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21:30:00 01/26/12
Brewer's exchange with the President...
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[ VIDEO ] A lot of people are taking issue with this exchange. Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer shouldn't have placed her finger in the President's face, that I will agree on. On the other hand I understand that there are two sides to every story. Besides amongst players in our politcal & governmental systems there will be disagreements as there are between Republican Brewer and the Democrat President.
According to the Washington Post this is what it was about:
> Obama descended the stairs of Air Force One and was greeted by Brewer, who was waiting for him along with other politicians in a traditional receiving line. Brewer offered Obama a letter, which she later said was an invitation to sit down with her to discuss Arizona’s economic “comeback” and to join her for a tour of the U.S.-Mexican border.
The president told Brewer he would be happy to meet with her, a White House aide said, but also informed the governor that he thought she had been inaccurate in describing their earlier session in the Oval Office.
Brewer’s book, “Scorpions for Breakfast: My Fight Against Special Interests, Liberal Media, and Cynical Politicos to Secure the Border,’’ details her conservative approach to dealing with the state’s illegal immigration challenges. A review published in the Arizona Republic said that Brewer casts Obama as “condescending” and skewers him repeatedly. Although she originally described their Oval Office meeting as cordial, the newspaper said, “in the book she calls the president ‘patronizing’ and said ‘he lectured me.’ ”
“He didn’t feel that I had treated him cordially” in the book, Brewer told reporters Wednesday. “I said to him that I have all the respect in the world for the office of the president. The book is what the book is. I asked him if he read the book. He said he read the excerpt.”
In an excerpt available on Amazon, Brewer defends Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070 immigration law that she signed into law in 2010, but whose toughest provisions were overturned by a federal judge.
Brewer writes that Obama “has repeatedly made fun of those of us who want to see the law enforced, saying we want a ‘moat’ with ‘alligators’ in it around our country. The reason he has resorted to these failed attempts at humor, I think, is that he supports a policy that is fundamentally undemocratic, and he knows it.”
She and Obama appeared to be talking over each other on the tarmac, as other Arizona officials looked on. The exchange ended when Obama abruptly walked away, as Brewer appeared to still be speaking. Now that you guys know the other side of the story other than perhaps what was seen on video, who would you point the finger at? Governor Brewer, President Obama, or both? I would point my finger at both.
Gov. Brewer shouldn't have pointed a finger at Obama, literally sure. Then again if it's true that Obama just walked off while the Governor was speaking, I'm not so sure that makes the President looks any better himself. Gov. Brewer is a citizen and he should listen to what she has to say and with the present discussion the book should've have even come up, especially if he never read it.
BTW, I wanted to find some better video of this exchange but I have been unable to find any. The finger is portrayed in a photograph. And there's no way for me to see if she was still talking when he walked off on her. Check out the vile comments on the YouTube page as well, MAN!
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20:36:53 12/14/11
Research on Aging: The Crystal Ball in the Social Network
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There are many factors that contribute to successful aging. One new area of research shows that our social networks have a tremendous influence on our health and consequently how well we age. The two go hand in hand. Join us for this insightful look at how our family members, friends, and even friends-of-friends shape virtually every aspect of our lives presented by noted expert, Dr. James Fowler who is conducting pioneering research in this area. His startling findings shed light on how social networks form and operate, and the profound impact they have on our happiness, beliefs, health and well-being. The research has been the basis of Dr. Fowler’s and Dr. Nicholas Christakis’s bestselling book Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives and has repeatedly made front page news nationwide. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20496]
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20:36:53 12/14/11
Research on Aging: The Crystal Ball in the Social Network
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There are many factors that contribute to successful aging. One new area of research shows that our social networks have a tremendous influence on our health and consequently how well we age. The two go hand in hand. Join us for this insightful look at how our family members, friends, and even friends-of-friends shape virtually every aspect of our lives presented by noted expert, Dr. James Fowler who is conducting pioneering research in this area. His startling findings shed light on how social networks form and operate, and the profound impact they have on our happiness, beliefs, health and well-being. The research has been the basis of Dr. Fowler’s and Dr. Nicholas Christakis’s bestselling book Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives and has repeatedly made front page news nationwide. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20496]
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20:36:53 12/14/11
Research on Aging: The Crystal Ball in the Social Network
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 20:36:53 12/14/11
There are many factors that contribute to successful aging. One new area of research shows that our social networks have a tremendous influence on our health and consequently how well we age. The two go hand in hand. Join us for this insightful look at how our family members, friends, and even friends-of-friends shape virtually every aspect of our lives presented by noted expert, Dr. James Fowler who is conducting pioneering research in this area. His startling findings shed light on how social networks form and operate, and the profound impact they have on our happiness, beliefs, health and well-being. The research has been the basis of Dr. Fowler’s and Dr. Nicholas Christakis’s bestselling book Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives and has repeatedly made front page news nationwide. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 20496]
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19:40:55 12/08/11
Nicole Vs. Paris - The Wedding Drama
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We all thought it a little odd that Nicole Ritchie snubbed her childhood pal Paris by not inviting her to her wedding but now it turns out there were several wedding dramas and Nicole was a total Bridezilla!
Quite a few if Nicole's 'friends' didn't show including close pal Kim Kardashian and even Christina Aguilera who was billed to sing at the wedding but chose to work elsewhere instead. Guests who did go were made to feel untrustworthy as pals like Gwen Stephanie and Rachael Zoe were forced to hand I'n their mobile phones. And to top it all off now PETA are upset with Nicole as she hired and Elephant for her wedding party!
Apparently there was one person who was not shocked by the leaked video showing disney princess Miley Cyrus smoking a bong and that was...Miley Cyrus. It seems her team have been well aware of the video for quite sometime and had even arranged one to be handed over, but clearly many copies have been flying around!
Even from the depths of the Betty Ford rehabilitation clinic Lindsay Lohan has a we celebrity feud and this time it's with Gwyneth Paltrow. Gwyneth's appearance as a Spanish teacher I'n Glee who repeatedly asks is Lindsay Lohan is crazy has rubbed Lilo up the wrong way and she is hurt that her friend would do such a thing - Gwyneth refuses to comment and let's be honest now matter who's fault it is whenever there's a feud involving Lindsay Lohan there is only one winner....and it's not Lindsay Lohan.
Zac Efron is really fed up with being known as the cute boy from High School Musical and is desperate to shake off that image and be taken as a serious actor. So desperate infact that he has dumped his High School Musical girlfriends Vanessa Hudgens and is ready for a fresh new year!
Hero of the week: Our hero is actor Armi Hammer who starred I'n Gossip Girl and intelligently played both Winklevoss twins in box office hit Social Network - we already love him but now we love him more as he has been cast as Leonardo DiCaprio's gay lover in new film J Edgar - and yea they kiss!!
Villain: Actress Thora Birch's father Jack is very close to replacing Micheal Lohan on the weird dad throne as Jack has just got his daughter sacked from broadway for scaring a fellow actor who was giving her a massage - it seems he has in the past insisted on being present when Thora filmed sex scenes and even threatened to kill directors who don't listen to him - apparently Thora is shocked that she lost the role.
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16:48:06 12/03/11
New Google and YouTube Designs
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"http://www.lockergnome.com/social/2011/12/01/google-announces-another-redesig... As a rule, if you present yourself, your company, or your product online in a certain way and attract a following, there's a certain percentage of that following that will absolutely freak out if you change anything about the method of presentation. Some people simply don't like change — even if it's intended to improve the presentation. On the other hand, some people in charge of the way that presentations are made seem to evoke change purely for the sake of change, and this usually ticks everyone off. Kelly Clay talks about how Google has just announced a redesign that is seriously making her consider not using Google for anything, anymore. Find out what's she so mad about, and then decide if maybe you're a little mad about change for the sake of change, too. You can watch the entire episode of TLDR here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGGu5nIblCk http://www.lockergnome.com/subscribe/ https://profiles.google.com/chris.pirillo http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo"
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00:30:00 08/24/11
Drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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Racing safely in the streets - drive it! presents the latest in sports cars and new automotive safety technology.present it! The Porsche Panamera DieselPorsche is introducing the Panamera Diesel as the long-distance comfort sedan for this series. With its 80-liter fuel tank, the car is able to travel more than 1,200 kilometers non-stop. Yet the Gran Turismo's 84 kilowatt engine is still economical, needing only 6.5 liters to travel 100 kilometers.With low friction tires, the car is even less expensive to run, with consumption going down to 6.3 liters. But with a starting price of 80,183 euros in Germany only the well-heeled will get the chance to drive one. compare it! Renault Clio Gordini RS vs the Citroen DS3 Racing and MINI John Cooper Works ClubmanThis time Compare it! hits the track with three really racy mighty mites. The test models all weigh in at less than 1,300 kilos and are less than four meters long, but they have plenty of power under the hood.The MINI John Cooper Works Clubman, Renault Clio Gordini RS and Citroen DS3 Racing all produce at least 147 kW of power and can easily get up to speeds of 220 km/h. The Clio Gordini's flashy striped design means the car cannot be missed. For those who are a bit more discreet, there is always the DS3 racing. drive it! finds out if the two French challengers can surpass the tiny British classic speedster, the MINI. test it! The Golf Convertible Makes a ComebackGermans used to call the old Golf convertible the "fruit basket", because its distinctive fixed rollover bar resembled a huge handle. The bar was great for acrobatic types who catapulted themselves into the car without having to open the doors.Now Volkswagen has introduced a new generation Golf convertible that does away with the rollbar altogether. Should the car overturn, an automatic rollover protection system hidden behind the rear seats deploys instantly. We put the new VW convertible to the test. inside it! The Ford Safety Tour Shows off New Seatbelt AirbagsAirbags can save lives. While we don't often see them, it's comforting to know that they're there, ready to inflate in a fraction of a second. Front airbags are a standard feature in modern vehicles, and many models also offer head, knee and side airbags.Now Ford has developed seatbelt airbags to protect passengers in the back. If a serious collision occurs, compressed gas from a cylinder under the seat is dispensed through the belt buckle into the seatbelt. The airbag hidden inside the belt pops out and inflates. drive it! was on hand at the Ford Safety Tour to take a closer look. vintage! Mercedes Benz Celebrates its 125th Anniversary In StyleCarl Benz invented the first automobile 125 years ago -- and the company that bears his name is celebrating this anniversary. At the Classic Days vintage car and motorsports event, hosted at Schloss Dyck, Mercedes Benz showed off many of its iconic models.This included the original Benz car from 1886, with the inventor's great-granddaughter Jutta taking a seat behind the wheel. Also on show was Mercedes' legendary 300 SLR roadster, which made its debut at the Mille Miglia endurance race in 1955. Back then Hans Herrmann was at the wheel. He's now 83 years old, but drive it! coaxed the legendary race car driver to get back in the cockpit once again.
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22:30:00 08/16/11
Studio guest of the week: Hans-Peter Burghof.
[LESS INFO] 34 VIEWS | ADDED 22:30:00 08/16/11
Burghof is banking expert at the University of Hohenheim.DW-TV: Hans-Peter Burghof is a professor of banking at the University of Hohenheim. Let's see what he thinks. Is the worst behind us.. or is it still to come? Hans-Peter Burghof: I'm afraid we are not really across the hill now. We push the problem on and on to higher level. The highest would be eurobonds. And we don't solve the problem so we are still deep in trouble. DW-TV: Investors have been shoveling their money out of equities and into more secure currencies or GOLD. The precious metal had already been gaining in popularity PRIOR to this crisis. But have a look at it now. It's surged over the past year, hitting new records almost every other day over the past couple of weeks. If you haven't invested in gold already, have you missed the boat? Hans-Peter Burghof: I'd say you are too late now, but the point is gold is a very risky investment because you see the gold price is very volatile. Obviously it reacts to the crisis, on the other hand there are large stocks of gold in the earth so some people can manipulate the price. So there is no secure investment. Especially not in gold. DW-TV: The German business has been booming. Is it going to stay that way? Hans-Peter Burghof: Obviously not. The eurozone will throw a shadow on the German business soon and so I am afraid we won't have this growth anymore. I mean we have been free riding on the weak euro and this will come to an end. DW-TV: Economists say the chances of the real economy emerging unscathed are remote. Is it just a matter of time? Hans-Peter Burghof: I think it is just a question of time obviously. In the end we must come to an austerity course which helps us out of the crisis in the long run. But we are still far from that. DW-TV: You mentioned eurobonds. Is that the answer? Hans-Peter Burghof: It's a very wrong answer because it makes irresponsibility an organizing principle of Europe and I think that's a big disaster. It will give merit to the people who made very bad budget policy and let's people pay who made a good budget policy. DW-TV: But why? Hans-Peter Burghof: Why is very easy. Everybody pays the same interest rate independent of what they did in the past. And the only thing that can control European governments is the markets. We see bilateral contracts between the countries they simply do not work. There is nothing like a European state which can enforce contracts on these countries, but if for example the Greeks decide to make a different thing than what they agreed on before they simply do it. There is no force in Europe to bring them to heel. DW-TV: Just briefly, what do you think about politicians attempts to CALM the markets? Are they in vain? Hans-Peter Burghof: I think so. I mean they have got a very strange idea about the market. They don't understand it they mystify what it does. They point is what they have to do is present solid budgets and the markets will calm down by themselves. DW-TV: And how SERIOUS are those concerns? Could France really be downgraded? Hans-Peter Burghof: In the short term I don't think so but in the medium term any European country is in danger of being downgraded because we are just constructing solutions which don't work in the long run. On the other hand, well, France is a great country with great industries, great products but with a real back log of reforms. They have a rather baroque social system and they should really do something about that. DW-TV: What would the consequences be? Hans-Peter Burghof: Obviously this European safety net won't work anymore the very moment France starts to stumble, we see that all these programs we did for Greece and Portugal all these things, they simply don't work. DW-TV: So what have the French done wrong? Hans-Peter Burghof: I think they should have made more reforms and they should have done it more recently. I mean Germany was leading in that even in the time of old chancellor Schr
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22:30:00 08/16/11
Studio guest of the week: Hans-Peter Burghof.
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Burghof is banking expert at the University of Hohenheim.DW-TV: Hans-Peter Burghof is a professor of banking at the University of Hohenheim. Let's see what he thinks. Is the worst behind us.. or is it still to come? Hans-Peter Burghof: I'm afraid we are not really across the hill now. We push the problem on and on to higher level. The highest would be eurobonds. And we don't solve the problem so we are still deep in trouble. DW-TV: Investors have been shoveling their money out of equities and into more secure currencies or GOLD. The precious metal had already been gaining in popularity PRIOR to this crisis. But have a look at it now. It's surged over the past year, hitting new records almost every other day over the past couple of weeks. If you haven't invested in gold already, have you missed the boat? Hans-Peter Burghof: I'd say you are too late now, but the point is gold is a very risky investment because you see the gold price is very volatile. Obviously it reacts to the crisis, on the other hand there are large stocks of gold in the earth so some people can manipulate the price. So there is no secure investment. Especially not in gold. DW-TV: The German business has been booming. Is it going to stay that way? Hans-Peter Burghof: Obviously not. The eurozone will throw a shadow on the German business soon and so I am afraid we won't have this growth anymore. I mean we have been free riding on the weak euro and this will come to an end. DW-TV: Economists say the chances of the real economy emerging unscathed are remote. Is it just a matter of time? Hans-Peter Burghof: I think it is just a question of time obviously. In the end we must come to an austerity course which helps us out of the crisis in the long run. But we are still far from that. DW-TV: You mentioned eurobonds. Is that the answer? Hans-Peter Burghof: It's a very wrong answer because it makes irresponsibility an organizing principle of Europe and I think that's a big disaster. It will give merit to the people who made very bad budget policy and let's people pay who made a good budget policy. DW-TV: But why? Hans-Peter Burghof: Why is very easy. Everybody pays the same interest rate independent of what they did in the past. And the only thing that can control European governments is the markets. We see bilateral contracts between the countries they simply do not work. There is nothing like a European state which can enforce contracts on these countries, but if for example the Greeks decide to make a different thing than what they agreed on before they simply do it. There is no force in Europe to bring them to heel. DW-TV: Just briefly, what do you think about politicians attempts to CALM the markets? Are they in vain? Hans-Peter Burghof: I think so. I mean they have got a very strange idea about the market. They don't understand it they mystify what it does. They point is what they have to do is present solid budgets and the markets will calm down by themselves. DW-TV: And how SERIOUS are those concerns? Could France really be downgraded? Hans-Peter Burghof: In the short term I don't think so but in the medium term any European country is in danger of being downgraded because we are just constructing solutions which don't work in the long run. On the other hand, well, France is a great country with great industries, great products but with a real back log of reforms. They have a rather baroque social system and they should really do something about that. DW-TV: What would the consequences be? Hans-Peter Burghof: Obviously this European safety net won't work anymore the very moment France starts to stumble, we see that all these programs we did for Greece and Portugal all these things, they simply don't work. DW-TV: So what have the French done wrong? Hans-Peter Burghof: I think they should have made more reforms and they should have done it more recently. I mean Germany was leading in that even in the time of old chancellor Schröder and now we profit from those reforms. They didn't do that. DW-TV: Is there anything other countries can learn from this? Hans-Peter Burghof: Obviously they can. They can learn to do reforms in time because you really profit in crises from them. And the other point is we need market pressure on these countries because obviously they simply don't move: it's a problem with the electorate. You don't do bad things to the electorate because you want to win elections. That's a problem of politicians still. DW-TV: The head of the World Bank says boosting liquidity and hoping for global growth won't resolve America's and Europe's debt issues. He says they have to get back to the fundamentals. What does that mean? Hans-Peter Burghof: Instead of fussing around with capital markets they should just come back to solid budgetting and state budgets that really work in the long run. DW-TV: How come that hasn't happened? Hans-Peter Burghof: Very easy. Because capital markets allowed countries to debt finance to a degree that was really not healthy, because they believed in all this bailout story. And now we must make them believe there is no bailout story instead, there's solid budgeting. DW-TV: Is that going to happen though? Hans-Peter Burghof: It must happen in the long run, the question is how big will the damage be before it happens. DW-TV: Are we going to have to change out lives because of this? Hans-Peter Burghof: It depends again on the damage. We don't know how politicians will decide. I am afraid it will change our lives to some degree. Europe with this problem of eurobonds is going the wrong way and the damage will be tremendous. DW-TV: Hans-Peter Burghof. Thank you very much for coming in.
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21:10:26 03/09/11
Model Train Maker / Modeltreinbouwer #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Model Train Makerr" from the series "Claim to Fame" But now the ribbon is cut. The Bello stands there in all its glory. Almost the entire limited edition has been sold in the presales. All the more reason to put the new model on the market. After looking at the technical drawing, Philip goes to see the real thing in the museum. This is the only remaining specimen and it is a restored one, too. Sometimes you see something you did not detect on the drawing. So you have to look closely into that. The Railway Museum of the Netherlands has a large piece of history under its station roof. The break with the past has been made perfectly clear here. Enthusiasts who love the real thing simply have to come here. Great place to spot trains. There are the collectors who prefer to see their trains under a glass cover. So keep your hands off! Then there are the table fidgeters, who are constantly building and breaking up. And there are the carpet travellers, the large group who once in a while get the box from the cupboard. The day Philip came home from work and said : "I'm not going back, tomorrow I start building trains .." will not be easily forgotten. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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00:30:00 03/09/11
drive it!: The Motor Magazine
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The International Geneva Motor Show is a big event on drive it! and we're always on hand to check out the most recent developments in the automobile industry. We also take a look at the latest from Land Rover and Audi on this week's show. And there's also something for owners of used cars, as we put cheap no-name parts to the test.examine it! Geneva Motor Show 2011 - World Premieres, Concepts, and the EnvironmentThe International Geneva Motor Show is traditionally the first industry event of the year.When the show took place for the first time in 1905, it also showcased bicycles. Since then, it has opened its gates at the beginning of March for two weeks to the world's carmakers. Around 700 brands are represented here. With around 700,000 visitors, the Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important trade fairs in the world for the industry, and many manufacturers choose to present their latest and greatest models there. present it! Landrover FreelanderLand Rover has given its compact off-roader a facelift.The British originator of the SUV segment has only made minor adjustments to the body of the car, but there are also now two new diesel motors with dual power systems on offer. Both of them are of course available with the firm's trademark four-wheel drive. But Land Rover is entering new territory with the latest Freelander. For the first time in its history, the company is also offering a front-wheel drive version of an offroader. spot it! Climate Control in the WinterWarm inside, icy cold outside. Temperature differences can be big in the wintertime. So what's the best climate for the cab of your car?A car's heating system can make you feel cozy in the cold, but what's the optimal temperature? And does it make sense to turn on the air conditioning in winter? drive it! turned to some experts for answers to questions like these. Nico Eschenbach works in a sauna, while Mark Westlein works in an ice cream parlor. We went looking for the right compromise between two extremes.picture it! Audi A1 Allrad Concept CarThe first Audi Quattro rolled off the assembly line 30 years ago. Since then, all-wheel drive has been a key feature of the carmaker's fleet, whether in sporty coup
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00:30:00 03/09/11
drive it!: The Motor Magazine
[LESS INFO] 4 VIEWS | ADDED 00:30:00 03/09/11
The International Geneva Motor Show is a big event on drive it! and we're always on hand to check out the most recent developments in the automobile industry. We also take a look at the latest from Land Rover and Audi on this week's show. And there's also something for owners of used cars, as we put cheap no-name parts to the test.examine it! Geneva Motor Show 2011 - World Premieres, Concepts, and the EnvironmentThe International Geneva Motor Show is traditionally the first industry event of the year.When the show took place for the first time in 1905, it also showcased bicycles. Since then, it has opened its gates at the beginning of March for two weeks to the world's carmakers. Around 700 brands are represented here. With around 700,000 visitors, the Geneva Motor Show is one of the most important trade fairs in the world for the industry, and many manufacturers choose to present their latest and greatest models there. present it! Landrover FreelanderLand Rover has given its compact off-roader a facelift.The British originator of the SUV segment has only made minor adjustments to the body of the car, but there are also now two new diesel motors with dual power systems on offer. Both of them are of course available with the firm's trademark four-wheel drive. But Land Rover is entering new territory with the latest Freelander. For the first time in its history, the company is also offering a front-wheel drive version of an offroader. spot it! Climate Control in the WinterWarm inside, icy cold outside. Temperature differences can be big in the wintertime. So what's the best climate for the cab of your car?A car's heating system can make you feel cozy in the cold, but what's the optimal temperature? And does it make sense to turn on the air conditioning in winter? drive it! turned to some experts for answers to questions like these. Nico Eschenbach works in a sauna, while Mark Westlein works in an ice cream parlor. We went looking for the right compromise between two extremes.picture it! Audi A1 Allrad Concept CarThe first Audi Quattro rolled off the assembly line 30 years ago. Since then, all-wheel drive has been a key feature of the carmaker's fleet, whether in sporty coup
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23:12:04 03/06/11
Morgan Builder / Morgan Bouwer #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Morgan Builder" from the series "Claim to Fame" Morgan cars, the local claim to automobile fame, are lovingly built here. Each detail pictures the past. Morgan has long been a true eccentric in the automobile industry. It is a car that would never have existed if the son of an English headmaster had not once taken a breathless trip in a three-wheeler. But between the three-wheeler of then, and the four-wheeler of today, there are more changes than just the extra wheel. "Down to work" has for years been the motto of the Morgan family and because its good advice, no sooner said than done. By hand, purely by hand. From the chassis and motor.. to the "grand voiture". However the company also thinks small.In the machine shop parts are made with millimeter precision. With pipe and cap the chief mechanic looks on. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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08:12:27 03/01/11
Morgan Builder / Morgan Bouwer #01
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Morgan Builder" from the series "Claim to Fame" Morgan cars, the local claim to automobile fame, are lovingly built here. Each detail pictures the past. Morgan has long been a true eccentric in the automobile industry. It is a car that would never have existed if the son of an English headmaster had not once taken a breathless trip in a three-wheeler. But between the three-wheeler of then, and the four-wheeler of today, there are more changes than just the extra wheel. "Down to work" has for years been the motto of the Morgan family and because its good advice, no sooner said than done. By hand, purely by hand. From the chassis and motor.. to the "grand voiture". However the company also thinks small.In the machine shop parts are made with millimeter precision. With pipe and cap the chief mechanic looks on. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
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22:22:40 02/22/11
Miller / Molenaar #03
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TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Miller" from the series "Claim to Fame" Now follows a spectacular and very necessary part of the trade. The runner has to be raised in order to edge the bed. That's why the area is first thoroughly cleared of flour. First, the millstone clamps are hooked on; it stays in place because it weighs approximately eighteen hundred kilograms. You lift the stone by turning the screw with its extra long handles. It rises inch by inch. And while the mill keeps grinding with the other stones, the handle creaks and groans under its weight. Slowly, slowly. There we go. Turn it. Right, that's the way. And now, just let the grindstone hang on its side. The stone first has to be cleaned up, of course. The grooves in the bed are deepened. It is these grooves which determine the quality of the flour. You can have beautiful grains of corn, but if they aren't ground well, forget it. The room is darkened and a bright light is put in place. Light from one angle is important, otherwise you can't see what you're doing. Elbows on thighs. The hammer's handle held tight, with two hands. Movement from the wrist. This is called dressing the stone. He likes working on the bluish rock. It doesn't bother him that his hands are full of blue marks from pieces shattered by the hammer. 'My hands show my trade,' he says proudly. The miller's tattoo. Meanwhile, the rest of the day at the mill is the same. The baker comes to pick up his sacks of whole-wheat. When his van is loaded, he heads for his bakery. 'A quiet mill doesn't grind' is the saying. And the truth is that increasingly more mills have become quiet in the past fifty years, for many reasons. The fact that the Dutch stopped eating whole-wheat bread after World War II added to the disappearance of many mills. The few millers who went on grinding worked for cattle-feeders. The revival of interest for the mill, whole-wheat bread, the old-fashioned baker, came in the Seventies. And partly thanks to the health craze which hit the Low Countries, the demand for real bread grew, with consequences for the once popular white bread. Frans has seen the fall and rise of the flour-mill and bakery. But whatever was in the air, he would never leave his mill. And his father had made sure that he would never become dependent on it. Frans is also a traditional baker. There are few millers who know every sound of their mill and what is behind it. A lot of craftsmanship has been lost in the last years. You have to want to do more than paint the outside every once in a while. The inside also has to look good to work. That requires a good deal of technical feeling, experience with wood and knowledge of the friction and wonderful mechanical energy let loose as the mill grinds and groans. You have to know how to maintain the mill, for instance on the cap floor, which is called a grease floor for good reason. If you own a mill, you have to turn it to preserve it. Again and again it is impressive to see and hear the sails being stopped with the brake, either-from inside or from outside on the gallery. The brake is the circular band which clamps on the outside of the axle wheel, so that the powerful grinding mechanism stops. By lowering the beam, the long sabre-like iron tightens the brake around the axle wheel. it looks like a simple operation, but without years of experience and feeling, you could ruin the mill. Once the system is stopped, you can turn the wings to the wind. The mill isn't just turned to the wind. There's storm in the air. He goes to cut the sails. 'It's the best job there is,' says Frans. 'You walk the whole day; you're outside, working with nature. Look, that's where it'll come. Ach, nothing will happen to me, boy. This miller has tackled every wind, eh. Isn't that something? Isn't that something wonderful? Doesn't that make every single day worth it?' broadcast footage: http://www.stockshot.nl/stockshots/beroepen.htm Music title Hypnothis by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" webcasted by http://www.tvgreen.nl
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15:13:06 02/19/11
Basketmaker/ Mandenmaker # 01
[LESS INFO] 0 VIEWS | ADDED 15:13:06 02/19/11
TVGreen's Time Machine presents "The Basketmaker"from the series "Claim to Fame" Behind his work place is a small lot of cat willow which he can manage fine. Doesn't need to buy in as his father always did. His father made baskets for profit. Meine doesn't. He carries on the tradition of his forebear for the fun of it. "I use my left hand only when cutting. My knives are sharp you know. I could shave with them. Pruning, trimming and weaving I do with my right. A basket is woven to the right." Every basket maker sits as he works. A pillow is the latest luxury. They used to sit on hard seats. Before he begins the basket he counts the wicker threads. Eighteen with five to be added makes 23. The size of a good potato basket. The five form the basket's bottom. This you make standing over it weaving the cross pieces. After he's put in the 18 threads and laid the rim, he trims the bottom. He turns the spider web over and punctures the threads with the awl. In this way the branches bend at the right place and stay whole. It takes a lot of time. But with craftsmen time is there for the taking and a minute is always five minutes longer than in commercial circles. And when they're finally all Once a basket is ready nothing more has to be done.Finished is finished. webcasted by: http://www.TVGreen.nl
