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Electroencephalograms (EEGs) are a relatively well-established way of analysing brain activity. They use non-invasive sensors that detect the electrical activity of this organ through the skull. They then represent this activity in graphical forms than can be recorded, stored and used by people such as medical professionals. EEGs have been observed to be reliably associated with the brain activity they are supposed to visualise. Many normal, healthy brain regions even produce reproducible EEG feedback patterns, or frequencies. An example of this is the posterior dominant rhythm (PDR) produced by parts of the brain involved in visual processing or control. Similarly, people suffering from conditions such as stroke or chronic pain may also exhibit characteristic wave- or pattern-forms.
As a result, it is possible to control the patterns of certain EEG readouts by harnessing the activity in particular regions of the brain, for example by concentrating on one specific thing, thought or activity. This ability is put to use by modern-day medical science in the form of ‘biofeedback’ therapies, in which patients use EEG readouts to visualise an episode of their particular condition, such as the onset of pain, which enhances their perceived ability to control it, and also provide cues to use techniques they have learned to manage their illness. The patient employs these techniques until they see a response through the return of EEG readouts to those corresponding to more ‘normal’ patterns.
EEG may also form the basis of other devices that help the user control the environment in a hands-free manner. This is potentially useful for people who have lost some or all independent mobility. These devices, sometimes known as brain-computer interfaces, depend on predictable fluctuations in EEG waves to signal computerized tools to change or move in some way. Examples of these, which have been tested in recent research and development studies, include mouse cursors and typing programs. Therefore, EEGs may help disadvantaged patients to communicate and be productive in a variety of ways. Similarly, EEG signals may translate to the ability to move sophisticated prostheses.
EEG-powered brain interfaces could be even better facilities if they were able to be transduced into other media besides those of a visual nature. This would allow people in need of them to communicate in a variety of ways. Some recent research has shown that EEG-driven devices may be used to select musical tracks, select different styles, and control a musical passage to a certain degree. This form of research has also been applied to the study of how different emotions drive preferences in the selection of different styles and types of music.
A team of researchers from the School of Music, Department of Neurology and Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Washington in Seattle decided to test the ability of EEG patterns to control an artificial piano, which they named the ‘Encephalophone’. First, they matched certain frequencies to a range of signals, which were converted to a scale on the Encephalophone. The team, led by Dr. Felix Darvas, then found that 15 participants who had no previous experience with or knowledge of the system were able to hit specific notes on the ‘keyboard’ when hooked up to EEG sensors.
This study suggests that EEG-powered impulses can in fact control hands-free instruments. Conversely, it shows that EEG can also be used to discover which frequencies are most likely to control virtual, or actual, devices. The team found that frequencies in the PDR rhythm of the visual cortex were most strongly associated with the control of the Encephalophone, compared to those of the mu rhythm of the motor cortex. This was due to the connection of PDR rhythms to eye movements, whereas mu rhythms involve no movement at all.
EEG-powered assistive devices have demonstrated great promise and potential for those with movement disorders or deficiencies. The work of Dr. Darvas and his team also indicates that it may be used to help these people recover at least some ability to communicate and express themselves. Drawbacks to the application of EEG to these industries remain, however, not least that innovations such as the Encephalophone are still in the early stages of development. In addition, this experimental instrument appears to depend on eye movement to function properly. That may not be ideal for those who hope for purely thought-controlled instruments or interfaces of other kinds. However, previous work in this area has shown that mu rhythms can be compatible with, and used to control, other artificial instrument types. Interfaces such as these also need much more testing involving people with motor disorders and conditions, rather than healthy volunteers, in order to become viable treatments or products.
EEG is a well-established and relatively cost-effective method of movement-independent computer manipulation. It also has the advantage of being non-invasive and reproducible across many users. In addition, EEG signals can also be augmented by other forms of sensors that detect neurological activity through skin or the scalp. These include skin response galvanometry, which is used to measure mental stress or emotional responses through the electrical conductance of the skin. In addition, voluntary eye movements can also be analysed directly to contribute to this type of data. Therefore, EEG, alone or in combination with other types of non-invasive neuro-feedback, can offer a whole new range of brain-computer interfaces for the rehabilitation, treatment or even recreation for people with conditions such as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), limb loss or various neuromuscular disorders.
Yuan H, He B. Brain-computer interfaces using sensorimotor rhythms: current state and future perspectives. IEEE transactions on bio-medical engineering. 2014;61(5):1425-35.


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Taking a bold step to redefine the SUV market in Asia Pacific and beyond, Ford unveiled the new Ford Everest, a technologically advanced, stunningly capable and refined seven-seat SUV that will be launched in 2015. In Asia Pacific, the Ford Everest will be available in nine markets: China, Australia, New Zealand, India, and markets across the ASEAN region. Ford will also introduce the rugged SUV to Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa in 2015.
"The new Ford Everest is an exceptionally versatile vehicle, equally prepared for the everyday commute as it is for the most extreme off-road terrain," said Dave Schoch, president, Ford Asia Pacific. "The Everest's unique blend of tough capability and exceptional comfort is going to resonate with drivers across Asia Pacific and around the world."
With a rugged, sculptural design that reflects its unshakeable toughness and technological prowess, the new Ford Everest blends strength, smart features and style to bring consumers a tough and versatile SUV with true off-road capability. In addition to surprising and delighting fans of rugged off-road SUVs, the new Ford Everest embodies Ford's fun-to-drive DNA to deliver rewarding and dynamic on-road handling, offering no compromises on refinement and comfort.
"The Ford Everest will help to expand our product footprint in the region with a tough and refined vehicle that enables drivers, their families, friends and colleagues to go anywhere comfortably - whether on urban roads or far off the beaten track," said Trevor Worthington, vice president, Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific. "From the EcoSport to the Everest, our SUV portfolio in Asia Pacific offers something for everyone."
Led by Ford's Asia Pacific design and product development teams, and making use of Ford's global SUV expertise, the new Ford Everest builds on the reputation of the current Ford Everest, which is praised for its durability and versatility. The new Ford Everest will be available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive variants depending on specific market demand.
"The new Ford Everest represents an epic commitment on the part of the Ford Motor Company to meet and exceed high customer expectations," said Worthington. "From the very beginning we set aggressive targets, and with the Ford Everest we have truly raised the bar for this type of vehicle in design and capability, with advanced technologies for a smarter, safer and more capable vehicle at a very attractive price."
The new Ford Everest was designed from the ground up with the durability to take on the most inhospitable environments. One of the toughest SUVs in its segment, the Ford Everest has a true body-on-frame design, assuring the torsional strength required for challenging terrains. Together with an intelligent four-wheel drive system, an active transfer case with Torque on Demand, Terrain Management System, and best-in-class ground clearance of 225 mm and water-wading capability of 800 mm, the Ford Everest helps drivers navigate difficult terrain with ease.
For ultimate capability, the advanced Terrain Management System gives drivers four preset settings - Normal, Snow/Gravel/Grass, Sand and Rock- that alter the vehicle's throttle response, transmission, intelligent four-wheel drive system and traction control to confidently tackle any situation. For extreme off-road environments, drivers can manually lock the transfer case in low-range four-wheel drive mode for increased control.
These impressive off-road credentials are paired to a new level of ride quality and dynamic handling beyond what consumers have come to expect in a rugged SUV. Thanks to its coil spring front and rear suspension and a Watt's linkage on the rear axle, the new Ford Everest provides a comfortable, stable ride with agile and predictable handling on the road, keeping the promise of Ford's fun-to-drive DNA.
Ingeniously packaged with "up for it" functionality enabling extraordinary journeys, the new Ford Everest is one of the most technologically advanced off-road SUVs ever made, and builds on Ford's global expertise in the utility segment.
The latest generation of Ford's in-car connectivity solution, SYNC 2, lets drivers use natural voice commands to control the car's entertainment system, climate controls and connected mobile devices more easily than ever before. SYNC 2 also boasts an 8-inch touchscreen with color-coded corners for easy menu navigation.
The new Ford Everest also offers a number of segment-first technologies, including Curve Control, designed to help drivers maintain control when approaching turns too quickly; Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keeping Aid, two technologies that help prevent drivers from unintentionally drifting out of a lane; and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert, which informs drivers when there is a vehicle in their blind spot while driving or when preparing to reverse out of parking spots.
The vehicle also offers other advanced features, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Alert with Collision Mitigation, Roll Stability Control and an Electronic Stability Program that works with traction control to help the driver stay in control. To reduce parking anxiety, Active Park Assist enables drivers to parallel park hands-free, requiring only accelerating, shifting and braking from the driver.
"This engine line-up demonstrates Ford's commitment to offering the power of choice to customers in different markets with different needs and preferences," said Worthington. "We've selected the engine technologies from Ford's global powertrain range that deliver the best combination of performance and efficiency to meet and exceed the demanding requirements of SUV customers."
The new Ford Everest stands apart with a bold, sculptural design that communicates its impressive capabilities and advanced smart features, while the robust front end with signature LED daytime running lights and wide stance make for a powerful presence on the road. The chiseled and technical design is also highly efficient - extensive aerodynamic testing led to an exterior that seamlessly melds form and function.
The new Ford Everest's bold exterior presence is paired with a modern interior that makes use of refined materials and emphasizes horizontal lines to create a comfortable, harmonious environment for up to seven adult occupants. Interior features balance ride comfort with ultimate practicality, including a large moon roof, a convenient powered liftgate, more than 30 cleverly designed stowage spaces, multiple power outlets in the first and second rows, and flexible seating and cargo arrangements - including fold-flat second- and third-row seating - to achieve a perfect balance between passenger demands and packing efficiency.
To ensure exceptional cabin quietness, Ford equipped the new Ford Everest with Active Noise Cancellation technology in addition to optimizing cabin sealing and sound absorbing materials throughout the vehicle.
Similar to the systems used in noise-cancelling headphones, Active Noise Cancellation uses three strategically placed microphones inside the cabin to detect and measure sounds. A smart control module instantaneously generates opposing sound waves, which are then fed through the Everest's audio system to cancel out unpleasant noises. The result is a quiet interior that lets the driver comfortably speak with third row passengers without shouting.
"With its safe and smart features, a refined interior and incredible on-road and off-road capabilities, the new Ford Everest sets a new standard in the medium SUV segment and represents a compelling addition to our global lineup of SUVs in Asia Pacific," said Worthington. "Taking advantage of our global design and development expertise, and our proud heritage in the utility segment, we've created a vehicle that goes far beyond customer expectations."
The new Ford Everest will be manufactured at AutoAlliance Thailand in Rayong, Thailand, for ASEAN markets. In China, the new Ford Everest will be manufactured by Ford's Jiangling Motors Corp (JMC) joint venture at the JMC Xiaolan Plant in Nanchang, China, and distributed through JMC's Ford-brand network of dealers.
The new Ford Everest redefines what an SUV can be, offering unmatched capability and versatility to answer customers' most demanding requirements on and off the road, while delivering a refined, comfortable vehicle that embodies Ford's fun-to-drive spirit.
Rugged body-on-frame construction, intelligent four-wheel drive and a smart suspension system are some of the key components that enable the new Ford Everest's confidence in navigating challenging terrain. Advanced smart and safety features - including a number of segment-first driver-assist technologies - make it one of the smartest SUVs on the road, while still living up to the most demanding requirements of an SUV.
"Whether you're driving on a road, a trail or far off the beaten track, the new Ford Everest will give you the confidence and capability to tackle it all," said Trevor Worthington, vice president, Product Development, Ford Asia Pacific. "With smart systems designed to keep you in control both on- and off-road, the Ford Everest is filled with purpose-built technology that makes it a uniquely capable SUV for our customers in Asia Pacific."
To ensure the best possible combination of on-road refinement and off-road capability, the new Ford Everest is equipped with an advanced four-wheel-drive system offering Torque on Demand through an active transfer case.
Using a smart electronic control system, the transfer case continuously adjusts the delivery of torque to the wheels with the most grip, maximizing traction in all driving situations, be it during inclement weather conditions, powering through challenging turns or transitioning from pavement to a gravel road.
"The intelligent four-wheel-drive control system is linked into the vehicle's communication system and takes it into account to integrate many elements, like steering wheel angle and throttle input, to make sure torque is where the driver needs it at all times," Ian Foston, chief program engineer for the Ford Everest. "It's a smart and robust system that we've tested around the world in extreme conditions to guarantee durability in even the most challenging environments."
Faced with the task of pairing rugged off-road toughness with a comfortable and refined driving experience for all settings, Ford engineers created an SUV that makes use of smart technologies, advanced suspension, and powerful and efficient powertrains to help drivers reach their destinations, no matter how extraordinary.
The off-road capabilities of the Ford Everest are enhanced by a Terrain Management System (TMS), which allows the driver to choose between four different settings on the fly - Normal, Snow/Gravel/Grass, Sand and Rock - for optimal performance in all conditions. Drivers can also lock the transfer case in low-range four-wheel drive mode for increased control in difficult terrains.
Each TMS setting affects throttle response, transmission, the four-wheel-drive system and traction control - including an electronic locking rear differential - allowing the driver to navigate challenging terrain with confidence. The vehicle displays the current TMS mode, torque, and vehicle pitch and roll in the instrument cluster, providing another layer of driver involvement to the off-road experience for enthusiasts who want to track their performance.
Even in normal mode, the TMS automatically adapts to maximize traction during everyday driving conditions, delivering torque to the front wheels when necessary to minimize wheel slip. The Snow/Gravel/Grass setting upshifts early and downshifts later to keep RPMs low, contributing to more predictable control on slippery surfaces. The setting also reduces gas pedal sensitivity to give drivers finer control over acceleration.
Sand mode gives drivers aggressive torque transfer and allows wheels to slip more to better maintain momentum, helping drivers avoid getting bogged down in sand. An aggressive shift schedule also helps to maintain momentum by avoiding upshifting when the throttle is lifted and downshifting early when brakes are applied. Increased pedal sensitivity makes the engine more responsive to small foot movements when driving on beaches, dunes and similar terrain.
Rock mode lets drivers traverse rocky terrain with aggressive torque transfer to tackle the most extreme off-road environments, and reduced gas pedal sensitivity for more precise control. The setting holds first gear for low-speed control, and fights off wheel slip to keep traction where the wheels need it most.
The rugged off-road requirements of the new Ford Everest demanded a rear suspension up to any task, while still delivering a comfortable, smooth ride on streets and highways. A solid rear axle with a Watt's linkage maximizes strength and ground clearance while providing stability and agile, predictable handling. Coil springs at the front and rear provide an unsurpassed level of ride comfort, ensuring a refined ride for all occupants - whether seated in the first, second or third row.
Drivers can also manually engage the electronic Locking Rear Differential (eLRD) for increased traction while traversing extreme terrain, and, thanks to the active transfer case, can select between high and low range four-wheel-drive mode to optimize on- and off-road operation on diverse terrain like sand, snow or slippery rock surfaces. On steep descents in low range - engaged manually or through the TMS - a locking torque converter provides effective engine braking.
To further help drivers climb and descend challenging hills, the new Ford Everest comes equipped with Hill Ascent Control and Hill Descent Control. When the driver engages these modes with the push of a button, the vehicle will climb or descend even steep slopes at a steady pace without requiring driver input on the gas or brake pedals, allowing the driver to focus on steering through the challenging terrain. And when starting off on a steep hill - whether facing upward or downward and whether on- or off-road - Hill Start Assist holds the vehicle for up to three seconds while the driver's foot moves from the brake to the gas, giving added peace of mind.
With its leading off-road credentials, drivers can take confidence in the Ford Everest's best-in-class 225 mm of ground clearance and its ability to wade through water as deep as 800 mm, deeper than any competitor. An approach angle of 29 degrees, a 21-degree ramp-over angle and a departure angle of 25 degrees also contribute to the vehicle's ability to take on difficult terrains with ease.
Serious work requires serious capability, and the new Ford Everest delivers class-leading load carrying and towing capacity, in markets where towing is permitted. With a best-in-class cargo payload of up to 750 kg, roof payload of up to 100 kg, and 3,000 kg in towing capacity, the Ford Everest can take on even the largest jobs.
When towing, Ford's Trailer Sway Control technology uses selective braking and engine management to mitigate unwanted trailer movement. Combined with Roll Stability Control, which applies the brakes and reduces engine torque when it detects a potential rollover situation, it contributes to the ease and comfort of driving the Ford Everest, especially with a heavy trailer. Inside the passenger cabin, more than 30 cleverly designed storage compartments ensure there's a place for everything.
The capabilities of the new Ford Everest are driven by a range of refined, powerful and efficient engines: the latest generation of Ford's tried-and-tested four-cylinder 2.2-liter and five-cylinder 3.2-liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engines, and a new 2.0-liter EcoBoost petrol engine.
Fitted with an upgraded turbocharger, injection system and exhaust-gas recirculation system to improve energy efficiency, the 2.2-liter Duratorq TDCi engine offers excellent engine performance. With projected class-leading fuel economy and carbon-dioxide emissions, the engine offers customers a compelling mix of efficiency and responsiveness.
For maximum power and torque without sacrificing fuel efficiency, Ford will offer a five-cylinder 3.2-liter Duratorq TDCi diesel engine. Both diesel engines can be mated to a robust six-speed manual transmission or Ford's tried-and-true 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift manual mode.
The six-speed manual transmission provides crisp and precise shifting, with an upshift indicator in the instrument panel to help drivers achieve the best possible fuel economy. The automatic transmission - the same transmission proven in millions of Ford F-series trucks around the world - has been carefully calibrated for the new Ford Everest to improve refinement and efficiency.
Ford will also offer the new Ford Everest with a new twin-scroll 2.0-liter EcoBoost petrol engine with projected best-in-class fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions. The advanced direct-injected turbocharged engine combines power and responsiveness, punching above its weight and offering more power than a conventional 3.5-liter V6 engine. Paired to the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission, the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine provides smooth and refined power delivery.
"Whether equipped with the latest generation of EcoBoost technology or one of our proven Duratorq diesel engines, we've created a powerful, rugged and capable SUV with stunning design and high levels of refinement," said Worthington. "Most importantly, the new Ford Everest is a thrill to drive. It's the complete package."
Developed on the foundation of Ford's SUV heritage and Built Ford Tough credentials, there will be no mistaking the new Ford Everest when it arrives on the roads of Asia Pacific next year.
The seven-seat SUV's wide stance and bold front end exemplify the vehicle's capability and impressive off-road credentials, while the chiseled, sculptural curves of the exterior hint at the refined interior within.
"Looking at the Everest, consumers know what they're getting at a glance - an exceptionally capable vehicle with an unmatched level of comfort," said David Dewitt, exterior design manager, Ford Asia Pacific. "The new Ford Everest goes beyond anything we've seen before in this segment."
Following extensive research into markets and consumer preferences - the most research ever conducted for a vehicle developed by Ford in Asia Pacific - Ford created a tough and powerful off-road SUV packed with modern features, a comfortable, carlike interior, and smart, sophisticated design.
"Customers told us they wanted an SUV that balances off-road toughness with a refined, comfortable interior, and we listened," said Dewitt. "This vehicle reflects what the consumer wants, inside and out."
The design of the new Ford Everest was led by Ford's global Design Centre in Australia, drawing on Ford's global 50-year SUV heritage and its extensive expertise in the utility segment.
The new Ford Everest's unshakable toughness and technological capability is embodied in its rugged yet refined appearance, delivering a bold, modern design that reflects power and ultimate control on the road.
"The new Everest's exterior is a unique mixture of modern sensibility, functional design and classic Ford cues," said Dewitt. "Ford has been designing SUVs for nearly 50 years, so we were able to draw from that heritage and leverage our collective knowledge. Every line on the surface of the Everest visualizes its ruggedness and capability, while delivering a modern, sleek vehicle that is unmistakably a Ford."
At first glance, Ford's design DNA is most visible in the bold, inverted trapezoidal grille that firmly establishes the new Ford Everest as a member of the global One Ford family of vehicles. The muscular hood, integrated headlamps with signature LED daytime running lights and front bumper visualize the vehicle's power and rugged capability. The headlamps connected to the grille help create a unified, horizontal design theme that gives it a strong presence on the road.
The new Ford Everest's headlamps wrap around the grille's edges for a technical, robust look that helps to communicate the vehicle's functionality. From the grille, the lamps are chiseled back in a sweeping design that projects a modern and aerodynamic appearance. At the lower half of the front end, an integrated bumper connects to the fog lamps and carries on the horizontal theme, giving the vehicle a proud and modern look.
The chiseled and refined theme continues through the vehicle's sides, where designers eschewed superfluous details.
"From the side, the Everest appears sculptural, without sacrificing its robust, bold nature. The large, integrated wheel lips are surfaced and executed in a very refined way," said Dewitt. "Where there are technical details, they're balanced with sleekness and sophistication."
Prominent LED tail lamps that recall chiseled design details throughout the vehicle sit over a negative scallop at the rear, extending a sense of sculptural refinement and avoiding the square, flat look of a traditional SUV liftgate. Underneath the tailgate, a rear undershield echoes the front of the vehicle and gives the Ford Everest a firmly planted look.
Blending sophisticated design and engineering, the proud and chiseled body also maximizes function: Key exterior design elements, such as integrated aerodynamic "kickers" flanking the rear window, give the new Ford Everest unsurpassed aerodynamic performance, with a best-in-class drag coefficient of 0.389. A 3D-formed aerodynamic front undershield similarly routes airflow under the Ford Everest as efficiently as possible, helping it to slip smoothly through the air.
Inside the new Ford Everest, a modern interior redefines the level of comfort consumers can expect from a tough and capable SUV.
Designed using premium materials and advanced fabrics, and boasting the latest in-car connectivity technologies, the exceptionally quiet interior offers features that make life on the road more comfortable, including a large two-panel moon roof above the first two rows of seats, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) vents for each row.
The horizontal theme from the exterior continues inside the vehicle, with lines running across the dashboard and instrument panel, framing the entertainment system at the center and imparting a roomy and commanding feel.
"Sitting in the driver's seat, you see a strong horizontal line that goes from one door, through the instrument panel, and on to the other door," said Maurizio Tocco, interior design manager, Ford Asia Pacific. "Outside, the width gives you a sense of stability. Inside, it gives you a sense of spaciousness."
The new Ford Everest places a premium on space, comfort and convenience for all occupants, no matter where they sit. In the front, available eight-way adjustable heated power seats help both the driver and front passenger fine-tune their seating position.
A roomy second row - which has its own heating and air-conditioning controls - features reclining seats with a 60/40 split. The comfortable third row has a 50/50 split, and can be flipped down with the touch of a button to create extra cargo space.
Interior designers paid close attention to details, ensuring that no unnecessary elements clutter customers' interactions with the vehicle. All facets of the vehicle's control and infotainment system - including the 8-inch color touchscreen of SYNC 2, Ford's in-car connectivity solution - are comfortably within reach of the driver and complemented by meticulous craftsmanship.
"We treated every aspect with the same level of importance. Every detail in the Everest is refined - from the instrument panel to the luggage compartment - and is crafted with a level of detail more like a premium watch than a tough SUV," said Tocco. "The end result is a subtle and truly exceptional experience for drivers and their passengers."
For interior design elements that occupants are most likely to touch and interact with, the new Ford Everest employs more refined materials, such as a choice of leathers and advanced fabrics for seating, soft materials on handles and door trim, and chrome highlights around the air register rings.
"Using a really elegant, satin chrome on the air registers allowed for reflections and highlights, but didn't have the dainty, thin feel of a shiny, bright chrome," said Tocco. "When we had really bold shapes, we used more refined finishes."
Complementing the sophisticated design of the interior - and providing a welcome refuge from noisy city streets and extreme outdoor environments alike - the new Ford Everest also features one of the quietest cabins in its class.
Through the use of three microphones embedded in the headliner, Active Noise Cancellation generates sound waves through the vehicle's sound system that cancel out ambient noise for a startlingly quiet interior environment. Noise, vibration and harshness are further limited by hydraulic engine mounts and the extensive use of sound-deadening materials throughout the vehicle.
Careful aerodynamic design ensures that the Ford Everest provides a quiet ride even with the windows down. Extensive modelling of the aerodynamic interaction between wing mirrors and the sides of the vehicle led to a body shape that minimizes the throbbing sound that accompanies driving at speed with windows lowered.
The interior of the new Ford Everest was also designed for practicality in any setting.
"The Everest interior has a higher level of craftsmanship than you would expect from such a rugged SUV, but at its core it's a functional and practical space," said Tocco. "It's a smart, comfortable interior cleverly built on a capable and flexible framework."
More than 30 stowage spaces totaling 48 liters ensure all occupants have sufficient space to store everything they need. Whether it's a weekend on the golf course or a long work trip, the new Ford Everest is prepared. A recess in the rear cargo area was specifically designed to fit wide items such as golf bags without infringing upon passenger seating space, and the glove box is capable of safely stowing a 16-inch laptop computer.
Laptops can be charged through a 240-volt power outlet in the second row, while 12-volt outlets in the front console and in the second row let drivers and passengers charge multiple gadgets at the same time. Another 12-volt outlet at the rear of the Ford Everest can be used to run devices like air compressors when camping.
For more cargo space, customers can fold the power-fold 50/50 split third row at the touch of a button. When it comes time to move or carry other large items, the second row also folds for a completely flat floor and 2,010 liters of interior stowage space - all conveniently accessible with Ford's Power Liftgate system. Fully loaded with seven passengers, the new Ford Everest can support a best-in-class payload of 750 kg, and has an additional roof load capacity of up to 100 kg - enough to embark on any kind of journey.
"When you look at the new Ford Everest, its functionality is communicated through its aesthetics," said Dewitt. "It's a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetic harmony, wrapped up in a package that looks equally at home in the city and at the ends of the earth."

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Disney’s “FROZEN” is available on Blu-ray combo pack on March 18th.
You see that smile up there? Yep, that pretty much sums up how excited we are to have a copy of Disney’s 2x Oscar winning film for best song and animated feature. This wins are totally well deserved.
As a family we went to see the movie in the theaters. From that day we have been singing the music and talking about when the movie will be available on DVD/Blu-ray. My kids also want “Frozen” themed birthday parties. I also have to admit I’m addicted to listening to the songs and secretly was excited to own this movie. And to show you how much we LOVE this movie, we’ve had it for two and a half days and have watched it 3 times so far.
The movie is based after Hans Christian Andersen’s story “The Snow Queen”. Elsa and Ana are sisters, the movie opens up with the two young girls playing in snow and ice that Elsa can create. There is an accident and Else is forced to hide her gift from everyone, including her sister. We see them grow up and one day it’s time for Else to be declared Queen. Through a series of events she accidentally sets the town into an eternal winter. Ana must find her sister and bring back Summer.
The music is catchy, the story line moves smoothly, there is romance, comedy, sadness and family. I would suggest if you have younger kids that might scare easily that you watch it first. There is a giant snow monster that could be scary to some. Otherwise I think the rest of the movie is a perfect family film for ALL ages.
There are several hidden Disney references throughout the movie. Two we noticed right away is the candy from Wreck it Ralph plus a royal appearance from Rapunzel and Eugene from Tangled. Let me know if you see them.
I watched the special features. I would HIGHLY suggest you watch the “Making of Frozen”, you’re in for a sweet surprise. We keep watching that part over and over, it’s so cool. If you watch closely you will see an appearance from Kent Boyd, who was on So You Think You Can Dance and Teen Beach Movie.
This is a must have for your movie collection. It’s going to be a classic one day.

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I’ll try my best to keep any spoilers vague. For this film, part of the effect lies in the mystery of exactly who these vigilantes are. Every single one of them.
So, without further ado—Dirty Harry 2: Magnum Force.
Editor’s Note: In April of 2017 writer Eric M. Blake began a series at Western Free Press naming the “Greatest Conservative Films.” The introduction explaining the rules and indexing all films included in the series can be found here. Liberty Island will feature cross-posts of select essays from the series with the aim of encouraging discussion at this cross-roads of cinematic art with political ideology. (Click here to see the original essay. Check out the previously cross-posted entries on Jackie Brown, Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Unforgiven, Hail, Caesar!, Apocalypse Now, Fight Club, Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman: Dawn Of Justice ULTIMATE EDITION, Wonder Woman, Kill Bill, Gran Torino, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises, Blazing Saddles, The Magnificent Seven, Shaft, and Dirty Harry.) If you would like join this dialogue please contact us at submissions [@] libertyislandmag.com.
As is often the case, it’s pretty important to look at why this film—Magnum Force, the sequel to the original Dirty Harry—was made in the first place.
Basically, positive as the audience response was to the first film, there was at the same time an outcry—most notoriously expressed by Pauline Kael. Mind you, the late Kael was one of the greats, a monumental icon of film criticism…whenever she refrained from getting political.
Put it this way: Kael was the one who famously said she couldn’t believe how Nixon could’ve possibly won in 1968, because no one she knew had voted for him.
Anyway, Ms. Kael belongs on that nauseatingly long list of Lefties over the years who’ve presumed to throw around the word “Fascist” at basically anything they just don’t like. Particularly nauseating, because many of those people are otherwise quite respectable. For example, Robert McKee put in Story, his quintessential guidebook on screenwriting, a pathetic and unexplained remark about how Blazing Saddles “exposed the [Western genre’s] fascist heart”. Never mind how Mel Brook’s classic comedy has absolutely nothing to do with Fascism. Certainly not as it’s actually defined.
I sincerely doubt Keith Olbermann and the AntiFa types will ever give this a fair hearing, but just to be clear: Fascism is an economic system—where private industry exists, but answers fully to the central government. Think Hitler telling Volkswagen what cars to make—environmental standards and everything.
It differs from Socialism only in that Socialism cuts out the middleman, the government owning the means of production directly. Fascism tries to have it both ways—yes, there’s business and profits and so on…but the government can, at any time, step in and tell the companies what to do and how to do it.
Basically defined, it’s essentially the midpoint between Capitalism and Socialism. Yes, folks…you’ve been lied to. To all who glorify “the Center”…Fascism IS the Center! It is not—nor has it ever been—“the far/extreme Right”.
Regardless…the Left doesn’t dare allow the dictionary meaning of “Fascist” to ever enter the conversation—after all…doesn’t the above description pretty much invoke the dreams of the average Democrat politician, right about now? At least, those who don’t cross the line into full-blown Socialism?
And so, the Left’s long pushed its alternative definition of: “Police state”—government doing whatever the heck it wants in the name of “security”.
Just to be clear, Fascism kinda needs a police state in order to enforce government policy over industry. But that’s far from the be-all, end-all. Alas, that’s the go-to definition everyone tends to think about. And it’s what Pauline Kael meant, when she lashed out at Dirty Harry.
SO HOW ABOUT “THE POLICE STATE”?
Inspector Harry Callahan never violates the law in that film (with one exception—which, remember, had bad consequences). In the end, he violates his orders from the mayor—but his actions are within the law. He does not presume to set himself up as a “strongman” who supersedes checks and balances and burns up the Bill of Rights. He works the grey areas…but he doesn’t cross the line.
Alas, some people missed that. And so, the great John Millius went to work again, writing up a sequel that would dramatically clear up the confusion, once and for all.
Here, Harry Callahan goes up against an enemy that does put itself above the bounds of the law—crossing the line into “vigilante with a badge”, gunning down criminals without any regard to due process.
Think that Harry’s modus operandi?
Besides, we quickly see where this “above the law” mindset leads. We see them initially taking out a mobster and his legal team. Later, it’s a massacre of a pool party—innocent party girls included. Then a pimp—“fair game”, except again it’s outside the law. Back and forth, the film is sure to toy with our sympathies: We’ve just seen the pimp do something terrible. He “had it coming”, like the mobster did…. But what about those girls back at the pool party? “Collateral damage”?
And then…a cop, and then maybe anyone else in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Still, amid the condemnation of the vigilantes, the problems of the then-current justice system still get pointed out—and called out. Rather like in Fight Club, the rogues use the wrong means against a very valid problem.
The mobster who gets off on a technicality at the start of the film is described as a labor leader/organizer, who had a reformer whacked.
Harry’s new partner, Smith—established in dialogue as the immediate successor of Gonzales from the first film—is a black man. Harry notes Gonzales is teaching college, now.
Finally, I’m sure when Harry, flooring it against the rogues, knocks a Volkswagen Bus off the road, it’s purely a terribly coincidental accident….
John Millius brings his talent once more to this sequel. And this time, it’s something of a murder mystery—for Harry, and to an arguably greater extent, for the audience. And until we hear his voice, we may wonder if the vigilante cop whose face we don’t see—who guns down the mobster—is Dirty Harry. Even after we realize it isn’t, we may still wonder if Harry will find himself supporting these guys…maybe even join them, assuming he hasn’t already.
Especially if we missed the “orders vs. law” subtlety of the first film.
At any rate, the sequence makes it clear—unorthodox and “cowboy” as Callahan may be…he does it straight and narrow.
And so, the mystery is on: Who is, or are, the rogue/rogues? Are they even cops—is it possibly an impersonator?
Is it Charlie McCoy—Harry’s old friend, clearly on edge and ranting about the all-too-real injustices cops face?
To the film’s considerable credit, there’s enough of a variety of dramatic possibilities to keep you guessing until all is revealed.
And amid this, some nice moments of vulnerability, reminiscing about his late wife…and struggling with concerns over his old friend, and how far Charlie might’ve gone.
But of course, there’s also the cool intensity we know and love Clint for…particularly as Callahan, with Smith and a forensics expert, piece together the possibility that it was either a cop or a darned good mimic.
Felton Perry plays Det. Early Smith, Harry’s partner—a rookie, straight-and-narrow…and a bit green and wet behind the ears at first, which Harry teases him about. But he proves his worth when they take down some racist punks holding up a market. Afterwards, he’s clearly freer about himself—establishing his own humor and banter with Harry.
Mitch Ryan plays Charlie—bringing a sympathetic quality to the man, who’s nonetheless clearly unhinged and this close to snapping, if he isn’t careful.
David Soul, Tim Matheson, Kip Niven, and Robert Urich play the four rookies—eager, tough, charming…and cold, when they have to be.
That magnificently crusty and gravel-voiced Hal Holbrook plays Lt. Briggs—Harry’s foil, introduced as an implied distant-chaperone to our hero, having demoted Harry to stakeout duties. Even now he’s warning him about stirring up public outcries of “police brutality”. And even when Harry’s allowed back on Homicide, investigating the killings, there’s still a tension bordering on hostility, over exactly how to approach the case.
Mr. By-The-Book and No More Controversies. Ironic, isn’t it?
Like an idiot, I forgot this little tidbit when talking about the first movie, but…the original “ideal” choice by the filmmakers to play Harry Callahan was…John Wayne. Needless to say, The Duke turned it down, feeling he was getting a bit too old for such an unrelentingly action-filled role. Mind you, awesome as it would’ve been…I somehow doubt we’d have gotten much of a series, considering how much longer Wayne had to live….
Once again, the series seemingly links itself musically to the Blaxploitation movement, with a somewhat “funky” score, with bongos.
People often misquote the original Dirty Harry “feel lucky” speech, saying “Do you feel lucky?” The “you” version actually comes from the end of the opening credits of this movie.


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Visit Glasgow Film Festival for film previews, a growing industry strand and a day of events for exhibitors.
Glasgow Film Festival continues to go from strength to strength, reinforcing its claim as one of the UK's most exciting, ambitious film festivals. The 2019 edition takes place from 20 February - 3 March and offers up the festival's usual winning formula of early looks at exciting upcoming releases - this year's line-up includes Dirty God, fresh from IFFR, and Mid90s which features in Berlinale's Panorama - alongside a growing industry strand and a day for exhibitors delivered by our colleagues at Film Hub Scotland.
Build a bid: Couldn't make it to our recent Introduction to Fundraising workshop? Catch-up on what you missed with a session on fundraising and bid-writing, covering where to look for funding and how to tap into income streams.
Go green: Revisiting one of the most popular discussions from This Way Up 2018, a session on eco-friendly practice and sustainability will look at how we can ensure our organisations are future-proof in a fast-changing world.
Plan your programme: Get a head start on your next programme with a slate presentation from Paul Gallagher, Programme Manager at Glasgow Film Theatre, featuring trailers and programme notes for upcoming releases and booking opportunities.
Meet the family: There'll be the chance to meet and network with exhibitors from across the Film Audience Network throughout the day. An informal sharing session will also give attendees the opportunity to present their own work to the group and hear new ideas from other exhibitors.
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Discover state-of-the-art products and services that can increase your company’s productivity, achieve operational efficiencies and boost profitability. With over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space, CUEE showcases over 45 different categories of products and services relevant to the utility sector. Register now to attend CUEE 2018 on September 11-12, 2018 at the International Centre in Mississauga to ensure your company is keeping up with the latest industry trends.
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Many of the outdoor spaces on campus are available for use by the university and the general public. These spaces include: University Yard, Potomac Square, Kogan Plaza, Anniversary Park, Outdoor Table Space, Outdoor Meeting/Classroom Space, Square 80 and G Street Park. These spaces have varying dimensions and features. Power and lighting may not be available in all outdoor locations, so please contact the Events & Venues team to find the best space for your specific needs.
Kogan Plaza, a popular gathering place for students, is situated across from the Marvin Center and adjacent to the Gelman Library. The space can accommodate multiple set up options such as fair-style, as shown in the photo.
Located on H Street NW between 20th and 21st Streets NW, University Yard is the largest outdoor event space on GW's campus.
Tucked away on F Street NW between 21st and 22nd Streets NW, Anniversary Park is sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life with a garden, benches and grills for BBQs.
A recent addition to the GW campus, Square 80 is a sustainable park complete with trellised seating, a solar panel and an activity lawn.
Located at 22nd and G Streets NW, G Street Park is an open air space that is perfect for BBQs and small outdoor gatherings.

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Nissan's new ‘Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition’ model has launched in the US with an immersive 360-degree Star Wars virtual reality experience.
Peugeot has launched a new online car-buying process called ‘Order Online by Peugeot’.
Nissan has announced plans to bring real-world demonstrations of autonomous driving to Britain.
For the first time, UK customers can now choose to buy a new smart fortwo or forfour via the Internet.
Plans for a new LEAF Electric Vehicle with autonomous drive functionality for single-lane motorway driving, have been unveiled by Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn.
With fully automated driving in mind, BMW has presented a ‘i Inside Future’ sculpture, at the Consumer Electronics Show, focusing on the opportunities and challenges presented by driverless vehicles.
A new design study from Toyota has been revealed at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Chrysler has unveiled its Portal concept to the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The 2017 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas will see an unveiling of Hyundai’s vision for future mobility.
The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies has given a GOOD DESIGN award in the category ‘Transportation’ to the Goodyear Eagle-360.
Volkswagen will unveil a new I.D. family model at the Detroit Auto Show – and teaser images suggest it will be a new take on the classic VW Camper.
Just in time for January’s big shows – CES in Las Vegas and the Detroit Auto Show – Ford is introducing its next-generation Fusion Hybrid autonomous development vehicle.
The VW Group is reinforcing its team with IT specialists and expanding its know-how in the fields of AI (artificial intelligence), big data, VR (virtual reality), smart production and connectivity.
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This week’s episode, Taken, dived right back into the Dahrk conflict with the issue of William’s kidnapping, and as a result this was the most propulsive episode Arrow’s put out this year thus far. It’s certainly flawed, but for the vast majority of the run-time this was a solid injection of momentum into a story arc that had certainly slowed since the winter break. That propulsive pace had a notable benefit; while Felicity’s frustrations over Oliver’s secret keeping were clearly displayed early on, Taken generally compartmentalises that issue in order to create a more streamlined episode that’s entirely focused around the search to fight William. This ensures Taken keeps up the considerable momentum from last episode’s cliffhanger right through to the closing credits – there was no stalling or delaying of conflicts like there have been in recent weeks, with the episode efficiently moving through its plot at a fair clip while incurring genuinely major changes to the season’s status quo.
Earlier this season, Arrow parachuted in John Constantine for a guest spot during the Sara arc, and Taken called upon another DC universe hero in the form of Vixen, who has already appeared on a short animated show set in the Arrowverse. Constantine, despite being a lot of fun, was little more than a handy plot device in his first appearance, so it’s good to see that there’s a little more substance to Vixen’s guest spot beyond the novelty factor. Vixen’s animal spirit powers (and imagine having that in season one) benefited from solid special effects that gave the fight scenes a little more of a unique visual identity, with the strikingly unusual sights of Vixen’s powers considerably brightening up the fairly standard action scenes, but her appearance worked as more than just a way to add visual distinctiveness to the action. Vixen’s backstory as someone abandoned by her real parents fits very neatly with Oliver’s current quandary as a father, ensuring that her function in the episode is twofold – simultaneously pushing forward the storyline through her magic and dispensing sage advice to Oliver about his child. It’s the type of smart, considered usage of an ‘outsider’ DC character that really justifies her inclusion, and this is compounded by the charismatic performance delivered by Megalyn Echikunwoke, who conveys the same type of gravitas that Matt Ryan did in his appearance as Constantine last year. Vixen was a really great inclusion here, supplying plenty of badass moments and useful advice in equal measure – and considering that her series is still ongoing, here’s hoping that this the first of many live-action appearances for her, be it on this show or Legends of Tomorrow.
For all my concerns about the irritating drama that William’s re-appearance would dredge up, Taken actually uses Oliver’s son’s kidnapping for what is almost entirely interesting and entertaining drama. William’s mother Samantha smoothly slots into Team Arrow as the concerned mother figure, and there’s a notable attempt to scale back the slightly manipulative, harsh edge that was given to her character back when she made that strange ultimatum to Oliver in the Flash crossover. Taken retains her strong, protective maternal instinct, but manages to add nuance and likeability to her character that makes her a far more enjoyable presence than previous appearances would have indicated. Likewise, Taken finally gives something for Laurel to do as she faces the reverberating consequences of her former boyfriend’s party-boy behaviour while they were dating – it’s a small plotline that takes up very little time, but it’s a good recognition of her previous role on the show as well as a way of drawing a meaningful contrast between the focused, political Oliver of the present day and the Oliver who fathered the child he’s now having to rescue.
By extension, William’s kidnapping also leads to conflict between Malcolm and Thea that’s surprisingly rewarding viewing – after weeks of seeing Malcolm at his most selfish, willing to sacrifice his own daughter to maintain power and teaming up with HIVE just to get back at Oliver, it’s extremely cathartic to see Thea rip apart his excuses and expose his consistent game of semantics. Willa Holland is great at showing the disillusioned fury of someone who’s been failed time and time again by a father who utterly refuses to admit he’s in the wrong, and John Barrowman… well, he’s John Barrowman, and as usual, that works just fine here. Malcolm can be a frustrating character when he’s placed on the side of the angels, so it’s a hell of a lot more satisfying to see the world’s worst father squirm as he reaches for the same old invalid excuses to justify himself.
Taken also benefits from the first substantial appearance of Damien Dahrk in a while. There’s a likeably arch, self-referential approach to the conflict between Dahrk and Team Arrow this time around, with an acknowledgement of the slight absurdity that their protracted war of attrition emanates. It’s agreeably comic-book like, fitting the lighter and less grounded tone of this season, and takes good advantage of the fact that Dahrk is the first Big Bad who’s been completely visible from day one, meaning that his conflict with Team Arrow has spanned the entire season. That self-awareness is backed up by a minor exploration of the mythology behind Dahrk’s powers – it’s well-judged, because it doesn’t seek to ruin the mystique of it all by providing a step-by-step explanation, simply existing to reveal Dahrk’s weak spot in a surprisingly early display of vulnerability. I’m pretty certain that Dahrk’s defeat here won’t stick, and that he’ll be out of jail in time for the usual end-game malarkey in a couple of episodes, but it’s still something Arrow’s never done with its Big Bad before – considering that most of its main villains have appeared to be invincible right up until the end, it’s intriguing that Dahrk is taken out so easily here without his totem.
At the very least, Dahrk’s imprisonment opens up a whole other area of storytelling possibilities, and gives Arrow a substantial opportunity to vary the way in which it utilises its main villain in the final run of episodes, as it’s generally stuck to the same end-game formula to the point of tiredness in the past three seasons. Unfortunately, despite the fact that it’s a good development for the story, the execution leaves something to be desired – after all the build-up with Vixen smashing the totem, Dahrk’s defeat is kind of mechanical and perfunctory in nature; a development that’s thrown in so Arrow can get onto the Oliver/Felicity drama. The fact that he doesn’t appear again after his anti-climatic defeat only exacerbates this issue, reflecting the way that Taken curiously underplays a moment that should feel like a landmark in the season, reducing Dahrk’s (temporary) defeat to something that feels more like the defeat of a run of the mill standalone bad guy.
But generally speaking, this was a cracking episode for a good 40 minutes, balancing fun and inventive action with meaningful development for the main story arc of the season. But then we get to the final scene and… oh dear, it all went a bit wrong here. The flipside of the compartmentalisation of Felicity’s issues is that we don’t get a full sense of her feelings on Oliver’s secret-keeping, with the only scene focusing on her grievances occurring right at the top of the episode, so there’s not that much indication throughout the episode as to what the extent of her anger actually is. Her decision to take off her ring and walk out (yes, walk) therefore feels drastically underdeveloped, springing from feelings and grievances that we’ve only had a glimpse of – while the lack of focus on Felicity’s reaction helps to streamline the episode, it also means that her opinions aren’t even close to being fleshed out enough on-screen to justify this decision. Perhaps the writers had great, justifiable reasons for Felicity’s decision that they couldn’t put into the script, and I wouldn’t be surprised if that was the case. But what we see on-screen comes across as a contrived attempt to create a rift between Oliver and Felicity based on hazy, underdeveloped foundations, and that’s not even getting into the fact that almost all of the conflict that exists between this particular couple has been uniformly tedious – Oliver and Felicity have only really worked as a couple this season because they’ve been a stable and happy unit.
An top-tier episode for the majority of its run-time, Taken reduces itself to merely above-average levels by badly failing to stick the landing in a muddled, ham-fisted conclusion that slightly undermines the material that came before it.


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Epicéa lodges hotel will welcome you, in his wooden and stone chalet, the perfect place for all amateurs of skiing, nature and also for lovers of mountains scenery Come to escape for a week end, a week or even couple of days in our village, skiing and hiking activities are around the corner. Starting point of all trails.
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Even though the Depression lingered, some students were still trying to achieve getting a college education. One hundred men and women had met their $75 expense of attending one year at Kidder Junior College. Other expenses still had to be added in: driving from home, light housekeeping, very cheap rents and very reasonable terms on room and board.
The Inter-county Junior College at Cameron had an estimated 150 students. The students could either drive to college or board inexpensively. Rice Hall had rooms for girls at 50 cents and 75 cents a girl per week. Table board for boys and girls was approximately $3.50 per week.
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In 1991, Environmental Factor Inc. was conceptualized when Lorelei Hepburn started offering consulting expertise on the topic of organic lawn care to home owners in her area. She soon realized that people demanded this in growing numbers, even though the common practise back then was to use chemical lawn care products.
Over time this business has grown into a one of a kind franchised lawn care company with a manufacturing division which continues to innovate and supply new green products to the retail market and commercial lawn care and landscaping industry.
The Environmental Factor Inc. (EFI) was formed to develop and market innovative microbial, non-chemical lawn and garden products under the Green it™, Turfmaize®, Nema-globe, and Grub Busters™ brands. Company innovations include the first registered non-chemical weed control, TurfMaize™ and the development of a water soluble bio-herbicide based on corn gluten meal.
This water soluble bio-herbicide (Green it Weed Preventer) is based on a patented process originally developed by Dr. Nick Christians and his team at Iowa State University involving the extraction of hydrolyzed proteins from corn that were shown to have higher levels of herbicidal activity than corn gluten meal.
With further development for over 5 years and based on Dr. Christian’s original technology, Environmental Factor Inc. has exclusive patent and license rights across North America for the Corn Gluten Hydrolysate process and herbicidal activity. TurfMaize Liqui-Gold is a concentrated sprayable version of EFI’s previous miracle lawn product Turfmaize Bio-weed n’ Feed Corn Gluten, which was the very first natural Weed and Feed Fertilizer registered and sold in Canada.
Further research is continually being done by EFI and research institutes to determine new bio-pesticides. Currently research is under way with the Guelph Turfgrass Institute with support from the Agricultural Adaptation Council of Ontario and the Ministry of the Environment.
Today, the Environmental factor maintains its integrity as one of the foremost organic lawn care companies in Canada providing environmentally friendly lawn and garden products such as grub control nematodes and corn gluten fertilizers and herbicides.
This is truly lawn care with a difference.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


text: Massage Therapy is used to treat soft tissue related dysfunctions. We offer Swedish and Deep Tissue Massage. Our therapist is available by appointment for 30, 60 and 90 minute sessions. To schedule an appointment, contact us.

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ILS Chile, Globalia member in Santiago, Chile, has acquired the ISO 9001:2015 certification, which is the result of their commitment to professionalism, excellence and a continuous improvement of their procedures.
This certification declares that ILS Chile complies with all the international standards of quality and gives security to their clients in several ways which includes the following- fulfilment of agreed deadlines, permanent professional assistance, formality and economic support.
We are delighted to announce that the September edition of Globalia Logistics Network’s Newsletter is finally out and available for viewing on our website. Apart from all the news about the accomplishments of your fellow members we have also included a couple of interesting news from the global supply chain sector.
We have already finalized the dates and venue for our 2019 Annual Meeting. In the newsletter we have included all the essential information about the itinerary of Globalia’s 3rd Annual Meeting to be held in Abu Dhabi in March 2019. So make sure to check out and register as soon as possible!
ILS Chile, Globalia member in Santiago, Chile, has shipped a mining tyre from China to Chile, which was shown at EXPOMIN – the largest mining fair in Latin America and the Caribbean, held from 24th to 27th April 2018.
The mining truck tyres were no ordinary tyres and one of them came with a dimension of 4 meters. Apart from them, ILS Chile also moved 2 cranes of 5 tons each along with a special crane which weighed 25 tons. While the cargo was transported by sea in a container of 40’OT OG, the inland transportation of the freight was made with the help of an extra low Lowboy trailer.
Three cheers for ILS Chile for the successful completion of this important project!
For shipment requirements to/from Santiago, Chile, make sure to contact their team!

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A real favorite, this adorable thatched house overlooking a little valley with apple trees is just a few kilometers from the sea. You'll experience the outstanding charm of Normandy. 5000m² of land. Ground floor: living-room with fireplace, kitchen, shower room with toilet, 1 bedroom (1 double bed). 1st floor: 1 room of 6 m² under 1,80 m of celling (2 single beds). Electric heating. Microwave, sun loungers, bikes.
In Beuzeville, go to the optical shop, on the village place. The owners will welcome you and will lead you to the cottage.


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When I was growing up I loved getting presents. I could easily think of things I wanted when my parents asked around my birthday or Christmas. There was one present that I got each year that I didn’t quite understand at the time. Every Christmas my grandparents gave me savings bonds. “Can I spend it?” I would ask. “Not yet,” my mom would say, “but someday.” At the time I was confused, but now I realize how thoughtful a gift it was.
I didn’t need another toy to play with as I was blessed with enough already. The savings bonds that my grandparents bought me over the years helped me in multiple ways. Not only did I get a gift that grew in value (which is more than I can say for my Micro Machines), I also learned at an early age about the time value of money principle. Eventually I used some of the money to help me buy a used car after college and I still have some of the higher interest earning savings bonds they gave me. I’ve even begun buying them for my nieces and nephew each year at Christmas. But enough about how great I think they are, let’s get into the details.
Savings bonds are issued by the U.S. federal government to an individual (either the purchaser or a designee) and grow at a set interest rate over time. The most common term length is twenty years. When a paper savings bond is purchased, half of the maturity value of it is paid and the rest is earned through interest. For example, a fifty dollar savings bond with a twenty year investment timeframe would cost twenty five dollars. It would not be worth its full value until it had matured. A paper savings bond looks like a cashier’s or traveler’s check and has the owner’s name on it as well as the date of maturity. If you purchase an electronic savings bond, you pay full face value and it is worth its full value when it is available for redemption.
Depending on the kind of bond and when it was purchased, the interest rate can vary. To check the latest interest rates from the Federal Reserve, go to this website. Two main kinds of savings bonds are EE and I. EE savings bonds earn a fixed rate of return and you can always look up their current value using this handy savings bond value calculator. An I savings bond earns interest but it also protects you from inflation. It is adjusted based on how inflation changes over time.
One nice thing about savings bonds is that you don’t have to claim any of the interest on the savings bonds until you redeem them. When you do cash them in you must pay federal income tax on them, but not state or local taxes. An exception to this rule is if you use the savings bonds to pay for education expenses. When used for post-secondary tuition or fees you don’t have to pay taxes on the savings bonds.
If a savings bond is redeemed within five years from which it was issued, there is a three-month penalty. For example, a savings bond cashed after just 48 months would only be worth the original price plus 45 months of interest.
The best place to purchase savings bonds is from TreasuryDirect.gov. This is the federal government’s home page for treasury bills, notes, bonds and other government issued securities. You simply sign up for an account, they mail you an ID number and then you can purchase savings bonds just like you would at a bank.
Some, but not all banks allow you purchase savings bonds directly through them for both yourself and others. Before you go, make sure you have the social security number for the person you want the bond issued to though.
Another option for buying savings bonds is through your employer. Some companies allow you to purchase them directly through your paycheck. While I would recommend you invest in your 401k and a Roth IRA first, they are an option for long term stable growth or as a gift for someone.
While savings bonds aren’t likely to be the best return on your investment, they serve a specific need. Consider them when you are looking for a present for a child in your life, they may thank you later.


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Actually, Mahakali River, deemed to be a border river between Nepal and India, is called Sarada in India, which flows southeast and empties into Ghaghara River (called Karnali in Nepal) near Baharaich in UP. A dam will be built at Jamarani on Mahakali River, few kilometres north of Tanakpur barrage, and water diverted by a canal heading straight west to join Yamuna.
After diversion of water from Mahakali, the quantum of water flowing downstream will get reduced substantially and dry season flow in Ghaghara, consequently in Ganga, will also decrease which will cause water stress in UP, India. It will also adversely impact 120 MW Tanakpur hydropower plant (presently run of river), lowering dry season generation, thereby reducing valuable firm energy.
However, after implementation of 6,480 MW Pancheshwar multipurpose hydropower project, linking Mahakali with Yamuna will add value significantly; as reservoir will transfer water from wet season to dry season, thereby contributing more water to Ghaghara and, eventually to Ganga in dry season (with commensurate reduction in flood), notwithstanding diversion from Mahakali to Yamuna. Additionally, with Pancheshwar powerhouse generating peaking power, Tanakpur, becoming a cascade project with Pancheshwar, too will start generating not only more electricity in dry season compared to now but will start to generate peaking power (high value power) and its firm power will increase substantially.
Positive externalities of Pancheshwar are flood control and lean season augmented flow of 582 m3/s, benefitting both Nepal and India. However, both countries will also suffer from inundation and involuntary displacement – negative externalities.
Mahakali Treaty has stipulated that two countries are entitled to equal share of water; Nepal and India each entitled to 291 m3/s of lean season augmented flow. However, as the treaty also stipulates that Nepal will “have right to supply of 4.25 m3/s in dry season”, India will be using 286.75 m3/s of Nepal’s share and the idea of linking Yamuna with Mahakali is rooted in capturing Nepal’s share of lean season augmented flow.
However, it is against the spirit of equality enshrined in Mahakali treaty for India to take Nepal’s share free of cost. What needs to be remembered is that the lean season augmented flow will be generated by Nepal too bearing negatives externalities. It is logical for India to enjoy its share of lean season augmented flow of 291 m3/s, having borne commensurate negative externalities.
It is not mandatory that Nepal and India, two close neighbors, apply the rate used by two African countries. Different rate or different recompense mechanism can be worked out. However, it will not be possible for India to use Nepal’s share of Mahakali water pro bono (or by giving some free electricity like from Tanakpur) or in the lines of Koshi and Gandaki barrages, built in 50s, under which Nepal ended up internalizing negative externalities with India solely enjoying positive externalities without recompense for the former and sharing the latter.
It shouldn’t be forgotten that the proposal here is NOT for India to pay for water flowing naturally; payment is for storage of water, requiring Nepal to suffer from inundation and involuntary displacement.
Nepal’s hydrocrats have opined that, as equal share of water is subject to proviso of “without prejudice to prior existing consumptive use”, India cannot be expected to recompense Nepal for the use of water “belonging to Nepal” since India’s “prior existing consumptive use” is 326 m3/s. In their opinion Nepal is entitled to only half of 256 m3/s (128 m3/s) after deducting 326 m3/s from 582 m3/s. It is natural for Indian patriots to opine as such, but it isn’t befitting those claiming to be “patriots” of Nepal.
The proviso clause is applicable for the currently obtaining situation when Mahakali is fraught with drought for more than 6 months and flood in monsoon, but not applicable for lean season augmented flow generated by suffering inundation and displacement. Huge opportunity cost is suffered due to inundation of cultivable land, forest, etc. and displacement of populace who have to be resettled. Land in Nepal gets used twice: in inundation and resettlement.
Hydrocrats in Nepal and many Indians opine that Nepal doesn’t need 286.75 m3/s, which India plans to use, in addition to India’s half share, and a neighboring country shouldn’t make fuss about such things. It is but natural for Indians to say this. But Nepal’s hydrocrats parroting it is unbecoming. If India is to use Nepal’s share of water free of cost, then why should Nepal suffer from inundation and displacement. Best will be to tailor the dam height to generate just 8.5 m3/s lean season augmented flow and Nepal and India can share 4.25 m3/s each.
Sarada barrage was built by British India under 1920 treaty after compensating Nepal with 4,000 acres land inundated by the barrage. It can be replicated in Pancheshwar: India to compensate Nepal’s inundated land with land in India (then no recompense will be expected).
There is a challenge too. In order for Nepal to agree to “give” her share of lean season augmented flow to India after construction of Pancheshwar reservoir, India will have to agree to share opportunity cost of negative externalities that Nepal bears and share benefit of positive externalities with Nepal that India will enjoy.

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Lea Wood and the Houseman Racing squad ended their 2014 British Touring Car Championship season in fine style at Brands Hatch last weekend (12 October 2014) thanks to a hat-trick of competitive showings.
The Houseman Racing squad’s hard work paid off for Lea Wood at Silverstone last weekend (28 September) when the British Touring Car Championship racer showed strong pace in his rebuilt Toyota Avensis.
Lea Wood and his Houseman Racing squad are targeting a well-deserved British Touring Car Championship result at Silverstone this weekend (September 28 2014) after emerging from a challenging fortnight.
Lea Wood and his Houseman Racing team will travel to next weekend’s British Touring Car Championship event at Rockingham Motor Speedway (7 September 2014) aiming for improved qualifying pace and a spot in the series’ ultra-competitive midfield battle.
Lea Wood and the Houseman Racing team showed their hard work is paying off by securing a season-best British Touring Car Championship qualifying spot at Snetterton last weekend (August 2/3).
Lea Wood and his Houseman Racing squad are keen to get back to work when the 2014 British Touring Car Championship season resumes at Snetterton this weekend (3 August 2014).
Lea Wood secured yet more points in both the Jack Sears Trophy and overall standings during last weekend's British Touring Car Championship event at Croft (29 June 2014).
Our Team Principle Rob Houseman answers his Quick Fire Questions diplomatically....... especially when it comes to the subject of Maggers's dish washing skills!!
Houseman Racing's Data Engineer Tom Magnay attempts to put the record straight in his QF Round!!!


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Variety the Children’s Charity celebrates longtime volunteers Felicia Palazzolo Shaw and Edwin Shaw at the Hearts and Stars Gala at the Townsend.
Variety the Children’s Charity will celebrate longtime volunteers Felicia Palazzolo Shaw and Edwin Shaw at their festive Hearts and Stars Gala at the Townsend Hotel in Birmingham on May 5.
The Shaws have been outstanding leaders in the organization for 25 years.
“We never had children of our own and I have felt called to help special-needs children," Felicia Shaw said. "After 25 years of networking and raising money for special-needs children, it feels like fellow workers are a second family to us. My husband and I are quite a team. He is a financial adviser and I have had beauty salons. It is important to us to give back to the community.
Variety is dedicated to affecting long-term positive cognitive, physical and social impact to improve the lives of the children in southeast Michigan with special needs. Information about reservations or donations for the Hearts and Stars Gala is available at 248-258-5511.


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Optimarin has secured one of its biggest orders to date having been selected to supply 36 BWMS systems to Ardmore Shipping.
The units will be fitted across 18 advanced chemical and product tankers with two Ex approved units fitted in each vessel, with delivery due to commence in February next year.
“We have ten vessels with alternative systems that were installed at newbuild shipyards and have encountered a series of operational problems,” said Gerry Docherty, director, Fleet Management, Ardmore.
Mr Docherty explained that this is not a one-off purchase, but a long-term partnership Ardmore is entering into whereby where it needs to be able to rely on its supplier’s expertise, technical understanding and ability to deliver on promises.
Ardmore’s decision follows on the heels of the announcement that USCG will be using Optimarin Ballast Systems (OBS) on its next generation Offshore Patrol Cutters.
The OBS units, the first systems in the market to achieve full USCG approval, will be fitted on a rolling basis across a selection of strategic partner shipyards with whom Ardmore has existing relationships.
Once completed, the contract will take the number of Optimarin systems retrofitted beyond the 200 mark.

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I’ve just walked through the door after spending another day in sub zero degrees, slaving away in the garage, trying to find the cause of a mysterious wheel play issue after my most recent trackday at Snetterton. I’ve completely lost count on the amount of hours spent working on my car, the amount of money plowed into it, the amount of times I’ve cracked a knuckle, gained a new scar, drawn blood and sweated over that piece of metal! And for what? To drive around in a circle, to go through more tyres, brakes and fuel in one day than my daily does in 6 months! Well, maybe not the fuel but you get the idea.
The picture above was taken by one of our photographers during our exclusive track session at Forge Action Day 2016. I’ve been attending this show for years, but it was the first time we have held a stand and track time here. As with all the events we do here at trackobsession, we get to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones too. Adam Millet (pictured above) was one of those new faces. He was enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing. It was easy to connect with Adam, not only because he was a personable guy, but we shared the same passion, for performance cars and track driving.
Adam passed away shortly after we had met in an unfortunate road accident.
He will be sadly missed by all of his friends and family.
So why do track days make sense? Because like Adam, those moments on track make everything else worth while, the adrenaline and accomplishment of nailing that apex, braking as late as you can into that hairpin or controlling that slide. Getting in that perfect lap, knowing that you’ve made the most out of every once of your car. Memories are made and new friends are too.
I’ll leave you with this, I can name 5 people I now class as close friends through the track/car scene, can you?


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There is a strong tendency to overweigh the first piece of information that one comes across.
A further bias is the tendency to overweigh information because we are familiar with the source - Home Bias - or worse still, because we like the source (liking tendency).
In conjunction with this bias, are the ones that overweigh information that is easily available, or that is extra-vivid.
Such an effect is called a primacy effect, because the first piece of evidence is weighed more heavily than it should be.
One explanation of the primacy effect is that the initial evidence leads to an opinion, which then biases the search for subsequent evidence, as well as the interpretation when it is found.


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The paint on the tops of the front fenders on our 1963 Lark is getting really thin so I will be repainting them.
Does anyone know of a modern day black that matches Velvet black? I have often heard there are many shades of black.
I'm in the same boat for my velvet black 1950 Land cruiser, as the hood and front fender tops need to be painted.
Be sure to use a single stage black no matter what you use. The base clears have a different shade compared to the single stage. If you want to clear coat you can clear single stage after a couple hours to overnight dry without sanding. It doesn't seem to change the shade of the color like it does on base clear. I would have a paint store do a profit reading on it and I they should be able to get the closest match.
paintref.com/Studebaker will give modern, current paint codes and suppliers. (Ditzsler, DuPont, ect.) Color matches are astoundingly accurate from original colors. Just click on your year and see all the color pallets. Worth a shot before driving around finding a paint shop willing to research the old paint code or do a profit reading, then mixing to try and match it.The original paint codes do not correlate to current modern paint formulas. Paintref.com has already done all this research for you. Velvet Black will be the same Velvet Black that was used by Studebaker from the mid 30's through the 60's with the exception of a few years of production. Incidentally, GM and Chrysler also used the same Velvet Black formula.
It's been years since I did any car painting, but was always under the impression that black was black. It was the only car color that was the same no matter what company used it. In the last 20 years or so, companies have added metallic and pearl and other colors to black, but before that, weren't they all the same?
... was always under the impression that black was black. My impression as well. Sans glitter, carbon is carbon.
I started painting my Model A chassis parts with PPG 9000, then 9300 came out, and I couldn't tell the difference, but the paint expert in our car club said the 9000 has a brownish look compared to 9300. I spray can some small parts, but don't like the way Rustoleum has a grayish look as compared to a high quality black. Look at my voltage regulator cover and horn compared to the original black on the firewall. Someone sprayed some junk on the firewall, but you can see patches of good original black. I wish I could find a blacker black in a spray can.
Years ago black was back but in the later years there is more than one shade of black. Some of the off the shelf back will not match. A lot of the base clear blacks have a brown or gray tint to them and most times you will not see it until they are side to side.
Try POR 15 TOP COAT in a spray can. Expensive, but in my opinion, a great product.
Thank you very much for the advice. Went to that site and now have the codes for 8 different brands. Thank you again, really appreciate it.
And you very much. I now have the codes for 8 different manufactures.
Hank you for the advice. Really appreciate it.
I thought POR 15 was not UV resistant?
You are correct for the Rust Preventive version. The TOP COAT is UV resistant, but it is not rust preventive. Comes in both cans of various sizes and 14 oz. spray cans. If you want the best of both, first coat regular POR 15, second coat, TOP COAT.
TWChamp, you might try Duplicolor, engine enamel. It comes in rattle cans, and sprays out nicely. It also has ceramic in it, so very durable, and comes in semi gloss, and gloss black. I've used it to restore all of the original black items, under the hood, etc. on my Hawk.
Duplicolor and Tempo were always my favorite spray cans of paint, but I haven't seen Tempo since the 70's and Rustoleum seems to hold a monopoly on the stores around here.
I'll have to call around to see if I can find Duplicolor.