Search Episodes (Changing Tomorrow Today)

Added 01/08/12
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Ledit RenArt - Fair Welcome

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This is a Virtual Political Performance Act questioning several US intern political issues. 1 ) We saw this years "navy back home" done by two woman. Now, this is the tip of the iceberg and we are soon to see some other social changes to come in this century. Far fetched is human cloning. Can one pretend it is not actually being tested in the shadows ? Far fetched ; fair enough. But far from science fiction today is artificial insemination, woman being paid to carry out those babies for 9 month and delivering them, anonymous sperm donning and in vitro conception of human life. Wan't it or not, this is now and the family paradigm will change with it. A divorce was considered a sin 50 years ago : how will we make room for these new realities ? Will it get to a point where some will say : "well, I'm fully biological and your not, buddy" ? If ever you'd cannot have children because of some reason and, as any one of us could, wan't children of your own, you'd decide to consider such a technique in order to have children, how would like those new human beings, these children, to be treated ? 2 ) Regarding guns : there is no doubt about the dangers about buying guns freely. In other words, everybody should question this culture of violence and a few aspects of the American Constitution : I'm sorry to announce that we are in the 21th century now, not in the 17th and the revolution has been done with guns back then, so what's with the guns today ? Why guns ? What's with the militias ? Against what threat ? May all americans ask... 3 ) Regarding the occupations, do you consider that the youth could have been helped through this experience, especially into getting started in life with an interesting job for those who were hosting the crowds, acting, playing music, doing theater, requesting their right through peaceful matter ? Should the youth throw the towel before the elder do ? 4 ) Why all of this ? Why not ? What for ? What really is today, entertainment, politics... ? Should you not question what's been written here, for your own sake, at least ? This is not reality ; only an essay on what tomorrow could be, good or bad. Fair Welcome and thank you very much. Thank you very much. Oh yeah, and one last question : do you think publicity and technology are a good mix with politics ? Don't be afraid to cast your vote ; don't be afraid of democracy.

Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

Added 11/16/11
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

[LESS INFO] 22 VIEWS | ADDED 00:30:00 11/16/11
From racing models to electric mobility, drive it! presents new sports cars with a long tradition and workhorses for tomorrow's everyday driving.present it! The BMW M5Normally, business class sedans are kept on a short leash. They diligently fulfil their duties, bringing their drivers and passengers from point A to B. But some models just don't fit in. Like the BMW M5.Since 1984 it's been one of the leading high performance sedans in the premium class. Now the Bavarians have unveiled the fifth generation of this super-sports car. The high-revving 4.4 liter V8 engine with M TwinPower turbo technology puts out a staggering 412 kilowatts of power. drive it! unleashed this animal on the race track. picture it! MIA - The Electric Citymobile for AllMIA is a SHE. That's according to her creator, the former VW chief designer Murat Günak. She's more than an electric car. She's a whole new brand and, if Günak gets his way, a revolution in mobility. Several versions go into mass production in 2012.They include a three-seater, a four-seater and a kind of van for cargo transport. The basic model with the smallest battery costs 23,500 euros - and will last for 80 kilometers between chargings. Some 10 thousand units are to be built next year in France. test it! The VW SharanIn Volkswagen's European model spectrum, the 5-, 6- or 7-seater Sharan is the bridge between the Touran minivan and the big Multivan. Its second generation has been on the market for a year now.It's 22 cm longer yet 30 kg lighter than its predecessor. The new Sharan sports sliding doors on both sides built to improve access to the second and third seating rows. After all, it's the variable seating that has made this model so attractive to families. drive it! put the new Sharan through its paces. How much space is there really for passengers and luggage? examine it! Headlight HeadacheOne look under the hood and that's enough to frighten off many motorists. The headlights on modern cars are well hidden among the car's inner workings so getting to them often demands blood, sweat and tears.That means changing headlight bulbs is a staple job for many mechanics, and now more so than ever. Today's generation of cars are designed in a way that drastically reduces the lifespan of headlight bulbs. vintage: The Farmyard Do-it-yourselfer87-year old Willi Hoffmann always dreamed of working on airplanes. That boyhood dream never worked out, but the farmer's fascination with mechanical contraptions is still as strong as ever. He's transformed his barns into shrines to cars, tractors and farmyard equipment from bygone times, and everything in them works like new.The centerpiece of Willi's collection is an old Opel Olympia from 1938, which runs on firewood!

Tony: Rain Reprieve Today, Not Tomorrow

Added 10/18/11
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

Added 07/27/11
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Drive it!: The Motor Magazine

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The new edition of drive It! spans some 80 years of automotive history. We’ll take in: the golden age of Bentley in the interwar years; the success story of the Golf GTI from its roots in the 1970s; a comparison test of current models with traditional engines; and tomorrow’s technology today in an electric car from Chevrolet.present it! The Chevrolet VoltThe Chevrolet Volt debuts in Europe, just in time for the carmaker's 100th anniversary.In 1911, the Swiss-born Louis Chevrolet founded his car company in the United States, alongside William Durant. Chevy now sells vehicles in more than 130 countries worldwide. The Volt has been named "Green Car of the Year" in the United States. The electric car allows drivers to travel up to 80 kilometers on a single charge. A 1.4 liter gas engine serves as back-up, allowing the Volt to travel another 500 kilometers. compare it! Renault Fluence vs. Skoda OctaviaTwo mid-size sedans that pack a lot of car for a low price.Two cars aiming at providing plenty of space for longer journeys. Both test models run on gasoline; the Renault comes with a 2-liter unit with 103 kW, while the Skoda is powered by a 1.8-liter engine with 118 kW. Drive It! explains why one of the two offers the better overall package. examine it! 35 years of the Golf GTIThe car's success story began in 1976 thanks to an unconventional decision by automaker Volkswagen. At the time, it was unthinkable to create a family ride with sports car features.But that's exactly what Volkswagen did, and spawned a legend. The car soon won a loyal fan following. It provides a real alternative to drivers who like pace but aren't willing to shell out big bucks for a Mercedes or a Porsche. The car has undergone a few changes over the last 35 years. But it's retained its cult status. Carmaker logosThey enjoy a high recognition value, but who knows the stories behind them?Some car logos have been with us for over 100 years. But why does the Mercedes star have three points, and why does the Audi logo have four rings? And what does the black horse in the Porsche emblem stand for? Drive It! listens to opinion on the street, and provides the correct answers.Vintage: Bentley 3.5 liter 1934Like every car brand, Bentley has its own story to tell: in this case one of success, landmark models and big changes. Until 1930, the name Bentley was synonymous with sensational success in motor racing.But a year later, the brand was broke and was swallowed up by rival Rolls Royce. The first common product was the Bentley 3.5 liter. It went into production in the fall of 1933 as a sporty spinoff of the Rolls Royce 20/25. Sleek and simple interiors, a low center of gravity and an elastic inline six-cylinder engine make this car a dream to drive.

NTN #021: Obama Strikes Pizza From Budget and Bieber Back Wax

Added 03/06/11
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NTN #021: Obama Strikes Pizza From Budget and Bieber Back Wax

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Nearly The News 021 Obama Strikes Pizza From 2012 Budget Cap News reports - As the debate over President Obama's proposed 2012 budget heats up, the commander in chief is already making concessions to Republican leaders critical of his suggested domestic discretionary expenditures and tax increases. According to the White House, the president has agreed to remove a handful of line items, starting with Friday afternoon congressional pizza parties. Senate GOP leaders say the removal of the $100,000 annual pizza expense is just the symbolic tip of the budget iceberg and meant to show that there are ways to trim the budget without having to increase taxes on wealthy Americans. Obama said, "If we perhaps get some coupons in the mail or one of the local pizza establishments is running a special, we'll certainly reconsider." http://www.crystalair.com/story.php?id=201102010 House Passes $400 Kadrillion Jillion Funding Bill for War in Afghanistan This just in from News Mutiny.com : A war funding bill that will provide 400 kadrillion jillion dollars to subsidize US military and logistical operations in Afghanistan passed the House on Monday and is expected to be approved by the Senate as early as tomorrow afternoon. Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn was also pleased to announce today that a 'significant amount' of the military's massive recruitment goal has already been achieved through a call to arms inserted between stages of the popular new video game "Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2". http://www.newsmutiny.com/pages/World/Afghanistan-Quagmire.html Justin Bieber Fans Prepare For Star's Upcoming Back Wax Breaking news from DerfMagazine.com - Justin Bieber fans, still in shock from the teen sensation's haircut are now preparing for the star's upcoming back wax. Clinical child psychologist Dr Kenneth Levine explains, “The plus side here is that not every kid knows Bieber has back hair. Although the smart ones can probably guess at it, what with his French heritage and being a Canadian and all.” Many experts fear this change could cause emotional trauma. Dr Levine comments, "We could be looking at rioting here that will make Cairo seem like a church picnic." http://www.derfmagazine.com/news/entertainment/bieber-fans-waxing

Our Studio Guest is Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Daimler AG CEO

Added 01/25/11
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Our Studio Guest is Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Daimler AG CEO

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What was the driving force behind the development of the automobile - its symbolizing freedom and passion or a desire for high speeds? How important are the pioneering achievements of the early days today? What visions does our guest have for the car of tomorrow? What about electric-powered cars and how healthy is the German car industry?DW-TV: And here is the man who's in the driver's seat at Daimler and also he's the head of Mercedes Benz, - Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche. Thanks for having us here and you're already standing here with the prototype. What's so revolutionary about this three-wheel?" Dieter Zetsche: Well first of all it's the first vehicle with a combustion engine being propelled by itself. On top of that Carl Benz had the intention to invent a new vehicle with the combustion engine. Whereas Gottlieb Daimler used existing vehicles like a carriage and just added an engine. He did the same with a rowing boat for instance or even something like a zeppelin. DW-TV: So both clever ideas -- a different approach. And it was a woman who made the car popular. Beate Benz we saw that in the report. Because people didn't really embrace the idea of the car. Why? Dieter Zetsche: First of all she had the courage to use it on a longer distance for the first time as women are typically more courageous. On top of it in the beginning people were just afraid. They were afraid that the engine could explode that they could crash into something else. Even the German Emperor was convinced that the horse would forever dominate. He was wrong, especially on this point. DW-TV: As we know now. A lot has changed over the last 125 years. What drives the industry? Dieter Zetsche: All the tremendous advantages automobiles offer. Starting with a higher degree of freedom -- of going to where you want to go. On top of that lots of emotion going around the car. So its a rational and an emotional product and that's probably the tremendous reason for the success. DW-TV: Is this something you can relate to personally? Dieter Zetsche: For sure. You're not surprised by that I guess. I like the idea of being able to do what I want when I want as far as location is concerned. I very much enjoy driving and I have a private place where I can behave and do what I want to do in public. That is a very nice situation. DW-TV: Freedom of course comes at a price. People have to be able to afford a car. The financial crisis was felt in the car industry worldwide. But business is picking up again. Even gas guzzlers sell well again in the United States. Why is that are people just ignoring financial reasons? Dieter Zetsche: Well they have recovered financially. Our customers just lost the mood to buy a car. They still had the money. Meanwhile they have both back. Things are looking much better going forward. And on top of that emerging markets are developing extremely fast, the automotive markets, and that's another big reason why the industry's recovering fast. DW-TV: Emotions run high when it comes to cars. Mr Zetsche that was the case with these Sliver Arrows here. Beautiful cars here. Are they silver for a certain reason? Dieter Zetsche: Just before a race was started Mr Neubauer figured that the car was too heavy. So he came to the great idea to just scratch the paint from the car. And up came the aluminum which was silver obviously. And that was the birth of the Silver Arrows. DW-TV: A legendary car that was also very fast. Cars were about speed for a long time. Then safety. Now it's the environment. And actually your museum is preparing a new display dedicated to emission free mobility. Hydrogen, e-cars. What exactly have you planned? Dieter Zetsche: At the forefront of this development of reinventing the car, there is not one silver bullet but we have to pursue different technologies. Electric cars will be the main theme. But it can be energy storage in batteries or hydrogen for a fuel-cell car. DW-TV: When you say you're driving this invention now, how do you explain the criticism that comes from many sides that the German car industry, including Daimler, is lagging behind when it comes to these cars? Dieter Zetsche: Well once in a while there is criticism that is not well founded. Actually we were basically the first to have already three years ago 100 Smart electric cars in Berlin. And already producing now the third generation of electric cars for the Smart. We have the fuel cell car already in production, 200 units this year. We're at the forefront and not lagging. DW-TV: But there's competition now from other industries including utilities now when it comes to the electric car. What do you make of that? Dieter Zetsche: Well we have to work together. It's about infrastructure, it's about the energy which has to become CO2-free which is not the case in general today. So we need new co-operations different from the past and therefore it's good they join the party. DW-TV: One way forward. Each show we ask our viewers to ask or answer a question, to tell us something. This time they ask a question which we would like to ask you in return. The question comes from Rajsh Nath, Calcutta, emerging market India of course. And he wants to know Mr Zetsche many foreign and domestic car companies see India as a market mainly for smaller cars. So does Daimler plan to introduce a smaller car in India? Dieter Zetsche: Not smaller than the cars we're offering in other parts of the world. We have compact cars and the C-Class already industrlaized in India since many years. And we are very successful there so we serve the premium market. Interview: Monika Jones

Baccarat New York

Added 03/14/10
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Baccarat New York

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