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This is just a warning..... This product is more for natural blondes.It will stripe yr color,so don't buy it! I do hair & I warn people,so they won't me up their hair.Becareful if u just colored yr hair & think this will make it better,NOT!
I just recently had my hair bleached and thought this help brighten it a little bit.
It says it activates with heat and the more heat you use the faster the lightening results will be. It claims that is contains a thermo-protectant but I didn't beleive it. So I used heat-protecting spray just to see if it would affect in any way. Didn't work. So I waited a couple days and tried again without the heat protectant, it lightened the slightest slightest bit and it dried out my hair so bad.
I'm assuming it might just work better for natural blondes. but this just wasn't rocking my socks off. Taking it back.
I have naturally light blonde hair. But I get it highlighted a few shades lighter ever 5 weeks. As I am saving up for go overseas I thought I would cheat and use this product to plug my roots to buy me a couple more weeks before I spend $200 for my next highlights. I read some reviews on the John Frieda site and they assured me of its 'miracle formula'
I used this product 4-5 times on my roots per directed on towel dried hair, and used a blowdryer and hair straightener. It made a fast impact and I was thrilled with the small changes I could see. But within two weeks my hair TURNED ORANGE. Quite suddenly really. As in, carrot juice orange. I look like Ron Weasley's forgotten sister. Except that it's just my roots. And not the sexy Christina Hendricks red, it's more of a Carrotop kinda shade. You can imagine how thrilled my boyfriend is.
So my hair now looks completely mutant. I pumped some dry shampoo on it to tone down the drama of bright orange roots, but it was so ridiculous that when I talked to people at work their eyes kept flicking up to my ridiculous hair. SO I went and got some violet shampoo (also John Frieda) which left my roots a yellowish/bile looking shade, and the rest of my hair a greyish look. Sexy!
Would I recommend it? No. Unless your boyfriend has a Mrs Ronald McDonald fetish, and loves the smell of vinegar smelling hair, I would most definitely not recommend this product for women with naturally light/ashy blonde hair.
*sad face*
My once beautiful hair is falling out massively, for 2 months now, after I've been using this product for almost a year. something I've learned-if it seems too good to be true it usually is.... Strands that are falling out have white colored roots, because of the accumulation of Hydrogen Peroxide in my scalp. I have no idea what to do, doctors advise to try and condition my hair and use essential oils on the scalp but nothing is helping so far.... I've lost so much hair and am constantly depressed because of it. Don't risk it!
I have been using this product for over a year, now. I am naturally a dirty blonde to light brown color, but I have been dying my hair for many, many years. As most, I hate having to spend tons of money to get my roots touched up at the salon. Obviously your hair dresser is going to recommend you to stop using this product in order for them to get more business from you. Honestly, after having my hair dyed blonde for many years, my hair was getting much, MUCH thinner than it used to be. After I started using this, I haven't had to go to a salon for anything but a bang cut. My hair is MUCH healthier feeling, has grown much faster than when I used to have it dyed, and just, in general, my hair doesn't fall out as easily as when I had it dyed at the salon. I am SO pleased with this product, and I don't agree with ANY of these negative reviews. Obviously if you naturally are darker than a light brown to a dirty blonde, you shouldn't even touch this product, in fact, leave your hair your dark color. I hope that John Frieda never, EVER discontinues this. I never want to go back to a salon to get my roots touched up again. I have repurchased this around 5 times=]
*Oh, and for goodness sake, make sure to read the directions and use it only on wet hair!
**You can look at my pictures on my profile to see my current hair color and how this product has worked on me
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I have light brunette hair that I ombre using various lightening products. This is the best by far. I don't like using dyes and so this was perfect for me . Yes, it contains peroxide and is very damaging to your hair. Did I have an allergic reaction? No. Did my hair fall out? No. The ends went dry, which I solved by using a deep conditioning hair masque every couple of days combined with conditioner. To get best results, I washed my hair with Phil Smith Bombshell conditioner and shampoo, used Tresemme split remedy masque then towel dryed my hair then sprayed about 1/8 of the bottle onto the ends, and a few highlights in my hair to make it look more natural. I wouldn't advise using GHD's, blow dryers etc. as this is even more damaging and hair becomes very weak. Within 3 uses of this, my hair was much lighter. Do NOT use if you have black hair unless you're going for the ginger look. i also advise using Lush marilyn hair mask as this brightens highlights for a more vibrant look. This bottle lasts for just over 9 days, assuming you use it everyday.
I've been using Sun-In for the past 4, almost 5 years. While Sun-In has been effective on my hair, I absolutely hate the smell. It seems to stick around on my hair even after I've washed it several times. I thought I'd try the Go Blonder product to see if I could avoid that awful smell.
Well, first of all it's a much more expensive product and you get less product with Go Blonder than Sun-In. But, it does get rid of the smell issue that I was having.
Go Blonder creates results faster for me than Sun-In does. I alternate between the two and only use them once or twice a week collectively. I think if you really take care of your hair with oil treatments, deep conditioners, and sulfate-free products, you can still use these products and have healthy hair. I've been using it for several months now without issue.
I would most likely purchase Go Blonder again, but the price is the one thing that might cause me to not repurchase.
I am also a dark blonde (lighter during spring/summer) and I thought this spray would give me a nice color in between salon touch-ups. What a mistake! I should have read this reviews before.
Let me say, I have dyed my hair in many different ways, gone fully blond, blonder, brunette, and back to all highlights. My hair is very resistant and although peroxide does some damage, after a few conditioning treatments it looks ok.
I applied this in my lower layers of hair just to test it. Hmmm after a few weeks, hair was REALLY dry and barely any change. I should have stopped there! No, I had to try a bit more spray/heat OMG my hair kind of shrank with the texture of a loofah
Also, i will mention that I know how to apply these things. I used to be a junior stylist during my college years and I mostly did color. The formula does a LOT of damage for the results (if any)
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Whoa. Let me just say that my hair has not fallen out/been irreparably damaged/taken on a gum like texture etc.
I bought this because I have dirty blonde hair and I want much lighter blonde hair (to go with my extremely pale skin) but my mom won't let me dye my hair. I found this and since I was already flat ironing my hair every day (at the time) I thought I would just add this to my styling products to get lighter hair.
I used this along with a heat protectant and an anti frizz cream, let my hair dry, sprayed a bit more of this on, and then I would straighten my hair. I sprayed it all throughout my hair (even though the bottle advises not to) and I did not experience any strange side effects. Within a week I noticed some subtle lightening, and within 3 weeks, my hair was much lighter.
I never achieved the extremely light blonde hair I desired, but I came pretty close. I finished a whole bottle, but I'm a little scared to buy another after reading the other reviews. It has worked well for the past few months, but I don't want my hair falling out!
All in all, it was a great product, but I'm going to stop using it because I'm scared that my hair might become damaged. Hair health > hair color.
I'm in the process of shopping for a wig or hair piece to wear to my wedding because I don't want to walk down the aisle with the bald spot and broken hair that this horrific product has caused. Oh, how I wish I had been aware of these reviews before I used this spray. If all it had done was dry my hair out or cause an unflattering color I would have tossed it in the bin and moved on, but unfortunately it caused damage that will take YEARS to undo. All the hair on the top of my head where I used the spray has broken off about a quarter of an inch from the root. I experienced alarming hair loss to the extent that we had to put in a filter on the shower because it was clogging the drain. There is a very noticeable bald patch at the very front of my hair. The roots are so flimsy now, and all the affected hair feels sticky like I poured glue on top of my head. I should note that I was only using this spray a couple of times a week, and was using a deep conditioner plus a weekly conditioning hair mask. This damage didn't occur due to a lack of care for my hair or because of any other product. My doctor confirmed that the John Frieda Go Blonder spray is the culprit. Unfortunately, when you stop using the product the problem doesn't just resolve itself because it destroys your hair. It's completely beyond repair. About 12 inches worth of hair broke off, and new hair isn't growing back in. Also, the new hair that is growing in is gray whereas on the rest of my head it's still growing in blonde. This is due to the trauma and build up of hydrogen peroxide. I've spent a small fortune in other products to try to repair the damage, but really only time is going to do it. In the meantime, I absolutely cannot color my hair again, I have to spend extra time every morning trying to do a comb-over effect to cover up the bald spot, and if it's at all windy out I must wear a hat or deal with hair that stands straight up.
I've spoken with John Frieda about this and written them a letter. Basically all they really did was offer me a coupon for a new product of theirs after submitting an extensive medical survey. The customer service representative I spoke with said she and others who work at John Frieda / KAO (parent company) are trying to push for more warnings to be put on the box for consumers. Right now the information on the box and the website is completely inadequate.
I would absolutely avoid this product. Yes, the first few times you use it you might be wowed and think it's awesome, but once your hair breaks out and you've got a bald spot you'll regret using it. This product is especially damaging for people with finer, more porous hair.
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NH House kills supermajority tax amendment
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's House voted Wednesday to kill a proposed constitutional amendment to require a supermajority in the Legislature to pass tax or fee increases or to approve borrowing.
The House voted 206-149 to kill the same measure that the House passed last year when Republicans controlled the chamber, not Democrats. The Senate changed last year's House proposal and the changed amendment died in the House.
Opponents argued the amendment would make it harder to fund government's routine operations. They said the measure's supporters want to dismantle government.
"If you think there is no need for state government, vote for this," said Ways and Means Chairwoman Susan Almy, D-Lebanon.
Rep. Timothy Smith, D-Manchester, said it would make it harder to do the simplest things, such as raising fishing licenses to adjust for inflation.
"This bill is pure obstructionism; nothing more, nothing less," he said.
Supporters argued it would promote consensus if a three-fifths vote was needed to raise money. They argued requiring a supermajority vote was fairer to taxpayers.
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Supporters also argued voters should be the ones to decide if the amendment was a good idea.
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Darwinia is a good game in principal, it plays alot like the usual RTS but with a few twists to keep things interesting.
For instance you do not have a base, instead you take over buildings that are on the map which generate little workers called Darwinians. you can only build 3 units to start off with which you can upgrade to 5 later.
The MASSIVE problem is the games AI or lack of it. Your soliders cannot do anything without your direct involvement. If they are attacked whilst you are not directly controlling them they will die. If they have to walk around an object to get somewhere they will get stuck and if thats object is water they die. Luckily to build units is free so this could be worse.
The deal breaker is when your soldiers have to go into battle. The enermy are not very smart but theres alot of them, they can also respawn quicker then you can. This is where the game falls apart. You attack them and you loose. The enermy respawn in higher numbers. You attack again and loose and it keps repeating till you eventually give up.
The controls are for the most part good, the camera control is excellent and ordering around your units is a breeze. The graphics are just UGLY. It was intentionally designed to look ugly! I suppose as an independant developer or bedroom coder you have to make ugly looking games.
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trojan wrote:I'm curious to know if anyone feels they can't take anymore of the lack of freedom of speech and corruption in Thailand.
Maybe you've already packed up and moved on or are seriously contemplating it because of the above reasons or even know people that have left for similar reasons.
Personally I've seriously considered it because I feel like I should take a stand in some way and I'm also concerned about raising my child in this kind of enviroment. The thing that stops me is that I love Thailand far more than my native England.
Just curious if its just me or not and if I'm concerning myself too much with something that isn't really my business.
I'd especially like to hear the views of genuine long term expats. Thanks.
Living in Thailand requires some major adjustments.
The first rule is to remember that you are and will always be a farang. You are tolerated but not really accepted.
The second rule to remember is that you have no rights. In any dispute the Thai will win 99.99% of the time.
The third rule to remember is that you should enjoy those things you like, avoid conflicts and those area that make you uncomfortable and visit your home country from time to time. You can enjoy Thailand but it is not England.
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I'm 78 years old, married to a Thai lady and while living here, I've tried the best I can to become part of the community...
I teach English at the local school on a voluntary basis, provide for quite a few of our village needs and fit in quite well yet after nine years, I have no security of tenure here - nor do I look like getting any.
I confided in a close well educated Thai friend and asked him why such a situation was allowed to continue and was shocked when he replied:
"Ian, Thais love money farangs spend and the expertise they bring but resent them living living permanently here. They'd rather they go home however, as far as a lot of Thais are concerned, they're seen as necessary evils". shock:
I can imagine the outcry if such an attitude was shown to Thais who've married Australians and relocated to my country
Furthermore after two years, Thai spouses are granted full Australian citizenship and God knows, the social benefits they receive there far exceeds anything they'd get in Thailand.
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trojan wrote:I'm curious to know if anyone feels they can't take anymore of the lack of freedom of speech and corruption in Thailand.
this are accepted facts by the mass!
to be honest, it slows down economy and the construction of the future dramatically, and iam VERY suprised that none seems to have a sight for what is after the period they "rule" ...
most peoples arround here have a very strong "mai pen rai" attitude it will take at least 2 Generations to change this, and i dont think anyone even plan to do anything about it.
i dont see any disantvatage to raise childrens here, since thailand is a very family based country,
with teachings of local sourroundings added with common sense and awareness of what is happen children raised here will have the benefit of knowing both sides of how things are and can be. in the future this can be a benefit for childrens since they can handle the things happens here and also be smart enough to do it better or simply take the good choices.
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"Boyhood" did boffo box office this weekend in its first weekend of very limited release. This slice-of-life, which follows Ellar Coltrane's character as he ages from 6 to 18, played just five theaters in Gotham and LA but took in $360,000. That strong showing was buoyed by its jaw-dropping reviews: an unprecedented perfect 100 at Rotten Tomatoes and a stellar 99 at Metacritic.
The awards pedigree of the talent involved in this IFC release is top-notch. Writer/director Richard Linklater shared in two screenplay Oscar bids with his "Before" trilogy leads Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke. Hawke features in "Boyhood" as the father of Coltrane's character while Emmy champ Patricia Arquette ("Medium") plays his mother.
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Daniel Radcliffe is keenly aware of this bias too. "I don't think the Oscars like commercial films, or kids' films, unless they're directed by Martin Scorsese," he recently growled to reporters. "I was watching 'Hugo' the other day and going, 'Why is this nominated and we're not?' I was slightly miffed."
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3 it goes out southward of the ascent of Akrabbim, passes along to Zin, and goes up south of Kadesh-barnea, along by Hezron, up to Addar, makes a turn to Karka, | 3 crossed south of Scorpion Pass, continued on to Zin and went over to the south of Kadesh Barnea. Then it ran past Hezron up to Addar and curved around to Karka. |
4 passes along to Azmon, goes out by the Wadi of Egypt, and comes to its end at the sea. This shall be your south boundary. | 4 It then passed along to Azmon and joined the Wadi of Egypt, ending at the sea. This is their southern boundary. |
5 And the east boundary is the Dead Sea, to the mouth of the Jordan. And the boundary on the north side runs from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan; | 5 The eastern boundary is the Salt Sea as far as the mouth of the Jordan. The northern boundary started from the bay of the sea at the mouth of the Jordan, |
6 and the boundary goes up to Beth-hoglah, and passes along north of Beth-arabah; and the boundary goes up to the Stone of Bohan, Reuben's son; | 6 went up to Beth Hoglah and continued north of Beth Arabah to the Stone of Bohan son of Reuben. |
7 and the boundary goes up to Debir from the Valley of Achor, and so northward, turning toward Gilgal, which is opposite the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south side of the valley; and the boundary passes along to the waters of En-shemesh, and ends at En-rogel; | 7 The boundary then went up to Debir from the Valley of Achor and turned north to Gilgal, which faces the Pass of Adummim south of the gorge. It continued along to the waters of En Shemesh and came out at En Rogel. |
8 then the boundary goes up by the valley of the son of Hinnom at the southern slope of the Jebusites (that is, Jerusalem); and the boundary goes up to the top of the mountain that lies over against the valley of Hinnom, on the west, at the northern end of the valley of Rephaim; | 8 Then it ran up the Valley of Ben Hinnom along the southern slope of the Jebusite city (that is, Jerusalem). From there it climbed to the top of the hill west of the Hinnom Valley at the northern end of the Valley of Rephaim. |
9 then the boundary extends from the top of the mountain to the spring of the Waters of Nephtoah, and from there to the towns of Mount Ephron; then the boundary bends around to Baalah (that is, Kiriath-jearim); | 9 From the hilltop the boundary headed toward the spring of the waters of Nephtoah, came out at the towns of Mount Ephron and went down toward Baalah (that is, Kiriath Jearim). |
10 and the boundary circles west of Baalah to Mount Seir, passes along to the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Chesalon), and goes down to Beth-shemesh, and passes along by Timnah; | 10 Then it curved westward from Baalah to Mount Seir, ran along the northern slope of Mount Jearim (that is, Kesalon), continued down to Beth Shemesh and crossed to Timnah. |
11 the boundary goes out to the slope of the hill north of Ekron, then the boundary bends around to Shikkeron, and passes along to Mount Baalah, and goes out to Jabneel; then the boundary comes to an end at the sea. | 11 It went to the northern slope of Ekron, turned toward Shikkeron, passed along to Mount Baalah and reached Jabneel. The boundary ended at the sea. |
12 And the west boundary was the Mediterranean with its coast. This is the boundary surrounding the people of Judah according to their families. | 12 The western boundary is the coastline of the Great Sea. These are the boundaries around the people of Judah by their clans. |
13 According to the commandment of the Lord to Joshua, he gave to Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion among the people of Judah, Kiriath-arba, that is, Hebron (Arba was the father of Anak). | 13 In accordance with the LORD's command to him, Joshua gave to Caleb son of Jephunneh a portion in Judah--Kiriath Arba, that is, Hebron. (Arba was the forefather of Anak.) |
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12th May 2014
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I quit my whole country died.
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Tequila Laced Gazpacho Cocktails with Grilled Shrimp
Recipe courtesy Michelle Bernstein
- Melting Pot
- For the Gazpacho:
- 4 large tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 cups tomato juice
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 fennel bulb, chopped
- 1 cup picked Italian parsley
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
- For the Shrimp:
- 4 jumbo (U-10) shrimp, cleaned, de-veined
- 1 tablespoon zatar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shot of the finest tequila available
- Lime slices, for garnish
Combine the gazpacho ingredients, except the olive oil, in a blender and puree until smooth. Top with a little extra virgin oil.
Toss the shrimp with the herbs, seeds, and oil. Grill 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cooked.
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I purchased this bed 3-4 years ago (I can't see the point in writing a review unless you've had the product long enough to know something). I bought it for my 14 year old son who is turning 18 soon. This bed has been a sturdy, solid and beautiful piece of furniture. Assembly was easy and the bed is quality (center supports, etc). The black finish has remained intact, even after all the wet towels and gym clothes hung over the posts and ends. When he leaves for college, this will be a beautiful guest bedroom bed and fit any theme decor (contemporary, country, casual).
This bed is great! I put it together by myself, and it looks better than the photo. Although the color is not as black as I expected, I am very pleased. The footIboard does not extend nearly as high as shown with a modern mattress (because of the added thickness).
Please do not wait for this frame to be back in stock - choose another frame!! Although most of the reviews were positive, I should have paid very close attention to the negative reviews because if it can go wrong it will at my house!! After enjoying this frame for a a couple of weeks, my son decided to move his bed over a few inches and wham, all of the support beams that run down the middle of the frame bent causing his box springs and mattress to basically cave in. This exact same problem occurred with a prior review so I have to think that there is some sort of design flaw - the support is just not sturdy, bottom line. He is just a 120 lb kid, there is no way that this frame could support 1 or 2 adults for any length of time, or an active family like ours with dogs and crazy kids everywhere. The overstock rep that I just spoke with told me that we should not have moved the bed at all, unless we took off the mattress and box spring which of course we would have done if we were moving it to a different location, but an inch or two? I think that if you get in and out of bed gently, sleep like a baby, and don't move the bed at all it may be okay for you. It is actually a beautiful frame that we thought was of decent quality for what we paid but sadly, we are disappointed. The color is not black, it is more of a matte chocolate brown.
I am so glad to have this bed in my mountain home. The assembly was easy. The product is sturdy. The color and finish are excellent. I have received many, many compliments on this king sized bed. I highly recommend it.
The bed is much lighter-weight than expected. I have a old, iron bed in my guest bedroom; so I guess I had unrealistic expectations of the Austen. At least the Austen king size bed has much-needed extra leg support in the middle. I like the design of the bed, but I don't like the fact that it sits low to the floor. The bed would look better if it were higher off of the floor. But there are a couple of pluses to the low height: First, short people like me can get in and out of the bed easily. Secondly, if you have an extra-large king-size quilt covering, you won't need a bedskirt. I don't like to store things under beds; but for those of you who need a bed that eliminates the temptation, this one will do it for you. About the only things that can be stored under the bed is a broom. I'm glad I purchased the Austen because the price was right and the design is pretty.
This was the only design that my husband and I could agree on. I was a little worried that it might look a little cheap or seem rickety because of the low price. I didn't have to help much with the assembly, since my husband is the expert there. He had no problems and considered it to be as expected - no surprises or hassles. The color and quality are great and it complements other furniture that includes both wood and iron. I consider the color to be more of a dark cool grey, rather than jet black. It goes well with the blues in my color scheme. We've had it now for a couple of weeks and I love it so far.
We enjoy our King size bed. It was very easy to put together and it doesn't seem like a cheap frame.
I have been looking for an eternity for a new king bed. I saw this and took a chance. One review said she bought it for her son and that they've had it over 4 years and it was still like new. Well she was right! It is very sturdy and well made. The color and finish are perfect. Very easy for my husband and myself to assemble. It looks beautiful in my new bedroom. Thanks again OS !!!!
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1487 Posts: 2,407When the G6 came out most of the press liked the styling. The worst criticism I saw was someone calling it a little bland but that was an exception. I have no idea how you (a Honda fan) can say the G6 looked dated from day one. I think that just goes to show you dont like anything GM makes. Give me a break.
I dont know where you live (CA probably) but I assure you the G6 is selling and I see them all the time. I have seen hundreds on the road and probably see 3-5 a day. I have seen all three models, but the GTP is pretty rare as is the convertible obviously. I understand that a lot of posters are from the west coast where domestic cars are only found at airports but that isnt necessarily representative of the country as a whole.
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1487 Posts: 2,407it is not easy or necessarily profitable to bring over non luxury cars from Europe.
You have to remember that one reason GM/Ford small and midsize cars are better in Europe is that they cost more and compete with higher end products. In the US no one considers a GM model (except Caddy) or Ford model to be competition for lower end BMWs or MBs but that isnt the case in Europe. Over there gas is high and people like premium compacts and midsize cars. Over there high speed cruising and smooth roads are the norm and their cars are designed for those conditions. GM could very well build Cobalts with navigation, big wheels (OK they have that here), 250hp engines, sport seats, HIDS, etc., but such cars would be $25k or more and none would sell. What people really want is for GM/Ford to offer the goodies of Euro models but charge the same old US prices and that aint happening. Making those cars here would not solve the problem at all, more content and performance will cost you more money. -
fezo Posts: 9,515I was disappointed in the styling but there's nothing wrong with it. I was hoping for a departure from the every Pontiac looks like a Pontiac. Heck you could line it up with the 67 Tempest I learned to drive on.
I guess my real reason for not liking it is the fact that I never liked the classic Pontiac styling to begin with. And yet, somehow, I don't mind that you can identify a Buick from a mile away. There's a certain elegance to it. I can understand how soem would feel abou Buick like I do about Pontiac. "Hey, look at that old guy car!" Well, I can order of the senior menu at IHOP (you have to be 55 for that) but haven't reached geezer age yet (I haven't seen that defined anywhere yet).
Right now a Buick with a tight suspension and an attitude hiding behind that conservative exterior could work. -
lemko Posts: 15,230I like the G6, it's just that Pontiac has never really been my brand. My criticism of the G6 is that that back wheels seem a little too set back to the rear bumper. The coupe is really nice.
Now, those '60s Pontiacs! Good God! They were works of art! What do you do for an encore? When you stepped into a 1960s Pontiac, you KNOW you clearly were a step up from a Chevrolet. -
1487 Posts: 2,407I totally diagree. The Mini is a niche player and its sales are nothing compared to Corolla, Civic or even Cobalt. Lets not act like the top selling small cars cost over $20k. Most people wont even shell out $20k for a civic and that is one of the most respected small cars out there. The 3 is doing well FOR A MAZDA but its sales are nothing compared to the cheaper civic and corolla. A focus in the US priced between $17k-$25k would get great reviews and be a sales flop, its that simple. The enthusiast press, not the public, is asking for a $25k Euro focus. This is the primary reason why people who write for car magazines are writers and not auto execs. These are the same people who wanted GM to build the Chevy SSR which turned out to be a terrible idea.
andre1969 Posts: 22,231Lumina started in 1988.
No, it was 1990 for the Lumina. GM's other W-bodies: the Grand Prix, Regal, and Cutlass Supreme coupe, came out as 1988 models. The Lumina was held back until 1990 though, and launched at the same time as the 4-door Cutlass, Grand Prix, and Regal.
Chevy and Pontiac dumped their A-cars (Celebrity, 6000) almost immediately, allowing the W's to replace them, but curiously, Buick and Olds held onto their Century/Ciera. Probably because they were still strong sellers, and cash cows by that time, since the tooling and fixed costs had long since been amortized.
As for the Cavalier, my understanding is that the 1995 re-skin was actually pretty substantial. I think one major change was going from a live rear suspension to an independent rear suspension.
Oh, another long-lived GM model was the N-body. It debuted in 1985 as the Grand Am/Calais/Somerset Regal, and was heavily based on the J-body (Cavalier), although it was a pretty substantial re-work. Chevy got their version (Corsica/Beretta) in 1987. It was heavily reworked in 1997 to become the Malibu, and then in 1999 the Grand Am/Alero adopted this platform.
I think the '97-03 Malibu and '99+ Grand Am/Alero were designated something other than "N" body though. And IIRC, the Beretta/Corsica actually had a separate designation. -
andre1969 Posts: 22,231That list looks like it just about covers it!
Impala/Caprice: 1971, 77, 91 to 96. Revived 2000, redesigned 2006. Looking back, the difference today might not seem that substantial, but GM's B- and C-bodies went through a restyle in 1980 that, on average, jetissoned about 150-200 pounds of weight. In the case of the Chevy though, I wonder if a good deal of that was because they switched from a 250 inline six mated to a THM350 tranny, to a lighter 229 V-6 mated to a THM200C tranny? By 1980, I think the base weight of a V-6 Impala was around 3380 pounds! The re-skinning also resulted in a more sloping hood and a slightly higher rear deck, and smoother lines overall that supposedly improved aerodynamics by about 15%.
I think if the recession had carried on much longer, the Impala/Caprice would have ended up being axed for 1982, and the Malibu would have been given more formal, expensive-looking styling and rebadged as Caprice. Pontiac actually did a move like this, dumping the big Catalina/Bonneville after 1981, and restyling the LeMans and renaming it Bonneville.
I have an old Car & Driver from early 1982 that did a road test of a Caprice, and they mentioned that right around that time, big cars were starting to make a comeback (interesting; I didn't think that happened until 1983). Supposedly the Caprices were flying off the lot at close to sticker price, while the much more modern Celebrities needed hefty rebates to get moved. The article also mentioned that Chevy was thinking about dropping the B-body Caprice for '82, but judging from Pontiac's situation at the time, it's probably a good thing they didn't. -
xrunner2 Posts: 3,062I have no use for a Suburban but a lot of people do. In my estimation they can't be beat for what they do.
Had one for many years and it served well for many true SUV "utility" functions. Mine had a 35 gallon gas tank. I would not want to do a $120+ fillup on it today.
Don't think much difference in vehicle weight or initial cost between Tahoe vs Suburban and Suburban much more practical. But, the marketplace apparently buys more Tahoes than Suburbans.
Maybe the "Suburban" name is the longest running continuous model that GM has. -
andre1969 Posts: 22,231Don't think much difference in vehicle weight or initial cost between Tahoe vs Suburban and Suburban much more practical. But, the marketplace apparently buys more Tahoes than Suburbans.
Maybe a lot of people just don't want the extra bulk of a Suburban. I don't know the specs of the current models, but the previous Suburban was about 218" long, whereas the Tahoe/Yukon was around 196-199". In car terms, that's kinda like me ditching my '79 New Yorker (221") for my Intrepid (203")! -
62vetteefp Posts: 6,048Heck you could line it up with the 67 Tempest I learned to drive on.
Come on. You are really stretching it here. The only similarity is the arrow. And to me that is one sharp car I would love to add to my stable (convertible of course).
G6 is a sharp car. It has a swoopy/snarky/sporty look to it that the camry/accord do not have. About the only thing close in the mid market is the mazda6.
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andre1969 Posts: 22,231I guess my real reason for not liking it is the fact that I never liked the classic Pontiac styling to begin with. And yet, somehow, I don't mind that you can identify a Buick from a mile away. There's a certain elegance to it.
I really don't see much classic Pontiac style in any of the current lineup. IMO, most of what Pontiac has out there today looks like it was decended from the 1992 Grand Am, with the slanty headlights and under-sized split grille with the honeycomb pattern.
The G6 really doesn't do much for me, but at the same time, I don't despise it. Something about its style though, makes it look smaller than it really is. IIRC, wheelbase is something like 112", and overall length is about 190"? Not exactly tiny. But for some reason, when I see them on the road, they just seem diminutive. The Aura has a much more substantial presence about it.
For some odd reason though, I kinda like the G5. I think it's a nicer looking car than the Cobalt. But then, I always liked the Astre better than the Vega. :P -
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fezo Posts: 9,515It's what they do with the grill - that split thing that works better on most BMWs. That's all I meant.
The G6 convertible really could appeal to me. Suddenly hardtop convertibles are becoming a big item. This is a trend I like!
I would echo lemko's comments on Pontiac almost word for word.
I would think Suburban would be as old a nameplate as is still around. My dad had a 49 Suburban for deliveries for his grocery store when I was a kid. -
andre1969 Posts: 22,231probably is the longest running continuous nameplate at this point. Well, except for 1943-45...
Actually, I dunno. How long has Safeway used "Lucerne"? :shades:
Otherwise, I'd guess "Grand Prix" is probably the next runner-up, dating back to 1962. "Impala" dates back to 1958, but was out of the loop from 1986-93 and 1997-99.
When did Toyota first start using the "Corolla" nameplate? -
fezo Posts: 9,515"IMO, most of what Pontiac has out there today looks like it was decended from the 1992 Grand Am, with the slanty headlights and under-sized split grille with the honeycomb pattern."
Yeah, that was what I was getting at. That split grill thing goes way back. To me it emphasizes the nose too much.
Like you, it's not like I hate the design - just not my cup of tea.
Like lemko said, in earlier days you were really aware when you saw a Pontiac that this was a step up.
I'm with you on the G5 as well. -
bumpy Posts: 4,435G6 is a sharp car. It has a swoopy/snarky/sporty look to it that the camry/accord do not have.
The main thing I don't like about the G6 is its giant butt. The Malibu doesn't have that, but the G6's low front end and super-high back end make the sedan look like a door stop and the coupe look super awkward. I didn't like that high butt on the gen-2 Neon or the Echo, either. -
andre1969 Posts: 22,231There is one old guy around here who has a G6 convertible, and I see an occasional G6 sedan every so often. I see five of the final-gen Bonnevilles for every G6.
I see tons of G6es myself, but there is an Enterprise lot just down the street. :shades: Just kidding. Actually, I don't see them that often. I'd say the Pontiac I see most often these days is probably the current Grand Prix. With the '67 Catalina and '76 LeMans being a close runner up. :P -
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bpizzuti Posts: 2,743GM could very well build Cobalts with navigation, big wheels (OK they have that here), 250hp engines, sport seats, HIDS, etc., but such cars would be $25k or more and none would sell.
Someone did, at least most of it. It's called the Mazda3, and Mazda can't make enough of them to meet demand.
What people really want is for GM/Ford to offer the goodies of Euro models but charge the same old US prices and that aint happening.
Possibly true for some, and you're right, that in particular ain't gonna happen. But I think Mazda and some others have proven that people are willing to pay a premium for premium features in a compact vehicle. Now that GM has the Aveo to slot in below, for bargain-basement shoppers, it's certainly an option to content-up the Cobalt and increase the price. Small car interest has gone way up when gas prices did the same. How well has the CTS sold? Not exactly a large vehicle there. I'm thinking sales of the Astra will show what I'm talking about if they keep most of the features intact. -
1487 Posts: 2,407No, I dont live at a Pontiac dealership but I do live in a state that isnt CA so I see far more domestic cars than many of the regulars here. The G6 sells around 10-12k units a month so its not a rare car by any stretch.
Do you ever see fusions? Sonatas? Both are in the same sales league as the G6 (slightly higher, but close) and I see both of them pretty often. -
1487 Posts: 2,407In your mind anything that isnt a top to bottom redesign is a "reskin". That is not accurate at all. A reskin is what Honda did with the 2006 Accord. It what BMW did with the 2008 5 series, just minor cosmetic changes. Under your definition the 2008 Malibu is just a reskin because its not on a new chassis.
The Focus is about as new as a car can get without changing platforms. All new interior and exterior plus a new body style is not a reskin. The 2008 STS, that my friend is a reskin. Same applies to the 2006 Vue when they changed the front end and upgraded the interior.
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Submitted by Reconstituter001 on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 08:39. Permalink
So are you going to then prosecute mothers for not bringing their child to full term?
Are we going to have an abortion Czar to enforce new abortion laws?
Are we going to force mothers to have children even if it kills them?
Are we going to force crack addicts to have their babies?
How much are we going to have to ask the FED for $$ to build new facilities and pay for all the government services all these new destitute babies will need?
Is he going to rewrite the constitution to make this law constitutional?
Nothing about this is masterful IMO,
He just shot himself in the foot with this one and handed 2016 to Hillary
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Seattle, WA (Sports Network) - Chris Volstad turned in 6 2/3 solid innings and added an RBI as the Florida Marlins earned a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners to even a three-game interleague set.
Volstad (3-7) took a no-hitter into the fifth and did not walk a batter. In recording his first win since April 26, he allowed two runs on five hits while striking out two.
Hanley Ramirez belted a two-run ground-rule double for the Marlins, who halted a two-game slide. Still, the club has dropped 23 of its last 27 games.
Leo Nunez pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to record his 21st save of the season.
Jason Vargas (5-5), facing his original major league team for the first time, allowed four runs on eight hits and two walks over six innings.
Carlos Peguero was 2-for-4 with a solo home run and Chone Figgins added an RBI for the Mariners, who have lost five of seven.
The contest was originally intended to be played at Sun Life Stadium, but was relocated to Safeco Field due to a scheduling conflict.
The Marlins loaded the bases in the first with three consecutive singles by Emilio Bonifacio, Omar Infante and Gaby Sanchez. Ramirez then strode to the plate and ripped the first offering from Vargas deep into right-center for a two-run, ground-rule double. Mike Stanton followed with a sacrifice fly to center, giving the Marlins an early 3-0 advantage.
"The only pitch that I really felt like I missed was that ball that [Ramirez] hit in to the gap," said Vargas. "Other than that I felt that I was making the pitches that I wanted to, they were just hitting them."
Volstad was dealing early and often. He retired Dustin Ackley and Franklin Gutierrez in order in the fifth before Peguero emphatically broke up the no- hit bid with a line-drive, solo shot to right.
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Well, we are halfway through the summer movie season and the news is not good. Critics and insiders are calling this the summer of the flop, and despite the obvious (Oblivion, After Earth, White House Down, The Lone Ranger) I wonder why that is. I mean, come on, crappy action movies have been as much a part of the summer fabric as baseball games and BBQs. Why suddenly are movie-goers voting with their wallets?
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So off we went on a little winter break: Christmas in Michigan. One hour into the trip, the children were poised for a blood-letting and I was tearing at the bag of Mint Milanos I had sworn not to eat until noon. The SUV was stuffed to the gills as we stomped up north, leaving our carbon footprints in our path. Then I did it. I stupidly, stupidly asked myself the question: Could things get any worse? The universe chose to answer my question. No, I didn't get teleported to Afghanistan or break out in hives, but the fuel pump on the car did die a quick death.
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Staff and wire reportsRENO, Nev. (AP) -- Alexandre Rocha says one of the reasons he has never won on the PGA TOUR is that he often gets off to slow starts.
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Interested? Keep reading to find out more:
Zaycon chicken breasts are the BEST – very large breasts weighing about 1lb each – and they come from the farm's processing plant straight to you! There are no added hormones, additives or artificial ingredients in Zaycon meat. If you use chicken often in your healthy recipes, or do a lot of grilling over the summer, you'll save some serious money by ordering during this event.
Zaycon Foods has been featured in Good Morning America, MSN Money, Time Magazine, Fox News, Wall Street Journal and more. This family company run out of Spokane Washington is dedicated to cutting out the middle man (stores) and bringing people fresh, natural meat straight from the farm.
You do have to buy a 40 lb order at a time, so go in with a friend and stock your freezer. The dates of this event vary by state - login to check your city's event dates and order deadlines.
Heads up! No Summer Event this year!
Because chicken prices are projected to be very high this summer – Zaycon will be SKIPPING their normal June chicken event and won't host another event until prices are back down in the Fall! That's a long time, so stock up to avoid paying high prices all summer.
Zaycon Foods FAQ
Q – What size packages can I buy?
A – We only sell our chicken breasts by the case. Each cardboard case weighs 40 lbs and includes four separate bags of chicken breasts, which are NOT always sealed and NOT uniform in weight. The larger outer bag is sealed in the cardboard case.
Q – How many cases can I purchase?
A – There is no limit on the amount of cases you may purchase. We have had individual families purchase as many as 10 cases and groups of families purchase much more
Ordered already? Here are some tips for pickup:
- Scout out the available pickup locations on the Zaycon site – there are several different cities included.
- Come prepared with lots of Ziploc bags if you plan to split with a friend, as they come packaged in very large bags.
- Bring a cooler to take them home if you are driving any distance to pick them up.
For those not in the Southeast region, get signed up HERE and you'll get an email notification when the Zaycon event comes to your area.


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