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While at Disney World yesterday my 17yo brother experienced what had to feel like the worst thing that has ever happened to him at a Disney park before. My family(consisting of my mom, my aunt, my 19yo sister, my 17yo brother who is in a wheelchair, and my 10yo brother) went through the exit as they normally would to get on Peter Pan's Flight. The cast member there asked my mom if my brother could get onto the ride vehicle quickly. My mom said that he couldn't and that in the past they have stopped the ride for my brother to crawl on. At this point the cast member told my mom that they could not stop the ride for my brother and that my brother could not get on the ride unless he could get on in the normal amount of time that the ride is stopped at the exit. My brother, who has behavior problems, began cursing about not getting on the ride. My mom was getting fairly upset too and asked to speak to a manager. The manager told her the same thing. My mom was so upset that she threatened to do something that in all our years of going to Disneyland she swore she would never do...sue Disney. Now, in our family, Disney is sacred. My sister has cut the side of her face and had to go to the nurses station after falling on Tom Sawyer Island. My brother (only 4 months ago) was getting off of Big Thunder Mountain and cut the end of his finger and was bleeding profusely because of a sharp edge on the wood. My Grandma has fallen and "couldn't get up" while getting into Pirates of the Caribbean....and my mom has had to make a trip herself to the nurses station at Disneyland when she got an ash in her eye from Fantasmic! and couldn't see for a few days...and my mom was so confident that none of this was on purpose and truly believes in the magic of Disney that she swore she would NEVER sue Disney. But, in all my years of going to Disneyland I never ONCE recall a time when someone said that my brother couldn't do something because of his disability. In fact, the opposite is true. Every single cast member has gone above and beyond to ensure that my brother get on the ride and has even many a times told my family to take their time helping my brother onto the ride. They've even allowed him to get onto rides that are very very difficult for someone crawling and having to be lifted onto the ride(my brother is 210 lbs.)and never once seemed irritated that he was taking too long or asked us to hurry up. The ride stopped if need be to accomodate his need. I just heard about this today from my 10yo brother. He was pretty upset because he didn't think it was fair. My mom was even more upset because she has spent over $15,000 on this vacation only to have my brother feel like he's "less than" or "not good enough" or "not fast enough" to ride a ride at Disney World. I am shocked and outraged and hope that it is just a few peoples' mishap and not truly the "policy" as stated by the manager of the ride! Anyone else have any similar experiences?
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Luckily I don't have a similar experience to share, but holy moly am I mad at this point. Mad and disappointed. How DARE those cast members treat your brother that way! That's just so very, very wrong!!!-Ann
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That's terrible to be treated that way! I am also confined to a wheelchair but am mobile enough to get onto the rides in a quick amount of time. I have been told by CM's before that if I can't get onto the ride quickly that they will have to shut the ride down so maybe it has something to do with that? Hopefully a CM will post here and explain their policy?
I have been to state fairs and such before where they absolutely refused to let me ride on their rides but who wants to ride on those unsafe rides anyway? I'm really sorry to hear your situation and I am always worried about that sort of discrimination happening to me.Mirror, mirror on the wall...
Man, that is soooo dammed wrong. I constantly see the rides getting shutdown for accessability. Sorry to hear that.
I have to admit that I have been the person in line tapping my foot when I feel it is moving too slowly. But hearing how your brother was turned away makes me ashamed of myself.
Earth to Disney: It's o.k. to take 15 extra seconds to help someone with a Disability. (I am SOOOO impatient. You have no idea how hard it is for me to say that. )
I would have sworn that the opposite would have been true. Like you said, this hasn't been a problem in the past. Is this their new policy? :confused:
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Peter Pan should not have been a problem stopping and starting. Not as if the ships are going to hit each other.
Other rides that are timed to a cycle are a bit more logistically complicated, but a seasoned cast member team should be able to create a buffer for a train or boat to get more time for loading and unloading.
Also, it helps if the guest party (not DisneyWorld) has someone who can assist those who need help loading and unloading.
A ride with high capacity, which depends on timed loading and unloading or people could get hurt, that gets shut down for 20 minutes to be cycled can affect thousands of guests.
I certainly hope this is just some rogue CM's making their own policy and not Disney's new policy. Have you or anyone in your family contacted Disney about this? I wish you luck with getting some satisfaction from Disney on it and hope it never, ever happens again. It's totally uncalled for, extremely rude, completely unfair and possibly illegal!
To answer your question, in 4 visits to WDW, I haven't seen anything like this happen.
Originally posted by PachaTo answer your question, in 4 visits to WDW, I haven't seen anything like this happen.
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I suggest contacting Guest Relations and complaining and ask for an explanation. This is unheard of.sigpic
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Never have I heard of such a thing... On my most recent trip WDW, the cast members seemed always more than willing to help my grandmother from her wheel chair. Of course, she only went on a few rides. But I do remember Peter Pan being a problem. I can't remember the exact situation, it was nothing compared to your issue, but we did have a couple of CMs being hesitant before she was allowed to be helped onto the ride. I wonder...
I hope that the situation gets resolved, and it doesn't damage your family's relationship w/ Disney.
edit: BTW, the trip was in 2003
You'd think that with all that's happened over the years we would know about going to Guest Relations. But, ONLY when I joined Mice Chat and started reading the boards did I even think to complain about ANYTHING. I was such a Disney idealist(still am to a certain extent). This does not mar the reputation of Disney in my eyes at all!! Because as I said for this ONE experience there are literally THOUSANDS of others that were the opposite experience. Those CM's are just lucky that Eric(my husband) and I had already gone home and were sitting at work in Wisconsin when this happened. It would NOT have been pretty! We know discrimination and don't take too kindly to it. But, as I said...all is well and as far as I know the rest of their trip was magical save for this one part. But, it was such a stark contrast to our previous experience that I had to say something. Thank you all for your kind words. I only hope that next time I go to WDW with my family that they have "fixed" whatever there is to be "fixed".
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Not all of Disney is like this. WDW needs some lessons from the cruiseline. When we were anchored in Cabo, the only way to go ashore was down a steep flight of steps from the gangway and onto the tender boats. Teams of DCL CMs were actually carrying people in their wheelchairs down those steps. If they can do it on a ship, they need to make the same accommodations at the parks. That is asburd!
Now, I understand that some ride systems can be jeopardized by stopping, but in those cases, Disney needs to make the wheelchair-bound person still feel important, and go out of their way to make them happy with an alternate solution. I'm appalled at your brother's treatment!
They were not the only cast members with problems at WDW! That's for another thread though(to be started later because I have to leave for work soon!). We experienced some RUDE cast members during OUR 3-day stay! One even went so far as to call us "Beach People"! when he was trying to call us to get onto his bus that was supposed to be going to another resort(we were staying at the Beach Club). Can you imagine a lovely luau at the Polynesian feeling so immersed and magical and then all of the sudden....."HELLO...BEACH PEOPLE!!! HELLO!!!!! BEACH PEOPLE!!!" That was a comic Disney memory to last a lifetime. I kept turning to Eric and saying "they would NEVER act like this in Disneyland!". I think some of the CM's at WDW don't have respect for the Disney name. I could be wrong though.
The whole story sounds very weird to me. I'm quite sure they can slow Pan down to allow folks to transfer from their wheelchairs. Again, I'm not sure why they wouldn't have done that. It could just have been bad CMs or there could be other circumstances. I'm sure that, disability or no disability, having your brother curse to the CMs in front of children didn't make the situation any better either. Since neither you nor any of us were there, it's very difficult to say what the problem was/is.
To sue Disney over this, I think, is ridiculous. They are as proactive for guests with disabilities as any company I have ever seen.
Still, I do think your mom/brother are owed an explanation if not an apology. I would contact Guest Relations, but if you feel you aren't being dealt with fairly (or just given the company line) I would get in touch with Phil Holmes, the VP of the MK.
I'm not sure what went down, but something sure sounds screwy.Last edited by WDW1974; 06-23-2005, 06:31 PM.
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Lower courts have sided with the software makers, which assert their so-called peer-to-peer technology is as legitimate as a videocassette recorder or a copy machine.
LOS ANGELES — Recording-industry executive Andy Gershon sees opportunity in the online file-sharing networks that most of his rivals decry as havens for music pirates.
As president of V2 Records, home to such established acts as The White Stripes and Moby, Gershon mines such Internet distribution channels for new fans and revenues.
"The cat is so far out of the bag and so far gone that it's pointless to keep fighting it," Gershon said. "I might as well make as many people fans of our music, whether they illegally download it or not."
A number of mostly independent recording artists and labels have experimented with and embraced the freewheeling digital distribution that the Internet affords. And many worry that a victory by major recording companies in a landmark file-sharing case now before the U.S. Supreme Court could short-circuit the very technologies that they think are making a more level playing field of the music business.
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The nation's high court is to hear arguments Tuesday on whether the entertainment industry can hold file-sharing software firms Grokster and StreamCast Networks, which distributes Morpheus, liable for what computer users do with the technology.
Lower courts have sided with the software makers, which assert their so-called peer-to-peer technology is as legitimate as a videocassette recorder or a copy machine.
Several artist-rights associations, music publishers and well-known musicians, including Don Henley, Sheryl Crow and the Dixie Chicks, are backing the major recording labels, which accuse Grokster and StreamCast of profiting from a business model that depends on piracy.
From 1999 to 2004, the total value of the U.S. recording industry fell $2.4 billion to $12.1 billion — a decline the industry blames primarily on file-sharing.
But some artists, including Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, see an upside to file-sharing.
"I look at it as a library. I look at it as our version of the radio," Tweedy said. "It's a place where basically we can encourage fans to be fans and not feel like they're being exploited, which is basically what the whole industry is geared to do."
Mitch Bainwol, chairman of the Recording Industry Association of America, says artists and labels can be creative with online distribution but those decisions should not be left up to listeners.
"If you want to give up your property for free as a way of trying to drive other commercial advantages, that is certainly a strategy one can employ," Bainwol said. "But it should be the individual [artist's] choice."
About 20 independent recording artists, including musician and producer Brian Eno, rockers Heart and rapper-activist Chuck D, filed a legal brief with the high court in support of Grokster and StreamCast. They insist file-sharing and related technologies help expose new audiences to their music.
Some are concerned about the possibility of requiring file-sharing companies to filter out unauthorized works, a move the major labels consider crucial to legitimizing file-sharing as a distribution system.
"It definitely would greatly reduce the amount of traffic," said Chip Schutzman, head of online marketing at Sovereign Artists.
Sovereign, based in Santa Monica, Calif., has promoted and sold tracks by Heart using the online Weed file-sharing format, in which listeners can hear a song for free several times before having to buy it. Weed files are distributed to Web sites and across file-sharing networks.
John Beezer, president of Weed-creator Shared Media Licensing in Seattle, estimates that fewer than 100,000 tracks have been sold in the 18 months since the software went into use. Beezer said more than 7,000 artists have offered their songs through Weed, and the vast majority aren't signed with recording labels.


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Although Honda hasn't officially said so, word is that the HSC is the next NSX, due to go into production either next year or 2007.
The car-maker's product development senior chief engineer admits its styling has been heavily influenced by Ferrari's awesome Enzo, but, like the rest of Honda, is tight-lipped about its future.
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Betts joins the SWA, which represents the iconic industry globally, after a 16-year career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), taking over from David Frost, who stepped down from the role in November 2016 after joining the association in early 2014.
Most recently Betts was British Ambassador to Morocco and she has become only the eighth head, and the first female chief executive, of the SWA in its 105-year history.
Betts, who studied law at the College of Law in Guildford and history at St Andrews University, said: "I am thrilled to have been appointed as CEO of the Scotch Whisky Association to represent one of Scotland's most important industries, at home and overseas.
"It's an exciting and challenging time for the Scotch Whisky industry, and I am looking forward immensely to helping ensure its success into the future. I am also delighted to be moving back to Edinburgh with my family."
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Nissan Maxima Maintenance and Repair
New EGR valve? what about the tubes and passages coming from it? I had this on my 2000 Max, look in the idling and starting problems forum for all messages. Sensor will produce a service engine soon light. I looked into coolant temp sensor, maf, air leaks in intake, idle air control valve, computer itself... In the end it tuned out to be a clogged egr valve tube, the one that goes from intake manifold to egr valve. Manifold needs to be removed to get to it. After I had it fixed I found a lot of articles online saying that clogged egr valve passages are the leading cause for idling issues. I would suggest removing your manifold, check that tube, replace manifold gaskets since it's already off, clean throttle body as it should come off with the manifold, inspect idle air control valve since it will be easily accessible then and see if you can clean it. Any way, you have do some exploratory surgery there, once you remove the manifold then you will have access to potential problem areas. But it's not the sensors, they may be old but a non-working sesnor will display a ses light and most likely misbehave in any weather too. Oh ye, if you hear intermittent pinging then it is definitely the clogged up egr tube.b
96maximase1 Posts: 3thanks for reply, yes i change the EGR and cleaned all the system connected to it. I changed the coolant temp. senser and the knock senser, new air and fuel filters, they checked the spark plugs and all good i did all these at Nissaan dealer.. but after i changed the egr and cleaned the system the engin light goes on and i checked it and it is the O2 senser they told me it might be dirt or something so i used fuel inj. cleaner and it turned off by itself and its been off so far 3 months.but why only this problem happen on first start in the morning before the sun hit the car on cold morning like 35 to 50? i go to work at 6 am but on weekend i wake up at 10 or 11 so when i turn the engin on from the first hit it works normal... some people told me one of the senser get effected by the dew !! so i think thats interesting.. any ideas
not sure then, the only thing is that when you do service at the dealer you don't really see the car and what exactly they are doing. They may have said that they cleaned all pessages to egr valve but in reality may be they didn't. I had experience with dealers and I learned that they only change the part but often have no idea or don't want to waste time doing anything else. It's hard to tell but in my experience if you have a problem only in the cold morning then it's got to be something clogged up or cracked/old gasket, which shrinks in the cold and expands back to normal when engine warms up. I heard one guy had a cracked manifold gasket, which was causing it. I would go to reputable mechanic and ask him to remove the intake manifold and inspect everything real good, all gaskets, tubes, hoses, once the manifold is off then you get a nice view. Should cost you a couple hundred but that's how you find the problem. Good luck
is that what you think it is???/
is there a reason my car will not idle right???? it acts like it is starving for gas..but will not idle..i dont understand
I own a nissan maxima 01 GLE -Meridian edition. Since I purchased the car, i seem to have problems with the heated seats. I talked to the dealer and as usual their answer has been "there is no problem with the car". well it takes 5 minutes for the seats to get heated :surprise: . I was driving my friends VW the other day and it takes just 30 seconds. I live just 5 minutes from work, and now the heated seats in the winter seem useless to me. can anyone help? is there a way to turn up the heat on the seats? thanks
suydam Posts: 3,113I also have an '01 GLE. There are two settings, low and high. On high mine take about 2 minutes to warm up, a little longer than the ones on my Mazda6. How cold is it where you live?'14 Buick Encore Convenience
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thanks for your reply
its gets to about -5F some days. But on an average we are at freezing temperatures for 4 months a year. And yes my maxima has the High and Low settings as well.
My Maxima SL 2005 AT, It usually takes 2 - 3 times to get it started if I use Shell 93 gasoline . That is something not seen if I use ESSO (EXXON), TEXACO or GULF brands.
Any idea ?????
morehp Posts: 30Your experience with the seat heaters is typical of mine (1995 model). Around 5 minutes to generate significant warmth. I don't think there is anything "wrong" with your car... it's just that in my experience most other manufacturers' heaters (Audi, VW, MB, BMW, Lexus/Toyota, Honda/Acura) work considerably faster.
vu2000 Posts: 58My brother-in-law's keyless remote for his Maxima is broken and he just bought a new remote. I would appreciate if anyone here can provide me with the programming instruction for the remote. Thanks.
bobm10 Posts: 3Thanks, I appreciate the input!
larj10 Posts: 1can you e mail the website with the cheap coils for my 2000 maxima
davidcw Posts: 7The nav system on my '02 Maxima displays only "disc error." I've tried cleaning the CD lens to no avail. A local car audio store won't service it and the dealer wants $4,000 (excluding labor) to replace the whole system. (Uh, no!)
Can I buy and install a nav system from a salvage yard? Any other experiences or expertise? Please help!
zheka Posts: 18My starting problems are solved!!!
I had starting issues, changed a lot of parts (alternator, crank sensor, ....) but the problem persisted. See more info on my prev posts (3077, 3078)
I finally brought the car to a dealer shop - which has been recommended to me as having the most knowledgeable mechanics, and they found the problem!
When they called me, they told me "We found the problem, but do not think that we are crazy.." and stated that my car had a rare automotive issue(They said one in >1000 Maximas has it, and usually if car has lived in North East):
The transmission housing rusted, and fused with the body of the car - creating a electric flux that fooled the ECU into getting wrong readings from the sensors at the start-up - when the current flowing through the car is the highest. Thus, about half of the time, the engine was trying to rotate backwards, hitting the starter (the knock I heard once in a while) and eventually destroying it.
I was skeptical, and contacted a friend who is an electrical eng., conveying him the story. To my surprise, he said that this can easily happen, and more often affects micro-electronics as they are more fragile. (If you drop your phone in water, it may still work, but usually would behave strangely).
Thus, I called the shop and told them to go ahead and do the repair, but only if they guaranteed the result. They agreed.
They lowered the transmission and sanded the housing of any surface rust ($600). The total bill was $980 as they insisted on changing the alternator again $280, saying that it was almost dead from the improper starting.
Even though I spent 1000 on the repair, and around 800 at prev. shops trying to diagnose the issue - I am happy. The car starts momentarily, anytime!!!
Hope this helps someone – I noticed lot's of people posting starting issues with similar symptoms!!!
P.S. The mechanics at this shop also mentioned that they have had around 2-3 Maximas with this problem before me and one owner spent over $4000 in electrical components trying to fix the issue, before coming to them. Thus, for such problem, I would suggest going to the good dealer's mechanic.
Hi Folks,
I am owning 05 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL.
I am not driving it too much as I am a road warrior and will be travelling very often. So miles on my odometer are very less.
Questions -
1) Nissan suggests servicing every 6 months e.g. 1st at 3750 miles or 6 months, 2nd at 7500 or 12 months. At 6 months I had only 2000 miles at 12 months I have only 6000 miles. Can you please suggest shall I still go ahead and service my vehicle at 12th month or I should wait for 7500 miles as service center may be doing tire rotation?
2)What is the normal oil changing time you guys do or suggest for new Maxima?
3) Is anyone using high quality oil which will go upto 10,000 miles or so?
thanks in advance,
Mr_Shiftright Sonoma, CaliforniaPosts: 57,855Actually there must be more to the story, as what you were told makes no sense. The transmission housing can't fuse to the body of the car, as the resulting vibration and noise would have been horrendous. Also gas engines can't run backwards (but they can backfire and kick a little).
It's an interesting problem and it would be great to learn what really happened here. Maybe some info got lost in translation?
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bobbydanley Posts: 1i seem to have 12 volts to everything but still no spark the security light is on and i have nothing to it off --i just bought the car and would like to disable the alarm all to gether -- hope someone has a idea what to do
kzak Posts: 13does anyone know where i can get a 2000 maxi rim?? I blew out my tire and my rim may be bent... and the dealer quoted $445 - $575 and I would definitely like something cheaper!! PLease help!!!
try eBay or maxima.org classifieds section
poodog13 Posts: 320does anyone know where i can get a 2000 maxi rim??
I replaced a wheel on a 2003 for $225 including shipping (was getting the same dealer prices) by going with a reconditioned wheel bought over the net. Alloy wheels cannot be straightened, so reconditioned essentially means that they cleaned up any scratches in the powder coating but otherwise good structurally.
Search for "reconditioned maxima wheel" and you should find a few hits.
No reply to my questions?
Can anyone please answer few or all of the questions?
The reason nobody wants to answer this, is because it's been beaten to death in this and other forums all over the net. But since I've never answered this particular question online, I'll offer my version.
1. Use the earliest criteria that meets the requirement - in your case it's the mileage, so I would suggest changing your oil at 12 months.
2. Until you're out of warranty, use the interval recommended in your owners manual, which is 3750 miles / 6 months. After that, it depends who you listen to. It certainly does not hurt to change it more often, other than the usual drawbacks of wasting time/money/polluting the environment, if you are so inclined.
I owned a '97 Max, for the first 100k I did oil changes every 5000 miles, which for me equaled 2.5 months. After 100k I switched to synthetic oil, and changed it every 12k miles or 6 months. When I sold the car with 199k miles on the odometer, it had no engine (or other) problems and used just a half of quart of oil between oil changes. Your mileage may vary (pun intended).
3. Synthetic oil manufacturers recommend extended periods, but stick with your manufacturer's schedule while you are covered by the warranty - you may need to prove that you've done maintenance, if something fails. Consider that some cars, like BMWs, have a way of measuring oil life (probably calculated from how you drive your car, outdoor temps, etc.), and often let you go up to and over 15K miles between changes (no personal experience here, but search the BMW boards). Also, it may be worth it to pay $20 for oil analysis once in a while.
mendy Posts: 1I just purchased a new 05 Maxima this week and I noticed my breaks pulsate. Does anyone know if this is normal.
Car stalls at stop signs & slow speeds when warmed up.
I've had the Idle Control sensor replaced & throttle body cleaned. I've been to 4 mechanics in 3 months. The check engine light does not come on. The car only has 86,000 miles and otherwise is in excellent condition.
What happens if you shift it into neutral? If it runs ok, then it may be your auto transmission.
leirex Posts: 50I all depends on your driving style and condition. In manual, three different oil change schedules are mentioned depending on your driving condition. I remember one calls for every 3750 miles (extreme condition) while the other calls for every 7500 miles (normal condition). It is said that it is better to change oil often but costs time and money. I am planning to do oil change on my 06 SL every 5000 miles. My driving condition falls in the every 7500 miles category but will do it every 5000 miles. I hope this helps.
It stalls in neutral & park too!!
You said that the check engine light is not on. Does it work at all? It should come on when you first turn the ignition on. If it works ok, there still may be a problem with a sensor, i.e. it did not fail completely, but it's not indicating the right condition.
I am surprised that a mechanic could not diagnose this. I am not a mechanic (only a DIY one), but I know this much.
I would start with ECTS (engine coolant temperature sensor). It's cheap, and easy to replace. If you have a multimeter, you can test it before replacing.
My 05 SL started doing that at 9000 miles. I did not report it until 12200 and it's not under warranty after 12000. It was bad front disks. I suggested you to go to your dealer and report it ASAP. Its not a normal function.


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I am going to cyprus, is it safe for Americans to visit, without worry? Do people of Cyprus like Americans? Please let me know, I have concerns. I have never traveld outside of USA. Thankyou very much.
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Given the political division on the island, you might be more specific as to destination to get a more-certain answer. I'd certainly consider the more-traveled areas of the southern part to as safe as most other destinations.
One other point ... I think the issue is not so much "liking" Americans a it is not "hating". Actually, my view is that one's own behavior/attitude determines the reception they receive more than one's nationality.
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topping for Matt - if you can't find your previous posts just do a country search under Cyprus.
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More info from Matt...
Author: Matt ([email protected])
Date: 11/14/2002, 10:40 pm
Message: I am traveling to Larnaca, and have never traveled outside of the USA. I am mostly concerned about my personal saftey obviously. If any Americans have been there recently and can assist me in my question, I would greatly appreciate it. Any other info that would be crucial would also be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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you might want to check thte u.s. state department's web site to see if there are any travel advisories.
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Hi--I have heard from several travellers that the people of Cypress do not like Americans due to our government's political attitudes. I would not go there as there are many other beautiful places to go.
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people dont care if your american as long as you spend,spend,spend..its all about the benjamins
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i agree..if a country depends heavily on tourism the last thing they want to be is picky with tourists
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Matt - To equate dislike of American policy to dislike of Americans is just nonsense! Most continental Europeans dislike American policy and I have never noticed any hostility to me personally, though many Europeans have questioned american political motives - the last being a Serbian cabdriver in Vienna who asked why America was mad at Germany. "Isn't it wonderful that Germany is now the most pacifist country in Europe - They, like I know the horrors of war." Nor do I believe friendliness is based solely on money! That seems to be a unique American idea and possibly the reason why some Americans run into trouble abroad. Be open and friendly yourself and express interest in the local culture and customs. Even if the national dish would gag a maggot - smile and try to finish your plate. Enjoy and let us know how you faired.
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I think Charlie has grasped the right idea. I just don´t understand why Americans here in Fodors think that they would be some kind of targets because of their nationality. Cyprus is safe for Europeans (Cyprus IS part of Europe, and soon EU), so why on earth it would not be safe for Americans? Thousands of northern European pensionaries have second homes in Cyprus. They would not if they would not feel themselves safe.
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Thankyou all for the information. I will be departing January 10, 2003. I will only be there for a few days, I will let you know how it turns out. Anyone else with more info is much appreciated. Thanks again!
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Uh, maybe because American interests overseas are constantly being attacked? Such as churches, embassies, ships, people, restaurants, etc.
Americans feel the same way -- they like Europeans a whole lot personally but don't give a crap about their political beliefs, which on the whole they find anti-Semitic, Anti-American and loathsome.
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Dr. Roger - I'm pretty sure you're kidding, but in case you are not ...
"Americans" do not feel the way you claim. You should be careful to speak for yourself, not for an entire country. If it's your intention to make it sound as if all Americans are ignorant and self-centered - that ploy is old and tired on these boards. Of course it is not only "American" interests that are being attacked - although either way, "constantly" is a bit of an exaggeration.
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Hmm, I know that political discussion is frowned upon but that comment about European antisemitism is worrying. I've noticed lots of comment to that effect in the American press. Of course some people are antisemitic in Europe and also may I say in the US. However, most Europeans would like the US to be more even handed about the Middle East. Naturally, everyone is appalled at terrorist attacks on Israelis going about their normal business. That does not make us anti-Palestinian. When Israelis attack, humiliate and assassinate Palestinians and refuse to obey UN resolutions about illegal settlements we deplore that too, but it does not make us antisemitic. There is of course the small disregarded fact that both Jews and Palestinians are semites.
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Dr. Roger said: American interests overseas are constantly being attacked? Such as churches, embassies, ships, people, restaurants, etc.
I remember the military ship in Yemen and the church in Pakistan. But we are talking about Europe here. Perhaps Dr. Roger could tell me when and where were Americans attacked in Europe?
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Matt- Just read in todays paper that some 30,000 Turkish Cypriots marched through Nicosia carrying olive branches and EU flags in support of the re-unification of Cyprus and the future integration of Cyprus into the European Union.
Before you go you might want to read "Bitter Lemons" by Lawrence Durrell- it is both a travelogue and history and will give you excellent insight into Cyprus, its beauty, customs, history and troubles.
By the way, I disagree with some American policies and do not consider myself to be "anti-american", let alone "loathsome".
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Bola Tinubu's Ally Fires Back At Governor Lalong: 'Tinubu Is Hale And Hearty'
Following claims by Plateau State Governor Solomon Lalong that the absence of the national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at last Saturday's Ondo State APC governorship rally was as a result of his ill-health, APC chieftain Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi said yesterday that Tinubu is hale and hearty. Lalong, who is the the Chairman of the Ondo State APC Governorship Campaign, was quoted to have told State House Correspondents that, "if a leader was not there and he said he was not there because of ill-health, we have prayed that God will heal him." In a statement, Afikuyomi, a one-time Lagos State commissioner, described the claim credited to Gov. Lalong as false.
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