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It has been a couple years since I looked into this... but I am now ready to buy and install mine. Just looking for some info on the top 2-3 models of under-cabinet, low voltage LED lighting. My requirements are:
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I installed some LED under cabinet lights when I did my kitchen remodel last year. I was doing a classic kitchen remodel that was in line with my 1912 bungalow. I didn't want the typical florescent crap and I looked around for some LED under counter lights. I went with a source I found on the internet here: http://www.environmentallights.com/EnvironmentalLights-Premium_C386.aspx I was very happy with the final results and I was able to do all of my under cab lights for a total of about 50 watts. The LED bars I went with I think were 3 watts per foot and all of the length together was less than 50 watts. My electrician had not installed LED under cab lights before and was surprised when the whole thing was run off of one transformer. I went with a 100 Watt dimmable transformer just to give me some overhead. I prefer these lights over my overhead that i use them a majority of the time. The ones linked above an not be cut to size but you can link together the segments to get lengths close to what you need. I liked these as the brackets allow you to adjust the angle so you can do direct or reflected from your back splash. I don't have any pictures. I can tr and take some and post a link here Diane |
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- Posted by farmgirlinky (My Page) on Fri, Sep 9, 11 at 18:06
We are happy with our Kichler undershelf LED lights, routed into thick shelves (fir veneer over MDF) so they are invisible at eye level. I'll try to post a picture. These Kichler lights require a transformer, which is mounted in the cabinet under the sink. They come in different lengths, and can be installed in series, as I understand it. This picture isn't too pretty (except for DH), but shows how these are used in our kitchen as task lights, or as night lights when we don't want to leave the kitchen in darkness but want to reduce electricity use. Lynn |
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Most of us would be happy to learn that the mix of fuels powering our TVs and refrigerators is moving toward sun and wind and away from water-guzzling coal and nuclear plants.
New Mexico has a law requiring that gradual transition to renewable energy, because as we all know, the health and safety of our kids and New Mexico's drought-prone climate depend on it.
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You've got to give it up to Sam Phillips for having such a prescient ear. It's just ridiculous the people who came through his door at Sun Records -- Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison. It's the centerpiece of the canon of American music, and you can get it all on one label. What the hell category would you put those guys in? Country? Rockabilly? R&B? You can't put a label on them. I love the story of Elvis' ''That's All Right'': The guys had been trying to cut a ballad all day and then they started goofing around with this completely different groove. I love that Sam had the sense to say, ''Do that again, and I'm going to press 'record' this time.'' He's also been in my thoUGHTS LATELY BECAUSE I HEARD HIM TALKING not long ago, saying that the reason he started his own label in the first place was because he didn't like the record business. As soon as he said that I had to laugh, because that was the exact same reason I started my label. It's the best explanation I've ever heard. (Phillips died of respiratory failure in Memphis.)


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Spend a few minutes cruising Nancy Taylor's blog, and it's impossible not to feel inspired by the spunky, self-proclaimed "yoga princess." Only 3½ years ago, Taylor, then topping the scales at over 400 pounds, decided that she wanted more out of life and nothing—not her weight or what anybody else thought of her size—was going to hold her back. Determined to make a change, the 45-year-old English professor signed up for a Bikram class near her home in Marina Del Rey...and the rest is history. Now 160 pounds lighter and happier than ever, we caught up with Taylor to talk about her amazing journey—and why true transformation has nothing to do with your dress size.
PREVENTION: People who decide to take control of their health have a moment when they realize they're ready to make a change. What was yours?
NANCY TAYLOR: I remember the moment clearly. I'd been looking for someone, anyone to care about me in a way I couldn't yet care about myself. During the course of a conversation with a trusted confidant, this gentleman said to me, "You don't have any more time, and I don't want to see you suffer anymore." Hearing those words from someone who didn't expect me to be anybody but myself made all the difference and motivated me to work at figuring out how to live a healthier lifestyle.
Why did you choose Bikram yoga? Practicing in a room heated to 105° can be brutal.
I didn't really choose it. It chose me. I was having a particularly difficult time in my life and my good friend MK told me to come to a Bikram class with her. I agreed because I felt desperate for change. I thought doing yoga in a 100+ degree room was nuts, but I would have done anything at that point to feel better.
How did you decide on a studio?
MK told me that I had to go to Loren Jay Cherrstrom's class in Marina Del Rey because he was the best.
Walking into a yoga class for the first time can be intimidating. Were you nervous?
I wanted a better life more than I wanted fear. It also helped that MK went with me to my first class. Going with a friend really helps, but if you can't find a friend to go with, go anyways.
What was your first class like?
I walked into that studio, met Loren, took his class, and never looked back. Not only did he understand the body and alignment, but he also created a loving and accepting atmosphere. He never judged me or my body, and that's a gift that has allowed me to look at my body in the mirror and not judge it for where it is and where it's going.
How did you feel after your first class?
I felt hooked immediately. I remember feeling higher and more "blissed out" than I'd ever felt. It's hard to explain. Maybe it's because I didn't think I'd ever be able to survive a hot yoga class, but my body, mind, and heart soared with happiness. I fell in love with how it made me feel. Yes, it can be brutal. But as long as you can breathe, there's a way every pose will work for you (on my website, I have a page that showcases me doing various poses, and I explain how to make modifications). Yes, I sweat a lot, but I wouldn't change it for the world. It helps me become more of who I am. I'm learning to be Nancy for the first time.
A lot of women feel self-conscious in clingy yoga clothes. What did you wear?
I started off wearing bike shorts, a sports bra and a long top, anything to cover my stomach. Then one day I went to a class where another woman with a body similar to mine wore shorts and sports bra, and I decided one day I'd try it. I never went back to wearing tops after that. Now I just wear the bike shorts and a sports bra. This allows me to see my body with greater clarity. I can tell when I'm working my ab muscles and that's a great feeling.
Has weight always been a struggle for you?
I have struggled with my weight since I was 8. I remember clearly getting candy bars from the liquor store around the corner and hiding them in my bedroom. I always had a hidden stash of something. When my mom would bake, I'd find a way to sneak extra dough or icing. It was the only thing that made me feel better. In high school, I was easily the biggest person there. People tried to help me, but not in ways that worked. I felt so ostracized.
Why do you think yoga was so influential in helping you lose weight?
It's nearly impossible to eat poorly and do well in a Bikram class. The heat will make me, or anyone really, feel nauseous and ill in so many ways if you're eating junk. I also feel more aware of how processed foods affect my mood and physical health. I want a better life all-around and yoga makes me want to fight harder for the things I want, including losing weight. (Even gentle yoga can lead to serious weight loss. Here's how.)
You've been blogging for more than a year now. What made you start?
One day I was talking to my BFF Kara in Arizona and she said, "You should start a blog." I thought about it, but kept putting it off. I always thought I had to have a perfect body for my story to help people. Kara convinced me otherwise, so one day I took a chance and just started. I'm so glad I did. I find it so freeing to have a forum where I can express myself freely, where I can explore where I've been and where I want to go while working on enjoying the now. Blogging gives me such an amazing appreciation for who I am now. And sometimes I'm surprised by the entries that take off. I'm particularly proud of the entry that showcases pics of my yoga practice.
So often we let the reflection in the mirror tell us who we are. How did you learn to say "screw it," and just live your life?
At my core, I'm a happy, joyful person. I spent a lot of time, while growing up, feeling that I had to meet the expectations of others to be okay, to be loved and to be accepted. But, at the same time, I always had a bit of rebel in me who would defy others' expectations of how I should behave. That bit of spunk led me to make choices that make me happy. It's still an ongoing process, but the more I live my life for me, the happier I am.
There are thousands of women that are right where you were a few years ago. Any advice?
To everyone, I would say that I traveled when at my highest weight. I flew to London by myself in December and had afternoon tea at the Ritz, sitting by the Christmas Tree in the middle of the room. Don't wait to live the life you love and deserve. Don't worry about what others think. You'll never live up to their expectations. Just do what you want. Do what brings you joy. I did that. I'm doing that, and it makes all the difference.
Where's a good place to start?
Find an activity you love doing and do it. Even if you only do it for five minutes, just do it. If you can breathe, you can live. To say anything else is an excuse. If you can't move that well, take five minutes and just watch your breath. Do nothing else but breathe. Or go sit outside. Be a part of the world. You're worth it. You really are. That's what yoga gives me. The power to know and realize just how very worthy I am.
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There's been another complication in the trial of State Senator Greg Barkus, this time in the form of delays requested by both the defense and the prosecution.
Flathead County Attorney Ed Corrigan requested a delay this week, saying he needs more time to prepare.
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He states in court papers that he's still waiting for a accident expert, Miles Beam, to come to Montana and assess the scene of the crash.Beam is traveling from North Carolina and can't get here until spring.
Meanwhile, defense attorney Todd Glazier tells us he has also requested a delay in hopes they can settle the matter out of court, something he says he's been working on for months.
Barkus is charged with three felonies stemming from a late August boat accident on Flathead Lake. He has pleaded not guilty to those felonies, including one count of criminal endangerment and two counts of negligent vehicular assault.
Also injured in the crash were Barkus' wife, Kathy, Congressman Denny Rehberg; and two of Rehberg's staffers, Kristin Smith and Dustin Frost. The trial date was originally set for April 5, and hasn't been rescheduled yet.
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Theileriases are a group of tickborne diseases caused by Theileria spp. A large number of Theileria spp are found in domestic and wild animals in tick-infested areas of the Old World. The most important species affecting cattle are T parva and T annulata, which cause widespread death in tropical and subtropical areas of the Old World. T lestoquardi, T lowenshuni, and T uilenbergi are important causes of mortality in sheep.
Both Theileria and Babesia are members of the suborder Piroplasmorina. While Babesia are primarily parasites of RBC, Theileria use, successively, WBC and RBC for completion of their life cycle in mammalian hosts. The infective sporozoite stage of the parasite is transmitted in the saliva of infected ticks as they feed. Sporozoites invade leukocytes and, within a few days, develop to schizonts. In the most pathogenic species of Theileria (eg, T parva and T annulata), parasite multiplication occurs predominantly within the host WBC, whereas less pathogenic species multiply mainly in RBC. Development of the schizont stage of pathogenic Theileria causes the host WBC to divide; at each cell division, the parasite also divides. Thus, the parasitized cell population expands and, through migration, becomes disseminated throughout the lymphoid system. Later in the infection, some of the schizonts undergo merogony, releasing merozoites that infect RBC, giving rise to piroplasms. Uptake of piroplasm-infected RBC by vector ticks feeding on infected animals is the prelude to a complex cycle of development, culminating in transmission of infection by ticks feeding in their next instar (trans-stadial transmission). There is no transovarial transmission as occurs in Babesia. Occurrence of disease is limited to the geographic distribution of the appropriate tick vectors. In some endemic areas, indigenous cattle have a degree of innate resistance. Mortality in such stock is relatively low, but introduced cattle are particularly vulnerable.
East Coast fever, an acute disease of cattle, is characterized usually by high fever, swelling of the lymph nodes, dyspnea, and high mortality. Caused by Theileria parva, it is a serious problem in east and central Africa.
T parva sporozoites are injected into cattle by infected vector ticks, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, during feeding. Based on clinical and epidemiologic parameters, 3 subtypes of T parva are recognized, but these are probably not true subspecies. T parva parva and T parva bovis are both maintained by transmission between cattle. T parva parva is highly pathogenic and can cause high levels of mortality, whereas T parva bovis is less pathogenic. T parva lawrencei is maintained in buffalo and is highly pathogenic when transmitted to cattle, but it does not develop to the piroplasm stage and cannot be transmitted from infected cattle.
An occult phase of 5–10 days follows before infected lymphocytes can be detected in Giemsa-stained smears of cells aspirated from the local draining lymph node. Subsequently, the number of parasitized cells increases rapidly throughout the lymphoid system, and from about day 14 onward, cells undergoing merogony are observed. This is associated with widespread lymphocytolysis, marked lymphoid depletion, and leukopenia. Piroplasms in RBC infected by the resultant merozoites assume various forms, but typically they are small and rod-shaped or oval.
Clinical signs vary according to the level of challenge and range from inapparent or mild to severe and fatal. Typically, fever occurs 7–10 days after parasites are introduced by feeding ticks, continues throughout the course of infection, and may be >107°F (42°C). Lymph node swelling becomes pronounced and generalized. Lymphoblasts in Giemsa-stained lymph node biopsy smears contain multinuclear schizonts. Anorexia develops and the animal rapidly loses condition; lacrimation and nasal discharge may occur. Terminally, dyspnea is common. Just before death, a sharp fall in body temperature is usual, and pulmonary exudate pours from the nostrils. Death usually occurs 18–24 days after infection. The most striking postmortem lesions are lymph node enlargement and massive pulmonary edema and hyperemia. Hemorrhages are common on the serosal and mucosal surfaces of many organs, sometimes together with obvious areas of necrosis in the lymph nodes and thymus. Anemia is not a major diagnostic sign (as it is in babesiosis) because there is minimal division of the parasites in RBC, and thus no massive destruction of them.
Animals that recover are immune to subsequent challenge with the same strains but may be susceptible to some heterologous strains. Most recovered or immunized animals remain carriers of the infection.
Treatment with parvaquone and its derivative buparvaquone is highly effective when applied in the early stages of clinical disease but is less effective in the advanced stages in which there is extensive destruction of lymphoid and hematopoietic tissues. Immunization of cattle against T parva using an infection-and-treatment procedure is practical and is gaining acceptance in some regions. The components for this procedure are a cryopreserved sporozoite stabilate of the appropriate strain(s) of Theileria derived from infected ticks and a single dose of long-acting oxytetracycline given simultaneously; although oxytetracycline has little therapeutic effect when administered after development of disease, it inhibits development of the parasite when given at the outset of infection. Cattle should be immunized 3–4 wk before being allowed on infected pasture. Parasitized bovine cells containing the schizont stage of T parva and T annulata can be cultivated in vitro as continuously growing cell lines. In the case of T annulata, cattle can be infected with a few thousand cultured cells. Attenuated strains produced by serial passage of such cultures form the basis of live vaccines used in several countries, including Israel, Iran, India, and the former USSR.
Incidence of East Coast fever can be reduced by rigid tick control, but this is not feasible in many areas because of cost and the high frequency of acaricidal treatment required.
T annulata, the causal agent of tropical theileriosis, is widely distributed in north Africa, the Mediterranean coastal area, the Middle East, India, the former USSR, and Asia. It is transmitted by several species of ticks of the genus Hyalomma. T annulata can cause mortality of up to 90%, but strains vary in their pathogenicity. The kinetics of infection and the main clinical findings are similar to those produced by T parva, but unlike in East Coast fever, anemia is often a feature of the disease. Characteristic signs include fever and swollen superficial lymph nodes. If the disease progresses, cattle rapidly lose condition. The schizonts and piroplasms are morphologically similar to those of T parva. Animals that recover from infection are immune to subsequent challenge. Treatment and control are as described for East Coast fever (see East Coast Fever).
The T orientalis group, consisting of the closely related parasites T orientalis, T buffeli, and T sergenti, has a worldwide distribution. These parasites are transmitted by ticks of the genus Haemaphysalis. The piroplasms are larger than those of T parva and T annulata, and they multiply principally by intraerythrocytic division. Mortality, particularly in indigenous cattle, is rare, but infection can result in progressive chronic anemia.
T mutans and T velifera are found in Africa, where they are transmitted by ticks of the genus Amblyomma. Multiplication occurs mainly by intraerythrocytic division. The piroplasms are morphologically indistinguishable from those of T orientalis and T taurotragi (an African parasite of eland and cattle), but the parasites can be differentiated by serologic tests such as indirect fluorescent antibody and by DNA typing. Some strains of T mutans are pathogenic as well. In addition, concurrent infection may add to the pathogenicity of T parva.
T lestoquardi (formerly T hirci) causes a disease in sheep and goats similar to that produced in cattle by T annulata, with which it is closely related. T lestoquardi is transmitted by ticks of the genus Hyalomma and has a similar geographic distribution to that of T annulata. Mortality can approach 100%. Schizonts can readily be demonstrated in Giemsa-stained biopsy smears from swollen superficial lymph nodes.
Recently, two species of Theileria, T lewenshuni and T uilenbergi, have been identified as the causal agents of a severe disease in sheep in China. These species are morphologically indistinguishable and cause similar disease but can be distinguished by DNA typing methods. They are transmitted by ticks of the genus Haemaphysalis. Schizonts are detected in a range of tissues, but later and in smaller numbers than in other pathogenic Theileria spp. Piroplasms are consistently detected in RBC. Morbidity and mortality rates of up to 65% (T lewenshuni) and 75% (T uilenbergi), have been observed in susceptible animals introduced into endemic areas. Affected animals show sustained fever and anemia.
Several other nonpathogenic Theileria spp (eg, T ovis) are also widely distributed. Piroplasms of these species are polymorphic.
Babesia equi was reclassified as T equi in 1998, based on DNA analysis and other biologic data (see Babesiosis).
Last full review/revision July 2011 by W. Ivan Morrison, PhD, BVMS, FRSE
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Chrysler 300 trasmission
Well I have a 2007 Chrysler 300 touring I am already having transmission problems. I have 73,000 miles. Can anyone else let me know if they are having transmission problems.
gseterry Posts: 13Throw a quick-easy tune up in it.
Install a set of "Bosch Platinimum Plus 4" plugs in it.
Install a K&N Air Filter too.
Remember there is a computer link between your engine AND the trans.
Have a 1 or 2 cylinder miss? The trans will try to shift up or down automatically to get the best MPG and carry the load. It will feel like its going nuts. :confuse:
It doesn't know there are cylinders not doing their jobs. Its taking in all kinds of DATA telling it that it is working too hard to keep the speed you want by the throttle position sensor. It downshifts to correct that. It upshifts when the load has decreased.
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motherof6 Posts: 1I have a 2006 Chrysler 300 Touring my transmission is goin out already. I was told I could only buy a new one for these cars. I cannot have a rebuilt transmission. I live in Fort Worth Tx, any one know is this is true? When I drive it will shift ok just for a moment. When i try to speed up you can hear like a vacumn like sound. My RPM will not shift unless I let the gas go. I'm thinking just because I am a women, there just telling me anything. I was quoted 5862.00 to have it fixed/ unfortantly this is a very hard time for me. I cannot afford this. Does anyone know if this is true, or a cheaper place that can help me.
rhtrans Posts: 84Well I'd certainly take it and get a second opinion. Depending on the type of trans you have will definitely affect the price. You either have a 4 speed (42RLE) built by Mopar or a 5 speed (W5A) which is actually a mercedes transmission. Both are rebuildable. The are both durable units. Unfortunely you cannot check the fluid level yourself in either unit as you have to have a dipstick tool and a scanner to read temperature. But The most common problem I see with the W5A unit is the case connectors leaking slowly then getting low on fluid and causing shifting problems. Im not sure what you are hearing...just take it somewhere else for another opinion.
jmoray Posts: 3I have a 2007 300 Touring with 3.5engine and 4speed auto.
Just recently, in the cold, sometimes the engines revs up and down erratically for about 40 seconds. Also when cold, a desire to NOT shift gears.
Today for the first time, I put the car into reverse......and it didn't. After putting into Drive and Back into Reverse, it was fine.
I have 57,000 miles, and live in Ontario Canada.
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sharon37 Posts: 1i have a 2007 chrystler 300 touring and about 75,000 miles. Noticed transmission fluid leaking, took it into a shop and was told i have to take it to a transmission shop. Took it to three transmission shops and was told i shouldn't have any problems with this new of a vehicle and they've never worked on one like this before. WTH ! No dip stick to check the transmission fluid? Read the manual and says there is no need for a transmission fluid dip stick. The last time i drove it, it made a loud noise.
youngleigh Posts: 1i have a Chrysler 300 2006 2.7 and that is way to much to price a trans. my best bet to u is to order a new 1 on line for about 1000- 2000 dollars. or put about a cup of train slip and stop leak into it. the bottle is yellow with a red top. just 1 cup will help the hard shifting and make it drive like new. if problem persists repeat process and so on..............
dina72571 Posts: 1My transmission just went out on me on Dec 17, 2010. They Chrysler Dealer quoted me $5600.00 and I just hung up. I called Cottmans ( I live in MD) and they quoted me $3300 - 3500. It's the Holiday and I cant afford it either. My car has 97550 miles and it is my only mode of transportation. It will sit in the driveway until I am able to afford to get it repaired.
dpace0123 Posts: 1We own a 2007 300 Touring with only 55,000 miles on it that has started having transmission problems. It is really funny the way it acts up. It acts as if it just can't decide which gear to change into, so it just goes into neutral. The condition is brought on under one of 2 types of driving conditions. One if driving up a steep grade in a lane of traffic and you have to apply brakes then re-apply the accelerator, the transmission doesn't know whether to down-shift of stay in the higher gear, so it goes into the Big "N" and stays there until the car comes to a stop and the engine to an idle. The other situation is when you apply brakes and turn as if making an immediate lane change or are turning onto another road. You will feel a distinct jerk in the transmission when this occurs. Again the transmission will shift into "Neutral". Of course in each case the malfunction light comes on. (Not the Check Engine Light) At times you must bring the car to a complete stop, turn the ignition key to the locked position, (the car is already in "N") re-crank the car and the transmission will work properly until the next episode which may be 2 days or as long as 2 weeks. I had AutoZone check the Code for me and they came back with 2 posibilities. 1) The Fuel Cap had not been properly seated, or 2) Chrysler had installed the wrong transmission or rear axel in my car causing the wrong gear ratio thus the problem with the computer deciding what gear to go in. It goes to Nuetral as a fail-safe. Well, I don't believe that Chrysler installed the wrong Transmission or wrong rear end axel ratio in my vehicle. It has worked too well for 55,000 miles for that to be the problem. I also know that the Gas Cap is not the Problem! So, next I take it to my local Tires Plus Dealer who can also read codes and employees several certified mechanics who I have used in the past. It was time for a tire rotation and oil change anyway. After checking the codes and researching all of the Chrysler material, my good buddy called me and advised that Chrysler recommends replacing the transmission. He said he would replace it with one from Chrysler with a 36 month 100,000 warranty for $4,242.00. or a used transmission from a vehicle with 48,000 miles on it and a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty for $2,375.00. My problem is that he said that evidently it is a very common problem for Chrysler to have all of the research prepared that they do and have transmissions sitting ready to go for replacements. I don't think I need a transmission, mine works fine when it is working. The control process is where the problem lies. Chrysler is trying to make a killing on us for something that is not right.
lesha1 Posts: 1I have a 99 chrysler 300m it has 140,000 miles on it. I put a crank sensor on, an had spark plugs replaced it ran good for a week. Now while driving it shuts off, bucks and shake. It might start back up but shuts back off or it will not start back up for days. I was told the timing belt needed to be changed or the fuel pump is bad. I just spent $600 in repairs an its still not starting or showing any codes. The check engine light isn't on either can someone help me figure this out. 3 shops has already failed to fix problem
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mzmoniquerenee Posts: 12Let me know what they quote you for an extended warranty. I purchased a 2006 300 - 3.5 Touring w/Limited Package. I'm at 69.3__k mileage. I purchased an extended warranty in 2007 for $1,879.00 to 70K w/ a ZERO deductible. Since then I have the rack and pinions replaced and a sensor. Covered by warranty. My car runs extremely well. I have not had any scheduled maintenance as recommended by my Chrysler Owners Manual. I do go to the dealer for oil changes, replaced a four Good Year INTEGRITY tires 1x, the windshield wipers once and the rotors machined. Total maintenance expense not covered by warranty in 5 years 3 months $1,029.32 (that includes hand washing and detailing).
Last week Chrysler Finance at the dealership quoted me a 2nd extended warranty 5yrs/40,000 for $5382.00 I told the guy to KMB Azz!
Stop My Repair Bills quoted me 5yrs/40,000 for 2,140.00. If paid in full. I can still use my dealer for repair and ZERO deductible. I have not committed as of yet still shopping. :shades: :shades: :shades: -
jpf Posts: 496I would not use any after market additive for a Chrysler transmission. The owner's manual specifies the Mopar fluid that must be used. Many owners of Chrysler vehicles have experienced catastrophic transmission failures simply because they used a non-Mopar transmission fluid (especially with the minivans). If your transmission needs a flush (good transmission fluid should be a pinkish or light reddish color), only use the Mopar fluid as recommended in the owner's manual. Good luck.
lappo37 Posts: 1I brought a 2005 300 Touring used and had to replace transmission,I brought this from Enterprise Rentals and they had a warranty on it. The 3rd gear clutches made it shutter at 30mph. This car only had 46,000 miles on it. The transmission and torque convertor was replaced for free from Enterprise having a warranty of 10000 miles. The headlights were flashing along with the dash and parking lights. The parking light relay was heating up replaced and no more problems. Purchased a best buy warranty for the car for 2700.00 and covers car for 150.000 more miles. Seem to be feeling a shutter again but not sure.


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2013 and Earlier - Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
stevefl Posts: 62The fees you pay for title and license are fixed by the state, so you don't save a nickel by doing the legwork yourself. It's the documentation fee that's controversial. Edmunds has an entire thread on this doc fee and you ought to at least skim it to see what other folks are saying.
Turn down the etch fee; it's not required and you don't want it. All the other fees are legit.
Don't believe anyone's tales about a rebate next fall. Even the Mazda executives don't plan rebates that far ahead. If 2004 sales are brisk, expect no rebates at all next year. In general, it appears you're getting an honest deal. -
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waiting4thebus Posts: 14Congrats on your purchase! Not a bad Canadian deal at all. Pretty much got something similar in Toronto. Plus that grad rebate really helps bring down the price (didn't mention it during the negotiation at all)
Did you get any extra's thrown into the price? As for me got the Rust/Undercoat/Fabric protection, car mats and a couple other small accessories.
I tried to get them to wave the Admin fee, but they wouldn't move on that. Still got the Xbox even thou I didn't go with their financing!
Congrats again, you'll love the car!
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tiredofmanual Posts: 338The dealer makes very little on S-Plan deals, but does them anyway because of the goodwill involved. They get a small kickback from Ford/Mazda because of how unprofitable the whole transaction is.
Bringing up the S-Plan will get you nowhere if you don't qualify for it and are trying to negotiate a lower price. -
guskim Posts: 112No doubt prices will rise significantly next year... at least in Canada, where demand is quite strong.
This is one reason why I got the car in its 1st year...figuring any deal I could broker on a 2005 Mazda3 would be offset by the increase in price.
And Mazda can afford to increase prices here because they have no major Japanese competitors coming out with new models next year. Honda Civic won't change until model year 2006 (so late fall 2005), and Toyota Corolla not until mid 2007. -
scottdude Posts: 177For those of you in the Central Florida area you may have seen a certain Mazda dealer that regulary offers "$7,000 for any trade!" in their print ads with the small print saying "Vaild on any Mazda on the showroom floor."
It just so happens that my current car has a Blue Book "fair" value of $3,500, so if this dealers offer is legit, they would in fact be discounting $3,500 off the MSRP of my chosen car, an M3 (assuming the exact color, style I want is on their showroom floor... HA!). Unless Mazda is offering some kind of hidden dealer incentives, $3,500 off MSRP seems like the dealer might loose money on this deal.
I have not visited the dealer yet, but I assume that the "catch" is in the phrase "showroom floor". They probably have some heavily customized Mazda's in the showroom with dealer add-ons that more than make up for the trade in difference.
I was wondering if anyone here has ever encountered a situation like this with a dealer, and if so, how you handled it. -
stevefl Posts: 62Scottdude: I'm sure the dealer knows he will attract folks will bring (or push) in cars that have virtually $0 in trade-in value, but the dealer still expects to make a profit somehow. Drive up in a friend's borrowed clunker just to talk to someone and find out the catch. We'd all like to know.
mazda6s Posts: 1,901Any buyer who believes that kind of crap probably deserves to get ripped off. You can be sure that they have it worked out so they're not giving anything away.
For some reason this reminds me of a pigeon drop. I guess it's because the dealer is going to use the buyer's own desire to get something for nothing to take advantage of them. -
harrymccracken Posts: 4...in the Bay Area--a Strato Blue one with automatic, ABS, xenon, moonroof and CD changer, leather, and navigation system. The price: $21,340, which seems to be exactly at invoice. I avoided a $219 "vehicle theft recovery" fee (read: etching a number), so the only thing I'm paying other than various fees to California is a $45 license fee.
They weren't interested in offering me anything reasonable for my current car (a 1996 Saturn which seems to wholesale for something over $2000, but which they wouldn't give me more than $1000 for) so I'll be selling that separately. But all in all, I think I got a good deal...
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nne3jxc Posts: 134Have your dealer search Mazda inventory around the Northeast. Before I bought mine, I had my dealer (Talarico Mazda in Manchester, NH) do an inventory search for a black one also. They searched as far south as NJ.
I ended up with a Winning Blue S instead because the closest black one was in western NY and I didn't want a "new" car with several hundred miles on it. BTW, 3 months doesn't sound outrageous -- I was told at least 8 weeks if I had ordered.
PS: I don't know where "near Boston" you are, but if you aren't too far from NH, you might want to drive up to (or at least call) Talarico -- they just got in a whole bunch of 3 sedans and hatchbacks on Wednesday. -
mbennett674 Posts: 66You can search inventory yourself through the Mazdausa.com site. They list MSRP, but the dealer will be able to show you the Invoice price.
Unless they are going to flatbed the car for you, you're better off waiting - besides - who wants a car that has been test driven - I want mine right off the boat - not beaten up by test drivers. -
guskim Posts: 112I fully realize Toyota came out with the Corolla in 2002, as a 2003 model. It still puts a redesign not showing up until 2007. The new Honda Civic is closer to reality, but not until 2006 (showing up in late 2005)...
So case in point, Mazda 3 for a 1-2 years won't have any major Japanese competitors coming out with a big redesign. The time is ripe for a hefty price increase for the 2005 Mazda3 in Canada (arriving this fall) , if they so choose. -
audia8q Posts: 3,138locating in the northeast has been a big problem and it has caused a big shortage....the reason has to due with emissions. NY, Mass, ME and I think VT are CAL emissions states...the other New England states and surrounding states are not....mazda decided not to ship cal emission cars to non CAL boarder states until later this year.. So, it makes swapping very difficult. Also, you can not buy a non CAL car and register it in CAL states...
so those of you doing your own locates need to take this into consideration.
Also, those of you doing factory orders, be prepared to wait 3-4 months. Remember, 4-6 weeks of that is shipping from japan and port processing. -
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audia8q Posts: 3,138Don't be so quick to bad mouth the dealer....are you aware that the consumer located posts the cars when they are ordered by the dealer not when they arrive at the dealership?
So with the MZ3 the cars are posted on the consumer locater 3-4 months before they arrive at the dealership. The dealers have access to a "live" locater which is much more detailed. -
moparbad Posts: 3,842Please explain to me how the dealer is not the problem when the car is available and the dealer can not locate it or is unwilling to dealer trade? I know for a fact that the cars are at dealerships and not in route. Dealer having access to more detailed information is another reason that leads me to think the dealer is the problem, they likely know of additional cars that I am unaware of.
harrymccracken Posts: 4...and while the price was indeed good, I wouldn't exactly rush back there to buy my next car. I got the typical pricing tricks and high-pressure salesmanship, and when I went back to pick up the car today, they said they were finishing up detailing it--then drove it out *coated* in bird droppings. They eventually admitted they'd need 45 minutes to an hour to get it ready; it really took an hour and a half, and they kept telling me they were going to drive it around momentarily. Once I got it, I had the sense they hadn't exactly gone over it with a fine-tooth comb: The navigation system began to talk to me in French...
But yes, the price was good and the car itself has been a joy so far...and I'm a relative newcomer to the bay area who doesn't know if there's a better Mazda dealer nearby (I wasn't impressed by Putnam, who had marked up all their 3s by $2000 above sticker).
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audia8q Posts: 3,138Have you actually touched theses cars or are you just going by the locater? if your just going by the locater, tell me the dealer name and I will look on the dealer locater.
also, don't forget the car is new and hot for mazda...it may not be the selling dealer who is the problem. If a dealer calls me to swap one of my cars and the dealer calling does not have what I want back....tough luck, no swap. Dealers are not in business to fulfill other dealers orders.


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UPDATE: This offer has expired. The official offer is back down to 40,000 miles. However, there are "unofficial" AAdvantage credit card offers that still offer 50,000 miles. Go to the bottom of the post to learn more.
In October, American launched an official 50,000 mile offer for their Citi Platinum Select/AAdvantage Visa Signature credit card. The reason I say "official" is because there has been an unofficial 50,000 mile offer around for awhile now, but it takes you right to the application page with no landing page stating the actual offer so you are taking a slight risk (although this has been working for many!).
If you are more risk adverse and want to ensure you are applying for the right card offer with 50,000 miles, the offer is expiring today, December 13. After this, the offer will probably go down to 30,000 miles. Now, while 50,000 miles sounds great, the minimum spend requirements are a little tough. You'll receive 40,000 miles after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months (that is the easy part), and an additional 10,000 miles after you spend $10,000 in the first 12 months. The 2nd portion only means $834/month, but as many of you know, putting your everyday spend on the American Airlines card is not a good idea. While I love my AA miles, you want to put your spend on the Starwood Amex card for 1) the flexibility, and 2) the 5k bonus for 20k point transfers. I personally got the AAdvantage Visa personal card a few years ago when you could get 75,000 miles and although I do not use this card for my everyday spend, I do keep it for the 10% back on redeemed miles perk. I did, however, close the business version of the card as there was no need for me two pay two annual fees.
Other card perks:
- First checked bag free for up to 4 passengers on the same itinerary — if you do not have status, this can be a great perk
- Priority boarding
- Earn a $100 flight certificate after spending $30,000 on the card annually
- Earn 10% back on your redeemed miles – up to 10,000 in a calendar year — this is one of the best perks of the card
- Earn 1 mile/$1 spend on the card
- Earn 2 miles/$1 spent on American Airlines purchases
- Annual fee waived for the first year then $95/year
- You must use two different Internet browsers if you apply from the same computer (i.e., apply for one on Internet Explorer and the other on Firefox) or just use two different computers to make it easier
- Apply for two different versions of the card – there is a Visa, American Express, and World Mastercard (all three for personal cards) – for whatever reason, people suggest the Visa and Amex cards
- You must apply for the two cards on the SAME DAY – if you wait till the next day you will not get approved as you are no longer a new cardholder
- Citi will only allow you to apply for 2 Citi cards in the same 65 day period – if you've recently applied for another Citi card within this timeframe, you will get denied
- For personal cards, Citi typically allows you to re-apply for the same card after 18 months of last application (your first card does not have to be cancelled)
- For business cards, Citi typically allow you to re-apply every 3 months from the time you cancelled the card
**Remember, the unofficial links are direct links to the card application and DO NOT give the specific details of the offer. Many people have reported success on these offers, but I take no responsibility if they do not work for you (although, I am VERY confident in them!). You can check out this FlyerTalk thread to see the various versions of the unofficial links.
Disclaimer: The official AAdvantage Visa Signature card is an affiliate link. As always, thanks for the support and enjoy traveling on a deal!
Maury said,
Do you know if the Citi Business card is churnable? If so, how often?
dealswelike said,
@Maury – Every three months after cancelling it
Harold said,
Are the Personal Visa and Amex still churnable over 18 months?
Glenn said,
@Harold – Consensus seems to be that Citi is tightening up. 20-24 months is more reliable. 18 months sometimes works, sometimes doesn't and since you may see a hard pull even thought they turn you down, weigh that as part of your consideration. Sounds like 20+ months (from Application) is safer.
dealswelike said,
@Harold – As Glenn mentioned they are, but you are always better safe than sorry, so waiting a few extra months is a good idea.
Jeff said,
When do you find out if the unverified links worked? Do you need to spend the money first?
dealswelike said,
@Jeff – After you apply you can call Citi and just verify the offer.
Pav said,
Let's say you apply for Signature and Business cards, spend $2500 and $3000 respectively, get the miles but then cancel both before the year is up. Do still get to keep the miles? And if so, do you have only the year to use them before getting charged the $85/$75 card fee?
dealswelike said,
@Pav – Yes, you will still get to keep the miles. Typically you need to keep the card for at least 60 days.
UAPhil said,
Two days ago I applied for the "Aadvantage Business Visa" 50,000 mile card using the link above. Upon submitting the application, I immediately got a message stating my app had been declined. Today I called 800-763-9795 (personal and business card app status number) to find out why. To my surprise, I learned that I had actually been approved, and confirmed I would be receiving 50,000 bonus miles with annual fee waived the first year. Bizarre!!
AST said,
Thirteen months ago I applied for the Aadvantage VISA Signature and VISA Business cards simultaneously on 2 different browsers, the deal went thru and I received 40k miles for each. Using your link, I just tried doing the same for the Aadvantage AMEX and VISA again, but they declined the VISA due to restrictions on processing 2 apps at the same time- said I need to wait 60 days. The good thing is that they confirmed 50k miles for the AMEX card. Thank you for the tip.
Annie K said,
I just applied for the Citi American Express card (February 18, 2013) through this link, so it still works!!! I spent $5,000 in the first month of card membership, and my 50,000 bonus miles posted to my account.


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We are a small cottage industry located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Northern New Mexico. The magnificent sunsets, the wooded mountain slopes, and the natural beauty of the environment form an inspiring, creative backdrop for the making of harps and other musical instruments, and a vision of peace and community.
The therapy line of harps are designed to be lightweight and economical. They offer excellent tone for use in therapy work and also serve as entry level harps for beginners or for those seeking a less expensive harp. Many harp teachers are recommending these harps for their students and more and more harpists working in hospitals and hospices are using these harps. Available in Cherry, Walnut, and Maple. Neck, pillar and soundbox sides and blocks are solid hardwoods. The flat back and soundboard are Spruce and/or hardwood-veneered laminates.
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Three minutes into the seven-minute ride on the Super Gauge Express chairlift at Winter Park, one of my guides turns, pulls down the turtleneck of his red ski jacket and says, "I think I'm not feeling safe enough. I think we should get safer."
Soon I'm following the two skiers and one boarder through a double-black section of glades covered with about a foot of loose powder wind-loaded into the trees overnight on top of crusty, week-old snow. In my wake are jagged boulders, fallen trees, spear-like branches and stumps. We stop for a second, and I learn that there are cliffs about 500 yards to the right. Usually the snow is good enough to ski them — but not this season. So we veer downhill, to avoid going over the ledge like Gore-Tex-wrapped lemmings.
After dropping another hundred yards down the pitch, we come to a more mellow part of the woods, where the tracks are a bit more packed down. Those tracks converge at a flat spot, where my guides have stopped in front of a clump of trees with what looks like a snow-covered stack of firewood at their base. By the time I've carved my way down to them, my guides have ducked into the entrance of Frog Hut, a hobbit-sized wooden shack camouflaged from view.
Secret shacks and huts like this exist in the woods not just at Winter Park, not just at ski resorts across Colorado, but across the United States and Canada. And they're all designed as places where skiers and boarders can duck in for a quick warm-up and sometimes to get safe — mountain slang for puffing a quick bowl. It may seem counterintuitive in a demanding, athletic sport, but getting stoned is an intrinsic part of the snow-day routines of many skiers and boarders. Some say it helps them focus on the singular task very literally in front of them; others enjoy the spiritual connection with nature often provided by a joint of good herb.
The anonymous trio I'm with has been meeting at this hidden hut for years, getting safe before heading back out into the knee-shattering moguls of a nearby double-diamond run. Though other skiers, snowboarders, mountain managers and ski-patrol members certainly know of the Frog Hut's existence, the spot is still officially a secret, and I've sworn to keep its location secret, as well. (I've also promised to keep the identities of my guides — respected members of the Denver business world — confidential.)
While the few resort spokespeople who acknowledge that they've heard of smoke shacks all insist that they don't exist at their mountains, many of these spots have stood for decades, relics of the past and beloved testaments to individualism in a sport growing increasingly corporate. Once a secret shared only by word of mouth, today a quick Internet search brings up scores of discussion forums on which riders detail their favorite on-mountain escapes and post pictures. Some are mere shanties with dirt floors and logs to sit on; others are extravagant structures outfitted with tables, benches made of snowboards and stairs constructed of skateboard decks leading to second-floor observation towers. Some have attained near-mythical status and earned such nicknames as The Igloo, Leo's, Bob's Office, The 420 Club, Horsecock Cavern, The Cheetah Den, Topher's Trees, Frog Hut, The Foggy Goggle, Marley's and No Fat Chicks (so named because of its very small entrance).
Legend has it that some of the shacks on Mary Jane date back to before there was even a ski hill to schuss down. A few evolved from lean-tos left behind by miners; others were created by the logging crews called in to clear the trails before Mary Jane's opening season in the winter of 1975-1976. Instead of heading down the mountain at night, the workers would build huts where they could stay during the mild summer nights. One well-known hut that sat in a small grove near what became the free parking lot at Mary Jane was largely dismantled this past off-season, the log walls left behind to create a snow-covered modern ruin.
Other huts have been put up as memorials to lost friends. One of those is a smoke shack in Topher's Trees, named for 26-year-old snowboarder Christopher Sendroy, who died after falling into the quicksand-like snow of a tree well in 1995. There's a small shrine to Sendroy put up by family and friends on a tree near the site of the accident. But what has become the biggest monument to Sendroy is Topher's — a two-story wooden smoke shack bearing his name that reportedly was built around the evergreen where Sendroy died.
Also read: On Aspen Mountain, visiting memorial shrines is a tradition
Needless to say, protecting the shacks is a time-honored tradition. While a few are out in the open — like a bench above Springdipper at Keystone that's visible not only from the trail, but also from the chairlift and gondola, and which patrollers and lift operators are more than happy to point out — people who know about the shacks generally keep their existence quiet. As my Winter Park guides stress over and over, most of these places are well hidden and their actual locations known only by a small, unofficial club of skiers and riders skilled enough to reach the precariously located huts and smart enough to keep their locations secret so that a good thing can last.
Good Job, Westword, Vail just destroyed their shacks and so is everyone else... thanks for destroying things through publication.
You guys lit the fuse that blew this up. Seriously, fuck you from the bottom of my heart. Being a good journalist is sometimes knowing what not to do. Fuckwits.
Westword, you wrote about this enough, move on. we get it. how about reporting on the controversial THC roadside test, that is actually an issue effecting most of the state.
"I really wish you Westword fucktards would stop posting shit about this." You're right. Media should be completely subservient to the delicate sensibilities of the endlessly butthurt portion of its audience and resort to self-censorship. Derp!
You might want to rat out the very few places left for public consumption too. Oh wait, you already did that. FAIL.
The point of em is you have to go find em. Thats the whole fun of it. Maybe you should start a sight see tour an bring all the tourist in to see em too. Stop already, you suck. If it wasn't for music listings I would never look at your paper.
Why don't you do a story on all of the out of state tourists who can't ski and get drunk off of all of the over priced drinks that are sold legally all over the mountain for a change. This is more bullshit propaganda....
William posted this article in February. Calm the fuck down people, some have been there since the 70's. They're not going anywhere.
Leos was spectacular when I accidentally found the structure. I was riding in the trees and saw a building. At first it did not occur to me it was a shack, it was a well made structure. I rode closer unstrapped and walked in. There was a foyer and a spiraling staircase made out of skate decks. I walked up the coolest staircase and went up stairs. The top floor had sky windows and a coffee table surrounded by seating made from retired snowboards. I was in awe, this was the coolest shack I have ever seen until I found Ralphs (RIP).
Years later the shack is now full of trash and falling apart. No more sky lights, just a regular broken skate deck staircase and busted windows. I hiked to the shack in September and was saddened by the condition. Things were falling apart and it's very dirty. Please don't leave your trash in shacks, this is a good way to get them torn down. If you can bring it in, please bring it out. The mountains will be more tolerant if you keep them clean. I don't think this shack will be around much longer, but I will always remember the day I found it.
Um dude. The first rule of fight club is that you don't talk about the fight club. Trust me, no one needs to know about these places. Only the people that matter. You kinda just blew it.
Amazing write-up! This could aid plenty of people find out more about this particular issue. Are you keen to integrate video clips coupled with these? It would absolutely help out. Your conclusion was spot on and thanks to you; I probably won't have to describe everything to my pals. I can simply direct them here!
this is cool but i dont see the need to write an article lettin all the tool bags know the secrets
wow im the "hash cook" that the guys talking about who built the hashrishi temple. Forest service discovered the tent. Fined us $300. Ski patrol was nice enough to help us take it down the mountian. Got the whole thing down within a few hours. My advice to everyone is to keep building shacks whether big or small. Start a shack revolution!!
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Sometimes, you gotta have some medical marijuana to ease the pain in those knees, or back, and be able to enjoy being on the mountain just like before the pain/injury(s) happened.
Now if there was just a medical marijuana dispensary or caregiver set up in some of those shacks...
I love how the first incident of someone getting sick or being endangered by a shack was kids drinking alcohol.
Stick with weed its natural and safe! Don't drink n ski!
Smoking on the mountain is one of the quickest ways to get hit with a federal possession charge. Be safe and cautious, your med card is no good with Forest Service cops.
Whoa! People in Colorado ski and smoke pot? Yet another fine bit of investigative reporting by this crack team of go getters. I got a tip for you, there's these things called dog parks that not many people know about. Oh and someone could write about a kid who plays Canasta, way more edgier than Bridge.
I learned about the Winter Park huts on my first road trip to Colorado in 1991. After moving to Vail in '92, we created many of the great local's hideouts: Berries Hut (made from the remains of an original sheep-herder cabin), The Equilibrium Hut (EQ), Bwana Palace, all gone now thanks to VR and the USFS. We always kept them clean, but after an early spring visit by the wife of a VR executive saw some garbage that had melted out, before we had a chance to do some mainenance; BOOM! A waste of a constantly-shrinking USFS rec budget.
Thanks narcs for telling all of the authorities(and esecially Denver Republicans) where they are located. It's not legal everywhere in Colorado yet.
They are good with forest service cops, and unless ur blaZin over 2 zones or are maybe growing in there mountain range you will never get a friggin fed charge Or any for that matter! Quit tryin to freak people out bro!
C, no matter how you look at it cannabis is a social drug, skiing is a social sport, the more the merry! Ain't none of your authorit-eye ever gonna change that. Breckenridge pulls in more skiers than any resort in Colorado and part of that is the smoke shack appeal, and they aren't about to start fucking with the guests and messing with the shacks. It's important that humans be able to enjoy cannabis in secure social settings, combined with skiing, it's a high made in heaven.
We don't give away any specific locations in this story, with the exception of a fully-visible bench at Keystone that is in plain sight - even then, it's a general location.
And I hate to break it to you, but the "authorities" (ski patrol and the forest service) were already well aware of the in-bounds shacks we do mention.
I'm sorry, I forgot about another scoop for you. Apparently there are secret spots in City Park where kids from East go to get high. It practically writes itself. You can title it, "East, High?". You're welcome.
Seriously - anyone who thinks ski patrol isn't aware of nearly every shack is naive. However, in producing this article you did apply further pressure to them and forest service to 'handle' the issue as its now in the public/management's view.
Hey man, I'm on your side. I agree with you. But before you hit send, or whatever, read what you're about to send and say it out loud. For example, you wrote, and I quote, "On the upside Petr, and it should be applauded, is anyone who is working in the media who will show that marijuana is safe, and a very common way that many Americans have been enjoying life in recreation, or medically for years." End quote.
What you typed makes no sense. I think the better way to further your cause, hell my cause, is to read OUT LOUD TO YOURSELF what it is you're trying to get across. Seriously, it works.
On the upside Petr, and it should be applauded, is anyone who is working in the mediawho will show that marijuana is safe, and a very common way that many Americans have been enjoying life in recreation, or medically for years. It is nothing new, but we still have the government, and several media members who continue to lie, and make statements to indicate it is bad.
Thanks William, keep up the good work Brother!
Spot on Dave."...but getting stoned is an intrinsic part of the snow-day routines of many skiers and boarders." I love the word intrinsic, but Billy smashed it. While many people on the mountain do enjoy some cannabis or a flask, characterizing those things as 'intrinsic' is the kind of hyperbole WW spins out quite predictably. Lemmings in GoreTex indeed. The better story would have about a wrongly-accused or excessively-punished drug-popping-pushing, once-violent-now-spiritual street urchin turned 25 y/o semi-pro snowboarding pot head with a 17 y/o impregnated "fiance" who is taking on the Forest Service for his god given right to get stoned in comfort instead of on the lift like everybody else. That's cover material right there.
I've been skiing and climbing for 30 years. Nothing new about this "story". Smoke if you want. Or not. But there is no value here in this piece. Just because the backdrop is snowboarding, does not mean that it is not a story about drug use. But then, given that 80% of the ad revenue for this rag comes from dispensaries and 'self-employed models', it fits quite nicely I suppose. I've got a red card, but don't agree with romanticizing controlled substances for the sake of pandering to the hedonistic narcissistic droves.
You could be onto something huge here, Dave. Especially if it involves kids playing stoned Canasta in the previously mentioned dog parks.
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