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Review: 2011 Chrysler 300 V6
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Of the many hurtful similes one can hurl at a vehicle, few are more insidious than drawing design or driving parallels to the oft-maligned American sedan. Thanks to the dark days of the '70s and '80s, once proud nameplates like Imperial, Impala and Galaxie were either completely forgotten or bastardized into models with about as much personality as a tube sock. Whether you blame it on oil prices, safety standards or the popularity of disco and cocaine, there's no denying that the domestic four-door suffered a major fall from grace.
Now, General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are all fighting tooth and nail to establish their products as capable of besting metal from Japan, Germany and Korea. While that's largely translated into a fleet of mid-sized sedans with soap-bar aesthetics and front-wheel-drive architectures, the 2011 Chrysler 300 is hell-bent on continuing to buck that trend.
With its rear-wheel-drive configuration and stylish lines, the four-door strives to draw connections to the Pentastar's more successful past – to an era long before corporate take-overs and the K-car. Is it successful?
When the 300 first bowed in 2005, it brought a new-found element of menacing appeal to the full-size segment thanks to its high shoulder line, chopped roof and vertical grille. The design may have borrowed more than a few cues from the Bentley stable, but buyers were more than happy to embrace the high-dollar association. For 2011, Chrysler insists the 300 is all-new from tires to taillights, though much of that same look has held on for the new generation. The company's designers have given the big beast a more mature nose with LED-trimmed projection headlamps, touches of chrome and a more subdued grille.
From the profile view, it's difficult to discern the new-generation 300 from its predecessor, though careful examination will reveal more pronounced fender arches fore and aft, as well as new detailing behind the rear wheel. The tail of the sedan has received much more aggressive updating, with a new valance that integrates smoothly into the upper and lower portions of the 300's posterior, allowing for muscular-looking exhaust outlets – even on our V6 tester. The LED taillights are both bright and beautiful at night, and although we don't mind the chrome detailing on the lamps themselves, the shiny trim along the trunk sill is a bit much.
While the 2011 Chrysler 300 may still wear its older sibling's hand-me-down skirt outside, its cockpit has benefited fully from the Pentastar's interior renaissance. A single piece, soft-touch dash stretches between both A-pillars and integrates flawlessly with the front door panels. Compared to the clunky center stack and cheap plastics of the old machine, the new cabin has been improved by several orders of magnitude. The centerpiece of the dash is the same 8.4-inch LCD touchscreen interface found elsewhere in the Chrysler lineup. As massive as it is quick, the new piece of kit puts most other infotainment systems to shame, at least in the graphics department.
The interface is a little cumbersome when it comes to actually managing mobile media players, but climate, radio and navigation settings are intuitive and blisteringly quick.
In addition, the driver is treated to attractive and easy-to-read gauges highlighted by bright blue accent lighting. These pieces do much to give the cabin a much classier look compared to the white-faced gauges found on the previous generation. A new, well-sculpted leather-wrapped steering wheel has has replaced the chunky tiller of old.
Our tester arrived with black cloth seats that must have been lifted straight from the Lay-Z-Boy factory. The front buckets are ludicrously huge and envelop passengers in a loving embrace of foam and high-quality cloth that's perfect for a vehicle of this size. The rear seats afford the kind of space that only a full-size sedan can deliver, too. For quick trips, there's ample room for three full-grown adults on the back bench.
The trunk offers up a cavernous 16.3 cubic feet of cargo room, which means that there's enough storage area for everyone's luggage should you decide to pack the family in for a trip cross-country.
We were fortunate enough to sample the 2011 Chrysler 300 with the base 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 behind its headlights. In this application, the engine delivers 292 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque and is mated to the same old five-speed automatic transmission found in the previous-generation model. According to the EPA, the 300 should see 18 miles per gallon in the city and 27 mpg highway, which fits pretty closely with the 23 mpg we saw over five days of mixed driving.
Despite the fact that the new six-cylinder weighs in with 70 fewer ponies and 134 fewer pound-feet of torque than the optional 5.7-liter V8, the V6-equipped 300 never really seems out of breath. In fact, the V6 feels pretty quick on the way to 60 miles per hour, though its torque deficit is readily apparent. As we've found in other applications, this Pentastar engine is happy to rev, making the majority of its power at a high 6,350 rpm. For buyers used to the early-pull of the big V8, the V6 may take some getting used to. Even so, after a week with the vehicle, we'd have a hard time paying more for the bigger displacement mill.
Unfortunately, the 3.6-liter engine is handicapped by its aging five-speed automatic transmission. We've rarely taken issue with the gearbox when paired with the larger 5.7-liter V8, but in this application, the automatic seemed easily confused. That was especially true under hard-acceleration passes as it struggled to drop a gear or two to put the engine in its lofty power sweet spot. We can't wait for Chrysler to grace this engine with its upcoming new generation of eight-speed transmissions.
Chrysler describes the redesigned suspension at work in the 300 as built for grand touring duty, which is surprisingly accurate for PR-speak. While clearly engineered to consume mile after mile of interstate asphalt, the springs and dampers do a stand-up job under more athletic driving circumstances. There is some body roll, to be sure, but it doesn't translate into traditional understeer as readily. Really get the V6 singing in its upper octaves and saw on the wheel, and you'll actually be rewarded with some rotation before the traction control quietly steps in to contain the chaos. This beast drives incredibly well for its size.
Unfortunately, the 2011 300 is cursed with comically light steering. That beautiful leather-wrapped wheel seems to be only casually associated with hardworking hardware out front, and as a result, piloting the vehicle takes some adjustment. Trying to command the big sedan through aggressive maneuvers is like attempting to pluck a stuffed animal from one of those infuriating claw games. Despite being able to see what needs to happen, you're constantly flummoxed by a layer of machinery seemingly designed to misinterpret your every input.
The good news is that the vehicle's brakes don't suffer from the same impotence. Despite the fact that the 300 weighs in at 3,961 pounds, its 12.6-inch vented rotors up front and 12.6-inch solid rotors out back do an outstanding job of bringing the beast down from speed.
Chrysler has really done its homework in the noise, vibration and harshness department, too. The 2011 300 is quiet at most sane speeds and there's very little engine vibration at idle. The single-piece piece dash has done away with any squeaks and rattles that could arise from plastic-on-plastic action, and the result is a cabin that could allow eight hours of driving in a day to be comfortably covered without making you want to guillotine yourself with the auto-up driver's window.
But there are still a few ghosts of Chrysler past bumping around the big sedan. While the interior fit and finish is top notch, it's apparent that the company could still use some work in the detail department outside. Our tester wore an excess of structural adhesive along the trunk rail (see it here) that looks to have been haphazardly slathered on. To us, it's the kind of "good enough" thinking that got Chrysler into its most recent Chapter 11 mess.
At the end of the day, the 2011 Chrysler 300 is a vehicle you can't help but want to drive. It looks as good as it feels, offers decent fuel economy for a full-size and won't break the bank. Prices get going at $27,170, not including the $825 destination fee. That figure is fairly close to what our tester commanded, and includes niceties like the big LCD screen and Uconnect telematics system.
Unfortunately, nearly $28,000 is a lot of money to pay for a thirsty sedan these days. As vehicles like the Honda Accord and Volkswagen Passat grow to full-size territory, buyers may be less inclined to shop bigger. That's especially true as fuel prices continue to creep up. While the ballyhooed eight-speed automatic transmission that's coming to Chrysler will likely increase the Pentastar's fuel economy, the engine will never be able to effectively lock horns with the four-cylinder, diesel and hybrid options available in the mid-size segment.
Still, as with most of the vehicles crafted from the Chrysler renaissance, the 2011 300 is yet another big step in the right direction. It ought to be a giant leap when we can finally get our hands on the SRT8 version.
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Did you know Chandrachur Singh is a trained classical singer?
Before his debut in Tere Mere Sapne (1996), Chandrachur Singh used to teach music at Doon School in Dehradun
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The '90s actor Chandrachur Singh has resurfaced yet again with Yadvi — The Dignified Princess, which is now set to release in the US. The Maachis (1996) and Josh (2000) actor has also rendered a track, Rangreza, in New York-based Jyoti Singh's directorial venture.
Not many know that Chandrachur is a trained classical singer. Before his debut in Tere Mere Sapne (1996), he used to teach music at Doon School in Dehradun.
He breezed into Bollywood in 1996 with two successful films – 'Maachis' and 'Tere Mere Sapne'. He proved his versatility by playing a militant in off-beat serious drama 'Maachis', about militancy in Punjab, and an NRI who falls in love with a desi girl in romantic comedy 'Tere Mere Sapne'. Later in 'Josh' and 'Kya Kehna' he was seen romancing Aishwarya Rai and Preeti Zinta respectively.
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Assessment of acquired hemophilia patient demographics in the United States: The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society Registry
Craig M. Kessler, Alice D. Ma, Hamid A.B. Al-Mondhiry, Robert Z. Gut, David L. Cooper
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Penn State Cancer Institute
The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society (HTRS) Registry was used to monitor the postapproval use of recombinant factor VIIa. The objective of this manuscript is to provide key insights onthe demographics of patients with acquired hemophilia in the HTRS Registry. Acquired hemophilia patient registration in HTRS captured age; sex; comorbidities and predisposing conditions; first bleeding location; laboratory parameters; exposure to blood products, factor, and bypassing agents; and initiation of immune suppression/tolerance therapy. Overall, 166 patients with acquired hemophilia were registered in HTRS (83 women, 73 men, median age 70 years); the majority were non-Hispanic whites (61.4%). The most common comorbidities were autoimmune disease (28.4%) and malignancy (14.5%). The most common first site of bleeding was subcutaneous (27.1%); this was more common in whites (29.1%) than blacks (12.5%) and in non-Hispanics (26.4%) than Hispanics (11.8%). Blood product exposure was reported for 33.1% of patients; the most commonly reported product was packed red blood cells (28%). Of the 57 patients with outcome data available for immune tolerance therapy, 26 patients (46%) reported successful treatment, 13 reported unsuccessful treatment (23%), and 18 (32%) were receiving active treatment at the time of registration. The HTRS Registry final analysis provides the only current comprehensive look at acquired hemophilia in the US population, including details on underlying autoimmune diseases and malignancies. Pertinent to recognition and diagnosis of the disease, subcutaneous bleeding as a presenting bleeding symptom was more common in white and non-Hispanic individuals.
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Kessler, Craig M. ; Ma, Alice D. ; Al-Mondhiry, Hamid A.B. et al. / Assessment of acquired hemophilia patient demographics in the United States : The Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society Registry. In: Blood Coagulation and Fibrinolysis. 2016 ; Vol. 27, No. 7. pp. 761-769.
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Climate Change Could Influence Obesity Rates
By Vaughn Judd on October 20, 2021
According to the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, climate change could add to higher Obesity rates and related health risks. The researchers said that with increasing temperature people may become less physically active and will burn less fat. This could put the people at an increased risk of becoming obese or overweight. This in turn could lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions as obese people consume burn fossil fuels in the form of transportation rather than any physical activity like walking or cycling. The researchers said Obesity could also lead to higher risk of cancer.
The researchers say, Obesity is associated with various malignancies. It could lead to cancer of breast, esophagus, colon, rectum, endometrial cancers, and other. They say, number of reasons contribute to cancer in obese people such as high insulin levels, and many more. In women fat tissue can produce estrogens leading to cancer of ovary or breast.
To address these problems and prevent from Obesity one should follow a good quality diet that gives a healthy life. The researchers said that the source of diet is also important. They said, Mediterranean diet and others lower in meat diets reduce green-house gas emissions, land use and energy consumption.
The researchers said that with increasing temperature people may become less physically active and will burn less fat. The study was conducted to show the relationship between climate change and health and to determine the importance of how the both interact.
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Underwood debuts in second
Sunday, November 1, 2015 – Carrie Underwood has the second best selling CD in the U.S. this past week with "Storyteller," according to Billboard.
5 Seconds of Summer led the chart with "Sounds Good Feels Good," selling 194,000 units.
"Storyteller" sold 177,000 units, 164,000 in pure album sales). This continued Underwood's mark of having all five of her albums in the top two.
Blake Shelton was fifth with "Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits," selling 40,000 units. The disc contains 20 hits and his new single "Gonna."
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July 27, 2010 September 4, 2010 gebryan
I think Christopher Nolan considers himself some kind of meticulous watch maker. Inception has shot after shot of clocks. In the movie it's to remind you of the warping of time that makes the story trippy. Subtly, the clocks, along with the idea as the mind and world as just a function of architecture, reinforce the notion of machine. Machine, like The Matrix was a machine; machine like the body as a watch as in his first big film, Memento.
And as with all machines, Nolan seems to think the machine can be fucked with which is opposite the notion of many Sci-fi movies with their notions as machine as overlord and future master. Even the dream state can be manufactured, manipulated, spindled, changed and corrupted. Our brain as the watch the watch maker can tinker with.
This is all fine and good, except Christopher Nolan breaks his own premise and his own rules which is where his finely crafted watch starts to break down.
SPOILERS AHEAD! DON'T READ IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE MOVIE!
Every one will eventually see Inception. It's like his two biggest movies, The Dark Night and Memento. Every one will see it just to see what the fuss is all about. While I'd watch Memento again, I don't think I need to see Inception or The Dark Night. Both movies suffer from the same flaw: they over reach their Philosophy 101 premises. That's not to say both movies weren't great rides filled with technical craft and breath taking moments, but the more I think about each film, the less I like them.
There's a lot of buy-in to Inception, much to accept as a premise. That's fine. The first half of the movie is a mix of setting up the rules and then getting the crew together a la Ocean's Eleven. The action sequences that fill the second half of the movie are a mixed bag with the anti-gravity stuff being the best and the retread James Bond snow scenes the slowest. The problem is the second half breaks the rules in the first half. For example, if you die, you wake up. Not so in the second half, you go to limbo– a place that doesn't have an architect which the movie goes out of the way to say is needed. The while process of jumping out of the dream seems convoluted and made up compared to the first half. Plus, at the end of the day, emotional reality, that is what a person feels is true, trumps actual reality. So much so, a man being able to see his kids is more moral than worldwide global crisis this merry band of criminals create by planting an idea in in the unwitting mark's head.
While I did enjoy the movie, here's a short list of pet peeves about Inception:
Showing the last scene of a movie first is now a cliche. More often than not, it fails to build interest and instead ruins many plot points. I knew right away not only would Leonardo hook up with the 'bad guy,' but that he would die in a dream.
No more anonymous guys in jumpsuits and masks shooting at the heros who are also in jumpsuit and masks. Bleh. We know they'll get out ok and it's just confusing figuring out which character is being shot or shot at.
While the last shot was neat, man did I see that coming.
How do you go into a dream inside of a dream. The more I think about it the more it's dumb.
A character as audience surrogate. I love Ellen Page and she did great, but 80% of her dialog was just asking questions about how it all worked. For those that found the movie confusing, did you ignore all of her dialogue? I actually wanted more ambiguity. It's like hiring an inquisitive kindergardener to help rob a bank.
This was the most complex, least thought out plan in the history of the big scam. Go inside a man's head three layers deep to get him to think about a vague idea. Uh-huh. Oh, and once you get there, have no idea what to do or tell the other members about the dangers. Seriously, if I was the French dude I would have kicked Leo's ass. It's like walking into a bank on stilts, then deciding to rob it with little or no escape plan.
One of the problems with big, event movies is, man, they look great. Yea, I know that's not a problem, but the great acting, design, editing, well-defined emotional arcs, cinematography, snappy dialogue, and firm direction often leaves me feeling more empty than a smaller movie with messier, grander and looser problems.
I guess what I'm saying is a pretty action picture with some off the shelf philosophy and dream iconography is still mostly a pretty action picture.
But the effects were great.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. in-person celebration will be held virtually
DAVIE, Fla. – With public health concerns related to the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), the Town of Davie has elected to transition the in-person Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration scheduled for Jan. 16, 2022, to a virtual celebration on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022.
The virtual event will begin at 10 a.m. on the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/DavieParksRec.
This celebration will feature music and video messages from Mayor Judy Paul, Town Councilmembers and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poetry Contest
The Town of Davie will continue to accept entries from Davie students for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. poetry contest. Winners will be announced online at www.facebook.com/DavieParksRec.
To participate, poems must feature Dr. King's values of peace, love, unity, concern for humanity and non-violence.
All entries must be submitted to the Town of Davie via the online registration form at www.davie-fl.gov/poetrycontest by Jan. 10, 2022, at 4 p.m.
For more information regarding the event and poetry contest, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at 954-797-1181 or email [email protected].
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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Town of Davie municipal offices will be closed on Jan. 17, 2022. Municipal offices will resume regular operations on Jan. 18, 2022.
Please take note of the following Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts facility hours below.
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Programmed sports activities will not be performed on this day.
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Four Libyan soldiers die in first clash of force's southward push
BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - At least four Libyan soldiers were killed on Friday when forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar fought with a local armed group as they sought to expand south, military officials said, with the World Health Organization putting the overall death toll at 14.
Libya has been in turmoil since the NATO-backed toppling of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, with parallel administrations and armed groups carving the nation into swathes of control.
Friday's clashes were the first real resistance the Libyan National Army (LNA) faction faced since arriving in the south two weeks ago from its main eastern stronghold of Benghazi.
An official at the WHO said the fighting had killed 14 and wounded 64, mostly from the LNA's opponents. No more information was immediately available.
LNA officials said clashes began when soldiers left the main southern city of Sabha and arrived in the nearby town of Ghudduwah. It backed troops with air strikes on the "terrorists" and "Chadian mercenaries", the officials said, using a pejorative for Chadian opposition groups active in south Libya.
As well as the four LNA fatalities, several of its soldiers were wounded, the officials said.
A WHO official said on Twitter the organisation had delivered emergency supplies to a local hospital.
The LNA spent the last two weeks securing Sabha, which had been nominally under the control of the internationally-recognised government in Tripoli but was in practice run by local groups including tribes.
The LNA says its campaign is intended to combat Islamic militants and secure oil facilities in the south, which include El Sharara oilfield, Libya's biggest. It has been closed since December when tribesmen and state guards seized it.
The LNA, whose commander Haftar dominates eastern Libya, is allied to a parallel government in Benghazi that opposes the Tripoli administration.
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Honest Trailers Presents Disney's 'Moana'
By Dr. Zaius | @ | March 7th, 2017 at 5:18 pm
It's always great when the gang at Screen Junkies takes on Disney films in their Honest Trailers series. Not only do we get quality comedy, but Weird Al-style parodies of classic Disney songs. This time, it's the newest Disney animated film with strong female characters, no forced romance, and a celebration of Polynesian culture… Lilo and Stitch… wait no… Moana. Narrator Jon Bailey is hilarious as usual, and since the songs are literally implanted in my head at this point, I'm sure this HT will do me no favors.
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Tags: Disney, Honest Trailer, Honest Trailers, Moana, Walt Disney Animation Studios
Blu-ray Review: Moana
By eelyajekiM | @ | March 7th, 2017 at 3:45 pm
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Director: Ron Clements and John Musker
Screenwriter: Jared Bush
Cast: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Tudyk, Temuera Morrison, Nicole Scherzinger, Rachel House, Jemaine Clement
Distributor: Walt Disney Studios
Rated PG | 113 minutes
Last year, Disney released two Oscar-nominated animated films: Zootopia and Moana. Choosing a favorite between the two was no easy decision. Both had gorgeous animation and both and beautiful stories to tell. The former had themes of inclusion and welcoming diversity, while the latter focused on a spirited young girl who strived for independence but also wanted to pay respect to her family's history and culture. In the end, Zootopia came out the winner, but you can make an argument for Moana being the better film.
Now you'll be able to make a comparison with Moana hitting Blu-ray shelves this week. The film, of course, comes chalk full of bonus feature goodies which include deleted scenes, an animated short, and the Polynesian culture that helped inspire the film in more ways than one. Check out the full review below.
Topics: Blu-ray, Blu-ray Review, DVDs, Movies, Reviews
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'Moana' Sing-Along Coming Soon To A Theater Near You
By eelyajekiM | @ | January 11th, 2017 at 1:00 pm
Disney re-releasing current films as sing-alongs are quickly becoming a staple. Because it was such a hit with Frozen a few years back, the studio decided to bring it back again, this time for their current hit film Moana.
Find out more about it below.
Topics: Movies, News
Tags: Auli'i Cravalho, Disney, Dwayne Johnson, John Musker, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina, Moana, Opetaia Foa'i, Ron Clements, Walt Disney Studios
Disney In Depth: 2016 Animation Battle: 'Moana' v. 'Finding Dory' v. 'Zootopia'
By Brett Nachman | @ | December 1st, 2016 at 8:00 pm
The Walt Disney Studios released three critically/viewer acclaimed films in 2016 that also were major financial hits – Moana still pending, but early signs look favorable; Finding Dory; and Zootopia.
Which of the three films, though, is the best? That's like picking a favorite child, considering each movie's unique strengths. To help determine the winner – in my book, at least – I have established a bunch of categories that apply to all of the films. Let the battle commence!
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Topics: Animated, Disney In Depth, Features, Movies
Tags: Disney, Disney In Depth, Finding Dory, Moana, Pixar, The Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Pictures, Zootopia
'Moana': Watch Dwayne Johnson Sing "You're Welcome" In Its Entirety
By eelyajekiM | @ | November 29th, 2016 at 2:00 pm
Last weekend, many turned to the movie theaters to get away from families or crazed shoppers. While there was a lot to offer, Moana ended up being the number one film of the weekend, taking in $82 million in its debut.
If you haven't seen it yet, well then you're missing out on one of the greatest Disney movies ever (check out our review here). And to prove it, Disney has released a full music sequence from the film that sees Dwayne Johnson singing his song "You're Welcome." Check it out below.
Topics: Animated, Movies, Music, News, Videos
Lin-Manuel Miranda On Creating The Music For 'Moana' and Finding Dwayne Johnson's Vocal Range
By eelyajekiM | @ | November 23rd, 2016 at 1:51 pm
Music was a huge part of making Moana great, and none of that would have been accomplished without the collaboration of Grammy-award winner Opetaia Foa'i, Disney alum Mark Mancina, and (soon to be) EGOT Lin-Manuel Miranda. Each one of them brought in their own personalities to the film, with Foa'i bringing the music of the Polynesian culture, Mancina with his Disney experience, and Miranda, who really needs no reference unless you haven't heard of the Tony Award-winning Hamilton. The songs are a celebration of culture and finding one's identity, and they are so much fun that they don't feel overly preachy.
We were recently invited to sit down with our fellow journalists to talk to Miranda and Foa'i about the music of Disney Moana, their inspiration, working together, and discovering Dwayne Johnson's vocal range. Check out all of that below.
Topics: Features, Interviews, Movies
Tags: Dwayne Johnson, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana, Opetaia Foa'i, Osnat Shurer, Ron Clements, Walt Disney Studios
Disney's 'Moana': Dwayne Johnson & Auli'i Cravalho On The Spirit Of Aloha
By eelyajekiM | @ | November 23rd, 2016 at 11:45 am
Dwyane Johnson stars as Maui, a boisterous demi-god who is a trickster and can morph into any animal he chooses, in Disney's latest animated feature Moana. While the character can let some of his godly acts and heroism feed his ego, it is Moana (voice of Auli'i Cravalho), the 16-year-old daughter of a chief, who teaches him a lesson in modesty and helps him find his lost identity as she searches for her own. Together, they voyage across the ocean to return the Heart of Tefiti to its rightful place in hopes that it will restore all life to what it once was.
We were recently invited to sit down with fellow journalists at the press conference for the film, where Johnson and Cravalho talked about bringing the spirit of Aloha to Moana and what it meant for them to share their Polynesian culture with the world. Check out what they had to say below.
Tags: Auli'i Cravalho, Disney, Dwayne Johnson, Moana, Walt Disney Studios
Movie Review: Disney's 'Moana'
By eelyajekiM | @ | November 16th, 2016 at 12:26 pm
These are trying times. With an unknown future ahead of us, there is no doubt in my mind that we will need more movies like Moana. Not in terms of just needing more animated features, even though I really do love those, but in terms of delivering a powerful message of searching for identity, female empowerment, never forgetting where you come from, and remembering that not only do princesses come in just more than one color and they too can do a man's job as well.
Moana reminds us just how far Disney Animation has come, and with a great voice cast and some catchy tunes, it will be a film that is recognized for more than just its animation, but also for celebrating and honoring a culture. Just don't forget to bring idiotic chicken along with you, because they are good for more than just a few laughs. My full review below.
Topics: Movie Reviews, Movies, Reviews
'Moana' Interview: Jared Bush and Dave Pimentel Talk Disney's Polynesian Princess Tale
By eelyajekiM | @ | November 2nd, 2016 at 12:00 pm
Back in September, we shared what we learned from watching an early preview of Walt Disney Animation Studios' Moana. John Musker and Ron Clements return to collaborate for their seventh film together, and their first CGI film which follows the title character as she goes on a journey of self-discovery and saving her people. A five-year long process in development, the movie will be released in theaters in just a few short weeks, and now we can give you our final piece from that presentation that we were invited to (along with our fellow journalists) back in August.
In this exclusive one-on-one interview, we talk to Moana writers Jared Bush and Dave Pimentel about collaborating with the Oceanic Story Trust to develop the story, finding out what a movie wants to say, avoiding being too preachy, the 12 screening process, and much more. Check out the full interview below.
Tags: Auli'i Cravalho, Dave Pimentel, Disney, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Dwayne Johnson, Jared Bush, John Musker, Moana, Ron Clements, Walt Disney Studio Animation, Walt Disney Studios
Dwayne Johnson Sings "You're Welcome" From Disney's 'Moana'
By eelyajekiM | @ | October 25th, 2016 at 11:00 am
Based on our coverage of Moana, we know that Maui (voiced by Dwayne Johnson) is a rather arrogant demi-god who needs a lesson in humility. Enter Moana (voiced by Auli'i Cravalho), a natural born navigator who is on a quest to save her native home island of Motonui.
It will be very interesting to see how a young teenager will put up with someone who is as obnoxious and confident as Maui, and we start to see just a little bit of the chemistry between the two in two new clips from the film. One which will showcase Johnson's talents as a singer, and the other when the two meet each other for the first time. Check it out below.
Topics: Animated, Movies, News, Videos
Tags: Alan Tudyk, Auli'i Cravalho, Dave Pimentel, Disney, Dwayne Johnson, Eric Goldman, Jared Bush, Jemaine Clement, John Musker, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina, Moana, Nicole Scherzinger, Opetaia Foa'i, Osnat Shurer, Rachel House, Ron Clements, Temuera Morrison, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Studios
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The policies, regulations, and procedures outlined in this Charter shall apply in all cases where Departmental, Collegial, or University policies, regulations, or procedures do not apply. Should a conflict arise, Department, Collegial, and University policies, regulations, and procedures shall take precedence over policies, relations, and procedures of the CNR. Department, Collegial and University policies, relations, and procedures are included in, but not limited to, the University Register, College policy documents, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), and the Physics Department Handbook.
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October 13, 2020 October 11, 2020 by eileentroemel, posted in Book Tour
Senses of Love Book 3
by Kyle Shoop
Dashing. Funny. Confident. Empathetic.
Two different men share these traits. Which one will Nikki pick?
Nikki had two goals in life: to become a famous wedding chef and to find love. She always felt that only one of these goals was realistic, while the other seemed like a dream influenced by her years of being a server at other people's weddings in downtown New York City. But which goal would it be? Would it ever be her turn to wear the wedding dress?
Nikki wasn't just trying to find a husband, she was looking for love. Or, rather, she was interviewing to find it – on first dates, twice a week. At the same restaurant. At the same table. With the same rehearsed lines and questions. But with different men. After a year, she was a pro at first dates and judging which men were right for her: none.
But then it happened. Nikki actually asked a guy out on a second date. Was she finally on the path to love? He was, after all, dashing, funny, confident, and empathetic – easily checking all of her boxes.
But then it happened … again. This time by happenstance. A second date with a different guy. He, too, was dashing, funny, confident, and empathetic – but in a different way. Nikki was in trouble. That lofty goal of finding love had backfired. Now, she was in love with two different men.
Love is the sweetest adventure. One with more ingredients than just check-boxes. But when faced with two different recipes for love, which one will Nikki choose?
Experience the new book in the compelling "Senses of Love" romance anthology series. The first two books, The Sound of Love and The Sight of Love, are also available. The books in the series may be read in any order.
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Kyle Shoop is a multi-genre author of compelling stories. His new "Senses of Love" series is a romance series that provides rewarding and inspirational stories.
Kyle is also the author of the Acea Bishop Trilogy, which is an action-packed fantasy series. All books in that series are now available, with Acea and the Animal Kingdom being the first book.
At a young age, Kyle was recognized for his storytelling by being awarded the first-place Gold Key award for fiction writing in Washington State. After spending several years volunteering in his wife's elementary classrooms, he was inspired to write the Acea Bishop Trilogy. He is now motivated to finish his the new romance series. In addition to writing novels, Kyle is also a practicing attorney.
Kyle and is wife and two children are currently living in Utah.
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The Senses of Love
February 5, 2020 January 20, 2020 by eileentroemel, posted in Book Tour
Words than can't be spoken can still be sung.
Sometimes the most beautiful relationships between two individuals blossom from moments of tragedy.
Charlotte and John grew up as young orphans in the secluded outskirts of a rural town. Each day, they'd sneak out to the nearby forest to escape the cold grasp of the orphanage's tyrant-ruler, by creating an imaginary kingdom together. However, their worlds, and the safety that came from their friendship, were suddenly ripped apart when they got caught.
Years later, Charlotte conquered the marketing world in downtown Portland. Having gained normalcy in her life since her days in the orphanage, Charlotte never expected her world to be turned upside down by John abruptly being thrust back into her life.
However, the years since the orphanage had not at all been kind to John, leaving him unable to open up to Charlotte about the details. So, she reignites John's love for playing music, finding that his songwriting is the only way to help him express what he otherwise has difficulty saying. But in doing so, the reunited couple discovers that John's love for music may not have been the only fire waiting to be rekindled.
Would what began as two children playing in the woods in the heart of tragedy blossom into long-awaited, and much desired, love?
Does love at first sight exist when love is blind?
Ethan was born to paint. His pursuit of beauty and meaning through art was the only thing his heart desired above all else. Until he met Rose.
It was love at first sight. A love which was as inspiring and captivating as the delicate life which radiated from a fresh rose. Her sight intoxicating. Her personality angelic. Her love instantaneous and unselfish.
But was that love enough to last a lifetime? Art often requires sacrifice. But Ethan's life wasn't just full of sacrifice for his passion, it would become marked with significant loss. An unforeseeable loss beyond his control and undercutting all which he sought in life.
Each moment of life is just a brush stroke in a larger painting. Would the love between Ethan and Rose be just the first brush stroke, or instead the reason to keep painting?
Experience the second book in the compelling "Senses of Love" series.
At a young age, Kyle was recognized for his storytelling by being awarded the first-place Gold Key award for fiction writing in Washington State. After spending several years volunteering in his wife's elementary classrooms, he was inspired to write the Acea Bishop Trilogy. He is now motivated to finish his the new romance series. In addition to writing novels, Kyle is also a practicing attorney. Kyle and is wife and two children are currently living in Utah.
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Tiny, the rich-text editing platform that helped launch and scale successful brands including Atlassian, Medium, Evernote, Zendesk, Drift, and WordPress, announced today that it raised $4M in Series A funding led by BlueRun Ventures. Additionally, the company introduced a cloud file management system, Tiny Drive, and a preview of a new user interface in the upcoming version 5 of TinyMCE. Tiny is also introducing three new partners as the start of an expanded app directory.
Tiny's extended platform of premium plugins, cloud services, and support has attracted more than 1,000 paying customers and OEM partners including IBM, Adobe, Boeing, NASDAQ, VISA, and Ubisoft. With the support of its large open-source community, TinyMCE has become synonymous with rich text editing and is used by millions of people each day.
"Writing long-form content is as popular as ever, particularly in the workplace," said Andrew Roberts, co-founder and CEO of Tiny. "Businesses today will only succeed if they remove obstacles to how content is captured, shaped, shared and published."
"Over the past fourteen years, Tiny has delivered truly great writing experiences to millions. Developers appreciate the seamlessness of Tiny, its laser-focused functionality and the incomparable value it delivers," said Jeff Tannenbaum, Partner at BlueRun Ventures. "I'm thrilled to partner with Andrew and the team as they build the next phase of rich-text editing and unlock tremendous opportunities for companies of all sizes."
In addition to today's funding, Tiny announced two new product releases and a partner program to help its paying customers and open source community continue to build great writing experiences.
Tiny Drive – Available today for developers to easily add asset management to their applications. With Tiny Drive, end users can easily upload and manage images and files using Tiny Cloud. It is integrated with the TinyMCE UI and is the fastest way for developers to add rich media capabilities to their applications. Start using Tiny Drive here.
TinyMCE 5 – The next major release of TinyMCE is now in developer preview. It introduces a new library of UI components, a CSS framework to integrate the UI into custom design systems, and a new set of APIs that make it easier to build custom plugins. Learn more and access the developer preview for Tiny's blog post here.
Tiny App Directory – Tiny has many third-party developers building plugins on its platform. This ecosystem offers developers a large set of possibilities when integrating TinyMCE into their applications. Today, the company announced a new program for customers to easily connect with top extensions. Tiny's inaugural partners include:
Highcharts – Insert SVG-based, multi-platform charts into content.
Codox – Enable real-time co-editing.
Nifty Images – Insert personalized images, countdown timers and live social feeds.
Today's funding, product releases, and partnership announcements are paving the way for Tiny to be the platform of choice for embedding content creation capabilities in applications.
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About the Author GDS Investments
Glenn started GDS Investments in 2012. From 2001 to 2012, he worked for Alsin Capital Management, Inc. as an equity research analyst (2001-2003), co-portfolio manager (2003-2008), and most recently as portfolio manager (2008-2012). Before joining ACM, Glenn worked for Enron Corp. as a derivatives structuring manager, and for Commerce Bancorp (now TD Bank) as a commercial real estate credit analyst. Since inception (December 2008), client portfolios are up more than 24% annually (through 6.30.2013). He serves as an advisory board member of Value Conferences, an online-only conference featuring some of the most prestigious value investors across the globe. Glenn has a BA in Management (Accounting concentration) from Gettysburg College and an MBA (Finance concentration) from Southern Methodist University. He graduated in the top 10% of his MBA class and participated in study abroad programs both as an undergraduate (Seville, Spain) and graduate student (Melbourne, Australia). His hobbies include running, cycling, golfing and youth coaching.
Top 5 For 2015, Part 3
GDS Investments- February 8, 2015, 8:20 AM EDT
In my first two Top 5 columns, I recommended Fairway Group (NASDAQ:FWM), Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) and Chicago Bridge & Iron (NYSE:CBI). To get things started for my final Top 5 column, I pose this question: "Has the Internet been a net benefit or a net cost to the average investor?" Before I begin, I'd like to first tell a brief story about an investor conference I recently participated in. As is customary, before diving into the heart of the presentation, I provided some background about my firm, its investment philosophy, performance results, etc. In the middle of talking about special situations investing, finding top quartile stocks (in terms of quality) with bottom quartile valuations (Magic Formula Investing) and other core tenets of my investing philosophy, a parallel picture began to emerge. A picture of two long, winding roads that intersect…one named "preparation" and the other "patience." To be a great investor, one needs to be at the intersection of preparation and patience. Being exceptional at one and not the other is a recipe for underperformance.
I know, I know, I know…how does this tie into my original question about the Internet? Well let's address this question through the impact it has had on the two variables that drive investment success. I would argue that its impact on investment "preparation" is negligible at best. Certainly, it is much easier to access raw data for a particular company today than it was 10 to 15 years ago. Every public company has a website with convenient access to SEC filings, press releases, conference calls and investor presentations. Clearly, this is an example of a positive byproduct of the web; but it is rare for humans to cherry-pick the good without consuming the bad. Very few investors stop their research at company websites. Most carry on to a murkier world of internet journalism that includes recycled research [sourced from the same person(s)] and, lazy and/or incomplete analysis (quantity over quality mentality). In addition, there is an overemphasis on today's events while simultaneously providing investment advice on companies that are discounting future ones. Investors should tread carefully when incorporating information into investment decisions that stray from the original source.
However, between the two, patience is where the Internet has done the greatest harm to the average investor. Just to be clear, I define patience as what happens after a stock is purchased (the "ownership" phase). Cheap commissions, a constant flurry of quotes, the news and other distractions have turned stock "owners" into "renters." The Internet, and all of the noise that accompanies it, is directly responsible for the increase in investor turnover over the last 15 years. One "law" of behavioral finance is that more information and greater attention to your investments actually leads to higher turnover – the enemy of long-term performance. Furthermore, "renting" stocks invalidates everything that went into the preparation stage. It has been my experience that the investment mind is much more rational during the preparation stage than the patience (ownership) stage simply because investment losses become real during the latter stage. For the average investor, losses lead to stress which leads to shorter investment horizons and an increase in emotionally-guided decision making.
Many stock "renters" would be wise to embrace the lyrics of Jerry Garcia who sang:
"Check my pulse, it don't change. Stay seventy-two come shine or rain."
With that, I present to you my last two picks for 2015.
Rayonier Advanced Materials (NYSE:RYAM) is the leading producer of high-purity, cellulose specialties natural polymers for the chemical industry. RYAM spun out of Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) in June 2014 and is the undisputed market leader with 38 percent share and more than three times the volume as the next three largest suppliers combined. This is important to note for the following reasons:
Firstly, dominant market share creates economies of scale which produces high return on invested capital (for example, in the last 10 years, Rayonier has averaged 30 percent EBITDA and 20 percent return on invested capital).
Secondly, excess capacity in industries with a handful of larger players can be absorbed more quickly and with better price integrity than in industries with fragmented supply. Since Rayonier's two largest competitors represent approximately two-thirds of total industry supply, the industry can quickly adjust capacity in difficult pricing environments. Industry capacity went up 15 percent in 2013, the majority of which came from Rayonier's decision several years ago to convert 240k tons of commodity-grade to specialty-grade capacity. Although this $385M project has put pressure on industry margins today, it should enhance profitability in the long-term.
The spin-off and near-term pricing pressure has created an opportunity for investors to own a dominant number one in a consolidated industry with substantial barriers to entry, at less than half of fair value. As excess capacity rationalizes and margins improve, Rayonier should trade at much higher prices.
My last pick is General Motors (NYSE:GM) or GM B Warrants. General Motors continues to work through recall issues over faulty ignitions that began last year. I still believe that General Motors will eventually get through this unfortunate period and come out the other side as a much stronger company – but it will take time.
Last October, General Motors rolled out its long-term strategic plan, which included the following initiatives:
o Grow Cadillac: General Motors will separate this business unit and have it headquartered in NYC. It will introduce four new vehicles in 2015 and nine new models over the next five years in China.
o Grow in China: To support expected sales of 5 million vehicles annually, General Motors and related joint ventures will open five additional manufacturing plants over next four years. China is forecasted to become the largest luxury car market by the end of this decade.
o Grow GM Financial: General Motors expects to grow this segment to support growth in its core auto segments and is expected to enter China in early 2015.
o Deliver Greater Operating Efficiencies: Through improved relationships with suppliers and fewer vehicle architectures, General Motors is well-positioned to lower material costs and enhance profitability over the next half decade or more.
In addition, General Motors reaffirmed previously announced profitability targets, which include a 10 percent EBIT target for North America in 2016, a 9 to 10 percent net income target for its joint ventures in China, and a return to profitability in Europe. At a recent price of $34/share, General Motors remains one of the more compelling large-cap investments.
GM's B warrants gives investors wider return possibilities (both on the upside and downside) than the underlying common stock. It has the same general mechanics as most of the other warrants created from investments made under TARP. Note, I recommended Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) "A" warrants in April of 2012 at $2 (now trading at $6). I believe GM's warrants have similar upside. They expire on July 10, 2019, and carry a strike price of $18.33. At a recent quote of $17, the warrants carry very little premium to their "in the money" value, despite another four and a half years till expiration.
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In keeping with the Government's mandate to diversify the economy and to provide economic spaces for businesses to grow, the Ministry of Trade and Industry through Evolving TecKnologies and Enterprise Development Company Limited (e TecK) has commenced the development of an Agro-Processing and Light Industrial Park in Moruga in collaboration with Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (UDeCOTT). The sod turning ceremony was held on Wednesday 9th May, 2018 at Saunders Trace, Moruga and e TecK's line Minister the Honourable Paula Gopee-Scoon, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI); Senator the Honourable, Clarence Rhambahrat, Minister of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries; Dr. the Honourable Lovell Francis, Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Member of Parliament for Moruga/Tableland; Mr. Imtiaz Ahamad, Chairman, e TecK and Mr. Noel Garcia, Chairman of UDECOTT were all present to turn the sod.
Once completed, the 18.83 acres facility, e TecK first Agro-Processing Park will feature facilities for the processing of raw materials and intermediate products within the sectors of agriculture and fisheries as well as it provide business facilitation services to individuals, start-ups and established companies within the Agro-processing sector.
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What is the advantage of a multimodal transport over a conventional truck-only approach when it comes to sustainability?
KS: In addition to advantages such as relieving the road and being very easy to plan, emissions are clearly in the foreground here. Each train can transport as many containers as approx. 54 trucks. This way a lot of emissions can be avoided, especially with existing overhead lines. About 190 containers can be transported on a barge. Due to the large capacity, the greatest CO2 savings are currently being achieved by shifting to waterways and rail. This way, it is possible to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 63 percent compared to direct trucks.
Mr Weddrin, what advantages does transporting heavy or oversized items via waterway have over truck transport?
SW: First of all, it opens possibilities that you don't have with trucks. There are certain areas that you cannot reach using trucks only. Second of all, waterway transport is more efficient since you are able to combine large quantities of cargo on the same barge or vessel. This way the overall emissions per ton of cargo can be reduced significantly, as Mrs. Schmidt has already mentioned.
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Sustainability is often associated with higher costs. Is that also true for multimodal transport?
KS: The best way to tell whether sustainability is expensive or not is to look at the total costs. For example, in one project we calculated the actual cost of printed paper. In addition to rent, maintenance and electricity for the printer, there are also the costs for the material and the working hours of the employees. By reducing our paper consumption, we were able to save EUR 200,000 in 2019 compared to 2018. If you take such a comprehensive look at the costs in multimodal transport, it is simply cheaper than transport by truck and will remain so thanks to its sustainability.
Regarding project logistics, there are a lot of costs that can be minimised when switching transport means, but also digitising transport papers and more. Mr. Weddrin, what efforts has your division made to support this aspect of sustainability?
SW: Becoming a paper-free company over the last few years has definitely contributed to improving our environmental footprint and therefore lowering our monetary and non-monetary costs. However, we see the biggest reduction in costs when it comes to optimising supply chains. While switching to renewable and carbon-free fuels can have high monetary entry barriers, simply optimising the way customers transport their cargo can lower the monetary costs and the CO2 emissions of their transports at the time.
Mrs. Schmidt, the data in your study is based on containerised cargo, but are your findings also applicable to other cargo types?
KS: The calculation also works for other types of cargo. Barges don't get stuck in traffic on the way to the seaport and are far less restricted in size and weight than trucks. This means that even bulky goods can be transported fully assembled. Instead of laboriously transporting the project with several trucks, the barge offers an easier, CO2-saving solution.
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What do you both think the future of logistics will look like, when it comes to sustainability?
KS: The future of logistics clearly lies in multimodal transport. The flow of goods will continue to increase and so will the number of transports, despite further increases in efficiency. Switching to alternatives to trucking is essential for both the transport capacities and the emissions. Combined transport can already save considerable amounts of CO2. The next step is decarbonisation, which we are already tackling. The distances that are covered by truck in the pre leg can already be done by electric truck. For this reason, four 44-ton e-trucks are already driving for us, two will follow in the next quarter. The overhead line (trucks attach to them like trains) is also an option, which is why we are participating in the testing on the A5 in Hessen with our El Fondo overhead line truck. Of course, this is also a good choice for the truck on long hauls. By switching to green electricity, the railway can quickly become a climate saver. Those routes without overhead lines can be bridged with hydrogen. But inland waterways are in no way inferior to these modes of transport. It is already possible to convert to electric motors today. The energy for the engine will still be provided by Euro 6 truck engines, but in the future, these can easily be exchanged for a hydrogen or methanol fuel cells, for example.
SW: While new types of sustainable fuels and carbon-free transports will be the long-term future of logistics, the near future is definitely defined by the options that are already available. The key is to use these wisely and efficiently. That's why we as Rhenus Project Logistics strive to offer our customer the most efficient ways of transports for their projects.
What would you recommend to a company looking to reduce its emission for its project cargo transports?
KS: Think outside the box and consider trains and barges. Even today, this is not only the most climate-friendly solution, but together we can meet the Paris climate targets.
SW: Do not hesitate to start thinking of ways to improve your environmental footprint. There are ways that are already available to you today. If you need help with that, contact us. Together we can find a way to become more sustainable. Together with passion!
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"We can already conduct low-carbon transports today"
The goods reach the port and are handled by a fully electric crane.
On-carriage transport is carried out by inland waterway or rail.
The Rhenus warehouse is accessed by electric truck or overhead hybrid truck.
Many Rhenus warehouses, such as the one in Tilburg, are built and equipped in a sustainable manner.
Some employees reach their workplace by job bike.
Some of the goods are brought to the airport by CEP service providers who ship climate-neutrally.
Consignments can be sent by an aircraft whose route has been determined to be particularly climate-friendly on the basis of RHEGREEN.
Editor: Finally, the question of the integration of the acquired companies and locations. How will they fit into the overall picture of the Rhenus Group in the future?
Thilo Streck: The Rhenus Group basically follows the approach of the local entrepreneur. This means that Rhenus sites are managed by strong site managers or managing directors, as they have been in the past. Rhenus thus offers LOXX employees long-term employment prospects. For the foreseeable future, both the independence of the LOXX Group and the name will remain. Possible cross-location optimisation potentials will be examined in the course of the next period or will automatically result from the cooperation between the locations and their employees in day-to-day business.
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A BRIGHT POSITIVE NEW LOOK FOR AMPLIFY IN 2020
What a year 2020 has been so far! This year will be remembered in history for the unprecedented events of a global pandemic. It meant for the first time in our history we had to implement full-time remote working for our team, ensuring the situation did not affect our ability to deliver projects and we were able to support our clients at a time when they needed us the most.
Time away from the office gave us an opportunity to reflect on the past twelve years, how much we have grown as individuals and as a team and how marketing and the digital landscape have changed significantly (even more so than ever in 2020). Our key objective was to make sure that when we returned back to the office, we came back with a bang! Prior to the lockdown, we had moved to a studio in the heart of Dubai Marina / JLT with beautiful panoramic views of the city including the prestigious 7* Hotel, Burj Al Arab. We had originally planned to mark the occasion with a brand refresh to communicate some of our new services, recent projects, and 12 years of success in the market, so used this time as a great opportunity to reflect and bring our ideas to life.
The rationale behind the rebrand was to show how Amplify has grown and evolved since its inception. The fresh new color pops perfectly on paper and digital screens, making the logo stand out, but without losing the identity that our clients, partners, and colleagues have come to love over the last decade. The typography has been designed to reflect and stand out in the new digital world, where online marketing platforms are more important than ever. Amplify was originally launched in 2008…. two years before Instagram. At that time Mark Zuckerberg was that odd Facebook friend that you didn't add?! Apps were in their infancy and launched an entirely new industry and platform.
We hope you like our new identity and would love to hear your feedback.
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Khuli Yano rides the amapiano wave with a new single, Buyile.
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His name is synonymous with Motswako rap. He's been called one of the best to ever do it and his flow had music fans swooning all over the country.
Then he took some time and restrategized his career. Now he's back and has re-invented himself.
Khulani Morule was Khuli Chana to his fans for years. He now goes by Khuli Yano and he's made the switch from Motswako rap to amapiano with ease.
We chat to the musician about what brought on the change.
"I think as a musician you need to be free and open minded and to be fun. What I found was that hip-hop was not fun for me anymore. The culture of politics, always competing, competition that is not healthy. Who has got more money than who to egos," he says.
Something in hip-hop is not the same, the Hape le Hape hitmaker says.
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"Khuli Yano is the rebirth," he tells Drum.
Now, he is riding the amapiano wave and loving it. His new single on people's lips is Buyile and it has done exactly what he thought it would.
"So, people should not shiver at thought of me doing amapiano, they talk about amapiano like it is a place," he says with a laugh.
"I needed a street anthem. I wanted a comeback song," he says.
He missed being on the charts and Buyile featuring Tyler ICU, Lady Du and Stino LeThwenny has hit the spot.
He has been quite booked and busy. Khuli has been seen performing with his wife, DJ Lamiez Holworthy. During her sets, she sneaks in her husband's new song to the crowd's delight.
"Every time I have done something that is authentically South African, I have always won. Always. That means that is what people love about me. That is what they love about the music like its home brewed, kea mo gae (it is home)," he says.
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Whatever sound that becomes popular, Khuli says there is absolutely nothing wrong with an artists experimenting with it.
He admits though that there was a period in his music career when he became a bit of island.
"I have learnt to never make music in a bubble," he explains.
"Collaboration is a major key. It is how we come stronger and how we grow."
"Collaboration is a major key. It is how we come stronger and how we grow. As someone who is considered an 'OG', I really do draw a lot of inspiration from the young ones. They are hungry, they also take me back to a time when I was that hungry.
"What keeps you in the game is learning to humble yourself and remember you are a student in the game," he adds.
For those who keep asking about how he has been able to keep at it for this long, he says the journey of success is for those willing to walk it.
"It is the road less travelled. People only measure success by the hit song, the cars, the money. I think the successful people are those who have survived the drought in this game, if you can survive the drought and stand on your own two feet 10 or 20 years later, that is a real 'OG'. And when you have created a reputable brand and solid name for yourself," he adds.
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