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daddy Posts: 21graberg:
Just be patient and the dealer will accept your offer close to $30K. They will be more motivated to sell close to the end of the month to meet their monthly target. So try to drag it out and contact them 1-2 days before the end of the month. Do not rush, and you will get a good deal. Keep us posted. -
juancitow Posts: 13Find out what the invoice price is from the dealer. The difference between MSRP and invoice is "markup". Fairness is a matter of opinion. I personally will not pay over invoice. If this is a 2010 RX, expect to pay for the priveledge of being one of the first to own a 2010. If you wait six months, you might get a better deal, or purchase a new 2009 at significant savings, $10k off sticker. The decision is yours, buy a new model at sticker or buy a 2009 for $32-34K. You can take the 18K in savings and buy a smart car as well. Good luck.
glfan Posts: 13There's definitely some level of discount on the 2010 model and everything is so much better. Be on the lookout that some dealers just wanted to get market intel. I was tricked by a So Cal dealer, Longo Lexus, into passing on an offer from another dealer with a promise that Longo will beat the other dealer's price. They repeatedly tried to get me pass on the offer in writing from another dealer. What happened was that they just simply wanted to get the competitive info. They turned down my offer and never heard from them again. What happened was that they used the evidence to make a complaint to Lexus corporate on excessive discount offered by another dealer. The last time I checked, it's still a free country. They violated numerous federal laws on price fixing. What a great Lexus service by dragging a customer into their dealer politics! Longo is supposed to be the largest Lexus dealer in the country! I ended up getting the 2010 RX from another dealer with a good discount. However, the entire experience makes me less likely to buy another Lexus in the future.
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rparis Posts: 368I would appreciate knowing the MSRP and the discount. My experience is very little discount so far. Numerous vehicles including some Lexus vehicles are being sold at invoice, while dealers are not very flexible so far on the the 2010 RX.
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murfe Posts: 9I just purchased a new 2009 RX350 In Peoria,Ill. last week and I can tell you the inventory is very limited. In fact they had to trade a vehicle to a dealer in Omaha to get the color that I wanted. If I were you I would not wait for the offer to go up . The sticker price for the new 2010 is what you are going to pay as they have a waiting list for them.
jeks Posts: 3Would appreciate some thoughts on NAV vs no NAV. From what I've gleaned on this chat, it sounds like I could get an '09 Premium Pkg without NAV for around $31k, but with Nav, the lowest I've seen seems to be around $36k. $5k sounds like quite a bit for Bluetooth and a navigation system (and the part that I really care about is the Bluetooth anyway). Does anyone have any thoughts on the utility of the Nav system? And am I reading things correctly that the Nav would effectively raise the price by about $5k? (on the Lexus site, it lists Nav as costing about $2500)
rparis Posts: 368Frequently a vehicle with nav will have other additional options. Although Nav option is about $2500, there are probably additional options for $2500.
I own a portable Garmin unit which works just fine, however, my next vehicle will have the nav built in as it also has blue tooth and more nav features, I believe. If you rarely require nav, however, would probably not be worth $2500-$5000 more. Maybe your dealer can locate a nav car with few or no additional options. -
2009_Lex_Rex Posts: 5When test driving my wife and I noticed the limited visibility when bacing up due to the large rear pillar and raked rear window. For these reasons we chose the Nav system which also includes the back up camera, a huge safety feature. I owned a 2001 RX300 and purchased a 2009 in December.
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2009_Lex_Rex Posts: 5My 2001 RX had 89K miles. Dealer offered $8K trade, so I sold it to a private party for $8,500. Edmunds trade in value was $9,000. Dealer retail was over $13,000, but at the time they had a lot full of used RX's and I figured they didn't want another one that bad. A win for all of us.
huey4 Posts: 2To replace my 01 Acura 3.2 TL, I am looking in Michigan for a clean pre-owned 2008 Lexus RX 350 AWD with navigation, moonroof and leather, with 15-20K miles on the car. From a buyer's perspective what is a fair price to pay for this car with navigation? Whats a fair price for this car without navigation?
Since such a car will have up to 35K miles of manufacturer's warranty remaining, I doubt that I need to pay the extra $1000 upcharge for Lexus Pre-owner Certification.
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bikerrn Posts: 6The 2009's Rx 350 is becoming a scarce commodity because of the discounts offered by Lexus. I just picked up my 2009 Rx 350 yesterday from Lexus of Tampa Bay. I searched 5 dealers in the Central Florida area and every dealer either had none or they had 1 left and then that was the fully loaded model. I ended up with a premium package with a few other options for $31,900, the dealer would not budge another penny after holding out for almost a week. When I picked the vehicle up yesterday which was the last one on the lot my salesman told me that they have been getting calls for the 2009 right and left and are having a hard time finding them. I have to say the 2010 was in the showroom and really looked sharp but lot more money! I lOVE my 2009 and think I got a good deal. Dealer tried to get me a better rate than the 3.99% that I got thru the credit union but could not beat the rate. Good luck to those of you trying to get your hands on a 2009.
vietchicago Posts: 3Laury Let me tell you my story. I bought 2007 Sequoia because of the discount. Then 2008 came out it makes me hate my Sequoia and also myself. Every time I see the 2008 I can not stop looking at it and blame myself for being stupid. We also just bought a 2010 RX350 0n 2/22 for my wife it is a great car. Everything is better than 2009 and if you are buying 2010 you are a year ahead of the game. So please buy 2010 don't be stupid like me. This is how I feel about my Sequoia" I sleep with my wife but I love another woman" :-) Viet


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- Posted by herbflavor (My Page) on Tue, Sep 10, 13 at 18:40
this is a traditional door with a lot of relief/detail ...right now, skip the backsplash. You have floor tile with pattern and light/dark.....it will probably tie in okay with counter...that's as much pattern I'd want with this door style. Pick your paint colors since painters are coming....do backsplash later this fall. I can see a creamy simple ceramic tile maybe with some copper toned inserts. The backsplash you mention is too busy with door style AND floor. Copper inserts will be pretty/ will tie into the bit of red in den.Stay light with paint......the door style makes shadows with the molding......there's a lot going on..it's pretty but can backfire if you don't handle it properly. |
Paint is so difficult you can obsess all day long but until you put several colors on the wall in the room with the cabs and counter sample there also you just can not tell which will look good. Even different cream/ivory will look so different in you room with the other items there also. Get some samples and paint them on the walls - tell the painters to wait. I agree that you should wait on the backsplash. |
Yes I also agree about backsplash....Will wait....But I was only going to put the tile I talked about behind the stove and with the microwave above...will not show a great deal...the rest of the backsplash will be simple. The granite does have the creams, chocolate and touches of black and the rusty red here and there....so it should tie in to the Creamy cabinets, the chocolate and cream floor....and even the touches of rusty red will blend with the sectional. What are your thoughts on using the two colors? Should I just go with the creams to light golds....or do a green in the den? thanks so much for helping |
- Posted by herbflavor (My Page) on Tue, Sep 10, 13 at 19:15
the lightest of green will probably be okay but I'd want a grayer green than moss-go to SW and take one of the grayer greens you list and tell them to cut the pigment by 30percent---it'll be the shade, but Lighter.....trying to help but I usually hold paint cards up taped on walls and observe over a few days in various lighting. Sherwin Williams will tell you the formulas-yellow oxide in heavier amounts is where I would steer away from. Just tell them-I want more brown or gray in the green or a light sage-take a door or drawer front into the store. allow some time-they will help you. |
- Posted by GreenDesigns (My Page) on Tue, Sep 10, 13 at 19:34
Since there is so very little wall color in most kitchens, it's a chance to do something with some drama. Like the rusty red that you keep mentioning. Red is a fabulous color for a kitchen. It's tricky to paint though. You need a grey primer and probably at least 3 coats to get it's full richness. |
I agree you should wait on the backsplash - that was the last thing we did when we did our recent reno - waited until the granite counter tops, appliances, etc. were in. Then we went and got various tiles to sit against the granite. I would consider doing a soft green in the kitchen. It will look gorgeous with your creamy cabinets and tie in with your den. But bring home a few samples and see how they look in the light. If you're worried about green or another colour being too much, you can always go with an Ivoire tone- but I would go either a bit lighter than the cabinets or a bit darker to give the cabinets some depth. |
thanks everyone....I will go tomorrow and get some samples and then put them on the wall and see which ones "Calls Out" to me....(lol) Sure hope that's the case.... And yes for now the backsplash is on the back burner...will concentrate on that after painting, flooring and getting granite in...Right now my main concern is color for kitchen and den....do I do the same...or two different colors? Will get samples of both. |
- Posted by SaltLife631 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 10, 13 at 22:52
I seem to remember fellow GW'er mythreesonsnc having similar color cabinets to yours. She did a fantastic job and I would look to her space for color inspiration. Once you narrow down a hue I would create paint-boards or paint samples directly on your wall to nail down the specific paint color with just the right properties for you. |
I am so new here...How do I go to her space to view her colors? thanks Also a friend told me tonite....to Stop Stressing and do exactly what you suggested...so will get some posterboard / cardboard and start painting... |
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I am so new here...How do I go to her space to view her colors? thanks |
- Posted by SaltLife631 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 10, 13 at 23:25
No worries at all here is a link wher she is discussing her backsplash but it contains some good pics of other elements as well. http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/kitchbath/msg0609060030135.html |
Hi Cal - this may help. I just did a google search with the name and GW. I'm sure you can find additional threads using the same technique. Good luck! |
Here is a link that might be useful: mythreesonsnc
- Posted by SaltLife631 (My Page) on Tue, Sep 10, 13 at 23:35
Please make sure you paint your samples on white poster board or oak tag. If you paint them on cardboard the darker background will not give an accurate portrayal of the color. |
Thanks everyone for all your help and links!! mythreesonsmc's kitchen is to die for..... Oh My what a fabulous space to work in!! Beams in the kitchen....What a wonderful idea!! And the color of the walls BM Greenbriar beige looks to be what I am looking for if I go with the creams to gold...but will have to see it in person.... Will go today and get paint samples and poster board..problem is the BM paint store has closed in my small town. Hopefully they can pull up the color and color match it at SW or Lowes? The backslash is wonderful also ...will keep that in mind when it comes time to start looking. |
I posted this in home Decorating..but no replies so thought I'd also post here....This is where all the action is ..or so it seems... I am going today to get paint samples of creams, golds and greens to see what colors I want to paint new kitchen and den. Kitchen has very Creamy cabinets. If I paint my ceiling Dover white...What color should I do the trim? I will put my crown molding back up in the Den ...but won't have room for it in the kitchen.....Would love to keep the crown molding White.....Would that look OK if trim is same color as ceiling? One other thing that I forgot...Both Kitchen and Den has White Vinyl Windows...and in Kitchen I have white kitchen wood shutters (which I love and can't paint) and a White small pantry door. |
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The Peugeot 508 to Undergo a Facelift
Four years after the initial release of the Peugeot 508 in 2010, the French car brand's large family car expected to undergo some redesigns this year, leading to the Peugeot 508 2014. The changes are expected to be mostly cosmetic, but can be seen as an attempt to update and make more relevant this model.
Exterior updates are expected to be an exchange of the headlights for something more like the style found on the 308. There are also going to be some additional chrome details to be added around the headlights and the grill. An upgraded bumper can also be expected in this latest iteration.
The interior is not expected to have any updating done other than some improvement to the trim. It will stay more or less the same as the last version of the 508.
Under the hood is a different matter. The Peugeot 508 2014 is expected to have the Peugeot's BlueHDi diesel engine added to its roster of engines. This new engine will likely have the 508 offering lower carbon emissions, possibly somewhere below the 100g/km carbon emissions line, and a further increase in fuel economy.
Another aspect that will be featured in this update are new alloy wheels, some new colors, a more extensive range of equipment and personalization, and improved safety.
The new versions of Peugeot's other lines like the Peugeot 5008 has had nine new color options added to them, something similar may be in line for the 508. Sound systems have also been redesigned and it can probably be expected to appear in the improved 508 too.
Other than that, expect to see the latest update on the 508 to be the same as you'd expect from this class. It will still be big and fairly conventional in terms of the mechanical aspects. The body will still be steel monocoque, with a front-wheel drive. The 508 is expected to still have that sophisticated and mature appearance both for the exterior and the interior.
Controls on the 508 are fairly straightforward and there will probably be no changes in the 2014 facelift. Given that the 508 has some spacious legroom, there should be no reason no to expect this of the update.
There were some aspects of the 508 that left some users wanting; the planned changes to the 508 may address some of these issues.
The new Peugeot 508 2014 is expected to go on sale sometime in July 2014.
Girls and Cars
Every man in the world knows that cars are one of the best chick magnets on the planet. Cars are generally considered as an embodiment of a person's social status, which simply means that more luxurious cars are owned by rich people. Girls are usually attracted to these luxurious cars not because of the vehicle itself but rather because of the wealth or popularity of the person driving them. This idea is oftentimes regarded as a misconception although studies prove otherwise. This is only one of the many ideas that link girls and cars. Here is a list of more ideas that bridge the gap between girls and cars.
Cars are an Embodiment of a Woman's Beauty
This idea stems from the fact that gorgeous vehicles are always accompanied by gorgeous women during presentations and motor shows. Women generally like the things that they see as embodiments of their beauty. Such things include jewellery, accessories, and similar items. In the modern world, vehicles are considered to be one of these items because cars are continuously being made more elegant, beautiful, and streamlined. These qualities are actually defining qualities for women, especially for those who value physical characteristics above anything else.
The Curves of a Woman Are Comparable to the Curves of a Car
This idea is not entirely about girls and cars since it also involves men. This idea is based on the fact that some men prefer the company of their vehicles more than the company of women. These men are usually part of a group of people who customize vehicles and as such are able to discern the value of a vehicle simply by looking at it. These men appreciate the beauty and elegance of vehicles, especially when they are the ones who performed the customization. They grow attached to the cars leading to this idea that the assets of women can be seen in vehicles. This, however, does not mean that these men refuse companionship.
Girls Are Attracted to the Power and Agility of a Car
The raw power of vehicles seemingly attracts women by the dozens. This is most commonly seen in sports cars and supercars that have a powerful engine. Women are attracted to the power of these vehicles mainly because women prefer people and objects that are more dominant. A good example would be a tuned up sports car that could outrun a supercar. More women would prefer to ride in the tuned up sports car because of its raw power and agility.
The ideas that are listed in this article are only three of over a hundred ideas that link girls and cars. Many of these ideas about girls and cars are based only on speculation since there is no scientific evidence that seems to prove them. Nevertheless, they are prevalent in societies and have even become the mind-set of teenagers in some countries. These ideas are oftentimes used by teenagers to attract their chosen counterparts and, more often than not, they seem to be successful in doing so.
Clever Car Maintenance On A Budget
The costs involved with car ownership are endless – insurance, petrol, road tax, MOTs… not to mention spiralling parking charges. That's before you've even considered the none-too-small issue of keeping your vehicle in roadworthy condition. This is Money offers car-owners and those about to jump into the market a calculator that will help you determine the true cost of running a car in the UK, warning readers, "there's plenty more than just the fuel to consider." Of course, safety is paramount when dealing with motoring matters – something it's imperative to bear in mind when considering saving money. You need to assess how and where to safely cut costs without cutting corners. The Reader's Digest places driving technique as uppermost in their top tips to extend the life of your car. Keeping your speed under 55 mph, avoiding heavy loads, refraining from idling where possible and keeping revs low is advice they suggest when you're breaking in a new car. They say that driving your car with consideration "shouldn't stop after the break-in. Drive with care every day and your car will reward you with longer intervals without repair." So along with driving with care, here are some other ways you can look after your car and your budget at the same time.
Winter wonders
The AA says, "of all the seasons, winter requires the most care and preparation if you're to stay safe and avoid a breakdown." They reveal that "the number of breakdowns nearly doubles during particularly cold spells – and road conditions can be really challenging, particularly when snow and ice strike." Antifreeze from petrol stations and motoring shops can be ridiculously overpriced, and is used up quickly in the winter months. Keep an eye out for better deals off-season in retailers like Wilkinson, and also visit pound stores which have a regular supply, along with a wide range of other motoring essentials.
You can effectively minimise frost settling on the windscreen by laying dry fabric – or even newspaper – over the screen overnight. If you get stuck, don't attempt to aggressively dislodge the vehicle or gun the engine – gentle rocking is better, as the former approach will lead to problems for transmissions.
Tyre attire
A set of brand-new tyres can require an inflated budget. It's imperative that car tyres retain a decent tread (a depth of 1.6mm) for your (and other road-users') safety – so don't delay on replacing. Part-used tyres from a trusted, reputable seller can be over fifty percent cheaper than their new counterparts.
Front and rear tyres wear differently and should be rotated – check your owner's manual for recommended intervals. Simply ensuring tyres are inflated to the correct pressure can be a free way to make sure your car and you stay safe. Kwik Fit say under-inflated tyres "can overheat; and over inflated tyres can lead to poor vehicle handling on the road." They also state that "over or under inflated tyres suffer more damage than those with the correct pressure and need to be replaced more regularly." The final reason they believe you should ensure the correct pressure on your tyres is that it will "help to maintain optimum fuel efficiency." The best thing is you can check this for free and top up your air and water, at most petrol stations.
Look after your windscreen wipers. Don't attempt to turn them on when they're stuck to the screen with ice or weighed down by snow, as the rubber is easily damaged. You can clean the rubbers by using wet wipes to rid them of accumulated grime. Clean the glasswork using vinegar and old newspaper in place of pricey glass cleaners. If you get a chip, Autoglass will repair for free provided you are fully-comp.
Windscreen washer valves often become blocked with a build-up of limescale, which you can clear using a correctly-sized pin or needle. Expensive screenwash is not a necessity – instead, water with a small amount of added detergent works as a good alternative.
Avoid overpriced oil
Check your oil regularly and top-up as necessary. Unless you are running a very high-performance vehicle, there's nothing to be gained by purchasing top-range oils promising 'enhanced performance'. Synthetic oils are far better budget buys, doing the same job at a fraction of the price.
Perfect petrol
If a tanker is discharging fuel at the petrol station, go elsewhere. The turbulence caused by the fuel filling the tanks can stir up sediment which may well end up in your petrol tank. Fuel injectors and fuel filters can be affected by the 'dirty fuel', causing poor performance. Keep an eye on fuel consumption, as a marked change with no obvious cause can indicate a problem.
Make sure your petrol cap fits tightly, as a loose cap is said to be the most common trigger for your car's on-board diagnostics system, causing the 'check engine' light to illuminate.
Bits and bobs
Although many modern batteries are low-maintenance, they still need to be inspected and topped up with de-ionised water as necessary. Air filters easily become clogged which will have a negative impact on fuel consumption, so check and replace as necessary. Use a silicone-based rubber protector on door and window seals to preserve their life and preserve the rubber.
Off-road storage
If you're not using your car for a while (generally over a month), take some time to store it properly to minimise damage during inactivity. To avoid corrosion, take off the parking brake. A full fuel tank stops condensation building in the tank, and a thorough wash-and-wax will preserve bodywork. Plug the exhaust pipe with a rag to eliminate moisture from the air, and remove the battery, or you may find it's drained when you go to run the engine again.
Free car-care advice
Go online and download a few apps to make the most of your motoring. The aCar app provides comprehensive overviews of management and maintenance. For good advice on tyres, check out Kwik Fit. For car advice specific to your particular and model, check out the ever-reliable Haynes. The AA and RAC offer trustworthy, impartial motoring advice.
Reporting out of Chester, Jessica Bourne is a writer who likes to focus on personal finance and the various applications of saving money and avoiding debt in all life matters. Amongst others, Jessica writes for eccount.com, a leader in the field of companies specialising in helping people with debt. You can catch up on Jessica's articles on the eccount money blog.
Meet the New Peugeot 308SW
The French automaker, Peugeot has just released a station wagon version of the new 308 hatchback – it is called the Peugeot 308SW. The new station wagon has also undergone quite a redesign, becoming much lighter and with an increase in spaciousness. It has dimensions that are longer than the hatchback's by around 30cm, but most of the design is patterned after the hatchback's.
There are a number of options in the station wagon's engine range. These include a 2-liter BlueHDi that has 148bhp and also a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine that has up to 128bhp. The 1.6-liter BlueHDi turbodiessel variant is said to have carbon emissions of only 85g/km.
The Peugeot 308SW is being offered by Peugeot as a car with some serious real estate in its boot. The brand's claim is that the 308SW has a 610-liter load bay, and that's with all five seats in place. The rear seats can also be folded completely flat, with the pull of one lever in the boot, which would add more space for loading.
The new EMP2, or Efficient Modular Platform, that is co-developed by Peugeot and Citreon could really help in making the most of the space in the back. The EMP2 is said to optimize weight and enhance dynamic efficiency in the Peugeot 308SW. The new architecture is able to remove a total of 140kg from the weight compared to the old 308 model. This means a more space-efficient interior and more liters behind the tailgate.
Two-way steering adjustments and front seats that can be adjusted for height are both offered in this car. The rear pillars can, however, block the view when going through angled junctions. The dashboard is minimalist and a touchscreen, identical to the hatchback version. The steering wheel has a small diameter, so opinions about that may be divided. The interior is high quality, with a sleek design that is clean and not distracting.
Most models are expected to have a 9.7-inch color touchscreen in the center stack, which can handle control of most major functions. Some options are considered upgrades, but even the basic model is pretty well equipped. LED rear lights and running light, cruise control, Bluetooth, and air conditioning are all standard features in this car.
Expect the Peugeot 308SW to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March and, come spring, for it to be for sale all across Europe.
The New 2014 Opel Corsa Gets Cosmetic Upgrades
The Opel Corsa 2014 is a supermini from Opel, the German automaker. A model targeted for those with a low budget or small families, it is currently on its fourth generation, the D series. Though highly popular in Europe and the rest of the world, it has never been sold in either the US or Canda.
The new 2014 model has undergone a couple of changes cosmetically in order to update this car model that has been around for the past seven years. Most of the updates that the Corsa has undergone are in the interior rather than the exterior, but that doesn't mean that the exterior hasn't changed noticeably.
The newest Corsa's front features a new grille, redesigned headlights, and an upgraded bumper. The new low-set front grille has a split in the middle featuring the chromed Opel logo. The updates have obviously taken its cue from the Corsa's smaller brother, the Adam. The back of the Opel Corsa 2014 has been left unchanged, though.
The interior, however, has been given a total overhaul. A brand new speedometer with a clean, minimalist style has been put in this car. The dials are backlit in white that make the speed and revolutions per minute easy to read. Fuel level and engine temperature can be found at the top, with the dashboard featuring some new soft touch button. There is also a TFT screen added to the center of the dashboard. The Opel Corsa 2014 has also acquired a new steering wheel that fits comfortably in the hands and is easily operated, with the expected control buttons.
The center stack has also undergone changes and features a new layout for the radio and all the other controls that can be found there. The sound system has also been updated, offering good quality sound even when playing mp3s.
The interior is expected to be spacious and there is ample room for five, though featuring a diminished boot space. However, the rear seats can be folded down for more space to carry items in if needed.
The Opel Corsa 2014 will also be adding at least one new engine, the 1.0-liter SIDI turbocharged three-cylinder, to its engine range. Some other tweaks are expected for the engine that could improve fuel economy and reduce carbon emission.
The latest Corsa is expected to debut at either the Geneva Motor Show in March or the Frankfurt Motor Show in the fall.
What to Expect with the Renault Twingo 2014
The Renault Twingo 2014 is the third generation of the city car that is manufactured by Renault, the French automaker and was premiered twelve years ago, in September of 1992. Its name, Twingo, is a combination of the three words: twist, swing, and tango.
The redesign is expected to have a styling theme similar to the Twin'Run concept, but without the racing details and with an extra pair of doors, that can only be called Renault 5-inspired. The shape and appearance is obviously heavily influenced by the Renault 5's hatch.
The latest generation of the model is expected to have a five-door design, in order to appeal more to males since Renault has found that the majority of Twingo buyers are female. There have been reports that the three-door body style isn't in any of Renault's planned offerings, but that isn't set in stone. The body will be measuring in at 3,700mm or 146inches long and will be able to accommodate more than two people comfortably.
Something new and exciting can be expected for this iteration since Renault has been collaborating with Daimler and Mercedes-Benz. The groups are developing the Smart ForTwo, Smart ForFour, and the Renault Twingo 2014 with a common platform that will have a rear engine and rear-mounted drive train, as opposed to the more traditional front engine and front-wheel drive combination found in most city cars.
It is reported that the two cars are going to be built in one factory in Slovenia.
Though there are no specific details about the new rear-wheel drive, it is believed that the Renault and the Smart cars are going to be offered three-cylinder mills that go with manual or dual-clutch transmissions. People can also expect that a purely electric drive is going to be developed sometime in the future.
Renault claims that this latest version will have more interior space since the engine is being moved to the rear, allowing for the dashboard to be moved forward some more. Extensive personalization options for the new Twingo can probably be expected since Renault itself has said that it is a bigger success than they expected it to be. Although, the company has also said that this success is relative and is not necessarily a good thing.
Expect the Renault Twingo 2014 to be debuted at the Paris Motor Show in October 2014 and for it to come on sale in early 2015.
Ferrari FXX: Exceptional Performance Embodied
The Ferrari FXX is the result of the expertise of Ferrari's people in introducing the limited sports car series to the public. This high performance race car and prototype, produced in 2005, is based on the street-legal Enzo. Only 30 of these were made, one among which is a special edition. The other 29 cars were sold to preselected clients of the car company, and were only made available in Europe. They can only be imported in any other continents, but cannot be owned anywhere else. It was reported that the FXX Evolution package costs 1.5 million euros, tax excluded. The package includes the car, the crew and the services provided by Ferrari.
Built for Speed
Powered by its 6262 cc V12 engine made of naturally aspirated aluminum, it can run with up to 800 horsepower at 8500 rpm. The car's gearbox can deliver gear changes within under 100 ms. This is why it is almost the same speed as the F1 single-seater vehicles. The aerodynamics of FXX is also another innovation for the company, as that car's shape can produce 40% higher downforce in comparison with any other models made before it. Its spoiler can also be reconfigured to meet the needs for racing.
Performance at its Finest
This two-seater berlinetta also has a maximum torque of 686 Nm at 5750 rpm. It measures 4.83 meters in length, 2.04 meters in width and 1.13 meters in height. The Ferrari FXX also offers a speed of 345 kilometers per hour. It has an acceleration speed of 20 to 60 mph in 2.44 seconds. It has front and rear Brembo carbon-ceramic disc brakes, with 6-piston calipers on front and 4-piston calipers at the rear, both with power assist ABS.
Technologically Advanced
The car's 6-speed transmission is semi-automatic. It also features a comprehensive telemetry and data monitoring, allowing the driver to improve the driving performance and offers the technicians of Ferrari with valuable information that can help improve the FXX's performance for the benefit of the future road-going Ferraris.
A Closely Guarded Secret
The technology used for the Ferrari FXX is based from that of the Enzo Ferrari, in combination with some new developments from the car company and its suppliers. Mainly, the FXX is made as a part of a program wherein customers pay £2 million to be able to drive this specific car on special track days set by Ferrari. After the drive, the owners are then mandated to join a briefing about the car's performance, as conducted by Ferrari. It is thought that the company is doing this to closely guard the technological advances applied on the car and to avoid the car owners from inadvertently sharing the information with the company's competitors.
Since 2005, the program was only continued in 2009 for the purpose of improving the car's performance under the Evolution kit. As part of the improvement, there have been gearbox changes to help reduce the shift time to 60 ms per shift. Changes to its aerodynamics have also been made, along with developments to the car's traction control system. The Ferrari FXX is statistically Ferrari's fastest car released yet.
The Ferrari 599xx Evolution 2 Competition
The 599XX Evo 2 Competition is a supercar manufactured by Ferrari.
The Ferrari 599XX Evo, (shorthand for the "Evolution Package") is the latest iteration of the 599XX model. The first 599XX was based on Ferrari's 599 GTB Fiorano model—a model which was designed by Pininfarina under the guidance of Frank Stephenson and was produced from 2006 up until 2012, at which point it was replaced by the F12 Berlinetta.
The Ferrari 599XX itself was not street legal, and neither is the 599XX Evo; both models having been designed specifically for track use. The Ferrari 599XX Evolution 2 Competition, which is the souped-up version of the powerful 599XX, is equipped with what Ferrari calls the "Evolution Package," which is a series of technical upgrades and new features which are meant to further boost and enhance the vehicle's already-impressive performance. These upgrades were first made available to a select few clients of Ferrari who participated in the 2012-2013 season of Ferrari's track-based research and development program, known officially as the Corse Clienti. Only clients who already owned the Ferrari 599XX were eligible to acquire the "Evolution Package."
One of the core features of the 599XX's "Evolution Package," known in Italian as the "Evoluzione," is the addition of an on-board active aerodynamics system which aims to tighten the supercar's handling during cornering and improve its overall performance and overall maneuverability. This new active aerodynamics system includes an active rear wing which—after taking into account several factors such as the 599XX's vehicle speed, steering wheel angle and rate of acceleration—will fine-tune the downforce between the car's front-wheel and rear-wheel axles via adjusting its twin aerodynamic flaps. The new aerodynamics system also features, among other things, a newly-designed rear diffuser which has a markedly larger surface area and a new front splitter.
All told, the Ferrari 599XX, equipped with the "Evolution Package," features an increase in downforce—970 pounds when the twin aerodynamic flaps are open and 727 pounds when they're closed—that is markedly higher than that of its non-upgraded version.
The Ferrari 599XX Evolution 2 Competition sports a 6.0-liter V-12 engine, which has a displacement of 6000cc and puts out 700 horsepower at 9,000 rpm, which is further boosted to an astonishing 740 horsepower thanks to the model's upgraded side-exhaust system. The Ferrari 599XX Evolution 2 Competition can deliver 516 lb-ft of torque at an estimated 6,500 rpm. This ultra-powerful supercar goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in as little as three seconds and has a top speed of a blistering one hundred and ninety-six miles per hour. The Ferrari 599XX Evolution 2 Competition weighs an estimated 3,275 lb, which is about 77 pounds lighter than the original 599XX model. It comes equipped with 19-inch slick tires and also features a 6-speed automated manual transmission system, which has a final gear ratio that is shorter than the its regular 599XX equivalent.
The New Seat Ibiza Cupra: a Sports Supermini
The Seat Ibiza Cupra is a supermini that is manufactured by the Spanish automaker, SEAT. The Cupra premiered in 1997 and the is a well-known model in the SEAT offerings for its high dynamism. The latest Cupra offers sporting-level capabilities in a road car that can be used on a day-to-day basis. The name Cupra is from the term Cup Racing, and is the SEAT brand's sportiest supermini.
A coupé with three doors, this is a car that has a very powerful look with a face that features a broad grille some really strong air intakes. The wheels are a set of 17-inch alloys that are exclusive to this line. It has been said that an athlete's muscles, with the strength and confidence that can be found in an athlete, inspired the design of the Cupra.
There is a new sports steering wheel for the Seat Ibiza Cupra. The dashboard instruments have also been inspired by racing and offer a clear view to the driver. The seats are also sports seats and are ergonomically designed with large side cushions that give excellent support.
A new and more powerful entertainment system can be found inside the Cupra. It also offers the SEAT portable system with a 5-inch touchscreen used to control the audio. Among the functions offered by the Portable System is Bluetooth hands-free, GPS navigation, and Bluetooth wireless streaming.
This is a supermini that has 180 hp at 6,200 rpm provided by its engine. The Cupra can go from zero to 100kph from a standing start in less than 7 seconds. It boasts a maximum speed of 228kph. It also has high fuel economy with its consumption on average being 5.9liters/100km. Carbon emissions are at 139g/km. This is one highly efficient model.
The Cupra weighs in at a total of 1184kg. It is made more agile by its new sports suspensions that make turning a breeze. There have also been improvements made to the axle set-up for a Cupra that has a gentle spring and additional comfort for the driver over long distances.
The Seat Ibiza Cupra has a lot of equipment to offer. The bi-xenon headlights that come with LED running lights for daytime and LED rear light and air conditioning come standard with it. The sports car-inspired look of this car can be seen in the large wheels, the seat, and steering wheel. This is one car that looks sports-ready but is just as ready for the real roads.
A Look at Top Marques Monaco
Entering its second decade with its 11th edition this 2014, the Top Marques Monaco is one of the most famous and exclusive shows featuring supercars from a range of makers. This show presents the most up-to-date technology and impeccable styling in cars at the peak of their performance. This edition of the show will be held over Easter weekend at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco.
The Top Marques Monaco is also under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. For its VIP visitors, one of the draws of the show is the fact that they can test drive the supercars on the Monaco Grand Prix circuit that is privatized just for the event. This means that they can test-drive the cars on the famous F1 track that is notoriously demanding. This is an event that is not just billed as an exclusive luxury show where its well-heeled visitors can buy supercars from the big names in the industry, but also as the event where a variety of aspects of the luxurious lifestyle will be well represented.
One of the leading players in the field of European finance, The Edmond de Rothschild Group, is the title partner of the Top Marques Monaco for the second year in the row. Visitors can expect that the 2014 show will be even more grand, luxurious, and extravagant.
A number of supercars have already announced the presence at this year's Top Marques Monaco. These include:
The Art of Pagani Automobili, where they apply the Renaissance principles of the joint use of arts and science. An aggressive but elegant vehicle that has taken eight years to develop, it has an exclusive Mercedes-AMG engine that is capable of producing 730hp and some 1000 NM of torque. Expect that this supercar will set a new standard for design and engineering among supercars during the Top Marques Monaco.
Then there is also the GTA Spano that is said to combine automotive technology with elegance and sportsmanship. It is said that this is a true sports car that fulfills all the dreams of the director Domingo Ochoa. This is a very exclusive car, with only 99 units in the world, and has features like a glass roof that has an exclusive lighting and a system for opaqueness, a chassis that is composed of titanium, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. The engine produces 820 hp, 960 NM of torque and has a maximum speed of 350 kph.
The return of the Mazzanti Automobili can also be expected at the Top Marques Monaco for the fourth time. It will be bringing the Evantra, that comes in an aerodynamic package built from carbon fiber. H.S.H. Prince Albert II first unveiled the Evantra in the 2013 edition of the show and it will return for this year's event.
A large number of the most prestigious names in the automotive industry can also be expected to be present in this year's Top Marques Monaco. The height of automobile luxury, supercars and sports cars, from the big names in the industry will be present at the show for all the visitors to peruse and even test drive.
Among the announced events to be expected during the Top Marques Monaco is the world premiere of no less than three supercar launches. For the first time ever in the 11 years of having this supercar show, there will also be a Classic Cars category. This is to complement a luxury section of vintage watches from big names like Jaeger leCoultre, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, and Rolex.
Beyond being just a car show, the Top Marques Monaco also have a number of other luxury items that pair well with these luxurious cars present at the show. These include watches and jewels, other luxury exhibitors, and superboats.
There will be even more superboats at the Top Marques Monaco this year, with brands such as Abarth and Ferrari. There will even be an exclusive submarine that is capable of carrying two passengers.
The watch pavilion is to be anchored by the Swiss luxury watchmaker, Franck Muller. Top Marques Monaco will present the Giga Tourbillion, a large tourbillion that is powered by four barrels rather than the traditional one or two barrels. This large Tourbillion, which is 20 mm in diameter, is the most pronounced feature of the Giga and takes up half of the watch.
The Sacs Abarth 695 Tributo Ferrari is a superboat that brings the luxury and thrill of the Ferrarri onto the seas will also be present at the Top Marques Monaco. This powerful boat is capable of speeds upwards of 40 knots and with its limited number, only a few will be able to own it.
Also present at the Top Marques Monacoi John & Table features tables that are designed like sports cars, composed of black carbon fiber and surpasses those that come before it in every sense of the word. Each product they produce is unique and built to individual specifications.
The Top Marques Monaco is also a show for the ladies; with a large selection of jewelers that represent the best of jewel accessories. Among the brands to expect is Sabbadini, a top maker of Italian jewelry. HD Rare and Unique will also be there with collections chosen by Davide Halevim. There will also be an abundance of shoes, with a dazzling selection from the designer that every woman wants, Mercedeh.
The organizers of the Top Marques Monaco want to make the show attractive to all members of the family. There will be a foosball table from Teckell that is made from crystal glass and aluminum making an especially gorgeous and luxurious foosball game for the teens. There will also be a section for water toys, including brands such as Luxury Water Toys and Wokart at the Top Marques Monaco event. Luxury Water Toys will be bringing their Jet surf, one of the most powerful powered surfboards and Wokart is a designer craft that brings the feeling of driving into the water. 43 Milano will also be showing their bespoke bicycles at the show.
The Top Marques Monaco is more than just an event that showcases the very best of luxury automobiles, such as sports cars and supercars; it is also the place for the women and the kids and kids-at-heart to see the luxuries available to them in all the different aspects of their lifestyle. All in all, this event is something that must not be missed.


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Hi: Last one lol. My house has its own private sewage and gas tank, as you can see the green lids on the ground. Instead of having grass there, I was thinking about paving rocks around it, with native plants around it. But it'd have to be wide enough for the workers to come every several months to remove sewage.. Anyone have more creative ideas? Thanks! |
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My dear friend has this exact set-up. When I landscaped around it to camouflage it, I cut a bed around all the caps.I did smallish evergreens (topiary, spiral arbs & standards) on the ends & grasses & perennials between the caps in the middle. The point was to have some "hindsight", if it ever had to be dug up, the perennials & grasses are easily removed or replaced. Then on top of the caps, I put a wishing well & a couple wooden chairs with the seats planted. it totally takes your eye away from an eyesore. For the most part you don't even know what's there. hope this helps. I just went back & looked at your pic. yours looks to be situated pretty close to the patio.What you could do is incorporate it with the existing bed on the right & throw a bench in there to have another small seating area. That's a nice setting, BTW. |
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Dee67: Thank you. I think it would be nice to extend the garden bed towards it, and include a path. |
You got it! I see a complete wildlife walk through garden in your future. |
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Summary: In City of Gold, David A. Westbrook argues that economic globalization has produced a "City of Gold": a global, cosmopolitan polity constituted by markets, and where capital markets -- not states -- have become the dominant mode of governance. But there are troubling consequences from using markets as the primary political mechanism. Traditional politics have been undermined and an inadequate economic logic rules. Despite the problems inherent in this new p ...show moreolitical economy, however, Westbrook sees the City as an acceptable response to the crisis of the nation state, and moreover, as a way of life with its own rewards and possibilities. From this basis, Westbrook advocates a political imagination that moves beyond the logic of capitalism yet which acknowledges the continuing centrality of markets -- with all of their profound limitations -- to our lives. ...show less
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Patagonian Tribe On Decline
Francisco Arroyo is among the last members of a Patagonian tribe on the verge of no longer existing. There is only an estimated 12-20 pure-blooded members of his nomadic Kawesqar tribe alive and most of them are elderly.
Arroyo remembers braving the icy channels and fjords of southern Chile's Patagonia region with his father, tending a fire lit on dried earth on the bottom of their canoe and diving naked for giant mussels to survive.
"It ends with our generation," Arroyo said at a tiny fishing port of Puerto Eden on an island around 1,300 miles south of the capital, Santiago.
Arroyo does not know exactly how old he is, but a state census guessed his age to be at around 66.
"We are old now. We can't go out in the channels any more. I am not sad. Life is easier now," he said in Spanish.
Eugenio Aspillaga, a bio-anthropologist at the University of Chile, blamed the change on poor healthcare.
"They are in decline because the historic causes (illnesses) have continued until relatively recently," he said.
"Another factor is restrictions on their movement," Aspillaga added, referring to a program in the 1960s to settle survivors in Puerto Eden.
"There is a lesson in survival and human adaptability that we are losing. It is a part of humanity we neither know nor understand."
The youngest full-blooded tribe members are two brothers aged around 40, and one of them married a woman outside the tribe.
Oscar Aguilera, an ethno-linguist and leading authority on the Kawesqar who has compiled a dictionary of their language to help preserve it, estimates there are 200 people of mixed Kawesqar descent.
"Their culture is becoming extinct, and their language is also in danger," said Aguilera.
He has studied the tribe since 1975.
"Once the few survivors in Puerto Eden disappear, the oldest ones, then the culture will be lost and the tongue will no longer be spoken," he added.
Puerto Eden is in the shadow of snow-encrusted Andean peaks. Many people who moved to the area in search of work in the fishing industry say they are cut off from the rest of the world.
"I never liked it," said 32-year-old Luisa Chiay, who grew up in Puerto Eden but later moved to the town of Puerto Natales further south, where her daughter goes to school.
Chiay, who descends from Chile's most populous indigenous group, the Mapuche, returns for weeks at a time while her brother dives for shellfish.
"It's so isolated. There is too much silence. The education is poor. If you fall ill, there is no hospital nearby," she added.
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9 Be not rebellious against the Lord: and fear ye not the people of this land, for we are able to eat them up as bread. All aid is gone from them: the Lord is with us, fear ye not. | 9 Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do not be afraid of the people of the land, because we will swallow them up. Their protection is gone, but the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them." |
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For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. ( Philippians 1:21-24 NIV)
It's that time of year again, when the trees soon start changing and baseball season is quickly coming to an end. This time of year always invokes a lot of unique emotions for many professional baseball players, especially those in the minor leagues. I find myself again seeing the end of the season bringing with it a pulled string on my heart. With the end of baseball season approaching, a realization of a full heart does too. I have been married almost 3 years now and the longer I am away from my wife during the season, the harder it gets each day. The Bible teaches us that when a man leaves to marry his wife, the two become one flesh. (Mark 10:7-9) That's exactly how being separated during the season can feel, like missing a piece of your very self. This has taught me something very significant, that my heart, longs to be home where it belongs. Home is no other place then where the heart is. My heart longs to be with my wife here on earth, and as a Christian my heart longs daily to be home with Christ. Is this longing of my heart evidence of where I truly belong?
Back in 2007, when I first left to play professional baseball with the Mets, I had to leave my friends and parents back at home. Now, being on my own, starting my own life and career was definitely an adjustment, but I knew I had to do it. It was necessary to achieve a dream I had and to make a life of my own. These are things God calls us to do. As the season went by that first year, I missed home, but I knew I also had a job to do. I missed summer nights with friends, graduation parties, and summer vacations. These days were always the hardest and seeing the pictures of the good times over Facebook made me feel left out. Every player deals with this on some level because you miss those people you care about. These longings aren't bad; they only show you that you care about those people. I would slowly learn as the seasons went on that the sacrifices would become harder and harder each year.
Over the past few seasons I have missed weddings of close friends, and sadly, even the passing of some family members. Even though I am away in distance my heart still grieves for missed time spent with them. You have a longing to be with the family during a trying period. However, these feelings that I have prove that I miss them. That I long to be with those people. Home is where the heart is, and mine was there.
Nothing has taught me this more then the last three seasons of being married to my beautiful wife. Ever since we meet and been together I have been playing baseball. Due to this, coupled with the fact that we both need to be working in order to make enough money in my minor league career, she has to stay back home. This puts me in the position of only seeing here once every 6 weeks during the season. This is a difficult thing to do; your other half is not with you. You truly are in two pieces. We do every thing we can to stay close. We text message non-stop, Skype, talk on the phone, and even send each other care packages. (She sends me way better ones then I do. Something I need to work on.) However, it is just not the same thing, you count the days and long for the day you will be together and whole again. Finally, when that time comes, and you' re reunited you get a feeling of belonging or wholeness that overcomes you, because you're where your heart belongs. This is what marriage is and this is what it feels like for me being in Christ.
All these things together provided me, through God's grace, a window to understand my "long distance" relationship with Christ. In this life we have been separated from God, due to sin, but nonetheless separated. We try to fill that void with other things in this life, whatever it may be, but the fact remains the heart is still longing for home, its true place. I didn't know what the desire was coming from before becoming a Christian. I just thought I needed things in this life.
Being a Christian now for some years, I really understand what it means to, "belong to Christ". All the times I felt like I was alone, not whole, like something is missing, something was, I didn't know where home was. I found where home is now; it was with God, in Christ. I found my other half, what completes me, what I was made for. Now I just have to wait, wait until my "season" as a Christian is over on this earth. Then, I will get to be at home, truly satisfied. Until that glorified day I will stay close to Him in heart, until finally we meet face to face. This doesn't prevent me from doing what I am called to do here knowing this fact though. No, I am here to bring others to this wonder hope. I know I long to be with Christ, but until my "season" is done I will remain here living for him. I will have days where I will long to be in His presence because just like wanting to be with my wife, I will want to be with Him. However, when it's all said and done, Home is where the heart is, and at home with Him I will be.


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The Obama administration has attempted to impose increased burdens on federal government contractors via policies that needlessly injure competition, increase taxpayer costs, stifle job creation, and delay the delivery of goods and services to the government and its customers. The most abusive federal contracting policies affecting the construction industry are the administration's continued efforts to expand the use of project labor agreements and the expanded enforcement of "prevailing wage" requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act.
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ABC strongly opposed a new executive order (EO) that will harm federal contractors, taxpayers and government procurement officials at an Oct. 13, 2014, White House listening session with major employer association representatives, businesses and Obama administration officials.
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Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) are defined by the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) as: "a contractual arrangement whereby the resources, risks and rewards of both the public agency and private company are combined to provide greater efficiency, better access to capital, and improved compliance with a range of government regulations regarding the environment and workplace."
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In response to the House-Senate Conference meeting on the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (H.R. 3080) and the Water Resources Development Act (S. 601), ABC Jan. 7 sent a letter to members of Congress thanking them for recognizing the importance of our nation's water infrastructure and for moving forward with the first Water Resource Reauthorization bill since 2007. However, ABC also expressed concern that the proposed Senate bill would expand Davis Bacon requirements and exclude a public-private partnership (P3s) program.
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Happy Friday all. My brain feels like there's air in it, and I am sitting in a public place where I can make weird observations, so it feels right to have another stream of consciousness post. (See my other two here and here). Let's begin.
The people in front of me are platonically holding hands. Now they are clapping them together. Friendship really is the best ship. There's a man with a nice beard sitting across the room. It's just the right length; more than scruff, but not long enough that his food will get stuck in it. If I were a man I would definitely have a beard. And dreadlocks. In my GHS class, we watched a documentary on Bob Marley (way cool by the way), and there were a lot of dreadlocks in that film. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I spot one of my friends working. I see him through the cracks in the coffee machinery stuff. That didn't make sense, but that's okay. Does anything really make sense?
The other day my roommate Hanna and I were talking about how literally everything is made up. NOTHING IS REAL. Time is not real. All we know for certain is that the sun rises and sets every "day," but how do we know that that is actually a day? And who said there are 24 hours in one day, and what is an hour even?! Everything is a lie. Also, how crazy is language? Who decided that a chair would be called a chair, rather than a lighthouse? I'm just so unsure, ya know?
I still need to write another blog post because I'm the worst and forgot to post throughout the week. My head feels a little loopy, but I think that's because I forgot to eat breakfast. Always eat breakfast, kids. Break the fast. Okay, bye.


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I found some seeds from a few years ago (3-4) for Phlox Isabellina. It is very hard to find now for some reason. A web site says they only last about two years. Mine were kept in a cool dry basement in their own original envelope. I know someone is going to say 'try it and find out'. Of course that is what i am going to do. But I am also wondering if anyone else has had success germinating annual phlox seeds that are older than 'a couple' years?
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Ali Xeeshan's fashion week couture collection is entitled "The (Lost Romance) by Ali Xeeshan". Inspired by days of yore while keeping the political and social scenario in mind.
"My inspiration is drawn from the dust of horses' hooves. Swordsmen and Archers marching across the field. Honor and the stature of royalty… The woman of tradition wears aatishi gulabi with a tikka of Kohinoor. It's the Nawab Zadi in the dazzling sun, bare footed, spreading the khushbu of Itar. Humming as mithoo, flirting in her own style. The enlightened crystal elegance in the moonlight."