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Four for Four. The most versatile, most ambitious model ever created by the imagination of Maranello's brain trust.
The FF throws down an unbeatable gauntlet to every sports GT, raising the bar far beyond any challenger. One glance at the FF's Pininfarina-designed profile foreshadows the ambition and technical beauty underneath. Get behind the wheel on any road surface, in any weather, and you discover why it's so revolutionary. Specifically designed to tackle tough driving challenges, the most discerning drivers in the world will marvel in the FF's elegant packaging and breakthrough performance.
The four cocooning seats and Ferrari's innovative new four-wheel drive system inspire the FF's name. These main attributes separate this Ferrari from the rest of the Prancing Horse stable. Power is still supplied mainly to the rear wheels. The front wheels receive power only when required, managed by an intelligent control system. As the most powerful four-seater in the world, the FF is exclusive for only a select few who desire the pinnacle of performance in this class. It lacks nothing. Power is exceptional, delivering an envelope-pushing driving experience on any surface, be it asphalt, snow, ice or gravel. The FF's rear electronic differential – or E-Diff – is the first in the world ever employed with V12 power and four-wheel-drive.
Ferrari's patented four-wheel-drive system meshes perfectly with the latest F1-Trac traction control, itself an outgrowth of Ferrari's racing experience. Among other FF firsts is a seven-speed dual-clutch F1 gearbox, the first of its kind mated to a V12. The interior of the FF holds four people in sumptuous luxury. Deftly contoured seats support and comfort occupants in equal measure, while cabin space and luggage room is unmatched in its class. Space and comfort comes without performance compromise. The FF delivers all the dynamics expected of a Ferrari with an epic V12 engine, powerful brakes and race-bred suspension, all masterfully engineered into the unique chassis. The FF's power-to-weight ratio - 6.37 pounds per hp - is astonishing, made possible by the revolutionary four-wheel-drive system that's merely half the weight of mainstream four-wheel-drive solutions.
The FF's exquisite style and Shooting Brake profile is refracted through a master's lens, blending modernity and cutting edge aerodynamics with Pininfarina's time-proven eye for beauty. Because of this very new profile to Ferrari, designers offer a distinctive exterior color palette. Ferrari tailors the FF to owners who seek to mirror their own unique style in aluminum, steel, glass, leather and carbon-fiber. Either driven day-to-day or reserved for special occasions, the FF makes for elegant touring or redline-tickling performance. In that respect, the FF echoes every Ferrari's raison d'être. Be the dream automobile that revels in being driven.
Styled by Pininfarina, the FF blends futuristic elegance and aerodynamic perfection.
Exuding a unique allure, the FF cabin provides elegant and sophisticated detailing, creating an impression of subtle exclusivity. With the best cabin space and occupant comfort in the segment, four generous seats ensure each occupant will enjoy a rich standard of comfort.
Trunk size is unprecedented at 15.8 cubic feet. Four people can therefore pack four standard-sized suitcases and two golf bags or two children's strollers with them. Clearly, the FF is a sublime getaway car for four people and all their weekend needs. In any climate.
Fold down one or both of the rear seats and luggage space increases enough for two occupants to enjoy a month-long road trip. In two-seater configuration, the FF can swallow any hobby items or sports equipment, including two full sets of diving gear or sailing kits. The central section of the rear seat can also be folded to fit bulky items like a large golf bag or two pairs of skis.
As for accommodations, Ferrari re-wrote its own book. The front seats comfortably welcome occupants over 6 feet, 4 inches, while the rears are designed to make people comfortable who are up to 6 feet, 1 inch tall.
The FF cabin also includes multiple storage compartments for smaller items brought on long trips.
The eye picks up the unmistakable signature Ferrari marks and cues. The FF respects tradition while breaking new ground. It pushes the limits of a "Shooting Brake" form factor, drawing admiring stares.
The FF's sculpture and shape balance muscularity with soft overhangs and forms. It brings visual echoes of Ferrari's past to the present with new life. Yet, the true accomplishment is doing so with an automobile that delivers heart-pounding, racing-bred performance in all types of weather, on every road surface.
The FF's aggressive shape slips through the air but not past keen eyes. The body's minimal sculpture lowers drag and channels airflow with the intelligence that only F1 experience allows. Air that enters the engine compartment flows out via sharply-etched side vents, giving the FF's sides an alluring aggressiveness.
The FF's outstanding aerodynamics evolved from fine tuning in computer simulations and full-scale wind tunnel testing to ensure leading-edge drag and downforce figures. The FF's aerodynamic efficiency – the ratio of its drag coefficient Cd (0.329) to its downforce coefficient Cl (0.200) – is 0.608, the best figure ever achieved by this type of automobile.
Engineering in the tail of the FF is equally novel, with extensive aerodynamic research, computer simulations and wind tunnel testing, even testing the air vents that relieve pressure in the wheel housings. These vents reduce wake turbulence using the base bleed effect, eliminating a portion of the automobile's drag. Twin air outlets in the bumpers divide air flow to minimize both the wake's size and depression.
A three-channeled rear diffuser extracts air from the underbody and uses two innovations. First, an airfoil boosts the diffuser's extraction capacity while increasing downforce, further planting the rear of the FF to the road. Second, inverted or concave side channels ensure the depression area is consistent along the undertray's width.
Lightweight aluminum space frame construction is hidden by the FF's daring design. Careful selection of job-specific alloys lead to maximum performance and newfound efficiency through light weight. The simultaneously-developed chassis and bodywork results in a 10 percent weight reduction compared to the previous generation four-seater chassis, while increasing torsional rigidity by 6 percent.
The FF's 4RM four-wheel-drive system is innovative, completely new and patented by Ferrari.Read more
The FF's 4RM differs from conventional systems and enables Ferrari to keep the single driveshaft powering the rear transaxle, perfect for the mid-front engine location. The Power Transfer Unit, or PTU, drives the front wheels when necessary. Located over the front axle, the PTU transfers torque to the wheels directly from the engine. The advantages of this layout include:
• a 50% reduction in weight in comparison to a conventional four-wheel-drive system, boosting performance by increasing the power-to-weight ratio
• optimal 47/53 front/rear weight distribution despite the mid-front engine location
• a lower center of gravity
The PTU carefully controls torque delivered to the front wheels, dividing it up as needed between each side. Powered by the engine's crankshaft, the PTU drives each front wheel through independent carbon-fiber oil-bath multi-plate clutch packs. The front and rear axles are kept mechanically separate, each having its own independent traction system. The result? All of the thrill in driving a powerful rear-wheel-drive performance vehicle with the added talent of all-weather traction.
The PTU itself is exceptionally compact, measuring just 6.7 inches in length. This helps cut half the weight of 4RM versus a conventional system.
The FF's multi-disc clutches enable independent front and rear wheel speeds, a function for which conventional systems require center differentials. The FF's front clutches also apportion torque vectoring to each front wheel.
The power, the roar, the Ferrari engine lineage is alive.
Four-seat comfort and drivability cloaks extreme performance in the FF. An entirely new mid-front-mounted 6,262cc direct injection V12 anchors that performance with these exceptional stats: 651 hp at 8000 rpm; a specific output of 103 hp per liter; and a power-to-weight ratio of 6.3 pounds per hp. Torque comes in with amazing strength: 503 lbs-ft at 6000 rpm, with over 360 lbs-ft available clear across the entire range from 1000 rpm all the way to 8000 rpm.Read more
The FF's performance requires real technical accomplishments. A high-pressure GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) system operates at 2900 psi to ensure precise and strong fuel atomization, netting a perfect mixture of air and fuel up to 8000 rpm. The FF engine also has the highest compression ratio of any vehicle in its segment, a lofty 12.3:1. To help high-rpm operation, a reed valve scavenging system handles crankcase windage caused by the pistons' own pumping. Low-friction materials coat the camshaft, pistons and piston rings.
To further the noble cause of fuel efficiency, the FF uses a stop-start system which turns the engine off at a full stop, and restarting it just 230 milliseconds. Refined transmission programming, strategic instruction of the engine fan and intelligent monitoring of the air conditioning compressor all help to improve fuel economy by 25% compared to the previous generation of Ferrari V12s.
The V12 engine's music - from both intake and exhaust systems - has been finessed for the FF's performance-focused character while maintaining comfort for four passengers. Inside, the engine's powerful sound is precisely muted, conveying Ferrari's tone signature without being intrusive. Outside, the FF sings the glorious song only a Ferrari V12 can. An anthem for enthusiasts everywhere.Close
The interior of the FF offers exceptional comfort and richness.Read more
The FF provides the best cabin space and occupant comfort in the segment, thanks, in part, to four generous, leather-trimmed seats.
Trunk capacity is unprecedented for this kind of car, at 15.9 cubic feet. It is also extremely versatile. Four people can therefore take four standard-size suitcases and two golf bags or two children's strollers with them. With the front seats comfortably accommodating 6-foot, 4-inch individuals and the rears designed for people up to 6-foot, 1-inch tall, the interior makes the FF the most sporting lounge on the road.
Fold both rear seats and luggage capacity rises to over 28 cubic feet, enough for two people to enjoy a month on the road with almost any kind of sports equipment or hobby gear. The center section of the rear seat can also be folded down to accommodate long items like a large golf bag or two pairs of skis.
The FF makes long journeys luxuriant. Numerous small compartments offer storage out of sight. Dual-zone climate control emerges from a number of independently adjustable air vents at every passengers' control. The front-seat passenger can also view a special optional "emotion" display that indicates the FF's speed, rpm and gear selection as well as travel time, mileage, average speed, top speed reached and Manettino setting. If ordered, this display is housed in an enclosed section of the dashboard with a charging USB multimedia connection.
The rear-seat infotainment system features remote control, cordless headphones for two, 6-slot DVD player, digital terrestrial TV tuner and audio/video input for multimedia devices. Owners may also upgrade the already excellent standard 640 watt 9-channel system to a spectacular 1,280-watt, 16-channel system with QuantumLogic® Surround Sound.
With years of research, racetrack success and on-going dialog with its F1 drivers on critical ergonomics, Ferrari's driver interface is second-to-none. Every control lever and all the main functional data are instantly clear at all times and all conditions. Since Ferrari places them on the steering wheel, the main controls are a natural extension of the driver's hands. This removes the need to lift hands off the rim when shifting or making any adjustments.
In addition to Ferrari's exclusive Manettino with five vehicle dynamics settings, the steering wheel also houses the Start button, indicators, the two F1 gear-shifting paddles, a suspension decoupling button which separates damper settings from the other manettino configurations for softer damping on uneven surfaces and the windshield wiper controls.
A traditional tachometer with gear indicator dominates the new instrument cluster with two high-resolution displays positioned on either side. The left-side display lists the main vehicle status data as well as VDA (Vehicle Dynamic Assistance) output which shows the controls active in any given Manettino setting. Trip computer and parking sensor information are also featured. The right-side display shows the driver's choice of digital or analog speedometer, the main infotainment data and front and rear parking camera displays.
The center console houses the F1 panel and its dynamic controls: Launch Control which sends maximum torque to the ground for spin-free, high-performance starts in all conditions, including snow and ice; reverse gear; and an Auto button to select fully automatic transmission operation.
The FF's new infotainment system features a 6.5-inch, high-contrast display with touch screen, Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming, navigation with 3D views, voice command, two USB connections and a telephone keypad.
The main functions can be manually selected or triggered through voice commands. The display graphics are completely redesigned for even better clarity.
THE MULTI-TALENTED FF MAKES LOW-GRIP DRIVING A NEW DRIVING PASSION.Read more
Owners will enjoy new terrain and driving conditions with Ferrari's patented 4RM (four-wheel drive) system. Where conventional four-wheel-drive systems also require extra differentials which add significant weight, the FF's 4RM system weighs half as much as most. The F1 dual-clutch gearbox combines the driving pleasure of a sequential gearbox with the comfort of an automatic. Gear-shifting times have been minimized. Even more impressive, the acceleration gap typical of manual and electrohydraulic gearboxes during shifts is completely eliminated.
The FF's E-Diff is integrated into the gearbox casing itself, a solution that has helped reduce overall weight. Ferrari's first-ever four-wheel-drive system actually shares a CPU with the E-Diff and F1-Trac. Combined with instantaneous grip estimation on any kind of surface, the FF gives perfect driveability and handling even on extremely slippery, icy or snow-covered surfaces.
The FF's Manettino has five settings:
Fluid that changes viscosity with electric charge revolutionizes shock absorber (or damper) performance. Software adjusts the magnetic field every millisecond inside each damper. Thanks to this new SCM3 system, damping response is five times faster than conventional shock absorbers.
The 4RM four-wheel-drive system only sends drive to the front wheels when there is more torque than the rear wheels alone can deliver with a given level of grip. If the driver requires less torque than is transferable by rear wheels at a given grip level, traction is controlled by the F1-Trac on the rear wheels only.
The E-Diff distributes torque left or right, as is commonplace accelerating out of corners. If the driver needs more torque than both rear wheels can deliver, the extra torque is transferred to the front wheels.
Predictive software within the four-wheel-drive system estimates grip, a technology first used in motor racing, then developed for road cars. It also underpins the F1-Trac system and allows the FF to estimate the maximum torque each wheel can transmit to the road without inducing wheelspin. Drive only goes to the front wheels when the rear wheels with F1-Trac and E-Diff controls alone aren't enough to transfer the power to the road.
The E-Diff distributes torque to both of the rear wheels while the race-derived F1-Trac traction control system manages the torque to the rear axle. When accelerating out of bends in low grip conditions, the F1-Trac, E-Diff and PTU work together to distribute maximum torque to each individual wheel for optimum performance. However, torque is transmitted to the front wheels only in a balanced, progressive way to guarantee maximum stability.
Within the Performance Launch feature active in all Manettino positions, the 4RM Control also has a specific high-performance start logic for low-grip surfaces. The FF therefore delivers maximum possible acceleration in all grip levels without wheelspin, but does not act as a brake, or rely on the brakes as it does with competitor systems. This translates into improved stability, handling and control on the limit of grip as well as superb high-performance standstill starts, even on snow-covered inclines.
More rapid brake pedal response results from Ferrari's Pre-Fill brake logic. This activates calipers' pistons even in the short fraction of a second between lifting off the throttle and applying the brake. Shorter stopping distances, better pedal feel all result.
The FF imbues its driver with very high overall chassis responsiveness from all corners of the car. The steering ratio is quicker by 20 percent, body roll is minimal and structural rigidity increases by 20 percent over the predecessor model. Longitudinal stiffness alone is up by a factor of three, resulting in even more precise calibration of the suspension, lower suspension noise and even more efficient absorption of bumps. The FF sports Ferrari's third generation Brembo carbon-ceramic material (CCM) brakes.
Thanks to a higher, more stable coefficient of friction and greater stress resistance, the FF's brake rotors are lighter weight, yet with the improved performance of shorter stopping distances. The brake pads now also last an astonishing seven to eight times longer than those of the previous generation, which means far less frequent service and lower operating costs.
Completely new mid-front-mounted 6,262 cc GDI V12 that delivers unprecedented performance and responsiveness at all engine speeds: 660 CV at 8,000 rpm.
at 8000 RPM
& 4 seats
|193.2 in
|76.9 in
|54.3 in
|117.7 in
|Front track
|66.0 in
|Rear track
|65.4 in
|Kerb weight*
|4145 lb
|Dry weight*
|3946 lb
|Weight distribution
|47% front - 53% rear
|Boot capacity
|15.9 cu ft
|Fuel tank capacity
|24 US gal
|245/35 ZR 20 8.5 J x 20"
|295/35 ZR 20 10.5 J x 20"
|Rear Winter
|285/35 ZR20 10.5 J x 20"
|15.7 x 1.5 in
|14.2 x 1.26 in
|Total displacement
|Bore and Stroke
|3.70 x 2.96 in
|486 kW - 660 CV at 8.000 rpm
|504 lbs/ft at 6.000 rpm
|Maximum revs per minute
|8000 rpm
|Specific Output
|77 kW/litre - 105 CV/litre
|Compression ratio
|Maximum speed
|208 mi/h
|0-62 mph
|3.7 sec
|0-124 mph
|11 sec
|62-0 mph
|114.8 ft
|European market version
|Engine power is expressed in kW, in accordance with the International System of Units (SI) and in CV for reasons of homogeneity. The horse power (hp) can be calculated as follows: 1
|Combined cycle with HELE system (ECE+EUDC)
|Fuel consumption City 11 Highway 16
|CO2 Emission
|579.3 g/mi


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'American Idol' Recap: Ladies Sing it Out in Hollywood
On tonight's installment of 'American Idol' Season 12 (Feb. 13), the ladies gave it their all as Hollywood week continued. With 162 female contestants, there were far more girls than guys, meaning that the judges were forced to make some massive cuts. The episode was an undeniable roller coaster, chock full of drama, tension and embarrassing moments – and, of course, a few gems thrown in as well.
"I would love for it [the winner] to be a girl this year!" said 'Idol' judge Keith Urban. Read on to find out what happened in tonight's exciting ep.
First, the contestants came out in lines and sang a capella before the judges. Country girls Rachel Hale and Janelle Arthur were clear standouts. "She's so relatable, she has that thing…something I can't explain," Nicki Minaj commented to Urban during Hale's performance. "She has that Taylor Swift sweetness that girls are gonna love."
The memorable Kez Ban was battling a cold and her voice was shot, but the judges still sent her on, along with Briana Oakley and several others.
Then came the group rounds – and much like what the guys went through last week, the girls weren't allowed to choose their own groups. For some, it was smooth sailing and for others, it was a true test of patience. Many strong personalities clashed and a staggering number of singers forgot the words to the songs they chose, despite the lyrics being written on their hands. "The girls are giving the phrase 'talk to the hand' a whole new meaning," joked 'Idol' host Ryan Seacrest.
There were also a lot of repeat songs tonight: three teams performed Gotye's 'Somebody That I Used to Know,' while two others decided to cover the Dixie Chicks' 'Sin Wagon.' A little more variety would have been nice, but what can you do?
The Swagettes, featuring Candice Glover, took the stage to sing Blu Cantrell's 'Hit 'Em Up Style.' Their delivery greatly impressed the judges, and all four contestants were sent on to the next round. Check out the video of their performance below.
Almost Famous – one of the groups who sang Gotye's hit single – was a disappointment overall, although Daysia Hall was allowed to move on while her other teammates were sent home. Savannah Votion was extremely bitter about the judges' final decision, claiming that she was the one who firmed up their harmonies and pulled the whole thing together.
Cristabel Clack and her group the Dramatics chose their name wisely. The girls gelled well at the beginning, but tension crept in over time and carried into their onstage performance. Amazingly enough, their shaky delivery of the Band Perry's 'If I Die Young' earned a standing O from Minaj at the end. "You know, I enjoyed you guys messing up the words more than I enjoyed any other performance today," she said. But Urban was quick to disagree, saying, "Wow, I had an almost complete opposite reaction to that song." After much debate by the judges, all four of them were sent on to the next round, making it a surprising success.
You might remember Seretha Guinn, who had previously captured the judges' hearts during her audition alongside her adorable three-year-old daughter, London. Her luck ran out tonight, though – everyone else in her group got the green light, but she was sent home.
The funky and ever-spirited Zoanette Johnson had a rough time during her group rehearsal, but she wound up moving on after her team the Pooh Snaps performed 'Knock on Wood.'
The episode finished with a bang when the Misfits took the stage. Kez Ban stopped at nothing to convince her teammates to perform 'California Dreamin,' but the group ultimately went in a different direction – and that was probably for the best. Kez Ban, Angela Miller, Breanna Steer and Janelle Arthur wowed the panelists with their rendition of 'Be My Baby' by the Ronettes and received a well-deserved standing ovation from Minaj. "Your voices…perfection. I loved your voices," she praised. "And Janelle ... you're just a star to me … And Kez Ban, of course, you know, you're a crazy psycho and I love that." Needless to say, they all got a unanimous "yes!" from the judges and were ushered through to the next leg of the competition.
Be sure to tune in to 'American Idol' tomorrow night (Feb. 14) for the girls' solo round!
Watch the Swagettes Perform 'Hit 'Em Up Style' in Hollywood Week
Watch the Pooh Snaps Perform 'Knock on Wood' in Hollywood Week
Watch the Misfits Perform 'Be My Baby' in Hollywood Week

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Why (Dalit) Muslim/ Christian reservation is dangerous?
While we do expect the above announcements (on points listed in previous part) very soon, we did receive a letter of clarification from Sri Ramdevji when we raised our concerns about his stand on (Dalit) Muslims reservation for being anti-national. In this letter, he very clearly rejected the very concept of reservation based on caste or religion and stated that he believes only in reservation on basis of economic status. We reproduce the letter here: Sri Ramdevji on Article 341
Here are the reasons why we consider inclusion of Muslims and Christians under purview of Article 341 defining Scheduled Castes (also called Dalits wrongly due to political reasons) a very dangerous demand and appeal to all nationalist forces to vehemently oppose it.
Insult of Islam and Christianity
1. The biggest positive that Muslims and Christians showcase about their great religions is that all Muslims are equal or all Christians are equal. Any discrimination among fellow Muslims is anti-Islamic and any discrimination among fellow Christians is anti-Christianity. This is what we are made to understand through all official and religious channels of communication. So inclusion of selective people in Article 341 on basis of birth would break the very foundation of these religions. No Imam or Father would ever acknowledge that one can remain a Muslim or Christian and yet be classified as separate from other Muslims or Christians.
Inclusion of these minority groups as lower castes in Article 341 directly insults these great religions and hence completely illegal. To ensure respect for all religions, and specially minority faiths like Islam and Christianity, is first and foremost legal and constitutional obligation for all of us and the government.
The other alternative that remains then is to include all Muslims and Christians into Article 341. That would indeed be welcome, but then why spare rest of Hindus? Include everyone into Article 341 and let each of us benefit from Article 341. After all who apart from Netas and Abhinetas (Political leaders and actors) is not a deprived class in India today?
And if it be admitted that Islam and Christianity also endorse inequality, then why single-out Hinduism as casteist in texts of schools and colleges? Instead of teaching that caste-inequality as emerging from historical Hindu practices, then all texts should be improved to term casteism as an evil afflicting all religions. There should be chapters on Muslim movements against Islamic caste-system and not merely chapters on Amdebkar and Phule. There should be ample references to Christian and Muslim evil practices and not merely so-called Hindu dogmas.
Ask any proud Muslim or Christian why he or she considers their religion to be better than Hinduism. And the first reason he would proudly assert is absence of inequality on basis of caste. Is this not double-standard then?
If the argument be that Christianity and Islam adopted the evil of casteism from Hinduism, then it should be clearly mentioned that Hinduism is the common generic foundation of Islam and Christianity – whether good or bad. Is it not dishonesty to blame Hinduism for everything bad and showcase every goodness as non-Hindu? We can prove that almost everything in Islam or Christianity is derived from or originally belongs to Hinduism . (For example, Islamic Music, story of Christ (Krishna), Islamic idol-constructions, Islamic architecture….) Thus, this anti-Hindu dishonesty in education system where you blame Hinduism for everything evil but shy away from hailing it as foundation for goodness across religions and regions, is the root cause of whatever religious misunderstandings we have today.
Any short-sighted move of including (Dalit) Muslims in SC/ST quota would be anti-Muslim, anti-Christianity, anti-Hindu and anti-India.
Double benefits for few, none for others
2. Minority groups already get several advantages by virtue of being minorities. They get special minority rights, concessions, preferences and aids across various sectors under Minority Development Programs. Including them under Article 341 would give them duplicated benefits and hence be double-injustice to unreserved poor from majority religion. So very clear points should be first laid out to make sure that one does not get benefit as a Muslim and as an SC/ST both.
Remove backwardness from source
3. The whole concept of Article 341 was to be a stop-gap arrangement while the country evolves to a casteless society based on equality. It is the vote-bank politics that ensures its continuity today. Countries like USA have been able to tackle apartheid through more effective affirmative actions than a flawed tool of granting reservations. So instead of adding more and more groups into it and shrinking the playing ground for merit, the effort should be on replacing reservation based social justice with models of financial and educational inclusion as practiced in countries which have demonstrated significant improvements in quality of life of deprived sections.
Certain societies are backward not because they are debarred from achieving any position in country, but because they do not have right resources to reach the level of competencies to achieve those positions. Societies can never improve through reservation for chosen few, but only by providing right resources and facilities to make them more competent and achieve any position.
Has not Dr APJ become a top-scientist and then President due to his competence? Did he require any caste-certificate or minority-certificate to achieve it? We need to create more APJs.
Danger of unethical conversions
4. Inclusion of Muslims and Christians in Article 341 would potentially wipe-off an entire Hindu population of the country and push Hindus towards a minority status in their own nation. This is an open fact that Christianity and Islam are proselytizing religions. There are many influential groups owing allegiance to these religions who have a clear goal of making entire world Christian or Muslim and for whom converting someone as Christian or Muslim is considered an essential criteria to achieve Heaven in these Semitic religions. Thus you would find dedicated and well-funded conversion groups belonging to these religions that use every hook and crook to justify their end goal – conversion of vulnerable Hindus.
Billions of dollars from Europe and Middle-East are pumped in to the nation through official and unofficial channels for the single goal of Hindu conversion.
Accordingly, they focus actively on evangelization or Dawah. Go to any Church or Mosque and tell them that you are keen to convert. And they would immediately do the needful with all legal and ritualistic work. Now go to any temple. The priest there would be confused and in most cases ask you to go to any lawyer than a temple. This is because Hinduism does not have a goal of conversion. Whatever little conversions you may hear about in recent times is as a defense mechanism against ploys of evangelists and Dawah agents. Hinduism essentially believes in freedom of belief and does not condemn anyone to Hell simply because he is non-believer in a particular deity.
Now Article 341 acts as a natural deterrent to designs of conversion agents of Islam and Christianity to decimate Hindu population. Today, India is the only attractive destination for conversion activists because Hindus are the only people susceptible to conversion due to their openness with regards to religion. A reduction of Hindu population will impact not only Hindus but entire world owing to strategic position of India and its people. Apart from Hindus, rest of the population west to India is already split into Muslim and Christian. How they converted through might of sword is amply clear by even a cursory glance on Medieval History of Europe and Asia.
Christian missionaries are extremely active in tribal and less-developed areas and have done massive conversions over last few decades. However Article 341 benefits drives these neo-Christians to still claim themselves to be Hindus in legal matters. Thus official Christian population figures remain low.
Muslim conversion agents believe in superstitious Ghazwa-e-Hind prophecy which claims that they will go to Heaven and Jesus will be born again after India becomes a Muslim majority nation. So they would use every ploy to make a dent in Hindu demographics. However, dawah agents being much more fanatic, cannot accept someone being a Muslim but officially showing himself as a Hindu in legal matters. That would be haram as per Sharia experts. Thus, the population growth in Muslims in India (highest for any religious group) is only through biological means. Once, they get included in Article 341, there would be no stopping these fanatic dawah agents from converting vulnerable deprived Hindus through force, deceit or greed.
Remember that we are talking of not 1 or 2% but 25% of our population that comes under SC/ST category.
For example, just think of how Muslims and Christians happen to be 35% of the population of subcontinent today? Was Islam and Christianity spread in ethical ways in medieval ages by saints like Ghori, Ghazni and Babur? Is it not that for 1000 years, we were forced to allow 'unethical' damages to happen, and now suddenly we should call for a full-stop in name of 'ethics' without allowing opportunity to even reverse the damage done? Is 'ethics' something that only hurts the peaceful majority of this nation?
One cannot allow tinkering with legal provisions and bring slightest threat to demographics of the majority population of the country. Unless a detailed and thoroughly convincing mitigation plan be brought forth to public, even a generic suggestion towards such dangerous policies would be anti-national.
Just imagine, tomorrow there may be foolish demands even for religious reservations in Indian military!
Huge population at risk
5. The estimates for so-called Christian Dalits demanding inclusion under Article 341 is hardly 0.75% of Indian population. And so-called Muslim Dalits are only 1% of entire Muslim population or 0.13% of Indian population. (based on NSSO and Census Reports by Govt of India).
Thus the dangerous move of providing benefits to less than 1% of our population would threaten to impact 25% of our population that comprise SC/ST.
The concerns of such negligible minorities can be well-addressed by alternative affirmative action programs that are proven to be more effective worldwide than reservations. And if such minority groups be given reservations, why not so many other other less-minor but socially and economically backward groups? For examples poor Brahmins and Rajputs who find no state protection for their traditional occupations of rituals and warfare.
On contrary allowing this suicidal demand would lead to an anti-Hindu wave that threatens to damage our foundations like never before in history. In fact, even the Congress government – considered anti-Hindu by many – which has ruled India the most also did not ever tinker with provisions of 341. Of course, now things are changing for worse with desperation to woo minority vote-bank in wake of corruption scandals that get exposed and threaten the kursi. But if someone supports inclusion of (Dalit) Muslims in SC/ST, in our opinion he or she is no way different from the political party hating whom is so fashionable today!
'Dalit' is insulting. Poor is in every caste
6. Often people confuse between Dalit and poor while making such sweeping statements and thrive more on emotional hyperbole. Further, Dalit is in fact a derogatory term having no mention in constitution as well. Now caste and poverty need not be synonymous. There are affluent people from so-called lower castes and people dying from hunger from so-called upper castes. If at all the domain of reservation must be expanded for unavoidable reasons, it should be on economic ground rather than adding yet another element of religion.
Muslim backwardness is global. We should address the roots.
7. Vast majority of Muslims already get reservations under OBC category. Still they are most backward community and unable to compete even within OBC category, as per various research findings including Sachar Committee report. And that is not the case in India alone. Worldwide, Muslims remain the most educationally-deprived and economically unproductive community, even in Muslim majority nations. The cases of human rights violations are greatest in these nations. Thus, the root causes of Muslim backwardness are much deeper and fundamental than lack of opportunities in job sector.
This is true that all Muslims are not terrorists. This is also true that there have been many patriots from among Muslims who make us all feel proud and inspired. For example, Ashfaqullah Khan, Hakim Suri, Abdul Hamid, APJ etc. But this is also a bitter truth that 99% of dreaded terrorists in world today are those claiming to fight for Islam.
Those sincere about emancipation of (Dalit) Muslims should be daring enough to understand and address these core issues than be swayed by myopic vote-bank inspired gimmicks. Because such gimmicks only strengthen the powerful forces that have already hijacked Islam and keep rest of the population busy enjoying their lollypops while they plan yet another nuisance.
In next part, we shall review what actually needs to be done for those concerned about promoting social equality.
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Dou you remember the Blizzard cancelled games list? Well two weeks ago I was searching on the internet and I found a lot of information about one of the games, Crixa that was in development by an indie game company called Qualia Games between 1995 and 1996. It was a 2D top-down spaceship shooter that was going to be published by Blizzard Entertaiment.
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- http://davidseah.com/_archive/old/portfolio/portfolio.htm
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Spotify first killed itself but "something of it" kept lingering which was detectable as a task with PID 8664 and judging from the fact that RAM usage kept changing from time to time - it "did something".
Now first of all this process kept me from listening to music because Spotify refused to restart due to this instance hanging around.
So I tried to get rid of this process. But neither task manager nor the taskkill command (as Admin of course) succeeded in doing so.
taskkill at least gave me a "reason" which I will translate here.
>taskkill /pid 8664 /f
>taskkill /im spotify.exe /f
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ERROR: The process "spotify.exe" with PID 8664 could not be terminated.
Reason: There is currently no instance executed by this task.
I would like to know what that means and whether there is another option of how to terminate such a process.
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Myra Joanne Kelley, 81, of Buffalo, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Heritage Health in Springfield.
Joanne was born on March 4, 1937, in Springfield, the daughter of Ben and Helen (Shue) Orme.
Joanne was a loving and dedicated mother who enjoyed cooking, reading, and most of all she loved traveling to Colorado to visit family. She was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, Tony Stewart, and Harley Davidson Motorcycles. She will be dearly missed by her family and her dog, Isabella.
Joanne retired from Memorial Medical Center after 24 years of service.
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She is survived by three daughters, Toni (Larry) Watkins of Riverton, Michelle (Duane) Gonzales of Antonito, CO, and Kelly Kelley of Buffalo; one son, Terry Kelley of Riverton; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Kathy Orme of Buffalo; and several nieces and nephews.
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Of ancient history
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COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Signs Deal With Comedian Jo Koy for One-Hour Stand-Up Special
Stand-up Special to Tape November 6 at the New York Comedy Festival
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- COMEDY CENTRAL has signed dynamic
comedian Jo Koy to shoot a one-hour stand-up special, it was announced
today by Elizabeth Porter, senior vice president, specials and talent,
COMEDY CENTRAL. Executive produced by Jo Koy and Dakota Pictures Troy
Miller and Tracey Baird, the stand-up special will tape on November 6 at
the New York Comedy Festival and will air in the first quarter of 2009.
"We've been tracking Jo Koy for a while and we saw him crush on Carlos
Mencia's 'Punisher' tour," said Porter. "He's a young guy with a really
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Named one of the "10 comics to watch" in 2007 by Daily Variety, Jo
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The Hawks (0-2) took an early lead with a goal by Kelan LeBlanc in the first two minutes of the game. But Guilford (1-0) answered and took a 2-1 lead in the 18th minute.
Huntingdon's Conner Howard tied the game on a penalty kick at the 19:16 mark to make it 2-2. The Quakers took the lead for good in the 28th minute.
Records: Huntingdon (0-2); Guilford (1-0)
Quick Fact: LeBlanc's goal at 1:38 into the game was the first Huntingdon goal scored in the new Samford Complex.
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Goals: Kelan LeBlanc (1), Conner Howard (1)
Shots On Goal: Conner Howard (2), Kelan LeBlanc (1), Hunter Hall (1), Ben Cleverdon (1)
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American Medical and Life Insurance -- the company behind those totally non-sketchy Cinergy cards we wrote about last month -- was fined $700,000 August 13 for "misleading sales practices" by the New York Sate Insurance Department. The company also entered into an agreement with the Department to discontinue all limited medical benefit group policies in New York and to pull its nationwide television commercial, which was its main marketing tool, according to a NY Insurance Department press release. (We apologize for the delay, but the Department just shared it with us today).
The disciplinary actions followed an Insurance Department investigation that, according to the release, uncovered the following:
-- The company sold thousands of policies via unlicensed agents employed by telemarketing firms in New York and Florida
-- Sold many policies through the National Congress of Employers, "which the department determined violated New York law because the association was not formed and maintained for a primary purpose other than selling insurance."
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The investigation also found that sales were conducted over the phone or online, "circumventing specific disclosures that are required by New York Law. The mandatory disclosures are either not provided, are not prominently displayed, or are lost during the sales pitch and are thus ineffective.
The release also contains a few of the complaints received by the Insurance Department, and our favorite one is from a poor 36-year-old sap who suffered a stroke and had to pay nearly $30,000 out of pocket because American Medical only paid $250 toward his bills.
American Medical Executive VP Bob Ostrander is on vacation and couldn't be reached. (It's extremely difficult to actually contact anyone at the company, probably because they're always too busy laughing their asses off over the amount of money they're raking in). We also e-mailed our favorite New York flack, Ronn Torossian, for word on how this will impact Cinergy's bottom line. We'll let you know if we hear anything.


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After three notable books published in her new incarnation, Bentley's evolving passion for spontaneous sexual escapades led her to begin writing about her amorous exploits. In longhand, on notepaper, she recorded the delicious details, although she confesses, it was only "a tenth of what it was really like."
Bentley showed the erotic prose to a girlfriend, who termed it "unusual" and "weird," and when finally brought to market, no publisher came forward. That is, until Judith Regan, of Regan Books (an imprint of HarperCollins), took the bold move in 2004, giving the green light to what would become Bentley's The Surrender: An Erotic Memoir.
New York City Ballet's production of Serenade: Photo, Paul Kolnik, 2003
Filled with of memorable scenes, such as "sitting on the face of a stagehand," a herky-jerky 10-year marriage, a cunnilingus-expert masseur with a delightful mouth, endless run-ins with "pussy hounds," the "Christian satyr," and the sizzling threesomes with "Ms. Redhead," The Surrender has been excerpted in Playboy, published internationally, and is still riding high on bestseller lists in Italy and Brazil. But the heated soul of the book is a clever young lover, "A-Man," who provides Bentley with the magical blend of buggery and sexual submission.
Without remorse, shame or regret, Bentley writes of her awakening: "My transformation, however, was not from bottom to top, but bottom to bottom, from my wretched submission to my blessed sexual submission." It's emancipation through the backdoor of her womanhood.
"Ass-fucking is a great anti-romantic gesture," Bentley says via telephone from her Los Angeles home. "I know it's not politically correct. It's a sense of power within submission, conscious submission, consenting submission. I'm giving up the power by choice. I have a lot of control. You can't give up power unless you have it. Anal sex is very empowering to me."
Of course, there's nothing new about worshipping the shapely backside or indulging in the forbidden act of sodomy. In porn, fans have witnessed fantasy girls such as Vanessa Del Rio, Ginger Lynn, Erica Boyer, Jackie Jacme, Jada Fire, Belladonna, and Sasha Grey take it between the cheeks for years.
In a glowing ode to sodomy, Bentley chronicles her numerous sex miscues with men on the prowl for pussy. "Yes, I called some men 'pussy whores,' because they fall for the trap of the pussies with 'their ready openings and angry owners,'" she explains. "Women have sex when they don't want to. Their pussies are willing and ready. Women lay back and lift their legs for money, fur coats and false love. When I get fucked in the ass, there are no questions. It is the sheer level of trust and intensity."
Asked why anal sex is considered the last sexual taboo, Bentley coolly explains: "The puritans in America think it's not only criminal, but unclean. Europeans have been doing it since the beginning of time. I became a perverted convert for butt fucking. Anal penetration means total surrender, total surrender of your being, total surrender of control. Total surrender of ego. I was such a good girl and to go over to the other side, to get fucked in the ass, it meant I had to let go."
Who was this "A-Man," the young stud who turned her out? "[He] loved it from behind," Bentley says. "He was something special. It was him, his face, his smell, his body. He became what I wanted—my fetish, my obsession. I wanted him every minute of every day. It was like being on a drug. He took me to a sexual place that I never knew. I had a release that I'd never had before."
Bentley further spells out what the sensual awakening meant to her: "Vaginal sex may or may not give most women an orgasm. However, the difference between vaginal orgasm and anal orgasm is that a hard dick in the ass triggers bigger, deeper, and most profound climaxes. Once you get past the fear and pain, pleasure and bliss awaits. Good anal sex can make for a transformative experience."
"Ass is the new pussy" may not qualify as the zeitgeist for the current generation, but acts of heterosexual anal sex are on the rise: One in three women report experiencing it before the age of 24. Men, especially butt-men, crave the curvy, round rears of J-Lo, Nicole "Coco" Austin, Serena Williams, and Kim Kardashian, while TV ads market ass-cheek padding to slender females.
Still, straight-laced critics condemned the relationship between Bentley and A-Man since the couple indulged in sex without any pretensions that the affair went beyond the bedroom, but was instead, indicative of many contemporary romances: hot sexual romps without all the social foreplay. No dating. No dining. No banal meeting in bars. It was about sex and sex alone. When the pair parted abruptly, Bentley admits suffering an emotional meltdown—but the memoir became a bestseller.
Inside cover, The Surrender
After the initial firestorm of publicity, Bentley resumed writing articles and reviews for The New York Times Book Review, Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Bookforum, the New Republic, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Review of Books. (Awarded a 2008 Guggenheim Fellowship, she recently penned her first travel piece for the Wall Street Journal on the Grand Royal Mansour hotel in Marrakech, and is currently writing a book on Balanchine's first ballet, Serenade.)
While many men warmed to the erotic message of The Surrender, the majority of feminists opined that S&M role-play, including sodomy, was an extension of male oppression. Bentley disagrees. "I'm a product of the feminist movement," she proclaims. "I'm a woman whose sexual experience was very unconventional. I'm interested in sex and the freedom, the power it holds. Some feminists detest the themes of the book, submitting and surrender. Butt-sex is an affront to many modern feminists, but feminism gave me the freedom to submit. I'm a liberated woman.
"I celebrate what I've done," she concludes. "I never considered it shameful. It was extremely beautiful. It transformed me into a happy girl out of bedroom, and I'm grateful for that."


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"This trip was the coolest thing I've ever done. It was just amazing to hike in such a beautiful part of the world, passing by cows, waterfalls, and other hikers. We really enjoyed staying in smaller villages and interacting with the hotel owners. We just loved every place you chose for us to stay. The staff was very welcoming and friendly and made us feel quite at home. They answered our questions took care of our luggage needs. We felt comfortable using your company because you had the experience in a country that we did not. We had not taken such an adventurous hiking trip before and knowing that you would provide us with maps and directions was a comfort. It was also quite nice to have the accommodations and luggage transfer taken care of. And, quite frankly, the photo you have on your website for the Jungfrau Loop was so spectacular that we had to see it in person!"- Marcia Roberts
"Loved everything! The itinerary was wonderful. The routes were beautiful, the inns were great. The accommodations were great. We liked Hotel Victoria Ritter in Kandersteg the best - great ambience, friendly staff and gourmet dinners. They baked a wonderful birthday cake for my husband with very little notice."- Liz Blue
"What an amazing trip - loved every hike, every hotel!!! Thanks so much for this wonderful experience! We will be back to book another trip and will tell all of our friends!"- Diane and Matt Esecson
"The hikes, scenery, food accommodations were all 100 fold better that I expected or hoped. I can't say enough about this hiking trip and accommodations. I think this was a 4 star hiking and 4 star accommodations and we kept saying on the hiking – 4 stars, baby! Best hike ever!"- M. Devane
Trip Highlights:
See the best highlights of the Berner Oberland in six days.
Hike beneath the famous peaks of the region, including the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Walk through the Lauterbrunnen valley, home to 72 waterfalls.
Moderate inn to inn hikes link the fabled villages of the Jungfrau region in this quick tour for those with other stops on their European itinerary. Starting in the the booming alpine center of Interlaken, this loop explores the Lauterbrunnen valley with its cascading waterfalls, and visits sleepy Murren, the busy alpine center of Grindelwald, beneath the impressive north face of the Eiger and the carless village of Wengen. Without crossing the high passes of the western Oberland, this tour enables hikers to enjoy the big scenery with a little less effort and in a little less time. Inns along the way include charming country inns with fluffy down comforters, a gemutlich welcome and famous Swiss hospitality.
Trip Itinerary
Travel by rail to Interlaken, the bustling alpine center at the gateway of the Jungfrau region. Interlaken is lively with horse drawn carriages, lake steamers, and numerous shops and restaurants. Overnight in a four star hotel in the center of town.
Ride a cog railway then hike along a ridge with unsurpassed views over the Interlaken lakes, the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, the Wetterhorn and the remote Finsteraarhorn. Overnight in a charming country inn in Grindelwald, a bustling alpine village at the base of the famous Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau massifs. Numerous glaciers, rolling green meadows, and towering alpine peaks with their snowy summits typify the best of Swiss scenery.
A classic ramble leads over the Kleine Scheidegg, the saddle beneath the infamous Eiger Nordwand, then along wooded trails to Wengen, a carless resort perched on a bench with views of the Jungfrau and over the spectacular Lauterbrunnen valley with its sheer limestone walls and plummeting waterfalls. Overnight in a "gemutlich" three star inn with cozy, wood panelled Swiss alpine architecture and charm. The family run inn prides itself on its service, ambiance and authentic Swiss cuisine.
Enjoy a long ramble up the Lauterbrunnen valley and view the thundering falls and the vestiges of pastoral culture in this picture perfect valley before ascending to Murren, a sleepy village perched above the Lauterbrunnen valley with dramatic views of the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. The timeless quality of this small village is accentuated by the absence of automobiles. Overnight in a family run three star inn in the quaint, carless village of Murren with spectacular views across the Lauterbrunnen valley.
Enjoy one of our favorite regional hikes to a remote and little visited alpine club hut with expansive views over the Jungfrau, Eiger and Lauterbrunnen valley. Return to the small and untouristy village of Wilderswil. A quiet atmosphere, many Victorian-era chalets and a location at the base of a regional cog railway make Wilderswil a pleasant and convenient village base. A short transfer takes you back to your hotel in Interlaken.


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