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2008 Acura RDX Crossover Combines Sports Sedan Performance with SUV utility for an Advanced Driving
RDX Continues to Carve Niche in the Expanding Entry Premium SUV Segment
TORRANCE, Calif. - Sep 13
The evolution of the luxury performance SUV took a significant leap forward with the 2007 arrival of the all-new Acura RDX turbocharged crossover vehicle and competitors quickly followed. The immediate response of Acura's first-ever turbocharged engine combined with the breakthrough technology of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™), the RDX delivers adrenaline pumping performance in an efficient SUV package. Marking its first full year of sales, the RDX has already captured 41-percent of the Entry Premium SUV segment, proving that its unique blend of performance and superior handling is hitting home with buyers looking for more than just the status quo from an SUV.
For 2008, the RDX receives a number of upgrades including standard Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® connectivity (previously available only on the Technology Package), a two-way position driver's seat memory, an auto-dimming Day/Night rearview mirror, along with a new Polished Metal Metallic exterior color scheme. RDX's bound for Hawaii will now have access to the navigation system's 1.7 million city and street names along with access to AcuraLink™ satellite communication with real-time traffic. Upgraded for 2008, real-time traffic includes 32 new major metropolitan locations for a total of 76 major areas.
"The RDX continues to gain momentum with customers in the Entry Premium SUV segment," said Dick Colliver, vice president sales, "It is a critical addition to our lineup and a hugely engaging vehicle from the standpoint of driving dynamics and technology."
The RDX was designed as the ideal vehicle for drivers with energetic lifestyles who are in need of a compact, sporty and responsive weekday ride, and a weekend getaway vehicle with the versatility to match their diverse and active recreational lifestyles.
True to Acura's leadership in the application of advanced technology, the RDX incorporates a class-leading array of features that keep passengers informed, entertained and in control. In addition to its sophisticated powertrain, the RDX is available with the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition, AcuraLink™ Satellite Communication System with real-time traffic, and Acura Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink™.
The RDX also incorporates leading safety technologies based on the fundamentals of Acura's "Safety Through Innovation" initiative, including advanced front, side and side curtain airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA™), ABS with Brake Assist, and an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure.
The heart of the RDX's performance is its Variable Flow Turbo, (VFT) that delivers
Rated output for the RDX engine is 240 horsepower at 6000 rpm with 260 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. The RDX has an EPA fuel economy rating of 17/22 mpg* (city/highway) and meets the U.S. EPA's stringent Tier-2 Bin-5 (and CARB LEV-2 ULEV) exhaust emissions standards.
A performance-minded 5-speed automatic transmission with Sequential SportShift is standard on the RDX. An electronically-controlled drive-by-wire throttle system works with the transmission to execute exceptionally quick and smooth gear changes. The Sequential SportShift transmission can function as a conventional automatic transmission or, at the driver's option, can be shifted manually via steering-wheel-mounted paddles.
Acura's exclusive Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD™) system is standard on the RDX, helping it to maximize available traction while improving handling balance and responsiveness. SH-AWD™ distributes optimum torque not only between the front and rear axles, but also between the left and right rear wheels. The system's direct yaw control helps reduce understeer thus enhancing steering accuracy and adding to total cornering ability.
Precise and responsive handling is further aided by fully independent front and rear suspensions. A MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension system is tuned for compliant control, and the suspension is assisted by large-diameter front and rear stabilizer bars for flatter cornering. Standard to the RDX is Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with traction control to further enhance vehicle controllability and grip.
RDX exterior styling further emphasizes the SUV's sporty athleticism. Standard 18-inch wheels and tires, large wheel arches, aggressively raked body sides, steeply raked windscreen, and a short rear overhang generate an RDX with a taut and muscular presence. A unique rear hatch, finished with a replaceable panel to reduce the cost of accident repair, allows for a smooth transition of the body to the rear bumper. Such bodywork transition delivers a more custom look as well as eases loading and unloading of cargo. Available for 2008 is a new exterior color named Polished Metal Metallic.
Inside the RDX, the front seats feature a high outward visibility "eye point" that provides a confident field of view. The 3-passenger rear seat has a 60/40 split-folding capability and, when folded flat, significantly expands the load area and increases the total cargo volume to 60.6 cubic feet. Multiple interior storage compartments are positioned throughout the interior, including a lockable dual-level center console that's large enough to accommodate a briefcase, located conveniently between the front seats.
The RDX features an array of electronic features that set it apart from the competition. Standard features include a dual-zone automatic climate control system, a Multi-Information Display (MID), LED backlit gauges with progressive illumination and Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink™ mobile phone connectivity. Also standard is an impressive 360-watt 7-speaker Acura Premium Sound System with a multi-format 6-disc changer, AM/FM tuner, XM® Satellite Radio, and the convenience of an MP3/auxiliary input jack for easily connecting audio devices such as an iPod®.
Just one option package-the Technology Package-is offered on the RDX. The Technology Package heightens the RDX's appeal with tech-savvy customers through a range of advanced features. The centerpiece is a 10-speaker Acura/ELS Surround™ Premium Sound System designed by legendary recording engineer Elliott Scheiner. When playing DVD-Audio discs (DVD-A), this advanced 410-watt system delivers eight discreet audio channels (up from the usual two channels) to create an exceptionally accurate listening experience. With its multi-format 6-disc DVD-A changer, AM/FM tuner and XM® Satellite Radio, the system is versatile and powerful.
The Technology Package also incorporates numerous information and communications features including Acura Navigation System and AcuraLink™ Satellite Communication System with real-time traffic. Furthermore, AcuraLink™ allows for 2-way communication between Acura and the vehicle, thus providing customers with the latest information and service requirements specific to their vehicle.
The real-time traffic feature of the Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition™ can display up-to-the-minute traffic information including flow, accident, construction and weather conditions on freeways in 76 metropolitan areas-an increase of 32 markets from 2007. When the transmission is placed in reverse, the Navigation screen displays a video image from a rearview camera to make parking easier.
The RDX's technology leadership also extends to safety, where a long list of advanced safety technologies, including an Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure make the RDX one of only two luxury SUVs in its class to achieve both the U.S. government's top 5-star rating for both frontal and side impact crash tests, along with a "TOP SAFETY PICK" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
The ACE™ body employs a network of interconnected front frame structures that work to absorb and redirect collision forces away from the passenger cabin while improving crash compatibility with vehicles of different sizes in a frontal collision. A special frame member located below the front bumper is designed to engage the front bumper of a lower vehicle, allowing the bumper systems of both vehicles to attenuate crash energy more efficiently.
Inside the RDX is a full complement of passive safety features. Key technologies include the latest generation of dual-stage, dual-threshold airbags for the driver and front passenger, plus side airbags for the driver and front passenger along with side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor for all outboard occupants. The passenger's side airbag features an Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) to prevent airbag deployment if a child or small-stature adult leans into the deployment path. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) child seat mounting systems allow the quick and secure installation of a child seats.
In addition, a specially engineered hood, collapsible hood hinges, breakaway wiper pivots and other features help reduce the chances of pedestrian injury in the event of a collision with the vehicle.
The RDX is assembled in America at the company's Marysville, Ohio, auto plant. The RDX is built on the same assembly line as the Acura TL luxury performance sedan.
Like all Acura models, the 2008 RDX is covered by a comprehensive 4-year/50,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty and a 6-year/70,000 miles powertrain limited warranty. Additional ownership benefits include Acura Total Luxury Care® (TLC®), which provides free 24-hour roadside assistance, concierge service, and trip routing.
Acura offers a full line of technologically advanced performance luxury vehicles through a network of 268 dealers within the United States. The 2008 Acura lineup features five distinctive models including the RL luxury performance sedan, the TL performance luxury sedan, the TSX sports sedan, the turbocharged RDX luxury crossover SUV and the award-winning MDX luxury sport utility vehicle.
For additional information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.acura.com. For media inquiries, please go to www.acuranews.com.
*Based on 2008 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only. Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
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Interstate 70 is now open in both directions following two pileup crashes that together involved more than 50 vehicles and closed the highway for more than four hours this afternoon.
Five people have been hospitalized for injuries in the crash, and one was transported to a Denver with serious injuries.
Twenty-five vehicles crashed in the first accident just after 1 p.m. near the Silverthorne exit as heavy snowfall collected on the roads and limited visibility.
The second accident occurred just hours later, when 29 vehicles piled up on the eastbound lanes of I-70 between the two Frisco exits.
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Court docs show motorcycle club had stockpile of weapons
Court documents indicate even more weapons than initially reported from the scene where three motorcycle club members were killed.
Three men, Harold Liddle, David Jakiela and Peter Schlette, were killed and four men, Victor Amaro, 41, Robert Eckert, 38, David Maloney, 52, and Paul Smith, 47, were arrested after the late September incident.
It was supposed to be a charity motorcycle ride but the violence interrupted the ride.
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Sources said the incident began over a bad feeling between two groups which share the Warlocks name.
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Backyard chefs who take pride in their grilling can now sear their own initials into steaks and chops using this iron brand that's hand forged by a Texas cattle rancher.
- Adds a fun and unique personal touch to grilled meats.
- Hand-forged iron brand is an authentic miniature version of the cattle brands used for centuries to identify livestock and designate ranch families.
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- Brand: 11 1/2" long; 1 1/4"-high letters.
- Storage rack: 3 1/2" x 14" high.
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- Due to the nature of the materials used, additional time is required to create this personalized item. You should allow four to five weeks for delivery of your steak brand.
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- The brand's protective coating of paint will burn off during the first heating.
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- Before storing the brand for an extended time, spread a few drops of cooking oil over the metal to provide a protective coating. The oil will burn off completely on the next use.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by alyssa from High quality product, great gift, quick shipping I was very impressed with the craftsmanship of this iron. The way it is presented on the wood block with the brand is a really nice touch. Made for a great gift and we already ordered another one. Arrived within a few days of ordering, surprisingly quick for a custom product.Date published: 2018-02-18Rated 1 out of 5 by SAHR from Poor lettering I ordered the R which looks more like a swiggle line than a R. There is no line/area when the R touches in the middle so it is hard to tell what it actually is. Huge waste of money. William Sonoma should have a picture that shows all of the letters.Date published: 2017-08-21Rated 4 out of 5 by StacieAly from Nice father's day gift Before purchasing this product I read the other reviews of customers on here saying their only qualm was that the product took a long time to receive. So after expecting a 5 week wait, I was pleasantly surprised when I received my brand in just a week. The brand itself is nice which is why I would still recommend this product. However, the hanging board seemed hastily thrown together. The metal hook from which the brand is to hang is not centered. In addition, the slot cut out to hang the board on a wall was misplaced at the bottom of the board, making the brand and initials hang upside-down. I'll have to make another hole in the wood near the top to get it to hang properly. This is a minor problem, especially if you're not even planning on using the hanger, but for the price and time I was willing to wait for the item, I expected a little bit better quality.Date published: 2016-05-03Rated 4 out of 5 by MikeT1 from Great gift, long ship time This is an awesome gift, and I highly recommend it. However, the reason I did not give this 5 stars is that it took almost 5 weeks from the time of order to when it was delivered. If you're in a pinch on time, this gift is NOT for you.Date published: 2014-09-09Rated 5 out of 5 by zombiemom from Awesome gift!! This is probably one of the best gifts I have ever gotten for someone! It is made very well and if you have someone who loves to BBQ it is ideal. It does take a few weeks though to arrive but that's just because it is custom made.The iron itself is about 12-14" long and comes with a wooden plank to hang it on that the brand is stamped onto. I WILL be ordering this again for another gift and for myself. Highly recommend this productDate published: 2012-01-01


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Dolby Demonstrates Dolby Volume for Home Audio Systems at IFA
At this year's IFA, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. demonstrated Dolby(R) Volume technology for home audio systems, including audio/video receivers (AVRs), home-theater-in-a-box systems, and stereo audio systems.
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First announced at 2007 International CES, Dolby Volume brings a fundamentally new approach to delivering consistent volume levels across a wide variety of channel programming or input sources. This unique technology performs measurement, analysis, and control of volume levels according to a psychoacoustic model based on the characteristics of human hearing. Dolby Volume complements Dolby Digital (AC-3), the de facto standard for surround sound in DVB-based broadcasting, as well as the audio standard for DVD-Video and for DTV broadcasting in North America. Together they provide a comprehensive solution for controlling loudness over a wide range of consumer media formats. Dolby Digital as implemented in digital broadcast, DVD, and next-generation high-definition optical media contains a mechanism for controlling loudness through the digital broadcast chain by the use of audio metadata, specifically the dialogue normalization parameter, which indicates the average program loudness.
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Stripco Inc., a processor of flat-rolled steel products, announced plans to expand its facility in Mishawaka, IN, by adding a new 64,000-sq.-ft. building to house a new master coil slitter and shape-correction cluster leveler. The new slitter, from Braner USA, Inc., Schiller Park, IL, will process steel 0.035 to 0.375 in. thick on coils to 72 in. wide and weighing as much as 60,000 lb.
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You can sit back and wait for lending opportunities to knock on your door, or you can throw open that door and create your own opportunities.
Lending innovators have a knack for spotting and acting on opportunities to make loans and boost the bottom line. This requires new products, new relationships—and new ways of looking at lending.
Input for innovation
Coastal Federal Credit Union in Raleigh, N.C., employed a "cross-functional" approach to develop new credit card products aimed at two distinctly different audiences: young adults heading to college and big-ticket buyers tempted by 0% financing offers.
"We get a lot of input from our business units," says Willard Ross, senior vice president/chief retail officer for the $2.2 billion asset credit union. "Marketing really hatched these two ideas. Then we talked to lending, front-line staff, and other folks throughout the credit union to come up with our final product."
Coastal Federal—a select employee group-based credit union that serves more than 1,000 organizations—also worked with the vendor FIS to customize software to accommodate the new products.
Each card has unique features that appeal to potential cardholders:
►The Big Ticket Card lets cardholders make a transaction of $600 or more at any merchant—for one large item or multiple small items, so long as the charges appear on the statement as a single transaction—and pay 0% interest on the balance for six months.
When the six-month period ends, the interest rate reverts to a higher rate, currently set at 18%, which also applies to purchases of less than $600. Cardholders can make multiple qualifying transactions. Launched in July, the card requires applicants to have credit scores of 660 or better, and has attracted 300 cardholders as of Nov. 1.
►The Student [CU] Card helps young adults eventually qualify for a $2,500 credit limit, either on their own or with a co-signer. The card's spending limit is $500 for the first two years, and it gradually increases to $2,500 if cardholders keep payments current.
Launched in September, the card attracted 40 cardholders in its first month.
Both cards are aimed at preserving important relationships. With the Big Ticket Card, Coastal Federal hopes to persuade members to carry a second credit card with features that counter retailers' 0% offers, while using another lower-rate Coastal Federal card for routine transactions.
The credit union uses the student card to build relationships with the next generation of members—and their parents—with a product that builds a credit history and prevents cardholders from running up high levels of debt.
"We think we've got winners with both of these products," Ross says.
Coastal Federal also strives to reach targeted markets while limiting the credit union's risk exposure. A three-year-old program for foreign graduate students at Duke University and the University of North Carolina, for example, offers student loans that are guaranteed by the universities.
And a new product offers 100% loan-to-value home equity loans, made possible when the credit union found an insurer willing to cover the higher risk.
Only a handful of homeowners have used the 100% option thus far. Most opt for the lower-rate, 85% loan-to-value option when they realize they have more equity than expected.
But the product is still valuable, Ross says, because it creates an opening with homeowners.
"That has been the greatest thing. We're having way more conversations now because we have something that stands out in the marketplace."
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Published at Saturday, July 27th, 2019 - 22:38:52 PM. Wedding Venue. By Amot Graf.
Unless you're planning a wedding in a hurry, then take your time to visit a few different venues, ask them how many guests they can seat for the wedding ceremony, ensure this fits with your plans. There is little point looking at a venue that can only sit 40 people for the ceremony if you are planning on inviting 150 guests to your special day. The other thing to check is whether or not the wedding venue is yours solely for the day, or whether other weddings are planned. You may not want to have your photos rushed because the next bride is arriving any moment. A lot of wedding venues in offer either the entire venue or an area where no other visitors will be able to access – determine what you want on your wedding day and make sure you plan this accordingly.
Costs. Lets face facts, the venue and reception can easily be the most expensive part of your big day, but only if you want it to be. Depending on what your personal choice is, whether it's a grand Victorian house you've rented for the day, or the local church hall, ensure you set your budget and stick to it.
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Another Chapter In My Life
by Ariel
September 5th, my husband and I lose our jobs. The company had told us we would work a few weeks into September so we wern't expecting to leave so soon. Everyone was so disappointed. We all thought we had more time to save some money before the plant closed its doors. So ends another chapter in my life.
They say when one door closes another opens. I am fearful of what the other door may lead to. Will the new place have affordable medical coverage? Will the wages be low? Will the people be decent? I guess we'll find out soon enough. Sigh...
Ode To Aldan
by Ariel
Today we learned of the passing of our dear friend Aldan.
Here I will say goodbye and thank you for the time we had together here Scott. Time passes so quickly doesn't it? It doesn't seem all that long ago when I first came here and you made me laugh and impressed me with your wisdom and compassion. I know that now you are in a better place. I picture you beneath a tall tree, sitting in the grass, wind in your hair and writing poetry. You are at peace and smiling.
by Ariel
At work, beneath the picnic table in front of the building, my husband and I noticed a carboard box lined with padded material. Out steps this gorgeous deep orange cat who quickly proceeded to rub our legs and purr away. Long story short, she has come home with us. I will update soon.
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