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New 2020 Kia Forte LXS near Valhermoso Springs, AL
- $20,300
RebatesKia Customer CashExp: 03/02/2020$1250
- - $1,250
- University Kia Price
- $19,050
Vehicle Details
|Stock #
|Exterior Color
|Silky Silver
|Interior Color
|Gas Mileage
|City:29 Hwy:40
|4 cyl 2l Gasoline
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New 2020 Kia Forte LXS
- $20,300
RebatesKia Customer CashExp: 03/02/2020$1250
- - $1,250
- University Kia Price
- $19,050
Silky Silver 2020 Kia Forte LXS FWD IVT 2.0L 4-Cylinder
29/40 City/Highway MPG Price includes: $1250 - Kia Customer Cash. Exp. 03/02/2020
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- Specs
- Warranty
- Safety
- Mechanical
- Technology
- Comfort
- Interior
- Exterior
|Rearview monitor
|in dash
|Driver attention alert system
|Autonomous braking
|Pre-collision warning system
|audible warning, visual warning
|Lane keeping assist
|Child safety door locks
|Child seat anchors
|LATCH system
|Energy absorbing steering column
|Impact sensor
|door unlock
|Body side reinforcements
|side impact door beams
|Emergency interior trunk release
|Camera system
|Impact absorbing bumpers
|Lane deviation sensors
|Crumple zones
|front, rear
|Airbag deactivation
|occupant sensing passenger
|Side airbags
|Front airbags
|Side curtain airbags
|front, rear
|2-stage unlocking doors
|Anti-theft system
|alarm with remote
|Power door locks
|Side mirror adjustments
|power, manual folding
|Drive mode selector
|Axle ratio
|Rear brake type
|Rear brake diameter
|Front brake diameter
|Front brake type
|ventilated disc
|Braking assist
|Electronic brakeforce distribution
|Power brakes
|Front suspension classification
|Rear suspension classification
|Front struts
|Rear suspension type
|torsion beam
|Rear spring type
|Front stabilizer bar
|Front spring type
|Front suspension type
|lower control arms
|Rear shock type
|Front shock type
Stability and Traction
|Stability control
|Traction control
|Hill holder control
|Battery saver
|120 amps
Audio System
|Auxiliary audio input
|Bluetooth, jack, USB, iPod/iPhone
|touch screen display, AM/FM
|Antenna type
|Total speakers
|Radio data system
|Speed sensitive volume control
|Electronic messaging assistance
|with read function, voice operated
|Wireless data link
|hands free
In Car Entertainment
|Connected in-car apps
|Google POIs, Google search, app marketplace integration
|Apple CarPlay ready, Android Auto ready
|Infotainment screen size
|8 in.
|Instrument cluster screen size
|3.5 in.
|Trip computer
|Driver information system
|Digital odometer
|External temperature display
|Multi-function display
|Fuel economy display
|MPG, range
|Warnings and reminders
|low oil level, low fuel level, low washer fluid, tire fill alert
|Trip odometer
Comfort Features
|Shift knob trim
|rear folding
|Floor material
|Steering wheel trim
|Door sill trim
|scuff plate
Convenience Features
|front, rear
|Steering wheel
|tilt and telescopic
|One-touch windows
|Reading lights
|Cargo area light
|Cruise control
|Power steering
|Retained accessory power
|Multi-function remote
|keyless entry, panic alarm, trunk release
|Power windows
|lockout button
|Courtesy lights
|Overhead console
|Steering wheel mounted controls
|audio, cruise control, phone, voice control
|Rearview mirror
|manual day/night
|Vanity mirrors
|Power outlet(s)
|two 12V front
|Assist handle
|passenger side, rear
|Center console
|front console with armrest and storage
|sunglasses holder, door pockets, accessory hook
Air Conditioning
|Front air conditioning zones
|Rear vents
|second row
|Front air conditioning
|Air filtration
|Turns lock-to-lock
|Steering ratio
|Driver seat manual adjustments
|height, 6, reclining
|Rear headrests
|3, fixed
|Passenger seat manual adjustments
|6, reclining
|Rear seat folding
|Front headrests
|2, adjustable
|Front seat type
|Rear seat type
|60-40 split bench
|Seatbelt pretensioners
|Seatbelt warning sensor
|Rear seatbelts
|Front seatbelts
|Emergency locking retractors
|Daytime running lights
|rear center
|auto delay off, auto on/off, halogen
Tires and Rims
|Tire type
|all season
|polished alloy
|Tire Pressure Monitoring System
|Spare tire kit
|tire sealant, inflator kit
|Window defogger
|Front wipers
|variable intermittent
|Power windows
|safety reverse
|Solar-tinted glass
|front, rear
Exterior Features
|Front bumper color
|Mirror color
|Door handle color
|Exhaust tip color
|Grille color
|chrome surround, black
|Rear bumper color
|Rocker panel color
|Window trim
Drive Type
|Drive Type
|Standard Seating
|Max Seating
|Head Room (front)
|38.8 in
|Head Room (rear)
|37.5 in
|Hip Room (front)
|53 in
|Hip Room (rear)
|51.1 in
|Shoulder Room (front)
|56.1 in
|Shoulder Room (rear)
|55.3 in
|Leg Room (front)
|42.2 in
|Leg Room (rear)
|35.7 in
|Seating Rows
Measurements of Size & Shape
|182.7 in
|70.9 in
|Width (without mirrors)
|70.9 in
|56.5 in
|106.3 in
|Ground Clearance
|5.3 in
|Angle of Approach
|14.7 degrees
|Angle of Departure
|19.5 degrees
|Track Width (front)
|61.2 in
|Track Width (rear)
|61.6 in
Measurements of Weight
|Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
|3792 lbs
|Gross Vehicle Weight Range
|3001-4000 lbs
|Curb Weight
|2903 lbs
Truck Specifications
|Max Payload
|889 lbs
Interior Dimensions
|Cargo Volume
|15.3 cu ft
|Interior Volume
|96 cu ft
Performance Specifications
|Turning Circle
|34.8 ft
Fuel Tanks
|Fuel Capacity
|14.0 Gallons
Wheels and Tires
|Front Tire Type
|Front Wheel Diameter
|16.0 x 6.5 in
|Rear Tire Type
|Rear Wheel Diameter
|16.0 x 6.5 in
Crash-Test Ratings
2020 Kia Forte 4 DR FWD
|Front Crash Overall
|Front Crash Driver
|Front Crash Passenger
|Side Crash Overall
|Side Barrier Overall
|Side Barrier Driver
|Side Barrier Passenger
|Side Pole Driver
|Side Combined Front
|Side Combined Rear
Green Score
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EPA and California-required standards. The names refer to tables of numerical limits for the various air pollutants allowed by the standards.
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
He put these together just for his friends and fave bloggers, but has agreed to make it available for all y'alls. Be sure to thank him in comments!
Music For Weirdos vol1
Music For Weirdos vol2
Music For Weirdos vol3
Music For Weirdos vol4
28 comments:
- J-Unit 1 said...
This is absolutely great. Thanks a lot Chis S.!
J-Unit 1
The Deuce Project- Sci-Fi Radio
Space Invader's Music Box
- 2:07 PM, June 04, 2008
good god! thankyewchris!
- 4:54 PM, June 04, 2008
Hey I'm a weirdo! I'll bite.
- 2:21 PM, June 05, 2008
- Mr.galle said...
Hello, this brog is nice!!
I already link to this page.
If you don't mind. Please link to my blog this URL
- 5:30 AM, June 06, 2008
fuckin' awesome...
- 9:09 AM, June 08, 2008
Yes! Thanks a heap!
- 5:44 AM, June 09, 2008
beyond awesome. i bow to you, chris s. (and of course to you, mr fab!)
- 5:20 AM, June 10, 2008
- KRENG said...
eternal thanks
- 9:18 AM, June 11, 2008
- Unknown said...
Thanks, everybody, for the compliments. I was a bit apprehensive about posting these things in what I think is a somewhat more public place than where I've usually posted these, but I'm happy they met with a positive reception. If it's OK I may decide to post any upcoming volumes here if it's cool.
- 2:22 AM, June 13, 2008
- Mr Fab said...
OK by me!
- 9:06 AM, June 13, 2008
- kukuzelis said...
Amazing collection. Amazing blog. Thanks for sharing all this great great stuff with the whole planet.
- 12:32 AM, June 15, 2008
- Loopy C said...
Thanks Chris, was just organizing/tagging various WFMU-found tracks today and was reminded I hadn't visited the 'Maniac' for a while...great surprise to find the 'box', can't wait to check it out!
- 5:55 PM, June 17, 2008
I do believe that this is some of the most wonderful music I have heard in a long time. As far as I am concerned, you are more than welcome to post anything here at any time.
- 6:17 PM, June 19, 2008
- baikinange said...
Some great stuff there, thanks for sharing it with us!
- 1:36 PM, June 28, 2008
- DDay said...
Excellent stuff. Can't wait to hear it and download the previous volumes as well!
Thanks for sharing
- 12:55 AM, September 18, 2008
im kinda hooked on one of the songs: abcn76.mp3 .. any chance you can shed some light on author/title ?
- 5:34 PM, November 13, 2008
Most of the songs dont have the artists, where can I find them?
- 8:02 AM, November 14, 2008
- Unknown said...
Looks like I have a couple of things to answer here, so I just hope my answers are satisfactory.
To the first anonymous person, the file named ABCN76 is a piece of production music that was used to open the ABC Evening News back in 1976. Not sure what library it is or the title, but I nabbed it from a site all about music used as openers and bumpers for news, and I took the RealAudio file and converted it to MP3.
To the second anonymous person, I'm not sure where you can find artist info, as when I do these, I guess my priority is to just pick out the music and sort it. I like to just let the music speak for itself and I tend not to do anything like write up notes or try to come up with cover art or any of that sort of thing. This is just a little fun thing I like to do in the name of sharing tunes, and I'd rather not make it too much work if I can help it. So anyone wanting to do further research on the tracks might have to just do all that for themselves. I hope you understand and hope you don't think I'm being a jerk about it or anything, but I guess I don't want to play with the files too much once I get them. Just pick 'em out and sort 'em and zip 'em and upload 'em. I used to do compilations on tape and usually never supplied even a playlist.
- 10:00 AM, November 26, 2008
- Konrad Useo said...
I couldn't be happier with this.Thanks for all the hours I'll spend listening.
- 2:31 AM, March 16, 2009
holy cow, i'm in weirdo heaven! smells different than i thought. mr chris, superfantastic job on this and the other comps. looking forward to #7! and again, mr fab thanks for posting, and excellent excellent job on your site. binglec!
- 6:43 AM, May 27, 2009
- Don-O said...
Okay, dumb question....now that MegaUpLoad bit the bust, I assume this Music For Weirdos comp is gone for good and there's no other links for this?
Oh, and thanks for the LAX Theme building background. This forced me to relive my airport-rat days....for good and ill.
- 7:25 PM, August 27, 2012
- Mr Fab said...
Ahoy, Don-O! Just checked my (one good last remaining) harddrive and yes! I have these, all 4 vols. Might take a bit but I'll get 'em up eventually.
- 9:19 AM, August 28, 2012
Are any of these working for anyone?
I tried to download them but all 4 are out.
I've heard this is the best thing on this blog and am dying to hear this!
- 5:28 PM, August 29, 2013
- Mr Fab said...
Josh, I did get another request for these recently, I dug 'em out, its just a matter of uploading 'em, linking them to the blog and all that. I'll try to get to it soon.
- 7:50 PM, August 29, 2013
- Timmy said...
great, Thanx so much...
- 11:04 AM, August 30, 2013
you just made my (shitty) day Chris!thank u and of course the Music For Maniacs blogs who keeps feeding us this wonderful junk,keep on!!!
- 11:08 AM, September 03, 2013
- Unknown said...
How on earth did the Crash Test Dummies get mixed up in here??
- 9:47 PM, February 22, 2015
- Muff Diver said...
This is the Gift that keeps on giving (no, it's NOT herpes...)
Thanks, Mr Fab :)
- 4:12 PM, November 09, 2015

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Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday he will use his veto power to suspend state lawmakers' pay after they missed his deadline to deliver pension reform.
"This is an emergency," Quinn said. "This is a crisis. This requires the full attention of those who were elected to the General Assembly."
Quinn said he informed the comptroller of his intentions to suspend all legislative salaries and stipends for the General Assembly and for himself until the reform is on his desk.
He described the pay halt as a wake-up call for those who have failed for two years to take action on the state's pension crisis. The yearly base pay for lawmakers is $67,836. Stipends range between $10,000 and $27,000.
"I think the only way to truly get the attention of the legislators, to wake them up, is to address their compensation," Quinn said, "because taxpayers have had to pay up until now, all the time. Every time they've blown a deadline, the taxpayers paid. Now it's time for the legislature to understand that they'll have to pay."
House Speaker Michael Madigan said he understands Quinn's frustration and hopes the strategy works.
"I have been working for many months to pass real, comprehensive pension reform," Madigan said. "During the first Democratic Caucus of this General Assembly, I admonished our members that doing nothing or passing only a half measure on pension reform was not an option."
Not everyone felt the same. Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Buffalo Grove) said the move does "nothing to move us toward a solution to our pension crisis and only serves as an unnecessary distraction."
Quinn's gubernatorial opponents called it a stunt.
"The pension crisis won't be solved by political stunts," Bruce Rauner said. "It will be solved by bold leadership that's willing to take on the powerful interests in Springfield."
"It is obvious to everyone by now that this governor is long on press conferences and short on results," Bill Daley said. "This media sideshow doesn't get things done, in fact it stands in the way."
The move comes a day after the Illinois legislature handily overrode Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto to the concealed-carry bill.
Quinn warned this week there would be consequences if legislators didn't come up with a pension reform package by his Tuesday deadline. Up until Wednesday Quinn hadn't signed the part of the budget allowing the state comptroller to issue paychecks to state employees.
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He said last month the state's pension shortfall will grow at about $5 million a day, a slower pace than the $17 million estimated for the last fiscal year. The new year began July 1.
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Last week I talked about our off the grid electrical system. This week I wanted to share a little with you about how we live without plumbing in our tiny house.
We decided to skip any of the plumbing in our small space for a few reasons. We currently use water from two sources. We have spring on the land and we collect that water in four 5 gallon containers usually about once a week. We use this water for washing. We have a Berkey water filtration system in our house which sits over a basin that we use as our indoor "sink" for brushing teeth, washing hands and other small cleaning jobs like our mugs in the morning. Our second source is to purchase our drinking water by the gallon.
It isn't uncommon for an American household to use 100 gallons of water or more a day. This sort of statistic has always bothered me, especially since much of that water is essentially wasted. We leave our sinks on when we brush our teeth or wash our dishes. We stand in the shower for a half an hour at a time. We use flush toilets. In our tiny house we use probably around 3 gallons a day, and that is a high estimate. (This does not include drinking water). We have elevated much of our water consumption by building a dry composting toilet as recommended. We did the research and read the Humanure Handbook and realized this was a great solution for us. Our gray water can be taken care of by constructing an artificial wetland.
We are most proud of our shower system. We came up with the design after Matt went out to New Mexico to learn how to do Earth Bag building so we could begin a project in South Africa. The man he met with had lived on a boat and explained that he used a garden sprayer for his shower. We realized that this was a great idea and thought we could make a few improvements. Using parts from the plumbing department we turned a simple garden sprayer into a 4 gallon pressurized shower system. We were even able to take this design and build something similar for the children we are working with in South Africa.
Eventually we plan to build a rain catchment system and we hope to eventually eliminate the need to purchase our drinking water. People have asked us if the tradeoff is worth it, and I don't find the way we live any more difficult than before. We simply traded some inconveniences for others. Living in this tiny house has given us a lot of freedom to do things we weren't able to do living in a city. I'm inspired by seeing all the creative and wonderful people who have embraced the tiny life and I am proud to be a part of this small but growing movement.
Laura LaVoie and her husband live full-time in their Tumbleweed and blog about their experience at Life in 120 Square Feet. If you want to learn more about building a tiny house, join us at a workshop near you!


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Olive E. "Tim" Nikles, 86, of
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Olive E. "Tim"
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Olive was born June
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You Know Spring Has Sprung When You See The Shelbys And Mustangs Line Up For Indiana SAAC's Annual Shelby Spring Fling
It all started in 1977 when Steve and Joyce Yates, new owners of a '66 Shelby GT350, attended SAAC-2, the Shelby American Automobile Club's second national convention in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Mesmerized by the parking lot filled with Shelby cars, Steve returned home to Nashville, Indiana, with the dream of staging a similar event in his home state. In May 1978, armed with signs, an SAAC banner modeled after the one at Hershey, and a couple of pots of Indiana chili, the first-ever Shelby Spring Fling took place as a one-day gathering in the rolling hills near Nashville. Some 30 cars made the show at Brown County State Park.
Twenty-eight years later, the Shelby Spring Fling is still a rite of spring for Shelby and Mustang owners in the Midwest. Much has changed over the past three decades: the lodge at Brown County State Park has expanded to include more rooms and cabins, late-model Mustangs now mingle with vintage Shelbys, and the event's founder, Steve Yates, is no longer with us, having succumbed to leukemia in 1995. Joyce is now the matriarch of the Spring Fling, as she oversees the event, guided by the memory and spirit of her late husband and aided by the capable Indiana SAAC board of directors.
While Shelbys, Mustangs, and Fords of all types are the main draw for the Spring Fling, the show is no doubt enhanced by its scenic location. If you think Indiana is nothing more than Midwest flatland, the area around Nashville will change your mind in a nanosecond. Surrounded by luscious greenery and historic homes, Brown County State Park features hiking trails, horseback riding, and log cabins, where many longtime Spring Fling attendees stage cookouts and parties, most of which have become traditional and some even notorious. Wives and girlfriends also enjoy trips into nearby Nashville for shopping at many of the art and gift shops.
This year, as in years past, the Spring Fling kicked off with a Welcoming Bash at the Abe Martin Lodge, where attendees scurried around the room during a unique trading-card swap. Saturday was the Big Day, with the car show drawing nearly 300 cars for popular vote and judged awards, a hot dog and chili lunch, and an evening awards banquet. On Sunday, the show closed out with a Road Rallye and send-off.
Perhaps the best thing about the Spring Fling is that it's a flashback to the Shelby meets of the '70s, when Shelby owners got together primarily for the camaraderie and fun. Maybe that's why the Spring Fling is still going strong after 28 years.
Indiana TrailsOur hats are off to Indiana SAAC's Dan Aiken, who put together one heck of a Pony Trails for us on Friday morning. Some 90 Mustangs and Fords gathered at Brown County State Park to start the cruise through the beautiful Indiana countryside to Greensburg, where the police chief guided us in with lights on and sirens blaring. The city, known for the tree growing out of the courthouse tower's roof, also reserved the town square for Mustangs and Fords, which numbered over 120 by the time we reached the city. We spent over two hours in Greensburg, grabbing lunch at nearby restaurants and hobnobbing with locals, including mayor Frank P. Manus. The City of Greensburg also provided trophies and door prizes for Pony Trails participants.
We did experience one unfortunate incident along the way when a pickup truck turned in front of Ron and Gayle Kaeser, totaling their '86 SVO Mustang and sending the couple to the hospital with cuts and bruises. However, after being checked out, Ron and Gayle rented a car and headed back to Nashville to complete their Spring Fling weekend. Ron admits he wasn't a faithful seatbelt user before the accident, but for some reason he pulled over at the start of the cruise to fasten his belt. Fifteen minutes later, he was thankful he had when he hit the truck head-on at 55 mph. "We wouldn't be here today if we hadn't been wearing seatbelts," Ron says.


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{I wrote this after returning from the IF:Gathering a few weeks ago and am just now getting around to posting it:)}
My head is still spinning from the last few days, and I'm not sure I have enough perspective to articulate it well. I'm sure I'll gain more as I go, but there's something powerful about sharing from the "in-between," so that's what this is an attempt to do.
Let me first say this: I recoil at words like "world-changer" and "visionary." Not for others, but for myself. I am a practical, deliberate, detail-concerned, often-too-nervous-to-get-in-the-boat-much-less-rock-it" kind of girl. And I'm not saying I'm proud of it; I'm just setting the stage for what I got to experience.
By nature, I'm a questioner. A doubter. A skeptic, if you will.
I'm sure I'm painting a picture that makes you dream of being my friend-what with all my positive traits and such.
But I think that's why this weekend meant so much to me; because I didn't see it coming the way others did.
In case you haven't heard much about the IF:Gathering, the heart of it was a group of women coming together regardless of denomination and background and asking Jesus to bless our time as a collective whole. Through worship, teaching, prayer, and earnest desire to know Him and serve Him well, we just let it unfold.
As I hope was the case for everyone there and everyone who watched online, I heard from the Lord in specific ways throughout our time together. It wasn't show, and it wasn't perfectly coordinated or planned. In fact, as a part of the leadership team, I'll give you this little glimpse behind the scenes.
We spent a whole lot more time as a team on our knees than we did micro-managing.
And whenever the Spirit lead Jennie to change something, no matter how absurd it may have appeared, she did it. She continually backed away from any plan she could have concocted and simply said she trusted the Lord and she trusted us. She didn't flinch when there were challenges; she nodded. And I was moved by that trust many times this weekend, wondering if I would have done the same.
I won't blubber on about the team that pulled this off, although I certainly could. These women are sisters to me in a unique and powerful way-a path that was carved from the purest motives and the most willing hearts I've ever encountered. There were hard conversations over the months, and many text messages asking for prayer and wisdom. But I hesitate to say more, and I'll tell you why:
I don't want you to feel like you aren't a part of it.
That was our intention from the very beginning. How can we make it accessible? How can we frame it so it doesn't look or feel like a clique or a cliché? How can we tell these women that we are for them, with them, and family to them?
If you were there, or if you watched, I hope you felt that. Because the heart of IF is the unity of women, and I think we have just scratched the surface of what's possible.
On the way home yesterday, I cried on both of my flights. And for the record, this was not turbulence-induced, which goes straight into the noteworthy category. I listened to one song over and over (it's called Spirit Break Out by Kim Walker-Smith…good stuff), and in the lyrics she talks about heaven touching earth. Staring out the window, miles above the streets, I had a thought I had never had before.
Do we really want that?
We hear the phrase often: heaven come down.
But in our heart of hearts, would we really want it?
If heaven came down, and all the people in it, we would have to acknowledge a few things I think might challenge us. Like the fact that we're shoulder to shoulder with the guy we argued with on Twitter about what a Scripture passage meant.
We'd be looking in the eyes of people we had ignored our entire lives.
If heaven came down, we'd have to admit that maybe (just maybe) our humility should have trumped our pride a little more often.
But the issues, you say…all the issues…
And I hear you. But I need you to understand that the issues are secondary compared to loving like Jesus loved. They don't go away, and we don't have to turn in our conviction-cards in order to live in community.
Without question, I would be considered one of the more conservative members of IF, but listen. We never lined up according to our stances; we circled up because of Him. We didn't wear badges to identify our opinions about women in ministry or how old the earth is.
It's pretty hard to look people in the eye when you're standing in that sort of line, isn't it?
Ultimately, this is what made me cry on the way back to Nashville; the sense that I've lined up more than I've linked arms out of my own fear of being misunderstood. And at some point, I have to acknowledge that heaven looks more like a circle than I have cared to admit. At a very basic level, I'm saying there is at least a chance that I've been wrong about some of the convictions that kept my sisters at arm's length. And for some reason I just don't imagine I'll be sharing eternity with them while continuing to hash out our differences.
Am I saying you should loosen the grip on your beliefs? Absolutely not.
I'm saying you should simply make sure you are embracing people with the same fervor.
So that's my challenge for you today: live like heaven came down.
In your neighborhood, in your friendships, and even in the places you wander online. I saw a glimpse of it in a crowded music hall in Austin, and I'm convinced it's beautiful, and maybe even more surprisingly-that it's possible.


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Samsung NX200 20.3Mp APS-C compact system camera
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I tested the camera with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS kit lens (27-82.5mm equivalent), a good and accurate zoom; the 60mm 1:1 f/2.4 OIS (90mm equivalent), a fast and well-built Macro lens and the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake lens (24mm equivalent), a light, bright optic, particularly well-suited to low-light and shallow depth of field work but equally good for landscape and architecture shots.
A good range of NX lenses is available with more promised
A major improvement over previous NX models and an easy selling point for this new release is the provision of a Full HD 1080p Video Mode. The video recording benefits from full manual controls, use of all creative modes and some extra features such as image stabilisation, fad-in/fade/out, self timer and additional voice clips. Footage is crisp and detailed but some blurring can occur with continuous focus, as well as the barrel movement being registered by the very sensitive mic.
A major player in the making?
Overall, the NX200 is arguably the most accomplished and grown-up camera Samsung has produced to date. Its price is perfectly in line with the current crop of CSCs, such as the Sony NEX, Olympus PEN, Nikon 1 and Panasonic Lumix MFT alternatives, with the potential to eat into the DSLR entry-level market too.
Moreover, the NX200's performance and image quality equals and, at times, surpasses those of most of its rival CSCs and, crucially, Samsung has expanded its array of lenses to make the NX a truly versatile and complete system. To me, it looks like Samsung's photographic endeavours have finally come of age and it's ready to challenge the big names out there. ®
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Tokyo fashion and the new Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku: the vibes of Omohara
Sarah Deschamps, Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
The new Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku which is being dubbed "Omohara" opened last month on the location of the former Gap store which was iconic because of the prime location. This is good news for fashion in this vibrant and internationally famous part of Tokyo. Therefore, along with other famous fashion stores including Laforet Harajuku and Omotesando Hills, this new entity will enhance the already buzzing fashion scene of both districts.
Also, while the new original name of Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku is a little long the name itself does hit an important theme. This applies to fusing the powerful names of Harajuku and Omotesando and having a place which meets both. Given this, the Omohara dubbed name is fitting because it highlights the interconnection and vibrancy of both amazing districts.
The architecture of the Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku is iconic in itself from the inside and this applies to layout, space, angles, views, and so forth. Similarly, the Omotesando Hills shopping mall is also extremely stunning when it comes to architecture, the angles being used within the design, the lighting while shopping, and this is matched by the amazing boutiques inside. The designs and space of both are extremely different but collectively they are showing the buzzing nature of Tokyo fashion whereby the environmental angle and architecture is equally important.
Hiroshi Nakamura designed the new Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku and clearly he had a hefty burden weighing on him because of the prime location and expectations. However, while the outside may not look visually sparkling the same can't be said for the layout and style within the complex. Therefore, the new Omohara will not disappoint once individuals delve within this stylish complex because you have many gems which highlight the skills of the architect.
The name Omohara fits well with many Tokyoites who adore this trendy part of Tokyo. After all, from the kawaii culture of Harajuku and alternative fashion styles, to the backstreets of both districts where the casual scene is powerful, it is clear that both districts interact well. The other angle of high end fashion and internationally famous boutiques in Omotesando means that the entire area is a hotbed of different fashion vibes. This in itself means that Omohara can blend the best of all these different fashion worlds by incorporating not only the name, but a feeling that all co-exist and for this reason the name is a winner – albeit, in its newly dubbed name of Omohara.
The Jingumae crossing, just like the crossing in Shibuya, is a place which opens up the amazing fashion and cultural vibes of this part of Tokyo. Therefore, the Jingumae crossing is where the districts of Harajuku and Omotesando intersect and clearly this was a powerful motive behind the name.
Fashion companies within Omohara include The Shel'tter Tokyo, Charms, American Eagle Outfitters, Amo's Style by Triumph, Tommy Hilfiger, Cheek by Archives, Choosy Chu, Glam Baby, Flag, Goa, Humor Shop by A-net, Minnetonka, Laboratory Work ReCurrent, Pink Trick, Rady, Rione Doras, Juge ETTA, Loaves, Phoebe, Roomy's, and Jewelna Rose. You also have lifestyle stores and places to relax and enjoy a snack. On top of this, the rooftop observatory is a gem and will attract people because of the style and layout within such a vibrant part of Tokyo.
The green angle which can be found in the Omohara Forest part of the shopping complex is a lovely idea. Therefore, the roof terrace will entice individuals to enjoy the views on show and alternatively this will enhance the shopping experience to another level. Trees dot the area and with ample places to sit down it is clear that this will become a thriving place to relax with friends or for individuals to refresh themselves.
Another nice theme to Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku is that a special event will take place at the start of each month on the first Friday. This applies to highlighting the vibrant nature of art, fashion, and other aspects, of both Harajuku and Omotesando. Music and other areas will enhance these events and clearly each month will witness new themes and this will keep the new complex fresh.
It must be stated that "the old guard" will be divided on the new Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku because the same happened when the Omotesando Hills shopping mall was developed. This applies to individuals fearing the commercialism of fashion in this vibrant part of Tokyo. After all, Harajuku is internationally famous for kawaii culture and other interesting areas related to Lolita and so forth. Therefore, traditionalists worry that the "heart is being ripped out" of the area.
However, the Omohara street name is but one factor within the vibrant districts of Harajuku and Omotesando. Providing the area adapts to the current trends within the Tokyo fashion scene and maintains a real freshness, based on architecture and other important features, the entire district will preserve its energy. Given this, the Omohara is not a threat to the street vibes of Harajuku because this applies to internal factors related to the vibrancy of independent designers.
After all, providing the street vibes and independent designers of the area remain fresh and relate to their client base and entice newcomers, then they have nothing to fear. In this sense, the street vibes along with mainstream fashion must always remain fresh. Also, the area of Harajuku and Omotesando is sizeable for many trends to enhance each other and the backstreets, which link up with Shibuya, are areas which are awash with different styles.
Staleness is the real threat to any fashion district therefore the new Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku, just like Omotesando Hills, will provide a new angle to the delightful fashion vibes of both districts. In this sense, the Omohara is part of the ongoing freshness of fashion in this buzzing part of Tokyo. Therefore, the Omohara is a great concept which highlights the vibrancy of both fashion districts which refuse to remain static and stale.


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When you say Cincinnati Reds most people think of a baseball team that is based upon winning. The older generation then might think of the days of Robinson, Kluszewski, and Nuxhall as well as all the other things I will mention. The next generation will probably think about the Big Red Machine with Pete, Tony, Johnny, Concepcion, and Morgan only to list a few. As soon as they think of the Big Red Machine they think of utter dominance of a decade of baseball. The next generation thinks about the 1990 team of Rijo, Larkin, Dibble and Browning that defied all odds. They defeated the reigning world champions when no one gave them a chance. This group of people make up probably close to 99% of the Reds fan base. For that 99% of the fans the words Cincinnati Reds are synonyms for winning baseball. I want to inform you about how that small 1% remembers the Cincinnati Reds.
I am part of a new generation of fans that when I think of Cincinnati Reds and dont hardly think about winning. I would have to think that I am a rare breed of Reds fan because of this. My grandpa was a Reds fan, my dad is a Reds fan so thats how I became a Reds fan. I am 20 years old meaning in just the past few years I have became a REAL diehard fan that my grandpa and dad are. I now live and breathe Cincinnati Reds Baseball. It wasnt till a few years ago that I became the type of fan that many of you are. Ive always been a fan but now I guess I'm a fanatic.
I was born 1985 and I can hardly remember the 1990 World Series that was the last great Cincinnati Reds moment. I was 5 years old and all I remember of that was that they won and Chris Sabo wore these big ol goggles. I dont remember one pitch of the entire series. Most people my age are not going to follow a team that doesnt win. Thats just how they are. But I love the Reds. Win or lose, I will always be a Reds fan no matter what part of the country I end up in. So that is why I believe I am part of a very small group of people who are my age.
From the day I was born, the Reds are 1673-1655 through 21 seasons. That is a winning percentage of .503 and only 18 games above .500. I have lived through 10 winning seasons and 10 losing seasons (1 .500 season). The Reds have been to the playoffs only 2 times and won the World Series a mere 1 time. I have lived through 10 managers. A better way of putting that is that the Reds have averaged a different manager a little over every 2 seasons since I was born. That hardly sounds like the same team that many Reds fans from the other generations think of. If I want to see the Reds dominate I have to read a book or article or watch a clip. I cant just sit down and remember the winning times because they dont exists since I have been alive. There have been single seasons that were pretty good but no GREAT season or even a streak of good seasons. The great Reds moments I think of is Larkin winning the MVP and the Reds trading for the best player in baseball at the time, Ken Griffey Jr. I dont think of winning times.
Usually wisdom comes from old men talking to young lads. But I would like to reverse the roles a little bit. I would like to tell the generations before me not to take those winning years for granite. I am not going to lie; I am flat out jealous of the people who can talk about the days when the Cincinnati Reds were at the top. I do feel cheated in a way when compared to other generations of Reds fans. But for some it is easy to complain a lot about the Reds new losing ways when you have seen the other side. But I havent seen that side. The losing way or the average way is all I know from the Reds.
You might think this is a pretty deep for a post on a message board and your probably right. But I really love the Reds and I am looking forward to this season and what seems to be a small step in the right direction with this ownership. But what I wanted to do with this post is show that the Reds arent the same to everyone. All I have to be proud about is the history and nothing from my lifetime. But years down the road when this ship is turned around and my generation can talk to the past generations about winning there is one thing that my generation wont ever be questioned about and that is Loyalty.


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Preview: Season 20 Episode 9 | 30s
Forty years after the death of Elvis Presley, filmmaker Eugene Jarecki takes the King's 1963 Rolls-Royce on a musical road trip across America. From Memphis to New York, Las Vegas, and beyond, the journey traces the rise and fall of Elvis as a metaphor for the country he left behind.
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Marvel's Superior Spider-Man has taken the franchise into a very dark and different place from what fans of Spider-Man are used to. Like how, you know, Peter Parker is dead and all. Today, thanks to Ford Fiesta, Dan Slott, the writer who stuck Doc Ock's mind into the brain of our friendly neighborhood web crawler, is here to answer your questions.
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Established in 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center's (ANSC) mission is to provide hands-on educational exhibits and recreational activities that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Centrally located on the western edge of Zilker Park in the Zilker Nature Preserve, the ANSC offers indoor and outdoor exhibits and provides environmental science education programs to schools and the community in and around Austin. The site hosts homeschool groups, family events, environmentally focused camps, and adventure programs.
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2010 was the year social commerce became truly mainstream and for some of us, an integral part of our daily shopping habits. I'm almost certain, that everyone who reads Digital Buzz, would have experienced social commernce is some way, shape or form during 2010? The infographic pulls out a few great momentum gathering moments; with P&G's "Pampers" Facebook Store generating over 1000 transactions an hour from March in 2010, along with another social commerce strategy called "Tryvertising" allowing customers a free trial by "Tweeting" that product, Disney opened their Facebook ticketing store, as did Delta Airlines, and one of the craziest things I've seen, China's group-buying site called "Taobao" selling 1 new Mercedes per minute in September 2010.
While the infographic below looks back at how social commerce really took off in 2010, I think it's even more important to look forward to how social commerce will shape the industry (and our lives) in 2011. Will you be buying your flights through Facebook? Dinners and shows through Groupon? Maybe, but I think we might also be managing accounts, updating our billing details and viewing live statements for all sorts of our service providers in 2011. But that will just be the start!


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Archive for Thursday, July 14, 2011
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July 14, 2011
Officials with the American Royal in Kansas City, Mo., are seeking area singers to perform the national anthem during the American Royal Fall Festival of Events, going on over the months of September, October and November.
With nearly 30 events going on between Sept. 3 and Nov. 21, there are several opportunities for community members to showcase their singing talent. Individuals and groups can apply and any age is eligible.
To apply, send an audio and/or video tape (CD's preferred) of yourself or your group singing the national anthem to American Royal, Attn. National Anthem Contest, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, MO 64102. Please include your name, address, age, cell phone number, previous singing experience, dates available to sing and an email address.
All submissions must be postmarked by Aug. 27. All those selected to perform will be contacted by Sept. 3.
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