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Skip to comments.Why did nurse at Kate Middletons hospital kill herself?
Posted on 12/09/2012 6:55:58 AM PST by SeekAndFind
LONDON Its the million-dollar question, and not only here in the U.K. Jacintha Saldana one of the nurses taken in by the prank phone call to the hospital where Catherine, duchess of Cambridge, was being treated for acute morning sickness killed herself early Friday. And we are all left scratching our heads. Why did she do it?
Of course, the first thing we all wonder is about her mental stability. Wed all desperately like to believe that this hard-working mother of two, who commuted 140 miles to her day job, often working double shifts so that she could spend more time with her family must have some deep, dark secret to hide. Because then the rest of us could at least explain away an event that is, as the chairman of King Edward VII Hospital put it, tragic beyond words.
But from what we know, there is no sign that Saldana was suicidal, unstable or psychologically frail before she took her own life this week. Shy and nervous? Yes. But so depressed she was suicidal? Doesnt sound right, at least according to those who knew Saldana, who was described at work as an excellent nurse, well-respected and popular with all of her colleagues.
Maybe she faced some kind of severe sanction from the hospital where she worked? Maybe the hospital blamed her for falling for a hoax in which two Australian DJs masquerading as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles managed to fool the diligent but non-native English speaker, who subsequently passed the phone call on to the Duchesss private nurse, who then revealed details about the duchesss condition?
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It really doesn't make a lot of sense that she would have killed herself over such a silly mistake.
Almost an implication that a worker should have a command of the native language before being put in a position of responsibility and authority. If she can't answer the phone, should she be handing out meds written in a language she can't speak very well and possibly can't read either? What about following doctor orders?
Wow, the Washington Compost is wondering why and how something happened! Maybe there's hope for a little story on Benghazi someday! /sarc.
I have unfortunately known a few people that committed suicide. No one saw it coming. They rarely do. Sadly this poor women's family will now be the subject if an idiotic press "inquiry"
"according to those who knew Saldana, who was described at work as an excellent nurse, well-respected and popular with all of her colleagues.
Personally, I do rather blame those DJs. I'm sick of people pranking others. I hope they feel sick about this for the rest of their lives, and lay off this adolescent behavior.
I don't think they intended any harm, but that's just the thing about practical jokes. They're funny until someone takes one the wrong way.
Agreed. That "prank" turned out to be really, really stupid. No excuse for that kind of behavior.
Sad she died. But that's about it. As far as anything about the "royal" family is concerned...I could care less.
I haven't seen it reported how she died. Pills, hanging, what? Adjusting my tin foil hat, but how did they know immediately it was suicide? The grey suits helped send Di over the edge so did she get a visit by the palace guard that isn't being told? Besides, she wasn't the one who gave out Kate's medical information. She answered the initial call and transferred it to the ward nurse who spoke the most with the djs. Or perhaps it had nothing to do with the incident. Despite the amount of coverage it's getting, there are very few facts about the incident.
I have always believed and taught my children that deriving joy at the expense of another is sinful. Too many people think nothing of how their actions may affect others..selfish, uncaring and without compassion. Usually they find that what goes around comes around.
How much less could you care? I believe the adage is "I couldn't care less", meaning you don't give a rats a$$....
One of my husband's favorite lines at our house: It's not fun unless it's fun for EVERYBODY!!
This was supposedly a "practical joke". Practical jokes are never funny as far as I am concerned.
To make things worse for this poor woman, she was still learning English and British culture. And therefore; in no way, could she have distinguished one British accent from another British accent. As an American, I could not have either.
"A practical joke is a mischievous trick or joke played on someone, typically causing the victim to experience embarrassment, indignity, or discomfort."
And yes, these 2 jerks need to be punished. Jail sounds good.
I'd imagine crossing the elites is not fun.
I make an exception for Obama voters.
Could be, could be.
There was a story about Clintonista George Stephanopoulos. In college, his buddies had his number. Steffi phones in a pizza order for a boys-night-in, and one of them sneaks off, calls the joint, and changes the order.
When the pizzas' delivered and paid for, Steffi goes nuts for 1.) not getting what he "ordered", and 2.) for getting grief from his homies for not being able to place a simple pizza order.
Some people are just more tightly wound than others. Obviously, Stephanopoulos got over his inability to function in a disjoint reality, working for Dems, Clinton, and the LSM.
We don't care because there are so many tragic deaths in this world we don't need to focus in on this one in particular. What makes this newsworthy? It's only fodder for speculation or conspiracy theories. I dont' even find any sense of irony here. It's just a parody of life remotely interesting to some and thus marketed as news because of it's pecular timing.
I think she killed herself because she had to drive 140 miles for work each shift.
A Brit I was once working with told me that for most Brit's the most unwanted emotion was embarrassment. So I think it's very possible that this drove this woman to suicide.
What? In retrospect?
Just who do these royals think they are that they can get that kind of response from the public? They were born with a silver spoon and the rest of the world has to drop down and worship. And failing to do that kill themselves?
Alan Funt would never make it today.
what may seem funny to you may not be funny to others. I am NOT for any form of censorship, I just wish people would think about how their actions could affect others. I do not believe that is too much to ask of anyone. This was done in an effort to receive notoriety, did they not consider for ONE moment about the person who would end up being the butt of their mild practical joke?
Alan Funt? Is he the guy that looks like Robert Knovak?
For a woman >> You don't kill yourself when you have two children that seem perfectly good and normal. She had them to live for if nothing else. So very selfish of her but she was probably very deprressed (for whatever reason) previous to the prank phone call
I mean....Even Prince Charles joked about it yesterday. Blaming the Australian pranksters is wrong but the nanny staters and feminazis are out in full force on this one.
The hospital management should have been more diligent-—perhaps issuing a detailed memo-—advising staff of its policies WRT the admittance of royals.
No one could have forseen the nasty prank-—but staff could have been on high alert WRT the privacy Kate should have received.
I believe US hospitals—— without royal patients——rarely give out info over the phone-—even to a patient's relatives.
Actions have consequences, they should be held accountable. How bout that little girl who commited suicide because of facebook taunts, WHERE has civility gone?
Pranks are a guy thing....of course humorless women want calm and order and perfect decorum. This prank was a hoot. Too bad about the suicide and I'm sure the DJs would take it all back if they could.
I guess I blame the humorless nurse for depriving her family of a wife and mother
That's because you are American. Educated Middle class Indians have a better understanding of British culture than Americans.
Besides, she had been living and working in England for 12 years.
That was an extended affair of bullying that I would punish myself. A one time telephone prank is 180 degrees different
I think the Brits are covering up what happened to her at the hospital after the hoax & deflecting the blame onto the Aussie radio radio station & the disc jockeys. Yes, they started it, but I think the hospital, British media & British gov't run healthcare system are what pushed her over the edge.
"Yes, they started it, but I think the hospital, British media & British govt run healthcare system are what pushed her over the edge."
It was too overwhelming after the stern lecture on the vagueries of the Brit Equivalent of HIPA violations. Healthcare fixes BLAME...not PROBLEMS
"... killed herself over such a silly mistake".
Something odd happened to me a few weeks ago that keeps popping into mind over this incident. I was food shopping and there was a woman in the store. Her purse fell, the contents spilled all over the floor and she just burst into tears. Hard, relentless tears and sobs. I walked over to her and started picking up the items and shoving them back into her purse. I kept saying, "It's okay... we'll get everything into your purse. Don't worry". I was confused at her severe reaction to such a simple nuisance. She told me finally she was sorry but her husband was just put into Hospice and reality finally hit her that her life was about to change. My point with this story is the dropping of the purse and the reaction didn't have much to do with each other. I have the feeling that the British woman had more issues going on in her personal life and perhaps this crank call incident was the final straw that pushed her over the edge (that she may have been teetering on). IMHO.
Found unconscious at the nurse's residence.
DJ's huh? Must have been the same 2 DJs who spoke with Princess Di before her drive through the tunnel. /s
In the US if you give out information to someone who is not allowed to have it it is a violation of federal law (HIPA). At my former hospital anyone looking at an electronic chart of a patient that you are not taking care of you are terminated. In fact when a RN is involved you can actually lose your license to practice nursing. While this is no reason why I would off myself, I have to believe that in Socialist England she was days away from losing her job. Considering that, and then being the Nurse who made the mistake concerning the Royal family, her prospects were not good in gaining another job. Imagine being a nurse in America and you are taking care of Michelle Obama and you give out private information concerning her over the radio. You would be in violation of Federal law, lose your job and possibly your career and be known as the Nurse who revealed her info over the radio. Again I would not off myself, but my career would be toast. This is not just a practical joke. Just another perspective from a retired RN. Thanks.
My own opinion of practical jokers is that they should be hung by their toes, and by 'toes', I mean balls.
I worked in a union plant long ago. They were the worst people on earth for this sort of thing. One thing I did learn, though, is that massive and disproportionate retaliation works. Israel, take note.
I didn't know who the guilty parties were, although I had suspicions. But after I was through, the practical jokes stopped, and stayed stopped.
Give war a chance.
Yeah, that's true. Pranks are a guy thing and women don't have much sense of humor sometimes. Here's one you might get a kick out of... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQ4RjpzTElM
I don't think so.
So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport? --Proverbs 26:19
For my part,I absolutely DESPISE "practical jokers" because their intent is to cause at least emotional harm to others by making the victim of the "joke" appear stupid;this is not a good act. Sometimes the practical joke results in much worse.I maintain that Christians and others of good moral character should not and do not engage in such disguised attacks on innocent people.
My view is those who derive amusement from any misfortune of innocent people or anuimals are sick.
In the US, she could get fired for violating HIPAA laws, be blacklisted, face an investigation and have her license suspended or taken away, be unemployable, lose her legal immigration status...
Maybe none of that was relevant in her circumstances - maybe she was only devastated to have messed up after being trusted with the care of the princess carrying the heir to the throne.
I was cured of the vice at an early age, when I suggested to my mother that a friend and I were contemplating spiking someone's chocolate with Ex-lax. Her response was immediate and overwhelming, and since she was normally an incredibly mild-mannered woman I was, needless to say, taken aback. I know there will always be individual louts amongst us, but the fact that an organization should use the practical joke as a money-making tool should give us due cause, as a society, for concern.
Her native language wasnt English, then doesnt mean she didnt have a better.command of proper vocabulary and grammar than most of the yubs who would otherwise populate those positions. It did however make her gullible to the prank.
Her native language wasnt English, then doesnt mean she didnt have a better.command of proper vocabulary and grammar than most of the yubs who would otherwise populate those positions. It did however make her gullible to the prank.
I just don't think people should kill themselves over a minor incident like this.
There have been some freepers who would probably have wished that Allen Funt of "Candid Camera" should have been jailed.
As always, mom, you are right on the money.
I wonder about that, the hospital was so quick to say that they had "supported her". It seemed a little off.
Ha! I just wrote the same thing!
Here's a truly cruel practical joke that could have caused a heart attack. The late, great comedian and comedy writer, Pat McCormick, had a replica made up of his tiny newborn. Sitting on a balcony with his wife, he said he couldn't stand the baby anymore. He grabbed the replica and heaved it overboard.
Needless to say, that precipated divorce proceedings.
There are practical jokes and then there are practical jokes—
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Cons: There is a serious Driver issue that requires a fix outlined below.
After trying to get Gigabyte support to resolve, I spoke with support at Crucial and found they really had no clue as to why this was happening. During the discussion, they provided a few links to suggest fixes ranging from adjusting the HIPM & DIPM to tweaking the registry.
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The Toy Book (TTB): How have you seen consumer expectations change over the past decade?
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It's summertime, which for a lot of kids means playing outside in the sunshine, swimming, and maybe even going on trips to visit nature. But for others, summer means staying indoors and playing video games all day. It's probably best to moderate any activity that involves staring at a screen; however, the question is, how to get video game-obsessed kids to take up a different form of play? The answer may be toys based on popular video game titles, and there are quite a few of those available right now.
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Hello everyone. I joined here to ask some questions, after being referred to this place for serious information about headphones.
It will be my birthday soon and my wife has started looking for ideas on gifts etc, that's how my quest on finding the perfect sound solution for me started.
I will try to stay short and explain clearly what i need, what i've got, how i got here...
How i got here:
Me and the wife are serious gamers, we play on daily basis, but not always the same games. We have our two desks with the PCs sitting next to eachother in the living room, where we also have the TV/Home Cinema set up, which is usually used by the kid during the day/evening. Needless to say the sound interference can get quite serious when everyone's playing a different game and/or watching a movie/youtube/whatever. I've also been pondering surround sound in games, but we have no space to install a real 5.1 system around my pc, it will be a mess with two pcs and everything. One thing let to another, i ended up pondering those "5.1 gaming headphones" that companies like Razer, Steelseries and Logitech offer. I was quite sceptical about it, so i started doing my research, started a few threads in a few forums and eventually was referred here. Here's the thread that got the most attention and best replies so far - http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/forums/showthread.php?5660-Best-gaming-headphones-for-100-euro-bucks - it contains more information and details, if you are interested.
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A gaming rig with n ASUS P7P55D motherboard, i5 quad-core cpu, 500w high-quality PSU (don't remember the brand) proper video and ram. I use the on-board soundcard, mostly with my 2.1 BOSE desktop sound system and sometimes my Creative Infin1ty headset.
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A budget solution that would provide a (virtual?) surround feeling to gaming, especially for FPS games like Battlefield, Planetside etc. I need headphones that are very comfortable to wear since gaming sessions can go for up to 2-3 hours straight. Ideally, i am looking for mixed headphones (gaming and music use, not movies). I am not set for headphones or headset, i'd take whatever is best at this point.
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I have about 200 euros in total, for headphones and/or soundcard, eventually a desktop mic.
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While doing a similar research some time ago, for headphones, for my wife's digital piano, we selected Sennheiser HD518 as the best price/quality choice for our budget (~100 euros). We didn't buy them then though, so we are still interested in them, maybe get them for my b-day and share them for when she plays the piano or has other need.
So i was thinking of getting a Sennheiser HD518 + XONAR DGX, have it run on DH and be done with it. That way i can have a pair of (supposedly) very good headphones, a soundcard and about 70 euros left to get me a new HDD or something else. However, after talking with a lot of people and reading a lot of info i am kind of confused about the whole deal. T
First of all, the headphones selection is still a bit misty. A friend of mine is suggesting that i get the HD555 and remove some plastic bit from inside, which would technically transform them into HD595 which are supposedly better in overall. There's also the PC360 that look quite interesting, especially considering Mad Lust Envy's review from the other thread.
For the next part of my questions i will just copy-paste my post from the RPS forum:
I read this - http://www.head-fi.org/t/593050/the-...surround-sound which got me wondering if having a real sound card is of any use or not. If i got it right it's still better than onboard sound thanks to the different (software?) audio engines such as the GX2.5, but i am not entirely sure. If that is the case, i am considering getting this - http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Audio_Cards/Xonar_DGX/
Then i read this - http://www.head-fi.org/t/534479/mad-...er-minor-edits which has a lot of info about a ton of headphones, they are all "normal, stereo" ones that the reviewer uses with the DolbyHeadphone technology to produce 5.1 sound sensation. He doesn't mention the HD518 in his review but then again most (if not all) of the headphones the guy recommends are somewhat too expensive for me. Also, the thread got me wondering about having the http://www.astrogaming.com/mixamps/mixamp-usb as a necessity, is it to use with a real soundcard or it actually replaces it?
Also, if i understand it right, "gaming headphones" such as the Steelseries, Razer or Logitech, that provide 5.1 sound are basically just normal headphones with integrated DH technology on their usb soundcard? If that is the case, then the obvious choice for me is to go for a real soundcard + real headphones.
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The company has given this sleek looking sedan an aerodynamic body structure and it includes a set of exclusive features that will further add to its style. To begin with front facade, it has a wide windshield that is accompanied with a couple of intermittent wipers, while E4 variant gets a pair of variable rain sensing wipers. Its sleek and slanting forward bonnet looks quite stylish with a few visible character lines on it. It has a bold radiator grille that is equipped with a thick chrome slat and embedded with a prominent company logo in the center. It is flanked by a radiant headlight cluster that is incorporated with projector halogen lamps and side turn indicator. Just below this, it has a body colored bumper, which houses a wide air intake section for cooling the engine. This air dam is surrounded by a pair of glossy black finished fog lamps that adds to the visibility. It is equipped with LED day time running lights gives the frontage an elegant appeal. At the same time, the company has designed its side profile with some strong character lines and silver finished door handles. Its window sill and B pillars are in a black finish, which gives the side profile a decent look. The body colored outside rear view mirrors are electrically adjustable and integrated with a side turn blinker. Furthermore, the flared up wheel arches have been fitted with a set of 'Kaleido' alloy wheels that enhances the look of its side profile. These rims are further covered with high performance tubeless radial tyres. The rear end has a body colored bumper, which is fitted with a pair of bright reflectors. It is also accompanied by a cladding and chrome finished exhaust pipe. It has a curvy boot lid, which is embossed with variant badging and a thick chrome strip. The large windshield has an electric defogger along with a wash and wipe function. This windshield is equipped with a centrally located high mounted stop lamp that adds to the visibility. Lastly, it also has an antenna mounted on the roof for better reception of FM radio. On the whole, the company has managed to bring an eccentric new look to this vehicle that can grab the attention of the buyers at first sight.
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The overall dimensions of this sedan series are quite standard and can easily accommodate five passengers. It has a large wheelbase of about 2703mm that ensures ample leg space for all occupants inside the cabin. Its minimum ground clearance is about 168mm. The overall length measures about 4618mm along with a total height of 1488mm and a decent width of 1813mm, which includes external rear view mirrors. The steering wheel supports a minimum turning radius of 5.3 meters.
The internal section is done up elegantly and it is in an attractive dual tone color scheme that gives a pleasant feel to its passengers, while traveling. The cabin is designed with a five seating arrangement and includes a number of sophisticated features. There are well cushioned seats incorporated, which are covered with premium fabric upholstery in the E2 trim. While the seats in its high end variant are covered with plush leather upholstery. These are integrated with adjustable head restraints and center armrest with cup holders. The rear seat comes with split foldable function, which helps in increasing the boot volume of car. It has a soft touch dashboard that is integrated with a three spoke steering wheel with multifunctional switches, chrome accentuated AC vents, an advanced instrument panel with various functions and a large glove box for keeping some small things at hand. It also has an elegantly crafted central console that is fitted with an advanced music system with a few input options. The driver's seat in the E4 variant is available with lumbar support and it has electrical adjustment function. The cabin is quite spacious and there is enough leg as well as shoulder room offered to its passengers. The chrome finishing to gear shift knob and parking lever tip further gives a classy look to its interiors. In addition to these, it includes a few utility based aspects like cup and bottle holders, sun visors with vanity mirror, rear parcel shelf, front seat back pockets, three assist grips with coat hook and a few other features. It also has a 12V power socket for charging mobiles and other electronic devices.
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For an enjoyable driving experience, the car maker has bestowed this mid-sized sedan a number of sophisticated features that create convenience for each occupants. Its entry level variant has manual HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioner) unit, while other trim get dual zone automatic climate control with pollen filter for purifying the cabin air. It has electrically adjustable as well as foldable outside rear view mirrors that includes temperature sensor as well. The company has given its E4 variant an advanced multimedia player with 7-inch color touchscreen. It features audio streaming and Bluetooth connectivity along with intuitive voice command technology. While other trims get a standard music system comes with 3-inch display and compatible with various input options. It supports CD/MP3 player, radio with AM/FM tuner, USB interface, Aux-in Port and six speakers, which enhances the ambiance of its cabin. The audio controls are mounted on its tilt adjustable steering wheel, which makes quite easy for the driver. It has a cruise control function with speed limiter that maintains a steady speed on the highways as set by the driver. The top end variant has an ergonomically designed driver's seat that includes lumbar support. The illuminated glove box compartment is large, which makes storing of objects and its accessibility easier. The smart digital instrument cluster is easy to read and alerts the driver with various notifications. It comes with a digital tachometer, an electronic tripemeter, door ajar warning, outside temperature display, driver seat belt reminder notification and several other functions. Apart from these, it includes parking assist, all four power windows with driver side auto down function, smart access card entry, engine start and stop button, dusk sensing headlamps, front and rear armrests, dust and pollen filter, remote lighting, dual antenna and an electrochromic rear view mirror.
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This sedan series is designed with a roomy internal cabin that provides comfortable seating for five people. The leg room is quite sufficient owing to its large wheelbase of 2703mm, while it offers enough head and shoulder space as well. It has a 530 litre boot compartment, which is quite good for storing a lot of luggage and it can be increased by folding its rear seat. At the same time, its fuel tank has the capacity to store 67 litres of diesel in it, which is perfect for planning longer journeys.
The engine of this model series is paired with a six speed manual transmission gear box, which powers the engine to zoom towards a top speed of 185 Kmph approximately that is rather decent for this segment. At the same time, it can cross the speed barrier of 100 Kmph in about 14 to 15 seconds from a standstill.
Editor's take : The performance of both the petrol and the diesel engines doing duty on the Fluence is decent. Our pick is the diesel definitely, as the petrol is only available with a self-shifting box.
Both the variants of this model series are fitted with a 1.5-litre, K9K, in-line diesel engine, which comes with a displacement capacity of 1461cc. It has 4-cylinders, sixteen valves and is based on a double overhead camshaft valve configuration. With the help of an advanced direct injection fuel supply system, it allows the vehicle to deliver a decent fuel economy. This mill has the ability to churn out a maximum power of 108.5bhp at 4000rpm along with a peak torque output of 240Nm at just 1850rpm. This mill is skillfully coupled with a six speed manual transmission gear box that sends the torque to its front wheels.
This diesel mill is incorporated with a common rail based direct injection fuel supply system, which helps in delivering a healthy fuel economy under standard driving conditions. It allows the sedan to deliver about 17.2 Kmpl within the city limits, while its mileage goes up to 20.04 Kmpl on the bigger roads, which is also approved by the ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India).
Its 1.5-litre power plant has the capacity of churning out a maximum power of 108.4bhp at 4000rpm in combination with 240Nm of peak torque output at just 1850rpm, which is quite good for Indian road conditions.
This sedan allows the occupants to enjoy their favorite music through its advanced audio unit. It features a CD, MP3 player, FM radio tuner along with four speakers and tweeters as well. It also supports USB port, auxiliary input options and Bluetooth connectivity. Additionally, the top end trim is blessed with a 3D surround sound system developed by Arkamys, which offers best in-car entertainment. This unit allows the passengers to stream music, make calls and use other functions using their smart phone. The owners even have an option of customizing this vehicle with a few more utility based and styling interior aspects. Other features include sill skirts on all sides, rear spoiler, mud flaps as well as front wind deflector and many other such aspects.
The company has given this vehicle an efficient braking as well as reliable suspension mechanism, which keeps it well balanced and stable at all times. Its braking mechanism is further assisted by anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution. It also has anti slip regulation function, which prevents the traction while driving. The front wheels are fitted with a set of ventilated disc brakes, while the rear ones have been equipped with conventional set of solid disc brakes. This mechanism is further improved by brake assist system. The front axle is assembled with a McPherson strut, whereas the rear one gets a trailing arm type of mechanism. These axles are assisted by double acting shock absorbers and coil springs that keeps the vehicle stable. On the other hand, it is equipped with an electric variable and speed proportional power assisted steering system. It is highly responsive and comes with tilt as well as telescopic adjustment function. This steering wheel supports a minimum turning radius of 5.3 meters, which is quite good for this class.
Editor's take : The Fluence gets active safety features like ABS with EBD, while the passive features include airbags and three-point seatbelts.
The manufacturer has loaded this stunning sedan with a number of vital protective aspects that helps in safeguarding the occupants and vehicle as well. It is equipped with anti lock braking system along with electronic brake force distribution and emergency brake assist. The top end variant also has electronic stability program that prevents wheel slip and loss of traction by minimizing the engine power and by applying brake force to the wheels. The company has given it an electrochromic rear view mirror that prevents dazzling of headlights from oncoming traffic, thus making the drive safe. There are front anti whiplash adjustable headrests available that helps preventing the risk of whiplash injury in case of a collision. There are SRS (supplemental restraint system) airbags available for driver and co-passenger along with side airbags in the high end trim. Besides these, it has ISOFIX child seats mounting points in the rear, speed limiter, anti-pinch windows, engine and transmission guard as well as safety belts with pretensioner and force limiter that adds to the safety quotient. The advanced engine immobilizer prevents the vehicle from any unauthorized entry.
The wheel arches of all its variants are fitted with an elegant set of 16 inch alloy wheels that gives the side profile a sporty appearance. These rims are further covered with high performance tubeless radial tyres of size 205/60 R16 that ensure a strong grip on any road conditions. The company has also given a full size spare wheel, which is affixed in the boot compartment along with all other tools that are required for changing a flat tyre. It is a standard feature across all the variants.
1. It has quite a number of crucial safety aspects.
2. Fuel economy is up to the mark.
3. External appearance is eye-catching.
4. Engine performance is quite good.
5. Its large wheelbase ensures ample leg room.
1. Ground clearance can be made better.
2. There is still scope of improving its interior design.
3. A few more aspects can be added.
4. Cost of servicing and maintenance is higher.
5. Engine noise and harshness can be reduced.
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Why I hate it when fans boast they know intelligent anime.
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OK guys, sorry for the rant here but is it me or is anyone else here bothered by anime fans who look down upon others and have a hateful attitude towards fans of 'lesser' anime? Case in point, I noticed this fad when I started seeing Monster and Cowboy Bebop. Almost every video about these anime on you tube had someone trying to 'call non-fans out' because they regarded something like Naruto, One Piece or Bleach as the greatest anime ever instead of Monster or Bebop. I couldn't stand this snobbery 1, because I myself don't like Bebop (as seen by my review on it) and didn't appreciate being called immature or infantile because of that and 2, I myself experienced bullying from people who debated topics of a more serious kind than anime and I found the same sense of disdain and arrogance in them that these 'smart anime' fans had.
Now let me make it clear: if you love anime most people would deem smart like Monster, Cowboy Bebop, Serial Experiments Lain, Paranoia Agent, etc... fine, I totally respect you for that. Hell, Paranioa Agent and Monster are in my top ten most favorite anime and manga ever (Rurouni Kenshin and Berserk being my top 2). It's just that I'm having a real hard time getting into an anime or manga when you have rabid fan boys either putting out the most absurd and unjustified criticisms for it or being all snob about being more intelligent than people who don't like it.
Now not menaing to sound like the biggest hypocrite in the world but I used to be like this; I would troll videos of mainstream anime like One Piece or Naruto and tell the commenter why it isn't the greatest anime ever and why they should watch smarter anime like Elfen Lied, Higurashi, Baccano, etc... but I found that the people there were really nice and would reply in a snarky but dignified manner (one of them told me "I feel sorry for you dude". Priceless!) and I felt bad for mouthing off against them so I decided to stop trolling altogether, especially since I haven't seen either One Piece or Naruto.
This also counts of course to people who show disdain towards others because they love these more mainstream titles. Someone actually said that One Piece is better than this manga I won't mention. Everyone asked him why. He said 'because, it's obvious'. It's not a good image of the fan community and it won't appeal non-fans to it either especially since I did hear One Piece focuses alot on morality.
There is a huge diffirence between not liking or not being interested in an anime or manga and showing disdain towards the fans. There is also a diffirence between stating the reasons you did like it and giving valid criticism and invalid criticism. Someone said that Sankarea sucked because it contaiend fanservice and was all about incest. I pointed out the fact that the incest in Sankarea was treated as SEXUAL ABUSE and the fact that you can't criticize something because of the fanservice when you yourself love fanservice heavy anime like Bakemonogatari. It's hypocrital beyond belief.
Worse still if you regard yourself as the big fat god of all anime knowledge and pretend that people should listen to your opinions as they're seemingly always right. One person told me that he compares anime like SwordArt Online to works like Twilight just to make people 'think'. I told him no, you can't do that as SAO is far from being as bad as Twilight and that you're not the sole arbiter of all things anime. He immediately shut up after that.
Point is, if you love an anime that is smart and diffirent from the mainstream, good for you. In fact, I love these anime and want to be given reasons to watch them. However, putting me or others down is not a good way to do so and neither is being a hypocrite a good image. So what do you guiys think? Sorry for the rant I just had to get it out of my system.
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Complaining about the fans doesn't make you any better.
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I stopped reading when you mentioned youtube comments being the origin for your rage.
Seriously, who reads those AND gets angry about them?
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Inb4 Baman's gloriously elitist LOGH acknowledgement... oh wait.
Akito_Kinomoto said:
Complaining about the fans doesn't make you any better.
It does in MAL's logic. The "worst fandoms" thread has over 700 replies.
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Baman said:
This flowchart answers all your questions;
LOL seeing this chart reminds me of this one:
K-ON is objectively better than Legend of the Galactic Heroes
I don't care even if they bash my favorite shows. I just ignore them. If that's their opinion then so be it. You can't please everyone.
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Except LoGH sucked ass.
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dude don't even sweat it. you are so angry that it festered into a massive rant. I can almost hear you get more and more pissed off.
Assholes are everywhere - don't let it ruin your enjoyment.
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iCameSwagYOLO420 said:
you just mad that I'm more intelligent than you, and because of that my taste in anime and mango is more refined
Oh damn, I should be studying.
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I think people should understand that calling out "shit tastes" is actually fallacious. Actually, it can be proven to be a mental illness if you want to exaggerate.
Claiming "absolute objectivity" in "art/entertainment" (anime) is biased by default. (I'm looking at somebody we all know on Anime Discussions)
And that arguments about tastes go nowhere.
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Hitler was good, objectively.
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It's not worth getting angry over fanboys. In the end, they will probably keep their opinions and you will keep yours. Even if you manage to change one fanboy, there are countless others out there.
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Didn't read that shit op. Lol
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my view on this thread
look at the lliitle hipster hating mainstream tv anime cause [ at lest in one pieces] cases do what tv anime is surpsed to do
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Tl;Dr - I hate mainstream animes and you guys should feel bad for not being like me.
Did I get it right?
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What even is intelligent anime?
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I was expecting the "mature anime" guy to start talking about Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
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Mini-list for you:
1.Fans are common to make the money and the shit of the anime. It's not surprising to see blind fans of a certain work to go crazy about a single offense/dislike towards it (Hell, even I get a little annoyed when people complains about something for no reason), so I do believe that your acts are getting you to nowhere. Why would you want to talk about other animes with them anyway? Adversiting to Otaku world?
2.Some Mainstream animes DOES have intelligence, and I watched One Piece to around 200 and stopped for secondary reasons. One piece does bring alot of themes in their world (Slavery, Racism, etc) but it's often overlooked by the childish graphics (And don't complain, Oda knows how to draw their stuff, and some characters are damn unique). In a ironic way though, even if the story is somewhat happy-go-luck, the world they live in is crapsack. Same goes for Naruto.
3."Bad" Fans are everywhere, the difference is that there some more on a certain works than another. In a way that someone complains is because it's mainstream, other people just watches because it's mainstream. You should pay attention to the more worthy fans, which know what the hell is the author doing and truly enjoying the show.
4.A better explanation of the "3". Popularity is totally linked to fans, especially:
4.1.Some watch because it's popular (A.K.A some hipsters)
4.2.The Show grown popularity and now it sucks ( http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ItsPopularNowItSucks )
4.3. People hate it because it popular.
However, you do bring good points. People hate mainstream fans and mainstream fans hate people that talk crap about their anime. But hey, why should fix it? Some are really fun to read.
I understood of what you said, but now that you gave up of your rage and spoke it honestly, I give my advice to ignore all the fans and watch the anime you like.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. In order to clear some misconceptions, know I don't think One Piece is bad AT ALL. In fact, I think it looks good and is on my to read list. To whoever said that Legend of Galactic heroes is great and anyone who doesn't watch it is a plebian or something: while I see the joke, it's the same reason I wrote this thread in the first place. You can't call someone a plebian because they haven't wathced a certain show.
I do think some anime are deeper and more well written than others, that I will not deny. But every good title has well, something good in it and everyone has his own reasons why he loves a certain show so you really can't in the end hate on someone simply for liking an anime.
Yeah, you guys are right in that I'm overreacting to all these hateful comments. True story, I was debating with a militant atheist once (no offence to normal atheists out there, I have plenty of nice atheist friends online and I don't want any reliious debates here) about religion on you tube. Cut a couple of months later and I find he actually posted a video 'refuting' my comments. It's unelievable the extent some people will go to.
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We are blessed with various fans that want to support their own shows
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shush plebs
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The bottom coil Kanger Protank is a top of the line clearomizer made from the best materials available. It offers the same great features and performance as other bottom coil clearomizers but with the introduction of a strong pyrex glass tank and solid stainless steel construction. The ProTank is 510 threaded and will work on 510 threaded Mods without the need for an adapter. For eGo threaded batteries and mods it is suggested that you use the included eGo thread cover to provide extra stability.
Since the KangerTech Protank is made of stainless steel plated brass and glass, it is perfect for use with abrasive liquids such as the cinnamon red hots and spearment flavored e-liquids that often cause problems by reacting with the plastics used in standard clearomizers.
Also, the bottom feed design makes the Protank great for use with thicker liquids. Since gravity helps keep the wick saturated thicker liquids (higher VG content) can be used without getting the dreaded dry/burnt hits that are common with many tanks.
Replacement Coil Heads for this product can be found here: KangerTech Protank 3 and Aerotank Dual Coil Replacement Heads (5pk)
Replacement Coil Heads from the Protank 1 and Protank 2 are NOT compatible with the Protank 3.
Fits any 510 or eGo threaded battery. (Not recommended for use with mini/cigarette sized 510 batteries)
* This product may not work with the x6 VV 1300mAh eGo Batteries.
What You get With the Kanger ProTank Kit:
- 1 x Dual Coil 2.5ml ProTank 3 with clear pyrex glass tank.
- 2 x Dual Coil 2.0 ohm head and wick assemblies
- 1 x eGo Thread Cover - Large
- Instruction card
- Gift Box
How to Use your KangerTech Protank:
- To fill, turn the tank upside down and remove the threaded end cap. Fill the outer portion of the tank (avoid getting e-liquid into the center airflow tube). Screw the head and wick assembly onto the threaded end cap tightly then screw the end cap onto the tank tightly. You can now turn it rightside up and check for leaks before using.
- Gurgling or Leaking can occur if liquid gets into the center airflow tube. To clear this liquid and improve performance remove the tank from the battery and blow through the mouthpiece into a paper towel. The excess liquid will come out of the threaded end of the device. If this happens often you may need to check that all connections are screwed down tightly or replace the head and wick assembly with a new one.
- The head and wick assembly will sometimes loosen itself when the threaed end cap is unscrewed. Always check that it is screwed on tightly before replacing the threaded end cap. Not doing so could result in a leaking or non-working device.
- You should never run the tank completely dry. Doing so could result in a burnt or damaged wick and can cause leaking. Refill the tank when the liquid level reaches approximately 1/3 full
- The lifespan of replacement heads can vary quite a bit, but following the above instructions will maximize the lifespan of the coil.
- 1.7-1.9ohm - 3.1-3.3V
- 2.0-2.3ohm - 3.4-3.7V
- 2.4-2.6ohm - 3.8-4.1V
- 2.6-3.0ohm - 4.2-4.5V