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If at first you don't succeed, don't succeed again. Wal-Mart is a now a two-time loser in Lawrence, Kansas. The company has been trying to build a superstore in Lawrence by arguing with local officials that it is a "variety store" and not a "department store." But according to the Lawrence Journal World, the retailer's first try failed, then it went to court, which sent the case back to the city. This week the city said No a second time, leaving a second court trip in Wal-Mart's lap. One of the landowners told the Journal: "We're in this for the long haul. We'll see this through to the very end, when we get our building permit." But the Planning Board voted last Thursday to repeat the city's denial last August of Wal-Mart's proposal for a 132,000 s.f. store. The fact is, a "department store" is prohibited from locating at the specific site in question. So Wal-Mart said it was a "variety store". "The applicants seem to think they have the right to flout the zoning ordinances and Horizon 2020," one Board member said, referring to the city's land use plan. "The insistence that a large Wal-Mart should be described as a 'variety store' is simply beyond my comprehension." Department stores are defined in city codes as a "retail establishment not less than 20,000 square feet in floor area, offering a wide variety of merchandise and services, with at least 60 percent of the floor area devoted to the display and sale of nonfood items." The Assistant City Manager was quoted as saying: "It sounds like a Wal-Mart." To reinforce this fact, neighbors of the project produced evidence from Wal-Mart's own filings with the federal Securities and Exchange Commission, in which the retailer referred to itself as first among "discount department stores." Another resident showed Yellow Pages listings in more than 100 cities that show Wal-Mart under "department store" headings. "Never did I find Wal-Mart listed as a variety store," one resident said. "It's safe to say that millions of Americans find Wal-Mart listed as a department store in their phone books." Wal-Mart has the next 30 days to think about appealing again to the Douglas County District Court.
What's in a name? Wal-Mart's denial that it is a "department store", or even worse, calling itself a "variety store", shows the lengths to which the company will go to avoid complying with city ordinances. In my ten years of dealing with Wal-Mart, I have never seen them describe themselves as a variety store. Sam Walton may have started his career in a Ben Franklin variety store, but he never referred to his company as a variety store. The added fact that city officials clearly don't want this location as a supercenter doesn't seem to affect Wal-Mart at all. They have demonstrated repeatedly that what local officials want or think is of little consequence. Wal-Mart invokes its customers for all its actions, and dismisses community decisions by going to a higher authority: Wal-Mart shoppers. The Lawrence officials are to be commended for holding their ground. If Wal-Mart wants real "variety", let them find another location that does not upset city officials.
Al Norman first achieved national attention in October of 1993 when he successfully stopped Wal-Mart from locating in his hometown of Greenfield, Massachusetts. Almost 3 decades later they is still not Wal-Mart in Greenfield. Norman has appeared on 60 Minutes, was featured in three films, wrote 3 books about Wal-Mart, and gained widespread media attention from the Wall Street Journal to Fortune magazine. Al has traveled throughout the U.S., Barbados, Puerto Rico, Ireland, and Japan, helping dozens of local coalitions fight off unwanted sprawl development. 60 Minutes called Al "the guru of the anti-Wal-Mart movement."
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"Sissies who worry that the new (constitutional carry) law will result in more shootings are advised to man up, ignore that study correlating wider availability with more homicides and suicides, and if they don't like it, go move to f**king CANADA, you goddamned socialist. A separate bill changing Missouri's motto to 'Load up on guns and bring your friends' will be introduced in the next legislative session." – Doctor Zoom in Missouri Rescues Second Amendment From Tyranny Of So-Called Concealed Carry 'Permits' [via wonkette.com]
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Gunsplain September 19, 2016 At 08:02
Why is "fucking" censored, but not "goddamned"?
And does the question mark go in the quotation marks or outside?
Mk10108 September 19, 2016 At 08:14
Missourians
Josh September 19, 2016 At 11:32
Fuck is too mainstream, In our state saying goddamned in a bible state is far more controversial. Jk hahah ,but I do admire our Midwestern bluntness .
RockOnHellChild September 19, 2016 At 08:28
Fuck if I know. And, inside.
Cliff H September 19, 2016 At 11:02
It's a debatable point, however, if you are quoting (or in fiction, having a character state) a question, then the question mark or any other punctuation belonging to the quote itself belongs inside the quotation marks. If you are using the quotation marks to set-apart or emphasize a word or phrase, not as an actual quote, the punctuation goes outside the quote marks. "YMMV"!
Publius September 19, 2016 At 08:18
What credible study has correctly legal gun ownership with increased violence?
Old Ben turning in grave September 19, 2016 At 09:14
They cite this study:
http://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2014/repeal-of-missouris-background-law-associated-with-increase-in-states-murders.html
Haven't read it, can't comment.
Jp September 19, 2016 At 09:37
I read it. Lost all credibility at Joyce foundation and John's Hopkins. In other words…. Nothing to see here. More made up liberal crap.
DaveL September 19, 2016 At 09:41
Standard Social Sciences number cooking. You see, the problem is that Missouri homicide rates are basically unchanged since the repeal in 2007. So they need to "control" for other variables to try to tease out the effect of the law's repeal from other variables.
Now, on the face of it that's a valid technique. The problem comes from the sheer number of variables that can be controlled for. It's impossible to control for all of them, so researchers get to pick and choose which to include and which not to include. They also get to choose how those variables are measured, and myriad other "degrees of freedom" in study design.
Long story short: by carefully choosing your control variables, you can usually find a way to make the effect you want to see appear out of nowhere. What did the study above control for?
changes in policing, incarceration, burglaries, unemployment, poverty, and other state laws adopted during the study period that could affect violent crime.
Now, it's not as if "policing" exists as a single published value that can plotted year-to-year. They also get to decide which state laws "could affect violent crime" and which could not. Why burglaries and not other crimes is not clear.
Ranger Rick September 19, 2016 At 23:13
The only thing lacking "control" is a certain population element in Saint Louis City and Kansas City.
Damned Lies and Statistics September 19, 2016 At 10:33
Here's John Lott debunking it: http://crimeresearch.org/2014/02/what-does-missouri-show-about-the-benefits-from-universal-background-checks-the-forthcoming-journal-of-urban-health-study-by-the-bloomberg-school-of-public-health/
It discusses many issues, but to me the real kicker is that the Johns Hopkins study claims a 17% murder rate increase in Missouri, relative to the rest of the US after repealing the handgun permit law – but prior to the repeal of it, they had been experiencing a 32% murder rate increase relative to the rest of the US. Ignoring all of the cherry picking and incorrect data manipulation, if Johns Hopkins had simply looked at what happened to the murder rate when the permit law was in place, they would have shown that the murder rate decreased after abolishing handgun permit requirements.
JasonM September 19, 2016 At 12:22
I'm sure we could look at the massive increase in the murder rate in states like AZ, WY, ID, MS, ME, and WV that have gone to constitutional carry recently. Or at how high the murder rates are in AK or VT which have had it forever. And if there's not (and there isn't), then we just need to pick the correct day before the carry law and the correct day after the carry law to show a 90000% increase in murders.
Blood in the streets! AAAAHHHH!!!!!!!!!
JAlan September 19, 2016 At 08:21
Tea-cupping like a mofo. 0/10, would not waifu up.
pwrserge September 19, 2016 At 08:32
The scary part is that I know which IP that picture is supposed to be from, (the P90 and its size are dead giveaways) and if so… Yeah… Let's just say that I'd be as far away from that abomination as possible.
But hey, I suppose liberals have no problem with using terminally ill or traumatized orphans as disposable child soldiers.
Yes ladies and gentlemen… The Wonkete just used a picture from a story about how a male government agent kidnaps a brutally assaulted pre-teen, has the vast majority of her body replaced with cybernetics to the point where she can't survive without regular tuneups (or at all in the long term), then proceeds to use her as a disposable child assassin while pulling a hikaru genji plan on the sidelines. Your "hero" ladies and gentlemen.
pg2 September 19, 2016 At 08:43
Agree on this, borderline pedophilia and gun control…perfect combination.
Yeah… In some cases there's no "borderline" about it. The way the story is presented, you're supposed to despise almost everyone involved.
PK September 19, 2016 At 10:00
Everyone except the poor, brainwashed kids. The whole story is so damned sad. Interesting, though.
James in AZ September 19, 2016 At 09:37
I gave that show a second try some time ago. Still didn't make it pass episode 2.
Oh btw Makoto Shinkai got a new film out
The problem is that the show is a hack job of the source material. It takes multiple watchings to get exactly what's going. Unfortunately, they tried to turn it into a Moe-blob show for the body pillow crowd and thus completely glossed over the psychological horror underlying the entire plot.
One of the reasons I like Gen Urobuchi, (aka the "Uro-butcher"), he takes the source material and gut-punches the viewer with it. Unfortunately, as with any medium, 90%+ of what's published is utter crap.
To be honest, I always considered Shinkai to be a bit of a one-shot wonder.
MouseGun September 19, 2016 At 11:09
And here I am rewatching Cowboy Bebop for the umpteenth time….
Avid Reader September 19, 2016 At 15:55
It's fun, but I'm more of a Ghost in the Shell fan myself.
I understand there's a live action version set to come out in March. I hope they don't screw it up too badly.
Stand alone complex was the bomb.
sagebrushracer September 19, 2016 At 16:27
I thought I recognized that, must be from the manga, the animated series is a tad different in style. A lot of disturbed/disturbing media comes from these socialist paradises, IMO a sign that repression of basic freedoms will lead to other forms of expression as disturbing as this.
Gunslinger if anyone was curious and no, I do not recommend it. A study on the socialist warping of society if anything.
That's the thing, there are three distinct art styles used in this work. One for the original comic and two for the animated version. None of them quite look like that, but, again, the P90 and its size are dead giveaways. (The only thing missing is the violin case.) On the whole, the work is distinctly on the 'meh side. Unfortunately, no studio picked it up long enough to run the complete plot so the story comes out fragmented.
The image currently heading the source article is actually from the same body of work, but it took me quite a bit longer to place the character.
The underlying conflict of the work (between the "rich" north of Italy and the "poor" south) is also a rather interesting concept. The idea of a child cyborg special operations unit masquerading as a government child welfare agency is more than a bit disturbing. Overall, the story has to be taken with a certain mindset. If you ignore the subtext it comes across as campy garbage. I think there's enough of that subtext there to justify a passable review (of the comic, if not the series).
dh34 September 19, 2016 At 08:26
Wonkette…really…the internet space where brain cells go to die…
Curtis in IL September 19, 2016 At 08:27
"ignore that study correlating wider availability with more homicides and suicides…"
Show me your "science." I dare ya.
Correctional is not causation.
Danilushka Ozera September 19, 2016 At 10:22
I am sure you meant correlation but spell correction messed it up.
Yep, thanks.
Tom in Oregon September 19, 2016 At 08:28
I cannot take anything from "wonkette" seriously. It's like mad magazine, but online.
JR_in_NC September 19, 2016 At 10:30
More like used toilet paper, but online.
Why do the liberals always want to go to Canada… What's wrong with Mexico, they are just as socialist. What, not enough white people…
Racists.
uncommon_sense September 19, 2016 At 08:57
Ohhhh … nice …
RockOnHellChild definitely wins the Intertubez today.
CarlosT September 19, 2016 At 09:03
It's like America Lite or America on Easy Mode. It's got all the good stuff (Netflix, free Wi-Fi at coffee shops, English speaking… mostly), less of what they see as bad (guns, religion), and some assorted other stuff (government health care, Tim Horton's).
Mexico is a foreign country. That's scary, man.
Mexico, plenty of laws, but no law enforcement, except for a good shakedown.
Andrew Lias September 19, 2016 At 08:35
Hey, it wasn't like those studies weren't paid for by the gun control industry right?
Mark N. September 19, 2016 At 14:26
If we define the "gun control industry" a Jefe Bloomberg, who gave his alma mater Johns Hopkins a $1 billion endowment to name the School of Public Health after himself (and to fund gun control "research"), which he recently augmented by another $300 million.
Gov. William J. Le Petomane September 19, 2016 At 09:06
These thumb sucking liberal douches should take the time to step back and reflect on the image they're projecting of themselves. First he claims to have the 'science' on his side by referencing a (singular) study finding correlation (not causation), then he immediately stomps off and throws a tantrum like a 5 year old that's told he doesn't get ice cream. If this is an attempt at getting others to see your point of view it's a damned pathetic one.
He took a page out of the Obama-DNC playbook.
I really like the suggestion for Socialists to move to Canada or some other socialist country. (Apologies to our friends in Canada and elsewhere.)
The funny thing is, Socialists in Missouri (are there any?) don't even have to leave the United States: they can simply move to Hawaii, coastal California, New Jersey, Maryland, or the greater New York City metropolitan area. All five of those locations offer a fairly diverse choice of climate, geography, recreation, culture, business, and employment opportunities.
Of course this begs the question: if Socialists already have a choice of five fantastic Socialist Utopias in the United States that offer a wide range of climate, geography, recreation, culture, business, and employment opportunities, why are they so Hell-bent on turning the rest of the United States into a Socialist utopia? Why are they not satisfied to go and live among like-minded people and leave the rest of us alone?
Because parasites need a host
Winner winner chicken dinner. Somebody has to work and pay taxes to fund their socialism. The socialists and their Takers sure don't.
Keystone September 19, 2016 At 10:07
Friendly reminder that your waifu is shit.
Chip in Florida September 19, 2016 At 10:09
Gah…. I clicked on the link. How do I get the stupid off of me?
You can't.
You are one of them now.
It's like Hypno-Frog, only in real life.
Wait. On second thought, there IS a treatment if you act fast enough. Go to the range, burn some ammo.
Efficacy of this treatment increases 100x if you take a current anti-gunner with you and you witness a smile on their face as they blast away.
scooter September 19, 2016 At 10:12
How's our (lifelong resident) murder rate look without KC or StL? All those shooters legal gun owners with no record?
stevor September 19, 2016 At 12:16
then bill clinton will quit going there to see the little girls and requesting they show him
Ralph September 19, 2016 At 12:39
The tears of a clown. Too bad. So sad.
PeterK September 19, 2016 At 14:38
Ah the wonkette. Where an intelligent article would die of loneliness.
What a worthless rag.

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Victorian and Federal Governments split on reopening schools in coronavirus crisis — and a $3b cheque hasn't helped
By state political reporter Richard Willingham
Posted WedWednesday 29 AprApril 2020 at 7:36amWedWednesday 29 AprApril 2020 at 7:36am , updated WedWednesday 29 AprApril 2020 at 10:03pmWedWednesday 29 AprApril 2020 at 10:03pm
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and Prime Minister Scott Morrison are at odds when it comes to sending kids back to school. (ABC News)
It's been called a bribe and a wedge — a $3 billion cheque for Catholic and independent schools to ignore the edict from the Andrews Government to teach kids from home.
The Federal Government's carrot, bringing forward money earmarked for later this year, has frustrated the Victorian government and angered local independent schools.
It also flies in the face of previous comments Prime Minister Scott Morrison made earlier this month: "If you are going to school in Victoria, there is only one person you need to listen to and that is the Premier of Victoria."
Throughout this crisis Morrison has been keen to keep children in classrooms as much as possible. It has been a major point of difference with the states, in particular Victoria which was the first to send kids home.
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Victoria's independent school's association, which represents 220 schools and 145,000 students, says the ultimatum has put it in "an extraordinarily difficult and unfair position".
If the matter wasn't confusing enough for parents about who to trust, the money has been welcomed by the federal independent sector.
Many of these schools are not elite private schools and like other businesses around the world have struggled in the age of coronavirus. They have been asking for financial assistance, but they don't want to be "bribed" as one official put it.
"Expert health advice, not money should determine whether or not a school fully opens,'' Victorian Education Minister James Merlino said.
Duration: 3 minutes 7 seconds 3m 7s
Federal Government offers early access to 25 per cent of next year's funding for religious and independent schools
Pressure mounting to reopen
Led by the Federal Government, there is pressure mounting for students to return. This announcement has been weeks in the making. There has been pressure behind closed doors.
Reopening schools would help not just their education, but also the economy, because many parents say they cannot work from home and supervise study.
Some teachers are also finding the change in work difficult. Literacy and numeracy are at risk too from prolonged time away, academics warn.
But Andrews is resolute.
And he is not afraid to stand up against the PM, which he did at a recent National Cabinet meeting to reiterate it was the states that ran schools, not Canberra.
His government wants more data on how much of this godforsaken virus is actually in the community. It is a cautious approach that has been entirely consistent. There will be no change to restrictions for another fortnight.
Andrews has an abundance of political capital and the state appears to be ignoring any pressure on the schools front, he repeatedly tells Victorians that he shares their frustrations but warns without restrictions people will die.
Eighteen people have already died from the virus in Victoria.
Andrews is more than willing to stand up to the Prime Minister in the National Cabinet, his March alliance with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to hasten widespread shutdowns is proof that Victoria won't wait to act.
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Victorian Education Minister James Merlino said the Federal Government intervention was "completely inappropriate".
Parents split on class lines
The cautious COVID-19 policy is one that Andrews believes can help the state out better in the long run for recovery. Critically, it does not want to see a second wave.
Victoria is adamant that its expert health advice is that its unsafe to reopen schools, the oft-cited reason is it does not want the nearly 1 million students, parents and staff moving around the state potentially spreading the virus.
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Consultancy group Red Bridge, part-owned by a former Labor official, has been holding focus groups via Zoom during the crisis.
Its studies shows that there are two groups of thought on reopening schools, which are split largely along class lines.
The pollster said more middle class suburban families, many working from home, are keen for schools to return. It is smaller cohort — but one that has a louder political voice and knows how to get it heard in the media.
The other includes people on the frontline of the crisis, including nurses, as well lower socio-economic, outer suburban and regional communities who still have fears about the disease and aren't ready to send their kids back, as inconvenient as home learning is.
The door is ajar for changes
May 11 is when the current state of emergency laws expires. If any restrictions are to be lifted, it will be after that.
Parents are still being told to plan for a full term two at home, but the door is ajar for a policy shift if the data allows it.
One idea being floated is that some students may return to class this term, particularly senior high school students and prep pupils.
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The Prime Minister has put economic recovery as critical to success, the challenge in Victoria on that front is very big and involves education.
The biggest sector of the economy, international education, has been decimated.
And it's not a sector that can simply flick a switch and return to normal.
If safe to do so, it is one part of the education sector the Government will be more than happy to get students back to work.
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Posted 29 AprApril 2020WedWednesday 29 AprApril 2020 at 7:36am , updated 29 AprApril 2020WedWednesday 29 AprApril 2020 at 10:03pm
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The staff is always amazing and takes great care of my car.
I arrived early on a Saturday morning expecting to have to wait. I was able to recurve service right away. The senior mechanic worked on my car and was very friendly and knowledgeable. He even recommended other places I should visit for getting a new set of tires put on. He made sure I was satisfied with the prices, even tried to get discounts for me.In all, it was a quick, friendly, and reasonably priced visit.
Friendly service with no pressure to buy added services, but I was informed of the services that I had coming up.
I like waiting in my car for service because I have small children. The price of the oil change is the best. Most places charge so much money for that service. I suggest to friends and family to visit your company because the service and prices are reasonable not to break your wallet.
Staff is very helpful, friendly, and polite.
Great service, was happy to explain in detail upcoming services needed.
The tech was very knowledgeable and friendly.
The manager runs a good shop, always speaks, remembers everyone, and let's you know when someone new is working on your car.
Greeting was prompt and so was the service. My entire family comes to Valvoline not only due to the services, but most importantly the employee's and customer service.
There's always room for improvement, but did a great job!
The service is always outstanding at this center. I have always been highly satisfied here and today I had the pleasure of dealing with Brad. Very kind young man who answered all of my questions. I will forever recommend this center to everyone of my friends/family. It's also nice seeing the manager of the center, Bill. Great service guys! Keep it up!
Very professional and let me know how everything was progressing.
awsome staff, the same staff that know me now. bradley specifically was awesome. they recommended things that i could do for my car to preform better and let me know the things that i should do vs. things i really needed to do.
The owner greeted me immediately and was very nice during the visit. I was able to see everything the service tech did under the hood and he was very efficient and knowledgeable.
They were quick and honest and I felt the result of the service afterwards like the representative explained it to me.But the problem is the fees. I got coupon for oil but for other services, there was no coupon and they were a little bit expensive but overall I was fully satisfied.
The crew working was FANTASTIC. Late on a Friday afternoon, they had better than best attitudes, I had FUN getting my oil changed. Fun, quick, personal, and very professional. Myself and the other customer in at the time both drove away with smiles. This crew was one of the best I've seen.
Brad took good care of me as usual. I always get great personalized service and attention at this valvoline. Although I'll miss seeing Tyler around.
The guys were on top of everything and triple checked to make sure all was perfect.
Moe was very professional and went extra mile to explain everything!!
because I got the service I need it fast n well done thank you & keep up the good work.
Mo and his crew provide excellent service everytime.
I appreciated the quick, courteous service. I also appreciated not being pushed to buy other services. That is so important to me.
Was only recommended needed services and those I opted for were done quickly and completely.
Communication from your maintenance team.
The service is quick. The price is reasonable. The separate services available are easy to determine in advance.
Mo was absolutely amazing, extremely professional service!
Quick, no pushy up sell.
Service was quick with no wait time. Good customer service.
This was my 2nd visit which I was satisfied but As I get comfortable with the service the rating will go higher.
I felt a lot of pressure to buy additional items to "fix" my car of which I had no knowledge of the products or their essentialness to the life of my car.
People were pleasant and didn't rush me or try to upsell me services I don't need.
It was incredible experience. The service people were all kind and professional. Time was short; both waiting and the actual service time.Technician named "Bill" at the Centreville location was very kind and professional.Loved it.
The techs were nice. There were informative but not pushy.
Mo my CSR was so nice, friendly, and efficient. He answered all my questions quickly and correctly. The whole team was so nice and made the end of my day fun!! I am coming back because Mo was and his team are awesome!!
The customer service at this location is off the hook. I wouldn't dream of taking our cars any where else. Mo was perfect!
Coupons are reasonable compared to other oil change places..
Courteous and quick. No pressure to purchase anything.
The Technicans seem to be highly knowledgeable about the services they provide & they are clear about telling when there are things related to your car that they do not know. I really like that.
Tech were very knowledgeable and polite. Also, I like how they use a real torque wrench on my wheels to prevent damage.
I felt that I was in good hands. Aaron and the crew are really great guys! Good energy and very professional!
The staff was extremely friendly and informative. They let me know services that needed to be done on my vehicle without pressuring me and making me feel stressed about it.
The workers are always so friendly. I usually bring my dog along, and they always love her!
I had the absolute best experience with Valvoline's staff at the Centreville location. The staff were extremely friendly and clearly knew their stuff. I was surprised at how quick they got everything done, and Bill was so friendly and explained everything to me in a way that was easily understood. I will be getting my oil changed at Valvoline in Centreville from now on. No more VA Tire & Auto for me.
Once again I arrived about 15 minutes early and once again an employer came outside (in the rain) just to say hi and let me know that they would be opening in about 15 minutes. Everyone is so friendly and helpful there. My oil change and tire rotation only took 30 minutes. So convenient!
The employees were informational on what maintenance needed to be done. They were quick and to the point with the service.
Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I was able to eat my lunch while I waited.
Nice people working & helping me and very knowledgeable!
Everyone was polite and to the point.
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Best oil change Ive ever had!
The gentleman helping me was super nice and informative.
not a thing to complain about. amazing knowlegable and friendly customer service. one rep, ben, i think, even stayed after his shift to make sure i was fully taken care of. the service was outstanding and they told me everything that they were doing to my car and why. the pricing was fair. they recommended services that were in conjunction with my cars scheduled maintenance and told me what needed to be done vs. what should be done and the rough time frame in which i had to do it. I will be going there for all future services for sure. very impressed.
Every time I come here I get the best customer service. The employees all appear happy and are not pressuring. I will continue coming back here as I always have. Kevin was my rep this time and he was great!
Fast service. Nice employees, very courteous. Gave me the veteran discount without me having to ask.
I thought some of the prices for additional services were too high.$50 to replace the cabin air filter is way too much.
Well u dont have to wait long,service is fast and good,ur employees are very informative and polite.I been going to Valvoline for few years now. that s why I am very satisfied , Thank u so much.
In addition to the auto service for which I visited the VIOC, I had a service light alert illuminated on the dash. The VOIC tech diagnosed and clear the light in 15 seconds. Gratis. Outstanding.
Stayed in my car for all service. Clear concise answers to my questions. No high pressure sales pitches.
They where very helpful with the laws in Virginia. Just moved from California so it was very useful with the Virginia laws that I didn't know about.
I like the fast professional service I received. Just moved to this area and this will be my new service location.
They explained everything to me, checked everything to make sure lights worked, tires were filled, topped off the fluids, showed me what they recommended, accepted what I agreed to and didn't push for the one I said to wait for the next oil change. They recommended an engine flush because of buildup, which was reasonably priced, and I could see the difference in my Jeep as soon as I left the ship.
I had a good experience. Could have been faster but there was one bay for vehicles closed that slowed things down.
When I arrived, Zach instantly greeted me at my vehicle and instantly took it into be serviced. Once he took my vehicle, Bill was VERY prompt in ensuring that I understood what was needed and made sure all of my information was correct. I asked them to check a tire that they plugged about a month ago and Zach checked it promptly. I couldn't be happier with the customer service or the work they performed. 10/10!
Very nice staff. Fast and efficient.
As soon as i arrived, i was greeted and attended on the spot. The crew took good care of me and my car. The process wasn't a long one. It was quick and easy.
Brian and the rest of team were efficient and friendly.
You did what i came in for without any drama. To be highly satisfied you would have had to exceed my expectations. You did not.
The technicians are always extremely professional, courteous and helpful. Work is completed efficiently. Engine flush price is far higher than is reasonable.
very cool how this window treatment works love this place.
service was friendly and quick, extra research was done to be sure that once tires were rotated the monitoring system would be accurate. Repeat customer because I am always satisfied with my visit.
Brad was a terrific representative. I was satisfied with his performance. Keep up the good work Brad!
The service team was very friendly and explained everything great. I will definitely use them for all my maintenance for my vehicles.
Very friendly employees. Very informative.
They were very knowledgeable and courteous. I was in and out in a short time and feel that everything was taken care of professionally.
Brian was so friendly and helped me get done services that were over due! He seemed very trustworthy and enthusiastic. Aaron, the person who worked on my car, was fast, efficient and friendly as well! You don't usually get to see who works under the hood, but Aaron made himself known, building my trust and causing me to admire the teamwork put forth to get me out and about quickly! Thank you, Valvoline!
Kevin was very helpful and patient with me.
The employee that helped me was very nice and attentive he let me know everything that was going on and let me know what he did. He also made sure I had the knowledge about my car and what needs to be maintenanced.
The customer service was fantastic, and he was very willing to work with me to stay within my price range and not pressure me to buy additional services. It was an excellent experience overall.
I appreciate that they show me the new oil and allow me sit in the vehicle while they are servicing.
Always get good service. Only issue was that their was no windshield fluid available.
Bill was amazing. Very personable. Checked stuff right in front of my. Told me truth. Never pressured to buy a thing. It was just an overall great experience.
I came to Valvoline in July for the first time and was highly impressed! Aaron and staff took great care of me then, and they did the same thing the other day. I've already recommended Valvoline to family and friends. I appreciate their knowledge and great customer service, and like that they don't pressure me into getting extra services done.
Aaron, the gentleman who served me, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, keeping me aware at each stage of progress and sharing his knowledge of the car I was driving. He is an excellent representative of good service. I have usually gone to a Valvoline closer to my home, but I may well switch to this location closer to my office if the same level of service is consistent.
I had great service from everyone at the Valvoline in Centreville on 29. Brad was helpful from the very beginning and Aaron as well. They always go over everything with such detail never forgetting to make sure the customer is happy in the end. I'll most definitely be returning!!
The service provided here is always great. Everyone deserves a raise! We will continue to come back.
The young man who walked me through the services and prices was very personable and easy going. I also liked being able to stay in my car. That was a first for me!
Kevin and Shyanne were both fastastic. Kevin was very verbal and explained everything going on perfectly. Bottom side tech face clear indications of leaks and condition of my truck. My vehicle runs 200x better now, having 111000 miles.
Was amazing. First visit. Wow, much better than VA tire and auto. Will bring both cars there from now on.
Bill was kind and professional.
Tyler! Tyler! Tyler! Manager of the year!
The sssociate Bill was very helpful and knowledgeable. The service was also very fast. This was my first time getting an oil change outside of the dealership. Although it was more expensive than the dealership, it was much faster so the cost was justified.
Everyone I encountered was truly courteous, and the service techs that worked with me were friendly, knowledgeable, professional and highly proficient at their jobs. My main service rep talked with me about the things that would likely need to be done soon for the car, but at no point did I feel pressured, only that he was offering me important information. It felt as though everyone working there actually cared about the customers and the work they did for them. I will absolutely be back, and will highly recommend the station to friends and family. Thank you, so much!
Staff were friendly and happy to chat as they had time. Specifically, Kevin and Tyler were knowledgeable, easy-going, and held good conversation. It was fun hanging there for a bit.
Staff is super friendly, service is quick... I love the entire experience. They have record of my car and the services done, and what needs to be done, so I can budget for future services. Love it!
Kevin greeted me when I came in and was very kind to me and guided me through the rough drive in. The manager bill is always nice to see he makes me laugh. And the topside Tyler did a fabulous job on the windshield treatment!
This was my first visit and I had a $40 coupon applied to a $117.00. I would not have tried Valvoline without the coupon. However, the service I received made me a new customer. 1. No waiting outside and remain inside car for oil change 2A. Highly knowledgeable technician took my order for synthetic oil change2B. This technician went over all the optional recommended services with pricing, no pressure3. Under hood technician seemed highly trained and very thorough, no mistakes noted4. Manager came over and explained in detail the results of multi-point inspection including a deteriorating fan belt. I especially welcomed this information. 5. The manager explained I would get a 15% credit each time as a Veteran, and went out of his way to ensure my complete and total satisfaction.
I thought pricing was high, almost equivalent to the prices i find at the dealerships.If pricing was lower, i would rate 5 stars for everything.My technician was awesome, no complaints.
My attendant made a personal connection with me while I received my service. He showed he cared about me beyond just getting an oil change. Very clear as to what I was receiving and what I should consider getting done at upcoming dates. I trusted the guy and because of this that location will be my go-to for as long I live in the area. Good hire guys!
I sat in the car, and could see the work being done. Bill provided very clear communication. I was so pleased that I sent two other customers in that day to his store.
Everyone there is friendly and helpful. Bill manages the employees in a very professional manor..
They were very customer service oriented, didn't have to wait, explained all the procedures and technician was very polite and explained future services and what service should be a priority and went over all the pricing.
Tyler Brannam was a great help. Explained everything really well. Very friendly and offered other services that my car required. I am sure he is an asset to Valvoline. Extremely satisfied with the customer service experience. My car is running great.
Staff was friendly and precise. The service was quick and completed in a timely manner.
I have been using Valvoline oil change since buying the car.
They listened to my comments & gave me excellent suggestions for my vehicle. Found them to be very knowledgeable.
I always am satisfied, which is why I go back time and time again. Nothing wrong, I just wasn't blown away by anything. As always, everything was good!!
All staff very professional and courteous. Great listening skills. They patiently walked through the assessment of car.
Got to stay in car and watch work methodically done.
Everything was completed within a timely fashion. The staff was courteous and displayed the issues and solutions clearly and cordially. Would highly recommend to friends and family.
Valvoline/Centreville has been servicing my 2004 Totoya Sienna van for its entire life. I now have 219,000 miles on this vehicle. I attribute much of that success to Valvoline's regular service keeping my vehicle in great working condition. Great job Valvoline!!
Excellent staff. Moved quickly and efficiently and got me on my way within about 15 mins.
Bill runs a tight ship and makes me feel well care for when it comes to my vehicles. This vehicle is depended upon my my family for vacations, work and grocery runs.
I arrived 15 minutes before opening because I wasn't sure how crowded it would be. Someone came outside to greet me and let me know it would be a little while before opening. I thought that was great customer service.
Prompt thorough service. I like showing the oil dip stick to the customer. It's rare, but some companies do forget to put oil in. Showing a dip stick is a simple and effective quality check. No hard sell. Service tech was relatively knowledgeable about the technicals but had trouble answering questions such as Type 1 or 2 engine coolant.
Bill Musinski and his team are knowledgeable, efficient and polite. They explain everything and make recommendations in a very friendly manner.
I was highly satisfied with their work and performance. Very professional and I feel like I can trust their work. Definitely recommending this place to all my families and friends. Tyler was really nice and I understand more about my car now then when I first came in.
I paid $59 for a full synthetic oil change groupon. When I arrived, the technician told me that the groupon was not good for my Volkswagen Jetta because my car took "MRT" which was not listed as an exclusion in the groupon. He said he would use the groupon to credit my payment. He told me it would be approximately $40 for the oil change (this included my credit) I told him to just go ahead and complete the oil change. I ended up getting another service (because they always tell you there is another service you need) and this time I caved. This service was $90. At the end the technician told me I owed $180...this surprised me, I'm not great at math but I knew this was off. Finally he realized this was the price without the credit. Eventually he told me I owed $130 which made more sense. After getting my receipt I see that I only received a $41.60 credit for my groupon which wasn't even what I paid! I essentially paid $17.31 to use a Groupon...that doesn't make sense. I feel like I got ripped off and scammed. I will not be back. The customer service has been great the 3 times I've been but the way Valvoline does business I don't feel like the company can be trusted.
I came in for an oil service. They went ahead and checked other stuff... and checked my maintenance records through CarMax and told me I was due for many stuff. I am very on top of my maintenance and didn't appreciate them assuming that I need a lot of work done based on looking at a limited report on CarMax and trying to scare me yada yada.
Quick friendly service that wasn't pushy.
Service tech "Bill" just does not care for Groupons and the customers who use them.
My car needed an oil change and that's all I could afford so they didn't insistently try to upsell me and I appreciated that. They were also very friendly, helpful and fast.
The man who helped me informed with with a lot of information but I didn't feel pressured to get anything additional. He really knew what he was talking about and helped me understand more about my car.
I had a nice conversation with the technician who helped me - friendliness goes a long way!
Staff is very helpful and Friendly and helped me understand everything that my car needed and explained to me how everything worked.
Staff was knowledgeable and made recommendations but did not pressure me.
Very fast fast, and let me know things about my car and about the maintenance on my car.
The service team did everything that I expected of them in a very courteous and professional manner.
Everyone I spoke with, three people in all, were fun, friendly, and utterly competent. The service recommendations carried no pressure, which I value above all else including the cost in both money and time I invest in this kind of service. The folks I worked with also took the time to simply chat with me which made this feel like a leisurely diversion rather than an errand that needed to be crammed in amongst a list of other errands. If I could count on this level of customer service at even just half of the various retailers and service providers I routinely engage the world would be a happier place.Big mental high-fives to the whole crew who delivered genuinely and memorably superb service despite temps in the 90s in a metro area chock full of entitled creeps who I'm positive dish out abuse on the regular.
This was the best auto shop experience I've had. Kevin was super nice and knowledgeable and was very patient with all my questions.
Fast, convenient, very friendly and informative.
The staff was amazing. Thoroughly communicated what they were doing and were upbeat and positive. Work was done quickly and there was not pressure to do unecessary things. Really enjoyed the experience which is not normally something I would say about an oil change!
some services that were recommended I found out were only recommended based on mileage. I had to ask how they determined the service was needed & then found out they were based on mileage alone. Never asked if I take my vehicle elsewhere to have those services done or if I had them done recently.
They were very curtious and nice.
Aaron was highly knowledgeable, he showed me what to look for when replacing and we made plans on when to replace certain items that could wait until next visit. Highly recommend him!!!
Aaron was very knowledgeable and friendly. He did not pressure me into services but gave me lots of information to make my car run the best it can. I'll definitely be back.
The staff is very pleasant and knowledgeable.
Very quick, easy, & convenient service.
Very quick in resolving my issues , checked and refilled my fluids and recommended further services. Highly satisfied and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I'm forever sold to valvoline been a customer for over 10 years.
It's very comforting to hear the tech in all the bays roll through a checklist. Service was friendly and fast and I knew exactly what I was paying for.
The assistant manager was very friendly and professional and took the time to explain aspects of my truck that were unfamiliar to me. I did not feel pressured to buy unnecessary items or services. All in all, it was a timely and enjoyable experience.
Friendly staff, they know what their doing. I use this location for several years now.
Bill was fantastic. Above and Beyond.
Have been to this Valvoline many times and always feel the representatives are up front and honest when detailing the oil change process.
Michael, Zachary and Brian did a great job on my car. Michael explained everything to me before anything was done and went through the pricing at the end before I paid anything. This was my first time coming to valvoline and I'll be coming back because of the great service!
Everyone was very polite, service was done quickly and tech was very informative about other services with no service pressure.
Professional and courteous. No major problems with my vehicle reported. Appreciate the gentleman NOT trying to pressure me in to other services. Did appreciate him mentioning the cabin filter needing replacement.
It was fast and the technician was very friendly.
I just love the service I received.
From the time I pulled up, the staff was friendly and engaging. They answered all of my questions and even extended a teacher discount to me (because I asked if they offered one). I was in a bit of a hurry to get on the road that evening and they were very accommodating. It was overall a very nice experience. Thank you!
I have a difficult F-250 diesel and they did great.
Even though there were only 2 bays open, and that this was the first time I ever had to wait outside a bit, it was nice to see that Austen came out as soon as I pulled up to explain there was a slight delay. As other cars pulled up into the lines, I saw the team (including Bill) go out to meet and greet each as they came in. When I came in and was being helped by Austen, I was trying to not select too many things to do so I could assist getting through quickly to help others behind me. Austen reassured me that when I was in the stall, I was the most important customer and I shouldn't worry about anyone else. So I added a couple more items to my list of tasks to complete while I was there. To sum it up, when things happen which cuts back on support and adds more pressure to the team there, it was nice to see them handle the crowd and make each one of us feel important as we came through. Good Job!
The manager Tyler was very friendly and courteous, clear for explain the changes what need my suv, I like it. Thank you so much.
Friendly, low pressure communication with technician. Wish prices were lower but other than that, things were great.
I LOVE this location. Been coming here for years and every time is a pleasant experience. They higher very high quality customer service oriented staff. I am just blown away each time I visit and will never go anywhere else for my oil change. Keep up the good work!!!
The CSR Mike was very knowledgeable and professional in how he explain when the car maintenance should be done and the importance of maintaining your car in good condition. The experience was very pleasant didn't take very long.Thank you for providing good customer service!!
I was greeted by a tech with a smile and enthusiasm ln Then Aaron did a great job of communicating the services offered. He also made an effort to engage me in small talk while I was being serviced. That's great customer service.
Smooth and completed quickly at a far price.
Mr Tyler went the extra mile to make sure I was good not just with my car but in my life in general. I felt like I was being spoken to as an actual person and not another costumer thank you for making sure I had the right oil and tire pressure and more of my fluids that were low! Best shop ever!
I love this station, the guys are all very bright and knowledgeable and they love Camrys!
I watched as they reviewed all the areas on their terminal. They did not simply mark they did a check, but not actually check anything. That has happened at Mazda service centers to me before. I like how up front they are about what Valvoline can and cannot do. Not pressure, just the facts.
Austen was very helpful. He explained everything to me and advised me of what I should plan to have serviced and when it is recommended for my vehicle. He explained all of the different options and provided a print out with the descriptions and wrote out everything he had told me.
Bill greeted me right as I pulled in. I needed an oil change and oil filter replaced. Bill thought to check the engine filter and it was gross. He replaced that and checked my tires. I usually go to the dealer for service, but then I found out this shop reported to Carfax and it had good reviews. Then, I whipped out a coupon and Bill did me one better! He gave me the Carfax employee discount. That's not something my HR department told me about! I was out in 20 minutes on my way home after a busy day at Carfax! You can really tell the difference with a fresh oil change in my car! It was a pleasant ride home! Good pricing too for full synthetic oil!
The service tech brought to my attention that my oil was extremely clean and seemed newly changed. I told him he was correct, but that my oil had been contaminated with gasoline from a recent fuel injector leak. I told him to change the oil using your synthetic oil. He was honest and earned my trust. I will tell all my friends about this location and service. It was very refreshing and much appreciated. Thank you again.
I trust the ppl who work there.
The employees were polite, professional and knowledgeable. They explained what they were doing and it could not have been a more pleasant or efficient visit.
The assistant manager Andrew is amazing!
Great staff, friendly. Did a fabulous job!
So many questions about the last time I did various services performed. I was even asked, "where did you have that done?" It was intrusive.
The team was friendly and thoroughly explained everything.
Staff is always helpful and accommodating. I never feel pressure to purchase extra products and services and feel like the recommendations are offered to help me not just as an up sell.
I was satisfied with the service and the people who worked at the location I was at! Unfortunately I did have to wait a while, which is my only complaint!
Michael was a rockstar. He made the entire experience very enjoyable. He and the manager were very helpful and informative when discussing the services and recommendations for my vehicle. I would highly recommend them to family and friends.
I've never been to a Valvoline and was looking for a quick oil change before I got on the road for a long trip. The staff was SUPER friendly and knowledgeable. They did some checks on things such as lights and air filters. I have never had such a great experience. The staff offered me all types of maintenance my car may have needed in case I wanted it this time, or so I knew for the future. This was so helpful because I had never thought about all the work I may have needed. I will definetly be likely to go to a Valvoline in my home town. Great work!
Great service! Awesome communication between staff, as well with customers.
I was taken care of very shortly upon my arrival and the staff was very friendly and quick at identifying the issues with my car and offering pricing without pressuring me to do more.
Service was quick, did not have to exit the vehicle and the technician communicated well.
Came in with a flat tire. Staff lead by Bill were very friendly and pleasant. Handled the matter quickly and got me on my way. No wait and would highly recommend to others.
I was in a time crunch but I knew I needed a lot of work done in my 8 year old vehicle. They were able to get a lot of maintenance done in a short amount of time and I was able to make it to where I needed to be in time. My car runs sooo much better now.
Your staff at the Centreville location has been the only place my oil has been changed since purchasing the vehicle. It has almost 140,000 miles on it and I am going to keep it until 200,000 to 250,000 miles. I normally change the oil myself but so far it has been more convenient to have Valvoline Instant Oil Change do this. With a coupon it is almost the same price. I now live in Conway SC and there is no Valvoline Instant Oil Change near me.
Friendly staff. Great work. Could have been faster (about an hour trip), but overall very satisfied.
Tyler runs a very tight and efficient shop. I appreciate their guidance and their expertise when it comes to taking care of my car. Many folks take their cars for granted but when I'm looking for a place where I can actually take the time to take care of the vehicle that allows me to earn money for my family, I'll Only patronize Valvoline instant oil. I hope to see Bill, Austen, Andrew, And Bradley during my next trip.
Austen explains everything to you and thought he must really enjoy his job, you can tell.
I asked for high milage (5000miles) oile change but after I drove out I found out its (3000 miles).
When I came to Valvoline, my car had 60,000 miles. Our mechanic friend told us to start looking for a new car. Valvoline felt strongly that our car had a long life to life if we took good care of it. They were right! We have 209,000 on our car and it's running great. I attribute our car's excellent condition to Valvoline. I wouldn't go anywhere else. Thanks.
Austen was very helpful throughout the process and throughly explained the services we were receiving. He took the time to advise us which services we should consider in order to properly maintain the safety of the vehicle in a way that was informative without making us feel pressured to get a service done today. He gave us the information we needed so we can prioritize what services we need to get done and we will surely be back to this location to get the services we require in the future as we did not have time to get them done today.
Highly skills technicians. Team work is well played in helping service your car or truck.
Great service and I intend to return often.
Convenient and friendly. I like not having to get out of my car. I'm not the biggest fan of having to make conversation with the attendant the entire time, but that's just me. Not a complaint.
The staff explained why my wiper fluid wasn't working and even showed me how I could fix the disconnected cord if it happened again. The back wiper fluid still wasn't working and they offered to research to figure out the problem. While I was there they also topped off my fluid and put the correct amount of air in my tires.
In and out quickly, the attendant was thorough and polite.
Convenient to my house. Quick service. You have dropped some of the extra pressures.
Very friendly service. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained complicated things in a way I could understand. Also, I was shown what is recommended by the car maker and I felt no pressure to do anything extra.
Asst manager wad super thorough. He knew my vehicle was new and wanted to make sure he researched the correct type of oil and specifics. He shared with me on the computer. He then sat in my car and reset the service reminder in my car. Very friendly and professional.
Technician was friendly and explained everything to me.
The service rep Jacob was extremely professional, courteous, and friendly.
Overall, I love to come back again.
The job is done well at a reasonable price. The workers are friendly and communicate well. They point out things you might need but don't pressure you to do them. And being able to pop in without an appointment is great.
Good service, convenient at comparable pricing!
Aaron was friendly and explained things to me. He didn't pressure me to get more done than I was prepared to but he explained what each of the things I would need were and which to prioritize. It was fast and affordable.
Great fast service. Great customer service provided by Jacob. He was very professional and at no time did I feel pressured to buy additional services. You have gained a customer for life. Nice job!
My daughter has utilized your service center for years, so I thought I would give it a try. Austin assisted me with my oil change as well as suggesting other services that I needed. What I appreciated most about what Austin did was the fact he noticed a sound coming from the Jeep when it went over a bump and suggested I get it checked at the dealership right away as it was under warranty. I had the Jeep checked and they found a stabilizer bar had broken. I am so appreciate Austin going one step further. That kind of customer service is hard to find. Thank you Austin!
The technicians made it effortless to get my oil change with no pressure for product purchase.
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Always great Service - Management relationship with this customer.
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I got quick service for Oil change of my car. The Technician who was in charge was polite and didn't push me to buy other services.
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I have used Valvoline before and the speed, professionalism, and quality has continued to remained top notched, will continue to use and recommend.
I've never had a problem with these guys. They're always efficient, friendly and trustworthy. I'm going back for my next oil change and a new battery.
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The guys are great and so helpful they get you in and out in no time.
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I came here originally on a Saturday afternoon for an oil change. Bill checked me in and was super friendly. He told me my oil dipstick was broken and I'd have to return back after purchasing a new one. I didn't have time to get everything done that day so I told him I'd be back. I came back on Tuesday with a new dipstick and was greeted by Tyler immediately. He was very welcoming and super informative. Bill was determined to get the broken dipstick out and after 15 minutes or so, he got it out. & I was very impressed! Tyler ran through step by step with me about the best options I have for my car to live a longer life, considering it's high mileage. He was very informative and I appreciated that considering not many mechanics will go above and beyond for their customer, in my personal experience. The other mechanics were also very friendly and had my car ready in a quick & timely manner. 10/10 would recommend this place and will definitely be returning!
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Bill, the service manager, is great at being conscious of my time and is always personable and courteous. I came in for a 30,000 checkup. I just dropped it off and picked it up later. I had already done the research — there were many more replacements/services suggested on the official Lexus list than I was informed that I needed. I felt that the items suggested for replacement were justified and I was not over-sold. I like that they remember me — even personal conversations that we have had previously. I have been going to this location for years with multiple cars. The management and techs are always very courteous. Keep it up guys!
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The guys are very friendly and they seem to know what they are talking about.
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First time using the service was highly satisfied plan to bring all my vehicles here.
Service was done well but I checked the price of the cabin air filter for which I was charged $50 and I can buy the same air filter online for $8. I expect a markup, but not a 600% markup.
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PROLOGUE - "Craving for the past"
Rain. Everything was wet. The gray clouds and the dark environment did not diminish this. "Why?", a girl sat on the mud, soaked with rain.
"Why did you have to go? You promised to stay with me. I always wanted to take care of you. Protect you. Why did they take you from me?"
She balled her hands into fists. "But I promise you, I'll find the people who did this to you!"
Green hair strands fell into her face as the person furiously rose.
"Forgive me for not keeping my promise. I'll get you back. Even if it costs me my life."
She turned away and held her Keyblade into the sky, opening a portal.
"Akane! Wait up!", another voice echoed in the dark.
"Skuld…", Akane lowered her Keyblade.
CHAPTER 1 - "Tears of Grief"
"Did you seriously think you could leave me behind like that? Where are you even going to?"
"Skuld, I have to. It's time...", Akane looked down.
"I know you want to find her, but where will you even look? The world is so huge!", Skuld approached Akane and held her hands.
"I'll just have to keep looking."
Skuld slowly hugged Akane and didn't let go.
"…Akane, I know what you believe in your heart. But you have to face reality. I'm sorry."
Akane distanced herself from Skuld and looked into the sky.
"Do you remember when we visited Daybreak Town two years ago? I… smuggled something with me. I wanted to look through its pages alone, but I'm glad you are here now."
"The book… it knows the fate of everyone in the Realm of Light. Do you--"
"Yes. If my fate is to find her… the book can help us figure out how. to make that a reality.", she flipped the book open.
A ray of light made the sun shine again. A hologram of a mysterious, blue eye was projected.
"Akane Kazuko. Please, tell me what the book says about my future!"
"If it is your will, we can turn the page and see. But that knowledge could be very dangerous.", the voice echoed.
"I'm ready. I need to know!"
"At the crossroads of Destiny, demons will lead to the Realm. What was lost will finally be found."
"Do you know where my mother is?"
"How strange. The book does not contain such information."
"Then… what does the last page of my future actually say?"
"What do you mean, nothing?", Skuld asked.
"We… might be able to find your mother. We'll have to find the crossroads of Destiny!"
"My mother…", Akane started to cry.
"Your mother is watching you right now, I'm sure. She wouldn't want you to cry. You're strong, Akane."
"You know she's not dead.", Akane sobbed.
"That day… I was so happy. My mother baked a cake - my favorite cake.", she smiled with tears in her eyes.
"She made me sit down. 'Mommy has work to do, start eating, okay fluffy? I'll be back before it's gone.'. Then she left."
Akane shut her eyes, releasing all her grief.
"It's okay to cry.", Skuld hugged her.
"Minutes passed, hours passed. I ate the whole cake. I waited for her to come back. But she never did.", Akane wiped her tears away and continued sobbing.
Together, the two friends went to Daybreak Town and were greeted by two Chirithy, who told them they'd have to select a Union.
Akane and Skul chose to be part of the Vulpes Union. When asked if Chirithy should show them how to fight and collect Lux, the girls rejected.
"Where does our journey start, Akane?", Skuld looked at her.
"We will sneak in and take the Book of Prophecies - I'm sure it will tell us more about my mother."
"Sneak in?! You can't do that!"
"We will have to wait until everyone's sleeping.", Akane looked into Skuld's eyes.
"This is dangerous… but you know I can't let you go there alone - you'd mess up!", Skuld laughed.
"Well, what can I say? May our hearts be our guiding keys.", Akane smiled.
Wow. The prologue and first chapter is incredible! The personalities and feelings of both characters are really brought out in an amazing way. I wonder what Akane's fate will be and if she will find her mother. I can't wait to read more!
Thank you, Howler! I'm glad you like it.
Love the story so far Muke! It's definitely cute and I like how you write the characters.
You really know how to write a moving piece, Muke. I feel bad for Akane. I'm not sure why her mother being missing sounds so familiar to me. Anyways, it tore my heart up knowing her mother left. </3 I hope she's able to find her. And the Book of Fate seems like a valuable tool for them to have. I'm curious how Akane has it in the first place. In the meantime, I'm curious what her fate will be in the end too. You certainly got me hooked in. I can't wait to read more. Awesome chapter, Muke!
Thank youu, I'm very glad you like it! I always try my best.
"How do you know that phrase?", came a sudden voice.
Turning, Akane saw Foreteller Aced walking towards them.
"I've never seen the two of you around before. Are you visitors?" he asked.
"Well, yes, sort of.", Skuld answered.
"Where are you guys' parents?", Aced looked at Akane.
Skuld and Akane exchanged a glance before Akane looked down.
Taking a deep breath, Akane replied: "My father passed away", head still down.
"What about your mother? Is she here?"
The pain in Akane's head got stronger, she started to tear up.
"My mom… disappeared.", she said, holding back her tears.
"What do you mean, 'she disappeared'?"
"Just… disappeared. She's missing. She… went away one day and didn't return.", tears were slowly starting to roll down her cheek.
"So, you don't have a family, huh."
"I should… probably go now.", she turned away. As she sat down, her face showed pain and as she closed her eyes, drops ran down her face. Her vision was blurry, so Akane tried to blink away the emotions.
Skuld threw herself next to Akane and hugged her deeply.
"You're Akane! You're brave and you are strong.", Skuld whispered into her ear.
Akane stopped crying after a while and rubbed her tears away.
"You're right… I'm strong. I'll fight and I'll live on. I'll find her and the ones who took her from me.", she spoke, gazing at the wide sky.
The next day, Akane and Skuld decided to finally start their journey. They went into a portal, to France. Immediately, they felt displeasure - everyone was yelling at a single person, throwing stuff at him, torturing the young mang.
Skuld raised her Keyblade, launching a fire spell into the sky.
"What in the world are you doing?!", she screamed towards the crowd.
"We are all supposed to stick together! How could you torture someone like that?!", Akane yelled at everyone.
Suddenly, a dark-skinned woman walked up to the guy and cut through the ropes.
"You mistreat this poor boy the same way you mistreat my people! You speak of justice, yet you are cruel to those most in need of your help!"
Everybody gasped at the strong woman.
"Mark my words, gypsy. You will pay for this!"
Akane and Skuld felt a dark power and readied their Keyblades.
As guards were grouping up and walking towards the gypsy, Akane, and Skuld teleported them - the gypsy, the guy and themselves - into Notre Dame.
The next chapter will be longer, I promise! Just wanted to introduce the world!
It's okay! The chapter was great! Short or long, I enjoyed reading it. And I can pretty much guess what the world is lol. I'm excited for how this will play out!
Well this is the first Chi fanfic I've seen. It's pretty interesting. I just wish we had more to read of it. I can't wait for the next chapter.
Oh, a new reader. Don't worry! I'm eager to upload a chapter ever day. If not, every 2 days.
Yeah Im trying to look at other pics besides my own around here. And wow, wish I had that kind of uploading time.
Chapter 2 - "Transcending Demon"
The boy - Quasimodo - quickly went to his bells without talking to any of the girls.
"What happened out there?!", Akane looked at Esmeralda, the gypsy.
"I can't thank you enough, girls. My name is Esmeralda."
"I'm Skuld, and she is Akane… but, what does that man want from you? I felt a strong dark aura."
"You saw what he did out there! Letting the crowd torture that young boy… He's a demon! I thought if just one person could stand up to him…"
Esmeralda let out a sigh.
"What do they have against people who are different?"
"Arrest all of them!", came a sudden voice. It was Judge Claude Frollo, together with his guards.
Skuld readied her Keyblade. "You won't touch her, Frollo!"
"That is right. Minister Frollo learned years ago to respect the sanctity of the church.", the archdeacon looked into Frollo's eyes.
As Akane, Skuld, and the archdeacon followed the guards outside, they completely forgot about Frollo, who came from behind and surprised Esmeralda.
"Gypsies don't do well inside stone walls, woman.", he said, smelling her hair.
"I was just imagining a rope… around that beautiful neck."
Esmeralda pushed him back, shouting: "I know what you're imagining!"
Meanwhile, Skuld teleported herself to Quasimodo, while Akane, after a while, teleported Esmeralda to the Court of Miracles - a secret place.
"Y-y-you are witches?!", Quasimodo shockingly questioned them.
"Now that's not nice. Do we look like witches? We helped you down there!", Akane glared at him.
"N-no. No, no. My… my master, he told me everyone using spells and helping gypsies needs to be… hanged. But you don't seem like other witches or gypsies."
"Well… not everyone is the same. Just like all of us have different personalities, everyone is different in how they act. You shouldn't generalize people like that.", Skuld spoke wisely.
The next day, Frollo and his guards were searching through the whole city, trying to find Esmeralda. They locked everyone up who didn't want to talk - even those who didn't know where she was. Every single gypsy within the city was captured.
Without knowing any of this, Skuld and Akane were also hiding inside the walls of the Court of Miracles.
"Esmeralda, do you know a place… or… something called 'The Crossroads of Destiny'?", Akane approached her.
"No, I don't. Why, what is that place?"
"It's… complicated. I might find my mother there."
"Akane. Never lose hope. I'm sure she is waiting for you, somewhere. You're not from around here, are you? Where have you been looking?"
"This is the first place."
"I heard of this witch called Gothel. Maybe she knows something. I think she is German, so she should be in Germany."
They were interrupted when suddenly hundreds of Guards stormed the Court of Miracles!
"After 20 years of searching, the Court of Miracles is mine at last. Arrest the gypsy Esmeralda and the witches who attended the Festival of Fools yesterday!!", he commanded.
The guards had the upper hand as they managed to take everyone - save for Esmeralda, Skuld, and Akane, who they took to the square - with them.
Every citizen of Paris was there, looking at Frollo and the three girls.
"The prisoners, Esmeralda, Skuld, and Akane, have been found guilty of the crime of witchcraft! The sentence: Death!", he announced as he walked towards them.
"Let's send these unholy demons back where they belong!"
Before Frollo could burn them, Akane managed to summon her Keyblade and free herself.
"Step back!", she yelled, readying her Keyblade.
Swinging down from above, Quasimodo came to the rescue and freed Esmeralda and Skuld and took them with him!
"SANCTUARY!", he yelled from above.
"Freeze!!", Akane yelled, casting a Blizzara spell and freezing Frollo.
"Don't you see already?! Frollo is the one behind this mess! You should all work against him than for him, idiots!", Akane yelled with a raspy voice.
Akane jumped back as sharp arrows were fired her way.
Motivated by her speech, the whole city was working against the guards now.
"ARREST FROLLO FOR GOOD!", Akane yelled.
It was a chaos. But in the end, they managed to arrest the guards and Frollo and end the mess. However, this was not over, as a big, dark, red-coated demon with yellow eyes and a scythe was transcending from Notre Dame.
Just to let ya guys know! This is not the end of HoND yet, I wanted to get through the movie's plot asap, so I can introduce some new stuff in the next few chapters.


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Family of NYLS Graduate Jay S. Watnick Makes a $1 Million Gift in His Memory
Gift Will Support Transformative Student Scholarships for Years to Come
In Recognition of Jay Watnick's Love of Reading and Learning, NYLS to Establish the "Jay S. Watnick, J.D., Class of 1959 Reading Room and Legal Research Center"
New York, NY (April 29, 2019) – The family of New York Law School (NYLS) graduate Jay S. Watnick, a member of the Class of 1959, has honored his memory with a profoundly generous $1 million gift in support of student scholarships.
The gift, made by his wife, Marianna Watnick, and the Watnick family, establishes the Marianna and Jay S. Watnick '59 Scholarship Fund. The Fund will benefit high-achieving NYLS students, with preference for those who have demonstrated interest in legal research or financial services, two areas of focus in Jay Watnick's life.
In recognition of Jay Watnick's lifelong love of reading, learning, and teaching, and his deep commitment to NYLS, the School is establishing the "Jay S. Watnick, J.D., Class of 1959 Reading Room and Legal Research Center" within its Mendik Library.
"He had the love for New York Law School, and I had the love for him," said Marianna Watnick. "I want to honor him for being a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and mentor over all these years."
"Jay Watnick is a role model for NYLS students, demonstrating how a relentless quest for knowledge is the foundation for a satisfying and successful legal career," said NYLS Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell. "This gift honors his legacy by enabling others to improve their lives through legal education. I am profoundly grateful to Marianna Watnick and the Watnick family for their generosity and vision."
Jay Watnick, who passed away in April 2018, embarked on a successful career in estate planning, pensions, and tax law following his graduation from NYLS. He held leading roles at some of the nation's top insurance companies, including New York Life, Mutual Benefit Life, and Security Mutual Life Insurance Company, before creating his own pension administration company and leading Namco Financial Group. Friends dubbed him "the human encyclopedia" because of his affinity for research and intellectual discussion.
"Jay was my classmate, and we graduated together," said Arthur N. Abbey '59, Chair of the NYLS Board of Trustees. "We remained friends over the years, and he told me often how much he appreciated his legal education and how helpful it was to his business success. Now he will be forever remembered, with his name prominently displayed in the Jay S. Watnick, J.D., Class of 1959 Reading Room and Legal Research Center."
"I am delighted that Marianna Watnick and the Watnick family are supporting research and learning at New York Law School," said Susan Mendik, a member of the NYLS Board of Trustees and a longtime benefactor of NYLS's Mendik Library. "Countless students will benefit from the Jay S. Watnick, J.D., Class of 1959 Reading Room and Legal Research Center. The scholarship fund will open doors and transform lives."
NYLS's Library is named for Susan Mendik's late husband, Bernard H. Mendik '58, a noted New York City real estate developer who served as Chair of the NYLS Board of Trustees.
The new Reading Room and Legal Research Center will be dedicated on May 3, 2019, as a special highlight during NYLS's 2019 Alumni Celebration, which would have marked the 60th anniversary of Jay Watnick's graduation from NYLS.
Elizabeth Thomas
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