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|Geographically the third smallest state in Europe (after the Holy See and Monaco), San Marino also claims to be the world's oldest republic. According to tradition, it was founded by a Christian stonemason named MARINUS in A.D. 301. San Marino's foreign policy is aligned with that of the EU, although it is not a member; social and political trends in the republic track closely with those of its larger neighbor, Italy.
Landlocked; smallest independent state in Europe after the Holy See and Monaco; dominated by the Apennine Mountains
|Southern Europe, an enclave in central Italy
|Geographic coordinates:
| total: 61 sq km
land: 61 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Size comparison: about one-third the size of Washington, DC
|Land Boundaries:
|total: 37 km border countries (1): Italy 37 km
|0 km (landlocked)
|Maritime claims:
|none (landlocked)
|Mediterranean; mild to cool winters; warm, sunny summers
|rugged mountains
|Elevation extremes:
|Natural resources:
|building stone
|Land use:
| agricultural land: 16.7% arable land 16.7%; permanent crops 0%; permanent pasture 0% forest: 0%
other: 83.3% (2011 est.)
|Irrigated land:
|0 sq km (2012)
|Natural hazards:
|Current Environment Issues:
|air pollution; urbanization decreasing rural farmlands
|International Environment Agreements:
| party to: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Desertification, Whaling
signed, but not ratified: Air Pollution
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| noun: Sammarinese (singular and plural)
adjective: Sammarinese
|Ethnic groups:
|Sammarinese, Italian
|Roman Catholic
|33,285 (July 2016 est.)
|Age structure:
| 0-14 years: 15.46% (male 2,736/female 2,410)
15-24 years: 11.34% (male 1,944/female 1,832)
25-54 years: 41.34% (male 6,480/female 7,280)
55-64 years: 12.52% (male 2,075/female 2,092)
65 years and over: 19.34% (male 2,883/female 3,553) (2016 est.)
|Median age:
| total: 44.2 years
male: 43.1 years
female: 45.1 years (2016 est.)
|Population growth rate:
|0.78% (2016 est.)
|Birth rate:
|8.6 births/1,000 population (2016 est.)
|Death rate:
|8.6 deaths/1,000 population (2016 est.)
|Net migration rate:
|7.7 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2016 est.)
| urban population: 94.2% of total population (2015)
rate of urbanization: 0.62% annual rate of change (2010-15 est.)
|Major urban areas - population:
|Sex ratio:
| at birth: 1.1 male(s)/female
0-14 years: 1.14 male(s)/female
15-24 years: 1.06 male(s)/female
25-54 years: 0.89 male(s)/female
55-64 years: 0.99 male(s)/female
65 years and over: 0.81 male(s)/female
total population: 0.94 male(s)/female (2016 est.)
|Infant mortality rate:
| total: 4.4 deaths/1,000 live births male: 4.6 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 4.2 deaths/1,000 live births (2016 est.)
|Life expectancy at birth:
| total population: 83.3 years male: 80.7 years
female: 86.1 years (2016 est.)
|Total fertility rate:
|1.5 children born/woman (2016 est.)
|Health expenditures:
|6.1% of GDP (2014)
|Physicians density:
|5.1 physicians/1,000 population (2013)
|Hospital bed density:
|3.8 beds/1,000 population (2012)
|HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate:
|HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS:
|HIV/AIDS - deaths:
|Education expenditures:
|2.4% of GDP (2011)
|School life expectancy (primary to tertiary education):
| total: 15 years male: 15 years
female: 16 years (2012)
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|Country name:
| conventional long form: Republic of San Marino
conventional short form: San Marino
local long form: Repubblica di San Marino
local short form: San Marino
etymology: named after Saint MARINUS, the traditional founder of the country
|Government type:
|parliamentary republic
| name: San Marino (city)
geographic coordinates: 43 56 N, 12 25 E
time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October
|Administrative divisions:
|9 municipalities (castelli, singular - castello); Acquaviva, Borgo Maggiore, Chiesanuova, Domagnano, Faetano, Fiorentino, Montegiardino, San Marino Citta, Serravalle
|3 September 301 (traditional founding date)
|National holiday:
|Founding of the Republic, 3 September (A.D. 301)
|history: consists of several legislative instruments, chief among them the Statutes (Leges Statuti) of 1600 and the Declaration of Citizen Rights of 1974 amendments: proposed by the Great and General Council; passage requires two-thirds majority Council vote; Council passage by absolute majority vote also requires passage in a referendum; Declaration of Civil Rights amended several times, last in 2012 (2016)
|Legal system:
|civil law system with Italian civil law influences
|18 years of age; universal
|Executive branch:
| chief of state: co-chiefs of state Captain Regent Marino RICCARDI and Captain Regent Fabio BERARDI (for the period 1 October 2016 - 1 April 2017)
head of government: Secretary of State for Foreign and Political Affairs Pasquale VALENTINI (since 5 December 2012)
cabinet: Congress of State elected by the Grand and General Council elections/appointments: co-chiefs of state (captains regent) indirectly elected by the Grand and General Council for a single 6-month term; election last held in September 2016 (next to be held in March 2017); secretary of state for foreign and political affairs indirectly elected by the Grand and General Council for a single 5-year term; election last held on 11 November 2012 (next to be held by November 2017)
election results: Marino RICCARDI (PSD) and Fabio BERARDI (PDCS) elected captains regent; percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA; Pasquale VALENTINI (PDCS) elected secretary of state for foreign and political affairs; percent of Grand and General Council vote - NA
note: the directly elected parliament (Grand and General Council) selects 2 of its members to serve as the captains regent (co-chiefs of state) for a 6-month period; they preside over meetings of the Grand and General Council and its cabinet (Congress of State), which has 9 other members, all are selected by the Grand and General Council; assisting the captains regent are 9 secretaries of state; the secretary of state for Foreign Affairs has some prime ministerial roles
|Legislative branch:
| description: unicameral Grand and General Council or Consiglio Grande e Generale (60 seats; members directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 20 November 2016 (next to be held by November 2021)
election results: percent of vote by party - San Marino First 39.4% (including PDCS 24.5%, PS 7.7%, PSD 7.2%), Adesso, sm 31.0% (including Democratic Socialist Left 12.1%, Repubblica Futura 9.6%, Civic 10 9.3%), Democracy in Action 22.8% (including RETE Movement 18.3%, Democratic Movement-San Marino Together 4.5%); seats by party - San Marino First 25 (PDCS 16, PS 5, PSD 4), Adesso, sm 20 (Democratic Socialist Left 8, Repubblica Futura 6, Civic 10 6), Democracy in Action 15 (including RETE Movement 12, Democratic Movement-San Marino Together 3)
|Judicial branch:
| highest court(s): Council of Twelve or Consiglio dei XII (consists of 12 members); note - the College of Guarantors for the Constitutionality and General Norms functions as San Marino's constitutional court judge selection and term of office: judges elected by the Grand and General Council from among its own to serve 5-year terms
subordinate courts: first instance and first appeal criminal, administrative, and civil courts; justices of the peace or conciliatory judges
|Political parties and leaders:
|San Marino Common Good (includes Sammarinese Christian Democratic Party or PDCS [Marco GATTI], We Sammarinese or NS [Marco ARZILLI], Party of Socialists and Democrats or PSD [Paride ANDREOLI], Popular Alliance or AP [Gabriele GATTI]) Entente for the Country (Intesa per il Paese; includes Socialist Party or PS [Alessandro BEVITORI], Union for the Republic or UPR [Marco PODESCHI) Active Citizenship (includes Civic 10 [Mateo CIACCI], United Left or SU [Gastone PASOLINI])
|Political pressure groups and leaders:
|International organization participation:
|CE, FAO, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), IPU, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAIA (observer), OPCW, OSCE, Schengen Convention (de facto member), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, Union Latina, UNWTO, UPU, WHO, WIPO
|National symbol(s):
|three peaks each displaying a tower; national colors: white, blue
|National anthem:
| name: "Inno Nazionale della Repubblica" (National Anthem of the Republic)
lyrics/music: no lyrics/Federico CONSOLO
note: adopted 1894; the music for the lyric-less anthem is based on a 10th century chorale piece
|Diplomatic representation in the US:
| chief of mission: Ambassador Paolo RONDELLI (since 16 July 2007)
chancery: 1711 N Street NW, 2nd floor, Washington, DC 20036
telephone: 202-250-1535
|Diplomatic representation from the US:
|the US does not have an embassy in San Marino; the US Ambassador to Italy is accredited to San Marino
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San Marino's economy relies heavily on tourism, banking, and the manufacture and export of ceramics, clothing, fabrics, furniture, paints, spirits, tiles, and wine. The manufacturing and financial sectors account for more than half of San Marino's GDP. The per capita level of output and standard of living are comparable to those of the most prosperous regions of Italy. San Marino's economy has been contracting since 2008, largely due to weakened demand from Italy - which accounts for nearly 90% of its export market - and financial sector consolidation. Difficulties in the banking sector, the recent global economic downturn, and the sizable decline in tax revenues have contributed to negative real GDP growth. The government has adopted measures to counter the downturn, including subsidized credit to businesses and is seeking to shift its growth model away from a reliance on bank and tax secrecy. San Marino does not issue public debt securities; when necessary, it finances deficits by drawing down central bank deposits. The economy benefits from foreign investment due to its relatively low corporate taxes and low taxes on interest earnings. The income tax rate is also very low, about one-third the average EU level. San Marino continues to work towards harmonizing its fiscal laws with EU and international standards. In September 2009, the OECD removed San Marino from its list of tax havens that have yet to fully adopt global tax standards, and in 2010 San Marino signed Tax Information Exchange Agreements with most major countries. In 2013, the San Marino Government signed a Double Taxation Agreement with Italy, but a referendum on EU membership failed to reach the quorum needed to bring it to a vote.
|GDP (purchasing power parity):
| GDP (purchasing power parity): $2.023 billion (2016 est.) $2.003 billion (2015 est.) $1.993 billion (2014 est.)
note: data are in 2016 dollars
|GDP (official exchange rate):
|GDP (official exchange rate): $1.556 billion (2015 est.)
|GDP - real growth rate:
|1% (2016 est.) 0.5% (2015 est.) -1% (2014 est.)
|GDP - per capita (PPP):
| GDP - per capita (PPP): $65,300 (2016 est.) $64,600 (2015 est.) $64,300 (2014 est.)
note: data are in 2016 dollars
|GDP - composition, by end use:
| household consumption: NA%
government consumption: NA%
investment in fixed capital: NA% investments in inventories: NA%
exports of goods and services: 176.6%
imports of goods and services: -153.3% (2011)
|GDP - composition, by sector of origin:
| household consumption: NA%
government consumption: NA%
investment in fixed capital: NA% investments in inventories: NA%
exports of goods and services: 176.6%
imports of goods and services: -153.3% (2011)
|Agriculture - products:
|wheat, grapes, corn, olives; cattle, pigs, horses, beef, cheese, hides
|tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine
|Industrial production growth rate:
|-1.1% (2012 est.)
|Labor force:
|21,960 (September 2013 es)
|Labor force - by occupation:
| agriculture: 0.2%
industry: 33.5%
services: 66.3% (September 2013 es)
|Unemployment rate:
|8.7% (2014 est.) 8.1% (2013 est.)
|Population below poverty line:
|Household income or consumption by percentage share:
| lowest 10%: NA%
highest 10%: NA%
| revenues: $667.7 million
expenditures: $712.8 million (2011 est.)
|Taxes and other revenues:
|42.9% of GDP (2011 est.)
|Public debt:
|25.8% of GDP (2013 est.) 20.3% of GDP (2012 est.)
|Fiscal year:
|calendar year
|Inflation rate (consumer prices):
|Inflation rate (consumer prices): 0.6% (2016 est.) 0.1% (2015 est.)
|$3.827 billion (2011 est.) $2.576 billion (2010 est.)
|Exports - commodities:
|building stone, lime, wood, chestnuts, wheat, wine, baked goods, hides, ceramics
|Exports - partners:
|Italy 82.3% (2012 est.)
|$2.551 billion (2011 est.) $2.132 billion (2010 est.)
|Imports - commodities:
|wide variety of consumer manufactures, food, energy
|Imports - partners:
|Italy 81.8% (2012 est.)
|Reserves of foreign exchange and gold:
|$392 million (2014 est.) $539.3 million (2013 est.)
|Debt - external:
|Market value of publicly traded shares:
|Exchange rates:
|euros (EUR) per US dollar - 0.9214 (2016 est.) 0.885 (2015 est.) 0.885 (2014 est.) 0.7634 (2013 est.) 0.7752 2012 est.)
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|Cellular Phones in use:
|total: 37,000 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants: 111 (July 2015 est.)
|Telephone system:
| general assessment: automatic telephone system completely integrated into Italian system
domestic: combined fixed-line and mobile-cellular teledensity over 160 telephones per 100 persons
international: country code - 378; connected to Italian international network (2015)
|Broadcast media:
|state-owned public broadcaster operates 1 TV station and 3 radio stations; receives radio and TV broadcasts from Italy (2012)
|Internet country code:
|Internet users:
|total: 17,200 percent of population: 52.6% (July 2015 est.)
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| total 292 km
paved: 292 km (2006)
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|Defense is the responsibility of Italy
|Military branches:
|no regular military forces; voluntary Military Corps (Corpi Militari) performs ceremonial duties and limited police support functions (2010)
|Military service age and obligation:
|18 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; no conscription; government has the authority to call up all San Marino citizens from 16-60 years of age to service in the military (2012)
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|Disputes - International:
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Now, what if you're wanting to know about issues before you get frustrated because something is slow or not working? Easy! Sign up for our email notification service!
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What is Champ Man?
Champ Man is a free smartphone and tablet release from the makers of Championship Manager and is available on iOS and Android devices now!
Updated periodically with new data from the real world of football and designed in classic Championship Manager style, Champ Man gives you the opportunity to manage any one of 400 real clubs from 23 leagues across the world in a realistic season-by-season football management challenge that reflects all the emotions, tension and glory of being a real football manager.
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Where can I get the latest Championship Manager game?
Champ Man 15 is the latest Championship Manager game to be released and is currently available on iOS and Android devices:
You can find older Championship Manager games, such as CM 2007, 2008 and 2010 on the Square Enix Store.
When will the game be updated with the most recent seasonal data?
The game is generally updated a few weeks to a month after the transfer window closes. Click here for the most recent information about the next update!
How do I change my team?
You can change your team via the 'Manager' Menu. Use the red 'Resign' button in the bottom right corner
When does the game end?
Champ Man 15 currently ends after 12 consecutive seasons played with the same club. You can, however, start over with a new (or the same) team and continue playing with your previous Manager rating, your CM and Board funds as well as your staff upgrades. Additionally, you are able to retain your facility upgrades if you start over the same team.
Why does my career end after 12 seasons?
12 seasons is the current limit due to technical reasons.
Each update to Champ Man undergoes thorough testing before it is released - this includes playing each team for a set amount of time (12 seasons in this case) across a variety of devices and on both OS platforms (iOS and Android). As we have not tested the game beyond 12 seasons for each team, we are unable to guarantee that there are no bugs that would be detrimental to gameplay beyond this point.
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The original Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along," which opened at the Alvin (now the Neil Simon) Theatre on Nov. 16, 1981, closed after just 44 previews and 16 performances.
The show may have come out of the gate as a box-office flop, but with a score that includes Sondheim classics like "Not a Day Goes By," "Old Friends," and "Good Thing Going," it developed a loyal following and has long been a cult favorite.
Membership in the "Merrily We Roll Along" cult will likely swell to overflow with the simply splendid Huntington Theatre Company production now at Boston's Huntington Avenue Theatre.
Based on the 1934 play of the same name by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart, "Merrily We Roll Along" opens in 1976 and then travels back in time almost 20 years to tell the story of Franklin Shepard, an ascendant Broadway composer who, unable to resist the siren call of fame and fortune, leaves the Great White Way and his two closest friends and collaborators behind to become a Hollywood movie producer.
The early missteps of "Merrily" created a fissure in the once fail-safe relationship between Sondheim and director and producer Harold Prince, whose earlier collaborations included "Company," "Follies," "Pacific Overtures," and "Sweeney Todd."
But whatever blame was going around should probably have landed on book writer George Furth, whose pithiness sometimes seem forced. Show-business sophistication swirls around these characters, but even their drollest observations could use more depth. That said, many of the characters are very appealing, and the story of time-tested friendship is compelling.
Marking an impressive directorial debut, Maria Friedman, an Olivier Award-winning star of the musical stage, recreates for the Huntington her marvelous production that first opened at London's Menier Chocolate Factory in 2012 and transferred to the West End the following year.
To play the longtime friends at the heart of "Merrily," Friedman has brought two stars of her award-winning London production with her to Boston – Mark Umbers, who reprises his role as Franklin Shepard, and Damian Humbley as the often-overshadowed lyricist, Charley Kringas. Rounding out the troika is Broadway's Eden Espinosa as wise-cracking theater critic Mary Flynn.
The dashing Umbers is the center of attention for most of the action. Humbley, however, also makes his somewhat schlubby character very worth watching. And Espinosa uses every hard edge you'd expect from an ink-stained wretch to conceal her long-held soft spot for Franklin. The trio demonstrate winning brio on act one's bouncy "Old Friends."
Several Boston-area actors – including Christopher Chew, Bransen Gates, Cameron Levesque, Carla Martinez, Brendan O'Brien, Maurice Emmanuel Parent, Robert Saoud, Patrick Varner, and Ceit M. Zweil – more than hold their own with their London and Broadway counterparts.
Two of the local performers who shine the brightest here are Whitman native Jennifer Ellis and Walpole resident Aimee Doherty.
In her Huntington debut, Ellis, as Franklin's first wife, Beth, offers up a hauntingly beautiful rendition of "Not a Day Goes By" – emblematic of Sondheim's gifts as both a composer and lyricist – in act one, and reprises it with a fitting change in tone in act two.
Doherty – seen previously in the Huntington productions of Sondheim's "A Little Night Music" and "Sunday in the Park with George" – plays Franklin's second wife, Gussie, an always gussied-up actress who leads with self-focused aplomb. Doherty also lends her warm-toned vocals to a wonderful "Growing Up."
Another memorable number is the 1960-set "Bobby and Jackie and Jack," a sweet ode to not only our 35th President, his First Lady, and Attorney General brother, but also to many others on the Kennedy family tree, including Joe and Rose, Eunice and Sarge, Pat and Peter, Jean and Steve, and, of course, Ted and Joan.
An excellent orchestra, led by music director Matthew Stern, sets the mood throughout with perfectly modulated brass adding emphasis and interest to the stellar score.
Scenic and costume designer Soutra Gilmour's deceptively simple, multi-purpose set serves as everything from 1950s and 1960s New York rooftops, apartments, and the Alvin Theatre, to a circa-1973 NBC-TV studio, where Morgan Kirner channels a young Jane Pauley, and a sleek Bel Air mansion.
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Ways To Make A Turtleneck Look Cool
Truth be told, we knew it might be difficult to convince that the turtleneck is cool, which is why we've curated a group of supremely chic ladies donning this daring sweater. Click through for 12 imitable looks, and don't forget to shop our favorite turtlenecks!
Photo:Vanessa Jackman
We'll take any excuse to channel Audrey Hepburn, which is why we gravitated toward the always simple-yet-stylish, Elin Kling. Her Stella McCartney trousers and Tod's loafers look ridiculously cute with that cropped Filippa K turtleneck.
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The field jacket: no matter how simple or tricky an outfit may be, this outerwear must-have seems to polish off any look, including this oversized turtleneck.
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We're always curious to see how Olivia Palermo will tackle the latest trends, so we were understandably delighted when she hit the streets in this chunky knit turtleneck. The style star finished her look with black Westward Leaning sunglasses, Daryl K Leather Leggings ($795), a Givenchy Tote, and L.K. Bennett London by Caroline Issa Parrot Embroidered Point Toe Heels ($445)!
An all-black outfit is arguably the subtlest way to wear a turtleneck. Strand looked the part in her Zara knit, Lindex pants, Bruuns Bazaar beanie, Ray-Ban sunnies, and a secondhand blazer. Why not break the rules a little and finish the look off with a printed purse? Her cheetah print Hipsters for Sisters bag worked quite nicely, we think.
Camille Charriere of Camille Over The Rainbow
If ever there was a cool turtleneck, it is this one. We adore how Camille layered her Gap Turtleneck ($17) under a Mango Pinstripe Sweater ($70) and scrunched the sleeves. Those Club Monaco Wide-Leg Cropped Trousers ($298) don't hurt, either.
Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific
As impressive as Blair Eadie's layered look may be, we assure you, it's all in the details! Our favorite detail, you ask? The way she styled a chunky cream Zara turtleneck sweater on top of a J.Crew Tissue Turtleneck ($45), of course! We're also pretty fond of her distressed Current/Elliott Jeans ($206), Mark and Graham Cream Clutch ($79), and those strappy J.Crew heels.
Ok, maybe this is cheating, but we had to include a mock turtleneck with the rest of the pack. Taylor Tomasi Hill wore a Delpozo Top ($600) with Mother of Pearl Printed Trousers ($525), and Alaia heels last month during NYFW, and we have to admit: sometimes less is more.
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We like to call this the "Aloof Turtleneck" — the perfect combination of androgyny and model-off-duty. Don't you agree?
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Turtleneck + date night = contradicting ideas, you say? Not anymore, thanks to Harley Viera Newton's ladylike interpretation in Vince's Cable Turtleneck Sweater ($325). Simply take a page from her playbook and pair it with a black mini skirt, black accessories, and red beauty accents!
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Yes, this is about making turtlenecks look cool, but did you know they could also be sexy? Case in point: Caroline Sieber, who paired a Uniqlo Turtleneck ($13) with a Celine Pre-Fall 13 peplum jacket, a mini skirt, and topped the ensemble off with thigh-high Chanel boots. The result is devastatingly alluring.
Photo:Stockholm Street Style
When the temperature drops, you'll go for the coziest of knits, but until then, why not try a stylish rendition of the sleeveless turtleneck? Our advice: pick up one in a neutral tone, and let the shape do the talking.
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Tucked beneath a shift dress, a tissue thin turtleneck will keep you warm, and add a seemingly effortless layer to your outfit.
Wide Turtle Neck Jersey ($80)
A cropped version goes perfectly atop a pair of high-waisted trousers.
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Mehai 3 Color Sweater ($385)
Okay, this tri-tone turtleneck has officially topped our holiday wish list.
Mirte Turtleneck ($75)
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Grey Roll Neck Rib Sweater ($76)
No frills, yet endless possibilities: this is your everyday turtleneck.
Luxlight Turtleneck Sweater ($40)
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Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater ($210)
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Contrast Cuff Turtleneck Sweater ($675)
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Merino Turtleneck ($39)
We plan on packing this lightweight sweater for all of our winter excursions.
Waffle Knit Turtleneck ($285)
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Color Twist Turtleneck Sweater ($325)
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'Wren' Merino Wool & Silk Turtleneck ($295)
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Sports sedans and wagons are my jam. There's nothing like having a car that can hang with Boxsters on twisting roads (no doubt the drivers were feathering the throttle in fear of an intermediate shaft failure), take my friends grocery shopping (this is what happens when having a car in college, though I never did get girls with it), and transporting the contents of my sister's dorm room (never have I seen so many boxes full of shoes).
That's why I like my Jetta 2.0T.
Before I lose all credibility because I wrote my Jetta 2.0T is a sports sedan, I'd like to point out that cars with four-doors far outsell two-door cars. The Mercedes S-Class outsells the CL-Class. The 3-Series sedan outsells the 3-Series coupe. I've never even seen a CTS coupe on the highway. Therefore, sedans sell more than coupes, so I came up with a list.
But sports sedans can do so much more for automakers, like increase sales so they can make more performance cars. Enable dads not to give up their Miata for a Camry. Provide a backseat for makeout sessions. And most importantly, carry a bunch of people home from the local watering holes (because I was responsibly always the designated driver).
Author's Note: Product planners of major car companies and Lotus, take notice. Please build these. They'll be amazing and best of all, they'll sell. If you need any help justifying these to the bean counters, this unemployed writer with way too much time on his hands is happily here to help.
Nissan GT-R
The GT-R is a supercar trying to be a grand tourer. There's no other reason to explain the back seats and usable trunk. And a company that had the resources to create the Murano CrossCabriolet presumably should have the wherewithal to create a four-door version of its supercar.
Before you say the Juke-R exists, keep in mind that its price is insane and I think it's ugly. (There's a reason they made about 20 of them.) A sedan would make the GT-R more comfortable and give the Panamera Turbo S a run for its money. Most importantly to Nissan, it would set the record for the fastest sedan around the Nürburgring. I think that's reason enough for them.
Scion FR-S
There are no compact rear-drive sedans available for under $30K, yet somehow we have a full-size one (the Dodge Charger with the Pentastar V-6). And Toyota needs to get more sales of cars off the FR-S platform. Naturally, they should make a four-door (I wouldn't be surprised if it was in the cards).
Scion would be so much cooler because they'd have a four-door that wasn't a front-drive hatchback. New dads selling their small sports cars would buy this in a heartbeat, because babies need to be comfortable too. After all, why should the WRX and Lancer Ralliart have that market? Rear-drive is so much better.
Lotus Evora
As if this list wasn't going to become more controversial, I've decided the Lotus Evora should have four doors despite a mid-engine layout. Having driven it, I found it incredibly cramped. (And I'm only 5' 10".) I would hate to sit in the back seat.
So I propose that Lotus stretch the Evora and make a four-door version, with RX-8 doors. Yes, I know Lotus probably doesn't have the money. It goes against the philosophy of Colin Chapman. And it's mid-engined. But how cool would a mid-engined sedan be? It would bring a lot more people into the Lotus experience and undoubtedly sell more cars.
Honda CR-Z
I actually like the Honda CR-Z. The chassis is tuned quite well, the manual transmission has good feel, and it has Honda quality. Those are all the good things I have to say about it. The bad: no rear seats (those shelves make me weep because of the lost potential), it's relatively slow, and I think the electric motor just weighs down the car.
But it has to be a four-door hot hatchback if Honda wants to really make the CR-Z something special. The CR-Z gas engine could be tuned for more performance, while the electric motor could provide a KERS-sort of boost. In fact, it would be good enough to play with the Fiesta ST and 500 Abarth. All while still getting decent fuel economy and actually being a performancehybrid car, like it was meant to be.
Ferrari FF
I don't care what Luca thinks; a four-door FF has to happen. When Rolls-Royce is setting sales records for cars that cost more than an FF and 458 combined, I'm sure the super-rich could pony up some cash to buy a four-door Ferrari, to demonstrate .
In fact, the FF has the option of a rear entertainment system and Ferrari ensured the back seat could seat normal people comfortably. Perhaps Ferrari didn't provide rear doors because FF owners need a captive audience to explain why the ownership is worth the depreciation hit.
Luca, I implore you, for the love of God,make a four-door FF. People will want it instead of it being relegated to lists like these. I'll even take full responsibility if it doesn't sell, but trust me, it won't be.
What cars do you think need a four-door version?
This list originally appeared on my Kinja blog BecauseCAR.
All images courtesy respective manufacturers and cover image courtesy Flickr.