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VN agriculture minister attends APEC meeting | Vietnam Business ...

Vietnamese Agriculture Minister Cao Duc Phat is attending the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting on Food Security in Russia ?s Republic of Tatarstan .

Taking place from May 30-31 in Tatarstan capital city of Kazan as part of activities to prepare for the APEC Leaders? Meeting in September in Vladivostok , Russia , the event aims to discuss issues relating to ensuring food security.

Attending the meeting were agriculture ministers from 21 APEC member countries and territories.

The two-day meeting takes measures to ensure and maintain sufficient provision of food and foodstuff and discusses ways to ensure quality of food under international standards.

It also discusses actions to boost agricultural production through application of advanced technology.

During the meeting, Minister Phat plans to meet with new Russian agriculture minister Nikolai Fedorov to deliberate ways to promote agricultural cooperation between the two countries, including Vietnam?s food and seafood exports to Russia.-VNA

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Baltimore Fishbowl ? The Insider: Mixing the Old and the New in ...

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Tile, wrought iron, beamed ceilings and stone inside this Woodbrook house evoke a Mediterranean feel, but with a distinctly Baltimore (the couple who own it grew up here) interpretation. The house was bought a few years back by one of the most laid-back and fun families I know. ?The architect Donald Ratcliffe and his wife raised their six children in the house, ?so it is big and roomy enough for the two adults, two teenagers and pre-teen who live here today.

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Although he did not build the 1920?s house, Ratcliffe left his mark on it and many of the best design elements are attributed to him. In the front hall, wrought iron railing, tile floor, an antique drop leaf mahogany table and an antique rug combine for a stylish mix. The owner used seagrass on the staircase, which looks fresh and modern.

The living room is light-filled and open, with wall-to-wall seagrass. ?Love the copper fireplace hood!

The living room sits opposite a wall of windows that looks out on a lovely, lush yard.

The sliding glass doors open onto a slate patio, perfect for entertaining in the summer. For a winter party, the owner tented the patio to accommodate a large crowd for a sit-down dinner. ?It was stunning.

One of the projects the new owners took on was transforming the former office into a family room. ?The bones were there ? the built-ins, the paneled walls, the size ? but they limed the wood, moved in a big comfy sectional, added a flat screen TV and a bar, and now it?s the family ? and guest ? hang out spot.

Look at all those built-in bookshelves!

Opposite the sitting area is a slate wall with the flat screen TV and a fireplace. ?The fireplace was already there when they bought the house.

The dining room is cozy, perfect for intimate dinners.

Tile is used again here, this time in a beautiful emerald green that is evocative of malachite.

Her interior design taste captures the best of the old and the new. ?She has many lovely antiques, but never uses them in a stuffy way. She works in the latest styles, but the house is never ?trendy.?

The Capiz shell chandelier ? a New York find ? is a show stopper hanging above the staircase on the second floor landing.

One of my favorite antiques in her house ? a secretary from the 1800s that the couple found at an antiques store in New York.

The family renovated all the bathrooms in the house. ?The luxurious new bathtub is a favorite.

Outside, the guest house is getting a facelift, thanks to Mother Nature! It took a beating in last summer?s hurricane.

When they get tired of the indoors ? and why would they? ? they can head outdoors and look at this: Baltimore at its best. The best is inside too!

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Rajon Rondo Scores 44, But Celtics Fall To Heat In Game 2 Overtime Thriller (VIDEO)

MIAMI -- Rajon Rondo played every second for the Boston Celtics. Made just about every play. Made just about every shot, too.

His final numbers: a career-high 44 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds.

And somehow, even a night like that wasn't enough to beat the Miami Heat.

LeBron James scored 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Dwyane Wade scored eight of his 23 points in the extra session and the Heat rallied from 15 down to beat the Celtics 115-111 on Wednesday night ? taking a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals by pulling off the biggest comeback in franchise postseason history.

"There's no turning back. It's the conference finals," Rondo said. "I wanted to play every minute. I thought I didn't hurt my team by me playing every minute. I wanted to go out there and continue to do my best for my team."

That he did, shooting 16 of 24 from the floor, 10 of 12 from the foul line and making both his 3-point tries. Boston scored 12 points in overtime and Rondo had every one, giving his team the lead on three possessions before the Heat found a way to finally escape.

"Rondo was absolutely amazing," James said. "The performance he put on tonight will go down in the record books."

The Heat expected Boston's best ? and the Celtics didn't disappoint, yet still head home for Game 3 on Friday night facing a deficit no Boston team has been able to successfully overcome in a series since 1969.

"Listen, we played terrific," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "I told them, we played extremely hard. I thought we played with great heart tonight, but I didn't think we played smart all the time. And there's things we can absolutely fix, and we'll do that. We'll be ready for Friday."

Mario Chalmers scored 22 for the Heat, who took 47 free throws ? 24 by James ? to Boston's 29.

"This group had resolve," Wade said of the Celtics. "They came out and played a great game. It was physical early. They brought the game to us. That can't happen. We used our crowd and the energy to get back into the game and we had to play better."

Paul Pierce scored 21 points, Kevin Garnett added 18 and Ray Allen 13 for Boston.

Rondo shrugged off his night.

"We lost," Rondo said. "Simple as that."

Allen's 3-pointer with 34.3 seconds left tied the game at 99-all. James missed two shots, first a layup ? he got the rebound of his own miss ? and then a jumper on the final possession of regulation, and to overtime they went.

"We had to do it the tough way," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said.

The Heat had come back to win from 14 points down in playoff games twice before, first in Game 6 of the 2006 NBA finals ? their title clincher ? and again last season against Philadelphia.

And this one was slipping away, more than once. James missed two free throws 21 seconds into overtime, and Miami looked in trouble, especially since Rondo was simply taking over.

When Rondo missed a layup ? he thought he was fouled, and the Celtics agreed ? with 1:33 left, Miami took advantage, with Udonis Haslem getting a dunk to put the Heat up 105-103. And after a turnover on the next Boston possession, Wade drove the lane, hit the deck and watched as his layup bounced on the rim and dropped through.

Garnett stood over Wade and glared, to no avail. Wade hit the free throw, and Miami was up 110-105 with 59.7 seconds left. By then, the no-call on Rondo had the Celtics seething.

"It was obvious," Rondo said.

Added Allen: "We all thought he got hit. I'll say it. He did, but what can you do about it?"

Miami was down by 15 in the first half and by as many as 11 in the third quarter, before a pair of 3-pointers by James started a comeback. Wade made consecutive jumpers midway through the third to shake off a slow start to his night and get the Heat within three both times, and the 2006 NBA finals MVP set up Haslem for a three-point play with 2:55 left that gave Miami its first lead since the opening minutes, 73-71.

As Haslem's shot dropped, Wade spun at midcourt and punched the air. More highlights followed.

Miami's lead got to as much as seven in the third after James blocked Pierce's shot near the rim, sending the ball high into the air and starting a sequence that was capped by a three-point play from Wade, pushing the margin to 78-71. It capped a 12-0 run for the Heat, who took an 81-75 lead into the fourth.

It was the fifth straight game where Miami outscored its opponent by double-digits in the third quarter. In each of the previous four of those outings, Miami never trailed in the final period.

That streak ended in this one.

"It's been very key for us, whether we're up, whether we're down, to win that quarter," Wade said. "But in the fourth quarter, even when we were down, we felt like we were close enough. ... We never felt like we were out of it."

They weren't out of it ? but a call that Boston argued against played a big role in the Celtics getting the lead back.

James stole the ball from Rondo early in the fourth, drove down the court and got wrapped up by Mickael Pietrus, who was assessed a clear-path foul, meaning Miami got two free throws and the ball. James missed both foul shots, Mike Miller missed a 3-point attempt later in the possession, and the lead stayed at 85-81.

Barely a minute later, it was gone. Pietrus hit a 3-pointer, Rondo followed with a steal and layup and Boston led 86-85. The Celtics led by five with 3:50 left after a jumper by Pierce, and the Celtics looked to be in control.

It was temporary. The Heat scored the next nine points, Haslem's jumper with 1:08 remaining put Miami up 98-94. So of course, back came Boston ? Allen's 3-pointer tying the game a few moments after Pierce fouled out.

"One of the best games I've played in, win or lose," Heat forward Shane Battier said. "It's easier said when you win ? but it's unbelievable."

So was Rondo.

NOTES: Celtics F Greg Stiemsma had four fouls in the first quarter, the first NBA player to do that since 2009. ... Rondo's only other 22-point first half was Feb. 22, 2009 at Phoenix. ... Allen, considered one of the game's absolute best shooters for many years, said he's been getting plenty of unsolicited advice lately on how to get rolling again. "I've only been doing this for 20 years," Allen said at the morning shootaround.

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Fedora performs a Beefy Miracle, releases version 17

It took a bit longer than initially anticipated, but Fedora 17 is finally here with its rather unfortunate code name in tow. Beefy Miracle delivers a pretty healthy assortment of improvements over version 16, including support for GNOME Shell even in the absence of 3D acceleration. The project has also embraced the coming tablet revolution by adding multi-touch support to the OS and moved to a unified file system. Otherwise, the changelog is primarily a pedestrian list of performance improvements, bug fixes and package upgrades. To download it and try it yourself hit up the source link.

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Tivoli Audio Radio Silenz

Tivoli Audio is known for its expensive speakers and sound systems designed with a minimalist retro vibe that often utilizes pretty wood or brightly colored plastic. The company is not known for headphones, for the simple reason that, until now, it had never released a pair. The Audio Radio Silenz is the debut headphone model from the audio and design icon, and at $159.99 (list), it's surprisingly more affordable than most Tivoli products. As the name implies, this is an active noise-cancellation pair, which seems like a gutsy move for a company that has never even attempted a standard pair of headphones. In short, the Radio Silenz suffers from some rookie mistakes, like a superfluous volume knob that can lead to distortion issues and noise-cancellation that, while effective, also adds some noticeable high pitch hiss to the equation. Luckily, at moderate volumes, the headphones sound great?and like all things Tivoli, they're good looking, too.

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The Radio Silenz uses wood for the housings of its earpieces, offered in three different finishes: black ash, walnut, or cherry. On each earpiece, the Tivoli logo is etched into the wood, just above the visible microphones used for detecting ambient room noise as well as amplifying room noise (all part of the noise-cancellation process). The black pads on the earcups are not the most plush we've felt, but they are not uncomfortable?they could be described as firm. The metallic headband adjusters recede into or expand from a black plastic covering, and the headband is covered in black leather that provides a bit of cushion over your scalp.

A black cable connects with the left ear, with the shirt-clip compartment that houses the noise-cancellation circuitry and the single AA battery (one is included, and Tivoli estimates a battery life of about 50 hours). The compartment also has a "Defeat" button, which mutes audio playback and boosts the ambient microphone feed so you can better hear your surroundings without needing to remove the headphones. Also on the compartment are a Power switch that engages the noise-cancellation (the Radio Silenz can output audio when in passive mode), and a volume knob. You get no mobile phone controls or microphone for calls.?The headphones ship with a not-so-protective, unpadded carrying pouch that they can fold down flat into, along with an airplane jack adapter.?

Performance
Unfortunately, the volume knob is an unnecessary addition that has the potential to cause distortion if your sound source's volume and the headphone volume are both too loud. Most headphones don't include an independent volume control, for this very reason. Some do offer volume controls that actually adjust the sound source's volume, as is the case with many iPhone-friendly models. If you were to max out both your sound source's volume and your headphone volume, you'd likely be in for an ugly (and painful) surprise.

The best sound I got out of my iPhone source was acheived by putting it close to maximum volume, and slowly adding volume on the headphones. Other combinations can work as well, such as maxing out the headphones (or coming close) and lowering your source volume significantly. In these two cases, I found the Radio Silenz to have a beautiful, crisp, articulate response?not bass-heavy in the slightest, but armed with subtle low-end. It's a sound signature that, oddly, reminded me of the in-canal? Etymotic ER-4PT ($299, 4.5 stars), but with a bit more bass boost.

Deep bass tracks like The Knife's "Silent Shout" have plenty of low-end presence, but this is not a subwoofer-like Beats by Dr. Dre ($349.95, 4 stars) bass response?it's much more of an audiophile-friendly flat response. Unfortunately, these deep bass tracks can get a bit distorted at top volumes, but you shouldn't be listening at those levels anyway. At moderate volumes, deep bass tracks sound more balanced than they do on a booming pair of headphones.

In my tests, John Adams' modern classical piece "The Chairman Dances" sounded bright and beautiful, though it sometimes felt like it was missing a hint of deeper resonance on the lower register strings and percussion, and very occasionally, usually with stringed instruments, some notes sounded a bit harsh at higher volumes. For the most part, however, the sound signature suits orchestral music very well, and many bass-heavy genres benefit from the Radio Silenz's more refined, articulate response.

That said, the noise-cancellation is not the best we've tried. It immediately reminded me of the Sony XBA-NC85D ($499.99, 3 stars), a in-ear pair with some audible noise-cancellation hiss issues. The hiss, no matter how much low and middle frequency ambient droning it can eliminate, is quite noticeable, and even audible over the music. The industry standard Bose QuietComfort15 ($299.95, 4 stars) does not have this problem. Of course, it is also almost twice the price.

The best-sounding, most affordably priced pair we've tested recently is the AKG K 490 NC ($249.95, 4.5 stars). Unlike the Radio Silenz, the K 490 NC does not suffer from hiss issues. But below $200, your options are limited. The in-ear Phiaton PS 20 NC ($149, 4 stars) is a bit less expensive than the Radio Silenz, and it doesn't distort at high volumes, though it does have a bit of a hiss issue, too. Overall, I like the Radio Silenz as a straight-up headphone pair?I wish that it didn?t have any noise-cancellation circuitry, bulky shirt-clip, or added volume control. If you're a fan of crisp audio and looking for a pair that offers a certain degree of noise-cancellation at a reasonable price, the Radio Silenz is a good-looking option worth checking out, but it's far from flawless.

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What You Need To Know About Women's Sports Medicine

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A person isn?t going to need to have been through program including: myphlebotomytraining to be able to take good care for his own health and fitness. The greater need for an understanding of women?s sports medicine issues has come about because of the increase in women?s participation in sports and exercise. In this article we will discuss some of the issues that women must focus on to avoid injury even though men are no more exempt from injury than women are.

Women are especially susceptible to a common problem in sports known as knee injuries. Injuries are often sustained by all ages of women and girls who participate in school team sports or gym workouts and most often involve the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). This type of injury is ten times more likely in women than in men although health experts aren?t necessarily sure why, so it is crucial for you to be aware of this as a vulnerability. A sports medicine specialist can help you diagnose knee pain if you are having any but it?s important that you discontinue exercise until you are sure it?s safe to resume. If you have a knee injury an continue to play or work out before you know what the problem is it can cause even more damage to the knee. It?s also important to follow your doctors, coaches or trainers advice on how to move in order to reduce the risk of knee injuries.

Body image issues often cause girls and women to work out too hard and avoid eating enough to give their body the nutrients it needs. In the most extreme cases this problem with body image can lead to eating disorders known as anorexia and bulimia which are conditions where the person is so obsessed with losing weight that she will starve herself to achieve weight loss. A few of the sports where participants are encouraged to be thin including figure skating and gymnastics often find participants prone to these conditions. There are health risks associated with being too thin, just as there are with being too fat, especially for those who are extremely active, it can be dangerous. The medical consequences of this issue are quite serious although the condition is mostly psychological at its root.

In sports medicine, nutrition plays a large role, so women need to pay attention to their diets and possibly add certain supplements. It is a well-known fact that women have to make sure they are getting enough calcium to maintain bone health. Normally found in a formula together, MSM, glucosamine and chondroitin are great if you are active. Fish oil capsules are not only good for your heart, they?re also very good for your bone health. Aside from eating a healthy and balanced diet, these are some supplements that can help your bones stay strong.

The information and knowledge base available these days in women?s sports medicine is proving quite helpful where keeping women safe and healthy during exercise and sports play is concerned. Although we?ve covered some important concerns in this article, you probably have issues that are particular to you, based on your own body and the type of activities you?re involved with. That?s why it?s important to find a good specialist who?s knowledgeable about women?s sports medicine.

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Mayor Richard Berry, Parks & Recreation Aquatics Division Kick Off Summer!

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It's official, the summer is finally here and everyone is welcome to enjoy a refreshing dip at all the outdoor pools around the City of Albuquerque beginning this Saturday through mid-August.

Additionally the Sierra Vista Swimming Pool, a 25 meter outdoor pool, has just completed a massive upgrade to their facility including two large white water slides, all new decking and landscaping as a result of the 2007 and 2009 G.O. Bonds.

Mayor Richard Berry said, ?We're just thrilled with the new slides at Sierra Vista. Kids and parents alike are really going to enjoy this new feature; it's a wonderful addition to the pool and the entire aquatic system.?

The public is encouraged to visit the Sierra Vista Swimming Pool and all of the other pool sites around Albuquerque to have fun and enjoy the summer.

For more information visit: www.cabq.gov/aquatics/outdoor-pools/sierra-vista-pool

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Last Republican debate tonight; Kaine GOP debate tour continues

Last Republican debate tonight; Kaine GOP debate tour continues

By JR Hoeft | Friday, May 25th, 2012 | Politics

One of the easiest jobs in all of Virginia has to be the campaign scheduler for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tim Kaine.

You see, not a lot of thought needs to go into it. Especially since Kaine managed to get all of his Democratic opposition to quit the nomination race early, allowing him to focus on the Republicans running.

All the scheduler seems to have to do is see where a newsworthy Republican event is, like debates, and schedule a unique Kaine event there.

Make no mistake, this is intentional.

The Kaine campaign in each debate has attempted to hijack any media attention the debates might get. Doing so gives Kaine and his surrogates an unchecked platform to lob pot-shots at his Republican opponents (while the Republicans are busy arguing with each other).

The Republican debate schedule was announced in mid-April for Roanoke, Virginia Beach, and Northern Virginia.

* The first debate in Roanoke was Saturday, April 28th. Therefore, the Kaine campaign announced, ?On Saturday, Tim Kaine will hold a roundtable with Roanoke seniors and retirees, followed by a downtown business walking tour with Mayor David Bowers.?

* The second debate was held Friday, May 11th in Virginia Beach. Conveniently, ?First Lady Anne Holton, joined Congressman Bobby Scott and 2nd district congressional candidate Paul Hirschbiel, and more than 120 Virginia Democrats to open the Norfolk/Virginia Beach Headquarters of the Democratic Party of Virginia?s 2012 coordinated campaign,? according to a Kaine statement.

* The final debate, tonight, 6:30 p.m., is in Falls Church, Virginia. Of course, Kaine will be in Northern Virginia to ?hold a forum with Northern Virginia women to discuss his vision for creating jobs and strengthening our economy.?

At some point, presumably June 13, the Kaine campaign will have to come up with their own schedule.

Regarding tonight?s debate, you don?t have to travel to Northern Virginia. Just grab some popcorn and get a head-start on your Memorial Day weekend by watching the last debate right here:

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We will also be covering/following the debate using the primary Twitter hashtag #vasen. However, you also might want to consider using #rpv, #vagop, or #bdrift. But #vasen is generally where the fireworks are though ? just like Kaine, you?re bound to get some lurkers on the left who are quick to chime-in:

And, as always, there?s Cover-it Live:

So, from here on out?open-thread. Enjoy the debate!

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Conservative to the core; liberal with his opinion! J.R. has been involved in politics for over a decade and has worked on several campaigns in Hampton Roads. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Chesapeake and the Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia. He is also the director of ?Blogs United? in Virginia. E-mail J.R.. Follow J.R. on Twitter.

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News About Car: Automotive Addicts

In the perspective of a supercar, Renault attempts to brand their very own as a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the original Alpine A110. The new Renault Alpine Concept was influenced by the Renault DeZir concept and based off of the Megane Trophy (Renault Megane Coupe V6-powered mid-engine sports car).

The Alpine concept features a carbon fiber body, semi-circle LED lights mimicking the DeZir's fog lights, a roof-mounted air intake, 21-inch alloy wheels shod in Michelin tires and scissor doors.

Everything about the Alpine concept is sporty but somewhat reserved in terms of a true supercar due to its modest 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 400 horsepower and 311ft.lbs. of torque. Power is directed to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential and 6-speed sequential transmission.

Other aspects of the Alpine include large high-performance brakes, near 50/50 weight distribution, Sachs adjustable dampers and an integrated pneumatic jacking system for easy repair and servicing.

In my carnal mind I want to believe that this could be the predecessor to a new Nissan or Infiniti product here in the States due to the Renault-Nissan ties. We can only hope so.

A CONCEPT CAR TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF THE ALPINE A110

The Alpine Berlinette turns 50 this year and, to mark the event, Renault has created a concept car named Renault Alpine A110-50, dedicated to performance and driving enjoyment.
So what?s in a name? In some cases, the heritage of a name is like a national treasure ? and that?s certainly true for Alpine. Its DNA blends Renault?s sporting passion and technical expertise.

May 25, 2012
?Developing this concept car was a great adventure. It was a catalyst for creativity. We wanted to make a Berlinette that was of our time, and which boldly embodies Renault?s passion for motorsport. We were guided by our hearts and emotions.? Axel Breun, Concept and Show Car Director.

SUMMARY
CHAPTER 1
Alpine D?Zir ? The creation of the Renault Alpine A110-50
CHAPTER 2
Renault Alpine A110-50 ? Chassis and suspension
CHAPTER 3
Renault Alpine A110-50 ? Engine and gearbox
CHAPTER 4
Renault Alpine A110-50 ? The legacy of the Berlinette
CHAPTER 5
The Berlinette ? A look back at a glorious past in motorsport

CHAPTER 1: The creation of the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car
A new interpretation of a timeless design

To mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic Berlinette, Design Yann Jarsalle and Concept and Show Car Director Axel Breun reinterpreted the original design cues to include the new Renault design language introduced by Laurens van den Acker with the DEZIR concept car, and which will soon be rolled out in the company?s future models. The new front-end look, with the upright, confident diamond, has been adapted for this very low and wide car. The Renault Alpine A110- 50 is a car of today; a bold embodiment of RENAULT?s passion for motorsport.

?For everybody on the team, it was a dream come true to work on an Alpine concept car. We wanted to put this car firmly in the modern day, while resonating with its heritage? Laurens van den Acker, Senior VP, Corporate Design.

The Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car translates the most characteristic design features of the original A110 in a modern and spectacular way with:
- the sculpted forms of its elegant, flowing bodywork, enhanced by lights over which air seems to flow effortlessly.
- the half-domed additional lamps, with a technical but nostalgic interpretation, thanks to full LED yellow lighting ? as it should be!
- a characteristic 3D rear window, which reveals the mid-rear engine.
- air intakes on each side echo the ducts on the rear wheel arches of the Berlinette. The right-hand opening is for gearbox cooling, the left is for the engine bay.

Produced by Faster, the carbon-fibre bodywork features a new shade of blue which refreshes and reinterprets the famous original ?Alpine Blue?. Every opening panel does so with dynamics worthy of the finest GTs, with the bonnet hinged at the front and the engine bay cover opening towards the rear. The doors feature a scissor motion.

?The car is very curvy, like the Berlinette, while expressing the three key words of our new design policy: simple, sensual and friendly? Axel Breun.

A competition-focused cockpit
As you climb into the driving seat, the eye is drawn to the carbon-fibre sills.
Everything inside this two-seater expresses build quality and sportiness, with black dominant.
- the driver?s seat features embroidered ?Renault Alpine A110-50? badging, Sabelt full
harness belts and different, attractive shades of blue.
- the dashboard is particularly uncluttered. The Renault Design-created steering wheel
incorporates a colour screen and houses the same technology as a Formula Renault 3.5
single-seater to provide drivers with all the information they need.
- Racing driver equipment is provided by Sabelt and the helmet is created by Ruby.

CHAPTER 2: the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car ? Chassis and suspension
A true prototype
Produced with the renowned expertise of Renault Sport Technologies, the Renault Alpine A110- 50 is imbued with the world of motorsport. It benefits from the experience gained from the racing M?gane Trophy by using the same technical platform. Acclaimed by drivers in the WORLD SERIES by RENAULT, the tubular chassis of the Renault Alpine A110-50 has been stiffened and undergone several developments. The roll cage and bracing in the engine bay have been modified (lowered) in the workshop of Tork Engineering to adapt them to the vehicle?s height, which is lower than that of M?gane Trophy. The digital design work was led by Renault Design, Koller and Etud Integral, while final assembly was carried out by Protostyle.

The final weight distribution is almost ideal, with 47.8% over the front wheels.
To facilitate servicing, the concept car features integral pneumatic jacks. Derived directly from the systems seen in endurance racing, they allow the wheels to be changed extremely quickly.

An exceptional car that fuses elegance and aerodynamic efficiency
The efficiency of the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car is largely generated by ground effect. At the front, a splitter hidden in the bumper generates low pressure, which results in significant aerodynamic downforce. At the rear, a diffuser accelerates air flow beneath the floor. Ground effect therefore accounts for more than one-third of the car?s downforce, with the rest coming from an adjustable rear wing.

The research and design of this air flow was conducted using Computational Fluid Dynamics, a cutting-edge technology used particularly in F1. CFD involves studying movements of a fluid, or their effects, by resolving digitally the equations which govern the fluid. This technique was used by Renault Sport Technologies primarily in order to fine-tune the aerodynamics and study the behaviour of the New M?gane Trophy as a function of air flow.

Exemplary road holding
The wheelbase of the Renault Alpine A110-50 is identical to that of M?gane Trophy (2,625mm), while the track is slightly wider at 1,680mm front and 1,690mm rear.
The 21-inch wheels, with a single central nut, are specific to this car and fitted with road- homologated Michelin tyres.
The Sachs dampers can be adjusted in compression and extension, and are mounted directly onto the lower wishbones. There are numerous different set-up options: castor, camber and alignment, ride height, anti-roll.
In order to improve driver feedback, driving aids like ABS, traction control, etc. are not fitted.
Serious stopping power
The braking capability of the Renault Alpine A110-50 match its performance. At the front, large 356mm-diameter steel discs are slowed by six-piston callipers. At the rear, the discs are 330mm in diameter, while the callipers are four-piston models.

CHAPTER 3: the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car ? Engine and gearbox
Mechanical excellence
Developed on the same technical platform as M?gane Trophy, the Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car also boasts the same chief technical characteristics.
It runs the Renault V4Y engine block, a 3.5 litre 24-valve 400hp V6 mounted in a mid-rear position. The crankcase (semi-wet), moving parts (pistons, connecting rods, crankshaft), valve train (camshafts and valve springs) and exhaust system are specific compared to the version featured on productions models.
Furthermore, the Renault Alpine A110-50 uses the carbon air intake employed for M?gane Trophy V6.

The inlet manifold is fed by a new roof-mounted air intake. This development broadens the engine?s power band, with additional horsepower at all engine speeds. The engine mapping has been optimised for these modifications.

F1-style transmission
The Renault Alpine A110-50 concept car is fitted with a semi-automatic six-speed sequential gearbox, as well as a twin-plate clutch that can be controlled using either the clutch pedal or a paddle on the steering wheel.

The gearbox is fitted longitudinally behind the engine and incorporates a limited-slip differential (discs and ramps) with adjustable pre-loading.
The cerametallic twin-plate clutch is also specific to the car. It is activated automatically when downshifting, guaranteeing fast and reliable gear changes.
A black box at the heart of Renault Alpine A110-50
Supplied by Magneti-Marelli, the Marvell 6R electronic control unit includes functions for engine management, gearbox control and data acquisition.
Even more accurate data acquisition

All data collected by the Renault Alpine A110-50 can be analysed using version 4 of the benchmark Wintax software. Wintax 4 enables advanced analysis of more than 50 parameters: engine speed, gear, steering angle, car speed, throttle position, brake pressure? This information allows drivers and engineers to optimise settings and driving style. Wintax 4 data analysis also enables even faster diagnosis of any technical problems.

?Developing this concept car was a great adventure. It was a catalyst for creativity. We wanted to make a Berlinette that was of our time, and which boldly embodies Renault?s passion for motorsport. We were guided by our hearts and emotions.? Axel Breun.

CHAPTER 4: Renault Alpine A110-50 ? The legacy of the Berlinette
1962 ? A star is born
When Jean R?d?l? unveiled the A110 Berlinette at the 1962 Paris Motor Show, it marked the start of an Alpine adventure for the engine from the Renault 8. The car had been developed from the Alpine A108, but was more stylish and more dynamic, with an even lower engine cover, a larger glazed area and the rear lights from the Renault 8. The new engine demanded changes to the air intakes: with the radiator mounted at the rear, cooling exits were opened in the resin bodywork behind the rear wheel arches, disguised with four chrome strips. The changes served only to heighten the elegance of the A110 Berlinette. The restrained, balanced silhouette maintained its extremely pure lines.

A car for the enthusiast
To drive a Berlinette is a life-changing experience. Above all, it was designed to win rallies, so it?s not surprising that it boasts a certain pedigree; not a tricky personality, but real character. You don?t climb aboard an Alpine, you slide into it. But once you?re behind the wheel, the connection is immediate. Agility and traction are particular strong points thanks to the mid-rear position engine, which tends to produce oversteer that is easy to control using the steering and throttle. It?s sometimes a little trickier to keep going in a straight line, but life?s all about compromise? This isn?t a car you simply take for a drive ? it demands to be properly driven. Its weaknesses are also its strengths.

CHAPTER 5: The Berlinette ? A look back at a glorious past in motorsport
The Berlinette in motorsport

The light weight and handling qualities of the Berlinette meant it was perfectly suited for motorsport. As well as being fun to drive, the cars were favourites with the fans, who often saw them cornering hard at lurid angles. It?s almost impossible to catalogue every motorsport triumph for the Berlinette, but these are the main stages of the adventure.

1961-1968: the early successes
Jos? Rosinski took the first win for the A110 at the 1963 Rallye des Lions. The remainder of the season followed this trend, with exploits including a win for Jacques Cheinisse on the Rallye d?Automne.

In the years that followed, a number of ?privateer? drivers achieved success at national and international level ahead of much more powerful cars from well-established brands.
- 1967: assembling a great team
Alpine became Alpine-Renault. New drivers joined the line-up: G?rard Larrousse, Jean-Claude Andruet and Jean-Pierre Nicolas in the works team, but also, among others, Bernard Darniche in the privateer ranks.

- 1968: the first French Rally Championship title
After victories on the Neige et Glace and Rallye de Lorraine for G?rard Larousse, Jean-Claude Andruet claimed the French title thanks to a total score of four wins during the season.

1969: Hitting its stride
Jean Vinatier and Jean-Claude Andruet were the stars of the season, with the former going on to become the French Rally Champion at the end of the year.

1970: European and French titles
The Berlinette 1600S was homologated for Group 4, which finally allowed the car to fight on almost equal terms with more powerful competitors. Jean-Claude Andruet, who had calmed his approach after several notable incidents, was crowned French and European Champion.

1971: The Berlinette dominates the Rallye Monte-Carlo
Another good year. Ove Andersson won the Rallye Monte-Carlo. Th?rier finished second and Andruet third. Andersson also took the win in Italy against the flotilla of Fiats and Lancias dispatched to beat him. He subsequently triumphed on the Austrian Alpine Rally and on the Acropolis, securing the international title for Alpine. Jean-Pierre Nicolas won the French Championship.

1972: Heading for glory
The 1,600cc engine was replaced by a more powerful 1,800cc unit. Jean-Claude Andruet dominated the Tour de Corse. Numerous wins followed, shared between the team?s drivers. Darniche was crowned French Champion at the end of the year, while Jean-Luc Th?rier claimed the Rallye des C?vennes driving a turbocharged 1,600cc version. This was the first stirrings of a technology destined for major success?

1973: The climax of an era
Just imagine the best French drivers of the era: Andruet, Darniche, Th?rier, Nicolas and Piot ably supported by the experienced Andersson. What?s more, a team of mechanics giving their heart and soul, plus a car at the peak of its development. The season began with victory for Andruet on the Rallye Monte-Carlo, followed home by four other Alpines. In Portugal, Th?rier and Nicolas scored a one-two. On the Rallye du Maroc, Darniche was unbeatable. And the rest of the season followed the same trend. Alpine won the inaugural World Rally Championship title and Jean-Luc Th?rier was crowned French Champion.

1974 ? 1975: the end of the works era
Nicolas won the Rallye du Maroc and finished second on the Tour de Corse. This was the Berlinette?s swansong, and the year produced the last major win for the A110 on the Crit?rium des C?vennes, driven by Jacques Henry.

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Microsoft announces Robotics @Home contest winner: a SmartTripod that can follow you

It's had quite a run, but Microsoft's months-long Robotics @Home Competition finally came to close this past weekend at the Bay Area Maker Faire. Taking home the title (and a $10,000 prize) was Arthur Wait for his SmartTripod, a robotic assistant that relies on Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 4, the Eddie development platform and, of course, a Kinect to follow a person around and handle camera duties in a natural manner -- or "almost as though a human was holding the camera," as Wait puts it. Just how well does it work? You can get a look at the robot itself and the results it's able to provide in the videos after the break.

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Steven has been employed by Oz Fitness Journal to write articles on a monthly basis, had a number of articles published in fitness magazines and other media such as the Courier Mail, the Gold Coast Sun, The Gold Coast Bulletin and This Month Magazine. Steven has changed people?s lives on the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, London, Los Angeles and San Francisco
He is the only Personal Trainer referred to by Weight Watchers on the Gold Coast and also the preferred trainer for REBEL SPORT on the Gold Coast. Steven has trained elite athletes, sporting teams, celebrities and corporate groups around the world. Steven is renowned for achieving accelerated RESULTS!
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Wade scores 41, Heat eliminate Pacers 105-93

Indiana Pacers fan Matt Asen taunts Miami Heat forward LeBron James after he fell to the floor following a missed lay up on a fast break during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana Pacers fan Matt Asen taunts Miami Heat forward LeBron James after he fell to the floor following a missed lay up on a fast break during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert (55) during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade dunks as Indiana Pacers' Roy Hibbert watches during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Thursday, May 24, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Indiana Pacers center Louis Amundson, right, shoots over Miami Heat center Joel Anthony during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indiana Pacers guard Leandro Barbosa, right, reaches around and fouls Miami Heat guard Mike Miller during the first half of Game 6 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) ? There was nothing soft about Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat.

Wade scored 41 points, LeBron James chipped in 28 and the Heat finished off the Indiana Pacers, locking up a return trip to the Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night.

The Heat wrapped up the best-of-7 series and will face either Boston or Philadelphia in the next round starting in Miami on Monday. Of course, nothing less than an NBA title will make for a satisfying summer in South Beach.

Two series down, two to go.

The Heat rallied from an early 11-point deficit, riding the hot hand of Wade in the opening half. He scored 26 points by the break, tying Tim Hardaway's 16-year-old franchise record for most playoff points in the first two quarters. James hit consecutive baskets with just over a minute remaining to close it out.

Next up, the Celtics or surprising 76ers. The Heat will get a much-needed chance to relax before worrying about the next opponent, which will be determined in Game 7 at Boston on Saturday.

David West led Indiana with 24 points and all five starters were in double figures. But that balance was overwhelmed by Wade and James.

In a game of spurts, the decisive one came in the closing minutes of the third quarter, the Heat pushing out to their third straight impressive win after falling behind 2-1 in the series.

The Pacers tied it at 66 on Darren Collison's 3-pointer, but it was all Heat the rest of the period. They closed on a 13-3 run, capped by Mario Chalmers' buzzer-beating 3 from the corner. Wade, who was on the bench getting his customary breather at the end of the quarter, leaped from his seat as the ball left Chalmers' hand at the far end, raced along the baseline and pumped his fist when it swished.

As Chalmers raced toward the Miami bench, Wade greeted him near the free throw line with a low-five.

For the most part, D-Wade did his best work while in the game.

He dropped 11-of-16 shooting on the Pacers in the first half, but also made sure the MVP stayed involved, dishing off a behind-the-back pass to James for a thunderous jam.

Indiana clamped down a bit on No. 3 the rest of the way, but he still managed perhaps his most jaw-dropping basket. Darting into the lane, he threw up a wild-looking, one-handed shot that looked like it might go over the backboard, only to catch the top of the glass and drop through, barely touching the twine.

There was none of the nastiness that marked Game 5, when a bunch of flagrant fouls resulted in suspensions for two Miami players, co-captain Udonis Haslem and backup center Dexter Pittman. Pacers president Larry Bird was so disgusted with his team's performance that he accused them of going "soft."

That wasn't the problem this time. This was merely a Miami team on a mission, a mission that began in the summer of 2010 when the Heat signed James and Chris Bosh to join Wade in a seemingly unbeatable Big Three. There was a glitzy introduction and predictions of multiple championships, which left the rest of the league seething and plenty of people cheering when Miami was knocked off in the NBA finals by the Dallas Mavericks last season.

Shaking off that disappointment, James had perhaps his greatest season yet. But it was Wade who took control in the decisive game against the Pacers, delivering the final blow when he split West and George Hill, banking in the shot despite taking a knee from Hill that sent the Heat guard tumbling to the court.

The Pacers simply didn't have enough to match the Heat, even with the Big Three down to the Big Two because of an injury to Bosh.

Chalmers finished with 15 points, while Mike Miller stepped up to provide some quality minutes, scoring 12 points on four 3-pointers to help fill the void without Haslem, Pittman and Bosh.

When Miller wasn't in the game, he stretched out along the baseline to cope with his various aches and pains, more comfortable that way than sitting in a chair. When coach Erik Spoelstra called his number, Miller summoned several of his teammates to help lift him up.

The Pacers started out like they were intent on sending the series back to Miami for a decisive game that surely would have had all of South Florida on edge.

West knocked down a short jumper right off the tip, Danny Granger stuffed one off a fast break and the Pacers had their yellow-clad fans in a tizzy when Granger connected on a 3-pointer to make it 13-3 before the game was 5 minutes old. Another basket by Granger, this one a turnaround jumper, gave the Pacers their biggest lead at 19-8.

But Miami wasn't going to roll over that easy. Miller made the first of his 3s in the closing seconds of the first quarter, and Wade took over from there. He started the period by banking in a 12-footer, then made another short jumper to leave the crowd stirring uneasily. Miller followed with another 3 ? and just like that, it was all tied up.

Yet another 3 by Miller, this one a good 5 feet beyond the arc, gave Miami its biggest lead of the half, 41-35. Back came the Pacers, who went to the locker room with a 53-51 lead and hope of extending their season for at least one more game.

Turns out, they were down to their last half.

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Wait, Are Married People Not Supposed to Have Friends? | xoJane

A table at a boozy party I went to without my husband before we were married

People often ask me if ?things have changed? since my husband and I got married last year. And I don?t really know how to answer them. Because while not that much has changed in our relationship, a shit ton has changed in our lives. Well, actually, a shit ton has changed in my life.

See, before we got married, I was very social. Three-four nights a week included cocktails with girlfriends, boozy dinners, sometimes staying out late at house parties, and once in a while, smoking tons of weed. On weekends, yoga, shopping and pedis were often involved. My iCal was a sea of drinks, dinners, brunches and parties. Some nights I stayed up talking and laughing with friends until 4 am. On a weeknight!

Notice how I am saying ?I? and not ?we? when I am talking about all of these events? That?s because my now husband, who was always busy in his own right, wasn't with me during most of these nights out. No, I wasn?t sneaking around hiding my secret party girl life from him. We are simply different people who often enjoy doing different things. Without each other.

Don?t get me wrong: We really, really like each other. I swear. We just don't always agree the definition of "fun." And instead of fighting about our differences, we have a saying: "You do you." When I wanted to go out, I would go. If he wanted to stay home, he stayed. Though we were more than happy with this arrangement, and I actually think our marriage is better for it, my friendships seemed to be suffering.?

After our vows were exchanged, thank you notes sent, and the honeymoon pictures were posted onto Facebook, my friends kind of ... just stopped calling.

The single friends that were always around during the engagement period kind of tapered off. Even when I called them to make plans, it wasn't as easy to just get together for some reason. ?And my girlfriends who were in couples started have weird rules where they could only hang out without their significant other one specific night a week.

I started getting really depressed. Nobody was asking me to do anything anymore. Aside from one night when I drank six tequilas with my most awesome girls night girlfriend (who has been married for 100 years) and came home at 3 am, I was pretty much watching TV and going to bed at 10 pm. Snooze.

(Note: I refuse to blame my husband for this because if I don?t let his less social life hold me back, I really don?t it?s fair for other people to either.)

When I couldn?t find any Internet literature to solve my problem (save this Amy Sacco article from 2005), I started complaining to everyone I knew.

"Did I miss the memo?" I asked one of my friends, who as new mom, I thought might be able to relate. "Do married people not have friends?"

?Well who are your couple friends?? she asked.

That?s when it hit me. I did miss the memo. Couple friends? I hate couples and couple-y things. Something about watching my friends morph into completely different people just because somebody they happen to be in a relationship is around gives me the creeps. Plus, I have a hard enough time finding people I like ... now I am supposed to also like who they like? I do not expect anyone to do this for me.?

Call me naive, but I was completely unprepared for the marriage law that says in order to have a social life, you must join the couples cult, doing all social activities in pairs, and ensuring boys and girls never mix unless their spouse is there to keep watch over them.

"I'm not becoming a couples person" I said to a friend when I went to visit her (by myself) in L.A.?

"Sorry, but nobody wants a single lady hanging around," was her response.?

Even though I completely disagree (I love my single friends -- they are the fun ones), and even though I'm obviously not single, I knew what she meant. I was a free radical, floating around alone, threatening to wreak havoc on the perfectly wrapped relationships around me.?

Those hazy late night parties starting becoming more clear, as I looked back, remembering how people were always asking where my better half was. ?I used to brush them off. ??We aren't attached!? I would brag, swilling a third glass of wine. ?We do our own thing!??

Sometimes the reaction was "Cool!" Usually the response I got, though, was that the vagina half of the couple would grab her penis half a little bit closer and give me a look of pity mixed with fear. What was this? 1820 or whenever women needed male escorts (not those kind) in order to leave the house??

Any other couple-averse marrieds out there want to weigh in on this? Has this happened to you? I know being friends with other couples wouldn't kill me, it just doesn't seem like something that should be forced. Have any of you successfully navigated a social life post-marriage?

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