Chipboard Texture

I could not find a tutorial on how to make a chipboard texture and I was fiddling with some chipboard actions so I wrote down these steps for my own reference.  I'm not sure if this looks like real chipboard but it does look like chipboard on some digi-scrapping chipboard elements that I have seen.

1.  Open a new canvas the size of your final chipboard element.  I like to make alphas so my chipboard is 3000 x 3000 so that I can use it for a whole sheet of letters.

2.  Fill the canvas with the color of your choice.  I used #b5a49a.

3.  Duplicate the layer (Layer > Duplicate Layer).

4.  Add Noise (Filter > Noise > Add Noise).

Amount = 30%
Distribution = Gaussian
Monochromatic = Checked

5. Add Median Noise (Filter > Noise > Median).

Radius = 1

6.  Sharpen the edges (Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen Edges).

7.  Use the Spatter brush stroke to turn the irregular dots into small squares that look like squashed chips (Filter > Brush Strokes > Spatter).

Spray Radius = 15
Smoothness = 10

8.  Go to the Blend Modes (either on the layer palette or Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options) and change the blend mode for the current layer to 'Soft Light'.

9.  Merge the layers and the texture is complete.

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2011 Carlsson Mercedes-Benz E-350 CDI

Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet have been released by German specialists Carlsson for a new tuning packaget, offering 20 percent more power, a new aero package and interior improvements. All these are available for the E 350 CDI model, whose 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine delivers 231 horsepower out of the box.

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet get the engine power is boosted by 20 percent to 280 horsepower, while maximum torque goes from 540 Nm (398 lb-ft) to 648 Nm (478 lb-ft). The package is also available as a retrofit solution, for a price of €1,784 ($2,532). The sport end mufflers with two double-walled stainless steel end tubes are even more expensive, at €2,319 ($3,290).

Carlsson offers only new details such as gearshift lever covered with leather and Alcantara, aluminum door pins, soft velvet door mats with the Carlsson logo and aluminum pedals with footrests for the interior.

2011 Lexus CT200h Race Car to Debut at the Nurburgring

This weekend Lexus CT200h Hybrid will appear in the endurance race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit. CT200h will race in Adenauer ADACRundstrecken-Trophy. approximately 200 cars will be his opponent.

2011 Lexus CT200h Hybrid Racer Car added the Gazoo Racing CT features the Japanese automaker’s Lexus Hybrid Drive, but has a larger capacity 2.4-liter petrol engine instead of the factory 1.8-liter unit for better performance. At start-up and during braking, the car uses only the electric motor, consuming no fuel and therefore producing zero emissions. The internal combustion engine takes over at higher speeds, with the electric motor providing extra power under acceleration and at racing speeds.

The Gazoo Racing CT only requires less fuel and emits less CO2 and NOx gases than any equivalent petrol or diesel race car it will compete with. The car will be driven by three experienced pilots. they are Kumi Sato, Masahiko Kageyama and Minoru Takaki.

Go Vote. Give them the Finger, Plonkers!

2011 South African Municiple Elections are happening as we speak, Chops.  So Today is a public holiday and we have a day off work!  Fandabiedozie. 

Go dig out and dust off your green ID book

and go vote, every single vote counts!

Early Morning standing in the queue

The Temporary Voting Station Tent

Black Dot Marks the Spot.  Give them The Finger!

Voting Booths inside the Tent

My Boerewors posting his ballot paper into the Box

Get off the fucking internet and just do what I tell you, k?

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2012 Subaru Impreza Review

Subaru has launched the new fourth generation 2012 Subaru Impreza 2011 model in New York International Auto Show. Debuting other bold, new design dynamic and demanding compact Subaru also offers more interior space refinement, handling and agility.

The new interior features, technology and infotainment higher quality interior materials promise a more rewarding driving and ownership experience for customers of the Impreza 2012.

For the UK market, a new 1.6 liter boxer engine is mated to a five-speed manual or second generation Lineartronic CVT (continuously variable transmission). Each new Subaru Impreza is equipped as standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive performance is priceless Subaru and the upgrade system security.

Built on a longer wheelbase but shorter overhangs, the new Subaru Impreza offers the most spacious interior for the same external dimensions than its predecessor. The new cab not only provides more space, but more importantly, to make themselves heard and seen before.

bold style statement also improves performance

The all-new Subaru Impreza car bolder, safer design that emphasizes its grassroots sport and standard All-Wheel Drive system. In profile, the 2012 Impreza draws attention to the wheels with powerful arcs, a theme that debuted on the Subaru Legacy 2010.

In the face centers of the Subaru badge new hexagonal grille, cornerstone of all new Subaru models. New Subaru Impreza sports feature Hawk-eye headlights and a set of new hubcaps 15 inch and 16 - and 17-inch alloy wheel designs.

Many design elements combine to give the Subaru Impreza with a sportier exterior and give the driver and passengers a more dominant on the road. The windshield is more sloped than the previous model, with the bottom of the pillar was moved forward 7.9 inches. This opens the front door, which is nearly five inches longer for easy entry / exit, encouraged by the lower door frames. rear doors are also higher in both 4 and 5 door body styles.

driver's visibility is greatly improved with solvent-partitioned front door pillars and side windows. If the door meets the window is also calculated to help the visibility even further. The equipment is smaller and more regular than the previous model offers a wider field of vision and a sense of greater space. New exterior mirrors is greater surface to improve visibility, and assumed the posts of the goal to improve sight lines.

Improvement of room and refinement

The new Subaru Impreza wheelbase grows to 104.1 inches (103.2 contras in the previous model), while measurements of length and width remain the same.

The combination of a longer wheelbase with newly designed front seats, interior finishes and has led to increases in passenger and cargo space. Rear passengers gain nearly two inches of legroom, thanks both to the longer wheelbase and a new shuffle of scalloped-style front seats. The 5-door hatchback will benefit from more space for luggage and now offers a perfectly flat load floor with the standard 60/40 rear seats folded.

Now it is easier to load and unload heavy objects through the elimination of a reinforced section with the opening. The roof of the cargo area can be stored in the cargo floor, as in the Forester.

Subaru has paid great attention to improving refinement. richest inland search and details abound, including soft touch materials for the dashboard, doors and center console.

space transportation and utility has been improved throughout, door pockets can hold large drinks bottles and plastic cards and many large compartments around the central console to manage all personal property, such as phones, USB devices and MP3 players.

More comfort is provided by the new Subaru Impreza front seats with backs major superior lumbar support, cushion and distribute pressure effectively. Like the 2010 Legacy, the seats are optimized for tamponade. Tilt-telescoping steering wheel is standard on all models Subaru Impreza 2012.

High standard equipment

Levels of standard equipment has been increased throughout the region. All models are made based electric windows and mirrors, a 60-40 fold, outside temperature gauge, screen multi-function, immobilizer, and tilt and telescoping steering. .

Higher spec models add more team of 16 or 17-inch alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls and Bluetooth ®, heated front seats and mirrors, climate control, upgraded instruments and lights of the car. Subaru Impreza new optional navigation system includes a 6.1 inch touch screen LCD with voice command.

All new gearbox and engine Boxer

UK versions of the Subaru Impreza is powered by a brand new 4-cylinder boxer engine of 1.6 liters of gasoline will be available with a new five-speed manual gearbox or CVT Lineartronic Subaru. With two choices of transmission, the Impreza 2012 offers significantly improved fuel economy on the car it replaces.

Subaru has continued to develop vocational training so that features the new Subaru Impreza unit lighter and more compact, smooth, linear acceleration, rather like a conventional automatic transmission, while providing the efficiency advantages of CVT. Superior specification Subaru Impreza current CVT gearbox 6-speed manual, operated by the steering wheel.

New Subaru Impreza tourism travel benefit and improve the management of reinforced suspension components front and rear hydraulic motor and new media to dampen vibration. The new model retains its double-wishbone rear suspension, now with new components to improve ride quality and stability. A stiffer body structure, when combined with the new suspension also reduces noise, vibration and harshness (NVH).

Symmetrical all-wheel drive: the key to the Subaru brand identity

Subaru offers two different symmetrical all-wheel drive, the new Subaru Impreza. Models equipped with a manual five-speed, constant AWD system uses a viscous coupling 50/50 front to rear power split, and all deviations to send more power to set the opposite.

Subaru Impreza equipped CVT feature Active Torque Split Lineartronic AWD version that uses a variable transfer clutch continues to actively manage power distribution in response to driving conditions.

Besides the security benefits of the AWD system, the new Subaru Impreza will also come standard with Subaru control of vehicle dynamics (SVDC) - a system that combines the functions of stability and traction control - for all the models are equipped with ABS, Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist safety system.

Subaru WRX STI High Performance, which was launched in autumn 2011 and is now sold and marketed as an autonomous model is not affected in any way by the introduction of a new Subaru Impreza 5-door.

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2012 Opel Ampera Review

The revolutionary Ampera Opel celebrated its world premiere at the 79th Salon de l'Automobile in Geneva. General Motors Europe President Carl-Peter Forster, said the extended-range electric vehicle and announced its intention to put the car into production in late 2011.

Ampera also be offered the right GD UK sister brand Opel, Vauxhall.

"Ampera is a further demonstration of electrification on the GM car," says Carl-Peter Forster. "It 's an innovative propulsion system Voltec electric type of game-changing technology industry is responsible for energy and the challenges environmental. "

Five doors, four seats Ampera influence the structure of the language of sculptural art Opel awarded accuracy Germany, which includes several innovative design tips Flextreme and GTC Concept car show

"There may be more appropriate to celebrate 110 years of Opel innovations in the automotive sector, as revealed by Ampera," said Alain Visser, Opel, GME Director.

Ampera wheels are electrically active at all times and speeds. For journeys of up to 60 kilometers (MVEG), powered by electricity stored in the 16-kWh, lithium-ion battery, and emits no CO2. When the battery runs out, the electricity of a motor-generator Ampera extends the range of over 500 km.

Opel Ampera can be plugged into a 230V outlet to charge. GM Europe is to analyze the requirements of a charging infrastructure for electric car batteries with energy companies, including Iberdrola of Spain.

The revolutionary Ampera Opel becomes the first "zero emission, electrically powered car in Europe is suitable for everyday driving. With its electric propulsion system Voltec provides strong acceleration and a high degree of sophistication, seats five-door Opel Ampera four passengers in comfort, offering a useful boot for their luggage, and has a wide range of over 500 km .

"Drive-mail is not only the ecology," says Global Vehicle Line Executive and chief engineer Frank Weber. "Driving is fun, even electronically. Instant, the torque of 370 Nm silent under his right foot seems to fly!"

Opel electric traction Ampera all times and speeds. For trips up to 60 kilometers (MVEG), energy is supplied by the electricity stored in the tip of 16 kWh, the lithium ion batteries.

driving power supplied to the battery, Ampera CO2 emissions to zero. When the battery power runs out, an engine generator seamlessly provides gasoline/E85-fueled electricity to power the unit while maintaining battery life. This approach will be extended to 500 miles, until the battery can be recharged by connecting the vehicle behind the obligation imposed on the normal 230v household outlet.

Opel Ampera gives the driver confidence and peace of mind

Unlike a conventional battery-electric vehicle Opel Ampera eliminates the "fear of" giving the confidence and peace of mind that the driver will not be stranded by a depleted battery.

"Advanced lithium-ion battery is the key to get into the hands of consumers Ampera," says Hans Demant, GME Vice President of Engineering. "The research and development center engineers in Mainz-Kastel, Germany to test the battery all day, 365 days a year to ensure that it meets the expectations of our customers."

Opel Ampera battery pack will be produced by GM plants producing lithium-ion first to be operated by a major automaker in the United States. More than 220 lithium-ion cells in a T-shaped pack provides plenty of power. The drive unit near electrical silence delivers 370 Nm of instant torque, equivalent to 150 horsepower, zero to 100 km and acceleration / h in about nine seconds and a top speed of 161 km / h.

Ampera is particularly suitable for driving most of the daily program of European customers. For example, about 80 percent of German drivers travel less than 50 km per day.

Opel estimated kilometer electric Opel Ampera cost about one fifth compared to a conventional gasoline car, the current price of fuel.

Technical Specifications

Type: 5-door, front-wheel-drive sedan

Category: Extended Electric Vehicle (E-REV)

Chassis: independent McPherson struts front, compound crank twist axle rear, disc brakes all four wheels, brakes complete recovery maximize energy production, power-assisted steering

Seating Capacity: Four

Performance

Maximum speed: 161 kmh

* EV: 60 km (MVEG)

* Total Range:> 500 km

Size

* Wheelbase: 2685 mm

* Length: 4404 mm

* Width: 1,798 mm

* Height: 1430 mm

* Loading capacity: 301 l

Battery System

* Type: Lithium-ion

* Energy: 16 kWh

Electric drive unit

* Power: 150 hp (111 kW)

* Torque: 370 Nm

Outside

* Tires and wheel size: specially developed tires with low rolling resistance wheels 17 inch forged aluminum

2012 Opel Zafira Tourer Review

Opel Zafira Tourer makes its world premiere at the 64th International Fair of Frankfurt am Main, 15-25 September 2011. Offering a perfect blend of functionality and well-being, Opel Zafira Insignia Tourer provides the values ​​of high quality and innovative technology and design philosophy of Opel - "art of sculpture is combined with German precision - to MPV segment.

"Tourer" in the name represents a qualitative leap on extensive Flex7 redesigned system, the third generation of the Opel compact van sets new standards for passenger cabin flexibility and quality. But the deformation exceeds this increased ability to convert its use of space: the general experience has been updated. A relaxing drive premium features allow sophisticated design, airy house, with a chassis updated and innovative technologies that improve the comfort and safety.

Comparison flexibility gives rear passengers a new sense of class

When it was launched in 1999, the first generation Opel Zafira is not only the top seven positions in its class. It also established new standards of flexibility fully integrated into the motherboard. This means that it is necessary for absorbing and storing heavy seats. Since 1999, Opel has sold more than 2.2 million units of generation Zafira two in Europe. With the Meriva, the leader of the European class into small MPV, the Opel Zafira has set the benchmark in flexibility and in the minivan segment.

Premium flexibility is the card of the new Opel Zafira Tourer. Opel engineers have significantly improved the clever Flex7 floor plan. While the entire line third party may still be bent to the ground in the trunk, the second line has been completely redesigned: No longer a bank, it now consists of three separate individual seats that fold flat and moved independently other. Everyone can slip along the 210 mm.

In addition, second-row passengers can enjoy a unique, voluntary Lounge Seating System, which offers a full limousine as seats and comfort. Thank you for your ingenious folding mechanism, the second row of rear seats fold down center and roll to provide a comfortable armrests and a passenger in marginal positions. A longitudinal movement of the border points, in this case is extended to 280 mm - 70 mm more than the standard version and 80 mm more than the current Zafira. In addition, the points of the edge of 50 mm slide toward the center of the cabin, a real news segment.

A combination of longitudinal and lateral movements to ensure the comfort of first class and the unique sensation of traveling to "lounge on wheels", where the largest company, and ergonomics, passengers can change the positions at their convenience when traveling . This emphasizes the personal comfort makes Opel Zafira Tourer much more than the family car. Opel flexible interior designer transformed into an oasis of tranquility, a place to relax and enjoy the spacious atmosphere - be it a business trip or a long ride with friends.

Unique features to further enhance the flexibility Tourer Opel Zafira

Thank you to its spacious interior and flexible seating system, Opel Zafira Hatchback offers 710 liters of cargo volume in a five-seat configuration (65 liters more than the current Zafira) and up to 1,860 liters (+ 40 liters ), when all rear seats are folded down.

It also provides sufficient space, including revolutionary multi-functional flex console, enhancing innovative FlexRail introduced last year in a Meriva. This normative innovation is another example of the flexibility premium Opel Zafira Tourer. The armrest has a storage box and follow the two cupholders sliding on aluminum to the desired position, the flexible use of the generous space between the front seats - exactly where it is most accessible and useful.

The second generation Opel FlexFix unique integrated system of bicycle touring next year as the new Opel Zafira. So far, about 60,000 customers are opting for this Opel acclaimed carrier, which is integrated into the rear bumper and simply pulled out of the box. Based on the experience of first-generation system has been redesigned and has a new latch that makes it even more functional and easy to use.

Opel Zafira is characterized by Sports Tourer

"The Zafira is the icon of the flexibility of Opel, and we wanted to bring more excitement and superior quality in its third generation," said Mark Adams, vice president of Opel / Vauxhall design. "The Tourer Opel Zafira made a statement with its sleek, sporty and premium feel."

badge front and a bold twin boomerang graphics, ranging up to the fog lights below, its characteristic center crease Opel and proud trapezoidal grille to create a dynamic, progressive aspect, van unusual. Like all other models in the headlights have the Opel-typical 'wing-shaped light feel.

Rationalization, the aerodynamic design of the body Tourer Opel Zafira offers a silhouette reminiscent of a high-speed train. The belt line sweeps upward with a gesture like a hockey stick-visual and propels the vehicle forward, while the Opel role of "Blade" sculpts and adds movement to the side of the body.

Charts wing-shaped headlights is repeated in the taillights that can be improved thanks to LED technology. The horizontal chrome bar bearing the Opel logo which extends in the distribution of light elements that give a broad Tourer Opel Zafira sporty and rear and adding a touch of premium.

As for the interior, the driver's vision has been greatly improved thanks to a redesigned front design with slim A-pillars, large windows and a rear-view mirror repositioned side mirror - now mounted on the door panel.

The high quality of the cabin is dominated by the dynamic, sculptural forms and a sense of comfort. The bright and airy lounge atmosphere of the Opel Zafira Tourer can be enhanced by the panoramic windscreen available - an innovation introduced in 2005 Opel Astra GTC in. He throws in a generous glass roof that extends all the way visually to the rear of the vehicle.

FlexRide adaptive chassis control improves the comfort and safety

For a relaxed feel, the Opel Zafira Hatchback mechatronic chassis is designed to provide an exceptional level of comfort and safety. Compared to the previous generation, the wheelbase and track increased significantly benefit driving comfort and dynamic stability: The wheelbase is 2,760 mm (+57 mm), while the tracks are 1,584 mm in the front (+96 mm) and 1588 in the rear (+ 78 mm).

Opel Zafira Insignia Tourer Bordered with an isolated sub-frame and a leg strut. Presentation of the rear axle is unique in the minivan segment. Like the Astra, it combines a compound with a crank arm's Watt. This construction has several advantages: Although it offers excellent stability / control, comfort and noise isolation, it is lighter and more compact than an axle multi-link, for example, would not leave enough place for the integrated rack FlexFix offered on the Opel Zafira Tourer.

Still a rarity in the MPV segment, the intelligent and fully adaptive FlexRide chassis control in the Tourer Opel Zafira increases driving comfort and safety demand. It automatically adjusts to road conditions, speed cornering, vehicle movements and driving style to give maximum stability, and offers three options: the default balanced, comfort-oriented " Tour "mode and most active" Sport "mode.

Greater driving safety through intelligent wizard

A multitude of innovative Assistant Conductor improve comfort and overall safety in the new Zafira Tourer.

A new feature of the Opel range, radar-based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMB) constantly monitors the distance to the vehicle ahead. If the safety distance is not defined observed, the system automatically slows the vehicle or, in extreme cases, begins emergency braking to avoid a collision.

Opel Eye camera system in front of the second generation Opel Zafira in as early Tourer. So he still has the alarm current output channel (LDW), features his street signs (TSR) improved and much larger. The device also supports new features such as:

Where information on the distance (IED) and the distance to visually alert the driver of the vehicle in front.

One Step Forward Collision Alert (CAF), which warns the driver with visual and acoustic signals of an imminent collision with the car in front.

Ranging Intelligent Light System (ILR), which adds a new feature bi-xenon Advanced Forward Lighting System (AFL +): It adjusts the low beam projector, distance from the vehicle ahead and constantly adjusts to the lighting optimize road without glare.

Other innovative assistant controller also make their first appearance in the Tourer Opel Zafira:

* The side blind spot alert (SABS) warns the driver of an impending collision when changing lanes.

* For ease of parking movements advanced Park Assist (APA) to help the driver to find enough space to park and drive away, and rearview camera also makes it difficult to move in a breeze Strait.

highly efficient diesel and petrol available at launch

When launched this fall, Opel Zafira Tourer will be available with three versions of the 2.0 CDTI common-rail turbo diesel Astra and the familiar insignia. Output is 81 kW/110 hp and 96 kW/130 hp, while supply atmospheric distillation unit has been modified to provide 121 kW/165 hp. For the petrol range includes two small, fuel-efficient ECOTEC turbo petrol 1.4 units of 88 kW/120 hp and 103 kW/140 hp. six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are available.

Opel new start / stop technology, providing additional fuel savings, especially in urban stop and go traffic, offered with two petrol and 2.0 CDTi 1.4 Turbo powertrain.

Shortly after its debut, the Opel Zafira offers extended Tourer super fuel Ecoflex model and options, compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). A few months later, a powerful transmission is also implemented, such as petrol units of a completely new generation.

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S start a new chapter in Porsche performance intelligent, as well as the success story of a four-door Gran Turismo. Without compromising its sporty driving characteristics and a trip to fashion to four passengers, the new Porsche Panamera Hybrid S combines the power of 380 hp (279 kW) and CO2 emissions of just 159 g / km, the achievement of performance ratio of 2 , 39 CV / g / CO2 is unbeatable UK car market.

In addition to providing 0 to 62 mph in 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 168 km / h, the Porsche Panamera Hybrid S returns 30.4mpg combined fuel economy. These statistics from the position S Porsche Panamera Hybrid delivers unparalleled levels of efficiency through a combination of smart engineering solutions under the skin and the use of tires with low rolling resistance, specially developed by Michelin.

The range of fully electronic mode is about 1.25 miles, driving in this state to be up to 53 km / h, depending on road conditions and traffic. Porsche hybrid is the only system in the world who can afford to take advantage of new consumption thanks to the so-called navigation. Steps at which there is no internal combustion engine power is necessary, "Sailing" means turn off the engine and transmission is the release of up to 103 mph (Hybrid Cayenne S 97 mph).

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S runs the same combination of engine that has already proved a hybrid Cayenne S, the model that has already represented one-fifth of Cayenne sales in the United Kingdom. Main propulsion has a three-liter V6 supercharged engine produces 333 hp (245 kW), driven by 47 hp (34 kW) electric motor. Both power supplies are able to flow Panamera Hybrid S, alone or in combination. The electric motor also acts as a generator and starter. Together with the separation of the switch, form a compact hybrid module between the internal combustion engine and transmission.

The electric motor is combined with a nickel-hydride (NiMH), in which the electrical energy recovered during braking and driving directions are saved. Transmission run an eight-speed Tiptronic S family, which has a wide spread of ratios, as the Cayenne has already been installed.

Each Panamera has a high level of standard equipment that includes leather interior, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), bi-xenon headlights, front and rear parking assistance, monitoring tire pressure, automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, Porsche Communication Management with its satellite navigation with touchscreen and audio controls, cruise control and a three-year warranty. Porsche Panamera Hybrid S also has an adaptive air suspension as standard, as well as innovative display panel - already seen in Cayenne Hybrid - which gives the driver all the relevant information on the specific vehicle the hybrid status of Conduct.

When a new hybrid, the Panamera range now includes six different models to choose from two-wheel drive and four-wheel and four-engine. This diversity reflects the changing preferences of customers that the success of Porsche Panamera's sales already confirmed. About 15 months has started to sell about 30,000 vehicles have been distributed worldwide, including over 1000 in the United Kingdom.

Porsche Panamera Hybrid S goes on sale in the United Kingdom in June 2011, at a price of £ 86,146. The low emissions of 159 g / km of CO2 is of particular interest to car buyers and fleet business because it is below the threshold of 160g/km Note mapping company. This means that a company buys, the price can be deducted from the tax by 20% per year.

Mounted on each is a Porsche Panamera Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a set of sophisticated vehicle safety approved to Thatcham Category 5-standard, and customers could also explore the potential of their new car by attending a free course on the Experience Porsche Centre Silverstone.

Porsche has been to increase the surface as fast as the Panamera four-door coupe is gaining momentum, and at the next Geneva Motor Show will present the sixth variant: Porsche Panamera S hybrid.

Carrying value supercharged V6 in addition to an electric motor, S Panamera Hybrid offers a combination and a respectable 380 hp six second sprint to sixty, and when you return to 34.5 miles per gallon. When a new version comes to U.S. shores, the price is $ 95,000.

2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Review

The new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is the bar of luxury sports cars with four doors. The newest addition to the Gran Turismo series offers a unique combination of performance and efficiency, driving dynamics and comfort. The 4.8-liter V8 bi-turbo hp (410 kW) 550, an increase of ten percent or 50 hp (37 kW) more than the Panamera Turbo. Torque also increases from 700 to 750 Nm and Sport and Sport Plus mode "of the standard Sport Chrono Package Turbo - and during the kick-down in normal mode - the eight-cylinder engine delivers 800 Nm with the permission of the highest function momentum.

This engine has a better record in the sprint time at the top of the new Panamera. When you use the Launch Control function, 0-62 mph (0-100 km / h) is achieved in 3.8 seconds, top speed 191 kmh (306 mph) possible. Despite the improved performance, fuel consumption in Porsche Panamera Panamera Turbo Turbo S remains moderate at 24.6mpg combined NEDC - for example, Porsche Intelligent Performance.

The improved performance compared Panamera Turbo can be attributed to two improvements. Improved turbo with titanium turbine wheel and aluminum-modified engine management. Use of titanium-aluminum alloy to reduce weight innovative turbine wheels and compressor. This results in a lower moment of inertia, and thus better and more responsive acceleration.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S has an overall level of equipment. In accordance with the Panamera sports concept, high performance, Turbo S offers a number of dynamic driving control system as a major standard. For example, increases the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), a system of active roll stabilization, stability during cornering and thus increases both driving dynamics and comfort to the same degree. Porsche Torque Plus guide (PTV More) uses a variable torque split to the rear wheels in combination with a locking rear differential, electronically controlled limited provides superior traction and therefore more flexibility in every situation. Sport Chrono Package Turbo, which adjusts the suspension settings and engine control, makes the car even more sporting when the additional "Sport Plus" button. End of the development is a dynamic that offers a sport exhaust engine sound very emotional.

The distinctiveness of the new Porsche Panamera Turbo S is not manifested only in performance, but also outside. The 20-inch alloy II Turbo widest rear axle, side skirts Porsche Exclusive and adaptability to four lanes extending rear spoiler, color coordinated body looks help set appropriate focus on performance. The merger of exclusivity and sportiness is transported into the leather upholstery in two standard tones. Two new option combinations black / cream and agate gray and cream are offered exclusively for the new Panamera Turbo S will be available this fall.

Porsche Panamera Turbo S goes on sale in June and is priced at £ 122,623. Mounted on each Panamera Turbo S is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking (VTS), a set of sophisticated vehicle safety approved to Thatcham Category 5-standard, and customers could also explore the potential of their new car by attending a course Porsche Centre Silverstone on free experience.

Arnold Schwarzenegger admits to adultery

Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted to The Times on Monday that he fathered a child with a household staffer some 10 years ago. The woman was an employee of the Schwarzeneggers' for 20 years who retired earlier this year.

Once Schwarzenegger stepped down as governor of California in January due to term limits, he broke the news of his love child to his wife, Maria Shriver. The couple acknowledged their separation to The Times earlier this month.

"After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said Monday night in a statement to The Times. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry."

Although most of the online ribbing delivered through Twitter and blogs have poked fun at Schwarzenegger through lines he spoke in blockbuster films, one of the most piercing jabs was doled out by comic Fortune Feimster, who spotlighted the former governor's history of vetoing bills that would have supported same-sex marriages.

"Good thing Arnold Schwarzenegger has been upholding the sanctity of marriage since apparently us gay folks don't know how to," Feimster tweeted.

After the jump, many more messages about Schwarzenegger's latest drama......

The dangers of the pain killer Hydrocodone

The long list of other forms of medication which will interact badly with hydrocodone goes some length of the way to indicating how strong a drug it really is. Given that a person who is struggling enough to want to take a painkiller that is this strong is likely to be taking other forms of medication to improve their condition, there is a strong chance of creating a medication cocktail which is extremely bad for someone. Some of the affects can cause people to lose consciousness or fall into a coma, possibly even leading to death. This is clearly the worst case scenario but there is no guarantee that a person can mix these drugs without expecting some form of negative reaction.

The fact that people are taking pain killers to reduce the level of pain they are experiencing, it is natural that they will be numbed for a while. For many people, the numbing of emotions is an extremely positive aspect, in the first instance but it can lead to other difficulties which were not foreseen at the start. It is not uncommon for people to do themselves further injury but because the medication is numbing their pain receptors, they do not realize. This means that they are unable to seek proper medical attention when they first have the incident or accident. In some cases, failure to seek medical assistance at the first opportunity can make it harder to properly fix or cure any problems.

A person may also find their reaction times to be slowed down or lessened, which can clearly have a big impact on their lives. This may make the people unable to drive or look after children, which is a big thing in many people’s lives. Not everyone is aware of how much a drug like Hydrocodone can have on their ability to function properly and for those people who need a clear head and quick reaction time, it is not a drug that allows this to happen. There have also been a great number of people who have suffered blurred vision from using this form of medication which again can have potentially fatal affects on a person. There is no doubt that the vast range of side effects that come from using this form of medication are likely to mark it out as one that carries a great number of dangers for users of all ages and backgrounds.

It is also not uncommon for Hydrocodone users to suffer from convulsions, which are dangerous but also have a very negative impact on a persons confidence levels. Never know that you may be about to suffer convulsions is something that would deflate a person and if the user already has a number of health concerns, they are likely to be in a negative mood to begin with. This is one of the more unusual side effects that arise from taking this form of hydrocodone but it is clearly a very serious one. With the demand for pain killing medication rising all the time, it is likely that more people will become accustomed to the dangers and side effects from using this type of medication.

The dangers of the pain killer Demeral

Demerol is a drug that is intended to be used to alleviate and reduce moderate to severe pain, which means there is a huge market for people who would take this form of medication. Pain relief is the key reason for taking medication but quite often people are not taking the correct dosage levels or not even taking the right form of medication to help their problem. This can cause a great number of difficulties and it is not uncommon for people who take pain killing medication to end up with a greater number of problems after taking drugs than before they took them. One of the major reasons for this is due to the fact that pain killing addiction is extremely high and is one of the major problems for people around the world today.

One of the biggest problem areas for Demerol users comes with the impact it can have on their breathing and respiratory health. Breathing is clearly one of the most important human functions, it is impossible for a human being to function without it and therefore, any drug which impacts on a humans ability to breathe has to be questioned. The positive impact had by this drug may be totally overtaken by these problems and this definitely gives any user a problem to consider and deliberate over.

Equally, dizziness and light headedness are very common problems for people who take this form of medication, which can clearly have huge problems for people in their everyday life. Many drugs will have a list of activities which a person should not undertake after taking them and this is the same for Demeral. This will put a great strain on what a person can do with their time with driving and working possibly being harder to complete as normal due to the way the drug is interacting in their body and blood stream.

The main reason for taking this form of medication relates to the pain killing feeling but this goes hand in hand with a sense of euphoria, which is another strong reason why people become addicted to taking this form of drug. People who are suffering from depression will find a great benefit from taking these drugs in the short term but the longer term effects may not be as good. Any drug which brings a high will inevitably also bring a low, which can greatly affect people who have a level of depression to start with. It is easy to see why these people would take a product which is said to offer them an increased sense of emotion but they are the ones who are less able to equip with this downturn in their mood.

This type of drug is also not recommended for the elderly as they are extremely strong and perhaps too much for an older person. It is recommended that a reduced dosage is taken by the very young and the very old, which indicates the strength of this form of medication, which is further proof of its strength.

Side effects of the painkiller Codeine

Codeine is a pain-killer that is extremely popular with a great number of users around the world and there is no doubt that there is a legitimate reason for people to use and take this form of medication. There is a huge problem with pain-killers though in that people can become quickly addicted to them and find that their benefits wear off over time. This is because the user will quickly develop a tolerance to them meaning that if the user wishes to experience the same feeling they had when initially taking the drug, they need to take a higher dosage to do so. Any drug which encourages a higher level of use on a growing basis carries a great number of dangers, both in the short-term and long-term.

The short-term dangers of over using pain-killers are that people can fall into a dream like state where they are unable to respond quickly and become sheltered to what is actually happening. This numbing of the emotions is obviously attractive to people who are experiencing troubles or difficulties in life but it can also be very dangerous as they do not know when they are experiencing pain. This may mean that people do not seek medical help when something occurs, which can be very dangerous and could ruin a persons life in the long term.

One of the negative side affects that can arise, although that may not be the best term to use, from taking Codeine could be a loss of sex drive. Many men who have taken this form of medication have come to realize that they have encountered difficulties in obtaining and then maintaining an erection. This is extremely embarrassing and can be highly damaging for a relationship so this is a side effect that many people would wish to avoid. Some men would find it difficult to think of any ailment that would affect their confidence more than being unable to have sex which makes taking Codeine a far more difficult activity to consider than people would first think.

As well as this embarrassing problem, it is common for users to suffer from an increased level of vomiting or constipation. Although neither of these conditions is fatal, they are likely to severely impact on a person’s life, making it more difficult for them to leave the home, virtually placing them under house arrest. These conditions can be negated through taking other forms of medication but that then opens up the risk of the different forms of medicating reacting badly.

It is very common for people who take a cocktail of drugs to experience reactions that were not described in advance and this is because of the way that the medicine they are taking mixes in their body. It is recommended that pain killer Codeine is not to be taken alongside other drugs but alcohol and depressants are extremely dangerous and should not be mixed together. If a user is taking a large number of drugs, the chances of them reacting badly are high and this is definitely the case when taking this particular drug.

Jack White may work on Kinks musical

Jack White is reportedly in talks to re-record music for Bobcat Goldthwaite's Kinks musical.

The comic and Police Academy star-turned-director Goldthwaite has been planning to turn the Kinks 1976 concept album Schoolboys In Disgrace into a movie musical.

Now Screen Daily reports that Jack White is in talks to re-record the music for the project.

White is no stranger to soundtracking. Not only was his involvement in Danger Mouse's just-release Rome project meant to reflect Spaghetti Western soundtracks but he penned songs for Cold Mountain and wrote the theme for the most recent Bond film Quantum Of Solace.

Word is, Ray Davies of the Kinks has also been appointed as an Executive Producer for the forthcoming Schoolboys In Disgrace, which is promising news.

Howard Gertler and Tim Perell of Warp Films, an offshoot of Warp Records which has worked on Submarine, Four Lions and is distributing the new Australian film Snowtown, are signed on as producers.

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The 18-year-old singer ' who has previously romanced Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez ' was spotted leaving the ArcLight cinema in Los Angeles last night (15.05.11) holding hands with the Australian popstar, who is eight years his senior.

Nick ' who is currently working on his solo career - later tweeted: ' feel so blessed. Had a great weekend.'

Delta split from fiance Brian McFadden in April after a six-and-a-half year relationship with the couple claiming they had 'grown apart'.

A statement released by their publicist at the time said: "Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden regretfully announce that they are no longer engaged, and after much consideration, have mutually decided to end their relationship.

"This decision has been made with a lot of soul searching from both parties with the realisation that they have grown apart. They leave the partnership with respect for one and other, wishing each other success and happiness for the future.

However, they are still close, with Brian recently taking to twitter after watching his former fiancee perform on 'Dancing With The Stars'.

He wrote: 'Finally got to see dwts. @delta_goodrem was amazing. She looked, sang and performed like the superstar she is. So proud of you D x (sic)'

Simon Cowell chose Paula Abdul for US 'X Factor' because she disagrees with him

The music mogul will be joined by the singer, Cheryl Cole and record producer L.A. Reid for the new star search show and he revealed Paula ' who previously worked with him on 'American Idol' - was the perfect choice because she has her own opinions and is so well-loved by the American public.

He explained: 'What's interesting is she's snappy. Paula. You know, she doesn't like something. I've forgotten what she's like. She doesn't like you to disagree with her. And there were one or two disagreements. But that's why we wanted her on the show. I think it's important that everyone has their own viewpoint. But she is good at spotting talent. I mean I thought she was really on it the last two days and I said to her afterwards, this is the best I've seen you in a long time.

"You know I've been doing interviews for months, you know we're talking about the show and getting people to audition and over and over again, whether it was radio interviews or TV interviews, radio interviews, the internet, but mainly the public, I was hearing one message loud and clear. We want Paula on the show. I listened to the public, because they make or break our shows!"

Simon also praised newcomer Cheryl and revealed viewers can expect her to be warm and caring rather than other 'rude' British judges like himself.

He said: 'Most British people that come over to these shows seem to be being mean or rude. Not me, but others.! But Cheryl, she's not like that. I mean, she's got a lot of fire in her, but you're going to see a very different type of British judge with her and the audience really warmed to her."

Tinie Tempah's success has left his head in a 'very weird place'

The 'Written in the Stars' hitmaker is adjusting to what he calls a "'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' type reality," jetting between countries to perform and promote his debut album, 'Disc-Overy', which has provided him with plenty of issues he wants to address on his next record.

Explaining how he hasn't seen his parents or siblings for months, he said: "I'm starting to think about my life, thinking about where I'm going to be in three years time: who I'm going to be with, where I'm going to be situated myself.

'And all these questions I keep asking myself every day is going into this new record. My head is in a very weird place at this moment, as you can probably imagine.'

Tinie, 22, rose to fame after his debut track 'Pass Out' became a surprise hit in the UK in February 2010, kick starting his career and propelling him on to international star status, and he said this at least makes singing the song's line "I'm a star now" easier.

He added to dose.ca: "It definitely rolls off the tongue a lot easier. It was been more about the ambitions and the goals I wanted to achieve.

'Now that I've got to this point, which is what I wanted to achieve on the first album, there's another place that I need to go to.'

Tinie also said he has completed three new tracks, 'Till I'm Gone' with Wiz Khalifa, 'I So Addicted' and 'Love Suicide' which are more reflective of his present situation.

Arsenal Target Scott Parker

Arsenal will not spend more than £ 10 million for Scott Parker.

Arsenal reportedly eyeing mainstay West Ham midfielder Scott Parker, to strengthen the club Arsene Wenger next season.

The Daily Star reported that Arsene Wenger is in a growing pressure from the management ranks of Arsenal, who continued to press the French coach is to bring some star players the Premier League.

And Arsene Wenger seems to make Parker as their main target, hunting Parker seems to be a little easier today after his club, West Ham, should be relegated to the Division of English League Championship next season.

West Ham reportedly wants £ 15 million to £ 17 million to Parker, but Arsenal will not pay more than £ 10 million to 30-year-old players.