Fun Fact -- Tennessee State Senator Stacey Campfield (R-Knoxville) personally responds to emails from his constituents ... how cool is that??Not So Fun Fact -- If he doesn't like what you say, he'll tell you you're a mental case.Backstory -- Sen.…
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YouTube returns to rock out in Coachella this weekend
Like last year, YouTube will live-stream the giant music festival. You can choose from three channels, and (probably) see the headliners, all without bathroom lines.
An assembly line in Palmdale
Troy Williams works inside an F-35 fuselage on a Northrop Grumman assembly line in Palmdale. Northrop Grumman is one of 260 companies in California that supply the program -- far more than any other state.
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3 Common Problems In Hydroponic Gardening
Today, more and more people are discovering the many benefits of growing their garden hydroponically. However, there are a number of problems that some growers face when dealing with the typically trouble free hydroponic gardens.
3 local companies make national list for best workplaces
Three locally headquartered companies rank among the nation's 10 best places to work, a new report says.
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How to Deal With Negative eBay Feedback
How to deal with negative eBay feedback. It's how you respond to it that counts!
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Concrete Degradation And How To Prevent It
Even though concrete is considered as one of the most durable raw materials for building construction, the risk of material degradation still exists. Concrete degradation is the process where the concrete loses its durability which makes it more vulnerable to damage. The causes of concrete degradation range from fire hazards, aggregate expansion, corrosion of reinforcement bars, chemical damage (such as carbonation, leaching, and decalcification), bacterial corrosion, physical damage, thermal damage and radiation damages.
Hire Cars and Car Insurance
Having the use of a hire car if your own vehicle is off the road after an accident is an important feature of many car insurance policies. For most people, not having the use of a car is a real hassle. Getting to work, going shopping, taking the kids to school; we need a car for almost everything we do these days. Does your policy provide you with a replacement car if your own car is off the road being repaired? Do you know if you get a replacement car under all circumstances or are there certain pre-requisites? How long do you have the hire car for? Most people probably couldn't answer these questions so here's an overview of the common terms associated with being provided with a hire car.
No immediate turnaround for RIM in sight ? Analysts
Despite the long wait, the much-anticipated launch of BlackBerry 10, is not expected to save the day for Waterloo, Ontario?s Research in Motion (RIM).
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Pierce: 'I want to retire as a Celtic'
Since Rajon Rondo‘s season-ending ACL injury, there’s been plenty of talk about trading Paul Pierce, but the Celtics captain made his plea to the media before the team’s first practice since losing their All-Star point guard.
Understanding Lawyer Fees
In dealing with the repercussions of an accident, seeking legal representation is an important step in the recovery process. Through the help of an experienced lawyer, your case can be dealt with promptly, and you can receive the compensation you need to mend the damages you've sustained. In finding the right lawyer, it is important to understand the methods in which you may be charged, as different lawyers change in different ways.
Infographic: The Cost of Living on Mars
Guaranteed Ways To Fix Your Credit Report
While it's not possible for one to remove damning information in their credit report, the law allows for an investigation of inaccurate/ incomplete details. There are no charges whatsoever for requesting an investigation to fix your credit report. Its whole purpose is to compel bureaus to remove information which they cannot verify.
The Importance Of Research Before Applying For Quick Loans
The only way for you to make a wise decision about a situation is to have all the relevant information. In most cases, you will be required to do some research on both the good side and the bad side of the same. When it comes to financial matters, the importance of this knowledge becomes necessary to keep you from commitments that will cause you more harm than good.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Magic Johnson's 1992 NBA All-Star appearance a defining moment
Magic Johnson's 1992 NBA All-Star appearance a defining moment
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How to Organize a Beach Wedding
If you are planning to schedule your wedding on a summer, then it would be best if you will have a beach wedding. Summer season is hot, thus, why don't you make it cool? By going to a beach, you can make the season cool and memorable. However, if you would have to beach wedding, what are the things that you should consider when planning it? Here are some tips that you should consider when planning a beach wedding.
A Medical Office Document Management Solution
'Back in the day', maintaining patient records and files was a relatively simple alphabetic system that anyone could figure out. All work was done in the office - there was no outsourcing for billing and the doctor performed his own tests. Obviously, we are no longer in that day, and the amount of information created for every patient has become overwhelming.
Should You Make A Huge Fuss Over Centerpieces? Try These Simple Solutions!
Let's face it; huge elaborate floral centerpieces have your wedding guests swooning as they enter into your reception area. They are beautiful, effervescent and one of the must-have's at each guest table at the reception. However, if you do your research and hire a really awesome floral designer, you can make your centerpieces LOOK like they cost thousands of dollars, when they really didn't.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Mortgage Loan Refinancing With Bad Credit: What Issues to Watch Out For
Economic situations are always changing, so when a financial commitment is long-term, refinancing is sometimes needed. But when availing of mortgage loan refinancing with bad credit there are issues to consider.
The saucy sisters who ruined Mr Selfridge: As ITV's period drama hots up, the plot's not half as racy as the REAL story...
Jenny and Rosie Dolly dominated Harry Selfridge's later years, and helped bring about his eventual downfall.
Why You Should Refinance Your Mortgage?
One good reason you should refinance your mortgage is to lower the interest rate on your mortgage loan and save money, but it is not the only one. You can achieve far more financial flexibility and freedom if you use your mortgage loan properly. You will be able to accomplish life goals like buying a vacation home, going to college or retiring early.
Entertaining a VA Offer
One of the most popular benefits afforded our veterans and qualifying service members is the VA home loan. Established in 1944 as part of the original GI Bill, this special loan program allows for buyers to obtain financing with no money down and reduced closing costs.
Motorsports: Notes from day one of the Rolex 24 at Daytona
Filed under: Motorsports, Coupe, Audi, Racing
We came to Daytona Beach, Florida where you can drive on the beach, gun shops outnumber doughnut shops and you can putt-putt and fish for alligators at the same place. But we're not here for any of that - we've made the trip with Audi in order to experience the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the first race in the 2013 Grand-Am season and the only 24-hour race in America.
Three teams are racing four Audi R8 Grand-Am cars - WeatherTech Racing, Rum Bum Racing and APR, which is running two cars. Shown to the world two years ago, the R8 Grand-Am is part of Audi Sport's R8 LMS customer racing program that was commenced in 2008, and ever since 2009 has been nabbing success all over the world: In four years it has taken 154 victories and 17 series titles. That is with less than 100 cars sold to customers throughout the world, and the trophies - either class wins or overall victories - have been gathered from all of the major endurance races except one: Daytona.
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Louisiana Officer Makes Autistic Teen's Dream Come True
The teen's dream is to be a police officer, so a Jennings PD officer presented him with his own uniform on his birthday.
'Backbeat' creators go beyond the standard musical theater fare
In telling the pre-history of the Beatles, director David Leveaux aims to make the action of both the music and drama converge in the Ahmanson-bound show.
Searching for his way into the new musical "Backbeat," which examines the Beatles' early days (and nights) in Hamburg, Germany, David Leveaux asked himself what he called "the Jerome Robbins question."
Searching for his way into the new musical "Backbeat," which examines the Beatles' early days (and nights) in Hamburg, Germany, David Leveaux asked himself what he called "the Jerome Robbins question."
Extract Images/Pictures From PDF Files by Using a PDF Image Extractor
A PDF file may contain text or pictures or both text and pictures. Sometimes we need to extract the images from PDF file. PDF image extractor helps us extract images, pictures and graphics from multiple PDF files at same time. It can also extract images from corrupt PDF files very successfully.
Pearl Jam to play concerts in Chicago and Canada in July
Though it's one of the most obsessively bootlegged bands on the planet, Pearl Jam has played only sporadically in North America over the last few years, and that doesn't appear set to change in 2013: On Wednesday, the long-running Seattle group announced it will play two concerts in July -- neither one, we must report, in Los Angeles.
Jacket Copy URL and feeds to change Tuesday, July 17
The book blog Jacket Copy is moving from this location to a new one at the L.A. Times.
Friday, January 25, 2013
Stalkers and Creepers, a Source of Humor and Fear
Stalkers and Creepers represent opposite ends of an uneasy spectrum. We can all learn from the fear and humor that each story provides. Through sharing these stories we can help each other grow stronger against these types of social invasions.
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Researchers from Paris Sorbonne University tracked 3,000 middle-aged adults for more than a decade and found there was no evidence for such a link.
How To Block An Afghan After Knitting
It is quite an achievement to finish that knitted afghan that you have been working on for a couple of months isn't it? The next big hurdle is to block it believe it or not. You don't really want this beautiful piece of work to lose its shape do you? Well, then you must block it. Blocking is simply a process that makes knitted objects square and even and is vital to making blocks for a project all the same size.
What You Should Know About Oilfield Software
Software solutions are making life easier for a lot of different businesses. Oilfield software is one of the solutions that is becoming more popular today.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Self Storage Contains the Excess During Transitions
During transitions, self storage units can be rented to contain the excess. There are many different sizes of rental spaces to fit customers' needs.
Female Veterans Say End Of Combat Ban Already 'Opening Doors'
'I'm really excited about it,' says Army veteran Starlyn Lara of the Pentagon's decision on allowing women in combat.
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Ducati test plans wrecked by rain
Ducati was frustrated by rain at Jerez as it tried to get three days of running in ahead of next month's first official MotoGP test of the year at Sepang. Test riders Michele Pirro and Franco Battaini were present at the Spanish track from Saturday through to Monday, but managed little mileage until the final day. New team boss Bernhard Gobmeier was present at the track for the first time, and said Ducati had achieved as much as it could in the circumstances
Don't Cry for Me: Madonna Parties on in Wake of Pirated Demo
If you think Madonna is sitting home crying about her latest song, "Give Me All Your Love," being leaked all over the net, you are seriously mistaken. The Material One was hanging out in...Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Basic Information Regarding ETL Testing and Data Warehouse
Data warehouses and ETL testing is a great way to manage the large data clusters present within an enterprise. This article will help you find out more information regarding both these terms.
Beet Commentary: The Challenges and Rewards Of Advanced TV Advertsing
LAS VEGAS — "Audiences are changing—they’re not watching just television anymore. They’re multi-tasking," says Beet.TV contributor Ashely Swartz. As a result, advertising is changing as well. Swartz reports from the Rovi booth at CES about the growing need for interactive, data-driven ad delivery and how Rovi’s multi-screen advertising solutions play into that demand. Swartz says that advertising is no longer about buying media—it’s about "being part of the entertainment experience." But advertisers are facing a challenge when it comes to understanding their users and creating value and truly meaningful advertising experiences for these users. Swartz explains that, "you have to recognize what device and how that user is using that device and what that user’s paradigm is when you’re delivering a marketing message, and that is challenging." Finding solutions that help brands and marketers understand this usage paradigm is imperative when it comes to creating successful multi-screen advertising campaigns. Rovi’s solution is helping brands embrace this nascent form of engaging advertising and, Swartz says, "We’re seeing that, when there is an immediate response path and there is an opportunity to react with ads and with brands…audiences actually do interact."
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McDonald's lukewarm growth leads into difficult January
McDonald’s Corp.’s fourth-quarter earnings were more promising than the string of dismal figures that shook investor confidence in the fast food giant late last year. But the Golden Arches have yet to reclaim their full luster.
One Small Step To Make Up Your Marriage
The Magic of Making Up was written because it was sad seeing so many marriages end in divorce... And it doesn't have to be this way! During the courtship stage you commit yourself to a long term relationship which may include marriage. You think you are really happy, but being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means that you've possibly overlooked the imperfections. Though this is a relatively stable period you still need love and trust to sustain this relationship. Unfortunately, over a period of time life becomes a matter of routine and couples begin to drift apart.
How To Compare Private Health Insurance To Get The Best Rate
You don't want to take any kind of risks with your family's health care, so finding the best quality health insurance plan and the best price is important. The question is where can you get low-cost health care coverage with a reputable provider? This article shows you easiest way to do that.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
CORRECTED-EADS faces independence test in sweeping board changes
(In para 14, changes "own just 12 percent" to "will own just 12
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Understanding SIBOR and SOR Based Home Loans in Singapore
As a small, open economy that depends largely on imports for most of its needs, Singapore adopts an exchange rate policy, which curbs import-based inflation. Specifically, Singapore makes use of a managed float regime, whereby the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) manages the Singapore dollar against a basket of currency of its main trading partners, but allows it to fluctuate between an undisclosed band. Thus the interest rate in Singapore is determined by world money markets.
A Brief Introduction to Canadian Mortgages
Are you thinking about buying your first home? Congratulations! Not only can home ownership be a rewarding financial decision, it can also have emotional benefits as well.
A road warrior's guide to locking down your laptop
Mobile computing may be convenient, but it's also inherently risky. When you drag your laptop to the coffee shop or bring it along on your travels, you?re making all your private data and one of your most expensive possessions a big, fat target for sticky-fingered thieves. And unlike traditional theft targets like jewelry or wallets, a laptop is an easy steal?the baddies just need to wait for you to turn your back, then grab the computer and run. In some cases, a criminal doesn?t even need to steal your notebook. He can simply pull your sensitive data out of thin air.
Fortunately, you can do a lot to minimize the perils possibly encountered on the road. By taking a few simple precautions and following some common-sense practices while you?re out and about, you can drastically reduce the chance that your laptop will be stolen and keep your data locked up tight. With great portability brings great responsibility!
Lock the front door
When you go on a vacation, you wouldn?t leave your front door unlocked, would you? Of course not. You shouldn?t leave your laptop completely defenseless, either. Lock your laptop's proverbial front door by making sure that your Windows user account is set up to require a password on log-in. A log-in password won?t protect against an even semi-competent hacker, but it could easily be enough to dissuade unsophisticated criminals from snooping through your files after stealing your laptop.
Windows makes it very easy to change your password or to set one if you don?t already have one. In Windows 7, just hit ctrl-alt-del and select Change Password, the fourth option down. After that's set, head to the Power Options in the Control Panel, click Require a password on wakeup in the left-hand pane, and click the radio button next to Require a password.
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Monday, January 21, 2013
GM recalls Chevy Express, GMC Savana over rollaway concern
Filed under: Minivan/Van, Government/Legal, Recalls, Safety, Chevrolet, GM, GMC
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall notice for a small number of General Motors fullsize vans due to possible rollaway concerns. On certain 2013 Chevrolet Express and 2013 GMC Savana models, it is possible to remove the key from the ignition without the shifter being in park.
Only 980 total units are being affected by this recall, and GM is fixing the issue by replacing the ignition cylinder and associated keys. Affected Chevy vans were built during most of November and December while its GMC counterpart was only built for a week in November. The recall goes into effect on January 23, and to find out if your vehicle applies to the recall, the GM and NHTSA contact numbers can be found on the official recall notice, which is posted below.
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsSunbed skin cancer risk is double that of sunbathing: Danger from tanning machines is much higher than previously thought
Scientists from the University of Dundee say that a ten minute session on a sunbed is twice as likely to cause skin cancer than spending the same time in the midday sun in the Mediterranean.
Using An Outsourced Mortgage Underwriter Is Not Risky At All
Mortgage underwriter services are a great way to help a bank or financial institution that is just getting started in the mortgage industry in the United States. A new bank or financial institution can have some problems with their finances and therefore employing enough loan officers and underwriters can be a bit more difficult. Mortgage underwriter services can also be obtained by the owners of bigger banks and brokerage firms and while outsourcing the underwriting services can sound a bit strange, it is not rare at all.
Severe Weather Alerts Across The Nation
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Social TV commercials: AT&T maintains its stronghold, State Farm on the rise
Last week, AT&T shot to the top of Bluefin Labs‘ social TV commercials chart with a 191% gain week-over-week. This week AT&T rose an additional 20% week over week with 13,837 tweets about the ?It?s Not Complicated? ad campaign. For comparison, the number two (Geico) and three spots (State Farm) generated 4,876 and 4,016 tweets respectively.� continued…
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Sunday, January 20, 2013
Weekly Grind 01-02-2013
As we jump into 2013, GrindTV.com takes a look back on the Top 5 Action Sports stories of 2012.
Plan to let us snoop on neighbours' energy bills would push us to save money, report claims
The psychological effect of knowing others are paying less than we are stings us into changing our own habits, with a trial in Camden seeing people save 6% a year as a consequence
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Does No Contact Work To Get An Ex Boyfriend Or Girlfriend To Want To Get Back Together?
Relationships work when both people care for each other, but sometimes people have to face difficult situations in their relationships and at that time they need to sort out the things well to let their relationship find its right path. Usually, when a person wants to get his/her ex girlfriend or boyfriend back, there are many options and methods to get it done and the important question which arises in this situation is that does no contact work to get an ex back? ?...
The Importance of Garden Edging
Garden edging is simply a border that frames your plant beds. The initial use of garden bed edging is to separate your plants from the grass lawn.
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Darvin Ham says he, not Kobe, should've won 1997 dunk contest
He'd barely had a chance to introduce himself as one of the Lakers' new assistant coaches before Darvin Ham had a 15-year-old grievance to settle with Kobe Bryant. "Kobe, you got my trophy at your house," Ham recalls saying during the team's first practice. Bryant has many trophies. Five championship rings, one Olympic gold medal, two Finals MVPs, one regular-season MVP and four All-Star MVPs come to mind. But Ham was referring to the 1997 NBA dunk contest, which the 18-year-old Bryant won with a between-the-legs slam. Ham didn't even advance past the first round. "I lost to one of...
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Choosing The Perfect Flowers For Your Wedding
When you are planning for your wedding, one of the most important things that you would need to consider is the flowers used for decoration and bouquets. Choosing the right flowers is important as they can enhance the value of your event or spoil it.
Collard says Turkington lifts WSR
British Touring Car race-winner Rob Collard is certain the return of Colin Turkington will boost the WSR squad for 2013. Collard finished fifth in the standings last season, driving one of WSR's turbocharged S2000 BMW 320sis.
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Adam Carolla's former podcast partners sue
A breach-of-contract suit filed against comedian Adam Carolla by three former business associates suggests that the new media world may not be all that different from old Hollywood.
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All About The Deck: Best Wood, Best Stain, Best Sealers
Well, there are many wood options for outdoor decks but if you ask me I am going to have to say Ipe! I hate saying because I am not one to list favorites... but for me there is little comparison, I mean yes, there are some woods such as Tigerwood and Garapa come extrememly close 2nd and 3rd. But like I said, if I had to choose the best deck wood for me would be Ipe!
Friday, January 18, 2013
FDA approves insect-based flu vaccine
The U.S. FDA have approved a new kind of flu vaccine. This is the first flu vaccine that is not grown in eggs, meaning people with egg allergies can receive it. The vaccine is insect-based.
Algerian hostage crisis: 'I'm safe' text from father Mark Grant caught up in gas plant siege
Oil worker Mark Grant, 29, from Grangemouth, Scotland, contacted his family after the agonising wait with a text reading: 'I’m safe. Got me out this afternoon. With the Algerian army.'
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What Are the Benefits of a Prepaid Credit Card?
First off, anyone can apply for a prepaid credit card and be accepted, as there are no credit checks involved when applying for one of these prepaid cards. So even if you have a poor credit score or don't even have a bank account you will be eligible to apply for one. One great benefit about these cards is that they are partnered with either MasterCard or Visa so they work exactly like a credit card when it comes to purchasing online or booking flights and hotels where a credit card is required and you get the comfort of purchase...
Home Loans With Bad Credit: Good Advice to Secure Approval
Not all lenders are unwilling to grant loans due to low credit scores. For those seeking home loans with bad credit, this is very good news, but there are ways to improve approval chances too.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
How To Select A Good Scaffolding Company
Scaffolding is a temporary configuration which is used to support people and material in the construction or repair of a building. With more buildings being built especially in the cities the demand for scaffolding will always be high so how do you choose a good scaffolding company?
Wired Science Space Photo of the Day: Rings of Raditladi Crater
The Closing Arguments of Foreign Policy 2012
The Des Moines Register has been kind enough, this election year, to publish a series of my op-eds on foreign policy issues in the campaign. Below is the final pre-election column (also reprinted in today's Iowa City Press-Citizen)... It is...
ALi unveils a never-before-seen luxurious photo
After pre-releasing digital single “Selfish“ off of her upcoming album, ALi unveiled a previously unreleased photo...
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
California teacher fired for porn films loses appeal to keep job
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A California middle school teacher fired for appearing in pornographic scenes under the alias "Tiffany" has lost an appeal to get back into the classroom after a panel found she acted immorally. 
Apple Downplays Cheap iPhone Reports
Apple's Phil Schiller said the company will not sell cheap iPhones. But as is always the case with Apple, it doesn't do something until it does it.
Cisco investigates reported Linksys router flaw
Cisco is investigating a reported vulnerability in Linksys firmware that would allow a hacker to gain full control of the wireless router.
Security vendor DefenseCode discovered the flaw and reported it to Cisco "months ago." Because Cisco has yet to commit to a fix, DefenseCode plans to release details in a couple of weeks.
Cisco confirmed Tuesday that it had spoken to DefenseCode, but had yet to determine whether the vulnerability exists.
"We do not have enough information to confirm a new vulnerability," a Cisco spokesman said in an email. "We're continuing our own internal assessment."
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New Year, New You Party At Three Sirens Boutique, A Day Of Makeup And Sales, Saturday, January 19
On Saturday, January 19, Three Sirens Boutique is hosting an event to make sure you’re taking on 2013 in style. From 11 a.m.-4 p.m. the folks at the boutique have organized an event fit for all fashionistas and makeup lovers. They are offering guests with sales, raffles and (drumroll please!) a free one-on-one Mary Kay [...]
Norovirus led to the closure of 1,500 hospital wards last year with South West of England the hardest hit
Surveillance of the bug by health officials shows that the 2012/13 norovirus season began early. The East of England saw the fewest hospital ward closures, with just 15 units shut as a result of the bug.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Di Resta surprised by Force India driver delay | F1 Fanatic round-up
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In the round-up: Di Resta waiting for Force India decision ? Gascoyne criticises Kovalainen's management ? Stewart urges Button to act as number one
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Bob Lutz-approved Via X-Truck offers 800 hp, 100 MPGe
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, MPG, Detroit Auto Show
Give Bob Lutz a little bit of time and a big idea, and he will create for the world "the kind of vehicle I would like to own." That's what he called the X-Truck concept - from the Lutz-affiliated Via Motors - which debuted at the Detroit Auto Show. If you're thinking that the X-Truck (and Via's other offerings, the Presidential SUV and the VTRUX Van) looks a little like a Chevrolet vehicle, well, it certainly does. It's a converted 2013 Chevy Silverado, after all. The X-Truck, though, has been deeply modified inside and out. The truck now has a plug-in hybrid powertrain underneath while the outside was redesigned by Lutz and his team to look a little meaner and beefier while still offering the "fuel economy of a Prius." The changes include custom running boards, fender flares and modified wheels. It's also been raised five inches. A built-in iPad not only communicates information to the driver, but can also communicate with the service department to solve problems.
No official EPA numbers have been released, but Via says its vehicles will get "over 100 mpg in typical local daily driving." As Bob Lutz puts it, "Wouldn't it be great if someone built a truck that drives like the Volt?" It's got lots of power, too. The standard Via powertrain used by each of its vehicles includes a 402 horsepower electric motor. The X-Truck has two of them.
To supplement the 24-kWh, liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack, Via's vehicles use a gas engine as a generator. In the case of the X-Truck, that means a 5.3-liter V8 from GM. The previously planned V6 generator was scrapped, in part because of availability and in part because the V8 is actually more efficient in this situation because the V6 would have to be worked harder, George Prokos, the service/warranty manager of field operations at Via, told AutoblogGreen.
Via vehicles get around 35 miles of all-electric range. When the battery is depleted to 20 percent state-of-charge, the generator kicks on to both provide traction and charge up the pack. When the battery is back up to 25 percent, the generator turns off. "The only way you can tell [the engine turns on or off] is by watching the iPad," Prokos said.Via vehicles get around 35 miles of all-electric range.
Via also talked a bit more about its relationships with Pacific Gas & Electric and Verizon, both of which are using Via vehicles in their fleets. PG&E said in a statement that the Via trucks and vans, which have an optional onboard inverter to provide 110- and 240-volt power, "offer PG&E the potential to provide mobile, on-site power to help manage electric outages and minimize disruptions for customers." Via and PG&E have been working together since 2008.
Prokos said the vehicles unveiled in Detroit point to a new consumer direction for the company, since both the X-Truck and the Presidential (a converted Suburban) might one day be sold to regular folks who desire a big PHEV. You know, like Bob Lutz. "As far as I know, no one else has a four-wheel drive, jacked-up plug-in truck," he said. "The idea is to give the consumer something a little different than the other extended-range vehicles that are out there."
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsCheap Car Insurance: Young Drivers Have Options Out There
Young drivers and cheap car insurance are not usually associated with each other. And while there is good reason for that, there are ways to lower the insurance premium, even for under 25s.
Tips in Designing Your Bedroom
The bedroom is where most people relax and find privacy. It is best to know the correct design fundamentals to maximize its space. Read on to find out how bedroom design elements like headboards can make your bedroom look fashionable.
Reasons Why You Become A Bad Debtor
A bad debtor is a person who does not pay his loans as required or as agreed between him and his creditor. Most people get their loans from established financial institutions while others go to back street lawn sharks and pay for such poor decisions. Granted that sometimes it is out of not fault of their own, but some people have found themselves on the wrong side of their creditors and paid dearly, pun not intended.
Monday, January 14, 2013
How You Can Make A Successful Spinal Injury Claim And Get The Compensation That You Deserve
A spinal cord injury could happen for various reasons like an accident, sudden fall or other incidents which can dislocate the discs of the spinal cord. If you were a victim of a serious accident, you could claim for compensations. The compensation would include all the related costs and the necessary supports needed to lead your life in the usual way.
ALEX BRUMMER: Goldman Sachs plots a tax swerve
We should not be surprised that the idea of postponing bonus pay-out dates until after April 5, 2013, the date that the highest rates of tax in Britain drop from 50 per cent to 45 per cent, looks to have begun at Goldman.
New Mexico's Latina Gov. Susana Martinez makes waves in the GOP
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez chides fellow Republicans for estranging Latinos, but she has angered some herself.
SANTA FE, N.M. — In 2010, New Mexico's Susana Martinez made history, being elected the nation's first Latina governor. Since November, she's made waves, criticizing Mitt Romney for the harsh rhetoric of his presidential campaign and chiding fellow Republicans for actions that, she says, have needlessly estranged Latinos from the GOP.
SANTA FE, N.M. — In 2010, New Mexico's Susana Martinez made history, being elected the nation's first Latina governor. Since November, she's made waves, criticizing Mitt Romney for the harsh rhetoric of his presidential campaign and chiding fellow Republicans for actions that, she says, have needlessly estranged Latinos from the GOP.
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