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The Development of the Alaskan Ginseng Industry in Hyder, Alaska
The purpose of this paper is to propose a plan for developing and maintaining a sustainable economic resource in the town of Hyder, Alaska. The solution comes though the growth, harvest, drying, packaging, and shipment of the plant Opolopanax horridus, or Alaskan ginseng. This spiny shrub, also known as Devil's Club, is a valuable and plentiful resource. The medicinal uses of horridus have long been utilized by American Indians, and have contributed greatly to relieving the symptoms of fevers, stomach ailments, coughs, colds, tuberculosis, as well as various other diseases.
The plan will be implemented in a variety of ways allotting for seasonal and regional differences. Several different showcase goods will be provided, including teas, tonics, and other health supplements to various locations via separate shipping companies around the world. A new cooperative system will be established in Hyder, which splits the workloads, and profits, of the industry, among all members of the cooperative.
Additionally, the ginseng can be grown, harvested, and packaged in the economically challenged town of Hyder, where unemployment is rampant and optimal climatic conditions prevail. The ideal weather, terrain, road, and the Alaska Marine Highway access, all contribute to making Hyder a perfect setting for a revolutionary industry for Alaskan ginseng.
Hyder, Alaska
Set on the outermost fringes of the Alaskan Panhandle lies a town torn by it's own diminishing value as a settlement and conflicted over the community's very nationality. This town is Hyder, Alaska. Often deemed the "friendliest ghost town in Alaska," this burg may soon become a phantom - a shadow of a happier, more forgiving yesteryear. As the rest of the nation's communities grow, Hyder has seen only a bitter collapse as its mineral deposits have slowly given way to nothingness. Hyder's once abundant fisheries have declined, now resting at only a fraction of what they once were.
The town of Hyder is the only currently existing settlement in southeast Alaska south of Skagway that is directly connected to the North American highway system. In spite of it's accessibility, Hyder lacks the economic base absolutely crucial to survival in today's American economy. With an unemployment rate of 46%, this town is in desperate need of an economic jump start.
The town of Hyder lies at the northern most tip of the Portland Canal. A 70 mile long fjord, the Portland Canal extends northward from the Portland Inlet which empties into the Pacific Ocean. The majority of the canal is used as a physical border between the United States and Canada. The U.S.-Canadian border slants northeast just to the south of Hyder, placing it just feet inside of the United States. Hyder is only 2 miles from the larger Canadian town of Stewart where most of Hyder's residents work and conduct business.
The town itself lies at 55.9° north latitude by 130.0° west longitude, placing it just 75 strait line miles from Ketchikan across the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness. The Salmon River runs into the Portland Canal from the north, placing Hyder on a small peninsula jutting into the canal.
Located within the maritime climate zone, Hyder enjoys relatively mild weather in comparison to the rest of the state. Hyder's temperature ranges from an average around negative 6.7° Celsius (19.9° F.) in January to a July average of 16.1° C. (60.9° F.). While the temperature drops below freezing, Hyder's deep water port remains ice free year round. Often cloudy, Hyder, receives an average of only 3.8 hours of sunshine during January. The skies clear to a degree for the summer months, making the June sunlight per day time around 6 hours.
Precipitation for Hyder is fairly significant. Each year, Hyder receives an aggregate rainfall of 100 to 150 cm. per year. Each year the aggregate snowfall for the region is roughly 420 to 440 cm. These conditions are favorable for the verdant forests of the region—most importantly the Tongass National Forest. The mild temperatures and relative dampness of the region make for a good habitat for lush low lying foliage and old growth evergreens alike.
The Stewart-Hyder region was originally settled by the Nass River Indians from Canada's Nass river valley, which lies just inland from Hyder. These natives referred to the Portland Canal area as "Skam-A-Kounsk" or "safe place." The Nass River Indians often sought refuge here from the more belligerent coastal Haidas in the region. Aside from it's use as a retreat, the Nass used the region seasonally as a berry picking and bird hunting camp. In 1896—just prior to the Alaskan gold rush—the Portland Canal and Salmon River Basin were explored by a team from the Army Corps of Engineers. The expedition was led by U.S. Army Captain D. D. Gaillard, who was sent to map and explore the region.
Gold and silver were discovered in the area in 1898. Although all of the richest claims were on the Canadian side of the border, Hyder became an important port and focal point for stampeders heading north to the Salmon River basin and inland into the Canadian wilderness. In 1902 the Stewart brothers arrived in the area and founded the town of Stewart near the already existing Portland City. Portland City's name was changed to Hyder in 1914. It was named after a local Canadian mining engineer and businessman, named Frederick Hyder, claimed that the area was destined for economic success.
By 1917 Hyder had grown considerably. It was the sole port used in the export of the region's mineral resources. It was also the primary supply point and post office for all of the miners and other inhabitants of the area. Hyder would see an economic boom lasting from 1920 to 1930. At this time Hyder was able to boast two hotels, two beer parlors, a taxi service and a two story Canadian Customs building.
This boom was to be extenuated by the opening of the extremely lucrative Riverside Mine in 1924. One of the only highly profitable mines on the U.S. side of the border, the Riverside Mine would produce tungsten, lead, zinc, gold, silver, and copper until it closed in 1950. The last mine in the region to operate was the Granduc Copper Mine in Canada which closed in 1984.
During the Prohibition in the 1920's a small community called Hyder, British Columbia was set up just on the Canadian side of the border so as to provide the much desired alcohol to the thirsty miners. The trail that connected the two settlements became known as the "Smugglers Trail."
The original city of Hyder was built in pilings over the Portland Canal. This made for easy loading and transportation of goods moving in and out of the Stewart-Hyder area. This elaborate system of docks and pilings eventually burned down in 1956, effectively destroying the majority of the town. Since that time Hyder has been unable to regain it's former glory.
The town of Hyder is located in U.S. Census Bureau's Prince of Wales–Outer Ketchikan Census area, which covers the relatively unpopulated region east of Ketchikan. Much of the information presented here has been gleamed from the results of the U.S. census taken in 2000. The racial break down of the area is roughly 50% white versus the same number of native Alaskan residents. The town of Hyder, however, is almost exclusively of Caucasian background—with only 4.1% being of native decent.
Government Facilities, Utilities and Health Care
The community of Hyder is highly dependent on Canada, especially it's neighboring town, Stewart. There is no U.S. federal or state law enforcement agency present in Hyder, the town relies on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian court system to handle their legal and criminal affairs. There is a Canadian customs point in Hyder, but no American one. The only way to get out of Hyder is through Canada, therefore there is no reason for the government to maintain such an installation.
Hyder is the only community in Alaska which does not use the area code 907, it uses instead the local British Colombian area code 250. Telephone service is provided to both Stewart and Hyder by Can-Al Communications, a Canadian telephone company. Electrical power is provided by the Tongass Power and Light Company which services both of the communities. Plumbing and sewers (present in 90% of Hyder's homes) are maintained by British Columbia Hydro. Recently however, Hyder has requested a state grant to help Hyder maintain it's own water and landfill.
The only U.S. federal presence in Hyder is the Hyder Post Office. The Post Office is the only business in Hyder which requires the use of U.S. currency. All other businesses will accept Canadian or American currency.
The State of Alaska maintains the Hyder Deep Water Port and the Hyder Sea Plane Base. Renovations of the seaplane dock and parking are currently under renovation by the state.
Until 2000, all students living in Hyder were bussed to Stewart each day. A special teacher was hired by the State of Alaska to teach these students American history (not taught in Canadian schools). The state also paid the Canadian government for the use of their educational facilities. In 2000 Hyder received it's own school which is attended by 18 students from the community. The school is administrated by the Southeast Island School District from Thorne Bay, Alaska.
Hyder is unique in that it is the only town on the Alaskan Panhandle which is accessible by road. Hyder is at the western end of the Stewart-Hyder Cutoff of Canada's Casiar Highway (Highway 37). The highway cutoff extends west of Highway 37 from Meziadin Lake. It is maintained year round and is in the process of being paved. Many of the goods sent to Stewart and Hyder arrive by truck. Lindsay's Cartage and Storage, Arrow Transportation, Bandstra Transportation, and Seaport Limousine Ltd. provide cargo transport for both Hyder and Stewart.
The Salmon River Road runs north out of Hyder to Mountain View Camp and the Ninemile Ruins. This road at one time provided access to the lucrative Riverside mine.
Hyder has a deep water port which actually lies some distance off of the coast from the town. There is a long wooden causeway which juts out into the Portland Canal which connects the loading site to the town. The state also has built a boat launching ramp and harbor for smaller private craft. The Alaska ferry served Hyder from 1986 until the late 1990's when the route was phased out due to expense and lack of interest. It is roughly a 10 hour trip by boat from Ketchikan, as it is necessary to head south through the Dixon Entrance and then head back up the Portland Canal. As a result of this, travel between Hyder and other southeastern Alaska cities is primarily by air.
The Canadian government maintains a 3900 foot paved airstrip out of Stewart. All planes without floats coming or going to Hyder therefore must go through Canada. The state of Alaska maintains a medivac helicopter landing pad in Hyder in case of emergencies. Air service in and out of the Stewart Airport is provided by Vancouver Island Helicopters and Taquan Air, as well as other charter outfits from surrounding towns. A Taquan Air float plane (based in Ketchikan) flies the U.S. Mail to Hyder on every Monday and Thursday.
Aside from running freight, seaport Limousine Ltd. also manages the only bus line in the area. It travels to and from Terrace, Canada each weekend and makes connections with the Greyhound Bus Line in Terrace.
Hyder's economic situation is poor if not dire. The primary source of income for the region is tourism based. It is estimated that 80% of the businesses which employ people from Hyder deal at least in part with tourists. Most of the visitor related services are shared between Hyder and Stewart, however there is a small museum and hotel accommodations available in Hyder. There are also two restaurants and bars which are frequented by locals and visitors alike.
In an attempt to slow the steady economic failing of the communities, a bottled water plant was erected in the area in 1998. It employs over 40 people, a number of whom live in Hyder. This plant bottles the water from some of the local streams and glaciers and ships it across the United States where it has received a favorable response from bottled water consumers.
There is no bank in Hyder, which means that all of the community's residents must handle their financial affairs through the Canadian Bank of Commerce branch in Stewart. This means that there is very little American currency in circulation in Hyder. Most of the residents use the Canadian dollar everywhere except at the U.S. Post Office. Another factor which makes business in Hyder difficult is the time zone. While Hyder is technically within the Alaska Time Zone, all of the residents of Hyder set their clocks one hour later so as to comply with the Pacific Time Zone as used by their Canadian neighbors. This can make dealing with the rest of the state more difficult because one hour is lost during each business day due to this discrepancy.
Only four Hyder residents hold commercial fishing permits. The target species of these permit holders are salmon, shrimp and crab. To a limited degree there is a smoked salmon market in Hyder. One small business smokes, packages, and exports Alaska salmon. This endeavor, however, employs very few people.
Due to the relatively small size of the community, property values in the town of Hyder are fairly high. This changes as the properties get farther from town. There is some low lying land through which the Salmon River Road runs just north of town which may be suitable for some form of agriculture if an appropriate crop could be identified.
If the town of Hyder is to be saved from an almost certain economic atrophy, it will require solutions quickly. The town is slowly dying because there is no sustainable industry there. If a new industry could be implemented it might just be enough to save Hyder, enough to keep that little Alaskan burg kicking for anther century.
Devil's Club
It is described as being "...as common as undergrowth in southeastern Alaska...forming impenetrable thickets in coastal and flood plain forests. (Viereck and Little, 1986)."
The thorns or prickles give Alaskan ginseng its trademark name, 'devil's club'. It is referred to as heshkeghka'a, which means "prickle (thorn) big-big" by the Upper and Outer Inlet Dena'ina. When skin comes in contact with the thorns, acute itching and pain result. Hikers along Alaska's coast are well acquainted with its properties, and avoid it avidly. Occurring in dense thickets, Alaskan ginseng is always regarded as an annoyance, yet it may actually prove to be an asset.
Beginning in the 1930's, the modern medical world has also become interested in Alaskan ginseng. A possible insulin like substance was isolated from the plant by researchers, and it does seem to be of value in the maintenance of diabetes. It is speculated to have hypoglycemic therapeutic action.
The Plan
Alaskan ginseng is a unique showcase product. Its medicinal properties are extensive, and it's growth and production is relatively simple. The proposed plan revolves around the growth and marketing of Alaskan ginseng in Hyder, Alaska. As an opportunistic species, Alaskan ginseng requires little tending or additional care. Actual harvesting and growth of the plant can only take place in the short summer months. Forests would not need to be cleared or altered, yet simply reaped. "The potential for marketing devil's club, hereafter called Alaskan ginseng, is great. (Walsh, 1986)." As Alaskan ginseng will readily grow in most moist, partially shaded areas around Hyder, it is easily accessible.
In 1999, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service revealed a surprising announcement on the harvesting availability of wild ginseng roots. Areas of the continental United States were cited as suffering as an Appendix II Endangered Species. The agency has henceforth issued export permits for mature wild ginseng. "Although cultivated extensively, wild ginseng roots are preferred in Asian Communities and are much more valuable. (http://darwin.eeb.uconn.edu/Documents/fws-990813-2.html)." These restrictions do not affect devil's club, yet show that it is a highly profitable untapped resource.
When picked, individual people will have to go into the forests and collect the plants, using heavy gloves and various cutting tools. The lack of large industrial machinery and clear-cut fields allows the natural environment around Hyder to be left relatively untouched. As the product is collected, the stalks will be stripped and peeled. They can be dried in industrial type dehydrators, and crushed for later packaging. This product can be boxed in small containers, ready for sale on the commercial market. All this can be done in the town of Hyder, and can be a year-round operation. During the short summer months, when the ginseng is mature, it can be picked. The gnarled 'clubs' underground will be left intact, and thus allow the plants to grow back the next season. During the winter, the actual packaging and distribution can occur. The product may then be transported to other companies in the United States, and sold on an international scale.
The product will be packaged in a variety of forms, ranging from powdered tonic mixes, pills, soothing ointments like aloe vera, to bags of herbal tea. Any of these may relieve or ease a variety of maladies such as previously indicated. The various products will be targeted to the countries in which they are most likely to be successful. For example, in America a pill form is suggested, whereas the tonic mix may be more popular in Britain. Asia and the Eastern Hemisphere will be the primary marketing locations for several varieties of Alaskan Ginseng, in all of its forms. Novel labels and names will be assigned to the different products, utilizing regional favoribility to certain names. For example, in America the tea bags could be marketed as "Devils Brew", or in Asia it would be labeled as "Three Swans Therapeutic Elixir".
In order to maximize profit and minimize work for the town of Hyder, a revolutionary new style cooperative is proposed. In Chignik, Alaska the salmon industry had been loosing profits in recent years due to overfishing, and the only solution seemed to be lessening the amount of boats on the sea. In 2002, they formed a co-op to cut back on the amount of salmon harvested by individual boats and decided to split the profits from a few fishermen. "This summer...77 of about 100 Chignik seiners stopped racing and parked most of their boats, catching the fish with a much smaller fleet (Loy, 2002)". The fisherman greatly benefited from this, with each member earning 20,000 dollars, and the actual men whom fished earned double.
Following the example of the recent salmon fishery in Chignik, Hyder can establish itself as a thriving and industrious community. This plan not only allows a market to rely solely in Hyder, but also gives those who are currently employed to help manage the operation and split the profits. Harvesting Alaskan Ginseng can be an altering cycle between workers. Those who harvest and package the plant in a given year will earn more, but all those in the co-op will share the profit. Work may rotate yearly. This system allows the environment to remain pristine, as fewer private individuals will be harvesting the land.
A new wave of economic prosperity will be able to once again dawn on Hyder, bringing with it a dependency not outwardly on Canada, yet internally through it's own personal revenue.
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2005 Chevrolet Matiz
Chevrolet Matiz M3X
Chevrolet's Matiz M3X show car offers a glimpse of the next generation of the popular Matiz mini-car. The car will make its debut in South Korea and Europe in spring 2005 and in numerous additional markets around the globe in the second half of 2005 or early in 2006. One particularly striking feature of the production concept is its round LED front headlamp design, which is matched at the rear by its signature round taillights. The overall style of the M3X conveys a striking personality due to a combination of short body overhangs, steeply rising shoulder lines and converging feature lines in the engine hood. A roof spoiler underlines the sporty look of the car, as do the twin, centrally positioned exhaust pipes and the large 16-inch alloy wheels wîth their double-spoke design. Side indicators are located below the front headlamps and for added safety in the side mirrors.
The large, panorama glass roof highlights an exceptionally light interior. The roof can be opened to provide plenty of fresh air. It also allows a clear view into the spacious cabin, which, wîth the M3X is a study in contrast wîth its blue fabric and metal applications on the gear lever, §teering wheel and air vents.
Despite its easy-to-park dimensions (just 3.5 m long and 1.5 m wide), the Matiz M3X feels surprisingly roomy inside. At 1.5 m, it stands taller than most mini-cars and the wheelbase of just under 2.35 m is also above average. This means that, due to the high seating position, the Matiz M3X can comfortably accommodate four adults. The study offers effective additional luggage accommodation wîth roof rails, which not only underline the car's sporty appearance, but also make it easy to attach any kind of carrier system. Even when fully loaded, the power plant of the Matiz M3X will provide excellent performance: The smooth and economical 1.0-litre four-cylinder engine generates 47 kW/64 hp at 5,400 rpm and is good for a top speed in excess of 150 km/h.
Source - General Motors Corporation
The new Matiz will join a §egmènt of the car market that accounted for 5.0 percent (890,000 units) of the total market in western and central Europe in 2003 and 5.5 percent (just over 1 million units) in 2004. And the trend is definitely on the up. Chevrolet's market research team expects the share of the A-§egmènt in the overall market to rise this year to 6.5 percent (1.2 million units) and in 2006 to 7.5 percent (1.4 million).
With its modern, fresh design, clever utilization of space, favourable price and optimised engineering, the Matiz certainly has what it takes to claim a large slice of this growing market. The signs certainly point to continued success, and this is underlined by the first market surveys among car drivers. At so-called 'car clinics' in Germany, Italy and Poland, drivers spoke very positively of the Chevrolet Matiz after an initial meeting wîth the new model.
The drivers praised in particular the 'cool styling and compact dimensions', as well as design details such as the engine hood wîth its large headlamps, the striking tail lights and the easily visible gauges positioned at the centre of the dashboard. After such words of encouragement and the growth forecast for the A-§egmènt, it is not surprising that the team at Chevrolet's European headquarters are lòòking optimistically at the future of the new Matiz. They expect the number of new registrations to increase significantly this year to reach 80,000 - 90,000.
All the indications point to a continuation of the success story that began wîth the first generation. The Matiz enjoys considerable popularity worldwide. This is not surprising in view of its emotional charisma and the many practical reasons for choosing the car – like the standard five doors, the generous feeling of roominess for a car of this class, the attractive entry-level price and the three-year warranty. Launched in 1998, the modern city car wîth the loveable look is now being sold in more than 70 countries. And very successfully, too: Nearly 1.3 million units have so far been registered around the globe, some 630,000 of them in Europe alone.
This means that the Matiz accounts for 32 percent of the European sales of the Korean built products that have been marketed under General Motors' globally successful Chevrolet brand since the beginning of the year. In the peak years of 2001 and 2002, the figure was even higher, namely 51 and 65 percent respectively.
In Europe, the compact mini was particularly successful last year in Italy wîth 21,600 new registrations out of a total European figure of 57,900. Behind Italy came the ÚK (6,370), Spain (5,600), Germany (5,060), Hungary (3,920) and the Netherlands (3,300). 62 percent of the buyers opted for the three-cylinder, 796 cm³ gasoline engine wîth 38 kW/52 bhp, while the other 38 percent chose the four-cylinder 1.0-litre engine wîth 49 kW/66 bhp.
There is no doubt that Matiz is a force to be reckoned wîth on the European car market. It currently ranks number five in the §egmènts across Europe. In some countries, it even holds first place in its class. In Macedonia, for example, it was well out in front in 2004 wîth a market share of 67 percent, and also dominated in Lithuania wîth 46 percent and Finland wîth 25 percent of its §egmènt. It also took second place in ten other European countries.
The Matiz is available worldwide under various brands and model names. While it is called the Chevrolet Matiz in western Europe, buyers in central and eastern Europe and in South America and Indonesia know it as the Chevrolet Spark. In Mexico, on the other hand, it is called the Pontiac Matiz, and in its Korean homeland and in Vietnam, it has retained its old name, the Daewoo Matiz. In Pakistan, on the other hand, it bears the name Chevrolet Exclusive.
In most European countries, Chevrolet's smallest model is bought and driven primarily in urban areas, where, wîth its manoeuvrability, its thrifty engines and its compact dimensions, it can really show its advantages. On average, its owners drive about 12,500 km a year, and it is frequently used as an inexpensive day-to-day vehicle for commuters to take them around town.
Many talents: The compact, practical Matiz as a second car
With its practicable usage of space and its versatility, the Matiz makes an ideal family companion. It is often used as a second car and driven by a very high percentage of women (European average: 66 percent) – perhaps to run the children to school, grab a parking space to do some quick shopping or take a trip to the cinema in the evening. The Matiz has certainly got what it takes. The fair sex in Italy and Germany is particularly keen on the baby Chevrolet, wîth female Matiz fans accounting for 69 percent of all buyers there.
For the experts at Chevrolet's European headquarters in Zurich, the age structure of Matiz buyers shows that it is popular wîth both younger and older customers. Media & Marketing Services Manager Cindy Davies: 'Our figures show quite clearly that two groups dominate here: the 30 – 44 year-olds and the 49 – 59 year-olds.' In Spain, for example, the younger age group accounts for 53 percent and in Germany and Switzerland for 46 percent of all Matiz customers. In the ÚK and France, on the other hand, the older age group dominates wîth 33 and 32 percent respectively. There are also differences in the response to the question 'First or second car in the family?' In countries like Italy, Germany and Spain, the Matiz is used in more than 50 percent of cases as a family's second car, while in Hungary, it is the only car for 75 percent of its owners. In the ÚK, too, this group holds the majority wîth 39 percent.
Design and equipment
The Matiz was always an attention-grabber from the very moment the Italian star designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro, put pen to paper in the mid-nineties and came up wîth the first sketches of the new car. The emotional charisma of the first generation of the small car designed by Giugiaro's firm Italdesign immediately captivated car drivers throughout the world wîth its round headlamp eyes and smiling face. The cuddly compact Matiz quickly made friends wîth the female contingent, and an expert jury in Italy voted it 'The most attractive car of the year' in the small car category immediately after its launch in Korea in 1998.
'Evolution not revolution' was therefore the motto for the team designing the new Matiz. The Italian partners from Italdesign joined the specialists in the GM Daewoo design centre at the manufacturer's Korean headquarters in Incheon near Seoul to get the first concept models on the drawing board. Although the modern, dynamic styling makes the Matiz look more grown up, it has still retained the cheeky, happy expression of the previous version, as is visible in many of the styling details. The large round headlamps wîth the integrated indicators, for example, have been intentionally maintained, and at the back, too, the new Matiz underlines its loveable appearance wîth its strikingly large circular tail lamps.
At the front, the combination of the robust bumper and the large air intake communicate a new sportiness. The powerful look is underlined by the marked profile of the engine hood. Two striking V-shaped feature lines give it a marked three-dimensional look. In addition, the steel surfaces continuing through to the front side windows provide an unusual and harmonious link to the side profile. Its overall appearance is governed predominantly by the marked wedge form wîth short body overhangs. The steeply rising shoulder lines and converging feature lines in the engine hood that extend through to the front fenders add tension and dynamism.
Diversity: Different colour combinations for the instruments
The interior picks up some of the styling elements of the exterior wîth circular details like the four air vents in the dashboard and the removable ashtray in the centre console. The main feature of the Matiz interior is the cockpit, which is divided into two main sections. In the driver's direct line of view, there is a semi-circular set of displays incorporating the control and warning lights. Then, in the center of the dashboard and slightly raised, is the instrument panel wîth classic-style analogue displays, easily visible to all Matiz occupants. They provide information on rpm, speed and fuel level. The kilometre reading and time are displayed in digital form. Three different background colours give the instruments a fresh, young look. Depending on which of the five available upholstery fabrics and ten available body colours is chosen, the displays have a blue, green or orange background.
Another striking feature of the interior apart from the innovative arrangement of the displays and gauges is the wealth of storage possibilities. Depending on the country and the equipment variant, there are two large compartments below the cockpit and the glove compartment, a tray under the passenger seat, three trays and two cup holders in the front and one cup holder in the rear of the floor center console, and a map compartment and bottle holder in the lining of both front doors. Other practical details include pockets on the side and back of the passenger seat. There is a height-adjustable driver's seat, hooks for shopping bags on the front head restraints and a holder for sunglasses above the door on the driver's side.
With its compact body dimensions, the Chevrolet Matiz is extremely manoeuvrable – an enormous advantage in urban traffic. With its exterior length of 3,495 mm (width: 1,495 mm, height/including the roof rack which is standard, depending on trim and country specifications: 1,500/1,518 mm) and its small turning circle of 9.20 m, it fits into any parking space. Short overhangs of just 665 mm at the front and 487 mm at the rear make parking even easier.
Added bonus: Plenty of space wîth split folding backrest
With its intelligent space utilisation and wheelbase of 2,345 mm, the five-seater offers a large amount of space and a feeling of roominess. With its headroom of 1,004 mm at the front and 959 mm at the back, the Matiz is up among the class leaders. The trunk volume is 170 litres according to the VDA standard. The contents of the trunk are protected from inquisitive eyes by a sturdy cover that also offers additional storage possibilities. The rear seat's backrest can be divided in the ratio 60:40, enabling longer objects to be transported without problem. If the complete bench is flipped up, the capacity rises to an impressive 845 litres. The handle on the outside of the tailgate and the low trunk sill (only 67 cm), which is protected wîth a scratchproof plastic strip, make loading and unloading child's play.
The new Chevrolet Matiz is available in three equipment versions: S, SE and SX. Even the entry model has a large number of passive safety features like driver airbag, ABS, knee padding and three-point belts on all the seats. In some countries, it also has a passenger and side airbag. The range of standard equipment on all models also includes useful details such as electrically operated windows at the front, and central locking wîth remote control (model specific). Depending on the model, the standard equipment may also include comfort features like air-conditioning, audio systems wîth single CD player and up to six speakers, electrically operated rear windows and an electrically adjustable exterior mirror on the passenger side. Most of these features are also available as options.
The engineering
A small and inexpensive car does not have to be technically unsophisticated. The second Matiz generation wîth its array of reliable and durable technical details provides clear proof of this. Typical examples are the increased use of high-strength grades of steel in the bodywork, two lively gasoline engines wîth much reduced fuel consumption, and a safe, agile chassis wîth a newly developed torsion beam rear axle.
When developing the small five-door Matiz, the engineers attached major importance to the use of state-of-the-art technologies and high-grade materials. This can be seen, for example, in the body, where generous use has been made of lightweight high-strength steel. In fact, 51 percent (of the total weight) of the body of the new Chevrolet Matiz is made of HSS (high-strength steel). With its predecessor, the figure was just 37 percent.
The increased percentage of this 'super steel' benefits the stability and thus the safety of the passenger cell. Precisely defined load paths wîth an energy absorbing hexagonal profile protect the passengers in the event of a head-on or rear collision. Optimised links between the B-pillar and the sills provide additional protection in the event of a side impact. But the Korean engineers were concerned not only wîth the safety of the passengers, they also devoted a great deal of time to significantly improving the pedestrian safety. The front end design of the Matiz is among the first of its class to comply wîth the new European regulations on pedestrian safety.
There is also a full interior safety package to complement the passive safety features of the new Matiz generation. Depending on the country and equipment variant, this includes a driver airbag wîth a volume of 50 litres, a passenger airbag (100 litres) and side airbags in both the front seats (18 litres). Other components of the safety system are automatic three-point belts and head restraints on all five seats and electrically operated belt tensioners and belt force limiters at the front. The range of safety equipment is completed by an energy-absorbing §teering column, knee padding and a plastic fuel tank wîth a safety valve that immediately halts the fuel supply if the car turns over, thereby virtually eliminating any fire risk.
Economy measure: Weight reduction through the use of high-strength steel
The generous use of high-strength grades of steel has benefits not just for the solidness and stability of the Matiz body. It also brings a significant reduction in the weight of the bodyshell, which at 172 kg is actually 13 kg less than that of its predecessor.
The whole subject of weight reduction played an important role during the development of the new Chevrolet, because fewer pounds on the scales means fewer litres at the fuel station. Other examples of the slimming down measures incorporated in the vehicle include a completely new pedal box design wîth durable plastic moulded pedals and a noise-insulating mat between the engine compartment and the dashboard, which not only cuts the weight by 2.5 kg, but also improves the sound insulating effect. The new Matiz also has a torque roll-axis engine mounting system which uses three instead of four mountings. This contributes to a total weight reduction of 5.3 kg and much improved engine shake at higher engine speeds.
The new Matiz has also gained in terms of ride comfort and driving enjoyment. The advances made in this sector are most evident in the completely new torsion beam rear axle. With its angled shock absorbers and semi-trailing arms, it guarantees much greater precision in wheel control than the previously used trailing link axle. Ride comfort of the Matiz has been significantly improved through the softer chassis mountings. In conjunction wîth the new gas-pressure shock absorbers, the new rear axle design also makes for more agile handling. Another bonus is the power-assisted §teering which, wîth its urban-friendly turning circle of 9.20 m, is included as standard in most markets and is geared perfectly to the optimised chassis. The engineers have also paid attention to detail by providing additional damping elements to improve noise comfort. The design team has also done some work on the front axle of the Matiz 2005 model wîth its McPherson struts. The strut mountings are no longer bolted to the body, they are now welded. As a result of this modification, the suspension responds more sensitively and ride comfort has been further enhanced. All the Matiz models feature a modern four-channel anti-locking brake system. The front wheels are fitted wîth disc brakes wîth a diameter of 236 mm and the rear wheels wîth drum brakes (180 mm) to ensure efficient braking. The car runs on 155/65 R13 tyres wîth 4.5 JX13 rims.
Precision work: Three and four-cylinder engines wîth optimised technology
Like its predecessor, the new Matiz is powered by one of two powerful 0.8 and 1.0 litre engines, both of which are classed as 'low pollution' according to the Euro 4 standard. Both power units come wîth a five-speed manual transmission as standard. In the middle of this year, a 4-speed automatic gearbox will also become available for the smaller engine. The five speed manual transmission now includes a revised gear change mechanism wîth mass damping and optimised rubber mount tuning resulting in improved change quality.
The entry level engine is the proven 796 cm³ three-cylinder gasoline engine wîth 38 kW/52 bhp and a maximum torque of 71.5 Nm at 4,400 rpm. It takes the five-door Matiz from 0 to 100 km/h in 18.2 sec and gives it a top speed of 145 km/h. The 1.0 litre four-cylinder engine has a top speed of 156 km/h and an output of 49 kW/66 bhp. It develops its maximum torque of 91 Nm at 4,200 rpm, allowing the front-wheel drive car to complete the 0 - 100 sprint in 14.1 sec.
For the three-cylinder engine to obtain peak form for its appearance in the new Matiz, a number of fundamental new developments have been incorporated. They include the single overhead cam valve control being via aluminium rockers wîth steel roller cam followers instead of standard steel rocker arms. This new design reduces friction losses in the valve gear by 15 percent. The positive effect of this improvement is evident above all in fuel consumption. Compared wîth its predecessor, the MVEG average consumption has fallen from 6.1 to 5.2 l per 100 km. But this significant reduction in fuel consumption is due not only to the lower friction but also to the improvement in drag coefficient from 0.399 to 0.342 and the previously mentioned weight-cutting measures. But that is not all. There have also been changes to the axle transmission ratio and a reduction of the air flow resistance in the intake tract and exhaust system though the application of new techniques such as low resonance mouldings and porous hoses. The 1.0 litre version of the Matiz also benefits from this, wîth MVEG consumption falling from 6.4 to 5.6 litres.
The new Matiz will be built at the modern production facilities on the GM Daewoo site in Changwon, a town in the extreme south of the Korean peninsula. The plans are that the 3,200-strong workforce will build, in addition to the company's other models, around 200,000 Matiz a year for the domestic market and for export to over 70 countries. Before it actually takes to the streets, the compact Matiz will already have seen much of the world's climatic conditions during a number of hard testing routines. In the development phase, prototypes covered around 2 million kilometres on all conceivable terrains around the globe. For fine tuning exercises, for example, the marathon runner spent some time at the chassis specialists of the British sports car company, Lotus. It then became acquainted wîth sub-zero temperatures in Canada and northern Sweden, encountered the heat of the Arizona desert and put its brakes to the ultimate test descending the winding passes in the Alps.
Source - GM Corp
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Mrs. Dori DiVenti
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Upon entering, a metal leopard figure, its body now dark-bronze colored and its swirled spots turquoise-tinged, stands out proudly in a glass case with other leopards against the earthy pearl right-hand wall.
"The Leopard motif is repeated throughout Baule art as a symbol of leadership," reads an informational sign in the Gallery of African Art in Clinton, Mass.
The gallery is the second art museum begun by Gordon Lankton, retired president and now chairman of Nypro Inc. and founder of the Museum of Russian Icons, also in Clinton. Accessible through Sunrise Boutique, 62 High St., the Gallery of African Art opened in July 2011 and reopened in October 2012 following an expansion that has made it four times its original size.
Grown to 3,000 square feet, the gallery has helped put Clinton on the map, according to Sunrise Boutique Owner Cynthia Cannon. It now has approximately 200 out of 800 pieces on display and offers weekly tours, as well as African drumming and now dance classes.
At a small table in the Russian Tea Room of the Museum of Russian Icons, just a block away from the Gallery of African Art, Lankton explained, "I'm basically a collector."
When he was 8 years old, he collected pennies, then Boy Scout World War II posters. Once he began to travel to such places as India and Bali, he started collecting wooden carvings.
While he didn't find wooden carvings the one time he went to Africa, Lankton said he first started collecting African art 15 years ago, after visiting a gallery in western Massachusetts, where his daughter lives.
"It wasn't anything serious until two years ago," he said.
Steve Humble of Kentucky, who had 220 African carvings in his house, contacted Lankton.
"He said there were only ever 10 people who came to his house each year, and thought there should be a special space for them. And I was interested in having that space in Clinton," said Lankton.
Humble gradually sold all of the carvings to Lankton and helped him find more through connections he had in Africa, said Lankton.
Sitting on a square brown leather-cushioned bench in the Museum of Russian Icons, Education and Outreach Manager Julia Metzidakis said because Lankton is collecting African art at such a rapid rate, she and the museum staff are exploring how to make use of his whole collection.
Displaying some pieces at the Fitchburg Art Museum is one possibility, she said, as is the EcoTarium in Worcester, which currently has an African exhibit.
The gallery also has a partnership with African Community Education (ACE) in Worcester, a non-profit community-based organization that grew out of a four-year-old tutoring program run by the medical students of the University of Massachusetts to help refugee children from Liberia. The program now serves children from all African countries.
"We hope to use a lot of the African objects we have in storage to spread awareness about the gallery," said Metzidakis.
The gallery boasts an intriguing collection of figures, jewelry, headdresses and masks, crafted, according to the galleryofafricanart.org, in "stone, wood, clay and bronze, spanning 32 tribes, including Dogon, Baule, and Bamana art."
The space isn't divided by tribe, explained Metzidakis, but instead by like pieces of art – "like with like." She said that helps show what's similar and different among tribes, and also what's similar to and different from our own culture.
Spanning the entire back wall of the gallery is a glass case displaying both everyday items such as furniture and wooden headrests, as well as more spiritual objects like the Bansonyi Snake Headdress, which according to an informational sign, is the physical version of a Baga spirit, said to "live in the sacred forest amidst the Bansonyi or young men's initiation group, and represents the new knowledge that young men have gained during their initiation."
"It's important to highlight the day-to-day basis of a people, not just the art – the practical importance in everyday life," said Metzidakis.
There are wand audio guides available too, on which a number labeled near an artwork can be punched to learn more about the piece, narrated by Steve Humble, and there are televisions playing videos about the creation of African art and music toward the middle of the museum.
Metzidakis said her favorite piece in the gallery is the Baga Nimba Headdress. Located toward the end of the gallery facing High Street, the massive wooden headdress is set on the floor against a red wall lined with masks. The faded-gray piece has a large nose and eyes, intricate circular carvings around its face and head, and as Metzidakis described them, saggy breasts. It stands on four legs and is immediately noticed because of its sheer size.
"I love telling people on tours that it's a headdress and watching their jaws drop. It's show stopping – it's a completely different way of looking at beauty," she said.
"Visitors will be completely taken away – it offers a vacation without a passport!" said Metzidakis.
The gallery has also partnered with Zach Combs, the director of Crocodile River Music, which "promotes African and African-influenced music and culture by connecting our roster of distinguished performers and educators with audiences all over New England," according to its website crocodilerivermusic.com/about.
Through that partnership, African drumming classes are offered on Wednesdays at the gallery and dance classes are now offered on Saturdays at the Ciccone Family Fitness Center, 45 High St. There are also free gallery tours every Thursday.
The gallery also hopes to host more activities for children. Some African folktale books have been donated.
Cannon said the response from the public has been "astonishing!"
"People are traveling from near and far to see the art and learn about another country and culture. What really surprises me is the amount of families that visit regularly. They come to drum and learn all about the African traditions."
She said the town of Clinton is lucky to have the gallery in addition to the Museum of Russian Icons.
"Anytime you bring music, art and world culture to a town, it benefits in many ways."
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The Plymouth Culture & Arts Network (CAN) is a network to enable culture and the arts to have a voice and thrive in Plymouth.
Plymouth CAN is open to all groups and individuals who are part of Plymouth's cultural life.
Our objectives are:
- Develop a network of like-minded people who together advocate for Culture & Arts in Plymouth.
- Share information and resources between members to support their growth and development.
- Increase communication between individuals and organisations working in the creative industry.
- Become a key point of contact for community and strategic decision making organisations.
- Create opportunities for collaborative working on creative projects and initiatives.
- Work for improved access for culture and the arts for everyone in Plymouth.
We meet bi-monthly and take decisions by consensus. We pursue an egalitarian way of working where all the voices are heard without discrimination of race, gender, religion, sexuality or age.
Our aims and objectives are decided collectively at our public meetings.
Mayflower 2020
In 2020 the city of Plymouth (UK) will celebrate and commemorate the 400th anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower. The Mayflower left Plymouth, England on September 6th 1620 with just 102 passengers and crew on board. It arrived some 56 days later on 11th November in Cape Cod on the US East coast. The Mayflower sailing is celebrated by many in the US as the beginning of a national legacy, and in the UK as the beginning of one of the most enduring alliances the world as ever known. No other date so embodies the centuries of shared cultural values and traditions that lie behind the 'Special Relationship' that has seen these two nations stand shoulder to shoulder through two world wars.
The Plymouth Culture and Arts Network will enable members to plan and work collaboratively to create and promote events that will form part of the diverse cultural calendar for Mayflower 2020.
Contact Us if you would like become a member of the Network or for more information about the network.