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Mercedes CLS: world's first four-door coupe?
by mkaresh: May 13, 2005 - Updated Oct 6, 2006
Recommended: Yes
Styling, multicontour seats
Hard to get in and out, fuel economy, middling performance, high price
The Bottom Line:
Buy it for looks. Otherwise, don't buy it.
Time was a vehicle manufacturer could afford to specialize. Cadillacs simply had to be comfortable boats. Jaguars simply had to be beautiful. BMWs simply had to handle well. And Mercedes simply had to feel like they were carved from solid rock and last just about as long.
But with every manufacturer constantly improving, it is increasingly imperative that every product do well at just about everything, especially in the luxury class. For Mercedes, this required substantial improvements in chassis dynamics and styling. The erstwhile champion of diesels is now the leading seller of hyper-powerful eights and twelves. Once rare, sport packages and AMG versions are now available--and popular--with every model. Mercedes' styling began to change with the 1996 E-class, which introduced round headlamps to the range. Today's Mercedes sedans are perhaps the best-styled overall lineup, but remain too subtle for many people to appreciate. Among luxury sedans, BMWs have become more distinctive (if sometimes for the wrong reasons) and Jaguars have continued to be seen as those with sensuality and even soul.
This too could change. For the 2006 model year Mercedes has introduced the CLS-Class. A sporty variant of the E-Class as the CLK is a sporty variant of the C-Class, the CLS slots between the E-Class and S-Class in price. The car's main distinguishing feature vis-a-vis the E-Class: styling that seeks to out-Jag Jag.
My father has always wanted a Jaguar because of their styling, and even ordered an XJ6 back in the mid-1980s, but each time has chickened out owing to the brand's legendary lack of reliability. Jaguars have greatly improved in this regard, but in the meantime it has lost its position as the only European luxury sedan with style. If Mercedes manages to capture buyers like my father with its newest model, then Jaguar could face tough times ahead despite the improvements it has made in reliability.
Eager to see if the performance of the CLS matched its looks, we took one for a test drive.
Unlike the CLK, the CLS is a four-door. Mercedes is billing it as "the first four-door coupe." This is debatable on a number of levels. To begin with, Saturn and Mazda both offer coupes with four doors. Beyond this, the CLS' rear doors are forward-hinged like those on a sedan, and the car's proportions are quite sedan-like, with rear doors as long as the front doors. So it's not clear what makes the car a coupe. The racy roofline?
Most likely they're hoping the "coupe" designation will deflect complaints surrounding the car's coupe-like shortcomings. Oldsmobile's first generation Aurora suffered from such complaints; would it have fared better if marketed as a "four-door coupe?"
My eyes see a sedan, so that's what I'm going to call it.
Marketing's bag of tricks disposed of, I'll continue by saying that my eyes see perhaps the best-looking sedan currently available. The CLS' curves and contours are breathtakingly dynamic. In comparison, today's Jaguar sedans, especially the X and XJ, look thick, stiff, and downright frumpy. Not everyone is of this opinion. Some people perceive the CLS's rear end as droopy. They can stick with the relatively boring E-Class.
While the CLS' styling is certainly distinctive, this distinctiveness is not purchased through bizarre panel cuts and odd surfacing. In other words, Mercedes remains on a different path than BMW. The CLS reaches back to classic designs of the past rather than seeking to create a new design language. Harley Earl, GM's legendary stylist, would find much to like here. Although just four inches longer and two inches lower than an E-Class, the CLS manages to look much longer and much lower. Few designs manage to be at once distinctive and timelessly beautiful. In my opinion, the CLS achieves this. Aesthetically it is what the 2004 Jaguar XJ8 should have been.
Inside the CLS has an even stronger Jaguar flavor. An oval-shaped instrument panel is faced with a large plank of polished wood--a signature Jaguar feature. As in Jaguars, this design--where the instrument panel comes to a clear end rather than flowing into the doors--makes the already relatively narrow interior feel even narrower than it is. Sporty, but perhaps a bit tight-feeling for some.
This sporty character continues to the rear seat, where a wood-trimmed console divides the two seats. Yes, this big car is a four-seater.
Despite its stylish lines and prevalent wood trim, the CLS' interior lacks the warmth of Jaguar's best. The materials remain those of a Mercedes, and thus look and feel "cold." The test car's interior's light gray color did not help in this regard.
I've already mentioned the cabin's narrow feel. The CLS' racy roofline translates to a relatively small amount of glass, especially in the side windows. Surprisingly, this wasn't a major issue once inside the car, even when in the rear seat. Visibility remains acceptable looking forward, not so good to the rear. People who like to be able to see the corners of the car from the drivers seat won't be happy in this one.
A larger issue: that racy roofline makes getting into and out of the sedan unusually difficult. Rear seat passengers especially have to duck to avoid heading the header. If people see the CLS as a sedan, they will be disappointed. Many sports cars are easier to get into.
Once into the car comfort is good if not great. The test car was fitted with Mercedes' "multicontour" seats. These include adjustable side bolsters and dual power lumbar. I wouldn't order the car without this option unless your body happens to be the right size and shape for the standard seat. Mine isn't; so when I find side bolsters that fit me snugly I'm very happy.
With so many adjustments, support is excellent. Comfort, however, remains a bit lacking. Mercedes continues to trail the Scandanavians and even BMW in this regard. Its seats are a bit firm and just don't mold themselves to your body as well, myriad adjustments notwithstanding.
Befitting its "coupe" designation, the CLS' rear seats are on the tight side. They're shaped nicely, but are mounted too close to the floor for good thigh support. Because of the car's shape both headroom and kneeroom are tight for an average-sized man (me). Those six-feet and up won't be happy in back. I should note that the E-Class is hardly outstanding in this area, so the CLS isn't too much worse. If you want a Mercedes sedan with a roomy, comfortable rear seat, you're getting the big one.
And now for a positive surprise: the CLS "coupe" manages to have a roomier trunk than any Mercedes sedan. Don't plan on folding the rear seat for even more space, though. A small passthrough will have to do.
On the Road
One thing about coupes, real or imagined: they're not sports cars. More or less sedans with racier rooflines and (usually) fewer doors, they tend to drive much like sedans. The CLS is no exception. Aside from its cozier cockpit, it drives much like a Sport Package-equipped E-Class. Which means there are plenty of sedans out there that are more enjoyable to drive. Bottom line: the CLS doesn't drive nearly as special as it looks.
The engine is the same 5.0-liter V8 offered in every other Mercedes model save the C and SLK. It produces the 300 horsepower expected of a luxury car V8 these days, but doesn't feel especially powerful or sound especially sophisticated. The smaller V8s from Lexus and BMW pack considerably more midrange punch and make more upscale noises while doing so. The CLS500 accelerates quickly based on the speedometer needle, especially once up to highway speeds, but doesn't feel all that quick. The current Mercedes V8 is a three-valve-per-cylinder unit designed to minimize emissions. A more sporting four-valve engine is on its way, and not a moment too soon.
For performance that matches the CLS' looks, you'll want the AMG version, wtih its 469-horsepower supercharged V8.
Six-speed automatics are the norm in this class these days. In an attempt to one-up the others, Mercedes introduced a seven-speed automatic last year. It is the only transmission offered in the CLS500. More gears generally translate into better performance and economy. However, my father and I drove the new Lexus GS 430 right before driving the CLS, and it both feels stronger and earns significantly better numbers from the EPA. (In contrast, the CLS500 earns a $1,300 gas guzzler tax.)
For its part, the Mercedes transmission hesitates to downshift and generally doesn't seem as expert as others at keeping a step ahead of the driver's desires in selecting the right ratio for the moment. It deserves as much blame as the engine for the car's perceived energy deficit.
The CLS fares no better in the handling department. A thick-rimmed small-diameter steering wheel and low driving position promise sporty handling, but the car does not deliver on this promise. At low to moderate speeds the heavier-than-average steering simply feels odd. It doesn't promptly return to center coming out of a turn, and so must be manhandled a bit. Though this doesn't present any real physical challenge, it doesn't feel right and makes driving the car both smoothly and aggressively difficult. At higher speeds the car handles well enough, with good balance and grip. However, the steering continues to feel artificial.
Overall, the CLS feels distant and not sporty. The E-Class suffers from similar issues; it is just about my least favorite mid-sized luxury sedan to drive. I personally much prefer driving either the smaller C-Class or the larger S-Class. Among mid-sized luxury sedans, my father and I both thought the Lexus GS was much more fun to drive. I also prefer either the Jaguar S-Type (despite a less refined chassis) or the BMW 5-Series (about the best ride-handling balance on earth).
The CLS is fitted with Mercedes' Airmatic suspension. When I drove the S-Class with this suspension a few years ago I found that changing the setting from "comfort" to "normal" to "sport" had a huge impact on both handling and ride quality. In the CLS there are only two settings, and I was hard-pressed to tell the difference between them. I traversed the same set of curvy roads three times, alternating the setting, seeking to perceive a difference. My father and the salesperson thought they felt a difference, and I suppose the ride is firmer and lean is reduced in the sportier setting. But the difference is certainly much less than in that S-Class.
This isn't entirely a bad thing. Unlike in that S-Class, ride quality is good in either setting. This despite the car's standard 18-inch low-profile rubber (the S-Class had the benefit of much taller sidewalls). As expected in a post-Lexus luxury sedan, noise levels are low, so you feel like you are moving much less quickly than you are. Good for luxury, not so good for sportiness.
Mercedes CLS Price Comparisons and Pricing
A similarly-equipped E500 is about $7,000 less expensive. And a similarly-equipped Lexus GS 430, with sporty pretensions of its own, is a whopping $15,000 less expensive (and $18,000 less expensive invoice-to-invoice).
So you pay dearly for the CLS' flashy sheetmetal. That said, it's a much better bargain than the car's optional AMG design package--nearly $5,000 for slightly wider tires and a body kit.
Prices change frequently, and differences will vary based on feature level. To quickly generate these and other comparisons with the specific features you want, visit my Web site, www.truedelta.com. (It's the only site that provides true "apples-to-apples" price comparisons.)
TrueDelta's page for the Acura CLS:
Last Words
The CLS is drop-dead gorgeous. Otherwise, it is less successful. Getting in and out is unusually difficult for such a large sedan--definitely the car's weakest point. Performance is at best average for a high-priced sedan. I suppose if you really love the look of the car, and I cannot fault you if you do, the rest of the car is easily livable. But the CLS's styling begs for a stronger engine and more agile chassis. The former is provided by the AMG model. The latter, probably not.
Overall, if driving enjoyment is your top priority you'll be happier in a less attractive BMW or even a Jaguar S-Type. For the price of the CLS you could even buy a supercharged S-Type R and have $10,000 left over. The CLS is a car for people who put styling first. Maybe it is a coupe.
Incidentally, plenty of people apparently fall into this camp. Mercedes is selling about 2000 of the cars each month, with sales of the E-Class and S-Class off by about the same amount.
Even before the test drive it was unlikely that my father would join this crowd. His neighbor has had multiple problems with the seven-speed automatic in a 2004 S-Class. The transmission has been replaced at least once, but continues to misbehave. Eager to keep a long-time customer satisfied, the dealer has agreed to replace the big sedan with a CLS. Which pretty much killed the deal for my father. Can't have the same car as the neighbors, you know. Luckily, after the test drive he didn't want the CLS anyway.
Without taking styling into account I'd be tempted to give the CLS two stars. But its so darn good lookin' I give it a third and even recommend it.
Mercedes CLS Reliability
Want better reliability information? Want to really know what difference it will make if you buy a Mercedes CLS rather than something else? My website, truedelta.com, will be providing this information in the form of "times in the shop" and "days in the shop" stats.
From these stats you might learn that your first choice, compared to your second choice, is likely to make 2.3 extra trips to the shop in its first five years. You might decide its advantages compensate for this, or you might not. Either way,
you'll be able to make a much better informed decision than you can today
Before I can report results, I need data on all cars--not just the CLS--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data will receive
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Previous generation Mercedes S-Class review
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On this day: Review of February
A dramatic Claus Jensen strike ensured Charlton Athletic sensationally defeated Blackburn Rovers, despite Rovers goalkeeper Brad Friedel scoring an injury-time goal.
The American international, who has gone on to make nearly 450 Barclays Premier League appearances since initially moving to Liverpool in 1997, looked to have snatched a late draw for the visitors with his only ever goal in the top flight, after he came up for a corner in the dying moments of the match to unleash a left-foot strike.
But Addicks playmaker Jensen went straight up the other end to score a winner for Alan Curbishley's side, who finished seventh in the 2003/04 campaign. This proved to be their best ever season since the Premier League's formation in 1992.
In an entertaining match at the Valley, Carlton Cole had given the hosts lead after 10 minutes and Jason Euell, who was Charlton's top scorer in the 2003/04 season with 10 goals, had added a second before half-time.
Former Manchester United and Newcastle United striker Andy Cole pulled one back with 15 minutes to go, only for Friedel and Jensen to produce the late drama.
Blackburn finished 10th that season and qualified for the UEFA Europa League in the process. Both sides are now plying their trade in the Championship.
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DD is turning one at the end of the month. I've got a freezer stash to last about 2 weeks plus I figure as I wean she will get a few feeds out of that. I've been pumping once a day for 2 weeks, getting 4 -5 oz but the last couple of nights for some strange reason my nipples have become cracked and bleeding (this hasn't happened to me previously). It made the decision easier because I thought I would HUTH at 12 mths but was afraid to let go of my relationship with the pump.... I've been fighting with the idea in my head for weeks now - should I quit? can I quit? Is it better for DD to continue? etc etc etc Now that I have made the decision it is like a load has come off and I'm looking forward to being pump free.
I will probably jump back on the board once we've finished the process because only you girls can understand what this means to a long time pumper. I'm so grateful for the support I received here in the early days - most of it by being a lurker.... ; )
Good luck everyone!~ And remember - if I can do it you can too!
Amanda - Mummy to toddling and soon to be one little Annika
Here's a picture of our little pumpling (100% booby milk babe):


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Bensons Animal Farm
February 20, 2012 18:23:40 (EDT)
Thanks, Cheryl. You are a kind soul.
Cheryl February 20, 2012 09:07:19 (EDT)
Don't know if it's still alive but...the vet down on D.W. Highway had a turtle that someone picked up off the side of the road. It's shell was crushed. The doctor repaired the shell with cement or something and the turtle was swimming in the tank in the waiting room !
My vet has a turtle he has had since his college days !
I had 2 retired classroom turtles Sunoco and Shell.
On a sunny day behind my house, I love to quietly sneak up on the turtles to count how many are on a fallen tree in the river. On a good day there's at least 10-15... sometimes more
Again sorry about Penelope !!
L. Records February 19, 2012 21:04:51 (EDT)
I'm not looking to return the message board to just Benson's people but to all who loved Benson's for what it was hopefully without being so judgemental.
Steve (webmaster) February 19, 2012 20:57:46 (EDT)
Penelope the Turtle, 1982-2012.
My dear turtle companion Penelope died from natural causes on Thursday. She has been part of the family ever since my then-two-year-old daughter found her as a hatchling in Robinson Pond. We have loved and cared for her all these years. She would have been 30 this summer. Penelope was full of spirit and curiousity. She was always watching for company and enjoyed having me sit near her and play with her. She loved joining in the activity when there were people visiting the house. She will be missed by many.
Bob Arctor February 18, 2012 20:33:36 (EDT)
What's the point of your post Larry? If you're so interesting in returning this message board to the Benson's people then why are you baiting Mercer? Larry Records opinion is obviously a little biased given the line of work he's in...
He's right about one thing, circuses and zoos are not necessarily cruel, just exploitative. It does all depend on the people. Major zoos have the benefit of ACTUALLY educating people about conservation and natural behaviors. I've yet to see a circus that has anything to do with actually helping animals or inspiring children to care about animals actual well being, rather than the tricks they can do. As for Mr. Records traveling "petting zoo" I could not say. But I assume it's nothing special.
You're all or nothing attitude ("I truly respect your view if you are a vegan, do not keep pets and would refuse life saving medical treatment developed thru testing on animals. Otherwise your high and mighty ideals make me want to barf.") is by far the worst attitude anyone can take toward an ideology. It's this kind of thinking that people use to reassure themselves that any kind of effort is pointless if it not the absolute most you can do.
As you can tell from the language he used, "do-gooders", "bleeding-heart", "animal rights activist", Larry has had some problems with people telling him "his business". For a man that knows all the counter-points, Larry may not understand the difference between the "animal rights" and "animal welfare" positions. Someone interested in either would object to Cole Bros. but not necessarily to a well maintained zoo, with caring people who are interested in conservation and education. Although Larry may call his rinky-dink operation a "zoo" it's just another circus.
Dana Sion February 16, 2012 17:55:45 (EDT)
Hello Anonymous(Urban Explorer),
You are more then welcome to visit the new Benson Park as it is called now however all buildings are now secured, alarmed and watched by the police and only open with special permission or if you are part of one of the many public clean up days at the park. In the future (if article #14 passes at the upcoming March 13 vote (2012) ) there will be a museum to the old park, concession stand and gift shop in the old Elephant Barn.
Why are many items about the old park noted as "Nashua, NH" it was because at the time Hudson, NH was much smaller then it is today and not well known at all and to mention the city of Nashua that it is next to was much more marketable.
For more details about the museum and park fundraising check out www.friendsofbenson.org (also on Facebook).
Larry R. February 16, 2012 15:28:46 (EDT)
I've been trying to stay out of this. But...
Good Lord! What a pile of BS.You do-gooders have no idea of the bond that can form between trainers and elephants and other exotics and the the benefit the animals can derive from the mental and physical excercise required in training for performing. Training and travel are not cruel. The important thing is how it is done.You can take great pride in knowing no child will ever again know the wonder of riding an elephant in New Hampshire.
I truly respect your view if you are a vegan, do not keep pets and would refuse life saving medical treatment developed thru testing on animals. Otherwise your high and mighty ideals make me want to barf. If you don't like the circus then don't buy a freaking ticket! Beyond that please leave this message board for FANS of Benson's . It was what it was. It's dead now. May it rest in peace.
After animal trainer Gunther Gebel Williams died an animal activist dressed in a devil costume danced on his grave. True story. Thats kind of what's going on here.
I am confident I know the bleeding heart counter point to everything I have written here.
My sincere thanks to Freinds of Benson's and the town of Hudson for the wonderful job they are doing in creating a beautilul park and preserving fond memories of a happier time. Now if they could just set up an animal rights activist filter at the entrance the place would be perfect.
Brad February 15, 2012 12:02:13 (EDT)
Thank you Wilbur Mercer for your comments. I too recall Benson`s as a child and have good nostalgic memories. To quote you:
"Take your nostalgia and remember the great times you have had with friends and family and Benson's, just don't forget to learn from the creatures that were taken away from theirs. We as a species are the product of millions of years of evolution and we have learned so much, especially recently. We need to start acting like it. Treat others as you would have them treat you. "
Michael February 12, 2012 15:44:16 (EDT)
The Friends of Benson Park, Inc., hope to soon secure the purchase of Benson's Wild Animal Farm memorabilia. Help them secure a permanent home at the park: vote YES on article #14 in Hudson town elections in March of 2012.
Deb February 11, 2012 10:05:49 (EDT)
A little while back I found this site by accident & thru Friends of Benson's facebook page. I just wanted to say that I enjoy this message board for the insight and information that I would not find otherwise. I found the elephant sanctuary because of it and can watch the elephant I saw as a young girl at Benson's, that has spawned a great interest and as I discover more about these wonderful creatures, I share that knowledge with my young granddaughter.
So happy to hear about the good sized gift to the organization!
cheryl February 9, 2012 10:58:01 (EDT)
I don't think anyone considers anyone 'lowlings',
I'm for....
But we must agree to disagree
The sun is shining brightly...
:) February 8, 2012 16:46:38 (EDT)
Thank goodness we have someone like a Wilbur Mercer to guide the rest of us through our ignorant ways. A burden has been lifted. We have his superior approval, so that of us 'lowlings' may continue on with our nostalgia. Now that we have moderately met his approval, we can again lift our heads with some degree of sentimental dignity. We may now proceed with our reminiscing and great memories per the yawning 'ok' of the Great Mercer. Pay heed, however, to his domineering threat of a mighty return, if we waiver from our sentimentally naive and ignorant ways:)
dottie February 8, 2012 16:21:36 (EDT)
i saw a message from you about bensons farm that said you are looking for a picture of your grandfather. he worked with betsy the elephant. i have a picture of my mother from 1933 getting on betsy there is a man helping her who looks like he works there do you think it could be him? if so i could scan picture and send it to you.thanks Dottie my email is email@example.com
Wilbur Mercer February 6, 2012 18:35:26 (EDT)
Of course you can have your nostalgia Deb. I am certainly not trying to take that away from you folks. Times were different and standards were low. For enterprises like Cole Bros. standards are still low. I was completely behind the renovations at Benson's until a disgusting, abusive Circus came into the picture. We've learned so much about animal emotions and psychology since the days Colossus occupied his cell, I guess I was just hoping I wasn't the only one who's interested in moving forward. To use Cole Bros. cruelty to make money to pay homage to the lackluster conditions at Benson's is a double slap in the face to the animals that were forced to call Benson's "home".
Friends of Benson's claims that they have no intention of inviting Cole Bros. back to Hudson this year. As long as that remains true, this is the last you will hear from me on this message board.
Take your nostalgia and remember the great times you have had with friends and family and Benson's, just don't forget to learn from the creatures that were taken away from theirs. We as a species are the product of millions of years of evolution and we have learned so much, especially recently. We need to start acting like it. Treat others as you would have them treat you.
The Friends of Benson Park, Inc. February 4, 2012 14:39:13 (EDT)
For more Info. on how you can support Benson Park and the future Benson's wild Animal Farm Museum, Gift shop and concession stand please visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsBensonPark
The Friends of Benson Park, Inc. February 4, 2012 14:36:24 (EDT)
Be it known
It has been announced that The Friends of Benson Park Inc., has received a gift of $ 138,000 from an anonymous donor. The donor has stipulated that the money be used for the acquisition, display and housing of the large collection of Benson memorabilia owned by the last owner of Benson's Wild Animal Farm, Arthur Provencher.
The Friends of Benson Park , Inc.
cheryl February 3, 2012 23:24:38 (EDT)
It's a great update on Liz.
It's the anniversary of them finding sanctuary in 2006.
Lisi February 3, 2012 19:35:43 (EDT)
There is a great (and thorough!) update on Liz at TES:
Michael February 2, 2012 22:16:31 (EDT)
PS... I'd really like to see this page grow. I know it's a lot of work, but someday I'd love it to be a true tribute to the Park in a virtual sense... like you click on the different attractions and each attraction has it's own page with pictures and history. Maybe people who worked there get a page. I've been trying to find pictures online, and I'd love to see more of the actual attractions, signs, buildings, animals, etc. Just a request. How do we send you stuff too?
Michael February 2, 2012 22:13:13 (EDT)
I've always been fascinated and somewhat obsessed with Benson's. I loved it growing up, and was terribly upset when they went under. I'm 29, so it's hard for me to believe that I was only 5 when they closed, yet I'm filled with wonderful memories. I wish there were more. Every now and then I check up on this site and others and have actually started my own little collection of memorabilia. For some reason the past few dyas I've been thinking about it a lot and reading up on it. I think a part of it for me is that I have memories of this really great Zoo and Amusement Park, that was busy, huge and full of animals... and now it's gone. There's little trace of what once was... a place where wild animals roamed and loads of happy people. It has someone of a mystical vibe now for me.
I think Benson's was a great place for most of it's existence and the majority of animals were cared for with love. I know there have been a lot of negative stuff on here lately, and I agree with some of the more recent postings. Things like the lack of space (notably the Gorilla house) we now know to be horrible, but that wasn't lack of love or purposeful abuse. It was ignorance. It's something we learn from, and of course if Benson's were there today, they would have expanded those sections. It's no different than ost other Zoos at the time. That doesn't make it right, but I think the intent gets lost on here.
There are those who are against the idea of zoos in general, but Zoos are important to educate and expose children and adults to these animals. I didn't end up being one, but for years I wanted to be a vet, in large part because of Bensons. I still have a strong love of animals, and I'm sure those animals at Bensons over time were responsible for giving us lots of Veteranarians, and animal supporters. I feel like animals in zoos are "taking one for the team" for the better of the animals of the world. At the same time, I think they are shown love and are treated well for the most part. And the zoos of today are getting better and better at that.
Sorry for the long email... I've just been in a strange place with Bensons the past few days. I do really miss it. I miss the memories and even more so , I miss what I don't remember. I miss the scenery that I couldn't possibly remember. Just needed to vent. Thanks.
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mikehannah on 11/28/2014 6:47:00 PM more reviews by mikehannah
Age: 44-55 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
Best Wrinkle Filler!!
I've been using this product for a long time. I have a healthy skin with a few wrinkles. But a few is enough to bother any women! I'm near sighted so I have a light lines between my eyes. And light lines below my laugh lines. After I apply my foundation and lightly powder all over my face I use a dab of this product to touch up the lines. Boila! The lines disappear like a magic. Yes it isn't a miracle and it is just a visual effect because of the matte silicone material. But it is good enough for me and my lines as I'm not ready to get Botox or Juvederm!
If you have fine light lines and are not too obsessed with the perfect look, you will be pleased with this product.
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LilMissMatched on 9/20/2014 11:57:00 PM more reviews by LilMissMatched
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Olive Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
This is the first primer I ever used and I used it about six-seven years ago and had never even heard of such a thing... But I was pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of the product. It works remarkably as described. It fills in pores and any unevenness in your skin and leaves a perfect palette for your foundation/concealer/bb/cc cream...whatever. Or you can use alone. I have troubled skin: scars, redness, as well as cystic acne at one point that's being controlled right now w/a skin care routine- ANYWHO I can't use it alone, but if you had nice skin, this would make a good base for just a light dusting of powder. It's a great standalone or add in in any makeup routine. I rated the price as a full 5 lippies because I recieved a sample in a book called The Beauty Buyble (awesome read for a makeup junkie, chock-full of deluxe samples and basically like makeupalley in a book, full of different products, a broad range, and ratings, though by now probably outdated.) At any rate, I priced on amazon, and it's very reasonably priced so that's a plus. The packaging is nice and hygienic so that's a definite plus. And just a small pea sized dab will cover your entire face generously, so that's a plus. It really has a velvet like texture, no odor, no color to speak of, so you're getting just a foundation primer. That's a plus to me. I love this stuff and will be ordering a full sized tube promptly. It's a keeper in my reportoire.
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lifeinfuschia on 6/6/2014 12:18:00 PM more reviews by lifeinfuschia
Age: 25-29 Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Hazel
This primer makes the skin feel so nice and smooth but it made me oily before it usually becomes so, unfortunately. It certainly helps the foundation to "stick" but it just didn't do the job for me. It may have even been the culprit of a couple bumps, too, but it's hard to tell because I was testing other products at the time.
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PamelaA on 2/13/2014 2:39:00 AM more reviews by PamelaA
Age: 36-43 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
I loved this primer to first few times I used it, then my skin broke out. I have tried several other times to use it, and I get the same results...pimples. Bummer for me, since it does feel really nice. Not worth the breakouts though. I would be hesitant to buy this if you suffer breakouts or sensitivity.
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crashedandburn on 12/20/2013 2:50:00 PM more reviews by crashedandburn
Age: 19-24 Skin: Very Oily, Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Black
I really love this product. I love it enough to say it might even be my HG primer/make-up base, but it's honestly only the 3rd primer I've ever tried, so I don't really have many to compare to, I just know it works! The first time I wore it I really couldn't stop admiring my face in the mirror, and that hasn't happened in a long looooong time!
My favourite thing about this has to be the finish, it goes on very light and it has a really nice smooth texture, it looks extremely natural and even glowy! No caking, or odd textures here and there. It also makes my foundation look so much nicer, and for a much longer time (I've got very oily skin, and my foundation tends to crumble quickly, even with an old primer of mine). It really helps make makeup more long lasting.
Great oil control! I find my oily face doesn't look as ridiculously shiny as quickly, and less often too. Really amazing, doesn't feel drying either, unlike most mattifying primers.
I find it doesn't give any coverage on its own, but after applying foundation or concealer, my pores are nicely covered, and some of my smaller pores are pretty much invisible. It also increases coverage for blemishes and acne scars.
The only thing that's bad about this is the price and quantity. It's such a teeny tiny tube, and you use quite a bit each time, so I think this is only going to last me say 3 months? But honestly, I'd rather pay for this again than waste more money and go around trying new products in the hopes of finding something else that works as well. I also think it's worth repurchasing because I find that I use less foundation when I'm using this. I don't even use concealer anymore too!
Yes, I would repurchase and I would definitely recommend!
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gdeezy on 7/25/2013 9:20:00 PM more reviews by gdeezy
Age: 56 & Over Skin: Combination, Medium Brown Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Coarse Eyes: Brown
Goes on very smooth and does make the skin feel velvety and makeup goes on smoother. I just prefer a primer that leaves more of a matte finish though since I use heavier moisturizers underneath. Velvet Coat works fine if you can get by with a light moisturizer, but if you use a heavier one, I prefer something like L'Oreal's Miracle Blur.
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*TOP REVIEWER* domokun_nyc on 6/15/2013 5:15:00 AM more reviews by domokun_nyc
Age: 44-55 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Red Eyes: Blue
This is not something I use every day, but periodically if I need to control oil or mattify things, mostly on my forehead. I bounce between this and a couple other primers and filler/sealer products. On the plus side, this does not break me out if I use it on my cheeks or chin the way most of the others will. It's got a nice silky feel and does its job mattifying. On the cons, it doesn't really fill anything in, but sometimes feels a bit heavier or thicker than some of the other options. Sometimes it comes out of the tube in globs or "spits" out in small chunks, rather than smooth gel, which is a little annoying. But maybe that's just the nature of the product. I feel it does that more when it's older (drier?) than when fresh. Anyway, the tube is a nice delivery system, better than a pot. Overall, it's a nice product, nothing too special, but useful to have around.
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i9jadei9 on 3/13/2013 11:31:00 AM more reviews by i9jadei9
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
I am so bummed out about this product! I got a little sample packet of this that came in their catalog and couldn't wait to try it! Once I did, on that first day, I absolutely LOVED it!! It went on smooth and just made my skin look overall really healthy. I still got a little shiny by the end of the day but really I was looking for a primer that would just keep my makeup in place and look good all day so that wasn't a big deal for me. Unfortunately within just a few days my skin broke out with several pimples like I haven't had in ages. This is the only thing I added to my skin so without a doubt it was this. I gave it a rating of 3 because the product itself works great, it's just a matter of if it will work with your skin or not, and for me it just didn't.
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*TOP REVIEWER* Menolikepolos on 2/10/2013 5:18:00 PM more reviews by Menolikepolos
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brunette, Medium Eyes: Blue
About me: NW13 (neutral-cool toned, very fair), blue eyes, Color season is True Summer, Baumann Skin Type is OSPW.
I felt like this primer was very good for oil control. I will keep it around for the summer time when I have an issue with oily skin.
UPDATE: Yes, this is the best silicone-based primer I have tried yet, in terms of controlling oil. I didn't have to touch up my T-zone ONCE over a 12 hour period, where I was oily by 4 hours with my Cinema Secrets Ultimate Foundation Primer.
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banshee6 on 1/11/2013 10:07:00 PM more reviews by banshee6
Age: 30-35 Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm Hair: Other, Wavy Eyes: Hazel
This is a very matte primer for my combo, normal to dry skin. I was looking for something to replace my Bare Mineral Primetime, hoping to find a bit simpler, more moisturizing formula.
I can't have things with chemicals (i.e. glycols), & reading the description for this-it was said to leave your skin velvety soft. Plus containing olive oil, I thought it might give my skin some more hydration despite the matter finish. It dries pretty quick, to a powdery velvet as stated, but I don't think it made my skin softer per se. Nor did I find it to make my MMU look fresher or stay on better than using my Primetime after several hours.
DHC Velvet Coat is not a "bad" product, I think it's just better suited for skin that can handle a more matte finish.
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Adding to what Konche said, an Osprey just cannot go everywhere simply because of its size.
Including the rotors, an Osprey is 25.8 m wide. A Blackhawk's rotor diameter is 16.4 m, the quoted Sikorsky's S-97 only just over 10 m. Those are significant differences if you have to operate in urban environments or woodland/jungle. For this reason alone, Ospreys cannot completely replace conventional choppers.
As far as the designs presented here are concerned, my money is on the Sikorsky rather than the Eurocopter. The Sikorsky is purpose-built to be fast and the contra-rotating rotors nicely take care of the balance problem without the need to put on additional wings, which during normal helicopter operations just add dead weight.
The other, even greater disadvantage of the Eurocopter is the unlikeliness of the US armed forces buying a foreign design if an American one is available, and the much greater numbers the US are likely to procure compared to European forces.
The Osprey is nice, but the last time I checked I thought it had issues doing some of the most important operations that helicopters uniquely do in a war zone (swooping in and landing really quickly, then taking off again quickly after unloading or loading up). Something about the twin propellers on opposite sides being vulnerable to air vortices that form asymmetrically underneath when it goes diving quickly in, causing some fraction to become incredibly unstable, flip upside down, and kill everyone on board. I thought I remember something along those lines, at least. If that is true and that fundamental design issue still exists, it would explain why people are still wanting to build a better helicopter instead of just adopting it (even though it may be useful in other contexts). As I understand it, that period when you're close to the ground coming in for a landing is when you're most vulnerable to things like small arms fire, so you can't always afford to take it slowly when you're doing that...
Another consideration is the need to slow the tip speed of the rotor in order to keep it below the speed of sound. Trans-sonic flow at the tip causes some interesting effects (none of which are desirable) that effectively limit rotorcraft speeds.
Multiple, contra-rotating blades allow for reduced tip speed due to shorter blades with the same effective lift (though that design has twice the drag and an annoying habit of knocking the blades into each other on one side or another during forward flight). A means to reduce the speed of the blades while in fast forward flight, together with stub wings to unload the disc while operating in that regime, will also help. None of these features will reduce the incidence of vortex-ring state, or settling with power, that causes the loss of lift that all rotor-systems a subject to.
As far as the V-22 is concerned, the accidents in testing were generally found to be the result of improper or overly-aggressive approaches; field experience has found them to be safe and effective. They are, however, very big and unsuited for many small sites, but they cover long distances much better than any other vertical-lift technology available.
The V-22 Osprey is a non experimental vertical take-off and landing aircraft, currently used by both the USAF and the USMC. It has a top speed of 565 kph at 4,600m. The Osprey is also somewhat more fuel efficient than any comparable helicopter. Perhaps EADS and Sikorsky would be better off with a similar aircraft design.
Hmmm --- can you say Fairey Rotodyne?
I would be inclined to bet that the USA has the better design and that the Eurocopter will go the way of the Euro.
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But let's say I'm giving this image to someone who says they need the image to be 300 pixels per inch, but they need it to be 4 x 5 inches. Now I have a problem, because my image has too many pixels. At 600 pixels per inch, a 4 x 5 inch image has 2400 x 3000 pixels; at 300 pixels per inch, a 4 x 5 inch image has 1200 x 1500 pixels. So I need to throw some pixels away. Resampling is the process of taking my collection of pixels and selecting a new sample of pixels from that set to come up with a new image.
So to get my 4 x 5 at 600 pixels per inch down to a 4 x 5 at 300 pixels per inch, I need to resample the image. That is, I need to go through and take, say, every other pixel from the image and just throw them out. What I'll be left with is a smaller set of pixels that can then be spaced at the resolution that I want. Now let's say I have to go the other way. Let's say I have an 8 x 10 inch image at 300 pixels per inch and I want to go up to 11 x 14 inches. Expanding to that size will drop my resolution to 218 pixels per inch, because to get from 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, the printer has to print each pixel a little bit larger, and with that larger pixel size, only 218 of them will fit in an inch.
So let's say again that you're giving this image to person who insists on having a 300 pixel per inch image. At that point, I need to employ interpolation. In the case of digital images, interpolation is simply the process of making up new pixels based on the pixels that are already there. For example, let's say that I said you 2, 4, 6, 8, blank, 12. You would interpolate 10 to fill in that blank. That may seem simple, but you have actually just performed an analysis. You've recognized a pattern, you've understood that pattern, and you've figured out how to interpolate that missing value.
Photoshop, and most every other image editor, have sophisticated algorithms for interpolating new pixels. So if you want to go from, say, 8 x 10 to 11 x 14, but still at 300 pixels per inch, then your image editor will need to interpolate some new pixel data to get you to a pixel count that will allow you to have the resolution that you want at the given print size. Now, this kind of interpolation isn't an easy, and some of these algorithms are closely guarded trade secrets. In fact, there is an entire industry built around resizing images.
You'll find several Photoshop plug-ins that claim to do a better job than everyone else at upscaling images. The problem is simply that it's just hard making up a new image data. When you interpolate an image upward, you run the risk of softening the image, of introducing stair-step patterns on diagonal lines, of creating noticeable repetitious patterns, and other visible artifacts. Therefore, you need to be very careful about how much you interpolate. I'll have more to say about that throughout the rest of this chapter. Photoshop uses the term resampling to refer to both scaling up and down.
When we are resampling down, we are throwing pixels away; when we are resampling up, we are interpolating new pixels. So I'll sometimes be using the term resampling to refer to either scaling up or down.
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Where Wildlife Conservation and Captive Breeding come together in wonderful Lakeland Scenery
The Trust's Owl Centre is based in the beautiful wooded gardens of historic Muncaster Castle and every year we welcome over 70,000 visitors to see one of the most comprehensive owl collections in existence.
Here you will see over 200 owls from over 50 different species and sub-species (some not commonly found in other collections) ranging from the biggest owl in the world - the European Eagle Owl - to the tiny Pygmy and Scops Owls.
|World Owl Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1107529
Limited Company Number: 5296745
The World Owl Trust is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA). The Trust relies on a dedicated membership, visitors, donations and legacies.