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  • An Ode to William Shakespeare

    The greatest poet ever lived,
    The writer of the stage
    Shakespeare, O’ the glorious bard,
    Unrival’d in our age

    What strings of words and witty sayings
    Sprang forth from his pen
    Such worlds of lore he wrought in ink
    Naught was beyond his ken

    Alas, the wordsmith turn’d to dust
    Yet, his words still remain –
    No time can mar their living speech
    Nor bid cease their refrain

    And if you wish to see him, then
    Within these pages look
    For ever shall the Master lie
    Immortl’d in this book

    Just this last week, I was visiting England and had the opportunity to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and grave in Stratford-upon-Avon. I was inspired to write this little poem, as if at the beginning of a collection of his works. .Any suggestions for improvement/critiques are very welcome!
    Last edited by N. Y. Sonnet; 05-19-2017, 03:42 PM.

  • #2
    Nice tribute to Shakespeare NY Sonnet!

  • #3
    Nicely done NY. 😊

  • #4
    I like it. It's catchy.

    • N. Y. Sonnet
      N. Y. Sonnet commented
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      I'm glad - thanks!

  • #5
    I like it to and have seen many of his plays performed a testimony to his lasting influence well done. Hope you get a chance to RSC while in UK

    • N. Y. Sonnet
      N. Y. Sonnet commented
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      Thanks! I've only seen one of his plays (Othello) and it was in Slovak. But I have read all of them and love them!

  • #6
    Hello N.Y. Sonnet, A darling of a poesy. A lovely, light and delightful celebration of the bard of bards. Should be rendered forth with lively enthusiasm and flattered with music. Very well done indeed. Regards, Tony.

    • N. Y. Sonnet
      N. Y. Sonnet commented
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      Thank you so much for your gracious comments! I hadn't thought of setting it to music, but that's a great idea!


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    Need Some Help ! Newbie Alert !

      Ok I am a absolute newbie so please go easy on me if I ask anything too stupid lol...

      OK just recently I started shooting in RAW... I have been playing around with how best then to edit/convert those pics... it's a toss up between batch processing them all in Camera Raw (I have version 4.0 at the moment not sure how new that is !) it seems to allow me to make changes to a bunch of pictures at the same time... or if I should really push the boat out and use LightRoom... I have just got a copy of 2.3 but havent played around with it yet... I aint overly technical so not sure if it will be a bit beyond me lol...

      The questions I have... when I have tweeked the pics in Camera Raw, and I save as JPG's the colours are not the same in the JPG... they become a lot less vibrant and look washed out... is there any way to stop this ? It did suggest I saved them as DNG's ??? What are DNG's ? Am I suppose to save them as DNG's and then convert into JPG's ?

        • 1. Re: Need Some Help ! Newbie Alert !
          JimHess-8IPblY Level 3

          No, just slow down a little bit.  First of all, if you are using ACR 4.0 then you must have Photoshop CS3.  If you go to the download page you can get version 4.6 which is the last version that was produced for CS3.

          As far as the color change is concerned, you probably don't have your color management rules set up properly in Photoshop.  ACR will export in one of three color modes.  You need to know how to handle this.  At the very least you should save your JPEG images in the sRGB color space.  Then they will be compatible with the Web and with most commercial printers.

          DNG is just a different file container for your raw image data.  The most useful application of converting to DNG is if I have raw images from a camera not supported by ACR 4.6.  I can use the most current version on the DNG converter to create copies that will be compatible with ACR 4.6.  Some people will routinely convert their raw images to DNG, but I have not adopted that workflow.

          • 2. Re: Need Some Help ! Newbie Alert !
            PixelBucks Level 1

            Should I download the one that is just the camera raw update or the one that includes the DNG converter as well ?

            How easy is it to set up my colour management ? Where do I find it ? If thats a little complex for a newbie like me, what do I do to set it up so that I am saving my JPG's as sRGB color space ?

            So judging by what you say I dont need to worry about DNG

            • 3. Re: Need Some Help ! Newbie Alert !
              JimHess-8IPblY Level 3

              In CS3, it is under Edit/Color Settings.  I don't know the right way to set up color settings.  I have mine set to North America general-purpose 2.  In the working space I have RGB set to sRGB IEC61966-2.1.  I don't worry about the other ones.  And in the Color Management Policies I have them all set to Preserve Embedded Profiles.  It works for me, BUT I always have to remember to convert to profile before I save my final image.  There are others who might disagree with how I have my color management set up in Photoshop.  And they might have some better ideas for you.  That is just how I set mine up quite some time ago, and I have just gotten used to it.

              If you want to export from ACR in sRGB, click on the blue hyperlink near the bottom of the ACR screen and set it up there.  Then you wouldn't have to worry about converting the profile later in Photoshop.

              Whether or not you use the DNG converter is a personal choice that you will have to make.  Many of the Adobe personnel seem to recommend converting to DNG as part of a routine workflow.  I haven't adopted that policy for myself.

              There is a book entitled, "Real World Camera Raw with Photoshop CSx", where x is the version of CS that you have.  The original edition was written by Bruce Fraser, who has since passed away.  The later versions have been edited and updated by Jeff Schewe.  It is an essential addition to your library.  It is available from Amazon.com.  Don't even think about it, just get the book

              • 4. Re: Need Some Help ! Newbie Alert !
                PixelBucks Level 1

                Thanks Jim My settings are the same as yours in CS3 And thanks for how to do it in ACR...


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2002 Buick Rendezvous Class Action?

fader325fader325 Posts: 1
edited December 2013 in Buick
Does anyone know if there is a pending Class Action Against Buick on the 2002 RDV Model? We have a CX that we purchased used in June 2005. Since then, we have replaced the manifold intake gasket ($500)(at about 46k/mi) it needs an A/C Compressor before the weather gets hot here and it is in the shop as I speak with a leaking Head Gasket...possibly more, because it had a gush of anti-freeze that let loose last Thursday (like Niagara-Falls!) The more I read...this is par for the course with this model. Something should really be done. Just talk to a mechanic and they are familiar with this problem...please tell me someone has addressed this with an attorney!!!

  • tidestertidester Posts: 10,059
    You may want to ask owners in the main Buick Rendezvous discussion.

    tidester, host
  • sharracsharrac Posts: 2
  • regalluvr2regalluvr2 Posts: 114
    At the present time I'm not aware of any class actions against Buick for the 02 RDV.GM built the 3100 and 3400 V-6 engines for 8 years (1995-2003) with well known intake and head gasket issues and has gotten away without a recall so dont expect anything on the RDV.

    We got rid of our lemon 2002 CXL AWD Buick over two years ago and it became someone elses problem.We took a $6000 bath on our RDV but were happy just to get rid of it.A trouble free 2004 Toyota Highlander replaced it.If you will read thru all the RDV forums on Edmunds you will see that I've been highly vocal about what lemons the 2002 RDV's are.

    The 2002 RDV's are plagued with such problems as BCM's,intake gaskets,head gaskets,AC condensors,wheel bearings,stalling and not starting,etc.

    Consumer Reports rates the 2002 RDV below average for reliability.Its a shame as they are a roomy and nice riding vehicle.The quality just wasnt there.
  • kolsenkolsen Posts: 1
  • netnerdnetnerd Posts: 117
    For the record, I just got a call from the Buick Service dept. where my 2002 RDV is getting an oil change. They say there's a coolant leak from the lower intake manifold gasket.

    Is this one of the common problems?

    I just came across this webpage: 0406/20060406/

    which has an article all about the intake manifold problem, and states that GM is well aware of it. It also sounds like if you're persistent enough, GM might pay for the repair.

    In case the link breaks, here's the story:

    CTV lifts hood on potential problem in some GM cars

    Kathy Tomlinson, CTV News

    It's a simple component buried deep under the hood -- in some 1 million General Motors vehicles sold in Canada alone. It has the potential to cause huge headaches though, for the GM vehicle owners.

    It's an intake manifold gasket, put in at the GM factories, in some makes and models between 1995 and 2003. According to GM's own internal service bulletin, the part can "degrade" -- causing coolant to leak -- sometimes into the engine. Several vehicle repair mechanics told CTV that in the worst case scenario, the coolant mixes with engine oil -- making the oil ineffective -- and damaging the engine.

    They say in extreme cases, the engines overheat and seize completely -- which means the vehicles need complete engine replacements. Some GM customers have been hit with repair bills of up to $5000 -- after their warranties have expired.

    "I started to cry," said Ontario resident Lisa Slatter, whose 2002 GM Montana needs at least $1700 worth of repairs. "I cried and I cried because I thought I don't know how I'm going to pay for this."

    Slatter's problems started when her vehicle had less than 100,000 kilometres on the odometer. It was leaking coolant, she said, and her warning light was on. An independent mechanic diagnosed a leaking intake manifold gasket -- and told her she should get it replaced.

    Eventually, her GM Montana broke down completely. Now, she needs a new head gasket -- a significant repair.

    "I didn't know (how serious that problem was) until my thermostat was over in the red," Slatter said. "It totally overheated. Because the coolant was gone."

    "This is absolutely not normal wear and tear," said Kirk Robinson, an independent mechanic who worked as a GM service technician several years ago. He also hosts a call-in cable TV show in Toronto, called "Auto Talk".

    Robinson agrees with several other mechanics, who told CTV they see and hear from GM customers with the same problem almost every day. Kirk told us he does repairs associated with GM intake manifold gaskets at least once a week -- and says it's the number one complaint he hears during his call-in show.

    "It's very well known in our industry that this is a fault," he said. "It's definitely a manufacturing defect."

    It turns out that GM has known about the problem for years. CTV obtained copies of four GM internal service bulletins -- from 2001 to 2004 -- warning General Motors dealers about the potential problem. For example, in 2001, GM wrote:

    "Some owners may comment on excessive engine coolant consumption, or an engine coolant leak near or under the throttle body area of the upper intake manifold." "Upper intake manifold composite material may degrade...and could result in an internal or external coolant leak."

    GM's service bulletins list several vehicles potentially affected -- 23 makes and models manufactured between 1995 and 2003. Since then, GM has come out with a new, improved intake manifold gasket. Still, mechanics say, the old part continues to break down in vehicles that haven't had it replaced.

    Robinson, for one, thinks GM should have called all the potentially affected vehicles in for full repairs, when they first identified the problem.

    "I think they should have brought (the affected vehicles) back and fixed it a lot sooner," he said.

    "I think this is the biggest problem that I've ever seen with automobile manufacturers," said Phil Edmonston, who writes the consumer car guide Lemon Aid. "I really believe it's the biggest problem GM has ever had."

    There's an on-line consumer petition -- with 11,000 signatures from GM customers -- calling for a voluntary "goodwill" recall by GM. In Canada, The Automobile Protection Association has logged 800 complaints. There are class-action lawsuits brewing in the U.S., where Edmonston now lives.

    "The way to fight is just simply send a registered letter or an e-mail (to GM)," Edmonston told CTV, during an interview in West Palm Beach, Florida. "If your vehicle is not reasonably durable and has a mechanical defect, any judge on any bench -- small claims up to the Supreme Court of Canada -- can make that company pay."

    Edmonston said he knows of several cases where GM has paid for intake manifold gasket repairs -- beyond the warranty period -- when customers have made a big fuss. He believes GM should now cover all related repairs, on all its affected vehicles.

    CTV asked General Motors several times for an on-camera interview. The company sent a statement instead, which says, in part:

    "An intake manifold gasket concern can arise from a variety of causes. It is for this reason that any concern a customer may have beyond the warranty period is handled on a case by case basis," wrote Stew Low, director of communications for GM Canada.

    He also indicated there will be no voluntary recall of affected vehicles.

    "GM does not plan to issue any type of goodwill action regarding the intake manifold gasket situation."

    GM vehicles potentially affected (source: GM Technical Service Bulletins):

    * 1995-1997 Buick Riviera
    * 1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick LeSabre
    * 1995-1998/2000-2003 Buick Park Avenue
    * 1996-1998/2000-2003 Buick Regal
    * 2000-2003 Buck Century
    * 2002-2003 Buick Rendezvous
    * 1996/1998-2001 Chevrolet Lumina
    * 1998-2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
    * 1997-2003 Chevrolet Venture
    * 1999-2003 Chevrolet Malibu
    * 2000-2003 Chevrolet Impala
    * 1995-1998 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
    * 1995-1998 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight
    * 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
    * 1996-2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette
    * 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass
    * 1999-2003 Oldsmobile Alero
    * 1995-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Bonneville
    * 1997-1998/2000-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
    * 1996-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport
    * 1999-2003 Pontiac Grand Am
    * 1999-2003 Pontiac Montana
    * 2001-2003 Pontiac Aztec

    General Motors Canada encourages any of their customers to contact their Customer Communications Centre at 1-800-263-3777 if they have questions regarding their vehicle or service needs.

    Send us your tips, stories and ideas to CTV Whistleblower:

    Email address:
    Phone number: 416-313-2494

    Mailing address:
    c/o CTV News Toronto Bureau
    444 Front Street W.
    Toronto, Ont. M5V 2S9
  • netnerdnetnerd Posts: 117
    Just a follow-up to my own post:

    When my local GM service guy first told me about the coolant leak from the lower intake manifold gasket earlier today, he said it would cost $700 to repair. He said he had no knowledge of it being a common problem. I called back an hour or so later--after having done a little research here on Edmunds and some Google searching--and spoke to a different guy (the first guy was at lunch). Told him I believed it was a common problem, that GM even knew it was common, that I had been coming there for 5 years and would like to be able to continue doing so, and didn't think I should have to pay for the repair. He said he'd talk to the service manager (or somesuch higher up).

    Got a call from guy #1 a few minutes ago and was told that they'd decided that they would do the repair for me if I paid a $100 "deductible" and the rest would be covered by the warranty (not sure what warranty since mine ended over a year ago). I decided to take the offer since I figured that $100 is worth the time and effort and frustration I'd have put into trying to get it done for free, etc. Had they come back and said $350, I was prepared to tell them that that was unacceptable and then I'd try to get it done for free (or at least for less than $350).

    I've had the BCM replaced, the air conditioner condensor replaced, and now the intake manifold gasket leak. Only one left is the ball bearings. :mad:
  • rdvs2002rdvs2002 Posts: 5
    If there is one count me in.....I have a 2002 and it is horrible. Had the AC condesor repaired...two weeks later the BCM....the wire harness....what's next??
  • buickno1buickno1 Posts: 2
    I've also had that grinding noise for a while, i also noticed my mpg fell by 3 mpg. The car had a total meltdown over the weekend and it turns out it was the differential. Has I known about this sooner it would have been only a fluid change. Which would have prevented a $3,600.00 Repair--luckily GM is covering the repair-no clue why but the dealer got it cover after two phone calls to GM. Strongly suggest you get that checked
  • jredfieldjredfield Posts: 8
    Will my 2002 Rendezvous run OK on E-85 fuel? By the way, I found the discussion above very interesting.
    We love our Rendezvous. It gets driven in town traffic most of the time and has never given us any problems.
  • macphersonmacpherson Posts: 33
    I wish I had found this site before buying our 2002 rendezvous in Jan/06. Being used, the dealer - Riverside Auto in Guelph ON, has been NO help whatsoever. We have lost count of the number of times it hasn't started, usually when we stop for gas. Wait awhile & it usually starts. Today, it's been 3 hours & still won't start. The A/C doesn't work & the latch on the console broke within days of us taking delivery. I've noticed that it wants to stall at high speed.
    My question is- does replacing the fuel pump correct the starting problem? Someone please reply as it's a very expensive repair that I don't want to have done if that is not the problem. All replies appreciated. Thank you- Lorrie :mad:
  • jpt45jpt45 Posts: 2
    Having similar problems. Why did you replace the BCM? I am having security issues, once the battery is disconnected, the radio is in security and so is the entire vehicle in SECURITY and the message states to service vehicle soon.
    I also had the intake manifold replaced and so did my son's. Both 2002 Rendezvous.
  • rdvs2002rdvs2002 Posts: 5
    I to had this "Security" issue with my 2002 Rendezvous. We had to replace the BCM. Took care of that problem. A few months later we had "traction control" issues. Had to replace the front left wire harness. The traction control light was coming on and you could hear a grinding noise. When my BCM went, the lights would stay on, windows wouldn't go down, horn would honk, door locks would lock and unlock. When you unhook the battery and rehook, it will correct it TEMPORARILY. It will come back and get worse!! Good Luck....
  • jpt45jpt45 Posts: 2
    Thanks for the feedback. The disconnection of the battery will NOT reset now, so I guess I will need to replace the BCM. Anyone else have the same problem?
    Thanks again,
    Joe :cry:
  • rdvs2002rdvs2002 Posts: 5

    Don't give up without a fight. Call GM and make them pay. They know that the BCM is a MAJOR problem in these cars as well as the A/C condensor, and the wire harness. They should have recalled this model a LONG time ago. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Welcome to my world!!
  • mallaikmallaik Posts: 9
    You seem to have problem with the BCM. This is the Computer module. Same thing happened to our 2002 RDV. It would stall at the gas station when we stop to get gas, and would start after few minutes. Luckily we had this problem when the warranty was in effect. So, they replaced it under warranty. We also had problems with leaking manifold/head gasket, wheel bearings, and the A/C. We paid through our nose for all the repairs other than the BCM. GM refused to cover the repairs because the warranty expired.

    This is the worst car we ever had. We have been a very loyal GM owners throughout our lives (we are in our 50s, and have owned lots of GMs). This is not the way any company should do business or treat their customers. We will never purchase GM product again.
  • chrissy4chrissy4 Posts: 2
    I have a 2002 CXL RDV with now 90,000 miles on it. I have had some of the same problems with my car. I had the very bad whining noise from the back and no one could hear it but me... I eventually made them flush my differential fluid (total of $401) and the sound went away. They also said that there is always going to be a little bit of noise unless major repairs were made, but they basically said my differential was fine. I have no noise now. Another problem I have been having is my AWD DISSABLE light and Anti-Lock light has been coming on periodically. Also when I pushed on the breaks I would sometimes feel and hear resistance kind of like a grinding noise. I was told it was my front right wheel sensor needing to be replaced which consisted of the entire hub assembly needing to be replaced (cost $368) I had already had my breaks replaced and two other mechanic shops say my bearings were fine. After all of that it took about a month for the grinding noise to come back and just today the lights for my AWD Disable and Ant-lock came on.... So, I wonder if they are now going to tell me my left front wheel sensor needs to be replaced... I wonder if I have air in my break line. I don't know what's wrong!!! I just want this to stop! I just got the car in December and I've already had $1200.00 worth of repairs!!! Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my car now?? The mechanics aren't doing anything to help..
  • vani2004vani2004 Posts: 9
    My AC condenser doesn't work so i went to local dealer and they quoted me $900+ to replace AC condenser. OK after GM quoted $900 + for new condenser & labor to instal it i decided not to fix and look for alternative way to fix it inexpensively. First i called Buick customer service to see if they can do something about it as it is common problem but seems like its not gonna help it. AC Condenser parts alone cost $409 at GM dealership. I called local parts dealers (advanced auto parts & NAPA). Both of them quoted me $275 for new AC condenser. Can't belive the price difference in parts alone. Then i thought let me try ebay. AND GUESS what? i found Brand new AC Condenser just for $97 plus $25 for shipping. check it out: atrefZC6QQcoactionZcompareQQcoentrypageZsearchQQcopagenumZ1QQfgtpZQQfmmdZQQfmmkZ- QQfposZ49783QQfromZR2QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQfyhiZQQfyloZQQlopgZQQmppf- qyZQQsacatZ33547QQsadisZ200QQsaprchiZQQsaprcloZQQsargnZQ2d1QQsaslcZ2QQsbrftogZ1Q- QsofocusZbs

    Then i called local reliable Car Repair shop & told me it will take 3 to 4 hours to install it at $50/hour plus whatever freon cost. So if you have any problem just get parts from online at ebay. I called GM dealer and told them if i get parts from outside would you fix it. SAid "NOPE" DAMN!

    Stay about form this Buick Rendezvous. I hear all kind of noises from my BUick rendezvous.

    Anyway i am thinking to buy this new SUV, TOYOTA Highlander HYBRID. ANy thoughts??? I am still shopping at EDMUNDS.COM . Stay away from this Rendevous......its looks great but not worth it.
  • rdvs2002rdvs2002 Posts: 5
    I had this two months's not the wheel sensor. It's the wire harness. I called GM and insisted that they pay for this. They did. I have also replaced the BCM twice and the AC Condensor. It was the SAME problem...Anti lock lights came on, service traction control...the whole nine yards. GM should have recalled this car a LONG time ago.
  • nbw0305nbw0305 Posts: 7
    I had this when the car turned 15,000 miles. It took them 20,000 miles to find the problem. It was wiring. Now I have 60,000 miles on the car and the same problem has returned. The ABS kicks in when it shouldn't and the AWD disabled lite and the anti-lock brake lites are coming on. They replaced a hub assembly. Didn't fix the problem. Has it back in the shop today and they basically told me that I am not feeling what I think I feel. To drive it and when it happens again, not to turn the car off. Call them and drive right over so they can hook me up to the computer. I will never buy another American car. They tell me that there are many things that can cause the ABS to behave the way it is.
  • vani2004vani2004 Posts: 9
    Never....even i decided to buy toyata highlander or honda odessy as my next vehicle. I am tired of spending hell of $$ behind my 2002 rendezvous. First wheel bearing, then condenser, & now compressor (parts alone cost $800). Damn.......i am pissed.
  • marzalzmarzalz Posts: 2
    It seems that many 2002 Buick Rendezvous owners are having the same similiar problems that we are currently and have been having. I love my car but I have to say the way it was built is a headache. Not all are made of money and can easily just go out to buy another vehicle to replace this terrible made automobile. Yes, indeed a regret to buy this kind of SUV but why bother when whats done is already done. Can't try to sell it or trade it when knowing the problems that are occuring because of the guilt you would feel. It will then be someone else's problem that can lead to a lawsuit or even worst accident. Dealerships can't fix intermittent problems, GM company will not make any recalls, so what can we possibly do? Well we've reported a safety issue to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in March of 2006 but so far no word. Here are the problems we have been and currently have: :mad:

    1. Internal and External lights all shut off even when car is running (SAFETY ISSUE!!!) We've had incidents while driving on highway during night hours and all lights just shut off causing complete darkness long up to a minute. Happens anytime of the day! BCM was replaced but it did not fix anything. Started just couple of months after we bought it brand new and til this day it still occurs.

    2. Security mode turns on, if thats what you call it. This is where Service Engine indicator comes on, locks up radio, stops clock, doors lock up, and AC stops working. Basically everything locks up.

    3. Starting car is hard to start as if it will stall. Beginning Aug. 5th 2006 the car won't start at all and is stuck in my garage. July 31st was last driven and it took couple of starts to get the car to start adn it drove fine and no problems starting until August 5th when it just shut down.

    As far as reporting it to National Highway, I guess there are just couple of people that has this kind of issue so, maybe that is the reason why no recalls have been made nor feedback on these complaints. Judging from this forum it looks like there are many more complaints on this forum than the National Highway complaints, why so? You want a recall, you want your problems solve, you want to spend less, you want to enjoy your car, REPORT THE COMPLAINT!

    Issues involving safety issues should definitely be reported!

    So, we are left with a faulty car in hopes that GM will make these recalls and we are left with us pulling out our hairs for the expenses we have to make to get this vehicle fix. Why not do something about it? Make a complaint (already did), lawsuit (can't afford a lawyer), and an easy way to get back at the GM...Spread the word and do not buy there cars. Maybe it will make GM realize that you can't just sell something and leave your customers in the dark. Is GM that heartless? :confuse:
  • I am very helpless......I drove my 2002 RNDVZ for year and half without A/C because i can't afford to put new condensor & labor to fix it. finally i had to replace it last month in july 2006. I can't afford Dealer mechanic because they were very expensive so had to go thru local mechanic. Just fixed the condensor last month and week later, A/C compressor started making lots of noise and head gasket licking quoted me $2350.00 for parts and labor to fix it. I can't belive it...I just had to put brand new condensor and now compressor and head gasket......I don't have that much $$$$$$$ to fix it. I am stuck and helpless. i have only one car and that i can't repair because of big expense to fix it...i am not rich ....but i don't have other option besides to fix it otherwise how i go anywhere without car...but i am helpless becasue i don't have money....Very helpless :cry:

    I am very confused
  • I have this same problem. Can anyone tell me about how much the wiring will cost to get fixed? I dont want to get ripped off by a dealer or mechanic.
  • My sympathies- we have the same problem. We still owe $'s on the car- we have no A/C, we have the continued starting problem (the one that GM denies),and I'm worried about the head gasket & computer. :lemon:
  • Fortunately, mine was done under warrantee. I'll tell you the extended warrantee paid off with this car. I just traded it in because they refused to do anything about my continued problems with the ABS engaging. One mechanic told me it was the computer, another told me the testing was inconclusive. They didn't want to but a $2,000 part in!!!
  • What is the name of the dealership and city or telephone number. My car has just started doing the same thing and I would like for my dealer to talk to the your shop to see what they have done to fix it.
  • To all RDV owners,

    Sorry to hear all the problems that you guys had. I was in the same boat. However, now I can say that is all in the past now. I just traded-in my 2002 RDV today, and I definitely did not purchase another GM vehicle. Best of luck to all of you.
  • Lucky you! I still owe money on mine so I'm stuck for awhile. It would be great if we could forward all these posts to GM- don 't you think? :lemon:
  • Over 2 years ago we dumped our lemon 2002 CXL RDV at a big loss!No dealer wanted to give us anything in trade for a 2 yr old 35,000 mile RDV.We finally got a new 04 Toyota Highlander Limited that has been great so far.
  • I decided my next car will not be GM either after spending thousands of dollar on my 2002 RDVZ... Can't even trade-in because Dealer want it very cheap (even GM dealer know about its reputation) stay away from Buick/Gm. Go for toyota or Honda.
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Model S sighting in West Virginia

Model S sighting in West Virginia

I have been pining over buying a MS for months now, still trying to convince my wife ;) My jaw dropped earlier today when I saw a Blue MS whiz by me at a traffic stop here in Charleston, WV. Would not have expected to see one around these parts. One of my big concerns has been buying an all electric vehicle while living in a rural state far from the current supercharger networks of the west and east coasts. I have a test drive set up in Boston next month while on a trip there and really want to buy this car. So I am taking the off chance that the owner of this West Virginia model S is a reader of this blog (fingers crossed) and wouldn't mind sharing a few thoughts on their experience thus far?

bluefuego | June 18, 2013

Sorry, I don't live in WV, but your post caught my eye as my father and I drove out to WV (Clarksburg) last week for a quick overnight visit (ie we drove out 644 miles on Tuesday from St. Louis and back the next day - all to visit my grandmother's grave). Since our time frame was too short, taking my Model S to and fro would have taken too much time and we opted for my old Volvo.

I say go for it! The last time I checked, at $7,500, WV's state tax incentive was the highest in the country. And it will only be a matter of time till there will be Superchargers in your area (we are playing the waiting game out here in the Midwest as well).

Enjoy your test drive! :)

yonak | June 18, 2013

I live near Wheeling , WV & pick my Model S up 6/20. If you would like to look at one closer let me know.

ppape | June 18, 2013

In case you hadn't seen it, I thought maybe the thread below will help your wife. I'm still trying to get those keys as often as I can, but fully enjoy all the rides we get to take together.

Wish your wife could test drive with you. That goes a LONG way! You won't need any words after that!!

Jackie :-)

romainiacWV | June 18, 2013

Will actually be in Wheeling this weekend, 6/21-6/24, to play in my father's Member/Guest golf tournament. I would love to see MS up close if you are willing to spare a few moments with the new car. Here is my email address,, thanks for the offer!!


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From designers Ottavio Ricchi and Lorenzo Striuli! In the summer of 1941, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini dispatched a corps of three divisions to fight alongside the Germans in their invasion of the Soviet Union. The CSIR arrived at the front in August and soon engaged in combat with the Red Army.

Fronte Russo brings background articles and scenarios covering these crack troops and their battles to the Panzer Grenadier game system. It is not playable by itself, but requires ownership of Eastern Front to play most of the scenarios, and Road to Berlin to play all of them. This is a book supplement complete with a full set of die-cut and mounted counters, much like Sinister Forces and East of Suez.

Scenarios take place on the Eastern Front. The Italian divisions sent to Russia - the Pasubio and Torino infantry divisions and Duca d'Aosta cavalry division - were well-trained units of the regular army, though not well equipped by most standards. Background articles place the scenarios in the full context of the Italian war in Russia.

Italian troops have appeared in the Panzer Grenadier series before, in Afrika Korps and Desert Rats, but in Fronte Russo Avalanche provides a completely new set of playing pieces in European colors rather than the desert schemes shown previouly. The Italian order of battle includes elite Bersaglieri light infantry, cavalry, light tanks, wagon-mounted "flying" artillery, flame-throwing engineers, and more.
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Multi-Device World: about design and more, and more… // @smashingmag / @flipthemedia

Thnx to and

When I think about where we are with the Web in comparison to other media in history, pinpointing it is really hard. Is it like when the Gutenberg Press was just invented and we’re experimenting with movable type, or are we still embellishing pages and slavishly copying books by hand?

Our knowledge of building digital things changes rapidly, taking us from newborn to adult and back again every couple of years. It’s both exciting and frustrating, because just when you think you have it all figured out, it completely changes. But if you’re like me, learning something new keeps things interesting.

So, it seems pretty normal that our methods of designing and building websites are questioned every so often. The argument to ditch design apps (or to drastically minimize the time spent in them) and go straight to the browser has popped up a lot in the past few years and then quite recently. It’s obvious that our digital world and, by proxy, our design process are in a state of transition. And they should be: considering design in the context of your materials and goals is always important.

I tend to shy away from prescriptive approaches. Most decisions are framed by our experience, and, as humans, we’re continually drawn to and seek out what we already believe (known as “confirmation bias”), ignoring the rest. So, I strive to keep that in mind whenever listening to advice about how things should be done. We’re all navigating the same changing landscape here. What many designers recommend is the right answer for them and not necessarily the right answer for you, or your client. As Cameron Moll more eloquently states:

“You know your circumstances, your users, and your personal preferences best. And if that means responsive web design — or design methodology or todo app or office chair or whatever — isn’t the right choice for you, don’t be ashamed if you find yourself wanting more, or at least wanting something else.”

That’s exactly how I feel right now. A lot of the explorations into Web design lately have been looking for the best ways to optimize an experience and to make it as flexible as possible across devices. These are important issues. But what about the design principles we’ve proven and iterated on through a variety of media? How can we apply what we’ve learned about design so that it can be utilized in an appropriate way to create websites in this multi-canvas world?

Typographic Design in the Digital Domain” with Erik Spiekermann and Elliot Jay Stocks

In an interview with Elliot Jay Stocks, legendary typographer and designer Erik Spiekermann explains how he finds it funny that designers today complain about limitations in designing for mobile…

1. Technology and use trends

  • Digital options increase every day
  • Fluidity allows you to reach people through all the different methods available
  • Some devices actually create new data, which yield new insights (i.e. FitBit, Fuel band, etc. This idea will also be interesting for toys.)
  • Network speeds increasing (huge difference from 3G to LTE)
  • With the decreased price of cloud storage, sharing content across devices is easier (shared experience)
  • Content management systems drive the consumer experience and should be integrated into the foundation of your platform

2. Types of connected experiences

  • Synchronized: for example, the eReader let’s you make notes and brings you back to where you last stopped, no matter the device. Evernote allows you to share information and access documents from different locations and devices.
  • Adaptive: content adapts to your current device. This could mean apps for the device you want to target or responsive websites. It’s important to consider how the customer will engage on a device and what information you need to share.
  • Complementary(second screen): people interact with content at an event or with others experiencing an event. A lot of networks are investing in second screen platforms. 80% of people with tablets watch television with a second screen in front of them; an opportunity for networks to build deeper experiences for customers.
  • Device shifting: people start searches on mobile/tablets and finishing them elsewhere, shifting seamlessly from device to device. Consider content and context of each device.  For example, when searching for cars, on the phone you might want to show visuals, basic information, and location-based results, while on the PC you have expanded information, but don’t focus on location-based information specifically.

3. Today’s challenges:

  • Figuring out what devices to target (iOS v. Android, tablet v. phone v. PC –huge variations). When deciding, think about each device and what capabilities they have (screen, memory, location, etc.). Creating a great experience for all devices is expensive and hard to maintain, but can be valuable.
  • To create a connected experience, you need an Internet connection. People want to access information while in stores, but often don’t have the access to do so.
  • Departmental silos within companies are the biggest challenge to creating really compelling connected experiences for customers. Often separate teams manage different aspects of a project and content management systems can result in duplication of content. A system for inter-departmental collaboration need to be put in place.
  • Sometimes you don’t need a connected experience. Be able to recognize when a connected experience isn’t necessary.

4. How to get started

  • Define your target market. Who is best to target for what you want to achieve? Focus on this group first, expand later
  • Create customer personas – don’t just rely on data, think about personality, hopes/dreams, etc. to create a more personal customer experience
  • Consider user flows
  • Map out the experience using the sales funnel from awareness to interest, sale, etc. When done well, this gives you a sense of all the engagement points, online and offline.
  • Most importantly, break down the silos and create connection points between departments and products
  • Think about how the pieces work together and how resources can be combined to create more powerful products

Marr cautioned not to get distracted by shiny objects or “the next big thing.” There will be always something new and exciting. Instead, start by thinking about why you do what you do. Then, figure out who needs your content, what they are using it for, and the best way to get it to them.

Connected experiences are now, we are the ones holding it up.

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A New Medium With Old Roots

When we talk about designing a website today, we can’t help but mention the “What if?” challenges (or, if you’re a positive person, the opportunities) we face:

“What about embedded Web views?”

“What if the user has limited bandwidth?”

“What if JavaScript is turned off?”

“What about this awkward break point?”

It’s as if we have suddenly discovered the first medium in history that comes with limitations. We’re definitely not on an island here: Every medium has faced limitations — and continues to face them.

“The way to design is the same [between print and Web]. You give content form, and the medium is always different anyway… I remember designing the little forms for medication, the little things that go inside, and I have the same issue… Essentially, I’ve got to cram a lot of complex content into a given format, however small that may be.”

He explains that when he designed for other media, the constraints were similar. You had to ask questions about the circumstances and about which information was the most important to the audience at that moment in time, and he asked things like, Are they really sick and trying to read this medical information? Are they at an airport and need to know their gate? Spiekermann goes on to say:

“So far, they [Web designers] have been bogged down by having to look at code all the time… So, now they can actually look at the problem. That’s why I said, in a few years time — however long it may take the individuals — they’ll design for the issue at hand and not for the medium.”

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Lava launches entry level A50 and A55 3G smartphones

It's 2017, and Lava is still sticking with outdated specs. The company's latest offering, the Lava A50 and A55 are entry-level smartphone running Android Marshmallow with only 3G support. They also share the same design and specs sheet except for the RAM.

The Lava A55 packs 1GB RAM, whereas the A50 has only 512MB RAM. Both feature a smaller 4-inch WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 8GB internal storage and microSD card slot for storage expansion. There's 5MP camera at the back with LED flash, and a VGA front facing camera with LED flash as well.

They come with 1550mAh battery which is rated to deliver up to nine hours of talk time on 3G. In terms of connectivity, it includes supports for dual-SIMs, 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and GPS.

The Lava A50 and A55 are listed on the company website at Rs. 3,999 and 4,399 respectively, and will be available in Black and Silver colors.

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Second Computer Expert Offers Opinion on Report at Base of USCF Lawsuit

A report released yesterday by a computer expert supports the methodology of another report that concluded a member of the executive board of the United States Chess Federation posted messages under other people’s names to Internet bulletin boards to get elected to the board.

David Ulevitch examined a report by Brian Mottershead, an administrator at the federation, which concluded that Paul Truong, who was elected to the board last year, was the author of about 2,500 messages on the Internet posted in other people’s names, particularly Samuel H. Sloan, a former board member.

Sloan has filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Manhattan against Truong and his wife, Susan Polgar, who was also elected to the board. The lawsuit says that Truong and Polgar broke federal law and it asks for new board elections and punitive damages, among other requests.

Truong and Polgar have denied the allegations repeatedly, including in articles published Oct. 8 and Jan. 15 in The New York Times.

Ulevitch, founder and chief executive of OpenDNS, which provides Internet domain name services, wrote that Mottershead’s report “provides over a dozen different data points from IP addresses to locations to user-agents and more that all lead to a single conclusion with an overwhelming amount of evidence.”

Ulevitch did not verify the user of the account that made the postings. But he concluded that Mottershead’s report “has been compiled in an accurate way that deserves recognition for its comprehensive depth and detail.”

Ulevitch was originally contacted by The New York Times about the Mottershead report in the first article, but he analyzed the report and offered his opinion at the behest of Donna Alarie, a member of the federation.

This is the second opinion offered by a computer expert about Mottershead’s report. In December, Dr. Robert Jones, acting at the behest of another federation member, Mike Curtis, concluded about Mottershead’s report that, “The technical approach taken by Mr. Mottershead in his analysis is valid and it appears to have been carried out professionally and correctly.”

Dr. Jones noted, however, that while he agreed that the person identified as “chesspromotion” on the federation’s internal forum Web site was the author of the fake postings, “I am not able to identify the real person behind user account ‘chesspromotion’.”

Comments are no longer being accepted.

One correction, if I may. Donna Alarie contacted Mr. Ulevitch on her own without my knowledge or assistance. I have never spoke with or corresponded with Mr. Ulevitch.

I do very much appreciate that Ms. Alarie made this contact and obtained Mr. Ulevitch’s analysis. She has done a great service to the USCF membership in doing so.
Brian Lafferty

Mr. Lafferty,
I have corrected the blog item. Thank you.

As a recent newcomer to chess, I always assumed that the chess world was professorial and genteel. Reading Gambit recently has changed my mind considerably. Clandestine influencing of elections, refusing to shake hands or avoiding eye contact with opponents at CORUS, and “colorful” former world champions… Looks like there’s a lot more to learn than openings, tactics and mating patterns.

This is the “Real Ray Gordon.” The NY Times can verify this via my IP address, which is static, and has my permission to confirm my identity.

I am in possession of evidence which is currently not known to the public. This evidence points to a much larger problem than that which appears to exist on the surface, if one can suspend their disbelief that this is not possible.

Even if Mottershead had not published his report, I probably would have unmasked the imposter, on my own, without any help from USCF. The key to doing this was the Suddenlink post on September 19, 2007. A dynamic IP address from an obscure internet provider is almost as good as a fingerprint. There’s also Google, who knows which IPs and e-mail addresses signed up for the Google Groups account in order to post.

What is truly interesting here — and absolutely damning — is that the imposter could easily have used an untraceable, anonymous remailer to make the postings, but USENET audiences tend to discount those due to that fact alone, which means that the imposter was consciously seeking credibility when impersonating me and the others.

Let me state on the record that I do not support the recall petition, as I believe the entire board should resign (either for complicity or negligence), the USCF should be placed into a receivership that is beyond conflict or reproach, and that USCF be permitted to survive and even thrive in the future, free of all these problems. That will take a level of transparency and oversight which currently does not exist. To not do this would be to hand organized chess over to the very people who caused this problem or allowed it to fester.

I find it incredibly disturbing how people want to trivialize what occurred. We live in an age where people think the garbage in Google is “information” and don’t hesitate to try to snoop on those they come into contact with. When someone harms your reputation, even on a chess newsgroup, that defamation is archived by search engines and served up to those who have power over your life: friends, lovers, employers, relatives, etc.

Criminal statutes were also violated here: 47 USC §223(h)(1) makes it a felony to harass people anonymously over the internet. Several females, including a few who work for or with USCF, were targeted by this imposter.

The evidence I have points to a much larger conspiracy, the details of which are still being pieced together. The goal of this conspiracy appears to be to destroy USCF so that the usual suspects can cash in on a new organization taking over.

Even knowing what the problem is doesn’t make this easy to solve. I just wish the discussion were focused more on the why than on the what, the where, or the who.

Paul Trunong threatened to kill me and the Prime Minster of St Kitts and Nevis. I do not know why Paul will not deny his guilt. Paul has caused part of a crisis that involves the UN Secretary General, the IOC president, and several other people across the globe. Why? Why doesn’t he just resign?

Marcus Roberts
Ambassador of St Kitts and Nevis to Singapore (in time of war)

Should Nigel Short offer you his hand, you are not permitted to refuse. It’s not gay marriage, Nigel Short does not believe in gay marriage.

I have one problem with this whole story. According to the USCF NDE (Non-disclosure agreement) NO data from the USCF computers can be used against USCF Members. Release of this information has been used illegally against Paul Truong and Susan Polgar for the specific ends to defame their character by Sam Sloan, Randy Bauer, Bill Goichberg, Crazy man from St. Kitts, Brian Lafferty, The Devil, child pornographers, ex-husbands, rich mental patients, and a host of hidden anti-Polgaristas. This behavior of posting as Fake-(Insert Name)can be traced back as far as 1998. So, any net-savvy person can clearly see that FSS, “Fake Bogner”, “Fake Bauer”, “Fake Jack-ass Lafferty”, and others existed long before the elections and long before Sam Sloan, a convicted felon, was a member of the EB. If I were USCF I would get David Ulevitch to do some due diligence on who FSS is from 1998 and earlier. BTW, those entries cannot be deleted because net cache (Wayback Machine)has preserved the data, just like the Mottershead Report but with better assurances that the data wasn’t “doctored” by another IT retard with an axe to grind against Truong and Polgar.
Also, without concrete proof: computers, ISP logs, etc. everything in this story is “hear say” and quite defamitory. This clearly violates Truong’s and Polgar’s rights and also violates a list of privacy laws.
This whole fiasco simply demonstrates how profoundly retarded and irrelevant American Chess is and how the New York Times is willing to publish such hubris and sensational garbage. To the USCF: the world is laughing at you, not with you.

True journalism is interested in the truth, not half-baked conspiracy theories. Give us truth Dylan! Found out who FSS really is without help of the anti-Polgaristas! Use the power of the web to find the truth!

Perhaps a lawyer can check in here on this, but if I’m not mistaken, one cannot contract to do something illegal.

If in fact there was illegal activity, then any NDA might not even apply if the purpose of it was to cover up criminal conduct.

Wow. Worldwide intrigue, exotic locations, computer espionage, threats of violence … is anybody writing a screenplay? Maybe the “James Bond” folks would be interested. Interesting casting opportunities. Jackie Chan? Jody Foster? Hmmm …

It’s nice that Gambit publishes these articles. There is nothing from most of the chess media which isn’t surprising given that they supported Polgar and Truong. It’s a telling indictment of the normal chess media sources, that have refused to cover the story when there is substantial evidence against not only the Polgarites but the other problems with board members that most chess federation members who voted in the election have no idea of (e.g., Goichberg conflicts of interest). It’s an astounding problem that we have board members that receive more money from the chess federation than our leading grandmasters and now they’re putting the federation in hopeless debt hiring expensive lawyers to defend the “federation.”

“There is nothing from most of the chess media which isn’t surprising given that they supported Polgar and Truong. It’s a telling indictment of the normal chess media sources, that have refused to cover the story when there is substantial evidence against not only the Polgarites”

Todd Miller,

Rebuttal point 1: No self respecting media outlet would publish this story based on the fantasies of deranged chess personalities and serial litigants and Convicted Felons like Sam Sloan.

Rubuttal point 2: There is no substantial evidence against anyone except Brian Mottershead for breaching an NDA and allowing Polgar’s and Truong’s enemies to attempt to benefit from the data.

After the lawsuit fails, prepare to see the mother of all counter law-suits. Brian Mottershead broke the NDA. This is a documented fact. He violated privacy laws. This is fact. His actions have lead to harassments and death threats! This is documented and recorded fact! Bill Goichberg and other EB members have much to answer for their part in Mottershead’s role in this affair and leaked information given directly to Sam Slaon! In the end, you will see the rule of law followed and the perpetrators of this Kangaroo Court hopefully reduced to poverty and some jail time. Mottershead and Goichberg broke the law! Why no Gambit article about the legal ramifications for breaching an NDA? Why no article about character asassination by a select few who have a long track record of hating Polgar and Truong? Why no research has been done on earlier FSS posts not listed in the Mottershead report? Why are some chess people so deranged and crazy? Did they eat lead as children? Help me understand Dylan!

Way things are going, identifying yourself as a chess player will automatically result in involuntary admission to a psychiatric in-patient program… or maybe posting to an Internet message board will be sufficient in and of itself…

Also, enter some of the names here in Google Image Search. Tell me they wouldn’t fit in with the carnival!

Perhaps the individuals claiming that Motterhead broke the law are unaware that in the U.S. if you see wrongdoing you have a right to talk about it and discuss it in public. The idea is referred to as freedom of speech. You can’t sign away your right to freedom of speech. That would be un-American. In contrast, people don’t have the right to post obscene messages on internet forums under a false name or censor or sue those who expose wrongdoing.

As far as chess personalities go, it’s my experience that chess players come from all walks of life. That’s what makes chess clubs and tournaments so enjoyable. The problems in chess usually are the result of fights over $$$ and power, just as they are in other areas of life.

Todd Miller,

Obviously you misunderstand what an NDA is. It is a Non Disclosure Agreement. The purpose of an NDA is to allow a corporation or company to protect itself from its own information. It is a legal clause similar to the 5th Amendment. I hope you paid attention in elementry school. This was discussed in 5th grade. For your benefit, I present to you the 5th Amendment of the United States of America:

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

The NDA is a voluntary suspention of “Freedom of Speech”.

Brian Mottershead agreed to abide by the NDA when he chose to be USCF Administrator.
By exercising his free speech, he broke the NDA. This is a crime. The same rules apply to people who keep national secrets or corporate patent secrets. If they share their secrets they would see jail time, be fired, and be sued for damages.

If Mottershead declares under oath that he did his investigation with the blessing of Donna Alerie, Bill Goichberg, Bill Hall, and the other EB members then they are guilty of the NDA violation as well. Speaking of Donna Alerie, I have confidential evidence that Donna was informed of Brian Mottersheads investigation before it even began. It is likely that Brian Mottershead planned the method and the delivery of the so called ‘investigation’ before it came out. Donna has already stated that prior to the lawsuit, she discussed the investigation with Sam Sloan via phone; and they were prepared a strategy to deliver this ‘news’ to the NY Times.

Was Donna notified of the investigation by Brian Mottershead prior to it coming out? If so, it would be yet another huge NDA violation, and Brian would be caught in another lie regarding the handling of confidential information. I asked Donna about this 3 times now in the USCF Forums; and she declined to answer. Instead of either denying or admitting it; she wrote a one liner about ‘frying bigger fish’.

This serious question deserves to be answered by her. Since she declined to answer for the better part of a week, unless she denies it; I will assume that the confidential information is correct.

If it is true; having Donna and company help plan this investigation, and then run for the vacated Executive Board after they cause damage reeks of dirty politics. If Brian strategized with Donna prior to the investigation, it would be extremely unethical. This whole mess appears to be a blatant political based investigation to receive the results that certain parties wanted.

“Voice of Reason”,

Posting anonymously raises questions about hidden agendas since one is avoiding that type of scrutiny.

In America, a contract cannot enforce a criminal act. Breaking a contract doesn’t mean that someone is necessarily in the wrong, as there can be mitigating circumstances. In our military, for example, “just following orders” is not a defense against a war crime, even if disobeying the order itself is too a crime.

I have analyzed all of the publicly available evidence in this case. I see nothing to indicate wrongdoing by Mottershead, even if what you say about his or Alarie’s future intentions are true. One can run for board for many reasons, good or bad. The fact is, Mottershead entered USCF in good-faith, saw a genuine issue relating to his work, investigated it, and uncovered criminal activity, all in good-faith.

If you’re saying that there was a plan in place before he was hired, that would have had to come from above Mottershead, and been part of a much larger conspiracy.

What I find extremely telling, after my review of the evidence, is that what is by far the most logical theory has been treated as nonexistent by literally everyone involved here, whether they are “good guys” or “bad guys.”

Makes me wonder if the real target is someone who has a lot of money and nothing to do with chess.

Ray Gordon,

What I find criminal in this case are postings from Sam Sloan, Brian Lafferty, Marcus Roberts and you who for YEARS have terrorized ‘Net citizens with your foul Ad Hominem attacks by creating sensational accusations that have no proof or substance. I have found all of your collective postings on USENET and have found them obscene, irrational, inhumane, and quite repulsive. No, I don’t thing Paul Troung could have posted your “Fake” messages back in 1999. At that time he wan’t even with GM Polgar. The Internet has your behavior recorded. Every entry is open for USCF members to scrutinize. Not all of us are dumb naive chess players. We actually have technical skills as well as chess skills.

Marcus Roberts claims that Paul Truong said he was going to kill him. Well, guess what? Old age will kill Roberts long before Paul will ever work up any urge to kill him. As for St. Kitts, it is a boring vacation spot that is a safe haven for illegal financial activity. It’s called offshore banking.
My gosh, why won’t Roberts represent a more exciting island like maybe the garbage barge that orbits Manhattan?

You guys get angry when you are confronted by your own collective garbage because you are a lawyer, or a judge, or a chess gadfly. Well guess what, you guys are a laughing stock. A Joke. The rejects everyone politeley ignores. Well, I am tired of watching your games. I am still in shock that the New York Times gives voice to your lunacy. I hope you lose your shirt in the counter lawsuit. That will be news worth reporting: Owner of the “Pivot” loses shirt in righteous counter-suit. One more thing, your real name is Gordon Roy Parker, not Ray Gordon. BTW, Say “hi” to mom for me.

You are right about the larger conspiracy. Goichberg’s company has been raking in the cash at the USCF’s expense. He wants to keep the cash rolling in, but GM Polgar wants full transparency to expose his inner dealings. Polgar’s honesty policy is a direct threat to his monopoly control of the USCF money that should go to supporting American chess champion Gata and his bid for the World Championship, which I should add was last attempted by an American, chess legend Bobby Fisher. (Dylan, are you getting all of this? This is real chess news!) What is wrong with American Chess? People who care more for their own enrichment instead of the sport of chess are running the show. Goichberg is using Slaon, Lafferty, Roberts, and you as pawns in his game of dominance over the USCF. He underestimates GM Polgar. She never loses against patzers like you all. Oh, yes, don’t forget to take your mental medication. Your last post was actually pretty decent. The medicine is working.

“The same rules apply to people who keep national secrets or corporate patent secrets. If they share their secrets they would see jail time, be fired, and be sued for damages.” Obviously in the U.S. if you see someone commit a crime you should report it. NDA (Nondisclosure aggreements) have to do with keeping information safe. However, a criminal can’t have you sign an agreement that requires you to keep silent about his criminal activity and except to have it hold up it court. That is, as much as some sinister elements in corporate America, freedom of speech as defined in the constitution is absolute, it cannot be voluntarily
suspended. It is both a right and a responsibility to speak out about wrongdoing. Obviously, posting fraudulent obscene messages on the internet is wrong and probably illegal so the only real question is will the courts uphold the law of the land.


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Vote Labour On June 8th

On June 8th the British public will go to the polls to vote on who form the next government of the United Kingdom. The Conservative party has spent the last seven years hammering the country with ideologically-imposed austerity in the form of savage cuts to public services. The Tories ask us to trust them with our economy, but they have borrowed more since 2010 than every Labour government in history, combined. They bang on about reducing the deficit but have managed to treble the national debt. In their election manifesto, they offer only more of the same; cuts upon cuts, but deeper and more targeted than ever before. For a party that has relied on the votes of the elderly for decades, their attacks on pensioners show either an unbelievable arrogance (‘They’ll vote for us anyway so we can do what we like!’) or an unforgivable incompetence (‘We’re too stupid to realise we’re damaging our chances, here!’). Neither is a good thing for a government to be. Theresa May will have you believe she is ‘Strong And Stable’ but she has proven throughout the campaign that she is anything but. Britain deserves better.

By contrast, the Labour party led by Jeremy Corbyn is offering a manifesto ‘For The Many, Not The Few’. With proposed tax increases for the richest five percent of earners (if you earn less than £80,000 a year you will not pay a penny more in tax) and a return to 2011-levels of Corporation Tax, Labour has a fully-costed and independently checked plan to fund Britain’s future. With Brexit looming and a Conservative party that believes No Deal would be an acceptable outcome of the negotiations with the EU, Labour promises that its Brexit team – headed up by Keir Starmer QC – will assure the very best deal possible for Britain. Thanks to the higher Corporation Tax rates and the fact that the richest among us will be asked to pay a little more, Labour is able to offer fully-costed plans to scrap University Tuition Fees, provide free school meals for every Primary School child in the country and work towards creating a National Care Service to work alongside our National Health Service (which, by the way, will receive billions in extra funding). The Labour and Tory manifestos are as different as chalk and cheese.

I have been characteristically vocal about the choice on offer, online and ‘in real life’. I don’t believe the country has ever had a more graspable opportunity to make a real change in the way things are in this country. Without Jeremy Corbyn, we would never have the manifesto Labour has offered up – a manifesto that was agreed upon, democratically, by all wings of the party. The polls – if you dare believe them – show that Labour, behind the Tories by a massive twenty-nine percent when the election was announced, are now only six points behind (one or two polls have Labour trailing by only three percentage points). People are loving Labour’s policies and, whatever you think of the leader, are now seeing that a Labour government is what this country sorely needs. It is for this reason – the fabulous manifesto, the hopeful message and, in my opinion, their outstanding and refreshingly compassionate leader – I will be voting Labour on June 8th. I would urge you to do the same. If you already plan to vote as I do, please get on the phone to your friends and relatives, have conversations and change minds!

It’s never been more important to set aside personal grudges and come together as a united front against the Tories. If you’re usually a Green voter and the party has graciously decided not to stand a candidate in your constituency, they’ve done so for one reason and one reason only: to assure the party best-placed to beat the Tories in that seat get the most support possible. Please, vote Labour. If you’re a Liberal Democrat voter historically, but they’re coming fourth or fifth in your constituency then vote Labour. Please do all you can to assure not just that Labour can win but that the Tories lose seats. If on June 9th we wake to the news that the Tories have lost out on the majority they so desperately need and that Labour is seeking to form a government then I will cry. I’ll cry if we lose, too. Whatever happens on the morning of June 9th, I’ll be crying; that much is for sure.

We have a week. Just one week. Get out there, start chatting to people, contact your local Labour office and volunteer to knock doors or deliver leaflets! Do all you can to help Labour win this election. It’s not going to be easy to do, but we can do this. Don’t give up, but also don’t get complacent. Take nothing for granted and always remember that we are fighting for every single vote. Hope is a wonderful thing to have when it comes to inspiring us to do more, but be prepared for any outcome. And think of it like this: Even if Labour does lose this election, even if the Tories bafflingly get reelected, the upward surge in the polls, the narrative-changing policy, the excitement we are feeling in the air (and it’s there! You can feel something in the air!) is all to do with the Left. We were told Jeremy couldn’t win the leadership because he was too left wing. Then he won. We were told after he was challenged again, that he was more unelectable than the first time. Then he won again, with an increased majority. They’ve told us all along that the left cannot win this election. If they are right, at least we know we’re up to the fight. June 9th isn’t the end of anything, except hopefully the Tories. June 9th can be the very beginning of the end of the status quo. ‘Things can, and they will change’ as the man himself said.

So vote Labour on June 8th and let’s elect a government for the many, not the few.

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C.I.A. (Criminals In Action)

Zack de la Rocha

C.I.A. (Criminals In Action) Lyrics

[Intro: KRS-One]
Yea yea yea yea yea!
KRS-1 coming through
Big Zack, Last Emperor
That's the sound of EMS

Last Emperor, KRS
Big Zack you know the rest
Now we gonna come down like this now, hold tight all crew

[Verse 1: Zack de la Rocha]
This voice shatters the calm of the day, like an alarm
To wake up bright anew, and take up arms
Cause more is necessary than vocabulary war
Cause the toxic rock imports, gettin' on your door
C.I.A. I see ya later, cause your time is coming soon
I flip the shit like Pacino and it's your Dog Day Afternoon
Attica Attica, drug agents your bring your static-a
My alphabet will slash that neck and flip you, automatica'
Dramatic like Ali Shaheed Muhammed brought the vibe
I bring the sun at Red Dawn upon the thoughts of Frantz Fanon
So stand at attention, devil dirge
You never survive choosin' sides against the wretched of the Earth
The infiltrator, tribe intoxicator, people incarcerator
Liberation movement annihilator

We got you clocked pushing rocks and it fail
We got brothers trooping subways like the Ho Chi Manh trail
We got the truth data, Last Emperor, KRS and
History manifested, tomorrow next lesson

[Hook: all together, with samples]
[KRS-1] You, claim, you claim, you, you claim, claim
You claim I'm selling crack but you be doin' that
[Zach] You know the cops they got a network for the toxic rock
[Big L] So get that flashlight out of my face
[KRS-1] You, you, you claim I'm selling crack but you be doin' that

The Last Emperor, KRS-One, and Big Zack

[Verse 2: The Last Emperor]
As free market capitalism and technology expands
The third world's fertile soil becomes a desert wasteland

So it takes bands to, demand the, government provide answers
When Lady Liberty has me Bewitched like Samantha
And poverty is one of the most malignant forms of cancer
To all my Black Magic romancers and acid rain dancers
Develop close ties like Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza
We fear no man and throw jams
That attack counterintelligence programs
Exciting like the epic adventures of Conan (hah!)
I colonize minds like Zaire by the Belgians
Now what the hell is the problem with this system and what it sells us
I bring ancient relics like Wyclef did to Zealots
I saw an Iron Curtain called hip-hop and got it open like Boris Yeltsin
Whirlwind, tornadoes, in the rain forest if you say so (whosssshhh)
KRS and The Last Emperor like the Green Hornet and Kato
Zach de la Rocha brings the enraged flow, but all three drop science
And become the most powerful alliance since NATO

[Verse 3: KRS-1]
Need I say the C.I.A. be Criminals In Action
Cocaine crack unpackin', high surveillance trackin'
Prominant blacks and whites givin' orders for mass slaughters

I want all my daughters to be like Maxine Waters
When they flooded the streets with crack cocaine
I was like Noah, now they lower cause the whole cold war is over

Communism fell to the dollars you were grabbin' it
All the assault and batterin' in the name of intelligence gatherin'?
Now it's karma you battlin', a losin' fight
I chose the mic to recite ignite light in the night, aight?
We should beat em, President Clinton should delete em
It's not hard, the C.I.A. simply has no more job
Oh my Goddess, mother, you can fix this
We rock over mixes not six six sixes
Yo this is, the message, to all that can hear it
If you got secret information now's the time to share it
Call your Congresswoman, your senator, your mayor
It's time for all the scholars to unite with all the players
Rearrangin', see times are definitely changin' G
They used to tap the phone, now they tapping while you paging me
It's crazy B, yet it's plain to see, who the enemy
Who's left the NRA, The ATF, the AMA
Okay, okay, it's all irrelevant, cause in the new millennium
There'll be no Central Intelligence

Uh, yea, uh, yea
Throw your hands up
You know whassup kid, throw your hands up
Ha hah yeah, hah hah, yeah

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