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In most respects, VW's Jetta sedan is the perfect car for long-distance family travel – it's spacious, economical and comfortable. On our recent end-of-year trip to Knysna, it performed flawlessly and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a great family car.
There was one thing we couldn't do and which I would love to have done: go up the steep, winding road to the top of the Spitzkop – the highest point in the Knysna area – and enjoy a picnic at the top of the world.
The reason: the VW is only front-wheel-drive and has limited ground clearance. I've been up there twice before and, apart from the views, the scenery is seldom spoilt by the presence many other people – not many are aware of it and those who are know you need a four-wheel-drive with decent ground clearance.
On the occasions I have ventured up the Spitzkop – and some of the other rugged dirt roads in the Knysna area and in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains nearby – I've been in a Subaru. These tough, Japanese-made cars all feature permanent all wheel drive and have the best off-road capability in the "soft roader" SUV class, along with the impressive Land Rover Freelander.
And, what they offer those, like us, who love the outdoors, is the ability and flexibility to go where other so-called SUVs would struggle – and without having to go the "whole hog" and get a expedition-type hard-core 4x4.
Last week, my wife suggested we go for the day to the Pilanesberg National Park and our own Subaru Forester was the only option for us. I had heard that some of the roads in the park were in bad condition. And that's how it turned out: the Forester enabled us to get to the out-of-the-way viewpoints on the western side of the park. The only other vehicle we saw up there was a hard-core 4x4. The view was worth it.
As a Forester owner, I have always been partial to the best-seller in the Subaru range, although I have had a lot of respect for its more sophisticated sibling, the Outback, which is based on the upmarket Legacy sedan. One of the cars I used for Knysna's Spitzkop was a 3.0-litre Outback which, although it looks like a school run stationwagon, has outstanding off-road ability and good grunt.
The latest Outback, I always felt, was a bit lacking in the looks department – but Subaru has "machoed" it up a bit with a new body kit, wheels and roof rails, which give it more cred in the parking lot. The one we had on test features Subaru's diesel engine, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder which is the world's first "Boxer" (horizontally-opposed) diesel engine.
With a power output of 110kW and more than 320Nm of torque, the Outback is not shamed in the grunt department. But I was concerned that, coupling a turbo-diesel engine with a Constantly Variable Transmission (CVT) would be a silly move.
Generally speaking, I hate CVT gearboxes, because they have a counter-intuitive way of staying at the same, sometimes screaming revs while speed builds. The CVT in Mitsubishi's previous Outlander – and shared by Citroen's C4 Aircross – is truly horrible. The people at Subaru SA were at pains to claim their CVT is different. They're right. I've sampled it in three vehicles – two Foresters and the Outback – and concur that it behaves like a good automatic.
In the Outback, the CVT also helps dial out the turbo lag problem that can be exacerbated by mating an autobox with a turbo-diesel engine. Whether you leave the box in D and let it do its thing automatically, or change yourself (in simulated manual six-speed mode through steering wheel-mounted paddles), the result is the same: smooth progress.
It's economical, too. On a comfortable run down to the Vaal, down the highway and using the air conditioner all the way, the Outback returned 5.2 litres to 100km. If that doesn't knock on the head the myth of Subarus being fuel-guzzlers nothing will. And it is a myth: I reckon that, comparing like with like, Subarus will be more economical than their competitors, despite many of those competitors not being true all wheel drives.
The Outback is supremely comfortable, as is the Forester, and does not wear down driver or passengers on the long haul. Equipment levels are decent, although Subarus have not been known for their toys, because it is what is under the skin that is important.
I've spoken to a few Outback owners, of petrol and diesel versions, and, like most of those who own them, they love their cars. I've said this before and I'll say it again: there is nothing better in the segment for the combination of comfort, reliability and flexibility.
Meet me at the Spitzkop some time and I'll explain it.
Subaru Outback 2.0D Premium
Engine: 2-litre, 4-cyl, horizontally-opposed, turbodiesel
Power: 110kW @ 3600rpm
Torque: 350Nm @ 1800-2400rpm
0-100km/h (claimed): 9.7 seconds
Fuel requirement: Low-sulphur diesel (minimum 50ppm) or Sasol's ultra-low sulphur diesel (10ppm) is mandatory or the warranty will be invalidated. This is because high sulphur diesel clogs the particulate filter and can cause engine damage.
Fuel consumption: Excellent for a full-time all wheel drive. You'll get between 8 and 9 litres to 100km in urban conditions and about 6 litres to 100km on the open road.
CO2 emissions: 172g/km (combined official figures).
Price: R469 000
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CONTENDER Gym trainer Mark Kent says Dan Blackwell's reputation as one of the country's toughest journeymen has opponents running scared after his International Masters middleweight title fight fell through.
Blackwell was set to take on Brighton's Nicky Jenman for the vacant belt at the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley on February 16 after stepping in as a late replacement.
But that bout has now been called off, with Jenman fighting Tomasz Mazurkiewicz.
Kent reckons that Trowbridge's Blackwell, the younger brother of two-time British title challenger Nick, would have easily claimed his first belt against Jenman and that the teenager is not in the business of giving opponents an easy ride.
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Toyota Prius vs VW Golf TDI
Gagrice talked about comparing prices of comparably-equipped vehicles, so I thought it was only fair to compare cars with the same utility (i.e. number of doors) and same kind of transmissions.
I don't find it unfortunate that the Prius is not available as a 2-door hatchback. I find a 4-door hatch far more useful. Also, most car buyers in the US opt for automatic transmissions, so the lack of a stick shift isn't a factor for most buyers. I agree, cheaper is not necessarily better.
So it appears there's quite a few of "stripped" Prius available in CA, at least in SoCal.
The recall on the Prius and the no sell has created a glut. As I posted before it is a buyers market if you can stand the numb handling, uncomfortable seats and highway noise. You may get a buy of sorts. Don't expect the high resale of the past. Toyota has pretty much screwed that up.
plaaaaane Posts: 32The insurance companies will be OK with a weekend swap... just as long as the owner knows that all damage and liability remains with the insured OWNER/insurer of the vehicle. The primary hit comes on the primary insurance holder. The "borrower" insurance only comes into play if a verdict or liability exceeds that of the owner. Ditto if you let your best friend drive you home. If he smashes up the car, it's the owners insurance, not the insurance of the friend driving, that gets hit. And higher rates where applicable.
Amazing that "glut" happened in a matter of hours.
As long as someone doesn't buy a Prius and then try to sell it in an year or so, I don't think there will be any impact on resale value. The Prius is still the only mid-sized hatchback hybrid car and the only car capable of routinely averaging mid-50s mpg across a mix of driving conditions with typical driving techniques. It's not like it has a lot of competition in the resale market, which in case you haven't noticed is edging up in general of late.
Yes they did. about 3 days ago Mossy Toyota had 13 Prius. Now they have 60 Prius. Selling just above invoice it looks. That is one of 11 Toyota dealers around me.
Prius is still the only mid-sized hatchback hybrid car and the only car capable of routinely averaging mid-50s mpg
There is the Insight that is not plagued with safety recalls. Looks like Honda did not pay off the EPA. Even though the owners are reporting higher mileage than Prius owners. The EPA has them rated 9 MPG lower. It pays to have connections in the Federal Government. 2010 Prius owners report 49.0 MPG. Insight owners report 49.5 MPG. Something fishy there. I knew the diesel ratings were screwed up by the EPA. First I have noticed a big discrepancy in a hybrid. You be the judge.
I Beg you this is funny, I being a GM guy will it ever stop! The thing runs to fast now it will not stop. The thing looks good in the drive way.Toyota should survive ,but will it's drivers?
Also, most car buyers in the US opt for automatic transmissions, so the lack of a stick shift isn't a factor for most buyers.
Most buyers opt for non-hybrid, non-diesel vehicles.
Choice is good. 2 door, 4 door, hatchback, sedan, gasoline, diesel, hybrid, manual, automatic.....
Would be wonderful if Toyota sold their diesels here. VW will offer hybrids soon.
Insight is not mid-sized as is the Prius, and is a much cruder car than the Prius--but also lower priced.
Given the small sample size for the Insight (13), I don't think it's enough data to substantiate a plot by the Federal Government to prop up Toyota relative to other makes.
This was a common thing with GM in the 90's , JD Power received all the surveys from the buyers. GM purchased them from JD Power . The thing was of 250 only 20 might have been filled out by the buyer driver. This information was contaminated by the grandchildren and kids who filled them out. I did a canvas of 250 back then for rear door lock on Lumina. The information is flawed big time.
Autochannel 2010 Prius vs. 2010 Jetta TDI
Test of the older platform MkV Jetta, not the newer Golf. Still, it is relevant to this topic.
On the trip we refueled in Pennsylvania and were surprised that the old bugaboo of stinky hands after refueling has disappeared! It must be that stinky hands, stinky exhaust, and the smoke was caused by the aromatic sulfur in US fuels. Now that low-sulfur fuels are here, that nasty chemical aroma is just gone.
This is something many of the diesel haters do not realize. I found it to be true with my 05 Passat TDI on the trip home from buying it in Oregon. I searched out the ARCO/BP stations that were the early adopters of ULSD, and never had smelly hands from fueling up. And my eyes did not burn from the fumes like they do with RUG.
Every head to head match-up that I have read with real world cross country driving the diesel has won over the hybrid. So it depends on the need.
I have been driving clean diesel since 2005 and welcomed the change to ULSD in 2006. In the meantime, I never had any issue with smelly or smokey exhaust, never had any issue with finding diesel fuel or biodiesel blend, never had any issue with starting in cold weather.
My Jeep Liberty CRD gets me 29 - 31 MPG on the road with a 2.8L four cylinder turbo diesel. The Liberty also has the aerodynamics of a cinder block. The closet hybrid is the Toyota Highlander which cannot match the open road FE of my Jeep.
People a hybrid be it a Lexus - Focus or Prius is a really good car for when your stuck in stop and go traffic in a mild climate where airconditioning or heat isn't needed.
This takes full advantage of the electric mode.
When it comes to long distance trips which the US has lots of long distances hybrids are essentially in the same vehicle category as their closest gas counter part only they are hauling hybrid gear and weight around.
The prius looks like it does because they are trying to eek out as much drag reduction as possible. The down side is the Prius has some pretty bad blind spots and looks like a wedge on wheels.
When it comes to lots of stop and go traffic in locations with not so mild weather be it Arizona heat or Chicago cold diesel is king simply due to the low fuel consumption at idle. The hybrids need to run their gas engine to produce heat or cool air.
Driving dynamics there isn't a single Toyota built hybrid or otherwise that can match a VW when it comes to the pure driving experience and it has nothing to do with German design. Has everything to do with Toyota building the most generic vehicles possible for the widest possible audience.
As for hybrid tech - the crown jewel will be a fantastic Diesel paired to a hybrid system. Mercedes is probably going to be the first to the US with a car that sets the standard for hybrid driving performance and milege in the next few years. A much better technology pairing for the hybrid tech we currently know.
Both are bandaid solutions for the end goal of reduced dino fuel consumption. Though if a major break through in bio fuel happens the diesel vehicles will be the first to reap the profits. Given diesel type fuel powers our country's economy and will be first to get any sort of bio fuel production.
You know how your prius gets delivered to the dealer right? Shipped via diesel and bunker fueled ships - then shipped via train or truck running diesel. And when you fly to see grandma the jet is burning fuel which is nearly a fraternal twin to diesel.
Last of all - gas engines produce max power at RPM's that people seldom ever reach in every day use- making the HP ratings loudly touted by all the marketing BS - just that complete BS.
Yet every day drivers easily operate their diesel vehicle in a range that produces max power 1200-2000 rpm. Making them way more practical and efficient for daily use.
As long as they actually provide a true advantage. Pairing a gas engine with a hybrid system is mainly all marketing BS and the cheapest route to say that you have such a product.
Take the average CA Prius owner and disable the electric system and the milege difference they get will be a very small percentage between having hybrid tech in a slippery car and not having it in a slippery car.
Bombing down highway 280 at 80mph is not leveraging the hybrid technology in the car its leveraging the lower drag shape of the prius.
Sitting in 90 degree summer heat in stop and go traffic on a 6 lane highway in LA does not take advantage of the Prius hybrid tech. It takes advantage of the small gas engine having lower fuel consumption running the compressor than the 180hp honda civic in the next lane. :shades:
It's hard to know where to begin. That nonsense is so vague and so incorrect, it's like a buffet of greenwashing.
First, the engine in Prius uses an Atkinson-Miller pumping cycle. So, all by itself it is more efficient than the standard Otto type.
Second, the A/C in Prius is electric. That's more efficient that a traditional belt driven system. In fact, the water pump is a beltless electric too.
Third, what "closest gas counter part" are you comparing to? The "essentially the same" comment about long distances trips just plain is not true. I see 45 to 50 on the highway. Low 50's on the good days during the summer.
Fourth, If simply shaping a non-hybrid like Prius would achieve that, why in the world aren't automakers doing that? It would be a very easy way to achieve CAFE requirements.
The average with my 2010 Prius so far (as of 15,355 miles) is 50.3 MPG.
Where's the diesel hybrid VW keeps talking about... with at least a SULEV emission rating, of course.
elias Posts: 2,120The auto-rags report that within a year or two the will see some awesome hybrids from manufacturers who produce vehicles intended for drivers & driving rather than for parking & generating-electricity.
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ps - 45 tdi mpg on all my recent winter tanks! previous winters it dropped to 42. (i didn't put the bliizzaks on the car this winter - seems like that saved another 10% mpg. )
pps - oh my goodness, a Prius can get 10% more mpg than a TDI! OH NOOO!
Good to see you back on line. I was afraid you were a victim of the 2010 Prius brake failures. :shades:
You like SULEV I'm happy with LEV. The new VW/Audi TDIs are cleaner than the Camry V6 it would be compared with for power and driveability. And lest we forget. The Audi A3 TDI is the GREEN CAR OF THE Year. Same drive train as the Golf TDI we are comparing to the Prius. Handling, comfort and safety are more important the MPG and emissions to me. Here is the testimony of an A3 TDI person that traded in a Prius.
Traded in a 2008 Prius that had a lot of technology but no comfort. The A3 is amazing and so beyond all I could ask for. It is very upscale inside and out. The mpg is excellent and the torque is a thrill. The Ipod interface allows me to have a lot of CD's in an organized fashion, and the Bose sound is so clear and deep. The Navigation has real time traffic and a crisp and clear screen. I love the LED lights front and back. The car in Ibis white looks very European, especially with the black open sky roof. The transmission feels like a manual without all the work. Storage room is a little better than the Prius. I highly recommend the A3 TDI for MPG as well as practicality.
So there is the testimony of the person that has owned both.
The prius is nothing special - my 4dr hatch back back in 82 got 52mpg easy we had it for 12 years put 140,000 miles on it with very little issues.
And yes that particular car was built like a tank with all the latest safety gear and was listed as the top safety pick over all the big American heavy detroit vehicles at the time.
By the way the electric compressor and electric power steering idea is being used by other companies also. Yes you need the little gas engine running when your using all the juice up from the very small battery capacity the Prius has for the given application.
gogogodzilla VirginiaPosts: 707Where's the diesel hybrid VW keeps talking about... with at least a SULEV emission rating, of course.
The same place Toyota keeps it's fun-to-drive, canyon-carving, razor-sharp handling Priuses.
What was this 4-door hatchback? And what was the "latest safety gear" it had? Let me guess--seatbelts? How about ABS? EBD? EBA? Traction control? ESC? Airbags (even one, let alone seven)? Active head restraints? (Or any head restraints at all, in the rear?) Collapsible steering column? Extra steel beams in the doors?
Also, what was the performance and comfort of this hatchback? Could it comfortably hold 4 large adults? What was its 0-60? Did it have a stick or automatic?
BTW, there was no such thing as a "top safety pick" in 1982. That designation was not invented by the IIHS until many years later.
Look it up
VW Dasher diesel. Not fast - but built like a freaking tank all the latest safety gear at the time not only did it have seat belts but it had tensioner seat belts not the automatic goofy ones that motored up over your shoulders.
We put 140K on that car everything from around town to long road trips through the Pacific NW doing back country backpacking from logging roads. It went places most SUV's never go.
Even in todays crash standards it would fair pretty damn well.
One thing for sure it wasn't the fold up toy the Honda CRX was.
Again we come down to an issue that seems to be ignored. Hybrids in their present state run on gasoline and/or E10. The issue is that gasoline is a one way fuel. The addition of ethanol (ETOH) reduces the energy content of gasoline, negatively impacting on fuel economy.
A plug-in hybrid is a joke as one is shifting the carbon load to the electric companies and most electricity in this country is generated using either coal, oil or natural gas.
Gasoline engines, no matter which cycle type they use, emit far more unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide than an diesel ever will.
As to the VW diesel hybrid, it is in testing and will be here sooner rather than later. The brakes will work on all surfaces and the system will not shutdown when trying to go up a slippery hill or driveway like some other hybrid we know.
Check out how clean VW has gotten their diesels.
This last entry is for the Jeep Cherokee (Liberty in the U.S.) Very clean emissions when compared to the Prius.
And it looks like the VW gas/electric hybrid Jetta coupe could be here soon also...
>> The brakes will work on all surfaces and the system will not shutdown when trying to go up a slippery hill or driveway like some other hybrid we know.
It's always interesting to see how long someone will milk outdated information.
>> A plug-in hybrid is a joke as one is shifting the carbon load to the electric companies and most electricity in this country is generated using either coal, oil or natural gas.
Both are more efficient though. So, it's still a reduction. Isn't that the point?
>> The addition of ethanol (ETOH) reduces the energy content of gasoline, negatively impacting on fuel economy.
Yet, using E10 in my Prius is still more efficient than a hybrid diesel.
It's always interesting to see how long someone will milk outdated information.
There are still 1000s of 2010 Prius owners running on the old defective brake system. Toyota is only updating those vehicles in cold climate areas. So what happens to the poor [non-permissible content removed] that decides to move from CA to MN and is clueless about the update? He could find out the hard way. It is just more of the inept handling of customers by a dysfunctional company, Toyota.
>> Toyota is only updating those vehicles in cold climate areas.
Rather than outdated, it's fictional.
Where in the world did you hear that? For that matter, why would anyone think temperature was an influence?
All will get the update. Few ever encountered potholes large enough to trigger the pause anyway.
>> Gasoline engines, no matter which cycle type they use, emit far more unburned hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide than an diesel ever will.
Hence the benefit of hybrid reduction of consumption.
Let's not forget that biodiesel actually increases NOx emissions, which are worse than gasoline in the first place.
Rather than outdated, it's fictional.
Where in the world did you hear that?
I cannot find the article that stated the Recall for 2010 Prius brakes was limited to the colder states. If I do I will post again. However it is not an outdated issue. As the recall has just started. With all the other vehicles in the Toyota bays it could take months to get your brake update.
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text: Help Out: Oct. 14, 2012 By Staff reports October 13, 2012 Story Share Crossroads needsCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Crossroads Men's Shelter is in need of the following items: cereal, lunchmeat, Pine-Sol, bleach wipes and plug-in air fresheners.Items may be dropped off at between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. at Crossroads, 503 Leon Sullivan Way.Montessori benefitCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Mountaineer Montessori School will present "Munch for Mountaineer Montessori School," a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 18 at Temple Israel, 2312 Kanawha Blvd. E.Proceeds will benefit the school's financial aid and specialty programs. Vegetarian and meat options, featuring high-quality organic ingredients from Sandy Creek Farms, will be available. Dinner can be enjoyed onsite or carryout."Munch for Mountaineer Montessori" will also serve as the launch for the school's latest of line of "M" gear, which includes shirts, backpacks, car decals, tote bags and other personalized items featuring the MMS mascot character by Charleston artist Charles Jupiter Hamilton.Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, $5 for children 2-12, free for kids younger than 2. For more information, contact Shelly Winowich at email@example.com or 304-541-6531. Foster care awarenessCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- To raise awareness of foster care, the Children's Home Society of West Virginia will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 at its Davis Child Shelter, 1145 Greenbrier St.The event will run in conjunction with the shelter's Halloween party, which will end at 9 p.m. "We want the community to come out to see what we are all about and help support those who foster and adopt," said regional director Scott Foley. "We hope to attract new families who are willing to open their hearts and homes to these children."Trick-or-treating, intramurals, a Jupiter Jump, picnic foods and games will be offered. The event will adjourn with a candlelight vigil honoring those who have adopted children or been foster parents. Event and volunteer coordinator Mindi Dillon said there are many ways to help children through the Children's Home Society. Volunteers could help in the Davis Child Shelter by tutoring kids or assisting with outings in the community. For more information, contact Dillon at 304-345-3894 or visit the Children's Home Society website, www.childhswv.org.Doughnuts for soldiersCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Nov. 11, Krispy Kreme is honoring veterans and active military personnel with a free coffee and doughnut for Veterans Day at participating Krispy Kreme locations. (No purchase necessary.) A free doughnut and small coffee will be given to any military man or woman in uniform or with valid military identification. Dementia care trainingCHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Kanawha Valley Senior Services is offering training in the The Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care, which is a person-centered, compassionate care philosophy.Program manager Connie Hudson has been certified to give training in the Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's care. She may be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com or at 304-345-6755.To learn more about the program, go to www.healthpropress.com/aboutbestfriends.Quincy HalloweenCABIN CREEK, W.Va. -- The Eastern Kanawha County Health and Recreation Committee will hold its Halloween Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 in the parking lot of the Quincy Walmart. The purpose of event is to bring the community of the Eastern Kanawha County together to encourage the health and wellness needs of the community and to promote the development of a community and health and recreation center for the area.The extravaganza will feature face painting, art, costume and talent contests and other prizewinning events. There will be wellness displays, vendors raising funds for their community projects and craftsmen selling their goods.Interested vendors should call 304-595-5991 or 304-595-1482. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Facebook founder visits Charleston restaurant 2 Gazette editorial: Capito has second chance to do the right thing 3 WVU seeking improvements during off week 4 Doug Smock: AAC not ready for Power 6 quite yet 5 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world Arts Notes: Oct. 14, 2012 Previous Story Huntington writer receives fellowship for third novel Next Story


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EA has acknowledged complaints levelled at the PC version of Need For Speed: Rivals and revealed that it is "targeting [a] 60FPS" frame rate for future Need For Speed titles.
Responding to a fan on Twitter who asked whether the 30FPS cap will be removed from the PC version, EA said: "Noted, we are listening and are targeting 60 FPS in the future."
The PC version of Rivals was criticised by fans for locking the frame rate to 30FPS, with some calling for the game to be boycotted.
Modifying the game's properties, however, is thought to unlock the game's frame rate.
It isn't clear from EA's tweet whether Ghost will be targeting a 60FPS frame rate across all future versions of Need For Speed - including console versions - or whether the developer will simply drop the frame rate cap on future PC titles.
Neither EA or Ghost has yet commented on the reasons for locking the game at 30FPS.
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Notes on 14 prospects, including first-overall pick Mark Appel, plus a minor-league veteran who notched double-digit strikeouts in relief.
Pitching Prospect of the Day: Brad Allen, RHP, Diamondbacks (Low-A South Bend): 4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 10 K. In tonight's edition of the non-prospect who shoved, I feature Brad Allen. Allen is a right-handed pitcher out of Arkansas State, and is pitching in Low-A at the age of 24. He had it all working tonight, racking up 10 strikeouts in relief.
Position Prospect of the Day: Joc Pederson, CF, Dodgers (Double-A Chattanooga): 2-4, 2B, HR, 2 R, 3 RBI. Joc makes it back on the list, and the story won't change on my end. I believe in Pederson as an everyday player, and the makeup may give him a chance to overachieve.


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Love rats, anorexics, oddballs, dwarves, transsexuals, thin people/fat people, generally the more dysfunctional a character the better. I am Heywood's answer to Jeremy Kyle but without the nasty bits.
Where are we likely to see your work?
You will see my work in hi-brow publications such as Thats Life, more mag, Take a Break, Full House, Closer and newspapers such as The Sun, Mirror and People and on TV programmes like This Morning.
What's the most memorable work you've done?
The one story I do remember is a heartbreaking tale about a girl who fell in love with a hunchback dwarf. They dated for about eight months until everything went wrong when she discovered he was moonlighting as a porn star. I also did a story on a woman who couldn't stop farting, that one sticks in my mind as well.
What interview or feature would you love the chance to do?
A Rihanna one, I really fancy Rihanna, she's on my bucket list.
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How and when do you like them to get in touch?
Anytime between 6.30am and 11pm but not after 11 because that's when I go to bed. They can get in touch by phone, email or via my website www.sellyourstory4cash.co.uk
Do you find press conferences, trips, parties and other events useful or an interruption?
Don't really do any of these now. I deal primarily with real life stories so these sort of things don't form part of my day to day routine anymore. I'd like to be invited on some nice trips now and again, just to feel important.
If you could make one change to the way PRs deal with you, what would it be?
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I wouldn't pay the bills, journalism is the only thing I can do. I'm useless at everything else. Without journalism I'd be washed up and in the gutter, or on Newsnight discussing phone hacking.
If we gave you £1000, how would you spend it?
I'd buy an executive season ticket for Oldham Athletic. Oh, hold on, you can't buy that because Oldham don't have executive boxes, they have two shabby Portokabins where you get deep fried roast potatoes with your processed meat and soggy veg before the match. Oh and Oldham doesn't even have four stands around their ground anymore!!!! That's how crap my team is.
Do you tweet? Why, why not?
Yes, I put out story requests on Twitter, it's very useful, but not as useful as Facebook. [Follow Paul on Twitter: @SellaStory]
What books are on your bedside table, magazines in your bag, or blogs on your screen?
At the moment I'm reading 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami after just finishing 2666 by Roberto Bolano. My favourite book is The Last British Bullfighter, the story of Frank Evans, whoever wrote that is a genius. Mag wise I read Conde Naste Traveller because living near Rochdale means I have a constant urge to escape, and The Economist so I can join in conversations about politics at posh dinner parties. I also subscribe to Decanter for some bizarre reason. Blog wise I read Justin Dunn's blog because it is funny (but don't tell him that).
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A Little Ilford student has won third place in the regional final of the Jack Petchey Speak Out Challenge.
Monalisa Saha, 15, impressed the judges with her Generation Us speech, and fought off stiff competition from 14 other finalists to compete in the grand final, held at Piccadilly Theatre.
She received £150 in recognition of her achievement and will be asked to be one of the MCs at next year's grand final.
Journalist Brenda Emmanus, who was one of the judges on the night, described the evening as "awe-inspiring".
Jack Petchey added: "I am so proud of these young people. Their confidence and ability to express themselves shows that our mission 'if you think you can – you can' is being fulfilled".
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Black Eyed Peas Not Feelin' The Love After Canceling Free Central Park Show
As Minnesotan, we probably have more understanding in this situation- we get that severe weather is just that- SEVERE. It endangers lives. New Yorkers? Not so much.
They're an angry bunch to begin with, but when you cram them together (cuz gee they're not used to that are they?), get them wet, and then tell them you're going to cancel a free benefit concert (that's FREE) due to a killer lightning storm, you've got a riot on your hands. That's exactly what happened last night in Central Park.
Fans who waited in 95+ degree heat for around 4 hours and then another two under rain were visibly angered when the announcement came from the authorities that the show was cancelled after several delays.
"The heat wasn't going to stop them, the rain wasn't going to stop them, but the lightning — it stopped them," the Foundation said in a statement. "It came down to safety for everyone. Organizers are hoping to reschedule, so ticket buyers should hold onto their tickets. Robinhood.org will have information in the next week or so."
The concert, which was being held to benefit the Robin Hood Foundation, an anti-poverty organization, had an all-star lineup also included Taylor Swift, Debbie Harry, LL Cool J and Natasha Bedingfield. As a result, Peas members will.i.am and Taboo took to their respective Twitters to express their condolences.
"I'm so sad the show got postponed," will.i.am said.
"Fergie is really sorry it's not happening we feel horrible," Taboo added. "We are devastated and Fergie told me to tweet this she loves u all … I hope that the concert will be rescheduled ASAP, our pea-ple deserve it, my pea-ple from chase and robinhood deserve this NYC we love u."
If this happened in Minnesota, we would have been heading to shelter once the severe weather warnings were issued. Only New Yorkers would stand in line for hours on end in pouring rain and dangerous lightning and think they were owed something. Maybe they'll get a 'Thank You Note' from Jimmy Fallon.


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Further insights into exporter profiles: a classificatory model
One of the most relevant developments in the recent decades has been the progressive internationalisation of the world economy. To a great extent, physical borders have been removed by technological advancement, and this fact has made possible a rapprochement between countries and their respective cultures. For firms, this situation offers a range of possibilities owing to market increase. But, at the same time, domestic firms will have to face a rise in competition, and, probably, a market share decrease caused by the presence of foreign firms in their local market. Thus, to ensure survival, international expansion of firmsÂ' activities becomes a necessity more than just an option. Despite this evidence, not all firms feel inclined to tackle their internationalisation process. Even between firms already sending their products abroad, it is possible to distinguish those ones that are fully engaged in export activity from those that just consider it an occasional task. That is to say, all exporters have neither the same international orientation, nor show the same export intensity. Consequently, grouping exporters in a single category could be misleading and could also hinder obtaining solid results in this research area. Furthermore, such a classification can counteract the efficiency of governmental export assistance programmes.The aim of this paper is to carry out a closer examination of the differences between active and passive exporters. With this purpose in mind, we first submit the considered variables to a non-parametric test in order to select those ones that better differentiate between both groups of exporters. Once the most relevant disparities are discovered, the significant variables are used to elaborate a classificatory model via a logistic function. The empirical analysis is based upon data collected from small and medium sized manufacturing firms located in Castilla-La Mancha, an inland region of Spain. The results indicate that a firmÂ's international experience and export intensity, and managersÂ' perceptions of foreign trade barriers are the most effective variables for distinguishing active from passive exporters. The obtained model accurately classifies 93% of cases. Finally, these findings allow us to formulate some policy recommendations that, probably, will increase the efficiency of export promotion expenditures.
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- Alan Baursmichmidt & Danial Sullivan & Kate Gillespie, 1985. "Common Factors Underlying Barriers to Export: Studies in the U.S. Paper Industry," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 16(3), pages 111-123, September.
- Robert G Cooper & Elko J Kleinschmidt, 1985. "The Impact of Export Strategy on Export Sales Performance," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 16(1), pages 37-55, March.
- Leonidas C Leonidou & Constatine S Katsikeas, 1996. "The Export Development Process: An Integrative Review of Empirical Models," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 27(3), pages 517-551, September.
- Carl H Christensen & Angela da Rocha & Rosane Kerbel Gertner, 1987. "An Empirical Investigation of Factors Influencing Exporting Success of Brazilian Firms," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 18(3), pages 61-77, September.
- Cavusgil, S. Tamer, 1984. "Differences among exporting firms based on their degree of internationalization," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 12(2), pages 195-208, June.
- Brendan J Gray, 1997. "Profiling Managers to Improve Export Promotion Targeting," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 28(2), pages 387-420, June.
- Erwin Dichtl & Hans-Georg Koeglmayr & Stefan Mueller, 1990. "International Orientation as a Precondition for Export Success," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 21(1), pages 23-40, March.
- Cavusgil, S. Tamer & Naor, Jacob, 1987. "Firm and management characteristics as discriminators of export marketing activity," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 15(3), pages 221-235, June.
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Prince George appears to taking after his uncle already!
In a preview of an upcoming interview that aired on CNN's "New Day," Prince William says newborn son Prince George is already taking after other members of the Royal Family.
"He's a little bit of a rascal, I'll put it that way, so he either reminds me of my brother [Prince Harry] or me when I was younger, I'm not sure," the proud new dad said in a clip released from the upcoming CNN one-hour special, "Prince William's Passion: New Father, New Hope."
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"He's doing very well at the moment. He likes his nappy changed," Prince William continued.
He also gave an update on new mom Catherine.
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"Catherine is very well, [and the dog] Lupo is coping… He's been slobbering around the house a lot, so he's happy," he continued.
The Prince was asked about showing off his little Royal bundle of joy to the world so soon after his July 22 birth.
"I was on such a high about George, and so was Catherine. We were anxious to show him off," Prince William explained. "It's not somewhere I enjoy being, but I know the position I'm in [and] it's nice people wanted to see George. It was good he wasn't screaming."
The new dad noted that he's attempting to help out with baby duties as much as possible.
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"If I can do it myself, I'll do it myself," he said in the preview clip. "I'm as independent as I want to be… I don't like fuss."
"Prince William's Passion: New Father, New Hope" airs on CNN on September 15 at 10 PM.


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TAMPA — Marc Denis said he has no hard feelings toward the Lightning and hasn't thought one way or another about being bought out of the last year of his three-year, $8.6-million contract, which seems to be the plan.
There was one moment he had trouble accepting his demotion to AHL Norfolk. But other than a postgame bus ride from Wilkes-Barre, Pa., to Norfolk, Va., in which he spoke by phone to his wife and kids in Tampa celebrating the new year, Denis said, "I tried to embrace it as much as I could."
"I don't care if I'm the oldest guy on that team or sometimes the oldest guy on the ice, period, for both teams combined," he said. "I will take a lot from the experience. I have no doubt I will be a better goalie and better person because of it."
Denis, 30, was supposed to be the answer to Tampa Bay's goaltending woes when acquired from the Blue Jackets in July 2006. But he was sent to Norfolk on Dec. 29 at 1-5 with a 4.05 goals-against average and .859 save percentage.
He would have stayed there had Mike Smith not strained his left knee in practice Monday. Smith said he is better but still has pain. With no other goalie in the system ready to play, Denis got the call and Thursday backed up Karri Ramo.
With $3-million left on his contract, it might be feasible for Tampa Bay to buy out Denis. At two-thirds salary over double the remaining term, it would cost $1-million for the next two seasons. Denis then immediately would become an unrestricted free agent.
Denis, 9-15-2 in 28 games with Norfolk with a 3.02 goals-against average and .905 save percentage, said, "I haven't even thought about it."
He has about the season.
"At the center of my passion for hockey is to make a difference, to play and contribute whichever way you can," he said. "That feeling might have been lost the last little bit I was here."
As for his future, Denis said, "I'll bounce back. I'm very confident I'll do that.
"It was tough because of the family situation. Everything else I can handle."
SMITH IMPROVING: Despite much-reduced pain, Smith said it is better to be cautious: "There's a little bit of pain still there. Minimal, but some positions are worse than others."
NO EXCUSES: Tampa Bay began Thursday with Mathieu Darche on a line with center Vinny Lecavalier and right wing Marty St. Louis.
The move initially was made during the third period Tuesday because coach John Tortorella believed the line of Lecavalier, St. Louis and wing Jussi Jokinen wasn't competing. Darche is an energetic forechecker.
"I don't understand why I have to change any line to get some people to play harder," Tortorella said. "It (aggravates me). I don't care where we are in a season. You need to play hard."
ODDS AND ENDS: Lecavalier's assist gave him 600 NHL points, in his 706th game, on 273 goals and 327 assists. … Defenseman Brad Lukowich (hernia) is skating with the team. … Wing Nick Tarnasky left the game in the second period with blurred vision in his right eye after being inadvertently elbowed by a linesman. … Forwards Andre Roy and Karl Stewart were scratched. … "Bingo" Bob Shank, the Lightning's intermission host in the early days of the franchise, died at age 62. … Tampa boxer Antonio Tarver said, "Let's play hockey.''
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