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2008 Ford Taurus Test Drives
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scottl Posts: 109I just returned from a 2500 mile 'test drive' (Avis rental) of a 2008 Taurus SEL. My only previous exposure to this platform was a week long rental of a Montego a few years ago.
The driving was 80% Interstate cruising at 80mph 10% 55mph two lane and 10% suburban traffic.
I liked the Montego I rented a few years ago, with the exception of the barely adequate drivetrain. The new Taurus has solved that problem in spades. 0-60 and highway passing are great! The tranny shifts smoothly, in fact, I didn't even realize it was a six speed until I had driven it about 1000 miles. It could use some manual control options, but other than that it was flawless around town. Mileage was 26mpg at 80mph, about 22 around town, and I hit 29mpg on a 55 mph stretch of 50 miles or so. This is a *large* car, so that is pretty good.
Speaking of large, the rear seat legroom is limo-like, the trunk is mammoth, and the front seat accommodations are very comfortable. My wife had driven an Impala about 1500 miles a few weeks earlier, and the seats and overall comfort in the Taurus were head and shoulders (and back and...) better. The car was tight and very quiet. The 6 disk CD changer sounded great, it plays MP3 format CDs, and if you are looking for that iPod jack, it is INSIDE the console, a very logical place for it.
The downsides: they have definitely detuned the suspension from the Montego I rented. I thought the Montego handled very well for its size. The Taurus is WAY too soft for anything other than highway cruising and flat straight suburban driving. The power steering is numb. The brakes seem to be just OK. The Continental tires are narrow and break traction too easily in both dry and wet, although very quiet.
The transmission cries out for some manual control possibilities. Six gears and your only choices are low and drive, with an overdrive lockout button. 2,3,4 are automatic only Huh?
I live in a mountainous area, and I think other than the extremely low ground clearance, the AWD Taurus would have the potential of being a good mountain car, but the soft suspension, numb steering feel and lack of manual control of the tranny are three big strikes against it. Perhaps the AWD model has a stiffer suspension?
For the 95% of the target consumers who don't need to go around curves, the Taurus would work well. I have a Toyota, a Mazda and a Chevy pickup right now, and I would definitely consider a Taurus if I lived in the 'burbs. For aggressive driving, it needs some work0
keithm1 Posts: 22I was getting my Milan inspected recently & decided to test a Sable Premier AWD. I had tested the '06 Montego several times & went with the Milan. This was due to the Milan's higher HP. I have to admit the new Sable was NICE. The larger more powerful 3.5 definately makes the difference.
I presume it will also be offered in the '08 Milan/Fusion.
Those cars might be a little faster(due to lower weight),but for back seat room, it will be hard to beat the
Sable/Taurus. My only :blush: regret I have is Sable seems to have dropped HID headlights. Would at least like those as an option.0
dzier217 Posts: 4I was stunned. The car performed well, felt great, and sounded very refined. The ride is more comfortable than I would have imagined and the steering a bit light, but so are others in this class. Fit and finish was very good, but still lots of plastic. However, all of the cars in this class seem to have that now, and there are more padded surfaces than in other cars. I never drove a five hundred, but it looks like there is finally an American car that can compete with the Japanese offerings. Please do not take away content to make it cheaper, keep adding the technology and allow it to compete!!0
colloquor Posts: 482I just returned from a 1,400 mile 5 day rental with a 2008 Taurus SEL from Hertz. Overall, I was very pleased with the car. Best highway mileage observed was 28.5 MPG which I feel is quite excellent for this car.
Having driven the Five Hundred with the 3.0L Duratec, the new 3.5L is much more responsive and seemingly smoother as well. The new 6-speed automatic is smooth, but it seemed to occasionally be caught in the wrong gear in stop-and-go traffic. The overall quality control seemed excellent with consistent panel gaps, etc.
Now the carps: the trunk is huge, but I wish it had a flat floor - this would make hauling large amounts of luggage much more space efficient. The seat bottoms should be a bit wider - in fact, the two front bucket seats seems quite narrow overall, both the bottoms and backs - and, I am of just average build. Ford continues to use very thin and very small carpet floor mats compared to other cars of this class - this is a minor thing, but it looks cheap, and I don't think the carpet mats will stand the test of time. The clothes hang-up hooks in the backseat area are very narrow and only hold a couple of clothes hangers each - again, this is a minor carp, but the Asians are very good at attention to small details like this. Many of these observations are indeed minor, but affect your day-to-day interface with the car.
I, too, noticed a certain softness in the front suspension, and the car would occasionally float over large bumps. But, overall it's a decent combination of ride and handling for the Taurus' target demographic. The new 2008 Taurus seems tight and very solid, and most likely would perform very well in case of an accident. It reminds me of older Volvo's in this way, but that should come as no surprise as I believe the Taurus is built on the Volvo S80 platform.
This is a big, big improvement over the old Taurus, and an improvement, especially in the engine and transmission departments, over the Five Hundred which came before it. I just question Ford's marketing: they spent millions of dollars creating consumer awareness of the Five Hundred, and then they drop it in favor of the more recognizable Taurus nameplate, albeit as more often a fleet product.0
I finally was able to drive an AWD Taurus. In fact, I drove an SEL followed by a Limited. Both were AWD. I was surprised at the difference between the two vehicles - the steering of the SEL was almost too light while the Limited steering had a much more substantial feel to it. I wonder if this is a car to car difference or if the larger wheels and tires on the Limited make that much difference?
The Limited seemed quieter than the SEL. Other than that they were similar. I had an MKZ rental earlier this year and was impressed with the responsiveness of the engine/transmission combination. I believe this is the same package in the Taurus and it was nicely responsive. The SEL only had 26 miles on it while the Limited had nearly 2600 so the later felt quicker. I was greatly disappointed that Ford has chosen to not offer any greater manual control over the transmission. I had heard there was an OD lock out button but I couldn't find one and the sales person was of no help either. He did say all you had to do to manually downshift was to pull the selector back into low and the transmission would downshift one gear. When I did it the transmission went all the way to LOW. The tach certainly works okay:)!
The sales person also said that when you turn off the stability control it basically sends equal torque to all four wheels. Is this true?
Any feedback on the navigation system? The two dealers that I visited didn't have any vehicles so equipped.
We have been driving a series of AWD vehicles to replace our 2000 Park Avenue. Lots of nice vehicles but the Taurus seems to be the best compromise for our requirements. It is comfortable, handles decently, appears to get decent mileage and has AWD. I am not a FORD person but am leaning that way right now.0
mschmal Posts: 1,757Thats wrong, the stability control is seperate from the AWD...When you turn it off, it means that torque only moves from front to rear based on wheel speed differences that indicate loss of traction at the front.
Stability control alows torque to be shifted from left to right.
Also the MKZ still uses the Aisen trans.
We never stock Navi equipped Tauruses, or 500s. The car gets too expensive.
Thanks Mark. What about the OD lock out button. Is there such an item on the Taurus? Also, have you noticed the difference in steering effort between the two models?0
joel0622 Posts: 3,302The OD button is located on the left hand side of the shifter.
If you look at any Ford with NAV then you will be able to see what it is like.
The NAV system is relativley user friendly like all things once you figure it out and get the hang of it.
As far as handling and suspension goes the cars are the same with the exception of the wheels. The limited comes standard with the 18" tires and wheels0
jkinzel Posts: 73510/25, the wife and I test drove a 2008 Taurus SEL. I can't say enough, the car is wonderful. Keep in mind though, that our present car is a 1993 Explorer purchased new and now has 194,000 miles on it, so any thing would be a great ride.
We only drove the car for about 20 minutes on mostly back roads and 10 minutes on the freeway. Very nice ride and tight, responsive steering are the two things that impressed me the most.
When getting on the freeway I was surprised at how fast and smoothly the car reached 60 mph with out stomping on the accelerator.
The wife was impressed and that is a good thing, but we didn't buy.
I made a promise (damn me) that no new car until we get new carpet and that should come late winter or early spring.0
thegraduate Posts: 9,731When it comes time to buy your car, I hope you'll report back to us! There is a Prices Paid forum for the new Taurus I hope you'll participate in as well. On it are quotes people have received for the car (so far its just my quotes - its a new forum).
Keep us posted!0
7milehi Posts: 28I test drove a 08 Taurus Limited yesterday. I was leaning toward a Fusion SEL V6 but after driving the Taurus with comparable fuel mpg the Taurus wins. My question is why can't I find a Taurus with AccuTrac stability control? They all seem to have traction control but not stability control, I would have thought AccuTrac would be a very popular option. IMHO it should be standard in the Limited model.
I also noted the 08 Taurus does not have a cabin air filter. Didn't earlier model Taurus's have a cabin air filter?0
bobber1 Posts: 217The 08's have stability control. It's standard on the high dollar versions and an option on the lower dollar ones. I believe it's the safety package option. It's one of the main reasons I went for the Taurus along with it's stellar safety rating.
Fusion mileage will probably be better however. It's a smaller car.0
ronsmith38 Posts: 228I had the same problem when I was shopping for a Taurus. I looked over 100 mile radius (dealer inventory on the internet) for the color and options I wanted (without options I did not want). I ended up getting a Sable Premier from a dealer 40 miles away. My wife and I liked the Sable a little better than the Taurus. I got the Light Sage color with AdvanceTrac (Ford's name for their ESC), memory adjustable pedals, reverse sensors, and Sirius Radio. Here is the report I posted on another forum:
Bought a new 2008 Mecury Sable in Gastonia, NC. MSRP was $28875, and selling price $26314. Adding $700. tax, $99 tag/transfer, and $389 Doc fee the OTD price, after $2400 rebates and $3000 trade-in, was $22102.
The buying experience was very good. I did a lot of the preliminary negotiations on the internet and telephone since the dealer was 40 miles from where I live. I was able to get a 5.99% 60 month loan, which beat the 2.9% Ford deal in which I would have had to give up $2000 of the rebate.
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Tonight the Knicks lost to the Toronto Raptors 90-85. Unlike New Years Eve in Sacramento, Josh "Jorts" Harrellson was unable to make up for the absence of injured star Amar'e Stoudemire. Carmelo Anthony was hot and cold all night, shooting 13-31, despite finishing the game with 35 points and 11 rebounds. The Knicks came on strong in a fourth quarter comeback but ultimately fell short in the final minute.
Here are some notes from the game:
- Jorts was bad tonight. There's no getting around it. He was 0-4 from the field and only collected 5 rebounds. Maybe the worst aspect of his game was his inability to guard Raptors center Andrea Bargnani who finished with 21 points on 7-13 shooting. By adding a measly 2 points tonight, Jorts was a complete non-factor on offense. He did have a key blocked shot late in the game that would have been huge in a Knick victory and he did draw 2 charges but he was not good enough tonight. Stoudemire is scheduled to return this week but even in a bench role, Harrellson has got to contribute more than he did tonight.
- Toney Douglas and Carmelo Anthony were hot and cold tonight. Douglas played a great 3rd quarter but then tailed off in the 4th. Melo had a solid first half, tailed off in the 3rd and then the fourth came. Anthony looked poised to take over the game early in the 4th but then went cold for the rest of the game.
- With 17.7 seconds left, the Knicks were down 3 and were inbounding the ball. Clearly, the Knicks did not run any semblance of an inbound play which then resulted in Melo shooting a 3 pointer on a desperate look with 10 seconds left. The 3 missed, ex-Knick Anthony Carter got the rebound and the game was essentially over. D'Antoni was pissed in the huddle afterwards because clearly the play was not run like it was supposed to be. It seems like Douglas was the one who screwed up the play but nobody really knows. It will be interesting to see if anything comes out about this tomorrow…
- I talked about this in my game preview, but the Raptors have been a good team shooting the 3 ball this year. I talked about how the Knicks needed to close out successfully or it was going to cost them. Tonight, the 3 ball was huge for the Raptors. They were 7-17 from 3 and hit some clutch ones late in the game.
- After reviewing the advanced box score from TrueHoop, one stat really stuck out to me. The usage rate, a statistic estimating the percentage of team plays used by a player while he was on the floor, for the Knicks players stuck out to me. Carmelo Anthony had an astonishing usage rate of 45.1% tonight. By contrast, Tyson Chandler had a very low usage rate of 10.1% tonight despite his 3-4 shooting from the floor and his 5-6 shooting from the free throw line. Chandler was used on the pick and roll last game to put away the Kings in the 4th quarter and I believe he should have been featured more in the pick and roll tonight. Against the Raptors, a team that is not a strong defensive post team, Chandler was barely used tonight. His usage rate tonight was higher than only Jorts' tonight. It is not like Chandler only played 20 min tonight. He played 43 minutes tonight and only was used 10% of the time on offense. That has to change, especially in STAT's absence.
- Bibby was useless tonight. His defense sucked and he was 0-3 from the floor, all 3 shots being from beyond the arc. If Bibby is not going to hit shots then he has no use for this Knick team. He was absolutely a liability tonight in the 15 minutes he was in.
- Just to keep an eye on minutes, and with STAT out the team is very thin on depth right now, Chandler and Melo played 43 and 42 minutes respectively. Melo looked winded at times and Clyde even mentioned it on the broadcast. D'Antoni has to watch their minutes as the season goes on or its gonna be an early exit from the playoffs.
- D'Antoni was furious with Bill Walker all night and he should have been. As usual his defense was horrible but there were two specific offensive possessions that stood out to me. There was a possession in the game in which Walker did not happen to know how much time was on the shot clock and passed up a wide open spot up 3 to try and repost Melo as the shot clock hit 0. D'Antoni was seen on camera screaming at Walker after that play. On the other possession, Walker passed up an open 3 and wildly drove the ball only to have hit shot blocked. Unfortunately, Fields was also very bad tonight so his 32 minutes were about equal to Walker's poor 24 minutes.
- The Knicks ultimately lost the game tonight because they did not make shots. The defense was solid all night and very good in the 3rd quarter. The Knicks shot 35% while Toronto shot 44% from the floor. The Knicks were out gunned from the 3 point line as well. Toronto shot 41% on 17 attempts while the Knicks shot 28.6% on a whopping 35 attempts tonight. Their inability to expose Toronto in the post tonight is what did the Knicks offense in. They settled for way too many outside shots and did not hit enough of them to win the game tonight.

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Tuesday – (Economics) My team gave a presentation on the compensation difference between the CEO of Aetna and the CEO of UnitedHealth. We discussed CEO pay packages and their financial incentives.
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I came across Madhuram's mango halwa a few days back while I was looking for ways to use up some mango pulp that had been left over from a recipe I'd tried a couple of days earlier. I decided to give her recipe a try based on the great feedback she'd received by way of comments, and her beautiful picture of the halwa.
(For 7-8 small pieces)
2 cups canned mango pulp (easily found at any Indian store)
1 Tbsp ghee
In a heavy-bottomed pan, add the ghee followed by the mango pulp. Cook, stirring at regular intervals till the pulp thickens. It will reduce considerably as the moisture in it evaporates, almost 55-60 minutes. It is advisable to use a splatter screen while cooking to keep the stovetop and its surroundings clean. Though I cooked the pulp for close to an hour, I did not get the consistency that I was looking for. I thought that refrigerating it would help solidify it a bit, so I left it in the refrigerator overnight. However, it was still very soft and gooey the next day. I then microwaved it (in a small microwave-safe cup) for 5-8 minutes taking the sticky mango mass out of the microwave and stirring every couple of minutes. Finally, it began to come together.
Place the halwa on a small greased plate and spread as evenly as possible.
Refrigerate, cut and serve.
Notes: I managed to get the texture that Madhuram got (she cooked almost 3 cups of the pulp in 45-50 minutes on stovetop alone) only by a combination of stovetop cooking (an hour, in my case) and microwaving (another 6-8 minutes)- too much work considering that all I wanted to do was just use up some leftover pulp! This is definitely a lot of work for something that yields so little. The taste, despite a hint of sourness, is simply fantastic. I will make this again for sure, relying completely on my microwave the next time, to simplify things a bit to get the job done.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Mango Halwa
Cooked by TBC on Monday, November 02, 2009
Labels: desserts, Mango, Sweet Treats
27 Burps:
- Madhu said...
Love the color and the click, looks gorgeous.
- November 2, 2009 at 1:49 AM
- Purnima said...
Its been made n cut to perfection, TBC! Lovely clicks, making me drool!:)
- November 2, 2009 at 2:38 AM
- Sonu said...
Hi there,
First time at your place. The Mango Halwa look so nice and perfect! Nice color too. :)
- November 2, 2009 at 2:59 AM
- Happy cook said...
The slices look so perfect, mom used to make pumpkin halwa and it took so many hours but then she made in a huge urali too.
Love the mango one.
- November 2, 2009 at 4:45 AM
- Prathibha said...
oh my..I just love that mango bar...looks gr8..want to grab that big square...
- November 2, 2009 at 5:01 AM
- RAKS KITCHEN said...
Wow,I too wud love to try it out in Microwave oven,looks sinful!
- November 3, 2009 at 5:12 AM
- Soma said...
this is just awesome! when i read the title i did not expect to see some pretty cubes like this;) I suppose the taste would be like aam papad?
- November 3, 2009 at 3:17 PM
- egglesscooking said...
Hi TBC, hope you are doing good. I came to check here since it's been a long time. It has been quite busy these days. Sort of role reversal, my husband works from home so he is at home always and I'm always on the road running errands.
I was surprised after seeing that you have tried the mango halwa recipe from my blog. You got it right, it's too much work to make it over stove top.
- November 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
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- November 3, 2009 at 9:33 PM
- ♥♥♥Ria♥♥♥ said...
OMG! Those slices are so perfect...well done!
P.s: Thank you for your lovely comments on my lil blog. I live by the beach, Payyambalam, Kannur :) Where is your hubby's house?
- November 3, 2009 at 10:59 PM
- Homecooked said...
This looks amazing! I'll try this in the microwave just like you said. Bookmarked :)
- November 4, 2009 at 5:03 AM
- Sangeetha Subhash said...
Thakarthu!!!!Mango halwa looks so pretty and delicious.I have bookmarked it will give a try and let u know.:)
- November 5, 2009 at 4:11 PM
- sanjeeta kk said...
Great picture and well written article.
Best wishes.
- November 6, 2009 at 12:44 AM
- TBC said...
Madhu, Purnima- thank you. :)
Sonu- welcome! Thank you.:)
Happy Cook- the taste of the halwa is fantastic. But it is very time-consuming and I was pretty annoyed with how it turned out on the first day despite all the cooking-stirring I did for a long period of time. Plus, I had a verrrrrrrry messy stovetop at the end of it all. It was very frustrating and annoying!
Microwaving (which I did only the next day) helped A LOT in getting the texture right.
I do not recommend the stovetop method for making this.
Pratibha- actually, it is a tiny square. (I got very small, bite-sized pieces using 2 cups of the puree.) The pic is a close-up.:)
Raks- the MW version seems to be the popular one. I saw that in a couple of places. I should have done that.:(
Madhuram- I'm fine.:)It's nice to see that you have settled down nicely. Hope you had a good trip to India as well.
Yeah, it is A LOT of work!. I'll go for the other method the next time.
Ria- thank you.:) You aren't doing so badly yourself either.;-)
You are a bit of a celebrity now (saw you on You Tube).
I hope you saw my answer to your question on your blog.
Homecooked- yeah, please use the MW only- it works much better in this case. There are a few people who have blogged about the MW version of the halwa- I would recommend that you check out their recipes as well.
Sangeetha- thank you. :)
Sanjeeta- It's not really an article, but thanks!
- November 6, 2009 at 7:59 PM
- TBC said...
Oops! Almost missed you there, Soma! Sorry!
Yes, the taste is just like aam papad, a litle on the sour side, I'd say. That could be because of the brand I used (not sure which one though since I use a couple of different brands).
- November 6, 2009 at 8:05 PM
- Namratha said...
WOW! Gorgeous pics!!
- November 8, 2009 at 3:56 PM
- Anonymous said...
mango halwa looks mouthwatering and perfect shape.
- November 9, 2009 at 2:52 AM
- TBC said...
Namratha- thank you.:)
Prajusha- glad you like it. :)
- November 11, 2009 at 10:49 AM
- Laavanya said...
What a perfect looking dessert that it.. like straight out of a mithai shop. I MUST try the MW version once I'm cleared to eat mangoes.
- November 12, 2009 at 11:01 AM
- TBC said...
Laavanya- yeah, try it when you can. Microwaving will definitely simplify the process.:)
- November 14, 2009 at 5:01 PM
- shyam said...
The photo is STUNNING! What perfect little cubes! :) The halwa looks like aam papad, and I love love love that.
- November 15, 2009 at 4:01 AM
- Rajitha said...
OMG....how yummy is that. let me know after you do the MW version...i would love to give it a try. Will call you in a day or two...has been forever since we touched base! Btw. the semolina cake looks great too....yes..it is better to mix and bake rather than stirring it
- November 16, 2009 at 10:50 AM
- MR said...
superb snap
looks just like store bought
- November 16, 2009 at 9:38 PM
- TBC said...
Rajitha- :D thank you.
I know, it has been a while! I am ready whenever you are.:)
MR- thanks, glad you think so.:)
Shyam- thank you! And it tastes just like (sour)aam papad. It was one of my favorite sweet treats back home.:) But this is a little time-consuming to make- if I want aam papad, I'll just buy it from the store the next time. :D
- November 24, 2009 at 12:59 AM
- Saju said...
hi new to ur blog..just love it..i love this mang o halwa...it looks so gorgeous just feel like picking and eatin it.
- November 27, 2009 at 12:53 PM
- TBC said...
Saju- welcome to my blog.:)
Thank you for stopping by to say hello
- November 29, 2009 at 9:24 AM
- Renuka said...
Amazing photos and even amazing recipe. I used to eat this as a kid and now thanks to you I will be able to recreate it. Thank you
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Today's farms are managed like large businesses. In the continuing trend to improve productivity and increase yield, equipment is pushed to the limit. At the same time, precision agriculture is changing traditional practices. So new machines must be more durable, reliable, and provide more versatile and efficient operation.
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In the field of hydrostatic transmissions, a new concept of high performance transmissions based on pure hydrostatics has emerged: Speed+. The Speed+ concept is characterized by:
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A key element of these transmissions is the model MW multi-speed motor, which consists of a multi-speed cam-lobe hydrobase and high capacity bearing supports to accommodate larger, heavier machines. The MW also features dynamic and static brakes.
Higher efficiency with direct drive
The MW motors have multi-speed hydrobases, a high displacement ratio, and a maximum rotational speed of 250 rpm, which makes the Speed+ transmission especially well-suited to agricultural applications. They provide high gradeability performance in the field, and high speeds on the road, above 40 km/hr and up to 65 km/hr for sprayers.
For example, one can create a six-speed transmission using four 4-speed motors to obtain a wide range of speed and torque combinations:
Based on direct drive cam-lobe technology, MW motors have fewer moving parts than a motor-gearbox combination. Furthermore, the direct-drive motor maintains its mechanical efficiency across the whole spectrum of rotating speeds - from 1 to 250 rpm. On the other hand, a high-speed motor coupled to a gearbox exhibits a significant drop in mechanical efficiency at high speeds. Ultimately, then, the efficiency of the entire hydrostatic transmission suffers.
The higher efficiency can mean higher productivity, because less downtime will be spent refueling. But higher efficiency isn't the only benefit of the Speed+ drive system. In the Startup mode, full torque is available immediately. In the Field mode, less power is used by MW motors at work speed, so more power is available for implements. In the Road mode, the higher efficiency of direct drive at high speeds means the vehicle will consume less fuel.
Anther advantage of multi-speed cam-lobe motor is quieter operation at high speeds. Plus maintenance is simplified because only one hydraulic oil is needed. With a motor-gearbox combination, the gearbox requires requires gear oil, while the motor requires hydraulic oil. Requiring only one fluid only reduces inventory costs, but reduces the likelihood that the wrong fluid will be used.
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The MW motor itself features high-capacity bearing supports - a more compact assembly if external bearings support the load. Integrated static or dynamic brakes - or both - add to the compactness of the direct-drive motor.
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From this week's edition of The Catholic Key:
Cardinal William Baum Soon to Celebrate 60 Years as a Priest
By Most Rev. Robert W. Finn
Bishop of Kansas City – St. Joseph
I recently had the good fortune to chat with Cardinal Baum, retired Archbishop of Washington D.C. and Emeritus "head" of various significant posts in the Vatican. A recent article by George Weigel, printed in the Catholic Key, (March 18, page 10) noted an extraordinary milestone in the life of this holy Churchman who was raised in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a priest of the Diocese of Kansas City, later Kansas City-St. Joseph. Cardinal Baum has now served longer than any other American cardinal in history. I was a student in Rome at the time of the May, 1976 Consistory in which William Wakefield Baum and Joseph Ratzinger became Cardinals. It doesn't seem so long ago to me!
George Weigel's article recounts many of the things that distinguish His Eminence, much more than mere longevity. He served as a theological expert during the Second Vatican Council. He was Bishop of Springfield-Cape Girardeau for just three years before becoming Archbishop in the nation's capitol. He served in Rome as Prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, and then as Major Penitentiary, head of the Tribunal which oversees internal forum deliberations in the Universal Church. Most of all Cardinal Baum is regarded as a dear and good man, brilliant and holy, whose humility in the service of Popes and all the Faithful is an inspiration to all of us who want to follow Jesus Christ more faithfully.
And … Kansas City is his "home." Every time I have ever had the opportunity to visit with him, he speaks with affection about the Diocese. He loves Kansas City-St. Joseph. We are always close to his heart. In 2006 when I led a pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Diocese, one of the highlights of our trip was a Mass at the Church of St. Ann. Cardinal Baum attended with us, spoke to our group, and then sat and received each person. He asked "what parish do you attend?" and then would mention something about that good place or someone that he knew from there. It was a moment that we will not forget.
The occasion that prompted my recent conversation with the Cardinal was an upcoming special anniversary: May 12, 2011, will mark the 60th anniversary of the priesthood ordination of Fr. William Baum by Archbishop Edwin O'Hara, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Months ago, he and I had spoken about him coming for a special Mass on or near that day. Though the Cardinal's voice and spirit remains young and engaging, because of His Eminence's back ailment he will not be able to make the visit. On May 12 there will be a special anniversary Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. to mark his diamond jubilee. I hope to attend and I will certainly carry with me your well wishes and prayers.
This past week we moved into our new offices at the Catholic Center downtown. With his permission I have named the primary meeting room off the lobby "The Cardinal Baum Room." Signage and a portrait will be placed there. I know it will be a place where many will gather over the next years. We will always do well to think of this Good Shepherd who grew up in our community and went on to give such exemplary service to the universal Church.
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An Invitation: Chrism Mass, April 14, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at the Cathedral.
On the Thursday before Holy Week I will celebrate the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Many of our priests will concelebrate as I bless the Holy Oils and Consecrate the Holy Chrism to be used for Ordinations to Priesthood, Confirmations, and the Consecration of altars and churches. All are warmly welcome to attend this Mass.


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After a spurned attempt to acquire Snapchat for $3 billion last year, Facebook is gearing up to launch its own ephemeral messaging app, internally codenamed "Slingshot". The app, which is said to have a "simple and speedy user interface" (not unlike Snapchat) is designed to take on Snapchat with short video and photo messages that disappear after one viewing. The app has reportedly been in the works for several months, and might launch as early as this month.
While the operation of Snapchat is relatively traditional, Financial Times reports that Slingshot's interface will be even more streamlined:
Slingshot takes a different approach. It is said to resemble TapTalk, a new video-messaging app from Berlin-based Wit Dot Media released last month, in which users tap or hold a contact's profile picture to instantly send a photo or short video, which can be viewed only once by the recipient.
Facebook recently discontinued their standalone Poke and Camera apps for iPhone. They've also launched new apps, like Paper, and separated Messages from the main Facebook app, and promised to launch several more standalone apps that still tie into the Facebook platform.
Unlike Paper which repackages the traditional Facebook feed, and Messages which has been a long-standing feature of Facebook, Slingshot's view-it-and-forget-it model would be a new on for Facebook.
Facebook did recently purchase popular messaging platform WhatsApp for $16 billion, giving them a greater messaging expertise that might be useful in taking on Snapchat.
But the question remains: is a Facebook version of WhatsApp something that's been missing from your life?
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Chileans have a reputation for being more reserved than other South Americans. But that hardly seems to apply to Santiago's nightlife; it is just as lively and fun as in Buenos Aires and Lima. Locals party in the numerous bars and clubs of the Chilean capital as if there is no tomorrow.
Santiago's nightlife gets off to a late start. Before the Santiaguinos head to a bar or club, they first come together after dinner for a 'previa' or pre-party. Most clubs open their doors around 11:00 pm, begin to fill up after 1:00 am and only close when the sun comes up. Chileans then typically tuck into a 'lomito' or 'completo' (a hot dog or steak sandwich) before partying until late in the afternoon at an after party. Each nightlife district has its own vibe and appeals to a particular crowd. Here are the top 3 Santiago nightlife destinations.
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An Article From Eric Bau : Sales Representative Specializing in Etobicoke, Ontario
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Houses for sale in Etobicoke are on the rise and it is a great way to invest your money wisely. Property is always a great investment and we specialize in MLS Etobicoke listings. We can help you find the perfect piece of real estate to invest in whether you are looking for a long-term turn over investment or looking for a residual monthly income we have the properties you need.
It was not too long ago that the housing market everywhere took a downslide, lowering the market values considerably. It was a great time to buy and luckily, for investors the housing market is still recovering. Now is definitely the time to buy before housing prices return to pre-crash pricing.
There are numerous benefits to checking out houses for sale in Etobicoke and MLS Etokicoke listings. One of the benefits of researching, looking, evaluating and purchasing now revolves around the lower housing and interest prices. There are other benefits however, such as having extra money from your investment or creating an investment that will reap benefits for you during retirement. The first step to ensuring that you make the right real estate investment choice is to have a clear idea of what you want out of your investment.
For example, if you are looking for houses for sale in Etobicoke for the purpose of monthly income then you have to take into consideration the amount of time and effort it would take to renovate properties to make them suitable as rentals or purchase homes that are already suitable out of the MLS Etokicoke listings. This will offer you the quickest return on your investment, even if the overall initial price is a little higher.
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Many people find that when they're told they may be nearing the end of their life, they have unfinished business that they need to sort out.
As well as dealing with any practical and financial affairs, you may find that there are emotional loose ends that you want to tie up. For example, there may be old friends you want to see or wrongs you want to put right.


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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is pushing a scheme that would purport to give an unelected official within the increasingly powerful but unpopular European Union the authority to veto the budgets of elected national governments. If approved, the EU would have more power over its formerly sovereign members than even the U.S. federal government has been able to usurp from American states.
Speaking to the German Parliament before an EU summit on October 18, Merkel declared that it was time for the emerging Brussels-based super-state to have even more powers. "We have made good progress on strengthening fiscal discipline with the fiscal pact but we are of the opinion, and I speak for the whole German government on this, that we could go a step further by giving Europe real rights of intervention in national budgets," she told the Bundestag lower house, drawing swift criticism.
Merkel acknowledged that, "unfortunately," she knew not all EU member governments were ready to surrender the power of the purse — one of the most important policy tools — to the unelected so-called "eurocrats" in Brussels. However, despite the opposition to the plan, the German government will "continue to push for it," she proclaimed.
The proposed official with power to approve or veto national budgets would be the European Economic and Monetary Commissioner. According to the plans currently being advanced, the EU would forbid any member state from adopting a budget, including taxing or spending, that violated continental rules and regulations.
Meanwhile, the European Parliament — not exactly a legislature in the traditional sense of the term — would be strengthened as part of the scheme. Advocates of closer integration have deceptively framed the lack of EU accountability to citizens as an excuse to allow the body, and the EU itself, by extension, to usurp ever- greater powers over nation states and citizens.
Over three-fourths of the laws in Europe now spew forth from Brussels, not national Parliaments elected by and accountable to citizens. Even for tame critics, that is more than enough. Other activists hope to abolish the EU entirely or at least have their national governments withdraw. Merkel, though, wants the regime strengthened.
"I am astonished that, no sooner does someone make a progressive proposal ... the cry immediately comes that this won't work, Germany is isolated, we can't do it," Merkel told lawmakers, apparently equating progress with increased centralization of coercive power. "This is not how we build a credible Europe."
It was not immediately clear how usurping one of the final vestiges of national sovereignty and self-government would lend any credibility to "Europe." However, in recent years, pro-integration proponents have seized on the economic crisis to demand further centralization of power away from nations and toward the EU.
On top of all that, the German government leader proposed new European taxes to fund various EU schemes — a demand that has been made increasingly forcefully as the super-state seeks to shed the final shackles restraining its powers. One of the most likely schemes being pushed by Merkel and others would impose a tax on financial transactions. Apparently almost a dozen EU member governments now support the proposal.
Merkel also cited the EU's Nobel Peace Prize — analysts said the dubious award was intended as a left-wing public relations boost for the embattled entity — as another reason why the super-state had to expand. "This decision is so significant precisely because it comes now," she claimed, speaking about the now largely disgraced prize.
Among the topics of discussion at the EU gathering October 18 that followed Merkel's public pronouncements was deepening of so-called "financial integration" in Europe, which has become a rallying cry among European leaders whose governments are drowning in debt. Also on the agenda: the imposition of an EU "banking union" that would bring Europe's banking sector under the control of a continental regulatory regime. Some governments have been hesitant to support the scheme, but analysts say eurocrats will never take no for an answer.
Merkel's announcement came on the heels of recent calls by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso, a former Maoist revolutionary, to transform the EU into a full-blown "federation" — an idea that has long been the unacknowledged goal of pro-integration extremists seeking to smash national sovereignty. The proposed federation should be created by 2014 and should include an EU military, he said.
"We will need to move toward a federation of nation states. This is our political horizon," Barroso claimed during a "state of the union" speech, adding that "unavoidable" changes to European treaties had to be made, presumably, as in the past, whether the people agree or not. "This is what must guide our work in the years to come."
Other European leaders have echoed those calls. The new socialist president of France, Francois Hollande, has also been publicly boasting about the inevitability of an ever-closer "union" between the formerly sovereign nations of Europe. "We don't have a choice, but to march toward the destiny that is ours, march toward a unified Europe," Hollande declared recently during a meeting with Merkel.
However, despite his enthusiasm for socialism and marching toward the abolition of national sovereignty, Hollande did express reservations about the veto scheme Merkel is now pushing — at least for the time being. "The topic of this summit is not the fiscal union but the banking union, so the only decision that will be taken is to set up a banking union by the end of the year and especially the banking supervision," the new French leader told Reuters at a gathering of top socialists.
Merkel and Hollande are expected to hold a private meeting ahead of the summit to discuss their alleged differences in opinion. The German Chancellor apparently wants to slow down the "banking union" scheme to make sure that "quality must trump speed," while the French Socialist claims there is "no time to lose."
Several member states want the banking union set up by January, but Merkel said that may be too quick. More than a few governments in non-euro countries, including Sweden and the United Kingdom, have expressed some resistance to the scheme as well.
While most European government leaders cheer-lead for the continued erosion of the final illusions of national sovereignty and self-government, not everyone is happy about the trend. Czech Republic President Václav Klaus, an increasingly lonely voice, recently warned that the EU was in the "final phases" of crushing democracy and that it was time to take a step back.
"We need to think about how to restore our statehood and our sovereignty. That is impossible in a federation," Klaus explained in a recent interview with the U.K. Sunday Telegraph ahead of his new book release, commenting on Barroso's calls for what essentially amounts to a super-state. "The EU should move in an opposite direction."
The EU has become increasingly unpopular among the public in recent years as it defied voters and charged ahead with the obliteration of national sovereignty. Now, capital cities from Athens to Madrid are being faced with surging violence and riots as the ongoing economic implosion throughout much of the eurozone accelerates.
Predictably, the establishment forces pushing ever-closer integration have seized on the unrest — largely a result of centralized power, the half-baked single currency, and big government — to demand more of the same. Experts and even EU politicians, however, are warning that the scheme will not end well.
Related articles:
EU in Final Phase of Destroying Democracy, Czech President Warns
UK Leader in European Parliament Says EU on the Verge of Cataclysm
German High Court Approves Step Toward European Dictatorship
Lisbon Treaty Builds EU Super-state
Swiss Military Preparing for EU Meltdown Scenario
One Euro, One Europe, One Mounting Mess
Nobel Peace Prize for the EU: Far-Left Politics Behind the Scenes
Photo: German Chancellor Angela Merkel speaks during a session of the German Federal Parliament, Bundestag, in Berlin, Oct. 18, 2012: AP Images


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Some of you may have noticed a new name showing up on Infinite Loop over the last several days. David Chartier has recently joined our team here at Ars, and has gotten off to a great start by churning out a number of posts for Infinite Loop and our new(ish) open source journal, Open.Ended.
You also may recognize his name from somewhere else: that's because he comes to us from our friends over at TUAW. David has been writing there and at Download Squad for a number of years on not just Mac stuff, but a plethora of tech and web-related deliciousness. We are very glad to welcome him to the Ars Technica team.
But what else would you like to tell the Ars audience about yourself, David? "I have a lovely wife, own two great dogs, and once wore green colored tighty-whities to gym class in the 4th grade.
"Though on second thought, I'm not sure if I'm ready to share all that with the world just yet."
Just to leave you with a thought that doesn't have to do with David's underwear, he also snowboards and likes to write and play music. Please extend David a warm welcome, and hide the paddles at least until next week.