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It used to be that finding a cheap car meant compromising on quality, but those days are long behind us thanks to the recent surge in well-engineered, ultra-efficient, and stylish subcompact automobiles that have flooded the market. There are now so many good new cars under $15,000 that shopping in this particular segment no longer feels like a consolation prize but rather the chance to slip behind the wheel of a competent and fun automobile that just happens to be affordable.
Let's take a quick look at 10 of the best new cars under $15,000 and see just how far this particular area of the market has come in only a few short years.
01. 2012 Hyundai Accent - MSRP $14,695
Completely redesigned for the current model year, the 2012 Hyundai Accent leads off our look at the top new cars under $15,000. Available as both a sedan and a hatchback model (with the hatch offering a very practical 47.5 cubic feet of total storage space with the second row of accommodations folded forward), the Hyundai Accent's new platform, fresh looks, and strong list of standard equipment have helped to push it even closer to the front of the subcompact pack. Throw in the fact that the 2012 Hyundai Accent's 138 horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine gets 30-mpg in city driving and 40-mpg on the highway and there's a lot to like about this affordable entry-level option.
02. 2013 Chevrolet Spark - MSRP $12,245
The newest entry on this list of the best new cars under $15k is the 2013 Chevrolet Spark, a sub-subcompact that is targeted at urban dwellers who need a small, but practical vehicle for occasional use hauling groceries or picking up the slack when public transit just won't get them where they want to go. The Chevrolet Spark is a four-door hatchback that brings with it a 1.2-liter, four-cylinder engine that delivers 85 horsepower, and fuel mileage is listed as 32-mpg in stop and go driving and 38-mpg on the highway when the vehicle is ordered with its standard five-speed automatic transmission (a four-speed automatic is optional).
03. 2012 Kia Soul - MSRP $13,900
The 2012 Kia Soul offers some of the most unique styling of the best new cars under $15,000. Square, but hip at the same time, the Kia Soul is a four-door compact crossover that comes with a generous warranty, 53 cubic feet of total interior cargo space, and the availability of options such as Kia's new UVO voice command interface that can control the vehicle's entertainment and communications features. The most inexpensive model of the Kia Soul comes with a 138 horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder motor, while an optional 2.0-liter, four-cylinder unit grinds out 164 horses. Transmission choices for the Soul include a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic, and fuel mileage for the smaller of the two engines leads the way with a rating of 20-mpg city and 36-mpg highway.
04. 2012 Mazda MAZDA2 - MSRP $14,530
The 2012 Mazda Mazda2 is a subcompact hatchback that is designed to appeal to drivers who are looking to have more than a little bit of fun behind the wheel. Sure, despite its status as one of the best new cars under $15k the Mazda MAZDA2 won't win any drag races (due to its 1.5-liter, 100 horsepower four-cylinder engine), but its chassis has been tuned to provide above average handling for its segment. Fuel mileage checks in at 29-mpg city and 35-mpg highway, and even the base MAZDA2 comes with air conditioning, power windows and door locks, and a CD player.
05. 2012 Toyota Yaris - MSRP $14,115
The 2012 Toyota Yaris hatchback is another recipient of a recent redesign, and while the vehicle hasn't changed dramatically it does remain a solid choice as one of the top new cars under $15k for those looking for basic subcompact transportation. 15.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats might not seem like a lot in this two-door hatch, but the Toyota Yaris can be had in an ultra-affordable L trim that includes a CD player, power door locks, and air conditioning. The Yaris' 1.5-liter, four-cylinder engine puts out 106 horsepower, is shifted via either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission, and returns fuel mileage of 30-mpg city and 38-mpg highway.
06. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic - MSRP $14,765
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic can be though of as the Spark's bigger brother, one of the best new cars under $15,000 that represents the renaissance of GM's small car program. The Chevrolet Sonic is a comfortable cruiser, can seat as many as five passengers, and is offered in both sedan and hatchback models. The Sonic hatchback delivers 30.9 cubic feet of total cargo space, and the LTZ trim level introduces heated seats, leather-like seat covers, and Bluetooth connectivity. The Chevrolet Sonic additionally offers the choice between two four cylinder engines: a 1.8-liter, and a 1.4-liter turbocharged mill. Each generates 138 horsepower, but the turbo unit provides additional torque and the best fuel mileage of the pair (29-mpg city and 40-mpg highway).
07. 2012 Ford Fiesta - MSRP $13,200
The 2012 Ford Fiesta (again, a sedan / hatchback combination in the subcompact segment) manages to please with its smooth driving experience, its relatively nimble handling, and styling that is extroverted without being obnoxious. The Ford Fiesta stands apart from other good new cars under $15,000 thanks to this all-around performance and the fact that it can be had with high tech goodies such as the Ford SYNC vehicle interface. Underneath the hood, the Fiesta packs a 120 horsepower, 1.6-liter engine that can be paired with the category's first six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (or a five-speed manual), and it offers up fuel mileage of 29-mpg city and 40-mpg highway.
08. 2012 Kia Rio5 - MSRP $13,600
Kia's second entry on this list of the top new cars under $15,000 is the 2012 Kia Rio5, the brand's value-oriented subcompact hatchback. In addition to its 49.8 cubic feet of total storage space with the rear accommodations out of the picture, the Kia Rio5 also comes with air conditioning, satellite radio, a CD player, heated exterior mirrors, and an iPod interface even in its base trim level. The Rio5's 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine is good for a healthy 138 horsepower, transmission choices include a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic, and fuel mileage is rated at 30-mpg around town and 40-mpg highway.
09. 2012 Suzuki SX4 - MSRP $13,859
The 2012 Suzuki SX4 is offered in a variety of body styles, but when talking about the best new cars under $15,000 only the sedan squeaks in under the price limit. The Suzuki SX4 sedan comes in a number of trim levels, and the inexpensive base version features power windows and door locks and not much else - if you want air conditioning and a stereo system, you need to step up to the LE trim. Regardless of what model is ordered, all SX4s come with a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine that is good for 150 horsepower and fuel efficiency figures of 23-mpg city and 29-mpg highway when ordered with the available continuously-variable automatic transmission. A six-speed manual is standard with the car.
10. 2012 Nissan Versa - MSRP $10,990
The 2012 Nissan Versa is the least expensive car on our list of the best new cars under $15k. In fact, the Nissan Versa sedan is the cheapest vehicle for sale in the United States, a title it has held for several years now. The Versa's large interior makes it an exceptionally comfortable subcompact for those riding in the back seat, and although the base model doesn't offer a lot in terms of standard features it does come with a CD player and air conditioning. The Nissan Versa's 1.6-liter, 109 horsepower four-cylinder engine offers decent fuel mileage of 30-mpg city and 38-mpg highway, figures that it achieves when swapping the entry-level five-speed manual for the sedan's optional continuously-variable automatic.


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Fear Of Men have been dropping great tracks leading up to their debut album, Loom, which will be available at the end of April. The first sneak peek was "Alta/Waterfall." Then there was "Luna," and now "Outrun Me." "Luna" and "Outrun Me" comprise a 7″ (with "Luna" on the A-side and "Outrun Me" on the flip) which precedes the LP, and will be out 4/7 via Art Is Hard. But you can listen to "Outrun Me" right now.
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Nobody should feel bad for Brian Cashman. He gets to helm the mighty Yankees, with their endless pool of resources and roster chalk full of Hall of Famers. It is an enviable position…a thoroughly thankless job for which he will never receive an iota of credit, but an enviable position none the less.
The reality of being the Yankees GM is unlike any other general manager position in the game. There is no "ninja GM" fan club for Brian Cashman. The job of Yankees GM not a position of subtlety or nuance – every year is a do-or-die year. Every season begins with the same expectation: win the World Series. Not compete for a playoff spot, not rebuild or reload for two or three seasons down the road. Win the World Series – this year. Every year. Forever.
Should the team achieve this feat, it is because the Yankees were expected to win the World Series, not because of deft moves or foresight by the general manager.
Which makes Brian Cashman's job a peculiar one. The choices he's faced with each and every off-season are unique, in that he often has his "pick of the litter" but it doesn't make them easy. Deciding which veteran looking for one last kick at the can he should bring in on a minor league deal. Separating wheat from chaff is not as simple as it looks.
As such, the peculiar pressures of Brian Cashman's job seems to have made Brian Cashman a little…ornery. The Alex Rodriguez twitter debate seems to bring the very worst out of Rodriguez, as many pundits and pontificators rush to declare the "rift" between the Yankees GM and their highest-paid player a personal one.
Cashman: "We want to control the message and when." "We want Alex back. That's not an issue."
— Sweeny Murti (@YankeesWFAN) June 26, 2013
I'd just like to throw my hat into the ring to co-write Brian Cashman's burn-it-all-down memoir in 20-30 years.
— Emma Span (@emmaspan) June 26, 2013
The Yankees received bad news yesterday as it appears Mark Teixeira will miss the remainder of the regular season. Again, the deep-pocketed Yankees create problems which are, in some ways, unique to their elevated financial strata. The contract extensions the Yanks inked with Alex Rodriguez and CC Sabathia (to a much lesser extent) offer reminds what happens when a team effectively bids against itself.
The Teixeira contract, like the AJ Burnett deal signed that same off-season, are more a case of fiduciary restraint versus flags flying forever. The Yankees got great seasons out of Teix and Burnett in 2009 and won the World Series. The back end of any long-term deal is all but scripted to end poorly. Older players get worse and get hurt more often. That 2009 banner still flies over Yankee Stadium, as do 2011 and 2012 AL East titles. One World Series, to trips to the ALCS in Teixeira's tenure.
Under Brian Cashman, the Yankees have four World Series titles and six trips to the World Series. Because of the scale on which he works, Yankee busts live long in the memory. But the tiny victories are easily forgotten. The prospects who didn't work out are remembered, that the Yankees made an astute trade to receive Curtis Granderson in exchange for two young players/prospects in Ian Kennedy and Austin Jackson. Again: the Yankees won in the aftermath because that is their goal, their singular focus. Service time? Arb years? The Yankees care not for such trifles.
So while he might pop off in the media from time to time (another downside of the Yankees bubble – living life with microphones shoved under your nose forevermore), Brian Cashman knows what he's doing. The Yankees aren't successful by accident. The deals he makes — or doesn't make — deserve more credit than he'll ever receive. Even after a lacklustre offseason in which many glaring roster holes went unaddressed, the Yanks sit seven games over .500, with eyes on yet another playoff berth.
It hardly seems fair, if we're being honest.
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Point/counterpoint on Felix Hernandez [U.S.S. Mariner]
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Manny Machado – good at things! [Grantland]
A guide to Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia, where they still mourn the loss of Pistachio Girl [Big League Stew]
The Prodcast featuring your boy Stoeten! [Productive Outs]
On the Rays and the best pitch in baseball, the change up [Baseball Prospectus]
The evolutionary traits of pitching [NATURE!]
Keith Law on Futures Game rosters [ESPN ($)]
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My dtr who lives in CA grew tomatoes in containers. She was so thrilled that she really had a good season. She is home visiting and was disappointed to tell me that they were getting brown at the bottom and she was afraid they were dying. I encouraged her to try planting another crop but did not know whether she should completely change the soil or whether the soil would be contaminated. She has them in containers on a small balcony of her apartment. Can we get some advice on this before she has to go back? Thanks in advance. Barb |
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- Posted by barb_roselover_in (My Page) on Mon, Aug 6, 12 at 9:01
Thanks for answering. She is a first time gardener, and this is te first time she has raised anything although she helped with everything while she was home. She purchased her containers and bags of regular potting soil. She was so thrilled that she wants to continue. Only has room on her balcony for three containers. Barb |
I would probably start over. With only 3 containers, why take a chance. At least I would get potting "mix" next time and not potting "soil." Or she could make her own mix. There's lots of info in this forum on potting mixes. |
Barb - in my mind's eye, I can see a new gardener wanting to give her new plants lots of TLC. That translates into her giving them regular doses of water - 'just to make sure they have enough'. So, going strictly by the odds, I'd guess, maybe even bet, that the root cause of the failed crop was over-watering. This can easily become a problem with some soils that are expressively water-retentive from the bag. Plants like a soil that is about as damp as a well-wrung sponge, never wet or soggy at the bottom. I think that if she, even you, read the link I'll leave, you'll come away with a different (and better) perspective of how you can make your soils work FOR you, instead of against you. Most of the problems associated with container gardening can be traced directly to (unsatisfactory) soils and the compromised root systems that accompany them. Al |
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In addition to the Times, Patt is read, heard, and seen in many other places. She is a regular commentator on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" and has published a bestselling book on the Los Angeles River.
Morrison is frequently interviewed about Southern California on the BBC and other television and radio programs, and was a founding host of "Life & Times" on KCET-TV, for which she won six Emmys and six Golden Mike awards.
A Senior Fellow in the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA, Morrison was featured on the cover of "TALKERS Magazine" as one of the ''heavy hundred'' of the nation's talk radio hosts – a first for a public radio host.
Among her other honors: Pink's, the famous Los Angeles hot dog stand, has a veggie dog named after her!
Stories by Patt Morrison
Assembly speaker assesses winners, losers in impending budget
As Sacramento lawmakers move closer to a budget deal with the governor, Assembly Speaker Karen Bass noted that the compromise doesn't include new taxes and does require borrowing among state agencies.
State budget crunch will eliminate jobs
Any budget deal Governor Schwarzenegger and lawmakers hammer out will eliminate some state jobs.
The U.S. Senate Confirmation Hearings -- Bob Fosse Version?
The first Supreme Court nomination hearing I remember watching was Clarence Thomas', in 1991, and it set an unenviable standard of its own when it comes to the choreography of the hearings.
Hispanic Bar Association president to testify in support of Sotomayor
The president of the Hispanic National Bar Association says opponents have presumed too much bias in appeals judge Sonia Sotomayor's statement that a wise Latina will apply her perspective to legal decisions.
Second Amendment activist will testify against Sotomayor
During her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, federal appellate judge Sonia Sotomayor said she agrees that the Second Amendment to the Constitution assures individuals' right to bear arms.
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Initiative would limit rights of children born to illegal residents
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Ballot proposal would limit citizenship of illegal immigrants' children
A ballot initiative proposed for next year's statewide election would restrict the citizenship rights of children born in the United States to illegal immigrants.
Activists seek to restrict citizenship for children of illegal immigrants
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LA City Council will vote on renaming part of Van Nuys as Sherman Oaks
The Los Angeles City Council plans to vote this week on whether a one-square-mile area of Van Nuys can rename itself Sherman Oaks.
Van Nuys or Sherman Oaks? LA City Council will vote on it
A dispute over whether to re-designate an area of Van Nuys as part of Sherman Oaks is pitting neighbor against neighbor.
Mara Salvatrucha book author talks about anti-gang worker arrest
The author of a new book about a violent Salvadoran gang that operates in Los Angeles interviewed the head of an L.A. anti-gang organization before police arrested the man for alleged gang activity.
Actor Combs portrays Edgar Allan Poe in 1-man show
It's taken awhile, but 200 years after his birth, the novelist Edgar Allan Poe's reputation has improved.
More Americans buying big TVs despite economic recession
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Vatican visits women's religious orders in US
Women in Catholic religious orders are pondering the reason for an apostolic visitation from the Vatican. That's a check-up from a papal emissary to figure out whether a church institution is straying from approved doctrine or practice. The last visitation to the United States involved clergy sexual abuse scandals uncovered in recent years.


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Some say the bowerbird is one of the most fascinating birds in the world. The males go to great lengths to build ornate bowers with twigs, grass and bright objects to attract the females, which is pretty rare in the animal kingdom. This particular bird inspired the moniker of North Carolina-based alt-folk group the Bowerbirds. Chief songwriter Phil Moore, who used to be an avid birdwatcher and has had a couple of jobs tracking birds, thinks bowerbirds are cool.
"They're like artists, and they put these bowers together with berries and flowers and stuff," Moore explains. "That's why I think we thought it would be a cool name. We're just intrigued with these birds because of how much they're artists, basically. They're really fascinating birds. I wouldn't say that means we're that fascinating, necessarily. That's what we see ourselves as doing. We like to make things."
Like their namesake, Moore and Beth Tacular, who's also a painter, are artists who like to live among the trees. For the past three years, the pair has been living off the grid in an Airstream trailer in the woods outside of Pittsboro, which is about an hour east of Raleigh, North Carolina. Until they started focusing more on music and touring with the likes of Bon Iver, John Vanderslice and the Mountain Goats, they also had a web design company, which they ran out of the trailer or at a nearby coffee shop with Wi-Fi.
Moore says they're still holding on to the web business, even though, these days, they don't really have the time for it: "You have clients who need your help, and they need you when you're on tour, and you're like, 'Oh, shit, I can't do that right now.'"
Talk about an interesting juxtaposition: using solar power, and not very much of it, to design websites in the woods. "Looking back on it, it's funny," Moore agrees. "There were so many times when we were slapping mosquitoes on us in North Carolina humidity, 100 degrees, and having to finish this website for a person or something like that. It is really funny."
Funny, but not all that novel when you consider how resourceful the two web designers are. Moore and Tacular have also been working on a cabin made of reclaimed boards, which they were hoping to have finished last year. "It's really hard, because we want to put a lot of time into it, but we keep going out on these tours," he says. "We're not spending a long enough time at home."
Not long enough to be productive, perhaps, but they've certainly been home long enough to be inspired to write songs. "That's pretty much what I need," Moore notes. "I just need some isolation and some quiet."
Bowerbirds songs reflect that sentiment, especially the ones that appear on the group's debut, 2007's Hymns for a Dark Horse, which essentially focuses on how the earth is a sacred place and how humans are just visitors here. On the song "Dark Horse," for example, Moore and Tacular sing in wonderful harmonies: "We live with the cockroach/And we spilt our cords of oak/And keep this wood stove burning/And we stow our words in the cellar/So we never lose hope." And on "In Our Talons," Moore sings about warblers, sparrows, beetles and crippled trees.
Moore says he didn't necessarily set out to make an earth-friendly album with Hymns for a Dark Horse; rather, he just started writing songs, some of which were inspired by books he was reading at the time by author and environmental activist Derrick Jensen. He adds that the band's new album, Upper Air, released this month on the Dead Oceans imprint, was a continuation of the style he's always written in, but that it's definitely more personal than Dark Horse. Indeed, the disc, which also features violinist/percussionist Mark Paulson and bassist Wes Phillips, contains a fair amount of songs devoted to love and relationships, such as "Beneath Your Tree," in which Moore sings, "I could bleed, bleed, bleed for days, but my heart would still beat for you, dear/Yet we carry on like a storm, like we've no idea where we're coming from."
Moore is tight-lipped when it comes to revealing whether songs like "Beneath Your Tree" were written with Tacular in mind, saying only, "Maybe or maybe not. Depending on what song it is, I like to leave it up to the listener to interpret it however they what. I like literal lyrics where you can really figure out what's going on, but I also like equally kind of vague lyrics where you can interpret certain sections the way you want to."
For the most part, Bowerbirds songs are straightforward and literal, though some can come across as a little less direct. "I'm trying to be as truthful and honest as possible," Moore explains. "Sometimes it comes out more obtuse. I remember talking to Mark in the band about one of the songs, and he was like, 'Well, it's a lot different than the other songs in that it's more obtuse.' I forget which song it was. I had no idea, but the song made perfect sense to me."


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A dose of science sneaks into a fun field trip. While students learn to build an igloo at Mount Hood they also get a lesson in water, snow and hydrology. Educational Recreational Adventures takes students from the Muslim Educational Trust, whose family roots trace to Africa and the Middle East, to Snow School.
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Papermaking defines Luke, Maryland. Named after the founder of the Piedmont Pulp and Paper Company (established in 1888), the town today primarily consists of the NewPage Luke facility. It's not surprising that this mill helped pioneer the use of wood pulp in papermaking with the abundance of woodlands nearby. Beautiful, wild natural resources surround the area, yet residents also benefit from living within three hours of the major metropolitan areas of Baltimore, Washington and Pittsburgh.
Those who enjoy outdoor activities appreciate the wealth of resources available in the vicinity of Luke. Two of Maryland's largest state forests are close by, in addition to Deep Creek Lake and the Wisp Resort. You can enjoy golfing, alpine skiing, boating, Olympic-level whitewater sports, mountain-biking or trout stream fishing, practically from your own backyard. You'll also appreciate the many cultural, historical, residential and educational opportunities in towns such as Frostburg and Cumberland, less than 30 miles from Luke.
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Applications and more information can be found at the reception counters in the administrative wing of the Ukiah Civic Center at 300 Seminary Ave., at the Civic Center Annex at 411 W. Clay St. or on the city's website: www.cityofukiah.com.
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Last fall I brought 10 of the smallest goldfish indoors that were born in my pond this past summer/fall. All are
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My daughter asked me if I still had a pattern for felt mice she made in the late 80's. They were about 4" tall and were used to decorate straw brooms which were popular to hang on doors at Christmas time. They had a circle bottom so they would stand up if placed on a flat surface.
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Afraid of Monsters is a survival horror mod for Half Life 1 that doesn't follow the beaten trail of zombies and haunted mansions. We recommend that you play AOM in a dark room, with the game on full screen and the volume up high.
Your name is David Leatherhoff, and you're addicted to a new painkiller from a company unknown. They keep coming, and you can't stop taking them.
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If I were to be short, the modification starts off interesting but it then starts to drag on and get really tiresome much later on. Throughout, there seems to be some Silent Hill touches to the mod, mostly due to how the whole thing was designed and the overall look and style of enemies. The zombie type creatures were the creepiest out of the lot, the noises they made, the way their heads moved and the speed they ran at you just sends a chill down your back. This was all controlled and balanced very well at the beginning around the Hospital levels, yet it starts to deteriorate from then on which was a shame as it had some potential to remain enjoyable.There were also a few elements of surprise that made me jump a few times, sometimes commenting what the hell I just saw. Those were good moments as I felt like quitting as I didn't wish to find out what I'd find next, but as I mention previously, it got disappointing later and those moments felt too predictable due to that. I did like the corridor that kept changing every time you got closer to the end, that felt very much like Silent hill although some of these great moments were lacking.
A major fault I found in the mod however was it being so dark. So dark, even the flashlight didn't help much so instead of being scary it was more of an annoyance in the later sections. About the levels overall, the hospital section was probably the best part. The different areas and the backtracking were good for the survival horror aspect, and the darkness worked best in these areas there were only a few enemies about keeping the scare level moderate. The later levels tend to be a bunch of dark hallways with hordes of enemies that brought the enjoyment right down. You didn't need to think about watching your back as it was predictable something would be there. However, the mansion area helped it slightly but not by much and it had a large Resident Evil 1 feel to it, but this section was also controlled well throughout, yet not as good as the first.
Weapons are given to the player in a very balanced way, good lengths between each of the new pickups and the powerful ones aren't given too early. The selection is a knife, pistol, shotgun, eagle and rifle. An average set of weapons but there was a fair amount of ammo throughout and always enough health to survive, except maybe in the areas with hordes of enemies.
Also included are some music tracks that really fit the whole theme and work well where they've been used. The new sound effects are also quite good, making the world around feel much more alive. I quite liked the village section of the mod where it feels like a role playing game, more precisely like Zelda. A lot of the speech throughout also keeps everything entertaining, sometimes the tone is boring but that adds to the gloomy grey feeling the whole thing gives off. There is also another boss battle in this one with Somos again, but this time round a lot harder and exciting. The team actually made him look and feel a lot of stronger and creepier and the music used in this fight seriously fits.
The design overall reminds me of Silent Hill in many ways, the textures used in each of the levels with a grainy, dirty look to them and the slight lighting helps achieve this. Many of them were used well, although a lack of trimming in several places made most floor textures not mix well as they change. Most of the structure is alright but rather simple yet the dark levels make it hard to see some of it.
The darker areas I noticed were very under detailed, mostly long corridors with nothing too special about them. These of which are placed several times throughout the mod affecting the gameplay. Each of the levels structure overall were pretty much nonlinear and were done very well. The exterior locations were designed much better than the interiors but again the lighting made it hard to admire it, some textures being a bit blurry too. The mansion area was designed very well with great texture choices and filled each room at a moderate amount.Conclusion:
Not a modification to avoid, although rather tiresome it does have its good moments worth checking out.Rating:70%
I quite liked it. Much more than I thought I would. I'm impressed that anyone could make something this unusual (and almost frightening in a jumpy sort of way) and have it turn out as well as it did. However, as stated it is very dark, and it seems as though the flashlight beam has been narrowed down to the point of being nearly useless. Would've been better if it's illumination had been increased over the norm given how much you need it.
Lately I've been going back and playing all the HL mods I can find (been 4 years since HL1 was on my system and there weren't many mods worth playing back then other than Manke's), and there's some really great stuff. A few are even better than HL itslef. This one isn't that good, but it's an easy recommendation. -
this mod was great but I thought the ending sucked
I've played a lot of mods and this is the winner.
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i hope theres a sequal. this is awesome why thouth did it have to end like that? A drug induced dream? my god that sucks.
i hope theres a sequal. this is awesome why thouth did it have to end like that? A drug induced dream? my god that sucks.
Expect up to 4 endings in the director's cut version.
Coming this summer I think.
wow man this mod is scary I couid not play it for months this mod gives me the creeps but I liked it still haven't finished it!
Im very impressed! This mod shows how real horror games should be, and I love it. But, im don`t like the hospital at all. The blackout is the scariest in the game, because you dont see anything easy. And the monsters look so weird that they scare you.I wish the game had some sort of clues. No, the crimson coloured words arent counted. Its very frustrating when everything is dark. But anyway. Rumpel did this good. this is the best you can get from one person, it gets 4/5 from me.
The game is horrible scary, and I like it! wherever you go, you get suprises and scared. Actualy, I never played this alone, and in my family its almost impossible. I really hated the hospital, it drived me so mad that I erased the game from my computer. But after I did that, I installed it again, because I really wanted to complete the game. when you begin to play it, all you want after is complete the game. The game is very good. What make th game so fun. its probarly the fact that it just want to scare the hell out of you!I let my cousin play it, and he got so scared!I cant wait until directors cut release, LOVE AoM!
It sure is freaky. If you have a good sound card and a powerful headphone, for god's sake, remove it. Use a very crappy sound box, a stereo one or w/e. Scary moments from hospital and then (after you start going thru some vents) are for making people crap on the pants, literally. I would not recommend to everyone cuz' it's freaking creepy, from minute to minute. As stated it even abuse this criteria sometimes. So, if you want to have some fun, and really want to get scared, play this,other wise consider it or keep away from it. (Damn now just you enter an apartment there is that freakyomgmonster that throw knives on you. That has degraded my gameplay interest in nearly 0%. IDK If will play this s*** again.)
Certainly, this is one of the best single player mods for Half-life out there. Very few games have actually scared me, and I never thought it would be possible on the old Half-life engine. AOM proves not only that the HL engine is still very capable, but that the recipe for a horror based mod is very simple. Darkness, moody atmosphere and well placed triggers can do wonders. The fact that the maps were all made by a single person also deserves some merit.
This mod is especially good with a good sound card, a set of headphones, and all the lights in the room off. If you want a genuine survival horror Half-life mod, AOM is a good choice.
If there were any problems with this mod, it would have to be the darkness. Darnkness in a horror mod is almost a necesity, but if done to the extreme, it can make a mod rather annoying. AOM did have a few parts where you wish you at least had a better flashlight. At the same time, the darkness did make the mod frightening, with the possiblity of those abstract, twitchy, zombie-things lurking in the shadows. Overall, AOM was quite enjoyable, and I recommend it to anyone interested in the horror genre. However, for the casual gamer, im not sure if the darkness and style of gameplay will be as appealing as it was to myself.
I really liked this mod…Rather scary and the speed at which the zombies came at you made you jump. Nice mod.
I last played this thing about 2 years ago and with the remake due in a week I decided to replay it- for comparison purpouses.the mod has its ups and downs. it is certainly one of the scariest things i've ever played- extremely emotionally draining, even surpassing thief 3's cradle. it's not recommended to play this on anything more than easy mode- partly because it's mathematically impossible to conserve ammo on harder difficulties, but also because knifing zombies can be a bit of a chore otherwise. however, it still is, once you run out of ammo (and if you fire in panic like I do, you run out of ammo early on, though i'm learning to stay calm.)
the level design is reminiscent of old HL1 maps from 1998, 1999- a bit sparse, and nonsensical at times. that said, it was all done by one guy, so I give him credit for that.
one thing that bothers me about the game is that HL1's old-fashioned, dynamic-lighting rendered flashlight is, in all honesty, quite poor, for a mod that relies so much on darkness. and there is darkness- quite a bit of it.
overall this mod is extremely scary at times, drags on a bit in places, has a few difficulty and design issues, but is definitely worth a play. however, the remake is due halloween, so you may want to wait for that.
I thought this was a sweet mod, even though it kind of lost it's scary touch after the hospital but it was still rely fun
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I really think you shouild upload Directors cut to you're site please?
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thanks! I can't wait!
i found 1 ending in the afraid of monsters remake. I dono how to get all 4 tho.
I played the directors cut, quite an improvment I would say. Esp the hospital, much better than the original. Although I didn't like the bullsquid skin, but it was still a great mod.
First stage is cool, but next is, Boring Boring Boring…
Boring… All doors are locked all the time. So, What's do next? I dunno
the directors cut is awesome. but I only know how to get 2 diffrent endings, I am not sure how to get them all.
First impressions: JUST GREAT! Almost everything is new: new story, new good looking textures and models, cool and very atmospheric maps. This really gives you the creeps!
the gameplay is lame. When I play a game, I wann have fun. This game wants to scare you – it does. But it forgets the FUN, the most important thing! With a tiny flashlight you'll run through dark rooms and have to dodge dozens of zombies. Why you don't kill 'em? You have very little ammo – and health too. You just run, escaping zombies and other monters – and as you rush through, you might not get ESSENTIAL new weapons. Which means: you are ******! It has a lot of atmosphere, but not much action. If I want atmosphere, I watch a movie.
In short: Too difficult, really frustrating. Only for sadists.
Very, Very atmospheric and psychodelic!
Play Director's Cut version – u won't be disappointed
And… this AFX's soundtrack…. Its AWESOME! -
Been playing the DC version for a while now… but it just keeps freezing up on me in the seemingly stupidest of places. I was told to turn down the audio settings… it worked great for a bit.
For instance (spoilers inbound) I'm at the parking lot and I've had it freeze up 3 times on me. The game lags heavily and then just stops, the last split second of sound is continuously looping, and my computer is non responsive. Any idea what's causing this? I'm running damn 1.8duo with a gig of ram. I wish to fix it, it looks promising… not to mention I took an hour and a half replacing every single weapon model.
I was running at 1280×1024, took your advice and changed it to 1024×768. Froze at the same spot D:
I pushed the damn button, leaped over the police car, ran along the cat walk, ran into those 3 dogs, got a few shots off before freezing in the same spot.
(End spoilers?)
Quite a shame I was really digging this mod D: -
love the game hope they have another!!
Indeed, the guy behind this mod (Rumpel, I believe) and some other talented people are putting together a new cinematic horror mod for HL called Cry of Fear. Go check out their ModDB profile
Oh, that nasty little voice saying "Over he-ee-re…" This initial release was followed up by AoM: Director's Cut. I played this well before Max Payne, although not before Resident Evil and Silent Hill 4, games the type of which this mod gets some obvious inspiration from.Forests are rather lousy in this game, but it has quite a bit of variety. I would have to agree that it gets tiresome in spots, but it captivated me when I played it all the same – I didn't put it down until I was done. In other spots – the aforementioned Max Payne influenced sections – I think the game does very nicely, even better than its influence, given the platform (GoldSrc).
The cherry on top is the appropriately bizarre Resident Evil mansion sequence, with crazy key items to boot.
I hated the hospital's map design though. Also, lol @ the ending (or is that…endings?)
one of the best mods i've ever played, if you play it with headphones it's very scary…. great gameplay
Huh–it's possible I went right by it, but neither this page nor the txt in the download tell me how to use this file once I download it. Is that common on this site?
As for the "PERSONAL FAVORITE" comment, there's no reference to where I might find the "Director's cut". Any suggestions?
No offense to anyone, but I'm new to this site, and this kind of thing is enormously frustrating. Very much the kind of thing which, if typical for the site, will chase me away. Otherwise, this looks like a beautifully laid out, organized site. What a shame not to be able to locate crucial information!
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Jump from elevator top to elevator top…Down the hall to left…Past the gurney…Down the stairs to "blue door'…Nothing.
Door does not open, can not get back up to the floor above…Stuck.
I have no clue how to use console or cheats, so unless I am missing something obvious, I guess I am done…


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Can anyone post a pic please? My container looks like it has a bunch of weeds. |
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I would guess that they probably are weeds because tomato plants sprout much later because they need the ground to be warm for a fairly long period of time before they come up. I always find the easiest way to identify tomatoes is by the smell just give the leaf a little rub and see what it smells like if it's a tomato plant then you'll know it. Strouper |
- Posted by agirlsgirl 6 SW-PA (My Page) on Wed, Apr 23, 08 at 22:54
Also they have long slender starter leaves,reminiscent of Marigolds to me.I agree the smell will let you know,yummy! |
I have tomato sprouts.I will snap some photos tomorrow and post for you. moonphase |
- Posted by vera_eastern_wa 5b-6a (My Page) on Thu, Apr 24, 08 at 0:59
They don't necessarily come later. Last year mine were all germinating on 4/8, 4/16 and 4/20 and I lost quite a few too when freezing temps came for a few nights:( But it's true if you lightly rub your hand across you'll know if they be toms or not LOL! Vera |
I've got 2-inch-high tomato volunteers already. I was taking stock of the out-of-control German chamomile seedlings yesterday when I noticed them. They're popping up in a bed where I had 3 'Delicious' last year and I have to admit - I was really surprised! |
I've never noticed that tomato-plant-scent from a seedling/sprout, just from the larger plants. Of course, that doesn't mean it wasn't there, just that I didn't notice it. The way I recognize a tom sprout is by the purplish stem. All tomato sprouts I've ever had, even volunteers from grocery store toms that were in my compost, have had that purple stem (and long thin cotys). Sorry, I don't have a pic online to post. |
Found a few pictures for you surfing. Here is a nice series of pictures. http://www.stanford.edu/~sommer/TomatoLife.html like to transplant at this size to 6 packs ml |
Here is a link that might be useful: tomato spourts
The "volunteer" tomato plants I had so many last year I started to call them tomato weeds! They were showing up in places that were fairly far away from where they were planted the year before. I was actually able to salvage a couple of them and move them to where I was growing my tomatoes. Strouper |
Strouper, I have a ton of Chadwick Cherry tomato volunteers ,about the size of the one in Trudi's picture,in my raised bed. I've been pulling them like I would weeds, because there's just so many. I imagine I'll save a couple and see if they turned out true to seed or cross-pollinated with some other tomato plant. |
- Posted by gratefulgardener3300 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 28, 08 at 10:02
Thanks for the help. |
bumping this up for no other reason was looking when my sprouts hit. I strongly belive they sprout around 4/7 each year and a day apart from Trudi's, One year I planted out the early ones like 3 weeks before my last frost date with alot of protection so today will do that again for a set of 12 figure it never hurts to have early tomatoes Let the wave of green ride north on my tomato sprouts! ML |
Can anyone please help..it is our first time gardening and we have 12 heirloom tomato plants which are out of control and very overwhelming...does anyone have pictures of what a pruned tomato plant is suppose to look like? I have a picture of ours, but not sure how to post it on here...I think I might have butchered 2 tomato plants because I really pruned them yesterday, but there were sooo many little bugs flying around I couldn't stand it any more, and I just sprayed for bugs on Sunday...Please help! I am confused and overwhelmed! Thank you Jrshurli in AZ email@example.com |
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving has marked April 21 as "PowerTalk 21," a day for parents to talk with their children about alcohol.
MADD's Virginia office held a press conference at New Song United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville Thursday morning to raise awareness of PowerTalk 21 and their free parent handbook, "The Power of Parents," which can be downloaded from madd.org/powerofparents.
The dangers of underage drinking extend far beyond driving, according to speakers.
Chris Konschak, manager of MADD's Virginia office, cited data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
He said traffic fatalities account for 32 percent of deaths related to underage drinking. The remaining two-thirds includes homicides, suicides, alcohol poisonings, and other causes of death.
"This new data illustrates the importance of preventing underage drinking, even if there's no driving involved. Taking away the keys doesn't take away the risk when it comes to underage drinking," Konschak said.
He and other speakers emphasized that parents are the greatest influence on a teen's decision about drinking.
Nationwide Insurance is a national sponsor of the Power of Parents program.
Todd Brewer, associate vice president of sales for Nationwide's mid-Atlantic region, spoke at the press conference.
"I can't think of a more important issue to families than to help parents have this conversation with teens about drinking and driving. Teen alcohol kills about 5,000 people each year, but the problem goes beyond fatalities," Brewer said.
Konschak commended Hanover Cares for its efforts in implementing the Power of Parents program locally. Hanover Cares is a coalition of Hanover residents, youth-serving organizations, and county agencies dedicated to eliminating substance abuse among youth.
He noted that the coalition also includes churches, and six Hanover churches would be distributing the Power of Parents handbook on April 21.
New Song United Methodist, All Soul's Episcopal, Messiah Lutheran, Ashland Church of God, Center Point Church, and Grace Community Presbyterian committed to participating.
Additionally, New Song scheduled a Power of Parents workshop for Wednesday evening, April 24, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the church on Colt's Neck Road.
Chad Herndon, New Song pastor, said the church wants to "create a positive home and school environment for our students and adults."
"Sacrificing a few minutes in our worship service, providing space for community meetings to be held, it's just an easy request that helps us put life-saving resources into the homes and into the hands of the wider community.
"In and of itself, that is not a final answer, but it is starting a conversation for how we as a community can make positive and safe decisions," Herndon said.
Sgt. Chris Whitley spoke on behalf of the Hanover Sheriff's Office, mentioning the department's partnerships with organizations such as MADD, Hanover Cares, and the faith community to curb underage drinking.
"While we feel that our combined efforts have a positive impact, we all agree that there is no influence more powerful, more important than a child's parents," Whitley said.
He told parents, "If you're not talking to your children, you can be 100 percent certain that someone else is, and it's probably not who you would want it to be.
"So our challenge to parents is simple. Continue to talk to your children. By staying involved in their lives, you may be saving their lives."
Wendy Logan of the Hanover Council of PTAs said, "The Virginia PTA mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all of our children.
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I made several of these a few years ago, and gave them away as Christmas gifts. You first need to use a plug-in room de-odorizers so you'll have the lid, or TOP of the tassel. They're usually clear, but i've painted mine, usually gold. Drill a hole in the center. After drilling the hole, use a piece of yarn or braid you like for your loop or 'hanger'. Make a 4"(or longer)loop, tie a knot, slip on a large bead, and stick both ends thru the drilled hole. Slip on another bead which will be inside the bead, and tie a knot. Cut the yard/braid, and give a good dose of hot glue holding on to the top of the loop~it's a bit awkward, so maybe find someone to hold while you glue.
Now for the fringe part of the tassel. You can make it out of yarn that's been looped around your hand many times, and then the ends cut. OR, I buy a longer braided fringe(Walmart)and roll it tightly until I get an amount that will fit inside the lid. Glue where you start and where you end. To finish up, use your glue gun, and give the tassel braid a good dose of glue on the top, and push it up into the lid. If you want to add beads to the tassel part, slip the bead on the braid and use a tiny bit of glue on the top/bottom of where the bead is placed. You can also make the lid more decorative with beads/stones/ etc. I started with the de-odorizer tops because i'm big on recycling and now i've also started saving those beautiful perfume bottle tops I usually throw away. Now if I could find a use for all the bottles i've saved too!!;o) |
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Sounds neat patty cakes, And neat that you used recyled materials. Do you have any pics of them? I'm a visual person. I've never bought the plug in deoderizers before, but I do know what you are talking about. I like making quick easy projects to give to our garden club members. Especially at holidays. So I'm always looking for ideas. |
- Posted by patty_cakes (My Page) on Fri, Sep 5, 08 at 1:34
Cheri, unfortunately i'm in the process of moving to Austin from San Diego, and not thinking I would need it, packed the plug-in cord to my camera. The couple of 'firsts' I made are also packed away in one out of 160 boxes! Yes, I have stuff!!! I'm a 'visual' also, and like to 'see' something while it's being made if possible. I started saving those darn lids and knew I could do something with them. After awhile I started saving the bottles too. They're kind of decorative, and i'm still holding onto them...in a box, somewhere in the garage!hahahahaha I'm the re-cycling 'queen'~rinse off aluminun foil and reuse it~something my Mom did, but never thought there would come a day I would turn into my Mom~God bless her. I know you're creative, so I think you could probably make the tassels very easily. Got any perfume tops?? ;o) |
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Cheese Broccoli Soup Recipe
This simple soup has basic ingredients, but it tastes so good. The green broccoli florets and the brilliant orange carrots make this creamy soup a colorful addition to any table. —Evelyn Massner, Oakville, Iowa
- 2 cups sliced fresh carrots
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 1-1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/2 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add carrots, broccoli and celery; cover and boil for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the same saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add flour and stir to make smooth paste. Gradually add chicken broth and milk. Cook until mixture thickens, about 8-10 minutes. Add vegetables; heat until tender. Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted. Yield: 6-8 servings (2 quarts).
Originally published as Broccoli Cheese Soup in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook
1994, p54
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Reviewed Nov. 11, 2014
"This soup had no flavor! I added 1tsp of salt and 1/2 tsp of pepper and 1/2 teas nutmeg and it was O.K. but it still needed more salt and pepper. How did this recipe get by with no seasonings?"
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2014
"This is a great soup very creamy with a perfect taste of all of the vegtables. It is very appealing to eat also!! Very easy to make..... I will make this soup many times in the future. Very happy with the results."
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"Great soup and easy to make"
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"Quick and easy recipe for a lite lunch"
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2014
"Sounded delicious, so we tried it last night. It had no flavor, in spite of adding salt and pepper. We tried several bites and ended up throwing it away. It's too bad, because I love a good broccoli cheese soup."


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