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withTemp safely creates an empty file (not open for writing) and returns its name.
The temp file operations are rather similar to the locking operations, in that they both should always try to clean up, so exitWith causes trouble.
|withOpenTemp creates an already open temporary file. Both of them run their argument and then delete the file. Also, both of them (to my knowledge) are not susceptible to race conditions on the temporary file (as long as you never delete the temporary file; that would reintroduce a race condition).
withTempDir creates an empty directory and then removes it when it is no longer needed. withTempDir creates a temporary directory. The location of that directory is determined by the contents of _darcsprefstmpdir, if it exists, otherwise by $DARCS_TMPDIR, and if that doesn't exist then whatever your operating system considers to be a a temporary directory (e.g. $TMPDIR under Unix, $TEMP under Windows).
If none of those exist it creates the temporary directory in the current directory, unless the current directory is under a _darcs directory, in which case the temporary directory in the parent of the highest _darcs directory to avoid accidentally corrupting darcs's internals. This should not fail, but if it does indeed fail, we go ahead and use the current directory anyway. If $DARCS_KEEP_TMPDIR variable is set temporary directory is not removed, this can be useful for debugging.
|withPermDir is like withTempDir, except that it doesn't delete the directory afterwards.
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So far, the news is looking very good for Virginia Republicans this year:
Republican Bob McDonnell has lengthened his lead on all three Democratic hopefuls in the race to be Virginia's next governor, but it's a long way to Election Day.
The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in the state finds the closest race is between McDonnell, the former attorney general and lone GOP candidate, and Brian J. Moran, a former state delegate from Alexandria. McDonnell now leads Moran by 10 points, 44% to 34%.
The highest profile Democrat in the race is next. Terry McAuliffe, a longtime Clinton confidant and former national party chairman, trails McDonnell by 12 points, 45% to 33%.
State Delegate R. Creigh Deeds of Bath County continues to fare the worst against his Republican opponent. McDonnell leads Deeds by 15 points, 45% to 30%.
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ROME (Reuters) - Outgoing Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti said on Saturday if he wins February's parliamentary election one of his first acts would be to overhaul the voting law to improve democracy and government stability.
Monti, 69, who last week confirmed he would lead a centrist coalition in the February 24-25 vote, called himself a "bit of a pioneer" in politics during nearly 2 hours of #MontiLive tweets.
The electoral law is unpopular because party leaders select candidates and voters cannot choose their representatives. For technical reasons, it also makes forming a stable majority more difficult, leading to broad and unwieldy coalitions.
"This electoral law is not worthy of a country like Italy," said Monti of the 2005 legislation passed when centre-right rival Silvio Berlusconi was in power.
Monti and Berlusconi trail the centre-left in opinion polls and have made multiple appearances, mainly on TV, over the past week as they seek to recoup support and motivate voters who have said they do not intend to vote.
A poll by the Tecne research institute released on SkyTG24 on Friday showed Monti's grouping would likely attract slightly more than 12 percent of the vote.
That compared with 40 percent for the centre-left bloc led by Pier Luigi Bersani's Democratic Party (PD); and 25 percent for the most likely centre-right coalition of Berlusconi's People of Freedom (PDL) and the Northern League.
In a separate tweet, Monti indicated he would "dialogue" with anyone after the vote whether he wins or not, as long as they are "reformists".
Speaking at the same time in a live interview on the website of Corriere della Sera newspaper, Berlusconi said he would never again ally himself with Monti even though he offered him the leadership of the centre-right just a few weeks ago.
"All Italian citizens, in one way or another, are suffering" as a result of Monti's 13 months in power, said Berlusconi, who says austerity has led the country into a recessionary spiral.
Monti took over in November 2011 when Italy was scrambling to avert a financial crisis and after Berlusconi, besieged by a sex scandal involving an underage prostitute, stepped down.
Berlusconi repeated on Saturday that his resignation was the result of an international plot to oust him and denied having made mistakes during his more than nine years in power.
"My only error is that I have not been able to explain what I have done for the country," Berlusconi said.
"By now (Monti's) image has become that of a person with whom I could not possibly collaborate," Berlusconi said, calling the prime minister's new alliance with two of Berlusconi's former allies a "triple disaster".
Berlusconi said a renewed accord with the Northern League may be finalized on Sunday. The Northern League has said the 76-year-old billionaire must not be the bloc's prime ministerial candidate for a sixth time.
"Monti is an enemy of the north, and stopping him from returning to government is a categorical priority for us. Who is against Monti is an ally of the League," Northern League leader Roberto Maroni tweeted on Saturday.
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Take a look at Han Kjøbenhavn Fall/Winter 2019 backstage shot by Marc Medina during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Take a look at Han Kjøbenhavn Fall/Winter 2019 backstage shot by Marc Medina during Paris Fashion Week, in exclusive for Fucking Young!
Matthew Williams collaborated with Moncler on a new collection part of Moncler's Genius Project.
Kennedy Stephens at Wilhelmina photographed by Cory Vanderploeg and styled by Alexis Badiyi, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
UNTITLED COLLECTIVE's FW19 collection is a reminiscence of Art Workers' Coalition founded in 1969 by artists who demanded a variety of reforms within artist communities to end discrimination and inequality.
Rihards Galigins and Carlos Darder captured by the lens of Paula Latimori with pieces from Spanish designer Victor von Schwarz and Nike in exclusive for »
HNTA unveiled a new editorial featuring Jacob Scott at Seeds shot by Stephan Ziehen and styled by Daniel Blechman.
"If I would be animal I would be a Koala!"
Jonah Koslovsky at UNO Models photographed by Marc Medina and styled by Renata Maccione, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
In remembrance of the legendary designer, Galerie Gmurzynska is presenting a photography retrospective Homage To Karl Lagerfeld; 22 Years of Exhibitions, featuring over 50 works.
Matteo Cortellaro at Uno Model Management captured by the lens of Ernesto Sampons and styled by Anna Sandri, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Since I moved to London three years ago, there are two comments I often hear from people I have recently met: "You don't look Mexican" and "you don't look gay".
Diego Gama unveiled its "KAFU'NU" campaign featuring Renato Teixeira and Jo Ferraz shot by Caio Ramalho.
Alessandro Michele unveiled his Fall/Winter 2019 collection for Gucci during Milan Fashion Week.
PAPI unveiled the lookbook for its Fall/Winter 2019 collection featuring Pavel Hofman at New Icon Models shot by David Suárez.
Bethany Williams showed her Fall/Winter 2019 collection during London Fashion Week, after the presentation on January during Men's Week.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia has set up a new initiative: Global Talents. Fashion week calls out for emerging designers from all over the world to apply for free participation in the catwalk schedule of the event. 10 slots are available.
Lately, we've seen the evolution from belt bags to cross-body styles and now smaller pouches like Jacquemus' 'Le Pitchou' that can be comfortably worn around your neck.
Lately, we've seen the evolution from belt bags to cross-body styles and now smaller pouches like Jacquemus' 'Le Pitchou' that can be comfortably worn around your neck.
Mattijs Deijl at UNO Models photographed by Celine Hasenstab and styled by Roma Losaberidze, in exclusive for Fucking Young! Online.
Engineered Garments presented its Fall/Winter 2019 collection during New York Fashion Week.
Ovadia & Sons presented its Fall/Winter 2019 collection during New York Fashion Week.
Exploring the concept of self-acceptance in the darkest forms and being unafraid to discover freedom in the darker sides of life, OTHER introduces its newest collection entitled "Freedom in The Darkness World Tour".
Vivienne Westwood unveiled her Fall/Winter 2019 collection during London Fashion Week.
"Welcome to MODALISBOA INSIGHT. More than interpretation, an introspection. More than a reflection, an analysis. More than an invitation card, a call."
Romain Kremer, Camper's creative director, directs our attention towards the extraordinary that is hidden behind the ordinary for the brand's SS19 campaign.
We first met up with Niels after the HÆRVÆRK premiere at Copenhagen Fashion Week a couple of seasons ago and got to see the collection up close at CIFF. Since the premiere, we have seen the collection grow and be… »
Wales Bonner showed her Fall/Winter 2019 collection during London Fashion Week.
After pre-launch at Nou Paris during Paris Fashion Week, the OFF FUTURE collection by Copenhagen based brand LE FIX Spring/Summer 2019 is now available.
Riccardo Tisci showed his Fall/Winter 2019 collection to Burberry during London Fashion Week.
Anna Dello Russo – journalist, fashion consultant, creative director of Vogue Japan since 2006 – is a pop-icon with an impressive charisma.
Geoffroy at Success Models, Ilan and Ilyes, photographed by Allan Hamitouche at Le Cap Brun, and styled by Jérémie Chegrane, for the "NEIGHBORHOOD" issue of Fucking Young! Magazine.
The edition 15 of Mode Suisse is an experimental evolution of the previous one: densely condensed, contextually interesting.
"The more beautiful the sky, the more hopeless the neighborhood."
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Police department sees increase in public nudity, asks residents to remain clothed
A social media-savy police department in Maine is back with a message about public nudity. Officers with the Bangor Police Department posted on their Facebook page Wednesday that they have been dealing with an increased number of naked Mainers.
"Sure, we spend our winters covered up in wool and nylon, rubber and denim, and Carhartt and corduroy," Bangor police wrote. "But when summer comes and that little glass tube filled with mercury rises past 63 degrees-some Mainers decide to get naked."
In one case, a complainant, named Johnson, witnessed nudity near a busy intersection. Police said, "A man, wearing khaki shorts and an orange shirt had been seen flashing his landing gear around the area. There's no need of that."
Police also noted, "The social media gods bless you with stories like this now and then, but you just need to be patient."
In another case, an officer was called to investigate two naked people in a park.
"It's what everyone wants to do on a summer day," police said. "The two individuals were reported to be completely naked."
"Keep your hands to yourself, leave other people's things alone, and be kind to one another," was the department's ending message to readers. "Underneath all that clothing, we are all naked and afraid. Call us if you need us."


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Bontrager Trip 300
How fast, how far, and how long? Bontrager's wireless Trip 300 displays all of the essential info in large, easy-to-read text. You can mount it on your stem or your bars with the universal mount and the wireless setup keeps your cockpit tidy.
•ANT+ enabled, 2.4 GHz digital signal
•Current, average and maximum speed
•Trip distance and programmable odometer
•Current, average and maximum heart rate
•Current, average and maximum cadence
•Clock (12/24-hour) and total ride time with pacer
•Includes computer mount
ANT+ sensors sold separately
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- Accurate
- Easy to 'mainpulate'
- Easy to read--great
- Easy to setup
- Simple controls
- Cadence not consistent
- Cadence not functional
- Complex clumsy start
- Distance wrong
- No custom wheel size
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- Metrics
- Trip distance--that's all
- Wasting money
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There are times when the Trip 300 doesnot begin to work until 15 minutes into my ride. Then, there are times when the Trip 300 turns on and off during my ride -- not good.
- Easy Setup
- Accurate
- Intuitive
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- Metrics
Overall, the system works just as it should. The installation and setup were incredibly easy and I'm happy with the results! To address some of the issues that some of the other reviewers had, I'd like to give a quick summary of how these units work. The magnet is placed on the spoke and the sensor on the chainstay (or in older units-front fork). The unit is then calibrated by the user to the size of the wheel/tire. The sensor registers the magnet each time it passes the sensor and the computer does the math to determine speed, distance, and cadence (from the crank magnet). So, if anything in the system isn't working, you can start troubleshooting. First, turn the pedal and make sure the sensor is picking up the cadence and spoke magnet (red/green LED's for the first 10 registers). Then make sure the sensor is paired to the computer. I'd like to mention that if the connection ever gets lost, all that needs to be done is to hold either of the 2 buttons on the side of the computer for 5 seconds. You'll see a sign on the screen similar to a wifi sign and "Connecting" will be scrolling across the screen. Once this is done, the computer should read the sensor. Another common issue I see noted in these reviews is that the speed/distance readings are inaccurate. Again, cycling computers need to be calibrated to the wheel/tire size. If the calibration isn't done, then the unit will calculate incorrectly. It's worth noting that tires very in size slightly. Meaning that one tire that's 700x28 may not measure exactly the same as another tire of the same size. This is especially true in new tires vs older ones (older ones will most likely have stretched a small amount). If you're questioning the accuracy of the unit, the real way to zero this in is to actually input a custom circumference. There are instructions in the manual for this if you choose to go this route.
Although the screen is easy to read, I was disappointed in that the trip distance / odometer is inaccurate. Went for a 10 mile ride and it said I went over one hundred miles. (My average speed was great!) I was on a bike trip across Minnesota. I rely on the trip distance to help me know how much farther until the next rest stop, etc. Again, my trip distance / odometer jumped. There was no way of knowing how far I had gone and how much farther I needed to go. Also, the sensor that goes onto the stem of the pedal broke within days of having the Bontrager 300. Luckily I found it on the floor of my garage. I duct taped it to the bike. I would not recommend this item to anyone.
The trip distance / odometer gives inaccurate readings. I like to have an odometer because I do a lot of training rides, and I bike across Minnesota on a bike event. If it's twenty miles to the next rest stop, I like to be aware of how far I still have to go. On several of my training rides, when I had gone about 10 miles, the odometer showed over 90 miles and another time over 100 miles. (That sure made my average speed look great!) Unfortunately, it also malfunctioned on the ride across Minnesota. Since I was in unfamiliar territory, I had no way of knowing how much farther to my next rest stop. Also, the sensor that attaches to the pedal, a rubber piece that fits over the stem of the pedal, broke within days of my purchasing the Bontrager 300. I used duct tape to keep it attached.
- Very Readable Display
- Distance Wrong
- No Custom Wheel Size
Best Uses
- Wasting Money
Bought this thinking a 2.4ghz more expensive wireless speedometer would keep accurate speed. On my first trip out, I went 10 miles. Speedometer said - 95 miles. Piece of junk. Also, neither I nor the shop could figure out how to set a custom wheel size. It's in the manual, but the speedometer won't do it, just generic "700x25c".
- Easy To 'mainpulate'
- Easy To Read--great
- Cadence Not Functional
- Complex Clumsy Start
- Cadence Not Consistent
Best Uses
- Trip Distance--that's All
Wanted to work on some indoor cadence drills over the winter and the avg. speed. and trip distance works fine but the cadence is: 1. inconsistent with number jumping from 30 to 86 to 109 every few seconds--VERY frustrating; 2. Cadence too often says 00 (doesn't work at all on many rides). Con: 3 Poor starting mechanism.


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Thursday, August 06, 2009
Duncan MacPherson Goes Fishing
You may recall that MacPherson's work for MacLean's magazine was the focus of a recent post here on Today's Inspiration.
I suppose this series was one of many additional freelance assignments the popular cartoonist took on at the time. Frankly, these spots are absolutely gorgeous, filled with interesting details, amusing character types and beautiful, delicate watercolour painting. I've extracted every single spot so you can get a really good look at them all. There isn't a dud in the bunch. Click each image to see it at twice up. Enjoy!
* My Duncan MacPherson Flickr set.
* My Fishing Flickr set.
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You beat me to it. These are gorgeous.ReplyDelete
He did editorial cartoons for The Toronto Star for years, right?
My parents had a retrospective book of his Star work. God knows where it is now.
Gosh! You're making me wanna go to the pier and get some extreme drawing done. These are sensational, again.ReplyDelete
That's awesome, Jordie; sounds like I've accomplished what I set out to do - inspire you! :^)ReplyDelete
Mark; How'd I beat you to it?
I saw the image & thought ''Isn't this piece beautiful' before I read your comment.ReplyDelete
Ahh... got it. Thanks Mark. :^)ReplyDelete
Amanda; I'm so glad to hear that - thank you.
- Charlie Allen3:25 PM
Simply marvelous....mahvelous! Now there's an artist who looks like he thoroughly enjoys his work....and the subject to boot. Thanks so much, Leif.....wasn't familiar with MacPherson's stuff....but it sort of gives a new meaning to illustration can be. Too bad ad clients didn't use more of that approach instead of taking themselves so seriously!ReplyDelete


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Although the first generation of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer was discontinued in 2008, Chevrolet introduced a 2012 TrailBlazer at the Dubai International Motor Show. However, this model was never introduced to the United States, nor does it look like it ever will be.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a midsize SUV. The TrailBlazer name was originally introduced to the Blazer line produced by Chevrolet, with the TrailBlazer becoming the nameplate for the top-trim model. The TrailBlazer name was moved to its own vehicle in 2002 when the first model was introduced.
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer was one of the most popular SUVs on the market. It had a fairly strong safety record in comparison to some large size SUVs and mini SUV models. The first generation, as scored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, earned top marks in almost all types of collisions except for the front driver's side and rollovers on the two-wheel drive versions.
Performance-wise, the TrailBlazer proved average for its class, except on the SS model. Slippery handling (solved in the SS model) was the primary concern in addition to poor fuel economy. Stability is a bit fiddly as well. However, the engine is pretty powerful and provides excellent speed, whether inline-6, V-8, or the 400-horspower TrailBlazer SS.
The first generation of the TrailBlazer was discontinued in 2008 (except in Russia, where it is still produced today). A new TrailBlazer was introduced in 2012 for international markets like the Middle East and South America.
The 2013 TrailBlazer was introduced in Dubai as part of the city's international auto show. The model is available in Thailand and Brazil.
The trim package on the SUV includes everything you would expect: large seating, Bluetooth, and USB, as well as entertainment options.
The first generation, introduced in 2001 as a 2002 model, is available in rear- or four-wheel drive. It utilized an independent front suspension, but the rear was a solid axle design shared with other trucks in Chevrolet's fleet.
Several different engines were introduced to the TrailBlazer line throughout its run. In 2002 the standard engine was the LL8 4.2-liter inline-6 engine that pumped out an impressive 291 hp. A 302 hp option was also available. In 2003, a LM4 5.3-liter V-8 was introduced to the line with the Active Fuel Management system. The system shuts off some of the cylinders in the engine while cruising on the freeway to reduce fuel consumption, a huge issue on the TrailBlazer vehicles. In 2005, a LH6 5.3-liter V-8 engine was introduced. In 2006, an optional LS2 6.0-liter V-8 became the final upgrade for the vehicle before Chevrolet discontinued production in the United States.
The vehicle offers many trim packages. The short wheelbase is the base version of the vehicle; it measures 74.5 inches in height on 2002 and 2003 models and slightly less, at 72.5 inches, on 2004 and 2009 models.
Chevrolet also offered an EXT extended-wheelbase package. The EXT includes three rows of seating, accommodating seven passengers in the SUV. The vehicle is slightly higher in the roof than the standard wheelbase models, allowing better access to the back row of the vehicle. The TrailBlazer EXT, although somewhat popular, could not prop up the entire line. The last EXT was produced in 2006 when the Oklahoma City Plant, where the vehicle was produced, stopped production of all vehicles and shut down.
The SS model was the high-performance option for those wanting a bit more power. Based on the lighter short-wheelbase model, the SS model houses a 6.0-liter V-8 that pumps out 395 hp with 400 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle can practically take off, going from zero to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. Other improvements to the mechanics increase the vehicle's abilities. These improvements included a strengthened four-speed automatic transmission, cold air intake to cool the engine, sport suspension to increase aerodynamics and handling, and a top-of-the-line brake package.
All of the TrailBlazer vehicles saw upgrades in the spring of 2007. The old GMT360 chassis that the original TrailBlazer was built on was scrapped and replaced by the GMT361. Due to financial trouble within the company, the vehicle design was slightly modified but not changed drastically. Declining sales, with a high of 283,484 vehicles sold in the 2004 sales year to a low of 8829 vehicles sold in the 2009 sales year, forced Chevrolet to take the TrailBlazer out of production. The Chevrolet Traverse, a full-size crossover SUV that Chevrolet still produces today, replaced the TrailBlazer.
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The 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer continues with a model that the carmaker introduced in 2002, and it has been a popular choice for midsize SUV enthusiasts.
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The TrailBlazer is a midsize five-door sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Chevrolet.
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The 2006 TrailBlazer classifies as a midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV) manufactured by Chevrolet, a division of General Motors Corporation.
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The 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV is a powerful outdoorsy vehicle.
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The 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer made its debut in 2002 as a midsize sport utility vehicle, or SUV.
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Chevrolet was looking to capture the midsize SUV market when it released the TrailBlazer in 2001.
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The 2002 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is an all-new midsize sport utility.


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Friday, July 8, 2011
Daughter of Shock! - Bombay Mail (1934)
Here's an interesting curio, a film that would have fit perfectly into the SHOCK! or SON OF SHOCK! packages--and better than some other films that made it into those two lineups. It's BOMBAY MAIL, a Universal murder-mystery film from 1934, with Edmund "Chandu" Lowe. The music should be very familiar. The score by Heinz Roemheld was reused by Universal, most notably in the Flash Gordon serials. We'll call this part of the never released package of films from Screen Gems, their follow-up to SON OF SHOCK!: DAUGHTER OF SHOCK!
3 comments:
- DokG said...
Love the open on this film, particularly offhand dismissive reaction to the bomb. Definitely looks worth tracking down. Thanks for the heads up on the score. I'll be keeping an ear open for those musical cues.
- July 11, 2011 at 11:34 AM
- kochillt said...
BOMBAY MAIL had too many blase characters to hold up on a convoluted first viewing, but once Edmund Lowe arrives 17 minutes in, things do proceed at a much improved pace. Director Edwin L. Marin, who debuted with Bela Lugosi's THE DEATH KISS (1932), immediately followed this with a far superior whodunit, THE CROSBY CASE, which again featured Onslow Stevens (SECRET OF THE BLUE ROOM, HOUSE OF DRACULA) as the prime suspect. Marin later did INVISIBLE AGENT in 1942, scripted by Curt Siodmak.
- October 10, 2011 at 1:28 PM
- kochillt said...
Ferdinand Gottschalk went from murder victim in BOMBAY MAIL to crime solver in SECRET OF THE CHATEAU. Along with THE CROSBY CASE and THE MAN WHO RECLAIMED HIS HEAD, it was a slim year for horror at Universal, only THE BLACK CAT producing box office chills.
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Effort also under way to open teen center at Park Middle School
Mayor Coleen J. Seng today announced that the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded $890,541 over three years through the Corporation for National and Community Service to fund the Youth Achievement Project. The grant will fund 25 VISTA (Volunteers In Service To America) workers for the Lincoln project, which was one of only 13 applicants selected nationally for funding.
The Youth Achievement Project will provide tutoring, mentoring, post-secondary career exploration, youth leadership training, Points of Light volunteer recruitment and management training, and cultural preservation services to 1,000 minority, new American and low-income children living in Lincoln.
"We are committed to helping low-income, minority and refugee families meet the needs of their children," said Mayor Seng. "This grant for the Youth Achievement Project is an investment in our young people that will have both immediate and long-term benefits for families and for this community."
The VISTA workers will be assigned as follows:
Plans call for some of the VISTA workers assigned to the Parks and Recreation Department to work at a new teen center being developed at Park Middle School, 855 South 8th. An effort is under way to raise $100,000 to renovate an underused area of the school and to provide staff, materials and equipment for the teen center.
"The new teen center would work closely with the "F" Street Recreation Center to provide programs," said Lynn Johnson, Lincoln Parks and Recreation Director. "We plan to form a teen center council made up of students who will help us plan the improvements and generate ideas for programming."
Tax-deductible donations for the project can be sent to the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation, 2740 "A" Street, Box 201, Lincoln, NE 68502, attention Bill Woito/Park Teen Center.
VISTA workers are adults of any age who dedicate one year of public service to their nation and community in return for a living stipend and cash award (upon successful completion of the year of service). VISTA workers can serve two years. Lincoln's VISTA workers will include 21 recruited from Lincoln and Nebraska and five recruited nationally.
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If you want to see determination in action, watch Honda this month.
April was the last month this year we saw the brand sell 100,000 vehicles in the United States. Honda's field sales force is now assuring dealers that December sales will hit 100,000, and the factory has put incentives on its big models to get that job done.
Most models will have 0.9 percent financing for 60 months, under the marketing banner of "Happy Honda Days." Dealers are being offered additional incentives to sell 2012 Accords -- a model that has been outsold by Nissan's Altima for the past few months.
OK, so year end sales are common across the industry, and point of fact, what brand isn't cranking up the engine to push sales at the moment?
But it's different for Honda. For Honda, this could be a big comeback to a lousy year. A smiley face on a year end sales report that execs would just like to file away and forget.
Consider the course of events: The March 11 earthquake and tsunami bring down Japanese production. The Japanese crisis crimps North American production.
Just as things were getting back in order, a flood in Thailand swamps Honda suppliers and interrupts North American factory output, again. And in the midst of all this, the company launches a new generation of its critical, big-volume Civic -- to thorny reviews.
That's a lousy year.
Now Honda is telling dealers that for December, January and February it will be running its factories at 30 percent above prior-year levels (meaning pre-tsunami levels). That will give retailers something they haven't had since last April: ample inventory. And it's breathtaking what a bunch of car dealers can do with ample inventory.
The dealer network meets in Las Vegas next week to hear what Honda has in store for them next year. If it's nothing else but uninterrupted factory output, it will be an improvement.


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These little cakes are a a tad lighter than most, with no bread crumbs to bind them and only a light coating of panko, crispy Japanese bread crumbs, on the outside to crisp them. A zesty corn salsa, bursting with smoky heat from chipotle chiles in adobe, is a perfect accompaniment to the salmon cakes.
If you're planning a party, these are a must. The salmon cakes can be prepared up to the point of cooking and then frozen in an airtight container. Thaw them in the refrigerator before cooking.–Isabel Cruz
Salmon Cakes with Chipotle-Corn Salsa
- Quick Glance
- Serves 6
- For the salsa
- 4 ears corn, kernels cut from the cobs, or 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 1/2 medium red onion, diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- For the salmon cakes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons store bought or homemade mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups panko
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- Chipotle-Corn Salsa
- Make the salsa
- 1. Combine the corn kernels, onion, bell pepper, chipotles, lime juice, orange juice, sugar, cilantro, and salt in a medium bowl and gently toss together. Serve immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Make the salmon cakes
- 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 3. Drizzle a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and smooth with your fingers to lightly coat the sheet. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and place, skin side down, on the prepared sheet. Bake until the flesh begins to flake when poked with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- 4. While the salmon is baking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 4 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
- 5. Transfer the onion and garlic to a bowl and flake the salmon into the bowl, taking care to remove any remaining bones and leaving the skin behind on the baking sheet. Lightly beat 1 of the eggs and add to the bowl along with the mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Combine by gently folding with a rubber spatula.
- 6. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using your hands, form the salmon mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch round cakes that are 1 1/2-to-2-inches thick. You should have about 12 cakes. Place the cakes on the baking sheet and then refrigerate for 10 minutes to help them firm up.
- 7. Lightly beat the remaining 2 eggs in a shallow bowl. Put the panko in a separate bowl. Dip the salmon cakes in the eggs and then dredge in the panko.
- 8. Heat 2 tablespoons of the canola oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot but not smoking, transfer the coated salmon cakes to the pan and brown for 2 minutes. Flip the cakes, add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the pan, and brown for 2 minutes. Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and bake in the oven to heat throughout, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 9. Serve warm with a dollop of Chipotle-Corn Salsa.
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This is wide known as the place where Kim Siseup (1435 - 93) wrote Geumosinhwa, or New Tales of Geumo, which is regarded as Korea's first novel.
The top ornament was lost so it's hard to imagine what the original form was and the hole to fix the iron pole just remains. The tower fallen was rebuilt in 1922 but the tool for sarira had been lost a long ago.
At present there remain several stone embankments, which says this place is a site of temple.
This tower stands at the high ridges of the mountain chain stretched to the east, which surrounds the Yongjangsa Temple.
The well-proportioned parts are so beautiful and the balance around the surroundings is picturesque.
It is a representative work in the late Silla Era.
The top ornament was lost so it's hard to imagine what the original form was and the hole to fix the iron pole just remains. The tower fallen was rebuilt in 1922 but the tool for sarira had been lost a long ago.
Korea is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world with over five thousand years of history. According to the original creation myth, the world we live in today is the work of the Heavenly Prince Hwanung, whose father was the King of Heaven.The Heavenly Prince asked his father to give him some land to govern, so the Father sent him down to Mount Taebaek. With him the Prince brought the Minister of Clouds, the Earl of Rain and the Chancellor of Wind. They also brought three thousand helpers.Under the shade of a sandalwood tree the Prince founded a holy city called Sinsi, the City of God. He put his Ministers in charge of three hundred and sixty areas of human culture, teaching them to grow crops and to make laws concerning what is good and what is evil.A tiger and a bear living in a nearby cave saw this city and desperately wanted to become human. Every day they came to the sandalwood tree at the center of the city to pray fervently for becoming humans.Hwanung saw their devotion and gave them instructions to remain in the cave and fast for one month, eating nothing but garlic and mugwort. The tiger was too impatient to stand the long and boring days in the cave, so he gave up and left, but Bear maintained the fast. At the end of the month she was transformed into a beautiful woman who became the mother of the Korean people.Her first son was Don-gun, the First King of the Korean people. When Don-Gun passed on the throne to his own son, he became a Mountain God. It is interesting that mountain gods are still worshipped today in Korea.Text by Steve Smith.


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Mersen has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Cirprotec, located in Terrassa, Spain, and specializing in lightning and surge protection.
Marc Vinet, Group Vice-President Electrical Power and a member of the Management Board, said, "We are warmly welcoming Cirprotec's team. Our powerful network and our ability to leverage sales in new markets combined with Cirprotec's product portfolio and world-class surge test platform will offer our customers the benefits of a unique expertise in power quality."
Performing a critical function in electrical protection, Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) provide protection against damaging transient overvoltages in electrical installations and equipment. They are installed in electrical power distribution and controls to mitigate the growing problems associated with power quality by protecting increasingly sensitive and critical applications, in particular in automation, medical, or photovoltaic energy.
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Aikido is known internationally as one of Japan's modern martial arts enjoying a reputation as a unique, ethically-based self-defense discipline. The Omoto sect was one of the most significant of the so-called "new religions" of Japan in the early part of the 20th century. At the height of its influence in 1935, it had nearly two million adherents before its brutal suppression at the hands of the existing military government. While Aikido and Omoto are not normally associated together in the public's mind, there exists an inseparable link between the two due to the close personal bond between their two central figures, Morihei Ueshiba and Onisaburo Deguchi.
Morihei Ueshiba was a devoted disciple of Onisaburo Deguchi and long-time member of the Omoto Sect. Onisaburo—a towering figure in Japanese society in the first half of the 20th century—was Morihei's spiritual mentor. His teachings and consistent support of Ueshiba were key factors in the latter's development of aikido. The characters of these two giant figures are a study in contrasts. Moreover, it is fascinating to ponder aikido and Omoto as twin cultural phenomena and understand why aikido continues to spread worldwide while the dynamic appeal of Omoto of the prewar years has waned.
Omoto Overview
For those unfamiliar with the Omoto religious sect, I would like to provide a brief overview. The Omoto religion is a product of the combined efforts of two charismatic figures, one an illiterate peasant woman named Nao Deguchi (1837-1918), and the other, a flamboyant genius, Onisaburo Deguchi (1871-1948), under whose guidance the sect was propelled into national promience before its suppression in 1935.
Nao Deguchi led a destitute and tragic life losing her husband and several of her children at an early age. She was a devotee of the new religion of Konkokyo that worshiped a folk god named Konjin. In 1896, at the age of 56, pushed to the brink of despair by a life of unspeakable misery, Nao entered into a trance state lasting about two weeks. She was reported to have been possessed by a benevolent spirit who preceded all other gods in origin, power and universality.
Although illiterate, Nao began to take dictation from this sublime spirit in a script she herself was unable to read. Her character, especially after the initial trance experience, became extremely bizarre and she was confined to her room as a lunatic.
Nao's writings proved full of revelations concerning the spirit world and contained a continuous stream of social criticism. Mankind was urged to mend its ways and create new structures of social justice while developing a new value system. Moreover, her vision was based on a universal God who regarded all human beings as equals. This ideal was, naturally, in conflict with state Shinto which placed the imperial family at the center of worship and revered the Emperor as the highest god.
Nao had begun to gather quite a local following in and around Kyoto, when in 1898, Onisaburo Deguchi appeared on the scene. Born Kisaburo Ueda, Onisaburo was an autodidact with a keen interest in shamanism who also had a series of trance experiences during which it was revealed that he had a spiritual mission to fulfill as a savior of mankind. Onisaburo was extremely intelligent, very eloquent and given towards flamboyant behavior.
Onisaburo married Nao's daughter, Sumiko, in 1900, and the two joined forces in spreading the faith. They were remarkably successful in the early 1900s through their proselitizing and publishing activities and built a powerful nationwide network by the time Nao died in 1918.
Omoto's overwhelming success proved its undoing as it became a constant source of irritation to the Japanese government. The heart of the matter was the universalist and humanistic approach of Omoto teachings which regarded all human beings as brothers and equals and which stood in stark contrast to the ultra nationalistic stance of the prevailing imperial establishment which imposed its view of Japan as the "land of the gods" on the nation. The Omoto was attacked and repressed by police troops in the so-called "Omoto Incidents" of 1921 and 1935 with Onisaburo and many sect leaders being tried and imprisoned.
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2009 Volkswagen Routan ReviewThis car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale.
Chrysler-based minivan joins VW lineup.
The new Volkswagen Routan is a minivan, its first in six years. VW's last effort in this market, the EuroVan, was panned in the U.S. This time, Volkswagen has turned to Chrysler. The seven-passenger Routan is basically a Chrysler Town & Country with a different interior, a Volkswagen exterior, and revised suspension settings.
The 2009 Volkswagen Routan lacks the seating features that make Chrysler minivans unique, the Stow 'n Go and the Swivel 'n Go seating arrangements. The reason: The Routan has the underfloor storage areas that come with Stow 'n Go, but Volkswagen opted to make the second-row seats thicker and more comfortable, so they won't fit in the storage bins. The third-row seats fold into the floor, and the second-row seats can be removed to create a flat load floor that is big enough for 4' x 8' sheets of plywood. When the third-row seats are up, there is a handy well behind them that's great for groceries.
The Routan is offered with two engines, the Chrysler 3.8-liter V6 and the Chrysler 4.0-liter V6. The 3.8-liter V6 is adequate for around-town duty, and the 4.0-liter V6 offers decent pickup and passing power.
We found the Routan offers a smooth ride and the driver enjoys a commanding view of the road. Handling, however, is somewhat cumbersome. The ride is pleasant enough, ironing out most bumps, but it can feel a bit top heavy at highway speeds. In short, it is not as pleasant to pilot as the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and Nissan Quest are.
Entertainment features will keep the kids' attention, however. The Routan offers single and dual screen DVD rear-seat entertainment systems. Video game systems can be plugged in, and each screen can show something different, including the front navigation screen. Also offered is VW's JoyBox hard-drive radio. It has a 30-gigabyte hard drive that can hold thousands of song and picture files.
The Routan is priced about a thousand dollars more model for the model than the Chrysler Town & Country. It has a much nicer interior than the Chrysler, but lacks the Chrysler's innovative seating features. Like the Chrysler, the Routan is a great rolling living room for families.
The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is offered in three models, S, SE, and SEL. The S and SE models come with a 197-hp 3.8-liter V6 and a six-speed automatic transmission. The SEL comes with a 253-hp 4.0-liter V6 with six-speed automatic. All models have front-wheel drive.
Routan S ($24,700) comes with cloth upholstery, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, four-way manually adjustable front bucket seats, two-passenger reclining second-row bench seat, third-row stowable split folding bench seat, manual side doors, air conditioning, cruise control, conversation mirror, power heated exterior mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, auxiliary audio input jack, automatic headlights, three years or 36,000 miles of free maintenance, and P225/65R16 tires on steel wheels with wheelcovers. When ordered with the rear-seat entertainment package, the S ($27,300) and includes the DVD entertainment system with a single screen, one year of Sirius satellite radio, a Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, three-zone manual climate control, AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 sound system with a six-disc CD changer, automatic headlights, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Also offered for the S model are Trim Pack 1 ($785) with black roof rails and a trailer towing harness, and alloy wheels ($450).
Routan SE ($29,600) adds three-zone manual climate control, six-disc CD changer, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, lumbar adjustment for front passenger seat, second-row captain's chairs, power side doors, overhead storage system, steering wheel audio controls, second- and third-row sunshades, universal garage door opener, security alarm, and P225/65R17 tires on alloy wheels. The SE with rear-seat entertainment ($32,700) comes with dual DVD entertainment screens for rear-seat passengers, one year of Sirius satellite radio, AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 sound system, USB connection, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, power liftgate, and automatic headlights. Trim Pack 2 ($1985) includes a sunroof, power adjustable pedals, towing prep, and black roof rails. A Climate Package ($445) adds heated front seats and remote engine starting.
Routan SEL ($33,200) gets leather upholstery, three-zone automatic climate control, interior air filter, power rear liftgate, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated first and second-row seats, power adjustable pedals, high-line front floor console with adjustable storage, and a Bluetooth hands-free cell phone link. The SEL with rear-seat entertainment ($36,300) includes dual rear-seat DVD entertainment, one year of Sirius satellite radio, a USB port, and a rear backup camera. Two option packages are offered for SEL: Trim Pack 3 ($2325) includes a sunroof, power adjustable pedals, power-folding third-row seat, remote engine starting, towing prep, and black roof rails. The Navigation package ($2475) includes a navigation system with touchscreen, USB connection, JoyBox 30-gigabyte hard-drive, one year of Sirius satellite radio, and a rear backup camera.
Routan SEL Premium ($38,400) includes high-intensity discharge headlights, chrome mirrors and door handles, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, premium driver information center, sunroof, fog lamps, power adjustable pedals, remote engine starting, 506-watt nine-speaker sound system, power folding third-row seats, eight-way power front seats, memory for the driver's seat and pedals, 115-volt power outlet, and rear park assist. The SEL Premium can be ordered with an Entertainment package ($2725) that includes rear DVD entertainment with dual rear screens, JoyBox 30-gigabyte hard drive, one year of Sirius satellite radio, USB port, and a rearview camera. A Navigation package ($2475) adds a navigation system with touchscreen, USB port, JoyBox 30-gigabyte hard-drive, one year of Sirius satellite radio, and a rearview camera. An Entertainment and Navigation package ($4500) combines equipment from both packages. The Towing Prep package ($600) includes a load-leveling suspension.
Safety equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. Optional safety features include rear park assist and a rearview camera.
Volkswagen Routan uses the same architecture and some of the same body panels as the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan. It's a large vehicle, but it's about the same size as several competitors, including the Nissan Quest, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. Cargo room is comparable.
The boxy main body is the same as the Town & Country's, but the Routan has VW styling from the front pillars forward. The grille is unmistakably Volkswagen, resembling that of the new Tiguan compact SUV. The tailgate is also a VW design, with the main element being the VW logo placed dead center.
Base models have manual sliding doors on both sides while higher line models have power sliding doors. The top-line SEL model has a power rear liftgate. On no model does the rear glass open separately.
Routan comes standard with 16-inch wheels; 17-inch wheels are standard on SE and SEL.
The Routan's greatest advantage over the Town & Country is the quality of the interior materials. The Routan also takes advantage of most of the T&C's thoughtful entertainment features, but lacks the innovative seating options that give the Chrysler a considerable advantage in the minivan class.
Where hard plastic dominates the dash and doors of the Town & Country, the Routan has nicely padded door armrests and a quality soft-touch upper dash. It's not all luxury level, though. The lower dash is hard plastic and the trim piece that bisects the dash is thin plastic. On one model we drove, this piece didn't fit well either. The white-faced gauges with black numbers are sourced from Chrysler. Surrounded by a faux aluminum trim piece, they are not that easy to read in bright sunlight.
The radio is set high on the center of the dash, and VW offers a version of Chrysler's UConnect Tunes and UConnect GPS hard-drive radios called JoyBox. JoyBox is also offered in two versions, one with a navigation system and one without. Both include a touchscreen, and both versions have a 30-gigabyte hard drive that holds music and picture files. Those files can be ripped from a CD or downloaded from a thumb drive plugged into the vehicle's USB outlet. When the navigation system is ordered, the hard drive also holds navigation map information. The navigation system has voice activation, and comes with one year of Sirius satellite radio.
Routan's controls are easy to use, though those on the right of the radio or touchscreen can be a bit of a reach for the driver. The climate controls are located below the radio, and they're self explanatory. The gearshift is mounted between the radio and the instrument panel. It's easy to reach, leaves plenty of room for other controls, and includes an electronic gear readout in the instrument cluster.
Room up front is plentiful. There is plenty of head room, and leg room will only be lacking for the tallest drivers. The front captain's chairs provide an upright driving position with an SUV-like view of the road. A tilt steering wheel and available adjustable pedals should help most drivers tailor a comfortable seating position, but some might prefer a telescoping steering wheel to bring the wheel closer to the driver.
When it comes to storage, the Routan has two glove boxes and some cubbies in the center stack for small items storage. A total of 13 cupholders are found throughout the van. The standard console has four integrated cupholders and a small storage bin. The SEL's premium center console has four cupholders and a small bin on top that slides back to reveal a larger storage bin below it. The lower bin also slides back. With both layers slid back, the top level moves back a total of 21 inches, which allows parents up front to pass drinks and sandwiches to the kids in back. The premium console is also removable to allow easy access to the back seats.
In the far back, the Routan has a deep well behind the third row, which makes hauling groceries easier. Even with all seats up, the Routan has 32.3 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row. The third-row seat is split 60/40. It folds into that well in one or two sections. Three straps are attached to the back of each seat and they're marked 1, 2, 3. To fold the seats into the floor, first pull strap 1, then pull strap 2. You have to give strap 2 a good yank and help the seat along with your other hand. It can require leverage that some moms might not have. Strap 3 pulls the seats back up. A better option is the power folding third row seat, which can be set to four positions, including what VW calls the tailgating position. In this position, the seatbacks act as seat bottoms and the bottoms act as backs facing the rear of the van.
While Chrysler offers three seating options for the second row, VW offers two options without nearly as much utility. Standard seating in the S model includes a removable, reclining two-passenger second-row bench seat with covered storage bins in front of the seats. The front seats must be moved far forward to allow access to the storage bins. SE and SEL models have two captain's chairs. These seats also recline and the backs can fold flat on top of the bottoms. The seats in both options can be removed, but they're heavy and you need somewhere to store them. With the second-row seats removed and the third-row seats folded, the Routan has a flat load floor, 144.0 cubic feet of cargo volume, and enough space to fit a 4x8-foot sheet of plywood.
Also offered are single and dual rear DVD entertainment options. Both have a nine-inch DVD screen in the second row and the dual system adds one for the third row. When the vehicle is in Park, video can be sent to the front navigation screen. Video game systems can be plugged in, and each row can watch or play something different. Four sets of headphones are provided. Unlike the Chrysler, the Routan does not offer Sirius Backseat TV.
Driving Impression
Aside from styling and interior materials, Volkswagen was able to make this van its own with suspension tweaks. Changes to the springs, dampers, bushings and steering gear resulted. However, without any changes to the suspension geometry, the Routan still handles and rides much like the Town & Country. Volkswagen touts the Routan's European ride and handling, but we sensed little difference between the Routan and the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan.
Like the Town & Country, the Routan is tall, heavy and long. Those traits make describe a good hauler but they make for cumbersome handling. With a bit quicker steering ratio over that of the Chrysler, the Routan reacts a little quicker to driver inputs. Still, the steering is very light and has lots of play on center. Drive it hard into a turn and it exhibits lots of body roll, leaning in turns. Pushed beyond the grip of the tires, it understeers. In other words, it prefers to keep going straight rather turning in quickly. Granted, most owners will never drive this aggressively, but the Honda, Toyota, and Nissan vans offer tighter, more responsive handling.
What most people want is a smooth ride, and here the Routan delivers. Most bumps are handled without transmitting a jolt to passengers. Sharp ruts can crash through, though. While the Routan does have some of the Town & Country's floaty feel on the highway, it doesn't seem to sway as much and feels slightly better buttoned down. On the whole, the Routan isn't as luxurious as the Toyota Sienna and it isn't as carlike or a as sporty as the Honda Odyssey or Nissan Quest.
The Routan also doesn't compete with the best in class when it comes to engine choices. That's a shame because the Volkswagen 3.6-liter V6 is competitive with any V6 on the market. However, the Routan uses Chrysler engines, which are simply behind the times.
The 3.8-liter V6 is standard in S and SE models. It makes 197 horsepower and 230 pound-feet of torque, and it offers decent pep for daily commutes and most needs. Passing requires some planning and a lot of room. The six-speed automatic transmission sometimes hunts for gears. With a 0-60 mph time of 10.2 seconds and EPA fuel economy ratings of 16/23 mpg city/highway, the 3.8-liter engine is not competitive with the majority of V6s available today.
The 4.0-liter V6 in the SEL is a better option. It delivers 253 horsepower and 252 pound-feet of torque, while getting better fuel mileage at 17/25 mpg City/Highway. The 4.0-liter gets the Routan moving nicely from a stop and teams with a six-speed automatic transmission to provide decent passing response. With a 0-60 time of 8.9 seconds, the 4.0-liter V6 is in the ballpark with the V6s offered by Nissan, Honda and Toyota, though it isn't as responsive or ultimately as quick. Properly equipped, the Town & Country is rated to tow up to 3500 pounds with either engine. We also found the 4.0-liter engine smoother than the 3.8-liter engine.
Tire and wind noise are well controlled in all models. Both engines cruise quietly, but under full throttle the 3.8 can intrude on conversation.
The Volkswagen Routan is a family friendly minivan with a higher quality interior than its parent, the Chrysler Town & Country. However, it lacks some of the best seating and storage features of the Chrysler. It rides smoothly, but handling and power are not as good as that of its competitors. And yet pricing matches the tops in the class, so the Routan may not be the best value in a very competitive market. The one advantage the Routan does have, however, is Volkswagen's three-year, 36,000-mile free maintenance plan.
Kirk Bell filed this report to NewCarTestDrive.com from Chicago.
Model Lineup
Volkswagen Routan S ($24,700); SE ($29,600); SEL ($33,200).
Assembled In
Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
Options As Tested
Entertainment Package ($2725) includes rear-seat DVD entertainment with dual rear screens, wireless headphones and remote, JoyBox 30-gigabyte hard drive, one year of Sirius satellite radio, USB port; Navigation Package ($2475) includes DVD-based navigation system with touchscreen.
Model Tested
Volkswagen Routan SEL Premium ($38,400).The Routan is Volkswagen's all new seven-passenger people mover. Built by Chrysler in a joint venture between the two manufacturers, the Routan minivan offers typical VW interior design, quality and amenities, with the space needed to meet North American consumer requirements. The Routan S and SE trims will come standard with a 197-hp 3.8-liter V6 combined with a six-speed automatic transmission. A 251-hp 4.0-liter V6 is standard on SEL trim levels. To make a minivan drive like a VW, the suspension is European-tuned and the steering is optimized for handling and improved driving dynamics. Standard safety features include all-season traction control and ESP, curtain airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS and brake assist, and tire pressure monitoring. The all-new Routan benefits from Volkswagen's recently introduced no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program.
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