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I mentioned it earlier, but I was at an incredible wedding over the weekend, a union of sight and sound while my friends behind Swampcandy and Sugar Farm Productions tied the knot.
The amazing thing about having artist friends is the creative and fun things that happen when they all get together.
For the music at the wedding, their friends The Black Cadillacs came up from Tennessee for some indie blues rock fun. They sounded fantastic. If you like The White Stripes and older Black Keys, you will probably enjoy this band.
Check them out at http://black-cadillacs.com/.
Here's their song "Shade":
They also did a killer cover of the INXS classic "Never Tear Us Apart." That classic ballad, which also has an amazing saxophone solo, is off the band's seminal album "Kick," which was released 25 years ago. I remember rocking it on an old cassette deck.
Here's the original version.


text: For this, the one-hundredth edition of our DVD of the Week, its producer, Monica Racic, and I wanted to do something special, and there's no film more special than Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator," from 1940, which I discuss in this clip, taken from the marvellous new restoration of it that's forthcoming from Criterion. Chaplin is the transcendent figure in the history of cinema—he put the cinema into history with his comedy, and here—in his devastating comic mockery of Adolf Hitler and denunciation of the tyrant's hateful and world-dominating madness—he turns his comedy into an act of vast historical moment. Throughout the week, I'll be revisiting this profound and daring film, which restores the therapeutically furious essence of comedy: to tear away familiar and comforting illusions in order to reveal the full measure of the world's grievous absurdity.

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The Fiat Doblò Cargo and Fiat Fiorino recently received two prestigious awards in the United Kingdom, demonstrating the level of appreciation among the sector's professionals for one of the widest and most comprehensive ranges of commercial vehicles currently on the market.
The Fiat Doblò Cargo and Fiat Fiorino recently received two prestigious awards in the United Kingdom, demonstrating the level of appreciation among the sector's professionals for one of the widest and most comprehensive ranges of commercial vehicles currently on the market. In detail, the Fiat Fiorino received the title of "Best Light Van" from the panel of the "Van Fleet World Honours 2014" for the third year running, while the Fiat Doblò Cargo was named "Fleet Van of the Year" in the "Motor Transport Awards", the most important recognition in the category of road-transport vehicles. The independent panel of the "Motor Transport Awards" – made up of leading industry experts – assesses and rewards innovation, excellence in terms of assistance, efficiency and the quality of the best companies and products in the sector.
Standing out within a group of famous competitors, the Doblò Cargo not only demonstrated its quality and versatility, but also highlighted the effort that Fiat Professional dedicates to meeting customers' needs as well as to their satisfaction. According to the panel of the "Motor Transport Award", the Fiat Doblò Cargo model represents an unrivalled offer for fleet mangers thanks to a low total life cycle cost and an extensive network of dealerships, ready to meet all needs in terms of repair, maintenance and aftersales. The panel members also rewarded Fiat Professional for its important recent contracts and the increased sale volume in many sectors, which has bolstered the image and status of the brand. An example? Openreach –a BT Group company specialising in communication infrastructures – very recently chose to expand its fleet with no fewer than 1,800 Doblò Cargo Maxis, which will play an important role in Openreach's mission: extending the benefits of high-speed broadband to the UK's local communities. A commitment which will bring great social benefits, and which Fiat's commercial vehicles will be able to support optimally thanks to their reliability, great handling, payload, low running costs and ease of use.
Launched in 2010, the Fiat Doblò Cargo has met with sweeping success within small businesses, local authorities and municipal services, as well as a growing number of large fleets interested in lowering costs without sacrificing versatility and practicality. Winner of the International "Van of the Year in 2011" title, the Doblò Cargo is available in a wide range of trim levels and engine versions, guaranteeing excellent loading capacity (payload of up to one tonne) and some of the lowest running costs on the market.
The "Motor Transport 2014" panel stated: "The Fiat Doblò Cargo undoubtedly arouses great interest among fleet operators thanks to the excellent loading capacities, stable ride and high levels of comfort, together with an elegant modern interior. The main characteristic of the cab is the space available for such a compact van. From its launch it has met with great success in the United Kingdom, and it recently won over a wider range of fleets, following the interest shown by various companies not only with regard to its characteristics but also the way in which the Fiat Professional brand is developing."
Success also for the Fiorino model, which for the third year running earns itself the title of "Best Light Van" in the "Van Fleet World Honours 2014". In particular, the panel appreciates its versatility, its capacity (payload up to 660 kg),, its load volume of up to 2.5 m³ (2.8 m³ with folding passenger seat as option) and its low running costs. Additionally, thanks to the innovative MultiJet II turbodiesel engines, the Fiat Fiorino benefits from long servicing intervals, low repair costs and mixed-cycle consumption of just 3.62 l/100 km.
Running every year, the Van Fleet World Honours are addressed to car manufacturers, service providers and individuals who, in the opinion of the panel, have achieved excellence in their sector. In detail, the assessment process combines the judgement of the editorial team of "Van Fleet World" with data supplied by leading leasing and consulting companies in the corporate vehicle management sector.
The panel explained their choice in this way: "Despite the multiple launches of vehicles derived from other models over the last year, none can match the versatility and loading capacity of the Fiat Fiorino. The introduction of versions fitted with improved drive system, equipped with "Traction+" control system and "Mud & Snow" tyres as standard, only adds greater value to its versatility, offering a quite attractive alternative financially speaking for those who need to tackle adverse weather conditions. Its high loading capacity and limited running costs also lend the Fiat Fiorino an enduring appeal: if you're looking for a light commercial vehicle, it's hard to find a worthy rival to the versatile Fiat Fiorino."
Fiat S.p.A. ("Fiat") today announced an agreement with the VEBA Trust , under which its wholly owned subsidiary, Fiat North America LLC ("FNA"), will acquire all of the VEBA Trust's equity membership interests in Chrysler Group LLC ("Chrysler Group"), representing the 41.4616% of Chrysler Group not currently held by FNA. The transaction is expected to close on or before January 20, 2014.
In consideration for the sale of its membership interests in Chrysler Group, the VEBA Trust will receive aggregate consideration of U.S.$3,650 million consisting of:
• a special distribution payable by Chrysler Group to its members, in an aggregate amount of approximately U.S.$1,900 million (FNA's portion of the special distribution will be paid by FNA to the VEBA Trust as part of the purchase consideration) ; and
• at closing, FNA will pay the remainder of approximately U.S.$1,750 million in cash purchase consideration to the VEBA Trust.
Fiat expects to fund the U.S.$1,750 million in cash from available cash on hand. Chrysler Group expects to fund the special distribution from available cash on hand.
Contemporaneously with the transactions described above, Chrysler Group and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the "UAW") have agreed to a memorandum of understanding under Chrysler Group's existing collective bargaining agreements to provide for additional contributions by Chrysler Group to the VEBA Trust of an aggregate of U.S.$700 million in four equal annual installments. The initial payment will be made on closing of the transaction with Fiat and additional payments will be payable on each of the next three anniversaries of the initial payment. Chrysler Group expects to fund the initial contribution to the VEBA Trust from available cash on hand.
In consideration for these contributions, the UAW will agree to certain commitments to continue to support the industrial operations at Chrysler Group and the further implementation of the Fiat-Chrysler alliance, including to use best efforts to cooperate in the continued roll-out of Fiat-Chrysler World Class Manufacturing programs, actively participate in benchmarking efforts associated with implementation of these programs across all of Fiat-Chrysler manufacturing sites to ensure objective performance assessments and provide for proper application of WCM principles, and actively assist in the achievement of the Group's long-term business plan.
"I have been looking forward to this day from the very moment that we were chosen to assist in the rebuilding of a vibrant Chrysler back in 2009" said John Elkann, Chairman of Fiat. "The work, commitment and achievement I have witnessed from Chrysler over the past four and a half years is nothing short of exceptional, and I take this opportunity to officially welcome each and every one of the people in the Chrysler organization to the integrated Fiat-Chrysler world."
Sergio Marchionne, Chief Executive of Fiat and Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group, had this to say: "In the life of every major organization and its people, there are defining moments that go down in the history books. For Fiat and Chrysler, the agreement just reached with the VEBA is clearly one of those moments. I will be forever grateful to the leadership team for the support and unwavering dedication shown to the integration project that today has taken its final shape. The unified ownership structure will now allow us to fully execute our vision of creating a global automaker that is truly unique in terms of mix of experience, perspective and know-how, a solid and open organization that will ensure all employees a challenging and rewarding environment."
As part of the transactions, FNA and the VEBA Trust will agree to dismiss with prejudice the current proceedings before the Delaware Court of Chancery with respect to the interpretation of the call option agreement pursuant to which Fiat has, through FNA, exercised three tranches of a call option to acquire membership interests in Chrysler Group held by the VEBA Trust. All of these membership interests will be acquired by FNA in connection with the transactions described above.
Given the funding arrangements for this transaction, it is not envisioned that Fiat will require equity capital to be raised via a rights issue.
1 The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust, a Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association, is an independently administered trust established to pay health care benefits for retirees from Chrysler.
2 In the event that the special distribution from Chrysler Group cannot be paid by the intended closing date (January 20, 2014 or earlier), Fiat intends to make payment to the VEBA Trust of the aggregate consideration and thereafter receive the special distribution when it is the 100% owner of Chrysler Group.
For the second time in succession, the Fiat Professional brand has been named "LCV Manufacturer of the Year" at the GreenFleet Awards 2013 during a ceremony held at the Emirates Stadium in London. This prestigious award recognises the efforts made by manufacturers to reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector.
Fiat Professional's current range offers numerous technologies to increase vehicle efficiency, such as Start&Stop, which temporarily shuts the engine down when the vehicle is stationary, and 'Traction+', which improves the vehicle's traction on low-grip surfaces without the need for 4X4 systems. Both technologies, in combination with the new MultiJet II turbodiesel engines, guarantee diverse professional clients optimum levels of consumption and emissions in their respective segments.
Two more Fiat Professional innovations - eco:Drive Professional and eco:Drive Fleet - are also recognised for helping drivers to achieve maximum fuel efficiency. Both are developments of the eco:Drive software application developed in 2009 by Fiat, which analyses driving style by collecting data from the car and gives personalised advice. It's a genuine digital tutor that, if used consistently and correctly, permits a reduction in consumption and emissions of up to 16%.
In detail, eco:Drive Fleet allows fleet managers to monitor vehicle data through an online dashboard, automatically updating the database with running costs and the mileage count for maintenance intervals. The eco:Drive Professional system is even more innovative: it allows commercial vehicle drivers to enter various parameters, such as the load they're carrying and the frontal area of the vehicle. The software allows the client to analyse the impact of the load on the vehicle's efficiency and suggests the most appropriate behaviour to achieve the best fuel economy.
It's important to remember that influencing driver behaviour not only makes a significant contribution to reducing a company's emissions: it can also have a considerable impact on operator running costs thanks to the reduction in expenditure on fuel as well as vehicle wear-and-tear.
Autobest's international panel awarded the ʻEcobest 2013' title to Fiat's 'Methane programme', deeming it the solution which is the simplest and most cost-effective and has the lowest environmental impact among fuels available today.
Inaugurated 12 years ago as the first European award dedicated to green products and technology in the automotive sector, the ʻEcobest' title is awarded by a panel comprising 15 specialist journalists, representing the same number of European countries with a total population of approximately 300 million: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey and Ukraine.
The prestigious ʻEcobest 2013' title confirms Fiat's commitment to continuous research into concrete, effective and accessible technological solutions made available to a vast public so that they can exploit the greatest number of environmental and economic benefits.
In the field of alternative fuels, Fiat considers that methane engines are now the most appropriate technological choice for contributing to the reduction of pollution in urban areas and the limitation of CO2 emissions. Methane engines minimise the most harmful emissions such as particulate (practically reduced to zero), nitrogen oxide and the most reactive hydrocarbons which cause the formation of other pollutants. They also generate 23 per cent less CO2 compared to running on petrol. Therefore, methane is the "cleanest" and cheapest fuel available today and it is also potentially a source of renewable energy thanks to the development of biomethane.
For over 15 years, the Fiat Group has been the leading European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for methane-fuelled vehicles, the one which offers the widest eco-friendly range with bi-fuel supply (methane/petrol), which accommodates the needs of a broad clientèle, including goods transport professionals: since 1997, the Group has sold over 560 thousand Natural Power cars and commercial vehicles.
Taking pride of place in Fiat's 'Methane' programme is the innovative methane-fuelled 0.9 TwinAir Turbo bi-fuel, which combines the environmental benefits of methane fuel supply with the power and fun at the wheel ensured by Turbo TwinAir technology. This is demonstrated by its maximum power of 80 HP (59 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a maximum torque of no fewer than 140 Nm at just 2,500 rpm. All of this with reduced emissions and fuel consumption: for example, the values recorded with the Fiat Panda TwinAir Turbo Natural Power are 86 g/km of CO2 and 3.1 kg of methane every 100 km/h respectively (combined cycle).
Lastly, mention must be made of the fact that the methane range has certainly contributed significantly to the records acknowledged in the latest research by JATO Dynamics, world leader in automotive consultancy and research. In 2012, for the sixth year running, Fiat proved to be the brand which recorded the lowest level of CO2 emissions in Europe among the best-selling automotive brands, with an average value of 119.8 g/km. And that's not all. Over the last 5 years, Fiat has reduced its average emissions by 13 per cent, which is significantly lower than the average target of 130 g/km set out by the European Union for 2015.
The readers of the German "Fernfahrer", "lastauto omnibus" and "trans aktuell" trades magazines have voted the Doblò Cargo as the "Best Commercial Vehicle 2013" in the delivery van category (imports).
The "Best Commercial Vehicle" poll, in which approximately 10,000 readers participated, took place this year for the 17th time. Florian Zimmermann, Head of Marketing on the Fiat Professional management board, received the coveted award at a prize-giving ceremony in the headquarters of the DEKRA technical inspection company in Stuttgart, Germany.The winning choice, made by drivers who depend on their vehicles to meet the exacting demands of their daily working life, is considered a reliable barometer for a manufacturer's image and the acceptance of its products. This victory for the Fiat Doblò Cargo is a further endorsement of the range of customer-oriented transporters that Fiat Professional has been offering for many years.
Professionals from the courier, express and postal services industry (CEP) have once again voted the Fiat Dobló Cargo "CEP Transporter of the Year" in the category of Transporters up to 3.5 Tons (imports).
Professionals from the courier, express and postal services industry (CEP) have once again voted the Fiat Dobló Cargo "CEP Transporter of the Year" in the category of Transporters up to 3.5 Tons (imports). After each of the test drives, the vehicle was rated according to driving performance, comfort, functionality and cost efficiency. Danio Carboni, Product Manager at Fiat Professional, received the prize from Werner Bicker, Managing Director of the ETM-Verlag publishing company, and Markus Braun, Head of Tests and Technology at ETM, during a prize-giving ceremony in Warnemünde, Germany.
The 23 candidate vehicles competing for the award this year in four categories were subjected to a thorough on-road test by 40 industry experts.
The judges clocked up a total of almost 10000 kilometres in more than 800 test drives around the Hohe Düne hotel resort in Warnemünde.
Hemglass will start using the Fiat Doblò for its icecream sales. Initially, the company bought 15 Fiat Doblò 1.6-liter Multijet turbo diesel. Doblò fits Hemglass new business areas, is easy to drive and smooth and it is expected to have half fuel consumption compared to the other cars in the car park.
Hemglass will start using the Fiat Doblò for its icecream sales. Initially, the company bought 15 Fiat Doblò 1.6-liter Multijet turbo diesel. Doblò fits Hemglass new business areas, is easy to drive and smooth and it is expected to have half fuel consumption compared to the other cars in the car park.Ice cream is a typical Italian product, but that is not why Hemglass selected Fiat Doblò when they now add 15 new cars for its sales organization. No, ice cream, is their core business, however, was the Italian car Doblò perfect in size and performance when they needed a smaller, lighter and smoother distribution vehicle.The Doblò version is a "flatbed" - that means that the luggage area is just a flat panel floor. On that has since Cold Car in Occimiano, northern Italy, mounted their freezer. The final installation was then made with bodybuilder ABC Kaross in Mönsterås, Sweden. The engine is a 1.6-liter Multijet turbo diesel, 105 hp or 90 hp if you selected the automatic AMT gearbox.- The most important thing for us was how much load we could create, says Henrik Wessén, vehicle manager in Norden at Hemglass. With the Doblò we get 340 kg load capacity.Unlike many other cars carrying frozen goods the Hemglass-Doblò has no built-in compressor. To cool the cabinet an external compressor at Hemglass' facility is used and then disconnected when the car is on its distribution round. The compressor, which is unique for each car, weighs 180 kg which means that you do not drive around with unnecessary weight and the compressor does not steal cargo space.It is thus streamlining. You go down into the vehicle size but keep the load.- We win thus lower operating costs, fuel costs is almost half compared to our other vehicles, says Henrik Wessén. As a bonus, we get a lower environmental impact.Another practical advantage is that the Doblò's sleek exterior makes it easy to drive and navigate.- Doblò is also suitable for our new business, e-shop and our "kiosk" concept. Since the goods are pre-ordered and pre-determined, it becomes more efficient to run with a smaller car, says Henrik Wessén.Happy recipient of two of the first Fiat Doblò cars are Bo Andersson, franchisee for Hemglass in Västerås, Norrköping, Kalmar and Växjö.- These cars will suit us fine, he says. I have long asked for smaller and more agile, and above all more economical distribution vehicles.Footnote: Fiat Doblò is a product from Fiat Professional, Fiat Group brand for light commercial vehicles. In Sweden Fiat Professional delivers vehicles to several major customers: Among them Posten Sverige, SAS, Matric Italgross and Bring City Mail.
The Fiat Doblò wins the prestigious 'UKRAINE AUTOTRADING AWARDS 2012', decided by readers of specialist Ukrainian publications. The award ceremony took place yesterday in the presence of all the editors and directors of the media involved and official importer Martorelli S.p.A., which received the trophy.
The Fiat Doblò wins the prestigious 'UKRAINE AUTOTRADING AWARDS 2012', decided by readers of specialist Ukrainian publications. The award ceremony took place yesterday in the presence of all the editors and directors of the media involved and official importer Martorelli S.p.A., which received the trophy. Already leader in the segment from 2010, the Fiat Doblò closed 2012 with further growth: compared to 2011, registrations of the Fiat Professional commercial vehicle increased by 31.88%, with a share of the segment which passed from 24.61% to 33.72%. To sum up, one customer out of three chooses the Fiat Doblò in Ukraine. This exceptional sales performance made a decisive contribution to the Fiat Professional brand's undisputed leadership in the sector of commercial vehicles sold in Ukraine, with a total market share of 18.72%. Underpinning the sales success and the appreciation demonstrated by the specialist press are the winning qualities of the Doblò Cargo model, the first and only vehicle in its category to make a decisive break with the car-derived production model. This vehicle was conceived from the design stage as a commercial vehicle in every sense, not simply a small van but a genuine LCV that can be adapted to different types of outfit and all working missions. Among the latest developments of the model are the "XL" and "Work Up" versions, which extend the widest range of the segment with more than 500 solutions available by combining bodies, doors and engine versions. In particular, the Doblò Cargo "XL" permits easier access to the load compartment, thanks to a height of 1455 mm for the rear door and of 1550 mm for the load compartment. Moreover, thanks to the rear bi-link suspension, the vehicle can confidently handle a payload of 1000 kg including the driver: 1,200 kg on the front and 1,450 kg on the rear. Despite demonstrating values typical of higher segments – including a volume of 5 m³ (5.4 m³ with passenger seat folded down) – the new Doblò Cargo XL proves a vehicle which takes reducing fuel consumption and environmental sustainability to heart. The Doblò Work Up is the first light truck in the segment built entirely by the manufacturer to guarantee quality and reliability. With a load surface of 4 m², a load capacity of 1,000 kg and thanks to the practical movement of the sides and a host of practical features (tool compartment, retaining hooks, load pole rack/ladder structure, footboard, etc.), the Doblò Work Up is the ideal solution for the agriculture, building and civil or park maintenance service sectors, as well as the transport of doors, windows, shutters and glass.
In the Netherlands, the Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB and the non-governmental organisation 'Stichting Natuur &Milieu' have drawn up the Top Ten most environmentally friendly commercial vehicles.
In the Netherlands, the Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB and the non-governmental organisation 'Stichting Natuur &Milieu' have drawn up the Top Ten most environmentally friendly commercial vehicles. For the second year in a row, the Fiat Professional brand has received an award for its ongoing research into lowering environmental impact and, above all, the reduction of CO2 emissions. In first place in the 'Small Van' and 'Large Van' categories respectively are the compact Fiorino, with 109 g/km of CO2 and the versatile Fiat Ducato with 179 g/km. These are both excellent figures in a competitive market which is particularly attentive to environmental issues.The Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB is a member of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) and currently has 3.9 million members, to whom it offers a vast range of services related to roadside assistance and tourism and mobility sector services. Each year, together with "Stichting Natuur &Milieu", the main non-governmental organisation dealing with environmental issues, the Royal Dutch Touring Club ANWB presents its Top Ten, which makes purchasing recommendations to a vast public so that they can drive in the most eco-friendly way possible, with the lowest emissions level. The two green awards won by Fiat Professional add to the long Fiat Group Automobiles list of important international awards which confirm its constant commitment to eco-compatible mobility, a strategy which has made Fiat undisputed leader in Europe: in the last five years, Fiat is the brand that has recorded the lowest level of CO2 emissions from cars sold in Europe, with an average value of 118.2 g/km in 2011 (4.9 g/km less than the average in 2010).
The Strada Adventure 1.3 Multijet 95 bhp, completed with great success the more than 4,200 kilometres of the 1st Dakar Desert Challenge expedition to Africa, the Great African Adventure, an expedition that departed from the village of Coruche (Portugal) on last 26th December 2012 and arrived at Dakar (Senegal) on 8 of January 2013.
The Strada Adventure 1.3 Multijet 95 bhp, completed with great success the more than 4,200 kilometres of the 1st Dakar Desert Challenge expedition to Africa, the Great African Adventure, an expedition that departed from the village of Coruche (Portugal) on last 26th December 2012 and arrived at Dakar (Senegal) on 8 of January 2013.The expedition Dakar Desert Challenge, which along more than 4,200 kilometres across countries like Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Mauritania and Senegal is a major trans-Saharan low-cost and non-competitive expedition, which aims to recreate the great moments of excitement and enjoyment of the mythical adventure "Rally Paris-Dakar" with very low participation costs and with the possibility of participation of various types of motor vehicles including 4x4, 4x2 light vehicles and motorcycles.The expedition had a participation of 40 international teams (two from Spain, one from Italy, one from Netherlands and the rest from Portugal), with 14 motorcycles, 24 all-terrain vehicles 4x4, 2 vehicles 4X2 including the Strada Adventure Double Cab that was also the official 4X2 vehicle of the expedition.Inserted in the initiatives undertaken by the Fiat Professional Portugal team for the launch and communication of the New Strada Adventure, the participation as official 4x2 vehicle had the objective to support the caravan of motorcycles. Due to the nature of this task, the Strada Adventure was submitted to the same treatment and level of demand of the rest of the vehicles involved, overcoming without great difficulty the different and tough 14 stages that combine asphalt, dirt, sand and stone. The Strada Adventure has travelled for more than 8,000 kilometres, until Dakar and back again to Portugal, with only one puncture as a setback, with no technical problems to report.At the end of 2013 it will be held the 2nd edition of this great adventure, and the presence of the Fiat Strada Adventure as official 4x2 car is again assured to face this great and demanding expedition.All information is available at:http://www.dakardesertchallenge.comhttp://www.facebook.com/dakardesertchallengewww.facebook.com/FiatStradaPortugal
The versatile vehicle wins two "Green Van" awards. The perfect balance of capacity, volume and fuel consumption.
The versatile vehicle wins two "Green Van" awards. The perfect balance of capacity, volume and fuel consumption.Fiat Ducato is the eco-friendliest van in its class. This is the result of the Green Van 2012 cost-effectiveness and environment sustainability survey conducted by the well-known German magazines VerkehrsRundschauand Trucker.Fiat Ducato wins twice: with a total of 5,400 points, Ducato 150 MultiJet ranked first just ahead of Ducato 115 MultiJet (5,365 points). VW Crafter came in third at a distance (4,872 points).The "Green Van" award analysed fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, in addition to overall van efficiency indicators, such as pollutant category, maximum capacity and loading volume.VerkehrsRundschau and Truckergave extra points to Fiat Ducato for its cost-effective technologies such as the Start&Stop system which automatically stops the engine whenever the vehicles stops in traffic and the gearbox is in neutral.The Granvolume high roof versions of Fiat Ducato variants were tested by VerkehrsRundschauand Trucker. Fiat Ducato 150 MultiJet fits a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine that delivers 109 kW (150 HP) and is available with Start&Stop. The 1,250 kg capacity was the strength of the vehicles examined in the Green Van Ranking survey, along with the load volume equal to 13 m³. Remarkably, Fiat Ducato 115 MultiJet with a 85 kW (115 HP) turbo diesel engine has 15 kg more of capacity in the same volume.The "Green Van" and "Green Truck" efficiency rankings are based on tests conducted by VerkehrsRundschau and Trucker on approximately 50 commercial vehicles in each class each year.
The new Doblò XL makes its début at the Hanover Motor Show. This is another specialty from the Doblò family which, with more than 500 variants, combining bodies, doors and engine versions, boasts the widest range in the segment, in addition to superior performance and functional characteristics.
The new Doblò XL makes its début at the Hanover Motor Show. This is another specialty from the Doblò family which, with more than 500 variants, combining bodies, doors and engine versions, boasts the widest range in the segment, in addition to superior performance and functional characteristics, load capacity and loading efficiency, good fuel economy and low consumption with limited running costs, all teamed with safety and comfort.The new "XL" version, with a volume of 5 m³ (5.4 m³ with passenger seat folded down) and a capacity of 1000 kg, features values typical of higher segments, yet with reducing fuel consumption and environmental sustainability always close to its heart. The New Doblò XL offers similar dimensions to those of the Cargo Maxi version, permitting easier access to the load compartment, thanks to a height of 1455 mm for the rear door and of 1550 mm for the load compartment. The vehicle, thanks to the rear bi-link suspension, can confidently handle considerable maximum permitted axle loads: 1,200 kg on the front and 1,450 kg on the rear. The engine range of the New Doblò XL comprises three turbodiesels for the Cargo versions:- 1.6 MultiJet 105 HP- 1.6 MultiJet 90 HP MTA- 2.0 MultiJet 135 HPThe Combi versions are characterised by the 2.0 MultiJet 135 HP engine version. The engine range is completed by the petrol-fuelled 1.4 TJet 120 HP, again for Cargo versions. All Euro 5 type-approved, the diesel engines are marked out by satisfying driving, excellent performance, quiet running, low running costs (consumption and maintenance) as well as reliability and environmental sustainability, also thanks to the availability of the Start&Stop system and the particulate filter. In the field of safety, the New Doblò XL admits no competition. The vehicle has been equipped with innovative mechanical features, in particular a bi-link rear suspension system. The constant and predictable road-holding is also ensured by the adoption of the most advanced electronic stability control devices as standard, including ABS with electronic brakeforce distributor (EBD). The front airbags and front side bags complete the safety equipment, while a host of unobtrusive smart solutions transform the cab into a genuine mobile office, such as the shelf under the roof, the dashboard document holder and many practical storage compartments, in addition to the large compartment above the cab which can be accessed directly from the load compartment. The vehicle also offers technical solutions and technological equipment that create optimum comfort conditions and help keep attention on the road:- a climate control system, also available in an automatic version- cruise control- rear parking sensors- built-in Blue&Me hands-free system- Blue&Me TomTom navigator- the innovative eco:Drive Fleet Professional system.
The 64th edition of the Hanover International Motor Show, the most important commercial and industrial vehicle show in Europe, is scheduled from 20 to 27 September.
- 64th Hanover International Motor Show, Germany- Open to the public from 20 to 27 September 2012- Hall 16, booth A 23- www.iaa.de- Motor Show mapThe 64th edition of the Hanover International Motor Show, the most important commercial and industrial vehicle show in Europe, is scheduled from 20 to 27 September. Fiat Professional is exhibiting 10 vehicles at the show. These represent the widest LCV range currently present on the market – from car-derived vans to the Strada, the Fiorino, the Doblò Cargo, the Scudo and the Ducato Maxi – as well as the most eco-friendly: no fewer than 5 models are marketed with a methane fuel system as original equipment. The booth is number A23 in hall 16. The star of the exhibition space, the new Doblò Cargo XL, offers similar dimensions to those of the Cargo Maxi version, permitting easier access to the load compartment, thanks to a height of 1455 mm for the rear door and of 1550 mm for the load compartment. Moreover, thanks to the rear bi-link suspension, the vehicle can confidently handle considerable maximum permitted axle loads: 1,200 kg on the front and 1,450 kg on the rear. Despite demonstrating values typical of higher segments – including a volume of 5 m³ (5.4 m³ with passenger seat folded down) – the new Doblò Cargo XL proves a vehicle which takes reducing fuel consumption and environmental sustainability to heart. An example of the Doblò Work Up will also be present at the German show, the first light truck in the segment built entirely by the manufacturer to guarantee quality and reliability. With a load surface of 4 m² and a load capacity of 1,000 kg, the Doblò Work Up is the ideal solution for the agriculture, building and civil or park maintenance service sectors, as well as the transport of doors, windows, shutters and glass. A pioneer for more than 15 years, Fiat Professional now offers the widest range of commercial vehicles factory-fitted to run on methane (OEM) , allowing it to hold a leading position in this market. At Hanover, Fiat Professional is presenting the three most important vehicles in the Natural Power range: Ducato, Fiorino and Doblò Cargo with petrol/methane dual-fuel system. The Scudo and Ducato models boast a complete range of people transport vehicles, based on different outfits intended for specific uses and customers. To represent the vast range, the show will feature a Scudo Panorama Executive 165 MultiJet – the ideal solution for business customer transport – and a modular Ducato Flex-Floor (9 seats) converted in accordance with the principles of the Autonomy Programme, the initiative that Fiat Group Automobiles has been working with since 1995 to implement services and to help facilitate motoring for those with disabilities. Fiat Professional is presenting two particular versions of the Ducato and Strada models which lend themselves, both in terms of style and content, to outdoor, professional use in which agility, versatility, load capacity and ability to tackle adverse terrain conditions count. On show in Germany will be the Fiat Ducato 150 MultiJet with "Traction+" and Fiat "Strada by Lumberjack" created in collaboration between Fiat Professional and Lumberjack. Finally, there will be an example of the Ducato DHL, converted by the well-known German body builder Sommer. Marked out by the typical yellow colours of DHL, the vehicle is based on the Ducato (Long Wheelbase and super-high roof) and has many features developed exclusively to optimise courier services and safety. Fiat Professional's commitment, always trained on the true needs of its professional customers, has now achieved a step forward in emission reduction with its new eco:Drive for commercial vehicles. This device, the only one of its kind, allows the journey data of vehicles at work to be analysed in order to suggest more appropriate behaviour for economical and sustainable driving.
From 1st May, 2012 Chrysler Australia group will act as the distributor for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands in Australia.
From 1st May, 2012 Chrysler Australia group will act as the distributor for Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands in Australia.Under the new agreement, the current Fiat and Alfa Romeo dealer group, which numbers 17 passenger dealerships with 22 commercial vehicle outlets across the country, will report into the Melbourne-based Chrysler Australia group.Sales for the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands during 2011 were recorded by Vendor Field Analytical and Characterization Technologies System (VFACTS) at 2,635 vehicles. Models offered on the Australian market include the Alfa Romeo 159, the 159 Sportwagon and the Giulietta. Fiat models include the Fiat 500, the Fiat 500 Abarth, and Fiat Professional brands Ducato and Scudo. The Chrysler Australia group of companies, which currently manages the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands in the Australian market, has seen a remarkable surge in sales in the past twelve months. Calendar year 2011 saw the American marque increase combined sales by 27.5%, and 2012 January and February sales are up 78% on the same period last year. The transfer of distributorship of the Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional brands to the Chrysler Australia group has occurred on the back of the global strategic alliance formed between the Fiat S.p.A. in Italy and the Chrysler Group in the United States in 2009.
Fiat Group Automobiles and Svenska Posten, the Swedish Mail company, have signed an extension of the 2009 contract that envisaged the delivery of 3,000, Fiat Fiorino 1.3 MultiJets, with the Comfort-Matic robotised gearbox. Within 2015, another 2,000 units will be added, bringing the total supply to 5,000 vehicles allocated in 6 years.
Fiat Group Automobiles and Svenska Posten, the Swedish Mail company, have signed an extension of the 2009 contract that envisaged the delivery of 3,000, Fiat Fiorino 1.3 MultiJets, with the Comfort-Matic robotised gearbox. Within 2015, another 2,000 units will be added, bringing the total supply to 5,000 vehicles allocated in 6 years. The new agreement confirms the winning characteristics of the model - reduced running costs, high level of ergonomics, low emissions and low fuel consumption - that won over one the largest companies in Sweden, with more 30,000 employees, as well as one of the most famous in the world for the quality of service provided.Identified by the yellow livery distinctive of the Swedish Mail, the Fiat commercial vehicle has undergone some changes to adapt it for use across the country, such as right-hand drive, which simplifies making deliveries, internal lighting boosted with LEDs, in addition to a kit of "utilities" to improve visibility and functionality in the cab. The renewal of the contract with the Swedish Mail above all rewards the winning features of this model, recently updated in terms of both looks and engine range, today all Euro 5. These innovations contribute to consolidating the leading role that the Fiat Fiorino plays in its category. In fact, it is a one-off vehicle that was developed to meet the needs of customers seeking a compact van with economical running costs that is nimble in traffic and easy to handle when parking.More specifically, the Fiat Fiorino is above all distinguished by reduced fuel consumption and emissions. The 75 HP 1.3 MultiJet turbodiesel allows a range of more than 1,000 km on a full tank of diesel (4.2 l/100 km in the combined cycle) and it is marked by only 112 g/km of CO2 emissions, a best in class value in its segment. This latter aspect - particularly important in Sweden where sensitivity to ecological issues is high - confirms that environmental protection is an important guiding principle for Fiat Professional, together with all Fiat Group Automobiles brands, for the development of its models.


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Key steps to designing accessible websites
- Plan a new site or redesign using best practices
- Use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- Use Structured HTML
- Legacy Pages
- Use an Accessible Template
- Non-HTML content should also be made accessible
Plan a new site or redesign using best practices
Plan your site before you begin. Use best practices in Web design to make your website functionally accessible. Use Cascading Style Sheets, create proper headings, label graphics, and structure the site and its content logically from the beginning of the development stage.
Consult the following resources as you plan and design your site:
Consult the following resources as you plan and design your site:
- iCITA's best practices
- Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act Implementation Guidelines for Web-Based Information and Applications 1.0
- World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) standards
- W3C accessibility guidelines
The ACCC Instructional Technology Lab provides training and support for developing accessible websites (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Using CSS is an important part of making a site functionally accessible. Style sheets maintain consistency and allow users to make adjustments to the site to make it easier to read and navigate. The ACCC Instructional Technology Lab (ITL) and the Web Accessibility Committee sponsor training on Cascading Style Sheets. The ITL also provides ongoing support for those needing information on CSS. An online resource for those wanting to learn CSS is available through Western Illinois University.
Use Structured HTML
A simple definition according to IBM's website is "HTML that is well-formed and uses elements with semantic value." The IBM website outlined some checks to ensure that you are creating structured HTML including:
- Using heading elements (<h1> through <h6>) to denote a hierarchy of headings.
- Putting lists of things, especially menus, inside proper list forms.
- Ensuring that all of the text is inside an appropriate HTML element, such as a paragraph.
- Creating true data tables by adding the semantic elements that define structure, such as summaries and table heads.
- Removing every piece of presentational markup from your HTML code. Note: <strong> and <em> are the correct semantic elements that replace <bold> and <italic>.
- Placing all the presentation details in external CSS files.
Illinois Center for Information Technology Accessibility (iCITA) has a summary of HTML elements that help stucture a site.
Legacy Pages
Legacy Web pages (sites published before August 20, 2008) are not required to be retrofitted. The Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act (IITAA) does not require UIC to make previously existing websites accessible unless those sites are substantially modified. However, legacy Web pages must include contact information to insure legacy website information will be made available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities.
Upon specific request, information on legacy Web pages is to be made available to any individual needing access to such Web content, by revision or by providing an alternate format that is accessible to the person making the request. The unit responsible for the creation of the information on the Web is responsible for providing that access. Each website must include contact information for the person designated in that unit to handle requests for access. The contact information should be placed on the entire site, or at minimum on all popular access pages to the site.
Use the following statement (may be placed at the bottom of the page):
"Having problems accessing this site? Contact the webmaster."
Include the email address of the person assigned to handle accessibility concerns within your department. If at all possible, accessibility concerns should be addressed within 24 hours of receipt of the request. If you require assistance in making your information accessible, contact the Web Accessibility Committee for assistance.
In addition, the UIC Identity Standards require websites to provide easy-to-find contact information for the unit. This contact information should include a general information phone number, a general information email address and the unit's postal address. The best way to handle this is with a "Contact Us" link on every page. While a list of department faculty or staff can also be very helpful, make it clear whom a user should contact for general information.
Use an Accessible Template as a Guide towards IITAA Compliance
An Accessible HTML UIC Template has been developed. You can download the full packaged version (.zip) of this template.


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Bionic man on display at London Science Museum
A million-dollar bionic man will go on display at London's Science Museum this week.
Costing around £640,000, the 'man' has artificial organs, synthetic blood and robot limbs.
Assembled by a team of leading roboticists, for a new Channel 4 documentary, How To Build A Bionic Man, it incorporates some of the latest advances in prosthetic technology.


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Roo burgers for the BBQ or cooked inside in the frypan. Serve in Turkish bread rolls with lettuce and tomato or add any burger fillings that you like..
Recipe by: Kathy
This is a gourmet canapé using foie gras that I prepare on special occasions. The foie gras is served on brioche lathered in fig jam.
Recipe by: mimichette


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M&T Bank's Cash Bonus But Don't Forget the Fees
We are still seeing checking account bonuses from the big banks. Those who are careful may be able to profit from these, but the banks know that they will most likely profit in the end. The latest big bank offering a checking account bonus is M&T Bank which is offering a $100 cash bonus for customers who add direct deposit to a MyChoice Checking account. M&T Bank has this promotion advertised on its home page and on its special website raisethegreenflag.com/mychoice.
Those who try to qualify for this bonus should be aware of the potential fees. First, MyChoice Checking is not a free checking account. According to the MyChoice Checking page, there's a $6.95 monthly fee unless you maintain an average daily balance of at least $500 or unless you make 10 or more check card purchases.
In addition to monthly maintenance fees, there are fees for things you might not have expected. If you use M&T Bank's bank-to-bank transfer service, they will charge you a $3 fee for each transfer you make from your M&T account to your accounts at other financial institutions.
If you have an M&T Bank savings account, you might be charged for just tranfering money from the savings to checking account. Regulation D imposes a limit of 6 withrawals per statement cycle. However, banks are free to set a lower limit, and that is what M&T Bank does. For example, M&T Bank charges a $5 fee if you make more than 4 withdrawals per month from its Relationship Savings.
If you do get surprised by one of these fees, you may want to dispute it with the bank's customer service rep. However, don't expect this to be easy. A reader described the trouble he had with trying to get M&T Bank to reverse this withdrawal fee.
The problem with banks is even if you choose a small bank, it has been common for many small banks to be acquired by the big banks. A recent example of this was Wilmington Trust and its online division, WTDirect. WTDirect's online savings account used to have many nice banking features and a competitive rate. That recently ended after its merger into M&T Bank was completed. A reader described his experience with this conversion in this forum thread.
Another option to reduce surprise bank fees is to stick with a credit union. If you're looking for a credit union, please refer to my post Finding the Best Free Checking Accounts at the Best Credit Unions.
Other Bank Bonuses
We have a new bank promotions page with a table of all of the active bank and credit union promotions. You can filter the table based on the type of promotion and based on your state. I have more details about how to use this page in this blog post.


text: The Oakland A's, International BBQ Cookers Association, CA BBQ Association and the Oakand Chamber of Commerce team up with Alternative Family Services (www.afs4kids.org) for the Bay Area BBQ Championship(BABC)-a benefit for the thousands of foster children, youth and families served by AFS, July 16 in the Coliseum Parking Lot prior to the A's double header against the LA Angels.Celebrity, VIP and Certified judges will determine which of the 32 Pitmasters and their teams will be the BABC Grand Champion. Including the Bad Boyz of BBQ, the Food Network's "Tailgate Warriors" winner in season 2010. Advanced tickets only. All tickets include BABC access, five tasting tickets and A's double header ticket: $44 general admission, $88 VIP Event information and tickets can be found at www.bayareabbq.org


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I have seen it many times while perusing this excellent site.
"Real fans don't celebrate losses."
I doubt any beer drinking, red meat eating, thousands-of-dollars-worth-of-jerseys-in-the-closet having, NFL sunday ticket (because your out of market) subscribing fan would disagree. No one likes to lose.
Most think that Orton is burning the daylight out of our season. I say most because there a few good souls holding onto the notion that suddenly Orton will transform into the guy that led this team to a 6-0 start behind a top 10 defense (through 6 weeks), a healthy and experienced O-Line, and a lot of luck ( 1 miracle TD catch, and 2 kick returns in one game). Im sorry, thats not going to happen again, its a statistical certainty. Ain't math a pain?
So here we are, in the midst of a less than stellar start to the season, and good ole KO is the picture of our mediocrity.
Let me pause to make something perfectly clear. I love this football team. My kids will love this football team, and my wife has to put up with the fact that I love this football team. Way back when, I thought Orton was good for this team.
"He's just what we need, someone who wont give the game away. Someone who wont 'gunsling' and wont fumble at the goal line moments away from a go ahead score like Cutler"
The problem is Orton has become that QB. He gives games away. He folds in moments of pressure, and he has lost his nerve. Regardless of whether this start is Orton's fault or not, this team isn't making the playoffs. Most agree the most productive thing to do this season is play He-Who-Is-Named-To-Often.
So now, I'll layout the unlikely scenario.
If Orton pulls an upset in the next 2 weeks, and we beat either Green Bay or San Diego, EFX proves their point, and Orton keeps that job.
If Orton keeps his job, we keep spinning our wheels.
So my question is:
Is it wrong to hope that the Broncos lose in order to (potentially) escape mediocrity at the QB position, or should we be the good fans EFX wants us to be and simply soldier on, and hang our hat on a highlight of a lost season?
Side note: Been reading from the outside for quite some time, and finally decided to jump into the fire. I respect this blog and how business is done here, and I welcome your comments below. Thanks fellow members and staff.


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Bundesliga: Bayern Munich v Eintracht Braunschweig
Saturday, 2.30pm
BAYERN MUNICH WILL be expect to maintain their 100 per cent home record in the Bundesliga when they face Eintracht Braunschweig this afternoon.
Pep Guardiola's side strengthened their grip on top spot in the German top flight with an impressive 3-0 win at Borussia Dortmund last weekend.
The Bavarian giants are now four points clear of Bayer Leverkusen at the summit, and they will be looking to make it six consecutive Bundesliga wins when the bottom-of-the-table Braunschweig visit the Allianz Arena.
Bayern's record-breaking unbeaten run now stands at 38 Bundesliga games, while Torsten Lieberknecht's Braunschweig have won just twice in their first season back in the top flight for 28 years.
On TV? Extended highlighhts on BT Sport 2 from 10pm.
Serie A: Juventus v Udinese
Sunday, 5.30pm
Juventus's newfound lead of Italy's Serie A faces its first test when the champions host Udinese four days after a morale-boosting Champions League win.
Juventus took the league lead for the first time last week after Roma, who had set a new Serie A record of 10 opening wins, slumped to a third consecutive draw.
After securing a 3-1 win over FC Copenhagen on Wednesday to relaunch their bid for a place in the last 16 in Europe, Juve seem to have finally turned the corner following a less than spectacular start to the season.
Udinese sit in mid-table having won only five of their 13 games, but veteran striker Antonio di Natale believes that after positive performances in a 1-0 defeat to Catania and, notably, last week's 1-0 home win over Fiorentina, they can force a result in Turin.
On TV? BT Sport 1
La Liga: Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona
Sunday, 8pm
Barcelona travel to the Basque region for a meeting with Athletic Bilbao hoping to recover the intensity in their play.
The Catalans were beaten for the first time in 21 games since Gerardo Martino took charge in July on Tuesday as they produced an insipid display in going down 2-1 to Ajax in Amsterdam in the Champions League.
Defeat was the first sign that Barca could be missing the influence of the injured Lionel Messi and Victor Valdes, but Xavi insisted those that are available have to show the right attitude when they face Athletic.
Barca are likely to also be without full-backs Adriano, Jordi Alba and Dani Alves on Sunday, but Sergio Busquets and Alexis Sanchez will return after being rested in midweek.
Athletic have had an impressive start to the campaign themselves as Monday's 2-1 win over Malaga moved them to within a point of Villarreal in the final Champions League spot.
Ernesto Valverde's side are unbeaten at home since the opening of the new San Mames in September with four wins and two draws from six games at their new stadium.
The visit of the league leaders will prove their biggest test to date, but striker Aritz Aduriz is hoping they can take advantage of Barca's series of injuries.
On TV? Sky Sports 1
Ligue 1: PSG v Lyon
Sunday, 8pm
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Max Gonalons when the teams met a year ago. Credit: Thibault Camus/AP/Press Association Images
Lyon face the mammoth task of halting the progress of French high-flyers Paris Saint-Germain in Parc des Princes as the focus turns back from Europe to Ligue 1 action.
The Parisians are riding a wave of confidence on all fronts after advancing to the Champions League knock-out round at home on Wednesday.
The big-spending Ligue 1 leaders are now unbeaten in 35 games in all competitions, and host former French giants Lyon, sitting seventh, who ply their trade in the less lucrative Europa League these days, qualifying for the knockout stages with a 1-0 win over Spanish side Valencia on Thursday.
Any slip-up by PSG would help their rivals Lille and Monaco, both still in touching distance of the leaders at four and five points respectively.
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A Vicksburg man is facing charges after police say he solicited a child for sex using social media.
Vicksburg Police Capt. Robert Stewart says 35-year-old Malcolm Shorter sent a 13-year-old girl Facebook messages soliciting sex. The victim told her mother about the messages and the mother then reported them to police, Stewart said.
Stewart said Shorter is a friend of the victim's family. He is charged with child enticement and his bond was set at $300,000 bond.
Shorter is also being held on a separate warrant for statutory rape. Stewart said the alleged statutory rape was reported in Nov. 2011. Shorter was released on $50,000 bond and a Warren County Grand Jury indicted him in December on the charge.
No bond has been set for the statutory rape charge pending an arraignment.
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LP Monday Message: 2012 - Possibility and Hope for Libertarians
Posted on Jan 2, 2012
Dear Friend of Liberty,
Happy New Year!
Could 2012 be the year that everything comes together for Libertarians?
Former Governor Gary Johnson's announcement last week that he's leaving the GOP and running for president as a Libertarian brings a high-profile candidate to our Libertarian primary. Thousands of news stories and political commentaries were published and aired nationwide since his announcement where LP Chair Mark Hinkle signed him up to be a Life Member of our party.
Possible results? Attention to Governor Johnson's campaign. Attention to our other Libertarian presidential candidates. Attention to the Libertarian Party and our principles. A spotlight on our 2012 presidential nominating convention in May.
One news story published by Mediate.com said, "With independent or unaffiliated voters making up a larger part of the voter base than they have at any time in the past, there are many more people out there open to defecting from the two-party system."
Indeed! According to a September Gallup poll, "55% of Americans say the two major parties do such an inadequate job of representing the American people that a third party is needed."
Then there's our libertarian friend Ron Paul.
His stunning ascent in the Republican primary – while running a libertarian campaign - is giving unprecedented attention and credibility to our libertarian goals.
If Ron Paul were to win the GOP nomination, a true Revolution in America would be underway. One that would put our libertarian agenda front-and-center in the 2012 election. This will bring heightened attention to our libertarian candidates who offer bold reductions in Big Government that most Republicans and Democrats won't dare – and give voters the choice that so many desperately want: much smaller government and more freedom.
In liberty,
Carla Howell Executive Director Libertarian Party
P.S. If you have not already done so, please join the Libertarian Party. We are the only political party dedicated to free markets, civil liberties, and peace. You can also renew your membership. Or, you can make a contribution separate from membership.


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Another slowed scene of an animation you don't really get to see close. Wheatley flinches after disengaging. There's a little "clunk" noise that you can hear right at the end of all the banging. It's the sound of him whacking himself with his own handles when he flinches.
(via Abercrombie & Fitch Ads Reimagined As "Attractive & Fat")
Boogeymen - part of a series of eerie stereoviews - dated 1923 (Via)
"Probably the world's most dangerous graveyard, Greyfriar is so renowned for its violent paranormal activity that it was made inaccessible to tourists. Apparently, among the "attractions" of this place are objects being thrown at people, evil laughter, and visitors fainting or being injured or cut by unknown beings. Not a great place to rest eternally, therefore…"
THINGS TRULY WICKED. a mix for ernest hemingway.
boys are fine, the smith westerns » spanish bombs, the clash » sixteen military wives, the decemberists » shadow stabbing, cake » your fake name is good enough for me, iron and wine » art of war, anberlin » wonderwall, ryan adams » the comeback, the shout out louds
There's a hexagon at Saturn's north pole.
Here's an explanation, from Physicists at University of Oxford
Things are even more awesome when they've been explained with science.
As someone who writes fics with action sequences and the use of guns, I thought maybe it would be helpful to pass some things on. Even though I've done lots of research and talked with family members (I live in WI which is a big hunting state and we have lots of guns), I still catch myself making mistakes with specific terms and their usage. Reading more James Bond fics lately, I catch others making mistakes also. So here is a little guide to help writers.
- A 'clip' is something that stores multiple rounds of ammunition. It is not what you would insert into a handgun to load it. Clips make loading into a magazine easier because they simply store the rounds. It helps with organization.
- A magazine is what feeds the ammunition into the barrel. Magazines vary in capacity. They, unlike clips, are spring-loaded, which helps the ammunition move in the gun. So, when you want a character to reload, they would use a pre-loaded magazine, NOT a clip.
- A silencer is really a suppressor. 'Silencer' is a word that's used in media to refer to a suppressor that doesn't exist in real life. Guns that are suppressed will still be loud and have a sound. This is because compressed air will still leak out of the end of the barrel, you can't silence a bullet moving extremely fast through the air, and you can't silence the mechanical parts on a gun. There will be a noise, but it just won't be as loud or more importantly, alert people in a nearby area that a gun was just fired. SO suppressor is a much more accurate term technically speaking.
- There are different kinds of suppressors. One important kind suppresses the muzzle flash. It's likely a sniper would use this more than they would want to use a sound suppressor, as the muzzle flash more easily enables you to be spotted when you don't want to be. These are simply referred to as flash suppressors.
- After a handgun runs out of ammunition, the slide will lock back into place and you will know that it is out. There is no 'click' signifying an empty weapon that is so dramatized in movies and tv. A more likely scenario that would prevent a gun from firing would be a jam. Or programming the gun to recognize certain palm prints.
- A great place for writers, in particular fanfic writers, who want information on guns is imfdb. You can find out what guns are used in movies and shows, and what guns characters use. You can also just search for guns.
- If you want to get really specific, check out YouTube. There are users who will post reviews of guns on there, which can be really helpful if you want to see how a particular gun looks or how to shoot it.
So yeah! Here are just a few basic tips if you want to write a fic where a character uses guns.
Does your character have a particular voice type in mind? Do they have an accent? Are they monotonous? Does their voice grate? Is it silky? Sultry? Low? High-pitched? Do they slur? Stutter? What in the world is the difference between some of these? Here are some links below to help further identify your character:
Words to Describe Someone's Voice ~ With definitions of each
An Article About Describing Voice ~ Includes some thought-provoking questions to ask yourself and some exercises
Voice Types ~ Describes and gives examples of types like soprano, alto, etc.
Panix.com Character Chart ~ An extremely in-depth character chart; scroll down to the Voice Quality category for examples of some of the many types of voices, ranging from aphonic to glottalized to yawny.
Vocal Qualities ~ Directly from the above link, for those who want to head straight for the quality types.
Vocal Impressions ~ Lists listener comparisons with examples from celebrities, such as Morgan Freeman and Marilyn Monroe. (example: "She sounds like… diamonds dipped in caramel.")
Speech Patterns ~ With examples from different well-known folks
Gender and Speech Patterns ~ An interesting article about the observation of speech between men and women
Speech Accent Archive ~ A very broad archive that includes different audio samples of accents ranging from Afrikaans to Ancient Greek to Korean to Zulu. Can search by geography as well.
Speech Impediment (Wikipedia) ~ Includes links to different pages such as stuttering, cluttering, muteness, and the social effects.
What Makes A Man's/Woman's Voice Sexy? ~ Just what it says on the tin.
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TheCaveOnline ~ Includes categories and meanings for each one
550 Alternative Words for Said (HubPages) ~ Includes adverb / phrase modifiers
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A 61-year-old man is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a roadway in Hamilton, Ohio.
Officers received reports that a pedestrian was stuck around 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday night. Crews were dispatched to the Main Street Bridge.
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Carpenter was transported to the University Hospital Medical Center via Air Care. His condition is listed as critical.
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I find that as I go through peri-menopause I have very heavy periods. The heavy bleeding lasts about 24 hrs each month, and then I have lighter bleeding for a couple of days. My question is should I be taking an iron supplement or some other vitamin if I am losing a lot of blood about once a month? Thanks, robin
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I can only say that heavy bleeding for 24 hours a month is not abnormal during peri-menopause.
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Thanks. I really guess I should have rephrased that question. I realize that you guys don't know whether I personally need iron supplements. What I really meant to ask was has anyone else here found that they need iron supplements. I mean is it relatively common to become anemic during peri- menopause. I still wouldn't take supplements without consulting my doctor because too much iron is dangerous. I am just curious as to whether others here have found it necessary. The amount of bleeding that I am experiencing is very very heavy for me, so I started thinking about what problems that could cause. At the time I last went to the GYN I hadn't had a period for a couple months so I thought I was in Menopause. Now for the past 8 months or so I have been getting my period very regularly and very heavily. Thanks, Robin


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I admit that I am irrevocably addicted to the ESPN Trade Machine, but since the season is over, I figured it's not to soon to think ahead.
In case the link doesn't work, the suns trade O'Neal and Dudley to the mavs for Howard and Stackhouse. I know the Mavs have been trying to move them both; this also helps give them cap flexibility. Dudley has been good for us, so he can pick up some of Howard's slack in Dallas. We can (if we want) buyout Stack for $2 million apparently, and getting Howard (in some small way) erases the mistake of the Marion-O'Neal trade
This trade has J-Rich going to the Clips for Marcus Camby. LA almost moved Camby at the deadline for Wally World; I know that would have been more of a cost-cutting move, but the thought of re-uniting J-Rich with Davis has to be intruiging. A Clips lineup of Davis, Gordon, J-Rich, Z-Bo and Kaman should make a run at the playoffs. As long as they fire their coach.
Camby, I think, is the perfect center to play next to Amare; he doesn't hog the paint on offense like Shaq, can rebound like a beast, and as the best weak-side and help defender in the league, can help cover Amare's weaknesses to some extent.
I know it's not a major salary reducion, but the equivelent of J-Rich's contract will come up at the end of the season now (instead of in 5 years), wiping something like $45 million off the cap at the end of the season (assuming Amare doesn't opt out).


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Game 3: Kelvim Escobar (11-12, 3.93)
Ask any Angels player or staff member who the team's best starter was in 2004 and they'll probably all say Escobar, despite the sub-.500 record the right-hander carries into postseason play. Escobar was the staff's co-leader in innings pitched and led the staff in strikeouts and ERA, but he ranked last by a large margin in run support and usually was on the losing end when the team didn't score runs for him. Still, Escobar kept his cool and proved for the first time in his career that he was durable and even-tempered enough to make it as a front-line starter.
Game 2: Pedro Martinez (16-9, 3.90)
The three-time Cy Young Award winner didn't finish the season the way he would have liked, entering the postseason with his first four-start losing streak in over a decade. The positive thing for Martinez is that he had his healthiest season in four years, avoiding the disabled list and pitching 217 innings. He topped 200 strikeouts for the eighth time in nine years. Martinez is 4-1 with a 3.10 ERA in eight postseason appearances. One concern for Martinez this season has been the long ball, as he matched a career high by giving up 26 homers.
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Kurtiss Riggs will be entering his 11th season as Head Coach for the Sioux Falls Storm after agreeing to a contract extension for 2 more years.
Also, the Storm will stay in the Indoor Football League.
Under his leadership, the Sioux Falls Storm has compiled a record of 140-28 and has won 6 National Titles (2005-2008, 2011 and 2012). With Coach Riggs at the helm, the Sioux Falls Storm also achieved the longest winning streak of any professional sports team with 40 consecutive wins stretching from 2005-2008. During his tenure, Riggs has been named Coach of the Year 3 times, and has led the Storm to undefeated seasons in 2006, 2007 and most recently in 2012.
Riggs began his indoor career as a player with the Sioux Falls Cobras in 2000 and continued playing for the Sioux Falls Storm in 2001. He began his coaching duties in 2002 as the Offensive Coordinator for the Storm before taking over as Head Coach in 2003.
Riggs is a 1997 graduate of the University of Sioux Falls, where he earned All-American honors after leading the Cougars to the NAIA National Championship in 1997. He coached at his alma mater from 2005-2009, serving as the Quarterbacks Coach. During that time, two USF quarterbacks were named NAIA Player of the Year; the Cougars compiled a record of 67-3 and won 3 National Championships.
Off the field, Riggs teaches psychology at Sioux Falls Roosevelt High School. He recently launched Riggs Premier Football, where he offers personalized instruction to athletes at all levels, in basic and advanced football skills.
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Doctors in China kept a man's severed hand alive for a month by attaching it to his leg, before restoring it to its usual position, a report said Tuesday.
The 25-year-old, identified by his nickname Xiao Wei, had his right hand sawn off by a drilling machine at work last month in Changde, in the central province of Hunan, reported the Xiaoxiang Morning Herald.
The damage was too severe to re-attach the hand immediately, so surgeons in the provincial capital Changsha grafted it onto his lower leg, just above his Achilles tendon, to keep it alive while the healing process began.
Severed limbs can be saved if their blood supply is restored within several hours of their amputation, depending on the circumstances.
Earlier this month, doctors removed the hand and successfully reattached it to Xiao Wei's arm in a nine-hour operation, said the newspaper.
He will have to go through several further operations and rehabilitation therapy to restore the limb's function, it added.
"It's just like building a house," the paper quoted Tang Juyu, Xiao Wei's primary doctor, as saying. "Currently the main body is established. There will have to be interior decorations in the future."
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