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I'm super excited, I just picked up my victory red Aveo hatch last night. It should make my 25 mile commute a little easier on the wallet.
randydriver Posts: 262I was just courious if it is a 5-speed or autobox. :confuse:
Oh, by the way does anyone know when the 2006's officially come out?0
It's a 5-speed. I'm cheap, plus 5-speeds are more fun and it has a little more pep. Now I need to teach the wife how to drive it.
As far as the 2006, you can build one on the chevy website, but when you try and locate one any zip code I use there isn't one within 100 miles. So who knows when it will arrive on the lots.0
I just bought a 2006 Aveo 5-door LT in Aqua this past weekend. I love it.
Any idea how much it would cost to get the fog lamps installed now? I'd like to have the controller on the headlamp stick, if possible.0
That is a neat color. I am not sure about the prices but I would expect it to cost at least $200. The lights themselves can be purchased from the dealer but at a higher price. If you are serious you can find lights that fit the covered holes in air dam at a better price. This can probably be done for under $75 and can be hooked up by a good do-it-yourselfer. I am not aware of any separate controls for on the stalk for driving lights, but I am sure they can be wired to come on with the headlights. Normally there is a separate switch on the dashboard for driving lights. You may see if you can get your car salesman to help you on a price if thats the way you want to go.0
The color is very cool. I can't follow anyone now, though, LOL. If someone jumps in and says, "Follow that car!", I'll be seen a mile away!0
I bought my aveo about a month ago and So far have loved nearly everything about it.
I have a 2006, LT hatchback, with automatic trans, and i believe nearly every option available. I figured i could go all out with the aveo for near the same price as the most basic of the basic cobalts. I think i made the better choice.
-Extremely Spacious on the Inside, tons bigger than you'd think
-MP3 CD player(standard on the LT) is very convenient
- rear seats fold up to nearly tripple cargo space
- the alloy wheels are attractive and not gaudy, i tend to be extreamly picky about apperance mods, and these are not overwhelming and yet still incredibly stylish
- Sunroof is very fun
- tilt steering wheel makes it convenient for myself and my boyfriend to drive comfortably
- Economical--- maxxed out, cost less than the most basic cobalt. I went the dealership to purchase a 2001 VW Beetle, which i had been swooning over, but the brand new aveo actually ended up costing considerably less with warranty, interest rates, and mileage considered.
-Very low interest rate... GM standard rate on this Car, for qualified is as low as 1.9% for up to 3 years. I did 5 years and it only bumped it up to 3.9%.. I'm also 20, and have never bought a car before.
-Rear window Wind sheild wiper is very convient
-I can park nearly anywhere, bear in mind I've been a bit anal about where i park because i just got it, but it generally takes up about half a parking space(i can litterally parallel park by pulling straight in, no backing up or anything)
-Cruise Control- I have never owned a car with the feature before, but i will never buy another that doesnthave it. This makes driving so much more convient and comfortable. Also, the car has a feature so you can pretty much control the cruising speeeding completely from the cruise controls simply by holding the button down or tapping it a few times to accelerate or deselerate, this is extreamly conveint and one of my most favorite things about the car
-it chirps!- when you lock the doors it chirps, rather than just honking the horn, it makes a very distinct sound that was described to me by a co-worker as 'sounds like someone stepped on a rat'... but i adore it! Also, it will not churp if all the doors are not shut properly and therefor informs you the security system is not armed
-Its cute and very funy to drive... I'm constantly asked 'what kind of car is that... ive never seen that before... or Is that a European car?'
- my dealership has been incredibly helpful and I've probably called them once every 3 days since I've bought it and they have answered every question friendly and confiedently.
-No armrest! - I'm not sure if this was an option, but becuase it lacks a center console, or armrests it can be a little uncomfortable on extended drives. I feel awkward without somewhere to put my arm.
-Milelage - Sticker said 24-35. I drive to school 4 days a week 15 miles round trip. Work 4 days a week 17 miles round trip. Majority of which is highway milelage with minimal redlights or slow downs. I average about 27 MPG, which is considerably lower than I exspected. However... it could be attributed to the fact that most of my trips last less than 10 miles at a time and actually starting the car requires a great amount of gas. After my 3 months oilchange, and the intial break in of course, i will be a bit disapointed if this doesnt improve.
-Keyless Entry Range- Range for the Remote is about 20 feet... this completely eliminates opening the car from inside the house so you dont have to take this with you at 1am when you need to go get your anatomy book.
Doors- You have to make an effort to close the door. I beleive this is because they are so light weight. With my cavalier when you barely pushed the door it would close tight wihtout a problem. I have to make sure i put enough force behind closing the door. This could be with alot of the new Chevys, because I've noticed my dad's new HHR is the same way.
-Not sirius Ready- I am extreamly addicted to Sirius for various reasons and am dissapointed that its not Sirius ready. I think that GM has a contract with XM, but i dont even think its XM ready as a matter of fact. Even though the add on tuner is $300, i would have gladly paid it to have to ability to not have to have a seperate unit to clutter up the dash. I did price adding a aftermarker cd player, tuner, and all the parts peices, and labor required to keep the warranty and make sure all the chimes and alarms and such work, and for a $200 jvc stero is was something along the lines of $500. I really do not want to do anything invasive to it yet, but i absolutly hate having anything on the dash.
Overall---- I adore my aveo. I would recommend it to anyone. The most difficult thing i've noticed so far is actually trying to explain what the car is without seeing it... best i can come up with is 'kinda like a ford focus hatchback, kinda like a tiny tiny tiny mini van, or a squished up toyota matrix. I plan to keep mine for at least the next 4 years and possible longer than than depending on how she treats me.0
Yes, the Aveo does have a European background being that it was designed in Italy, and there are several cars in Europe that have the Aveo look.
There were a couple owners that purchased arm rests a few months back. I believe there are some website links somewhere on this forum. You could try a search engine and you should find several Aveo accessories.
Mileage should improve with miles driven. I have heard of as much as 41 on the highway for some drivers.0
dkuhajda Posts: 487Your mileage probably will not change much unless you change your driving habits.
The trips you are taking are hard on any car, 7.5 miles on way, 9 miles one way (though not as hard as if it was constant stop and go and hard acceleration). Until the car reaches operating temperature, guage in the middle, the engine controls are not in closed loop operation which is where it gets the best fuel economy. In open loop operation most cars only get 60-70% of the ideal fuel economy ratings.
I would suggest you follow the severe duty maintenance schedule in the owners manual if you want the car to last with the fewest problems due to your driving habits.
As it typically takes 4 miles of highway driving to reach full operating temperature, your car is never really getting much past the warm up period. This is very hard on both the oil, engine, and exhaust system. The condensation does not have time to burn off in the oil in the crankcase or out the exhaust pipe.0
bastid Posts: 9I just read your messageof March 12 2006 at Emunds, and since you have explained everything in details about the Aveo LT 2006 you purchased , and since I intend to buy one just like yours, I would like to know, if possible, how much did you pay for it. This message I am sending, is almost a month after you placed yours. Anything negative about the car, so far?. I am in NJ. USA
Thanks,your help would be appreciated. :confuse:0
only negative thing is still the poor gas mileage... and of course the nitpicky things i mentioned earlier.
i believe mine was something like 15900, but i didn't negotiate on price and im pretty sure i overpayed. But considering i got every option available, sunroof, premium sound, everything.... i still dont think its an unfair price for the car.
i'll have to check my paperwork though cause i could be off. I did get the 3.9% interest rate and my payments are about $250 a month for 5 years. I put down $2000.0
peddiss96 Posts: 3Hi all,
This is my first post to this forum, but I've been following your discussions lately and wanted to give my first impressions of my new 06 Aveo.
I've had it about a week, just broke the 500 mile mark. I wanted a black, manual, svm. I was only able to find one so I didn't haggle on the price. 9800 plus 1500 for dealer installed ar conditioning. Zero for 72 months financing put my payments at 160. I can deal with that for a brand new car.
The ride is very good for a small car.
The hatch is surprisingly roomy.
My fuel economy averaged 31 mpg for my first tank.
Clutch is easy to modulate.
Seating position is very high, making it very easy to get in and out.
Love how the rear seats fold up to the front.
Gas cap on the wrong side (but probably correct for right hand drive versions sold elsewhere in the world).
Driver's seat uncomfortable. I feel like I'm sliding off the front.
Not much power.
Audio system is terrible.
Pop out cup holder is worthless. The passenger's side is too small, and my shin rests right against the left side, it will not last long.
Needs a taller 5th gear. Engine really revs at 70 mph.
Overall I am very impressed with this car. I was extremely close to getting a Honda Fit, but I have not been able to find a black sport version with a manual transmission. I realized that after financing a fit for 60 months, I would have paid about 18000 for it, that's with approximate interest paid. That is significantly more than I will pay out for the Aveo, almost double. I had to ask myself, is the Fit really twice as good as the Aveo? No, it's not.
The Aveo is a great car, and so far I have recommended it. Time will tell how it holds up.0
agrzeskowiak Posts: 15Bought my KEY LIME GREEN Aveo last August right off the lot. Loved the color, thats what made up my mind. IT's an automatic 4dr hatchback with AC. Hubby tinted the windows, :shades: and installed cruise control!!!!! I really love the look now. Paid 13,268.00 tax title and license. With no trade in. Salesman was a doll and still is when I stop in. Parts people not so good. This car has the black strips on the rear doors by windows which started to pucker back in May of this year, I went to dealership was told they are under warranty and they would be ordered. Well it's August and I finally get to have them put them on tomorrow. Although the body guy that has to do it has no idea how long it will take.
Also curious if anyone else notices at low speeds a vibration in the front end? Clock loses time also for no reason what so ever will bring that up tomorrow when I bring the car in. I am sure they will love me. :P0
monzaveo Posts: 1Hi everyone, great to find this forum!
I just picked up an icelandic blue hatchback svm.
45 miles on it when I bought it.
got a fair deal for my situation.
My payment is high, but It hasnt tarnished how much I like ,my little car.
No major issues to speak of...its been plug and play since day one.
The fit / finnish and performance of this little guy is far and beyond the new cavalier I bought in 1997.
Some minor things....
one thing I'm wondering if anyone else hears this
In the morning, just after startup while idling in the driveway.....something from the rear of the car knocks lightly and intermittently.
Not a major sound, just something I notice and cant think of what the source could be.
It goes away after a minute or two.
So far I havent worried about it.
Thats being nitpicky I really love my little car.
I agrea with the above mentioned pro's and con's..
As for the seat, try the adjustment wheel on the lower right side of the seatbottom.
I agree the stock stereo, is lacking treble.
great bass, but the highs are missing.
I got a great solution the the AM/FM blues, for 40 bucks:
get an fm transmitter that plugs into the cigarette lighter (walmart stereo section-30bucks)
get a 256k usb memory stick 10 bucks at office max,
and drag all the mp3s you can onto it from your pc and plug it into the transmitter....!
Not the greatest sound, but better than nothing.
my gas mileage has been 30 mpg combined,
or roughly 312 per tankfull.
I just passed the first 1,000 mi. today
What RPM does everybody shift there aveo at?
My car pulls up healthily to 4k rpm, so I usually push the clutch in there.
Sometimes I let the car cruise along at low rpm's....(love how the thing will pull, even from down low)
if traffic is slow.
I agree on the overdrive being a bit steep.
maybe 3k is the engines most efficient cruise rpm??0
Wow you got a loaded one! Damn! Just thought I'd let you know IF you want am arm rest..and i miss having one as well...EBay has them for sale from 2 different sellers. They just slip into place..no screws or anything. And I assume they are cheaper than from the dealer. They are like $80 and $99. So far I have resisted..just dont have the free cash right now. but gee..you have all the toys! Play with them!!!! And I hate the lack of Sirius as well. I have my Sirius portable plugged in and all the antenna wires all over the inside of the car. Looks like a spider web! I have to buy a Sirius radio to replace the factory radio.0
vincent_vii Posts: 9I picked up my Medium Gray '06 LS hatch almost one month ago. I didn't negotiate on the price (I had no downpayment) and paid a little over $17k with an extended warrenty. More importantly I am paying only $250 a month for 6 years with 0% interest. Chevy was running a special deal at the time of my purchase. My wife and I hadn't planned on purchasing a new car as we had purchased a new car last year in September. But our other, older car finally gave out on us. I'm glad I'm in an '06 model. The interior and suspension are upgraded and the car seems a little more upscale than the years before.
I live in Austin, TX and the tiny engine doesn't seem to be too much of a problem in the hills. I just make sure I'm in the right lane when climbing. The car has more than enough torque off the line to keep you from getting run over by overzelous SUV drivers at traffic lights. The car really shines in city traffic. It's skinny enough to fit through tight spaces and the height gives you a good view of everything going on around you. The steering is responsive with good feedback and feels like something you'd expect in a Nissan, not a Daewoo. My only concern is the suspension which deals with small bumps and hops well enough but crashes hard when you get into some rough pavement. The shocks and bushings feel like they will need replacement sooner than normal. At first I thought the brakes were wimpy but after the initial break-in they stop very well with good pedal feel. This is one of the few "budget" cars that has really good brake pedal feedback.
My wife convinced me to step up to an automatic model when we purchased the car. Once you get used to the electronic throttle (new for the '06), it's not a problem to ask the car to drop gears when you need. At first I was afriad to use the "hold" button, which forces the car into 3rd gear, but now I don't know how I would live without it. It allows me to keep the car from overreving when I hit a really nasty hill. I've already put over 3k miles on the car and gas mileage is pretty good. I'm averaging 35 mpg with a combination of city and highway driving.
The interior, as I stated above, is very nice. The '06 models are nearing Mazda and Nissan quality. Everything closes firm and the seats are firm but comfortable. I suffer from back problems due to a recent fall but I have no problems with 3 hour + drives in this car. The hatch has lots of space once the seats are folded down. Though the trunk is a little on the small side when they are up, it's more than enough to bring home a full shopping list of groceries. Seating space in the back seats is decent even when the front seats are pushed all the way back, as long as they aren't reclined too much. The LS models come equpied with a CD/MP3 player and a decent sound system that leaves me with no desire to upgrade. The steering wheel is the perfect size and allows for 9 and 3 hand positioning for good car control. The car does lack a center console/center arm rest but I honestly don't notice. I usually drive with both hands on the steering wheel (as you should). There is only one real cup holder that is located behind the hand brake. A popout cut holder rack is located below the climate controls. It's pretty flimsy and gets in the way of the gear shift but it's more than enough for a cup of hot coffee or a can of Red Bull. Everything is bathed in a light black with a Suzuki Areo inspired dash board. I happen to like the dash on the Areo so this is a good thing.
The car's exterior looks sharp. It has a european flair that many people seem to appreciate once they get past the fact that it's an Aveo. I have removed the front "bowtie" and chrome piece on the grill. What's left is a black mesche grill that really compliments the front of the car. The back of the car (hatch) matches with the lines and contours of the front. I've noticed a strange trend of recent cars with drastically different fronts and rears. It's as if two different cars were stuck together (look at the Nissan Versa and just about everything in Pontiac's lineup). Thankfully the Aveo doesn't suffer from this. The alloy rims are a conservative but unboring 5 spoke design that's a throw back to the late '90s cars. The LS models come equiped with a spoiler that's tasteful and functional. I've test driven with and without and the spoiler on the Aveo seems to keep it from "hunting" in the wind. There is one glaring fault with the exterior and that is that the metal is very thin. It's to be expected in a budget sub-compact but you have to rethink your parking habits. A light tap from another car's door or even a small object falling from a tree will leave you with a permenent, unsightly dent.
I'm very happy with the car so far. Overall, the car is a good value and GM seems to be improving the Aveo slightly as the years go by. It looks good (especially with that Chevy grill removed) and is peppy enough to keep you alive in traffic. The gas mileage seems to very between owners but in my case it's pretty good. The interior will keep you happy on long drives or short commutes. The size will make you grin when you have to parallel park. Aftermarket support is almost non-existant but KYB promises struts and shocks sometime this year and there are already a few quality spring sets avalible. Here's to hoping it ages well while I pay it off. Cheers.0
heyphillip Posts: 13I have not seen any post on this car in the winter wether. i am thinking of getting an 07 which willbe redesigned. hows driving this car on slick ice and snow?0
since i have never had the lovely experience of driving in snow or ice. I dont know. But it is a light weight front wheel drive car. So...it will behave like that. It doesnt have traction control or all those expensive drivetrain extras. I would assume being a light car with front wheel drive.As long as you dont drive crazy,you would be as safe as in any other small front wheel drive car in snow. All cars have to be a lot more careful in snow and ice. No matter how much of a 'high tech' drivetrain they have. Ice will make a 4 wheel drive,traction control,anti skid loaded car, slide all over,or get stuck in snow,sooner or later,it just has to be deeper! Right :confuse:0
this is coming from a friend of mine, that still lives in Quebec, Canada (where they MAKE the snow ) she has an aveo 06 sedan and she said it does just fine in the snow, no problem whatsoever, but she also add that she is using good new winter tires, not 4 seasons ones.0
As someone who did extensive research, comparing, and test driving of similar small vehicles [Honda Fit, Toyota Matrix/Yaris, Scion XA], I am writing in hopes that yet another positive review of the Aveo LT Hatchback will encourage those blinded by the fantastic marketing ploys of Honda, Nissan and Toyota to look elsewhere. Prior to the recent purchase of my 2006 Aveo, I owned a 2004 Subaru Outback that was plagued with an unidentifiable noise that could not be fixed and/or diagnosed. Although I attempted to go the Lemon route, I ultimately decided that it was not worth the effort beings I work with attorneys and understand how long litigation can play out. In any event, I am not one bit sorry that the Subaru is now a distant memory. My Aveo came fully loaded just as the writer above and for the price the Honda Fit and Scion XA just did not compare. Although the Fit was adorable, it did not offer a sunroof or floor mats [shame on Honda] and when you couple that with the mark-up that the dealers are charging in So.Cal., it just was not worth it. Then you have the Scion, which just looked cheap all the way around [shame on Toyota]. The only thing both could boast was a bit better gas mileage. Oh and don't get me wrong I have owned in the past Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Volkswagen and Chevy. On my first tank in the Aveo we calculated 25 mph city driving, which makes me jump for joy beings my 4 cylinder/5 speed Subaru only got 19 mph city -- what a joke. With gas prices going up, up and up, I think it only makes sense to go small no matter what car manufacturer you chose. Anyway, without going on and on I just want to say kuddos to Chevrolet for making a product that did not insult those who could not afford more, as well as those who just wanted more for less. I am a 40 something woman who knows and appreciates quality and felt that overall for the price the Aveo was surely the better buy. Remember all manufacturers are capable of making a lemon or two so do not be fooled by those individuals who have had bad experiences with a certain brand of vehicle -- every manufacturer is capable of producing a lemon or two.0
congrats on your purchase!
I am also comparing, doing extensive research and test driving cars in the same segment.
if you dont mind, i'd like to ask, how was the yaris compare the aveo?
do you find you have enough room in the aveo?
I drove a 2006 LS auto tranny, a little while back and i was impressed! very comfortable and QUIET!
I have to confess, I am looking at the Suzuki products too mainly because of the 7 yrs/100.000 warranty and the free tires and batteries.0
Thank you.
I actually went to a Toyota dealership and looked at the only Yaris hatchback that I could find. Although I loved the concept and design, unfortunately my needs were 4 doors as opposed to 2, as well as rear seats that would fold completely flat. I show dogs and need to have a flat solid surface for dog crates. Had the Yaris offered those two features, I would have probably bought one.
Prior to purchasing my Aveo I actually did two different test drives to ensure that: (1) it had enough get up and go on the freeway; (2) strong air conditioning; (3) comfort; (4) and last but not least enough room with the rear sets folded to hold all my dog stuff. Overall, I was very impressed with the design and huge amount of room for cargo. Go to a dealership and have them fold the seats up for you and you will be amazed. Someone submitted a picture on this site of a mountain bike in the back of an Aveo.
I also was considering the Suzuki Aero, but unfortunately could not find one at any of the dealerships to look at, which were also far and few in between. I forgot to mention in my earlier writing that my husband owned a Suzuki Samuri early in our marriage and although the little car had no guts, it was absolutely the best with regards to maintenance and reliability. My sister also owned the same car, which she loved until it was totalled by an ambulance hitting her -- go figure.
With regards to warranty, although it is nice that a manufacturer offers such a long one, remember that you can always purchase separately an extended one from the dealership. Although the Chevy dealership offered me one initially to 75,000 at a cost of $800.00, they could not beat my credit union whose warranty is to a 100,000 for $600.00. Because I currently have and had used the one from my credit union on our Silverado truck, I did hesitate to purchase another.
The bottom line is to go with the car that fits your needs and taste. For me that was the Aveo. Good luck!!!!!!0
thank you for your reply!
I have to admit, the yaris looks really cute! but like you, i'd prefer 4 doors, i also have 2 dogs, (big Labs-95 lbs--not sure they will fit in an aveo... :P )
i already drove one, and i really liked it. I also like the fact taht the seats flip flop, giving more room and a flat floor.
the aveo, IMO, offers a lot for the price and gets excellent gas mileage (important for me)and i love the color choice too!!
i did not think about the extended warranty...will look into it when purchase time comes, see if it is worth it.
I am in the same situation for the suzuki dealers, in fact most dealerships are at least 50+ miles away...except the Chevy ones, I have 3 to choose from in a 25 miles radius.
i live in a VERY rural area and having a dealership within a short drive is sure a plus.
I also check with my insurance company and the lowest cost was the Yaris at 54$/mth and the suzuki Reno was the most expensive one at 76$/mth...the aveo was 63$/mth.
when i started shopping for a car a few months ago, the pontiac vibe was my 1st choice but i wanted to see othere cars because the vibe was a little bit too expensive so entered the aveo!! even after comparing the scions, the yaris, the rio5 and the reno, i keep going back the aveo.
I will take a look at the new suzuki sx4 and see from there.0
I also looked at the Pontiac Vibe, but I could not put my finger on what I did not like about it. My other dislike was Pontiac's 3 year/36,000 warranty on the drivetrain -- that just amazes me in this day and age. Almost all manufacturers are giving 5 year/50,000 or 60,000 warranties if not more.
If you are in a rural area, I would suggest that you purchase from a dealership close by. I live in a semi-rural city that not only has a Chevy dealer, but has BMW, Mazda, Subaru, Honda, Infiniti, Nissan, Ford, Mitsubishi, and a CarMax. In So.Cal. there are car dealerships everywhere. The odd thing is that Suzuki is not one of them. In case of breakdown it is so much more convenient to have a dealer close by.
You are in the same position that I was in that no matter what you looked at you kept coming back to the Aveo. What colors was your dealership offering. Mine is a color called Maui Blue that was not offered on the Chevy website. The color actually turned out to be pretty nice and looks good on the car. I also loved the yellow. Actually, all of the colors that they offer for the Aveo were nice. I also appreciate that the paint on the car seems to be of good quality like our truck. I have read complaints from people that who the Honda Fit about paint peeling off of the bumper. That did not sit well with me.
Let me know what you decide.0
i agree with you, chevy did a very good job with the color choice, they are all pretty nice.
the aveo comes in 11 colors and that is the best choice in the category!
that is something that bothers me with the scion...no colors really does it for me, same with the yaris and versa.
I am really tempted with the spicy orange and the icelandic blue is nice too, not a gray or a blue but like in between. there is not really any color that would keep me from getting one but the yellow would be my least favorite... :surprise:
already had a yellow geo metro convertible in the past...
someone in town(ok " the village"...LOL) owns the sporty red,( a deep darker shade of red) and it looks NICE! gives the aveo some kind of a classy feel to it.
we also own a chevy truck, an "ol chevy s-10( i think it is a 1990) with over 225.000 miles on it and it works perfectly! ok, it doesn't go very fast but it has been a very reliable truck.0
I love the darker red color. The problem in my area was that the only colors that the dealers seemed to have with the sunroof was the Maui Blue and Yellow. My husband did not like the yellow at all and you know the funny thing is that I am starting to see more and more yellow cars this year. Prior to seeing the Aveo in yellow I thought it was a hideous color. Kinda funny how your opinions change.
Wow, that is a great mileage testiment on the Chevy s-10. That was what my dad owned and had it not been for it being totalled in a freak accident, I bet my dad would still be driving it. My parents now have a Malibu, which has also been a great car.
Whatever color you decide to go with will be fine. Be sure and write back once you get your car.0
you can bet I will post when I buy!!
i am getting really impatient!
I have to wait to buy until I get my american SSN ( and a job!! LOL). I am a french canadian, married to an american and going through all the paperwork now so I gotta wait... : but I should be driving a new car around xmas!!0
whew63 Posts: 19My husband and I were looking for a third run-a-round car. One we can bring our dog in and I can commute back and forth to work in-checked out a lot of smaller cars. We were definitely looking for something great on gas. This car fit the bill. 4 doors, great heat and a/c, 34 MPG, with a great price to go along wth it! Actually just got rid of a Honda CR-V and the ride and noise level in this car and that are the same. Great product for the money. We look forward to taking care of it and keeping it for a long while. Will definitely consider snow tires for the snow (if we ever get any this year in NJ!).
Good Luck to all of your new owners as well!0
micweb Posts: 1,617Makes perfect sense as a third car.
Here's a review that talks about buying "half the car you can afford" instead of going crazy:
Please note that the reviewer is wrong about the Aveo not providing head protecting side airbags. The airbags in the Aveo's seat are, in fact, the type that provide head as well as torso protection - but only for the front seat occupants. You can confirm this for yourself at the NHTSA website at www.safercar.org if you look up the test results for the Aveo. (Most curtain style head-only protecting airbags protect both rows of occupants these days.)0
pbol Posts: 15hi I have a 2006 hatch,I also notice a vibration in the brakes on the left side,Also the steering seems to be out,The steering wheel seems to be leaning to the left,Also when braking the car seems to pull to the left,let me know what you find out.0
kritta16 Posts: 20hi. i test drove both the yaris hatch and the aveo. i found the aveo more fun to drive (zippy!) but i liked the overall design of the yaris better. i just purchased the aveo 2 days ago. being as i had family help with financing, i was rather at the mercy of those w/ the money, but i have to say i was SO against this car from the get go--and then i test drove it... loved it....bought it. i am now owner of a "cherry red" hatchback (no frills, just a/c and cd player).
i truly believed and thought i'd hate this car when i was basically told i was going to have one (i got very depressed about it, i admit it), but now i can't help but adore it. believe me, i have tried to dislike it, but i can't. it's difficult coming from a larger vehicle to this one, but it's so much fun to drive!
my only advice would be if someone reading this were to strongly consider purchasing one, is: GET ALL THE OPTIONS because there are not many and also, the no-electric locks on the doors are already a pain to maneuver (i guess i've been spoiled by past vehicles where i've had them.)
NOW, let me also say, as i said earlier, i am coming down from a pontiac SUV to this little aveo. i am a musician - i have not alot, but a decent amount of stuff to haul with me when i play (an amp, mic stand, suitcase of equipment and guitar). i've not had a problem thus far w/ this - my stuff fits in this car, no problem. HOWEVER, i also must reiterate, it's only ME and i'm not hauling people in addition to my stuff.
having said this, allow me to paint a picture while pointing out a difficulty w/ the aveo (and this might be with many subcompacts - i do not know if it is model specific to the aveo). i signed papers on this little car in the midst of a blizzard. (you may laugh now lol) the only problem i foresee for me is the fact the defrost system only defrosts up to mid way from the vents, up to the top of the windshield. once it hits 1/2 way, forget about it! now, if you're nostalgic, you might be right at home with the whole "peering through a hole in the ice" thing, but i don't care much for it.
also, i am having issues w/ no defog/defrost making it to the passenger windows, which makes it really bad because you can't stop and roll them down and up by hand when you're in the midst of driving (without pulling over to do it). even with the blower on "5" (high) it is not doing the trick. that's really the only problem i have had thus far.
i wish chevy would have made the aveo a little sportier to compete w/ the yaris.
all in all, i'd give it a 7.85 on a scale of 1 to 10, counting it off for "no apparent style" (exterior) and the defrost thing. i also do not get the cheapo cup holders either...but then realize you're getting a budget car, so go fig.
i'd recommend one of these to anyone who lives somewhere where it's 35 degrees and up. lol0
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Adorable kittens left in chip box given clever names
You would think the weirdest thing you'd find in a chip bag would be a deformed chip, but one passerby in London was in for an even bigger surprise.
The anonymous person found three kittens abandoned inside a chip box on a street. Thankfully, they quickly took them to the nearby Blue Cross animal hospital.
The kittens were named Dorito, Pringle and McCoy (a UK chip brand) -- apt for where they were found. Despite the funny names, however, their story is a little heartbreaking.
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"McCoy, Dorito and Pringle were really underweight, scared and cold when they were brought in to us," said Tracey Parnell, Veterinary Nurse at Blue Cross. "We treated them for fleas, warmed them up and fed them kitten milk using a syringe, which perked them up a bit."
The kittens will continue to be monitored by those at Blue Cross. Parnell urged anyone who is struggling to care for a pet to contact a charity, not abandon it.
"Kittens this young are so helpless, so it's really lucky they found their way to us in time," she said.

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April was another good month. With one a little better in May, I may successfully work my way back to October 2007, but I still do not care much for running this hard uphill to get back to my start position. The Nasdaq was up 12.3% for the month with the S & P gaining 9.4%.
A temporary compromise was reached late today. LB would give RB a kudo on the vision thing or whatever moved it to buy stock in early March. In return, RB agreed to refrain from calling LB a tyrant for the remainder of the week. Instead, RB will use the phrase "Our Great Leader" to describe LB.
J P Morgan did upgrade the French pharmaceutical company, Sanofi, to overweight today. The stock went ex dividend a fews days ago. I also believe that Nestle just went ex dividend, based on the data provided at Marketwatch. NSRGY Stock Price I own both Nestle and Sanofi, both recent additions.
The July price for Copper is currently over $2. WSJ.com When I last mentioned the price in connection with the small lottery ticket purchase of Taseko Mines, it was hovering at the $1.5 level. An improving price for cooper is viewed as a positive sign for an economic recovery. More on GE/Merrill Lynch Bonuses/Barron's Roundtable/More on AEB/add of TGB in IRA/tax law changes: property taxes
The only good reason for keeping EHL, a first mortgage bond issued by the electric utility Entergy Louisiana, a subsidiary of ETR, is that I might be wrong about inflation. This bond is now selling at over par, and I could have sold it today easily for a price in excess of its par value after brokerage commissions. This bond now looks good to me only if I am wrong about inflation. In a deflation or nominal inflation scenario, the real after inflation adjusted return of a 7.4% coupon looks good. It will get whacked in a period of worrisome inflation. This will be one of the first long bonds to go once I actually start to see inflation creeping back. Notable News 10 22 2008 & END OF DAY TRADES (IR, INTC, TE AND EHL)
I am certain that I can not predict the future, and certainly can not do it with a high level of certainty. So, sometimes it is best to lay the foundation for alternative scenarios.
I read an article in Barron's online that Sandler O'Neill raised Chubb (CB) to a buy but kept its $46 price target. Barrons.com I would just add a comment. Telling me now that a financial company sells at some percentage above or below book value is meaningless to me. What exactly was the book value of Lehman or Bear Stearns before they collapsed? I am however inclined to add a starter position in Chubb at below $40. Sold Part of IR/Sold FRPRJ: Transfer of Risk to IRA/Bought PJL/FBI Interrogator Comments on Torture/ GR, WBS, CB & MSFT
I am more inclined to do because I currently have no exposure to property and casualty companies now with any type of security. Chubb closed down 3.54% today to $38.95.
The MetLife results for the first quarter were ugly. Yahoo! Finance
My position is limited to its floating rate preferred issue, METPRA, and this report would not cause me to exit that position. The company had operating earnings of 20 cents a share, which was below the 34 cent per share consensus estimate. Met had a net loss of 574 million or 71 cents a share due to investment losses in its investment portfolio. The Company said that it had ample liquidity and a "strong excess cash position" MET has not applied for TARP funds. METPRA is an equity preferred issue that pays quarterly dividends, and the next ex date should be in June.
NYSE Euronext, a position added in early March, reported better than expected earnings of 40 cents on a GAAP basis, 43 cents Non-GAAP, down from 87 cents a year ago. Yahoo! Finance The results were reported before the market opened today, and LB was not impressed. The shares rose almost 3% to $23.17. RB bought them at $14.76 on 3/6 apparently some kind of contest with Cramer which seemed silly to LB at the time. Buys of JWF KSA DIS and NYX/SOLD Entire Position in TFI/ Just a Day of Ignoring My Own Rules
When RB bought Disney at $15.49, it was selling then at below book value. Subsequently, J P Morgan downgraded DIS to neutral and lowered its target to $21. March Unemployment at 8.5%/ Sold Adobe/Allscripts/ USO and Contango/CXW DIS BMY/ I was critical of that downgrade in the above linked post. That downgrade was bad enough but I really took more exception to the downgrade of DIS by the analyst at Pali who downgraded it to sell on March 11. He was featured on Fast Money to give his spin. Buy of HNZ at 31.67/Tax Advantages of Equity Preferred Dividends/Foreclosure Acceleration/Disney Downgrade by Pali/Cap & Trade/NADX Disney rose 89 cents today to $21.9 and closed March 11 at $16.59Yahoo! Finance Maybe the guy from Pali should send me an email, the address is on my profile page, and let me know whether I should sell those shares bought at $15.49 on 3/6/09 at $22 tomorrow. Why would you recommend selling a stock of Disney's quality after it had plunged to a price prevalent in 1994 and 2002, and even below its book value?WALT DISNEY-DISNEY C Share Price Chart | DIS - Yahoo! Finance
LB has cut RB loose with a chunk of change representing the accumulated cash flow from dividends and interest since invocation of the 815 rule as specified in this post from late February that reeks of LB's caution. Time to Hunker Down This is why RB had to do the coup d' etat on 3/3 and don't believe a word on that subject from LB. You can see for yourself that LB was scared witless. RB was ready to roll, always ready, and saved the day once again.


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A WCR Art Ramp Showcase: Hosted by Genesis Art Supply
A two day social experiment combining skaters and artists. Skaters built ramps, and artists have painted them.
85% of all ramps have been created out of recycled wood.
Event Breakdown
The event will be held at Genesis Art Supply's wonderful Event Space. Over 8,000 square feet inside, plus an open parking lot. Which will consist of more ramps, DönerMen food truck, and green vibes on the lawn.
This event is a fundraiser, and has plenty of production costs. We are asking for asuggested donation.
Night 1: July 31st
- gallery reception (7:00 - 9:00 ) to the sounds of a string performance by sylvie grace on Cello, and Michele on the harp
- skate demonstration (9:00 - 9:15)
- DJ set (9:30 - 2:00am)
Night 2: August 1st
- reception (9:00 - 9:30)
- award ceremony (9:45 - 10:00)
- music performance (10:15 - 11:00)
- dj (11:15 – 2:00)
Windy City Riot
WCR is the longest running skate comp in the world. (in-line skate world) This will be our 14th consecutive Riot. people come in from all over the nation, predominately the Mid west. The goal of hosting this party on behalf of WCR is to collaborate within different cultures, and welcome competitors from out of town to Chicago's rich culture. The aim is to make this a celebration of cultural collaboration, Not an inline specific event. Inline skaters, Skateboarders, and artists are participating in ramp building, painting, and skating during the event.


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Wohler RM-3270W-HD Dual Monitor
The Wohler RM-3270W-HD dual HD/SD-SDI video monitor is part of a lineup of compact, high-resolution LCD monitors that offer displays ranging from 1 to 8 RUs. The RM-3270W-HD reviewed for this article provides two 7-inch displays. However, the complete product line offers great variety, ranging from a single 19-inch monitor, on down to a slim rack of eight 1.8-inch displays. All products in the line are HD/SD capable with both SDI and analog inputs.
The ability to monitor multiple video sources simultaneously is very useful in many applications, such as in studios or field shoots with multiple cameras.
It is hard to talk about one monitor in the Wohler product line due to the variety of models offered creating numerous options for meeting monitoring needs. You can rack-mount sets of dual monitors if is a 7 or 9-inch display you desire. Or you can mount several four or eight display units if the quantity of monitor displays is more important than screen size.
The Wohler RM-3270W-HD dual SD/HD-SDI video/audio monitor The Wohler RM-3270W-HD dual HD/SD-SDI monitor has specifications representative of others in the product line, and its dual monitors provide a desirable screen size.
In addition to the twin 7-inch widescreen LCD displays, the RM-3270W-HD also offers audio monitoring. There are built-in stereo speakers and a headphone jack to allow the audio to be heard and visual audio monitoring is provided for eighth channels of embedded audio.
The RM-3270W-HD is light and slim, weighing only four pounds and measuring nineteen inches wide and about two and a half inches thick. The front panel provides a row of buttons under each screen to quickly select such features as aspect ratio, blue screen, underscan, along with three user-defined settings. There are two BNCs associated with each monitor: an input and an SDI output. The input side of things accepts an HD/SD SDI signal or an analog composite signal. The monitor automatically senses and displays the appropriate source input. Time code is displayed if it's available in HD or SD SDI signals. The rear panel also contains a tally light connection.
Obviously, for any video monitoring system, image quality is a priority. The RM-3270W-HD provides a screen resolution of 800x480 and a contrast ratio of 400:1. Viewing angles of up to 60 degrees in both horizontal and vertical planes are supported. The RM-3270W-HD uses end-to-end digital technology to produce 262,000 colors and 72 percent color gamut.
Some users who've switched from CRT monitors to LCD displays have expressed concern about a possible lack of brightness capability in LCD displays. Recent technological advancements have overcome such limitations. The RM-3270W-HD can be adjusted to a brightness that rivals or exceeds that of a typical CRT monitor and can provide better performance in a wider range of ambient light conditions.
The compact design and light weight of the RM-3270W-HD are impressive, but even more impressive are the crisp and true image quality and instantaneous ease of use.
Operating the RM-3270W-HD monitor is exceedingly simple, as it automatically detects and displays the incoming signal. I first tested it using the composite signal from a Panasonic HVX200 HD video camera by simply connecting the camera, switching on the monitor and observing the camera image.
I tested a number of lighting situations, scrutinizing the monitor for resolution and color fidelity. Under all lighting conditions—indoors and out—it maintained unwavering image quality. Color values remained true despite the exposure level, and all nuances in color were faithfully conveyed when compared against the visual reference of the camera LCD and my own vision.
One of the first things I look for in any monitor is ease of calibration. The RM-3270W-HD monitor makes this a snap by providing a blue-screen button. After activating the camera's SMPTE color bars and pressing the "blue" button, I was quickly able to adjust the brightness and hue of the monitor for accurate calibration. The RM-3270W-HD monitor also provides instant access to crucial controls without having to go into the menu. When the "enter" button is pushed, you can scroll through controls for audio monitoring, volume, brightness, contrast, saturation, sharpness, and hue. This provides a fast way to calibrate the monitor to a color bar signal.
Fast Facts Application
Audio/video signal monitoring
Key Features
Accepts both analog and SDI SD/HD video signals
Wohler Technologies Inc. | 510-870-0810 | www.wohler.com Other "quick" buttons on the monitor allow you to switch between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios and to toggle between normal and underscanned displays. Three user-defined buttons can be assigned in the menu to execute one of eight functions: H/V delay, volume up, volume down, OSD control, color bar, audio monitoring, area marker, and safe marker.
Pressing the "menu" button brings up a small screen with seven icons on the left. Scrolling through the icons provides a set of items that can be altered. The "video" icon brings up a sub-menu with controls for image attributes, such as brightness and hue. The "audio" sub-menu allows you to select which channels to monitor, along with other parameters such as volume range. Other sub-menus provide control of the marker lines on the display, under scanning, H/V delay, status indicators and a "config" menu for assigning functions to the three user buttons.
If you are familiar with the controls for one monitor, you have it mastered for the rest, whether there are two, three, four or more displays.
In my opinion, the best thing about the RM-3270W-HD monitor is that it is essentially plug and play. The menu provides useful controls, but I found that the monitor actually didn't need to be calibrated. When I checked it with the color bars from the Panasonic HVX200, all of the presets were correct.
I further tested the monitor as if I was doing a two-camera shoot. I connected a second HD camera and was able to compare the two images. The obvious advantage of this field monitoring capability is that two different cameras can be adjusted to minimize any visual differences between them. This can shave off hours of color correction in post work. Seeing the image from two cameras side by side on monitors that are technically identical provides an ideal system for camera matching.
The Wohler RM-3270W-HD dual monitor offers outstanding image quality in a design that is space efficient and easy to use. The rack-mounted design allows one to construct a monitoring array by adding additional units to handle any number of video sources. And the consistency of image quality between monitors in the product line is a real plus for matching different cameras and video sources in the production stream. The image quality and versatility of this monitor makes it a product everyone should consider when seeking to create or upgrade a control room or mobile production system.
Geoff Poister, Ph.D., is a member of the Film and Television faculty at Boston University and a regular contributor to TV Technology.


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K-12 School Enables Online Learning with Cisco BYOD Solutions
Innovate education and provide differentiated curriculums utilizing BYOD with Cisco BYOD Solutions for K12 Education.
With 19 schools, 11,700 students, and an unreliable wireless infrastructure, Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools, , faced challenges in attempting to embrace BYOD. Without a pervasive wireless infrastructure, the school could not rise to meet the BYOD trend, much less create an enriched learning environment leveraging technology.
The Chapel Hill school district took its first steps into an enterprise wireless solution leveraging Cisco BYOD Solutions for K12 Education. With a pervasive, scalable and reliable wireless network, the school can now employ laptop carts for students to access information on the fly. Teachers can now leverage online resources directly from the classroom, and faculty can access district networks with their own devices.
See how, after selecting and deploying Cisco's BYOD Solutions for K12, anytime access greatly improved a learner-centric environment within Chapel Hill – Carrboro City School District. Students are now empowered to collaborate and access information utilizing laptop carts or their own laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Educators now have also enrolled in Chapel Hill – Carrboro City School District laptop programs designed to empower teachers to take control of the way they can reach their students. Learning continues well beyond 3pm Monday – Friday, and can be accessed anywhere, anytime with Cisco BYOD Solutions for K12 Education.
We're actually holding a three-part webinar series on K-12 BYOD Solutions. Part 1, "Tablets in Education" is now on demand in our community. Part 2, "Take Control of Your K-12 Network" covers application visibility and control in an education environment. This great webinar is next week April 23. Registration is open now on our community.
Technology will continue to transform education as an experience for both students and educators alike. Learn more about Cisco BYOD Solutions for K12 Education.
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Use our Parent Planner!
Plan your ENTERTAINMENT or create a list of classes to check out and share with a friend!
The Parent Planner allows LOCALS to create lists of potential classes and camps they are interested in or events they want to attend and then print out. It is a great way for parents to share their plans for the weekend, classes, summer camps, with other parents because you have the option to email your Parent Planner to others.
The Parent Planner is also great for TOURISTS since not everyone has internet access while they are travelling. Create an itinerary of all the fabulous things you want to do while you are visiting our great city.
Check out all the local resources and all our upcoming events.
How it Works
All pages on our site are printable -- the difference with the Parent Planner is that you can make a list of just the things you are interested in so you don't have to print out everything.
When you are on any of our resource pages or on our calendars, you will see a little box next to each listing - when you check these boxes, it automatically places the listing in your Parent Planner.
To view your Parent Planner, you can click on the link, Parent Planner or you can click on the clock at the bottom of these pages and it will direct you to your Parent Planner. After you have finished, you can email your planner to a friend with a personal message or you can print it out.
Your Parent Planner DOES NOT save so make sure to email yourself a copy. After you leave the site, it will reset and you will have to begin the process over.


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(Ladies') Nike Air Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour - Red
(Ladies') Nike Air Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour - Red
Nike Zoom Vapor 9.5 Tour Women's Tennis Shoe has a breathable mesh upper with lightweight synthetic materials that move with your foot. Its TPU shank combined with a Zoom Air unit provide stability and a lightweight, responsive feel on the court. Dynamic Fit system for a glove-like fit.
Zoom Air unit in the heel provides low-profile, responsive cushioning.
TPU midfoot shank for lateral support and stability.
Phylon midsole for lightweight, yet firm cushioning and optimal responsiveness.
Rubber outsole with XDR compound on the heel and forefoot for multi-surface traction and durability.
Deep flex grooves allow your foot to move naturally.
Mesh and synthetic materials provide a breathable, lightweight fit.


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Getting to know the personalities of the high fliers in the European tech community isn't easy. They're busy people and constantly on the move.
Thankfully, many of the top founders, CEOs, and investors have Instagram accounts that they use to document their day-to-day lives as they jet around the world, attend swanky dinners, and rub shoulders with government leaders.
We ranked some of Europe's best tech Instagrammers according to how good their photos are, how regularly they post, and what they post snaps of.
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Anees Salim's fifth novel, 'The Small-Town Sea', hits the mark with its intense descriptions and authentic emotions
Photo by Albin Mathew
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By Shevlin Sebastian
One morning, at his third-floor apartment, at Kochi, author Anees Salim woke up feeling disturbed. He had just seen a dream of his son Omar being stranded at Anees' home-town of Varkala. "He was standing on the edge of a cliff and looked all alone," says Anees. "I felt scared."
The image remained in his mind. As he sipped a cup of tea, a thought cropped up, 'Maybe, I should write a novel. I could work my way backwards from this image'.
It was not an easy decision to make. Because he had already started work on a novel about a historical ruler. But the image of the boy proved to be compelling. Thus, he embarked on this story.
The end result is his fifth work of fiction called 'The Small Town Sea'. The 283-page work has just been published by Penguin Random House India.
The story is of a 13-year old boy, whose name is not revealed, who lives in a city, very similar to Kochi. But when his father, known as Vappa, is diagnosed with cancer, he takes the family back to the small town where he has a house on a cliff, so that he can die in peace. There, the boy becomes friends with an orphan Bilal and they explore the beach and the town together, even as Vappa edges closer to death.
Anees is an intense writer. The descriptions are so precise and accurate, that he ends up creating vivid images in the minds of the readers.
Here is an extract:
'Vappa had a chair dragged to the bathroom and placed it by a washbasin. Umma waited in a passage, thumbing through a magazine, while a tap ran in the bathroom, at first with a sharp metallic beat as the water hit the bottom of the empty aluminium bucket, then it smoothened out as the bucket filled up, and finally fell silent when the bucket started to brim over.'
With these type of descriptions, it is difficult to read the book quickly. The pace is slow but steady. But whether he can get a mass audience and be a popular best-selling writer are open to question.
Which is why he is called a writer's writer. But Anees is unfazed by all these descriptions. "I don't think of the audience when I write," he says. "I write for myself. The reward of writing is writing itself. I don't need anything else."
Nevertheless, his books have gone down very well with critics and discerning readers. So, it is no surprise that in 2013 he won the The Hindu Literary Prize for 'Vanity Bagh' as well as the Crossword Book Award for Indian Fiction (2015) for the 'Blind Lady's Descendants'. His other novels include 'The Vicks Mango Tree' and 'Tales from a Vending Machine'.
This is a growing and impressive oeuvre. "Without sounding pompous, I am proud of the work I have done so far," says Anees. "When one book is finished, unlike most writers, I don't feel relieved. Instead, my immediate concern is what is going to be my next work. That's because I want to write all the time."
(Sunday Magazine, The New Indian Express, South India and Delhi)
(Sunday Magazine, The New Indian Express, South India and Delhi)


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In April, I gave a talk for the World Anti-Doping Commentary project, a legal initiative based in Switzerland. Their team has been preparing the first ever legal commentary on the World Anti-Doping Code and cases that surround its work.
I was asked to give a talk about what is a critical ethical issue of our time and so used this opportunity to reflect on where I have been and what I have learned over the years. The text from my talk will be published as an official stenographer's write up, but here's are the slides from the talk. It tries to lay out the context in which anti-doping finds itself between a rock and a hard place. I remain convinced that it's on its way to becoming redundant as a mission, but there's a lot more that will need to change before we reach this point.


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It's funny how as soon as a guy like Jim Washburn is fired, everyone hurries to give him the hardest kick out the door. Clearly there were major reasons to fire Washburn, including his apparent unwillingness to play some youngsters and especially his insubordinate treatment of "Juanita" Castillo.
But there's a big difference between calling the firing justified and retroactively arguing that Washburn was a horrible coach from the start. A great example of this contradiction occurs in Reuben Frank's column this week about Washburn, in which he says "Hiring disruptive Washburn mistake from Day 1." On one hand, Roob makes some solid points:
The whole thing was built the wrong way. You can't hire a defensive line coach and then a coordinator. It takes the traditional power structure of a coaching staff and makes a mockery of it. How could Castillo be expected to lead that defensive meeting room when one of his own coaches was conspiring against him?
Absolutely true. Giving Washburn his own fiefdom within the defense was dangerous, and it undermined Castillo's authority. That said, a firmer hand from Reid could have solved such issues. He never should have tolerated dissent from an assistant coach, even if that coach had reasons to look down on the coordinator. Would Reid of a decade ago let this thing fester? I doubt it very much.
But Roob quickly takes us onto more specious ground:
The current Eagles assistant coach said both Washburn and Mudd looked down on the other position coaches, held themselves in higher regard than the others and rarely interacted with their colleagues.
The evidence for this assertion, apparently, is that Mudd and Washburn always hung out together, instead of with the group. Doesn't this just seem like the logical extension of their friendship? We know that Mudd only came back to coach the Eagles because of the opportunity to work with his friend. And neither coach had any ties to Philadelphia, to Reid, or any of the other assistants. But, most importantly, this charge was never leveled while they were doing a good job.
Speaking of which, here's where Roob goes off the rails:
Washburn was actually a very good coach when it came to teaching young guys technique and getting them to play hard.
But his system was flawed. The Wide 9 doesn't work.
Even last year, when the Eagles registered a league-best 50 sacks, the stats were hollow as the losses piled up week after week. And this year, we've seen the scheme continually put the Eagles' safeties in difficult or impossible situations while the sack numbers dwindled.
Can you spot the glaring contradiction? The wide nine, Roob asserts, "doesn't work." Period, end of story. Other than the "league-best 50 sacks" and the fact that Washburn was "a very good coach" at teaching and motivating his players. If that's what a poor, ineffective coach looks like, I'd like to see a great one.
Once we get away from the bizarrely black-and-white statements, Roob tries to make a valid point about the wide nine putting the linebackers and safeties in too tough of a spot. That's true, on its face. Kurt Coleman certainly struggles combining run assignments with pass coverage duties. On the other hand, it's Kurt Coleman. He would probably struggle with those things anyway.
You can't blame Washburn for the personnel deficiencies of the back seven. Safety was a problem last year, and the Eagles did nothing to fix that spot. The run defense improved dramatically this season after the team sunk some NFL-quality resources into the linebacker corps. Plus, if anyone cared to take notice, the defense is actually ranked 8th against the run, according to Football Outsiders.
Pass defense has been the biggest liability, but I don't think Washburn deserves most of the blame there either. Over the last few weeks, we've seen so many receivers run free through the Eagles secondary. The coverage breakdowns have been astounding, and on no level can you pin that on the wide nine. There's still an issue of the decline in pass rush production. But are we really confident that people have "figured out the wide nine"? Everyone knew what it was last year, when the line racked up sacks galore. They knew what it was for years when Washburn was coaching in Tennessee.
Sure, being predictable is a negative, and Washburn has to take responsibility for his unit's decline. But are you confident pinning the blame on him when many of the players the team counted on to replicate their performance are aging vets? I'm not.
Did Washburn deserve to be fired? Yes. (That's answer you'll get for most Eagles coaches right now.) But it's absurd for Roob or anyone else to make such a simplistic argument after the fact, forgetting that not too long ago he was calling Washburn a "highly regarded veteran" and "legendary" coach.
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Greetings from the newest equine communications intern! I am Erin Clark, a senior at the University of Kentucky! Joining the MMSC Team with me are training intern Emily Andari, a sophomore at Georgetown college, and farm management intern Jana Clark, an attendee at University of Louisville. Below are Me, Emily and Jana posing around (in Emily's case on) "Secretariat"). My first weekend here, Adoptions and Volunteer Coordinator and Educational Programs Director Melissa DeCarlo showed Fly Light ("Fly") and Take the Balance ("Henry") in their first ever horse show, the Woodford Hounds Country Fair and Horse Show! Fly won three first place ribbons and two third place ribbons and was named Grand Champion of her division (yes, at her first ever show!). Here are some photos of our Champion and her new owner, MMSC's own Melissa DeCarlo!
Melissa plans to show Fly as a MMSC horse and The Clothes Horse has graciously agreed to make Fly a full wardrobe of custom made blankets in MMSC's teal and black with a Clothes Horse logo!
Henry acted like an old pro, it seemed everyone there wanted to fawn over our big, beautiful gray and he was only too happy to oblige! Unfortunately, we ran out of time and didn't get to warm him up so his first time showing was also his first time in a show arena! Poor guy was a little too excited to place but we are very proud of him for clearing all the fences, they simply weren't big enough to keep him focused! Here are some photos of our show veteran!
This past weekend, we hosted the first annual Secretiques, a collection of "elegant and elderly" objects that needed new homes, just like our horses (even though out horses definitely aren't elderly). Six of our stalls were filled with "found treasures" to be sold, Tilka of Tilka Fine Jewelry brought a collection of her jewelry, which she sold at cost + 30% that she donated to the MMSC. Mudpi, an acoustic-eclectic quartet (consisting of a guitar, mandolin, acoustic bass guitar, and harmonica) provided entertainment and Turf Catering donated the most amazing chili that we sold for $1 a bowl along with sandwhiches, baked goods, coffee, hot chocolate, hot tea, and warm apple cider. Wine was free of charge. Below are a few of the many photos from this successful (and fun!) event!
As the communications intern, I plan to update this blog every week, so check back! I have also started a Twitter page for MMSC so be sure to follow us! http://www.twitter.com/mmsc04
As the communications intern, I plan to update this blog every week, so check back! I have also started a Twitter page for MMSC so be sure to follow us! http://www.twitter.com/mmsc04


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And then there are the nights when I toss and turn, worried that I'm wasting my time, passion and faith scribbling notes in cyberspace when I could just shut the hell up and earn some blisters serving a sick, poor, oppressed, imprisoned, widowed, orphaned, abused, raped, exhausted world. Every so often I am nagged by the conviction that I'm merely playing with a worn out set of theological tinker toys while others (like local folks at the Open Door in Atlanta, or down on Koinonia Farm, or in our church's very own soup kitchen, or a constellation of saints past and present around the globe) are doing the heavy lifting of living the Gospel in radically tangible ways.
Then the morning comes and I can hardly breathe until I've written something. I listen to the booming whisper of a voice inside and outside of me that beckons to share my yearning for justice, my longing for love and my palpable prayers for peace. I awake to the ever simmering need to connect with someone, anyone who maybe, just maybe, needs to hear what I longed to hear when I was in my darkest days, poisoned by the persuasion of "good Christians" who convicted me of a violent, angry, hateful God. Or the days slick with a self-loathing swallowed in a loving spoonful of cherry-picked, for-your-own-good "theology" rammed down my throat by manipulative, self-serving "leaders". So I listen to the still, small voice. And I write. I serve in the way I understand I have been called to serve.We all have our parts to play in kingdom building, my tools just happen to be monkey-barrel brimming with anxiety, a nearly balanced scale of love & anger, an almost naive sense of idealism, a generous helping of prayin', dark coffee, light toast, a dozen or so notepads, pencils, screens and keyboards.
Eventually we have to shut up, stand up, turn off the damn computer and get our hands and hearts dirty in the world.
So this last Sunday while at church, we were bringing our gifts to share for Epiphany Sunday. Although my first thoughts were to offer a social justice Bible study, an LGBT spiritual book club, theology on tap, or some such "thoughts and feelings" gift I decided at the last minute to not bring what I wanted to give but be open to what is needed. After we took communion we could leave on the alter a note-card with our gift or take a slip of paper with a gift. As I dipped my hand in the bowl with the gifts to take, for a split second I still hoped for something easy, something that I wanted to give rather than what the community needed, what God needed. Damn ego. But in the surrender I pulled out the slip that read "service." And my heart knew at once the type of service…the kind that would require me to be inconvenienced, maybe be a little uncomfortable, shut up, stand up and get to work. Thanks be to God.
How are YOU called to serve this year?


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Abass, from Rosint Thonkla
My name is Abass and I'm from Rosint Thonkla. My father is a teacher and I have three brothers and one sister. Before Street Child came to my village there was not a proper school. They only used thatch to cover it and when it rained the water would leak into the classroom.
There were no benches and no desks; we were using mud blocks to sit on, and our legs as tables to write on. There were no books, pencils, or a blackboard. We even had to use plastic bags to protect our books from the rain. When it rained we could not come to school, and I was unhappy because the rain kept disturbing my education.
When Street Child came the school was built. Now, there are two more teachers and we all have a table and a chair to sit at, which makes learning a lot easier.
For people in the village this project is unique because its focus is on education and improvement of teachers' education in my community. In the future I want to become a teacher. I want to teach religious moral education to teach other children about religion.
Street Child has provided a seed bank to give support to parents. Because of the seed bank being here, parents no longer go outside this community to borrow seedlings. My family is working for the seed bank in my village.
Education is important because it will help you to survive on your own. For us education is a priority.


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Sunday, 24 March 2013
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I bought myself one of these the other day just because I was doing my food shopping, walked past and you can't really say no to £1.75 nail polish.ReplyDelete
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Dr. Dimitris Vasalakis came to work with Animal Zone International's Center over the weekend of May 27th and 28th.
Many of the island's animals came for examination, surgery and vaccines. As well, Dr. Vasalakis examined and treated one of the donkeys in our shelter, forty-one year old Lakis, who has already begun to heal after the good doctors administrations.
Amorgos does not have a permanent veterinarian so these visits from the Dr Vasalakis are vital for the health of our island animals and we cannot say strongly enough how greatly we appreaciate his help.


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Tue 6 Nov 2012
Election Day 2012: Big Bird Votes, Obama Gifs, Rush Limbaugh Raps, and MorePosted by Miss Info under About Miss Info , Good For Humanity , Life Beyond Rap , Quotes , Videos
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(Big Bird's revenge vote in Texas. LOL! Via Godfree)
Did you vote yet? Wait…don't even tell me if you didn't. My blood pressure is already on "pressure busts pipes" level today…and it'll keep ramping up as I go to a beer garden tonight with some friends to watch the returns, until it's all over. For better or for worse.
My voting experience was totally painless, for some reason, there was no line for my district at my local polling place. Which I felt a little sheepish about because there were other folks standing 2 hour lines…at the same polling place! Ionno why. But I was a bit concerned about the poll volunteer who looked through 10 pages of last names in the "R" section, but couldn't find my name. Probably because my last name starts with the letter "O." I didn't want to be pushy but eventually, I had to tell him to go up a few pages. Did you meet up with any clueless poll workers?
Now if you've just gotten off work or school or your ass, and now you're in line to vote….good for you!
Here's a couple things to keep you entertained or infuriated….
-Rush Limbaugh was so pissed off that Jay-Z performed at President Obama's Ohio rally, that he spit a horrible 16 (video)
-Jon Stewart had a hilarious rant about the political pundits who "predict" the election outcome (video)
-Hot97's own DJ Mister Cee aired a special "Election Day Mix" (audio)
-Romney supporters in the media really manage to say the most offensive things (quote)
And more…
After the jump
-Listen to Mister Cee's special "Election Day Mix" from today's Throwback at Noon hour, on Hot97:
-Rush Limbaugh was highly outraged that President Obama's rally in Ohio on Monday featured Jay-Z, a rapper who Rush says "his most often used words in his lyrics is 'hoes' and 'bitches.'" Outraged! So outraged that he had to perform a little hovi-baby karoake….wanna hear? Here is go:
Now aside from having a remedial flow…Rushy Rush is also a raging hypocrite. Complex's Foster Kamer reminds us that Limbaugh has been more offensive to the female gender than a hundred thousand Obama supporters mouthing along to Too Short's greatest hits. And I'm not just talking about his appearance ; )
(amazing Obama gif, via Buzzfeed)
-Meanwhile, I live for the Daily Show and Colbert Report coverage of the campaign and election. On Monday night, Stephen Colbert looks at the hilarious business of the Obama Vs. Romney election predictions.
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Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive
-If you didn't already see this: Chris Rock shared a message on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, for anyone who wonders if Barack Obama is "white" enough to be President (again). LOL.
-I also loved this deadpan video plea from Joss Whedon (writer/director, The Avengers, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, etc)…If Mitt Romney wins the presidency, prepare for a zombie apocalypse!
-One last thing, if clips from Fox News and other right-wing gasbags don't make you mad, just check out how the right-wing, pro-Romney outlet "Talking Points Memo" reacted to the Politico report that Obama is getting votes from Hispanic, African-American, and women…aka "second rate" voters:
"…Obama's winning but not with the best votes. I mean really, if you can't win with a broad cross-section of white people, can you really be said to represent the country?"
Beyonce Pens Encouraging Letter to President Obama #Ivoted
Jay-Z Rocks President Obama's Final Rally in Ohio (Video)
Celebratory New Music: Jay-Z "History" (part) and Common "Changes" (2008)
Things I dont think should benefit from an Obama presidency (2008)
Q-Tip endorses Barack Obama, and my thoughts on this ongoing election process (2008)
2 Responses to "Election Day 2012: Big Bird Votes, Obama Gifs, Rush Limbaugh Raps, and More"
Tye Says:
November 6th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Dr. Robotnik is secret service now?
WIEGMAN Says:
July 2nd, 2014 at 11:38 am
at how quick your blog loaded on my cell phone .. I'm not even


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an experiment in proximity-based storytelling
TeddyX is an experiment in storytelling using BLE Beacons. In 2015, in collaboration with Google's Creative Lab, Grumpy Sailor, TEDxSydney and the Sydney Opera House, we developed a teddy bear that could talk. In fact, we developed 40 of them. Not only could they talk, these bears could react to their environment, meaning they could tell different stories depending on where they were within the Opera House.
The great lengths we go in technology to make it invisible.


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Soba Noodle and Pine Nut Salad
You know those restaurants where you just order the exact same thing over and over and over? And you actually have no idea if the rest of the food is even any good because you stick to the same dish every single time you go?
So that's me with this one particular restaurant down the street from our house. While I usually branch out and try new things, I am completely stuck on this one salad from their menu. I order it every. single. time. No exceptions.
According to my husband the rest of the food is totally fine, although nothing to write home about, so I figured it was time to recreate something similar at home. Save him from me forcing us to go to said restaurant just so I can get my salad.
So here it is. And guess what? I'm of course completely stuck on this version too. We've had it a few too many times over the last couple of weeks.
Crispy greens topped with soba noodles and a whole pile of toppings – like feta, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes and cucumbers. And then there's a delicious lemony vinaigrette to go along with it.
I am not one to turn down a delicious plate of piled high noodles. Especially when I can call it a salad.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Soba Noodle and Pine Nut Salad
Recipe for soba noodle and pine nut salad. Crisp greens topped with soba noodles, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, pine nuts and a lemon dressing.
For the dressing:
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- freshly ground pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
For the salad:
- about 8 ounces soba noodles
- ½ to ¾ cup crumbled feta
- ⅓ to ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained, patted dry and chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- ¼ to ½ of a red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ to ½ cup pine nuts
- about 5 ounces mixed greens
- sesame seeds, for sprinkling
- To make the dressing – add the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Add in the olive oil and whisk vigorously until smooth. Set aside.
- To make the salad – bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add in the soba noodles and cook until al dente (according to the package directions). Drain and then rinse well with cold water. Transfer the noodles to a medium bowl. Add in half of the dressing. Toss to combine.
- In another medium bowl, add the feta, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and pine nuts. Toss to combine.
- Add some of the mixed greens to each serving bowl. Top with some of the soba noodles and then some of the veggie mixture. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Drizzle with the reserved dressing as desired.
This would also be great with some sliced chicken, etc. to bulk it up even more.
Some of the amounts in the recipe are approximate since I feel like salads are like pizzas – everyone likes a different amount of toppings. I use the higher amounts but adjust to what you enjoy!
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