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Audi is initially offering the new A3 Sportback with a choice of two TDI and two TFSI engines, all of which are new developments. Their engine displacements range from 1.4 to 2.0 liters and their power from 77 kW (105 hp) to 132 kW (180 hp). Additional diesel and gasoline engines will follow somewhat later, as will the TCNG engine, which can be operated on Audi e-gas or natural gas. The bivalent TCNG engine can be operated on gasoline, natural gas or Audi e-gas. All of the engines follow the Audi engine philosophy of downsizing, in which displacement is replaced by forced induction for strong performance and low fuel consumption. Fuel consumption has been reduced on average by around nine percent compared with the previous model.
Technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform play a key role in the reductions achieved in fuel consumption. That start-stop system uses powerful fleece, AGM or EFB batteries and reduces fuel consumption by roughly 0.3 liters per 100 km.
The innovative thermal management system (in the 1.8 TFSI and the TDI engines) ensures that the engine comes up to its operating temperature rapidly after a cold start. This shortens the phase of elevated friction losses due to viscous oil, and the car's interior warms up faster as well.
All engines have the same mounting position in the new Audi A3 Sportback – a result of standardization based on the Group's modular transverse matrix. In the previous model, the gasoline engines in some cases were still installed inclined 10 degrees to the front. Their exhaust side faced the radiator, whereas that of the TDI engines faced to the rear, i.e. toward the cabin. In the new Audi A3 Sportback, all gasoline engines have their exhaust side facing the rear, and – like the diesel engines – they are also tilted 12 degrees towards the rear.
This mounting arrangement and the compact layout of the new gasoline engines shorten the installation length in front by about 50 mm (1.97 inches) compared with the previous model. This let the Audi developers shift the front axle forward by 40 mm (1.57 inches). The front overhang was shortened by the same amount, which benefits crash behavior, styling and the distribution of axle loads.
Audi A3 Sportback: TDI engines
kW (PS)
77 (105)
77 (105)
110 (150)
135 (184)
0 - 100/s
l/100 km
The TDI engines from Audi have been setting standards for decades. They stand for a contemporary, smart type of sportiness – exhibiting a harmonious blend of supreme power, high torque, impressive efficiency and smooth running properties.
The 1.6 TDI is the most efficient engine in the Audi model lineup. The compact diesel engine, which displaces 1,598 cc (bore x stroke 79.5 x 80.5 millimeters [3.13 x 3.17 in]) impresses with the systematic minimization of internal friction. Improvements were achieved through the integration of thermal management measures in the oil and coolant loops, the choice of materials for the piston rings and the piston pin, and in the manufacturing process through the use of a special honing process for the crankcase cylinder barrels.
The solenoid injectors of the common rail system can perform six separate injection operations per work cycle, which benefits combustion and exhaust quality as well as engine smoothness. A new feature is the intake manifold-integrated charge air intercooler for diesel engines. This results in an extremely compact charge air path, which improves engine responsiveness substantially. An exhaust turbocharger with adjustable turbine geometry and the unthrottled intake and charging air system round out the overall concept.
In combination with the manual transmission, the 1.6-liter TDI accelerates the Audi A3 Sportback from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 10.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 195 km/h (121.17 mph). The diesel engine consumes on average just 3.8 liters of fuel per 100 km (61.90 US mpg), corresponding to 99 grams of CO2 per km (159.33 g/mile).
Two versions of the newly developed 2.0 TDI are available for the new Audi A3 Sportback. Performance figures for the version with 100 kW (150 hp) and 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) are: 8.7 seconds for the sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) and a top speed of 216 km/h (134.22 mph). Average fuel consumption is just 4.2 liters per 100 km (56.00 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of 108 grams per kilometer (173.81 g/mile).
The more powerful version of the 2.0 TDI to follow somewhat later offers 135 kW (184 hp) and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque. The key data (with manual transmission and front-wheel drive): zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.4 seconds, top speed of 232 km/h (144.16 mph), average fuel consumption of 4.4 liters per 100 km (53.46 US mpg) and 114 grams CO2 per km (183.47 g/mile).
The 2.0 TDI with its 1,968 cc of displacement (bore x stroke 81.0 x 95.5 mm (3.19 x 3.76 in)) was systematically designed for low friction losses. The toothed belt in the oil pan drives the oil and vacuum pumps, which are located in a housing, via the crankcase. The two balance shafts, which were moved from the oil pan to the crankcase, are mounted on roller bearings and serve to balance the free mass forces.
Elaborate needle bearings are used in the drive system for the camshafts as well. The assembled shafts are mounted in a separate frame and mated directly in this modular component. The new valve train module is characterized by high stiffness and low weight. In contrast to the previous engine, the cylinder head has a rotated valve star layout; each of the two camshafts actuates one intake valve and one exhaust valve per cylinder.
At the pistons, reduced stress on the rings results in smooth running; in manufacturing the engine, a honing process in fine machining of the cylinder liners guarantees high precision. The oil pump, with its two-stage control, requires very little drive energy. The cylinder block and cylinder head each have separate coolant circulation loops. The pump for block circulation can be deactivated during the warm-up phase, so that only the cylinder head circulation loop is active.
The common rail injection system develops up to 1,800 bar of system pressure, which will increase to 2,000 bar in the version with 135 kW (184 hp) to follow later. The fuel is nebulized via eight-port nozzles. The turbocharger operates with adjustable guide vanes whose pneumatic activation has been further refined. The intercooler is integrated into the induction pipe – this type of construction leads to short gas paths, high control quality and very good engine efficiencies. The new low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system is also very compact and is configured for low flow losses. The emissions control system was located near the engine and is already prepped for the future Euro 6 emissions standard.
Audi A3 Sportback: TFSI engines
kW (PS)
77 (105)
77 (105)
81 (110)
90 (122)
103 (140)
132 (180)
0 - 100/s
l/100 km
3.6 kg
The abbreviation TFSI represents the combination of gasoline direct injection and turbocharging, a technology that Audi was the first carmaker in the world to introduce. The combination of the two technologies results in high power and high torque as well as low fuel consumption.
The entry-level gasoline engine is the completely new 1.2 TFSI, which will join the engine lineup for the new Audi A3 Sportback somewhat later. The unit exemplifies the philosophy of downsizing and has been designed for low weight. The engine weighs just 99.6 kilograms (219.58 lb) without add-on parts. The 1.2 TFSI has four valves per cylinder and displaces 1.197 cc (bore x stroke 71 x 75.6 millimeters [2.80 x 2.98 in]). The piston rings with their low pretension and compact main and connecting rod bearings of the crank shaft are optimized for low friction.
The aluminum crankcase has its own coolant circuit separate from the cylinder head. A regulated water pump ensures that the water in the block is not circulated immediately after the engine is started, enabling the engine to come up to temperature more quickly. The common rail unit injects the fuel at up to 150 bar pressure into the combustion chambers. The turbocharger has an electric actuator that actuates the wastegate flap particularly quickly and precisely. Boost pressure develops spontaneously and fuel consumption under partial load decreases.
The 1.2 TFSI produces 77 kW (105 hp) and 175 Nm (129.07 lb-ft) of torque. It accelerates the A3 Sportback from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 10.5 seconds. Top speed is 193 km/h (119.92 mph).
With the manual transmission, average fuel consumption is just 4.9 liters per 100 km (48.00 US mpg), corresponding to CO2 emissions of 114 grams per km (183.47 g/mile).
The 1.4 TFSI with 1,395 cc engine displacement (bore x stroke: 74.5 x 80.0 mm [2.93 x 3.15 in]) is an engine that is new from the ground up. Its crankcase is made of die cast aluminum instead of the grey cast iron of the previous engine. It only weighs 18 kg (39.68 lb) instead of 33 kg (72.75 lb). Other changes, e.g. to the crankshaft and the connecting rods, contribute towards the new 1.4 TFSI attaining a weight of only 107 kg (235.89 lb). The 21 kg (46.30 lb) reduction also yields significant benefits in terms of axle load distribution.
Another innovation is integration of the exhaust manifold in the cylinder head. It quickly brings the coolant to temperature after a cold start; only then does a thermostat in the new coolant pump module enable cooling of the crankcase. At full load – e.g. during very fast freeway driving – the cooling jacket reduces the temperature of the exhaust gases. This eliminates the process of enriching the fuel-air mixture which would otherwise be necessary – which improves fuel economy significantly.
The aluminum pistons were redesigned; the nearly flat design of the piston heads is precisely tuned to the intake ports that were also redesigned. The common rail system operates at pressures of up to 200 bar, and its five-hole injectors can deliver up to three injections per operating cycle.
The turbocharger has shed 1.8 kg (3.97 lb) of weight compared with the previous engine. Its newly developed electric wastegate adjuster operates very quickly and precisely, which significantly improves engine responsiveness. The intercooler, which is also integrated in the induction pipe, accelerates the buildup of charge pressure – in a way similar to the 2.0 TDI.
In the 1.4 TFSI, friction losses were reduced by up to 20 percent compared to the previous engine. Improvements were made to the piston rings and their play when mounted in the grey cast iron cylinder sleeves, their reduced diameter at the crankshaft main bearing, lighter-weight valves and toothed belts for the timing and ancillary drives designed to last the life of the engine. The pressure-regulated oil pump also contributes to efficiency.
Like the 2.0 TDI, the 1.4 TFSI has a valve train module with low-friction camshaft bearings – with the difference that the shafts are integrated directly in the valve cover. The intake camshaft can be adjusted over 50 degrees of crank angle.
The new 1.4 TFSI produces 90 kW (122 hp) and 200 Nm (147.51 lb-ft) of torque, accelerating the A3 Sportback from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 9.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 203 km/h (126.14 mph). Its average fuel consumption is 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km (44.38 US mpg), which corresponds to 123 grams of CO2/km (197.95 g/mile).
A second version of the 1.4 TFSI to follow somewhat later produces 103 kW (140 hp) and 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) of torque. It features the innovative cylinder on demand (COD) system, which deactivates the second and third cylinders at low to intermediate loads and while coasting. The powerful 1.4-liter engine's average fuel consumption is thus 4.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (50.05 US mpg); CO2 emissions with the S tronic are just 110 grams per km (177.03 g/mile). Performance is strong, with a time of 8.4 seconds for the standard sprint and a top speed of 213 km/h (132.35 mph).
A TCNG engine with 81 kW (110 hp) is making its debut in the new Audi A3 Sportback. It has been systematically designed for operation on Audi e-gas. It consumes just 3.6 kilograms of natural gas or Audi e-gas, which Audi produces itself in a sustainable manner, per 100 km (65.34 US mpg). With either fuel, CO2 tailpipe emissions are less than 100 grams per km (160.93 g/mile).
The greenhouse gas balance is even more attractive in a well-to-wheel analysis that accounts for all factors from the fuel source to the car's wheels. When the A3 Sportback TCNG is powered by Audi e-gas, no more CO2 is released than was chemically input in its production beforehand – creating a closed loop. Even if the energy required to build the e-gas facility and wind turbines is included in a comprehensive analysis, CO2 emissions are still less than 30 grams per km (48.28 g/mile) in the overall energy balance
The engine is based on the newly developed 1.4 TFSI. Key modifications relate to the cylinder head and turbocharging; the injection system and catalytic converter are specially configured for natural gas operation as well. The 1.4 TCNG is bivalent, which means that despite the optimization of the engine for operation on natural gas, it outputs the same power and torque when operated on gasoline. When the pressure in the gas tank drops below a certain limit, the engine management system automatically switches to gasoline mode.
The Audi A3 Sportback TCNG has a range of over 400 km (248.55 miles) when operated on natural gas, and can cover an additional 780 km (484.67 miles) on gasoline if necessary. This adds up to a total driving range equivalent to that of an Audi A3 Sportback TDI. Two indicators in the instrument cluster inform the driver of fuel tank levels at a glance. The filler necks are placed under a common fuel door.
As part of the Audi e-gas project, the brand with the four rings is the world's first car manufacturer to establish an entire chain of sustainable energy carriers. Its end products are hydrogen and the synthetic Audi e-gas. The Audi e-gas facility that is currently being built in Werlte in the Emsland region will be operated with renewable electricity (e.g. from wind energy and solar energy).
The new 1.8 TFSI – the most powerful engine in the new A3 Sportback at market launch – showcases Audi's high-tech competence with innovative solutions in many technical areas. Its torque curve is like that of a TDI – its maximum torque of 250 Nm (184.39 lb-ft) is already available at 1,250 rpm, and it remains constant up to 5,000 rpm. Its power is 132 kW (180 hp).
A major innovation in the 1.8 TFSI is the addition of indirect injection. Complementing FSI direct fuel injection, it is active at part load; it injects the fuel at the end of the induction pipe in the vicinity of the tumble flaps, where it is intensively tumbled with the air.
The resulting improved mixture formation boosts fuel economy and reduces particulate emissions. Direct FSI fuel injection, with its up to 200 bar pressure, comes into play in the starting phase and at higher loads.
Audi engineers have discovered new degrees of freedom in filling the combustion chambers. The intake and exhaust camshafts are adjustable; on the exhaust side, the Audi valvelift system also varies the strokes of the valves to further minimize charge changing losses.
The innovative thermal management system is controlled by two rotary valves, which are combined in a module and driven by an electric motor via a worm gear. They ensure that the engine oil is rapidly heated, and they regulate coolant temperature between 85 and 107 degrees Celsius according to the driving situation. At all loads and engine speeds they strike an optimal balance between minimal friction and high thermodynamic efficiency.
As in the 1.2 TFSI and 1.4 TFSI, the exhaust manifold of the 1.8 TFSI is integrated in the cylinder head where coolant is circulating. This solution reduces the temperature of the exhaust gases, which improves fuel economy at full load. The turbocharger is also a new development; it builds up its high relative charge pressure of up to 0.8 bar very dynamically. Its main features are an electric wastegate adjuster, which regulates the charge pressure rapidly and precisely, and a turbine wheel made of a new alloy that can handle exhaust gases as hot as 980 degrees Celsius.
Despite all of its new technologies, the 1.8 TFSI only weighs a little over 140 kg (308.65 lb) – a value that is attained by such measures as reducing wall thickness slightly in the grey cast iron crankcase compared with the previous model. The walls are only about three millimeters (0.12 inch) thick, saving about 2.4 kg (5.29 lb). The pistons consist of a new high-strength alloy. The oil pan consists of a lightweight plastic, and many screws in the engine are aluminum.
Internal friction is low as well – due to a new type of coating for the piston skirts, low-friction bearings for the two balancer shafts and a reduced-diameter main bearing for the crankshaft that is 1.6 kg (3.53 lb) lighter and only requires four counterweights. The regulated oil pump requires little energy itself, and a high-precision electric system controls the piston heads with jets of oil.
Key performance data of the 1.8 TFSI with S tronic and front-wheel drive: from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.3 seconds, top speed of 232 km/h (144.16 mph) and average fuel consumption of 5.6 liters per 100 km (42.00 US mpg) corresponding to 130 grams CO2 per km (209.21 g/mile).
Future engines
Audi will quickly expand the range of engines for the A3 Sportback. It includes a dynamic S model and additional high-efficiency, low-emissions variants. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron with a powerful plug-in hybrid drive will follow in 2014.
Power transmission
At market launch of the new A3 Sportback, Audi is pairing the 1.4 TFSI and the 2.0 TDI with a manual six-speed transmission. It shifts easily and precisely over short paths and is distinguished by high efficiency. As in all Audi transmissions, the gear spread is large – the lower gears have relatively short gear ratios, while the last gear is comparatively long to reduce engine revs. The S tronic is available as an option with all engines. Depending on the version, the dual-clutch transmissions shifts extremely quickly and nearly imperceptibly through six or seven gears.
The new Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI comes standard with a seven-speed S tronic; it unites the comfort of a classic automatic with the dynamic performance and efficiency of a manual transmission. The driver can operate the S tronic via the selector lever or with the optional paddles on the steering wheel. Shift points are somewhat higher in the automatic S mode, whereas D mode prioritizes taller gear ratios. When combined with the Audi drive select dynamics system (standard in Ambition), the S tronic includes a free-wheeling function in efficiency mode that further reduces fuel consumption.
The seven-speed S tronic consists of two sub-units; two multi-plate clutches service the gears. The large K1 clutch located on the outside directs the torque via a solid shaft to the gear wheels for the gears 1, 3, 5 and 7. It is connected to the smaller K2 clutch, which is integrated inside its larger sibling, and which acts on the gear wheels for gears 2, 4 and 6, as well as reverse.
Both transmission structures are continuously active, but only one of them is connected to the engine at any one time. For example, when the driver accelerates in third gear, the fourth gear is already engaged in the second transmission section. Shifts are performed by switching the clutches. This takes just a few hundredths of a second and happens without any noticeable interruption in propulsive power.
The seven-speed S tronic, which is about 37 cm (14.57 inches) long, is very compact and only weighs about 70 kg (154.32 lb). The two clutch mechanisms do not require an oil supply, which further boosts their already impressive efficiency. A regulated electric oil pump supplies the clutch and gear actuators.
quattro permanent all-wheel drive
The manual six-speed transmission and the seven-speed S tronic send the power to the front wheels of the new A3 Sportback. Audi will offer the A3 Sportback somewhat later with optional quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which uses a newly developed multi-plate clutch. The hydraulically actuated and electronically controlled component, which can send the power from the front to the rear axle in just a few milliseconds, weighs significantly less than the previous unit.
In the interest of better axle load distribution, the clutch is located on the end of the prop shaft, in front of the rear differential. Inside is a package of plates that rotate in an oil bath. The metal friction rings are arranged behind one another in pairs – one ring of each pair is rigidly meshed with the housing, which rotates with the prop shaft; the other ring is meshed with the output shaft to the rear axle differential.
During normal driving, the clutch sends most of the engine's power to the front wheels. If traction decreases there, the clutch can variably transfer torque to the rear axle within a few milliseconds by pressing the sets of plates together under control. A pressure reservoir helps the electric reciprocating piston pump to develop the necessary oil pressure, which can reach over 100 bar.
The equipment and data specified in this document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted.


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I've blogged about this before. but I really hate it when people resort to bathroom humor and profanity in order to get a laugh or create attention for themselves. I performed stand-up comedy years ago on open-mike nights, and I got to the point that I hated the craft that I once loved, because I saw too many comedians resort to profanity — instead of creativity. That's why I like Jerry Seinfled. His humor is clever, true, thought-provoking, and it doesn't degrade you by listening to it. I also adore a wholesome, wildly entertaining show such as Warren & Annabelle's magic/comedy nightclub on Maui. Not only do you see an incredible up-close-and-personal magic show, it's always performed by a clever, creative comedian. Usually it's owner Warren Gibson, but when he's out of town, he has other clean comedians stand in for him. It's always a great night, without a shred of scatalogical humor. I'm all for that. That's what real entertainment is supposed to be — something that required great thought, precision, and skill. You feel uplifted when you see it, and it's fun for the entire family.
Which reminds me. There's a very popular restaurant on Maui that has a signature tag line that is shocking to me. Quite frankly, it is "What The F**?" Can you believe this? Some moron over there in beautiful aloha-land sat down and thought about this, and believed that this catchphrase would be the BEST way to market his restaurant in paradise. These words are proudly displayed with the restaurant name, even on T-shirts and caps. I'm purposely not giving you the name of the restaurant, because I don't want to advertise them. But this tag line is a disgrace. It basically says, "Hi, I cannot think of anything better in terms of marketing my business, so I'll just resort to profanity." I'm not impressed.
Which leads me to the makers of a popular spicy sauce in this country. In newspapers, and on the radio, I hear their tagline, which is, "I put that s**t on everything." I'm stunned. I'm astonished. As a decent law-abiding person, but moreso, as a marketing author and marketing professional. That is supposed to be clever? That required talent? Give me a break. I wouldn't eat that stuff with a ten-foot pole. It's just plain crass.

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I often, if not always, speak about perspective. Our perspective shapes everything we see, hear, feel, think, and therefor do. Our perspective is greatly dependent on the inputs we receive from our sense, especially from those sources we trust.
We have been conditioned to believe that the USA is the best, number one, top of the list. Our media tell us so. Some media outlets have even gone so far as to equate naïvely accepting this notion of USA superiority as our very patriotic duty. Should you question, your patriotism is held in question.
Yet, as I travel abroad, I increasingly see evidence that suggests we as a nation have lost our way. We are rapidly and seriously falling behind other nations on an ever growing list of measures. We are distracted by the least important. We place greater emphasis on just patching the mess in which we find ourselves and not committing to long term investments that will build a better future for our country.
Have we really become this selfish: we demand the good life, all of it. We want it now. We will sacrifice the future to have this moment?
Instead of investing in the infrastructures of the future, we chug along ever increasing our dependencies on the infrastructures of the past, like fossil fuels. Our national lifestyle has become an orgy of consumption, debt, stress, and ill health. In my mind, we continue to foolishly invest untold sums of money in the military which should be, by default, reactive to threats.
Why are we not proactive? Why are we not investing vast sums of money in the future through educating our children? Instead, we continue with a decades-old failed educational policy that has been over 30 years in the making. I just don't get it!
Only 33% (up to 40 depending on your source and definition of "degree") of Americans have a college degree. Increasing numbers of young people do not see any point in going heavily into debt to get a college degree as they see so many with (meaningless) degrees without jobs. The USA now ranks 12th in the world of degreed citizens. And, in most states, the percentage of our youngest Americans without a degree often exceeds 50%! (Source: College Board Advocacy & Policy Center - pdf)
Let me be clear: Unlike our politicians, I do not blame this on educators. This is a deeply cultural, economic, and political issue that has divested the majority of Americans from any semblance of the American Dream. This is the fault of failed leadership at the highest levels! Leadership matters! As long as our government sees the teacher in the classroom as lazy, incompetent, or a threat, then nothing will get better.
Instead of seeing serious efforts to fund a revolutionary educational policy that rewards the highest levels of academic and artistic achievement instead of focusing on labeling "failure" at every hand, that places education as the centerpiece of economic reform and stimulus, that makes college attainable, that rewards (culturally and economically) educators, that meets the fundamental needs of children (an enormous percentage of which live in poverty), that provides an emphasis on social justice and ethics as well as critical thinking that questions a government that is failing its people, I just see policy that is racing to the bottom to privatize and destroy the most essential aspect of democracy.
I try very hard to avoid partisan politics on this blog, but this isn't politics. This, citizens, is our livelihoods, our health, our well being, our retirement, our economy, our infrastructure, the very future of our country. It's past time to hold federal and state governments accountable for failed educational policy and inadequate educational funding. That reinventing and adequately funding educational policy hasn't been a top priority of this administration is scandalous!


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A decision making tool
To select the best mix of renewables and energy saving options, a tool will be developed, with which ports can identify the best choices. This tool will make use of the previously mentioned methods and tools.
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A method will be developed to determine the potential of energy savings options in SMS ports and port operating companies.
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The decision making tool will be based on merit-order strategy. First the "best option" will be defined, on the basis of economy (lowest costs, or max environmental effect). Options for supply and demand of energy will be ranked in ascending and decending order, the intersection giving the best options.
A general layout of the energy management strategy according to EMS ISO 50001 will be developed. The strategy will decide which energy source (including storage) will be effective (in operation), depending on the available sources and demand.
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To facilitate ports (including those outside PECS) appropriate tools
will be developed for the optimation of selected low energy options.
The methods for decision making and energy management, as well as the tools, will be described in a report, that will be distributed amongst interested ports and port operating companies.
The concept method to select the best mix of low carbon options within SMS-ports will be further tested and improved by employing this method in partners' ports.
Based on the steps described above a general and validated method including tools to select the best mix of low carbon options will be developped by the partnership, with Ghent University in the lead.


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Commerce on a roll - not just food trucks
We've gone from drive-ins to drive-aways here in San Francisco. Nowhere is that more apparent than South of Market, where the food-truck phenomenon has taken a new turn on 11th Street with creation of a food-truck lot.
Some cat on the 400 block got the idea of taking a parking lot, putting in picnic tables and large tents - complete with heaters and TV sets - and renting out a slew of spaces to a collection of food trucks. One group pulls in for the lunch trade, then another bunch rolls in for dinner.
Now, if I were still mayor, I'd want to make sure these four-wheel wonders are paying attention to such things as overtime laws, workers' health plans, sewage fees and the like.
From the looks of things, these operations are dealing mostly in cash.
The other day, I spotted something I'd never thought I'd see - someone selling ready-wear clothing out of a truck.
As you can imagine, the old brick-and-mortar businesses are not at all happy about all this.
The only one on 11th Street that seemed to be doing a healthy business was Don Ramon's, which is still the most popular hangout for the cops and attorneys from the Hall of Justice.
Some things, thank goodness, never change.
Eliana Lopez, the Venezuelan telenovela actress and star of the reality TV show "The Trials of Ross Mirkarimi," put on quite a show before the Ethics Commission. From her entrance to City Hall from a black limo, to her winking and mugging on the witness stand, she was very much in command. A total actress.
Not at all the whimpering wife whom we had only seen tearfully pointing to her bruised arm and saying, "This is not the first time."
Not once, however, during her testimony did anyone ask her if she saw the certified document in which her husband, the suspended sheriff, pleaded guilty to the charge of false imprisonment.
That statement and that statement alone is the only salient fact in the case that the Ethics Commission and possibly the Board of Supervisors will ultimately decide.
Everything else is superfluous. Entertaining as hell for the media, but superfluous.
Clint Reilly and Kevin O'Brien, the man who made KTVU, were spotted dining together at the North Beach Restaurant the other night. I don't know what they were plotting, but it was the first time in weeks that owner Lorenzo Petroni wasn't pounding the table over the disruption the Central Subway project will bring to the neighborhood.
I sympathize with the restaurant owners who will see Columbus Avenue torn up the way Union Square has been torn up for months, but the city has no choice. It must proceed with the realignment of the underground utilities for the subway or pay a fortune to the contractors for lost time.
The restaurant owners are not going to win any points by making this a North Beach vs. Chinatown fight. Not only will it divide the town, they won't win.
P.S.: I have a client who has a piece of the Central Subway action. But that doesn't influence my view one bit - I've been a lover, sponsor and pusher of the project from the start.
A stroll through what must be one of the most interesting neighborhoods in the city, and certainly home to one of the most interest uses of shipping containers - Hayes Valley.
Start at about Oak Street and Octavia Boulevard and wander all the way up to Hayes Street itself. There's the Biergarten, where starting at 5 o'clock almost every day, people line up 30, 40, 50 strong - all for the purpose of getting a beer. It's virtually serve yourself and it's lots of outdoor fun.
Two more steps and you're in Smitten, an ice cream parlor tucked into a shipping container. Then you wander with your cone just around the next bend, and there's a coffee shop at the back side of a container.
It's all part of the rebirth of the neighborhood where the Central Freeway once stood. What a blast. Take a walk and enjoy San Francisco at its best.
I hear the mayor's office has quietly brought in former Police Commission President Lou Giraudo to help revive the deal for a new California Pacific Medical Center on Van Ness Avenue.
I also hear that one group being left out of the talks is the California Nurses Association.
The nurses have been trying to use their political influence to leverage a favorable contract out of California Pacific parent Sutter Health. They were also the major financiers of the hit pieces put out against Mayor Ed Lee for the benefit of state Sen. Leland Yee in last year's election.
It may be coincidence or accident, but they are clearly not at the table and are scrambling to get back.
Movie time: "Savages." Oliver Stone has done it again. His newest is well worth seeing.
Yes, it's brutal and laced with drug cartels and corrupt DEA agents. But it's entertaining. Salma Hayek is absolutely perfect, and John Travolta is his usual incredible self.
And the three nobodies -Taylor Kitsch, Aaron Johnson and Blake Lively - at the center of the story are just superb.
The flip ending alone makes it worth your time.
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Thursday, September 21, 2006
Radiator Redux
It is a highly concentrated methol chloride. It is not for the faint of heart.
At left you see what we started out with. Chipping paint and diminished detail from the layers of paint applied over the years.
Steve set up what I like to call our own personal toxic waste dump and got to work. Apologies to all the environmental purists out there. At least we are contaminating our own land and not someone elses.
As soon as I saw the set up the first thing that I said to Steve was (with sarcasm), "Groundwater contamination....Oh that's just great."
It's pretty damn disgusting. And to think I was thinking of growing vegetables in this little bed. Um, I don't think so. In fact, it's funny because people ask me why I don't grow vegetables because I seem to like gardening so much. I tell them every time that I won't do that until I change out the soil because I've sanded and scraped so much lead paint into our yard, I would not want to eat anything that grew there!
Usually I get a strange look when I say this, but you guys know just how much wood has been handled in my yard. I'm sure you understand.
It took about 6 applications to clean off the majority of the paint.
Here's a close up of the chemical working.
Then we took a drill with a wire brush attachment and ground off the remaining paint build up.
Next we hit it with White primer spray paint. The detail really came back.
We then spray painted it with a charcoal gray. This is the first coat. I am really taken with the results. The improvement is pretty spectacular I think.
A few tips:
Make sure and tape over the valves when stripping, grinding, and spray painting. You don't want anything getting in there.
Wear long chemical proof gloves and safety glasses.
We think that sandblasting or power washing would get the remaining paint and rust off after the stripping, which would mean you wouldn't have to paint them and could leave them au naturale. How cool would that be?
16 comments:
- Greg said...
Those are beautiful. I wish I had radiators. *sigh*
Gorgeous! I wish I had radiators too.
- allison said...
What a transformation. It sounds like that chemical stripper was pretty harsh. Have you tried Multi-Strip? We've been stripping layers and layers of paint from our moldings and got this after the manager at our local paint store recommended it. It works great without all the toxic side-effects. It comes in a plastic tub, so how bad could it be? The smell is not pleasant, but you do get used to it. It is designed to take off multiple layers and, when left on overnight, it does the trick! (No, I don't work for the company, but wished I owned stock in it!)
- Trissa said...
Beautiful! I have such fond memories of growing up in a house with radiators. I love the hissing and the clanking noises and the dry heat. Way to go! (I didn't plant any veggies this year- same reasoning, along with not having enough time. We could always grow our veggies in containers and that would solve the problem!)
- Gene said...
Beautiful radiators. But having grown up in a house with them in a climate that really needed them, I can't say as I miss having them. I'm much happier with forced air, especially in the addition which is well enough insulated that it doesn't really even need it.
There are some plants (forget what off-hand) that will help absorb lead and other crud from the soil. Of course, then you have to dispose of them, but at least you'd have cleaner soil around the house.
- Jocelyn said...
So Allison- are you saying that for 8-10 layers of paint multi-strip will remove it in only one application? What do you do-wrap it in plastic overnight?
Steve calls radiators "the rolls royce of heating" because they are so costly, only the highest end homes would put in this system today. Now not everyone will agree with this, but we are glad we kept them. The heat is much more consistent and even than forced air with the blowing.
- Christina said...
The citrus strip worked really well on our fireplace, taking up multiple courses of paint (there were a LOT) in one time, with using plastic sheeting overnight. (and it doesn't have the toxic fumes) I had to do multiple courses just because of the sheer size (one person handling the stripping while the stripper is drying is challenging). On the first course, I was able to get down to the marble in some areas.
When I worked on our radiators, they didn't take off that much paint, but I think that's because I didn't wait long enough and didn't drape in plastic. After this weekend (weather permitting) We'll have more a handle on sandblasting and how that works in comparison. (pressure washing so far did the best job)
I do all my vegetables in above ground planters. Not just because what we've done to it, but the questioning of what else is in the soil from before we bought the place.
I tried my darndest to keep the stripper with the radiators out of the grass, etc. through plastic sheeting, but I'm sure stuff is seeping into the soil
- Patricia W said...
The radiator turned out beautifully and the fancy iron work made the turn-out that much more exciting. It's gorgeous!
I wouldn't trade my radiator heat for anything and feel lucky to have gotten a house that is still heated this way.
- merideth said...
as much as i've been hankerin' for a trip to chicago lately, your folks with your talk of "radiators" has me scared...clearly california weather has made me soft...it makes everyone soft...the rad looks beautiful by the way...the detail is lovely!
- Daisy said...
Wow -- that detail is beautiful! I understand completely your feelings about the soil and possible contamination, too.
- allison said...
Jocelyn, Yes, believe it or not, Multi-strip will take off multiple layers in the first go around. (5 to 8 layers, is my estimate) The trick is to leave it on for 24 hours or so(no plastic needed) -- until you see it bubble and turn colors. Then it scrapes off easily(or simply falls off of the underside of horizontal door framing). (Look out below!) The last several layers take a thinner coat, but don't leave it on too long (15 to 30 minutes). Then elbow grease and steel wool. It's head and shoulders above those old toxic strippers in the metal cans!
- mindy said...
Wow, those look really great. I have this on our to-do list. We have a few pretty ones like yours, and a few boring ugly ones that we just threw covers over for now.
I too grew up in a house with radiators, so the tiny tings and not-so-tiny occasional bang are all nostalgic for me. And there's nothing like leaning up against them on a cold day, or letting your clothes warm on them before you get dressed in the morning!
Thanks for all the info, I love knowing a project is DIY do-able.
My favorite thing about radiators, especially in the winter, is hanging my towel on it before showering. Then when I grab use the towel after the shower, it is nice and toasty. As a child, I would melt snowballs on the radiator in the living room. When you're a kid, it doesn't take much to amuse you.
- Kelli said...
I am stripping my radiators as we speak (type). Which are identical to your as far as i can tell. I am curious how you were able to get into the center. I am stripping them in place with citrus strip and am finding it VERY difficult to get into the middle. Does it really matter?
- Kelli said...
I am stripping my radiators as we speak and I as far as I can tell they are identical to yours. Were you able to get into the middle and if so how? I am having a really difficult time getting paint off in there. Does it really matter?
- Jocelyn said...
Have you disconnected the radiators and taken them outdoors or are you stripping them in place? I only ask because to do a really good job in a quicker fashion, they need to be disconnected and removed from the house.
We were able to clean the middle out with after 20 coatings of stripper and scrubbing with steel wool and steel brushes and then hosing them off with high pressure from a garden hose. We had the radiator sitting in a tub (cement mixing tub from Home Depot) on a dirt pile away from our house in our yard.
I would say if you get a slim wire brush or get your hand in the middle with very coarse steel wool, you will be able to get it clean in about 20 coats. I won't lie to you- it was brutal!
Here is the kind of chemical we used:
(wear long chemical gloves!)
Easy Spray
Premium Paint & Epoxy remover
Zar Paint & Varnish remover
Zip strip paint remover
Ace stripper xtra strength
(all contain 75%-80% methyl chloride)
Good luck!


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Stress, per se, is not bad; it is part of life. It is not only inevitable, but is good as it hones our attention and helps better performance But when we keep accumulating it without release, then it turns into chronic stress, which is bad. We must make sure we empty our physical-mental-emotional bins before they start to stink. If toxins are accumulated in the bins of body-mind, then it would lead to the chronic stress that is a killer!
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Box sets, box sets everywhere. Not that long ago, the words, "box set," when applied to books, only meant collectible editions of linked paperbacks, by series or works of a single author, and most certainly not romance. Oh, how times have changed. Comes the e-pub revolution, and suddenly, our social media feeds and e-retailers are filled with them. All those books, for one low price? Who could possibly resist? Can the promise of a box set be too good to be true? Let's take a look.
For many, box sets are a mixed bag. As with paper anthologies, there may be an author or two the reader already knows and loves, as well as a few names that are brand new for this particular reader. For some, it' laser vision, and honing in on those favorites is all that matters. Maybe they'll get around to the other entries, and maybe not, especially if the individual books are linked by theme, location, or character type, rather than narrative, but that's the cherry on top of the sundae. Their favorites are what they came for, and everything else is extra. Others will make sure to at least sample every entry. Maybe they'll find a new favorite and maybe they won't. They're willing to take that risk.
Others may pounce on the box sets because, familiar authors or not, there is no way on this earth they are going to miss a chance to get their paws on romance novels that cover their favorite genre, theme, or trope. Mention Vampire SEALs in Regency England (oh come on, somebody, somewhere, has thought of a way to make this work) and they are there. Shut up and take their money. Maybe take their money several more times, because, you know, some (let's face it, probably most) of the individual books, even if they can be read as standalones (which is a whole other topic, that we will tackle later) are going to tie-in to ongoing series by each individual author, which means -you guessed it- more books to read, yippee!
Without the pesky issue of filling actual bookshelves, there is theoretically no limit to the amount of box sets, and therefore books, that we can put on the virtual shelves of our e-readers and other devices with e-reading apps, so what drawbacks could there be? As it turns out, there are a few.
One reader purchased her first box set with the sole intent of reading a classic category romance from a favorite author who now writes women's fiction and NA. All well and good, as there is no wrong way to go into a box set, but the methods of navigating the whole package left her flummoxed. While she eventually did get to the book she came for, she also spent more than a few pages frustrated, because this didn't sound like the author she'd bought the set to read. On closer inspection, that was because she'd navigated to the wrong book. The new one wasn't for her, and that's okay; with the number of different stories and author voices within a set, it's a fair bet that not every story is going to be for every reader. Plenty of fish in the sea, er, books on the shelf, we should say, so no harm done.
Some readers are quick to jump on a new box set, especially when it's priced at an irresistible price – who wouldn't want ten books for less than a dollar? – but that's the peril of one click buying. It's easy. Too easy, sometimes, and then there's the perplexed reader, looking at dozens of books that each have their own appeal, but with only so many hours in the day. Reader's guilt is a real thing, and a real risk when box sets are shiny and plentiful.
Even so, box sets provide us with a ready-made mini-library, whether from tried and true favorites, long out of print classics, or brave new voices taking on new happily ever afters of their own. If the whole set doesn't work out, the delete button will banish it to the realm of memory. If it does work out, well, the new adventures with new writers, characters and story worlds are endless. Sounds like a risk worth taking to us.
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Each chapter is relentless in its wit and imagination, with each addition explained to you by the funny, oblique tips left on each level by the helpful, unseen Sign Painter. The new goos that get introduced are mixed to create levels of ever greater complexity. For example: using balloon goos to raise a powerline of black goos higher at one end, creating a slope and causing a giant beauty goo – that's a goo with a make-up-laden face – to roll forward and be broken apart into smaller beauty goos that can then be sucked through the pipe. Those themed levels we mentioned earlier, like the beauty pageant? Often realised in very silly ways.
While we desperately want to tell you about how awesome this level is or how great that goo is, we can't. You'd hate us for it when you played the game and missed out on the joy of discovering them yourself. Most puzzle games have nothing to spoil but the solution, but World of Goo has a rambling, hodgepodge narrative full of delightful moments. As we played, people gathered around our desk to watch. Multiple people have told us they applauded during the occasional cutscenes that play upon finding a solution to certain levels.
Those solutions are never immediately obvious. The majority of levels, even early on, will give you pause. "How the hell do I do this? It's impossible." Then you start to build, working out the solution as you go. The levels grow in complexity as the game advances and are always challenging, but they never outstrip your ability to finish them. They never require luck and they never exasperate. The result: you're constantly made to feel like some sort of mad architectural genius. A mad architectural genius who's really good at World of Goo.
Take, for example, an early level where you begin on a platform below an outcropping of rock and cogs, blocking your path to the pipe. You have to build left, stretching out over some water, then up past the rock and then back to the right toward the pipe. If you get too close to the rock face, spinning cogs will break apart your structure, causing goos to fall to their mucky demise. At first glance it seems that there's no way to do it, but somehow it proves simple, the goos always hanging together just a little bit more than you expect them to.
You feel a constant sense that you can do better. In our original preview, we identified the perfect cultural analogy to World of Goo in the movie Schindler's List. Goos that are used to make part of a structure can't travel to the exit, thus can't be saved, thus are left behind forever. There's always the feeling that by doing things differently you could have saved so many more. The OCD achievements play on that: Obsessive Completion Distinctions are gained for finishing a level while meeting some more stringent criteria. For example, reaching the exit in under nine seconds, or doing it in only 17 moves, or saving 61 goos when only 20 are normally required.


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Fun & interesting fashion facts
Don´t you like funny facts about fashion?
2nd Take lists some fun and interesting fashion facts.
Learn about the fashion world, designer clothes, eco-friendly fashion and other worth while topics.
Origins of fashion – History and fashion terms
Origins of fashion – History and fashion terms
Fashion Facts that will surprise you!
- False eyelashes were first invented for producer D.W. Griffith who wanted to enhance one of his actresses' eyes in a 1916 film. The eyelashes were made out of human hair.
- Did you know that the skirt is the second oldest women's garment in history?
- Did you know that denim has it's origins in the late 17th century, from French serge de Nîmes, denoting a kind of serge from the manufacturing town of Nîmes?
- The origin of Neck Ties: They were first worn in Croatia; that's why they were called cravats (CRO-vats) – Who would have guessed?
- Clarity – finally!! An item of clothing is considered vintage designer clothes if it dates back from 1920 to 1960. Anything after this date is considered retro.
- Now that's interesting! Mary Phelps, a young New Yorker socialite used handkerchiefs to design the first rudimentary bra 1914. Women everywhere loved Mary's new design and Ida Rosenthal eventually started designing bras with different cup sizes.
- Did you know that the style of low-hanging baggy pants, worn by Hip-Hop devotees, originated in the prisons of Los Angeles, in which inmates were not allowed to wear… guess what… belts!
- Buttons on Jacket Sleeves? Another interesting Fashion Fact: Apparently Napoleon Bonaparte decreed that buttons needed to be attached to jacket sleeves to stop soldiers from wiping their runny noses on their jacket sleeves. (…I just can imaging the snotty salutes he recieved…) Later this "detail" got adopted into the main stream fashion wear and lasted into our times…. Could it be true? We think so!
- Did you know that a person collecting Neckties is know as a …Grabatologist and the necktie is considered to be the most popular father's day gift around the world? There you have it!
- First there were fashion dolls to model the latest fashion styles. Probably not all that handy… and so the Germans – thought of a fashion magazine at around 1586. And as you know, these magazine became quite popular over the years so "Vorsprung durch Technik", need I say more?
- The forerunners of our modern designer fragrance? In ancient Egypt, wealthy Egyptian women placed scented grease cones on top of their heads. The grease melted during the course of the day, covering their skin and clothes with an oily fragrance. * Generally designer perfumes can be divided into several categories; there are floral, fruity, earthy, crisp and musk fragrances.*
- Did you know that sneakers were first produced in 1800? They had a simple rubber sole design and the name sneaker … guess what… comes from the fact that their soles are so smooth, that they hardly make a sound on the ground… *Keds was the first company to produce sneakers followed by Converse in the year 1917. The first model was the Converse All Star. Cool or not?*
- The invention of the automobile had a significant influence on women's fashion – in the 1900s, skirts became shorter to enable women to step into automobiles more easily!
- Another fact hailing from Egypt is the iconic black kohl make-up. This make-up was applied not for decorative purposes, but rather to reflect the sun away from the eyes, so one could say that the first sunglasses originated in the land of the pyramids!
- Bell bottoms were first worn by men in the navy, and were introduced to the fashion world by the hippies and increased in popularity, becoming a garment still associated with the 1970s, as seen worn by a skateboarding Farrah Fawcett. Today we called them 'flared' pants, and are a versatile clothing item which will always have a place in a woman's wardrobe.
- In the 1950s, there was a big emphasis on teenagers, and, as such, the clothing styles became more youth-orientated. The poodle skirt, a circle skirt with an embroidered dog and leash on the front, is a good example of incorporating a bit of fun into everyday wear!
- Wonder when some of our beloved fashion magazines came into being? The 1920s was a big era in fashion. The iconic flapper dress was originally designed by Coco Chanel, and it was during this time that Vogue and Harpers Bazaar first appeared on magazine stands.
- In the Victorian era women did not wear cosmetics, as it was considered to be for people of 'questionable' character!
- Umbrellas were initially used to shade people from the sun, not to protect them from the rain as they are today. In ancient Greece they became a fashion accessory used by men and not women. A useful Fashion Fact to remind us be careful with the sun!
- Native American boots, or moccasins were worn from Alaska to Arizona and New Mexico, sometimes extending all the way to the hip, and were generally worn only by women.
- The Handbag is one of the oldest accessories, with some form of bag being used by both men and women since the days of ancient man. It was in the 19th century that they became a fashion must-have, when women began to embroid them with beautiful designs to show off their skills and to attract a husband!
- Because nylon was needed for the production of parachutes in WWII, nylon pantyhose became unavailable. Women used drastic measures to recreate this; they would paint their legs with a water and instant gravy powder solution and draw a line down the back of their legs with eye make-up to recreate the look of stockings!
- Shoe designer, Christian Louboutin, who is famous for his red-soled footwear, released a limited edition heel with baby blue soles so that brides would have that "something blue" on their wedding day!
- The Beret, a hat typically associated with France, actually dates back as far as the Roman Empire, and far from being a fashion accessory, often made up part of a military uniform.
- Colour blocking is a recurring fashion trend with it's roots in the 1960s. We have fashion designer, Mary Quant to thank for that! Her innovative boxy-shaped dresses and her mixing of bold colours meant that her designs, even today, are recognised as iconic 60s style.
Goofy garment laws
Goofy garment laws
Some Fashion Facts, we are certain are new to you!
- Finally a US State who understands the importance of caring for your garments! In Kentucky, it is illegal to carry ice-cream in your back pocket!
- In 1922 a Washington DC law required bathing suits to be not shorter than 6 inches above the knee. You were arrested if you wore a shorter model…
- In Columbia, Maryland a law from the early 1900's prohibits men from going topless on the Boardwalk. Luckily, we have some genteel shirts at second take so our handsome customers won't run the risk of being arrested.
- Did you know that in Carmel, New York a man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match. So when it comes to style, Second Take can distract men from those fashion feaux-pas J
Eco is in!
Eco is in!
Fashion Facts and the environment!
- 215 jeans can be made with one bale of cotton – that is a lot of jeans! We have some fabulous designer denims at our 2nd Take online store.
- In Canada alone, each person creates about 7 kilograms of textile waste that fills our landfills. Ahhrghhh! 2nd Take gives you an opportunity on how to be environmental friendly! ..one of the reasons why 2nd Take is so great to have around!
- Now this is some fun, Oscar Fashion Trivia! Colin Firth received an Oscar in the category best actor for his performance in "The King's Speech". His wife, Livia, wore a Gary Harvey gown made from 11 different vintage dresses for this special night! Recycling in a different way.
Fashion in literature
Fashion in literature
- Did you know that Cinderella's slippers were originally made out of fur? The story was changed in the 1600s by a translator….
Fashion facts
Fashion facts
Interesting Fashion Facts
- New York's fashion week is known for casual and sportswear, London's for avant-garde design, Milan's for its over-the-top, but stylish looks and Paris' for simply haute couture. At 2nd Take you find all different kinds of designer clothes. There you have it!
- On average, a New York fashion show begins about 30 minutes late and lasts for about 11 minutes… that is quite short. Did you know these Fashion Facts?
Stars & Luxury
Stars & Luxury
- Now that's something glitzy – Marilyn Monroe wore a designer dress made of 6000 rhinestones when she sang Happy Birthday to JFK at Madison Square Garden in 1962. This fabulous designer evening dress fetched $1.26 in 1999 at a Christie's auction. Whowy!! What amazing fashion facts!
- Did you know Barbie has been dressed by designers such as Givenchy, Christian Louboutin, Versace, Dolce & Gabana, Vera Wang and Gucci? Lucky girl!! So there is one girl with more shoes than you! Barbie doll has more than a billion pair of shoes by designers and she had over one hundred new additions to her wardrobe per year!
- Since the beginning of 2012, the Duchess of Cambridge, better known as Kate Middleton, has spent over R550,000 on clothes! At 2nd Take, even a tiny fraction of that would be enough to stock your wardrobe with gorgeous designer wear!
Designers milestones
Designers milestones
Some interesting Fashion Facts and milestones of well known international designers.
- Christian Dior (1905 – 1957) was the most influential fashion designer in the 1940s and 1950s. He created the revolutionary "New Look" Style, with it's very feminine, hourglass silhouette
- We have to thank Coco Chanel (1883-1971) for the little black dress, an ingenious creation of simplicity and elegance! She made this designer dress to be worn at day or night, depending on the designer jewellery or accessories
- Georgio Armani (*1934) established a new standard of understated elegance: relaxed designs for men and masculine, easy-fit designer clothes for women, precisely cut and beautifully tailored! Our lovely Armani pieces at the shop attest to this!Armani was one of the first designers to invite celebrities to wear his designer dresses and suits in the late 80s.
- The italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani (*1932) quickly became known for his amazing red dresses, all in a bright shade of red, which became known in the fashion industry as "Valentino red". Fashion Facts worth while knowing!
- Shoe designer of note, Christian Louboutin (*1963), who is famous for his red-soled footwear, released a limited edition range of heels with a baby blue sole so that brides wearing his shoes on their wedding day would have their "something blue".
- In the fashion world today, a lot of emphasis is placed on designers' labels, but the first logo which appeared on garments was the crocodile associated with the preppy sports brand of tennis star, Lacoste. What a great fashion fact and what a cool logo!
- Not just devices to baffle the Evil eye in order to avoid barrenness in new brides, but also a great marketing and business idea. The Christian Louboutin designer brand came up with a clever idea, albeit only for a short time period, to cater for the need of new brides to wear something blue. His shoes were available with baby blue soles. What an awesome idea!
Fashion Week facts
Fashion Week facts
You will enjoy learning about these interesting Fashion Facts on Fashion Week
- Did you know that NYC was the first City to organise a Fashion Week in 1943?
Fashion publicist Elenor Lamber wanted to give American Fashion Designers a chance to showcase their work and compete against the more established European Elite.
- There are about 40 fashion weeks in different cities around the world every year, but the Big Four are in New York, London, Milan and Paris. They are the most prestigious each year New York is first, followed by London, Milan and Paris. What interesting Fashion Facts.
- There are two fashion shows a year in the four main cities NYC, London, Milan and Paris; the autumn/winter collections in February and the spring/summer collections in September, timed just ahead of the actual season for buyers to place their orders and the stock to arrive in the stores in time for the season.
- The main four fashion week cities are known to focus on different styles, Paris for Haute Couture, Milan for stylish, a bit over the top designs, London for avant-garde collections and New York for the sporty look. Interesting Fashion Facts
- Each fashion week has more than 100 events and the top designers will showcase their collection including shoes by designer during the main week and the smaller labels before or after.
The events including runway shows, gala dinners and charity events. 2nd Take is always watching closely!
- Fashion Weeks originally where trade-only events for buyers and manufacturers, this has clearly changed and they are now highly publicized events which attract celebrities and the creme de la creme from all over the world
We will be adding more interesting and fun Fashion Facts – watch this space.


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Get Line Managers On Board from the Beginning – comes from the Free Guide – 'Are You Annoyed by How Little Line Managers Support the Skills Training of Their Teams?'
Your response to the title above is probably, 'Yeah, I know'. However, few HR Managers, L&D Managers, or Training Officers actually make this happen. Getting Line Managers on board is about two things;
- Giving Line Managers the opportunity to ask questions instead of showing them yet another PowerPoint presentation of a great roll out, and
- Sharing the actual problem. This is why…
In the Harvard Business review article, 'Before You Can Get Buy-In, People Need to Feel the Problem', Dr John P. Kotter tells a great short story of how an executive got the board to buy-in to a problem by dumping a lot of rubber gloves on the boardroom table. The challenge for us is that there is no immediate downside of not learning. Building a specific bigger picture is key and largely revolves around the turnover of staff. This phrase is paramount:
'Companies won't train workers because they might leave, and workers leave because they don't get training.'
Our means of gaining buy-in is through 'Learning To Learn', which is the first part of our unique training method Sticky Learning ®. LTL is designed so that all Learners and Line Managers can engage in the training programme. On this half-day training course, the Learners are taught how to learn, how to identify their learning styles, how to form habits and how the brain remembers. It also provides a valuable opportunity for Line Managers to understand and explore the learning programme.
Provide an opportunity for Line Managers to explore the training programme – perhaps over lunch provided by HR. Create a compelling problem that Line Managers are responsible for solving, for e.g. 'We spend £1.1m per year on staff turnover, including recruitment, performance reduction as people leave & as they arrive, induction training, etc. How can we reduce this by half?'.


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Node:Optional Arguments, Next:Procedure Properties, Previous:Lambda, Up:Procedures and Macros
Scheme procedures, as defined in R5RS, can either handle a fixed number of actual arguments, or a fixed number of actual arguments followed by arbitrarily many additional arguments. Writing procedures of variable arity can be useful, but unfortunately, the syntactic means for handling argument lists of varying length is a bit inconvenient. It is possible to give names to the fixed number of argument, but the remaining (optional) arguments can be only referenced as a list of values (see Lambda).
Guile comes with the module
(ice-9 optargs), which makes using
optional arguments much more convenient. In addition, this module
provides syntax for handling keywords in argument lists
(see Keywords).
Before using any of the procedures or macros defined in this section,
you have to load the module
(ice-9 optargs) with the statement:
(use-modules (ice-9 optargs))


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Northwest Dallas is full of neighborhoods in transition, with custom homebuilders creating incredible new builds among the more traditional midcentury ranch-style homes. It creates an interesting dynamic.
In this week's Splurge vs. Steal, we're looking at just such a neighborhood, Walnut Hill Park, near Royal and Marsh lanes. Prices of houses for sale in Walnut Hill Park currently range from $475,000 to $1.635 million, a huge range. You'll find huge diversity in styles. So let's take a look at a high-low comparison of what's available in Walnut Hill Park.


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How to get ready for MCAT?Credit: http://uconnwelcomemat.wordpress.com/2011/04/05/why-be-a-doctor/
Being a doctor is one of the biggest dreams of most of the students these days and passing an MCAT test is the most important thing that a person has to do before becoming one. MCAT stands for Medical College Admission Test. This is an exam in which the 12 years education of a biology student will be tested. Believe me on this, it is not an easy test and there are a lot of things that you will have to keep in your mind for passing it.
Registration processCredit: http://www.farmingdale.edu/campuspages/campusaffiliates/lieoc/Registrationinfo.html
The first and the most important thing is to get registered for this exam as soon as possible. This will save you from paying an extra amount of money. The registration fee for this exam is $225. The advantage of getting an early registration is that it will help you in focusing on your prep and the more early you get registered, the more prep you will have to pass this test. Keep in mind that this exam is not just like a school test. It is a very difficult test and for passing it countless hours of study are required.
Test taking tipsCredit: http://www.grinnell.edu/academic/hpac/mcat
This is a part where you will need a lot of practice. There are a lot of tips that you will have to keep in your mind before going to attempt the MCAT test. Sometimes, while making a test the test maker leaves a sequence in the answers of his or hers question. This pattern if found can be very helpful in determining the right answer to the questions. Another advice that a lot of people give for taking this test is to leave the difficult questions for the end. In my point of view, this is not a good option. Since, the time available in this MCAT test is very limited there is not enough time left at the end to solve any unsolved questions. Just make sure to give an answer for every question you read. Only in that way will you be able to solve most of your paper.
Solving practice testsCredit: http://www.kaptest.co.uk/courses/graduate/mcat/practice/biological-sciences.aspx
There are some institutes which provide the previous or similar test sheets of this MCAT test. If you solve those tests in the given amount of time, it will give you a lot of help. It will give you a basic idea of how to solve test on the final exam day. It will also help you a lot in managing time which is one of the most important things in the MCAT test.
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There are some institutes that will give you practice sessions for this test and will allow you to have a self-study group. If you join a study group or a preparation course, you will be better prepared for the MCAT test. These are some of the tips that will help you in passing the MCAT test and fulfilling your dream of becoming a doctor.
SummaryCredit: http://testprep.about.com/od/registrationinfo/a/MCAT_Register.htm
MCAT is a test that is necessary for enrollment in a medical college. Every biology student wants to pass the Medical College Admission test with the highest possible marks because it will determine in which college he or she will be enrolled. There are a lot of helping techniques and study guides available for help. Maximum self-study and solving previous tests can introduce you to this test and how to manage your timed sections.


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What Vitamins Are in Lettuce?
The three most common varieties of lettuce--romaine, butterhead, and crisphead--provide varying amounts of vitamins. Generally, the darker the lettuce, the more nutrients it contains. Romaine lettuce scores high for vitamin content; World's Healthiest Foods endorses it as a food that is heart-healthy, and lists it as an excellent source of certain vitamins 1. Butterhead lettuce, which includes Bibb and Boston varieties, provides less vitamins, but is still a good source of some. Iceberg lettuce, which provides negligible amounts of vitamins, is at the bottom of the list.
Romaine Lettuce
Two cups of romaine lettuce are an excellent source of vitamin A. With 2912 IU, this serving contains 58 percent of the recommended daily value, based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Romaine lettuce also contains 1747mcg of beta carotene, which turns into vitamin A in your body. The World's Healthiest Foods notes that romaine lettuce contains 26.88mg of vitamin C, making it a very good source of this important antioxidant vitamin, which works with beta-carotene to prevent the oxidation of cholesterol, helping to prevent plaque formation on artery walls 1. The website also credits romaine with being a very good source of folate, with 151.98mcg, and of vitamins B1 and vitamin B2; 2 cupfuls of romaine contains .11mg. each of these B-complex vitamins. Romaine lettuce is also rich in potassium, delivering 114mcg per 2 cup serving.
Boston and Bibb Lettuce
Buttterhead lettuce, which includes the popular Boston and Bibb varieties, has large, sweet-flavored, tender leaves. According to the National Agricultural Library of the United States Department of Agriculture, Bibb lettuce contains 73mcg of folate per 100g, and 3312 IU of vitamin A.
Iceberg Lettuce
Crisphead lettuces, such as iceberg, feature green leaves on the outside and a whitish interior. According to Ralph Ofcarcik, Ph.D., Director of Nutrition Services at Red Mountain Spa in St. George, Utah, iceberg lettuce richly deserves its reputation as an inferior source of nutrition. It ranks last among all lettuces in vitamin A and vitamin C content, as well as thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, B6 and vitamin E. According to the National Agricultural Library of the United States Department of Agriculture, 100g--or roughly 3 oz.--of iceberg lettuce does provide 2.8mg of vitamin C, plus .041mg of thiamine.
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Operating Systems from Microsoft and Apple both have Adobe products available. More specifically Lightroom and Photoshop. Both programs are more that sufficient at post-processing, if not the professional standard. Photoshop is geared toward the heavy editing aspect of pictures, and Lightroom is geared toward organizing and lightly processing images. For Mac, you can use their own software called Aperture, which is probably most like Adobe Lightroom with the level of editing features available. I have never used either of those two programs. Because I have always been happy with Photoshop, I can't really give you any solid suggestions as to which program is best for most photographer work. Besides the big names in image editing, there are many others such as Paint Shop Pro, Gimp, Google Picasa, and of course the programs that camera companies offer or include with their camera bodies.
I use Ubuntu Linux, so it is a bit more challenging for me to find decent photography specific editing software. What I do currently is use an old license of Photoshop I own through a Windows emulation program called WINE. I also use programs such as F-Spot Photo Manager and RAW Studio.
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Joi Ito and Jeff Howe
How to Survive Our Faster Future
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About Whiplash
"The future," as the author William Gibson once noted, "is already here. It's just unevenly distributed." Whiplash is a postcard from that future.
The world is more complex and volatile today than at any other time in our history. The tools of our modern existence are getting faster, cheaper, and smaller at an exponential rate, just as billions of strangers around the world are suddenly just one click or tweet or post away from each other. When these two revolutions joined, an explosive force was unleashed that is transforming every aspect of society, from business to culture and from the public sphere to our most private moments.
Such periods of dramatic change have always produced winners and losers. The future will run on an entirely new operating system. It's a major upgrade, but it comes with a steep learning curve. The logic of a faster future oversets the received wisdom of the past, and the people who succeed will be the ones who learn to think differently.
In Whiplash, Joi Ito and Jeff Howe distill that logic into nine organizing principles for navigating and surviving this tumultuous period. From strategically embracing risks rather than mitigating them (or preferring "risk over safety") to drawing inspiration and innovative ideas from your existing networks (or supporting "pull over push"), this dynamic blueprint can help you rethink your approach to all facets of your organization.
Filled with incredible case studies and leading-edge research and philosophies from the MIT Media Lab and beyond, Whiplash will help you adapt and succeed in this unpredictable world.
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In a meeting NS requested Army Chief Gen Raheel to play his role in resolving the political crisis, to which the later acceded. As per Dawn newspaper NS appointed Gen Raheel as the arbitrator between the protestors (PTI/PAT) and the Govt. IK & TuQ had a lengthy meeting with COAS on night 28-29 Aug and both leaders seem to be satisfied as far as the meeting is concerned.
Though it is a welcome progress that kindles a light of hope to diffuse the tension and normalize the life, but I wish the politicians could have resolved their issues by themselves without inviting Army. It is a matter of shame for Noon govt that enjoys about 2/3 majority in NA and claims to have a support of 11 out of 12 parties in the parliament. Once again our politicians have proved that they are incapable of resolving even their trivial issues.
Though the political parties had shown resolve to support NS and had told him to stand-fast and do not resign, they did not even once asked the govt to register FIR of Model Town massacre or didn't ask NS that OK Mr. PM we have supported you and your govt but you must also show flexibility with protestors, as your mandate has already become dubious. I am sure NS has not taken them in to confidence while making Army Chief as arbitrator. I don't know how will NS show his face to them and will he address the parliament now. I can say it with confidence that failure of politicians, particularly the Govt, to resolve the crisis at their own, have made the political paradigm much weaker than before.
Another point of concern is that supporters of Noon have started bashing and criticizing the Army on its present role to resolve crisis. I ask the critics what wrong on God's earth has the Army done? Have they imposed martial law? Have they toppled the NS govt? Have they asked for resignation of NS on gun point? Or have they intervened against the wishes of the Govt? Obviously not. Noon supporters should rather be happy that at least the democracy is safe and has not been derailed. Then it is just a matter of arbitration. If Noon thinks that they have committed a mistake to make this arrangement they can always say goodby to it. Arbitration is effective only when all the parties agree to it. After the meeting with CAOS, both the leaders, IK & TuQ have made it clear that nothing short of resignation of NS and SS will be acceptable, otherwise Dharnas will continue. Same line can be adopted by Noon if they think they are being aggrieved.
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By Katie Pocras, Nebraska Home Sales Realtor
It was an excellent morning in my raspberry patch. The big, red, sweet berries were just beckoning to be picked. I have 3-4 varieties planted, and the golden ones are turning out to be my favorite. Plus, with multiple varieties, there are different ripening times, so I should have raspberries all summer. My strawberries, this year however – they weren't so happy. My wildflowers are going gangbusters and I have fresh flowers in my house to enjoy. Some of my lucky friends are getting bouquets, too. My thumb is only a light shade of green.
When I was a kid, I remember lots of neighbors had gardens. Someone always had extra tomatoes, cukes or zucchinis to share. You had to lock your car doors or someone would put a zucchini (or several) in it. It seemed most people grew something.
When I'm looking at homes, I'm not seeing many gardens. I see lots of containers hosting annuals, but not so much the container herb garden with tall, sweet-smelling dill, or the fragrant basil. Fewer folks are cultivating the little square of dirt out back with rows of green beans and peas. Every once in a while I'll see a raised bed –those are my favorite. I have a friend is even raising chickens! Yes, she lives in the city limits, and, yes, city code has rules. I feel a case of egg envy coming on. How many bouquets will equal a dozen eggs?
A few years ago I do remember a seller who wanted to time the sale of her home. She wanted to time it so her home closed after her summer harvest. She had spent a lot of time, energy and dedication in her garden and she was going to pick and pickle.
And to my other homebuyer, who bought the pretty ranch home last fall, I can't wait until your pears and apples are ripe. I have my bag ready and a bouquet for you.