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Please explain.
Are you serious?
Are you serious?
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Please explain.
Please read Kinsella's Against Intellectual Property, available for free on this website. It is 50 pages long and address your sloppy argument.
Joe Rogan on the 'level playing field' versus competing and capitalism
warning: foul language
Ok so what do you think about this video?
If I recall correctly anubis2814 is a former libertarian. Not sure though...
That's actually a very good video for the subject and is one of the first videos really promoting moderatism that I've ever seen which I would really consider quality. It focused on overhead which is a very important issue often overlooked by libertarians/conservatives, as well as risk. Both not given enough attention around here.
1. Correlation equals not causation; every nation is different in its peculiar circumstances/ failures successes
2. Unions did not make the American dream, wages rise with or without unions as companies seek to compete and hire new labor
3. Welfare is not an efficient system, I don't that he stressed the internal working inefficiencies it has (makes people unskilled and resilient to work as well as breeding bureaucracy) but also as I recall sieben did some research and discovered that half of all welfare spending was literally wasted in overhead
4. He assumes that large charities or something of the like would not emerge in an anarcho capitallist society in order to rectify all of the problems that these people believe will arise. What do you think the majority of these people would do if anarchy was going to come about tommorow? My answer: form collective organizations to provide for collective and social goods, these would be far better because they'd be infinitely more competitive
5. Risk can be subdued somewhat by collective organizations such as corporations, otherwise this was a good point although certainly in the past PLEANTY of enterprising individuals have been more than willing to risk and gain on the market through their own business.
6. He assumes that government investment in ANYTHING can be efficient, the education system is botched even though the government has been spending a huge deal more money on it in past decades. If government spending was enough to bring about good quality then I would be more than happy to support government schools because education is so important, but it doesn't, it stifles. The same is true with science and unwise investment
7. He doesn't consider what I consider the most important aspect of the fully free market society which is its full adaptability and the ability of people to start new organizations/search for new solutions without the veil of government and democracy solving the problem. People can't fix what is not known to be a problem, thusly government hides the problems with a fake solution.
A million dead in Iraq? Some food for thought for Centinel and others still duped by the cult of bloodlust known as "neoconservatism."
Clayton -
Was this one posted yet?
Joe Rogan: The American War Machine
Yeah that's one of the best I've seen.
Peter Schiff on political philosophy/libertarianism on Max Kaiser (starts 11:18, but of course it's good stuff before that)
"inherently [government] is a force to do evil"
Not usually one for posting normal news vlogs like this, but this was all good stories...
The Fake Civility Project with (the unattractive) Froma Harrop
Gillespie made me proud. You gotta love the way he actually knows what he's talking about and has no problem taking over the conversation to interject something of substance between the talking points of the know-nothing vampire on the left and the moron committee chair in the middle. There's no way I could watch this show without someone like him in there to be the voice of sanity.
Reason.tv Nick Gillespie on Real Time with Bill Maher
Are you 'WideWorldOfWisdom' on YT?
Progress :P :
"As Congress left for its August recess, the president had signed only 27 bills into law since this session opened in January. Some, such as the just-passed bill to raise the debt ceiling and a bill to extend Patriot Act provisions, were important. But most were more routine — five bills to name post offices or federal buildings, three to name members of the Smithsonian board of regents and four to keep federal airport operations running."
15 "useful" bills passed. Could have been less, but ya take what's given.
EDIT: Crap, that's not the voluntaryist motto, is it?
I love it! http://en.speechable.com/view?p=3rr30j43
"I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it" - Thomas Jefferson.
LOL - this is a live graph... I was trying to keep a record of the crash yesterday. I'll see if I can find a static JPG of it.
^ Beautiful :D
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"The Department of Innovation is about people and ideas that likely will shape the way we will live one day."
Look at the three cogs. In that arrangement, they can't turn.
Five star innovation.
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It's easy to refute an argument if you first misrepresent it. William Keizer
Lots of good stuff in this episode. See what's going on in the libertarian capital of the world.
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Quick comment on documentary: No. This is the same as past generations: emotion, ignorance, and collectivism. Obama is more of the same and so is this generation.
Why open-source software matters: software in implantable defibrillators
Hadn't heard this metaphor used before. Nice quick rebuttal to one of the common Leftist claims:
Dan Mitchell of Cato Institute on CSPAN "Is Capitalism to Blame?"
He totally gets it right. I was amazed to see an article I would be proud to have written myself published at Reuters.
Most of the comments are the usual idiocy, but Independent007 writes a long, relevant, essay that claims it is free govt gifts to the rich that has bankrupted us, along with the wars, not the free govt gifts to the poor as the author claims.
I think they are both right, that either cause is more than enough to bankrupt the West.
This is a nice segment from a 3-part documentary called "The Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy", produced in 2002 by PBS and based on the book by the same name. You can actually view the full program at the main website. I've only viewed the 1st episode so far, but it's quite good, especially considering what one might expect from PBS. First of all, the focus (at least in this first episode) is on the great divide between Hayek and Keynes, which, not only did I learn a few things about their relationship (did you know they shared air warden duty on the roof of King's College during the war?) but the fact that it gives equal attention to Hayek is great in itself. I would also say the treatment of the Austrian School and free market thinking in general is pretty fair...even more so than NPR's treatment of PorcFest, which many had said was also fair. Of course there are a few gaffs, such as taking certain statist ideas and myths for granted in the way a couple of things are worded, but it's largely quite neutral.
John James:The Fake Civility Project with (the unattractive) Froma Harrop
I can't believe I am responding to a very minor point, but while the oft-published photo of Ms. Harrop does look bad, there is another photo of her that I saw, and she looks quite normal.
I and my father often say we are not very photogenic people, because of our usually bad photographs. And since we are not the kind of fakers who keep taking multiple takes from multiple angles until the photo looks right, most of our photos make us look very strange and disproportionate - just as Ms. Harrop's does. Only by luck, on some rare occasions is a photo taken that makes us look like normal human beings.
It's a thing I learnt from the Oblivion face generator that the straight frontal view of the face and the two side views of the face reveal entirely different worlds, and a face that looks okay from one of those angles might look alien from another.
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But while everyone from copyright holders and ISPs to governments and their citizens get hot under the collar over this influential protocol, BitTorrent creator Bram Cohen manages to keep his feet firmly on the ground.
In this recent video Bram gives an interesting speech and takes questions from technology and engineering-focused undergraduates at Stanford School of Engineering."
Everything Is A Remix...
Obama, you done went off and got the Felonious Munk upset. That's a mistake.
How Can Education Be Changed? (with John Holt)
Latest upload to my channel.
Has anyone else ever seen video of Keynes? (h/t Bob Murphy)
Kind of crazy...1.5 million views in a month...
A really slick one...
Who favors more freedom, liberals or conservatives?
From Onion.com
Yes, it's full of ignorance, but it made me laugh.
I noticed this one after following that link. The headlines tend to be the best part.
Scientists Trace Heat Wave To Massive Star At Center Of Solar System
Is...is he serious?
shockingly good speech by British top money honcho:
plenty of mistakes, but plenty of good stuff.
Awesome interview with Marc Faber....
Awesome interview with Marc Faber....
Awesome interview with Marc Faber....
Indeed. Love his accent, too.
Marc Faber is the Don Corleone of investing... he's an OG in my book.


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Ten Kitchen Improvements for Renters
It's DIY Month, and we're encouraging you to take care of all your projects around the house, even in the kitchen! We get lots of questions from renters who want to spruce up their kitchens without breaking the bank (or their lease agreement). When you rent you rarely have permission or resources to renovate a cramped or ugly kitchen. But there are simple, inexpensive, and creative ways to make your kitchen brighter and better.
As we move through DIY Month and our February Jumpstart event, here are ten ways to help you make your rental kitchen more beautiful, healthy, and organized.
None of these ideas are rocket science. There's no one-fit answer to making a rental kitchen prettier and more fun to cook in. But take a critical look at your space, see what you need, and mix it up. Don't be afraid to make changes like moving the fridge to a better spot, or swapping out a hanging light. A little work and creativity can make big differences.
Add Storage
1. Hang a pot rack or pegboard. Take storage into your own hands. Hanging a pot rack or pegboard is usually well within the scope of renters' rights, and they can open up much more storage in the kitchen. Look for inexpensive racks on Craigslist and at IKEA. Pictured: How To Make a Bicycle Wheel Pot Rack and Christine's Kitchen.
2. Hang a shelf or wall storage. Again, like the pot rack, shelves and other wall storage systems are removable and hung easily. You don't have to do major surgery to your kitchen in order to hang shelves like Dana's or a storage system like Kyle's. Get some help, and patch any screw holes when you move out. The work and small expense is worth the extra storage for kitchen tools and accessories. If you paint the shelves you can also have a major color accent in the kitchen.
3. Bring in new furniture. Some kitchens are big enough, but bare. There was very little counterspace in my old eat-in kitchen, so I brought in a small kitchen cart for the microwave, cookbooks, and other extras. This kitchen island is inexpensive and useful in an open kitchen. Also consider a tall storage unit like the one in this bright orange kitchen.
Also consider more unusual furniture, like a dresser for baking trays and table linens or a card catalog for wine and silverware!
Change the Look
4. Paint the cabinets. This is a big step for a renter, and it may not be allowed by your landlord. But it never hurts to ask. Look at the lovely way Derek and Rena's kitchen (before and after pictured in gallery above) was transformed by a little paint. It went from boring white box to gray and subtle space. If he won't let you paint the outsides, see if you can at least paint the insides and then...
5. Take the doors off the cabinets. We talk about open storage a lot (see another gallery of open storage ideas here) and we think that temporarily removing your cabinet doors is another easy and temporary way to make your kitchen over. It's free, after all. Take off the doors, line the insides with pretty paper or paint them, and stack your dishes neatly. Pictured: Tara's Tiny Yet Powerful Rental and Jeanine's Sunfilled House.
6. Put down a new floor. New floor? Isn't that expensive? Not necessarily. If you hate your kitchen floor, try temporary vinyl tiles like in this New York apartment, or be brave and put down a rug.
7. Use pattern on the walls. If you can't paint or do major kitchen redecoration, how about removable vinyl wall patterns or removable wallpaper. Blik and other adhesive patterns were all the rage last year, and we think that there are many good ways to use them in the kitchen. Pictured: Amber's Yellow Kitchen and Adam and Alison's London Terrace Masterpiece.
8. Add your own personality. The huge fly in this kitchen (on the microwave) may not be to everyone's taste, but it certainly adds a jolt of personality! Don't forget to hang art, display a treasured collection, and use textiles to bring in colors and patterns you love. Pictured: Violetmarsh's Colorful Collection. The curtains, bust, and unusual furniture choices make this kitchen feel lived in and unique.
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9. Update the backsplash. The backsplash running behind the counter and stove is sometimes the biggest stretch of open wall space in a kitchen. If you can't paint it, put up a temporary backsplash of metal so you can stick magnets to it, or hang pretty objects there instead. Also, the backsplash is paintable; it's such a small space it's easy to paint over later when you move out. Pictured: Rachel's Bungalow of Bright Ideas
10. Change the lighting. Don't take your lighting as the status quo. If you don't like the fluourescent lighting in your eat-in kitchen, put a small lamp on the table for when you dine. Change out ugly glass lamp covers for inexpensive replacements (found at Home Depot and other hardware stores). Pictured: Jeannine's Smooth and Soulful. The paper lanterns could look dorm-room-esque, but Jeanine makes it work. Also pictured: Lisa's Bright, Rich Rental. Hanging lamps like vintage one here can be added for little cost and trouble.
One last tip: Work with what you have. Don't try to make a cramped galley kitchen look modern and sleek; work with the colors and textures already in place, even if they aren't your ideal style. Harmony helps. For instance, when I lived in with a rather bare eat-in kitchen with scant counter space and teal-green appliances, I went with it. I added a temporary metal backsplash of vintage-looking metal, put up aqua color accents, and covered the table with a pretty tablecloth. The kitchen was more granny-chic than my preferred style, but at least it felt warm, homey, and harmonized.
How have you made your rental kitchen your own? Without the ability to do major upgrades, how have you made yourself feel at home and comfortable in the warmest room of the house?
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Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I'm a student renter in a teeny tiny (I'm talking 173sqft, minus the bathroom) studio basement suite and I am ALWAYS looking for ways to reorganize my "kitchen corner" efficiently.
My landlord is on the conservative/annoying side of the spectrum of what you're allowed to do, but this week I'm putting up a pot rack, a magnetic knife strip, and a fun clock from etsy.
I'm excited to get my pots out of the super cramped cabinets, my knife block off of the counter, and a little color on the wall!
I love this post. I'm a long-term renter, and I used to HATE the unbelievably dated kitchen in my otherwise-rather-cool 100-year-old house. For a long time I considered the kitchen a write-off. But we finally came to terms with the kitchen recently, did some painting, put in some new furniture, changed the blinds, and made a few other tweaks, and now the kitchen is one of my favorite rooms.
And now I'm even glad that my kitchen is (still) unbelievably dated! It gives it so much character, like the fabulous kitchens you featured in this post, and unlike the boring cookiecutter kitchen renos you see everywhere else.
this post is perfect timing! i just moved into a new apt & need storage badly. i cant even finish unpacking until i buy some kind of buffet or cabinets on the cheap. great post for ideas!
i hate my kitchen. and this post is giving me some hope.
i actually have no clue what we can and can't do since it was never outlined and also when we moved in the place hadn't been painted, so there's peeling paint, and holes from nails all over.
anyways- great ideas! thanks for a comprehensive list!
The day I moved into my place I immediately broke two glasses while washing them because the distance between the faucet and the bottom of the sink was totally inadequate. So I replaced it with a nice, inexpensive gooseneck faucet. It was really easy to do, all you need is an adjustable wrench.......and the ability to work on your back for 20 minutes.
Another thing I did was change the hardware. Or more accurately - I installed the hardware. Whoever put in the kitchen got lazy and didn't install any hardware on the cabinet doors. But after spending $23 and about an hour of drilling, I had a much better functioning kitchen.
I also bought a cheap microwave cabinet and changing the pulls and knobs on that to match the ones on the kitchen cabinets made the m/w cabinet blend in nicely.
We bought a used TV armoire from the thrift store and use it as our pantry, storage, home for our microwave. It's one of those super deep older school TV armoires thats from the era before flat screens. We added extra shelving (which fit perfectly) in the old TV space, and our microwave fits on the top shelf perfectly. It already had holes in the back so that we could stick the plugs through. I realize that a lot of NY kitchens don't have room for this type of thing, but ours does, and it works great. We had open shelving before, and it always looks messy. The nice thing with doors is, when you close em, know one knows what's really going on in there.
If you are looking to change the floor a really cheep and easy way to do it is with Allure Vinyl. I work at a Home Depot in Canada and we sell it and it's really good. Apartment therapy even did a feature on it "TrafficMaster Allure Vinyl Flooring" is the name of the post it was back in 2007.
thank you thank you for writing an article on renter's kitchens! It always helps to have a little inspiration. My kitchen isn't horrible, but I've done things like add fabric to the back of a shelf to bring color into the room! Love the inspiration!
When you rent (and even when you own a house) there is never enough kitchen counter space so instead of a knife block or even magnetic strip I recommend a KNIFAWAY knife holder which fits INSIDE a lower cupboard door. I discovered this neat gadget from Japan a while ago and found it so brilliant I decided to distribute them. Knives are out of sight yet still conveniently accessible. It's compact, inexpensive and easy to install. It's the newest and most ingenious storage solution for big sharp knives, especially for space challenged apartment kitchens. My website is homemade (painfully obvious) but I can vouch for the product's functionality, safety and solidity.
It's an obvious quick fix, but change the cabinet knobs! Get some great handmade cabinet knobs -http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=13381 - and in a few minutes you'll have a whole new look. And you can take them with you when you move.
We have done a LOT to our rental kitchen. First, we painted the walls a bright, asparagus green, which made the old, yellowed cabinetry seem less dingy. Second, we put up llittle hooks all along one wall so that I can hange my apron & tea towel collections and a few oddly shaped pans, like the paella -- an easy, useful focal point. Third, we added an enamel-top farm table for extra work space and found some modular storage that fits underneath it to make use of all the space.
Check your local laws.
In some areas, anything that is physically attached to the property (screwed in shelves, light fixtures, hardware, etc.) becomes the landlord's property.
i just moved and have been avoiding doing anything to my apartment's kitchen (which is huge by the way), but this post has inspired me to get moving! I cant wait to spend my weekend picking up a few things to finally add some life to my much ignored space!
Some of these suggestions look like fire hazards. Like the paper note stuck to the (very cute) tray over the stove, and the lamp with the large shade close to the gas stove top.
One reason that landlords can be fussy about alterations is that they have to (or are supposed to, at least) follow fire codes. That's why s/he didn't install a cute chinese umbrella to be used as with an overhead light fixture.
No, I'm not a landlord; my husband's best friend is a Chicago Firefighter. Oh, and get a fire extinguisher.
Isidora, that's an interesting legal concept. Screw an antique hook into the wall: Presto! It belongs to someone else! Now unscrew it, patch the hole and paint over it. Presto! Now it's yours again!
I don't doubt you; I've heard of this, too. It just tickles my funnybone.
In my last apt. I used the space from the top cabinets to the ceiling for my "library" it looked incredible and all my friends were lovin it. However, my new place...the kitchen is so old and the backsplash and wall up to the ceiling have terrible tiles that makes it impossible to install any shelving. And don't get me started on the countertop...I don't even know what it is! But since the rest of the place has beautiful 9ft coved ceilings and wood inlay flooring I will just close my eyes in the kitchen.
I don't recommend this to everyone BUT ... I subscribe to Toni Morrison's "don't ask for permission, ask for forgiveness" dictum.
I once had an apartment kitchen that was SO ugly. It had one wall of hideous wallpaper and a grody, chipped, sheet vinyl floor. Without asking the landlord, I removed the wallpaper, replaced it with a more subtle design in colors I liked and covered the floor with neutral peel-and-stick tiles purchased with a coupon from Home Depot (they used to have a coupon in the "change of address packet" given by the USPS, hope they still do). I lived there for three years, so it was well worth the expense ... and I learned to put up wallpaper.
When the landlord did her walk-through so I could get my security deposit back she exclaimed, "Oh, you cleaned this old kitchen up so nicely." She didn't even realize the wallpaper and the flooring weren't what she rented to me.
i really liked this post. my landlord is iffy when it comes to changing anything. we had to put up a fight for him to replace the non working dishwasher. i was like, im not paying rent for a partially working kitchen, but any ways, now i have a black dishwasher, but a white fridge and white stove!
i decided to ignore that, and move around it. this post mentioned moving your appliances around, and after living in this apartmen for a little over 2 years i found the courage to try it! my kitchen was like 3ftx3ft with a small area for a 4 person table. so i decided to put my fridge where i would have put the table and a small old school entertainment cabinet next to it for extra storage and the microwave.
now my kitchen is so much more open and functional! i am slowly adding in accessories and color. but thank you so much for the inspiration! hope to find even more inspiration in your posts!!!
I've lived in 6 apartments over the past 8 years, and I've found that the biggest thing for me was finding a spot for all my stuff... specifically, my pots and pans. When I first moved into my current apartment, it was a disaster! All my (pretty heavy) pots and pans had to stack on top of one another, and the effort needed to move everything--though really, it was minimal--just seemed like such a mental roadblock to wanting to cook, or put the pans back away after everything was cleaned.
Once I hung the pots and pans on the wall, I found that was happy to get back in the kitchen, and the pots and pans found their way back to their homes promptly.
There were lots of other tweaks, to be sure--like carving out a spot for my cookbooks and wine--but keeping those primary tools available can be life-changing.
Not all apartments will let you do such things. We're not permitted to hang anything under our cabinets, for example--lights, hooks, paper towel holders--all are strictly forbidden. And I've been in my apartment for almost 12 years. Painting is fine--if you like white.
We've installed a wall pot rack and put in curtains and hooks to hold pot holders and a few other things. I'd love to install cabinet hardware and a peg board. I'm in my kitchen constantly, might as well make it mine.
Has anyone tried the fabric "wallpaper" with starch idea in a kitchen? Does it loosen from steam and heat? Or will it stay well enough?
I had art paper over cabinet doors in one apartment. I used glue on the inside of the door, and while it left some minimal marking, a slap dash paint touch up with a sponge (yes, a cleaning sponge) blended the edges nicely.
I did have to scrub the doors for slight bleeding from blue paper. I did this task the day I signed the other lease, so it was done a week ahead of the crazy packing week and moving day.
I've put gallery wrap canvas panels over entire back splashes.
While I painted mine like any other painting I do, solids or simple patterns could be done by anyone. Just get a glossy varnish at the end. Makes it an easy clean up.
A friend used the idea with 4x4 canvases. Canvas tiles!
I think the painted serving tray above the stove and the pegboard are both great ideas!
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Here in NSW Australia it seems that we have to ask permission for every nail we hang in our rentals so when I wanted a shelf in my house I took a differnet approach. Fortunately I have picture rails that hide nail holes so I nailed in two very strong nails right above the rail. I can take these out later but no one can complain that I have affected the walls at all. Then using some chain I simply hung up a shelf - an old piece of wide skirting board that someone had thrown out. Pictures can be found on my blog http://willy-wagtail.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/decorating-in-kitchen.html
this was so helpful, it gives us idea on how to make our place more comportable and well arrange..
Do these need to be directly in the kitchen? Sometimes an oversized storage room, a wide hallway or a curtained-off area can accommodate these items without using precious kitchen space. I've seen this done numerous times to great success. (One friend kept a small under the counter type refrigerator for the most used items, in addition to the main one in another room.)
Carts with wooden tops on wheels can be placed in front of other cabinets that you do not need access to while actively cooking, but give precious work/prep space in a tiny kitchen. Sometimes, there is just enough space near the stove or sink to place these, or they can be cut-down to customize their width.
Odd available spaces:
For instance--there was always a gap between the stove and the refrigerator at my brother's place (my mom's too) that he just stuck a trash can in. I always wanted to bridge that gap with a butcher block top cut to fit. Just have that space to place pots that come off the stove, or for ingredients/tools to rest, is so valuable. (Fortunately he just got a new kitchen, can't wait to see it.)
I've seen double knife holders (two used, so that the longer blades are x-tra secure) installed inside a cabinet door. There wasn't enough wall space, and the knives are now out of sight.
Lack of drawers:
I used an Ikea GRUNTAL rail system to great success. If it wasn't hanging on a hook, it was in this stainless steel holder that hung from the rail. I used everything often enough that dust & grease wasn't really an issue. This also left the counters easy to clean and available for cooking by not having various containers holding stuff on them.
Toaster Oven/Microwave:
It is so easy to make a custom shelf to mount these off the counter for a cleaner look. I've seen plenty of microwaves on top of refrigerators that leave the counters looking less cluttered.
By lessening the clutter in a kitchen (unless you can do this artfully, which looks very cozy), the impact you can make with décor is better achieved. (In my opinion.)
And lastly...always have adequate task lighting. (Even if it is a clamp light.)


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text: AKG K375 In-ear headphones with in-line microphone (White) Zoom Front (shown with ear tips removed) With in-line remote and microphone (shown with ear tips removed) Photos Videos Item #: 039K375W Review Summary 7 people say DISCONTINUED This item is no longer available to purchase. Contact us for other options Call Email Original price $99.99 Shop all All Headphones Shop all All Headphones x By buying this product you'll earn up to 100 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account Overview Details Customer Reviews Articles & Videos Accessories Our take on the AKG K375 by David Brown The K375's aluminum housing provides durability and reduces acoustic resonance for enhanced clarity. (Black model shown) A great mate for your portable music player AKG's in-ear headphones combine great sound with elegant looks. The K375 headphones add remote functionality to that equation, for an excellent everyday headphone you'll want to keep close for portable use. Solidly constructed, the K375's aluminum housing provides durable protection for the drivers, in addition to reducing the vibration and resonance that can muddy sound quality. And with AKG's 60-plus years of audio know-how and reputation as a leader in headphones, you can be confident they'll deliver clean sound with crispness, clarity, and low-end extension. Hands-free conversation with your iPhone® Designed for Apple® devices, the K375's in-line 3-button remote lets you control music playback and volume with ease. The remote's built-in microphone also lets you take calls on your iPhone, even while your phone remains in your pocket. So even your phone conversations will benefit from the K375's rich, clear sound. Just be sure to choose the right pair of ear tips from the three included sizes. That way you'll get a comfortable fit, optimum sound quality, and proper noise isolation for sealing in music and sealing out unwanted distractions. Then you'll be ready to stash these lightweight earphones in the included carrying pouch for music enjoyment anytime. See more info on this item Highlights:in-line remote for controlling playback and volume on iPod®, iPhone and iPad®remote has a built-in microphone for answering calls on your iPhonealuminum housing for durability and superior acoustic damping3 pairs of silicone ear tips included for optimum comfort and sound quality46-inch oxygen-free cablecarrying pouch includedfrequency response: 10-24,000 Hzsensitivity: 120 dBimpedance: 28 ohmsweight: 0.21 oz.warranty: 1 yearOur 60-day money-back guarantee Hands-on research from the Crutchfield Labs (what are the Labs?) Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes Features and Specs General Fit Style In-ear Earcup Type Closed Noise-canceling No Bluetooth No Frequency Response 10-24k Hz Sensitivity 120 dB Impedance 28 Ohms Weight 0.21 ounces Cord Length 46" Airline Adapter Included No iPod Control Yes Volume Control Yes Built-in Microphone Yes Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Product Research What's in the box? Download owner's manual White in-ear headphones with in-line remote/microphone and 46" cord (3.5mm straight plug) Pair of Medium silicone ear tips (installed) Pair of Large silicone ear tips Pair of Small silicone ear tips Zippered storage case Warranty Card Attention! sheet Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team — they open the box, verify contents, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Features Overview: The AKG K375 high-performance in-ear headphones are designed for on-the-go listening. The headphones have an in-line remote/microphone, and come with three different sizes of silicone ear tips, and a semi-hard zippered case. Design: The K375 headphones feature aluminum housings, which provide superior acoustic dampening, extend bass response, and reduce resonances. The closed-back design helps keep outside noise from entering your ears, and prevents the sounds you're hearing from leaking out. The silicone ear tips are soft, smooth, and comfortably and snugly fit into your ears. In-line Remote/Microphone: Just a few inches from the right ear bud is the K375's in-line remote/microphone. The mic is close to your mouth so your voice is heard loudly and clearly on the other end of the phone call. The 3-button remote lets you answer and hang up the call, as well as control the music playback functions. The controls are compatible with Apple devices, such as the iPod nano (4th gen and later), iPod classic (120 GB and 160 GB), iPod touch (2nd gen and later), iPhone (3GS, 4, 4S), and iPad (iPad and iPad2). Cable: The K375 has a 99.99% oxygen-free cable with a slender straight 3.5mm plug. The slender plug lets you plug the headphones into most smartphones, even installed in hard cases. Specifications: Frequency Response: 10 to 24,000 Hz Sensitivity: 120 dB SPL/V Impedance: 28 ohms Maximum Input Power: 10mW Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $500 rewards card AKG K375 Reviews Average Customer Review: 7 people say: Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Submit the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) 5 out of 5 beautiful Written By Anonymous, chino ca on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 these in ear phones are excellent I have no complaints whatsoever the highs mids and Lows are in par with one another without losing the excellent bass that it contains. You can expect this quality only in a reputable brands like these AKGs. Pros: so far I am amazed of everything that these in your phone have to offer no complaints Cons: nothing bad with the ear phones I just wish that they had foam ear plugs to add with the excellent sound Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality 4 out of 5 Excellent quality. Not entirely durable. Written By nicola, Seattle, WA on Friday, October 04, 2013 I bought these headphones six months ago and have been waiting for something to go wrong before I review them. Sadly, that day has come. I've worn them very comfortably and been so, so impressed with the quality of the sound, given their price. They are far better than any of the $50 on-ear headphones I have owned and far, far better than standard Apple headphones. Better in comfort and sound, that is. The earpieces themselves have stayed together wonderfully, apart from some paint harmlessly chipping off and the occasional moment where I realize I'm missing a squishy ear-cup and my world turns upside down until, yes, I've found it. Every. Time. The only real fault, however, is in the durability of the cord at the jack-end. That is, the quarter inch of cord before it plugs in to the device. There's an extra wrapping of rubber there for reinforcement, but it hasn't done its job. Granted, about a week ago I lost the handy hard-shell case which came with the purchase and have only noticed the damage since then, but they really ought to last longer than they have. Without the case which lets this particular segment of the cord rest at ease, I've been wrapping the headphones around my iPod, which leaves it bent over itself, and ultimately cracking the rubber. At present, the reinforcement rubber is completely split open and useless, and the wires inside are exposed. As far as I can tell, the bare wires aren't yet affecting the sound quality, but I'm sure that's not far off. Pros: great middle frequency range, great high frequency range, good low frequency range, look good, very effective case, comfortable and snug ear-cups (very subjective) Cons: jack-end doesn't last, lose the case and you're screwed Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality 5 out of 5 Great deal Written By Greg S., Newton, IL on Saturday, May 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I purchased a pair of these after loosing a pair of Klipsch that did not fit well. I have also had Ultimate Ears and Bose in ear headphones. I put these in my ears for an 8 hour car ride and they fit very well and the sound was great to me. The more expensive ear phones may have better sound but I doubt that I would be able to discern the difference. I wear them while mowing on my tractor and they do a good job of noise reduction as well. The cable is much heavier than those of the other brands that I have had and hopefully will wear longer. I highly recommend these to anyone. Pros: good deal for the money Cons: none so far. Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality 4 out of 5 Very Functional for Daily Use Written By J.K, SLO, CA on Tuesday, April 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I would actually give the AKG K375 a rating of 4.5 out of 5. The $100ish price range for earbuds is hard to define. Not elite sonic earpieces, yet spendy enough for reasonable expectations. These meet all requirements for a functional earbud. Good sound, good fit, and quality build. They have spent a month with me in the gym, doing yard work, and handsfree driving. So far, so good. They are at their optimal price point. You can get better buds, but it will cost you more. I was amused by the tag that reads "Designed in Austria" on one side and "Made in China" on the other. Pros: The AKG K375's do what they were designed (in Austria) to do. Cons: Initial impression is underwhelming. They take time to break in. 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality 4 out of 5 great earbuds Written By MarcS, Newton, MA on Sunday, February 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Very clear sound. Maybe too good - I found myself using the EQ feature on my iPhone, whereas with my Bose earphones I don't, but I feel like whereas the Bose are "tuned" to sound good, these are more "accurate" but need some EQ to tune to your preferences. Pros: Nice style. Good noise isolation. Work decently with my Macbook, which tends to have a hissing sound with small, good quality earbuds - it's still there a bit, and I think the the fault of my Macbook, but better than another brand I tried and liked with my iPhone (maybe because these have higher ohms)? Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality 5 out of 5 Unbelievable Written By Brett, B. Washington on Sunday, January 20, 2013 Sleek, elegant, silky smooth sound. Beautiful highs, beautiful lows and everything in between. Only problem is I purchased these from another retailer, not knowing crutchfield had them 40.00 cheaper, oh well live and learn. I will be buying another pair for my wife from crutchfield. These things stomp anything else out there. It sounds like 10,000 dollar home speakers in my ears!!!!!!!!!!!!. Buy them Pros: Everything Cons: Absolutely none Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality 5 out of 5 K375 Written By Charles, Jacksonville,NC on Sunday, January 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Phenomenal headphones. I've found the sound quality on par with most over the ear headphones costing twice as much! Attached microphone provides clear calls on the other end, as I have been told by others I have spoken to. A must buy for the audiophile. The only issue I have discovered has nothing to do with the quality of product. They seem to slip out of my ear easily, even after cleaning my ears. Pros: Quality in both sound and build Solid microphone Sweet carrying case Cons: Slips out of ear easily 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes | No "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Comfort Noise Reduction Sound Quality Add accessories for the AKG K375 Add Accessories Add a Warranty Get just the right fit for your earbuds. 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The Balkan Peninsula rages with wild beauty in the Julian Alps, the Pindus range, and the Carpathian mountains, along its craggy Adriatic coast, among hundreds of Aegean islands and along inviting Black Sea beaches. Sail the same seas as ancient mariners, shoot the rapids in barely discovered streams, or lose yourself (just figuratively, please) in the maze of the Danube Delta for water experiences you'll find nowhere else.
Looking for exciting river adventures, or a more peaceful sea kayak voyage? Either way, Croatia's waters offer great potential for water sports. Did you know that canoeing is a tradition that has been going on for centuries here? Traditional Croatian canoes are called "trupice" are used for fishing and transportation on the river Neretva delta even today, but are great fun for family and group excursions. On a canoe trip with a guide you'll paddle past castles and fortresses. For unforgettable rafting, remember the names of these rivers: Kupa, Dobra, Mrežnica, Korana, Una, Zrmanja and Cetina. Islands, islets, rocks and reefs fulfil anyone's nautical dreams. The ideally laid out islands are separated by no more than 10 nautical miles and include about 1500 bays and ports, so the Croatian Adriatic is ideal for sailing under full sail or cruising on motor boats. Experienced divers in search of attractive endemic Adriatic flora and fauna or sunken Roman galleons and naval ships, Croatia is your scuba dream come true!
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The simulated hostage rescue is over.
The scenario was one of 12 events that tested police explorer teams from across California at the second Central Valley Explorer Challenge on July 13 to 16 at West High School and the empty sugar mill in rural Tracy.
After the bus evacuation, Tracy Explorer Travis Alexander, 17, said he wanted to do it again, flying paint-pellet rounds and all.
"I was worried if I was going to get shot or not," he said. "I heard the gunshots and I thought, 'Oh man, this is real.'"
Tracy Police Department explorer adviser Wesley Bancroft, who was one of the organizers, said 27 teams from as far away as the Mexican and Oregon borders competed in the event designed to put young law enforcement hopefuls through their paces.
"It's all about letting people between the ages of 14 and 21 see what law enforcement is all about and if it is a career they want to pursue," Bancroft said Saturday, July 14, standing outside a West High music room transformed into a burglary-in-progress scenario.
"Last year we had 16 teams, and those came back (this year) and told surrounding agencies about it," he said.
The goal of each team was to win as many scenarios as possible during the three days. Winning teams were presented with plaques and medals. To expand this year's competition, Bancroft said, organizers added three optional events: drill, obstacle course and tug of war.
"This was a huge success this year," Bancroft said. "Got all reviews, written critiques, and everything was excellent. Out of 27 (teams), every one said they would be coming back next year."
As the event is organized by police departments in Tracy, Manteca, Ripon and Modesto, a different community becomes the host each year. Plans are under way to visit Ripon next year, Bancroft said.
Tracy's trio of firsts
Taking top honors during the weekend was the team from South Lake Tahoe Police Department, which received the Chief's Award for winning the most scenarios with six first-place finishes, Bancroft said. He said every team achieved at least one first-, second- or third-place finish during the competition.
The Tracy explorer team placed first in the scenarios for burglary in progress, crime scene and domestic disturbance.
"It's a good learning experience," said 20-year-old Andrew Glover, who is a lieutenant on the Tracy squad. "We train in the classroom and go over the steps — big difference doing it (here) than in the classroom setting."
Tracy Explorer Sgt. Trysta Rasmussen, 19, said members were each given the opportunity to decide in which scenario they wanted to compete.
The adviser for the U.S. Border Patrol group, Noe Paraza, said several of the scenarios his 26-member team competed in were not typical for their training, but they provided a good learning experience.
"This is my first year here," Paraza said. "I've never been up this far north, and I'm having fun. The kids are having a lot of fun. We'd definitely come again. They're already looking forward to next year."
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Several scenarios that involved the "bad guys" shooting back with paint-pellet rounds proved the most realistic and most popular among the explorers.
Observing the explorers during the bus assault, Modesto Police Department Sgt. Kelly Scott said the goal was to see how they worked as a team, pinpointed the threat and handled it as quickly as possible.
"They (Tracy) did really well," he said. "We're putting them in a scenario that our SWAT team trains in. They're doing a good job with the limited training they have."
At the conclusion of the burglary scenario, members of the Roseville police team said they thought the layout, with four concealed burglars, was quite realistic.
"We heard two voices and there was four hiding — good twist," said Roseville Explorer Kaitlin Arens, 17. "Realistic sense of what real officers do."
Elk Grove Explorer Lt. Mauricio Sandoval, 20, said he enjoyed his team's first time at the Central Valley challenge.
"It's fun. I like the bus assault, just a bunch of stuff," he said. "We've been training to do our best."
Sandoval's teammate Explorer Sgt. Mary Salazar, 18, said it whetted her appetite to enter law enforcement.
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|Sugar-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake, made with Splenda or Stevia Granulated.
Yesterday, as part of a series on Thanksgiving Recipes, I showed you my Pumpkin Cheesecake with Less Sugar and promised I'd be back with the sugar free version. This sugar-free cheesecake is not as pretty because I don't have a pie pan (shocking, I realize) so I had to make it in a plain rectangular glass casserole dish. I'm not going to lie and say the one that had some sugar wasn't slightly better than this version, but this was still really, really good for a dessert without any added sugar at all. If you're actively trying to lose weight, this could be a fantastic dessert option. And Karina reminded me that it's also Gluten-free, for people who might be wondering.
No-Sugar Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake
(8 servings, recipe from Laura, who found the original version on AllRecipes, with adaptations by Kalyn)
2 packages (8 oz. each) light cream cheese (not fat free)
1/2 cup Splenda or Stevia-in-the-Raw Granulated Sweetener
1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract (I used a bit more)
2 eggs
1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling which contains sugar)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. apple pie spice (recipe called for pinch each of nutmeg and cloves, but I didn't have any cloves)
non-stick spray for baking dish (use very sparingly or it makes it hard to spread the cheesecake)
whipped cream (optional, I didn't think it needed it)
South Beach Suggestions:
Splenda or Stevia-in-the-Raw Granulated Sweetener would be approved for any phase of the South Beach Diet, but cream cheese is still a limited food and pumpkin would make this restricted to phase 2 or 3 of the diet.
Nutritional Information?
I chose the South Beach Diet to manage my weight partly so I wouldn't have to count calories, carbs, points, or fat grams, but if you want nutritional information for a recipe, I recommend entering the recipe into Calorie Count, which will calculate it for you.
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Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe from Christine Cooks is another one that looks great!
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Joe Gibbs Racing star Denny Hamlin pilots the redesigned No. 11 FedEx Freight Toyota Camry for multiple races in 2013. Like its showroom counterpart, Hamlin's race car has a brand-new look with contoured sides, an updated bumper and a new nose and front grille. This Action Racing Collectibles die-cast captures Hamlin's new ride with incredible detail and craftsmanship.
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