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And that's a wrap from the opening day of the 2013 Tokyo motor show.
As always, the Japanese have provided plenty of weird and wonderful glimpses into the future of motoring while the Europeans scrambled with synchronised reveals in Tokyo and across the Pacific in Los Angeles.
We'll have plenty more news from the Tokyo show on drive.com.au tomorrow, as well as the latest from LA including the official details of the new Subaru WRX.
Thanks for joining us.
Determined to finish the day with a bang, we manned up for the Toyoda Gosei airbag experience.
It involves climbing into a cockpit buck which is slid forward and suddenly stopped, at which point the airbags are deployed.
Despite the earplugs and plastic screen to ensure you don't cop the bag directly in the face, it was still dramatic enough that the company recommends you don't try it if you have heart problems.
Unless, perhaps, you are in a real smash at which point, you are better off with the bags than without no matter how your heart is tracking.
Toyoda Gosei is a major Japanese supplier with office around the world. It also showed a skeletal view of Prius with puffed out airbags from bumper to bumper (including pedestrian bags).
X-ray vision of what it looks like when the airbags go off.
With Mazda going ever greener - revealing a CNG-powered Mazda3 at the Tokyo show today - we wondered what its favourite colour would be...
Clearly its Soul Red, as all 13 cars it had on its stand were in the same hue
The Mazda stand is a sea of red.
While Mercedes-Benz is about to give us a glimpse at the SLS replacement in LA with its Gran Turismo concept - a fantasy car designed for the latest Playstation game - it has revealed the Final Edition of the Gullwing coupe in Tokyo.
Based on the mid-spec GT model, it features a 435kW 6.2-litre V8 and lashings of carbon fibre.
Only 350 will be produced and, considering the GT is not homologated for Australia, we won't be getting any of them.
Mercedes-Benz Australia is said to be developing its own swansong for the SLS here.
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 'Gullwing' Final Edition.
Sitting alongside the Kode9 on the Ken Okuyama display is this; the world's sportiest tractor.
That should scare the crows away...
A hotted up tractor on display.
The weird and wacky doesn't only include the cars in Tokyo, but how the car maker's demonstrate new technologies
When we saw this thing we were almost too scared to ask, but we did...
Toshiba and Honda wanted to demonstrate how a fuel cell works, so they
organised an oversized statue of a toddler - clearly inspired by the famous Belgian statue Manneken Pis - weeing out the only waste product - water. Only in Japan...
Ah yes, now i get it ...
Our master driver Akio himself behind the wheel if the i-ROAD #TokyoMotorShow pic.twitter.com/vGLubMBKz9
— Toyota Europe (@toyota_europe) November 20, 2013
It's amazing what you find hidden around the motor show stands:
This is a scale model of a 2020 rover that is planned to go to Mars.
Imagine being the first to do donuts on the red planet in this thing?
A scale model of a 2020 rover that is planned to go to Mars.
Every aspect of automotive engineering is being re-designed, including the most basic stuff like tyres.
Airless tyres have been under development for decades, intended to provide a puncture-proof future, and here's the latest technology on display in Tokyo
The innovative airless tyres.
One of the last reveals of the day comes from former Pininfarina designer, Ken Okuyama, whose credits include penning the Ferrari Enzo and P4/5 Competizione custom car.
Now with his own boutique Japanese car division, Okuyama has revealed his latest machine, the Kode9.
Looking like a modern take on the famed Japanese anime cartoon, Speed Racer, Okuyama has yet to reveal technical details of the Kode9
Ken Okuyama has revealed his latest machine, the Kode9.
At a Tokyo Motor Show Honda press conference, managing officer Yoshiyuki Matsumoto answered a question about why the company stopped production of the S2000 roadster.
He said it made more sense to do a large sports car (NS-X) and a small one (S660) at the moment, but hinted there might be a replacement in store, or at least a vehicle "with similar properties".
He added: "Expect to see it soon."
Honda's baby drop-top
Honda S660 concept has been revealed ahead of the 2013 Tokyo motor show.
Toyota Motor East Japan - a "sort of distributor" of the real Toyota - showed off two concept versions of the Prius C (or Aqua); the Aqua Cross and the Aqua Air.
The finishing on both models is of a very high standard, but no matter whether they tickle your fancy or not, they're not going to be built.
Toyota Prius C concepts at Tokyo
Toyota Prius C convertible concept.
"It's a great name," says Honda Australia marketing boss Stephen Collins.
He's talking about the Vezel – yes, Vezel – the much awaited Jazz-based small SUV from Honda.
The Vezel will go on sale in Japan in December and will be "a bit more than 12 months away" for Australian buyers according to Collins.
"Of course we are still working on whether Vezel will be the international name," Collins said with what might have been an ironic smile.
The small SUV class is booming and Honda Australia believes it could rival in volume the medium size class (the biggest SUV segment) within a few years.
Name aside, the Jazz-based Vezel is attractive and looks roomy inside.
Although it is clearly a compact SUV, Honda's claim is that it belongs to a new category, blending together "the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a minivan."
With the Jazz drivetrain (1.5-litre petrol or 1.5-litre hybrid), the Vezel takes on the stocky looks and midline crease of many new gen Hondas.
It also comes with the usual quota of styling-talk poppycock. In an under wraps preview earlier in the week, head exterior designer Toshinobu Minami said "we seek to bring smiles to face of our customers, we want to make their hearts beat faster."
It's all about "Exciting H Design" (the "H" for not only Honda but Human) and the "man-maximum, machine-minimal" philosophy.
Of course to some it may just look like another small SUV.
Meanwhile Honda also took the covers were also taken off what looks like a production ready NS-X (still two years away) and the Honda S660. An attractive successor to the Beat, a mid-engined roadster from the 1990s, the newcomer is also designed to the fit into the country's Kei car legislation. Although these have been relaxed a little through the years, small is still the word: maximum length is 3400 mm.
Honda Vezel
Honda Vezel.
Here she is... The new @porsche #macan https://t.co/W8M0n2vMe2
— Melissa Eickhoff (@meickhoff) November 20, 2013
@Ford has just revealed this new #Edge concept at the #laautoshow - it's expected to replace the #Territory in Oz. pic.twitter.com/9hPMXkEmFt
— Drive.com.au (@Drivecomau) November 20, 2013
Territory replacement revealed
Ford Edge.
Yamaha is getting back in the car game with the help of the man responsible for the legendary McLaren F1.
Yamaha is planning on building the Gordon Murray city car.
Not surprisingly, the Porsche Macan was also on show in Tokyo - an hour after tennis ace Maria Sharapova pulled the covers off the baby SUV in Los Angeles
That means that Mini, Jaguar and Porsche have all had to synchronise launches on either side of the Pacific and ship pre-production showcars across the globe.
We wonder if the key executives had to play Paper, Rock, Scissors to work out which motor show they were going to attend.
The Porsche Macan at its Tokyo unveiling.
Here's what was hiding under the covers on the Mitsubishi stand; the Concept GC previews the next-gen Pajero while the Cross Runner showcases how the new ASX will look
They are pretty radical departures from today's models and will have plug-in hybrid powerplants.
Mitsubishi GC concept previews the next-gen Pajero.
We know that reducing weight will play a big role in saving fuel, but this has taken the concept a little too far we reckon.
Actually, it's a display from components supplier Aisin that showcases the diversity of its business
A car's skeleton.
One of the big themes of the year's Tokyo motor show is reducing emissions. And it's not just for the cars...
A smokeless tobacco station at the motor show.
Looks like shoes could be the next must-have automotive accessory.
These ones are from Lexus, a brand that doesn't like too many options...
Lexus' shoes reflect the brand.
It all feels a bit silly sometimes. Mitsubishi has thrown the covers back onto its three concept cars... So that it can whip them off again. The same cars were teased to the press a couple of weeks ago, and shown in full in the days leading into the show.
Mitsubishi's not so revealing reveal.
If the Subaru Levorg does make it to Australia, here's a word of warning for anyone looking at getting personalised plates... you don't want people laughing in the rear view mirrors.
Reading it backwards, it spells Grovel.
A mirror image of the Levorg nameplate.
Alpina B4.
And the best news with the Jaguar F-Type coupe is that it has a vaguely useable boot. The claim is the 407-litre luggage area can take two golf bags, which is slightly more than the ham sandwich and iPad that the roadster can take.
Of course part of the problem with the roadster is the spare tyre, which is fitted as standard on most Australian cars, have the brackets to hold it fitted at the factory. Jaguar expects many owners to leave the space saver spare in the garage, allowing at least some room for a (small) soft bag or two.
The Jaguar F-Type R Coupe's boot.
Here's a good idea for urban transport; a plug-in hybrid bus
Strangely, it can also be used to charge your scooter... wonder if you could do it on the move, like mid-air refuelling for fighter planes?
A plug-in hybrid bus that can also recharge your scooter.
Weird little city commuters abound in quieter parts of the main halls.
This effort from NTN, an Osaka-based automotive technology company, has four motors, one within each wheel. That concept is not entirely new, but the Q'moII's ability to turn them at 90 degrees and drive sideways could be a conversation starter.
Might be handy for parking too.
NTN Q'moll city commuter concept.
While Japanese car makers concentrate on smaller engines, its truck makers haven't forgotten the old adage that there's no replacement for displacement.
This is the biggest engine Isuzu has ever made. The 30.4-litre naturally aspirated V10 diesel was used between 1997 and 2003 and makes a 441kW and a whopping 2059Nm
The 30.4-litre naturally aspirated V10 diesel engine.
Across the pond, Porsche has revealed the Macan baby SUV.
Full details and pictures on drive.com.au in 5mins
Porsche reveals its new compact SUV, the #PorscheMacan. Life, Intensified. #LAAutoshow pic.twitter.com/0r7sVZRyAH
— Porsche (@Porsche) November 20, 2013
Porsche Macan revealed
Porsche Macan.
Over on the Peugeot and Citroen stand, the 2008 compact SUV is receiving plenty of attention. The French marque says its little crossover has more than 65,000 production orders, which required an increase in production capacity to meet demand.
The latest Citroen C4 Picasso MPV is front and centre on the Citroen stand, with the revolutionary Citroen Cactus concept nowhere to be seen.
Jean Yves Dossal, Peugeot and Citroen's director of Asian operations, says it is "too early to say" whether the production Cactus model will be available in right-hand-drive markets such as Japan and Australia.
"We haven't decided whether to offer it in Australia," he says.
"First we test the market, then we decide to introduce it."
If the Cactus does not make it down under, it's engine surely will.
A Peugeot insider says the Cactus' hybrid air system will be available in right-hand-drive Peugeot 2008 models from 2016.
Dossal did not rule that out, saying only that "we have a strategy to share engines".
The Peugeot 2008 on the French brand's stand at Tokyo.
In true motor show style, there's as many stunning models as there is new cars.
Check out our Girls of the 2013 Tokyo motor show gallery.
Girls of the 2013 Tokyo motor show
It wouldn't be a motor show with out some models of the female variety.
Australian Jaguar-Land Rover boss David Blackhall could not confirm pricing for the F-Type coupe in Australia, nor would he speculate on the popular perception that it will be dearer than the soft top. UK pricing will be announced later today and he is waiting on that.
What he could confirm was that he expected an avalanche of buyer inquiries once the photos hit the internet.
One indication of its popularity – the race to get a copy of the hardback brochure at the Jaguar stand straight after the launch produced one the biggest bunfights of the day.
The crush to get the Jaguar F-Type R Coupe brochure.
And here it is... the F-Type Coupe
As expected, Jaguar has given the hard-top a harder edge with a flagship R model producing 404kW/680Nm from its 5.0-litre supercharged V8, which is good for rocketing from 0-100km/h in 4.2sec. Also has optional carbon brakes.
Two supercharged V6 models produce the same power as in the F-Type Roadster (250kW and 280Kw for the S).
The fixed roof not only makes it stiffer, it opens up the back for more boot space (something the roadster seriously lacks) with a reasonable 407L - enough for two sets of golf clubs, claims Jaguar.
As Porsche has done with the Boxster/Cayman, Jaguar has indicated the coupe will command a premium over the roadster.
Do you like the look of the coupe better than the convertible?
Jaguar F-Type R Coupe revealed
Jaguar F-Type R Coupe.
As we wait for the F-Type Coupe in Tokyo, the same is happening in LA...
The atmosphere is electric here in L.A as everyone anticipates the arrival of the #FTYPECOUPE #FromTheShadows pic.twitter.com/mmULOmM2Ij
— Jaguar (@Jaguar) November 20, 2013
Just when you thought the Japanese had toned back the weird and wacky along comes the Daihatsu FC deck.
Looking like a miniature prime mover, the diminutive concept is powered by hydrogen fuel cells.
Daihatsu's whacky FC Desk concept.
Volvo has given its stunning Concept Coupe another outing after it premiered at the Frankfurt motor show earlier this year.
Despite that, it has some bad news for lovers of two-door coupes, pouring poured cold water on reports it will build a production version as a replacement for the C70.
Lex Kerssemakers, senior vice president of Volvo Cars product planning, told us a production run of the coupe is out of the question at this point in time.
"It's a one-off concept. We wanted to test interior design, exterior design, proportions – but then of course when the car is well received, instantly there is a discussion going on," he says. "But at the moment it's just discussions internally. The status is very simple – it's a one-off car, and we have no plans to produce it."
Bloody Volvo....
Volvo Concept Coupe
Volvo Concept Coupe
As with Mini, Jaguar was expected to kept its biggest gun for the concurrent US show – in LA.
However, Mini pulled its new Cooper out here, and the shape on the covered car on Jaguar's stand suggests it will have the F-Type coupe as well.
The launch is in 15 minutes, trumping LA by about an hour. Head designer of the convertible and coupe, Alister Whelan, is at the stand too.
We'll report back soon
1.5-litre Mazda3? Don't bet on it.
Despite a push towards smaller engines, Mazda Australia managing director Martin Benders has ruled it out for now, saying the 2.0-litre that arrives with the new generation 3 next year gets all the fuel economy benefits while delivering above average performance.
"The world would have to change dramatically ... for me to even think about it," Benders told Drive. So unless fuel prices double in the next year or two, expect that new 1.5-litre engine to appear in the next generation Mazda2 by the end of 2014, but not the Mazda3.
And now we're over to Mazda, where it is all about the all-new Mazda3... or office Ninjas!
Mazda adds some aggression to its Mazda3 reveal.
No, this isn't a London cab...it's a Tokyo Taxi.
Toyota revealed its take on the iconic black cab alongside the 86 Convertible, FCV and FV2 concepts.
It says the car will go on-sale in Japan next month
On the outside the car appears to be a modern take on the traditional London "black cab" however on the inside it couldn't be more different. It's equipped with a screen in the back to display important information the client as well as many other features designed to make the car more "modern and convenient" for its users. It is powered by a LPG engine as well as a secondary electric motor in an attempt by Toyota to improve the carbon footprint of its vehicles.
Tokyo Taxi concept
Toyota's Toyko Taxi concept.
While the Nissan Blade Glider is weird and the Nismo GT-R is wild, one of the stars of the show will be this car; the Nissan IDx Freeflow and its Nismo counterpart.
It is the Japanese car maker's rival to the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ, designed as an affordable sportscar for young enthusiasts.
Nissan has yet to reveal what lies under its clearly retro-influenced body, but says the Freeflow could have a "powertrain from 1.2L-to1.5L gasoline engine mated to a continuously variable transmission."
The Nismo version, complete with side pipes, race graphics, carbon fibre bonnet and bolt-on flared guards, would have a more powerful 1.6-litre, likely to be the same as that in the Pulsar SSS and Juke ST-S
Nissan IDx Nismo concept
Nissan IDx Nismo.
Breaking News - Mitsubishi set to drop Lancer Evo
This is the Suzuki Hustler.
Somehow, we don't think it was inspired by the men's 'lifestyle' magazine that it shares its name with...
The reveals keep coming at the #TokyoMotorShow - see the latest here: http://t.co/Xsn0IwLNBb pic.twitter.com/p3ggPc5Qje
— Drive.com.au (@Drivecomau) November 20, 2013
News flash - Levorg could come to Australia.
Although Subaru said it has no plans to export its Levorg sports wagon outside of Japan, Subaru Australia boss Nick Senior says he has his hand high in the air for the car. To sit between the Impreza and Liberty, the Levorg (yep, that's what it would be called in Australia...) brings a choice of turbocharged engines to deliver near WRX performance in a practical wagon.
We'll bring you the full story soon.
The Subaru Levorg on display at the 2013 Tokyo motor show.
Nissan has also shown its odd-looking Blade Glider concept, which has been inspired by the ZEOD RC electric racer that will spearhead its return to the Le Mans 24 hour next year.
Nissan BladeGlider
Nissan BladeGlider concept.
In case you thought Subaru may have a newfound soft-spot for two-wheel-drive cars since the arrival of the BRZ sports car last year, forget it.
Drive hadn't even finished asking the question to Subaru Australia boss Nick Senior before he started shaking his head.
"I'm yet to see a case to step away from all-wheel-drive," said Senior, pointing out that the benefits far out weighed the 70-80kg weight penalty for the additional hardware.
Senior says AWD is still the number one reason people buy a Subaru and he sees the "great USP" as a way to continue to differentiate the brand in an incredibly busy market.
Following on from its sister brand, Renault, Nissan has set tongues wagging with some exciting news.
It confirmed earlier this morning that its Nismo GT-R, which has been tuned to produce even more power and can accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 2.0sec, has slashed almost 20sec off its Nurburgring lap time.
Watch a video of the Nismo GT-R on its record-breaking lap here
Nissan GT-R Nismo.
Renault's suave director of designer, Dutchman Laurens van den Acker, turned up in a pair of shoes he had designed to go with the Captur mini-SUV, which goes on sale in Japan in February.
Alas, the emergence of a right-hand drive version of the classy looking little wagon that is already topping its segment in Europe isn't immediate good news for Australia.
Renault Asia-Pacific executives on the stand confirmed that there are still ADR hurdles to jump. "But the intention is to get it by the end of 2014," said one. The Clio RS will beat it, launching here next month.
Renault showed the spectacular – although slightly old (it was first seen at the Paris show in 2010) Dezir concept sports car while van den Acker explained about Renault's new cycle of life design philosophy.
Dezir represents falling in love, Captur exploring the world.
And as for those shoes. "I did them myself on MiAdidas," he told us.
Renault's director of designer, Dutchman Laurens van den Acker, turned up in a pair of shoes he had designed to go with the Captur mini-SUV.
Toyota has also showcased its latest-generation Fuel Cell Vehicle, a car it plans to put into production within the next two years.
Unlike other hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles, which have been produced in small quantities and leased for short-term ownership schemes, Toyota plans to sell the FCV alongside the rest of its range.
Being green doesn't come cheap though, as the FCV is likely to cost around $100,000.
Toyota Australia has indicated the car won't be available in Australia in the near future as the infrastructure required for hydrogen re-filling is not yet ready.
Toyota FCV concept
Toyota's hydrogen-powered FCV concept.
While the Tokyo show is in full swing, preparations are underway for the opening of the Los Angeles motor show across the other side of the Pacific
Tonight at 7:55 PST watch the premiere of the #PorscheMacan live here: http://t.co/GzO1vzbwBU pic.twitter.com/TbCCf0mAwk
— Porsche (@Porsche) November 20, 2013
Toyota's theme for the show is "Fun to drive, again", and the brand has revealed a poster child for that motto, the
Whacky Toyota concept
The Toyota FV2 (Fun Vehicle 2) concept.
#TokyoMotorShow Fun to drive again! We love cars! And smart mobility of the future: pic.twitter.com/8zfmJ7ij02
— Toyota Europe (@toyota_europe) November 20, 2013
We've just spoken to Lexus' chief engineer responsible for the RC Coupe, Junichiro Furuyama, who admitted the car is unlikely to start production until mid 2014.
Despite the fact it looks showroom ready on the Lexus stand, Furuyama-san said there will be many "small changes" to its design, including toning down its standout rear quarter panel crease as it is difficult to re-produce in mass production.
Lexus also says the RC Coupe is its first attempt at making a "sexy" car. Tell us if you think it has got this one right - or not?
Lexus RC Coupe revealed
Lexus RC Coupe.
Here's what Mini design boss Christopher Weil said when Tony Davis quizzed him in front of his shiny new model; "I do not consider this retro design,"
He points out that everything is changed, that the new model carries the latest technology and a huge number of subtle detail changes.
"It is all new, of course, but at the same time very evolutionary."
Did they consider a new direction?
"Because Mini is an icon and you have to be really careful with an icon."
He hesitates. "Of course we are developing Mini further. But this is the classical Mini, the core product and we have to keep its heritage."
So other models could look very different?
"We are talking about the other models when it is time."
New Mini Cooper
New Mini Cooper.
Toyota is up next and is bound to pull a few weird toys out of the cupboard.
It has already previewed a number of its concepts ahead of the show, including an updated 86 Convertible that clearly shows the Japanese car maker is keen to put it into production.
Toyota 86 convertible concept
Toyota FT-86 Open Concept.
There's not only shiny new cars on display at the Tokyo show, but some heroic race cars too
We'll keep building this gallery during the day as we spot more of them
Race cars at Tokyo motor show
Honda RA271.
Amid much jungle drumming, shouting and some pretty cool acrobatics, Mini has unveiled the new Cooper and Cooper S models at the Tokyo Motor Show.
They look surprisingly similar to what has gone before from some angles, but the rake of the headlights, for example, gives them quite a different front profile. The nose is starting to get quite long too, despite styling tricks to mitigate it.
Mini has sold 2.5 million new generation models, all of them stylistically based on the original 1959 model.
We are about to grab head of exterior design Christopher Weil to ask if Mini plans to ever break out of its retro box.
Stay tuned
The new Mini with head of exterior design Christopher Weil.
BMW board member and development boss, Dr Herbert Diess, said there could be more to come from the 4-Series platform hinting at the rumoured 4-Series Gran Coupe.
"This is the second one," he says.
"There may be others."
Subaru has also revealed the Cross Sport concept, which looks like a shooting brake version of the BRZ along the same lines as the Ferrari FF.
We'll have more info on it soon.
But do you like the look of it?
Subaru Cross Sport concept
Subaru Cross Sport concept.
It's time for a taste of Europe with BMW up next with the motor show debut of the 4-Series convertible
It also has the i3 city car and i8 petrol-electric supercar on display
BMW at Tokyo motor show
BMW 4-Series convertible at the 2013 Tokyo motor show.
Here's a quick Vine video of the Subaru Levorg spinning around
東京モーターショー2013スバルブースより #levorg #subarutours https://t.co/8MUeoOaIM2
— 富士重工業株式会社 広報部 (@SUBARU_FHI_PR) November 20, 2013
Toyota's stand is massive - and looks like a park in downtown Tokyo complete with grass and trees.
Toyotown at the 2013 Tokyo motor show.
@Lexus's new 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder at #TokyoMotorShow. Details to come. We'd expect about 150kW and 350Nm. pic.twitter.com/3cQ2pCm60U
— Drive.com.au (@Drivecomau) November 19, 2013
Alongside the RC coupe, Lexus has also revealed an updated version of the LF NX compact SUV it first revealed at the Frankfurt motor show earlier this year.
While its radical styling hasn't changed, the Japanese car maker has confirmed it will be powered by the company's first turbo charged four cylinder engine
Lexus NX Concept
Lexus LF-NX SUV concept.
Subaru has revealed more details of the Levorg, including some impressive engine specs.
It will be powered by a choice of either a 1.6-litre or 2.0-litre direct injection turbo four cylinders producing 125kW and 221kW respectively. Both will be mated to a CVT auto.
Subaru says the car will start production in the first quarter of 2014, but there are no plans for export models outside of Japan.
#Lexus president Ise: 'We expect to sell 520,000 cars this year' pic.twitter.com/W1XlhRil4s
— Lexus PR Europe (@Lexus_EU) November 19, 2013
Lexus is up next. Toyota's luxury arm will reveal its RC coupe - a two-door version of the IS compact sedan.
The RC is aimed at challenging the likes of the Mercedes C-Class Coupe, BMW 4-Series and Audi A5.
And, as we reported yesterday, Lexus will have a high-performance RC F powered by the same 5.0-litre V8 as the IS F. It is likely to be revealed at the Detroit show in January.
We reckon the RC looks pretty good, but do you agree?
Lexus RC Coupe revealed
Lexus RC Coupe.
And here's the first pics of the Subaru Levorg. Looks like a wagon version of the new WRX that will be revealed at the Los Angeles motor show tomorrow morning.
What do you think? Do you like Subaru's new front styling?
Subaru Levorg.
Daihatsu's previous-generation Copen - a tiny two-seat convertible that mimicked the Audi TT in design - might not have found too many fans in Australia, but it has a cult following in Japan.
And the brand has revealed its successor in Tokyo with this; a more industrial looking drop-top that has interchangeable plastic body panels
It's also now called Kopen with a K
Daihatsu Copen at the 2013 Tokyo motor show.
First wacky concept of the day at #TokyoMotorShow - it's a @Lexus. Oh, and there's another under that sheet. pic.twitter.com/o0D0Lughys
— Drive.com.au (@Drivecomau) November 19, 2013
If you want to watch the Subaru presentation, click here for a live feed direct from Tokyo
The Japanese car maker is set to reveal its oddly-named Levorg, a sports wagon powered by a new 1.6-litre turbo boxer engine
It will then showcase a new compact SUV called the Cross Sport and a seven-seater dubbed Crossover 7 that previews the replacement for the current Exiga
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— Drive.com.au (@Drivecomau) November 19, 2013
Morning everyone and welcome to our live blog of the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.
Stay tuned all day to watch the show unfold as we follow all of the reveals, showcasing the weird and whacky concept cars, the newest production cars and the breaking news direct from the floor.
Drive has a team of reporters at the show, led by our National Motoring Editor Toby Hagon along with Matt Campbell, David McCowen and Tony Davis. Together, we'll be covering more than 20 presentations from the major Japanese and European car makers.
If you have any questions, leave a comment and we'll see if we can get an answer from key executives.
The show officially kicks off in 20 minutes with Subaru set to reveal a trio of concept cars, which you can read about here.


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Flamboyant became Bengee's first name. He now stepped out from the background and wanted to be seen. Whenever he brought a new vehicle, he rode all around town with cases of toilet paper in his car. When he pulled up on the scene, and people would be in awe over the automobile, he'd just reach behind him in the backseat and throw a roll of toilet paper out of the window, so they could wipe their mouth from drooling or s----ing on themselves. He'd go to the clubs and put locks on the bars, so if you didn't know him or somebody in his crew, you were not going to be served a drink. He talked down on the small time nickel and dime hustlers.
Big money had turned Bengee into a monster.
Yarni realized that Bengee was turning into a person that she didn't even know. He became preoccupied with a whole lot of other things. He still came home every night and they still ate dinner together, if he wasn't out of town. But, it was clear to Yarni that Bengee was going to slow up or blow up, and he was 1,000 miles and running. He wasn't slowing up because he was in too deep, and loving every minute of it. For the first time, Bengee didn't have anything mapped out, a goal, an aspiration, and not even a getaway plan. He was living each day as if there was no tomorrow.
"Everything Ain't Fa Everybody" by Shannon Holmes from The Game: Short Stories About the Life (Triple Crown Publications, 2003)
Dressed in a red-hot mini skirt with a matching leather jacket and six-inch stiletto pumps, she looked every bit like the hooker she was desperately trying to portray. Unbeknownst to everybody accept family and friends, Maria was seven months pregnant with the couple's first child. But looking at her one wouldn't be able to tell. Her pregnancy agreed with her. And besides that, men, tricks and johns were too busy lusting off her bodacious body to closely examine her stomach.
This entire operation was Maria's idea. With the baby on the way she wanted to stack all the money she could while she still could. Pretty soon she'd be way too big to even think about doing things like this. She came from a family where breaking the law was a way of life. It was accepted and maybe even expected. Both of her brothers and her father were currently sitting in various prisons in upstate New York for their parts in various crimes. Maria was taught the art of pick pocketing, or jostling, as it is known in New York, by her brothers. She in turn taught her then boyfriend, Ken-Ken.
Growing up as kids and living in the same building, these two couldn't stand each other. They argued constantly. Several times they almost came to blows. Older people in the building predicted that one day they would be a couple since they always fought like one. Sure enough, as they headed into puberty their hormones took over. They suddenly stopped fighting each other and became attracted to each other. Some called it animal magnetism because they couldn't stay away from each other. So after years of fooling around, dating, break ups and make ups, it was decided by Maria's mother that they should get married. The couple agreed and they got hitched downtown in City Hall. It was a small simple ceremony with only a select few friends and family members in attendance.
Ken-Ken hated the idea of having his woman in on a caper, having her in harm's way. But he had no choice. Maria insisted that she be included. They were a family that did everything together, literally. And besides, she was critical to the success of the trap. She was the bait.


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River Valley Bancorp operates as the bank holding company for River Valley Financial Bank that provides various banking products and services to consumer and commercial customers. It accepts various deposit products, including fixed rate certificates of deposit, NOW accounts, MMDAs and other transaction accounts, individual retirement accounts, and savings accounts. The company also offers loans, such as construction/land, one-to-four-family residential, multi-family residential, nonresidential real estate, commercial, and consumer loans. It operates through a network of 13 full-service office locations and 17 automated teller machines in southeastern Indiana and northern Kentucky. The company was founded in 1875 and is based in Madison, Indiana.


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Outcomes: GE5-2, GE5-3, GE5-4, GE5-5
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Taronga's Community Conservation Campaigns are the ideal resource for students to explore case studies of global issues affecting wildlife. This workshop will guide students through the Connect Understand Act model using one of the Zoo's campaigns, to deliver one or to develop their very own.
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Stage 5 Science: Eco Scientists (Ecology)
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Using Taronga's Science Conservation projects as case studies, students will develop an understanding of the need for scientific research in identifying threatened species, assess the impact of the species decline on the wider ecosystem and contribute to species recovery through the creation of their own Threatened Species Recovery Plan.


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AMA District VIIIThe AMA is an associate member of the National Aeronautic Association. Through NAA, AMA is recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), the world governing body of all aviation activity, as the only organization which may direct U.S. participation in international aeromodeling activities. The segment of the FAI which deals with aeromodeling is the CIAM, the International Aeromodeling Commission.
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In what is being called the "Rally in Death Valley", Alabama beat LSU Saturday night 21-17 on a TJ Yeldon TD catch from AJ McCarron. The good folks over at RollOnToVictory have put together a compilation video of Bama fans celebrating the win. Here is their description: "From living rooms out of state to the The post Video: Alabama Victory Celebration Compilation appeared first on No Coast Bias.
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Atlantic City Alliance To Begin Advertising the City's Non-Gaming Options
Atlantic City's marketing arm is responding to a wave of casino closings with a new ad highlighting the many other things there are to do in the city.
Revel Announces It's Closing September 10th
Revel Casino Hotel says it will shut down in September after failing to find a buyer in bankruptcy court.
Actor, Comedian Robin Williams Dead at 63
Academy Award-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died.
Blake Shelton Scores His First Hit With 'Austin' 13 Years Ago [VIDEO]
Thirteen years ago today (Aug. 11, 2001), Blake Shelton scored his first No. 1 hit with his debut single, 'Austin.'
Galloway Woman Arrested For Drug Possession with Infant In Car
A Galloway Township woman was arrested Friday after officers found her using a controlled dangerous substance while her 5-month-old infant was in a car with her.
Middle Township Police Continue to Search For Bank Robber [VIDEO]
Update: police have made an arrest following a weekend bank robbery in Rio Grande.
Inexpensive Parking Options For the Atlantic City Thunder Over the Boardwalk Airshow
Following two beach concerts where people were paying up to $50 to park in casino garages, visitors traveling to Atlantic City for the annual Thunder Over the Boardwalk airshow next week will have many inexpensive parking options to pick from.
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I know Imagineering was toying with the idea of a higher capacity for the attraction at the time Walt was still alive.
I know Imagineering was toying with the idea of a higher capacity for the attraction at the time Walt was still alive.
"Walt Disney World may have more than Disneyland, but Disneyland has quality, and quality triumphs over quantity" -DL_CRAZE
I would assume not because perhaps Walt would have been able to see the omnimover's success with ATIS in moving large amounts of people in a short amount of time and its capability of directing guests at a certain show scene.
The lessons of the NY Worlds Fair sealed Disneyland's future. (As Walt was alive to see that happen himself)
Gone were the "walk through" ideas ... that would slow down the flow through of people.
And with that ...
* Edison Square .... became CoP
* Pirate Wax Muesum walk through .. became PotC boat ride
And it was a natural progression to do the same with the Haunted Mansion
Dear Peoplemover Fans, If you want to see a new attraction that at least mimics the 1967 Peoplemover in a future Tomorrowland remodel, you need to write to the powers-that-be, and let them know. If you don't - Then the next time Tomorrowland is remodeled, you will see a land barren of any "Peoplemover" type attraction.


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Comet-chasing space probe makes surprise discoveryJuly 17th, 2014 by Frank Jordans in Astronomy & Space / Space Exploration
Photo provided by European Space Agency ESA shows a very raw image of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko that was taken by OSIRIS, Rosetta's scientific imaging system, from a distance of approximately 12 000 km on July 14, 2014 as the space probe approaches the comet. The image suggests that the comet may consist of two parts: one segment seems to be rather elongated, while the other appears more bulbous. (AP Photo/ESA)
A space probe aiming to become the first to land on a comet has taken images that appear to show its target could actually be two separate lumps of rock and ice, scientists said Thursday.
The pictures released by the European Space Agency were taken by its Rosetta probe, which is nearing the final stage of its decade-long mission to drop a lander on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
"Some people have already likened the shape to a duck, with a distinct body and head," the European Space Agency said. Mission scientist Matt Taylor had a different comparison: "a strange-looking potato."
"It's certainly an exciting surprise," said Taylor. Until now 67P was believed to have a more compact, rounded form.
One explanation is that the comet is a so-called contact binary composed of two parts, indicating that 67P either broke apart or fused with another comet at some point. Another is that it's one unit deformed by its passage past Jupiter or the sun, said Taylor.
Because the pictures were shot when Rosetta was 12,000 kilometers (7457 miles) from the comet—about the distance between New York and Johannesburg—the unusual shape could also result from a digital processing method that was used to smoothen the image, he cautioned.
"We're looking forward to the next month when this body comes into closer resolution," Taylor said, adding that for the time being scientists aren't making any changes to the probe's flight path.
Rosetta is scheduled to come within 100 kilometers (62 miles) of the comet Aug. 6. It will observe the comet for several months before attempting to drop a lander onto its icy surface in November.
67P is about four kilometers (2 ½ miles) long and orbits the Sun every six-and-a-half years.
More information: The blog with images can be viewed at: blogs.esa.int/rosetta/2014/07/17/the-dual-personality-of-comet-67pc-g/
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"Comet-chasing space probe makes surprise discovery." July 17th, 2014. http://phys.org/news/2014-07-comet-chasing-space-probe-discovery.html


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Until about 21 months ago, internist David Wright was working with two partners and had a healthy medical practice, Cordova Internal Medicine.
Then his last two partners decided to get out of private practice and go to work for health systems as hospital-employed physicians.
Suddenly, a practice staffed and built to support more than 5,000 patients was about to see that cut by at least half.
"My first instinct was to find a small office and hunker down and make it happen," says Wright, the physician-owner of Cordova Internal Medicine and president of The Wright Clinic Inc.
Some employees even bailed thinking the practice would surely not survive such a departure, he says.
"Most thought it was a sinking ship," he says.
But the practice has more than just survived, it has thrived. Staff has increased by 4.5 employees and total collections/reimbursements are expected to return to the $1.8 million annual level that was recorded when the two partners left in April 2010.
In the interim, Wright made some significant business decisions that controlled costs, retained a crucial patient base and positioned Cordova Internal Medicine to be stronger financially than it was even as a group practice.
Wright credits much of the restructuring to a group of five executives who are long-time friends and fellow church members who formed a volunteer advisory group to give Wright much-needed support and strategic business advice, he says.
Under their direction, Wright implemented a plan that capitalized on his long-time, wholistic approach to treating patients to prevent chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease.


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Hotels in Bangkok
Bangkok hotels are perfect for a relaxing vacation. Arun Residence is tucked away on a small residential street in the Old City quarter of Bangkok. The four-story hotel features only a handful guest rooms (book early). The hotel boasts incredible views, with proximity to Wat Arun. The wooden home combines Asian and European design influences to beautiful effect. If you can, try to book a suite with a private terrace lined with palms. Le Méridien Bangkok is a modern, swanky hotel in Bangkok – some rooms even feature circular beds – located in the business district. Features, including etched mirrors, wall-length windows, Thai sculptures and black mosaic bathroom tiles, add a ritzy flair to the neutral-decorated, clean lines of the rooms.
Lebua State Tower – 63 stories above the bustling street – offers incredible views of the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok's towering skyscrapers, especially from its rooftop restaurant. The hotel has excellent, attentive staff and luxurious amenities including balconies, feather beds and free Wi-Fi throughout. It is one of the best Bangkok hotels. See below for more of the best hotels in Bangkok, Thailand.
The 517 rooms are small but make up for it with private balconies and views of nearby Lumpini Park.
Room to Book: Deluxe rooms facing the park have the most interesting views.
Doubles from $160.
In this legendary 1876 hotel and modern tower, many of the 393 rooms now have floor-to-ceiling windows, with spectacular views of the busy Chao Phraya River. Book one of the split-level Premier Rooms, for traditional sophistication or Authors' Suites, for opulent Thai style.
Black marble high-rise with a full roster of business amenities and a prime location on Bangkok's main shopping drag.
Housed inside a former YMCA building, the Metropolitan Bangkok has a refreshingly hip aesthetic. The hotel's public areas and guest rooms are dominated by clean lines, dark wood furnishings, and cream-colored accents.
Business-friendly high-rise, centrally located in the business district and connected to a SkyTrain stop, with casually chic rooms and public spaces.
The Grand Millennium Sukhumvit is located on Asoke Road, one of Bangkok's main thoroughfares. The 325-room hotel has a striking glass exterior and an eye-catching, modern lobby decorated in shades of brown with a glass reception desk.
Overlooking the Chao Phraya River and the skyscrapers of Bangkok, the 63 stories of the Lebua are a respite from the vibrant Bangkok street life below.
Located on Rajdamri Road, the Grand Hyatt Erawan overlooks the city's famous Erawan Shrine and is convenient to shopping at Siam Paragon and a BTS Skytrain station. The atrium area is enclosed by a glass ceiling and is decorated with pieces from the hotel's modern art collection.
Housed on six acres of lush gardens, the renovated property is done up in an earth-toned palette with chenille canvas wall fabrics.
Hidden on a small residential street in the Old City, this quaint four-story hotel abuts the Chao Phraya River and has an open lobby with views of Wat Arun, the 19th-century Temple of the Dawn.
One of the most prestigious and luxurious hotels in Bangkok, the Mandarin Oriental was established in 1837 and has hosted Thai royalty and movie stars. Located on the Chao Phraya River, the hotel houses 358 guest rooms and 38 suites.
Riverside hotel with Bangkok's largest treatment rooms at the property's CHI, The Spa.
If you fused the grandeur of colonial india with the simplicity of an African game lodge, the results would look much like the Eugenia.
Ten years ago, most Bangkok lodgings were either big luxury hotels or grimy backpacker dens. Things have changed, thanks to a string of new small-scale properties. Seven, one of the latest, occupies a town house on a quiet street in the happening Sukhumvit neighborhood.


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From RealGM.com: The NBA has invited Kyrie Irving, Kenneth Faried, Brandon Knight, Kawhi Leonard, Chandler Parsons, Klay Thompson, Tristan Thompson, Nikola Vucevic and Kemba Walker as the sophomore in the 2013 Rising Stars Game.The rookies are led by Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Harrison Barnes, Andre Drummond, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Bradley Beal, Alexey Shved, Dion Waiters and Tyler Zeller. I've got to be honest, I have yet to research the numbers that any of those chosen rookies are putting up, but my gut reaction tells me it is absolutely impossible that Jared Sullinger is not one of the 9 best first year players in the NBA right now. Satch has got to be pissed! Follow Mark on twitter @LucidSportsFan
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A team of shark experts and veterinarians prepare to perform a groundbreaking procedure ? a Cesarean section -- on a whitetip reef shark at Discovery Cove.
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Six months into the shark's gestation, the park's animal team noticed a complication with her pregnancy and determined an emergency C-section was necessary.
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President Jonathan is clearly determined to end the so-called oil subsidy which, according to him, has become unsustainable. In defence of his plan to remove the oil subsidy, he has stated that in 2010 the subsidy cost the nation some N1.3 trillion. This is roughly a third of the entire federal budget. When this vast sum of money is added to the over N2 trillion spent on the public sector, then it can be seen why there is virtually very little left for investment in the domestic economy. The argument being advanced by the Federal Government is that unless the oil subsidy is removed Nigeria will run short of funds for investment in critical sectors of the domestic economy, particularly in the decaying infrastructure. Already, all the governments of the federation are facing severe financial strains due to a shortfall in revenue generation. The Federal Government is running a deficit budget as are virtually all the states governments. This is why the economy is short of its growth target of 10 per cent annually. To put it bluntly, unless new funds can be generated Nigeria's impressive growth rate will splutter. In the view of the Federal Government, one possible new source of generating new funds is the ending of the oil subsidy, the savings from which can be used to jump start the ailing economy. President Jonathan has taken his case to the country and has been talking to all interested parties and stakeholders, including the National Assembly, about the need to end the oil subsidy. His economic arguments are sound and impressive.
But many people remain sceptical and unconvinced about the need for the Federal Government to remove the so-called oil subsidy. In the first place the full extent of the subsidy is neither known to the public, nor has the Federal Government been able to offer adequate explanations as to why it is spending such a vast amount on the oil subsidy. Last year, it was officially stated that the subsidy on oil imports was only N600 billion. This year it jumped to N1.3 trillion, over twice the subsidy for last year. No official explanation has been offered the public for this dramatic rise in the oil subsidy in a single year. In her statement this week to the Joint Senate Committee on oil subsidy, the Minister for Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Alison Madueke, stated that the subsidy on oil had increased from N22.74 per litre in 2006 to N37.9 per litre this year. This could not have been due to any increase in the price of crude oil in the global market as this has remained fairly stable in recent years. So, what is the source of this phenomenal increase in the oil subsidy? Of course, the President has to rely on his officials and advisers for information on the oil subsidy. But there is wide spread suspicion that the huge oil subsidy is due largely to highly inflated claims on oil imports by the oil cartels and that, in reality, the actual oil subsidy should be far less than the figure of N1.3 trillion for this year that the Federal Government is trying to make the public believe and accept. The actual cost of importing refined oil is about a third of the market price in Nigeria. The Federal Government receives another third as tax on oil consumption, while the balance is accounted for by profits, including inefficiencies in the oil sector. To this must be added the corporate greed of the oil companies involved in the business of importing oil to Nigeria. So the market price of refined oil includes government's tax on oil consumption in Nigeria which, cumulatively, could be as high as N500 billion annually. This is a good source of income that the Federal Government cannot do without. But it must be understood that the subsidy on oil that the Federal Government is complaining about is also due to the high tax on oil consumption in Nigeria. In other words, if the tax on oil consumption is reduced then the so-called oil subsidy will fall. But in view of the dire need to increase the revenue of the Federal Government the tax on oil consumption has to be maintained. If the oil subsidy is removed as planned public demand for oil will also fall. In that case, the revenue derived from the tax on oil consumption will also fall.
Secondly, the dramatic increase over the years in the cost of imported refined oil is a reflection of the devaluation of the Naira over the years. Since 1986 when the IMF/World Bank induced Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) was introduced in Nigeria to restore fiscal balance to the economy the Naira has been falling steadily. This was admitted by Mrs. Alison Madueke in her statement to the Senate Joint Committee on oil subsidy. It is this Naira exchange rate adjustment downwards that is directly responsible for the sharp increase in the price of oil in Nigeria and the high level of subsidy. The subsidy on oil, which was in existence even before SAP, was maintained so as to bring the price of oil under some form of control in view of its critical role in the growth of the domestic economy. It was excluded from the entire process of deregulation imposed on the domestic economy so as to ensure that the pump price of oil remains relatively low. As the Naira exchange rate continued to fall the subsidy on oil widened to the extent that it is now considered unsustainable in the long run. This is a factor that was not seriously considered during the national debate on the need for structural adjustment in the economy and what dimension it should take. No one thought at the time that the Naira exchange rate would fall so steeply. At best, financial analysts were thinking of a range in the Naira exchange rate of between N8 to US$1. Now the exchange rate is roughly N150 to US$1. The prospect is that the exchange rate of the Naira will continue to fall despite the desperate efforts of the CBN to shore it up. I believe this to be one of the major factors responsible for the high price of imported refined oil products in Nigeria. In view of the large scale discovery of new oil wells all over Africa the probability is that the price of crude oil will continue to fall with obvious fiscal consequences for the governments of the federation.
Now, there is growing opposition to the plan of the Federal Government to cut this oil subsidy. The Labour Unions, the mass media, the students, and small scale businessmen are fiercely opposed to the proposal to end the oil subsidy. The private sector appears divided on this matter of the oil subsidy. While the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and NACCIMA have some reservations on the planned removal of the oil subsidy, the Manufacturers' Association seems to support the government even though it will add to the cost of production in the manufacturing sector. The reason for the divergence is that unlike the manufacturers the Chamber businessmen will have considerable difficulty in passing on to their consumers the increase in prices that will accompany the removal of the oil subsidy. They will have to contend with consumers' resistance in the wake of price increases in the market. But in the interim, while the economy adjusts to an increase in the price of refined oil, output in the manufacturing industry is likely to fall too as will jobs in the sector. The National Assembly has not yet taken a definite stand on the matter, but it is probing President Jonathan very closely to see if an alternative solution cannot be found to the wholesale removal of the oil subsidy. In this regard, some members of the National Assembly have outlined some measures that should be taken to provide some relief for the public in the wake of the removal of the oil subsidy. Such measures include bringing the local refineries into full productive capacity and encouraging the building of new oil refineries in Nigeria. Members of the House are also demanding that savings accruing from the withdrawal of the oil subsidy be used to develop our poor infrastructure. These are preconditions that the President will be willing to accept to get the support of the National Assembly for his proposal to end the oil subsidy.
President Jonathan is not the first head of state to attempt a full scale deregulation of the oil sector, including the withdrawal of the oil subsidy. All former federal governments, civilian and military, have sought progressively to eliminate the oil subsidy.
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This museum opened in 2000 and is dedicated to Dr Joseph Kureethara, Bishop of Cochin from 1075-1999, who paid a big part in its conception. It's housed in the Bishop's House and exhibits a large range of Portuguese religious artefacts in five sections – Altar, Procession, Treasure, Civil Life and Cathedral. Collections include a 16th century altar made from teak wood, a 19th century chasuble, processional cross and the Coat of Arms of the Franciscans.
Open: 9am-6pm (closed Mondays). Admission: Rs25.
This important centre for understanding the Indo-Portuguese Christian Art heritage, which is still surviving, houses some honorable collections and is well known for its artistic and architectural marvels, which bear the mark of strong Portuguese influence. Some of these include a piece of the altar made in teak wood (16th century) from the Church of Our Lady of Hope, Vypeen, a chasuble (19th century) from Bishop's House, Fort Kochi, Processional cross, which is a combination of silver and wood (17th century) from Santa Cruz Cathedral, Fort Kochi, Indo-Portuguese Monstrance (18-19th century), from The Church of Our Lady of Hope, Vypeen. Among the displayed items, the Coat of Arms of the Franciscans needs special mention
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation has also contributed to the rich collection at this museum and these include sculptures, precious metal objects and vestments, among others from the Cathedral of Santa Cruz and other churches of the Kochi diocese.
is really a misnomer in that this is a religous museum, mainly the Catholic variety which is common in Kerala. Painstakingly gathered and curated by my friend Densal on behalf of the Bishop of cochin, one sees various artifacts of church architecture of kerala and also a bit of history of christianity, one of the oldest branches of that religion in the world.
It is housed in the compound of the Bishops Residence right in the heart of Fort Cochin and is well worth a visit.
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MIAMI LeBron James had plenty of critics to drive him last season on the way to his first championship. With many of the skeptics having gone on vacation, the general belief is James will have to rely mostly on self motivation to win another. Then again, maybe not. The Miami small forwards dander has been raised. With there still being some concern over how the Heats small ball will do against bigger teams, James looks to be using that as motivation. Everybody is quick to try to find something about our team and say were too short or cant rebound or were too small, we need a big, James said. We heard that and won a championship. So it doesnt matter to us. So go ahead and tell James the Heat are too short with converted power forward Chris Bosh starting at center, with converted small forward Shane Battier starting at power forward and with James also playing power forward and even some center. It might really fire him up. The Heat are 4-1, but there has been talk about how wel...
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BELLEVUE -- Patricia A. Usselman age 80 of Bellevue passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born March 8, 1933 in Monroeville the daughter of the late Cletus F & Monica B. (Leis) Gerber, Sr.
She retired in 1988 from Circon where she was an assembler.
Patricia was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and it's Altar Rosary Society.
She married Clarence J. Usselman Aug. 28, 1954 at St. Joseph's Church, Monroeville. Clarence preceded her in death in 1987.
Survivors include her sons; Donald Usselman of Norwalk, Gerald Usselman of Bellevue, 4 grandchildren; Jaclyn, Zachary, Alex, Nicholas, brothers: Myron J. Gerber of Sandusky, Raymond E. Gerber of Monroeville, Donald J. Gerber of Monroeville, and her sister Doris Gerber of Bellevue. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brothers Gerald Gerber, Cletus Gerber, Jr. Richard Gerber and her sister Thelma Gerber.
Friends will be received Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013 from 10:00 am until the funeral Mass begins at 11:00 am at Immaculate Conception Church, 231 E. Center St, Bellevue. Burial will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Monroeville.
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The unpacked zip file for Genesis doesnt work (it seems to be a installer). (Mac)
I was just wondering what that new Genesis is different then all the figures I have, just curious
I don't have a Mac, but the installer should work. I haven't heard of anyone else on a Mac having problems with it.
The new Genesis is in a different format (.DUF), and there may be other updates as well. Did you 'buy' the Pro version through the store?
You will need the latest version to avoid errors with other Genesis related morphs and content.
thanks for responding so soon, yes the pro version in the store to my card
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What version of the Mac OS are you using? Do you get any error messages when you run it? Have you tried clearing your cache, and redownloading, the file may be corrupt?
I use 10.6.8 (intel)
I downloaded it three times, but no results.
The file is in the unzip program a .app file and after its extracted from there it becomes a trx file
The trx file is a Genesis installer (Triax), and my windows one is called 14812_GenesisStarterEssentials_1.3_trx.exe, and I have to run that to extract all the Genesis content to the correct folders. Mine is around 430 MB in size, is yours about the same?
I don;t know how .app works in a Mac, but can you not run that file?
The .app extension was hidden. All programs are ".app" files so dubbleclick should run. But when I look in the info of the file comparing it to another app file there is something different "General: Application (Universal) at the working prog file and "General: Application
The file size is 451,8 MB
when I dive into the package content there is in working programs a unix executable file but in this app file there are only documents with no extension. I dont kno how to make a unix executable file of a document?
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Great, because on my laptop powermac of 2005, OSX 10.5.8 the installer wants to install, but this is not so handy
I guess you are being hit by the Safari "open trusted files" syndrome.
Tell Safari to not open trusted files (Go to Safari preferences and uncheck that option), now you will get a .zip downloaded and untouched. As the Safari unpacker has a tendency to ruin the unpacking of installers that include zipfiles.
Also, be sure that you download to a place where you can write (the default ~/Downloads is a good spot) , but some third party apps can change that.
The zip then expands to a <installer_name>.app installer application when you unzip it with the built in Archiver, do not run any "third party" special zip unpackers as they will most likely go into the installer and unachive the installers internal zipfiles as well (often what happens) which ruins the installer.
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The lure of a BCS school was too much for tight end Alec Bloom to resist.
The Ligonier Valley senior spurned several offers from FCS schools and gave Connecticut a verbal commitment Friday to play football beginning in 2014.
Bloom also received interest from FBS schools Pitt and Rutgers and FCS schools Colgate, Lafayette and Lehigh.
"UConn was my first decision because I went up there and worked out in front of them at a camp, and they offered me that day," Bloom said. "I saw what they were all about. I liked their coach (Paul Pasqualoni). He's old-fashioned."
The 6-foot-7, 242-pound Bloom is a three-sport athlete at District 6-AA Ligonier Valley, participating in football, basketball and track and field.
As a junior in 2012, he caught 16 passes for 337 yards and seven touchdowns in the Rams' run-oriented offense. Ligonier Valley shared the Heritage Conference regular-season title with Penns Manor and finished 10-2 following a 26-12 loss to Forest Hills in the second round of the District 6 playoffs.
"He had all of those touchdown catches in the toughest games of the year down the stretch," Ligonier Valley coach Roger Beitel said. "We didn't throw the ball much early on. Alec's end-of-season films really impressed the coaches."
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I must change my gfx card to test some features of my game engine, but it must be agp8x, with p and v shader v3, and with GLSL... also it must supports all major platforms (Win/Mac/Lin - but this is as far as I know true for all nVidia cards... the better linux support for nVidia is the main point I decided that I would search for card replacement there), taking a look at http://nvidia.com/object/geforce6_techspecs.html I decided that the 6200 would be the choice... below 100$ and with all features required...
but then I went to different vendors pages and saw that for example Leadtek page some of 6200 card support ogl2.0 and some 1.5 - for example http://www.leadtek.com.tw/eng/3d_gra...&pronameid=174 that one have ogl1.5 but http://www.leadtek.com.tw/eng/3d_gra...&pronameid=189 that supports 2.0
so - does 6200 support openGL 2.0 or only 1.5? Of full 1.5 and some 2.0? Can someone explain that?
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It should support it. I think a X1300 would be better then a 6200 though.
Re: Confusion about 6200 and ogl2...
Thanks for answer
I looked around, but AGP version of ati x1300 is very hard to find, only one vendor and no distribution in my country... from ati best agp card aviable in my country I can afforf is 9600XT, do you think it would be better than gf6200?
Btw: can someone that own a 6200 post there result of running glxinfo? I would be greatfull
Re: Confusion about 6200 and ogl2...
A true OpenGL 2.0 built game would be much too taxing on a card like that anyway without substituting features
Re: Confusion about 6200 and ogl2...
Re: Confusion about 6200 and ogl2...
Stick with NVidia. ATI have crappy OGL driver. Even more SM3.0 features from OGL are not yet supported in latest ATI drivers.
NVidia have more mature drivers with very good GLSL support.
All NV4x & G7x chips have support for OGL2. Note that only 6200 don't have full support for FP textures, but all other features are supported.
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