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Rays 2010 Concert Series Band Facts
I got to admit here, I was holding onto the secret to one of the Tampa Bay Rays Hess Express Saturday night Concert Series performers as close to my vest as I could this past weekend. I did tell a few close friends who would not throw it all over the place the artist, and I got a great reception to them coming to Tropicana Field in 2010.
The Concert Series list some say is a group of band that could soon be lifetime members of the AARP, but that is fine with me because I am no spring chicken myself. But this is also a special time for Rays fans as the team has gone a combined 16-2 during the Concert Series, with sell-out crowds and people swaying and singing in their seats, and people dancing in the aisles of Tropicana Field.
They are a nice collection of the bands of my youth, which also includes the second concert I ever saw when the Go-Go's performed at the (now gone) Bayfront Center. And yes, I did wear my parachute pants with the red velvet inserts and swanky punk rock shirt to the concert to try and influence the ladies who I knew would come out in droves to support the first all female band on the Billboard charts to write and also perform with their own instruments.
And I also got to attend a Go-Go's concert the last time they were in St. Petersburg, Florida at Jannus Landing and got a chance to meet the band during a "meet and greet" arranged by a friend in upper management at Pepsi.
So to say I am not excited to see all five of these bands come into Tropicana Field would be insane. For these bands, Hall & Oates, John Fogerty, Nelly, Z Z Top and the Go-Go's are very much a fabric of my musical roots, and great selections by the Rays Front Office, and we still have five more to be announced later. But this group of five are such an interesting meshing of bands that could sooth even the savage baseball fan.
So I decided to today to post some facts about each band that you might not know, and give you a little insight into the bands heading for the Trop. during the 2010 season. I will also list the game date and the opponent so you easily purchase your tickets when they go on sale to the public at 9 am on Friday.
John Fogerty April 24th Toronto Blue Jays
1) 25th Anniversary of "Centerfield" being released to the world. In 1985, John Fogerty finished his first solo album for Warner Brothers records. But you had to think that when Fogerty wrote the title track to his album, it was going to be sung and imitated at Major League and minor league baseball stadiums for eternity. When "Centerfield" hit the stores, not only was the title track an instant hit, but another track off the album, "Old Man Down the Road" also was a Top-10 hit for Fogerty.
2) Fogerty also got one of those rare honors in Hollywood California on October 1, 1998 when he was enshrined on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His Hollywood Walk of Fame star is located at 7000 Hollywood Blvd right alongside 63 other inductees which include Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and actors Angela Bassett (St. Petersburg native), Tony Danza, Dudley Moore, Tom Hanks, Eddie Murphy, Chuck Norris, Glen Close and Renee Zellweger. Also included in this section is fellow musicians' Nancy Sinatra, Donna Summers, Patti LaBelle, Pacido Domingo, and fellow baseball lover Alice Cooper.
3) Fogerty pulled off a great "double feat" during Thanksgiving 2006 when he appeared at halftime during both National Football League games held on that day. He started that day singing at the Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions game, then got on a plane and went to also do the halftime festivities at the Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs game later that day. Fogerty was in the house on April 16,2009 to help celebrate the first home game in the new Yankee Stadium.
Fogerty (of course) sang "Centerfield" from Centerfield prior to the New York Yankees first game in their new home. At one point, the infamous "Bleacher Creatures" that shout players names for "Yankee Rollcall" during the first innings of Yankee games, shouted out for Fogerty to acknowledge them. Fogerty got accepted in the new stadium…New York style.
ZZ Top May 1, 2010 Kansas City Royals
1) Most people might not know that there is a double reason they selected the name ZZ Top for the band. First, it was a hybrid name formed from the two names of rolling papers Zig-Zag and Top. The second reason it is a duo homage to classic Blues legend ZZ Hill. ZZ Top guitarist Bill Gibbons also wrote in his autobiography "Rock+Roll Gearhead" that it also derives from Blues master B B King. The band originally planned to call themselves ZZ King, but they reconsidered thinking it might seem to similar to B B King. But since BB King was at the "Top", they chose ZZ Top as their final band name.
2) Even before their hit "Cheap Sunglasses" in 1979, the band always wore darken sunglasses on stage for their gigs. Guitarists Gibbons and Dusty Hill also wear similar black clothing, usually biker leathers, and either black Cowboy hats or baseball caps when performing on stage. Gibbon also wears a trademark neck chain of beer bottle openers around his neck when he performs to remember those early days in the Texas Honky Tonk bars. While Gibbons and Hill wear chest length beards, their drummer Frank Beard ( love it!) usually has a well manicured beard and mustache.
3)Keeping with the "beard" theme for another moment, both Gibbons and Hill were offered $ 1 million each by the Gillette (razor) Company if they would shave off their chest length beards during a television commercial. The duo declined saying," We're tool ugly without them."
Nelly May 15, 2009 Seattle Mariners
1) Most people know Nelly's (Cornell Haynes Jr) obsession with everything related to St. Louis, but did you know that he was also a pretty good baseball player before he turned to rap music. He honed his baseball skills watching video of his idol Cardinals short stop Ozzie Smith during St. Louis amateur Summer Leagues and always considered playing professional baseball.
Even though Nelly was not drafted out of High School, he has attended several Major League Baseball Spring minor league tryout camps including the Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves. Some people close to Nelly think he accepted his rap music career as a consolation prize to his first love….baseball.
2) Nelly has built himself a small empire outside of his music interests with the establishment of two clothing lines, Apple Bottom for women and Vokal for men. He also had a contract with Nike back in 2003 to design and develop a "Air Derrrty" shoe which was a retro remake of former NBA star Charles Barkley's signature sneaker. He also signed a contract with Reebok on June 20,2005. Nelly is also became one of the owners of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats when it was announced on May 19,2008 he would join the Bobcat's owners group along with Robert L Johnson and NBA legend Michael Jordan.
3) Most people instantly know him for his first album "Country Grammar", which was his debut album with the Universal Music Group. The album was certified 9x platinum on April 27,2004 and includes a track with inspired baseball metaphor s called "Batter Up". Another interesting fact is that Nelly once played in the Main Event at a World Series of Poker event in 2007.
1) I personally have an axe to grind with Hall and Oates. They sang the National Anthem of Game 5 during the 2008 World Series at Citizen Bank's Park on October 27,2008. The reason I have a beef with them is that I think they wished for rain and that made the game be postponed and I had to fly back to Tampa Bay without seeing the conclusion of Game 5, which happened several days later. They did a great rendition that night, but it was a rainy and cold night and my teeth were chattering.
2) The two Philadelphia native sons met during a band competition at the Adelphi Ballroom back in 1967. They were not there to compete together, but was put together after gunshots rang out in the venue after two rival gangs converged on the arena. Daryl Hall and John Oates were both thrown into a service elevator together and they started talking and noticing they had multiple similarities in music and both were attending Temple University.
Not bad for two guys always immortalized by the sit-com "Friends" where Ross Geller (David Schwimmer), was once shown as a young man-fro keyboardist who was in love with the Hall and Oates music.
3) In a play on the band's name, the NHL's St. Louis Blues manufactured a tongue-in-cheek line of hockey apparel called "Hull and Oates" to play homage to players Brett Hull and Adam Oates. Also with a Hockey linage is the fact that their song "Private Eyes" was the unofficial locker room song of the 2008-2009 Edmonton Oilers. But there was no doubting the band's 7 platinum and 6 gold records and their 34 hit singles on the U S Billboard charts.
The Go-Go's July 10,2010 Cleveland Indians
2) here are some wild facts about each member of the group:
Belinda Carlisle(Lead Singer) once dated former Los Angeles Dodger Mike Marshall and he should have a nice section in her upcoming biography "Lips Unsealed" that will be out in bookstores on May 20,2010. She also was a contestant during 2009 on "Dancing With the Stars", and performed in the production of "Hairspray" on stage in London's West End.
Gina Schock (Drummer) co-wrote the title track on Miley Cyrus's second album "Breakout". The song debuted at #1 in the summer of 2008. She also wrote tracks for Selena Gomez and The Scene's release "Kiss and Tell." The Go-Go's had to stop touring in 1983 while promoting their "Vacation" CD after Schock developed health problems and had to have surgery for congenital heart defect.
Karen Valentine(Bass Guitar) During their Go-Go's "hiatus moments", Valentine went back to her Texas blues-rock roots and formed the Blue Bonnets. The group did two albums before they morphed into The Delphines, which included Schock as their drummer,
Charlotte Caffey (Lead Guitar/Keyboards) Caffey and Jane Wiedlin co-wrote Country star Keith Urban's first # 1 single hit "But for the Grace of God". Caffey and Wiedlin also performed several concerts back in 1997 as Twisted and Jaded, in which they performed acoustic versions of Go-Go's songs and debuted any new materials they wrote during the bands existence.
Jane Wiedlin (Vocals/Guitar) is always one of the fan's favorites, not only for her quirky sense of humor, but for her "obsessions." Wiedlin is a devoted "star Trek" fan and once formed a band FroSTed as a homage to the ultimately popular television and movie series. She is an ordained wedding officiant who performs her wedding services as Reverend Sister Go-Go. She is also the main subject of an upcoming comic book called "Lady Robotika", and was endeared to millions on the reality show "The Surreal Life" when she came out of the closet about her fascination with Domination.
3) Over their career, which started in 1978, they have sold over 7 million albums and made rock history as the only all-female band who also plays their own instruments to top the Billboard charts. Their first album "Beauty and the Beast" was considered a "cornerstone" of the New Wave music movement. This album reached double platinum which at the time made it one of the most successful debut albums of all time. The album is still today listed at # 413 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
With tickets going on sale to the General Public on Friday morning, it might be a great idea to purchase tickets for these days in advance to guarantee a chance to see concerts on these dates. I will again bring you some facts and great baseball related situations concerning the bands that the Rays select for these additional dates. At this time there are no previous games selected for these Saturday Rays games by either for a possible Fox Baseball Broadcasts or by ESPN.
I am looking forward to these concerts with great anticipation, and also hope that we can again sell out Tropicana Field and boost our record to 26-2 with a 10-0 run in 2010. When the Trop. Is full, the Rays players feel the presence of the crowd and gain additional energy from us in the stands. So do not forget to get up early tomorrow and get your coffee and your fingers ready to select seat locations for all five of the already selected bands in concert following Rays games in 2010. Tell me you are not excited!
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TOTALLY jealous of the concerts that the Rays put on! What a great group of performers that you have mentioned! I have seen the Go-Go's twice – back in my college days – and LOVED them! Enjoy!!!
And that is only the first FIVE.
We still got double the fun to be announced by the Rays sometime in the future.
But you know I really enjoy these "steps back into time".
Heck Nelly and the Mariners are coming in my birthday weekend, so I am super pumped up for the series.
Got a plan to try and get a photo with Ken Griffey Jr…..( My birthday mission.
Rays Renegade
I'm no spring chicken either, so Fogarty and Hall & Oates would be fun for me to see. Have a great time!
Member of the middle-aged too! I'd say your grudge against Hall and Oates is justified! Attending a WS game and not being able to see it's conclusion would have driven me completely bonkers! I went because the ticket was given to me…and I really don't have to be admitting this…But I saw the Go-Go's too. LOL
Member of the middle-aged too! I'd say your grudge against Hall and Oates is justified! Attending a WS game and not being able to see it's conclusion would have driven me completely bonkers! I went because the ticket was given to me…and I really don't have to be admitting this…But I saw the Go-Go's too. LOL
You are a spring chicken, that is why you come back each March to roost for a week in Tampa (lol).
Seriously, these are the bands of my youth, and even my 22 year old is saying I an ancient because my second concert was the Go-Go's (first was Loverboy).
But each of these groups as song that I used to have on cassettes in my car, then changed them to CD's, which are still in my collection.
Music to me surely soothes the savage beast.
Rays Renegade
You know I got that soft spot for Nelly… pretty cool thing the Rays got goin' here. I guess Bobby Ramos' bullpen shows weren't enough, eh? LOL.
Jeff, Bobby is like our social "Bullpen", but you do not want to go to it too oftern so it doesn't tire out, or get old and routine.
But, yeah, the Concerts have been a blassing for attendance, but someday we will not need gimmicks or flashy names to get people in the doors….But that comes with tradition and a winning mindset not only on the team, but in the community.
It is coming!
Rays Renegade
I am so jealous! Wish the Phillies did this sort of thing. I went to a concert after a Marlins game in Miami and that was so much fun! Someday…. lol
Wow, that's freaking awesome! Oh, and thanks for imparting the ZZ Top info, they are one of my favorite bands, but after all of these years, I never bothered researching the origin of their name…gracias!
I know the Rays use it as a fodder to increase their game attendance. But the added charm of the team going 16-2 with 30,000+ in the seats also helps the "W" column too.
I know a few of the small market teams like the Royals also do the Concert route, but I have heard of any of the "Big Boys" doing it.
Maybe because they have a solid fanbase, or walk-up ticket sales they do not do the extra fan events.
I think the Phillies should do something like this, but I also know they have a huge payroll and might be putting the product on the field instead of music in the air.
Rays Renegade
Not a problem…..Always glad to give some new information to people.
I always try and learn one new thing a day.
ZZ Top is going to be a fun show.
Going to chat with someone in the Rays Communications office and see if I can get photographer credentials for the Concerts Series so I can get better photos for the blog….
Wish me luck!
Rays Renegade
So funny your comment to Jane! Awesome list this and yes, I remember Belinda of the Go-Gos when she was dating First baseman China doll Mike Marshall.
So funny your comment to Jane! Awesome list this and yes, I remember Belinda of the Go-Gos when she was dating First baseman China doll Mike Marshall.
Just goes to prove, Jeff and Alan are not the only funny guys on here.
Seriously, I never understood those two together, but then again, I was not a Dodger.
I wish every team would do something like this for their fans.
Guess that is another reason it is good to be a Rays fan.
Rays Renegade
Hey, Cliff! I'll take ya up on Fogerty (with or without CCR) and ZZ Top! I do laugh at the fact that Frank Beard is the one without the long beard! The derivation of the ZZ Top name (esp. it homage to BB King) is really cool–I did not know it, either! Thanks!
I am actually more excited for the Go-Go's, but for so many other reasons.
Fogerty will be fun because he has tons of other hits, and ZZ Top is going to be amazing compared to my old rock roots.
But there are still 5 acts to be announced, so we still have more fun to talk about later.
Rays Renegade
Wow! 10 concerts. That pales to the 5 the Pirates have every year. Plus you guys get much better acts than we do.
The wild part about the Rays Concert Series is they are always usually the bands kick-off point to their concert schedule.
We were Daughtry and Pat Benetar's first venue of the tour, and there did not seem to be nay nerves or bad situations on stage with any of the tunes or equipment.
I have to tell you I feel blessed as a Rays season Ticket holder to have Concerts like this the last few seasons.
From local alternative band We The Kings, to L L Cool J, it is always fun during every Saturday night concert.
Rays Renegade
Are the Go-go's still coming to town? I've heard otherwise.
In a simple sentence, the Go-Go's are a No-No.
If you had not read about it, guitarist Jane Whelin had a hiking accident where she fell down a 20 ft embankment and injured her ACL.
She tried to rehab it, but it did not become better with treatment, and now she will have a complete ACL replacement, which put an end to the group 2010 "Farewell Tour".
They have cancelled every concert date, and it is expected at the very least, Lady Jane could be down for over a year.
The Rays are currently trying to find an adequate replacement, but it has been short notice.
Rays Renegade


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The 3 Series coupe and convertible have been discontinued for 2014, and are replaced by the all-new BMW 4 Series. A new high-performance M3 is scheduled to reappear later for 2014, after taking a hiatus for one model year. Sedans, all-new for 2012, carry over basically unchanged for 2014.
The most affordable car in the lineup, the BMW 320i, uses a less powerful version of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine found in the 328i with a modest 180 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque. The 2014 BMW 320i earns an EPA-estimated 23/36 mpg City/Highway with the 6-speed manual transmission and 24/36 mpg City/Highway with the automatic. All-wheel-drive BMW 320i xDrive models are automatic-only and achieve 23/35 mpg City/Highway.
One of our favorites is the BMW 328i, with the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 making 240 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. This version accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds with 8-speed automatic or in just 5.7 seconds with 6-speed manual. The same feat takes the Audi A4 2.0T 6.5 seconds. The BMW 328i achieves an EPA-estimated 22/35 mpg City/Highway with the 6-speed manual, and 23/33 mpg City/Highway with the automatic on both RWD and AWD models.
Most powerful is the BMW 335i, with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 that makes 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. Transmission choices are the same 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic, with a 0-60 mph time of just 5.4 seconds with either gearbox. Fuel economy estimates are just 20/30 mpg City/Highway with 6-speed manual, but an impressive 23/33 mpg with the 8-speed automatic. AWD models get 20/28 mpg with the manual and 20/30 mpg with the automatic. Premium gasoline is required for all 3 Series models.
ActiveHybrid3 is a 3 Series model that combines an electric motor and lithium-ion battery with the 335i's 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. It's good for 335 net horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque. It works well, but it only slightly bests the fuel efficiency of the gasoline-powered models: ActiveHybrid3 is EPA-rated 25/33 mpg City/Highway. Considering the near-$15,000 price premium, we recommend the 328i or new 328d for the best combination of performance and frugality. ActiveHybrid3 may beat them in terms of emissions, however.
The 2014 BMW 3 Series sedan remains the benchmark among luxury sport compact cars such as the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, and Lexus IS. The BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon is most closely matched by the Audi allroad. Though all offer similar dimensions and features, none can quite match the weight balance and performance-oriented dynamics of the BMW. The new Cadillac ATS is perhaps the closest contender on the racetrack, though its angular American styling is in sharp contrast to the German and Japanese cars. The 3 Series Gran Turismo lacks any apples-to-apples competitors, though it's a viable alternative for drivers who want more space without the stigma of a station wagon.
The 2014 BMW 320i sedan ($32,550) uses a 180-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 and comes standard with dual-zone automatic climate control, leatherette (vinyl) upholstery, eight-way manually adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, cruise control, a trip computer, Bluetooth, BMW's iDrive interface with a 6.5-inch display screen, a premium audio system with CD player, HD radio, an auxiliary audio jack and USB port, split folding rear seat, foglamps, rain-sensing automatic wipers and 17-inch alloy wheels. An automatic stop/start feature is also included to help save fuel. The BMW 320i xDrive ($34,550) adds all-wheel drive.
BMW 328i ($37,100) gets you a more powerful 240-hp version of the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 and upgrades to eight-way power-adjustable front seats with driver memory functions, rearview camera and auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors. BMW 328i xDrive includes all-wheel drive ($39,100).
The 2014 BMW 328d ($38,600) is a diesel-powered version of the 328i. The BMW 328d xDrive includes all-wheel drive ($40,600). The BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon ($41,450) and diesel-powered BMW 328d xDrive Sports Wagon ($42,950) are equipped similarly.
The BMW 335i sedan ($43,200), BMW 335i xDrive sedan ($45,200 AWD), and BMW ActiveHybrid3 ($49,700) use a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 and upgrade further with a moonroof, xenon HID headlights with adaptive and auto-leveling features, and 18-inch wheels.
The BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo ($41,450) and 335i xDrive Gran Turismo ($46,850) are equipped similarly to their sedan counterparts and come only with the 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Options for 3 Series include the Cold Weather Package ($950), which adds a heated front and rear seats, a steering wheel and retractable headlight washers. The Dynamic Handling Package ($1,000) adds adaptive suspension and variable sport steering. A Premium Package includes leather upholstery, keyless access, lumbar support, satellite radio with one year subscription and a power moonroof on 328 models. The Technology Package ($3,150) adds navigation with real-time traffic information and touchpad control, head-up display, the BMW Apps interface and enhanced Bluetooth and smartphone integration. Standalone options include leather upholstery ($1,450), heated front seats ($500), and a variety of wheels and tires.
Three additional trim packages are available: Luxury, Sport and M Sport. Each features unique wheels, exterior trim, interior styling, wheels and suspension tuning.
Safety features on all 3 Series include front-impact airbags that deploy at different rates depending on the severity of impact, front passenger side-impact airbags, full-cabin, curtain-type head protection airbags, ABS, stability control, traction control and BMW Assist eCall crash notification system. Optional safety features include rearview camera and park distance control. The Driver Assistance Plus Package adds side and top view cameras plus several active safety features like blind spot detection, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian warning and collision mitigation. Available xDrive all-wheel drive can enhance handling stability and control in slippery conditions.
Now in its sixth generation, the 3 Series sedan is instantly recognizable as a BMW. Signature design cues include the twin kidney grille, stretched back, slightly wraparound headlamps with double-bezel lamps, short front and rear overhangs and a uniquely shaped side rear window with a distinctive curve in the bodywork known as the Hofmeister kink.
Sedans are available in Luxury, Sport and M Sport trims. Each has unique exterior trim. Luxury Line uses chrome kidney grille bars, a chrome exhaust pipe trim and a multi-spoke wheel design. Sport Line comes with black kidney grille bars and a five double-spoke wheel design. The M Sport line adds an aero body kit that includes a larger lower front air intake, sculpted rocker sills and different five-spoke wheels.
The Sports Wagon is decidedly a wagon, but retains a front end nearly identical to the sedans. From the side, it looks boxy, although the gentle curving slope from the top of the roof to the rear bumper softens an otherwise squarish appearance. Like the sedans, the Sports Wagon is available with Luxury, Sport and M Sport trims.
The new Gran Turismo bears the least resemblance to the rest of the 3 Series lineup. Based on the long-wheelbase 3 Series architecture developed for the Chinese market, it's 7.9 inches longer than the 3 Series Sports Wagon with a 4.3-inch longer wheelbase. It's also 3.2 inches taller. Not quite a wagon and not really a crossover vehicle, the GT looks big and tall. The gaping maw and fastback silhouette from many angles looks more like a mini version of the 5 Series GT than its 3 Series relatives. In back, BMW's first active rear spoiler sits atop the GT's shelfy behind, which reduces lift at highway speeds.
The standard interior looks like traditional BMW. The base seats are nice, and the leatherette looks and feels like leather. It's functional, but some might consider it boring. The Luxury line interior is traditional and attractive, and is our choice for commuting, business or road trips. Luxury Lines are warm and pretty with tan leather and burr walnut wood. The Sport line is all about the business of driving, featuring black seats with high bolsters and black and red interior trim, our choice for track days.
The different trim levels available on the sedans have unique features on the inside. A choice of leatherettes (vinyls) and leathers is available for the different trim levels. All the seats we tried, base, Sport, Luxury and M Sport, were comfortable and held us in place. We hardly took note of them, a good sign. And getting in and out of these cars was easy.
Regardless of trim, the 3 Series sedan's cockpit is oriented around driving, the dash angled slightly toward the driver bringing all controls within easy reach. Four circular dials (fuel gauge, speedometer, tachometer and oil temperature gauge) come with a black panel display. Climate controls are traditional BMW, intuitive and easy to operate. Overall, the trim is nice. Soft-touch plastic inside the interior door handles feels upscale. We didn't care for the plastic glovebox latch, which looked and felt cheap.
The iDrive screen is large, bright and easy to read. But unless your car is equipped with navigation, it will be of little use. In one of our test cars without any options, the screen simply displayed audio, phone and vehicle information. The pricey Technology package adds a whole suite of features, including navigation with real-time traffic information and BMW Connected, an app that allows users to sync their smartphones with their cars to use Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, a vehicle finder function and more. The BMW Apps suite integrates selected subscription-based applications into the car such as Pandora, Stitcher and MOG. This package also adds a head-up display.
Cars can come equipped with a traditional rearview camera that automatically displays what's behind the car, or an optional Surround View with side- and top-view cameras, which offers a bird's-eye perspective of the vehicle and the area around it. If that's not enough, the optional Parking Assistant helps the driver parallel park by finding a space, turning the steering wheel, practically parking the car itself. We recommend the rearview camera. Besides helping the driver spot a child behind the car when backing up, it's handy for everyday use, allowing the driver to use all of the available space when parking without touching the car behind and speeding the parking process. The other features are bonus features fun to use occasionally but not something we'd normally miss.
Getting in and out of the back seats is easy in all variants. In the sedan, rear legroom measures 35.1 inches, and headroom comes in at 37.7 inches, which is about on par with the Audi A4, but slightly more than the Mercedes-Benz C250. Trunk space in the 3 Series sedan is typical for the class at 13 cubic feet.
The 328i Sports Wagon is just as comfortable as the sedan; however, the rear center seat's tall headrest hampers rearward visibility so much that we opted to drive our test car with the center seat folded down, exposing the rear pass-through slot. The wagon's wide C and D pillars create large blind spots. In the back, the wagon gets slightly more headroom with 38.3 inches. Cargo space in the wagon is more plentiful, at 17.5 cubic feet with the rear seats in place, enough for two large suitcases and multiple small carry-ons. About 53 cubic feet is available with the rear seats folded flat.
Gran Turismo models have seats that sit more than two inches higher than the sedans, giving a commanding view of the road. There's also more leg- and headroom, including 2.8 inches more legroom in the rear than in the sedan and wagon. This is the roomiest of the bunch, with 18.3 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats in place.
The BMW 3 Series sedans are pleasant to drive in practically any situation, and all the available engines are more than capable. There are differences, however.
The BMW 328i is perfectly able on the road but doesn't sound refined when parked and idling, where the clatter of the direct-injection engine is noisy. It could almost be mistaken for a diesel. This is a minor nitpick, however, as there is nothing wrong with it underway, especially at higher speeds. The turbocharger provides boost through a broad torque range, delivering 255 foot-pounds of torque from 1250 to 4200 rpm. We found the torque of this engine gives it plenty of power to climb steep mountain terrain at freeway speeds, where the cars around us were struggling to keep up. The 328i offers strong acceleration performance for passing maneuvers at highway speeds, and getting from just about any speed to 80 mph is a breeze. BMW says the 328i can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, which is quite quick.
The BMW 335i's turbocharged six-cylinder engine purrs like a contented cat when idling. But in most situations, we found the power advantage of the 335i over the 328i to be negligible. The 335i has more torque, with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6. It makes 300 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 300 pound-feet of torque from 1300-5000 rpm, a broad power band that gives the 335i strong response to throttle input at all engine speeds. In other words, just stand on it and she goes. While driving the 328i and 335i at Laguna Seca Raceway near Monterey, California, we noticed the six-cylinder engine delivered noticeably more thrust up the steep straightaway to The Corkscrew at the top of the circuit. Turbo lag is nonexistent. Acceleration performance from 0-60 mph comes in just 5.4 seconds with either transmission, according to BMW.
The 8-speed automatic works very well. Some drivers prefer to shift with the paddles, but most will simply put it in Drive and let it do its thing. We still enjoy the manual transmission available on the gasoline-powered sedans; clutch-pedal effort makes taking off easy, and the gear ratios are perfectly spaced for either engine.
Handling is excellent on all variants of the sedan, and all offer a good balance of ride quality and handling response. The steering is light at low speeds, with proper resistance and feedback at higher speeds. Near-50/50 weight distribution, aided by locating the engine behind the front axle, leaves the driver in full command. It's an easy car to drive fast. We drove hard up a primitive mountain road, overdriving the tires, allowing the active safety features to limit speed around the bumpy switchbacks. At Laguna Seca Raceway, we strapped on helmets, switched off the electronics, and pushed hard around the turns. These cars are very easy to control at the limit, giving the driver confidence and serving up generous helpings of automotive joy.
Traction control kicks in when accelerating hard out of low-speed corners, eliminating wheelspin and reducing the chance of a spin. When driving hard, on a racetrack, for example, we found it beneficial to switch the system off, allowing the car to slide more and the rear tires to slip to achieve higher cornering speeds and more responsive acceleration performance coming out of the turns. Traction control is useful on an unfamiliar mountain road, but won't help you win an autocross. The active safety features can be switched off or dialed back in degrees, allowing the driver to tune the system to conditions and his or her preferences. Most of the time you'll want all this stuff switched on.
Braking is excellent in all models. The large brake calipers and rotors deliver more clamping force than most competitors. And thanks to BMW's electronic management, the brake pads move within a hair of the rotors if the driver suddenly releases the gas pedal, ready for the driver to slam on the brakes. The pads also lightly sweep the rotors every few seconds when it's raining to reduce moisture buildup.
The new diesel engine found on the 328d is surprisingly smooth and quiet. There is still an audible ticking noise at lower speeds and the slight rumble characteristic of all diesels, but it's refined in comparison to the old rough, smelly diesel engines of years past. Although torque is a healthy 280 foot-pounds, the 328d is still the slowest 3 Series of the bunch, with a 0-60 mph time of more than 7 seconds, according to BMW. There's sufficient thrust off the line, but you won't win any drag races. Tall gearing designed to maximize fuel economy keeps the 328d running at low rpms most of the time.
The new xDrive Sports Wagon uses the same engines as the 328i and 328d, and are both paired with the 8-speed automatic transmission. Sports Wagons boasts similar driving dynamics to their sedan counterparts. We found the 328i xDrive Sports Wagon every bit as nimble as the sedan. Around corners, you'd be hard-pressed to remember you have a copious rear end bolted onto the back (that is, if it weren't for the visibility issues caused by the wide D pillar and rear center-seat headrest).
An automatic Stop/Start function comes standard on all sedans. While it helps fuel economy, this feature annoys us. Although the latest version doesn't shutter quite so violently as the first iteration, it continues to be invasive and, in our opinion, kicks in too soon. After only a couple of seconds of idle, even if you're just pausing briefly, the engine shuts off. We found this especially disconcerting to crossing pedestrians who looked startled when they heard our car fire up just as they crossed our front bumper. The system can be turned off. Similar systems from Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac and other brands are more refined.
The 2014 BMW 3 Series remains an outstanding choice in its class. While the six-cylinder BMW 335i is slightly more enjoyable, we heartily recommend the four-cylinder 328i. The new diesel engine in the 328d is smooth and efficient. The new Sports Wagon retains the sedan's precise dynamics while offering more space. The cost of the ActiveHybrid3 is harder to justify.
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Club 20 honors state Sens. Gail Schwartz and Ellen Roberts
The Western Slope advocacy group Club 20 has honored two Colorado state senators, Democratic Gail Schwartz and Republican Ellen Roberts.
The group also recognized three other Republicans: state Rep. Don Coram of Montrose and former senators Don Ament from Iliff and the late Sen. Dave Wattenberg of Walden.
Schwartz, of Snowmass Village, received Johnson-Theos Bridge Builder Award. Roberts, of Durango, received the Dan Noble award.
"Despite what often winds up in the headlines, many things we deal with in Colorado are simply not partisan," Schwartz said in a news release. "Communities need clean and plentiful water, safe roads and bridges, and quality schools — no matter which political party we belong to.
"I am incredibly proud to have received this particular award, since it truly reflects my commitment to finding practical solutions for the people of Senate District 5 and Western Colorado, along with Rep. Don Coram."


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(Overheard conversation between my two sons yesterday.)
13 year old: Ugh! My hair is being so stupid! It won't do what I want it to!
10 year old: I hate when I can't style my hair, too.
13 year old: Ha! I wish I had your hair! You have good hair!
10 year old: Does that mean you think I'm bonito?
13 year old: No, you're still feo.
10 year old: What?! … Well, you're feo-er!
13 year old: You're the más feo del mundo.
10 year old: Well, you're feo to the luna and back!
You realize how badly you want your kids to be bilingual when you make no attempt to break up the argument but instead smile that they're insulting each other in Spanglish.


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A female orangutan at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo has become the first non-human primate in the US to be implanted with a human birth control device. I hope she doesn't think it's okay to just whore around all over the place now. Just because she can't get pregnant doesn't mean that Orangu-God hasn't stopped damning lady apes to Orangu-Hell for having extramarital sex.
The young orangutan named Kitra has been given Implanon, a small cylinder about the size of a pencil lead that's implanted beneath the surface of the skin. The device is good for a few years before the hormones stop working.
Zookeepers say they gave Kira the device because they'd like her to breed, but not yet.


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2 large turnips, cubed
1 1/2 lb white potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
Bring the turnips and potatoes to a rolling boil. Continue to boil until both are fork-tender. Drain. Add remaining ingredients and mash until desired smoothness is obtained.


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Sparse vines reach weakly upward towards the sunlight filtering in between the thick blanket of leaves above, gently yellowing despite their youth. Choked out by the tall trees overhead that greedily suck down all the rich solar nutrition, our fragile, immature tomato plants never had a chance. Careful weeding and daily watering be damned- Not a drop of those efforts show. For reasons unknown, this will be our worst harvest ever, if you can even call it a "harvest." It would be a joy to pull even a solitary ripe, red orb from those sagging knots of greenery, but I'm not so optimistic about even that kind of yield.
While I can only look on with envy as friends effortlessly produce vegetables of all colors and shapes from their own backyard gardens, I have but one tiny success to brag about: The mint. Known for being aggressively prolific, spreading like a weed and reseeding itself for years to come, ours finally broke the curse of our sad patch of dirt and actually followed suit. Sprouting and outgrowing the small patch originally allotted to them, the herbaceous leaves now cover nearly half of the paltry expanse, growing like a full, unruly mane of hair, much in need of a trim. And so, with no vegetables to temper my enthusiasm, trim I did.
After batches of mint chocolate sorbet, mint tea, and minted snow peas, the mint still kept coming with no end in sight. Fully confident that the supply would not run short, I went for the gusto and gathered as much as I could before the rainclouds above burst once again, snipping off every viable leaf to make up a fresh take on pesto. Before that quick spread could even finish whirling about the blades of the food processor, I already had a full recipe planned out to put it to work.
Borrowing from a Middle Eastern palate of flavors for inspiration, pomegranate proved to be a perfectly tangy match to this bright and herbaceous paste. Not only do the crunchy arils make an appearance to lend textural contrast, but the foundation of the salad itself, chewy pearls of Israeli couscous, are cooked in pure pomegranate juice as well. Cool, crisp cucumbers punctuate the mixture, lightening the whole dish considerably- And because, as we've established, I can't go a single summer day without getting my cucumber fix.
Even if you don't have ground cover of mint threatening to take over your entire yard, it's well worth the effort to forage through the farmer's market to make the pesto, if not the whole couscous salad. Consider tossing it into potato salad, spread it over crostini, or pack it into sandwiches. The recipe makes enough for leftovers, so you can easily spare enough explore all those delicious options, and then some.
Pomegranate Mint Couscous
Mint Pesto:
1/4 Cup Roasted, Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
1 – 2 Cloves Garlic
1 Teaspoon White Miso
Zest of 1/2 Lemon
2 Cups Loosely Packed Mint Leaves
1/2 Cup Loosely Packed Basil Leaves
1/4 Cup Flax or Hemp Seed Oil
Big Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Salt, to Taste
In a food processor, pulse the sunflower seeds and garlic lightly to break them down a bit, and add in the miso and lemon zest to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula, and introduce the mint and basil. Pulse again to incorporate, and then with the machine running, stream in the oil. Puree until mostly smooth but still slightly coarse in texture, and season with cayenne and salt to taste. Use right away, or store in airtight container in the fridge. The mint pesto can be made ahead of time refrigerated for up to a week.
Makes About 3/4 Cup
Pomegranate Couscous Salad:
2 Cups 100% Pomegranate Juice
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Cup Dry Israeli Couscous
1/2 Cup Frozen or Fresh Green Garbanzo Beans, or Frozen Green Peas
1/3 Cup Mint Pesto (See Recipe Above)
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, if Needed
1 Cup Diced Seedless Cucumber
1/2 Cup Pomegranate Arils
Pinch Ground Black Pepper
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the pomegranate juice and salt to a boil. Add in the couscous, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid has been absorbed. Stir in the green garbanzo beans or peas while the pasta is still hot, thawing or gently cooking the beans with the residual heat. Transfer to a large bowl, and thoroughly mix in the pesto. Add in the oil if needed to loosen up the pesto and more evenly distribute it throughout. Toss in the cucumber, arils, and season with pepper to taste. Stir well, and chill thoroughly before serving.
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Are you tired of going on a diet, losing a few pounds, finishing the diet, only to find the weight has piled back on in no time at all? A vicious cycle then moves on so you are feeling exhausted and also angry with yourself for breaking your diet until you start again but maybe with a different diet this time. We've all been there and even led us to carrying out bizarre actions against our nature such as inappropriately starred at someone eating a baguette so enviously wishing you could at least get near to smell it.
Well perhaps there is a solution but it seems that this solution actually allows you to have bread and even your favourite sweet treat whilst ensuring adequate nutrition. This is at the same time of feeling great and also having great skin and hair in as little as two weeks.
The solution?
Metabolic balance® is a nutritional programme for weight management and well-being. It has been developed by doctors and nutrition scientists. The plan is completely individual based on your personal blood test results to bring your metabolism into line with what it should be. To keep you motivated you are supported by a Nutritional Therapist that has undergone specialised training each step of the way.
Being my sceptical self (I've been scorned by too many diets in the past) and even though a trained Metabolic Balance coach, I decided to have a go at following the plan myself. So I received my individual plan based on my blood results and began
Phase 1: This was a gentle detox for two days to get my body prepped to begin the adjustment phase. This was probably the hardest as you don't really eat much for the day and found my skin breaking out in spots, which is an obvious sign of my body detoxing.
Phase 2: This was the metabolism adjustment phase for 2 weeks. I'm not going to lie; it was very strict (the plan is German after all). The great thing was that I wasn't feeling hungry and was allowed rye bread with each meal. This is the toughest phase but at the end I had never felt so healthy. My skin was glowing and felt refreshed after each sleep. This phase was 14 days so not really a whole lot of time in the long run.
Excuse the picture but at 14 days I had lost a total of 7.6kg and also 2.5 inches from my waist.
Feeling great about this, I now am moving onto the next phase.
Phase 3: In this phase I can have fish oils, coconut oil and also olive oil, have more foods included in the plan and best of all have a treat meal once a week with pudding, cake or chocolate if I so wish. This is the phase you stay on until you reach your goal weight. I don't want to lose any more weight so I am going to adapt the plan to suit my needs.
Overall really happy with the plan and now it has given me the confidence to know how to fully support my clients through the stages of Metabolic Balance.
Daniel is a Nutritional Therapist and Metabolic Balance coach. For more information please visit http://www.thenakednutrtionist.co.uk/metabolic-balance .


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Three grants worth $67,000 approved
Three grants worth $67,000 in total for environmental projects have been approved by Waikato Regional Council's finance committee.
Three grants worth $67,000 in total for environmental projects have been approved by Waikato Regional Council's finance committee.
Media release from Waikato Mayoral Forum
Arts and sports are a huge part of what makes Waikato communities tick. Now two important new regional plans for arts and sport – produced with the support of the Waikato Mayoral Forum – are setting out a long-term vision for the region in these two key areas.
Waikato Regional Council is warmly welcoming up to $1.5 million in Waikato River Authority funding over three years for implementation of projects identified in the recently released Waipā Catchment Plan.
Joint media release with TCDC
Thames-Coromandel District Council has approved an extra $300,000 to extend the bridge on the Manaia Rd causeway which will be an important element of flood mitigation work at Graham's Creek in Tairua.
It's the time of year when privet blossoms, potentially contributing to respiratory disorders such as hayfever.
Wheelchair user Denise Cook (pictured) has been confidently travelling on Waikato's public buses this year thanks to an event she attended for disabled and older people 12 months ago.
Waikato Regional Council is urging a remaining small group of farmers needing to make applications for dairy shed water take consents to get them in before a deadline of 24 December.
A wide range of views continues to be gathered as part of a major project designed to protect and restore the health of the Waikato and Waipa rivers, including input from farmers, technical experts, iwi and the wider public.
Morrinsville company Orion Haulage Limited has been convicted and fined $32,400 for illegally discharging a combination of dairy farm effluent and dairy byproducts into a stream.
A Waikato dairy farmer has been convicted and fined $55,800 for illegally discharging effluent into the environment over a 19 day period.
By day, they work at Waikato Regional Council to help manage natural resources and protect the environment.
Leveraging off the strength of the Māori economy in Waikato is important for maximising the region's growth potential, says a new report from Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL).
To celebrate Hamilton turning 150 years old this year, Waikato Regional Council is giving everyone $1.50 bus fares on Saturday 22 November.
This Saturday the Hamilton central business district will come alive with a spectacle of colour, creativity, music and dance with the first Our Place Our Future Children's Parade.
Another popular Raglan bar crossing course for boaties is being held on Sunday 23 November.
A new 30-year regional plan to underpin Waikato's key land transport systems is due out this Friday for public consultation.


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I've been collecting photographs of the many, many weather vanes in the Nutfield area (Derry and Londonderry, New Hampshire). Last week I started a new meme at my blog called "Weathervane Wednesday" to feature some of this photography. If you want a challenge, I'll post the locations at the bottom of the page so you can scroll down far enough to see the photo, but not the location, and try to guess where you may have seen these lovely weathervanes.
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On August 31st I blogged about a farm with two tractor weathervanes on its barns, and today I have another 2 for 1 deal. These are photographs of two animal weather vanes at one farm. A horse on the barn and a duck on the house. Can you guess the location of weather vanes #6 and #7?
These photos were taken at Fieldstone Farm on Litchfield Road in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
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Season 40 Episode 24 | 23m 43s
Mark Ferrante lays giant porcelain tile in the main living spaces of the house. Kevin and Richard head to sunny Key West to visit the 20th anniversary project. Back in Brookline, a hanging retro fireplace and modern kitchen cabinets are installed.
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Brookline Mid-century Modern House
TOH heads to a century-old New England cottage in Jamestown, RI.
How to Dress Up a Hollow-Core Door
Apply panel molding to a featureless door to create a grand entrance to any room.
The Key West House Project
In Season 20 TOH headed south for the renovation of a circa 1886 Conch Captain house.
How to Build a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving
Tom Silva transforms stock shelving into a custom built-in.
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