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Waterways World Boating Marquee
The backbone of Crick Boat Show, the Waterways World Boating Marquee is huge floored marquee filled with waterway related products, services, associations and businesses. It is an essential part of the Crick Boat Show experience.
Boating Marquee exhibitors include:
• Boat builders • Marinas • Lighting • Rescue services • Paints • Holidays • Hire boats
• Security • Windows • Insurance • Propellers • Solar panels • Batteries • Stoves
• DVDs • Maps and books • Electrical items & all things boating
ACT Excel
Wireless systems fully installed including: intruder detection combined camera security system' HD CCTV with superb night viewing. All systems wireless with apps to operate and view from anywhere.
(Stand WW21)
Aqua Furnishings
Bespoke and custom made furnishings for your boat. Choose from luxury made-to-measure blinds, curtains, porthole bungs, upholstered seating and luxury mattresses. Plus galley accessories to buy on the day all with 10% off at Crick!
(Stand WW26-28)
Ashwood Marina Ltd
Realise your dream with a bespoke narrowboat for an affordable price or browse our selection of used narrowboats and cruisers. We offer practical advice from people passionate about boating.
(Stand WW72)
Assist Insurance Services Ltd
One of the UK's leading providers of insurance for narrowboats, barges, liveaboards and inland waterway craft.
(Stand WW78-79)
Barby Moorings
On the Oxford Canal just outside Rugby in the midlands, an ideal location from which to explore the central shires canal system, New on-site boat maintenance, paint, blacking facility.
(Stand WW60)
Bedazzled LED Lighting
Bedazzled invented 'PROTECTED' LED bulbs in 2006. Featuring 'voltage spike protection', 10-30v input, interference-free and fused for safety, they have proved to be the most reliable bulbs available.
(Stand WW6-7)
Bisham AbbeySailing & Navigation School
RYA boat-handling courses on our narrowboat, widebeam, Dutch barge or motor cruiser, or your own boat at your venue. Also RYA diesel, VHF, ICC inland/coastal, powerboat and MCA Boatmaster training.
(Stand WW95-96)
Boaters' Christian Fellowship
A friendly fellowship group for Christians of all denominations who enjoy the inland waterways of Britain. Boat ownership not required! Meet up with fellow Christians who share the same interest.
(Stand WW87-88)
Boats & Watersports Directory (Media Chameleon Ltd)
Come collect Waterways GB and The Boats Directory - the UK's premier guides to the boating/canal industry, or find us at www.boatsandwatersportswebsite.co.uk
(Stand WW91)
Braunston Marina Ltd
Superbly located at the crossroads of the canals, with various cruising routes immediately available, historic and attractive Braunston Marina has full boatyard facilities, quiet moorings and a busy boat brokerage.
(Stand WW22-23)
British Marine
British Marine is the membership organisation for the leisure, superyacht and small commercial marine industry. We represent more than 1600 members and offer a wide range of business support and relevant services.
(Stand WW58)
CES Europe B.V.
Incineration toilet systems.
(Stand WW51)
Caldwells Windows
Caldwells Windows now have an ultra chrome powder coated finish and are now in full production of thermal break windows.
(Stand WW71)
Canal Map UK
A specialised canal map app for Android covering the entire UK canal network. Shows your position on the map in relation to nearby points of interest.
(Stand WW3)
Call and have a chat about anything you need for your boat. have a look at our unique canal guides. Let us show you around our website. Looking forward to meeting you.
(Stand WW82)
Castle Marinas Ltd
Showcasing five of the best UK marinas, catering for everyone's taste with unrivalled group benefits and personal service. "Big enough to cope, small enough to care."
(Stand WW34-36)
Channelglaze Ltd
Channeglaze had been manufacturing quality windows for inland waterways for over 38 years. A well respected company supplying both boat builders and personal owners.
(Stand WW61)
Continental Automotive
(Stand WW106)
Cosgrove Park
Cosgrove Park is one of England's finest holiday homes and touring parks, located on the picturesque Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire border. Cosgrove Park is part of the same group of companies as Whilton and Venetian Marina.
(Stand WW8-15)
Debdale Wharf Marina Ltd
A marina with some of the most comprehensive engineering and maintenance facilities in the country and the only one providing molten zinc metal spraying for the ultimate in hull protection.
(Stand WW45-46)
Droitwich Spa Marina
We are a family run 238 berth marina. We pride ourselves with high quality facilities and service. Ideally located minutes form the M5 and the 21 mile mid Worcestershire cruising ring.
(Stand WW37)
Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust
Promoting the history, purpose and activities of the Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust, membership and our daily boat trips through the Dudley Tunnel and Limestone Mines.
(Stand WW93)
Fischer Panda UK Ltd
Panda silenced, compact diesel generators, AC or DC and variable speed - ideal for cruising or liveaboard - plus electric propulsion, air-con and power electronics for fully integrated systems.
(Stand WW62-63)
Foundation for Water Research
FWR is an independent charity dedicated to educating the public in the science, engineering and management of water resources, water treatments, water supply, wastewater an the water environment in general.
(Stand WW73)
The award winning fuel filter and decontaminator from Fuel Guard fitted with an amazing washable and reusable element and BSS Accepted clear bowl will keep your fuel free from water and contamination.
(Stand WW86)
GJW Direct
GJW Direct is the UK's marine insurance provider and had specialised in insuring vessels since John Groves opened the firm's doors in 1826. The company is part of Munich Re Speciality Group, which is owned by Munich Re Group.
(Stand WW18-19)
Gas Safe Europe Ltd
Detectagas saving lives - the multi award winning universal co alarm test kit - simple and entirely safe to use - sensor inclusive test - don't put your safety purely on the test button.
(Stand WW74)
Go First Trading Ltd
New and on sale at show - the innovative, light weight, ratchet action GO Windlass. Designed to make the raising of lock paddles much easier and with a separate integral socket for lowering them.
(Stand WW104)
Hempel UK Ltd
Hempel supplies all types of coatings, varnishes and boat-care products used in building and maintaining motor and sailing boats.
(Stand WW49-50)
Herbert Woods LLP
Norfolk Broads charter specialists. 124 cruisers located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. Access to over 125 miles of lock-free waterways.
(Stand WW67)
Heron Maps
Publishers of outstanding maps of the inland waterways of Great Britain. Colourful, clear and precise. We have 2 new publications for 2018.
(Stand WW90)
Hill Farm Leisure Ltd (Hill Farm Marina)
Newly opened purpose built marina near Stratford-upon-Avon, set in delightful Warwickshire countryside on a working farm. Excellent cruising possibilities available form the South Stratford Canal. Secure and peaceful.
(Stand WW97)
Inland Waterways Association
Volunteers campaigning to protect and restore Britain's 6500 miles of inland waterways. Buy books, maps and guides and talk to us about our campaigns. Ask about our special membership offer.
(Stand WW53)
Lakeland Leisure Estates Ltd
Idyllic moorings in fantastic locations across the country with excellent facilities and services. Whether you are looking for a long-term or temporary mooring, discover what we can offer.
(Stand WW32)
Lee Sanitation Ltd
Lee Sanitation has over 25 years' experience in the sanitation business, with a reputation for fast, efficient and friendly service. Your one stop pump shop for waste and clean water.
(Stand WW65)
Lichfield & Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust Ltd
Volunteer teams are restoring two historic Midlands canals to reconnect the northern BCN for through traffic, some sections in water and the Heritage Towpath Trail parts as a public amenity.
(Stand WW84)
Loom-Tech Ltd
The inland waterways premier marine wiring company - offering wiring loom design and manufacture, full marine electrical design/installation service. Victron Energy main dealers. Canal & River Trust approved electrical installers. BMET certified.
(Stand WW2)
Mactra Marine Ltd
Enerton sewage water treatment plant. The smallest certified fully biological sewage water treatment for yachts and pleasure .
(Stand WW24)
Mannbuck Steels Ltd
Suppliers of super dense an compact steel ballast for trimming and ballasting all forms of watercraft. Save huge amounts of space compared to brick or concrete. Clean, neat and conventient!
(Stand WW38)
Marineware Ltd
Marineware will be exhibiting the full range of high quality Dutch varnishes and enamel paints from Epifanes.
(Stand WW76-77)
Mercia Marina
The boater's chouie on the Trent & Mersey Canal. National awards for facilities, design and construction work. Friendly, active community and 5-star holiday destination with lodges available for boaters to purchase.
(Stand WW69)
Michigan Marine Propulsion
Providers of complete Canal Line sterngear packages, propeller repair services, and additional propulsion products including rudders, Aqualube bearings and rope cutters. Highest quality service and fast turnaround, backed by 110 years of expertise.
(Stand WW44)
Narrowboat Skills Centre
RYA accredited training centre offering a wide range of courses including Inland Waterways Helmsmanship, diesel maintenance and Roses & Castles.
(Stand WW59)
North Kilworth Marina
A brand new marina opening shortly in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside offering secluded individual pockets of moorings coupled with the best of facilities. Bookings now being taken.
(Stand WW45-46)
Overwater Marina Ltd
At the heart of the Shropshire Union - moorings, cafe, boatyard, caravan site and luxury holiday lodges.
(Stand WW66)
Owatrol UK Ltd
Displaying the latest technology in marine coatings. Including colour restorers, wood and metal protection with professional results.
(Stand WW70)
Photonic Universe Ltd
One of the leading UK suppliers of rigid frame and flexible solar panels, solar kits, charge controllers, deep cycle batteries, inverters and battery chargers for boats and marine applications. More than 40,000 clients.
(Stand WW68)
Residential Boat Owners' Association
RBOA is the only organisation in this country that specifically represents those living afloat or considering doing so, whether on a mooring or continuously cruising responsibly.
(Stand WW54)
River Canal Rescue
Membership based marine breakdown assistance and recovery across the UK inland waterways.
(Stand WW16-17)
Rugby Boat Sales
Rugby Boats sell narrowboats that are mid to high end of the market. They have earned a reputation for honesty, integrity and care for the customer.
(Stand WW92)
Run by the Sun Ltd
With the widest range of solar modules and components, Run By The Sun can design, supply and install the perfect solar system for your boat.
(Stand WW83)
Sofabed Barn
Manufacturers of small, compact sofabeds and chair beds. Space savers with storage solutions ideal for narrow boats.
(Stand WW29-31)
Tek-Tanks Ltd
We supply standard and bespoke fresh water, black water and diesel tanks, toilets, pumps, level indicators, chemicals and so much more.
(Stand WW55)
The Fit Out Pontoon Ltd
The UK's leading canal boat design consultancy, project managers and truly bespoke boat builders. Refreshingly professional, client focussed and solution driven.
(Stand WW81)
The Pod Floating Studio
Handmade canal inspired fused glass. Bespoke windows for your boat plus sculpture, pictures, plates and candle holders. All made aboard narrowboat "The Pod".
(Stand WW102)
The Tankbusters
The Tankbusters "Fuel Cleaning at its Best" offer two services; to come and clean tank and fuel; and we also sell 12 volt and 240 volt equipment and can give advice on appropriate equipment.
(Stand WW99)
Tristar Boats Ltd
Come and see photos and film of our beautiful boat builds including two amazing Dutch barges and a lovely hybrid narrowboat. No need to book, see our website for more information.
(Stand WW42)
Venetian Marine
Venetian Marina has one of the largest selections of narrowboats for sale in the north-west of England. Moorings are available at the newly refurbished marina. Venetian Marina is part of the same group of companies as Whilton Marina and Cosgrove Park.
(Stand WW8-15)
Volt Master Systems Ltd
as an independent marine electrical company we can offer bespoke and flexible soutions.
(Stand WW64)
Wasser-dek is the ultimate in marine flooring. Wasser-dek uses the latest in CAD CAM technology coupled with digital templating.
(Stand WW4)
Inland waterways training for the newcomer and professional alike. Delivered on our well appointed 55ft semi-trad narrowboat or on your own boat. River and canal options available. See us on the Boat Handling Taster Sessions in the Marina.
(Stand WW94)
Waterside Mooring, Canal & River Trust
The 350 long-term moorings managed by the Canal & River Trust.
(Stand WW56)
Waterway Routes
Maps for Andriod, iPhone/iPad and computers with GPS tracking, plus Acrobat (pdf) versions for printing. DVDs for navigation advice, souvenirs and gifts.
(Stand WW47)
Waterways Chaplaincy
Waterways Chaplains' primary focus is to proactively reach out to people in need on our rivers and canals. This is by direct contact or referrals by other boaters or organisations.
(Stand WW87-88)
Waterways Ireland
Waterways Ireland manages, maintains, develops and promotes 1000km of inland navigable waterways in Ireland for recreational purposes.
(Stand WW43)
Weltonfield Narrowboats
Weltonfield own and operate two 100-berth marinas with full workshop, painting facilities on site, 24 hr caretakers on site for security. Pump out, diesel, gas avilable 7 days a week
(Stand WW1)
Whilton Marina Ltd
Whilton Marina has one of the largest selections of narrowboats for sale in the Midlands, offering brokerage, part exchange and cash offers for your boat. Moorings are available at the fully equipped marina. Whilton Marina is part of the same group of companies as Cosgrove Park and Venetian Marina.
(Stand WW8-15)
White Mills Marina
New bespoke marina on the River Nene in Earls Barton All modern facilities include fuel, pumpout, WiFi, elsan, water and electricity to all berths and can accommodate widebeams, narrowboats and criusers.
(Stand WW80)
Willow Boats Ltd
Beautifully hand painted boats with stunning original signwriting.
(Stand WW75)
Willow Wren Training
Willow Wren Training is a leading RYA and MCA approved training provider based on the Grand Union Canal at Nelson's Wharf, Warwickshire. We train all levels from beginners to professional boatmasters.
(Stand WW48)


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Koreatown is an area in Los Angeles that is one of the best places to go to for authentic Korean style food such as Korean BBQ. Whether you are looking for a place to eat or a place to shop, Koreatown has much to offer. Check out some of these locations if you're staying in hotels near Koreatown or just passing through.
Genwa Korean BBQ offers preset menu options that serve 2-5 people. For example, Course A, which serves 2 people comes with house salad, tofu, rice, japchae, prime galbi, and your choice of bulgogi, bulgogi chicken or cha dol. Course D, which serves 4 people comes with house salad, kot sal, prime galbi, bulgogi, joo mul luk and your choice of Kimchi jjigae, bibimbap or doenjang jjigae. Individual menu items are also offered at this location. Genwa Korean BBQ is located at 5115 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles.
BCD Tofu House is another restaurant in Koreatown that offers up great meals and great prices. This restaurant offers up tasty soups served up in authentic, hot stone pots among other items. The hot soup is also served along side side dishes such as kimchi dumplings, tofu salad and more. BCD Tofus is located at 3575 Wilshire Blvd in LA. BCD Tofu House is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, which makes it a great place for a late snack with friends!
If you're going to stop by Koreatown, than be sure to visit Chapman Plaza. First created in 1929, this historic plaza is now a hot spot in Koreatown that is a great place to go for shopping, excellent cuisine and more. When spending time in Los Angeles, don't miss out on this great place for various shopping opportunities as well as a place for a bite to eat. If you are looking for souvenirs or gifts, Chapman Plaza is a great place to stop by. Chapman Plaza is located at 3465 W. 6th Street.


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One of the most exotic places to go in India is the city of Kanyakumari, also known as Cape Comorin, which is filled with many and interesting tourist attractions. Perhaps what makes it so interesting is the fact that it is located at the southernmost part of India, hence it is somewhat of a well of culture ready to be explored by tourists.
The rich history and the cultural heritage of Kanyakumari is one of mixed culture and profound heritage. The city of Kanyakumari have been around for thousands of years as it has been the city of culture, history, arts, economy and the hub of civilization for centuries. In Kanyakumari, you can find instances of many religions like Islam, Christianity, or Hinduism easily. Its mixed heritage of the city has called out for many people for pilgrimage that has been going on for centuries.
The city of Kanyakumari with its southern coast to the vast and the powerful Indian Ocean impressed the British so much, that they decided to rename it to Cape Comorin to accentuate its beauty. Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin) represents all the beautiful things that India has to offer the world.
Kerala Backwaters
House-Boat is an exotic boat made by hand. It is a symbol of Kerala. This boat has all the amenities, as well as personal cook who will cook delicious Indian dishes for you (lunch is included in the price). During the tour you will visit Ashtamudi Lake (the second largest in Kerala), swim in the gulf and go down the river Kalyada. You can also buy seafood on the beach and cook it on the boat. A trip to the Kerala backwaters is an unforgettable experience, especially suitable for a honeymoon. During the time spent on this boat you will enjoy the view of creeks, trees, birds, watch the daily life of local residents and, of course, try to steer the boat with captain's help on your own.
Neyyar Dam
The Neyyar Dam in Trivandrum was established way back in 1958 and inhabits the basins of the three main rivers namely Neyyar, Mullayar and Kallar. The Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary is worth mentioning while speaking about Neyyar Dam. The Neyyar Dam is a part of the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary which is a home to several animal species like elephants, wild buffaloes, wild boar, porcupines, tigers and snakes. Wild life species can be easily glanced from the watch tower of the region where you might chance to visit species like gaur, sloth bear, Nilgiri Tahr, jungle cat and Nilgiri langur, wild elephants and sambar deer. The crocodile farm, the lion safari park and the deer park are some of the main attraction of the Neyyar Dam in Trivandrum.


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Not sure how to get the ball rolling in the brand planning process? We've listed four steps below that will help you get started:
First and foremost, determine who your key internal stakeholders and influencers are. Make sure you understand their points of view on the brand.
It's important to get the perspective of both the front-line managers of the brand and of the executive leaders who directly influence the brand: What do they believe are key strengths, differentiators, weaknesses, and challenges that need to be considered throughout the brand planning process? What are their visions for the brand? For the organization?
Whether you gather the input formally or informally, the people inside your company will provide valuable perspective on the current state of the brand. That perspective will help you formulate the questions you should be asking and thinking about throughout the brand planning process.
2. Align with brand leadership on strategic objectives and hypotheses for the brand.
Step one will help you understand the lay of the land inside your organization. Next, make sure the core brand decision making group is aligned on the strategic objectives of the brand planning process. Engage them in dialogue regarding hypotheses to explore. Alignment on both topics will help to provide clear direction as you design and implement the brand planning process.
3. Learn what you can about the market and consumers from existing resources.
Before you dive into a large investment in primary research, do secondary research. This type of research includes:
- Leveraging all available data sources to learn as much as you can about the current and expected future state of the category and your target audience.
- Identifying key category trends based on industry publications, syndicated reports, and what other experts have to say.
- Conducting a thorough assessment of key competitors Reading up on the latest consumer trends.
- Mining customer data for behavioral insights, if you have the internal resources.
Of course, the best way to gain a deeper understanding of your consumers or customers is to listen to what they have to say. Use social listening tools if you can to understand the conversation around your brand and category. Use formal and informal monitoring methods to better understand why consumers are choosing the brand.
If possible, talk to your non-customers as well to understand why they aren't choosing the brand. If you're not able to communicate directly with your customers, tap into the front-line employees who have regular contact with customers for additional insights.
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Now that you've immersed yourself in all the information available from existing resources, it's time to audit what you know and, more importantly, what you don't know. What knowledge gaps exist? What insights are needed to validate or invalidate existing hypotheses? What new hypotheses emerged based on your review of available resources that should be considered?
Once you've assessed the knowledge gaps, you can determine if additional primary research is necessary to inform your brand strategy. You'll be well equipped to consult internal or external partners to determine the right methodologies for closing the gaps and well on your way to mapping out the rest of your brand planning process.
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Description: JOIN US AS AN ENGINEER Target is one of the world's most recognized brands and one of America's leading retailers. But behind the brand our guests love, is a culture of continual innovation - and right now, we are up to big things. The Target Technology Team is driving a transformation in retail, one that will move us from "brick-and-mortar and online" to "bricks-and-mortar and everywhere else." Our goal is to deliver Target's unique "Expect More. Pay Less." promise to guests wherever and whenever they shop, today and tomorrow: in-store, online, on tablets and mobile phones, and in the retail channels of the future.You can be part of developing and launching new services that drive Target's capabilities around the ingestion, categorization, sanitization, and archival of unstructured data. You will have the opportunity to design, develop and support Java services as well as improve on the existing applications that our team owns. You'll put your skills, experience and passion to work in an entrepreneurial environment where success is rewarded.We are looking for highly motivated engineering professionals who can accelerate our velocity by creating scalable, performant and secure micro-services that can be fully integrated into our CI/CD pipeline. Individuals in this role will have opportunities to gain a large breadth of knowledge by working with experts in many areas of software engineering.About This OpportunityAs an engineer, you are a software developer with an entrepreneurial streak. You will build great products that are scalable, performant and secure. You have good problem solving skills. You love keeping abreast of the latest industry trends and using them to help you innovate. You have leadership qualities, good judgment, and clear communication skills.Use your skills, experience, and talents to be a part of groundbreaking thinking and visionary goals. As an Engineer, you'll take the lead as you…
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It has been talked about for years and we finally did it. Authority now has a freestyle ramp!
Set it up and hit it a few hours later, now its time for another ramp and to move the ramp back farther for bigger gaps! We cannot wait until Summer 2015!
The Authority Stunts team went out to ride with some locals in the Eau Claire WI, area. We picked up the Eric Blume Photography on the way, as well as John Ewald Videography. This is what came out from it.
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That's what I felt today.
I wallowed in everything I could ever want or wish or need.
For some these may not be much, perhaps it may even amount to nothing, but I have a shallow bliss, y'know.
- prayers that await answers, prayed in a favorite church where you offer a tray of eggs
- a very thoughtful gay brother *do I really hafta' mention his gender, or lack thereof, all the effin' time? *
- friends, friends, friends, more more more friends
- birthday greetings right from the break of dawn, all throughout the day, and right before the next day breaks --- so great in number that you have no choice but delete the quotes and jokes you saved to give space to it...."Awwww...I thought you've forgotten...*yakap sa ere.."
- a well of apt words to express gratitude (for well-wishers) with
- another well (of words), a deeper one, to string and weave poetry with
- dark chocolates, chocolates, chocochococholates!
- a custom-concoction of green tea (two teabags) and milk (non-fat)
- huge, juicy, sweet Fuji apple in the morning
- music, music, music, non-stop non-stop non-stop music
- dose of art
- rain and rainbow after
- International call
- Inter-island call
- Inter-street call during caller's break from Nursing Board Exam. Review
- surprises
- sweet words from a hot guy *wink
- favorite sweet treat
- must-eat birthday food (according to superstition)
- star earrings, pop-colored belt, fab wedges, new bag purchased in Baguio to match --- fashion that invites glances from male and female alike
- nice make-up
- fresh issues of fashion magazines
- compliment from a friend whom you accidentally bumped into (in a cake shop)
- a birthday song from little children (landlord's children and nieces) who have to keep repeating, "1,2,3 ready sing" so they'd harmonize
- gifts from these (same) little children --- ripped-off page from a coloring book, depicting four princesses, criss-crossed with colors bleeding outside the lines;
- more gifts from these (same) little children --- their own take on art, with sweet doodles and innocent scribbles at the back that read: HAPPY BITRHDAY ATE TONI, I LOVE YOU from KHYLA...ATE TONIE HAPI BIRTHDAY,
- and yet more gifts from these (same) little children --- old toys that are dear to them yet they know I'd love so they pile it neatly on my dresser ..."ate Toni, sa'yo na lang 'to, diba gusto mo si Minnie Mouse na nakasakay sa pink car?"..."ate Toni oh, di ba favorite mo ang yellow? sayo na to si Spongebob"...."eto pa ate toni, blue fish"...."gusto mo din ba si Shrek?"...Happy birthday Ate Toni!!!
- a recent favorite song
- enough moolah to afford six to eight hours of computer rental fee and cab fare, home may just be a stonethrow away but it's like 3:00AM alraedy and you know the cliche - better safe than sorry.
- plus more sweet words from the same hot guy *kileeeeeg
- Nyt nyt texts from the same well-wishers
- greetings from social network pages
- greetings over YM just a little earlier
- a greeting in Japanese
- greetings in bisaya
- a greeting in French
- greetings in English
- greetings in tagalog
- greetings even in gibberish (from 3 toddlers - the little birthday singers' cousins)
- et cetera, et cetera, et cetera
I got that feeling today.
In fact I felt like JOHNNY DEPP just kissed me on the lips and gently took my hand to guide my way on to our waiting stretched Limo, with the chauffeur ready to take us to the airport, where my man Johnny's luxe private jet awaits to take us to Paris. Whew!
Happy birthday to me.
It is happy.
I am happy I couldn't ask for more.
On second thoughts, perhaps I could.
And it's a grand, albeit futile thought...
like, say...
Now, you know why I'm still single. I'm biding my time... Haha.
You wish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, JD I just love you so.


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Singer/songwriter Laura Burhenn graced West LA's Troubadour stage on Tuesday, November 15, opening for William Fitzsimmons. Previously releasing three LPs under the moniker The Mynabirds, Burhenn has carved out a niche for herself as a restless crafter of unique indie pop gems. Her most recent release, 2015's "Lovers Know," took her from one end of the US to the next while in the process of writing and recording. I was able to catch her last year at The Echo with a full band in tow however this night's performance at the Troubadour called for a more intimate and scaled back approach, opting instead to accompany herself on keyboard.
Throughout her set, Burhenn showed herself to be disarmingly charming while causin he crowd to swoon with delight to her graceful melodies.
Check out my photos from the night below and for more on Laura Burhenn be sure to visit http://www.themynabirds.com and follow @themynabirds on Twitter.
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Not one to give up after my first attempt, I ended up making frozen cheesecake balls using ice cube trays and then coating them in grape gel or white chocolate. These worked beautifully. Continue reading
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Lemon curd blueberry pancake stack with salted caramel sauce
In recognition of 'International Pancake Day' – or Shrove Tuesday
When I was younger and growing up in country Victoria, the biggest thrill of going into the nearest provincial city was eating out. We ate McDonalds once a year (if we were lucky) and at other times, for a posh outing, were allowed to go to the Pancake Parlour. Yes, even then I thought it was a bit kooky, but I just couldn't get over how delicious pancakes could be.
Now the point of this recipe is show. And why not? After all Shrove Tuesday, or International Pancake Day (for us gluttons) only happens once a year. This is hardly a recipe, more an assembly job. Inspired by the wonderful stacks of pancakes that make eating pancakes such a special thing. Continue reading
Grape mousse with grape caviar on salted caramel sand
This is what to do with experiments in molecular gastronomy. Hide it in mousse. Super easy (apart from the fruit caviar part), light and with a delicious surprise of bursting 'grapes' in the middle. I like the added texture from the tempered white chocolate and the salted caramel sand (which also contrasted the sweetness of the grape). Continue reading
Cheesecake grapes on salted caramel sand – adventures in molecular gastronomy continued
My youngest son and I love Ricardo's café, especially their beautiful cheesecake spheres. One day, as he poked about in his apple cheesecake, admiring the apple caviar and white chocolate and gel coated sphere, he wondered if Ricardo's could make cheesecake that looked like a bunch of grapes… (and bless him, he suggested it to one of the staff, then for the next few weeks, wandered in regularly to stare hopefully at the display to see if his suggestion had been created yet).
This made me think, could I make something like that? Continue reading
Salted caramel Tim Tam tart
Salted caramel Tim Tam tart
This recipe for a salted caramel Tim Tam tart is inspired by the inspirational limited edition salted caramel Tim Tam.
This recipe calls for 6 salted caramel Tim Tams. They come in mini packs of 5 biscuits, so you will need two packets to make this recipe… (you're welcome). Continue reading
Adriano Zumbo Tim Tams – review
I'm a sucker for a Tim Tam. I just don't suck Tim Tams.
This year is the 50th anniversary of the marketing of the Australian Tim Tam biscuit. It was inspired by the UK 'Penguin' biscuit. When I lived in the UK, I went out of my way to find Tim Tams, but never Penguin biscuits. The same was true for vegemite – I guess it comes down to what you grew up with.
Salted caramel chocolate tart – no bake!
There's only two things I like better than salted caramel, and they are chocolate and more chocolate. This delicious tart combines luscious salted caramel on a chocolate biscuit base and it is topped with swirls of dark chocolate ganache. So quick and easy to make!


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In 2014 the Australian Government launched a 'new aid paradigm'. In this new paradigm the aid program has two principal strategic goals – human development (which had been the focus of earlier aid policy) and private sector development. Since 2014 the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade has implemented a number of new private sector oriented aid programs, including InnovationXchange, Business Partnerships Platform, and Pacific Business Investment Facility, among others. By 2020 the Government aims to raise programs defined as 'aid for trade' to 20% of the aid budget.
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Why does North Carolina's bathroom law happen? Why do bakers get ordered by the government to bake you a cake? Interesting questions with a fairly simple answer, but as with all simple answers, there is likely to be an uproar about my premise.
The Seventh Amendment to our Constitution provides: "In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law."
Kelly, why are you talking about jury trials? Because we have strayed from the 7th Amendment and have decided that unelected bureaucrats, not the people, can decide our fate on many life issues. My premise is to remove the regulatory bureaucracies that impose their will on the people and let the people decide. The Seventh Amendment wasn't an afterthought, it made the Top Ten.
Example: The baker doesn't want to bake you a cake. Whether you are gay, transgender, Catholic, gun-toter, ugly or stupid, you think the baker ought to have to bake you a cake. It's your right to demand that the baker bake you a cake! So what do you do? You don't sue the baker because you really have no damages. Instead, you go the regulatory route. You seek out a liberal bureaucrat (and liberals tend to work in government where they can effectuate change) who then fines the baker for not baking your cake.
Problem solved for you, but the baker doesn't get his day in court. Why? Because the government has circumvented the Seventh Amendment to the Constitution. Instead of having the people decide the baker case, a bureaucrat did.
Next example is the bathroom issue in North Carolina. Why is that law even needed? If a person who looks like a 6'5″, 280 pound linebacker but identifies as a female tries to go in a little girl's restroom and causes a commotion as a result, he/she ought to be arrested. Period. He/she then can explain to a jury his/her leanings regarding sexual orientation. The jury decides the issue. Case over.
If Caitlyn Jenner takes the trouble to augment his/her appearance to appear female and wants to go to the little girl's bathroom, and acts in accordance with the norms in a little girl's bathroom, how does anyone know or care about Caitlyn's sexual conversion? It's only when the freak show insists on flaunting their conversion and making everyone uncomfortable that we get stupid laws that decide ahead of time who can, and cannot, use a restroom. Let a jury decide, on a case by case basis, who can pee where.
So Kelly, why have we strayed from our roots? Because the power brokers don't like juries. The banks fear juries, so they get summary judgment laws (after the Great Depression showed the heartlessness of bankers) to keep them from facing juries. Financiers pay regulatory fines to the SEC for violations, often a mere pittance of their thievery, instead of facing a jury. The list goes on and on.
Republican "constitutionalists" realized the hypocrisy of their "have their cake and eat it too" attitude and thus have allowed the government to steal away the "little peoples" freedom over the "little things" at the hands of bureaucrats because it suits them just fine. After all, they don't worry about transgender bathrooms on the 75th floor of Goldman Sachs, or for that matter, at the Federal Reserve.
Kelly Burke, master attorney, former district attorney and magistrate judge, is engaged in private practice. He writes about the law, rock'n'roll and politics. These articles are not designed to give legal advice, but are designed to inform the public about how the law affects their daily lives. Contact Kelly at email@example.com to comment on this article or suggest articles that you'd like to see and visit his website at www.kellyrburke.com to view prior columns.


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Karma Launches The Revero From $130,000, 50 Miles Range – Full Details
It has taken a bit to get to this day, but the relaunch of the Fisker Karma, reborn as the Karma Revero, has officially happened – almost 4 years after the production of the original extended range Fisker ended in November of 2012.
After Fisker went bankrupt in 2013, Chinese part supplier Wanxiang bought the company's assets shortly thereafter and vowed to not only re-start production, but improve the quality and performance of the former company's flagship.
On those counts: mission accomplished.
And while the original Fisker Karma had a price tag of $103,000 back in 2011, the new 2017 Karma Revero starts from $130,000 – although there aren't many options to take it much higher (alloy wheels, paint, interior finish and colored brake calipers).
The most notable change (other than the MSRP) is a slightly larger battery, moving from 20.4 kWh to 21.4 kWh, which in part helps give the car ~18 more miles of all-electric range.
Naturally, the batteries still come from battery maker A123, which Wanxiang also bought out of bankruptcy around the same time it purchased Fisker's assets.
Here are the major features and changes in the new Karma Revero:
- electric range: estimated 50 miles/300 miles total (32 miles in the original Fisker Karma)
- 260-horsepower, GM turbo 4 cyl engine (same as the original)
- rear-mounted electric motors are rated at 301 kw (403 hp), with a combined torque of 981 lb-ft (unchanged)
- 21.4 kWh battery (20.4 kWh in the original)
- available DC fast-charging up to ~40 kW
- on-board L2 charger upgraded from 3.3 kW to 6.6 kW
- 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds (vs 6.4 seconds in the original)
- solar roof
While the original Fisker's interior infotainment system was much maligned, things have definitely improved in that department with the addition of the Rightware Kanzi digital dashboard system, a UI proven and used by major OEMs, including Audi and Nissan (more details on that here).
At the launch of the Revero we also got some details on the solar roof, which Karma execs have been touting for its ability to now charge the HV battery (and not just the 12V anymore).
The media notes say "the solar roof can generate up to 1.5 miles of electric range per day, depending on weather conditions," translated into hard numbers, that equates to .56 kWh gained in 7 hours. Revero lists the roof's rating at 200W.
Random notes of interest from the launch and via chief marketing officer Jim Taylor:
- only 22 Fisker employees remained when the company went bankrupt, head count is now currently at 697, with a plan to go to 967 by the end of 2016 (which seems specific, and the same/existing number just mixed up)
- Karma contacted many of the original Fisker owners in the US (over 1,000), and 80 of them signed up within the first 2 days to buy a new Revero
- top speed: 125 mph
So who is the target market for the Karma Revero? The company explains:
We are not for everybody, and we never will be.
No one needs a product like this.
We exist for those who have to have one.
Orders can be placed directly at one of the existing Karma dealers today (see list here), and online by the end of the month. First deliveries are scheduled for Q1 of 2017, with a production target of 900 units for the first year.
Also check out the 2017 Karma Revero's online PDF brochure here.
Gallery below: Some options and general specs on the new Revero
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93 Comments on "Karma Launches The Revero From $130,000, 50 Miles Range – Full Details"
Still looks good!
it will look even better if it was a cabriolet!
I think there will be a market for this
and with apple car play and android, they must have done some improvement on the drivetrain since range improved about 40% and battery just 10%.
They are using the BMW i8 controls. I would also guess that the batteries are higher density than the last time which would mean they can get the same (or 10% better) KWH with significantly less weight for battery. So improved drivetrain and electronics even if the gas engine is the same coupled with likely shaving some weight off and that's probably the ticket there. http://www.autoblog.com/2016/04/26/fisker-karma-bmw-i8-revero-report/
Ah yes, the convertible Fisker Sunset variant! That was a sexy car. That would be nice to see built some day, but getting the less expensive Karma Atlantic into production needs to be the top priority.
My favorite car designer's, Henrik Fisker's, car is finally relaunching again! But it's unfortunate of him how the chinese the company, the one who was the reason behind bad batteries in Fisker Karma and who were the only reason behind Fisker Karma's extinction, is relaunching it again… but that's alright Fisker's design of this car is a legendary, Fisker you are a genius!!!
what's with the batteries???
the batteries which they used in previous karma was creation of the chinese Wanxiang (currently owns Karma Revero); the batteries were so faulty that it shut down production of Fisker Karma and ultimately Fisker Automotive. Now they are still using the same batteries in Karma Revero as well…
Repeating wrong facts 3 times doesn't make them true.
Wanxiang didn't manufacture or design the problem batteries in the original Fisker Karma. They were the work of A123, a US company.
A123 as it happened was bought out by Wanxiang afterwards, after A123 went bankrupt in 2012.
Thank you, wavelet. A good and concise summary of the facts.
wavelet completely nailed it.
And to add more detail, the A123 battery failure was traced to one single piece of machinery that was used to build battery cells for Fisker cars. It was not calibrated properly, and it was misaligning parts of the battery cells in a way that caused them to essentially brick.
There was actually nothing wrong with the A123 design itself, and A123 actually resolved the problem long before the American A123 owners went bankrupt and Wanxiang bought them out of bankruptcy.
Wanxiang-owned A123 has no known history of building bad battery packs. In fact the A123 supplied the batteries for the GM Spark EV, and according to owners who post here, those owners love their Spark EV's and have not reported any problems with A123 batteries.
heh. I should have read the post below before posting. SparkEV covered my last post already…
2014 SparkEV uses A123 batteries, and they are doing just fine. Fisker's problems were their own fault, nothing to do with the battery. Had they done proper engineering like GM did with SparkEV, they would not have had any problems.
Interestingly, 2014 SparkEV has bit over 21 kWh of batteries. I wonder if same number of cells / configuration is used in new Fisker. Fisker should've just licensed battery pack from GM's 2014 SparkEV.
Also of interest, if Fisker cells are the same as 2014 SparkEV cells, 2014 SparkEV could be capable of 301 HP and 981 ft-lb of torque, over double of 140 HP / 400 ft-lb in OEM. That kind of weight/power ratio could be competing against Tesla P series!
A123 had a quality control problem, Fisker had a meet the deadline so what problem.
Long story but short version is A123 the battery maker went bankrupt and was purchased pennies-to-dollars by the Chinese….same Chinese company that also purchased Fisker Karma (also bankrupt) for pennies-to-dollars.
But A132 battery issues is not solely what had bankrupted Fisker:
CHANGE THE NAME &., YOU GOT A BRAND NEW CAR ! JUST LIKE GM USED TO DO.(ie:Put a Cadillac sticker on Nova & Presto * it's Cadillac!) ..Good Luck !
Karma Revero "starts" from $130,000
Tesla Model S P100D $134,500
Karma Revero:
0-60 5.4sec
Range 50miles AER + 150miles gas = 300 miles
Tesla Model S P100D
O-60 2.5sec
Range 315miles AER
Karma Revero:
Rear Wheel Drive
Tesla Model S P100D:
All Wheel Drive
But…Karma Revero does have a solar roof that generates 1.5miles/day! *
*depending on weather conditions
Karma Revero:
One of the most stunning and dynamic automotive designs in decades
Tesla Model S P100D:
TSLA dropped more than 10% since the day Elon announced it, nobody cares.
Hmmmmmmmmm . . .
Fisker went bankrupt since they announced it.
Less than nobody cares.
Tesla delivers 200 P100D per week.
Nobody cares that TSLA dropped more than 10%, or nobody cares about the P100D? Because I'm thinking people care……yeah.?
Darren said:
"Tesla Model S P100D:
TSLA dropped more than 10% since the day Elon announced it, nobody cares."
Who in the world would judge the popularity of a car by the performance of a highly volatile stock on the days immediately after the announcement of a new trim level for that car?
A Tesla stock shorter, that's who.
Despite a rocky start in its production, the Model X continues to see sales grow month by month. Tesla has sold about 10,000 Model X's in North America alone this year, and probably twice that worldwide. Pretty good for a "premium" priced car!
"No brag, just fact."
The stock price is one of the most accurate and responsive real-time indicators of public reaction to company product announcements for a publicly traded company. The day Elin announced the P100D the went down.
I am not short on TSLA, I am out altogether. They are on the road to failure. They are not profitable, simple. It is easy to make a product that costs more than it can be sold for and it is a proven formula for bankruptcy, History is littered with such companies.
TSLA has lost more money each quarter than than quarter before for several years. Their stock is trading down 30% in the last two years. They are trending toward insolvency without a credible plan to turn the ship around.
Looking at the fundamentals of their business and their industry indicates they will not be a player in the automotive market in the future. Likely gone in three years or less like DMC or Saturn. And Fisker. Great ideas that were not great businesses.
As for Fisker, beauty and bankruptcy are NOT related.
Darren said:
"The stock price is one of the most accurate and responsive real-time indicators…"
Doubling down on B.S. doesn't make it smell any better.
Far too many stock investors, both short and long, confuse the corporate performance of Tesla Motors, the company, with market performance of TSLA, the stock.
With a stock as volatile as TSLA, there isn't much of a connection. And if you don't understand this, then you have no business "correcting" those who understand the situation better than you do.
Darren, wall Street is the biggest scam on earth behind strongman Trump campaign…wake up man.
"I am not short on TSLA… Their stock is trading down 30% in the last two years."
You seem to be remarkably good at cherry-picking the most negative number possible from the history of this highly volatile stock. Your claim of not shorting it doesn't pass the smell test. You certainly display "short" interest, whether or not you're invested at the moment.
BTW, the stock is up about 680% over four years. Anyone who invested in the first 18 months or so of this stock, and stayed in, has made a heck of a lot more money than you shorters ever have, or ever will.
There is no short term correlation at all between short-term stock price and a company's long-term success (or lack thereof) — that's a well known fact, and due to dy trading and similar issues.
Tesla isn't in a great place right now, having missed its guidelines on Q1 & Q2 sales; it also has (IMO) overly agressive model for Model 3 production, but that's not related to the stock per se.
TSLA is on the way out. It was a nice run but they will not be a player in 3 years.
Haters like you have been saying that for the last 8 years at least.
At least you're consistent… consistently wrong.
Right…., approximately 40 BILLION$ in preorders that they are about a year away from starting to produce and once they show the final specs and get out Model 3 on the roads they will get billions more in orders with a CUV version sure to sell even better coming on its heels.
I'd be interested in a CUV version of the Model 3 if it can do some light off-roading.
Good time to grab some cheap stock !
Fisher Karma bought $145.000 sold 6 months after for $48.000.
Revero now is Chinese even worse.
Wanxiang America is the US-based subsidiary who actually owns Fisker/Karma and A123.
Wanxiang America has been a certified OEM manufacturer who has been building car parts right here in the United States for over 20 years. They supply new parts to US car factories building cars here in the US. You likely have Wanxiang America car parts in cars you've driven.
What is your problem with a company located in the US, who build parts right here in the US, and is building this car right here in California?
Different strokes for different folks? I kind of doubt Fisker will ever sell anywhere near as many vehicles as Tesla has plans for, but there's room in this world for many different types of plug-in vehicles at all ends of the market.
They definitely won't sell a huge number of these Revero's. Which is why they announced that they don't plan on building very many of them.
The majority of their factory floor-space and production plans are for their next release, the Atlantic. This is their higher volume vehicle.
They probably won't sell as many of those either. But every EV or PHEV that replaces an ICE car helps. Having more choice is better than having less choice. There are plenty of low volume models of ICE cars that are sold around the world too.
Don't forget the i8 which starts at about the same price and is a PHEV like the Revero. Those two are more direct competitors.
BMW i8 0-60 4 seconds. And faster around the track than the Revero.
Yes, the i8 is definitely the Revero's direct competition. But you will never hear that from Karma, since BMW is a part owner, supplier, and business partner of Karma.
What you lose in 0-60 from the i8, you gain in range, with the Revero having more than double the EV range.
This is a very good example of more choices in a market segment being good for consumers, where the i8 will meet the needs of some buyers that the Revero will not meet, and vice-versa.
the batteries (A123) used in previous Karma were made by chinese Wanxiang were faulty which resulted in Fisker's bankruptcy. It's awefull that they are still using the same batteries in this car as well. God bless the ones who buys it…
I don't believe that's correct.?
It's not correct.
Is A123 the supplier for the batteries for the Karma Revero, as it was for the Fisker Karma? Yes.
Does the Revero use the same batteries? No. A123 has emerged from bankruptcy, and is now selling a better and more reliable product.
I agree with Phillip – it wasn't the infotainment that was the problem… the real problem was the faulty A123 batteries that are owned by this chinese company. To add to the misery of this beautifully designed car they are again using the same batteries!
As I understand it, the Fisker Karma was plagued with a variety of mechanical and electrical problems, only some of which were related to a bad batch of batteries from A123.
And just because A123 is again the battery supplier, doesn't mean the new batteries are bad. A123 is or was supplying the Spark EV, and hybrid batteries to BMW.
God Help the one's that buy one..
Exterior still looks good, but the interior looks dated and cheap.
And everything concerning the powertrain is weak. The Tesla S100D will be better when it comes to range and ,while having a higher top speed and lower 0-60, will probably be 30k cheaper.
Not to mention all electric.
Why on earth is everyone still acting so childish about the Fisk -err -Karma?
There's a point when comparing numbers and playing trump cards is just boring and discourages diversity.
Those who would think positively of the new Karma would be akin to those who would prefer big Citroens over Mercedes or BMWs. A Citroen DS, GS, CX or ZM were never able to perform like a Jaguar, but focusing on numbers neglects what they had to offer.
Hopefully that might change few perspectives.
That red is stunning. Wow
No thanks.
The only reason I see for buying this vehicle is the looks, which I find exaggerated and attention seeking. In this day and age startups and traditional car makers should just leave the hybrid alone and focus on 100% electric long range cars, it's doable. Wait and see the announcement at the Paris auto show in October.
People compare it to Tesla. It is not far. Every car sux when compared to a Tesla.
Compare it to every other plug in hybrid out there and this is by far the best one in many ways.
Jay… You write the most notable change is a 1 kWh capacity increase giving the car about 18 additional miles of all-electric range.
That is obviously wrong. If you got 18 miles per kWh you'd get 360 miles in total.
Maybe the car has become much more efficient since it was a Fisker, IDK. But the paragraph stating the obviously impossible needs to be corrected.
This is such a beautiful, pointless car!
Well, pointless to you maybe. YMWV.
But the point of this car is that it replaces an expensive ICE luxury car, like a gas guzzling Aston Martin with a vehicle that can travel as many miles on pure EV mode as a Volt.
The other point is that like the Tesla Roadster, this is Karma's entry point into the market, which they plan on using as a Halo car for their future Atlantic model. They have already announced their intent for the Atlantic, but are holding off on details in order to avoid stomping all over their own Revero announcement — smart marketing.
So for roughly the same price as a Tesla P100DL you could have a Karma, with vastly inferior specs almost all the way around. No thanks.
However, there is one spec that Karma whoops Tesla on and apparently Elon is so stuborn he will not change this. REAR SEAT CUPHOLDERS! Come on Elon, just put some freaking CUPHOLDERS in the back of the S!
I think the latest consoles do have rear cupholders now.?
Rear cup holders only invites spills. No cup holders no drinks in car.
Right – Well, it beats the Tesla Model S on one specific metric. Speed of refill on roadtrips. Superchargers are great, and will help revolutionize transportation in the US.
But the reality is that they are not as fast as filling a gas tank. And some consumers care about that. Pure EV fans feel it is fast enough for them, but not everybody is a pure EV fan.
So for car buyers who would otherwise choose a pure ICE car in the same price range, because they personally don't want to wait at Superchargers, this gives them an option that will still get similar EV miles as a Volt.
I'm all for getting more people into more cars that drive more miles in EV mode. So if this car, and Karma's future Atlantic meet the needs/wants/desires of more buyers that would otherwise purchase an ICE, I say the more the merrier.
Which also happens to be how Elon Musk himself feels about Tesla competitors….
That's a fair point Nix, and I agree with you about refill time. It isn't something important enough to me that I would pay that kind of money for the Fisker, I would choose the Tesla every time. But, as you pointed out, I'm not everyone and for some people refill time is that important.
I agree, and for the record I'm personally perfectly fine with using the Superchargers instead of filling up with gas too.
Especially since the Supercharger network just keeps improving and getting faster over time.
I think there is room for competition in the same category as Tesla cars… if you consider a PHEV and a BEV to compete in the same class. Not everyone is going to like any brand of car, not even Tesla.
But there is a lot more competition in this class than there was the first time this car (formerly the Fisker Karma) was offered. Competition including the BMW i8.
As I've said before, I wish this company luck. However, I think their odds for success are pretty low, and I doubt the attempt to sell this car will last much (if any) longer than it did the first time around.
Yup, the i8 is definitely this car's competition. They are both intentionally low volume vehicles, with each having advantages in range, acceleration, etc over each other.
And you are right that Karma would fail if they relied on just this one car. Which is why it is important for them to follow up with getting the Atlantic to market as soon as possible. They basically need to be on market with the Atlantic before 2018/2019 when so many of the major car makers have announced they will be releasing their own long list of PHEV's. That's now critical for their long term survival.
Fifty miles AER ain't too shabby. I wonder though what the luggage capacity is like? Or is it just a boulevard cruiser?
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"Fifty miles AER ain't too shabby."
Indeed! I'm disappointed that this achievement has gotten lost in all the negative comments and the comparisons to Tesla's cars.
I think that puts this PHEV at #2 in range, close behind the Volt 2.0, and far ahead of the rest of the pack… pun intended.
It certainly beats the pants off the BMW i8's 15 mile EV range!
With similar cells / capacity as 2014 SparkEV (also A123) that gets 98 miles at constant 62 MPH (100 km/hr), 50 miles on PH that's probably lot heavier would be about right. New Volt has similar (maybe same) capacity as 2015 SparkEV (88 miles range at 62 MPH), and Volt gets about 50 miles rating.
Tesla Roadster 2008 had the highest Mpg-E of all time. Getting 244 Miles from its 53KWh battery pack. About 4.5 miles per KWh is over 130 mpg-e. While going 0-60 in 4.6 with 248hp and 200 torq… Then we get to the SparkEV and i3 with around 115-120 Mpg-e (no performance and no power).
Just throwing that out there
Correction. 2008 Roadster, over 155 Mpg-E
+1. And 21.4kwh is a kwh away from (old) i3. I'm a bit surprised at 5.4 0-60, given 305kw motor power but guess the only way to it is with both battery and engine at full (series) output.
The Revero is designed around the European "GT" car market sector. The long time leader of this market sector is Aston Martin, which is what the original Fisker Karma was built to compete against as a PHEV alternative to an ICE GT car. So the Revero has about as much luggage and interior space as Aston Martin's GT cars:
Which is to say not that much space for trucking around a family for a long trip, just like typical Aston Martin's. It is more like the space you would want to take your lover on a trip to Monaco from London, not the kind of space you use to pack up the wife and 3 kids and the family pet for a two week summer roadtrip through middle America.
Karma's car that is supposed to have more luggage space is the upcoming Atlantic. If you need space, that would be the better choice.
Based upon the Fisker Atlantic, the Karma Atlantic should have the kind of space that you would get in something like a Chevy Malibu if GM were to finally put the Volt drivetrain into a Malibu sized car.
Eh, just an expensive play thing for the rich. That's it.
As a regular Joe, I'll take a 2017 Volt for $100k less.
You mean the clueless rich. The rich who have a clue will skip it. I doubt even Justin Bieber will go for it now.
In Justin Bieber's defense, his manager bought the Karma for him as a gift. But that chrome wrap was all Justin's doing.
You sound like a real fan sven!
Nope. I'm not a big fan of the Karma, but I don't hate it either. I'm not a fan of any EV or car made by a Chinese-owned company. China is going to have to stop its protectionism before I even consider buying a Chinese EV.
I don't know why many people "ooh" and "ahh" for this car's looks. That long hood looks like it's hiding a large gas engine. I don't see any beauty in this other than "check out my long hood". True automotive genius would come up with something revolutionary using the new EV tech, not rehash of same-old same-old.
As for performance for price, it may have made sense back in 2013, but Tesla offers far better bang for the buck. One would have to be clueless to buy this over Tesla. But then, people buy more "cute" Fiat 500e than SparkEV that's far better and cheaper, so what do I know.
That's because some people buy the car just for the looks.
Nothing else matters. Like:
-Honey, which one do u like?
-The green one!
SparkEV — Well, if it appeals to some ICE driver who currently drives a long hooded ICE car, so they buy this instead of yet another ICE car, then that's a good thing.
I'm all about meeting ICE car owners somewhere in the middle, and building BEV's that meet THEIR desires. They are much more likely to buy a battery powered vehicle that meets their needs/wants/desires than something that doesn't.
We can't expect everybody to convert to EV purists, just because we know that a short nose in a pure EV is technically the most efficient package.
If the long nose and a range extender is what it takes to get an ICE buyer who would never buy a pure EV, to purchase something that will burn as much gas as a Volt, I'm all for it.
Regardless of market segment, it's exciting to see another PHEV with significant EV range and good charging options. 40kW DCFC, but no mention of the standard, I assume CCS?
$130,000 for a gas guzzler…No thanks…Greenland ice is melting…wake up people.
It will likely return similar yearly gas consumption numbers as a Volt.
Do you think the Volt is a "gas guzzler" too?
Once it runs out of battery. Absolutely.
Agree with Pushmi-Pullyu on the Battery history and the car's prospects. It is actually better than GM's Cadillac ELR or just about any other ICE/hybrid out there, but much inferior than a TESLA.
"Better" without regard to price is meaningless. You can get 4 Volt (or even Bolt) for the money. It has performance of Tesla S70D, yet cost as high as P100DL.
The specs are a nice improvement over the original. This is basically what a GEN II Fisker Karma would have been by now, if they had stayed in business.
I am disappointed that they didn't swap to a BMW motor. There were rumors of that, since BMW was the original motor supplier for the Fisker Karma, and BMW got equity ownership stake in the company as part of the bankruptcy settlement. A BMW motor would have fit this car much better, but the GM motor was already a very tight fit. Probably too much re-engineering to make it work?
The other nagging doubt is what the EPA range number will actually be. There is a long history of nearly every BEV car maker over-estimating EV range before the official EPA number comes out. Hopefully Karma won't follow that ugly tradition?
Cheers to them for bringing a BMW i8 competitor to the table, and now they can get to work on getting the Atlantic to market. That's the car that really matters.
Correction: BMW was the original motor supplier for the Fisker Atlantic (not Karma)


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Released in April 1981, it was hoped that this single would be a turning point in Otway's career and a return to the charts would follow. With live favourite Too Much Air Not Enough Oxygen as the B-side, there was indeed much optimism for Otway's twelfth single. Sadly, once again the word "flop" would be attached to this record.
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Carmela + David | Thanksgiving Point Utah Wedding Photography
Watching these two get married in the rose garden at Thanksgiving Point was the highlight of my week. David has such a tender heart and he loves Carmela with all of it.
They were surrounded by the most important people in their lives – their family. Each toast paid tribute to their undying love for one another and their close relationships with their families. David's relationship with his sister, Valerie, in particular made my throat choke a little as I tried to hold back my tears.
After a delicious dinner was served and the toasts were said, the cutting of the cake ensued where Carmela & David ever so sweetly cut and fed each other cake. The real party came after the first dances, where the whole family joined them on dance floor. Everyone enjoyed taking pictures in the Photo Booth Bus. I, myself ventured into the Photo Booth Bus where my second shooter and I failed miserably at taking a decent picture. Who would have thought that the two people who make a living from taking pictures couldn't take a decent picture? After much dancing, picture taking and ice cream eating, the newly wed couple ran through sparklers onto their next event – the after party.
So grateful for these two and wish them the best in their future together. I hope you enjoy these images!
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The booklet is designed for ages 5 -12, but all are welcome to participate. You may pick one up at our Visitor Center in Valentine or at Smith Falls State Park. Once you've finished the activities, you may bring it by our visitor center or mail it in to receive your very own Junior Ranger Badge. Distance Junior Rangers are welcome—you don't have to visit the Niobrara NSR to complete the booklet (but we think you'll want to afterward!). Contact us, and we'll mail a booklet to you.
Junior Ranger Programs
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WebRangers- designed for kids where you can create your own "Ranger Station" and try fun activites while learning about America's national parks! Wild and Scenic Rivers protect 1/4 of 1% of America's rivers. Discover more about them through games and activites on this site.
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Nightengale Elementary students in Karen Chauvin's class in Massena recently participated in a classroom activity that used blocks to learn how to add numbers up to ten. Above, Jack Tyo places blocks on his number card. Photo by Alexis Laneuville, MCHS PR class.


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Wednesday, 10 September 2014
Yeah, we're THIS happy - we're at the beach! No school! No kindy! NO FUCKING DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS OR DRUGS! Woop!
All you'll hear when you visit over the next fortnight is crickets chirping. So I wouldn't bother stopping by for a while.. we're far too busy sleeping in, celebrating birthdays, playing at the beach and visiting every playground we can find. Woop again!
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At the press conference organized on 21 June by the city of Mons to report on the outcomes of the Year of European Capital of Culture, KEA presents its preliminary findings on the evaluation report. KEA has been working on the economic and social impact of MONS 2015 since 2012.
KEA study shows that 1 Euro public investment for Mons 2015 European Capital of Culture leveraged 5.5 Euro in additional spending.
Economic and social impacts of the cultural investment are remarkable for a European city with less than 100 000 inhabitants at a time of great economic and social insecurity in a region long confronted with industrial decline. The study shows the contribution of the cultural investment in the establishment of a creative ecosystem conducive to innovation. Final evaluation report will be made available in the course of July 2016.


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The Elder Scrolls Online has been in the news quite a bit recently, only just announcing their Imperial City Anniversary Event, and now releasing a preview for the upcoming Clockwork City DLC and new game update. The MMO counterpart to the single-player Elder Scrolls series, the Elder Scrolls Online takes players to both completely new and familiar locations around Tamriel. The Clockwork City DLC will allow players to explore a large chunk of Sotha Sil's masterwork.
For those who aren't necessarily Elder Scrolls lore buffs, you may not know that Sotha Sil is one of three "Living Gods" that make up the religion of the majority of those that inhabit Morrowind. Sotha Sil's claim to fame is the Clockwork City – a massive complex built so small that one might crush it with their feet if they aren't shrunk down to fit inside. The Clockwork City DLC makes this amazing feat of construction a playable zone equipped with its own quests, monsters, Delves, set items, motifs, collectibles, and a brand new Trial to play through with friends.
The new trial, called the Asylum Sanctorium, is said to put your team of 12 players up against "three mechanical bosses and promises to reward you with powerful Asylum Weapons." Players can choose whether to defeat these bosses one at a time, or rush to the end and fight all three simultaneously.
Additionally, the implementation of the Clockwork City DLC will also bring about a massive main-game update for all players. The update will provide a number of bugs fixes and performance improvements, but more importantly, there will be new content! Update 16 will bring the Transmutation system, which will let players change the traits on their gear. Not only this, but a new Trait Tracker system will also be implemented which will tell players whether they have researched a unique trait on an item or not.
Perhaps the most exciting change coming with Update 16 is the addition of a new Battleground mode for players who own the Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind. The mode is called "Crazy King" and the object is to secure a capture point which jumps randomly from to place to place on the map.
For a full breakdown of everything coming to the Elder Scrolls Online in the Clockwork City DLC and Update 16, make sure to check out the post on their website. Remember that in order to take advantage of the Clockwork City DLC, you must own the Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind. Update 16, however, will be available to all players for free. While there is no release date for the DLC and update at this moment, we will keep you posted here on MMOexaminer.
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Objective: Students will create Vectorized images of themselves in photoshop by applying the Pen Tool and Eye Dropper Tool.
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Part D: Drag the above photo into Photoshop. Then create a 2-d Vector image of the heart. You should include a Red heart layer, a pink smaller heart layer and 4-6 other small layers for the different lighting patterns.


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Before Sherry left for her further studies in Melborne, we had a farewell dinner for her over at her area.
Before that, few of us met up for dinner and get her a farewell-and-birthday-in-advance gift (which we hope that it would remind her of us as well as to bring to accompany her)
We decided to make a bear for her. We had a hard time trying to decide the bear and her clothes. In the end, we named the bear as Sherry (Sherry's bear is Sherry) and we were made to say the pledge (Do everyone do that?)
Ok so we had dinner at Swensens in North Point.
Once again I was the first to reach.
The entire night was filled with some catching up and surprises for one another.
Little did I expect a little surprise from them. I almost spoilt the plan (or rather the waitress spoilt it by asking the others in front of Rachel and I). At first I was little curious, then I was told that it was a surprise for Sherry. But when 2 ice cream cakes with candles are presented in front of you, anyone would have guessed that it is for the birthday babies. That day was the mid of both Rachel's and my birthday, so none of us qualified for the free ice cream thingy. Oh well.
Nevertheless, thank you so much for the effort made. And now that Sherry is not in Singapore, we all hope to see you soon when you return :) And hope that you like Sherry, the bear.
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Got a 1-for-1 Frolick using my colleague's Nylon magazine. Pretty colours.
//33 days (from 2 July to 3 August) have flew past fast. I must admit that these 33 days full of work and school are indeed interesting, having to wake up before 7/8 every single day. I needed to plan my time real well to have some free time. Well, at least it gave me an idea if I should work and study at the same time or just concentrate on studies. I can't decide 100% based on this, because those were intensive classes over the weekends, while the actual studies would be night classes (no weekend classes except if the night class falls on a public holiday).


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Blues At Sunrise
Box Set - 3 CDs & 1 DVD
Couldn't Stand The Weather
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits Volume 2: The Real Deal
In Session w/Albert King
In Step
In The Beginning
Live Alive
Live At Carnegie Hall
Soul To Soul
Texas Flood
The Sky Is Crying
Texas Flood/Couldn't Stand The Weather/Soul To Soul
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Family Style
El Mocambo - VHS & DVD
SRV Tribute - VHS & DVD
Back To The Beach
Stevie plays himself in this movie
Live At Montreux 1982 & 1985
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The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble
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Live At Montreux 1982 & 1985
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The financial world has been quietly starting to whisper about some incredible numbers surrounding the U.S. trade deficit. The latest numbers for November show an unexpected drop to $34.3 billion – a four year low. Importantly, the last time the trade deficit was this low the reason was very weak U.S. consumer imports. This time much of the trade balance improvement is attributed to more robust exports. The current account deficit for the U.S., which was dangerously high in 2006 at over 6 percent of GDP, has fallen, approaching 2 percent of GDP.
Domestic energy production, is still the primary driver of the improvement in the trade balance. There was a huge $3.6 billion drop in petroleum imports in the November report, while the U.S. continues to export drilling and mining equipment. Interestingly, there was also a significant increase in the number of automobiles the U.S. exported to the rest of the world, although we also imported more cars than expected.
While energy has been driving this recent trend economists are starting to talk about how this trend will start affecting other areas. The most exciting prospect has to do with U.S. manufacturing. If domestic energy production can keep one of the most crucial manufacturing inputs relatively cheap, maybe U.S. manufacturing really can retool to compete with the rest of the world. There is some emerging evidence to indicate that this might happen, with the Empire State Manufacturing Survey data release this week being the latest.
The value of the U.S. dollar will certainly play a role in this as well. A smaller deficit will boost the dollar in the short term, which fits in our overall dollar bullish view of 2014. But too much dollar strength too soon could cause the whole story to unravel. The manufacturing sector needs a "Goldilocks" dollar scenario – not too strong, not too weak – in order to have the stable environment needed to foster real growth.
My view: We do not have the data yet to indicate a renaissance in American manufacturing, but the components parts are on the American factory floor. I will be interested to see some real progress in this area this year.
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