere of "Enterprise"! Steve Beasley's Afghanistan analysis is in, postponed from an earlier issue. "Mike's Rant" and "Matt's Rail" are in!
78........(September 17--23, 2001). (In terms of sheer byte-count, PCR issue #78 is the largest volume PCR of all time. Number 57 is now second-leading in text volume, but still the champ if you also count the number of contributors in a single issue.--Nolan) The Aftermath. Plus, Falwell strikes again. "Wake Up and Smell the Comics" encouragement for "Batman" fans--an amazing and exhaustive report on the improving state of Bat-Titles today. Will Moriaty and I contribute Part 3 of local Tampa fanzines of the '70s and '80s.
77........(September 10--16, 2001). AMERICA UNDER ATTACK. Shocking news as I put together this week's PCR...but we must move forward. I will have something to say about this.
On a lighter note: PCR welcomes aboard comic-fan and critic Drew Reiber with "Wake Up and Smell the Comics"! And Will Moriaty and I continue our series on local comic/sci-fi Tampa fanzines of the '70's and '80s. "Mike's Rant" is in!
76........(September 3--9, 2001). "Murder in Small Town X" concludes. "La Floridiana": locally-produced fanzines of the '70s and '80s! "Mike's Rant" and "Matt's Rail" are in!
75........(August 26--September 2, 2001). A new fuel pump and an adjustment to the carb and I'm mobile again. Nutty Florida summer: new home of JAWS? "La Floridiana" reviews a Florida-based book, "Orange Crush". John Lewis reviews "John Carpenter's The Ghosts of Mars" and "Profit". "Mike's Rant" is action-packed! "Matt's Rail" is in on the Famous Monsters debacle!
74........(August 20--26, 2001). I swear I will never own another car. What a money pit. I reflect on the dog days of summer. La Floridiana on tacky TV ads! Matt sends in his Top 10 Best Movie Sequels of All Time! Mike Smith reviews "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back"!
73........(August 13--19, 2001). The Top Ten Best Movie Sequels of All Time! More Apes talk! Did Burton rip-off Kevin Smith? John Lewis on the ending of POTA! La Floridiana on local horror hosts! Movie review of America's Sweethearts by Ashley.
72........(August 6--12, 2001). The Top Ten Worst Movie Sequels of All Time! Apes revisited. Star Wars 2's new name. New "La Floridiana"! Deadguy rebuts Terence! New column featuring bargain-bin videos, reviewed! Plus, a new picture of our own Lisa Zubek! Late entries: "Terence's Tirade" and "Mike's Rant"!! Included: Their Top Ten Worst Movies lists and Clone rage!
71........(July 30--August 5, 2001). I review "Planet of the Apes"! We have a new "Terence's Tirade"! The second installment of Will Moriaty's "La Floridiana"!Deadguy reviews the new Ed Gein DVD! "Mike's Rant"! "Matt's Rail"! A new PCR challenge! All here!
70........(July 23--29, 2001). I review "Murder in Small Town X". Internet romance: next chapter! Will Moriaty debuts "La Floridiana"! John Lewis reviews "Evolution" and "Jurassic Park III"!
69........(July 16--22, 2001). The new Star Trek TV series. Cameras in Ybor City. Lauré reviews the "Mists of Avalon" TV-movie 2-parter. Deadguy announces new Indy movie. "Mike's Rant" is in on animal abuse, Utah porno, Superman's mother, Rocky Horror, and hot popcorn!
68........(July 9--15, 2001). Slow news week, so odds and ends for me. But, Deadguy reviews the DVD release of "Unbreakable". "Matt's Rail" reflects on his Amity Island vacation. Lisa Zubek reviews "Cats and Dogs". "Mike's Rant" rips into the FCC's censorship rules.
67........(July 2--8, 2001). HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Have a safe and happy holiday. I review "A.I."! Heck, we even got a review of "The Lord of the Rings" extended trailer that came on before the movie! Remembering Jack Lemmon and Chet Atkins. Deadguy's Dementia returns with "dead" laws, oxygen scams, and sunburned donkeys. TV announcements. "Mike's Rant" is in on Jack Lemmon and The Nuge!
66........(June 25--July 1, 2001). Another awful week and I'm running very behind. Remembering the late Carroll O'Connor. "Deadguy" Scott and I do battle on Lucas. "Mike's Rant" and "Matt's Rail" are in: John Lee Hooker, The Monkees, David Lee Roth, old friends and "Jaws"!
65........(June 18--24, 2001). This issue is dedicated to the memory of Stephen L. Sousa. Disney's "Atlantis" vs Japanimation's "Nadia"? Matt and I reveal the actors we'd rather see play "Batman". George Lucas in a tizzy over fans re-editing "Phantom Menace"! Internet Romance, next chapter. New picture of Scott van Sickle, with update on his activities! Mike Scott defends Lucas and comments on Batman. Plus: commentary on having lost one of our own.
64........(June 11--17, 2001). The legacy of Tim McVeigh. Death of Buc's coach John McKay. Special announcements. "Deadguy's Dementia" on phony movie reviewers and frivolous lawsuits. "Matt's Rail" addresses capital punishment and the Famous Monsters lawsuit. "Mike's Rant" is in! The AFI top 100 and baseball news! UPDATE: 6-14-01. Brandon Herring's back with a new-style column! Mini-reviews, movie-reviews, DVD releases and more!
63........(June 4--10, 2001). Hallelujah...we're back on schedule! I talk about President Bush's visit to Tampa and internet romances. "Deadguy's Dementia" is on the Monkey Man and "Halloween" sequels. "Mike's Rant" is in and covers the Mars Face and George W.'s drunk driving. "Matt's Rail" is here with a clarification on last week's freedom of speech "Rail". UPDATE (6-7-01): New picture of Corey Castellano !
62........(May 28--June 3, 2001). Face on Mars and George W.'s tax-cut. "Deadguy's Dementia" on exhaustive movie reviews! Brandon on why "Halloween 8" might be a mistake. And after a month-long absence: the return of "Matt's Rail"! Covered: freedom of expression. "Mike's Rant" is in!! Covered: abuses of "zero-tolerance" policies in schools.
61........(May 21--27, 2001). I cover the season-enders that affected me. Hopefully you got something out of them too. Deadguy's new set of reactions to Lisa's Lambast! Brandon reviews "Shrek"! A TV update from Will Moriaty! "Lisa's Lambast" and "Mike's Rant" are in!! Covered: The Utah Polygamy trial in "L.L.", and kids who kill, baseball, and new DVDs in "M.R."!
60........(May 14--20, 2001). I comment on the strange newsweek; Robert Blake, Tim McVeigh, XFL and R.I.P.s. Terence's "Enlightenment", Chapter 1 is here! "Lisa's Lambast" on throwing away kids to the criminal justice system. Brandon reviews "The Mummy's Return". "Mike's Rant" is here and it's packed! Will and Dawn write in! Update: Brandon and Terence send in add'l commentary!
59........(May 7--13, 2001). I reflect on my creative cycles. "Lisa's Lambast" has drawn reader fire this time---Deadguy responds. Brandon Herring--with his new graphic--predicts the "hits or misses for the 2001 summer movie season! "Mike's Rant" is in! Will and Dawn write in! (Dawn vs Lisa!)
58........(April 30--May 6, 2001). The week that was: I reflect on issue 57 and its consequences. Mike Smith was in Tampa this week attending to family business and he still did not leave us "Rant"-less! What a pro. "Mike's Rant" is in and with a new graphic! "Lisa's Lambast" made it in! Letters from Scott Gilbert , Steve Beasley and Will Moriaty. Mike Scott's parting shot is linked.
57........(April 23--29, 2001). THE BIGGEST POP CULTURE REVIEW ISSUE OF ALL TIME!! First-time visitors: please allow at least 2 full minutes to download; subsequent visits will then load much faster. Lost Ramones memory. Crazed Fanboy website announcement! "Deadguy's Dementia" blows the lid off MTV's FEAR! "Terence's Tirade" is guaranteed to piss everybody off! We ALL respond to Matt's "Top Ten actor's performances of all time challenge"! Lauré sends in her Top 10. Brandon reviews "Blow". "Mikes Rant", "Lisa's Lambast" and "Matt's Rail" are all in! Off-site feedback already in on Terence, linkable from this issue! DIVE, ALL DIVE!!!
56........(April 16--22, 2001). The shocking death of Joey Ramone at 49. "Deadguy's Dementia" with a Jason X update and other horror/sci-fi news. Brandon returns! He reviews "Spy Kids". The return of "Lisa's Lambast"! Lisa Zubek details her activities since her disappearance last August, then zings right into lambasting. "Mike's Rant" and "Matt's Rail" are in! Topics discussed are the death of Joey Ramone, the Chinese spy plane controversy and the "late" Hillsboro Theatre.
55........(April 9--15, 2001). Man, I'm still tired, but I am recuperating. Finally finished moving a truckload of stuff home from storage... with a little help from my friends. "Deadguy's Dementia" is in with comments on comics adaptations and a Jason X update! Mike Smith reviews "Josie and the Pussycats"! Dawn Miller strikes one for The Lone Gunmen! "Mike's Rant" is in and features commentary on the Dale Earnhardt/"Driven" controversy!
54........(April 2--8, 2001). Man am I tired. I've been working on home improvements all week and haven't had much sleep. Must...keep...publishing! I have something to say about Fox Mulder and PeeWee Herman! "Deadguy's Dementia" is in and reports on possible Night of the Living Dead sequels! "Mike's Rant" and "Matt's Rail" are in! Comments on the Oscars and Darryl Strawberry.
53........(March 26--April 1, 2001). THE 73rd ACADEMY AWARDS!! The results are in. Compare our picks versus the winners. "Deadguy's Dementia" is in! Lots of horror news. In "announcements", Corey and Steve have forwarded some important tidbits. Brandon reviews "Cast Away" in honor of the nominated film. "Mike's Rant" is in! His reactions to Oscar night.
52........(March 19--25, 2001). ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! 52 issues old and going stronger than ever. I thank you all so much for your continued support. This issue is HUUUGE! Everybody wrote in! I talk about the first year of PCR. Also, my anemic Oscar picks. "Deadguy" has horror movie production notes. Terence tirades about public access TV. "Matt's Rail" comments on subjects we've recently brought up. "Mike's Rant": Mike has recovered and has lots of notes. PLUS his and Matt's Oscar picks! Letters from Will, Mike Scott and even a brief note from Corey.
51........(March 12--18, 2001). Anniversary issue this week and next! I explain the numbers. OK, so it's a slow news week! Introducing Mike "Deadguy" Scott, with his guest column on MTV's "Fear". Brandon reviews "The Wedding Planner". "Mike's Rant" is in and comments on Twin Bays theatre, Rob Zombie, and being an actor! No "Matt's Rail" this week.
50........(March 5--11, 2001). BIG 50th ISSUE. One year anniversary issue coming soon! Fred Lasswell, cartoonist for Snuffy Smith dies--my thoughts. "The Lone Gunmen" premiere episode reviewed. Brandon reviews "The Mexican". Mike Smith and Mark Drinnenberg reminisce about the Britton Cinema. First-time letter-writer Dan Pestana challenges my moon hoax issue.
49........(February 26--March 4, 2001). The Florida election results are in: George Dubya is still the winner. Hope it doesn't take this long next time! Pardon-gate. Announcements on the fate of Britton Cinema. The return of Viddywell. Brandon reviews "Down to Earth". "Mike's Rant" and "Matt's Rail" (conclusion of Monday from Hell story) are in!
48........(February 19--25, 2001). Did we land on the Moon? I respond to the hilariously wrong but highly entertaining Fox Special. More announcements. Brandon reviews "Valentine"! "Mike's Rant" is in!
47........(February 12--18, 2001). Special "Hannibal" issue! Mike, Brandon and myself--all have something to say about the new movie. Sky Homes do exist--who knew? Find out. Mike predicts the Oscars! And comments on another movie-related(?) youth crime. Matt had a really, really bad luck day! Read it. Oughtta make a movie.
46........(February 5--11, 2001). Action-packed issue! The return of Fox Mulder and the return of Art Bell. Lots of quick-mention news and lots of announcements. Movie review of "The Gift" by guest critic Brandon Herring. "Mike's Rant" is on KISS, the Oscars, and Mark Chmura. New graphics. Come on in!
45........(January 29--February 4, 2001). The aftermath of Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa. "Matt's Rail" is in and we debate murder and censorship! "Mike's Rant" is here: Matt's D.'s column and Ray Lewis are subjects!
44........(January 22--28, 2001). A surprise appearance by Mark Drinnenberg as he weighs in on the Top 10 guitarists challenge. "Mike's Rant" is on sex punishments and Jesse's girl! "Matt's Rail" features his 11--20 Top guitarists list!
43........(January 15--21, 2001). More changes. The Commentary section has been incorporated into the front page, starting this issue. I review "Heavy Metal: 2000--the video". Cat pix! "Mike's Rant" is in with movie news and rebuttals to Matt. No Matt this week.
42........(January 8--14, 2001). Birthday wishes to Scott and Matt....I continue to refine the Review with HTML hand-coding....the new Spider-Man movie.....the return of Art Bell. "Mike's Rant" comments on the sad passing of Ray Walston and also comments on the return of Art Bell. "Matt's Rail": on turning 40.
41........(January 1--7, 2001). Check out our radical new look! And I don't just mean the Archives page. I review "Cast Away". Check out "Mike's Rant" and a scalding letter from John Petrey. No Matt to start the new year! Bummer.