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Product Number: 1503
An HD-SLR designed to awaken your creative passion. Find exciting new perspectives with an ultra-high resolution Vari-angle display that swivels to nearly any position. Capture your vision in lifelike brilliance with an exceptional 24.1 MP DX-format CMOS sensor, then share it instantly with the optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter. Unleash the artist within.
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- Transforming everyday sights into images that move us.Shooting photos and videos is about more than capturing memories. A great camera brings your creative vision to life with striking clarity. The Nikon D5200 is exactly that type of camera—an exceptional HD-SLR designed to draw exciting new perspectives out of everyone who shoots it. Optimized for creativity, streamlined for flexibility, it'll awaken your passion and inspire some of the most spectacular photos and videos you've ever captured.Showcase your artistry
Vari-angle display, built-in HDR, special effects and filtersCreativity and flexibility were considered in every aspect of the D5200. It has a 921,000-dot Vari-angle display that lets you shoot from just about any position—hold the camera overhead for a view above a crowd, at ground level for an interesting close-up of a flower, or just enjoy easier video recording and self portraits. For shots that have both very dark and very bright areas, D5200 includes built-in HDR (high-dynamic range). It takes two shots at different exposures and blends them into one amazing image. And an exciting collection of built-in effects and filters opens new possibilities for expression: isolate a single color, explore black & white, posterize, miniaturize—the creative techniques pros spend years mastering are now conveniently at your command.Capture life's brilliance
24.1 MP DX-format CMOS sensor and renowned NIKKOR lensesPerhaps your greatest inspiration will be the spectacular quality of every photo and video you shoot with the D5200. Its highly sensitive 24.1-megapixel DX-format CMOS image sensor captures your vision with lifelike brilliance—marvel at the vibrant colors and razor-sharp detail, even in low light. Legendary NIKKOR lenses, marvels of clarity and quality, are the perfect companion for the D5200, drawing peak performance out of the sensor. Our intelligent Scene Recognition System compares your shot against an onboard database for optimum exposure, and EXPEED 3, the processing power in our acclaimed D4, makes it all happen in an instant.Share your creations in an instant
Optional WU-1a Wireless Adapter for Wi-Fi photo sharing and camera controlThe thrill of creating a great photo is topped only by the excitement of sharing it. With the D5200, you'll have many great photos to share, so we made it easy. Just add the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter and instantly transfer your shots to a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi. Then share your favorites online as usual: email them, upload them to your favorite social networks or photo-sharing site like Nikon's my Picturetown. You can even use your smartphone or tablet as an external "live view" monitor to see what the camera sees and fire the shutter—perfect for getting into photos instead of always shooting them.
Note: These functions require an Android or iOS device and Nikon's free Wireless Mobile Adapter Utility app, available on Google Play and the iTunes App Store.Take your vision to video
High-quality Full HD (1080p) video recording capabilitiesThe D5200 includes Nikon's latest innovations for creating beautiful videos with virtually no choppiness. D-Movie mode now features Full HD 1080p 60i for visibly smoother sequences, a first for Nikon HD-SLRs. Full-time-servo AF (AF-F) and subject-tracking AF work together to keep moving subjects sharp and in focus, and face-priority AF instantly detects and tracks up to 35 faces in a scene. D5200 also has a built-in stereo microphone that can be controlled automatically or manually via 20 incremental steps, another first for Nikon HD-SLRs. Whether you shoot short clips or cinema-style movies, the D5200 makes it easy to take your projects to the next level.Ultra-fast, accurate shootingNo matter where your subject is within the frame, the D5200's 39-point wide-area autofocus system keeps it in focus so you can fire up to 5 fps. 3D Subject Tracking, powered by a 2,016-pixel RGB sensor, locks onto your subject and tracks it with exceptional accuracy. Improvements to the D5200's optical viewfinder make it easier to identify and capture fast-moving subjects, even when panning the camera.Included 18-55mm NIKKOR lensWhen asked why they choose Nikon gear, pros and serious shooters consistently mention NIKKOR lenses among their reasons. The D5200 comes equipped with the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens—an excellent lightweight, multipurpose lens for nearly all shooting situations and an ideal match for the camera's DX-format sensor.Simple, intuitive operationYou'll be at home with the D5200 in no time. Using visual representations of each setting to show you exactly what's changing with each adjustment, a redesigned display groups your most frequently adjusted camera settings for faster access.Long range remote controlWhether you're shooting a group portrait (that includes you) or an intricate macro shot, a remote control is one of the most convenient accessories you can have. The new WR-R10 and WR-T10 Wireless Remote Controllers communicate using radio frequencies instead of Infrared, so you'll have control even when there's no direct line of sight between devices. - Tech Specs
Type Single-lens reflex digital camera Dust-Off Reference Photo Yes Movie Maximum recording time 20 minutes at highest quality29 minutes 59 seconds at normal quality Movie File Format MOV Movie Video Compression H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding Movie Audio recording format Linear PCM Movie Audio recording device - Movie HD 1,920x1,080 / 60iHD 1,920x1,080 / 50iHD 1,920x1,080 / 30 fpsHD 1,920x1,080 / 25 fpsHD 1,920x1,080 / 24 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 60 fpsHD 1,280x720 / 50 fpsVGA 640x424 / 30 fpsVGA 640x424 / 25 fpsMetering Method: MatrixISO 100–6400; can also be set to approx. 0.3, 0.7, 1, or 2 EV (ISO 25600 equivalent) above ISO 6400 Movie Audio Built-in microphone, stereoExternal stereo microphone (optional)Microphone sensitivity can be adjusted Monitor Size 3 in. diagonal Monitor Resolution 921,000 Dots Monitor Type Wide Viewing AngleVari-angle TFT-LCD Image Area (pixels) DX-format
(L) 6,000 x 4,000
(M) 4,496 x 3,000
(S) 2,992 x 2,000Monitor Angle of View 170-degree wide-viewing angle Monitor Adjustments Brightness, 3 levels
Brightness control using ambient brightness sensorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator - Playback Functions Auto Image RotationFull-Frame and Thumbnail (4, 9, or 72 images or calendar)HighlightsHistogram DisplayImage Comment Movie PlaybackMovie SlideshowPlayback with ZoomSlideshow In-Camera Image Editing Color BalanceColor OutlineColor SketchD-LightingDistortion ControlEdit MovieFilter EffectsFisheyeImage OverlayMiniature EffectMonochromeNEF (RAW) ProcessingPerspective ControlQuick RetouchRed-Eye CorrectionResizeSelective ColorSide-by-Side ComparisonStraightenTrim Image Comment Yes Voice Memo Function - Interface Accessory Terminal: Remote Cord: MC-DC2 (available separately); GPS unit: GP-1 (available separately)HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connectorHi-speed USBStereo Microphone InputWR-R10 wireless remote controller (available separately) Wi-Fi Functionality Eye-Fi CompatibleWU-1b Wireless Mobile Adapter GPS GP-1 GPS unitGP-1A GPS unit File Format Still Images JPEG: JPEG-Baseline Compliant with fine (approx 1:4), Normal (approx 1:8) or Basic (approx 1:16) CompressionNEF (RAW): compressed 14 bitNEF (RAW) + JPEG: Single Photograph Recorded in both NEF (RAW) and JPEG Formats Save/Load Camera settings - Total custom Settings 22 My Menu Yes with customization Recent Settings Yes Supported Languages ArabicBrazilian PortugueseChinese (Simplified and Traditional)CzechDanishDutchEnglishFinnishFrenchGermanGreekHindiHungarianIndonesianItalianJapaneseKoreanNorweiganPolishPortugueseRomanianRussianSpanishSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainian Date, Time and Daylight Savings Time Settings Yes World Time Setting Yes Battery - Battery / Batteries EN-EL14 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery Life (shots per charge) 500 shots (CIPA) Picture Control LandscapeMonochromeNeutralPortraitStandardUser-customizable SettingsVivid AC Adapter EH-5b AC Adapter; requires EP-5A Power Connector (available separately) Battery Charger MH-24 Quick Charger Tripod Socket 1/4 in. Approx. Dimensions Width: 5.1 in. (129mm)
Height: 3.9 in. (98mm)
Depth: 3.1 in. (78mm)Approx. Weight (505g)camera body only Operating Environment 0–40 °C (+32–104 °F) Supplied Software - Optional Accessories - Storage Media SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I compliant SDHC and SDXC memory cards Card Slot 1 Secure Digital (SD) File System Compliant with DCF (Design Rule for Camera File System) 2.0DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)EXIF 2.3 (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras)PictBridge Viewfinder Eye-level Pentamirror Single-Lens Reflex viewfinder Viewfinder Frame Coverage 95% Horizontal95% Vertical Approx. Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x Approx. Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount Viewfinder Eyepoint 17.9mm Viewfinder Diopter Adjustment -1.7 to +0.7 m¯¹ Focusing Screen Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen Interchangeable Focusing Screens - Reflex Mirror Quick-return type Lens Aperture Instant-return type Depth-of-field Control - Lens Compatibility at a Glance*** AF-S and AF-I CPU lenses only Compatible Lenses Autofocus is available with AF-S and AF-I lenses.Autofocus is not available with other type G and D lenses, AF lenses (IX NIKKOR and lenses for the F3AF are not supported), and AI-P lenses.Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or FasterNon-CPU: Can be used in mode M, but Exposure Meter does not Function; Electronic Rangefinder can be used if Maximum Aperture is f/5.6 or Faster Shutter type Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane Picture Angle Nikon DX format Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EVBulb Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec. Slowest Shutter Speed 30 sec. Flash Sync Speed Up to 1/200 sec.Synchronizes with shutter at 1/200s or slower Bulb Shutter Setting Yes Shutter Release Modes Continuous low-speed [CL] mode; 1-3 frames per secondContinuous high-speed [CH] mode; 1-5 frames per secondDelayed remote (ML-L3)Interval timer photography supportedQuick-response remote (ML-L3)Quiet shutter-releaseSelf-timer modeSingle-frame [S] mode Frame Advance Rate - Continuous Shooting Options DX-format
CH: Up to 5 frames per second
CL: Up to 1-3 frames per secondTop Continuous Shooting Speed at full resolution 5 frames per second Self-timer 2, 5, 10, 20 sec.; 1 to 9 exposures Timer duration electronically controlled Effective Pixels 24.1 million Exposure Metering System TTL exposure metering using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor Metering Method Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm circle in center of frameMatrix: 3D color matrix metering II (type G and D lenses); color matrix metering II (other CPU lenses)Spot: Meters 3.5mm circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on selected focus point Metering Range 0 to 20 EV (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)2 to 20 EV (spot metering) Exposure Meter Coupling CPU Exposure Modes Aperture-Priority (A)Manual (M)Programmed auto with flexible program (P)Shutter-Priority (S) Special Effects Modes - Digital Vari-Program Modes - Shooting Modes - Scene Modes Autumn ColorsBeach / SnowBlossomCandlelightChildClose-upDusk / DawnFoodLandscapeNight LandscapeNight PortraitParty / IndoorPet PortraitPortraitSportsSunset Automatic Exposure Scene Modes - Sensor Size 23.5mm x 15.6mm Exposure Compensation ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Exposure Bracketing 3 frames in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Exposure Lock Yes Mirror Lock Up Yes ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 - 6400
Hi-1 (ISO 12,800)
Hi-2 (ISO 25,600)Lowest Standard ISO Sensitivity 100 Highest Standard ISO Sensitivity 6400 Lowest Expanded ISO Sensitivity ISO 100 equivalent Highest Expanded ISO Sensitivity HI-2 (ISO 25,600 equivalent) Expanded ISO Sensitivity Options Hi-1 (ISO-12,800 equivalent) in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV Hi-2 (ISO 25600 equivalent) Image Sensor Format DX Long Exposure Noise Reduction Yes High ISO Noise Reduction LowNormalHighOff Active D-Lighting AutoExtra HighHighNormalLowOff D-Lighting Bracketing 2 frames using selected value for one frame Single-point AF Mode Yes Dynamic AF Mode Number of AF points: 9, 21, 39 and 39 (3D-tracking) Auto-area AF Mode Yes Autofocus System Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection Detection Range -1 to 19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C) Lens Servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); Continuous-servo AF (AF-C); auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A); predictive focus tracking activated automatically according to subject statusManual focus (MF): Electronic rangefinder can be used Image Sensor Type CMOS Focus Point Can be selected from 39 or 11 focus points AF-area mode 9, 21 or 39 point Dynamic-area AFAuto-area AFSingle-point AF3D-tracking (39 points) Focus Lock Focus can be locked by pressing AE-L/AF-L buttonFocus can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway (single-servo AF) Focus Modes Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A)Continuous-servo (AF-C)Face-Priority AF available in Live View only and D-Movie onlyFull-time Servo (AF-A) available in Live View onlyManual (M) with electronic rangefinderNormal areaSingle-servo AF (AF-S)Wide area Maximum Autofocus Areas/Points 39 Autofocus Sensitivity -1 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Autofocus Fine Tune - Built-in Flash Yes Flash Bracketing - Built-in Flash Distance 12/39, 13/43 with manual flash (m/ft, ISO 100, 20°C/68°F) Total Pixels 24.71 million X-Sync Speed 1/200 Top FP High Speed Sync - Flash Control TTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering Flash Sync Modes AutoAuto with red-eye reductionAuto slow syncAuto slow sync with red-eye reductionFill-flashRear-curtain syncRear-curtain with slow syncRed-Eye reductionRed-Eye reduction with slow syncSlow syncOff Flash Compensation -3 to +1 EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV Flash-ready indicator Lights when optional flash unit such as SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-400, SB-R200 is fully charged Accessory Shoe Yes Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, or SB-700 as a master flash or SU-800 as commander; Flash Color Information Communication supported with all CLS-compatible flash units Flash Sync Terminal Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15 (available separately) External Flash Shoe Type - Dust-reduction system Image sensor cleaningAirflow Control SystemImage Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required) External Flash Shoe - White Balance AutoCloudyDirect SunlightFlashFluorescent (7 types)IncandescentPreset ManualShade White Balance Bracketing 3 shots in steps of 1 Live View Shooting Photography Live View Mode Movie Live View Mode Live View Lens servo Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); full-time-servo AF (AF-F)Manual focus (MF) Live View AF-area mode Face-priority AFWide-area AFNormal-area AFSubject-tracking AF Live View Autofocus Contrast-detect AF anywhere in frame (camera selects focus point automatically when face-priority AF or subject-tracking AF is selected) Live View Scene Auto Selector Auto modeAuto (flash off) mode Movie Metering TTL exposure metering using main image sensor Movie Frame size (pixels) and frame rate - - Accessories
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Punch Shots: No reason not to protect pitchers' heads
Brandon McCarthy made his debut with Arizona on Wednesday, and the number of walks, hits and runs he gave up in the spring training game couldn't be more inconsequential.
The Diamondbacks' free-agent acquisition looked tall and lean and amazingly composed, considering it was the first time the righthander had faced batters in competition since suffering near-fatal head injuries when he was struck by a line drive last September while pitching for the Oakland A's.
McCarthy doesn't dwell on the incident, although he, along with some of his peers, have voiced their support for developing protective headgear to prevent similar injuries.
Major League Baseball officials have received proposals from a handful of companies that would line the interior of ball caps with everything from gel to DuPont Kevlar, but testing has been inadequate and ultimate design approval doesn't appear imminent.
While the "accident" of a pitcher getting beaned by a comebacker is considered rare, it did happen three times last season — the last coming in the World Series when Detroit's Doug Fister was felled by a shot off the bat.
Such a scary episode on such a grand stage led former player/longtime television commentator Tim McCarver to opine that we will see pitchers wearing helmets, similar to what catchers don today, in the not-too-distant future.
While I usually try to tune out McCarver's comments during telecasts, I couldn't agree more.
You couldn't get me to pitch to big leaguers unless I was outfitted with the kind of equipment worn by indoor lacrosse goalies, so I applaud all the players, coaches, equipment managers, corporate engineers and weekend inventors tinkering to find a way to protect pitchers above the shoulders.
It would take some getting used to, by the competitors and the fans, but the alternative is unacceptable.
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do a 5 way n vote who DoESNT advance leaving 4, i cant really think of many alternatives i know its not a good idea but im stumptd
do a 5 way n vote who DoESNT advance leaving 4, i cant really think of many alternatives i know its not a good idea but im stumptd
DANKBUDZ vs MN NICE
SEYWHAT vs TASTMCNASTY
MTK vs RUNCI
PHAT 2 vs RIBCAGE
BLINK vs MYNIPSAREHARD
ALWAYSCRUSHIN vs TOOPSKI
TBS vs STRANGEJOURNEYS
SEMA vs ZETA
EXTINCT vs SOMBERBOMBER
NOUVEUAP vs THE KING
DANKBUDZ vs SEYWHAT
RUNCI vs RIBCAGE
BLINK vs TOOPSKI
TBS vs SEMA
EXTINCT vs NOUVEAUP
SEYWHAT vs RUNCI vs BLINK vs TBS vs EXTINCT
5 way word battle to see who doesnt move on to the next round. IT IS UP TO THE 5 OF YOU TO PICK THE WORD. IF YOU DONT PICK BY TOMORW, I WILL.
Last edited by ribcage; 10-26-2011 at 12:44 PM.
BUMP! this is the new bracket, its up to yall to pick the word
did i win?
you and nouv both didnt send in an entry, but uh, if the remaining people dont care, and you both have an entry, Ill do a one day poll for yall
can i win by default for the second round in a row...???
no, because you were 3 days late
Good, cause I have my sketch done. I'll have it sent today
extinct moves on to the 5 way, bump this thread
anyone got a word?
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sure, i'm ok with that? i'm on my phone at the moment, you fancy PMing the other dudes that?
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^sounds good to me
just to be clear, we're doing a piece right? n yall want to do full color or wassup?
give crits to get crits in the toy forum.
im jumping in on this.. someone pm with details plz
Pure like the thought; if I jump I'll fly.
ye piece... somebody tell runci
yeah i think we're going full colour and all that. should be a fucking belter and i cannae wait to see the results of this one. good luck y'all
Broken Bones - TBSK MPDS DIGISIN 4298
whats going on then!? whats the word
ah kemos... id rather do another word.. its awfully close to skem what i write...
if you wanna make it BONUS.... it was the word me n whoever it was was gonna do in the next round till it became the big 4 way or wahtever
Last edited by Phat 2; 10-28-2011 at 06:20 PM.
scary to say i've been here for a while.
already started and inked kemos
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bump from the dead..
i'm having a kid in dec.. so i gotta start pile'n it up.. cars on back burner..
1" rear axle stub spacers.. $old
mk2/3 rear DISC stub axles.. $20
mk4 AEG intake setup.. both halves, fuel rail, cover, misc.. $50
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bump from the dead..
i'm having a kid in dec.. so i gotta start pile'n it up.. cars on back burner..
okay.. i'm gonna make an effort to move some of this stuff.. i've spent far too long and enough money on this pile of junk to keep going..
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yes.. i have a personal day tomorrow.. i'm gonna get the car over to the family shop.. i'll get some pictures and a good solid list of what i have.
i keep getting set backs.. but shortly this car is gonna go to my shop.. and get scrapped out.. if there are things you need.. let me know.. like a sun roof or something..
the seats are ****.. gl beige cloth and the previous owner had a great dane..
had some additional costs to child birth.. i need to sell some stuff..
send me offers..
this car is about to go to the scrapper.. fur rill this time..
also.. who was interested in the trans..? it's out now.. pm me again..
still have the mk3 cable shift assembly? I need the box and cables.
You are not your job. You're not how much money you have in the bank. You're not the car you drive. You're not the contents of your wallet. You're not your khakis.
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The Turbo Pumpkin 1995 Jetta VR6 build
this euroish center console.. $20
also.. lock set.. $50
hit me up.. we can work on package deals..
i have new axle bolts.. and a few other small parts..
if memory serves.. i think it was a trans i picked up from you.. i think i can return the solid..
i have a che 020 that had no issues for the 5k or so i drove the car.. is it for a lemons or chump car..?
sold the motor.. cool.. need more room in the pops' shop and more skrilla in my pocket.. shoot me offers dewds..
random.. i sent you a pm back.. just checking to see if you got it..
i'm at the point that a) this stuff is taking up space in my shop and b) need cash for other projects..
shoot me offers.. i probably won't turn it down.. but what i will say is that on lower balled stuff i'll ask that you come get it in fort collins.. gas is expensive..
for real.. make me an offer on this stuff.. i need cash more than i need these parts..
ben, i sent you a text, i want your rain trays and early grill
evan is on the grill and rain trays..
jr.. i did not.. you want it?
make me an offer.. i don't need this stuff.. and i need monies..


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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
KEH Updates and News
As-Is Equipment- Yes, we recently posted a blog article (which has seen been temporarily pulled) that talked about the As-Is, or AI category at KEH. It happened to be ironic and bad timing , but a few days after the article was published the category needed to be suddenly (and temporarily) taken off the web. For now, the AI inventory is not available for sale. We are having an internal evaluation of the entire category and in the process of determining the future of it. We apologize for any inconvenience, and will let you know when it's back up and available to shop in again.
Increased Buy Prices- We have RAISED our buy-prices on tons of digital camera bodies, lenses, and accessories, which means we are paying the highest market prices in order to increase our digital product inventory. So if you have been thinking about selling or trading some of your digital equipment, now is the time! You can either call one of our professional buyers at 770-333-4220 or 1-800-342-5534 for a quote, or use our online quote engine- Just click HERE to access.
Nikon Repairs- You may have already heard (we posted links on the Facebook and Twitter pages last week), but a hot industry topic right now is that Nikon has announced that they will stop selling replacement parts to independent repair shops. How does this affect you and us? Well, Nikon won't let a company be both an authorized dealer (seller) and an authorized repair shop, so we have chosen to be a Nikon authorized dealer. This means that even though our repair technicians are fully trained, and we offer exceptional repair services, you may no longer be able to get your Nikon gear repaired at KEH, which in turn will also lead to longer repair times by having to go directly through Nikon Repair. For more information and to sign the official Change.org petition, click here.
The Catalog- People have been wondering why they have not received one of our printed catalogs since last fall. Well, we have (temporarily) discontinued it. We didn't think people were still reading them, especially since by the time they received them, they were typically already out of date because our inventory moves so fast. But the demand has been great for it, so we will be bringing it back. So why the delay? We are reinventing it! It will still have a lot of the same great qualities, but have an updated design with some new features added. We don't have an exact launch date on this yet, but we are expecting the first issue later this year, possibly this summer. We have some really exciting things in store for it, so the wait will totally be worth it!
And since we haven't had a recent catalog, some people have requested this little form that is usually in it. It's not necessary, but if you would like, you can save the image below, print, and send it in with your equipment.
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AI needed a bit of an overhaul in my book. Yes, some stuff looks very pretty, but when it doesn't work, it can be EX or EX+, and non-functional. I think that there needs to be (even if cursory), a check of the internals of the cameras. (I've gotten several bad Leicaflexes... ranging from total internal failure (cracked prism, shutter speeds off, meter dead with battery), to one where it looks very pretty on the outside, but has no takeup reel inside. To a user (ie: NOT collector), if it works fine internally, that should merit a higher grade than a pretty camera that's been gutted or is a nice paperweight.
As-is = internally dead, even if the exterior is pretty. I'm not asking for inspections akin to say a dedicated Leica dealer, but when a camera labelled BGN (which means cosmetically challenged but still in working order) comes with zero usability, I think that more than As-Is needs to be checked... perhaps UG and BGN need a re-evaluation as well in some way.All of the working or regular categories are fully checked. This means even BGN or UG graded items are fully functional. The exception is the AI category... AI is basically a category FOR broken equipment. The majority of people that shop this category are just looking for parts cameras. You should always expect something in this category to not work. Therefor the grade is purely on exterior cosmetic condition. If you want a working camera and not just a parts camera (or shelf camera), then AI is not the correct category to shop in. Hope that clears up any confusion.
ReplyDeleteRepliesIt doesn't. I've bought BGN stuff that's had the aforementioned flaws and had to return them. KEH has been amazing for Nikon stuff, but the Leica stuff I had bad luck. A cracked prism, shutterspeeds that are off, and meters that are dead shouldn't even be BGN, and how can something be usable / fully functional if film can't be loaded... stuff that gets into BGN with these flaws is why I kinda think that these categories need further evaluation. I understand that AI is AI for a reason, but BGN that is NOT AI, shouldn't be in an unusable condition.
DeleteBGN and AI are completely different, and are separate from each other...
Our grading scale (LN, EX+, BGN, etc.) is grading the cosmetic condition only. This is because anything in a regular category (ie Leica R) is in fully functioning condition unless there is an exception that says otherwise on it (for example "Speeds off"). The category AI (category, not grade) contains all brands of equipment that are NOT working, but then are graded like the working categories for their cosmetic condition so that people can choose their parts cameras based on condition to match up with the condition of the item they need parts for. Our grading scale has nothing to do with whether it works or not- only how it looks. This is the same across the board. There are basically 3 things that go into a description and grade of a camera- the category, is it a working category or not (function)? The grade- how does it look (cosmetics)? And is there an exception (function)?
If you purchased a BGN item in a regular category (not in the AI category) and had a functioning problem with it, then you should definitely send it back... we have a return policy and warranty so that no customer is left with a broken piece of equipment when purchased from a "working category". A BGN item in a working category should not have shutterspeeds that are off (unless it states that it does), and if it does, then it needs to be returned for an exchange or repair. If there is something like a cracked prism housing that does not affect functionality, then that can be included in the cosmetic grading in BGN or UG.
- Anonymous2/22/12, 2:57 AM
I think the 'as is' rating system is pretty good. I like having a rating for the cosmetics/glass apart from whether or not the item functions. Without such a rating, buying an 'as is' item would be far too much a shot in the dark. 'Broken but pretty', is very helpful, and 'broken and ugly' is helpful as well.
Of course, when you assign a cosmetics/glass rating to even a broken item, it seems to me you should also allow for returns if an item's cosmetics/glass does not live up to its rating. The only issue I have is with the ratings themselves, and under a very specific circumstance. I've bought items in and out of the AI category that were were rated 'EX' or better, but had rotted-out rubberized trim parts. There is no way a camera with a blackened, collapsed grip full of white spider-web cracks could be mistaken for "excellent" condition. Sorry.
Other than that, I felt the AI category was pretty good. Lots of items had additional descriptions beyond the cosmetics, such as "bad foam" and "speeds off". I thought that was nice of KEH to mention in an "As Is" category, even though anyone with experience buying old equipment knows that it's pretty much an assumption that the foam deteriorates after a decade, and any cloth shutter curtain camera is going to need its shutter tweaked. (Every model has its own idiosyncrasies....if you know the model well, don't you expect to find them?)
I've had a couple of stinkers from both the regular shop and AI, but I've recovered a lot of good equipment from the land of sad cameras. I don't understand the angst over it. Don't you enjoy the excitement of not knowing what's in store, and taking apart the camera to discover it? Who cares if someone didn't scour every assembly in the camera to determine exactly why it doesn't work--not only would that be a waste of labor that would make the cost of the items higher, but isn't that *your* job, as a salvage equipment buyer?
I'm voting for keeping the AI category inexpensive and fun.- Anonymous2/23/12, 9:19 AM
I've enjoyed shopping the "As Is" category and would miss it, if KEH decided to do away with it completely. I repair cameras, build a lot of my own gear, or modify equipment for my own use. I've purchased items, such as film backs, for custom projects where I would not like to destroy a perfectly good piece of equipment while modifying it. Having the option of working on an inexpensive, and otherwise useless, piece of gear is better. I've also gotten a couple different cameras and built one working one (for example, take an EX but as is RB67 with a bad bellows, and replace that bellows with the perfectly good one from an ugly RB67 that doesn't fire. Please don't eliminate this category. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteReplies- Anonymous2/25/12, 9:25 PM
AI has been a valuable resource for parts. I hope KEH will continue the AI sales.
Paul Ron NYC
- Anonymous4/23/12, 5:40 PM
I just want to say that I too miss the AI category, and hope that it returns... I've seen lots of stuff on Ebay that would have been in As-is before... has it moved, or been retired. I've always been happy with the AS-IS, there is a big demand for parts cameras, as I think many photographers who love film want to be able to repair their own gear, esp. things that would otherwise not be worth the money. Anyway, please reinstate it!!


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I found myself posting to a friend's husband yesterday. I suddenly realised I hadn't "friended" her on FB, and ashamedly wondered how I'd missed her. Her hubby filled me in by telling me that she's not on FB due to a 'lifestyle' choice. Hmm, interesting. Consequently, I now know why I 'speak' (comment, post, like, share..?) to her husband more than her.
I understand her rebellion against online posting to friends, as a means of keeping relationships more personal, but it means you have to actually personally be in touch with your friends. Which is tricky in our situation since she's living interstate. Don't get me wrong, we like each other and not so long ago wrote regular long and personal emails to each other, and even travel with kids to stay with each other every now and then. But now that she's started work again (like I never work! Humph!), there's little time for lengthy emails, and we can't exactly meet up for coffee once a week.
I actually feel a bit sorry for her. I see and participate in FB comments, photos and conversations with her other close friends (also living interstate from her) and feel that she's missing out on these daily / weekly updates and antics of all her friends. There's a whole FB world out there you're missing, sister!
A wise friend once observed that you have to put yourself out there a bit in order to make connections and get something back. So true. So while I admit that I first joined FB only as a means of seeing what my friends were posting about and how their kids were growing, I felt a bit like I was spying until I started to leave messages thanking them for sharing their stories and photos with me. I felt good for doing this and started personalising my comments to them, but would rarely get a returned comment. I soon realised that in FB Land I was just one of the bunch, appreciating my friends' brag book. To get any personal connections I had to personally share myself with the world – well, my friends in FB world anyway. The more I posted, shared and liked, the better it felt, and I started to wonder why I hadn't joined this online community earlier. Now I'm possibly hooked. I receive lots of comments from my friends who're enjoying hearing about my weekly (sometimes daily) antics, quirks observations and happy snaps, and I feel more connected with some of them than I've ever been. (see Alternate Ending 1)
So, dear friend's husband, please say hello for me, and I'll be sure to 'like' your next posting.
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However, every time I post on FB, I can't help feeling cheated – like I'm cheating, and cheated by my friends. Like I'm taking the easy way out by posting a few updates about myself and the fam. What about my Granny who's not on the internet, let alone FB, and family members who still complain that I haven't called them in a month? And then there's the one or two friends who aren't on FB – do they just slowly drift out of my life because they're not addicted to online communication yet?
Is the world making us lazy with our friendships? Do we just roll with it and continue to resist it in favour of good old fashioned, friendly, caring meet and chats and letter writing? Or is FB saving our friendships? What do you think? Post me a comment, below..


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More than half of Sampson County employees surveyed are concerned about violence in their workplace. The county, with the formation of a local committee, has sought to ease some of those worries.
Due to recent high-profile violent events impacting government agencies nationwide and several events locally, including an attack at the Veteran's Service Office about a year ago, a County Building Security Committee was formed with the purpose of identifying potential security risks and recommending cost-effective solutions to address, and reduce, those risks.
The committee examined all county-owned and operated facilities — courthouse issues were not addressed due to a separate survey conducted by the U.S. Marshal's Service — focusing in three areas: the perimeter of the building, the building exterior and the building interior. During October and November 2012, the committee conducted walk-through assessments of county-owned facilities at night. An online survey of employees was also used to solicit security concerns.
"The results gathered included feedback from about half of the county employees, excluding the Sheriff's Department," said Heather Bonney, director of the Sampson-Clinton Public Libraries and chairman of the committee. "That department was not polled since they already have a background in training in security issues, and the committee wanted to obtain feedback from county employees whose job descriptions were not concerned with that."
Approximately 250 employees responded to the survey, about half of which have been employed by the county for over 10 years. About 80 percent of respondents were female, and approximately 70 percent were white. More than 60 percent fell into the 40-59 age range.
Bonney went through the survey and offered potential security solutions from the committee, consisting of a dozen county officials and department heads as well as two technical advisers, Tim Fuss at the N.C. Justice Academy and Sheriff's Office Capt. Eric Pope.
"While less than 10 percent of the employees had witnessed workplace violence, over 60 percent of employees are nonetheless concerned about their potential exposure to violence in the workplace," Bonney stated, citing the survey results.
A little over 25 percent of respondents indicated they had been harassed by clients, with 5 percent stating they had been assaulted by clients. Over 15 percent said they had requested law enforcement in the past 18 months.
"The perception by the majority of those with experience is that the number of violent clients receiving our services in the past 18 months has either stayed the same or increased," said Bonney.
Over half said they were concerned about security entering and exiting the workplace. Around 60 percent indicated concerns about parking lot security, with about the same amount saying parking lots lacked adequate lighting.
About one-third of respondents were aware of their workplace's violence policy, which addresses general problems. Respondents were split on the sufficiency of workplace training. About 60 percent said there were sufficient physical security measures at their worksite. About 35 percent stated they work outside normal business hours.
In addition to the survey, employees were asked for any additional comments they wished to make.
Comments detailed various needs across departments, ranging from metal detectors, guards, better lighting in parking areas, secure doors and swipe cards to security cameras. DSS received the most mentions, however many departments were the subject of comments, including the Tax Office, Veteran's Service Office, EMS and others.
Security solutions proposed by the committee ranged from no-cost policy implementation and training to more complex recommendations relating to construction and renovation, and potential personnel needs.
Bonney said the committee proposed the establishment of a training program for new employees and refresher training for current employees addressing high-liability policies, policy updates, and safety and security issues. That training would include access control and visitation procedures, active shooter, bomb threat and crime in progress procedures, evacuation and building opening/closing procedures, and training involving off-site visitation and workplace violence.
The development of programs and utilization of existing technology to communicate between departments about criminal activity or hazardous situations is also recommended, Bonney said.
She noted some of the deficiencies in buildings that should be looked at toward better security.
"One of the major problems observed during the survey was that the vast majority of county-owned buildings were designed without consideration of security and safety," said Bonney. "The lack of security planning in the design phase requires additional expenditures that would not have been necessary had they been mitigated in (that) phase."
Many of the county's facilities have "design flaws" created through renovation that prohibit monitoring of hallways.
One low-cost solution would be to place mirrors in public areas to prevent blind spots. Bonney said modifying interior doors and adding a peep-hole to some for added security, would also help.
Outside, area lighting and proper landscaping would assist in deterring any criminal activity, the committee stated.
Bonney mentioned motion-activated flood lighting that could be beneficial on buildings like Cooperative Extension and the Animal Shelter. Such lighting was installed at the Clinton library and made a big difference, she said. The landscaping around the county campus allows concealment of potential perpetrators. Manicuring shrubs and trees, and planting easily maintained trees in the future, would offer a low-cost solution.
"While high-cost, the committee recommends cameras, alarms and monitoring as a priority," said Bonney, noting the need for interior and exterior video surveillance and a digital video recorder. "This would allow county personnel to monitor public areas more efficiently and address issues before they escalate."
Duress alarms in particular areas, notably cash processing and reception, would also be beneficial.
"Due to the high volume of clients and the potential for violence at the Department of Social Services (armed security personnel) is recommended as a high priority," said Bonney. "DSS deals with child custody and visitation issues through Child Protective Services and hearings that involve the denial of benefits. Both create volatile confrontations. The presence of an armed security officer would help deescalate many events, but if violence did occur the immediate intervention by an officer would help contain the situation."
County manager Ed Causey said one proposal would be to have an officer housed at DSS that would be absorbed in part by the departmental budget, with about 15 to 20 percent of that officer's time available in other areas of the campus. Such a hire may serve as "a positive deterrent."
"Whatever measures, programs or personnel decisions are made as a result of this survey, it is recommended that the county establish a program to identify, monitor and address security issues continuously," Bonney said. "Without proper maintenance and adaptation, security initiatives may fail to address our ever-changing work environment."
The issue was initially raised last year, in which the potential of having paid personnel on campus was briefly broached. An internal review was conducted. Causey said the goal was to identify issues and ways improvements can be made, knowing well the budgetary issues with which the Board of Commissioners will be dealing.
Mark Strickland, director of the N.C. Justice Academy, commended county officials for looking at risk management and improving security. Many issues are easily fixed, with some problems tended to through better communication and boosting awareness.
Commissioners said employee and client safety was an important issue.
"Social Services is a high-risk place, and we have an open-door policy," said Commissioner Harry Parker. "Something needs to be done there. With everything that is going on around the world, we should take note. It could very well happen in this little small town. We should look at this seriously."
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Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Believe it or not, if I haven't given birth by this Saturday, I will be attending the wedding of a good friend that evening! I am sooo excited to join in the celebration of this happy occasion, although I have to admit that pulling an outfit together for a wedding at 40 weeks of pregnancy has been a bit of a fashion challenge!
For a while now I have known that I would wear the convertible jersey wrap gown that I picked up at the Butter by Naudia sample sale, but I have been stumped about what shoes to wear. I am definitely past the point of being able to manage for any length of time in heels, but I wanted something a little snazzier than the plain-jane flats laying in my closet.
Then I remembered seeing this new line of shoes called Marais USA being buzzed about online a few months ago. So I went to their website and found the perfect thing; these little wedge-heeled beauties in the most eye-poppingly pretty fuchsia suede:
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Well, I got them in the mail yesterday and wore them out for the first time today and I just LOVE them. Super comfy for such a cute shoe, and I LOVE the color. They are available online from Marais USA, and at Urban Outfitters.
I look forward to rocking them in all my gigantic pregnant glory on Saturday!
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- Amy M said...
I take exception to your casting the Jerk du Jour as Urban Homeworks. I know for a fact that they are working on the 1727 Emerson site. They have torn down the garage in the back, taken off the front porch, demo'd all 4 apartments, and have removed lead and resealed the basement. They have also replaced the furnace in the basement.
They are non-profit and they rely on mostly volunteer labor. They have at least a dozen other properties they are working on. They also rely on the city of MPLS and their inspectors to move things along so they can continue the work. often the work UHW is doing is held up because the city and/or the inspectors are not as timely as they maybe should be.
I have photos to prove that there has been work done on this property in the past 2 months. Just because it doesn't move as quickly as we may like doesn't mean work isn't being done. - January 30, 2011 at 10:57 PM
- The I.I. said...
Hi Amy M,
I'm willing to be reasonable in this matter. Can you e-mail me some of these photos to support your argument? email@example.com
If what you are saying is true, I will consider retracting my previous statement.
On a different note; the fact that it takes years to accomplish something a professional organization could accomplish in a few weeks is still unacceptable. - January 31, 2011 at 6:57 AM
- Anonymous said...
A few weeks??? Boy are you losing credability! How many remodel projects have you done? Obviously NONE! You sound so ignorant!!!
- January 31, 2011 at 7:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
Perhaps they are buying too many properties too fast much like some enterprising landlords have done. The result is the same, properties sitting boarded years after their purchase. Good intentions are not good enough we want to see better management and business skills in anyone buying property here.
- January 31, 2011 at 8:09 PM
- The I.I. said...
@ Anon 8:09,
Two things I want to make clear.
1) I said a "professional organization"; yes they can remodel a place in a few weeks. It happens in the real world all the time... just not around here.
2) You're an idiot. Think before you type. - January 31, 2011 at 8:42 PM
- Anonymous said...
I saw Armando Montelongo renovate a house in two weeks. It can be done.
- January 31, 2011 at 10:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
I drive by this property everyday and there have been sub-contractor vehicles parked in front of it for months. The front porch has been completely demolished as well as the garage in the rear. Its just inaccurate to say they aren't doing anything with it.
Also, I'd rather see them do a quality renovation in a longer period of time than to put 'lipstick on a pig' and wrap it up in 2 weeks. Would you want to live a place after a two week rehab? Do you have any idea what the status of the building is/was before they purchased it? Have you contacted UHW to learn more about what they are doing? Until you do some actual research you don't have much credibility with me.
P.S. One exterior picture doesn't qualify as research. - February 2, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- Claude said...
Why don't you check out Urban Homeworks website. They are not in the business of flipping houses. The properties they buy are used to provide real life training experiences for low income people to learn the building trades. They partner with several agencies and provide clients the opportunity to learn a trade and become productive citizens. The completed homes are sold or rented to low income families.
Urban Homeworks has an excellent rating. It is too bad you feel the need to malign them.
I give you the "Uninformed Idiot du Jour" award for your ignorance and self-serving attitude. - February 2, 2011 at 2:28 PM
- Anonymous said...
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Slumlords have had a devastating effect on NoMi.
Here is a perfect forum for public concerns about lenient slumlord practices. I would hope that all community leaders and bloggers work together to rally public support for additional non-homestead oversight. - February 3, 2011 at 9:14 AM
- Anonymous said...
What changes are being proposed??? Where would I go to check this out???
- February 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM
- huntie said...
How's your 'research' on this project coming along?
- February 7, 2011 at 6:19 PM
- The I.I. said...
@ Huntie,
To what are you referring to? - February 7, 2011 at 8:48 PM
- huntie said...
There are a number of people on here who are challenging your assumptions about this property and Urban Homeworks. I'm just wondering if you've done any of the things suggested by people who have commented:
1. Checked Urban Homeworks website or learned more about what they are doing versus what they say they are doing.
2. Verified the presence of sub-contractor vehicles as some kind of evidence that there is progress on the renovation.
3. Acknowledgement that the garage and front porch was demolished.
4. Attempted to get a response from Urban Homeworks about any of the accusations that you are making.
I like neighborhood bloggers when they do actual research as opposed to the 'e-harmony' version of a story- "a picture and a paragraph." Maybe researching the details of every story is too much, but when you have multiple people countering your version of the story...it seems like a good opportunity to try to obtain more facts.
Urban Homeworks office is just up the street from that property- I like to hear your thoughts after you've talked to them and found out a little more of the details that others are suggesting exist. - February 7, 2011 at 8:59 PM
- The I.I. said...
@ Huntie,
Look, I appreciate your point of view in the matter. But I've gotta say its really hard to make a 180 on my perspective when you're in the demo phase of the project. You're in the demo phase, and that's after the property has been vacant and boarded for years...
While I'm sure UHW is an outstanding organization, the facts that its taking years just to accomp... no wait... years just to still be in the demo phase of the project to renovate is something worth mentioning.
Furthermore, this posting was in reference specifically to this property, not any others. So you can relax, the soul of your organization isn't under attack.
On a different note, why has that building sat vacant and boarded for years??
Just take the hit and move on. - February 7, 2011 at 10:06 PM
- Anonymous said...
Speaking if taking a hit...cops been by yet?
- February 7, 2011 at 10:21 PM
- The I.I. said...
@ Anon 10:21,
No they haven't. They aren't going to either. :) - February 7, 2011 at 10:49 PM
- huntie said...
Urban Homeworks acquired that property in January of 2009. It needed lead abatement, asbestos abatement and went through full plan review with the city of Minneapolis for a major rehab. I'm not sure where you 'facts' are coming from but it's just inaccurate to say that Urban Homeworks has held this property for "years"
I'm not asking you to do a 180...just to look into the facts before you make assertions that based on partial or inaccurate information. - February 7, 2011 at 11:21 PM
- The Hawthorne Hawkman said...
Wait...January '09 - February '10 is 25 months, which, the last time I checked, does technically qualify as "years."
- February 7, 2011 at 11:37 PM
- huntie said...
Sorry, I meant January 2010 as I'm sure you meant February 2011. Yes, it's still a year, but we're talking about a major renovation including lead abatement, asbestos abatement, complete mechanical overhaul, etc. It will be a significantly different property with a significantly different presence on the block.
- February 8, 2011 at 8:40 AM
- Anonymous said...
What was done to abate the lead, and why does that take a year?
- February 8, 2011 at 11:31 AM
- The I.I. said...
I agree with Anon 11:31. Why does it take a year to abate lead? Why wasn't the project started right away?
- February 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM
- huntie said...
If you're operating under the pretense of a "2 week renovation" then there is no answer that you would accept. Ask anybody who does major renovation work and they will tell you that you have to spend a significant amount of time in pre-development to finalize your plans and go through the city's process for accepting those plans. This project is complicated by the use of funding sources that all have their own specific hoops to jump through.
So, if you want a slumlord to come in and slap together a cosmetic rehab on a building that has serious problems you can get that done in a short amount of time.
If, however, you want a well done and complete renovation then you have to be okay with the reality that it takes time.
I am inviting any of you (anonymous or otherwise) to see what's happening on this project first hand-walk through it, hear about the plans for affordable units and a handicap accessible unit in that building.
You all want to complain about the plague of slumlords, but when you don't know what a well done project with a respectable developer looks like in your own back yard. - February 8, 2011 at 5:20 PM
- Anonymous said...
I thought the city only allowed six months for code compliance restorations?
- February 8, 2011 at 7:08 PM
- The Hawthorne Hawkman said...
Ah the joys of typos. Yes, I did mean February of 2011, and I stand corrected. I will back you up from my experience in Hawthorne working with developers like PPL, Habitat, and yes, Urban Homeworks. Given the byzantine nature of funding bureaucracies, rehab work can take longer than one might expect.
But I'm also jumping to the defense of I.I. and others. Nobody gets a free pass, and if residents feel that a development project - for profit or non-profit - is taking too long, or if it seems that there are different standards for private individuals vs. non-profits, then I'm glad to see those concerns raised here and elsewhere. - February 8, 2011 at 7:09 PM
- huntie said...
Well said, Hawkman.
- February 8, 2011 at 8:37 PM
- NoMi Passenger said...
Huntie, I just thought I'd let you know that not everyone is complaining about the work that UHW (or other non-profit housing co's)are doing.
Matter of fact, I commend the great rehab projects put together by UHW and from what I have seen, they are also doing a good job of filling the units with families, providing a stabilizing support system and really having an impact on the rental market in north Minneapolis, which to me is probably the #1 thing to impact if anyone wants to make this a more enjoyable, healthy place to live.
But it's good to reach out to your critics as you have done. - February 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM
- The I.I. said...
@ Huntie,
Send me an e-mail with a date, time, and location for a meeting. I would like to see your work. Now that being said; one of your employees invited me to 1727 Emerson, but when I wrote him back to confirm he never responded back. I'm not just going to show up to a site without getting a confirmation.
Also, I need you to put a lid on the snarky comments. Saying things like about not knowing what a respectable developer looks like, or comparing blog templates to e-harmony and such is only giving off the impression that you have an attitude problem. So if you stop spouting off, I will meet with you.
Deal? - February 9, 2011 at 6:32 AM
- Anonymous said...
I.I. why are you allowed to use snarky commentary in your writing and in your comments but then you tell a commenter to put a lid on it? It seems by the disclosure on your blog heading that you already know the discussion taking place here will be snarky all around.
- February 9, 2011 at 8:20 AM
- The I.I. said...
@ Anon 8:20,
Excellent question, I'll be happy to answer that.
1. Huntie wants me to change my position on UHW's handling of the 18th & Emerson property.
2. Huntie wants me to come by and meet with them and look at the wonderful work they claim to be doing and acknowledge it as such. Mind you, I don't have a problem with that if this is the case.
3. In lieu of #1 and #2, posting snarky comments every day, several times a day, doesn't reflect well on Huntie's motives, nor does it motivate me to change my position. It's like he's calling me a dick for criticizing UHW on this one property, and then doesn't understand why I'm not eager to change my position. I'd prefer to not be called a dick, so please stop inferring that and I'll be much more receptive to changing my point of view. On the other hand, if UHW people keep slamming me for saying something contrary about them; the Jerk Du Jour designation has been justified.
4. This is my blog... My rules... That's just the way it goes. - February 9, 2011 at 8:58 AM
- huntie said...
I have a vested interest in seeing that the realities of this project and Urban Homeworks' work in the community is accurately represented.
I concede that it's your blog and that there is room to take a few of my comments as 'snarky' but there are not intended to be personal, so I'm sorry if you took them that way.
Yes, my hope is that you'll see things differently when you see first-hand what is happening on that project. I don't expect there to be a full retraction of any previous comments or a pollyannic report of Urban Homeworks wonderful work in the community. I'm just hoping to inform your opinion.
I have sent you (i.i.) an email with a request for some time to meet up and walk through that project. - February 9, 2011 at 10:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
I am posting anonymously, for obvious reasons. I purchased a NoMi property requiring code compliance AFTER this property was purchased, and it is now owner-occupied by ME. I think we can all agree the best homeowners for NoMi are owner occupants who, have some skin in the game in rehabbing their own property. I was given a 6 month deadline, which does not apply to Urban Homeworks. I had to pay a VBR fee, which was waived for Urban Homeworks. So for this house to sit empty and boarded for over a year before work began creates a blight in the neighborhood. Why don't the rules apply to non-profits? I have TWO IMPORTANT QUESTIONS. 1) I heard a rumor that TC Land Bank bought this property FOR A PREMIUM from a PRIVATE DEVELOPER who had plans to do a good rehab. IS THIS TRUE? 2) Is there any city or county money in this property? If so, how much?
- February 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM
- Anonymous said...
huntie, stop wasting your time trying to tell these northside bloggers anything. They think they are beyond righteous, they are people who know everything, and it really doesn't matter if you are the voice of reason, they tell you to mind your own business.
Try to be reasonable and you'll just end up the Jerk du Jour. - February 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- huntie said...
I'm going to take the advice of anonymous (#2) and respectfully bow out of the conversation. I will be getting together with Mr. i.i. himself and look forward to the exchange.
Anonymous #1-your taking the issue in a completely different direction, which I will not be baited into engagement on that level in this venue. I welcome you to come to our office and seek answers to the 'rumors' you are referencing. Regarding your question about city or county money in this project...what's the right answer in your opinion? Based on your comments, I have a hunch what you'll say but I'll not engage on that issue in this venue either. Please feel free to either make an appointment or email me directly and we can get together at a location of your choosing. - February 9, 2011 at 8:17 PM
- huntie said...
I know you had a chance to meet with another of our staff, but did you get my message about connecting? - February 15, 2011 at 4:47 PM
- Anonymous said...
Urban Homeworks is doing some incredible work in this neighborhood. They have built and remodeled dozens of homes and have brought many new homeowners into the neighborhood. I personally know dozens of them. Wonderful people who we need in this neighborhood. They are also doing a fantastic job on managing their rental properties. It may be taking a while on this one building but they are doing it right and it will be well maintained when it is finished. At least it wasn't bought by another slumlord. Let's be thankful!
- February 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- Travis M. said...
As a worker for Tree Trust at the Time before it was finished there was a lot of work being done. This house is QUALITY done. Beautiful inside great hardwood floors, and a HUGE basement. We tore down the walls and turned it into a fourplex. Tore down the porch dug the holes in -15 Degree temperature and put it up when it was warmer. I put the paper on the top of that porch roof. If you believe that these jobs should be done faster I have to disagree. A lot of it is volunteer time and done by people YOUNGER than 21. It is setup as learning a Trade Skill. Great program Tree Trust Youthbuild.
The house came out really well and I would honestly live in it. - September 22, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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#8066Richer Poorer is new brand of socks that uses lots of vibrant colors and bold patterns in its designs to bring attention to one of the most neglected parts of most men's wardrobes.
#8051J.Crew lead designer Frank Muytjens and company visit the Thomas Mason Shirting factory and Crespi fabrics to show us where J.Crew gets its quality materials for their shirting and suits.
#8047At the end of June of last year, Cheap Monday placed some denim pants scattered around in different places in Sweden, the result is a limited edition of 30 pairs of denim jeans costumized by nature.


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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
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That is too cute! I would have never thought of that in a million years. I will have to try that one out this year!
We are hosting a Home for the Holidays Link Party and would love for you to link up your adorable turkey. Take care!
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2011/11/home-for-holidays-link-party_08.htmlHi there- found you through the hop and am a new follower. I love me a good cheese ball! I seem to be the only one who buys them, but everyone eats it up! Very cute way to dress it up. I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com
I hope you are having a great week!I love it!!Thanks for providing Thanksgiving Cheese Ball idea. I'll include it my thanksgiving dinner party...
For more see on Thanksgiving recipes.I made it and LOVED it !!! It's a huge hit every time I make !
I hope you don't mind that I mentioned it on my blog and it's all over the world now ...
You can check it out: http://cozinhanareal.blogspot.com/2013/01/aperitivo-de-queijo-temperado.html
Thanks for the inspiration!!!
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See Your Own Tax Bill Under Patrick Budget Plan
The program also allows users to develop their own plan and see its effects on their tax bill.
In an effort to further promote his proposed $34.8 billlion budget, Gov. Deval Patrick this week rolled out an online tool that would help families see the effect his plan would have on their bottom line. The tool was released less than a week after Patrick unveiled 400 online maps showing what each district would receive in transportation and education benefits under his tax plan. "We are proposing meaningful investments in education and transportation, and people want to know what that means for them," Patrick said. "Last week, with the maps, we showed what long-postponed projects would get done in each community. Now, with this tool, we show just what the costs or savings will be for individual households." The program not only lets …
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