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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:40:12 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/"><rss:title>Blog</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-03-11T15:40:12Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/3/9/site-maintenance.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/1/29/apple-ipod-and-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-part-01.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/1/14/follow-me-on-twitter.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/27/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-6.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/6/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-4.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/3/for-those-of-you-reading-this-through-an-rss-feed-or-faceboo.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/29/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-3.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/25/why-i-returned-my-motorola-droid.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/22/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-2.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/17/unboxing-star-trek-2009-limited-edition-replica-giftset.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/3/9/site-maintenance.html"><rss:title>Site Maintenance</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/3/9/site-maintenance.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-03-09T21:51:12Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Site Update</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While I attempt to figure out exactly what I want to do with this site, I probably will not be posting as much as maybe I have in the past.&nbsp; School and work have been busy lately, and has left me little time to tend to this site, but I wanted you all to know I'm still here and still planning on something for this little corner of the web.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/1/29/apple-ipod-and-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-part-01.html"><rss:title>Apple, iPod, and the Ford Fusion Hybrid [Part 01]</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/1/29/apple-ipod-and-the-ford-fusion-hybrid-part-01.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-01-29T21:41:54Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Ford Fusion Hybrid Technology apple ford ford fusion hybird ipod ipod classic ipod nano ipod touch sync</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/business/consuminginterests/blog/apple-logo1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1264801825317" alt="" width="140" height="168" /></span></span>So I have a 32gb <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/" target="_blank">iPod touch</a> as a portable music player.&nbsp; When I purchased my <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.fordvehicles.com/2010fusion/" target="_blank">2010 Ford Fusion</a> Hybrid, I was pleased to know that it came equipped with <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.fordvehicles.com/innovation/sync/" target="_blank">Sync</a>, so that I could take my iPod with me in the car.&nbsp; During the first sync to the car, all of the music transferred properly, and almost all of the songs would play without difficulty.&nbsp; Over time, several iPod software updates came along, followed by several Sync updates as well.&nbsp; After the first time I updated the iPod with new music, and re-plugged it into the car, it no longer worked correctly.</p>
<p>It would take HOURS for the iPod touch to completely index and then when it would index, it still would not be able to play all the songs.&nbsp; Over time it would not even play 50% of the songs on the device, skipping to the next track time and time again.</p>
<p>Today I purchased a 16gb <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.apple.com/ipodnano/" target="_blank">iPod nano</a>.&nbsp; In the past, when I have had iPod adapters and interfaces in cars (mainly through the aftermarket), the nano always seemed like the device that would work the best.&nbsp; It has faster seek times than the classic, and is not nearly as complex as the touch.<span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://telematicsnews.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/ford-sync-logo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1264801874909" alt="" width="215" height="58" /></span></span></p>
<p>So far, after my first synchronization, it appears that the nano is working perfectly fine in the Fusion.&nbsp; I will continue to document my woes as time progresses.&nbsp; I love the Sync interface, but I just want it to work well with my iPod as well.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/1/14/follow-me-on-twitter.html"><rss:title>Follow me on Twitter!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2010/1/14/follow-me-on-twitter.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-01-14T16:18:02Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Random Site Update twitter</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am attempting to get back into the <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.twitter.com" target="_blank">Twitter</a> game, and would like you all to follow me at <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://twitter.com/TheChad" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/TheChad</a>.&nbsp; I will be attempting to integrate my Twitter feed into this site in the near future, but wanted to make everyone aware I am attempting Twitter once again!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/27/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-6.html"><rss:title>Review: Top Gear - Season 14, Episode 6</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/27/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-6.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-28T04:00:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Top Gear andes bolivia cheap car challenge chile range rover suzuki toyota</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[Excellent episode.  Classic Top Gear.  4.5 out of 5.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/6/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-4.html"><rss:title>Review: Top Gear - Season 14, Episode 4</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/6/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-4.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-07T04:00:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Top Gear audi bmw guy ritchie motorsport challenge range rover renault suv</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was hoping for more from the Motorsport Challenge and the Twingo review.  The Ford Fiesta review was superb, and the Twingo fell short.  Other than the first episode of this series, I have been somewhat unimpressed.  2.5 out of 5.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/3/for-those-of-you-reading-this-through-an-rss-feed-or-faceboo.html"><rss:title>For those of you reading this through an RSS feed or Facebook</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/12/3/for-those-of-you-reading-this-through-an-rss-feed-or-faceboo.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-12-03T22:20:28Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Site Update facebook rss</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those of you who are reading this site through an RSS reader or through my Facebook feed, please be advised that those are summaries that you are reading in your reader, and if you want to read the entire article be sure to click the link for the full article, or visit the site at <a href="http://www.chadkirchner.com">http://www.chadkirchner.com</a>.&nbsp; Once I figure out how I want to implement a "read full article after the jump" links in my articles, I will start doing so.&nbsp; Until then, I thought I would make this post to make you all aware that what you are reading might not be the entire article.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/29/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-3.html"><rss:title>Review: Top Gear - Season 14, Episode 3</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/29/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-3.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-30T04:00:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Top Gear alfa romeo bmw chris evans ford greatest ever holiday challenge jaguar lamborghini lancia radio 2 valentino balboni vw</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The Valentino Balboni is an excellent car.  However, I felt that the Lancia history fell short, and the Star in a Reasonably Priced car was a bit too "loud" for my tastes.  2.5 out of 5.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/25/why-i-returned-my-motorola-droid.html"><rss:title>Why I returned my Motorola Droid</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/25/why-i-returned-my-motorola-droid.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-25T14:58:03Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Ford Fusion Hybrid Technology android bluetooth ford google motorola verizon wireless</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[I need a phone that I can trust.  I expected to have some bugs and glitches, but this is technically version 2.0 of the Android software, so I did not expect it to be this bad.  I do not know if it is a Motorola problem or a Verizon problem, but I have never had a good Motorola phone in my life.  That is why it was returned.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/22/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-2.html"><rss:title>Review: Top Gear - Season 14, Episode 2</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/22/review-top-gear-season-14-episode-2.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-23T04:00:00Z</dc:date><dc:subject>audi chevrolet geewiz geoff how hard can it be michael sheen review twilight</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[The episode's electric car element was funny, but not hilarious.  The Corvette review was spot on.  The SIARPC was fast, considering the lap did not look fast.  Good work, but not great work.  3.5 out of 5.]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/17/unboxing-star-trek-2009-limited-edition-replica-giftset.html"><rss:title>Unboxing: Star Trek (2009) Limited Edition Replica Giftset</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.chadkirchner.com/blog/2009/11/17/unboxing-star-trek-2009-limited-edition-replica-giftset.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Chad Kirchner</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-11-17T21:46:58Z</dc:date><dc:subject>Entertainment amazon blu-ray enterprise star trek unboxing</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today I received my Amazon.com exclusive <a class="offsite-link-inline" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002HWRZH0?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=chadunplugged-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002HWRZH0" target="_blank">Star Trek Limited Edition Giftset</a>, and it is a nice set indeed.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091622.jpg"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091622.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258494655727" alt="" /></span></a><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">The Box</span></span>Sorry for the not-so-great camera phone images.&nbsp; I do not currently have access to a good camera.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091623.jpg"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091623.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258494697243" alt="" /></span></a><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">Text on Box</span></span></p>
<p>Oh boy, it's a starship replica!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091623a.jpg"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091623a.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258494757964" alt="" /></span></a><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">Blu-Ray w/ Digital Version</span></span></p>
<p>NCC-1701, in all of it's heavy metal finished glory.&nbsp; This thing weighs quite a bit!</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091625.jpg"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091625.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258494813363" alt="" /></span></a><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">Enterprise in Profile</span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091625a.jpg"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091625a.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258494862329" alt="" /></span></a><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">Enterprise from Front Profile</span></span><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091625b.jpg"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.chadkirchner.com/storage/post-images/unboxing-photos/star-trek-2009-blu-ray-collectors-set/1117091625b.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1258494912297" alt="" /></span></a><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">Enterprise from Aft</span></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>