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#52: Stupid in California, or, How Excess and Environmentalists Caused The Drought
In this episode of Next Level BS, we take a look at the latest "drought to end all droughts" in California. While many are quick to blame crops that require excessive irrigation, or environmental policies that divert billions of gallons of water because of a small fish, it's not the whole story. There are dozens of rich communities, scattered throughout California, that consume more than four-times the water than the average US household outside of drought regions. One such community, with less than 20,000 people, uses nearly 8 million gallons of water each day! And that's just residential use, it doesn't factor in the four golf courses. The ultra-rich in California believe their rights to water are more important than everyone else's. This is our final episode of our second season, and we're taking a short break. Watch to the end for a big announcement.
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#52: Stupid in California, or, How Excess and Environmentalists Caused The Drought
In this episode of Next Level BS, we take a look at the latest "drought to end all droughts" in California. While many are quick to blame crops that require excessive irrigation, or environmental policies that divert billions of gallons of water because of a small fish, it's not the whole story. There are dozens of rich communities, scattered throughout California, that consume more than four-times the water than the average US household outside of drought regions. One such community, with less than 20,000 people, uses nearly 8 million gallons of water each day! And that's just residential use, it doesn't factor in the four golf courses. The ultra-rich in California believe their rights to water are more important than everyone else's. This is our final episode of our second season, and we're taking a short break. Watch to the end for a big announcement.
#51: With Rachel Dolezal, Orange Is The New Black
We've all heard of a few journalists plagiarizing the work of others, making up key sources, faking interviews, and fabricating research. We've also heard of people making up key education credentials and experience in their professional bios and resumes. Now, we have a person, Rachel Dolezal, who has been faking her race for political, financial, and professional gain. That's right, Rachel Dolezal, born as a blonde-haired freckle-faced girl, has been passing herself off as a black woman, thanks to strategic use of spray-tan and "ethnic" hair styles. Using her new identity as a black woman, she received scholarships, teaching positions, and even a leadership role in the NAACP. This one can't be missed.
#50: The Strong Sight Program, Where The BS is Strong
Today, with our landmark 50th episode, we follow another viewer submission and take a close look at the Strong Sight Program, supposedly developer by a Dr. Benjamin Miller. Dr. Miller claims that the eye-care industry tried to pay him half a million dollars to keep secret, his method of improving eyesight. Never mind that we couldn't find Dr. Miller, or that stock photography has been used instead of an actual photo of himself, there's another doctor claiming Miller stole the eyesight improvement method from him! It gets even more weird as both methods are based on complete BS from the 1920's, and have been repeatedly proven ineffective in improving the quality of vision. Just like the Memory Healer Program, another scam falls by the wayside.
#49: Louisiana is the Prison Capital of the US. Because; Money!
Today's NLBS was inspired by the ridiculously over-the-top reaction of Louisiana law enforcement to an eight-grader throwing Skittles on a school bus. It didn't take long to discover that Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the nation, at nearly double the national average, and five-times that of Iran (per capita). It wasn't always this way. In fact, the incarceration rate has doubled since the 1990's when the Prison Industrial Complex became involved in for-profit prisons. But that's not the only reason. You'll be dismayed, shocked, angered, and maybe not all that surprised when you discover who is profiting from keeping as many people behind bars as possible.
#48: The United States Is Not, And Never Was, A Christian Nation
Given the recent increased in religiously-inspired rhetoric in the election season ramp-up, and the various pundits and politicians adamantly stating the US is a "Christian Nation," we decided to dig into this particularly sensitive pile of BS. Because to us, the BS seems rather intense that a nation could go from it's founding fathers sending threatening letters to early faith-based local governments, to Presidents and Senators claiming Christian Nation status. We find the origins of the claim, and it might all come down to the placement of a comma in an historic speech.
#47: The Real Reason College is Expensive: Wall Street BS
This week we follow the lead of one of our avid viewers, and take a deep look into his concerns about the serious BS happening in the University of California system, which is happening all over the country. It turns out that the rising cost of college tuition is not because of the rising cost of educating students; it's because of Wall Street bankers. We outline collusion, conflicts of interest, and outright fraud in the ridiculously bloated University of California system that is the direct cause of higher and higher tuition. Wall Street is profiting on both sides of the higher-education ecosystem through risky investment vehicles for the Universities that drive up tuition, and bigger student loans that are required for the higher tuition they've caused.
#46: The Madness Of Helicopter Parents Versus Free Range Parents
Today on Next Level BS, we take a look at how helicopter parents are not just being insanely smothering of their own kids, they expect society to be overly protective of all kids, everywhere. A recent situation in Maryland, highlights the insanity, where the local police literally abducted a couple's kids, for hours and without notification, because they were simply walking home from the park, alone. "Stranger Danger" now applies to police officers, because we show why it's more dangerous for kids to be in the custody of Child Protective Services, than walking alone on a residential street.
#45: The Death of America, by Billions of Cuts of Stupidity
America, and to some extend the world, is dying a slow agonizing death of billions of cuts of stupidity. This week, we take a look at some examples of the confounding rise of stupidity in the United States. While each one may only effect a relatively small number of people, collectively it all combines to be the death of a nation. It didn't always used to be this way, and we look at what Charles Pierce wrote in his book, "Idiot America: How Stupidity Became a Virtue in The Land of The Free." We also explain why there was no episode last week.
#44: Taking a Look at Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration BS
Today we couldn't resist sinking our teeth into the multi-layered BS coming out of Indiana, after Governor Mike Pence signed their Religions Freedom Restoration Act into law. The resulting storm of mainstream media exaggerations, social media indignation and religious-right celebrations is nothing short of epic. The law doesn't make it legal for bigots to discriminate against people, but enables those people to use their religion as defense when they do. We take a close look at the law, the history of what brought it all about, and even examine a significant group of people this law can't protect. Grab your hip-waders and follow along, the BS is deep with this one.
#43: Israel Was Spying On The US Nuclear Talks With Iran
In this episode we take a look at the Next Level BS spilling out all over the place in connection with the news that Israel was spying on the United States' efforts in the nuclear negotiations with Iran. While we might call for prosecution of those senators involved under the espionage act, the sad truth is that the government tends to favor people who reveal secrets, as long as they have powerful political friends. We also look at the false indignation over the Obama administration's so-called "secret" negotiations. It's always been that way, and we always suck at it.
#42: Bad USB Security Risks In The Wild and The NSA
This episode of Next Level BS is inspired by Apple's shiny new Retina MacBook, with it's singular USB 3c port for everything from power to your camera. That's right, one port that requires an $80 dongle to connect anything other than your power cord. And as it turns out, it's one very unsecured port with known exploits already out in the wild. Exploits that can expose all your data, and take over complete control of your computer. So we asked ourselves, haven't we heard something about USB exploits before? Yes we did. "Advanced Network Technology" a division of the NSA's "Tailored Access Operations" has a catalog full of scary tools for the hacker spy, USB exploits included.
#41: The 47 Republican "Traitors" And Their Letter to Iran
This week, on Next Level BS, we take a look at the perilous insanity going on in Washington, DC. Specifically, the lunacy around demanding that the 47 Republican Senators who authored a ridiculous letter to Iranian leaders, be prosecuted under the Logan Act. Never mind that nobody, from Ted Kennedy to Barack Obama, has ever been prosecuted under the Logan Act, that's far from the worst of the fallout from this act of supreme stupidity. If this doesn't get the American voters fed up with the intensely dysfunctional government in DC - on both sides of the fence - then we have no idea what will.
#40: President Obama Won't Say Radical Islam; We Have A More Accurate Alternative: Weaponized Islam
This week, we take an in-depth look into one of last century's biggest, right-under-your-nose conspiracies. Beginning with President Obama's tap-dance around no-nonsense terminology when it comes to violent, extremist Muslims, we follow-through with some important history. We start with Saudi Arabia's critical partnership with the US during World War II, we take some steps through the events of the 1970's and 1980's. It's there, in that history, that we find the new term Obama should use as a more accurate alternative to Radical Islam. We think you'll agree.
#39: Christians Against Dinosaurs and the Dinosaur Hoax
Christians Against Dinosaurs released a series of rather absurd videos over the past few weeks, and some went viral. Filled with science-denying claims and pigheaded arguments, the videos made absurd claims such as; the largest of dinosaurs, sauropods, could never have existed because of their size and dietary needs. While many are passing these videos off as some kind of over-the-top satire, the Christians Against Dinosaurs website presents itself as a real Christian ministry. However, they're not the first to go to extreme efforts to argue the point that dinosaurs are a hoax created by paleontologists. There's a significant number of very serious people, posting articles and videos online, who argue that dinosaurs never existed. We take a look at some of the more significant claims, as well as some of the history of real dinosaur hoaxes.
#38: Water Fluoridation, The Facts, The Conspiracies, and the Reality
We finally did it, we took a very common user request, water fluoridation, and sunk in our teeth (no pun intended) deep into the issues (okay, that was a pun). Of all the topics we looked at, this one is surrounded by an extraordinarily high level of wild histrionics, bizarre pseudo-science, obvious agendas, and outright lies that parrot often decades-old misconceptions. This was a tough one, our toughest yet, and involved nearly continues research since we turned off the camera after show 37. It's certianly clear that there are verified and important dental health benefits that result from drinking fluoridated water. But it's also painfully clear that no other topic has been so heavily influenced by disinformation and distortion; from both sides of the issue. As you'll see, we didn't take the easy road, and in fact, modified our conclusions mere hours before shooting the show.
#37: The Trans Pacific Partnership, a Corporate Takeover of US Trade Policy
Since just about episode one, the most common user-requested issue has been the super-secret Trans Pacific Partnership agreement. It's a gigantic trade, legal, and financial agreement between the United States and 11 other Pacific-facing countries, currently under negotiations driven by the Office of the US Trade Representative. There's actually very little known about the very broad and secretly negotiated deal because of the Fast Track Trade Authority given to the President by Congress. But what we do know isn't just alarming, it's another apparently successful tactic in the corporate takeover of the US and other governments.
#36: The Authoritarian New World Order Starts in The UK, and it Started Last Year!
An avid viewer, Sam Leigh in the UK, sent us a video outlining some draconian new policies in the UK. It certainly sounded compelling, if not a bit over the top. So, when we began our research, we thought, "There's no way this is actually happening." Sure enough, the our early research, it looked like the issue may have been based on some misconstrued news of a discontinued program. Thankfully, we didn't stop digging. It turns out that the policies and authorities of that apparently discontinued program were integrated into the UK's Border System Programme, and nicely combined with the Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Act. That's when we soiled our pants. Seriously. We take you through what happened, how it nearly also came to pass here in the USA, and then we check in with Sam for some follow-up comments. This is one where we're not going to say, "enjoy!"
#35: The Anti-Vaccination Movement and the Recent Measles Outbreak
Last week, our episode on the supposed EMF Sensitivity Syndrome inspired some hate from many of our viewers, so for today's episode, we decided cover something "less controversial," the crazy Anti-Vaccination Movement. Following the outbreak of measles in California, and the ensuing outbreak in Arizona reaching critical levels, the anti-vaccination movement is being blamed, and for lots of really good reasons. We dig into the misinformation, deception, and outright lies at the center of this movement, including the supposed CDC whistleblower of a few months ago. And for good measure, we also look at the pharmaceutical industrial complex, otherwise known as Big Pharma, as an influencing factor in why some parents are opting out of vaccinations.
#34: EMF Sensitivity Syndrome Is Nothing But Junk Science and Misinformation
Today we tackle another viewer request, are remedies for EMF Sensitivity in humans complete BS? We took a deep dive into the claims by those in the EMF sensitivity business, and that it causes everything from headaches to acute fibromyalgia. Then we actually look at real science and how electro magnetic fields may have an effect on humans, as well as a couple of the incredibly high-priced remedies. Needless to say, there's not much actual science out there, that supports the notion that non-ionizing EMF has any effect on humans.
#33: David Cameron Vows to End Privacy in Exchange for Security
Today we deconstruct the madness coming out of the UK in David Cameron's response to the attacks in France. He has vowed to outlaw the public use of all encryption technologies, if he is reelected in the coming general election. The proposal is astonishingly broad and far reaching; outlawing secure communications and potentially even restricting encrypted passwords! To make matters worse, we conclusively show how this will have no effect on the ability thwart terrorism. It's clearly just a pretext to legalize additional monitoring on law abiding citizens.
#32: The Memory Healer Program, is it all BS?
For this episode, we followed the lead of an email we received from one of our views. He asked us to take a close look at the "Memory Healer Program," which is an apparent dietary regimen that supposed to stave off the effects of Alzheimer's disease. This "program," is surrounded by a great deal of marketing hype, including lots of artificial reviews, videos, and a slew of sites that mimic a multilevel marketing scheme. We dig into the claims of the programs creators, and compare those with actual science that recently came out of the Yale University of Medicine.
#31: We See Shape Shifting Reptilian Humans Everywhere!
Today we take a look at one of the more recently popularized conspiracy theories, thanks to YouTube, human/reptilian hybrids accidentally revealing themselves in videos. The idea of hybrid reptilians in positions of power was first popularized by David Icke in 1999. But recently, people have been taking to YouTube to find all kinds of people from politicians to news casters apparently briefly revealing their true reptilian nature. We take a look at the back story to this phenomenon, and then break down what we're actually seeing in those videos. Enjoy this one!
#30: The Top Ten Steaming Turds of 2014
That's right, we're playing copy-cat and doing our own year-end wrap up video just like everyone else. Except in our case, we're counting down what we see to be the top 10 BS stories from 2014. We're doing this to give everyone that nice warm fuzzy feeling from looking back on another year, as we head into a new year with new optimism and hope for the future. I think I just threw-up in my mouth when I typed that. Number 10 is one of the BS ways the media tries to scare you with bombastic terminology, 9 covers corporate screw-ups, 8 is an epic-BS politician, and it goes downhill fast from there. Enjoy, and we'll see you next year.
#29: Police Officer Caught with Five Pounds of Pot: No Charges
Today we take a close look at a confusing incident in California, as K9 officer Joe Avila was found with five points of marijuana that should be in the evidence lock-up. Local authorities are not filing charges, preferring to put officer Avila on paid administrative leave. The problem is, this double standard for police officers is a significant part of whatapos;s causing intense frustration with law enforcement across the country. We compare the insanely light slap on the wrist he received with other insanely disproportionate sentences for nonviolent marijuana offenders. One of which is a sob-story from Arizona where civil asset forfeiture is ruining the life of a man licensed to cultivate marijuana.
#28: Detoxing Cleanses Don't Do Anything For You
After a long flu-induced hiatus, we're finally back with a new episode about the hype and BS surrounding the pseudo-science of detoxing cleanses. You know, those seven or fifteen day regimens of usually foul-tasting juice concoctions and limited calories, typically promoted by self-absorbed hipsters. We uncover the deception going on with the purveyors of this silliness, and show you how your body actually gets rid of toxins. This is truly a first-world non-problem, thought up by people with nothing better to do than obsess about their narcissism.
#27: NASA Never Spent One Million Dollars on a Pen, and more BS Misconceptions
We've been running at an intense pace with some rather intense topics over the past few episodes, so it's a perfect time to lighten things up and take a look at a few BS misconceptions that lots of people still hold to be true. For example, NASA never spent one million dollars developing a pen that would write in space. Also, the notion that eating carrots improves your eyesight is actually the result of a government misinformation campaign that worked. Watch the episode for more.
#26: Eric Garner's Death, and the Hypocrisy of the NYPD's Broken Windows Policing
With all the media hype surrounding the Staten Island Grand Jury's decision not to indict NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo in the strangulation death of Eric Garner, we wondered if there was anything we could add. After a deeper look, there most certainly is! Many have cited the NYPD's Broken Windows Policing policies and the fact that Eric Garner was supposedly selling loosie cigarettes as a lame rationale for the confrontation. Not only did we discover that a detailed 8-year old study has proven that Broken Windows Policing doesn't work, but also that the NYPD selectively applies when and where they do it. And if that wasn't enough, we found officer Daniel Pantaleo smiling and waving at the camera, just minutes after he killed Eric Garner.
#25: The McMass Project Wants to Open a McDonalds in a Church
Today on Next Level BS we take a look an IndieGoGo fundraising campaign aimed at opening a McDonalds franchise in a church. Yes, that's right, the McMass Project is trying to raise one million dollars in the hopes that having a McDonalds restaurant in a church will help improve attendance. While that sounds ridiculous, we did find one church who used a similar concept, but in a very different way to actually help the community. And we also take a look at how the big fast-food chain strategy is already in place at many churches, which many think is a significant factor in declining attendance.
#24: Decades of Institutionalized Racism Set The Stage for Ferguson
We started a typical, isn't this all terrible, send up of the rioting and looting in Ferguson, Missouri, and found ourselves taking a turn down history instead. While the actions of a small percentage opportunists creating the imagery being gobbled up by mainstream media is most certainly abhorrent, it's very clearly history repeating. So we took a look at the history, and found that there are important details that people need to know. The intense frustration is deep, and has clearly identifiable influences throughout history.
#23: Shut Up Scientists, Go Home, You're Not Wanted
Today on Next Level BS we take a look at two bills, HR 1422 and HR 4012, designed to suppress science in government. No, seriously, we're not kidding or exaggerating. The intent of both bills is to prevent expert scientists from using their experience and accumulated knowledge when working for or with the Environmental Protection Agency, while opening the door for non-science industry experts. Watch the show to learn more, and discover the motivations behind these bills.
#22: Jonathan Gruber Takes The Heat for Obama Care over Stupid Voters Comments
Today on Next Level BS, we take a look at the mess caused by Jonathan Gruber's comments about Obama Care, how it was purposefully crafted to be obtuse, deceptive, and onerous; as well as the off-the-cuff comment heard around the world: American Voters are Stupid. We take our typical deep-dive into the issue, with tons of research and backup for every important point we discovered. If you care about government transparency, the Affordable Care Act, and the nature of Jonathan Gruber's comments, you won't want to miss this episode. And yeah, this is another episode where we expect some serious heat from the political jug-heads out there, we'll let you decide from which side of the fence it'll come.
#21: Evil Monsanto, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the GMO's
Today on Next Level BS, we take great care to find as many people to piss off as possible, as we take a close look Monsanto's lawsuit against Maui. Less than 50,000 voters approved a measure to would halt GMO research and crops on Maui for two years. But Monsanto sued and received a temporary injunction, allowing GMO planing and research to continue. We discover some alarming politically motivated hypocrisy in this issue, that is oddly similar to the global warming debate: except that the logic is flipped! Imagine that. And while the proponents of the measure point to the potential for health issues in kids, they allow much more serious activities, that have proven to cause health problems, to continue.
#20: Alex Jones Gets It Wrong on Net Neutrality
We go back into op-ed mode, covering Net Neutrality again. We can't help it, this issue is important, and after seeing Alex Jones' hyper-passionate video on Net Neutrality, it seemed necessary to correct what appears to be a great deal of misinformation. Alex Jones lumped himself into the deceptive Republican came by calling Net Neutrality, Obama Care for the Internet. Now, we don't like Obama Care, but damn well like the Internet, and that comparison is just wrong. So we break down Alex's video, and help to correct several points. And to be fair, we include just about all of his video so that there's nothing lost in context. We want to like Alex Jones, he's an influential voice in some circles, hopefully, this helps bring facts and accuracy back into the conversation.
#19: Net Neutrality, Ted Cruz, and Obamacare
Today on Next Level BS, we take a look at Ted Cruz's recent comments -- or lies -- regarding Net Neutrality. Following on the heels of Obama's apparent attempt to stay relevant with his YouTube proclamation on Net Neutrality, Ted Cruz had to toss some BS into the fray via Twitter. Since the realities of Net Neutrality have become a politicized land mine, we step you through what it means in a real world scenario, and why Ted is wrong.
#18: Eminent Domain Abuse and Corruption: Because... Money!
In this episode of Next Level BS we take a look at two heart-wrenching cases of city governments abusing eminent domain, following the Kelo V New London ruling by the US Supreme Court. The ruling paved the way for cities to use eminent domain to grab private property, and turn it over to developers for things like shopping malls. And to make matters worse, the underhanded city governments are classifying perfectly fine neighborhoods and homes as blight in order to decrease property values in an extortion scheme to get the homeowners to agree to pennies on the dollar. This is turning into a huge problem, as corrupt city governments are in collusion with developers, eyeballing suburban neighborhoods for redevelopment.
#17: The American Republic is Dead; Welcome to the New Feudal America
On the morning after the national midterm election, this episode of Next Level BS is more of an OpEd than our previous episodes. We're not bleeding heart liberal hand-wringers lamenting over the bloodbath, no, far from it. We'd put this episode out even if it was a Republican bloodbath. We see the 2014 midterm election as the final step in the death of the American democratic republic, and maturation of the new American Feudal System. The people in DC are no longer decided by the voters, instead, powerful billionaire oligarchs serve as feudal lords, picking their favored knights to appear in the jousting matches in DC.
#16: Election Fraud in the United States, with Brad Friedman of the BradBlog
We kick of season two of Next Level BS with an enlightening interview with celebrated investigative journalist, Brad Friedman. Brad has been focusing his efforts on all aspects of election fraud for over a decade, and has been called the Paul Revere of the election integrity fight. We get into some of the fraud over the past few voting cycles, then focus on what's happening with rampant attempts at vote suppression leading up to the 2014 midterm elections. Brad holds no punches, and walks through the details of a wide ranging Republican effort to stop vast segments of the population from voting -- including why strict Voter ID laws are BS. Conservatives may not enjoy this episode, but the facts are facts, and that's our focus.
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#15: How State Governments are Planning to Kill Tesla Motors Innovation
Today, on Next Level BS, we look at how states in the US are systematically passing hardened laws to prevent the sale of Tesla Motors vehicles in their states. The most recent, from Michigan, was done in the most insidious way -- yeah, that's right; the birthplace of the american car has banned the sale of an american car. We take a close look at the tactics being used by the National Auto Dealers Association and their state counterparts, to collude with state governments to lock out Tesla. It's nothing short of Government-Sponsored support of a Monopoly -- no surprise there. This is also the last episode of our first season.
#14: Dark Money Madness in the 2014 Midterm Campaigns
This week we take a deep dive into the insane amounts of dark money being spent on the behalf of both parties in the 2014 midterm campaigns. 2014 will be a bellwether year with over $4 billion spent in total, and over $1 billion spent just on advertising alone... beating all records from previous years. Most of that money is going into political attack ads with a huge 64% of all ads focusing on anger as the primary emotional appeal. Also, we single out four television ads as examples of the outright lies being put on the airwaves by these dark money groups.
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Kentucky Opportunity Coalition
New anti-Rounds ad from Democrat-leaning Super PAC
Progressive Dark Money Group Blames GOP for Ebola Deaths
#13: Good Guy Tony Abbott, Paul Ryan on Climate Change, and Fangate!
Today on Next Level BS, we take a trip down under and visit that great guy PM, Tony Abbott. You see, Tony Abbott is terribly misunderstood. While being a self-described conservationist, he's reversing efforts to promote green/renewable energy in favor of coal. While that might seem terrible, we show you how he's actually being a good guy about it. Then we take a look at Paul Ryan, and his comments on human-initiated climate change during a debate, and how a government agency disagrees with him. And finally, the Florida Fangate. Enjoy.
Department of Defense Report on Global Warming
#12: The Pandemic of Ebola Madness
Today on Next Level BS, we cover the number one public health crisis in the united states today, the mind-eating virus of Ebola Madness. The mainstream media is falling all over themselves hyping and sensationalizing every excruciatingly unimportant aspect of the Ebola crisis, while barely touching on facts or reality. In fact, we catch one major news network purposefully creating deceptive and dangerously incorrect headlines. And of course, there's a motivation, money. We show how the Pandemic of Ebola Madness could be a well-orchestrated script, for whom, and for what. DISCLAIMER We know Ebola is serious, we're not making light of the tragic deaths itapos;s causing, but because this is important, weapos;re pointing out hypocrisy and deception.
#11: The Overly Aggressive Hammond, Indiana Police Department
In this episode of Next Level BS, we focus exclusively on the seat belt stop heard around the world. We're talking about Hammond Police officers, Leutenant Vicari and Sergent Turner, stopping Lisa Mahone for a seat belt violation and demanding passenger Jamal Jones produce identification. The police officers demand, without giving cause, that Jamal exit the vehicle. Jamal said that he didn't want to, and that he was afraid of the overly aggressive posture of the police, from a simple seat belt violation stop. So the police smash the passenger side window, and drag Jamal from the car. We cover all the angles of the incident, and also reveal how the Hammond Police department might be one of the most overtly aggressive in the country. But we have a surprise interview, and an even more surprise ending. So keep with this longer than normal video from us, it's worth the wait.
#10: The War On Drugs, the Stupidity of Public Schools, and more amazing stupid...
Today, on Next Level BS, we tackle the astounding madness of the War on Drugs, with a full-spectrum look at the epic stupid. We show how Mexican President, Felipe Calderon, refused to do the one thing that would really help. The involvement of western banks, crazy drug laws, corrupt law enforcement, and the US Government's collusion in the drug trade are all covered. It's an epic ride We also look at confounding stupid in the Washington school system, and some cringe-inducing stupid from a Dallas newspaper. Enjoy
#9: UK Anti-Extremist Crack Down, Islamic Atrocities, and the FBI is Sad.
Today, on Next Level BS, we take a hard and detailed look at new Extremist Disruption Orders the Tories claim will be put into law if they win the upcoming general election in the UK. Calling these new laws draconian is an extreme understatement. We walk you though key aspects of how these laws use the excuse of clamping down on ISIS, as a pretext to silence nearly all dissent. Because these laws invoke ISIS as the catalyst, we take a detailed look at some of the recent atrocities by Islamic extremists. Finally, keeping in a theme here, we show you how the FBI wants to treat every American citizen as a potential criminal, and how they feel that merely being concerned about privacy is placing ourselves beyond the law. Enjoy Or not, this episode has some pretty scary stuff.
#8: iStock Republicans, Inept Obama Administration, Gluten Madness, and more...
In this episode we share the pain across both republicans and democrats. First we take a look at the new Republicans Are People Too grass roots viral feel-good campaign and show the disingenuous way in which it was produced. Then we take Obama and his inept administration to task over his comments about ISIS in his recent interview on 60 Minutes. Next we stick with the Obama administration and the epic waste associated with their bombing of ISIS targets. Finally, we close with a look a the stupid associated with Gluten-Free foods. Enjoy
#7: Open Carry Nuts, Revenge Porn, Stupid Millennials, and more...
Today we take a look at the apparently increasing trend of lunatics advocating their right to open carry firearms, by open carrying in insanely stupid places. The recent open cary insanity comes from Leonard Embody of Tennessee, as well as more crazy in Phoenix. Next, would you believe that evangelical christians believe they are the most persecuted demographic group in the United States Yup, it's true. We also cover Arizona's next-level stupidity with new laws designed to put a stop to revenge porn, incredibly clueless Millennials, and stupid from all angles over another cop-stop YouTube video.
#6: Global Warming, SWAT Raid over Tweets, Texas School Textbooks, and more...
Our sixth episode tones things down a bit, and focuses on a topic on which we can all agree Global Warming We take a look at the climate change protest that went on in New York City a couple days ago, and expose lots of hypocrisy in the process. We also take a look at the unbelievable events of someone being raided by a SWAT team over impolite Tweets in Peoria, Illinois. Texas continues to define the idea that everything is bigger in Texas, especially the STUPID when it comes to education. Also, the Satanist Black Mass in Oklahoma City was the source for some prime and hilarious Next Level BS. And yeah, we know some of you prefer the term climate change over global warming, we just like screwing with you.
#5: Why The Apple Watch Sucks, Lying Democrats, and more...
In this episode we break tradition and take focus on the insane consumerism, hype, and outright BS of Apple. This week, in typical superhype fashion, complete with a breathless media spewing for countless rumor stories, Apple announced it's new phones, new version of iOS, and the Apple Watch formerly called the iWatch. We don't fall for any of the hype, and show you exactly what's going on. We also take a look at how politicians have sold out to big corporations again, and how Senate democrats are lying by omitting important facts from their reelection promises.
#4: Citizens United Upheld, Sharia Law in the US, Facebook Idiots, and more...
Today we lead off with the horrifying news that the 2010 Supreme Court decision giving corporations personhood and the ability to spend unchecked amounts of money on political campaigns, remains in place. Despite voters overwhelmingly in favor of an amendment to overturn the decision, the Senate voted it down. We also take a look at a disturbing story out of Pennsylvania, that could easily be something about Sharia law in Saudi Arabia. And because it's easy, we pick on Facebook users again.
Next Level BS Exclusive: Kahler Nygard Interview on his TSA Harassment in Denver
Our third episode is an exclusive interview with Kahler Nygard, getting the full story on the video he posted last week, showing some startling TSA harassment after he landed in the Denver International Airport. TSA agent Alex Grossman demanded that Kahler go through additional screening of his person and luggage, upon arrival in Denver. The mainstream media has continually distorted this story, doing everything from labeling Kahler as a suspected Somali terrorist, to trying to defend the TSA by implying Kahler didn't get complete screening at this departure airport in Minneapolis. Next Level BS get's the story straight from Kahler Nygard himself.
#2: 9/11 Conspiracy Theories, From a Journalist's Point of View
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In this, our premier episode, we hit Islamaphobia head-on and show you how pundits on all sides; left, right, atheists, and christians are purposefully blaming radical Islam for suicide terrorism in an effort to hide or forget the truth. We also take a look at the Freeman on the Land or Sovereign Citizen movement that's been in the news lately, and apparently scaring Homeland Security. Two examples of overt attempts to revise history, one by a state and another by the feds, round out our full coverage on these three important topics. And a big important thanks to all those who suffered through our BETA period and provided your feedback. It helped.
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From the Learning Circuits Question of the Month
- Do you believe that we have to design, develop and deliver instruction differently for the so-called Digital Natives?
- Are there differences in learning expectations and styles or can we just design good instruction and know that it meets all generational needs?
- If you have an audience that includes natives and immigrants, how can you effectively design instruction without breaking the bank?
It's probably best to design learning experiences from a Constructivist approach. Digital natives will become easily bored with traditional essays and quizzes. Why not have them create content in different media. I also believe that engaging more digitally savvy individuals with the less savvy digital immigrants is a good thing. Everyone should be coached to help each other learn and to 'slow down' or explain things when someone does not understand. This might help alleviate the feelings of frustration from the digital immigrants.
Some suggestions for learning experiences/projects:
(note this list will probably grow… this is just what I have off the top of my head)
I love wikis because they teach people how to play nicely with each other when creating content in a virtual space.
- Team built wiki (each group or individual is responsible for a different content area).
- Media share – every week someone must share a media piece or link to content/info/resources for the class subject in a common wiki area. They provide information on why they chose the item and the classmates post comments on the items in the class discussion for this page.
- Wiki story – students work together to write a story/narrative in the wiki
- Virtual Art Gallery – students showcase their artwork (art, painting, video, music, etc.). Other students can provide feedback
- Research Data – students can link to spreadsheets and text on data they've collected for experiments
- Develop an interpretation or a satirical take on a book or television show
- Produce a documentary or interview session on the topic of interest
- Video sharing – have students create video responses to a topic and to each other's views on a topic
- Write a regular radio show or drama that discuss or treats the content or subject. I love this idea!
- Virtual audio responses – students can provide brief audio feedback on assignments and posts rather than written ones. This makes interaction with each other more personal in an asynchronous way.
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- Develop a playground representative of a period
- Develop an interactive story area where students can interact and act out a story. They can even create their own interpretation of events in a story and take snapshots in order to retell it
- Develop a museum dedicated to a subject


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On May 25th, 2017 – Puff Pieces from Washington D.C. & Iv/An from Zagreb are going to play at the Venster 99 in Vienna.
Started as Puff Pieces in 2013, members of the group did play in (now-defunct) Bands such as Vertrebrates, Touch & Go's Supersystem, Dischord outfits Antelope and E.D. Sedgwick. in fact Edie Sedwick did perform at the Arena Dreiraum in Vienna twice within the last decade.
Edie Sedgwick, Arena Dreiraum, November 17. 2009, Picture by David Murobi
Puff Pieces have released a 7" as well as a full length LP called Bland In D.C. on Lovitt Records, and toured with Julie Ruin and Milemarker last year.
Band Links: Bandcamp | Facebook
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Iv/An from Zagreb will play that evening as well. having released his debut 7″ with Fettkakao two month ago – he finally has the chance to present his newest work in Vienna.
Zlatni Rez / Ovozemaljske Stvari (fett044) is available at the show. listen to the EP via Bandcamp here.
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"We have consulted no librarians, not even our own. Librarians are not practical men and have bees in their bonnets," said William W. Greenough, former president of the trustees of the Boston Public Library. I believe many of us will disagree with that statement.
|The Reading Room in 1894, the year my
2nd great-grandfather died.
At least he saw it completed.
From Wikipedia, "The Newberry's first librarian, William Frederick Poole, was a primary force behind the library's non-circulating research and rare book collections, as well as conceptualizing the facility to house them. The present building, designed by Poole[1] and architect Henry Ives Cobb (1859–1931), opened in 1893.
Recently, cousin Joyce Luscomb provided me with some information on her side, "The Newberry Library was founded in 1887 by a bequest of Chicago land developer and city leader Walter Loomis Newberry (1804-1868). Newberry was an early Chicago resident, arriving in the city in 1833 from Detroit. He quickly became involved in a variety of business ventures and made his fortune in railroads, real estate, and banking. The young city also counted on Newberry's involvement in other ways: he helped found Chicago's Young Men's Library Association in 1841, served on the city boards of health and education and was president of the Chicago Historical Society from 1860 until his death.
Newberry's will provided for the establishment of a free public library on the north side of Chicago— but only if his surviving daughters died without issue. (At the time of Newberry's death, Chicago did not have a public library. The Chicago Public Library was founded six years after Newberry died, in 1874.) The daughters, Mary Louisa Newberry and Julia Rose Newberry, both died within 10 years of their father. Newberry's wife, Julia Clapp Newberry, died in 1885. Newberry's wishes for a library were finally honored two years later when half of his estate ($2.1 million) went towards the founding of the Newberry Library. By this time, the Chicago Public Library was thriving. The Library's first trustees, therefore, decided to devote Newberry's bequest to the establishment of a "library for scholars and people desiring to make careful researches." Over the next few years, the Library's collecting scope was further refined, and the Newberry became dedicated to the humanities."


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Passover begins a little early this year on April 6th. The seminal piece of the holiday being the sedar, where dishes are fixed to represent aspects of the Israelites enslavement in ancient Egypt. One key dish at any Passover sedar is the traditional Charoset. The Charoset is a paste made of fruit, usually apples, and nuts that is designed to symbolize the mortar used to build bricks in Egypt. Unfortunately for most vegans out there, Charoset is usually made with honey and standard sugar. However, our vegan recipe of the week is a vegan version of the traditional Charoset. Happy Passover!
- 3 Medium Organic Apples (Macintosh work well)
- 1/2 Cup Organic Unshelled Walnuts
- 1/4 Cup Kosher Vegan Sweet Red Wine
- 1 Tbsp Organic Evaporated Cane Juice or Agave
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
Chop apples in small cubes and set aside. In a food processor or blender add all ingredients and pulse until pasty but not too much. The consistency should leave some crunchiness of apples and walnuts. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top and serve.


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By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com Welcome to another exciting edition of Jake's Take's New Music Reviews! We have a lot of music to digest, so let's get this party started. The Ghost of Ohio by Andy Black Andy Black released his sophomore album: The Ghost of Ohio. Following the success of his 2016 solo outing The […]
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Re-arranged the position of the screens (from side to side to top/bottom). Hit "apply".Great!
Bingo! There's the editor. On the second screen.
Don't the Windows key+arrow_left/arrow_right work to move windows across screens oriented top/bottom? Never tested.
At the moment I'm blaming my display driver. later this week (or early next) I'll see if I can reproduce the problem.Let me know if I need to fix something.
Observation: if I fire up the editor from the manager, I have only one RTT app on the task bar. If I do it via CTRL-click, then I end up with two instances.Two buttons in the taskbar, but only one scripts editor window, or two windows also?


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Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Lippert received his diploma in Theoretical Physics in 1987 from the University of Würzburg. He completed Ph.D. theses in theoretical physics at Wuppertal University on simulations of lattice quantum chromodynamics and at Groningen University in the field of parallel computing with systolic algorithms. He is director of the Jülich Supercomputing Centre at Forschungzentrum Jülich, member of the board of directors of the John von Neumann Institute for Computing (NIC), and he holds the chair for Computational Theoretical Physics at the University of Wuppertal. His research interests include lattice gauge theories, quantum computing, numerical and parallel algorithms, and cluster computing.
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Pat Robertson: Asteroid could destroy Earth as soon as next week
SAN ANTONIO — Megachurch pastors Pat Robertson and John Hagee walk into a bar ... and a devastating astronomical event occurs and the world is destroyed.
Not to be outdone by the blood moon theory pushed by Hagee, a world-famous preacher from San Antonio, Robertson has crafted another "end of the age" theory that involves an asteroid, or, as he calls it, "a big ol' hunk of space rock" destroying the Earth, which he said could happen as soon as next week.
"I don't see anything else that fulfills the prophetic words of Jesus Christ other than an asteroid strike," said Robertson on The 700 Club television broadcast Monday. "There isn't anything else that will cause the seas to roil, the skies to darken…"
Robertson was plugging his book "The End of the Age," which asserts a meteor will destroy the Earth, on the Christian Broadcasting Network. The 1988 presidential candidate, who has predicted the world would come to an end multiple times, was piggy backing off of news that NASA would release information Tuesday that asteroids have struck the world much more than previously thought.
The B612 Foundation released data Tuesday reported that 26 explosions attributed to incoming asteroids have occurred near Earth, none of which were detected. Each of the 26 explosions gave about an equivalent of the detonation of 1 kiloton or more of TNT, according to NBC News.
The largest blast, which occurred in Russia in 2013 and injured 1,200 people, roughly was equal to 600 kilotons. The nuclear blast that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 was 12 kilotons, according to NBC.
"So, hey, just get ready," Roberston said. "Get right. And stay right with the Lord… It could be next week, it could be 1,000 years from now. But nevertheless, we want to be ready whenever the Lord says, 'I'm wrapping it up, and it's time to come home.' "
Hagee, who also is pushing sales of his book, predicts that a "world-shaking event" would occur within the next year. Hagee, founder of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio said last week that the four total eclipses, also known as blood moons for the red color, indicate that a history-changing event soon will occur.
The first of the four blood moons occurred April 15.
The Cornerstone Church, located near Stone Oak on the North Side of San Antonio, has about 20,000 active members, according to its website.
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You can be anyone- businessman, corporate tycoon or a retiree seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily existence, there are vacation homes available to meet a wide range of budgets. Owning a second home, regardless of the location is not for everyone. Buying a vacation home, you need to ask yourself a few questions, the most important being that if you can afford it and if it is a good investment?
Decide whether a second Home makes financial sense-don't regret later about the ongoing expenses. Also you have to realize that you will not be living there 24/7 that it is not your primary home.
Location- Determine your ideal location, whether you want to live near the sea (coastal) or a hill station, location is very important. Buying a home in a badly chosen location won't serve anyone's purpose; an investor can't resell or rent it. Do a little market research and self-study. [Read more…]


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Line a low rimmed cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with aluminum foil. Spray the foil with non stick cooking spray. Put sliced beets in a single layer on the pan (you may need two pans). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Drizzle the beets with olive oil and toss the oil and beets together. Roast in the oven until the beets are soft and a little crisp on the edges (the peel will come right off). Sprinkle generously with kosher salt.


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Check out these clever, clever boys. Alex, Marcelo, and Andres are three brothers and together they are the band, Sonus.
All three boys were born in California but live in Argentina and I'm predicting right now, (thanks in part to their smart bilingual marketing and strong social media presence), that they are going to be the NEXT BIG THING in the United States. (The music is catchy too!)
Spanish-language song – Vecina
English version – Save Me Tonight
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Using RAD Berlin Update 2
I have a program written in Firemonkey C++. Kind of big, fully tested, works fine. I compiled as a release, it works fine. To use the compiled program on another computer requires copying a dozen bpl files with the exe file.
I poked through the documentation about the linker, but cannot find a way to cause all those bpl files to link into the exe so the program is a single file. Is there a way to link all the bpl files into the exe file?


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Adding Activity to Your Daily Routine
There are many opportunities to be more active in your daily routine. You'll be surprised at how easily you can fit in a little bit of activity here, a little more movement there. At first it's 10 minutes, then 20, then suddenly you've worked 30 extra minutes of movement into your day without doing any structured type of activity. Make a game of it -- it can be fun! Encourage family members to join in, and you'll all become healthier together.
Here are just some of the ways to increase your activity. Pick one or create your own!
- Put away the remote controls. Getting up every time you want to adjust electronic equipment burns more calories than pressing a button.
- Talking on the phone? Put on a headset so that you can walk or do household chores instead of sitting.
- Waiting for the microwave? Walk or dance around the kitchen, or use cans from the cupboards as weights and pump up your arms until the microwave's done.
- Be active when you're watching TV. Lift weights, walk on a treadmill or other home aerobic equipment, jump rope (not every day, as this is hard on the joints), stretch -- there are lots of things you can do while in front of the tube.
- Give up just a percentage of your TV viewing per week and be active instead -- take a walk or do an aerobics video. This is especially painless to do if you tape your favorite shows, then watch them later and fast-forward through the commercials. You'll minimize your sitting time without missing your programs!
- When you're riding in the car, move your lower body frequently. Tap your toes, do heel-toe presses into the floor, squeeze the muscles in your buttocks together, then squeeze one side at a time, alternating sides. If you're the driver instead of a passenger, do these moves while waiting at a stoplight -- just keep your foot on the brake! Once you're at work, do the same moves occasionally while sitting at your desk.
- If feasible, walk to work or ride your bike.
- When at work, take a walk instead of sitting in the breakroom, and take a walk during part of your lunch period. Recruit a coworker or two to go with you. Soon the social aspect of talking while walking will keep you wanting to walk.
- At a sporting event? Find a place where you can pace along the sidelines rather than watch from the sitting area.
- If you're out shopping, take a couple of quick laps around the mall first. Not only does this burn calories, it has the added bonus of letting you check out the displays and plan your shopping venture.
- Take the stairs instead of elevators or escalators whenever possible. Take the stairs several times throughout the day or walk them intentionally on your break.
- Keep a pair of comfortable walking shoes in the car. Pull them out whenever you have some extra time.
- Park farther away from your destination, as long as it's safe to do so, to build in a little extra activity time. Or get off the bus or subway several stops before the one closest to where you're going. Allow extra time to walk the final distance.
- After work, school, or dinner, take a walk with the family or neighbors before settling in for the evening.
- Take the long way around when you're walking. Whether it's around the city or merely to the water cooler at the office, find the longest way possible to get there. Include hills or stairs if you can.
- Waiting at the bus stop? Walk around instead of standing or sitting.
- Get up and walk to a coworker's desk instead of calling or e-mailing.
- Sitting at a table, desk, or computer? Do the same activities described for sitting in a car--toe tapping, toe-heel presses, and buttocks squeezes. Be sure to stretch, too; repeat several times.
In the next section we will look at more exercising tips, including adding more muscle and keeping your calorie balance in mind.


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Paul McCartney Sends His Support to Detained Russian Musicians Pussy Riot
The detained Russian punk-rock female group Pussy Riot now has a new supporter in their corner, and it's a pretty powerful ally: Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.
The group has spent the last five months in pre-trial detention for allegations stemming from an anti-Putin protest, and the global support surrounding the three detained members is mounting. In what was described as an unauthorized protest at Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior, three of the members were arrested and charged with hooliganism -- a charge that could carry a seven-year jail sentence.
Since their detainment, supporters around the globe have rallied to show their support and outrage over the seemingly unfair situation. Celebrities like Madonna and Sting have already come forward showing their public support for their freedom of speech, and now McCartney has posted an open letter to Nadya, Katya, and Masha on his website and social media outlets, expressing his thoughts:
Dear Nadya, Katya & Masha,
I'm writing to show my support for you at this difficult time. I would like you to know that I very much hope the Russian authorities would support the principle of free speech for all their citizens and not feel that they have to punish you for your protest. Many people in the civilized world are allowed to voice their opinions and as long as they do not hurt anyone in doing so I believe this is the best way forward for all societies. I hope you can stay strong and believe that I and many others like me who believe in free speech will do everything in our power to support you and the idea of artistic freedom.
Wishing you the very best of luck,
Paul McCartney
With the judge scheduled to deliver the verdict tomorrow (Aug. 17), supporters have vowed to assemble to show their support outside the court in what many have deemed unjust claims and demand the three are set free.


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Jimi Heselden, 62, pemilik syarikat Segway dan juga multi-jutawan ditemui mati lemas di sungai ketika menunggang salah satu dari produk keluaran Segway. Punca kemalangan masih disiasat samaada Jimi terlibat kemalangan kerana kenderaan Segway tersebut atau kesilapan ketika menunggangnya.
A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said today: 'Police were called at 11.40am yesterday to reports of a man in the River Wharfe, apparently having fallen from the cliffs above.
'A Segway-style vehicle was recovered. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
'At this time we do not believe the death to be suspicious.'
Invesitgators are probing whether there was a fault with his particular machine or it was driver error. - Daily Mail


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The Volvo S80 is the second generation of Volvo's large prestige sedan, launched at the Geneva motor show in the spring of 2006. The S80 model is a luxurious car with an elegant and dynamic profile influenced by modern Scandinavian design.
A powerful V8 engine and a particularly compact six-cylinder in-line engine provide performance and driving comfort of absolute top class. The V8 engine features Volvo's electronically controlled All-Wheel Drive. An active chassis is available as an option, contributing to the car's highly dynamic driving characteristics. A new generation of driving and support systems together with a further-enhanced body structure and advanced interior safety systems all interact to contribute to the high level of safety, both preventive and protective.
Business project manager: Silvia Güllsdorf.
New features, Volvo S80, model year 2009 - brief summary
Please note that some systems and functions are optional.
The Volvo S80 has the same overall length as its predecessor (4850 mm), but is 27 mm broader and 34 mm taller. The wheelbase is longer and the track is wider. All this creates entirely different proportions, with added stance and dynamism in the car's visual expression. In order to give the car a solid and compact image, the contours have been rounded and the bonnet has a raised profile. The headlamps, which are positioned lower down than in the previous S80 model, follow the curvature of the front and have been extended along the side and up towards the bonnet, creating a gentle smile at the front.
The doors are more convex and pronounced in shape. They now also include the rearmost side window. The shoulder line is both higher and broader than before, and the sills have a more pronounced profile, creating a visually lower centre of gravity and imparting a steadier, more stable appearance.
In order to give the Volvo S80 the right aura of elegance and create an image of being in constant motion, the car has more sweeping lines than before, with a comet-shaped profile, an almost imperceptible transition between the rear window and the boot and an abruptly cut-off tail section.
A somewhat larger, vertical grille marks the car's Volvo heritage. The bonnet's characteristic V-shaped lines have been extended all the way down into the spoiler. And those typical Volvo tail lamps now have a slimmer profile that blends in smoothly with the broad shoulders. LED lights at the top enhance the Volvo heritage clearly even in the dark.
As of model year 2009, the space between the letters in the rear Volvo emblem has been increased in order to enhance visibility of the brand. The individual letters will also be larger.
The new rear spoiler is a discreet colour-coordinated accessory. It enhances the car's sporty appearance and helps improve the car's handling characteristics - especially at high speeds. The spoiler is made of lightweight plastic.
Following colours will be available for the 2008 Volvo S80:
* Black Stone Solid (019)
* Ice White Solid (614)
* Silver Metallic (426)
* Black Sapphire Metallic (452)
* White Pearl (453)
* Ruby Red Pearl (454)
* Titanium Grey Pearl (455)
* Barents Blue Pearl (466)
* Magic Blue Pearl (467)
* Willow Green Metallic (471)
* Oyster Grey Pearl (472)
* Shimmer Gold Pearl (473)
* Electric Silver Metallic (477)
* Ember Black Pearl (487)
* New colour: Savile Grey Pearl (492)
* New colour: Caper Green Pearl (493)
The interior design is characterised by clean surfaces, harmonious lines, exciting contrasts and smooth function - expressions of Scandinavian design tradition that help forge a dynamic and harmonious interior atmosphere.
The Volvo S80 has a super-slim centre console similar to the one introduced earlier in Volvo's medium-segment models. In the S80, the centre console has been modified to blend in seamlessly with the car's more classic and exclusive design, and it extends all the way to the rear seat.
If the car is equipped with power front seats, they can be optionally specified with upholstery in perforated and ventilated leather. Fans in the seat cushion quickly reduce cushion temperature to a pleasant level and contribute to high seating comfort. The rear seat splits and folds. The front passenger seat backrest can also be folded.
As of model year 2009, new front head restraints will be introduced due to legal demands. The new front head restraints have reduced width and 25 mm increased height. Buttons with the "Auto Closing" function now have side ridges in order to prevent window/sunroof buttons from being activated by mistake (e.g., by a child or a dog) - something that can easily happen.
Sun curtains for the rear doors are available as an option. The sun curtains are fully integrated into the rear door panels. The sun curtains are hung on the hook in the upper edge of the door. The window can be opened without lowering the sun curtain as it is not held up by the window.
A new modernised claret walnut wood inlay will be introduced as an option. The new inlay will give the interior a more elegant and dynamic design. A total of nine different surfaces will be offered.
Volvo Car has a holistic approach to safety, which encompasses both preventive and protective safety. Preventive safety - the avoidance of accidents - was one of the most important starting points when the S80 was being developed. It led to the creation of an entirely new generation of advanced driving and support systems.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) uses a radar sensor to help the driver maintain the distance to the vehicle in front. Collision Warning with Brake Support (CW) helps avoid rear-end impacts, minimising the risk of such collisions.
The Volvo S80 is also equipped with BLIS (Blind Spot Information System) and IDIS (Intelligent Driver Information System), two innovations that help the driver maintain better control over the traffic situation. BLIS registers if another vehicle is in the offset rear blind spot alongside the car and alerts the driver via a visual signal. IDIS helps stop the driver being distracted by non-essential information in pressing situations, for instance by delaying incoming phone calls or SMS.
Active Bending Lights - moving headlamp beams that follow the curvature of the road - help maintain the best possible visibility in the dark on twisting roads.
Personal Car Communicator (PCC) is an advanced control centre in pocket format. At the touch of a button, the car owner can instantly find out whether ...
... the car is locked or unlocked ...
... the alarm has been activated ...
... the alarm has been set off and someone is inside the car.
Protective safety in the Volvo S80 is structured in the form of a network of exterior and interior safety systems that interact to reduce the risk of occupant injury in the event of a collision. The exterior systems have the task of distributing and absorbing incoming collision forces so that the passenger space is preserved as intact as possible. The body is therefore built in the form of a box-section structure using varying grades of steel, with all the components interacting to provide controlled deformation.
Like the rest of the Volvo range, the Volvo S80 features a transversely installed engine and front-wheel drive. Transverse engine installation provides more deformation space in the engine compartment and helps reduce the risk of engine intrusion into the passenger compartment in a frontal collision. The larger six- and eight-cylinder engines have also been able to be installed transversely in the S80 model thanks to their extremely compact dimensions and effective packaging.
The purpose of the interior safety systems is to keep the passengers securely in place and to minimise the risk of serious injuries. In order to provide the most effective protection possible, Volvo Car has developed a number of unique systems. Side-impact airbag makes Volvo's patented SIPS (Side Impact Protection System) even more effective. The side-impact airbags feature two separate inflation chambers - one at hip height and one at chest height. Since the hips can withstand greater impact than the chest can, the lower chamber is inflated at five times higher pressure than the upper section. The side-impact airbags interact with the inflatable curtains (IC) and the body's network of beams to protect as effectively as possible.
Volvo's system for avoiding neck injuries - WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) - is one of the most effective on the market. In the event of a severe impact from the rear, the front seat backrest and head restraint move together with the occupant's body, thus damping its movement much like the way the arms move rearward when catching a ball. In the latest generation of WHIPS, the system's function has been further developed to provide an even smoother "catching" motion.
All five seats are equipped with three-point inertia reel safety belts, belt pre-tensioners and head restraints. The highest possible safety requires that all occupants always use their safety belts.
The Volvo S80 can be equipped with the HomeLink system. The system makes it possible to operate up to three remote controlled home devices (e.g., garage door, home alarm system, etc.) via a module integrated into the sun visor. HomeLink contributes to easy and safe access to your home.
Driveline and chassis
Like the rest of the Volvo range, the Volvo S80 has a transverse driveline and front-wheel drive, or alternatively All-Wheel Drive (AWD). The transverse engine installation permits effective space utilisation for deformation in the engine compartment and also makes it possible to create a more spacious passenger compartment.
When the Volvo S80 was launched in the spring of 2006, a 3.2-litre super-compact six-cylinder in-line aluminium engine was also introduced. The engine features an advanced valve train with two lift heights and a variable intake system that contributes both to good performance and considerable fuel efficiency. Several innovative solutions have also made it possible to build the engine with particularly compact overall dimensions.
The T6 engine, as it is designated, is combined with All Wheel Drive in the Volvo S80. The T6 uses twin-scroll technology and is optimised for a very sporty driving experience.
The T6 engine is optimised for a very sporty driving experience. At the same time, it is programmed to give the highest possible performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption and exhaust emission levels. With four-wheel drive - All Wheel Drive - the engine is utilised in an optimal manner by transferring the maximum amount of power onto the road surface.
There are five-cylinder engines on offer as well, including the highly energy-efficient second-generation D5 Volvo turbo-diesel and a petrol engine with a light-pressure turbocharger.
The D5 is available in the four-wheel drive Volvo S80 AWD. The combination of All Wheel Drive and the high torque of the diesel engine results in exceptional accessibility and driveability on all road conditions and in all situations, and also provides very good fuel economy. The Volvo S80 D5 AWD will be offered with an automatic or manual gearbox, both with six speeds.
The Volvo S80 can be equipped with a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder Flexifuel engine (2.0F). Flexifuel is a driveline design that allows the engine to be run on petrol and/or E85 bioethanol. Bioethanol is a renewable fuel that contributes to a significant reduction of fossil carbon dioxide. A 2.5-litre, five-cylinder Flexifuel engine was introduced 2008. This engine features a turbocharger and produces 200 hp.
The 2.5 l 5-cylinder in-line turbo engine has been further developed and is now available in a Flexifuel model. The engine delivers 200 hp and 300 Nm torque. It is compatible with both manual and automatic gearboxes. The Flexifuel engine meets the European emission standard Euro 4.
The engine programme for the Volvo S80 is as follows:
Power, bhp
Torque, Nm
Power, bhp
Torque, Nm
*All diesel engines have a turbo function.
Power, bhp
Torque, Nm
The chassis with MacPherson struts at the front and Multilink axle at the rear is designed to ensure predictable driving manners and alert steering response. The Multilink rear axle is an independent suspension system with a number of links that are set up to provide a combination of controlled wheel movements and high level of riding comfort. Some of the links have the task of providing a certain degree of anti-skid steering effect. A long wheelbase and wide track together with an extremely torsionally rigid body contribute to the well-controlled driving manners.
The Volvo S80 with V8 or six-cylinder engine can optionally be specified with an active chassis based on Volvo's Four-C technology. With this system, the chassis setting is automatically adjusted to suit the current driving situation, thus improving both handling and ride comfort. Three alternative chassis settings allow the driver to alter the car's driving behaviour to suit his or her personal tastes at the mere touch of a button. The V8 version of the Volvo S80 is equipped with Volvo's All-Wheel Drive. The AWD system uses an electronically controlled hydraulically activated clutch to distribute power between the front and rear wheels to provide the best possible road grip in all situations.
Volvo's advanced DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction Control) system is fitted as standard. DSTC steps in and helps the driver bring the car back in line if there is any tendency to skid.
The Volvo S80 can be equipped with Self Supporting Tyres. A Self Supporting Tyre is constructed with stiffer sidewalls in order to carry the intended weight even if a puncture occurs. It is possible to drive at a maximum of 80 km/h for 80 km (fully loaded car) with Self Supporting Tyres. Driveability with a punctured tyre is almost equivalent to an optimally inflated tyre.
Two new aluminium wheels are available: Atla 16" and Cassini 17".
Another new feature for 2009 is that the Volvo S80 can be equipped with the Tyre Pressure Monitoring System - a control system that warns of low pressure in the tyres. The system has a pressure sensor integrated into the inflation valve in each wheel. The sensors are activated by an accelerometer at speeds over approximately 40 km/h.
The environment and air quality
The Volvo S80 is built and equipped to impact as little as possible on the global environment and to provide a clean and healthy in-car environment. Petrol engines with low internal friction, efficient combustion and advanced exhaust filtration techniques all help produce low emission levels. Energy-efficient diesel engines produce low emissions of carbon dioxide and particulates.
Volvo IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) effectively reduces the amount of particles, pollen, gases and certain unpleasant odours in the air that enters the passenger compartment. In addition, all textiles and leather are certified under ÖKO-TEX 100. This is an international standard, which ensures that fabrics and hides have been thoroughly tested to check for certain allergy-inducing substances and emissions.
The climate unit can also be supplemented with the Clean Zone Interior Package, an advanced system that provides healthier air quality inside the passenger compartment (approved by the Swedish Association against Asthma and Allergy). When the car is unlocked using the remote control, the passenger compartment is automatically ventilated for about a minute if the outdoor temperature exceeds 10 degrees Celsius.
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Julianne Moore has never really hidden from comedy, with roles in "Nine Months" and "The Big Lebowski" on her resume, but she's always been considered more of a dramatic indie actress. Until recently.
Moore cracked us up, whether you bought her Boston accent or not, with a great turn on "30 Rock" as Alec Baldwin's pot-roast tough girlfriend. In her new film "The Kids Are Alright," Moore manages to bring brushes of comedy into a touching story about a long-time lesbian relationship (starring alongside Annette Bening).
The 49-year-old actress chalks the move towards laughter to maturation."Lately I've been interested in comedy," she said at the "Kids" press day. "I think that life is hard. I think about what I want to see and what people respond to. Tragedy becomes less appealing the older you get."
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She scoffs at the notion that the drama is more difficult to mine. "Comedy is hard," she insists.
While the must-see "Kids" begins to platform open across the country on July 9, Moore is ready to take on more hilarity with Steve Carell in "Stupid, Crazy Love." Her motivations for joining this project are pretty clear.
"I'm just crazy about Steve Carell," she insists. "I'm very excited to get to work with him."
As far as "30 Rock" goes, Moore's character Nancy Donovan might have been on the losing end of a love triangle -- but don't count her out yet. She might pop up again.
"She's not in the ground, she's not dead," says Moore of Donovan. "So yeah, who knows? We never found a body."


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I still say that these figures were originally intended for stores like "Five Below" - minimal packaging, minimal articulation, minimal paint applications, modest sculpting - and when DePriest was fired/removed from the Star Wars brand, they scrapped plans for a cheaper line and were left holding the bag on a dozen or less, of these Dollar Store level figures.
With emerging markets thing still begs the question. Why new tooling? Why not 90's/early 2000's stuff? The molds still exist...or do they? 2-1B's does!
You know, if they were going to go this simple, I wish they would have pulled the trigger and just done these in an animated style to match the Clone Wars stuff. Kids wouldn't know the difference.
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