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One of the major talking points after the first leg of the Eastern Conference Championship last weekend was the physical nature of the game. The Houston Dynamo and Sporting Kansas City threw themselves into the game, not in a contentious manner, but with neither team shying away from a challenge.
Along the way, several calls were made and some feel others were missed as the game was allowed to play out. The nature of the game prompted SKC goalkeeper Jimmy Nielsen to proclaim his happiness that both teams were allowed to play a physical style in an on-field interview with MLSsoccer.com's Katie Witham.
"Overall, the game was very physical. I'm very happy the referee allowed us to play hard. Very few chances in the game – it's all still open now," noted the veteran 'keeper.
Thanks to Saturday's scoreless draw, the return leg on Nov. 23 will decide each team's fate. That game will take place at Sporting Park, and the question is, will consistency hold true and the teams be "allowed to play" with their season on the line?
"I look at it one way every time there's a game, whether it's the playoffs or the regular season, you want the refs to be consistent with his calls," Houston coach Dominic Kinnear told MLSsoccer.com. "I think we've seen that in the playoffs so far."
Houston and Sporting are known for waging physical battles, prompting some to suggest that that their bouts be waged in a ring rather than on a soccer field. While the run of play may not be suited for every purist, it suits the clubs just fine.
However, one of the underlying stories from Saturday's game was the physical play of Aurelien Collin. The SKC center back was involved in two second-half plays, first hacking down Omar Cummings and later stepping on Cam Weaver's foot in the penalty box, that got attention for their physicality – and lack of discipline at the hands of referee Kevin Stott.
Had Collin been given a yellow card on either play, he would be forced to sit out the return leg, not to mention the penalty kick that a foul call on Weaver would have earned for the Dynamo. While the fouls, or non-calls, presumably went in SKC's favor, goalkeeper Tally Hall understands that consistency in the playoffs sometimes comes with a measure of caution.
"As a player I want the referees to be cautiously giving out cautions," he told MLSsoccer.com. "I want the referee to know that a yellow card means a whole lot more in the playoffs than it does in the regular season."
"I want them to say 'I know a yellow card means a whole lot more in the playoffs, let me be sure that if I'm going to give a yellow card it's the right decision,'" the goalkeeper said.
After this game, yellow cards go by the wayside, as caution accumulations do not apply towards MLS Cup. While Hall understands being aware of what a yellow card means in the playoffs, he was clear that consistency is important overall. That consistency is the most important thing following a long with the idea that if a game is called fairly on both sides it works out for everyone.
"You just have to worry about consistency," said Dynamo defender Kofi Sarkodie. "I think that's all you can ask for because at the end of the day, refereeing is tough. The best thing you can do is be consistent with your calls. If it's a foul, you call a foul or if you let things go, you let them go for both teams."
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I have it brought it up in the design of my phonetic script. (http://shenafu.com/smf/index.php?topic=117.msg1661#msg1661.) Such that 'TH' and 'NG' should be their own new single letters. Where TH is common in European languages, and NG is common in Europe, Asia, and Africa.As for how to implement it on a keyboard. What are some ideas without inventing a new letter? Macros? Autocorrect? Replacement? (e.g. typing z becomes th).
Ian, you had asked about scripts / programs that could help in creating / converting KLA json files,you might want to have a look at a small go program I wrote : https://github.com/phques/txtkbd2klaIt's pretty basic, but it helps
After trying these CLPs out, going back to BEAKL15 (same thing when trying out X7-1H), I noticed right away how the reach to middle columns bothered me.
FWIW if you're gonna substitute th with something for phonetic reasons you'll need two characters... for hard and soft th.
What hardware are you on?
thanks, interesting. ...for which I will eventually need an xkb file as well... so maybe should first do some code to do KLA.json -> xkb, for defined keyboard layouts. Should probably start with ANSI ones first since that's easiest to debug.Cheers, Ian
BEAKL 9 is stable candidate recommendation for mass consumption. This leg of the project is on hiatus until new breakthrough.I'm not good at promotion, but have done some seeding around the 'net. Apparently, there are a few enthusiasts who have heard of BEAKL and have adopted it to their custom keyboards kits (although I know not about their experiences with it.) I do recommend people looking for optimal layouts should give any of the BEAKL layouts a try, or adapt the BEAKL philosophy to achieve a layout to their personal comfort.
smashed my left wrist. back on ansi keyboard and mouse on right hand and mostly one handed typing for now. At least it has mech switches (gateron red I think)
Oooops, just realized I never created a new Readme to go along the new version of my program, not very useful without it !I guess one of the difficulties converting from KLA to XKB is to figure out the corresponding scancodes for each key id, which will depend on the kbd type
How is your wrist doing these days brother?
... and there is a large assumption that "a" and "A" (or 4 and $) will be on the same key, which is not the case these days.I was expecting (based on what I've seen of XKB config files) that QMK would send "Scancode A1" being first key in top row, and then rely on the PC operating system to decide what to do with it. That would seem the obvious way to do it to me. But no. Possibly this is also related to all the layers/one-shot modifiers/etc/etc/ that QMK supports.
So now it looks like I have to define that a key is sending "/", but no, it's not sending "?" as well. It's a different key that's sending that.
I was expecting (based on what I've seen of XKB config files) that QMK would send "Scancode A1" being first key in top row, and then rely on the PC operating system to decide what to do with it. That would seem the obvious way to do it to me. But no. Possibly this is also related to all the layers/one-shot modifiers/etc/etc/ that QMK supports.
To illustrate http://thedarnedestthing.com/split%20redux. Unrelated to this topic but I have since migrated to this BEAKL mashup for the better finger rolls and the least same finger usage http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/e0c628a2707117813c46611d37dee43e for anyone scrutinizing the layout in the link.
To map a different key to a "shifted" key or other modifier (or any other designated key for that matter), you can use layers, effectively defining a layer that is raised by the designated "shift" key. The manner in which the layer is raised -- held down, toggled, one shot, multiple taps, etc. -- is up to you. Thus, any key can issue any specific keycode on a particular layer.A single key can be responsible for many layers. And layers can require multiple keys. Layers can beget layers. It sounds crazy but there are use cases.
I can see for example how to send KC_CIRCUMFLEX, but for example KC_G sends both g and G .... or is it actually sending the scancode from an ANSI keyboard for G? ie <AC05> = 43 (lifted from //usr/share/X11/xkb/keycode/ibm scancodes file) or somesuch?Like I said, I was expecting QMK to specify that the key in row 3 column 6 sends AC05, and then in /usr/share/X11/xkb/symbols/usI would have something like key <AC05> { [ g, G, copyright, dead_doubleacute ] }; But I suppose XKB is only set up for Shift, AltGr and ShiftAltGr, and QMK allows for other fancy tricks.So when I define the layers, if I want a separate Shift layer, will it effectively be a duplicate in most cases? eg if g and G happen to be on the same key, then we say that base layer and shift layer both send KC_G ?
So when I define the layers, if I want a separate Shift layer, will it effectively be a duplicate in most cases? eg if g and G happen to be on the same key, then we say that base layer and shift layer both send KC_G ?
btw) Looking at the AltGR layers of both triggers a question that doesn't seem to be covered in this topic. How do you optimize the placement of coding symbols as they are radically different between the versions I see on the layouts page. Hitting the for elisp pretty common '( looks pretty painful on p_rn with all keys to hit on same hand and same applies for things like (" which is also common yet hard to hit, yet this is better for the opted4/beakl9 version.
So I suspect the answer to your question is "it depends" ... what languages do you use?
That wasn't the main question
The answer to your main question in is, "it depends" :-)
The main question was: Is there any recommendation/advice how to use the beakl layout on the keyboardio model 01?
I think that will require adding that physical layout to KLA to test possibilities. (Or maybe even KLE) But KLA can at present only handle normal, shifted, alt-gr'd, and shift-alt-gr'd combos. Is there an Alt-Gr on model 1? or is that done by some other combo, or all on a different layer?
I think that will require adding that physical layout to KLA to test possibilities. (Or maybe even KLE)
Just thought I'd post my current layout. Only have to use my cheat sheet for some of the punctuation on the shift keys. My only common typo is swapping r and h, and that's because I had it the other way in my previous layout. I hope the pic and txt attaches correctly.
I found the physical layout for the model 01 in the KLE format here: http://www.keyboard-layout-editor.com/#/gists/9b917e6bfbd6f76962cb3ee9d81e24dcHow hard would it be to get it added to KLA starting from that?
BTW... these keys are under the palm rather than heel of hand, right? So do you need to straighten fingers to allow palm to sink down to press key?
Interesting ideas (E and O on same thumb ... who'da thunk?) and shift-shift for backspace .... Mmm... :-)
Thanks for looking into this. I have it on order, so don't know yet how useful that extra key under the base of the thumb will or how to best push it. My current thinking is that I will use it for a navigation layer where one can afford to be slow in pressing it down as this should definitely be more effort than a key under the thumb. Even if it turns out to be a gimmick the thumb keys appear better positioned than in my Ergodox, which is a big plus for me.In any case I need to be able to still type on a laptop keyboard, so can't be too drastic in what I use those palm keys for. (I'm using a Japanese keyboard in a Lenovo T430 to have more thumb keys)
Underneath the thumb arcs, you'll see one of the Model 01's most unique features: a palm key. You can think of it as a Function key or a special sort of Shift. Dropping the base of your thumb onto it turns the H, J, K, and L keys into your arrow keys, turns the number keys into F-keys and even turns the WASD keys into a high-precision mouse.
According to their site, default usage is something like this:If that's the case then it's irrelevant to the tests in KLA. Unless you have other plans for it :-)
Whoops. You need it to access {} and [] .... so will have to include it.
Have to figure out how to handle the palm keys ... there's no provision for that in KLA ....3. a more challenging problem is how to assign "weight" to use of palm key, compared to weights assigned to fingers. Do we assume using palm is even better than using thumb? Can you use right palm and right finger at same time? Etc....BTW... these keys are under the palm rather than heel of hand, right? So do you need to straighten fingers to allow palm to sink down to press key
The model 01 has arrived, so I'm finally able to give some early feedback on these questions.
Any comment on using the index finger to hit Enter?As opposed to, for example, a thumb?
By the way, this option is compatible with the "preonik" keyboard or "model01". These keyboards are too expensive for me now, but maybe someday I can afford one of them and be happy).
Depends on how you define the keycode on the Shift layer. If the Shift layer uses a Shift modifier (and there are many types of shift key actions -- conventional, one shot, down position of a key that otherwise outputs a character, etc.) then yes, if pressed without a modifier enabled. But you could define the key position with a macro definition "S(KC_G)" to output shift "G" without need of the Shift modifier.
BEAKL often features a strictly one-line arrow key arrangement. Do you find this works better than the traditional ANSI/ISO version?
Was watching a secretary the other day working the num pad, she also hit the Zero key with her thumb. Which of course is not what Standard Finger Allocation Theory says should be the case ....
BEAKL has that arrangement due to lack of space in the physical design. It's not as good as inverted T, so I just don't use arrows as much.Unfortunately arrows keys require additional buttons and space in specific arrangement. So bigger keyboards or extra layers to consider their placement; but I have no room for either on Kinesis. unless...The left hand, bottom row, middle finger can be part of the inverted T.
uh, the zero should be hit by the thumb according to tenkey lessons.
I'm actually pondering a completely different layout based on the natural positions of the fingers, we put left, up and right similar to traditional, but down is moved to where your thumb would be.Yes this will look ugly as hell but much kinder to your hands.
BEAKL 15 officially promoted as the recommended layout. Including the improved punctuation and numpad. Updated on BEAKL page and KLA Den3
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I hate when I underestimate the cold. I stopped on the side of the road in order to look through my bag for my gloves. Tip: remove your front light and use it as emergency flashlight. Note: steady beam works better than blink, unless of course you spend much time in a dance club and search better under a strobe. Second note: this might make you Enrique Iglesias.
When I initially stopped, I did so in the road, thinking that I could get in and out of my bag before the light changed. When I realized that I couldn't, I hoisted the bike to the sidewalk. In the mean time, hipster on a fixie rode by and stopped in the place at the light that I had just abandoned. It seems I only see him when it's raining. Does this have some analog to something fantastical? Field of Dreams? Frankenstein? Wuthering Heights? Anyway, I rode behind him, slowly, until he left the road for the sidewalk, at which point I could ride a bit more freely. While I could have passed, it just doesn't seem right, especially in the dark and rain.
Lots of slow going at the bottom of the hill. Since I've forsworn riding in the right turn only lane, I took my place amongst the car traffic and waited my turn. I really wanted to tilt my head back and scream at the top of my lungs "HONK," you know, to fit in, but I'm afraid that would make me appear insane. Funny that doing the same with mechanical assistance in the confines of a metal box just makes you a "commuter."
Ok, here's a tip. When you're riding in the right side bike lane and a car drives past you and you can see that the driver has activated the right turn signal, here's what you do: put out your left arm and merge into the travel lane. Then ride past the slowing car on the left and merge back into the bike lane at the other side of the intersection. I watch people screw this up every day.
I remember a time when I could get from 20th past 18th on Q without getting stuck at the light at New Hampshire. It only requires an open bike lane, which I haven't been treated to in a while. Instead, I stop at New Hampshire and wait and count the lightless bicyclists.
14th street. For two blocks, it's like DC's SoHo. Caution: I have no clue what I'm taking about.
I decided to ride out of Thomas Circle via Vermont. That put me at Farragut Square and I rode along the access way back to the cycle track at 15th. I think that this was much, much faster than riding through the leaf depository lanes. Almost related, TFTS reader and commenter Rachel witnessed something I actually wrote about! That means it's verifiable and that I'm not lying to you! (In case you were ever wondering if I made this shit up, two thoughts: 1) no and 2) if I were making this up, would it really be this banal? There'd be like polar bears and Nazi hunters every post. Probably hunting Nazi polar bears (global warming melts the ice caves where they keep their pilfered gold. Anyway, I'm working on a screenplay)
Sure is something when you see a Secret Service bicycle officer riding without lights. Don't exactly know what that something is.
Some Capitol Police officers carry rather large guns. I find it disconcerting. Though I suppose that their weapons are less destructive than the Super Committee. #rimshot #topical.
I stopped for a pedestrians along East Capitol and two cars passed before the third driver stopped. Nissan from Maryland (who saw that one coming?). The pedestrian waved thank you to him, but didn't even acknowledge me. I think that windshields actually help some social interactions. If she were to thank me, it'd be like talking to a real person and that would just be weird.
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I underestimated the rain. I pulled out my rain jacket at my first stoplight, then had to stop again to put on rain pants. At least I had my helmet-mounted light to see into my bag, though. Oh, and my hands were cold...forgot gloves.ReplyDelete
This time of year I pack so much extra in my bag. Hats, gloves, jackets, I just bring everything with me, just in case.ReplyDelete
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The story is already horrible enough: The best man in a couple's wedding reportedly ends up stabbing them at their home a few years later, killing the bride.
But according to news reports, the story gets even worse, with the suspect Jonathan Broyhill, 31, believed to have attacked the couple, both political strategists, over missing campaign funds.
Broyhill is alleged to have fatally stabbed Jamie Kirk Hahn, 29, and injured her husband, Nation Hahn, 27, at their home in Raleigh, N.C. Authorities said Broyhill tried to kill himself after the attack but failed.
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The village of La Cruz is near the northwest pinnacle of the Guanacaste National Park in Costa Rica. Light blue stone benches decorate the Parque Central, where shade trees provide a welcome respite from the midday heat. At the edge of the cliff, 100 meters away, the "New Mirador" project restored by the local government opens to the grandiose panoramic view of the pacific bay of Bahia Salinas. On a clear day you can see all the way to the Isla Bolanos Game Preserve from the ViewPoint.
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Successful CAIR Banquet/Fundraiser
By Susan Schwartz, MMNS
In the current atmosphere of Islamophobia – an Islamophobia that has reached epidemic proportions -organizations that educate about Islam and work tirelessly for the civil rights of Muslims, play a crucial role in American life. One such organization is the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR).
Greater Los Angeles CAIR held a highly successful banquet/fundraiser in Anaheim as two thousand people gathered to help this Muslim advocacy group celebrate its 13th annual event. Nearly half a million dollars – CAIR's goal – was raised during the evening to support CAIR in its essential work.
State Assemblyman Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) gave the opening remarks. He encouraged Muslims to become active on the political scene.
Los Angeles County Sheriff, Lee Baca, thanked the Muslim community for its prayers on behalf of the victims of the Fort Hood tragedy. Representatives from government at the local, state and federal level were also in attendance.
Twin keynote addresses by CAIR National Chair Larry Shaw and former Secretary General of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) were warmly received by the audience.
Hussam Ayloush, the Executive Director of Greater Los Angeles CAIR, spoke on the need for Muslims to become engaged in public life.
"Today our work is not about merely protecting your right to work, travel, and worship, although this is still a critical part of our mission. It is to a great extent, about carving our place in society, ensuring our seat at the table, even if a tiny minority wants us out.â€
The attendees saw a film detailing the work of CAIR with particular emphasis on CAIR's work with youth.
During the evening three awards were given out. The 2009 Courage in Media Award was presented to David Eggers, the author of "Zeitounâ€, a non fiction account of Muslim American Abdulrahman Zeitoun and his rescue efforts after Hurricane Katrina struck and his subsequent jailing and humiliation.
The 2009 Bridge Builder Award was presented to Kathy and Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a couple whose story was presented in the above referenced work "Zeitoun.â€
The 2009 Excellence in Leadership Award was presented to Atif Moon, a resident of Ranch Palos Verde. His physical limitations have not prevented him from serving his community and being an inspiration to young Muslims.
CAIR was founded in 1994 to work on behalf of the civil rights of Muslims and to promote a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America.
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CLEVELAND >> The weather may have done the Cleveland Indians, and outfielder Michael Brantley in particular, a favor.
Wednesday night's game against the Angels was postponed by a steady rain that began during batting practice and escalated into heavy thunderstorms in the early evening.
The postponement was announced shortly after the 4:05 p.m. scheduled start. No makeup date was announced.
The Indians said Wednesday that Brantley, who leads the team with 11 homers and 46 RBIs while batting .323, has been diagnosed with a concussion and will likely be out of the lineup until Saturday.
Cleveland can't afford to be without Brantley, who is second in the majors with eight outfield assists, for very long. He sounded encouraged after participating in some activities Wednesday.
"I'm getting better every day," Brantley said. "I played catch, hit off a tee and got a good workout in. It's all positive."
The concussion was diagnosed when Brantley had tests Tuesday at the Cleveland Clinic. He was injured trying to break up a double play sliding into second base Monday.
"Michael is doing very well," manager Terry Francona said. "Everything that has been introduced to him, the reaction tests, he's done very well."
The team hopes to avoid placing Brantley on the seven-day concussion list.
"The doctors, trainers and Michael think that Saturday is realistic," Francona said. "So as opposed to missing seven games, he could maybe miss five games."
"I don't want to put a deadline on anything," Brantley said. "My goal is get back out there as fast as possible."
Brantley was removed from Monday's game and passed an initial concussion test, but was sent to the hospital after experiencing discomfort during his pregame routine Tuesday.
The Indians also hope the rainout will cool off the red-hot Mike Trout, who homered twice and had four RBIs in the Angels' 9-3 win Tuesday. Francona joked following the game that he would like to see Trout get a day off so the two-time All-Star didn't tire out.
Trout is batting .410 with eight homers and 26 RBIs over his last 22 games and has 14 RBIs in his last 13 games against Cleveland.
While Trout has been sizzling, designated hitter Raul Ibanez has struggled with a .153 average. Manager Mike Scioscia is sticking with the 42-year-old veteran.
"I think Raul hopefully is getting more comfortable in the box. He's had some good at-bats in this series," Scioscia said.
Ibanez is getting playing time because rookie C.J. Cron is also battling a slump and has only played once in the last week. The right-handed hitter is batting .275 this season, but is just 3 for his last 20 with seven strikeouts.
Since the teams conclude the series Thursday with a noon start, the decision was made to not play a doubleheader and the game will be made up on a mutual day off.
"It's never in anybody's best interest to play a doubleheader," Scioscia said.
Both teams will stick with Wednesday's scheduled starters for the series finale today. Left-hander C.J. Wilson will pitch for the Angels against right-hander Justin Masterson.


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These Rapanui and Teemill Terms and Conditions of Sale (these "Terms of Sale") govern all aspects of your purchase of products at any Rapanui or Teemill Shop website. In these Terms of Sale, "you" refers to you as our customer "We", "Us" and "Teemill" and "Rapanui" refers to Teemill Tech Ltd, a limited liability company incorporated in England with its registered address at Hooke Hill, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9BG with company registration number 7071956 and VAT number 987 8365 41 ("Rapanui"). We can be contacted by email: email@example.com, and email@example.com.
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1.1. By placing an order with Rapanui you are offering to purchase a product on and subject to these Terms of Sale. All orders are subject to availability and confirmation of the order price.
1.2. When you place an order or complete the payment approval process, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your order and containing the details of your order (the "Order Confirmation"). When your products are placed into production, we will notify you with a "Production Confirmation". When we dispatch the products to you we will send you "Dispatch Confirmation".
1.3. If your order is dispatched in more than one package, you may receive a separate Dispatch Confirmation for each package, and each Dispatch Confirmation and corresponding dispatch will conclude a separate contract of sale between us for the product(s) specified in that Dispatch Confirmation.
1.4. Your contract for your purchase of products is exclusively with Rapanui and governed by these Terms of Sale, despite any arrangements you may have made or discussions you may have had with any third parties. Please see Section 8 for further details.
2. Cancellation
2.1. Except regarding Custom Products as provided in Section 2.3, you can cancel your order for a product at no cost any time before we send you the Dispatch Confirmation relating to the applicable product. You can do this by notifying us of your cancelation at email: firstname.lastname@example.com, or firstname.lastname@example.com.
2.2. You can also cancel your order for any reason within the later of:
(a) 14 calendar days fromthe date on which you or a third party indicated by you (other than the carrier) receives the products purchased (or last product, lot or piece if it relates to products or multiple lots or pieces delivered separately).
(b) 28 calendar days from the date of the Dispatch Confirmation.
To cancel your order, follow the instructions on your delivery statement or as explained here.
You are responsible for the returning the products to us. Deliveries within the UK are eligible for no cost returns via Freepost. Provided that the products are returned to us within a further 14 days from the date of your order cancelation, then upon our receipt of the returned products, we will reimburse you for the amount you paid for the products purchased including our standard delivery charges (but not the additional cost of any special or premium delivery service you may have selected). You must bear the cost of returning the products to us and you may also be liable for a deduction if the value of the products returned has diminished due to their handling. We will use the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise.
2.3. Custom Products (i.e. products printed with designs or other content uploaded or generated by you or an app you use) are uniquely created by and for you and are therefore not eligible for return or refund. Orders for Custom Products can only be cancelled up until your receipt of the applicable Production Confirmation.
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3.3. A small number of our products may be mispriced, unavailable or may display typographical errors. If we have made a mistake and a product's correct price is higher than the price on the website, we may either contact you before dispatch to request whether you want to buy the product at the correct price or cancel your order. If a product's correct price is lower than our stated price, we will charge the lower amount and send you the product.
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Rapanui and its affiliates will not be responsible for: (i) losses that were not caused by any breach on our part, (ii) any delay or failure to comply with our obligations under these Terms of Sale which arises from any cause which is beyond our reasonable control, (iii) any business losses (including loss of profits, revenue, contracts, anticipated savings, data, goodwill or wasted expenditure), or (iii) any indirect or consequential losses that were not foreseeable to both you and us when the contract for the sale of products by us to you was formed. The laws of some countries do not allow some or all of the limitations described above. If these laws apply to you, some or all of the above limitations may not apply to you and you might have additional rights. Nothing in these Terms of Sale limits or excludes our responsibility for fraud or fraudulent representations made by us or for death or personal injury caused by our negligence or wilful misconduct, or any other liability that under applicable law may not be so limited or excluded.
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Please note that using our website to purchase products or otherwise may require or involve the submission, collection and/or use of certain personally identifying or identifiable information to or by us, our Store Operators and/or third party payment or data processors operating on our behalf. You expressly consent to Rapanui's disclosure and use of your personal information as needed to fulfill our obligations under these Terms of Sale and as provided in our Privacy Policy.
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8.2. Specifically, Teemill Store Operators and associated sites through which you may have accessed and ordered products are not affiliates, agents, or representatives of Teemill. Any agreements you may have with such Teemill Store Operators and other third parties are separate from these Terms of Sale. These Terms of Sale and any documents expressly incorporated herein contain the entire agreement between you and us for the sale of products and any other terms are hereby excluded.
8.3. Furthermore, Rapanui's websites may provide, or third parties may provide, links to other third party websites or resources. Because we have no control of such third party sites and resources, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible for the availability of such sites or resources, and that we do not endorse and are not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources or the policies of such sites and resources, including their processing of personal data, which may differ from our policies.
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Every Big 12 coach has been to NCAA tournament
Today's news from the Associated Press was selected by Media Writing student Stacy Haigler.
With Smith now coaching at Texas Tech and the conference's lone newcomer, the Big 12 is the only league that can boast that all of its head coaches have taken teams to the NCAA tournament. Six of the 10 coaches have been to the Final Four.
"It makes it hard. I don't know if there's ever been another league ever that had 60 percent of coaches that have coached in the Final Four," said West Virginia coach Bob Huggins, who is part of that group. "That's extremely impressive."
Five of the Big 12 coaches have more than 500 career victories, led by Huggins' 723 though he got only 13 in his first Big 12 season. The other 500-game winners are Texas' Rick Barnes (560), Oklahoma's Lon Kruger (514), Smith (511) and Kansas' Bill Self (507) — that last trio reaching the mark last season.
"It speaks well (of the Big 12)," said Kruger, who last season became the first coach to take five different teams to the NCAA tournament. He led the Sooners to their first NCAA tournament since 2009, Blake Griffin's final season in Oklahoma. This is very exciting for the coaches, the team and the fans themselves. You may be able to see their favourite teams win, especially with the track record these coaches have already. Why not play along with the games this season by making your predictions. Just make sure you write down your predictions on your blank ncaa bracket tournament sheet. You never know, your favourite team could claim the victory for this season, thanks to the coaches.
"You have unbelievable coaches in this league. The records speak for themselves, what a lot of the coaches in our league have accomplished," Iowa State's Fred Hoiberg said Tuesday during a summer teleconference with league coaches. "That's an unbelievable stat, 60 percent of your league that have coached in the premiere event in college basketball."
Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State made it to the NCAA tournament last season, while Baylor won the NIT championship. The Jayhawks had the deepest NCAA run, getting to the round of 16 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where the Big 12 next April.
Kansas shared its ninth consecutive Big 12 title with Oklahoma State, which got a boost for 2013-14 when Big 12 player of the year Marcus Smart decided to stay for more than just his freshman season with the Cowboys.
Smart became only the third player in league history to be the AP's Big 12 Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year in the same season. The others were Texas' Kevin Durant in 2007 and Kansas State's Michael Beasley the season after that.
With Smart back, and Markel Brown and Le'Bryan Nash staying as well, Oklahoma State returns its top six scorers next season.
That could make the Cowboys a favorite to end the Kansas stranglehold atop the Big 12 standings. Or does it?
Kansas had four senior starters last season and star freshman Ben McLemore is a likely top pick Thursday night after declaring for the NBA draft. But the Jayhawks have another talented class of newcomers, headed by 6-foot-7 superstar recruit Andrew Wiggins.
Barnes said Oklahoma State had a good season and that with Smart staying, "you would naturally expect the progression there. But you can't out Kansas from the fact the caliber of player they have in Wiggins and what they were able to put together. … I don't know what order necessarily, but I think those two teams belong at the top."
Texas missed the NCAA tournament for the first time in 15 seasons, though Barnes (in 2003) and Self (2008, 2012) are the only Big 12 coaches to take their current teams to the NCAA Final Four. Self led the Jayhawks to the 2008 national championship, 10 years after Smith's title at Kentucky.
Smith spent the past six seasons at Minnesota, fired three months ago right after the Golden Gophers won a game in the NCAA tournament. He has quite a task at Texas Tech, which hasn't been to the NCAA tournament since 2007 and is on its fourth coach in four seasons.
"I'm always concerned about players and how they're adjusting. So far, they've done a great job," Smith said. "My expectations are that we'll be a very competitive team. We have 10 returning players. That's a good thing, but sometimes it's hard to change. … Obviously there are a lot of great players, a lot of good teams and a lot of excellent coaches in the Big 12. We know we have our work cut out for us. First, we want to get competitive in this league, and then institute a winning attitude and a winning atmosphere here."


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...I only read reviews...!
I know that this thread has been done before my time here, but I'm quite new here snd thought I would see who people are currently liking.
I really enjoy the following:
Marc (Robes08) - A legend of reviewing for me. He has done so many reviwes and this has helped me so much.
Brandon (CutlassupremeSL) Love his style of reviewing. Not so technical, just tells it how it is!
Cody (Dracdoc) - This guy has the most relaxing and eloquent voice. Love his reviews and the huge amount of effort he puts in.
Rob (Coachrob619) - Only just discovered Coachrob, but I am an immediate fan. Love the subjects he picks to talk about (Check out his 'Don't belive the hype' Vids). Really good stuff!
There are some others that I also really like, but these guys are my current faves
...I only read reviews...!
MyMickers is my favourite
Le Grand Duc (doesn't do many reviews, but I love his accent)
Kerosene was the best but doesn't do them any more.
I only follow the succint Katie Puckrick, I haven't the patience to sit through 20-30 minute reviews. Although Mickers is entertaining so I occasionally watch his.
Current Top Ten:
1) Portrait of a Lady original formula (EdP Frédéric Malle)
2) Giorgio for Men vintage (Giorgio Beverly Hills) - tie
2) Giorgio V.I.P. for Men (Giorgio Beverly Hills) - tie
4) Dia Man vintage edt (Amouage)
5) Anat Fritz Original Formula and Classical (Anat Fritz)
6) Captain vintage (Molyneux)
7) Javanese Patchouli (Zegna) - tie
7) Monsieur de Givenchy vintage (Givenchy) - tie
7) Coeur de Vetiver Sacré (L'Artisan) - tie
7) Polo vintage (Ralph Lauren) - tie
I like Dracdoc and Lilangry (but he's more top 10 lists rather than reviews).
Cformosa (Cubby). He has fantastic reviews. Straight to the point and very short.
Honestly, I enjoy all of them.
fragrancebros (regional bias)
Katie Puckrick (crush worthy)
Le Grand Duc (best pronunciation)
These two of his from 5 years ago are classic:
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I used to like Marc Robes08. Now I don't really like him anymore. He gotten an annoying ego now. And moreover, all his reviews are now over 20 minutes, and he constantly repeats himself, explaining in 15-25 minutes all that could be said in 5 to 10.
I like Cutlass (as I find his anti-Creed rants hilarious even if I'm a big fan of the house).
JR Writer is one of my favorites. I really like his personality. But hey, he's from the same town I'm from.
My favorite reviewer was and always will be Tim Swetcoff. He was the first and the best. He started the fragrance community on youtube practically, and his retirement symbolized the end of the designer era, where now everything is about niche.
My favorite active reviewer is Dracdoc. He puts more care and effort into the small but significant details than any other reviewer has.
George Fourtinas is one of my favourites.
Fine fragrance is alive; it breathes, unfolds and unravels with each passing hour....
Roja Dove
cutlass - just honest and to the point
hiro - cool style very entertaining and funny - but still informative.
dradoc - He puts a lot of care and effort into his reviews. He is a real gentleman too.
robes08- His depth of knowledge makes him great.
danforz - Intelligent and eloquent guy. I tend to agree with most of his opinions.
Cubby and Tim deserve a mention
There are some awful reviewers on YouTube.
Bottem notes
Fragrence fanatic.
Katie Puckrik !
I just recently stumbled across Fragrancebros while searching out reviews for Aftelier Perfumes. I had been watching a review by smellythoughts who is also good but doesn't have many video reviews (his blog is good and has more reviews). I like robes08 and appreciate hearing his correct pronunciations and, like SirNosebleed, I have a crush on Katie Puckrik.
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Used to watch the majority that have been listed, but now I just search a particular fragrance and whoever has done a review on it I watch them. However I am developing a sick obsession for top ten lists. It's sad really.
My favorites are Le Grand Duc (Pfalzgreven) on youtube and Katie Puckrik (Katie Puckrik Smells) on youtube.
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No baiting/trolling. No insults. No politics. Read the Code of Conduct.
Kristo - The guy seems to have no interest in hype. And that's a good thing.
The Fragrance Bros - Two opinions are better than one. And they're hilarious.
Katie Puckrik - It's great to get a woman's point of view. And she's got style.
Current Favorites (in no particular order)
Royal Oud
Petit Matin
1725 Casanova
Tabac Rouge
Green Irish Tweed
Tom Ford Extreme
M7 Oud Absolu
Prada L'Homme
Les Exclusifs Eau de Cologne
Terre d'Hermes Parfum
Interlude Man
Pomelo Paradis
Aqua Universalis
Hanae Mori H.M. EDT
i like Hiro- he is a straight shooter all the way, my fav
Al has the most passion
dracdoc and robes08 are good as well
14 sprays of DRAKKAR NOIR should do it
As for my favourites, I really liked kristo though unfortunately he retired, as well as hiro, and Brandon.
I've noticed now that Robes08 has gotten a lot more comfy and complacent than he was in 2010 since he's now the most popular. But he worked hard and acheived it. He deserves every ounce of that ego. I'm not going to pretend I'm not a vain arrogant person either lol. But I prefer the humility, simplicity and brevity of his 2010 reviews.
I just felt that when Tim did it, it was innovative. And seeing 90% of the community on Youtube just trying to copy him instead of pushing new territory. Fragrance reviews on youtubes is like gangster rap. When it first came out in the late 80's, it was innovative and made a big impact. But years later, it just looks like a cliche and silly satirization of what it used to be.
Enjoy all of them, from robes, street scents to the guy who lets his wife smell them in the end, cutlass.., Katie Puckrick (though the reviews can almost be too slick), fragrance bros, dracdoc, etc, etc, all good. I usually just watch the reviews that pop up when looking for comments on a specific scent (and am mainly interested in how they judge longevity and projection then...something that I feel at times gets neglected in reviews here. Always check Darvant's (if I'm not confusing things) reviews as he often mentions them).
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My favorite is Bottom Note for his innovativeness and creativity. But... after the little 'episode' from last night, I'm not sure if he'll ever make another video again.
As noirdrakkar said, to which I agree with, Swetcoff is the greatest fragrance reviewer in YouTube history. He was the best of the best. Charisma, great attitude, presentation, thoughts, no BS, no fluff, just fragrance talk without being banal, bland, boring, etc. I hope that one of these days he comes back. Who knows.
Yeah, Tim had the confidence and charisma because he was innovating. He was doing what he wanted and he set the standard.
Once everybody else tried to follow it, they came across as rigid and cliche.


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Hello, from the other side. Adele's returning to "Saturday Night Live."
NBC wasted no time in locking the British songstress down as musical guest after her first single in five years, "Hello," broke the internet and firmly lodged itself in our heads for the rest of time. The network announced on Monday that she'll appear as musical guest alongside host Matthew McConaughey on Nov. 21.
The appearance marks Adele's first time back in Studio 8H since making her "SNL" debut in 2008 with a performance of "Chasing Pavements," a performance that helped catapult her debut album "19" to the iTunes top spot the very next day.
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For McConaughey, this trip to "SNL" comes after an even longer time away. The Oscar winner hasn't hosted the show since appearing in 2003, back when he was the romantic comedy king with films like "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "The Wedding Planner." He's since undergone his McConaissance, of course, winning an Emmy for his work in the first season of "True Detective" and taking home an Academy Award for 2013's "Dallas Buyers Club". He will next appear this spring in Gus Van Sant's "The Sea of Trees," a drama set in Japan's mysterious Suicide Forest.
Tune in for the pair when the episode airs Saturday, Nov. 21 at 11:30 p.m. on NBC.
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I had an interesting discussion the other day at an all day gathering of my Spinning Guild. (Spinning as in yarn, not exercise.)
Inspired by a disturbing local news story of a missing child that apparently died and was dumped into a trash bin and possibly incinerated, we got on the the theme of cremation and cemeteries. I started paying more attention to the topic and slightly less to my yarn.
One friend mentioned that she had told her family to "toast her and toss her", feeling that there is no reason to have a place dedicated to her remains when she wasn't going to really be there.
I can understand the line of thinking, so many of the up and coming generation cannot be bothered with planting flowers (hence the silk and plastic now found in cemeteries.) I only have one son, out o9f two, who probably knows where HIS grandparents lie, but beyond that, his eyes glaze over when I mention other locations. It does bother me when I hear that gramps is sitting in a mason jar in the garage, because no one knows what to do with him. At least we have a plot, that my Hubby's parents bought, so I know where I will be planted.
So my question that after mulling over our discussion Saturday is this. Why, if people do not want a grave, a place to decorate and to remember and honor a deceased loved one.... Why oh why do they persist in making memorials along the sides of roads where someone died? Let's make a traffic hazard, by causing gawkers where so-and-so died. They get weather beaten, bedraggled and look a mess. (Plus I see future genealogists pulling their hair out, trying to figure out where these ancestors are.)
Are these mourners just too cheap to pay for a cemetery plot? Let's have a memorial to Joe Blow in a muddy ditch. It just makes no sense to me. Maybe I'm being too hard on them, but it does drive me crazy.
I have given my family explicit orders that if I ever die in a car accident, NOT to put a cross by the road.
If they do, I promise to haunt them.
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Clarification: I don't know what's up with me and thread titles lately. Can't seem to do it right. I don't need help with the actual SQL. I need help with database design.
I need some help coming with a good database design for the following problem:
- Each article in a store has several properties (be it size, color, dimensions, type, etc...)
- Article properties can be integers, floats, text or enums
- Properties aren't known in advance. That is, they can't be part of the DDL, they are actual data. Properties are meant to be created on demand, if required, as new articles make it into the store.
- Properties may not always be reusable. That is, while an article "size" property can be defined as an enum (a shirt can be small, medium, large), another article can have a "size" property defined as an integer (shoes).
This defines the first part of the problem. A good database design that allows me to implement and maintain variable properties.
The second part of the problem extends the former problem by introducing "categories". You can ignore the rest of this post, by providing an answer to the first part only.
Products are supposed to also be categorized. A category simply classifies the product within a hierarchy. So, an article like Rebook Princess Shoes may be classified as "Shoes"->"Female"->"Sneakers", for instance. The same problem exists, though. All categorization and relationships cannot be defined as part of the DDL since they are actual variable data that is bound to change as the store introduces new articles into its stock, removes others or decides to reclassify existing ones.
Tempting solution to the second part:
Once I find a solution to the first part, I'm tempted to look at categories as just another property and design the database that way. That is, I simply incorporate into the first solution a parent_id field and the field that describes a property data type can be left null or be defined as "category". Root records are considered properties, all others are categories, while the root category references itself.


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2014 Nissan Versa Note
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note is an all-new model that replaces the outgoing Versa hatchback. A five-door hatch that seats five, the Versa Note is a roomy, practical subcompact that offers some of the best cargo and passenger space around.
In past years the Versa hatchback and sedan were lumped together as different variants of the same model, but Nissan marketing execs now say they consider the Versa Note its own standalone model, with different attributes aimed at different buyers (although in nearly the same breath, they will tout the Versa as the best-selling entry-level car based on combined sales figures for both body styles).
Practicality is the Versa Note's strong suit. Compared with other subcompact hatches, the Versa Note boasts the most front headroom, rear legroom and cargo space. It doesn't pretend to be something it's not. Its styling doesn't scream for attention, yet it's not boring, either. It does just what it's supposed to do: carry lots of stuff at a reasonable price while achieving good gas mileage.
When measured against the outgoing Versa hatchback, the Versa Note is about six inches shorter, although the length of the wheelbase stays the same. The difference is in the overhangs, where Nissan chopped both front and rear to improve handling while maintaining, and in some cases even increasing, interior space.
Powering the Versa Note is the same engine found in the sedan: a 1.6-liter four-cylinder good for a modest but effective 109 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard on the base model, while an all-new continuously variable transmission (CVT) comes on higher trim levels. Significantly, this revised CVT uses a secondary set of gears on the low end to help reduce the sluggish, rubber-band feel from which most CVTs suffer. As a result, the Versa Note has adequate oomph at lower speeds, and most people won't even notice they're not driving a regular automatic transmission.
Fuel economy is another major selling point for for the Nissan Versa Note, and is improved by 17 percent over the outgoing hatch thanks in part to a weight reduction of nearly 300 pounds, plus added technology such as dual fuel injection. Additional aerodynamic enhancements also help to make the Versa Note more slippery. The result is an impressive EPA-estimated 31/40 mpg City/Highway with the CVT. The base manual doesn't fare as well, earning 27/36 mpg City/Highway.
Rear cargo space is an impressive 21.4 cubic feet, the most of any small hatch currently on the market. Rear seats fold down 60/40, and an optional folding cargo floor on upper trim levels adjusts to create a completely flat load surface.
Although its low starting price will attract many to the Nissan Note, there are also plenty of new features and options for anyone looking to soup up their hatch. Fully loaded, the 2014 Versa Note surpasses the $19k mark including destination for the top-of-the-line model with navigation and a 360-degree parking monitor (the latter of which is a first in a Nissan vehicle). But Nissan expects their $16,000 SV model to be the most popular choice, equipped with the CVT and a few tech features like Bluetooth. For the truly budget-conscious, it's important to note that maximum fuel economy comes only with the CVT, which starts at $1,200 more than the base price.
Entry-level hatchbacks such as the Chevrolet Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and Toyota Yaris compete with the 2014 Nissan Versa Note. Of all these, the Note offers the most rear cargo space and rear legroom, making it ideal for those who want maximum roominess for the money.
Model LineupNissan Versa Note S ($13,990); S Plus CVT ($15,240); SV ($15,990); SL ($17,690)
Walk Around
The Nissan Versa Note isn't a bad looking hatch. It's less wedgy than some, but isn't boxy, either. Designers say its shape is based on a squash line, referring to the path a squash ball takes when a player hits it against the wall and it ricochets back. Overhangs have been reduced by six inches compared to the outgoing hatch to give the Note a tauter look, which also helps with improve handling.
Like any car designed to maximize fuel economy, aerodynamics play a key role in the Versa Note's styling. The front end is still pointed, but with softer curves rather than sharp angles. A steeply raked windshield rises up to a tall roof that arcs slightly. A V-shaped groove on the roof helps to channel air more efficiently over the top of the car. Tail lights have small vents on the corners to also help channel air.
From the side, the Versa Note has deep, arcing character lines that add personality and further help with aero. Large headlamps and tail lamps wrap around to the quarter panels. The rear keeps a bit of its boxy shape from before, but corners are softer and more rounded. The rear window opening is relatively small and sits high up, which is presumably safer in a rear-end collision, but affects rearward visibility.
On every model except the base, the Versa Note uses an active grille shutter, which automatically closes at highway speeds to channel air around the car, or can open to more effectively cool the engine.
It's all about convenience with the 2014 Nissan Versa Note. The interior design is simple, perfunctory and well laid-out. The cabin is filled with lots of hard plastic, but designers did a decent job with different finishes and textures to give variety without looking cheap.
Controls are easy to use and well placed. On the center stack, three large, conventional knobs operate the climate control system. Above, base S models have a basic digital display for radio stations. SV models with the Convenience package and SL trims get a larger, 4.3-inch display that shows artist and song titles as well as station information. Top-of-the-line SL models with the Tech package get a touch screen with navigation. While nothing is fancy, everything is readily visible and within easy reach.
Front seats have a very upright seating position, and are comfortable enough for short and medium-length trips. But we're not sure they'd offer enough support for very long hauls. Fabric upholstery is basic and attractive, and side arm rests are easily within reach. Headroom is more than ample up front, and at 40.8 inches, bests other hatches of its size. Front legroom is plentiful too, although it comes up slightly short against most competitors. This is, presumably, because Nissan designers placed the front seat track farther forward to make more room in the rear.
Storage space up front is minimal; the center console has a tiny pocket next to the emergency brake level that's only large enough for a mobile phone. The rear of the center console has an area with two cupholders on base models and a large deep pocket on upper trims, but it's hard to reach from the front seats, making it better suited for back seat passengers. On the plus side, the dual-glove box design adds extra room in front of the passenger, and door pockets are wide enough for a coffee mug or larger water bottle.
In the rear, headroom is about on par with others at 38.0 inches, though the Honda Fit offers about an inch more. Rear legroom in the Versa Note can't be beat, however, measuring an impressive 38.3 inches, substantially more than the Ford Fiesta's 31.2 inches and the Honda Fit's 34.5 inches. There's also plenty of tow room under the front seats, so even a six-foot-tall passenger shouldn't feel cramped.
Unlike some cars that have a raised area in the middle of the backseat, the middle seat in the Versa Note is relatively flush, but the center console inhibits legroom and the seat width is relatively narrow. For this reason, we'd save the middle seat for children or smaller adults. On SV models with the Convenience Package and LS trims, a folding center armrest with cupholders comes standard. One small omission we noticed was that the rear handles in the back seat do not have hanger hooks.
The Versa Note boasts an enormous trunk, with 21.4 cubic feet of space with the rear seats in place. With the rear seats down, space opens up to a cavernous 38.3 cubes. Rear seats are easy to put up and down, and release with a lever located on the top of the seatback.
One of the shortcomings of the outgoing Versa hatch was is that it did not have a perfectly flat load floor. While this is still true for the base S and SV models, the SV Convenience Package and the SL trim add a new folding cargo floor, which can be raised via a sliding track. This makes the cargo floor flush with the folded rear seats, and also creates a hidden storage compartment beneath that's about four inches tall. The system is easy to use and takes only a few seconds.
Driving Impressions
The Nissan Versa Note is a lot of car for the money, with impressive gas mileage with the CVT. All models are powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder good for a modest but effective 109 horsepower and 107 pound-feet of torque.
Although the car won't win any drag races, acceleration is smooth and power is adequate for driving around town and on flat highways. The Versa Note uses Nissan's so-called smart alternator, which only draws power from the battery when it won't affect vehicle performance, such as when the car is traveling downhill. But we still longed for more power in certain circumstances, such as when winding up a steep grade, and when trying to pass a slow-moving truck on a two-lane road.
Ride and handling on the Nissan Versa Note is quite good. The suspension eats up bumps and ruts easily, yet isn't overly floaty. Around corners, the Versa Note feels surprisingly planted. There's still some body roll, but it's minimal. Steering is responsive and achieves a nice balance; it's not too light, nor is it artificially heavy like some cars that try too hard to feel sporty. Braking is just fine, with discs in front and drums in rear. ABS and brake assist come standard.
Unless you like rowing through the gears on a manual, we recommend the CVT. Although it's not a traditional automatic transmission, it uses a new design with a secondary set of gears for more torque off the line and at lower rpm. This makes for a better driving experience than with most cars equipped with a CVT. It's smooth and efficient, and is the best choice for maximum fuel economy, with an EPA-estimated 31/40 mpg City/Highway. Most drivers probably won't notice they're not driving a regular automatic. The manual transmission, on the other hand, earns only 27/36 mpg City/Highway.
Visibility is fine out front and sides. In the rear, the high belt line of the hatch prevents drivers from seeing shorter objects that may be directly behind the car. For those who might be concerned by this, we recommend opting for the rear parking monitor, or the new 360-degree view camera, which gives the driver a bird's-eye view of the car and its surroundings.
Noise is minimal on the Nissan Versa note. At high freeway speeds, wind noise was barely imperceptible. We did notice moderate road and tire noise, however.
The 2014 Nissan Versa Note is a lot of car for the money, with great cargo space and impressive gas mileage. If you can spend the extra money, spring for the CVT.
New Car Test Drive correspondent Laura Burstein filed this report after her test drive of the 2014 Nissan Versa Note around San Diego, California.