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Jayson Graves, David Pickup & the Exodus Connection
Gay bloggers recently had a field day with ex-gay counsellor David Pickup's "Increasing Manhood" video, one even speculating whether it was a spoof, in the vein of Donnie Davies.
Unfortunately, Pickup (right) and his campaign to undermine the masculinity of gays — while supposedly helping them to discover their true manhood — are very much for real. Pickup is a member of the "therapeutic team" at Healing for the Soul, the ex-gay ministry of Jayson Graves (left). And who is Jayson Graves? Well, he is a lot of things but what surprises us most is that he is also a board member of Exodus International.
It is not hard to discern the ex-gay genre into which Pickup fits. He is Training Coordinator for an LA chapter of the controversial Mankind Project (New Warriors in Training), and his own Workout program is similarly testosterone-fuelled, leaning heavily on the work of NARTH's Dr. Joseph Nicolosi.
To get a sense of Pickup's philosophy of homosexuality and masculinity, one need look no further than this personal ad he placed on Bodybuilding.com in 2000. These things have a tendency to disappear off the Web, so I reprint it here in full, with comments:
My name is David. Let's get the stats out of the way. I'm 6'2′, 240, 49c, 34w, 18a, all-around big muscular man. I'm 44, and look about 35. Yep, I'm in great shape.
As we'll see, this kind of detail is apparently key to Pickup's perception of masculinity. He denies there's anything homoerotic about this. It's just something gay men (and, frankly, most straight men) can't understand without turning it into something sexual — in his opinion.
Now the important stuff. In MY personal experience, I've realized I don't need the sex thing with other men. I need the identifying, affectionate, affirming thing. I now know getting sex from men who especially are big, muscular and masculine was my subconcious attempt to get back what I lost from my father and peers while growing up…the male bond that is close, intimate, affectionate, challenging, tough, and affirming of masculinity. I got a kind of sexual intimacy with other men before, but I feel I had to sacrifice my own sense of masculinity,(being so "into other guys" bodies. I was never as complete a man as these guys.) After sex, the feeling of masculinity I got from other men would never remain permanent within myself. I realized the issue was not sex, it was coming into my own self as a real man…a real body that felt, smelt, looked masculine, and was integrated into my true self. You can't get this by borrowing it from other men through sex. Manhood is an acheivment that I never graduated to INSIDE where it counts the most.
I still need and long to be with men, especially those who I admire for their physical acheivement and independent attitude. But I get the permanent benefit into myself when the relationship is one that is "iron sharpening iron", the MUTUAL male bond. The full-on gay guys who go the sex route do not understand this because they haven't felt what its like to have this kind of bond with another guy, and because they in reality are detached from masculinity because it never hooks up INSIDE their own bodies/spirits,(something our fathers and peers should have helped us to aquire). Gay men can't conceive of the possiblity of two full grown men who are strong of body, mind and heart who love each other and acheive this kind of intimate bond.
Sure, sometimes I'm still tempted to turn intimacy into a sexual thing, but then I realize all I want is to BOND with another guy who is similar to me, who will help me gain my birthright as a fellow man. When I get that, I feel whole, loved, connected to myself and to my strong brother. I don't need sex then. In fact, it side-tracks me.
Having said all this incredible stuff which I think not many men out there will believe, I would very much like to hear from guys who want to talk about this, and who are interested in developing a relationship like the one I've described above. If you're gay or straight, that's fine. Treat this as an experiment. Have you got the balls to really talk about this? In the spirit of this, I'll tell you, I don't yet have enough of these experiences with other guys who can go there with me, and I'm tired of wasting time. Thus this ad.
If you message back or email me at [email address removed], I'll tell you more about who I am. Yeah, I'll even send the obligatory pic, and it would be cool if you would do the same.
Favorite quote, "The greatest thing you'll ever know is just to love, and be loved in return." -song.
Isn't there something unhealthy about this need for affection from "masculine" men in order to feel secure in his own masculinity? Pickup admits explicitly that (as a no-longer-homosexual man) he needed a body that "felt, smelt, looked masculine," and that he is now interested in non-sexual relationships with men whose "physical achievements" he admires. While he says it is the "full-on gays" who have a problem being or feeling masculine, who really sounds insecure in his masculinity here? If to be truly masculine I felt the need to be muscley and smell of sweat and hang around with other guys who are muscley and smell of sweat, I'd start looking a little deeper, and not paper over the cracks by surrounding myself with good-looking men to make me feel better about myself.
Jayson Graves is apparently happy to have David Pickup and the odd philosophy he represents on his team — and Exodus is happy to have Graves serving as a board member. We asked Exodus President Alan Chambers about this. He declined to give his own view on Graves, but did confirm that of Exodus's 16 board members, Graves was not among the nine personally appointed by Chambers. Graves was voted onto the board by Exodus member ministries.
In the past, we've seen Chambers attempt to distance himself, and by extension Exodus, from those on the fringes of the ex-gay movement, and here on XGW we've been vocal about those we consider beyond the pale, even by Exodus standards. We have never known Chambers to have qualms in being selective about who he shares a platform with, yet he appeared content to join Jayson Graves in defending the ex-gay movement on Fox last year. Listen to Graves as he waffles his way around the host's attempt to pin him down on the actual content of his therapy:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ircMWko1OB0[/youtube]
In the interview, Graves denied being a "conversion therapist," but went on to say, "I'm just a person who helps people through therapy. But I've also walked this road myself. So I'm a person who's come out of these same gender attractions," which surely amounts to the same thing. Despite earlier that year having denied that "change" could be "complete," Chambers too boldly declared, "I used to be a gay man and I'm not today" (available in the full interview).
Why does Chambers disavow promises of "change," only to revert to such wishy-washy rhetoric and tolerate it from his Exodus colleague, Graves? Alan, is it not an embarrassment to Exodus to be associated with Pickup's hyper-macho brand of ex-gayism? Alan, does Exodus endorse Graves's Healing for the Soul counseling practice? With regular signals and promises of a new direction for Exodus, why are embarrassments like this continuing to surface?
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UW-Eau Claire
News Bureau
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Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Geography Professor Helps With
Coastal Erosion Research
(715) 836-4741
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MAILED: April 28, 1998
EAU CLAIRE -- The one thing you won't find University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire geography professor Dr. Harry Jol doing this summer is looking for something to do.
After working on a national project studying coastal erosion in southwest Washington last summer, Jol is anxious to go back at the end of the semester, even though it means field researching, data crunching and problem solving for up to 16 hours a day.
"I love being in the field trying to solve problems," Jol said. "It's a lot of fun."
Jointly funded and directed by the U.S. Geological Survey, Washington State Department of Ecology and local agencies, the Southwest Washington Coastal Erosion Study began in 1994 as a result of the massive amounts of beach erosion in the area.
Jol, who became associated with the project more than two years ago, studies the subsurface geology using ground penetrating radar and coring techniques.
Five other universities -- Portland State University, the University of Washington, Oregon State University, University College of the Fraser Valley and Grays Harbor College -- are involved in a variety of research on the coast. An array of technology is used during the project, including Global Positioning Systems, digital remote sensing and computerized data cataloguing.
Jol's investigations have concluded that earthquakes shake the coast every 300-500 years, causing the land to subside. The ocean waves then batter the shore, causing massive erosion. When the land rises again, the beaches build out toward the ocean. This event provides a timeline as to what will happen in the extended future; but it's the short-term future that worries Jol and the other scientists involved with the project.
The survey as a whole has discovered that badly needed sediment, which flows from the Columbia River into the ocean and spreads along the coast, is possibly being cut off by a series of dams upstream. This, along with the building of jetties and the mining of sand, could offset the natural cycle of erosion and accretion, and has already created major problems along the coast.
Some areas of the coast are disappearing at a rate of 150 feet per year, causing millions of dollars in damage, Jol said. In 1993, the ocean broke through a jetty, threatening a coastal town and a state park. The breach was filled with 750,000 cubic yards of sand at a cost of $8 million.
Once the project is complete, Jol said the research gathered will be used to help coastal communities set guidelines for how to develop cities and counties in a safe and responsible manner.
"We'll suggest what the communities should do based on our findings," he said. "We can't say, 'you're going to do this or else.' We're going to make them aware of the problems."
Communities on the coast are happy the project is being done, Jol said.
"This makes our job much easier," he said. "Everyone is concerned with solving problems."
Much of the evidence gathered has already been given to the communities, and was presented at a Geological Society of America meeting last fall in Salt Lake City. In May, more of the findings will be discussed at an International Ground Penetrating Radar Conference Jol will attend in Lawrence, Kan. this May.
In conjunction with the research in Washington, Jol has been working on a similar project dealing with the affects the rising waters of Lake Superior have on the Duluth Barrier and the Apostle Islands. Along with taking geography classes up to the Duluth area, Jol supervises students during the summer who are doing research with the help of differential tuition funds.
As for the coastal project in Washington this summer, Jol is excited to get back to days filled with research and analysis.
"Sometimes we're in the field at 6 or 7 a.m. until 10 or 11 p.m.," he said. "When the day's over all you can do is fall into bed."
[Administrative Offices]
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UW-Eau Claire News Bureau
Schofield 218
(715) 836-4741
Updated: April 28, 1998

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Mozart's Blood
About the Book
Mozart's Blood is historical fiction based on a real-life character, the opera singer Teresa Saporiti, who created the role of Donna Anna in Mozart's opera Don Giovanni. The story spans four centuries and takes place in half a dozen great opera houses. It's all about an abiding passion for music which even time and death cannot extinguish.
The cover art is by Jon Paul, and the jacket design is by Kristine Mills-Noble.
From Booklist:
"Marley, a musician and writer, has produced a stunning drama inspired by the life of Teresa Saporiti, the first Donna Anna. Teresa, an aspiring singer, was turned into a vampire by a Czech aristocrat. As bad as the need for blood are the memories of the victims, which remain with the taker. Teresa has learned to deal with them, but Mozart, whom the baroness bit at the same time, never did and died painfully because he could not bring himself to satisfy the unnatural thirst. In San Francisco in 1906, Teresa meets Ugo, a Silician werewolf with a very curious past of his own. They become partners, guarding each other's backs. In twenty-first-century Milan, an egoistic baritone thinks he has figured out Teresa's secret and abducts Ugo to obtain the blood that holds Mozart's memories. The story covers four centuries, but the shifts between the past and the present are seamlessly handled, and the development of Teresa and Ugo over those centuries is impressive. An engrossing piece, from overture to final chord."
—Frieda Murray
From Darkscribe Magazine:
"Just when you think you've read everyone in horror who matters, along comes Louise Marley with her amazing and lyrical vampire tale, Mozart's Blood. Gripping, artful, tellingly detailed, and impossible to put down, Mozart's Blood is that rare kind of horror novel that works on more than one level. It's visceral. It's evocative. It's scary. It envelops you in atmosphere and delivers on its promise to tell a compelling story."
—Rick R. Reed
From indie bookseller Jeannie Mancini:
"This novel is no chic-lit paranormal romance. This is serious vampire literature and one of the best I've come across in years. Marley's writing is outstanding and very polished. The story bursts with breathtaking passionate scenes of emotional torment, the operatic voices vibrate off the page, her characters are crafted with depth and humanity, and the plot is very inventive. This is a story with soul, one that is a cut above all the rest of the vampire fiction out there now that is being mass produced like paper dolls. Dripping with 18th century history, Mozart's Blood is a sensational read not to be missed for any fans of vampire novels and I personally am hoping for a sequel. Bravo! I stand up and applaud!!!!"
From A.M. Dellamonica:
"To be an up and coming soprano with a contract to sing Donna Anna–in Milan, at La Scala, no less!–is already to be extraordinary. Octavia Voss is even more singular than that. Born in Italy centuries before the present day, she left home as a teen to pursue the dream of becoming a singer. Talent and determination get her into an opera company, but there she learns that her voice is perhaps less special than she imagined; her career prospects may be limited.
"Then a depraved-seeming Countess lures Octavia and the company's composer into a tryst. After the encounter, Octavia has been utterly transformed. She craves blood, for one thing. For another, she, the Countess and the composer all share each others' memories… a powerful thing, considering that the composer is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart!
"A cold-blooded creature she may be, but Olivia is a fundamentally caring woman, and it is this quality of hers that gives the book its warmth: her affection for Ugo, her sexual interest in one of the other singers, and above all her passion for opera offset the cruel realities of her condition. Mozart's Blood tells us her life's story, and Ugo's (which is every bit as intriguing) in flashback, and both histories are impeccably researched.
From Romantic Times, 4 stars:
Reviewed By: Joyce Morgan
From SF Signal:
Ms. Marley's vampires are not the vicious monsters of the Nosferatu mythos. Nor are they saccharine, misunderstood sweeties of Twilight. They are-strange as it may sound in this context-ordinary people. They don't sleep days. They don't twinkle. They lead normal lives, at least, normal as it is construed in the world of opera. These people want things and, to get what they want, they do things, things that don't always work out. Like humans they suffer the ravages of time and loss, albeit on a different scale than most of us.
First and foremost, our heroine wants to sing, needs to sing, with a need that overshadows her need for blood, and Ms. Marley deftly plays these competing drives against each other. Her picture of backstage life at a Don Giovanni production rings true. Her characters, be they prima donnas or supporting artists, offer a fascinating counterpoint between the singers and the roles they undertake. There are theatrical disasters, which seem trivial to outsiders, and raptures incomprehensible to the uninitiated. In short, Mozart's Blood really is about opera. And yet, you don't need to know a thing about opera to enjoy the book, because it's all wrapped up in an exciting story.
Lastly, Mozart's Blood is something I never expected to see: a fresh and unexpected take on vampires. Go read it!–Michaele Jordan
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Discussion Questions
1. Ugo and Octavia have a deep bond that has lasted for more than a century. What do you think drew them together and has kept them close all those years? What is the greatest difference between them?
2. What is it about Teresa's character that made her strong enough to withstand the demands of her nature after the bite of Zdenka Milosch? Why was Mozart not able to do the same?
3. Why did Teresa, in the end, decide not to share the tooth with Vincenzo dal Prato, the castrato who befriended her when she was a young girl in Milan?
4. The opera Don Giovanni, which is the framing device for the novel, is both drama and comedy, romance and tragedy. Do you find these elements in Ugo's and Teresa's stories? In Mozart's?
5. Can the attraction between Massimo and Octavia survive what happened between them?
6. Massimo wants a great singing career just as much as Teresa did. Do you think he has the same strength?
7. Who do you think will take over the leadership of La Società after the Countess?
8. Ughetto was sensitive and affectionate as a young boy at the scuola. How is Ugo different now, and why did he change?
9. Vampire stories have been popular since Bram Stoker's Dracula was published in 1897, and they have experienced a resurgence in recent years. Do you think the appeal of vampires is about sex? Power? Long life? Or is it something indefinable?
10. The elders are so ancient that nothing gives them joy any more except music. What is the appeal of music that it can outlast every other pleasure?
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Book Club Party Guide
Along with the list of ten suggested discussion questions, here are a few ideas for turning your discussion of Mozart's Blood into a party:
If it's appropriate, have an open bottle of Riesling in an ice bucket, in honor of Herr Mozart's Viennese background. Teresa would love it if you offered a bottle of Italian red wine. Her favorite would be a Barolo, of course, but those can be expensive. A nice chianti is just fine, or a rich Brunello. For those who don't drink wine, bottles of Pellegrino can be open and ready on the table.
For a lunch or dinner party, a good pasta dish simply made with fresh ingredients will be perfect. Use fresh diced tomatoes, a third of a cup of good green olive oil, lots of chopped basil, a cup of pine nuts and a half cup of shaved parmesan cheese. Boil a pound of pasta and toss with all the other ingredients. It should serve six to eight.
With it serve a salad such as Ugo might have recognized. Layer peeled and sectioned grapefruit with avocado slices onto salad plates, and drizzle with garlic-infused olive oil. The grapefruit sections that come in glass jars are fine, but drain them well. Garnish with even more fresh basil leaves (you can never have too much).
A loaf of fresh Italian bread served with olive oil for dipping rounds out your table!
Dessert is simplest of all. If your club doesn't serve a full meal, this will energize them for the discussion! Arrange an assortment of dark chocolate truffles on an elegant plate, and serve with a good Viennese coffee. Side dishes can be nuts and cheese and olives. Shop for Mediterranean-themed cocktail napkins!
Most of the pictures you see here, such as this one of Teresa's birthplace, are free for download from the internet. Download and print in a good size, and use them to decorate. You can paste them to cardboard or even put them in inexpensive picture frames.
And now the best part: the music! Begin with a good recording of Don Giovanni, preferably featuring Renee Fleming. Any of the symphonies would be lovely, particularly the familiar ones such as Symphony #40 in G minor, or the Symphony #25. The score for the movie Amadeus would be perfect, as it offers tidbits of all the familiar passages.
Halloween is the perfect time to read a book like Mozart's Blood, and you could have your guests come in costume! It might be hard to achieve Octavia's beautiful gown here, but you have so many periods to choose from—the 18th century, the late 19th century, the Roaring Twenties, even the clothes of World War II. Costumes are fun to research. Googling the period you want to use is easy.
If you do dress in period costumes, take good pictures! We would love to put them on the website. Salute! E buon gusto!
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Background and Other Notes of Interest
The magnificent singing actress Renee Fleming provided a model and a list of repertoire for my character. Ms. Fleming, with whom I once had the great pleasure of working, is a magnificent Donna Anna. Take a few moments to listen and watch: \"Non mi dir\" from Don Giovanni, sung by Renee Fleming
This historical novel covers the musical periods of the Renaissance, the Baroque, the Classical, and the Romantic. The very early scenes take place in Rome, where a brand new art form called "musical drama" was just being introduced. For quick details on the birth of opera, visit John Howell's very brief summary of opera history.
This is Mozart as Teresa Saporiti would have known him. The most passionate Mozart devotees still mourn his untimely death, and long to hear the music he would have written. The Requiem, which he was working on at the time of his passing, was completed by a student of his, Sussmeyer. The contrast between the music of Mozart and the music of Sussmeyer is a painful reminder of what the world lost when it lost Mozart. Listen to a bit of the sublime Requiem.
In addition to touring the Metropolitan Opera House and the historic La Scala Theater in Milan, the following resources were immensely valuable–and a whole lot of fun:
Mozart, a Biography, by Piero Melograni
Marrying Mozart, a delightful novel by Stephanie Cowell
The Inner Voice, by Renee Fleming
The Costume Exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
The listserve MozartForum and its helpful scholars
Disaster by the Bay, H. Paul Jeffers
The Great San Francisco Earthquake & Fire, Helen Hillyer Brown
Great Singers on Great Singing, Jerome Hines
An unusual vintage video of San Francisco, 2006
Mozart's Blood
Quel sangue . . . quella piaga . . .
The blood . . . that wound . . .
Donna Anna, Act One, Scene One, Don Giovanni
The old woman hummed to herself as she crumbled bits of black paste into a little clay pot and added wine and water. "Good Roman wine," she said, as she stirred it with a wooden spoon. "And honey," she added, smiling, showing blackened teeth. "To cover the taste."
She had told Ughetto and the other boys to call her Nonna. But she was nothing like Ughetto's nonna. Ughetto's nonna was plump and easy, with soft arms and warm fingers. This crone, this vecchia, was scrawny and dry and twisted, like a dead olive tree.
Ughetto knew what the black paste was. He had seen it often in his mother's tavern in Trapani. The sailors carried it in their pockets, wrapped in bits of Chinese silk or Indian cotton. Their eyes gleamed with anticipation as they unwrapped their little bundles, opening them carefully on the wooden tables. They shaved the paste into clay pipes with small, sharp knives, and when they smoked it, the tavern filled with the pungent scent of poppies.
Ughetto's mother always drove him out then, him and all six of his sisters. She shooed them down to the beach to search for mussels, or over to the docks to drum up trade for the tavern. They went running down the twisting streets, laughing, shouting, a horde of ragged girls with Ughetto, the baby, the only boy, struggling to keep up.
He wished his real nonna were here now, or his mamma. He wished his sisters were here, or he with them, though they ordered him about like a small slave. Home had been noisy and warm. Home had felt safe, most of the time. He didn't like being alone, didn't like this place, this Nonna, or Luigi, her slack-lipped son.
They had taken him in Trapani. Mamma had sent him to the docks, telling him to wait beside the pile of empty crab pots for a woman with a package. This Nonna had appeared, with her big-shouldered, big-bellied son. Nonna asked Ughetto's name, and when he gave it, Luigi picked him up and carried him onto a waiting boat.
Ughetto was the package, it turned out, and though he wailed for his sisters, there was no one to save him.
Now, in this fearsome little casetta, Ughetto wrapped his arms around himself and shivered with fear. Luigi had already carried two other boys, eyes glazed from the opium, legs flopping limply over his big arms, into the tiled room where the tub was, where the knives waited. Ughetto crouched in the atrium under Nonna's watchful eye, listening to the whimpers and moans as the deed was done. Luigi brought the boys back, swaddled in bloody linen, and carried them through the atrium and on into the tiny house.
Ughetto tried to turn his head away when Nonna held the cup to his lips, but she seized his hair with her brown claw, and twisted his head to face her. "Cretino," she hissed. "Don't be an idiot. Drink, or you'll be screaming."
He cried, "No! Mamma, Mamma." Hot baby tears burned his eyes.
Nonna showed her jumbled teeth. "No more mamma, little one. Musica."
She pressed the cup against his mouth, forcing his lips open with its metal rim. The sweet strong wine flooded his tongue, and he had to swallow, or drown. He closed his eyes, and gulped pungent sweetness. The room began to dissolve around him. He spun, stomach and brain and feet all mixed up, like diving too deep from the rocks into the warm Mediterranean waters of Trapani and not knowing which way to swim to the surface.
Nonna tipped up the cup again, and he drank, drank until it was dry.
She spoke. Ughetto heard her voice, but her words made no sense. He tried to open his eyes, but the lids would not obey him.
Perhaps he would die. Boys did, hundreds of them. Everyone knew that. They died under the knife, or they died afterward, bleeding and swollen, burning with fever. Would his mamma know if he died? Would they tell her?
Would she care?
It was possible she would not. She had regarded him so strangely, ever since that night when the family–all six girls, Ughetto, his nonna, and Mamma–had gone down to the docks in the darkness to wait for the squid boats to come in. Far out on the water, the fisherman shone their torches over the water to entice the squid to the jigs. The lights danced on the waves, shifting as the water tossed the boats to and fro.
When the moon rose over the sea, Ughetto's sisters exclaimed at its brilliance. They turned, all of them, and lifted their faces into its silver glow. It was full and round, and its crystalline light turned the low roofs and rough-cobbled streets of Trapani into a scene of magic, a fantasy village, its dirt and poverty transformed by the moon.
Ughetto was seven years old, already wriggling with energy and pleasure at the novelty of the night. When a strange sensation came over him, standing there in the moonlight, it seemed part of the strangeness. He felt as if he were becoming someone else, someone new and powerful instead of small and insignificant. His skin itched, and his jaw ached. When he began to scratch at himself, his mamma slapped at his hands. He tried to hold still, but he felt as if he were burning, as if he had rolled in too-hot sand. He scrubbed at his belly with both hands, grunting at the fierceness of the sensation.
It was his nonna who seized him up then, lifting him in her arms as if he were still a baby. She hissed something at his mamma, who drew a sharp, shocked breath. His nonna carried him away, up through the moonlit streets to the tavern, leaving his mamma and his sisters on the docks. He remembered kicking at her, whining, but she only held him tighter, and made no answer. She bundled him into the tavern, and into his bed, folding him into his blankets, ignoring his protests. She lit no candles, nor did she stoke up the fire, but held him there in the darkness. In time, the burning of his skin subsided. By the time his mamma and sisters came home with their buckets of squid, he felt himself again. But Mamma looked at him as if he were a stranger.
And now she was lost to him. It was Luigi's strong arms beneath him, Luigi's rough hand seizing his head as it lolled backward. There was movement, the air changing against his face as Luigi carried him. The smell of the bath filled his nostrils with the essence of vinegar. Water rose around his legs, warm as blood. His buttocks settled onto a wooden bench that was wet and hard and splintery. Hands took hold of his feet and pulled his legs apart.
Someone held his head, murmuring something, laughing.
Someone else wielded the knife.
There was pain, sharp and surprising, and he gasped, breathing water, choking. He struggled, and someone cursed. There was a splash, and more swearing, and then someone . . . Ughetto fought his eyelids, trying to see.
Someone was growling.
His eyelids lifted, and his mind cleared all at once, as if a fog had burned away under a quickly rising sun. He peered around him through slitted eyes.
Faces looked back at him, horrified faces. Nonna shrieked something, and an open-mouthed stranger, the surgeon, backed away, knife held out before him, dripping blood onto the tiled floor. Luigi gave a guttural cry and dropped Ughetto's head into the water.
Ughetto blew water from his mouth as he grasped the edge of the tub with both hands. He pulled himself to his feet, dripping, hot, and angry.
There was blood on his thighs, warmer than the water. His head hummed with sounds and smells he had not noticed before, the wheeze of Nonna's breath in her aging lungs, the fetid odor of Luigi's sweat, the scent of blood on the surgeon's knife, on his clothes, his hands. The surgeon whimpered, and backed away.
Ughetto splashed out of the tub. Nonna tried to seize him, and he struck at her with his nails, slicing her dark skin, drawing blood. She dropped him with a cry, and he whirled to slash at Luigi next. Luigi scrambled out of reach. The smell of his fear filled the room, and made Ughetto's mouth fill with saliva. Ughetto rounded on the surgeon next, but he saw only his heels as the man fled the room.
Ughetto fell to all fours in a movement that felt perfectly natural. He spun in a circle, and saw that Luigi and Nonna dared not come close to him. His mouth opened, and his tongue lolled, saliva dripping as he galloped from the room. He slid on the wet tiles, finding his footing once he reached the dirt floor of the atrium. The sun warmed his back as he dashed away from the house. He ran swiftly, strongly, too fast for them to follow. They had no will to chase him, in any case. The pungence of their fear assured him of that.
He raced toward the orange grove, eager for the sanctuary of its drooping branches.


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For this weekend's date night we wanted to try something new. We've overheard a couple acquaintances mention the Cork' n Cleaver, a restaurant that's been open for 40 years. Also, we recently saw its steak featured in Fargo Monthly's newest issue, 50 Tasty Eats that provides photos of each dish and ideas for future dining experiences.
Everyone receives this crusty sourdough bread with honey butter. It was freshly baked and pleasantly sour. This is the best bread I've tasted in Fargo-Moorhead.
Then, we ordered a whole artichoke to share as an appetizer. For entrees, Jake ordered a sirloin steak with a baked potato and opted for the salad bar while I ordered the evening's catfish special with wild rice pilaf and the salad bar. I had read in this same Fargo Monthly issue that the Chef enjoys cooking Cajun food and is willing to accommodate requests for spicy food, so I ordered the fish extra spicy.
The salad bar was a fun touch though it wasn't particularly memorable. I bypassed iceburg lettuce that looked to be discolored around the edges and chose romaine and spinach instead. The bar offered pasta salad, potato salad, and typical toppings like pickled beet slices, shredded cheese, hard boiled egg, peas and baby carrots. The croutons did not appear to be homemade and I passed on what appeared to be processed tropical fruit cocktail. I did enjoy the salad dressings which the restaurant says it makes from scratch.
Jake's steak arrived juicy and cooked to a precise medium-rare. It had a nice beefy flavor and wasn't gristly, though I felt it lacked seasoning. Jake enjoyed the baked red potato that came with sour cream and butter. The insides were especially creamy since it was of a waxy variety, but I missed the crispy, salted skin I love most about traditional, starchy baked potatoes.
My catfish special consisted of two baked or broiled fillets sprinkled with Cajun seasoning. The fish was cooked through but its texture was waterlogged and I longed for some sort of crust or sear. The seasoning level struck me as just right and the tartar sauce tasted homemade, but the lemon wedge was dried out. The accompanying wild rice pilaf was mushy and tasted like something that would come from an Uncle Ben's box. All things considered, this special seemed overpriced, not only because it was executed poorly, but because I know catfish isn't very expensive. Then, we packed up my leftovers to go so we could make a movie showing.


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Shampoos and serums and makeup remover, colorful polish and skin that feels smoother / nothing is better than beauty in spring / these are a few of my favorite things!
The temperatures are rising, the sun is shining, and lately I've been thinking about all my favorite beauty products for spring! So I thought now would be the perfect time to share them with you…
Spring is a time for renewal – and when it comes to revitalizing your skin, nothing beats Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Cream. This lightweight product is easy to use and contains a nourishing combination of free-radical fighting antioxidants, soothing botanicals and skin-smoothing ingredients. Plus, it's natural and smells absolutely wonderful! (It also comes in oil-free variety for sensitive complexions.) I typically use this product before bed.
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My all-time favorite daily skin product is CSI Super Hyaluronic Moisturizer. Why? First of all, it's so light and creamy – just add a few dabs to your fingertips and apply to your face and neck before putting on sunscreen and makeup. The hyaluronic acid adds an incredible amount of moisture (you'll want to keep touching your skin – but don't!), while protecting the skin against potential damage. Bonus: it's free of parabens, synthetic preservatives and artificial fragrance.
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Parks & Recreation star and professional funny motherfucker Aziz Ansari has ascended to the level of fame where he gets to be friends with Jay-Z and Kanye West; that's him, after all, in the "Otis" video. But he's also very much a dorked-out fan, as the graphic below should make clear. During some recent burst of creativity, Ansari and buddy Matthew Shawver recently recreated all of Jay and Kanye's world-conquering anthem "Niggas In Paris" on the emoticon template Emojis. It's like a monument to the overabundance of spare time. Check it out below.
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NCIS Review: Meet Your Future Stepmotherby Steve Marsi at . Comments
It's amusing to watch anytime someone can rattle Anthony DiNozzo Jr. and knock him off his wise-cracking, smooth-talking frat boy game, but no one does it quite like Tony Sr.
Last night's NCIS marked another stellar performance by guest star Robert Wagner as the DiNozzo patriarch, who again ended up in the middle of a murder investigation.
When it became clear that he was the team's best shot at uncovering the whereabouts of a "Broken Arrow," working undercover with Ziva no less, Tony Jr. almost lost it.
Michael Weatherly (Tony Jr.) and Robert Wagner (Sr.) are hilarious to watch.
Only NCIS would attempt an episode pertaining to a lost nuclear weapon potentially sold on the black market while keeping the mood lighter than most weeks, and have it work.
This speaks to the show's stellar writing as well as acting chops of Mark Harmon, Michael Weatherly and Wagner, who somehow comes off as a good guy despite his sleaziness.
The self-proclaimed "plane whore" arrived in D.C. on a private jet from Switzerland with Woody Iverson, a former Naval officer and high-ranking employee at Royce Global Group.
Iverson was killed right before a meeting with Admiral Chase, a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Whatever he new was apparently very valuable. So how did Tony Sr. fit in?Because he knows the reclusive founder of Royce Global and his right hand man, Dan Mayfield, Tony Sr. scored an invite to a black tie event kicking off the annual Royce Summit.
That's where wheelers and dealers from shipping, mining and even arms dealing circles meet to exchange ideas (and potentially other bad stuff). He was their ticket in. With Ziva.
This drove Tony Jr. up the wall, but Gibbs was all for it, although he made clear he doesn't like Tony Sr. because of how his lifestyle hurt (and still hurts) his relationship with Jr.
Watching the elder Tony rack up massive bills on NCIS' dime may have irked his son (and Fred from accounting), but his shameless, comedic flair in doing so was just classic.
Meanwhile, we learn that Mayfield and Royce's head of security, Gaston, had found a lost nuclear bomb from the 1950s, and were in the process of getting it off the seafloor.
Rather than informing the government, which our victim apparently tried to do, they planned to sell it to the highest bidder at this symposium and peace out on the company.
Tony gets a look at his gorgeous future stepmom.
Looking absolutely beautiful, Ziva infiltrated the party and Tony Sr. certainly acted the part of her well-heeled escort. Then things got scary when a foreign national made her.
One of the best lines of the night came from Gibbs, who answered "she is a weapon" when asked if she was armed. Sure enough, Ziva roundhouse kicked her way out of the jam.
At the same time, Abby found DNA evidence pinning the murder on Gaston, with an assist from Mayfield, who was keeping Royce on life support long enough to seal the deal.
In a way, the murder investigation felt hastily tied up, but only because it played second fiddle to the terrific Tony-Ziva-Tony dynamic, which was a rare treat. We can accept that.
Besides, what's not to love about the episode-ending heart-to-heart between father and son, reminiscing about fishing and pledging to be honest with each other from now on?
Such a great scene. This was right before Sr. bummed a ride to the airport from his son so he could con his way onto Donald Trump's plane, of course. Hey, progress takes time.
Random thoughts and observations:
- Abby's plea to give Tony Sr. a chance was heartwarming in what she revealed about her own father, and how she never got to know him. Character moments like this really make the show, even though they're almost in passing.
- Gibbs had some terrific non-verbal interactions, be it motioning Ziva to go after Tony, straightening Ducky's tie or hastily kissing Abbs before racing off with her findings.
- McGee's right, Ziva's passport photo was pretty hot.
- That was a good time to pull the Probie card.
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Did anyone else think Abby's comment "I'd forgive my father anything" was especially painful when you think about Ziva's relation ship with HER father... which is never really brought up anymore.
I like Tony dad would be cool if he meets Gibbs dad I hope we get to see Mcgee dad sometime and I know who I would have play him too
Yeah but I actually saw it in dead air, because I'm a dork and froze the picture when her profile came up :D
And last season we saw that Tony is 41? That is an age gap of like, 13 years or something? Cote is turning 31 this year in real life. But I find it funny that Cote and Ziva has the same birthday, november 12th :D
Did u happen to catch a glimpse of Ziva's passport info when Mcgee was looking at it? It said she born in Nov 1982!!! GTFOH NCIS!!....I was shaking my head at thr part. Still love the show though


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Good singing is all about listening carefully as you sing, and making your voice expressive. There are several websites that help people to improve their singing. These websites teach people about the essentials of becoming a good singer, and techniques that'll help you improve your singing voice First, you need to know your vocal range. If you know you sing high, you are considered a soprano. A good song to prove if your a soprano is the Hallelujah Chorus by Handel Messiah. If you can sing the highest part in the song, you are a soprano. If you can sing some of it, but not all of it, you are a mezzo. If you can barely reach the notes, you are an alto. Be true to yourself-most girls want to be a soprano, but if you know your vocal range is not there, stay lower. If you try to go higher, you may strain your voice.
-Place your thumb under your chin. Now, if you can swallow, that would be great. Feel that muscle drop down tighten? You want to avoid that muscle tightening when you sing.
-Do warm-ups for your voice everyday. If you can't sing everyday, try doing vocal exercises. One good one is "Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do Ti La So Fa Me Re Do" up and down the scale. Also, you know how in some TV shows, if a character falls off a cliff, you hear that "WOOOOoooooosh" noise that goes from high to low? Well, go to the highest note you can (you don't have to sing it, simply round your mouth and make a "wooh" sound) and hit every note until you hit that "crash" (which is the lowest note).
-A good singing voice depends on a good diaphragm. Your diaphragm is under your chest, at the top of your stomach. To help make your diaphragm stronger, do this exercise called the "Sumo Wrestler Stans". What you do is say "Sumo" then say "Wrestler" while putting your right foot out to the side and then say "Stans" while putting your left foot out to the other side. Put your hands on your hips and squat down at a comfortable position and let out a "Huuh!" Breath in through your mouth from your DIAPHRAGM (not NOISE) and breath in for four counts. Then, hold it in for four counts. After those four counts, start to hiss all the air out for 8 counts. Start to hiss out by 8 more each time. Always breathe in and hold for 4 counts only. This exercise helps you develop the ability to hold out notes longer.
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Christophe Bruno lives and works in Paris. His work (installations, hacks, performances, conceptual pieces…) has a critical take on network phenomena and globalisation in the field of language and images.
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Hobbs, Kelly (2010) An investigation into the relationships between psychological functioning, engagement with obstetric services, and prenatal attachment. DClinPsy thesis, University of Sheffield.
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There has been an increasing recognition of the importance of attachment between a mother and her unborn baby, commonly termed 'prenatal attachment'. This thesis initially reviews research on psychological and relational factors and prenatal attachment over the last decade, across varying pregnancy groups. The review highlighted the role of mood states, cognitive appraisals and relational factors. Disparities across measurement tools and research designs made conclusions problematic, highlighting the need for further research. To this end the research report investigates the role of emotional factors such as well-being, distress tolerance and borderline personality features and adult attachment in relation to prenatal attachment. Lack of engagement with obstetric services is a major concern; a further objective of this report examines women who delay booking their prenatal care and their likely profile. Results showed that well-being, distress tolerance-absorption, avoidant attachment style, maternal age, planned pregnancy and relationship status were significant predictors of prenatal attachment. Furthermore women who book late for their maternity care had higher relational difficulties, however the strongest predictor of late booking was unplanned pregnancies and not being in a relationship with the father of the baby. Furthermore, this report aims to identify pertinent psychological factors which affect women during their pregnancy. These findings will guide professionals working in obstetric services and therefore influence psychological and health outcomes for both mother and child.
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Dakota Bradley is a great new artist that will be playing the Fun N' Sun Toyota Celebration on Sunday, April 28th, at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. He will be playing on the Archery Shop Stage at 2pm so make sure you are there early to catch this rising young star.
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Pick up a little navy slang at this educational daytime workshop. Visitors of all ages will be introduced to the history and meaning of phrases traditionally used at sea, as well as objects used on board.
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Frank Boksa, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Des Moines can expect an excessive heat warning early this week.
"These are very dangerous conditions," Boksa said.
With Boksa's help, KCCI-TV compiled a list of eight tips to stay cool over the next couple of days:
- Wear lightweight, light-colored clothes. Heat is trapped by synthetic fibers, but cotton absorbs the sweat and allows it to evaporate, making people feel cooler.
- Avoid strenuous activities like exercise during the peak hours of the sun. Confine outside activities to very early morning or middle to late evening, if possible.
- People can soak rags in ice water and lay them on their wrists or the back of their neck. Those are pulse points, so it will cool the blood.
- For people without air-conditioning, they should find a cool place to stay in the heat of the day, such as shopping malls, libraries or any public place with air conditioning.
- While people may be tempted to grab a beer or a glass of wine in the hot weather, officials said it will dehydrate the body. It's best to drink plenty of water.
- Avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea or soda. They can also lead to dehydration.
- Pets get hot just like people do. Try to make sure they have plenty of shade and a clean, cold bowl of water.
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Somali pirates have seized three ships this year and are holding more than 180 crew hostage [AFP]
Danish special naval forces have freed all 25 crew members of a Slovenian cargo ship captured by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden, an EU naval spokesman has said.
A distress signal from the Ariella was picked up by an Indian warship on Friday that relayed it to a French aircraft which then spotted the pirates and alerted a Danish naval ship that was nearby.
The Danes approached the Ariella in dinghies and scaled the side of the ship to free the crew who had locked themselves in a secure room, Cmdr. John Harbour, the EU naval spokesman, said.
The forces then continued to search the vessel for the pirates.
Warships typically do not intervene in hijackings because of the danger that crews may be hit by crossfire.
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Forces were able to intervene in this case because the ship had registered with naval authorities, was travelling along a recommended transit corridor and was part of a group transit, ensuring the ships had a helicopter within 30 minutes' reaction time, Harbour said.
"There's been many instances where there's been excellent co-operation and three, four or even five nations have helped deter a pirate attack, he said.
"But this is the first where a warship has been able to send forces to stop a hijacking while it was in progress."
Denmark rarely releases information on operations carried out by its elite forces, but the storming of the ship may have been carried out by the country's elite Frogman Corps, which were part of a Nato deployment.
"There is an operation going on down there and we're involved. It is still going on right now," Pernielle Kroer, spokeswoman for the Danish navy told the Associated Press news agency.
Other forces have intervened in pirate hostage situations, but not during the hijacking itself.
Details on the nationalities of the crew on board the Arielle and its cargo were not immediately released.
Somali pirates have seized three ships this year and are holding hostage more than 180 crew members and a total of nine vessels.
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Hotel in Sofia greets guests with charming design
Boasting a distinctive architectural style that resembles a baroque castle, the Park Inn by Radisson Sofia comprises three separate buildings. Set amidst a verdant garden, the central hotel building connects with two apartment houses. The hotel is only four kilometres from the city centre and 10 kilometres from Sofia International Airport. Convenient for business travellers, this hotel serves as an ideal base near the East Park Trade Centre, Rainbow Plaza Conference Centre and World Trade Centre. Enjoy on-site dining at Greenville Restaurant, which welcomes patrons to dine on its outdoor terrace. Maintain your exercise regimen at the modern fitness centre and spa area, including an indoor swimming pool. This hotel in Sofia also offers modern and flexible event facilities, including two meeting rooms, which accommodate as many as 90 delegates.
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2000 impala
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I just bought a 2000 Impala on 8/5/2011 the check engine light came on code said cam sencer had that replaced at 155$. Then next day raido locked next day car won't start. Paid for tow to shop $215.00 to find that bcm is bad $735.00 to fix. I looked on net many other people have had this same problem and it keeps happing over and over again. This needs to be a recall GM needs to man up and find a perment fix this car is as bad if not worst then a lemon.
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Slimjim on 08/30/2011:
They are not going to recall a 12 year old car. I think I'd be suspicious moreover of whoever sold you this car. That's a lot to go wrong within days and I'm guessing that check engine light and sensor was a pre-existing condition that was disguised by constantly resetting the warning light.
At Your Service on 08/31/2011:
I agree with Slimjim. Did you have the car inspected before you purchased it?
redmx3racer on 08/31/2011:
If a problem is serious enough and warrants attention they certainly will recall a vehicle 12 years old, or more. Not too long ago Ford recalled some F-150's made from as far back as 1997.
In this case will they issue a recall? Probably not.
It's easy to find people with similar problems on the net on pretty much any make or model. Roughly 200,000 Impalas were sold in 2000. So finding even 200-300 complaints online is really a small %, although it seems like a lot.
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Starlord on 08/31/2011:
The OP should watch People's Court or Judge Judy more often. Used car sales are usually AS IS, and the judges always tell a person who sues over a used car sale that they should have had a mechanic check the vehicle over before buying it. Spending a hundred bucks or so is really pretty cheap insurance. If the car lot doesn't want to allow you to have the car examined by an outside mechanic, take yourself off their lot and look for a car elsewhere. I was idiot enough to fall in love with a car once, and the salesman's claim that I couldn't drive the car due to insurance rules I swallowed hook, line and sinker. Within three weeks, my dream car self-destructed, and the dealer was a prize horse's patoot. Expensive lesson learned the hard way.
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2011 Chevy Impala
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I purchased a 2011 Chevy Impala 28 days ago. I am very upset because it is very difficult to see out the back window. Very hard to see what is behind you. I went to the dealer and they told me there is nothing they will do. To me this set up is a hazard and if nothing is done I will have to go to higher ups. Please help me solve this problem.
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MRM on 07/01/2011:
You'll need to make some adjustments so that you'll get used to the new car.
saj80 on 07/01/2011:
Two words of advice: test drive.
Whiteduck on 07/01/2011:
Saj is right. Test drive anyone?
MRM on 07/01/2011:
On my first comment, I was going to suggest test drive but you cannot notice everything in one day.
fast327 on 07/01/2011:
All new cars, if you look around, are that way. That is probably why more and more are providing back up cameras.
Anonymous on 07/01/2011:
I don't know that one would necessarily notice something like this on a test drive. If I'm looking in my rear view mirror and I can't see out my back window due to the headrests in the rear seat blocking my view, that's a problem. I wonder what other 2011 Impala owners are saying about this?
azRider on 07/01/2011:
did you drive it before you bought it? seems to me the issue is not looking over your major purchase very well. before I hand over 25K in money for something that is going to lose 20% value the moment I drive it off the lot, I drive it, I look under the hood, I check the body out, I inspect it! sounds like you walked in, said 'give me that one!' and drove off. so you get what you asked for. if your not happy, sell it. recoup as much as you can and go buy something else. you don't have to keep it. that is your choice.
saj80 on 07/01/2011:
It may have been a little premature for my first comment, but I have not purchased vehicles in the past, after test driving them, due to blind spots, uncomfortable seats, etc. I just assumed that most people would notice blind spots during a test drive, and it is not mentioned whether this person test drove the vehicle, or not. My comment wasn't meant to be disparaging, but only to remind people of the importance of checking out issues such as this when test driving a vehicle. Unfortunately, this person is now stuck with a vehicle they are uncomfortable in.
trmn8r on 07/01/2011:
What would you suggest to GM that would be an appropriate solution? I can think of only a few remedies:
- Take the car back and give you a refund
- Modify the car
- Provide a Car and Driver to be behind you 24/7, watching your back for you.
What remedies could you, the person who test drove the car and decided to buy it, take?
- Live with it
- Modify the car
- Provide a Car and Driver to be behind you 24/7, watching your back for you.
- Sell the car
Since you decided to buy the car after shopping around and test driving it, I can't see GM compensating you and then having a used car to dispose of. I would not advise modifying the car. Therefore, I think you are left with a few of the options of what you, but not GM, could do.
redmx3racer on 07/01/2011:
I've driven these cars and had no problem. I am 5'10". The dealer can't change the design of the car.
saj80 on 07/01/2011:
Very good followup, trmn8r; I agree 100% also with redmx3racer.
Anonymous on 07/01/2011:
Great review! very helpful. I'd be upset so if they couldn't adjust something that's a safety hazzard.
redmx3racer on 07/01/2011:
AshleyFR-it would be different if it was an issue with, say, the rear window glass being defective causing concern. But just because someone feels they can't see well does not mean GM, let alone a dealer who has no input on designing or building the cars, has to or can fix it. I will point out many cars have blind spots, and not everyone can see perfectly out of every car. When I test drive a car, I pay attention to these things, since I will be driving it for a few years.
Kurizumaru on 07/01/2011:
This is why when I test drive a car, I make sure I take it to a parking lot and a not very busy place and back into a space. It lets me get a feel for how it handles in reverse and whether I like what I can see out of the rearview.
I hope you can figure something out with this. Good luck!
unhappy999 on 07/03/2011:
I have the same problem with my Ford Fusion, its the way some of the new cars are designed. You have to use the mirrors more than with an older car. I have gotten used to it now. I don't think they can do anything. I did at least 3 test drives on my car and didn't buy it until 3 weeks after the first test drive but I am glad I bought it now.
trmn8r on 07/03/2011:
Yes, it is inherent in design parameters unhappy999.
Safety dictates good head support. Where do heads find themselves? Right in the line of sight between the rear view and the back window. The better the headrest, the poorer the view.
The only solution is to lower the people in the back relative to the front.
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If they want to save our energy, and keep gas from going to $5, they should quit making SUV's
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If the auto manufacturers had any sense, and wanted to keep our energy supplies, as well as keeping the price of gasoline from going to $5.00 a gallon, they would and SHOULD quit making those damn SUV's!!
Those things are nothing but oversized gasoline hogs!!
James "Jim" Wheeler
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MDSasquatch on 05/26/2011:
I drive one of those SUVs; I do so BY CHOICE and I pay the same per gallon of gas as everyone else. It cost me about $75 every time I fill up, but I do it BY CHOICE. I can afford it and it gives me a certain peace of mind to have my family inside A LOT of good ole' American Steel.
I take it you walk everywhere you travel?
MedOncRN on 05/26/2011:
Sometimes the vehicles do serve a useful purpose. We have a full ton truck that we used to haul our race car trailer and our travel trailer. My husbands toyota and my hyundai would never do the trick.
Anonymous on 05/26/2011:
You infer fuel prices are somehow driven by domestic gasoline consumption.... part marks for that. Oil, is a commodity driven but demand and speculation. While conservation is noble, higher prices are inevitable, SUV's notwithstanding. With 5% of the population having enjoyed 25% of the world's oil - finite supply and competition from rising economic wealth of larger (pop) nations will lead to higher prices going forward. Nice if the hybrid was the answer but its not.
MDSasquatch on 05/26/2011:
Energy is a constant; Hybrids use different sources, but the net gain is the same. The only savings is the consumer's cost to get from point A to point B; the so-called environmental impact is basically the same.
If it cost me $4 in gas to go 20 miles and it cost you $3 in electricity to go the same distance, you might save a buck, but that electricity had to be generated somewhere and it is more than likely a byproduct of nuclear or coal.
Ytropious on 05/26/2011:
They make SUVs because there is a market need for them. People BUY SUVs! Blame the folks with 1-2 kids who think they NEED an SUV with 8 seats "just because". I drive a 2 seater so no one can blame me for anything.
Slimjim on 05/26/2011:
From one Jim to another, please don't tell me what I can buy and drive with my money. The market will dictate what they build, thank you.
You would make more of a ripple spitting in the ocean than what discontinuing the few SUV's still selling, would make.
trmn8r on 05/26/2011:
I'd agree that for the common good, it would be better if trucks like these were used to their full potential as often as possible.
In my area, there are a lot of "good old boys" and girls that roar around in gas hogs, with nobody else in the car and no cargo. But it's America, and every person for his or himself seems to be the rule.
Nohandle on 05/26/2011:
I don't care what anyone drives but for those SUV drivers would you kindly park at the rear of the lot? I'll walk back to my parked car and can't see far enough to back up. That also goes for those extended cab pickups that were not there when I pulled in. Thank you and have a great day.
hi on 05/26/2011:
I have a Mountaineer. I (on a regular basis) drive my 2 children and my 3 nieces around town. We also have Mr. Hi's band equipment, 3 dogs, 2 cats and lots and lots of home/yard projects that we transport the materials our-self. I enjoy my right to choice. If I choice to drive a vehicle that takes more gas it is my choice and I pay for it ( in higher gas cost). Some families just need bigger vehicles. Also using electricity (HYBRID)is not all it's cracked up to be. MDS is correct…..electricity is made with coal or nuclear energy. It is very rarely wind generated. Which is just ( if not more) bad as oil.
ChuhBaca on 05/26/2011:
They're not going to stop making them as long as people continue to buy them. Supply and demand.
Also, there are other ways to drive the price of gas down by using the same concept.
First, only buy gas where it is cheapest. If a station can't sell gas because the place across the street is a penny cheaper, he will lower his price. That will help stop gouging every time the word "oil" appears in the news.
2nd, don't drive when your destination is only a 5 minute walk away.
3rd, keep your tires inflated to the proper pressure, air filter clean, etc...
Finally, and probably most important, stop driving like jerks! You don't have to drag race from light to light, text on your cell phone and when you realize the light is green, punch it because you didn't realize everyone had left you. I saw an episode of top gear where they put a performance BMW sedan (I don't know BMW designations) against a Prius. They ran the Prius around their test course as fast as they could and all the BMW had to do was keep up with the Prius. The Prius got 17 mpg and the BMW got 20. Changing driving habits can help tremendously, and I shall keep my F150. When I really want to save gas, I scoot around on my Triumph.
Fufu487 on 05/26/2011:
2 points.
1) as mentioned, supply and demand. Also, there are much more vicious gas guzzling vehicles than your SUV. You may be surprised.
2) cars CAN run off of renewable resources. they've been made and it's been proven effective. This is a battle with the oil industry. THIS is the problem IMO.
Apple Mac on 05/26/2011:
This is a political comment and should be deleted.
Anybody who can afford to drive one of these vehicles, should be able to do so without government intervention.
By the way, I love my 2011 Lincoln Navigator!
MRM on 05/26/2011:
Wow, Apple Mac, you have a nice whip!
Critical_level2 on 05/27/2011:
I agree with everyone. I got a big SUV and can afford the gas for it. I have 2 little ones, but when we go to the shore, it is easier to fit all the baby crap, 2 large dogs and our luggage than it would be to try to squeeze all that into a regular sedan or wagon. Plus it also allows me to tow my boat. =)
Whiteduck on 05/27/2011:
Everyone misses the real point of this argument. There's only a finite amount of oil left in the world. Who says Joe Sixpack deserves to use it up @ 10 mpg just because he can afford it? I think gas should cost more for every mile less your vehicle gets per gallon. Why should a guy that gets 10 mpg pay the same as the guy that gets 30?
I know it's typical American behavior to say that if you can afford it, it's OK, but that's an attitude we can ill afford anymore.
And using less gas nationally would lower the prices.
Slimjim on 05/27/2011:
I remember being in grade school and the teacher saying the world reports it has enough oil to last 10 more years and natural gas had around 30 years left.
That was 1974.
ondubuque2 on 01/06/2014:
Hi there- Hey there's nobody speaking up for the farmers who need bigger vehicles to haul feed and critters. Why do folks need to be so judgmental? No suv's, no egg deliveries, etc. to your local farmers market. And for "Nohandle" it's just as simple for your car to be parked at the back of the lot so you can see. Try backing into the stall or better yet, pull through if there are no parking blocks in the lot preventing driving through the spaces. An open mind is all we need.
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Abs and traction lights come on
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I have a 2002 Chevrolet corvette with 41545 miles. The abs and traction lights come on. My GM dealer states that he did a diag and found DTC C1214 electronic brake control module ckt. needs to start with replacement of brake module and valve $ 3729.25 plus tax or module only $ 1635.37 plus tax. My complaint is that my service advisor admitted that this is a rare problem for 41545 miles and is a most probably a defective module. In any case my car is over nine years old and not covered by the warranty
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Anonymous on 02/17/2011:
Your car is almost 10 years old. All parts can break down. The number of miles doesn't matter. You got stuck with the rare part breaking down. Tough luck, suck it up, fix it or sell the car.
Anonymous on 02/17/2011:
We're also talking about a corvette here. Not exactly a practical vehicle I would expect to last forever with little problems.
Anonymous on 02/17/2011:
I figure if I get 10 years out of any car and then have to fix something electronic, then so be it. I had to replace an electronic switch in my vehicle when it was only 5 years old. Anything can happen at any time. Once there out of warranty, it all falls in your lap--unless there is a nationwide recall.
old fart on 02/17/2011:
Cheap cars usually have cheap repairs,,, there's almost nothing on my 2001 KIA that costs more than a couple hundred bucks... My wife wants a new one and the car has only 50,000 miles on it and I believe in driving a car until the wheels fall off. we are bound to have a conflict this summer!
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Anonymous on 02/17/2011:
of, that's exactly right! My dad used to say that the more buttons (before electronics), the more things can go wrong. I guess this could also apply to applicances!
My husband and I were discussing cars recently. We agreed that if you can't afford the repairs, a luxury car may not be the right choice--especially a used one with a seemingly good price. (We know someone in that situation right now.)
old fart on 02/17/2011:
My Kia has been in the shop twice for covered repairs...cost me nada! sister-in-law has a fancy shmancy Buick which is ALWAYS in the shop! Costs them arms and legs for repairs!!
danny54 on 02/18/2011:
We had a Plymouth van awhile back and the motor for the driver's side window needed replaced to the tune of about $600. That van knew we'd had the window fixed, because a couple of weeks later, the same thing happened to the passengers' side window!
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Slow delivery of order
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MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA -- I ordered a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox from Rooster Bush Chevrolet on June 30 2010 and paid a down payment on the car at that time. I was told it would probably take six weeks to deliver. I have now waited 11 weeks with no communication from GM about the delay or the expected delivery date. When the local dealer has called he has been assured my order is in line and waiting assembly- why is it taking so long to get a new car when I chose American at a time that I am trying to do my part for the economy.
In hind site I would have done things very differently had I known it would take three months or longer . . .
Kevin Frederick
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Push Button Start
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Well here is another invention to prove employees have too much time on their hands. The key-less resistor ignition. Or better put a hundred dollar cell phone sized do it all key-less entry, start and what ever, in place of a 1.00 key to get this Corvette moving.
If I knew this POS was going to cause me trouble I'd have bought a 06 with a key ignition. For you geeks that want all the bells and whistles buy an 08, but for the die hard motor head you will be amazed at the BS in this cars computer and tricks under its belt. I want a corvette that goes and handles not a bells and whistles girlie sports car.
Next car will be a no frills real mans car.
Thanks to the girlie men at GM to remove the hair on GM's chest.
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Weedwhacked on 08/06/2010:
Get an older corvette.
Slimjim on 08/06/2010:
The Corvette really is a pretty loaded up gadget machine compared to many competitive models.
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Power doors-not power
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DETRIOT, MICHIGAN -- We bought our Chevy Uplander in June of 2006, we've had problems with the power doors from the start. The sensors, or so they said. They didn't always work, so we'd have to us the manual, but then there would be a constant "dinging" because the door was not actually closed. The doors will mysterioiusly open on their own, some times they will NOT open at all. They've even opened on their own while we are driving. The company will do NOTHING! I sent letters but to no avail. The van was in the shop constantly. The past year we've had nothing but constant problems and all we get is, "well try it now". now the warranty is over and we have to pay.. for what? I'm not sure, two weeks ago I spent $600 and that same night the doors both had problems. We can't even use the one side. No big deal I guess...well at least tell my five kids! I guess that when one of the kids falls out due to the door opening and they are injured, the lawsuit against General Motors might get them to take notice!
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bcd on 07/10/2010:
In the best interest of your five children: Sell that car today and take the loss.
Anonymous on 07/10/2010:
Agreed. While Toyota has had some issues, get one ASAP.
Augustus2099 on 08/08/2010:
Write Lemon on the car and Maybe you can get a free car it depends on the state. Wow If my Doors suddenly came open I wouldn't drive that car again.
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Tired of fixing
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We are getting tired of fixing my Trailblazer. The first couple of years it was a good vehicle. However, in the past year, the ignition switch went - $300 for that fix. Then the lower tie-rods went - $500 for that one (both went at the same time.) Then the front driver's side wheel bearing went - $330. Now the check engine light came on. (Advance Auto computer check - 4 different possibilities all pertaining to low engine idle.) Turned out to be a dirty throttle body - so far.
In the past year, this has turned my husband into a full time mechanic. He is also slowly building up his tool inventory. It seems no matter what tools he has, every fix he seems to need another tool and he already has quite an inventory. Why do they always have to use parts that use tools that you don't have??? (Besides having stock in the tool companies?) Either they get your money by you taking your vehicle in for repair or they get your money when you buy the tools so you can fix it yourself. One way or the other, they get you.
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dan gordon on 01/07/2010:
maintenance is a fact of car ownership. Tie Rods etc are wear items. Nothing you mention is out of the ordinary. Things can go wrong with any car. Many people would love to have just your list for their 5 yr old car.
Anonymous on 01/07/2010:
It is called maintenance. Just like with your house.
redmx3racer on 01/08/2010:
Trailblazers have had years where there were issues with the ignition switch, one year I had to replace them on about 80 units I had in my fleet.
Everything else you mention is a wear item. I can't tell from your review if they wore out prematurely-you did not include the amount of miles on the vehicle. How fast they wear also depend on where you drive and how you drive-rough roads will wear parts out faster than if you are on smooth roads.
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Authorized dealer not competent to diagnose problem and unacceptable lead time
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Thanks for your phone call for the last complaint I placed on your web site. But I just got an automated reply from the website, cheveroletarabia.com
September 30, my car just stopped in city traffic and I had to call police and recover the car to the authorized service center in Dubai. It was on 6th October only that I got my car back, after a long wait for spare part, which the dealer said was to shipped from a foreign country.
I just drove the car for about 2 hours that, I had to face the same problem again. Again calling police and waiting for the recovery in the hot humid road. (40 degrees). When asked about the status (So that I can rent 1)after repeated calls, the agent is not able to give a commitment and the last I heard is that today being Thursday they work till 1.30 pm and I will be called to on Saturday by 11 am to inform the status. (It may not happen) This is not acceptable behavior from a company like GM.
If you have the problem in diagnosing the problem, just replace the car.
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Skye on 10/08/2009:
This is not acceptable behavior from a company like GM.
If you have the problem in diagnosing the problem, just replace the car.
Anonymous on 10/08/2009:
You are also located in a foreign country and expect lightening service? LMAO.
Kanjirapally on 10/09/2009:
GM is not a company solely for USA, and USA is not the end of the world.It is a global company. Example. UAE (Smaller than many of US states)buys more hummer's than any other country other than USA.
Anonymous on 10/09/2009:
Kanji, I am aware of that. I meant that GM probably has manufacturing plants outside UAE. Which means your parts come across the border. Which means they can get stuck in customs. Which means it takes time.
Kanjirapally on 10/10/2009:
Its OK ladyscot, but they should stock it here, considering the size of the market. (These I think are just pure lies) But at least they should give a call to update me about the status, and they should respond to my emails so that I can act accordingly.
PepperElf on 10/10/2009:
Mind if I ask?.... Dubai or Jebal Ali?
that's the only places I've been to in the UAE.
and yeah things can get stuck in customs there. car parts should be non-offensive but there's a lot of things that have to be audited before they're allowed into the country.
though things have lightened up since I first went there (I've been there in 98, 2000, and 2006... navy ships)
Kanjirapally on 10/11/2009:
Can you imagine. I got a call from the dealer today mornig. Car is ready. Just 30 kilometres and for the 3rd time, there it it, broken down in the middle of the road with the same problem at a traffcic light in Dubai just 2 hrs after I got it from the workshop. The authorised service dealer not competent to fix it.
PepperElf on 10/11/2009:
oy. that sucks.
only thing I can think of is... if you know any sailors or marines who are good with cars... see if they'll look at it?
there might be an engineer around who knows more than that dealer does
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A/C water leaking on carpet
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I bought a new Traverse. Shortly after noticed a/c water leaking on the carpet. Car stayed at dealer service dept. for a month waiting on the part with the dash taken completely out. When I got it back it was doing the same thing in the same place. GM customer service has been terrible. They act like they don't care about the customer. Now they don't know what to do about the problem. I have taken it back 3 times and they want me to carry it to another service dept., so the car has been in the shop half the time I have owned it. I have owned only GM cars and trucks, but will not own another one.
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skelly39 on 09/23/2009:
Do you have a lemon law in your state?
Anonymous on 09/23/2009:
A/C water? Your heater core, right?
MSCANTBEWRONG on 09/23/2009:
or maybe the condensation drain is getting clogged or not draining properly.
bcd on 09/23/2009:
That's correct skelly39; Lemon Law is the answer.
State Lemon Law Statutes:
MRM on 09/23/2009:
MsCantBWrong, is right, condensation drainage is clogged up with leaves and debris.
bcd on 09/23/2009:
If it is clogged then there's no excuse for the repair department to miss it three times.
CSD on 09/23/2009:
I'm curious what they thought the problem was since they were waiting on this part. What part did they replace?
Mike on 07/14/2013:
We're is the drain for the ac located
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Ishak, Fuziyah and Suleiman, Mohamed and Omar, Zurni (2008) Two point predictor corrector block method for solving delay differential equations. Matematika, 24 (2). pp. 131-140. ISSN 0127-8274
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A 2-point variable order variable stepsize block method for the numerical solution of delay differential equations is described. The predictor-corrector formulae using divided difference formulation are implemented to produce two points simultaneously. This algorithm proves to be reliable, accurate and efficient. Furthermore,numerical experiments show that the block method reduces the number of total steps when compared with 1-point sequential method.
|Item Type:
|Delay differential equations; Variable order; Variable stepsize; Block method
|Delay differential equations
|Mathematics — Differential equations
|Faculty or Institute:
|Faculty of Science
|Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
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|Deposited By:
|Najwani Amir Sariffudin
|Deposited On:
|23 Apr 2012 02:23
|Last Modified:
|14 Dec 2012 08:49
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