India is already the world’s sixth-largest market for machine tools, which is why it is under the spotlight at this year’s EMO Hannover fair. Metal certainly seems to be among the hard factors underlying the positive outlook for the Asian subcontinent.
Top Hybrids and Electric Cars Must Buy 2016 [ Buying Guide ]
Top Recommended Hybrids and Electric Cars
List Car you need to buy:
====== 2016 Tesla Model S ========
We owned a 2013 Tesla Model S for 18 months and despite numerous dealer visits and maintenance issues, we were ultimately sad to see it go. It's quick, comfortable, quiet, spacious, and can tote as much cargo as some crossover SUVs. The "85" version can go 265 miles on a charge, so range anxiety is a nonissue. We even drove ours from L.A. to New York in less than three days using Tesla's free Supercharger quick-charge network. We definitely have gripes, including some underwhelming interior trim pieces and a lack of small item storage. There's also the below-average reliability, although our dealer experiences were exceptional. So even though it's not perfect, the Model S remains our favorite electric car.
============2016 Kia Soul EV============
Kia's first real foray into the electric vehicle world is a success. In fact, the funky Soul is arguably more appealing when it swaps out its internal combustion engine for an electric motor. In our testing, the Soul EV went farther on a charge than its similarly sized and priced competitors, and then recharged quickly thereafter. It also doesn't suffer a reduction in cargo space versus the non-EV Soul, meaning it provides the utility of a small SUV rather than that of a small hatchback like its rivals. A long warranty and generous features are other benefits.
===============2015 BMW i3=============
BMW's i3 is a remarkable vehicle. Its main structure is made of light yet strong carbon fiber instead of the usual steel or aluminum. This helps reduce the i3's weight, which pays dividends for both electric range and performance. With its electric motor in back and the battery under the floor, the i3 boasts sporty acceleration and handling.
======= 2015 BMW i8 ===========
You want your plug-in hybrid to be a head-turning sports car? Look no further than the BMW i8, the two-door supercar for the environmentally conscious. Like the more attainable BMW i3, the i8 is built around a carbon-fiber passenger cell. But in the i8 an electric motor drives the front wheels and a turbocharged three-cylinder gasoline engine pushes from behind.
===== Luxury Hybrid 2016 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid =====
Porsche's flagship sedan is the Panamera, a low-slung four-door with a hatchback trunk. The 2016 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid is the plug-in hybrid version, and it offers 16 miles of pure electric driving before the supercharged 3.0-liter gasoline V6 engine takes over. Acceleration, handling and braking are pure Porsche, which is something of a trick for a car this large. It's perfect for those shoppers
======= Hybrid SUV 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid =========
No other automaker bothers to offer a hybrid version of its three-row SUV. But Toyota's Highlander Hybrid doesn't earn a spot in our Buying Guide purely by default. It continues to show just how well the hybrid formula can be applied to a big, family-friendly crossover SUV. The hybrid version earns a 28 mpg combined estimate, or 7-8 mpg better than the V6-powered Highlander. In addition to that, the Highlander Hybrid offers solid build quality, respectable acceleration, a sophisticated and quiet ride quality and plenty of standard and available features.
====== 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid 2016 Toyota Prius =====
Substantial changes last year vaulted the Toyota Camry Hybrid onto our top-recommended list. Although it doesn't quite match the fuel economy of some competitors, the real-world cost of that difference is negligible. Plus, dismissing the Camry simply because of an mpg or two would mean missing out on an otherwise compelling sedan. Comfort remains a Camry priority, but this latest Camry Hybrid also handles pretty well.
====== Hybrid Cars 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid / Energi =====
The 2016 Ford Fusion Hybrid is a great choice for car shoppers who are new to hybrids. It's quiet, comfortable and feels very much like a normal family sedan, while delivering the fuel economy you expect from a hybrid. It's also a Ford Fusion, which means you also get impressive refinement, good road manners and plenty of standard and available high-tech features.
======= 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf =====
Among entry-level EVs, the Volkswagen e-Golf is our favorite. It handles well, has a handsome interior, delivers class-competitive range and has the optimal equipment for quick battery recharging. What's even better, cargo space is unchanged from the non-EV Golf because the batteries are located under the floor.
Under difficult economic conditions in Europe, in 2012 SPIE turned in a highly satisfactory financial performance featuring growth in turnover, a sustained pace of acquisitions and an improved profit margin.
The Group met all its performance targets in terms of margins and business volumes, cash and order intake. These results confirm the relevance of its business model and its strong market positioning.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/60649-SPIE-2012-results-targets-met
Cast appearance:
Peddler - Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Gazeem the Thief - Mr. Snoops (The Rescuers)
Jafar - McLeach (The Rescuers Down Under)
Iago - Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
Cave of Wonders - Monster House
Aladdin - Kermit the Frog (The Muppets)
Razoul and his Henchmen - The Gangreen Gang (The Powerpuff Girls)
Woman at the Window - Mulan
Ladies Laughing at Aladdin - Flowers (Alice in Wonderland (1951)) including Madeline Kahn
Abu - Conker the Squirrel (Conker's Bad Fur Day)
Three Balcony Harem Girls - Muses (Hercules)
Three Balcony Harem GIrls' Mother - Pocahontas
Necklace Man and Woman - Philoctetes (Hercules) and Rapunzel (Tangled)
Fat Ugly Lady - Princess Morbucks (The Powerpuff Girls)
Two Hungry Children - Roo (Winnie the Pooh) and Lumpy (Pooh's Heffalump Movie)
Prince Achmed - Hercules
Two men watching Prince Achmed - Pain and Panic (Hercules)
Sultan - Pumbaa (The Lion King)
Rajah - Tod (The Fox and the Hound)
Jasmine - Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
Omar; Melon Seller - Tantor (Tarzan)
Pot Seller - Woody (Toy Story)
Nut Seller - Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Necklace Seller - Hamm (Toy Story)
Fish Seller - Rex (Toy Story)
Fire Eater - Mr. Potato Head (Toy Story)
Boy wanting an apple - Andy (Toy Story)
Farouk; Apple Seller - Edgar (The Aristocats)
Old Jafar - Mr. Nebbercracker (Monster House)
Carpet - The Powerpuff Girls
Genie - Fozzie Bear (The Muppets)
'Laddie' Dog Genie - Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Rabbit Genie - Bean Bunny (The Muppets)
Dragon Genie - Dragon (The Sword in the Stone)
Genie's Three Dancing Girls - Frog Tiana (The Princess and the Frog), Miss Bianca (The Rescuers), Duchess (The Aristocats)
Food Network kicks off the New Year with a new season of Worst Cooks in America, the hit competition series that transforms kitchen disasters into skilled cooks, and five-time winner Chef Anne Burrell returning for a rematch against Chef Tyler Florence. Premiering on Sunday, January 3rd at 9pm ET/PT, the seven episode series pits Anne against Tyler, each leading a team of disastrous cooks in an intense kitchen boot camp designed to vastly improve the food skills of their recruits. The contestant who makes the most impressive culinary transformation is awarded a $25,000 grand prize, in addition to delivering victory and bragging rights for their team leader.
“Worst Cooks is comical, competitive and ultimately, inspiring,” said Bob Tuschman, General Manager and Senior Vice President, Food Network. “Under Anne and Tyler's guidance, these cooking-challenged contenders transform their hilarious kitchen blunders to refined culinary techniques - and the journey is truly entertaining to watch.”
In the season premiere, Anne and Tyler are confronted with some of the worst cooks they've ever seen during an open casting call. They then chose fourteen recruits including a lunch lady, truck driver, Army veteran and special education teacher to send to boot camp, and each contestant whips up the “offending dish” that landed them in hot water. After a stomach-wrenching tasting, Anne and Tyler pick their teams and attempt to teach them to make a well-balanced meal. Two recruits are not up to the task, and are sent home. Upcoming episodes feature a game show - style battle called “Family Food,” internationally-flavored empanada and Asian street food challenges and a visit from the competitors’ loved ones. The season culminates in a finale on Sunday, February 14th at 9pm ET/PT where the most improved recruit is awarded $25,000 and bragging rights for their mentor.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7619231-food-network-worst-cooks-in-america/
Cast appearance:
Peddler - Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Gazeem the Thief - Mr. Snoops (The Rescuers)
Jafar - McLeach (The Rescuers Down Under)
Iago - Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
Cave of Wonders - Monster House
Aladdin - Kermit the Frog (The Muppets)
Razoul and his Henchmen - The Gangreen Gang (The Powerpuff Girls)
Woman at the Window - Mulan
Ladies Laughing at Aladdin - Flowers (Alice in Wonderland (1951)) including Madeline Kahn
Abu - Conker the Squirrel (Conker\'s Bad Fur Day)
Three Balcony Harem Girls - Muses (Hercules)
Three Balcony Harem GIrls\' Mother - Pocahontas
Necklace Man and Woman - Philoctetes (Hercules) and Rapunzel (Tangled)
Fat Ugly Lady - Princess Morbucks (The Powerpuff Girls)
Two Hungry Children - Roo (Winnie the Pooh) and Lumpy (Pooh\'s Heffalump Movie)
Prince Achmed - Hercules
Two men watching Prince Achmed - Pain and Panic (Hercules)
Sultan - Pumbaa (The Lion King)
Rajah - Tod (The Fox and the Hound)
Jasmine - Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
Usually, people think that lightning is the fastest thing in the world. Is there anything else comparable with lightning speed? Recently, an experiment was conducted, comparing the unlocking speed of a mobile phone with lightning speed, and the OPPO F1 Plus mobile phone was chosen because the tagline says it can unlock in 0.2 seconds.
The experimenter released the lightning by means of Tesla coil and triggered switch and fingerprint membrane, and the experimental result shows that lightning and OPPO F1 Plus unlocking almost simultaneously happen.
OPPO F1 Plus fingerprint unlocking so fast lies in its recognition system, featuring adaptive, self-learning, and dynamic matching abilities. OPPO F1 Plus can adapt to the various states of the user’s fingers, and dry or wet fingers can smoothly unlock it. Under certain conditions, the system will automatically learn, and constantly improve, the fingerprint information of the users, thus decreasing obviously false acceptance rate and false rejection rate. Meanwhile, the system database template image sequence will dynamically adjust according to the habits of the users, with 0.2s unlocking more quickly and conveniently.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7839151-oppo-f1-plus-fast-as-lightning/
iRobot Corp. (NASDAQ: IRBT), the leader in delivering robotic technology-based solutions, today announced the Roomba 980 vacuum cleaning robot – iRobot’s most capable and best cleaning robotic vacuum to date. Roomba 980 is the first Roomba to combine adaptive navigation with visual localization, cloud connected app control, and increased cleaning power on carpets, helping people to keep cleaner floors throughout the entire home at the push of a button.
“With more than 14 million robots in people’s homes worldwide, iRobot is the global leader in automated home cleaning,” said Colin Angle, chairman and chief executive officer of iRobot. “Roomba 980 is the next big step as it marks iRobot’s first cloud connected product with mapping capabilities for the consumer market. Leveraging the cloud and mapping technologies, robots gain a better understanding of their environment, and customers are provided with more control. Looking ahead, these technologies will also enable expanded capabilities for connected robots in the smart home.”
“Vacuum cleaning robots can’t rely on any one feature or technology to clean effectively,” said Christian Cerda, executive vice president and general manager of iRobot’s Home Robots business unit. “Vacuum performance, efficient navigation, adapting to ever-changing environments and cleaning under furniture where dirt is hiding are all important factors, and they must be balanced. Roomba 980 takes this into account to deliver convenient, customized, powerful cleaning assistance, each and every day.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7625951-irobot-roomba-980-vacuum-cleaning-robot/
Violet Eden thought she was finally getting things under control. Then all hell breaks loose—literally. And to make matters worse, dark exile Phoenix is still messing with her head and her heart, and her attraction to fellow half-angel Lincoln has gotten downright dangerous. When Hell unleashes its worst, Violet must embrace every facet of her angel self to save the people she cares about and the world as she knows it. But death is not the worst thing she will face… Learn more about this book and author at http://www.embracetheseries.com YA
Cast appearance:
Peddler - Jiminy Cricket (Pinocchio)
Gazeem the Thief - Mr. Snoops (The Rescuers)
Jafar - McLeach (The Rescuers Down Under)
Iago - Tigger (Winnie the Pooh)
Cave of Wonders - Monster House
Aladdin - Kermit the Frog (The Muppets)
Razoul and his Henchmen - The Gangreen Gang (The Powerpuff Girls)
Woman at the Window - Mulan
Ladies Laughing at Aladdin - Flowers (Alice in Wonderland (1951)) including Madeline Kahn
Abu - Conker the Squirrel (Conker\'s Bad Fur Day)
Three Balcony Harem Girls - Muses (Hercules)
Three Balcony Harem GIrls\' Mother - Pocahontas
Necklace Man and Woman - Philoctetes (Hercules) and Rapunzel (Tangled)
Fat Ugly Lady - Princess Morbucks (The Powerpuff Girls)
Two Hungry Children - Roo (Winnie the Pooh) and Lumpy (Pooh\'s Heffalump Movie)
Prince Achmed - Hercules
Two men watching Prince Achmed - Pain and Panic (Hercules)
Sultan - Pumbaa (The Lion King)
Rajah - Tod (The Fox and the Hound)
Jasmine - Miss Piggy (The Muppets)
Omar; Melon Seller - Tantor (Tarzan)
Pot Seller - Woody (Toy Story)
Nut Seller - Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story)
Necklace Seller - Hamm (Toy Story)
Fish Seller - Rex (Toy Story)
Fire Eater - Mr. Potato Head (Toy Story)
Boy wanting an apple - Andy (Toy Story)
Farouk; Apple Seller - Edgar (The Aristocats)
Old Jafar - Mr. Nebbercracker (Monster House)
Carpet - The Powerpuff Girls
Genie - Fozzie Bear (The Muppets)
\'Laddie\' Dog Genie - Courage (Courage the Cowardly Dog)
Rabbit Genie - Bean Bunny (The Muppets)
Dragon Genie - Dragon Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone)
Genie\'s Three Dancing Girls - Frog Tiana (The Princess and the Frog), Miss Bianca (The Rescuers), Duchess (The Aristocats)
Sheep Genie - Ram (Charlotte\'s Web)
Camel Abu - Great Prince (Bambi)
Horse Abu - Spirit (Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron)
Duck Abu - Duck (The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy)
Ostrich Abu - Coco (Foster\'s Home for Imaginary Friends)
Turtle Abu - Turtle Merlin (The Sword in the Stone)
Car Abu - K.A.R.R. (The Powerpuff Girls)
Elephant Abu - Manny (Ice Age)
This July 4th, America’s national Independence Day celebration will kick off the festivities for our country’s 238th birthday with an all-star salute led by our country’s favorite host, two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS). Broadcast live on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, the event will feature performances by: Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frankie Valli; Grammy Award-winning music legend Patti LaBelle; platinum recording artist and songwriter Philip Phillips; multi-platinum recording artist and actress Jordin Sparks; the world-famous Muppets; five-time Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Michael McDonald; country music superstar Sara Evans; singer-songwriter Kendall Schmidt from BIG TIME RUSH and HEFFRON DRIVE; and five-time Tony Award nominee and Broadway star Kelli O’Hara; with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7124752-capital-concerts-celebrate-america-s-birthday-with-pbs-a-capitol-fourth
