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Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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News about Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Nov. 18, 2014
Automobiles fueled by hydrogen, espoused by Pres George W Bush in 2003, are headed to showrooms after years of research and billions of dollars in development; cars will likely stoke debate over whether hydrogen-fueled or electric battery-powered vehicles are more practical means of meeting energy needs while reducing carbon footprint. MORE
Oct. 29, 2014
General Motors hopes to revive sales of its slow-selling Chevrolet Volt by introducing new version of plug-in hybrid sedan in 2015; says it will store more energy in its battery pack and go further on a charge. MORE
Oct. 19, 2014
BMW's new i3 hatchback model marks a departure for company in both style and engineering; vehicle features a stubby, quirky body design and an extremely efficient powertrain. MORE
Oct. 19, 2014
BMW, trying to drum up interest in its electric i3 model, introduces Extended Test Drive Program that allows potential buyers to demo car for up to three days. MORE
Oct. 19, 2014
BMW's i8 model features surprising fuel economy and reduced emissions in light of its impressive acceleration and speed. MORE
Oct. 19, 2014
Behind the Wheel review of 2015 BMW i8. MORE
Oct. 12, 2014
Behind the Wheel column review of 2015 KIA Soul EV. MORE
Sep. 21, 2014
Union of Concerned Scientists releases updated analysis of carbon footprint of electric vehicles; finds that 60 percent of Americans live in regions where vehicles charged with grid electricity are responsible for fewer heat-trapping global warming emissions per mile than even the most efficient hybrids. MORE
Sep. 5, 2014
Tesla Motors finalizes deal with Nevada for the construction of a sprawling factory to build batteries for electric cars and the power grid; chief executive Elon Musk paints sweeping vision of project that will catalyze entry of electric cars into American auto market, and create as many as 6,500 manufacturing jobs in process; Nevada paid dearly for agreement, providing some $1.25 billion in tax breaks over 20 years. MORE
Jun. 22, 2014
Harley-Davidson, known for its rumbling motorcycles, introduces Project LiveWire Experience; event will offer licensed riders a chance to try company's unlikely new electric model. MORE
Jun. 8, 2014
Mercedes-Benz's 2014 B-Class Electric Drive, luxury brand's first battery-electric vehicle, boasts the acceleration and amenities that consumers have come to expect from manufacturer. MORE
May. 28, 2014
Google continues its work on self-driving cars, eliminating driver completely from equation; is now testing 100 experimental electric-powered vehicles that dispense with standard controls found in modern automobiles; only thing drivers can control is start button and separate red panic button for emergency stops. MORE
May. 18, 2014
GreenTech Automotive says it is poised to deliver eclectic mix of electric city cars and other specialized vehicles to the Chinese market following merger with VL Automotive; manufacturer is emerging from troubled period in which it was investigated by the SEC. MORE
May. 13, 2014
Toyota, whose electric RAV4 has sold poorly, says that it will allow battery-supply deal with Tesla Motors to expire in 2014 and will focus instead on building cars running on hydrogen fuel cells. MORE
May. 11, 2014
Many people who own the Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid try to outwit the car's computer so they seldom burn a drop of gas. MORE
May. 11, 2014
Advances in technology have allowed turbocharger, engine component that uses exhaust's hot air to increase horsepower, to be used for increasing array of tasks, including producing electrical power for hybrid systems. MORE
May. 11, 2014
Product information for Cadillac ELR lists 2017 horsepower as 'total system power,' measure of engine power plus battery power; car actually has maximum 181 in propulsion power. MORE
May. 11, 2014
BMW i8 makes post-petroleum brand statement with lightweight carbon-fiber structure, aluminum skeleton and 7.1-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery; car is not geared toward average consumer, with $136,625 price point and structure that makes it difficult to get in and out. MORE
May. 11, 2014
Behind the Wheel column review of 2014 Cadillac ELR plug-in hybrid. MORE
May. 10, 2014
BMW says it plans to invest $200 million and double its work force at factory in Washington State that makes carbon fibers; company is moving to use more of the lightweight material in cars and meet demand for new, more fuel-efficient electric vehicle. MORE
Apr. 22, 2014
Small but growing number of professional athletes are shunning gas guzzlers and are choosing to drive hybrid and electric vehicles with minimal or no tailpipe emissions; reasons for choosing zero- or low-emission vehicles are similar to those given in the population at large, like reducing reliance on fossil fuels and performance of such cars. MORE
Apr. 20, 2014
BMW prepares to unveil concept plug-in hybrid SUV called the X5 eDrive; model shows company's willingness to pursue hybrid technology in multiple models despite being a longstanding proponent of diesel engines. MORE
Apr. 18, 2014
Horseless eCarriage debuts at the New York International Auto Show amid pitched debate over the fate of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park; car is commissioned by anti-carriage group New Yorkers for Clean, Livable and Safe Streets. MORE
Apr. 9, 2014
General Motors plans to invest $449 million in two factories in Detroit area to build next-generation Chevrolet Volt hybrid electric car and two unspecified new vehicles. MORE
Mar. 28, 2014
New hybrid engine technology in Formula One cars reduces familiar roar at Grand Prix races, but among both insiders and fans, not everyone thinks the silence is golden. MORE
Mar. 27, 2014
Editorial disparages efforts by car dealers in New York, New Jersey and other states to stop electric-car company Tesla from selling directly to consumers; holds moves are little more than attempt to protect old retail model by limiting consumer choice; says dealers, afraid of being displaced by direct sales, should instead direct their efforts to improving customer service. MORE
Mar. 25, 2014
Honda and other automakers are using car batteries to store solar electricity to use not just in cars, but in homes, too; Honda is introducing experimental house in environmentally conscious community of Davis, Calif, to showcase technologies that allow dwelling to generate more electricity than it consumes. MORE
Mar. 18, 2014
New Jersey is latest state to bar Tesla Motors stores from selling its electric vehicles under laws that favor independent dealerships; Tesla says entrenched and politically connected car industry is unwilling to consider new ways of doing business, but dealers say Tesla's efforts would harm consumers, limiting their ability to shop around for the best price, trade in vehicles or obtain financing for a new car. MORE
Mar. 17, 2014
California company Simbol Materials is building plant that will use novel extraction process, in hopes that it can provide lithium needed for batteries in Tesla's cars. MORE
Feb. 27, 2014
Tesla Motors says it plans to invest about $2 billion in large-scale factory to produce cheaper batteries for mass-market electric car within three years; indicates it will build factory in Southwest. MORE
Jan. 12, 2014
Behind the Wheel column review of 2014 Honda Accord Hybrid and Plug-In. MORE
Jan. 5, 2014
Behind the Wheel column review compares Chevrolet Spark EV, Fiat 500e and Smart Fortwo Electric Drive. MORE
Jan. 5, 2014
C-Max Solar, electric concept vehicle that Ford will display at Las Vegas auto show, uses its self-parking feature to track concentrated areas of sunlight while charging and maximize energy. MORE
Jan. 5, 2014
Electric and hybrid cars are hundreds of pounds heavier than their gasoline-only counterparts, prompting automakers to ask their suppliers for parts that will not affect cars' range; stereo created by Bose for Nissan Leaf is smaller, lighter and draws half current of conventional Bose stereo, placing lighter burden on battery power. MORE
Dec. 29, 2013
Electric cars are finding more buyers, with sales doubling since 2012, but they still constitute tiny fraction of the 15 million vehicles sold in 2013. MORE
Dec. 22, 2013
Illuminati Motor Works, group founded by chemical engineer Kevin Smith, create Seven, home-built electric vehicle they say travels 200 miles on a charge; Smith says he does not intend to put car into production, but that its existence shows what is possible. MORE
Dec. 15, 2013
Most expensive, deluxe hybrid automobiles have been among worst selling cars, but automakers are rolling out new models, prompted by hope that new fuel efficiency regulations will improve sales. MORE
Dec. 15, 2013
Infiniti's Q50 Hybrid luxury-sedan, while expensive at $45,205 to start for Premium model, or $4,4000 more than non-hybrid model, has a 35 percent advantage in fuel efficiency over conventional version. MORE
Nov. 21, 2013
Toyota unveils concept version of hydrogen fuel-cell car that it plans to begin selling around 2015; car, which company calls the FCV concept car, is one of several fuel-cell vehicles expected to be introduced soon, including models from Honda and Hyundai. MORE
Nov. 13, 2013
High-voltage, superfast public devices for recharging tens of thousands of new electric cars are appearing more frequently, though some are more expensive for drivers than home chargers, or even gasoline. MORE
Oct. 25, 2013
California, New York and six other states will adopt range of measures to make it easier to own an electric car, citing goal of achieving sales of 3.3 million vehicles by 2025; plan would encourage more charging stations and change building codes. MORE
Oct. 4, 2013
Video of Tesla Model S engulfed in flames after a traffic accident sends company's shares tumbling and prompts new questions about safety of lithium-ion batteries in electric cars. MORE
Oct. 2, 2013
Firefighters said the burning components appeared to include a battery pack, which proved difficult to extinguish, a fire official said. MORE
Oct. 1, 2013
Ford Motor Co starts mailing rebate checks to owners of the C-Max Hybrid to compensate them after lowering its fuel economy rating; rating was cut to 43 miles per gallon in city and highway driving from 47 miles per gallon. MORE
Sep. 21, 2013
Efforts to promote use of electric cars in Santa Monica, Calif, from proliferation of charging stations to dedicated public parking spaces provided at no cost by city, have only resulted in small group of owners who have made switch from traditional gasoline-powered automobiles; reluctance underscores how difficult it will be for automakers to meet strict federal and state mandates on fuel efficiency and pollution. MORE
Sep. 18, 2013
Volkswagen will bring its first electric car to United States in 2015, joining increasingly crowded field of battery-powered vehicles on market. MORE
Aug. 24, 2013
James B Stewart Common Sense column on Tesla Motors; says company is getting raves for its Model S, and Wall Street loves soaring stock, but it remains to be seen if automaker can actually sell cars. MORE
Aug. 18, 2013
Around the Block column review of 2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. MORE
Aug. 16, 2013
Environmental Protection Agency says it will update its labeling rules to resolve disparities among growing number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the market; announces plans for changes after Ford Motor Company reports it is cutting miles-per-gallon rating on its C-Max hybrid, one of its popular hybrid models, to 43 miles per gallon. MORE
Aug. 11, 2013
Editorial welcomes fact that American consumers are increasingly buying fuel-efficient hybrid and electric vehicles; notes that industry still has a long way to go, but maintains that success of electric and hybrid cars shows that timely regulation, targeted assistance and government-private sector cooperation can pay big dividends for industry and the environment. MORE
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Monday Motorsports: Hamilton Wins Formula One Title
Lewis Hamilton beat his teammate, Nico Rosberg, to win the drivers championship; Sam Bird won the Formula E race in Malaysia.
November 25, 2014, Tuesday
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Wheelies: The Virtual Future Subaru Edition
The company reveals an edgy all-digital concept designed for a video game; G.M. production of pickup trucks may be higher in 2015 than original estimates said.
November 20, 2014, Thursday
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A Road Test of Alternative Fuel Visions
After many years and billions of dollars of research, hydrogen cars are joining electric cars in showrooms, and advocates will likely spar over which is more practical.
November 18, 2014, Tuesday
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Nissan Recalls 6,600 Infiniti Hybrids for Unintended Acceleration Problem
The automaker says a software problem is affecting some Infiniti M35, Q50 and Q70 hybrids from the 2013-15 model years.
November 8, 2014, Saturday
MORE ON ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES AND: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles , Automobile Safety Features and Defects , Recalls and Bans of Products , Infiniti Division of Nissan Motor Co , National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Wheelies: The False Flat Tire Edition
Chrysler recalls 33,433 trucks and S.U.V.s over problem with the tire pressure monitoring system; Ford recalls 204,448 crossovers for fire risk.
October 31, 2014, Friday
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New Volt Will Have Improved Powertrain and Longer Range
G.M. said the major upgrades to the 2016 model would increase the car's driving range by up to 12 percent from the current model's 380-mile rating.
October 29, 2014, Wednesday
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G.M. Plans New Version of Chevrolet Volt for 2015
Hoping to revive lagging sales of the Volt, the company said the new version will store more energy in its battery pack and go further on a charge.
October 29, 2014, Wednesday
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Tesla Announces a New Leasing Package for Its Electric Cars
The automaker is offering lower-cost leases through an arrangement with U.S. Bank, and a three-month trial period.
October 28, 2014, Tuesday
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Wheelies: The Captain America Edition
The motorcycle that Peter Fonda may have ridden in the movie "Easy Rider" sells for $1.35 million; the Petersen Automotive Museum closes for renovations.
October 24, 2014, Friday
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Wheelies: The Alternative Fuel Plunge Edition
Sales of alternative-fuel vehicle have fallen along with gasoline prices; Volkswagen recalls 1.1 million vehicles for a suspension defect.
October 22, 2014, Wednesday
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Obama on Climate Change
The president spoke at the United Nations Climate Change Summit on Tuesday.
Formula E, Carbon Free
The first carbon free, fully-electric racing championship is held in Beijing.
Harley's Electric Prototype
A look at the Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle prototype.
A Shiny New Toy From Cadillac, Battery Included
The Cadillac ELR is an intriguing engineering effort and a striking piece of modern automotive art. Whether it inspires buyers remains to be seen.
Disaster role for longest aircraft
British engineers have turned a US army airship into the world's longest aircraft. As Jim Drury reports the Airlander 10 could revolutionise aviation, particularly in the area of disaster relief.
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Akihisa Ikeda was born in 1976 in Miyazaki. He debuted as a mangaka with the four-volume magical warrior fantasy series Kiruto in 2002, which was serialized in Monthly Shonen Jump. Rosario+Vampire debuted in Monthly Shonen Jump in March of 2004 and is continuing in the new magazine Jump Square (Jump SQ) as Rosario+Vampire, Season II. In Japan, Rosario+Vampire is also available as a drama CD. In 2008, the story was first released as an anime. Season II is also available as an anime now. And in Japan, there is a Nintendo DS game based on the series.
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I've started telling my girls that I think I'm beautiful. It's been so easy to tell them how beautiful THEY are, because it's obvious. They are the thing beauty is made of. They are the reason we started worshipping beauty. They sparkle and dance. When they're sleeping, they turn into soft cloud babies, little perfect tufts of white on the moonlight.
There are a lot of people like me, because we're all the same. We're all blood and electricity. We're lonely under the gaze of god. We're all wet with dew and swallowing hard against DO THIS, CONSUME, SHUT UP and BE AFRAID to die.
All of you women with lines on your brow, with cracks between your fingers… it's been a long winter. All of you, you are beautiful and so am I.
The thing is, my children are perfect. I am the grown up, so I'm supposed to show them everything about life. When they wake up in the morning, though, I stare at them and they're new. They teach me everything. They are babies and they teach me what it means to be a person. It's easy to see that they're beautiful.
I am slow and I am tired. I am round and sagging. I am harried. I am sexless. I am getting older.
I am beautiful. How can this be? How can any of this be true?
I don't want my girls to be children who are perfect and then, when they start to feel like women, they remember how I thought of myself as ugly and so they will be ugly too. They will get older and their breasts will lose their shape and they will hate their bodies, because that's what women do. That's what mommy did. I want them to become women who remember me modeling impossible beauty. Modeling beauty in the face of a mean world, a scary world, a world where we don't know what to make of ourselves.
"Look at me, girls!" I say to them. "Look at how beautiful I am. I feel really beautiful, today."
I see it behind their eyes, the calculating and impression. I see it behind their shining brown eyes, how glad they are that I believe I am beautiful. They love me. To them, I am love and guidance and warm, soft blankets and early mornings. They have never doubted how wonderful I am. They have never doubted my beauty. How confusing it must have been for them to see me furrowing my brow in the mirror and sucking in my stomach and sighing.
How confusing it must have been to have me say to them, "You think I am beautiful, but you are wrong. You are small and you love me, so you're not smart enough to know how unattractive I am. I know I am ugly because I see myself with mean eyes. You are my child and I love you, but I will not allow myself to be pretty, for you. No matter how shining you are when you watch me brushing my hair and pulling my dress over my head. No matter how much you want to be just like me, I can't be beautiful for you and I don't know why."
It's working, a little bit. I've even stopped hating myself, a little bit.
I'll be what they see. They see me through eyes of love. I'd do anything for them, even this.
I am beautiful.
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If we were ever going to seek guidance on what's sexy, then there couldn't be a better group of girls to grill than the legendarily sexy Victoria's Secret Angels. Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington Whiteley and Allessandra Ambrosio have a wealth of experience in this department and fortunately for us, we've not had to do the embarrassing task of actually getting in touch, because our favourite supermodel hotcakes have released their 'What's Sexy Now' list for 2012, with a party at Mr C in Beverley Hills and a video revealing the results. Forget the arrival of Cannes this week, right now we want to know who Angels-In-Residence Doutzen Kroes, Toni Garrn, Candice Swanepoel, Lindsay Ellingson and Erin Heatherton backed to win sexiest mama, best summer style and the most killer legs….
Beyoncé should be proud of her sexiest mama mantle, Blake Lively can be pleased as punch with her top summertime style and Stacey Keibler (actress/model/wrester and George Clooney's girlfriend) is the official owner of the best legs according to planet VS. Also living up to the Angels' high standards were Britney Spears for sexiest songstress (we spy a comeback!), Annalynne McCord for best bikini bod and Emma Stone scooped up the honour of sexiest sense of humour. You can watch the Angels announce their winners in the video below.
As well as the launch of their high end designer lingerie line "Victoria's Secret Designer Collection", it's a big year for the American lingerie megabrand in terms of the British market, with the plan to open three UK stores. Women (and men!) of London will no doubt rejoice in July, when London's first ever branch arrives in Mayfair; Westfield Stratford City shopping centre will follow and the third is TBC. So, will we see some Brit girls on the sexy list for 2013?


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There's nothing like the energy in Central Brooklyn (a/k/a "Real Brooklyn") at the end of the summer, in the days leading up to Labor Day and the West Indian Day Parade. That's the backdrop for "BKNY," the latest video from NY underground rapper Fat Tony. Though the song features Jamaican-Guyanese BK rap duo Old Money, the pair are absent from the video, which instead features cameos from Mr. MFN eXquire, Kool AD of Das Racist, Nick Catchdubs, and Tenille, and landmarks like Ali's Roti Shop and the Eastern Parkway road divider.


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(Nairobi, Masai Mara)
(Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar)
You think you know what thrilling means, but until you've locked eyes with a lion just 12 feet away… you haven't got a clue.
Experience the wonder and beauty Kenya and Tanzania have to offer. Private guides and your own 4x4 vehicle will take you out each day into some of the best parks and get you up close and personal with lions, elephants, giraffes and other big game. Spend the evenings relaxing in elegant surroundings at some of the region's finest hotels and lodges. Internal flights mean you get to your next adventure all that much quicker.
Trek the plains of Masai Mara Reserve, Africa's most famous safari destination, in search of lion, rhino, elephant, water buffalo and leopard, also known as the "Big Five." Cross the border into the Serengeti to catch glimpses of gazelle and giraffe that dot the expansive landscape. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, considered a modern day Noah's Ark because of its animal diversity, and one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. A short flight to Zanzibar, with its crystal blue waters and scents of exotic spices, will have you wishing your journey to Africa would never end.
Enjoy a personalized vacation that best suits your needs, developed by one of our experienced destination experts. Relax during your trip with our 24/7 support and expert local guidance.
While you are in the care of Kensington Tours, your safety and security are our number one priority. As such, in the unlikely event of serious illness or injury, all Kensington Tours clients are covered by "Flying Doctors" Insurance policy. This emergency evacuation insurance covers the cost of the evacuation flight back to Nairobi for treatment. This insurance policy however DOES NOT cover the cost of any medical treatment received. We highly recommend travel insurance for full coverage.
A privately driven vehicle will provide you with a transfer to and from the airport.
This morning you'll meet up with your guide and head off to the Masai Mara. The drive will be about 5 to 6 hours. Head directly into the park for game viewing and then return to the camp for late check-in or check-in first and then head out for an afternoon game drive. Chat with your guide for their recommendation based on your arrival time and park hours.
Head out this afternoon, accompanied by an experience tracker-guide, on an exciting game viewing adventure. Search some of the area`s wildlife hot-spots determined by your guide, as they`ve learned and now understand the games daily routines through tracking. Some wildlife is more difficult than others to spot, for instance the Leopard. These spotted cats blends almost seamlessly into the tall grass and shrubbery, and are even more challenging to spot up in their favorite hangout, the trees. Your guide will take you to nearby watering holes, where on a hot day, you`ll spot many bird and wildlife species, including the elusive Leopard.
Just like the local wildlife, you'll head out bright and early this morning, alongside an experienced tracker-guide for the day's first game drive. The eco-diversity and sheer size of the Masai Mara Game Reserve provides the necessary requirements to house a wide range of animal species. The most recognized are known worldwide as the African Big 5, which includes the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Leopard, and the King of the beasts, the Lion. The term Big 5 was coined by big-game hunters, as these species were the most difficult and dangerous to track and hunt. Subsequently the term was adopted by the tourism industry for marketing purpose, spinning a web of positivity opposed to the negative effect portrait by the original terminology. Numerous other species of bird and wildlife inhabit this dynamic location including Hyenas, Gazelles, Impalas, Giraffes, Zebras, Vultures, Cranes, Eagles, Falcons, and Ostriches.
On today's afternoon game drive, the choice is up to you: search for the Big 5 or expand your horizons to discover something different. Masai Mara not only has a rich mix of animals – it also has an incredible array of bird life with almost 450 different species.
Set out bright and early this morning on a "Migration" inspired game drive with your experienced guide. Your journey today will take you into the thick of the Masai Mara plains, in search of some of the many grazing species that take part in the annual migration yearly, an event that has been going on for centuries. Exceptional populations of Zebras, Gazelles, Impalas, and of course Wildebeests thunderously feed and migrate from the Serengeti and through the Mara area every year from July to October.
Set out this afternoon accompanied by your guide on another exciting game drive through the Masai Mara Game reserve. The Mara area is one of the few places left in Africa where one can still spot Rhinos in the wild. Your guide will take you to locations where Rhinos have been recently reported to see if you can snap some photos of these elusive lumbering giants.
You`ll depart the Masai Mara Game Reserve today in a privately driven vehicle with guide and travel towards the Isebania border crossing. Upon your arrival, your guide will arrange the necessary documentation for your entry into Tanzania.
When traveling across the Kenyan-Tanzanian border a few things must occur. Upon arrival to the Isebania Border Crossing, you will switch vehicles and guides according to the country you'll be entering. You will be required to purchase a Visa; for Kenya it's a per person cost of 50$ USD, and for Tanzania it's a per person cost of 100$ USD for American Citizens and 50$ USD for all other Nationalities.
Please Note: Visas must be paid in USD, and in CASH. No bills can be older than 2006 as a local counterfeiting safeguard. A Single entry Visa is valid for 3 months and can be used for multiple entries into Kenya and Tanzania. It is also required that you have your Yellow Fever certification handy upon crossing.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware that for portions of this LONG drive, specifically through Kenya, the road may be unfinished and rather rough. Upon entry into Tanzania, you`ll notice an improvement in stability and comfort as roadway heading toward the Serengeti National Park is newly paved. The approximate total travel time between Masai Mara and Serengeti can range between 6 to 9 hours depending on road conditions, traffic and weather.
Upon arrival to the Isebania Border Crossing, you will switch vehicles and guides according to the country you'll be entering. You will be required to purchase a Visa; for Kenya it's a per person cost of 50$ USD, for Tanzania it's a per person cost of 100$ USD for American Citizens and 50$ USD for all other Nationalities.
Please Note: Visas must be paid in USD, and in CASH. No bills can be older than 2006 as a local counterfeiting safeguard. A Single entry Visa is valid for 3 months and can be used for multiple entries into Kenya and Tanzania. It is also required that you have your Yellow Fever certification handy upon crossing.
Upon crossing the Isebania Border from Kenya into Tanzania, you`ll continue in your specialized, Tanzanian guided and driven vehicle towards the Serengeti Game Park. Please advise your guide if you would like to make any additional stops at shops, villages or stop at Lake Victoria. For instance, a stop at a local fishing village can be scheduled if you're craving some cultural inspiration. Otherwise, the drive direct between Masai Mara and Serengeti is approx 8 hours depending on border crossing and stops. Have your camera handy, as you enjoy some game viewing upon entry into the park whilst traveling to your Serengeti based lodging.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware that for portions of this LONG drive, specifically through Kenya, the road may be unfinished and rather rough. Upon entry into Tanzania, you`ll notice an improvement in stability and comfort as roadway heading toward the Serengeti National Park is newly paved. The approximate total travel time between Masai Mara and Serengeti can range between 6 to 9 hours depending on road conditions, traffic and weather.
This morning's African adventure begins with an exploratory game drive through Tanzania's oldest and most recognized National Park, the Serengeti. This location offers the most expansive game viewing in Tanzania. From predators to prey, great herds of grazing herbivores to tactically cunning packs of carnivores, life on the plains of the Serengeti can best be defined as a complete "circle of life." A photographic dream unfolds before your eyes as giraffes and elephants feast on tasty shrubbery, whilst impalas, gazelles and buffalos dance carefully through the plains as to not become the latest meal for on-looking lions, cheetahs and hyenas.
Get ready for an afternoon to remember as you set out accompanied by an experienced tracker-guide into the seamlessly never-ending expanses of the Serengeti. The park is world renowned for its healthy stock of resident wildlife species, in particular the African Big 5 which or course includes buffalos, elephants, rhinoceros, leopards and lions. Although with sightings considered a rarity, very few black rhinoceros still live within the confines of the park grounds. The Serengeti is also home to the largest population of lions and giraffes in all of Africa. Heavy concentrations of topi, gazelle, waterbuck and Coke's hartebeest provide an ample food source for local carnivores including cheetah, hyenas and African wild dog. The park is also home to some 500+ species of birds, ranging in size and weights some of these bird including ostrich, crowned crane, marabou stork and secretary bird are the most sought after photogenic birds on the planet.
This African journey continues as you board a privately driven vehicle, accompanied by a local tracker-guide for your visit to the overwhelming large Ngorongoro Conversation Area. You'll depart the Serengeti National Park grounds at a somewhat slower pace as to get in some more game-viewing. An optional stop at the Olduvlai Gorge is highly recommended, where at the Serengeti Welcome Centre you'll have an opportunity to marvel at a panoramic view of the surrounding area from the lookout point. A stop for a picturesque picnic is also scheduled during this journey. Upon your arrival into the conservation area, you'll head towards your overnight accommodation whilst taking in the overwhelming size of the Ngorongoro crater. The approximate travel time may vary between 5 to 6 hours depending on weather conditions and the number of stops you've made along the way. During the heavy rainy season, longer travel times should be expected.
The massive Olduvai Gorge or Oldupai Gorge is often referred to as "The Cradle of Mankind." Beginning in the eastern Serengeti plains, the gorge is roughly some 48 kilometers long. Resulting from millions of years of natural erosion, this gorge boasts a steep-sided ravine that cuts and stretches its way through the Great Rift Valley along eastern Africa. The gorge is named after a commonly used plant by the Masai people with the scientific name of Sansevieria-Ehrenbergii, or Oldupai for short.
You are provided with a personalized, experienced tracker-guide and private transportation today whilst exploring around the Ngorongoro National Park grounds.
Explore one of the most recognized wildlife conservation areas in Tanzania today. Depart your camp or lodge in a privately driven vehicle, along with a local expert guide, for approximately a 20 to 30 minute drive towards the Ngorongoro Park Gate. It will then take you another 20 minutes to reach the crater rim itself. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. This geological masterpiece was formed as a result of an extremely large volcanic explosion which caused the volcano to collapse in on itself, thus creating a crater. The crater is roughly 20 kilometers wide and some 2000 feet deep, making the trip from crater floor to rim around 45 minutes by 4x4. The extremely fertile crater floor is the reason why there is such a highly concentrated amount of wildlife here. Over 20000 mammals call the crater home, including some of the only remaining black rhinos in the world. The crater floor also boasts one of the highest carnivore densities in the world including large prides of lions, packs of hyenas and solitary predators like cheetahs and jackals. A keen eye and expertly recommended search patterns from your guide may help you spot some of the less common species like leopards, servals, and bat-eared foxes.
A representative from your lodge will provide you with a transfer to the Manyara airstrip. The transfer time will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour.
Relax during this short flight which departs the Tanzanian mainland airstrip in Manyara and travels to the island of Zanzibar. This flight will take approximately 4 hours to complete and will stop in arusha along the way.
Luggage restriction applicable to this flight: 15kg (32 lb) per person, for both carry-on and checked luggage. Your checked luggage needs to be soft-sided - no wheels / no spine, a duffel bag is recommended. A small purse/backpack, is recommended as a carry-on, to keep your camera, passport, hat, sunblock or other items you need within easy reach.
A privately driven vehicle with guide will provide you with a transfer today traveling between the airport and your resort, or vice versa.
If time permits, Zanzibar provides visitors with variety of activities to enjoy. Choose from half or full day tours that include Swahili Cultural tours, Spice tours, Stone Town tours and cooking lessons. Some other adventures whilst in Zanzibar include Dolphin Sandbank picnics, Mangapwani Beach and Slave Market cultural experiences. Of course your lodging accommodation boasts some other activities to enjoy including snorkelling, deep sea fishing or reef kayaking.
A visit to a spice farm village gives you an insight into local life and the opportunity to try some Swahili dishes, taste the fruits in season, and try some spiced tea. Walk through the spice farm with your guide. Touch, smell and taste different spices and tropical fruits. Try to guess which is which, from the crushed leaves, the fruit, shoots and vines and creepers crawling up the trees.
Please bring:• Sun hat and sun cream.• Comfortable closed walking or hiking shoes.
After this tour, you will be driven back to the hotel in the afternoon to relax after a day filled with amazing and unique sights!
Tour operates from Stone Town. Transfer time will vary depending on what part of the island you are coming from. Time in transit could be 30min to 1.5hrs each way.
Enjoy this scenic flight from the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar (ZNZ) to the Kenyan urban hub, Nairobi .The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. Please note that USD49.00 per person needs to be paid locally as a departure tax in Zanzibar.(Flight runs every two hours from Zanzibar to Nairobi, be aware that the airline reserves the right of canceling your flight and placing you on the next available flight. Kensington recommends ample connecting time in Nairobi if you are flying internationally).
Situated in the trendy new Upper Hill financial district of Nairobi, Crowne Plaza Nairobi is the model of modern five-star elegance. The property embodies an ideal fusion of thoughtful design and indulgence, and comes ripe with opportunity to discover nearby Nairobi National Park to see big cats and giraffes at the Masai Mara game reserve. Earthy textures and dark wood throughout Crowne Plaza Nairobi evoke the wild plains and acacia trees of Kenya's big game reserves. The property offers a host of amenities and facilities including a luxurious health club, a stylish unisex hair salon, a 24-hour state of the art gymnasium, and an outdoor swimming pool. Five floors comprised of 162 Rooms, 13 Suites, and 29 Club Rooms are all equipped with the latest in technology, high speed complimentary Internet, Wi-Fi, minibar, in-room safe, tea and coffee facilities, and 24 hour room service.
Nestled against a wooded thicket and surrounded by savannah, Mara West combines luxury accommodations with the breathtaking adventures of an unforgettable African safari. The rooms are perched in secluded spots on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment, offering guests panoramic views of the Masai Mara Game Reserve below and a sense of exclusive privacy. The camp is home to resident herds of gazelles, impalas and zebras, as well as an abundance of bird life, and is visited regularly by a variety of wildlife passing to and from the park. The stunning beauty of the Mara, the uninterrupted grazing of the antelope, the night calls of the bush babies, and the early morning chorus of songbirds, all this, combined with the comfortable and tasteful ambiance of the camp, is part of the Mara West experience and what makes it a unique paradise for nature lovers.
Enhance your safari adventure in the comfort and serenity of Mbugani Camps, located in the famed Serengeti National Park. Whether you've experienced the wonder of the Serengeti before, or you are embarking on the voyage of your dreams, Mbugani Camps provides you with the perfect balance of natural surroundings and the comforts of home. Enjoy the luxury of soft furnishings, private baths, front porches, freshly-made meals with local foods, drinks at sundown and stories by the campfire after a day of sightseeing and exploring with local guides. Or, just spend the day relaxing at camp.
The Ngorongoro Farm House is a small and exclusive lodge facing the Oldeani Volcano, only 5 kilometers from the Ngorongoro Lolduare gate. This unique property was built to offer visitors an original experience reminiscent of the atmosphere of the old days. Inaugurated in 2003, this lodge offers various rooms, cottages, and suites, all rustically designed and decorated using local materials and furnishings, all for the purpose of providing each guest an imaginary journey to the life of the days gone. Meals are served in the main building or on occasion around the pool and feature ample selections of locally inspired dishes or popular western fares. Guests at this lodge can cool off in the pool or enjoy tension soothing massages after game drives.
Breezes Beach Club and Spa is a tasteful haven situated on a gorgeous beach off the east coast of the most magical island of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. The 70 rooms and suites are fully air conditioned and decorated in earthy, natural tones and finishes, each festooned with authentic Zanzibar carvings from locals. Dining is an experience to look forward to, where ones taste buds are host to a mélange of refreshing flavors (dress code in effect). Seafood is fresh, succulent, and incomparable. Activities vary depending on interest, from lounging on the beach to marine activities, spa, and yoga classes.
Shayna Maislin ,
April 21, 2014
"I would highly recommend the tour guide that we had in the Serengetti . He was extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and courteous. We all agree that Kensington has first class staff working for them in Africa. All the camps that we stayed at were absolutely beautiful except perhaps for the one in Lake Manyara. All in all it was a spectacular trip!"
Janine Chey ,
April 21, 2014
"Our trip to Masai Mara via Kensington ran very smoothly. We stayed at the Mara West Lodge. Beautiful location atop a ridge overlooking the Masai Mara plains. Our luxury tents were quite comfortable and the staff/service at the lodge were great. Meals were very nice especially the daily soups. Our guide, Steve, was also great...so knowledgeable and eager to show us many interesting things. He planned our daily game drives and took us on a nature hike one afternoon. He clearly knows and understands this ecosystem. He has an amazing eye, finding animals in fields of tall grasses. Our entire family had an amazing time, trip of a lifetime...would love to go back!"
Justin Yax ,
April 21, 2014
"Once again, a perfect trip. From Elizabeth's planning to Godfrey's guiding, we could not have asked for a more thorough and well planned safari. I can't wait to come back and do it again, this time with a Kilimanjaro climb added onto the trip!"
Nancy Frierson ,
April 21, 2014
"The entire trip was superb - all the transfers, the lodging and the food, the safari experience and the knowledgeable guides. The guide's ability to spot an animal and identify it at a great distance allowed us to see and photograph all the animals on our list and then some. The lodgings were even better than we had hoped and the staff could not possibly have been better. Our trip of a lifetime turned out to be just that."
Avi J.Moskovitz ,
February 03, 2014
"We finally returned from the most magical vacation in Morocco and we cannot thank Lily and Kensington Tours enough!! This trip was beyond amazing and we are so appreciative for everything done to make this trip happen last minute for us!
We had a spectacular tour guide that spoke 8 languages, Ismail, and the friendliest and warmest driver, Said, whom made the experience absolutely phenomenal! Not only did we learn and see, but we laughed, danced, ate like pigs, kissed camels and snakes, ran in the Sahara desert under the stars, and enjoyed life - the best gift of all!
Ebony Hoskins ,
October 18, 2013
"I am so happy that I used Kensington Tours to help with my dream trip to Cape Town South Africa. I was looking for a well respected tour company that planned private guided tours that was not going to cause me my leg, lol. I begin searching companies by reputation and value. I narrowed it down to Kensington Tours because of the quality and value. I felt taken care of prior to my departure due to the detailed itinerary.
From the time of got off the plane to the time I headed back to the states, I was in excellent hands. The service was EXCELLENT! I will definitely use Kensington again. Certainly, a trip of a lifetime!"
Hanne Jones ,
October 24, 2013
"I have travelled all my life. I've combed much of Europe, from The arctic north in Norway to the streets of Seville in Spain, the beaches of Cannes and Nice in France and the medieval heart of Bologna in Italy. I've been on two African safaris (one tented, one not), both "luxurious." I've been on more than a dozen jaunts to India, some guided, others not. Over the years I have discovered that I had rather be lost and disoriented in a foreign country than submit once again to the unbending schedule of a guided tour. Hence I had given up tours of any kind, until Molly Kelly, an American Express travel agent, suggested I might want simply to list the places my friends and I wished to see in Morocco then let Kensington Tours make accessing them in an orderly way not only possible but thoroughly enjoyable as well. And this Kensington Tours did. They pulled our disparate destinations together and designed a far, far better route than we could ever have done on our own. They satisfied all our requests and threw in delicious additions, areas of interest we had never considered or even heard of. Our accommodations were well within our means and wonderful. Our guide and driver, not to mention our Mercedes SUV, could not have pleased us more. In other words, thanks to Molly and her recommending Kensington Tours, we had a sensational holiday. "
Anthoula Korina ,
September 05, 2013
"Africa had always been a myth in mind since I was child that was up until a week ago. I just returned from an epic safari adventure! Kenya, Tanzania and the Maasai are sorely missed.
Words cannot fully express the magic of this ever-flowing journey. It was awe-inspiring, breathtaking, free and powerful. My mind keeps playing tricks on me; thinking rather hoping that I'm going to see a giraffe cross a busy NYC street :)
The memories will resonate for a lifetime. To boot, I went on this trip solo; female traveler. Not sure any of it would have been possible w/out Kensington Tours!!! Thank you..."
JaneJennings ,
July 12, 2013
"I had a wonderful trip visiting the mountain gorillas in Uganda. We were able to get really close to the gorillas and watched their interactions with each other. The local people are so gracious and made every minute a delight. The accomodations were great. I loved waking up in the morning to the sounds of the forest. The added luxury of a massage was a great way to end the trip!"
gingermedlen ,
July 26, 2013
"Our family of 6 traveled to Morocco for a 9 day Imperial cities discovery, I was absolutely amazing. Our guide Lahcen Zaaim was the best guide we have EVER had and we have traveled to many countries. There was not one subject that he was not knowledgeable about. He made the trip sooooo memorable. He was so flexible and when he picked us up in the mornings to head out, he was talking nonstop to tell us soo much about everything we were seeing. There was soooo much to see in Morocco and he made sure we saw it all.. He truly has a gift in the touring business, you feel as if your leaving your best friend when the trip is over. When we got to the airport in casablanca, he spotted us before we saw him and of course, we asked him, how did you recognize us? He even went as far as to get the King of Moroccos artist to meet us at our riad the night before we left to return home late to do our names in moroccan arabic to frame, They were beautiful, He showed us a picture of the Kings Face he had done for the Palace! Lily Baffour from Kensington planned our trip and she was amazing, planning everything as she thought we would like based on what I told her. She did an Outstanding job and literally sent our Iteniaries by next day air in a beautifully done spiral bound personally book for each family that was going on the trip, SOOOOOO IMPRESSED and she even got the guide we requested!!!! I cant say enough about this trip and Kensington, we will definitely use again!!! We experienced a VERY different culture in going to Morocco and thats what we wanted, a Very different exotic trip and thats what we got!!!! Again our accomodations we Top Notch, staying in the TRuly authenic Riads, they were SOOOOO Luxurious, Plan on taking another suitcase or buying one there because you will buy more things to bring home than any other trip because of all the Handicrafts there, especially in Fes!!!
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So, it was a classic Gorn / Romulan battle with allies showing up a few turns in (to break up the long plasma ballet that was developing).
I had a Romulan King Eagle and Sparrowhawk with a Klingon D5L as a reinforcement.
My opponent had a Gorn HDD, a CC, and a Kzinti MCC as a reinforcement.
I had the upper hand through most of the game (I'm generally more experienced), and we had what we both thought would be a pivotal turn that we played through last night. It turned out we were right, but not because of the situation at the start which had the Romulan King Eagle and Klingon D5L facing the Kzinti MCC by itself (while the Gorn ships prepared to turn around to re-enter the fray). HORRIBLE labbing (I didn't get a single one in 6 lab attempts at ranges 2-3) and ADD/phaser die rolls (I think I hit with one ADD out of 5 attempts in the turn... the Klingon was depleted), left really only 3 Overloaded disruptors, 1 standard disruptor and a couple of phasers at the Kzinti which took minimal damage. To balance that, my opponent's die rolls with his disruptors and phasers were atrocious (he hit with one of his disruptors, and rolled poorly on his phasers). So the turn was actually pretty indecisive, until...
I ran over my Nuclear Space Mine I'd dropped 3 turns ago from the King Eagle.
Not with one ship, but two.. my Sparrowhawk and the D5L.
Additionally one of the two Sparrowhawk's down shields was facing the NSM, and the Klingon's front shield had about 15 boxes left... Sparrowhawk had 45 internals (not counting tracks or excess damage) left and the Klingon was in better shape but had reached the point of minimal hull left so would have rapidly been reduced to ineffectiveness.
Pretty much the biggest brain fart I've ever had in an SFB game.
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hehe that's a pretty epic tale..how did you miss it? Was it a case of having the mine recorded but no counter on the board?
I have been known to screw up my turn mode and go plowing into asteroids, even entered atmosphere once because of that
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Counter was on the map. But we play with miniatures (my friend's a big minis guy) on a home made map. And I'm just not used to the combo. Plus the counter we used because I was too lazy to dig it out was the King Eagle counter, which is different from the drones and shuttles, and turn and slip points, that I just somehow spaced what it was.
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Dear Chaps,
apt-get update && apt-get dist-upgrade
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selinux was being updated
and I carried on working as usual. Things started behaving strangely soon after that. My fluxbox menu and key bindings stoped working. I rebooted to find this error
Red hat nash version 4.1.18 starting
reading all physical volumes. This may take a while
found 2 volume "volgroup00" using metatype lvm2
2 logical volume(s) oon volume group "volgroup00" now active
audit (1119894203.980:0) avl: denied
{execmod} for ppid=1 comm= init
path=/lib/tls/libc-2.3.5.so dev=dm0 in0=5111923 scontext=user_u: o:system_r:unconfined_t tconext= system=system_u:object_r:shlib_t tclass=file
/sbin/init:error while loading shared librares: /lib/tls/libc.so.6: cannot apply additional memory protection after allocation
permission denied
kernel panic attempt to kill init
The box hasn't booted since. tried three times. Now using a live cd. Any suggestions?
- run bad blocks?
please let me know of any additional info that may help to solve this. I can provide box spcs and blag version. Thinkpad t20, 750mhz on PIII, 80bg hdd, blag 30k
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apparently it seems that i need to dig into /dev/hda2 (where the data is) and change /etc/selinux. Only trouble is that it's a logical vomume and I have no idea how to mount it. All help greatly appreciated.
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Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2005 11:44 pm
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:lol: :lol: :lol: Hurrah! Problem sorted! The solution is here...
Sorry for the flase alarm but it was quite worrying being unable to mount lvm filesystem with a live cd distro :oops: [/u]
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 12:31 am
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I know you have it solved, but for future reference, you can disable selinux by adding "selinux=0" to the boot prompt (like hit "a" (?)in grub and then add that to the end)
Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2005 6:39 pm
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After reading this it made me a little on edge to upgrade but took the plunge and it wacked my machine... So I took your advice and hit 'a' at grub typed selinux=0 and booted again whoopee! My machine is back again. BLAG runs sweet. Thanks for the input Jeff! :D
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:12 am
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I had to edit /etc/selinux/config and disable it to get it to boot proper again, is it ok to just disable it?(cause don't really know that much about it.) Is selinux friend or foe? :shock:
Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:42 am
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You can disable it ok. I often disable it on my systems...
Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2005 2:49 am
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Unless you're in a server environment, I'd actually recommend you disable SELinux to prevent incidents like this one from occuring.
E-mail me at s.clement@localhost (replace localhost with sympatico.ca) or stevo32@localhost (replace localhost with blagblagblag.org).
Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2005 10:04 am
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had to disable SElinux too, after kernel panic. it was also, somehow, preventing the installation of the NVidia driver.
Posted: Sun Nov 20, 2005 10:13 pm
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OK, I come from the Windows world, so the language I use might be a bit different.
I view SELinux as a Service would be viewed under Windows. The Services are sometimes dependent upon other services to be running in order for them to function correctly.
So, in that light, what 'Services' are necessary to make SELinux complete the file system relabeling when set to 'Strict, Enforced' mode?
I tried setting it to that, and my boot halted right after if found the two Linux drives.
However, when I set it to 'Targeted, Enforced', the file system relabeling went through without a hitch, and the machine appears to run correctly.
I'd like, however, to crank the security down as tight as possible, since I'll be using the machine to track and fight spammers.
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WASHINGTON - The hope was that "White House Down" would top "Olympus Has Fallen," thanks to an experienced White House destroyer in director Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day," "2012") and a summer release date that seemed to bode better than the post-Oscar doldrums of its clone.
But rather than outclass "Olympus," "White House Down" simply repeats it with the same plot and characters that, if not identical, are at least fraternal twins.
Once again, we get a Secret Service wannabe (Channing Tatum instead of Gerard Butler) who visits the White House in a convenient stroke of "wrong place, right time." A terrorist group (led by Jason Clarke instead of Rick Yune) wages an attack on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, capturing the president (Jamie Foxx instead of Aaron Eckhart) and accessing nuclear launch codes (this time to destroy the Middle East rather than the U.S.).
Caught in the fire is the Secret Service director (James Woods instead of Angela Bassett), acting President (Michael Murphy instead of Morgan Freeman), a rising national security star (Maggie Gyllenhaal instead of Melissa Leo) and a young kid with guts, this time Tatum's daughter (Joey King) instead of the president's son (Finley Jacobsen).
Tatum and Foxx make a funny buddy team, particularly during stunts in an elevator shaft. This should be no surprise, as Tatum scored laughs with Jonah Hill in "21 Jump Street" (2012) and Foxx bantered well with Christoph Waltz in "Django: Unchained" (2012). Individually, the chiseled Tatum makes for a fine action star, offering eye candy to those who recently crowned him People's "Sexiest Man Alive," and Foxx makes a charismatic president, even if he can't believably sell his TV speeches.
James Woods, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Richard Jenkins are consistently reliable, while Jason Clarke ironically shifts from an interrogator of terrorists in "Zero Dark Thirty" (2013) to a domestic terrorist.
Amid all the starpower, the best performance comes from a rather unknown Nicolas Wright, who lends an Ed Helms quality to his White House tour guide, horrified each time a precious White House artifact is destroyed. As Tatum's intelligent daughter answers his every trivia question, I expected his frustration to explode with Helm's "Office" trademark: "Rit dit dit doo!" Move along, smarty pants.
Still, the main "characters" remain the famous Washington landmarks caught in fiery CGI explosions. Characters joke about Dupont Circle (i.e. Michael Douglas and Annette Bening in "The American President"). Sweeping helicopter shots showcase the Lincoln Memorial up close and the Old Post Office Pavilion in the distance. We even get patched-up staples, like the Reflecting Pool without the renovation fences, or the Washington Monument without the post-earthquake scaffolding.
For a brief moment, the setup actually works. The opening credits resemble a serious endeavor like Netflix's "House of Cards" (2012). Tatum's Secret Service interview refreshingly turns the "good cop, bad cop" device on its head, with the "bad cop" laughing in the background. Even the initial attack feels realistic enough, coming from within, unlike the aerial assault in "Olympus."
But it all gets very ridiculous very quickly with an insanely-delayed military response, Navy SEAL helicopters swooping under the Chinatown arch and the presidential limo doing doughnuts on the White House lawn with the peace-loving president hanging out the window with a rocket launcher.
"I lost the rocket launcher," President Jamie Foxx says.
"How do you lose a rocket launcher?!?" Tatum replies.
Screenwriter James Vanderbilt ("Zodiac," "The Amazing Spider-Man") understands story structure, but every choice is predictable, with political turncoats you can spot a mile away. He understands theme, but his neocon takeover of the Middle East feels heavy-handed. Most of all, he understands setups and payoffs, but never quite hits the mark. His "pen is mightier than the sword" callback is the epitome of forced dialogue, and the daughter's flag-waving special talent becomes the most laughable "save the day" callback I've ever seen in a movie.
Expect to hear snickers down the stretch, as the movie unintentionally becomes a parody of itself.
Maybe it's because we've seen it all before, not just with "Olympus," but with a series of "Die Hard" archetypes. The protagonist does his best John McClane, the terrorist mastermind demands walkie-talkie cash like Hans Gruber, his lead henchman thirsts for revenge after the death of a colleague and a computer whiz turns hacking into an art worthy of a symphony.
Or, maybe it's because Emmerich is too enamored with his own "ID4" legacy. In case we forgot, the White House tour guide says, "This is the East Wing, this is the West Wing, and this is the part that was blown up in 'Independence Day.'"
One almost expects Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum to appear on the White House movie theater screen, the installation of which allows the terrorists to gain access to the building. Instead, it plays "Lawrence of Arabia" (1962), a film far more skilled at warning of Western imperialism and tribal mentality.
But the biggest reason "White House Down" fails is the simple fact that, in a post-9/11 world, the destruction of the White House and U.S. Capitol is no longer much fun. The once-hypothetical danger has become horrifically plausible, with a crater in Shanksville, Pa., reminding us that our daily realities have surpassed that which, even 15 years ago, could pass for popcorn escapism.
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