2009年9月22日星期二

2009 Undefeated 秋季新系列服装

2009 Undefeated 秋季新系列服装


Undefeated最近推出了秋季新系列服装,分别是两款长袖运动衫分别是有连身帽的和无连身帽的,四款创意T恤和四款帽子。这四款帽子其中有一款比较特别的是用毛线制作,这让头份更保暖! 这一些商品将在8月31号在指定的Undefeated旗舰店发售

Clot x “东Touch” 联名T恤

Clot x “东Touch” 联名T恤

“东Touch”是香港知名的潮流杂志,不久前和clot一起推出了一款T恤。名为”CHILL MAN” ,这T恤是陈冠希亲自设计的,因为之前“艳照门”的关系,所以这一件T恤的概念就以“暂时放下一切、轻松一下”做为主题,也刚好就是 chill man的意思。这款T恤可以在香港“东Touch”杂志的网上商店

2009年9月21日星期一

BLESS皮革耳机保护套

BLESS皮革耳机保护套

另一个有趣的作品之一,皮革耳机形式,提供保护索尼耳机功能设备,这样的设计更有潮流的味道,不会让人感觉大耳机在外那种过时的feel。有 灰 /黑 的配色展示现已在网上商店 colette online store可定购。







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徕卡数 Leica 码单反相机

徕卡数 Leica 码单反相机

Leica品牌的照相机,将在十月份推出,價錢约23,000美元的中二单反相机。在S2具有37.5万像素,30 × 45毫米的传感器和一个蓝宝石玻璃显示器。它也明显小于其他高端拍照在同类产品中








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黑色任天堂(Nintendo) Wii

黑色任天堂(Nintendo) Wii

几个月前日本任天堂(Nintendo)发布了一个消息,他们会在八月一号推出黑色的Wii,这个wii和旧款的一模一样,只是变黑色的,而不是本来的白 色。虽然早期任天堂(Nintendo)已经有先放出照片让大家看了,不过整个新的包装让Wii看起来更成熟也更有质感了。当然黑色的Wii短期之内只会 在日本贩售,也不知道什么时候才会开始全球贩售黑色的wii















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2009年9月18日星期五

Fragment Design x 耐克运动(Nike) Zoom All Court Premium TZ

Fragment Design x 耐克运动(Nike) Zoom All Court Premium TZ

强而有力的单调设计模式展现出这双鞋子的特点,在耐克sportswear的设计范围,其中这双鞋子是最适合各种场合来搭配服饰。白色版本可在选定的零售商为8月22日开始,而黑色版本将到 一周后的8月29日推出。

SBTG x 耐克 “大学联合会” 特制科比布莱恩特鞋

SBTG x 耐克 “大学联合会” 特制科比布莱恩特鞋


在最近的亚洲巡回赛由耐克公司赞助的篮球巨星科比布莱恩特,一个熟悉耐克的艺术家和SBTG厂商定制了一双布莱恩特duke black mamba鞋送给他做纪念。科比本来在中学毕业的时后要去DUKE学校的

2009年9月17日星期四

H-Town Sneaker Summit - August 2nd


H-Town Sneaker SummitHouston, get ready. ?The semi-annual sneaker event that you cannot miss out on is about to go down. ?Sunday, August 2nd at the Meridian from 3-8PM will be a packed 35,000 sq ft of sneakers, streetwear, and even live skateboarding.

Special prizes will be given away on the hour. ?Tunes will be taken care of by DJ Cipher and Elroy Boogie with special guest DJ Clark Kent. ?Come down and meet the crew of the only sneaker talk show, Obsessive Sneaker Disorder.

Special releases exclusive to the event will include the H-Town Summit Elm Fitted and T-shirts. ?One lucky person will walk out with a 1 of 1 pair of shoes and cap autographed by Bun B and Friends.

Oh and did we forget to tell you that the Nice Kicks x David Z x Asics Gel Lyte III will be officially unveiled live at the event? ?Click here to get all the details off the full flier.

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Mighty Crown x Nike Sportswear Dynasty Premium


Nike Dynasty

Nike will unveil a plethora of high-top sneakers, namely the re-release of the Nike Dynasty. We have already spotted the Black/White colorway and the Black/Red color scheme; however, photos of a collaboration design on the Dynasty has now surfaced.

This particular sneaker is the product of a joint effort between Japanese music group Mighty Crown and Nike Sportswear; it was designed as a tribute to the 15th anniversary of the Mighty Crown Yokohama Reggae Festival. As for its design, this shoe possesses some very unique attributes. For example, it features a stone-studded ankle strap and a double flag logo on the tongue. The color scheme is comprised of black, red and gold. No word on when this shoe will release, yet, click here to view additional photos.

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2009年9月16日星期三

Sneaker Geeks: 9 of the Best Space/Lunar Inspired SneakersSneaker Geeks: 9 of the Best Space/Lunar Inspired Sneakers


Sneaker Geeks: 9 of the Best Space/Lunar Inspired SneakersIn our previous Sneaker Geeks features, we randomly brainstormed interesting themes to focus on; however, this edition of Sneaker Geeks was inspired by a recent historic event. Yesterday, July 20th, 2009, marked the 40th Anniversary of the United States’ landing on the moon.

With that said, we dug into the archives and gathered various Space/Lunar inspired sneakers to complete the fifth installment of our Sneaker Geeks feature. Click here to begin viewing our 9 Best Space/Lunar inspired sneakers to date.

In case you missed it:
10 of the Best Vacation/Destination Inspired Sneakers HERE.
12 of the Best Cartoon Inspired Sneakers HERE.
10 of the Best Video Game/Gaming System Inspired Sneakers HERE.
11 of the Best Movie Inspired Sneakers HERE.

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2009年9月13日星期日

Become Legendary: The Story of Michael Jordan Photos + Video


Michael Jordan Exhibit

Yesterday, we informed you of the new Michael Jordan exhibit that has been incorporated into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Now, photos and a video of this latest attraction have now surfaced on the web.

As stated in our previous post, various footwear, apparel and a collection of photos, videos, quotes and artifacts pertaining to Michael Jordan himself will be on display. Check out a couple of photos of the Become Legendary: The Story of Michael Jordan plus an informative video after the jump. Will you be making your way to the Basketball Hall of Fame anytime soon?

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Air Jordan Fusion 13 White/Black-Varsity Red


Air Jordan Fusion 13

The Air Jordan Fusion 13 has been drug through the dirt since it first surfaced on the web. It is safe to say this is currently the most hated fusion to appear yet. Could additional, detailed photos do it any justice?

This particular fusion draws inspiration from the Air Jordan 13 White/True Red-Black that MJ played in during his last season with the Chicago Bulls. However, many sneaker enthusiasts may remember this inline product sneaker on Ray Allen Jesus Shuttlesworth in the infamous movie ‘He Got Game’ more than they do on Jordan’s feet in the 1997-98 season. While that particular shoe is considered a classic by many, what are we to think of this UFO? No word yet on when this shoe will officially release, however, if you are one of those who cannot wait for it to drop, Marquee Sole now has it in stock for a hefty price. Click here to view additional photos.

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2009年9月12日星期六

Asics GEL Lyte Speed Samples


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Michael Jordan Gatorade Limited Edition Commercial


A couple weeks ago, Gatorade held an event to honor Michael Jordan’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Chicago, IL. At an undisclosed location, a special Michael Jordan display was created from 14,641 Gatorade bottles. Also displayed in the video are the size limited edition Michael Jordan Gatorade bottles that will hit shelves this fall. Also click here to check out the behind the scenes making of this commercial.

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What They Wore: Celebrity Sneaker Stalker


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Jay-Z, Pharrell and Kanye, what more can we say? Today’s CSS is full of the usual suspects, all rocking different footwear. Pharrell shelves the Vans for Nikes, Jay goes with a classic and fresh off dunkedongate Lebron hit the streets with the Air Griffey Air Max 1. Besides those mentioned, check out Talib Kweli performing at Rock The Bells in an under-the-radar Supra Skytop. Who impressed you this week? Hit up the comments.

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2009年9月10日星期四

Nike Dunk Low CI Hyper Blue/Volt


Nike Dunk Low CI Hyper Blue/VoltEarlier this year, Nike unleashed the Nike Air Force 1 “Scream Green” in which many of you thought was one of the better Air Force 1 colorways of 2009. Now, Nike has sort of applied the same color scheme to the Nike Dunk Low CI; however, they have swapped the ’scream green’ color for volt accents.

It features a 100% hyper blue upper mixed with a white leather midsole. To add to its electrifying look, this shoe also possesses a volt colored outsole and volt colored shoelaces. Other features include a hyper blue inner lining, a white/volt Nike tag logo (tongue) and a patent leather-like design on the heel panel. Available now at Dunk.


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House of Hoops Headed to Europe


House of Hoops

House of Hoops continues to spread nationally as we have been hearing of additional, upcoming locations in Texas, Nevada, New Jersey among other places. However, House of Hoops will soon spread worldwide; with that said, we have just received word that two locations will open in London and Pairs soon.

Specifically, the House of Hoops London will be located on Oxford Street, while the House of Hoops Paris will be located on Les Halles. The way these locations keep spreading, do not be surprised if one surprisingly appears on in your local town! Where would you like the next House of Hoops location to be?

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Commonwealth x Reebok Omni Pump Lite Pack


Reebok Pump Omni Lite

Last week, we showed you the Reebok Reverse Jam Yucatin Collection, and the majority of you were contemplating whether or not you should try to get your hands on it depending on the cost. However, not taking any attention away from the previously mentioned pack, the highly anticipated Commonwealth x Reebok Omni Pump Lite Pack’s release date is now drawing nearer.

This pack will consist of three vivid colorways of the Omni Pump Lite: purple/black, aqua green/white and black/blue-red. Each pair features a combination of premium leather and mesh on the base. Other details seen on each colorway include a white midsole, tonal shoelaces and the letters, CMON (Commonwealth) embroidered on the heel panel. What are your thoughts on the soon-to-be-released Commonwealth x Reebok Omni Pump Lite Pack? Click here to view detailed photos.


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2009年9月9日星期三

Lazy Custom Nike “Jailbreaker”

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Lazy Custom Nike “Jailbreaker” - Blue & White

An up and coming shoe customizer known as Lazy has just dropped one of their latest custom works. The shoe is called the “Jailbreaker” series 1 and it is a custom Nike Dunk low. Lazy has done 12 pairs of these custom sneakers each will be priced $300 USD. The shoes look pretty nice with the washed out denim and the different used material look. You can get your pair on their website now.




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Bathing Ape Ghostbusters

Bathing Ape Ghostbusters

Nobody can ever forget the famous cartoon series Ghostbusters! The ghost hunting men recently collaborate with Bathing Apes to come up with these cool sneakers and a lot more stuffs like shirts and mugs. The shoe features the Ghostbusters logo on the heel of the sneaker as well as on the upper back ankle support with orange and white color combinations. Let’s bring back the kid in you and start hunting for ghosts!



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Bapesta 88 Low

Bapesta 88 Low

Back to BAPE, the Japanese company that made the classic looking “Bapesta Roadsta 16th” posted recently. If you like that one you’re going to like this one too, introducing the BAPESTA 88 Low, it comes in 4 colorways. It has a more sporty design with the base in white polyester like material and choices of brown/gold, red/gold, black/silver and navysilver leather overlays. The star and lightning logo is situated on the tip and the words ” a bathing ape” is embrossed on the white midsole with brown outersole. The selling price is at $190. So if you got the money, you get the honey!




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2009年9月7日星期一

Nike SB Toxic Sea Robinâ Dunk Low

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Nike SB continues to reload the themed Dunk Lows with the “Toxic Sea Robin” slated to release at NJ Skateshop on August 15th.


Several months back, pictures surfaced of a sample dubbed the “Toxic Avenger”, alluding to the ‘84 movie/cult classic, but now we have pictures of the final product which includes minor tweaks like the orange inner lining and Swoosh, and the neon translucent outsole.


No details on availability, but we suspect limited quantities with this one. Check out more detailed pics of the shoe after the jump.




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2009年9月5日星期六

Original Air Yeezy’s for Doernbecher Auction


Original Air Yeezy's for Doernbecher Auction


Just when you thought you had escaped the Nike Air Yeezy madness, 2009’s biggest attention recipient has been announced as a part of the Doernbecher Charity Auction.


You may remember reading about the Air Jordan 6 Doernbecher Freestyle and the story behind its creation. Proceeds from the auction go to help the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. As mentioned above, it’s been announced that the original Kanye West signature shoe will be included in the auction. Two pairs, in fact.


The first is the black and gum pair Kanye wore at the 2008 Grammy Awards that set the internet on fire with anticipation for the eventual 2009 production versions. According to Chi McBride, who was on hand to announce this news with Jordan Brand Creative Director Mark Smith, Kanye had to give them back to Nike after the awards show.?Kanye didn’t even see the second pair of Yeezy’s up to the highest bidder. Like the first pair, they’re all black leather, but these feature an Air Jordan 6 sole, also in all black.


Unless you’re ready to put up your house, car or savings for these super exclusive Nikes, pics will have to do, but rest assured that the absurd amount that is going to be paid for them is going to a great cause.


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LimitEDitions x Lacoste Indiana High


LimitEDitions x Lacoste Indiana High


In what may seem like an unlikely pairing, Lacoste and Spain’s LimitEDitions have paired up on this Lacoste Indiana High sneaker retro.


The high-top tennis shoe’s white base with pink, teal and purple accents keeps the old-school appeal of the originals, which were nearly identical to this retro version. The original can be seen in the fist picture set below. Another small detail changed for 2009 is the placement of the LimitEDition logo on the tongue under Lacoste’s own logo.


It seems like every brand is bringing back classics as of late, and while Lacoste may not be the first choice in sneakers for many, these pair definitely succeeds at channeling an older era.


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Nike Blazer High U White/Varsity Royal-Black


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Nike Blazer fans have been taken care within the past couple of weeks. There is a lot to look forward to later this year and in 2010 to say the least. Along with the Nike Blazer Mid ND Club Purple we showed you at the end of August, Nike will also release this Nike Blazer High U during the spring of 2010.


As with previous Blazers we have seen, this particular shoe possesses a very simple color scheme and style. The white leather upper contrasts nicely with the all-black sole. In addition, the enlarged swoosh on the side panel is colored in royal blue. As another added feature, this Blazer also contains a premium black mesh inner lining. Although this Blazer will not officially release until 2010, OSneaker now has a size 9 in stock. Click here to view detailed photos.


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2009年9月4日星期五

New Nike Dunk Hi - Faux Fur & Tweed


New Nike Dunk Hi - Brown, Purple, Orange Tweed & Green Faux Fur

Some new Nike Dunks have been released and look perfect for the winter season. The pair seen on the left is the “Pilgrim” Dunk High Shoe. This is exclusively for the ladies. The Nike shoe two different green tones and a faux fur inner lining. I think it is a really great pair of shoes with a simple yet finished look. The second pair is the Tweed Nike Dunk. There has been a lot of tweed being used on recent shoes from Nike including the Nike CB 34. These Dunks feature the same color scheme as that Nike pair. Both pairs are now available at all Nike retailers.




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Nike Women’s Aqua Woven ND - Yellow - Pink


Nike Women’s Aqua Woven ND - Yellow & Pink

Is it a shoe, or is it a piece of cake, a lemon tart with a cherry on top, say? Well, we do not suggest that you sink your teeth into these to test the reality, but we do believe that the pair looks, well, delicious and yummy.

Just look at the incredible combination of yellow and pink, and you’ll easily see what we speak about. It’s like the way the master artist would perfect his design with two strokes of the brush; with just two subtle touches, Nike’s designers have created pure perfection.

We don’t know what kind of tricks they use to create these incredible creations one after the other, but who’d dispute the success? If you like to catch them, you may try your chance at atmos.




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Nike Women’s GTS High - Plaid


Nike Women's GTS High- Green, Blue & Pink Plaid

This plaid design from Nike has all the style and beauty of a home-creafted item. Cozy and warm, pretty and homelike, we check our memory, but are hard pressed to find anything that can compare.

As if a blossoming spring garden, this pair sports colors that make you want to smile and sing. It’s like the early breeze of morning, the song of birds that wakes you up from your sleep to call you out to play, and if you ever wish to do so, this pair will be your most beloved companion, along with your loved one.

It is somewhat hard to smile convincingly these days, with many families losing jobs, and finding it hard to make ends meet. Nike is doing a service to humanity with this beauty. Catch this at Nikestore.




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2009年9月2日星期三

Air Jordan XII

The Air Jordan 12 was inspired by "Nisshoki", (the Japanese flag) and a 19th century womans' dress boot. Initial public perception was a disappointment. However, featuring gold-plated steel lace loops, embossed lizard skin pattern and zoom air, this model set a new direction in style and technology in shoe design. Though not as light in weight as previous models, the construction and firmness of the shoe is widely considered to be the most durable and sturdy shoes from the Air Jordan line ever made. This shoe known as "OG's' came in 5 colorways and was released on March 13. The shoe was released on December 25 2008 with the Eleven as the final countdown pack. In addition, the Twelve was combined with the Thirteen numbered Jordan to produce the 12.5. As of today, the 11/12 countdown package retails for $400-$550, well above the starting price of $310.


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Air Jordan XVII

This shoe comes equipped with Keefer, which held the shoes and a compact disc containing the Air Jordan 17 song. The retail price of the shoe was $200. The defining functional design element of the Air Jordan 17 model which was later replicated on the Air Jordan 18 model was the reinforced midsole which provided a very sturdy and stable chassis for the shoe. The XVII is known as the most expensive Air Jordan model ever produced. They were made in four mid top colors and three lowtop colors.


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2009年9月1日星期二

Harper to beef up Tory contingent in Senate


OTTAWA (Reuters) – Stung by provincial reluctance to hold elections for members of the Senate, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Thursday promised to name more Conservatives to Parliament's upper house.

Harper said he will fill nine vacancies, to give his party 46 of the 105 seats in the Senate, which is designed to act as a chamber of "sober second thought" to the elected House of Commons. The main opposition Liberal Party has 53 seats.

"Until senators are elected, this government will ensure that we have in the Senate people who will work hard and will support the elected government of this country, and that includes passing our anti-crime legislation and passing our democratic reforms, which have been blocked in the Senate," he told a news conference in Quebec City.

Harper had previously promised to appoint only elected senators to the upper chamber. But only Alberta has so far held separate elections for senators.

Senators can change or block legislation, but any changes must be reaffirmed by the elected lower house. Traditionally they do not block crucial financial legislation.

Canadian media said one of the new senators would be former National Hockey League coach Jacques Demers, a popular figure whose 2005 biography -- written by someone else -- revealed he was functionally illiterate.

Harper declined to confirm or deny if that was the case, but Demers was present at Thursday's news conference.

(Reporting by Randall Palmer)

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Taiwan president seeks to save reputation after storm

CISHAN, Taiwan (Reuters) – Fatigued and disheveled, Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou sat down at a tense town hall meeting this week to face his biggest political challenge yet: easing anti-government rage after a deadly typhoon.

The president, traveling feverishly through the disaster area to rebuild his reputation, squared off against more than 100 mountain dwellers upset that no one stopped the loss of lives, homes and business due to Typhoon Morakot on August 7-9.

"We didn't do things ideally at first," Ma told the meeting

at a temporary shelter for survivors. "Now we are planning the works, from resettlement and jobs to schooling."

His government, pressed by local opposition leaders, has risked its centerpiece achievement of a detente with political rival China by agreeing to let the popular Dalai Lama visit Taiwan next week to comfort victims.

Beijing reviles the Tibetan spiritual leader as a separatist.

China has claimed sovereignty over self-ruled Taiwan since 1949, when Mao Zedong's forces won the Chinese civil war and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists (KMT) fled to the island. Since taking office in 2008, Ma has sought peace with China.

Ma went to Cishan, a hub city for rescue work, to convince people in the area he was serious about victim resettlement and reconstruction, which if done smoothly could ease earlier criticism ahead of city and county elections in December.

REPUTATION TIED TO RECONSTRUCTION

"If reconstruction works out well, he might recover his reputation, as Taiwan people forget quickly," said Shane Lee, a political science professor at Chang Jung University in Taiwan.

Ma is vying for favor in a region that traditionally votes against his Nationalist Party (KMT). Local aboriginal groups loyal to the KMT were among the hardest hit by the typhoon.

Many in the six-county disaster zone say the government reacted too slowly or with too little concern as the worst storm in 50 years left destruction across southern Taiwan, killing probably more than 650 people in landslides.

It's too early to tell whether Ma will regain popularity during his four-year term, but his effort to win favor in the disaster zone is shaping up as a long slog.

"We still have relatives in the mud who haven't been dug out," said Savi Huang, 31, a housewife from a partly buried village that was found late. "The government's whole outlook is slow. They don't think we're people."

Merchants who have lost income and property to floodwaters that reached the second storeys of some commercial blocks in Cishan want higher levees and earlier flood warnings.

"We'd protest the government now, but we're too busy cleaning up, so we should protest later," said 22-year tea seller Lin Chieh-cheng, 50, whose shop lost about T$1 million ($30,300) in property damage. "It will just flood here next year, too.

"To some extent, this flood will have an effect on elections," said Lin, pointing to water stains on his walls.

WAITING FOR ACTION

Other victims are more moderate, waiting for action before deciding what to make of Ma. Some say they would vote for him if the government helped them get on with their lives.

"There are some people who won't totally blame (Ma) for the disaster," said Yu Chien-kuo, 42, who fears he lost his house and who has been asked to leave the Cishan shelter by Monday. "It's best if he can start rebuilding now, the quicker the better."

Survivors, some of whose relatives were among the 653 dead or missing, want the government to pay for new housing, keep displaced inhabitants from mud-buried villages together and consult them ahead of major decisions.

Some greeted Ma with angry shouts and banners.

Ma told them the government would fund temporary housing, which will start from next month on military bases and shift to mobile homes. He pledged a new mudslide warning system and land to build new schools for displaced children.

"Victims want us to rebuild and speed is important," said Liu Chin-tien, a KMT party official from the worst-hit county. "It's been pretty fast so far, so people are OK with it."

Taiwan's parliament has approved a special reconstruction budget of up to T$120 billion.

But Ma, who listened more than he talked at the town hall meeting, lacks the charisma to regain popularity, analysts say.

"He's not a strong leader type of person," said George Tsai, a political science professor at Chinese Cultural University in Taipei. "But maybe he can learn."

(Editing by Ken Wills and Jerry Norton)

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