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LOUISVILLE, KY—Heaven Hill Distilleries, the nation's largest independent family-owned and operated distilled spirits supplier, announced a partnership today with the Louisville Arena Sports and Entertainment Properties (LASEP) to sponsor two new clubs at the KFC Yum! Center, the state-of-the-art arena opening in downtown Louisville in the Fall of 2010. Heaven Hill signed a 10-year commitment to create and sponsor the Evan Williams Bourbon Bar and the Burnett's V Lounge, two upscale clubs that will be located at the East and West Event Levels of the arena and accessible only to lower level Club Seat Holders.
The new KFC Yum! Center, which will offer state-of-the-art amenities and technology, is one of the centerpieces of downtown Louisville's redeveloped waterfront and has garnered national praise for its design and functionality. Heaven Hill, a proud corporate citizen of Kentucky and Louisville since the company's founding just after the end of Prohibition, will be creating its first branded club concepts to support two of the distiller's top brands—Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, the second best selling and fastest growing Bourbon in America, and Burnett's Vodka, one of the top selling vodkas in the nation and the 14th largest overall distilled spirits brand in the US.
The Evan Williams Bourbon Bar, a brand name which honors Kentucky's first distiller of 1783—whose distillery stood within 300 yards of the new arena on the banks of the Ohio River—will be rendered in warm brown and red Bourbon tones featuring barrelhead décor and wood paneling. It will feature Evan Williams Bourbon, the second-largest selling Bourbon in the United States and the world, as well as several other top brands from the world's second-largest inventory of aging American Whiskeys, such as Elijah Craig, Old Fitzgerald and Bernheim Wheat Whiskey.
The Burnett's V Lounge, named after Burnett's Vodka, the company's top selling brand, will utilize a clean and crisp brushed silver and white color palette with a design reminiscent of the "ultra-lounges" of Las Vegas. It will offer a full range of traditional cocktails as well as newly-developed drinks featuring Burnett's Vodka and Gin, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, Hpnotiq Liqueur and Lunazul Tequila. Both clubs will be available exclusively to holders of lower level Club Seats, and will also offer a range of dining options.
"Heaven Hill Distilleries' partnership with the Louisville Arena Authority is tangible evidence of our company's commitment to the Louisville community, where our distillery and sales and marketing headquarters are located," said Max L. Shapira, President of Heaven Hill. "Through our Evan Williams Bourbon Bar and our Burnett's V Lounge, we are pleased to be part of this exciting new addition to Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky."
Founded in 1934, Bardstown, KY-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. (www.heavenhill.com) is the nation's largest independent, family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world's second-largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon. Heaven Hill's diversified portfolio of brands includes The Christian Brothers Brandies; Evan Williams and Elijah Craig Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskeys; Burnett's Vodkas and Gin; Hpnotiq Liqueur; PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur; Lunazul and Two Fingers Tequilas, and Dubonnet Aperitif.
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Key concepts
Cardiovascular system
Energy and metabolism
From National Science Education Standards: Personal health
When you exercise, do you notice that you get out of breath? What about feeling your heart rate—your pulse—increasing? These two changes are not coincidental—they are both important, and natural, reactions of your cardiovascular system to exercise.
From your brain down to your fingers and toes, your body needs plenty of oxygen to keep going. That oxygen is carried through your body in the bloodstream. Blood is pumped through the heart and picks up oxygen as it passes by the lungs.
Let's track your heart kicking it into high gear during exercise. But don't get moving just yet; first we need to count your resting heart rate.
When you are exercising, your muscles need extra oxygen—some three times as much as resting muscles. This need means that your heart starts pumping faster, which makes for a quicker pulse. Meanwhile, your lungs are also taking in more air, hence the harder breathing.
So, getting out of breath while exercising is just a sign that your muscles are working. The more you exercise, the more efficient your body will be at getting oxygen to your muscles, so you can exercise more without getting out of breath. Of course, pushing exercise too hard can be dangerous and, if you feel faint, you should stop the activity.
• Stopwatch or timer with a second hand
• A person who has been relaxing for at least 15 minutes
• Room to do jumping jacks
• Pencil and paper
• Start this activity well rested (sitting down to read for 15 minutes or so should do the trick).
• Have a stopwatch handy.
• Note: Be sure to drink plenty of water when you exercise. All of that work makes your body lose water through sweat—as well as moisture that is exhaled when you're breathing quickly.
• While you are still sitting, put two fingers (not your thumb, which has its own strong pulse) on the underside of your wrist. Can you find your pulse?
• Count the number of heartbeats you feel for 30 seconds. Write that number down and multiply it by two. That's your resting heart rate: the number of times your heart beats every minute when you are not moving much.
• Notice your breathing. How many breaths are you taking every minute?
• Now, get ready to get moving! Make sure you have room enough for jumping jacks, and keep that stopwatch handy.
• Do 20 jumping jacks (or as many as it takes to get out of breath).
• Without resting, count the number of heartbeats you feel in 30 seconds. Write that number down and multiply it by two.
• How much did your heart rate increase after the jumping jacks?
• How many breaths did you take in a minute after the jumping jacks?
• How did your breathing change?
• Try other activities and see how they affect your heart rate and breathing. What does that mean about how much oxygen each one requires—and how much your muscles are moving?
• After you exercise, try seeing how long it takes for your heart rate to return to its resting rate.
Read on for observations, results and more resources.
Observations and results
What were your resting and exercising heart rates? How long did it take your heart rate to go back down to normal? Was it before or after you had caught your breath?
As you exercise more, your body gets more efficient and does not require as much heavy breathing or quick heart pumping. People who exercise regularly can do so longer without getting out of breath as quickly. They also tend to have heart rates that return to their resting levels more quickly after physical activity.
But of course, oxygen is not the only substance the body needs. We also need food for fuel. When we eat food, some of it is broken down by the body and transformed into the energy that gets us moving (these energy units are known as "calories"). More food does not always mean more energy. It depends on the type of food you are eating and how your body breaks the food down. For instance, the body can break down sugar and other processed carbohydrates, such as white bread, quickly. But sustained energy is better gained from foods that are harder to break down, such as lean protein and whole grains.
While breathing at different rates helps control the amount of air the body uses, the amount of energy from food the body uses is controlled much differently. If the body gets way more energy (or calories) than it can burn off, it will often store it away as fat.
What are some ways you and your friends and family can get more physical activity every day?
Share your jumping heart rate observations and results! Leave a comment below or share your photos and feedback on Scientific American's Facebook page.
More to explore
"If a Person's Lung Size Cannot Increase, How Does Exercise Serve to Improve Lung Function?" from Scientific American
"Does Exercise Really Make You Healthier?" from Scientific American
"Your Heart & Circulatory System" overview from KidsHealth
"Target Heart Rate for Children" table from Horizon and Blue Cross Blue Shield
Wallie Exercises by Steve Ettinger, ages 4–8
The Amazing Circulatory System: How Does My Heart Work? by John Burstein, ages 9–12
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Glenn Reynolds @ USA Today:
Since the election, we've seen more interest in secession. Hundreds of thousandsAmericans in all 50 states have petitioned to secede. Is the United States breaking up?
Nope. No more than in 2004, when disappointed Democrats were talking about secession, and circulating maps of America divided into "The United States of Canada" and "Jesusland." (This formulation even inspired a not-bad futuristic novel by Richard Morgan about a United States that did split.) Seceding over a presidential election is silly.
So why talk about seceding? Well, partly to register disapproval. Though I doubt President Obama is losing sleep over it, that his White House petition site is full of calls for secession is certainly an indication that many aren't overjoyed by his re-election.
But people also talk about secession for more serious reasons. They feel that the central government doesn't respect them, forces them to live under laws they find repugnant and takes their money away to pay off its own supporters. You see secession movements based on these principles in places like Scotland, Catalonia, Northern Italy, and elsewhere around the world. Some might succeed; others are less likely to. But in every case they represent unhappiness with the status quo.
America has an unfortunate history with secession, which led to the bloodiest war in our history and divisions that persist to this day. But, in general, the causes of secession are pretty standard around the world: Too much power in the central government, too much resentment in the unhappy provinces. (Think Hunger Games).
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> A dead 6-ton satellite is getting closer and closer, and is expected to smack down on Earth on Friday.
NASA's old research satellite is expected to come crashing down through the atmosphere Friday afternoon, Eastern Time. The spacecraft will not be passing over North America then, the space agency said in a statement Wednesday evening.
The predictions should become more precise by Thursday afternoon and certainly by Friday.
"It is still too early to predict the time and location of re-entry with any more certainty," NASA said.
An estimated 26 pieces — representing 1,200 pounds — are expected to survive.
NASA is anticipating a splashdown rather than a landing. Nearly three-quarters of the world is covered with water. The Aerospace Corporation in California, in fact, predicts that re-entry will occur over the Pacific late Friday afternoon, Eastern Time (late morning in Hawaii.) But that's give or take 14 hours.
The 20-year-old Upper Research Atmosphere Satellite will be the biggest NASA spacecraft to fall uncontrolled from the sky in 32 years.
It is expected to break into more than 100 pieces as it enters the atmosphere, most of it burning up. The heaviest metal parts are expected to reach Earth, the biggest chunk weighing about 300 pounds. The debris could be scattered over an area about 500 miles long.
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December 10, 2006
A URL for Your Health Records
"There is no place individuals can go to get a comprehensive set of health and medical information about themselves. Access to this comprehensive information can be vital to proper and timely diagnosis of the patient, to the patient getting the best possible treatment, and, perhaps sometimes overlooked, to the patient getting the best possible ongoing care and support after the initial treatment, especially for chronic illnesses. (...)
We need to put control into the hands of the sick and their caregivers and to gently suggest that those who treat them, medicate them, test them, or diagnose them, are out of date if they do not instantly deliver this information to the patient. Once this happens, we will see truly great decision support systems and specialists and health coaches help the hapless patients much more rapidly determine what is truly wrong with them."
Your health record can be shared between healthcare providers if that's necessary, so an easy-to-access health URL that works like a private Google Docs document, to which you can invite people, is just an evolution.
This is one of the preconditions of a Google Health product, that manages health records and helps people use them better.
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- AnonymousDecember 10, 2006 at 3:31 PM
The amount of laws that govern this sort of information (at least in California) are insane. Doctors cannot email patient information to a hospital because of the risk of interception. Securing the information involves jumping through a number of differently sized and randomly placed hoops set by people who do not understand technology. If Google manages to pull this off, all the more power to them. Current EMR solutions do a great job of capturing all data a doctor could possibly need to capture, and I doubt Google could top them for at least the next five years. But the legal issues are still there, thwarting attempts by doctors to make things go smoother.ReplyDelete
Good example: In California, it is illegal to change your medical records-- even if they are wrong.
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2006 at 3:58 PM
'An URL' is wrong English. Because it sounds like yoo-R-L, the correct form would be 'a URL' :)ReplyDelete
I've changed the title before you post this comment. But thank you anyway and I hope you forgive me. English is not my native language.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 10, 2006 at 10:32 PM
Purists insist that URL is pronounced U-R-L. Many people say it something like "earl". In that case "an URL would be correct." Beware the pedant. In the US there is no Academy of Language. Time will tell us who wins this debate.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2006 at 5:35 AM
Could this be Google Weaver / M Scrapbook service that I spotted all that time ago?ReplyDelete
I think we need to keep our eyes on this URL:
I guess the privacy issue will always be a concern.ReplyDelete
I think one potential way around it is to isolate any type of information that can be used to identify a person (name, address, social security number, birthday, finger prints, etc) from the medical data itself. So from this perspectice, you could have a document reference number with information about the medicial records without referencing the actual person. But with the personal info, you could potential reference the record.
Although then there is the grey area of DNA, genome, etc which could potentially be an identifier of a person and a source of identifying medical conditions.
Then the medical data (without the identification information) could be used to analysis people with similar conditions and how they were diagnoised or treated.
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2006 at 2:33 PM
You can't e-mail UNENCRYPTED patient records. So you really just need good/fast/consistent encryption key management. How hard could that be :-)ReplyDelete
Don't people have the right to voluntarily waiver the privacy of their health records today? Why not?ReplyDelete
I would be willing to wave them despite (or maybe because) of a very complicated health history. I'm less concerned about this information being misused than I am of it's not being available to those persons (new doctors especially, but also anyone else I care to share it with) in a timely fashion.
A password is all the protection I need. Or maybe two passwords if you want to be extra careful.
- AnonymousDecember 31, 2006 at 2:00 PM
Have you checked out KeepYouSafe.com? Security is their number one priority. Everything is military grade encryption and all personal documents can be stored with 24-7 international access. i think this looks like a fabulous new service.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 29, 2007 at 1:21 PM
I like this article. I am a little concerned, however, to turn my health records over to companies like Google and MS. Considering Google already reads emails in gmail accounts to advertise to its users, I already know why they want to do it. It is just wrong.ReplyDelete
Health care information should be private to the patient and the health care provider. Quite some time ago I created a personal health record on Zebra Health. I like their approach to it because it is secure and controlled completely by the patient. They also do not have any advertising on their site, nor do they charge for any of their services.
Just wanted to mention our patient activist and physician oriented Health Search startup "CureHunter". One of our main design goals is to bring patients and physicians closer to the research so they can make the most educated decisions possible and truly begin to practice Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) in real-time.ReplyDelete
...without giving anyone your medical records!
Please check it out if you get the chance.
- AnonymousFebruary 21, 2008 at 4:53 PM
Dear Google, you Google are hereby notified to immediately remove and also forevermore assure that you never add any information whatsoever about me, including you Google never adding any information whatsoever about me such as any health information.ReplyDelete
Maybe contract law could help patients enhance the privacy of their health records. http://hack-igations.blogspot.com/2008/02/contracts-for-patient-privacy.htmlReplyDelete
I think the concerns about the honesty in the treatment of sensitive data are legitimate .. but presuming the data is treated acordingly with the users will.. (think also of banks, government agencies etc.) but also think of other positive aspects like research use .. again respecting the users will. For example I would allow my data to be used but not my name and personal data so researchers could compare and study real world cases using an incredible amount of fast, well organiced and available data.ReplyDelete
this tool can grow over time including more types of related data like ex.patients coments, point of view before and after tanking medicaments.. surgery. a diet and or exercise record could come into the picture.. etc..
- AnonymousMarch 4, 2008 at 8:15 AM
Certainly having a consolidated area for health records is a good idea. However, privacy compliance in the US is no where near strong enough to be able to protect the records. Sharing highly sensitive information on a public site is not a good idea.ReplyDelete
If compliance with privacy requirements at the federal and state level was better, it could work, but sadly it isn't. Every day we receive news about privacy breaches.
Remember, Just because we can doesn't mean that we should.
- AnonymousAugust 6, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Google would need to go a long ways towards ensuring intention and privacy rights before I would provide them any of my personal information. Along the lines of 'If Google ever violates these intentions/privacy rules, either intentionally or not, we will send our CEO to jail for life' - that about the level of commitment I would need.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 8, 2009 at 12:03 AM
Another quick way to lose your health insurance in the U.S., if you haven't lost it already.ReplyDelete


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Written by: The Butcher Brothers and Adam Weis
Directed by: The Butcher Brothers
Reviewed by: Brett G.
In 2006, After Dark Films announced Horrorfest, an 8 film horror movie festival that would take place in select American cities in November of that year. Dubbed Eight Films to Die For, the festival essentially gave eight independent horror films a chance to shine in theaters. Essentially, these were selected by After Dark as the best of the best when it comes to independent horror. Naturally, I was skeptical of the flicks, as theyre essentially direct-to-video material that just happened to play in theaters for a couple of days. However, I couldnt resist picking up the flicks when they went on sale for $5 apiece late last year, and Im just now getting around to them.
In case you havent been keeping up with my tour through the After Dark series at this point, these films so far havent exactly lit the world on fire. Theyve been serviceable, yes, but none have been particularly memorable. This is mostly due to the fact that none of the films have attempted to do anything new; indeed, each of them has been basic horror fare. Of course, this isnt necessarily a bad thing in and of itself if the film is extraordinarily well done, but none of the After Dark films can claim this. Thus, the quest for something beyond mediocre continues, and The Hamiltons is our next contender.
The Hamiltons opens with a bound girl being attacked by an unseen creature in a basement. After this, some home video footage of a seemingly normal suburban family: a pregnant mother, a father, and a few kids. However, once the credits stop rolling and this footage ends, we learn that the parents in the footage have died in a car accident. This leaves big brother David as the head of the family, which now consists of himself and his three siblings: Wendell, Darlene, and Francis. Its the latter here that becomes the films protagonist and narrator, and it soon becomes very clear that The Hamiltons are harboring a dark secret beneath their picturesque suburban existence, and it is this mystery propels the films narrative. We see Wendell and Darlene share a seemingly incestuous relationship, while the family also keeps two girls as prisoners in their basement; furthermore, the basement houses the aforementioned unseen creature from the beginning of the film.
Francis, however, attempts to separate himself from his bizarre family, as the film follows his struggle to come to terms with his familys dark secret. His narration reveals his inner struggle, and his unusual bond with one of the captives in the basement reveals a wounded innocence that makes the character work. When a film is as character driven as The Hamiltons is, a strong lead is vital to the films effectiveness, and this film succeeds here. Franciss struggle is palpable, and there are several scenes where you want Francis to escape his unusual situation; however, it becomes clear that this simply isnt possible, as the film builds to the twist in its climax.
Without ruining this twist, Ill just say that it works well, and doesnt feel forced at all. Unlike a lot of films where a twist is there just to shock audiences, the twist here is germane to the story. There are plenty of red herrings strewn throughout to keep you on your toes, but an astute viewer will probably have an inking of whats going on before the big reveal. Still, the film manages to stay interesting enough because theres an unsettling tone that permeates the entire film. Even David, the seemingly normal brother, is a bit off-kilter, and the film shows that even the most normal of suburbanites can house the darkest secrets. This film truly plays on the fears we may have of not being able to trust anyone, but, in the end, the film takes a turn that wants you to sympathize with the monsters. We see this a lot in horror, and it works here because were given a good protagonist that earns our sympathy throughout the film. Theres one film to which Id like to compare The Hamiltons, but doing so would undoubtedly spoil the ending.
While the film as a whole is very effective, its not without its weaknesses. The film drags a bit in parts, and the characters of Darlene and Wendell are a bit cliché and contrast a bit too harshly with Francis and David. Other perceived weaknesses might arise depending on what type of horror you like. If you like a tightly constructed, action packed romp, you probably wont enjoy The Hamiltons. There arent a ton of action-filled scenes, nor is there a ton of gore. However, if you like low-key, character-driven horror films, youll probably enjoy this one. As far as direction goes, The Butcher Brothers show a lot of promise here, as the film is essentially a well-done juggling act, as they effectively balance good characterization and mystery without tipping their hand. Ill be looking forward to what these two have in store in the future (Im hoping their April Fools Day remake isnt indicative of where theyre headed, however). The films photography is a bit drab and nothing to write home about, but this doesnt have a profound effect on the films overall quality.
So, after a few tries, the After Dark series has finally delivered something memorable. The Hamiltons probably wont be regarded as a horror classic anytime soon, but I can see it obtaining a cult following in the future. Its certainly different from not only its After Dark brethren, but also most horror films these days that focus on extreme gore and torture, and its nice to see something fresh for a change. Its certainly not perfect, but I applaud The Butcher Brothers effort here. If youre going to seek this out, the DVD contains a fine presentation along with a few special features (including a commentary with The Butcher Brothers). While the other After Dark films have warranted nothing more than a rental at this point, Im going to cautiously recommend this one as a blind buy, especially if you can find it dirt cheap like I did. Buy it!
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Wednesday, 8 September 2010
A linguolabial is a consonant articulated by the tip or blade of the tongue against the upper lip.
Linguolabials are found in the consonant inventories of very few languages. Ladefoged and Maddieson, in their book The Sounds of the World's Languages (Blackwell, 1996), give some examples from Tangoa, a language spoken on an island belonging to Vanuatu, in which linguolabials contrast with both bilabials and alveolars for plosives, nasals and fricatives, e.g. t̼et̼e 'butterfly'.
So much for linguolabials realizing separate phonemes. A different matter is the style-governed articulation of alveolars or dentals as linguolabial, something occasionally encountered in English. People on the VASTA discussion list have recently been discussing the articulatory habits of Britney Spears, the singer, who sometimes does precisely this with the English consonants l, θ and ð. I suppose she thinks it's sexy. See this video clip.
Apparently Britney lip-syncs all her songs.
12 comments:
- Frindt Levente8 September 2010 at 12:32
It IS sexy :DReplyDelete
- Frindt Levente8 September 2010 at 12:38
02:23: With dark l, too. Am I the only one who finds this noteworthy?ReplyDelete
Nice finding Dr. Wells. It is apparent that she's seeking an extralinguistic effect. I find it so difficult to articulate like that.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous8 September 2010 at 17:05
It's actually quite beautiful, the way linguolabial plosives sound: they're like this wonderful blend of labial and alveolar plosives. Now you hear this, now you hear that.ReplyDelete
Isnt what she does a variant on the theme of licking one's lips in anticipation or recollection of something delicious. I have to confess that I sometimes do a jokey immitation of a baby babbling by uttering repeated linguolabials - a performance reserved for only my intimates. Perhaps she's intimating intimacy.ReplyDelete
It's neat how she seems to be pronouncing a linguolabial when that photo was taken. That's all I have to add to this discussion.ReplyDelete
What this lady does is simply foolish!ReplyDelete
An example of womanhood donated by Louisiana to the world....ReplyDelete
How does one access the VASTA discussion list? Cheers!ReplyDelete
Phil: that was MY skill in pressing a key at the exact moment to capture a still from the video clip.ReplyDelete
vp: follow the links on their website.
- Anonymous10 September 2010 at 19:30
The movement of the tongue might be something she does only in (play-back) video clips. Remember: she is not really singing there. This could explane why dhe does this only in the clips and not during conversations.ReplyDelete


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2015 Hyundai Sonata
Review Pages
2015 Hyundai Sonata
Like the perennial mid-size sedan sales leaders it seeks to upstage, the Sonata is a musical theme whose title persists through regular rewrites. This is the seventh revision, and, carrying the symphonic parallel a little further, elements of the composition have been changed but the melody lingers on: high quality, attractive inside and out, with an exceptional value proposition.
All-new, the 2015 Hyundai Sonata competes with stalwarts such as the Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, and Ford Fusion.
As noted, this 2015 Sonata is the seventh generation and, like previous redesigns, the overhaul is comprehensive; no area of the car has escaped revision. While the net of the redesign and engineering updates is strongly positive, the re-sculpted exterior strikes us as cautious, and a retreat from the dramatic character creases of the previous generation. Though a widened grille and LED accents give the front end a little more drama, the overall look resembles the new Genesis sedan, and in smaller scale the design loses some of the bigger car's powerful presence.
Still, the word big does apply, or, more accurately, roomy. Exterior dimensions of the 2015 Sonata put it mid-pack among mid-size competitors, but by EPA standards its interior volume places it in full-size sedan territory, always a welcome trait in a family car.
This latest Sonata adds a new powertrain to its inventory, expanding choices to four: a 2.4-liter four-cylinder; a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder; a gasoline-electric hybrid, which carries over from the 2014 Sonata line; and a new 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, which Hyundai characterizes as the 1.6T Eco.
All but the new 1.6-liter are mated with 6-speed automatic transmissions driving the front wheels. The 1.6-liter is paired with a new 7-speed dual-clutch automated manual. The other transmissions are 6-speeds.
Styling notwithstanding, one of the most significant elements of the 2015 Sonata redesign is a major uptick in chassis rigidity. The new car's integrated chassis-body shell is composed of 50 percent high strength steel, according to Hyundai, compared to 21 percent in the previous Sonata. That, added to increased use of structural adhesives and more welds, adds up to a 41 percent improvement in torsional rigidity, 26 percent in longitudinal stiffness. The payoffs are reduced interior noise and improved dynamics. The high strength steel also reduces structural mass, which balances out weight gains from added content and sound deadening. On average, the new Sonata is about seven pounds heavier, model for model, according Hyundai.
The Sonata gives a good account of itself in terms of ride and handling, particularly in the Sport models, with slightly stiffer suspension and a more accurate electric power steering system (rack-mounted motor, as distinct from column mounted). Predictably, the turbocharged Sonatas are quicker off the line, and reduce passing exposure time on two-lane highways. But none of powertrain combos are likely to ignite a driver's inner racer. The virtues here are supple ride quality, quiet operation, and responses that inspire confidence, if not passion.
Safety is always a top priority in family sedans, and the Sonata meets contemporary standards, with the anticipation of a top a safety pick rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as well as high marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The expanded inventory of safety features includes only one in which the vehicle takes charge of its own operation; the adaptive cruise control is capable of stopping the car and resuming motion in stop-and-go traffic. But Hyundai has also added the availability of a lane change assist system that includes blind spot detection, as well as forward collision alert and rear cross traffic alert. There's the usual array of front and side airbags, plus a new airbag that deploys in front of the driver's knees, to keep him or her from sliding under the dash in a collision. Antilock braking, traction, and stability control systems are all standard features.
Model Lineup
The 2015 Sonata SE ($21,150) comes with the 2.4-liter direct injection four-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Standard features include cloth seats, air conditioning, simulated metal interior trim, tilt-telescope steering, map lights, glovebox and trunk illumination, illuminated ignition surround, cruise control, power windows with driver-side auto up-down, three 12-volt outlets, 60/40 split folding rear seat with trunk pass-through, 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio with satellite and MP3, iPod, USB, auxiliary input jacks, heated power folding mirrors, satin finish grille, projector beam headlamps, LED daytime running lights, rear decklid spoiler, 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels, tire repair kit (no spare).
Sonata Sport ($23,175) upgrades with simulated-leather door panels, faux carbon fiber interior trim, chrome door handles, eight-way power driver's seat, heated front seats, rearview camera, 5-inch color touch screen, Gen. 1 Blue Link Telematics, side mirror turn signal repeaters, sport front bumper cover, three-bar sport grille, dual chrome-tipped exhausts, automatic headlight control, side rocker panels with chrome molding, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels, compact temporary spare.
Sonata Eco 1.6 T ($23,275) uses the 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine; 7-speed dual clutch automated manual transmission; 16-inch aluminum alloy wheels.
Sonata Limited ($26,575) upgrades with leather seats, dual automatic climate control, blind-spot detection, dark chrome grille, chrome door handles with welcome light, LED taillights, woodgrain interior accents, leather-wrapped shift knob, leather-wrapped steering wheel, floor console rear seat vents, front passenger window auto up-down, auto-dimming rearview mirror with electronic compass, rear window sunshades, blind spot detection, seven-speaker premium audio.
Sport 2.0 T ($28,575) uses the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, electric power steering with rack-mounted electric motor, 24 mm front antiroll bar, stiffer rear springs and 18 mm antiroll bar, steering wheel-mounted paddles shifters, HID headlamps, three-bar sport grille, sport front bumper cover, rear diffuser, quad chrome-tipped exhausts, 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels; and it is upgraded with leather seats with sport bolsters and contrast stitching, tech appearance interior trim, aluminum-clad foot pedals, leather-wrapped D-shaped steering wheel.
Sonata Hybrid ($26,000) and Hybrid Limited ($30,750) are equipped similarly to the Sonata SE and Limited models, respectively, but feature the hybrid gas-electric powerplant.
Walkaround and Interior
The 2015 Hyundai Sonata's redesign diminishes the profile character creases that made the previous generation a standout, but adds a little more authority to the front end with a wider grille and LED accents that serve as daytime running lights. Enlarged window openings enhance the sense of interior roominess, and some sculpting at the rocker panel level complements the strong character line running front to rear just below the beltline.
Higher trim levels are distinguished by a splash of chrome along the rocker panels, which are extended on sport models. Sport trim also includes revised front and rear fascias, dual exhaust outlets, and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels (versus 16-inch wheels on the basic Sonata).
Whatever one may think about the more conservative design, it shows up well in a wind tunnel, with a coefficient of drag value of 0.27, prominent among the current mid-size sedan field (though upstaged by the 2014 Sonata Hybrid at 0.25).
A new and useful feature is a remote trunk opening function. Approach the rear of the vehicle with the key fob on your person, stand there for three seconds, and the trunk will yawn; handy when both hands are full of cargo.
Interior Features
Virtually every new mid-size sedan rolling off the line today is furnished with higher quality materials than its predecessor, and the new Sonata is no exception. Soft touch surfaces have proliferated, and the instrument panel is all new, redesigned for legibility and easy scan. For example, the 8-inch info screen that supports the optional nav system is on the same plane as the primary instrument array.
Hyundai reports that the design team invested many hours just in the steering wheels (there are two styles), to achieve just the right diameter, rim section, contour, and tactility. The standard steering wheel is round, while the Sport version has a flattened bottom, a design conceived for the tight quarters of a sports car, something the Sonata is not. The seats are essentially relaxed fit, designed for comfort, with wiggle room on long trips or stop-and-go commuting, and of course there's an expanded telematics menu, that includes a new Siri eyes-free function with the optional nav system.
The Sonata also offers the option of the second generation of Hyundai's Blue Link infotainment and service system which includes a destination search function via Google, remote start, and a car care app for scheduling maintenance.
The pace of advance in automotive telematics is far faster than actual development in cars and trucks, in part because of the long life cycle of any vehicle. There's a vast array of apps out there, and the array is growing exponentially. Carmakers present various platforms and systems, but with any of them the owner can access the expanding universe of apps simply by linking a smart phone to the car. There are obviously variations from manufacturer to manufacturer, but the connectivity and access is similar.
Driving Impressions
The Sonata is conceived and designed to the deliver the kind of motoring that's made the Camry America's bestselling passenger car for so many years: quiet, unobtrusive, smooth, and reliable. And the Sonata delivers on those objectives. There's a stronger sense of driver involvement here than the pre-2015 Camry delivers (we have yet to log any seat time in the major makeover that's coming for 2015), but drivers seeking a sporty feel might do well to check out a Mazda 6 or Honda Accord.
Most of our drive time in the Sonata was in a high trim Limited model powered by the basic 2.4-liter four-cylinder. Aside from a bit of minor road noise on pebbly pavement, the car is exemplary in terms of quiet operation, as well as supple ride quality, although the experience was on two-lane highways near Montgomery, Alabama, that never know the rigors of winter.
Performance with the 2.4-liter engine and 6-speed automatic is tepid, albeit smooth. The 2.0-liter turbo picks up the pace, as you'd expect, and paddle shifters make manual shifting an option, although shift response is relaxed. But it may be that the new 1.6-liter turbo is the best bet. Acceleration isn't quite up to the 2.0-liter, but it's not far behind, and the new 7-speed is more fun to operate. Its upshifts and downshifts may not rival Volkswagen's DSG transmission, but they're a cut above those of Hyundai's 6-speed automatic.
The 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve direct injection four-cylinder is rated at 185 horsepower, 178 pound-feet of torque. The 2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled, is rated at 245 hp, 260 lb-ft of torque. The 1.6-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled, is rated at 177 hp, 195 lb-ft. The Hybrid uses a 2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve Atkinson Cycle four-cylinder engine rated at 159 hp, 154 lb-ft, plus a permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor rated at 47 hp, 151 lb-ft of torque for a combined powertrain output of 199 hp, 235 lb-ft of torque.
As noted above, the electric power steering system in Sonata Sport models, including both turbos, differs from the one employed in the standard Sonata. The electric motor is mounted on the steering rack, rather than the column, providing more tactile feedback to the driver. For drivers who value a stronger sense of connection with the vehicle, this system is worth the step up to a higher trim.
Summary, Prices, Specs
We found the 2015 Hyundai Sonata quiet, comfortable, and refined. Quality fit and finish, competitive fuel economy, and a strong value proposition add up to a compelling midsize sedan story. We don't think the new styling has the presence of the previous-generation Sonata, however.
Tony Swan filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report after his test drive of several Sonata models near Montgomery, Alabama.
|Model Line Overview
|Model lineup:
|Hyundai Sonata SE ($21,150); Sonata Sport ($23,175); Sonata Eco 1.6T ($23,275); Sonata Limited ($26,575); Sonata Sport 2.0T ($28,575); Sonata Hybrid ($26,000)
|185-hp 2.4-liter inline-4; 245-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4; 177-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4; hybrid with 2.4-liter inline-4 plus permanent magnet AC synchronous electric motor
|6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode; 7-speed dual clutch automated manual (1.6-liter)
|Safety equipment (standard):
|driver and front passenger airbags; driver and front passenger side airbags; side curtain airbags; driver's knee airbag; front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters; traction and stability control; antilock brakes; 5 mph bumpers; tire pressure monitor
|Safety equipment (optional):
|rearview camera; blind spot detection; forward collision warning; lane departure warning
|Basic warranty:
|5 years/60,000 miles
|Assembled in:
|Montgomery, Alabama; Seoul, Korea
|Specifications As Tested
|Model tested (MSPR):
|Hyundai Sonata Limited ($26,525)
|Standard equipment:
|leather seats, heated front and rear; power adjustable front seats; two-zone climate control; 5-inch color center dash touch screen; AM/FM/CD audio with MP3; tilt/telescope steering with auxiliary steering wheel controls; push-button starting; heated side mirrors with turn signal repeaters; hands-free trunk opening
|Options as tested (MSPR):
|Tech Package ($3500) includes panoramic sunroof, navigation, 400-watt Infinity audio, heated steering wheel, ventilated seats,electroluminescent instruments, high gloss window surround, HID xenon headlamps; Ultimate Package ($1550) includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, automatic high beam assist, rear parking assist
|Destination charge:
|Gas guzzler tax:
|Price as tested (MSPR):
|front-wheel drive
|2.4-liter DOHC 16-valve inline-4
|Horsepower (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|185 @ 6000
|Torque (lb.-ft @ rpm):
|178 @ 4000
|6-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
|EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
|24/35 mpg
|110.4 in.
|191.1/73.4/58.1 in.
|Track, f/r:
|63.1/63.3 in.
|Turning circle:
|35.8 ft.
|Seating Capacity:
|Head/hip/leg room, f:
|40.4/55.3/45.5 in.
|Head/hip/leg room, m:
|Head/hip/leg room, r:
|38.0/56.1/35.6 in.
|Cargo volume:
|16.3 cu. ft.
|Towing capacity:
|Suspension, f:
|MacPherson struts with gas-charged dampers, coil springs, 23 mm antiroll bar
|Suspension, r:
|multilink, gas-charged dampers, coil springs, 17 mm antiroll bar
|Ground clearance:
|5.3 in.
|Curb weigth:
|3466 lbs.
|Brakes, f/r:
|vented discs/solid discs with ABS
|Fuel capacity:
|18.5 gal.
|Unless otherwise indicated, specifications refer to test vehicle. All prices are manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSPR) effective as of July 31, 2014.Prices do not include manufacturer's destination and delivery charges. N/A: Information not available or not applicable. Manufacturer Info Sources: - www.hyundaiusa.com


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(visited by Dave Morrison, Steve Price, Tony Carlisle and Emad Mostafa)
05-Dec-2004 -- After our successful conquest of 30N 27E we continued driving along the bottom edge of the Qaṭṭāra scarp driving about 60 km in total along this track. It was one of the nicest drives I have done in Egypt with the spectacular scarp on one side and the ominous sabkha on the other, which we had to cross in places, and lots of green copses of date palms. We were on a tight schedule and did not have time to stop and enjoy, but there were some delightful looking campsites that would oblige a longer stay.
We then came to the oilfield track that took us back across the sabkha. We had some scouting to do that would take us very close to 30N 28E. Just as we were about finished, we unexpectedly came across a strip of sabkha. Instead of driving 10 minutes around it, I though I would cut across it, it looked hard and we had crossed similar patches earlier. Big Mistake! I got half way across and down I went. The second vehicle stayed back but it was too far to either bank to safely tow from. So it was dig and get the sand maps out. Four hours later, at about 4:30 p.m., and lots of digging we had made 60 m. Every time we got it out we would break through and we would have to start again. We had unloaded the vehicle to lighten it and we then had to carry everything to the nearest safe spot with a decent size bush to shelter us from the wind. This took an hour and we just managed to set up camp before dark. We were all very tired after a hard afternoon's digging, and after a quick meal we collapsed into out beds for a very welcome sleep.
We were up at the crack of dawn, Steve and Emad setting off in the second vehicle to scrounge wood or anything else to help recover the Toyota. Tony and myself set about digging the truck out for the seventh time. Steve and Emad were successful and came back with some wood and old pallets. They also had borrowed a very long rope, so long the second Toyota could not pull it without the stuck Toyota attached, so we gave up on that and carried on digging. Twice more we got it out to have it crash back in again often into a gooey mush, the top of which would wobble like jelly when stood on.
Then with both front wheels up to their axles but the rear wheels on hard ground we set the boards, stuffed branches under the front tires and climbed the front out gingerly in low 4x4. We then filled in the holes left by the front wheels, bridged it with wood, laid the remaining wood out front, gunned it in high 4x4, pushed like mad and although it depressingly dropped when coming off the wood, we ploughed on and we were out with three tired puppies left groveling on their knees with the push effort, but delighted with the success. It was 22 hours after I went in, with 7 hours digging, to save a ten minute drive around – did I feel silly!
Then it was back up to the camp, pack up, quick brew and hit the road. We had a long way to Cairo, but it was only a short distance off the track we were to take, to get the Confluence. The sat imagery showed sand dunes for the last couple of hundred meters and we approached with trepidation – we did want any more digging! It turned out to be low flat sandy areas as opposed to dunes, the type of terrain we were dreaming about a few hours ago. Not much to say about the point as it was in a low point surrounded by gently rolling sand and nothing of interest to see. However the elevation did read -47 m, lower than expected but well above 30N 27E. We turned for home, and despite a last minute scare with Emad needing a quick push, we were back on the track and on our way home through Abū Ġarādiq. We made 6th-October-City just before dark fell and then home for a well earned bath.