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Golf in Porterville
Recommended Golf by Groupon Customers
Originally sculpted into the California countryside in 1928, Lemoore Golf Course's 18-hole, par 72 course stretches across 6,591 yards of lush greenery and challenging hazards. A moderately difficult layout when played from the back tees, the course features four tee options to cater to both bona fide aces and disoriented golfers who can't differentiate between a three-wood and a hardened mannequin leg. The golf complex also fosters sound swing mechanics with an on-site driving range and practice green. Clubbers can take refuge from the sun-soaked fairways or undead divot tools at the course's cozy bar and grill, or peruse a stock of the latest golf gear and equipment at the pro shop.
Course at a Glance:
18-hole, par 72 course
Length of 6,591 yards from the farthest tees
Course rating of 70.9 from the farthest tees
Slope rating of 125 from the farthest tees
Four tee options
The mounded terrain and cavernous bunkers of Riverbend Golf Club's 18-hole, 7,374-yard course recall the windswept terrain of golf's original Scottish links. The distant peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains peek over the course's sparse population of valley oak trees, adding scenic flair to an environmentally friendly layout that houses egrets, herons, hawks, and winged divot tools. Both the front and back nine play to dramatic conclusions, as the 9th and 18th holes are the first and second most difficult on the course, respectively. The course strictly enforces a dress code, so players should dress in a collared shirt and leave behind jeans and hard-spiked stilettos, or and they can peruse the fully stocked pro shop for club-appropriate garb and new gear.
The instructors at Tee 2 Green Golf help students stop slicing in its tracks, improve their short game, or chip away at a too-high overall score. The action unfolds at a practice facility whose grass driving range, chipping and putting greens, nine-hole chip and putt course, and five-hole practice course help pupils learn to coax claustrophobic balls into a variety of dark, enclosed spaces. Each lesson aims to infuse the cultivation of stellar technique with enthusiasm for the game, keeping students engaged and making continual progress.:m]]
Though Tee 2 Green Golf sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.


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Tag Archives: cryengine 3
Tue, May 21, 2013 | 21:13 BST
Crytek's CryEngine 3 "an officially licensed provider of middleware and tools" for Xbox One
Crytek has announced that its CryEngine 3 technology is "already primed for Xbox One," and the firm is "equipped to start creating software for the system now."
Wed, Apr 24, 2013 | 10:20 BST
CryEngine 3 – Enodo's real-time tech demo isn't a game, but it's still impressive
If you'd like to see what CryEngine 3 can do when using it's real-time 3D technologies are being used for urban or industrial projects, you should have a look at the real-time demo before from Enodo which uses gaming technology to create interactive models and immersive, 3D environments for industrial design. It's rather lovely. Thanks, EdNorton.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 09:31 GMT
CryEngine 3: GDC licensee video shows future games
Crytek has released a video showing off the games its CryEngine 3 licensees are currently working on. It's an impressive look at games on the horizon going into next-gen and shows off a variety of technical tricks.
Fri, Feb 08, 2013 | 14:09 GMT
Crysis 3: we're only human, after all
Crysis 3 takes the survival theme laid down by its predecessors and lets it sing. Dave Cook speaks with producer Mike Read to find out why it could be the pinnacle of the series.
Mon, Jan 28, 2013 | 10:56 GMT
Crysis 3 gets CryEngine 3 tech vidoc, shows engine & tool integration
Crysis 3 developer Crytek has released a technical video documentary about CryEngine 3 and how its new tricks and tools have been implemented into its shooter. The clip is presented by senior field applications engineer Sean Tracy. If you're into game tech, then you need to check this out.
Thu, Dec 06, 2012 | 14:47 GMT
Timesplitters CryEngine mod enters development
Timesplitters 4 isn't happening any time soon – if at all – but a Crytek-approved CryEngine mod has now entered development. The Timesplitters mod started life as a Facebook campaign and after receiving enough interest, is now on its way.
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 | 12:39 GMT
Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 gameplay looks CryEngine 3-gorgeous
Sniper Ghost Warrior 2 has received a new gameplay trailer from City Interactive, following a spate of silence on the project. It's 'soon to be released' according to the developer's official YouTube channel. If you're a fan of lush visuals and CryEngine 3 horse power, then you'd do well to check out the clip below.
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 | 05:47 GMT
Modern Warfare 3 engine, CryEngine 3 vulnerable to security flaws – report
A report out of the POC2012 Conference in Seoul, via ComputerWorld, suggests games running CryEngine 3 and Modern Warfare 3′s IW Engine may both be vulnerable to separate security issues. Security consultant firm ReVuln demonstrated issues with multiplayer servers using both engines, and said similar problems may exist in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 – but will expect an official commission rather than volunteering the details to Activision.
Thanks, Blue's News.
Fri, Aug 10, 2012 | 04:37 BST
Crysis 3 CryEngine tech demo is fabulously lovely
Crysis 3 is looking remarkably sweet thanks to the advances Crytek has made with CryEngine 3. Don't take my word for it; the video through the break goes into detal on some of the graphical highlights of the new tech.
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 | 16:56 BST
Crytek: 'Unreal Engine 4 doesn't surprise us. CryEngine 3 is the benchmark'
Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli has revealed to VG247 that Unreal Engine 4 didn't do anything to surprise the studio, and that CryEngine 3 is the benchmark in next-gen technology.
Thu, Jun 14, 2012 | 18:09 BST
CryEngine 3 has existed "at the quality of Unreal Engine 4″ for three years, says Crytek
Crytek's Cevat Yerli has said CryEngine 3 "already exists" at the quality of Unreal Engine 4, and while there are "tangible differences," between the two engines, it's not something people will notice when looking at still images of in-game screenshots.
Sat, May 19, 2012 | 17:09 BST
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-inspired Crysis mod to become standalone indie release
Owl Game Studio, a group made up of Russian modders, has announced its S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-inspired Crysis mod, CryZone: Sector 23, will be released as a full game using CryEngine 3.
Sat, Apr 14, 2012 | 15:20 BST
CryEngine 3 SDK updated to version 3.4, see it in action
Crytek has updated the CryEngine 3 SDK to version 3.4 with new tools such as a "revamped DirectX 11 tessellation," improved AI, advanced options for character rendering, an advanced Glass Shader and more. The firm also released a video showing the update in action. It's posted below, courtesy of Evil Avatar. If you click through the link, you will find a list of all the additions included in version 3.4.
Thu, Mar 22, 2012 | 04:36 GMT
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 puts CryEngine through its paces
This work-in-progress trailer shows off how City Interactive is putting CryEngine 3 to good use for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2.
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 | 03:15 GMT
Crytek prepping for mobile revolution by pushing high-end PC tech
Counter intuitive as it seems, Crytek believes focussing on the fanciest of PC hardware will eventually make CryEngine better suited to emerging low-power platforms like tablets and mobile.
Fri, Mar 02, 2012 | 17:00 GMT
Crytek to demonstrate "next-generation DX11 graphics and tools upgrades" for CryEngine 3 at GDC
Crytek will demonstrate upgrades to CryEngine 3, including "next-generation DX11 graphics and tools upgrades" at GDC next week along with advancements to the AI System and UI Actions.
Wed, Feb 15, 2012 | 21:07 GMT
Dynamic Mutators featured in latest video for Nexuiz
THQ and Machinima have released a new video for Nexuiz, showing just a few of over the 100 Dynamic Mutators or power-ups featured in the game, which can change the way you play. Developed by Denver-based IllFonic and powered by CryENGINE 3, the game fast-paced arena FPS will be released as part of Microsoft's House Party season on Xbox 360 February 29 for 800 Microsoft Points, and will be released later this spring on PS3 and PC. Enjoy the video below.
Thu, Feb 09, 2012 | 18:58 GMT
Warhorse signs CryEngine 3 licensing deal for its unannounced RPG
Prague-based developer Warhorse has announced it's closed a licensing deal for Crytek's CryEngine 3, which the firm will use to develop its unannounced RPG. Warhorse said the debut title from the studio will combine "open-world experience with a rich story and innovative gameplay elements." Founded last summer, Warhorse is comprised of former members of 2K Czech and Bohemia Interactive as well as Dragon's Lair author Martin Klíma.
Fri, Nov 18, 2011 | 01:34 GMT
MechWarrior Online built on CryEngine 3
MechWarrior Online will be built on Crytek's award-winning CryEngine 3. According to a post on the game's website, Piranha Bytes president Russ Bullock believes the tech will allow for "a truly unique AAA experience".
The long-awaited return to a beloved PC gaming franchise was announced at the end of October as a free-to-play MMO mech sim which plays out the series canon in real time conflicts.
Thanks, Blue.

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The Jaguar XJ redefines the principles of automotive luxury. Sleek, sporting and sophisticated, this is a large premium luxury car with styling like no other. Streamlined and elegant, bold and dramatic, the Jaguar XJ is a spacious four-door sedan with the soul of a sports coupe.
All XJ models feature a dramatic full-width glass roof, extending from the top of the windshield to the front of the rear seating area. Unlike conventional moonroofs, however, it has a front section that slides upward and outward so it does not impinge on headroom. A dark tint and reflective glass coating help insulate the passenger cabin from the sun's heat, and twin, power sunblinds can be closed for extra privacy.
Bi-function HID xenon headlights operate automatically to provide powerful illumination when light levels fall. In a striking design feature, the base of each front headlight cluster includes a strip of bright-white LED Signature Lights. Headlight power washers are mounted flush with the front bumper so they will not disrupt the elegant lines of the XJ.
The dramatic taillights of the XJ flow along the car's rear fenders before sweeping downward toward the rear bumper. Each lamp unit contains 57 individual LEDs that react to brake application more quickly than conventional bulbs. Three blades of light in each lamp create a unique nighttime signature reminiscent of the claw marks of a cat.
Adaptive Front Lighting is standard on XJ & XJL Supercharged, XJ & XJL Supersport and XJL Ultimate models. The system's sensors react to the car's speed and steering, directing the headlights to cast light deeper into corners. It also provides extra LED corner illumination when maneuvering at low speeds. Intelligent High Beam, included with this feature, automatically switches between high- and low-beams to adjust to oncoming or preceding traffic.2
Bright-chrome side power vents are set into each front fender – true pieces of automotive jewelry. Each features a sculpted, chromed badge that carries the Jaguar name, and identifies the trim level on Supercharged, Supersport and Ultimate.
Coming in the fall of 2013, the new 2014 Jaguar XJR represents the pinnacle of XJ performance. Its muscular body and seductive form will turn heads and drops jaws. Its low, ground-hugging stance and deep, resounding sports exhaust dramatically announce its arrival. To visually differentiate this model the XJR features an enhanced body shape, including hood louvers to accommodate the cooling demands of its powerful engine and quad exhaust pipes. Its aerodynamics are sharpened with a purposeful front bumper a black front grille with chrome surround, chrome plated lower air intake finisher, unique side sills, and a rear spoiler. Finishing touches include 20-inch Farallon alloy wheels, red brake calipers and, of course, quintessential R badging.
The car comes in both standard and long wheelbase versions.
Ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumpers are designed to detect objects and give the driver both an audible warning and a visual alert on the Touch-screen. When Reverse is selected, the Touch-screen displays digital video images from a rear-facing camera, providing steering guidance lines to help you maneuver.1
The power-operated trunk lid can be opened with a single press on the remote key, or by using a button either inside the car or on the rear bumper. To close the trunk, there is another button inside the lid. For low garage ceilings or simply for ease of use, the opening height of the trunk lid can be easily adjusted.
A variety of 19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheels is available in stunning designs unique to the XJ. Wider wheels are fitted at the rear of the car, optimizing grip and enhancing the car's sporting, athletic stance.
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The XJ passenger cabin is welcoming, elegant and beautifully detailed – a space where the finest materials meet the best in contemporary design.
- A total of 24 interior color themes is available across the XJ range
- There are 10 finely crafted veneers
- Leather surfaces can be selected in 12 colors and three grades depending on model: Softgrain, Semi-aniline and Semi-aniline Tipped
Up front, there are 12/12-way power heated seats. Heated rear seats are also standard. However, 18/18 or 20/20-way power front seats are available, depending on model, while front and rear active ventilated seats can also be selected.
Coming in the fall of 2013, the new 2014 XJR boasts a cabin that is undeniably sporty, yet unashamedly luxurious. Its hand-stitched soft grain leather is offered in five bold colorways with surfaces finished in striking Piano Black. The exclusive R logo appears on the steering wheel, instrument cluster, dashboard Intaglio and is embossed in all four seats. All seats feature active ventilated heating and cooling. The front performance seats have 18/18-way movement allowing exact body contouring and exceptional holding during cornering. And yet, you can still stretch out in the back, with up to 44 inches of legroom in the long wheelbase version. The panoramic, heat-reflective glass roof extends the full width of the car and sweeps to the back, flooding XJR with light.
At night, the interior of the XJ is illuminated in Phosphor Blue halo lighting, highlighting the center console and door panels.
Switches mounted on the steering wheel control the entertainment system and cruise control, and engage Interactive Voice™, which accesses the latest voice recognition system for many functions, such as direction entry, phone calling or radio tuning. The system is fully integrated with the Virtual Instruments, which display driver input and selections.2 For extra comfort on cold mornings, the XJ also features a heated steering-wheel rim.
Start up the XJ and its Virtual Instruments come to life. The instrument cluster is composed of a full-color Thin Film Transistor (TFT) display. In place of conventional gauges, TFT offers high-contrast and sharp-resolution graphics, communicating vital information at a glance.
The Jaguar Smart Key System™, featuring Keyless entry and Keyless start, has been designed for maximum driver convenience. Approach the XJ with the Jaguar Smart Key in your bag or pocket, pull the door handle and the system will automatically unlock the doors and disarm the security system. Once seated behind the steering wheel, Keyless start is activated by simply applying the brake and pressing the "Start/Stop" button to bring the Jaguar engine to life. Upon exiting the vehicle, locking the doors is as easy as pressing any door button.
The XJ climate control system is fully automatic, with air particle and odor filtration, auto-recirculation, humidity control and automatic window demisting. The dual-zone system, standard on the XJ, incorporates individual temperature controls for both driver and front passenger. A four-zone system, optional on XJ and standard on all other models extends individual control to both left and right rear-seat passengers.
Providing a classical contrast to the high technology of the Virtual Instruments and Touch-screen, an elegant analog clock graces the center of the instrument panel.
The intaglio is a crafted "ingot" that sits centrally in the wraparound veneer at the base of the windshield, bearing either the Jaguar insignia or a personalized inscription (please see your Jaguar Retailer for more information on personalizing the intaglio). The XJL Ultimate, XJ Supersport and XJL Portfolio with rear seat comfort pack feature unique intaglio designs.
JaguarSense™ is an electronic control system providing touch operation for opening the glove compartment and operating the front overhead console lights – especially useful in the dark.
The XJL Portfolio with rear seat comfort pack, the XJL Supercharged and XJL Supersport all feature rear business trays finished in handcrafted wood veneer set into the backs of the front seats. (If Carbon Fiber interior veneer is chosen, the tray tables are finished in Piano Black.)
Brushed stainless steel treadplates complement the luxurious interior of the XJ. On the XJ/XJL Supersport and models with the Illumination Pack, the Jaguar script in each treadplate is illuminated in Phosphor Blue.
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With a strong yet lightweight aluminum-alloy body structure, efficient yet high-performance powertrains and the latest chassis technologies, the XJ delivers an exhilarating driving experience quite unique among premium luxury sedans.
Designed entirely in-house, the Jaguar 5.0-liter V8 and 3.0-liter V6 showcase advanced technologies that optimize power and efficiency while reducing exhaust emissions. On supercharged models, a sixth-generation Eaton® twin-vortex supercharger delivers a considerable power boost with optimized air intakes and rotor geometry designed for improved efficiency with reduced noise and vibration.
Drawing on key technologies used in the Jaguar V8, the new 3.0-liter supercharged Jaguar V6 offers eight-cylinder-like performance but with enhanced efficiency. This all-new V6 uses a high 10.5:1 compression ratio – something unheard of in supercharged engines just a few years ago. Such a highly efficient compression ratio is made possible by direct fuel injection, variable camshaft timing, electronically managed boost control and an air-to-water intercooler to reduce the temperature of the incoming compressed air. The engine also features counter-rotating front and rear balancer weights for smoothness and refinement befitting a Jaguar car.
In the XJ, the 3.0-liter supercharged Jaguar V6 produces 340 horsepower and an equally impressive 332 pound-feet of torque, delivering virtually instant response. In fact, the torque peak extends from 3,500 rpm all the way to 5,000 rpm. Coupled to a wide-ratio eight-speed automatic transmission, and with standard Intelligent Stop-Start, the supercharged Jaguar V6 delivers spirited acceleration as well as surprising efficiency.
The Jaguar XJ Instinctive All Wheel Drive (AWD) system1 employs an active power transfer control technology that adds the benefits of enhanced traction while retaining the sporty agility and steering feel of the rear-wheel drive version. Jaguar Instinctive AWD is an intelligent, continuously variable drivetrain with a built-in rear-wheel bias to ensure an authentic Jaguar driving experience. The heart of the system is an electronic control unit that uses a variety of sensors to determine how much power to send to the front and rear wheels. Driver selection of Normal, Winter or Dynamic modes also affects how the system operates. Instinctive AWD is available exclusively with the 3.0-liter Supercharged Jaguar V6.
On the move, the intelligent system continuously monitors driving and road conditions to help enhance traction and handling balance. The front-to-rear torque split can vary from most of the torque on the rear wheels to as much as 50 percent on the front wheels. What's more, the AWD system can even take action pre-emptively to help ensure the best possible grip in many road and weather conditions.2
The JaguarDrive Control™ system on every XJ model features Winter Mode, a sophisticated setting that helps maintain traction on snowy, wet roads. When activated, Winter Mode transforms the way the XJ responds: The engine, transmission and Dynamic Stability Control work together to help avoid slipping and skidding while maximizing power delivery in adverse weather conditions. When activated on models with Instinctive All-Wheel Drive, Winter Mode changes the default torque split to 30/70 front/rear.1
Coming in the fall of 2013, the new 2014 XJR is propelled by an awe-inspiring 550 hp 5.0 liter supercharged V8 engine, tuned and calibrated to deliver a top speed up to 174mph3. This is a luxury sedan that accelerates from 0-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.3 To enhance handling, an array of assistive systems harnesses that incredible power without overwhelming the driver or compromising the smoothness of the ride. The suspension is fine-tuned to improve body control, balance and composure whether on the highway or a hairpin turn. The Active Differential Control helps limit the slip between the rear wheels providing outstanding traction and cornering agility. Revised steering hydraulics and calibration enhance steering response and road feedback while Adaptive Dynamics monitor the suspension, varying damping up to 500 times a second to increase stability and agility.
The ZF® eight-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission provides smooth yet quick gear changes, and uses adaptive shift technologies to vary transmission operation for economy or performance, depending upon your driving style. For greater driver involvement, paddle shifters positioned behind the steering wheel offer manual gear-selection control. The wide range of ratios available from eight forward speeds offers enhanced efficiency as well as smoother performance.
The transmission is controlled by the beautifully designed JaguarDrive Selector™, which rises into your hand once the "Start/Stop" button is pressed. Simply rotate the selector to move from Park to Reverse or Drive. JaguarDrive Control™ offers specific settings for the drivetrain: Dynamic Mode, which modifies the engine torque delivery and transmission shift points for a more engaging driving experience while illuminating the Virtual Instruments in red, or Winter Mode, appropriately indicated with instruments in ice blue, to provide more progressive throttle control in slippery conditions.1
Part of the Jaguar sustainability strategy, Intelligent Stop/Start, standard on all XJ models, detects when it is appropriate to shut off the engine. Upon coming to a full stop, the engine will shut down. The moment you release the brake pedal, it will instantly restart. The system even incorporates "change of mind" logic to reduce any hesitation in restarting.
A new twin-solenoid starter with upgraded motor, a secondary battery and sophisticated electronic controls make all of this possible. The system will not operate under certain circumstances, such as very hot or cold ambient temperatures or if vehicle systems performance, such as the car climate-control, will be compromised. It can also be turned off, but its operation is both seamless and beneficial, saving fuel and reducing emissions.
Unlike conventional passive shock absorbers, which must be tuned to compromise between soft damping for ride comfort and firm damping for responsive handling, Adaptive Dynamics varies suspension damping to suit driving conditions. This standard XJ system continuously adjusts the shock absorber at each wheel for improved chassis control with maximum ride comfort. In addition, a self-leveling rear air suspension is standard on all models.
Available exclusively on the 2013 Jaguar XJ/XJL Supercharged and Supersport models, the XJ/XJL Supercharged Sport & Speed Pack and the XJ/XJL Supersport Speed Pack are designed to further enhance the sporty nature of these Jaguar luxury sedans. The packages' visual content includes 20-inch Venom alloy wheels, a front splitter and rear-deck spoiler plus other performance-oriented features.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), which helps enhance traction in a curve or during straight-line acceleration, has two settings. The default setting helps modulate loss of traction as soon as it is detected. The Trac setting, on the other hand, allows a higher degree of wheelspin for sportier driving. In addition, DSC can be completely turned off for special conditions.
The electronic Active Differential on supercharged V8 models is engineered to maximize the available grip at each rear wheel. It detects any slippage, and apportions the power supplied to each wheel to optimize rear-wheel traction for the conditions.
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The XJ bodyshell is constructed of aluminum and magnesium alloys using techniques derived from the aerospace industry. Components are riveted, epoxy-bonded and bolted together to form a strong monocoque structure that combines lightness with exceptional rigidity. Less weight means less mass to accelerate, providing outstanding performance and efficiency as well as reduced emissions. This strong but light construction is also integral to the car's outstanding safety engineering.
In addition to driver and passenger front airbag Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), the XJ has side airbags (SRS) in the outer edges of the front seats, and side curtain airbags (SRS) to help protect occupants in both the front and rear outboard positions. Sensors detect the size and weight of the driver and front passenger to vary front airbag deployment. At the same time, the front seatbelts feature "soft landing" technology, which softens the contact with the airbag and pre-tensions the seatbelts to help reduce slack. In addition, Active Head Restraints on the front seats are designed to move forward in the event of an impact to help lessen whiplash-type injuries.
All XJ models have anti-lock brakes, which vary the brake pressure to individual wheels in order to help prevent the wheels from locking under hard braking. If the car senses a sudden brake application, additional brake force is produced by the Emergency Brake Assist, potentially resulting in shorter stopping distances. Advanced Emergency Brake Assist is part of the Adaptive Cruise Control option. It primes the brakes if the system's radar senses an imminent collision.
All models incorporate a host of dynamic safety systems designed to improve stability and driver control:1
- Emergency Brake Assist
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution
- Anti-lock brakes (ABS)
- Traction control (through engine and brake intervention)
- Dynamic Stability Control
- Cornering Brake Control
- Engine Drag Torque Control
The standard Blind Spot Monitor1 uses radar to take much of the uncertainty out of changing lanes. When the system detects vehicles alongside that may not be visible in the mirror, an amber warning icon appears in the driver or passenger exterior rearview mirror.
Working in tandem with the cruise control, an Automatic Speed Limiter allows you to select a maximum speed that should not be exceeded.
The optional Adaptive Cruise Control uses microwave radar in the front bumper to sense if a slow-moving vehicle enters your path, adjusting the throttle and brakes to maintain a constant distance gap between you and the vehicle in front. Once the road clears, the system will resume your previously set speed. The radar can also signal a Forward Alert, which issues an audible warning if the traffic ahead slows quickly or another vehicle suddenly moves into your lane.
Door locks on the XJ can be controlled remotely from the key fob, or opened and locked directly from the door handle using the standard Smart Key keyless entry function. The doors can be set for single-point or multi-point entry, unlocking just the driver's door first or all four doors at once. In addition, the doors can be set to lock automatically when the car reaches a pre-set speed. Of course, the vehicle is also protected by a security alarm and engine immobilizer.
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The most technologically advanced Jaguar production sedan ever created, the XJ features a suite of easy-to-use, intuitive and empowering technologies, which are all integrated within the innovative Jaguar iTech™ platform. Jaguar iTech lets XJ drivers and passengers enjoy a range of superb entertainment, mobile phone and navigation functions controlled via the Touch-screen, Interactive Voice™ or more traditional switches and controls.2
XJ drivers have complete flexibility about how they operate the car's multimedia systems, whether they are selecting a song, making a phone call or asking the navigation system for directions.
- The principal control panel is the high-definition 8-inch Touch-screen, which displays all available multimedia options.
- The Virtual Instruments are also used to support multimedia options – for instance, the tachometer to the right of the speedometer is temporarily replaced by alert messages, such as low fuel, or prompts for spoken commands.
- With Interactive Voice, many multimedia operations can be controlled with simple spoken commands. This system is supported by a list of prompts in the Virtual Instruments.
- Steering-wheel controls can switch on Interactive Voice, and let you toggle through vehicle setup lists displayed in the Virtual Instruments, adjust the audio volume or choose pre-set radio stations.2
At the heart of the multimedia functions in the XJ is a 30GB hard-disk drive. In addition to holding the database for the car's sophisticated navigation system, it can connect to audio, video and memory devices – through its USB connection, a 3.5-mm auxiliary jack or wirelessly via Bluetooth® 2.0 audio streaming. The USB dock is compatible with most iPod® and iPhone® devices, and offers full-function control via Touch-screen menus.
- Standard on the XJ and XJL Portfolio is a Meridian™ 380-Watt 12-channel audio system, featuring 14 speakers, including two subwoofers. Engineered for ultra-low distortion, the system's digital signal processing (DSP) has been custom-tuned to the XJ interior acoustics. It can play CDs, MP3-encoded discs and DVD Audio, as well as DVD movies on the Touch-screen (while the vehicle is stationary). In addition, Dynamic Volume Control actively compensates for changes in ambient sound levels to provide consistently high audio quality.
- The Meridian™ 825-Watt Surround Sound system delivers full, enveloping audio to all vehicle occupants. It is standard on Supercharged, Supersport and Ultimate models, and optional on XJ and XJL Portfolio. This 15-channel system uses 20 speakers, including two large subwoofers, in a 7.1 surround sound architecture. You can select the Meridian Trifield™ surround algorithm or Dolby® Pro Logic® IIx or DTS® Neo:6® encoders to translate stereo source material, such as FM radio or MP3 signals, into rich and realistic surround sound. Similar to the 380-Watt Meridian system, total harmonic distortion for this surround system is an incredibly low 0.2%.
- Standard on all models are HD Radio® and SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (includes three-month complimentary subscription).
Advanced Bluetooth technology wirelessly connects compatible mobile phones to the vehicle's built-in hands-free telephone system.2 Calls can be made and accepted using the central Touch-screen, the steering wheel controls or Interactive Voice. Bluetooth audio streaming is also possible from advanced smartphones and MP3 music players.
The XJ satellite navigation2 system is based on an internal hard-disk drive, which provides fast access to data. The system can be controlled through the Touch-screen or with spoken commands, and shows information on the Touch-screen and in the Virtual Instruments. Its Traffic Message Channel offers congestion alerts, and possible alternative routes. In addition, when fuel is running low, the system automatically displays the locations of the nearest gas stations.
The sophisticated Rear Seat Entertainment system, standard on Supersport and Ultimate, and optional on all other models, allows passengers to enjoy DVD, radio or music stored on a connected MP3 player. This system is operated using a portable Touch-screen controller housed in the rear-seat center armrest, and includes two individual 8-inch LCD screens and two sets of independently controllable WhiteFire® digital wireless headphones. It also includes a Rear Media Interface, allowing connection with a wide range of USB devices.
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"the gracefully stylish Jaguar XJ Supersport gives the luxury buyer the automotive equivalent of having their cake, eating it too…"
XJ Supersport, autobytel.com, March 2013
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"When I hit the start button, the engine fired up with authority"
XJ AWD, Bostoncommon-magazine.com, March 2013
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"...it (Jaguar AWD) proved foolproof and sure-footed in every test we put it through."
XJ AWD, 0-60mag.com, January 2013
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"Not only does the Jag stand out among its peers from a design standpoint, it is one of the best-driving cars in its class."
XJ, AUTOMOBILE Magazine, November 2012
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"The 2013 Jaguar XJ boasts contemporary design, impeccable craftsmanship, modern amenities and sparkling performance"
XJ, KBB.com, October 2012
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"The newly presented XJL Ultimate captures the essential Jaguar design elements of elegance, muscularity, sleekness and strength."
XJL Ultimate, Haute Auto, October 2012
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"It's just loud enough to justify the XJ's "sport sedan" aspirations without compromising its luxury pretensions."
XJ, Edmunds.com, September 2012
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"The 2013 Jaguar XJ and XJL just got a set of sharper claws in the form of a new all-wheel-drive system."
XJ AWD & XJL Portfolio AWD, TheFastLaneCar.com, August 2012
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I've been firing one 7 cubic ft electric kiln with an overhead vent hood for the last 8 years or so. I'm getting ready to purchase a second kiln of the same size.
I think it might make sense to also buy the undermounted vent now, because I could use one vent for both kilns, and fire both kilns at the same time, and this would take up less space in my small studio.
My other option is to buy the swing-arm bracket for the vent hood, so both kilns could share the hood. This would not be as space efficient, and would only allow me to fire one kiln at a time. I don't think I have room in my studio for two overhead vent hoods. This option would be cheaper. And because I am already used to this vent, I know my firing results will be the same.
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One of the glazes at the studio where I teach is behaving very strangely. The sludge that settles on the bottom is gelatinous and sticky. It's very difficult to stir the sticky sludge back into the glaze. Even when the glaze appears to have been stirred thoroughly, it will separate when fired. It will look like the normal glaze, but with blotchy patches of clear glaze here and there.
The recipe contains Veegum, which is the only ingredient that I am not familiar with, but I do know it helps with suspension. I'm wondering if this is causing the sticky situation. If so, can this batch be saved? Or, does anyone have suggestions for how to avoid this problem?
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I just added a new installment to my "Hourly Earnings" blog series, where I measure the value of my time spent on my online store.
For those of you who are contemplating online selling, I hope my experiences will encourage you to try it. Whether you choose Etsy, BigCartel, or any other available venue ... it doesn't take a big investment of time, and there's only one way to find out if it will work for you.
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I've started a new thread for comparing the various online venues that are available to potters. We've had related discussions before, this one is mostly about the pluses and minuses of Etsy:
Chris Campbell mentioned WholesaleCrafts.com in another thread. This website is for connecting handmade makers with wholesale buyers. I think this is the least expensive way to enter the wholesale marketplace, but it is best suited for lower price range items.
I'd also like to mention ArtfulHome.com. This website/catalog is highly selective and upscale. It was a printed catalog long before it was a website, they've been around for a long time. You can apply to work with them through JuriedArtServices.com.
For me personally, I decided to create an online store last fall, and I chose BigCartel.com. BigCartel provides a store and a shopping cart, but unlike Etsy it does not provide a marketplace. I decided I was not interested in any traffic that Etsy could bring, given that there are 100,000s Etsy stores. My BigCartel store is designed to look like my own website, not an Etsy store, and I don't mind the responsibility for driving my own traffic there.
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We introduce to your attention our latest development in our range of Stack presses with servo-drives and sleeve system. This machine has been designed to print on tubular film for heavy duty sacks, woven sacks, pet food sacks. The machine can achieve a mechanical speed up to 300 m/minute and has a print repeat of 1300 mm. (51"). All the printing units are remote controlled and include a fast system for sleeve change. The printing section itself can be also installed in-line with existing extrusion lines to print 4+4 or 6+2 colours. The machine includes a new automatic winder for jumbo rolls up to 1500 mm. (59") in diameter with an innovative splicing system that can handle also webs up to 400 my. The Bielloflex Sack will be manufactured in widths between 820 (32,2") to 1200 mm (47,2") and the printing units can also be supplied in 2300 mm width (90,5") for in line operation. The models available are 8, 6 and 4 colour version, all based on a servo-driven technology that allows a quick register set up and, eventually, an automatic register control.Read more...
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BANTAM >> A dispute over drug money reportedly led a Thomaston man to shoot at an apartment building late Sunday night.
Michael St. Pierre, 37, 197 Pine Hill Road, apt. 6D, Thomaston, was arraigned in Bantam Superior Court on Monday on numerous charges stemming from an incident just before 4 a.m. on Feb. 24. St. Pierre was charged with two counts of first-degree reckless endangerment and one count each of criminal use of a weapon, second-degree criminal mischief, second-degree breach of peace, illegal discharge of a firearm, possession of a sawed-off shotgun or silencer, attempted first-degree assault and attempted first-degree burglary.
St. Pierre was held on $500,000 bond after his arrest Sunday night, but his bond was reduced to $200,000 in Bantam Superior Court Monday. St. Pierre's next court appearance, though, will be on March 12 in Litchfield. St. Pierre posted his bond and has been ordered to not possess any firearms and to not have any contact with his accusers.
Thomaston police responded to the Watertown Road scene of the alleged shooting shortly before 4 a.m. after receiving reports of an unwanted person. Shortly after receiving this complaint, the police report states, the reported intruder began firing a shotgun inside the building. Police officers reported that they found St. Pierre in the apartment building's parking lot when they arrived — then found a sawed-off shotgun and a camouflage hooded sweatshirt on the ground nearby.
According to the arrest report, police officers immediately apprehended St. Pierre, then began questioning the building's occupants. The victim said that he was asleep, as was his nephew, when St. Pierre tried to kick the door down. Soon afterwards, the victim stated, he heard St. Pierre leave through the front entrance without incident.
However, the report states, when the victim stood up to look out the window at St. Pierre, the defendant yelled something unintelligible before pointing his gun at the window. The victim reportedly told police that he ducked as St. Pierre fired his shotgun three times. The first shot allegedly shattered the window, not that far from where the victim had been standing. The victim stated that he then told his 22-year-old nephew to stay away from the window. By then, the responding police officers had arrived.
The incident stemmed from what St. Pierre said was a dispute over money owed from drug deals. St. Pierre was a bartender at Holly's Place, and both St. Pierre and the victim told police officers that they knew each other from that bar.
However, St. Pierre claimed that he did not fire the gun at anyone "as I already know that a sawed-off shotgun is illegal and when fired it cannot be accurately fired at anyone," he said, according to the police report.
In his statement to police, the victim claimed that he had stopped associating with St. Pierre due to increasingly erratic and violent behavior.
"(The complainant) stated that he did not know why St. Pierre fired a shotgun at him," the report states, "but (complainant) suspects that St. Pierre is probably taking some new hard drug." Continued...
Police officers reported that they had found nine holes in an apartment wall, which were the result of bird shot, as well as shards of glass from the broken window. The door to the apartment allegedly had fresh smudge marks from St. Pierre's attempt to kick the door down, and police officers reportedly found four empty Winchester 12-gauge shotgun shells in the parking lot.
Although St. Pierre reportedly told police officers that he did not intend to shoot at anyone, the police report states that St. Pierre claimed he modified his shotgun for home protection. St. Pierre also reportedly told police that he was drunk at the time of the shooting.
"I just wanted to scare (complainant) so that I could get what he owes me," St. Pierre told police.
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It is strange for me to talk about my own interview (starts at 01:16) but I had the honour of speaking on TV2 Danish National television on an initiative called Sustainia. The book entitled "Guide to Sustainia, Exploring the sustainable society of tomorrow" imagines a fictitious place in 2020 that hopes to inspire us into making it a reality.
We have recently run a pilot programme on our corporate campus in Redmond, Wash., USA, aimed at using technology to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings.
Several months ago, we released a new whitepaper, The IT Energy Efficiency Imperative, which explores the critical importance and substantial benefits of embracing IT energy efficiency in a world where almost every facet of business and society is dependent on IT-based services. Added to this we're also releasing a new video featuring Mark Aggar, Senior Director of Technology Strategy, talking about...
Information technology (IT) departments in organisations across sectors are facing difficulties in meeting the growing demand for IT services, due to tight budgets, rising energy costs, and limits on electric power availability. To answer the existing and new demands while remaining productive and competitive, it is important for organisations to embrace IT energy efficiency principles and practices.
When Richard Banks' grandfather died about five years ago, he left behind a suitcase filled with hundreds of photographs, many depicting his time as a pilot during World War II. Looking through those images made Banks think about the legacy he would leave his daughter, and about the physical limitations of photos and floppy disks that become obsolete as images and information are increasingly stored...
Governments around the world are racing to invest in smart electricity grids to reduce energy consumption and battle climate change. The European Union's Strategic Energy Technology (SET) Plan includes a €2 billion investment in smart grids over the next ten years. By 2020, the EU aims to have smart meters in 80 per cent of homes.
EU Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger has said that "The cheapest energy is the one we don't consume". Private households also need to reduce their energy needs, and doing so makes economic sense too: lowering your room temperature by just three degrees can save 20 percent on heating costs. Even reducing temperature by a single degree can cut consumption by 6 percent.
Microsoft's latest products are geared towards enabling users to be more productive and to do their work faster and more efficiently. But as well as being user-friendly, its products have also been specifically crafted to manage power efficiently, reducing both energy use and your overall electricity bill.
I was recently at a roundtable meeting with Connie Hedegaard, the European Commissioner for Climate Action and many companies representing the financial, manufacturing, technology and transport sectors and NGOs. Part of the discussion was on the EU's carbon emissions reduction target for 2020 and a move from 20% to 30%.
Cloud computing brings great benefits to Europe's start-ups and SMEs in terms of cost benefits, ease to up-scale their businesses and efficient computing capabilities. Besides using the cloud power to operate their own business, SMEs also have the opportunity to widen their portfolio and innovate by building new applications and services on the cloud platforms.
Climate change is a global problem and therefore requires a global answer, as rightfully stated by James Lovegrove in our video interview. James is the Managing Director of TechAmerica Europe, leading US high-tech companies operating in the EU. Indeed, answering the environmental challenges requires a unitary effort across industries, governments and citizens. Through his leadership TechAmerica Europe has...
I underlined in several of my previous posts that cloud computing brings great benefits such as scalability and increased energy efficiency, but what about the next phase? As data centers grow in capacity and the rate of adoption increases, we need also to look to the future.
I had the pleasure some weeks ago to attend the first Green Growth Council meeting in Copenhagen, led by Monday Morning a leading independent think tank in Scandinavia. The Council gathered leading scholars, politicians, as well as representatives from the business sector that discussed the state of green growth, barriers, policy frameworks and best practices in transitioning to a low-carbon...
The global scale of climate and energy challenges is daunting. As world population approaches the 7 billion mark a growing majority people now live in cities. These billions of new urbanites need energy; energy for lights, for heating, for cooling; energy for transportation, housing and emergency services, energy for water systems and sanitation, and they want the same conveniences and luxuries that city...
Electricity companies around the world are racing to develop equipment to help homes and apartments automatically slash energy use. These "smart home" technologies are being tested from San Francisco to Seoul, but many of the do-it-yourself kits are complicated to install and configure. More sophisticated systems are expensive and require professional installation. As a result, global rollout of...
Environmental futurists have said smart cars will increasingly be able to provide drivers GPS information that will help avoid and create traffic.
The EU's Sustainable Energy Week is in town: Brussels and 44 European countries are hosting a wide range of events and attracting thousands of people to take part in sessions which highlight the urgent need to improve energy efficient as part of global efforts to combat climate change.
Last week, I was in Nairobi, Kenya for the United Nations Chief Executive Briefing, where Ban Ki-moon, the UN Secretary General, launched the UN's new energy neutral Nairobi office building. The building is the first of its kind for the UN in Africa and is a global showcase of sustainable design and technology.
Microsoft's Chief Environmental Strategist on ICT, Rob Bernard, passed through Brussels again last month. I had the chance to continue from our previous discussion on how ICT can contribute to a cleaner economy, and get his views on how cloud computing can reduce a European company's environmental footprint.
An article in the French newspaper Le Figaro, began with the words 'Smart grids will be to energy what the internet was for computers'. In other words, a revolutionary concept.
I would like to highlight a recent example from the Netherlands where, Microsoft Partner, Capgemini, will provide a ground-breaking pilot of a smart public lighting system based on Microsoft's cloud environment, Windows Azure in the Dutch city of Texel.
I wanted to share with you an interview in The Guardian with Rob Bernard, Microsoft's Chief Environmental Strategist.
A recent article in The Guardian has profiled how, thanks to an Oxford University project supported by the European Commission and Microsoft Research, citizens now have the opportunity to help scientists track the regional and local weather events caused by climate change.
At Microsoft, we are committed to software and technology innovation that helps people and organizations improve the environment. We work closely with governments, NGOs, businesses and academia, on the best ways to use technology with the aim to resolve issues facing the environment such as climate change and energy sustainability.
The Greek government created the Public Power Corporation (PPC) in 1950 to implement a national electric energy policy and utilise domestic energy resources. Today, PPC provides 93 percent of the power capacity in Greece, generated by lignite, fuel oil, hydro-electric, and natural gas power plants and wind and solar energy parks. PPC is the largest business in Greece in terms of assets, with 98 power plants...
Did you ever wonder what mathematics has to do with saving the planet? Well a group in France has been working on things like "multi-objective and stochastic constraint programming" for optimising resource usage. This sounds very technical but a lot of the innovative solutions being looked at today will require smarter methods to make new environmental technologies work.
Stockholm is one of the most networked cities in the world. It is also considered one of the happiest and one of the most environmentally aware. In fact, the city was recently named European Green Capital of 2010. Now, Stockholm is using Microsoft Windows 7 to achieve even better results.
I wanted to share with you an interesting article that my colleague Rob Bernard, Chief Environmental Strategist for Microsoft, recently wrote. His piece offers up some insightful thoughts on a recent study ran to better understand the potential that cloud computing may have to abate carbon emissions and reduce energy consumption for small to large companies.
In this case study, you can read about how HCL Technologies is enabling enterprises to easily monitor its carbon footprint which is helping businesses and governments' better account and manage carbon emissions.
The press coverage has been unanimous that the COP 16 in Cancun Mexico exceeded expectations in delivering some tangible results in the effort to combat climate change. As I said in my earlier blog, there was optimism for some sort of success and it is now apparent this optimism was not misplaced. One can only aspire for greater things next year in Durban, South Africa where the COP 17 will be held.
Dr. Peter Thomond, from Imperial College provides a fascinating insight into the behavioral changes needed for Europe to become the seat of real environmental change.
After shaking off the jet lag and escaping the European chill I am walking into the UN Conference for Climate Change also known as COP 16 (Conference of the Parties) being held this year in sunny Cancun, Mexico and in its 3rd day.
On November 8-11, I took part in the 2010 Care Innovation summit on 'Going Green', held this year in Vienna. Participants from across the ICT sector attended the two-day event to better understand how our sector should be part of the answer to reduce greenhouse gases and not part of the problem.
The first Belgian National Homeworking Day was organized on October 28th by Microsoft, Getronics, AOS Studley and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The Europe 2020 strategy is driving massive change across European life. The Barroso Commission is not only striving for a stronger economy and more competitive Europeans but it demands that we act smart in the process.
We've been underlining this idea many times before, the ICT industry has the power to contribute to the worldwide carbon reductions not only within the ICT sector itself, but also to help other sectors and industries such as production, transport, construction and logistics become more sustainable.
I just saw Rob Bernard our Chief Environment Strategist in an interview on CNN on how we and the ICT industry are trying to tackle the increasing energy consumption of data centers.
The Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), just released its latest recommendations in a recent report on the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in reducing global carbon emissions by increasing use of technology across varied sectors.
It's a clear message my colleagues gave me at a recent event: the ICT industry and cloud computing are key components in helping to reduce the carbon footprint in Europe. But of course ICT people would say that, I hear you cry!
Similar to other industries the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) industries has been challenged to prevent its carbon emissions from increasing. ICT also has the incentive to demonstrate the potential for reductions in carbon emissions through increased use of technology within other sectors.
How do you hit a carbon emissions target if you don't know how much you are producing? This question was answered by the Carbon Disclosure Project that transparently publishes the carbon emissions of 2,500 organizations in some 60 countries around the world.
Europe's own environmental visionary Dennis Pamlin (Senior Associate Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and senior Advisor B4E) reminds us of the power of technology to not only lead to solutions but generate tremendous wealth for Europe. For Pamlin the next major investments in urban infrastructure over the next 30 years needs to be done in a smarter and more efficient way.
During one of his visits in Brussels, we got the chance to interview Rob Bernard, the Chief Environmental Strategist for Microsoft. Rob is responsible for defining and implementing the global strategy for the company's environmental efforts. We talked to him about Microsoft's environmental stewardship and got his views on the role that the ICT sector plays in enabling solutions for...
Learn how the government agency - European Environment Agency - is raising environmental awareness across Europe through Eye On Earth, a platform based on Windows Azure.
I'm often asked why Microsoft is getting involved in environmental issues: people assume it is not our issue or that internet and communication technologies can help. Wrong! Technology is not the solution but an important enabler for energy efficiency and reductions in greenhouse gases.
40 years ago Earth Day started as a grassroots movement to build ecological awareness on an issue largely misunderstood as anti-economy.
Computer science can play a major role in fuelling scientific breakthroughs in other fields, but only if it can meet its own grand challenges, said Craig Mundie, chief research and strategy officer of Microsoft at a symposium in Brussels debating how best to use EU-funded research programmes to solve grand challenges.
In this case study, you can read about the partnership between the European Environment Agency (EEA) and Microsoft to develop the "Eye on Earth" application on cloud to give Europeans data on water and air quality. An agency of the European Union, the European Environment Agency (EEA) provides independent and reliable information on the environment for policy makers and the general...
Innovation is now the catch phrase for the European Commission but an important one to try and resolve issues facing the EU and the world. From climate change to healthcare society faces many 'grand challenges' that will demand the brightest minds in both government, academia and the private sector.
Fiat Ecodrive lets you record your driving information on a usb stick and then use this information find out how to lower your driving emissions on your PC.
The European Commission as part of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (23-25 March) will once again run the Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign which contributes to realising the European Union's energy policy to amongst other things promote energy efficiency, new renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, and clean transport. The 2009 EU Sustainable Energy Week will sponsor 149 events inside and outside of...
I recently attended the European Commission's ICT for Energy Efficiency event in Brussels where four associations representing information and communication technology companies have come together to ensure our industry will be part of the solution instead of the problem.
Hear me talking about the Eye on Earth online tool. This website shows data from thousands of air and water quality stations from across Europe in real-time. (By the way, I say 60,000 stations in the video but I was told I got a little ahead of myself - it's actually 6,000!).
I've just re-watched this video of Jean-Philippe Courtois talking to INSEAD about the role that IT can play in mitigating climate change, answering that age-old question: what does the ICT industry have to do with climate change?! It's nearly a couple of years old, but still relevant
New and unique climate site illustrates for the first time in 3D how climate change affects you, your city and your home - and what you can do to protect the global environment Map My Climate by MicrosoftEurope
As you may have read before on this site, we opened one of the largest data centres in Europe just last year in Dublin. Large-scale facilities such as this can play a big role in the development of cloud computing, providing companies with better and cheaper computing facilities. Great news to resource-strapped companies in particular.
Think industry is the biggest emitter of C02?
It's not a new story, but that doesn't mean it doesn't deserve to be told again! In 2008, Fiat introduced eco:Drive for Fiat Blue&Me powered by Microsoft, the first tool in the world to actually interact directly with drivers to analyse their habits at the wheel and make recommendations on how they can drive more efficiently.
Volvo chose Microsoft technology to help improve the company's collaboration, communication and environmental sustainability efforts. Unified Communications enable reductions in costs and CO2 emissions as well as decrease the need for business travel.
Major advances in data availability, together with recent advances in computational modeling and data analysis techniques, are enabling Microsoft Research to shed light on climate change and the implications for European forest dynamics.
The Environmental Sustainability Dashboard for Microsoft Dynamics AX enables midsize businesses to easily track their environmental impact and energy consumption from within their Enterprise Resource Planning solution.
Scientists from Microsoft Research in the United Kingdom and the United States and University of California have developed a prototype that allows computers to run low-energy tasks while in sleep mode.
Copenhagen has succeeded as Kyoto did to bring the world's attention to issue of climate change.
Join our partner – EEA – and help build a community showing how we can IMPACT and CONTRIBUTE to addressing Climate Change!!
With Eye On Earth providing near to real-time information on Water and Air quality, encouraging two-way collaboration with citizens, Environmental Atlas of Europe now extends our digital platform to educate on climate change. (See my previous post )
The European Environment Agency and Microsoft launched their latest project this month - the Environmental Atlas of Europe (Atlas) at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen.
A group of scientists from Microsoft Research in the United Kingdom and the United States and University of California have developed a prototype that allows computers to run low-energy tasks while in sleep mode. This saves both energy and money.
We were very proud to announce the grand opening of our Dublin data centre last month. This state of the art facility helps to improve cloud computing capacity and network infrastructure throughout Europe to meet the demand generated from Microsoft's online, live and cloud services (like Bing, Windows Live and the Azure Services Platform).
There's a new technology coming into your home. But unlike many, this one should save you money.
Big challenges can encourage big solutions, and at the end of last year there was no challenge bigger than Europe's response to the economic turmoil caused by the global credit crisis.
Environmental scientists face many challenges in monitoring and understanding our planet's changing climate.
In May 2009, a Brussels seminar examined the potential of computers to save energy – and the obstacles to realising that potential.
Software tools that help researchers to study the role of forests in climate change could make it easier to understand a wide variety of natural and artificial complex systems.
Microsoft's first European "mega data centre", which opened recently on the western outskirts of Dublin, uses 50 per cent less energy than a traditional data centre built some three years ago.
A new research group in Paris aims to use optimisation theory to find answers to the challenges of ensuring an efficient and sustainable future.
Earlier this week Microsoft joined with the European Environment Agency to launch a compelling example of how Microsoft's cloud computing technology can be a real 'change maker' in the fight against climate change.
Through Eye on Earth, a repository for geographical environmental information created by the European Environment Agency (EEA) and Microsoft, Europeans can see and rate the air quality with an online application called AirWatch.
Prof. Jacqueline McGlade at EEA, Rob Bernard, Chief Environmental Strategist at Microsoft Corp and Ludo de Bock, Senior Director EU and NATO, Microsoft Corp.
While living in a world of easily available mass market technology, it always strikes me how little we do with it in an interactive way to create broad awareness and collaboration on topics that will determine ours and the next generations future living conditions.
We at Microsoft are delighted to see the opening of the first "mega data center" here in Europe. The Dublin Data Center is part of Microsoft's long-term commitment in the region, and is a major step in realising Microsoft's Software plus Services strategy.
This week I have been lucky to be one of a handful of business executives speaking at the European Union's Green Week conference in Brussels.
Eye on Earth allows governments, policymakers and individuals to compare the cleanliness of bathing water from sites across 27 European countries, giving people the power to choose where they swim and to influence their environment.
The internet is developing at a tremendous pace as more businesses and peopleworldwide gain access to an ever greater range of online services including online office functionality, video and music downloads and more.
Car Manufacturers have made tremendous progress in reducing vehicle emissions. Today's cars create far less pollution and emit far less carbon dioxide compared with those built a decade ago.
As concerns about global warming grow, scientists are turning to sophisticated computational models to better understand and ultimately predict the impact of climate change and human activity on biodiversity.
The European Commission has called on national governments and companies to apply information and communications technology (ICT) solutions to improve their energy efficiency.
One of the gigs at this year's Roskilde Festival, the largest music festival in Europe, didn't take place on the stage but in the trash. Microsoft Development Center Copenhagen joined forces with its trusted partner Tegos, a solution provider for the recycling and waste management industry, to implement an innovative solution for "Garbage Information Gathering" (GIG) that simply cleared the...


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