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All in the family: hierarchical social and genetic structure in the Old World monkey Theropithecus gelada

A group of gelada monkeys (Theropithecus gelada). Photo by Noah Snyder-Mackler

Complex, multi-level animal societies have evolved convergently across many taxa but we know little about the mechanisms behind their formation and their associated fitness benefits. In their Molecular Ecology paper published online last week, Snyder-Mackler et al. addressed these questions using genetic data and behavioral observations to compare relatedness among individuals and hierarchical social structure in the gelada (Theropithecus gelada), an Old World monkey endemic to the highlands of Ethiopia.
Geladas form complex, hierarchical societies. At the lowest level, ‘units’ consist of one dominant male gelada, up to 5 subordinate males, and one to 12 female geladas. The social structure of geladas is dynamic such that units may fission (i.e. split) into two daughter units or two units may fuse. Says Snyder-Mackler,

The majority of the fissions have happened during a takeover event. That is, when new males enter the unit and de-throne the old leader male. The fission events need some catalyst for the fission to take place, potentially because the females need to have a leader male to join up with when they split from their unit – this is probably easier when a takeover happens.

At the next level up is the ‘team,’ an aggregation of two or more units that associate with each other at least 90% of the time, although not all units form teams. Above the level of the team is the ‘band,’ a group of units that spend 50%-90% of their time together, and finally, at the highest level of hierarchical structure is the ‘community,’ a set units with overlapping home ranges that spend at least 50% of their time together. Unattached males form groups loosely associated with bands (i.e. the bachelors).

Diagram courtesy of Noah Snyder-Mackler

Diagram courtesy of Noah Snyder-Mackler

Using observational data collected between January 2006 to April 2011 as part of the University of Michigan Gelada Research Project, Snyder-Mackler et al. calculated an association index from the proportion of time the units were found together. The authors also collected genetic data (microsatellite genotypes and mitochondrial sequences) to test relatedness among individuals.
The gelada monkey (Theropithecus gelada). Photo by Noah Snyder-Mackler

The gelada monkey (Theropithecus gelada). Photo by Noah Snyder-Mackler

Genetic relatedness within units supported a behavioral pattern of female philopatry and male dispersal- females within units were significantly more related to each other than expected by chance while male-female, and male-male pairs were not. The authors also found that after a unit split, female-female relatedness was significantly higher in each of the two new units than it was within the unit prior to the fission event. This suggests that during unit splits, a subordinate female is more likely to enter the same post-fission unit as her dominant mother, thus remaining in a subordinate position, than she is to enter a new unit and try to move up in rank. But the result I found most striking was that hierarchical social structure and female genetic relatedness were tightly correlated.

Pairs of females that lived in the same unit were the most closely related on average, females that lived in different units within the same team were the next most closely related pairs, females that lived in different teams within the same band were the third most closely related pairs, and females that lived in different bands but within the same community were unrelated on average.

It it apparent from this work that female geladas prefer to stay close with their mothers, sisters, and half-sisters. But why? What benefits might these monkeys receive by creating and maintaining these social relationships? According to Snyder-Mackler et al. sticking together may provide a benefit by reducing predation and infanticide while the splitting, but continued association, of units may decrease the costs of within-group competition while allowing for the sharing of beneficial resources.
Snyder‐Mackler, N., Alberts, S. C., & Bergman, T. J. (2014). The socio‐genetics of a complex society: Female gelada monkey relatedness patterns mirror association patterns in a multi‐level society. Molecular Ecology.

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From nerves to euphoria: student recalls pitching in statewide contest

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The following is a student’s first-person account of participating in the second annual UPitchNJ collegiate entrepreneurship contest, held April 28 at Princeton University.

By Kristen Martinelli

I wasn’t nervous until we walked into the auditorium style room at Princeton University.

The pitched seating seemed huge. The room’s layout and presentation placement forced us to rely on our memory when presenting. No assistance from a nearby laptop to see what was next. In between bites of pizza and notes from the tech operator, the nerves set in. My team, Elaion, would be competing for cash prizes against 12 other New Jersey universities in the second annual UPitchNJ contest.

As the next team entered the auditorium to go over their presentation, we went back to our demonstration table. In between conversations we practiced our deck from memory. We knew our parts; that wasn’t the issue. The scary part was facing the unknown. We always pitched to our classroom of peers, and here we were with several prestigious teams of strangers. Despite our smooth pitches in the car ride to Princeton, I was worried about clicking through the presentation at the wrong time.

All too soon, we gathered into the first three rows of the auditorium. Montclair State was fourth in the pitch order and I could feel my heart pounding as each speaker discussed Princeton’s entrepreneurship program.

I went through my parts of the presentation over and over before the first team started. I flipped back through my notes to confirm my numbers and specific details. Yet, at some point as the teams began, I realized I had to trust that over the past 14 weeks we had practiced enough to give a great pitch. We had to believe in one another. I stopped pitching in my head and took a deep breath, we can do this.

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I listened to the judges’ feedback for each team. Some teams ran out of time, others didn’t clarify their product, and as always, the judges asked for validation.

I started to relax. I knew we would pitch within the time requirements, and that we had over 100 interviews validating our product. Having our professor, Jason Frasca, in the audience helped make this pitch feel like the one we do every week.

“I’m not using a microphone,” I told my teammates in between pitches. I worried that holding the clicker and a microphone would hinder my performance. (I’m Italian after all, I talk with my hands).

“Us either,” they agreed.

“Make sure you project,” Professor Frasca reminded us.

We transitioned to the front of the room as Professor Sharon Waters introduced our team. I don’t remember anything anyone said, just the feeling of the rubber clicker in my right hand, my shaky knees, and the loop of: project, breathe, project, breathe going through my mind.

“I almost had a panic attack, no lie,” my teammate Alexis Johnson, a senior Fine Arts major, recounted later, about waiting for our pitch to begin. “My heart was pounding. When we got up there, and you [Kristen] did your thing – it was fine. The intro eased my nerves.”

We didn’t turn around and crane our necks to look at the slides. We had the audience’s attention. We presented with the same flow that happens during successful MSU class pitches.

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From left: Alexis Johnson, Kristen Martinelli, Sophie Kunert

We trusted each other, and we succeeded.

After three minutes of questions with the judges, we took our seats and finished watching the presentations.

The first person I looked to was Professor Frasca. His face would tell it all. I knew he was going to tell me not to hide behind the podium next time, but to be honest, my legs were shaking so bad, I was glad it was there!

During the judges’ deliberation and subsequent award announcements, we went over the competition.

“Who do you think is going to take first?”

“I don’t know…How do we compare to the two groups that have been established for two years?”

“What about Pedul? She was the best speaker here.”

“Or The Buzz, I like the idea of a holistic/probiotic drink.”

“The signing school was great too. I love American Sign Language.”

We didn’t know who would win what prize, but we knew we wanted to win something – even if it was just the $100 Starbucks gift card for the Audience Choice Award!

“In my heart, I thought we would win third place. Not because of Karuda [the Montclair State team that won third prize in the 2016 UPitchNJ contest]. But because Pedul and Buzz were really strong. So I thought they were good competitors. I thought we would be the last slot because I thought we were good too,” Alexis explained.

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Alexis, Sophie and Kristen wait for the judges’ results.

As the judges filed out of the deliberation room, I thought we had a chance of winning some award. We were one, if not the only, team who had traction and sales. The only other teams who had anything were teams who were around for 2+ years. We’ve been around for three months.

“I thought we had a shot at winning, but I was also nervous that we weren’t going to win anything,” teammate Sophie Kunert, a sophomore Illustration major, added.

The judges announced the winner of the Starbucks card to The Buzz. The second award was “Best Early Stage Startup.”

That’s gotta be us, I thought.

Sure enough, the judge reads, “Elaion.”

“I was speechless,” Alexis recounted.

We went to the front of the room and took pictures with the giant check. I smiled and smiled and smiled so much I felt like the joker. This can’t be real, we won! All of our hard work, late hours, and revisions paid off.

“I was in shock. I didn’t feel anything in the moment. It was afterwards, after everything was processed,” Sophie remembered.

Other prizes went to Pedul at Rutgers ($1,500) for their college tuition funding platform; SignSchool affiliated with Princeton University ($1,000) for its online platform to learn American Sign Language; and Trend Pie at Seton Hall ($500) for its platform to encourage influencers to communicate with their social media followers. We lined across the front of the room and took pictures together.

“This competition was very exciting. The whole atmosphere is motivating!” Sophie reflected on the connections and networking we had throughout the day. People loved our idea and understood the product, even if they didn’t have tattoos themselves.

Team Elaion with Prof. Jason Frasca
Team Elaion with Prof. Jason Frasca

Being recognized for our work with Elaion was only part of our enjoyment. What was better, is that Montclair and the Feliciano Center get bragging rights too.

“I honestly don’t think we would’ve gotten this far without [Professor Frasca] each week,” Sophie said.

“I wholeheartedly agree,” Alexis added. “Frasca really pushed us. When I first started the class, it was too much for me. But slowly I started to like it, and I appreciate the hard work. I know at some point, in the real world, this will help me.”

Professor Frasca really prepared us for the competition. He put time in and outside of class to give us feedback and push our ideas.

You could see from our deck and presentation that he’s a great teacher, and that the entrepreneurship program at MSU prepares us for the real world of entrepreneurship.

Pitching and winning at Princeton University was a once in a lifetime experience.

Kristen Martinelli is a senior English major pursuing a Certificate of Entrepreneurship, and a member of team Elaion.


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The Alabama State men’s basketball team fell short of its goal to win the SWAC regular season championship, finishing second to Texas Southern.

As the Hornets prepare to head to Houston for the SWAC tournament beginning on Tuesday, they know this is their chance to finish as champions.

“We had a good season overall,” Hornets men’s basketball coach Lewis Jackson said. “Our guys have played extremely hard all year. Their second-place finish is not indicative of how well we’ve played to this point.”

The Hornets (18-9, 14-4 SWAC) finished the season with two convincing road victories at Grambling State and Jackson State.

ASU finished with its best overall and conference records since the 2008-09 season, when the Hornets ended with a 22-10 overall record and a 16-2 conference mark.

Alabama State is the No.2 seed and will begin its tournament with No.7 seed Mississippi Valley State at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Toyota Center.

“Our focus is clear,” junior guard Jamel Waters said. “We want to win a championship. It’s a new season, and we have to make sure everyone understands that.”

All the players said that the disappointment of their regular season finish will fuel their tournament run in Houston.

“We feel like we gave the title away,” senior forward Maurice Strong said. “We know if we put everything together, we can be the best team in the SWAC.”

Mississippi Valley State (5-25, 4-14) finished the season with consecutive home losses to Grambling and Arkansas-Pine Bluff, but Jackson expects a difficult game on Wednesday.

“They have really good guards,” Jackson said. “We do have an advantage inside, so we need to exploit that. We need to play solid half-court offense.”

The Hornets won both regular season meetings with the Delta Devils, although ASU had to work hard for both wins.

“It’s hard to beat a team twice,” Strong said. “The third time will be even harder. We need to come into the game with a dominant mindset, and we can’t afford to take anyone lightly.”

Jackson said his team’s preseason goal is still attainable.

“We set a goal in the preseason to win the (SWAC) championship,” Jackson said. “We can still do that, but it’s a one-game season right now. You can’t win three games without winning the first one.”

ASU had three players receive SWAC honors on Monday. Waters was named first-team All-SWAC, Strong was named second-team All-SWAC, and Steve Rogers was named SWAC Freshman of the Year.

Rogers, a Montgomery native, said winning the award was one of his goals after signing with the Hornets.

“I always set a goal to do my best in everything I do,” Rogers said. “It’s a big blessing, and I’m very thankful (to win the award).”

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I often read the surveys filled out by the happy wanderers of MySpace. One of the recurring questions is “Are your friends mostly male or female?”.

Were one to put a timer on the amount of time I spend talking/hanging out with people, I imagine I would spend a slight majority of my time with my male friends, but in absolute numbers, I would imagine that two thirds of my friends are female.

Interestingly, while my conversations with my male friends tend to be general purpose, conversations with the female friends tend to be more specialized. Some I talk to just talk to about work, some about art, some about music, some about family, and one I talk to almost exclusively about health and emotions. It’s odd when you think about it.

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New Take on an Old Style...yep, more lampwork.

It's been a while since I've made this design...I'd say 'bout a year or two. I had forgotten how much fun they are to make. They are even more fun to make when I've got new glass colors to chose from. The base is a pale yellow opal in rod form. Then after I super heat the glass, it turns into a soft organic tan hue. It's really not a true opaque, it has sheen to it. It's another one of the new CiM glasses. As I've said before, I am really impressed with this line of glass.
Ok...brights on are my agenda for the next couple of days. I thought it's be a bit longer...but I got a huge amount of work done on the torch the last couple of days. So all my customs are DONE!!!! Yeah! I really don't do that many customs any more. I used to...but I guess times change. I really don't enjoy them like I did. It's not the work nor the creation of the's the raw materials. I used a lot of odd lots (glass runs that won't be repeated) and a lot of hand mixed colors. So a lot of times I'm not able to repeat the bead set. So when somebody's hard for me to say "no". So that's the main reason that I rarely do customs any longer.'s a torch day...I've got some new ideas for color combos. So I think I'll start my day and get cracking!!!
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3-Day Detox Food Cleanse Meal Plan and Recipe

What To Eat When Detoxing? Best Detox Food Cleanse Meal Plan

Healthy Eating

A few years back, I was having some unexplained health issues.

After seeing doctor after doctor with no answers, I changed up my diet to a detox food plan, and I have never looked back.

Many nutritionists and health experts believe in the old saying, “you are what you eat.” Detox foods act as a detoxification system for your body, replacing processed food with vitamin-dense foods.

How Do You Detox Your Body After Eating Junk Food?

Detox diets are often combined with diuretics or laxatives as a way to “flush out” toxins.

This is not the type of detox food plan that we recommend, as there is no evidence supporting consuming laxatives that contribute to body detoxification.

Instead, detox your body after a junk food binge by committing to change by eating the best foods for your health. Making the decision to eat only whole, natural foods will boost the vitamins that your body needs.

A crucial yet simple way to detoxify is to drink plenty of water and integrate a fiber-rich diet.

Foods to eat while cleansing

Instead of focusing on what you cannot eat when on a detox, focus on all the delicious things you can eat!

Avoiding all processed foods during this time is key. Foods that are grown from the Earth, unprocessed, and are whole would all classify as detox foods.

a) Avocado

Avocado displays 20 different vitamins and minerals in its oblong fruit. It has become a very popular addition to breakfasts due to its high content of fatty acids, fiber, and potassium.

b) Beets

Beets are intensely colored root vegetables that often have a bad reputation with kids. They have almost every essential nutrient that humans need and have been found to lower blood pressure.

c) Grapefruit

This delicious citrus fruit has an impressive amount of different health benefits, including lowering cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, improving insulin resistance, promoting appetite control, and boosting your immune system.

d) Leafy Greens

Kale, microgreens, collard greens, spinach, cabbage, arugula, and swiss chard are all members of the leafy green family. They are rich in vitamin C, A, K, and some B varieties and can help cognitive function, digestion, and cell turnover.

e) Turmeric

Turmeric has been used as a healing agent for centuries and now has science to back up those claims. It contains curcumin, which is the active ingredient responsible for major anti-inflammatory effects.

f) Green Tea

Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks on Earth, aiding in fat management and weight loss. It contains antioxidants and can even help to prevent types of cancer in humans from environmental causes. It can also help to draw out heavy metals in the body’s detox process.

g) Wild Salmon

Wild-caught salmon is the healthiest fish on your monger’s menu. It is dense in essential omega-3 fatty acids, which your body needs but does not produce on its own. These vitamins help eliminate toxins, decrease inflammation, and improve heart cell function.

h) Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes, namely the orange and purple varieties, are high in antioxidants that protect your body from free radicals, which are unstable molecules that contribute to aging, cancer, and heart disease.

How Do I Detox My Body From Food?

To start a detox diet at the bare minimum, the best way is to be sure you are drinking enough water.

Some experts recommend making a detox water drink by adding healthy flavorings such as cucumber, cayenne pepper, lemon, ginger, cinnamon, orange, or strawberries.

Packaged and processed foods from the grocery store have little to no nutrients in them. When eating foods without much nutritional value, your digestive system burns through the digestion process without receiving essential nutrients. These are often referred to as “empty calories.”

They provide nothing of value, aside from adding calories that can add up to excess pounds on the scale. There is no time like the present; any day can be your first day of detox. Once you take the first leap, incorporating nutrient-dense, high fiber foods and eliminating processed foods gets easier every day.

Cleansing the Liver

The organ most responsible for detoxifying our body is the liver. The liver function produces bile to help break down fats, while toxins and waste are removed through bile or urine.

The healthiest thing to do to ensure this organ is detoxing at its full potential is to boost its own natural detoxifying enzymes, most notably sulforaphane, or the most potent detox enzyme found in the liver.

Broccoli is the food with the most naturally occurring amount of sulforaphane, followed by kohlrabi and cauliflower.

Sulforaphane is only released upon chewing and is retained in its highest numbers when eaten raw.

Integrating lots of raw broccoli into your diet helps boost your liver’s detox properties and is proven to aid in your detox diet.

What foods to avoid while cleansing?

This is of utmost importance; if you follow a strict detox diet, you need to avoid these foods.

Avoid dairy, meat, wheat, alcohol, and caffeine. If eating foods such as rice, swap to brown rice for added vitamins and minerals. And, of course, if you have food allergies or intolerances, then avoid those.

If your body does not process certain foods, eating them essentially creates a toxin that your liver is forced to process, adding to your body’s overall load.

Naturally, this is a concern that is fairly unique to me, but the principles for how to address food allergies and intolerances are the same

Also, if your body requires some caffeine in the morning, green tea will be your best delicious drink of choice.

A Clean Conclusion

And there you have it!

Our list proves that clean eating is not just eating raw vegetables all day; it can be delicious and fun! Begin simply by changing out your white rice to brown rice or switching to oat milk over dairy milk.

Integrating nuts and seeds, cruciferous vegetables, and high fiber produce are different ways of natural detoxification in the body.

Consuming all of these things helps aid in natural health and maintaining weight

Consuming a clean diet based mostly on fruits and vegetables gives your body the essential nutrients, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory elements, vitamin C, vitamin B varieties, among many others.

There is no time like the present to begin detoxification if you are looking to make a change in your diet. The body’s natural response is to feel healthier and live easier when you take good care of your diet.

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Fund fees have fallen in both the active and passive market in recent years, but the industry must be more transparent when it comes to cost says The Investment Association

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DS confirmed that he works at a suspension that will revolutionize the market

DS Numero 9A few days the subsidiary of Citroën, DS, a firm that focuses on providing exclusivity to its models under the watchful eye of the French brand of the chevrones, presented the renewal of its DS 3. The compact of the company destapaba showing the world its new identity, its new design and a car body without emblems Citroën. Now, a few days after, and when we are still beginning to learn of the renewed DS 3, comes a succulent and attractive news, DS is working on a suspension that will revolutionize the market.

Precisely he has been in the presentation of the DS 3 that has taken place in the city of Paris when the brand has confirmed this information that before could only be catalogued of rumor. The specialized magazine Coach went to the event cited, and in this, had a productive conversation with Éric Aliases, head of product and development for DS. In it, Aliases, confirmed this rumor with this phrase: “we’ll Launch a suspension system specific, the first model to equip them will arrive in 2018“.

DS 5 THP 210If, indeed, there is still time for you to take a look at this modern suspension system mounted on DS models, about two years ago, but at least we are assured that what we will see. What we still don’t know too is of the characteristics of such a system, which yes, not simply of hydraulic technology. Éric Aliases give her a hint by putting the electronic as the protagonist of this system, claiming that with it work a lot better. A statement which perhaps confirms that it will not take the knowledge learned in the previous suspension revolutionary view on the company.

Although it is spreading more on this issue, the rest of the words were not too revealing. The product manager went on to say that this system, in the same way that it did the suspension of the pioneer DS, will offer a high level of comfort, agility and stability.

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Formula Vintage: machines champions of F1: Maserati 250F

With the end of the era F2 in the motorcycling World Championship, the Formula 1 came to be reflected in the regulation and, with it, more powerful engines and cars more bulky. Maserati had been present in all editions of the championship, but almost always with private computers and cars somewhat successful as the 4CLT and the A6GCM, which, however, served as the basis for the new 250F.

The Italian firm based in Bologna was founded by four brothers: Alfieri, Bindo, Ettore and Ernesto, who had been involved in racing since the 20’s. Like many other builders, the growing might of the German manufacturers prior to World War II forced them to redefine their objectives, while Maserati managed to find a good business in the Voiturettes (small cars light weight and low displacement). Despite this, the four siblings eventually had to sell the company to the entrepreneur Adolfo Orsi, being completely detached from the same in 1947. With the return of the ‘Formula 1’ to the regulations of the championship, the launch of Alfa Romeo and the late arrival of Mercedes and Lancia, Maserati took the opportunity to launch the 250F.

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Although the base was the A6GCM -that were used all the useful parts – the car was, in essence, new. Gioacchino Colombo was in charge of leading the project, with Valerio Colotti as responsible for the chassis and suspensions, giving the department of motor Taddeucci and Nicola. Nello Ugolini would be in charge of leading the team competition.

The intent of Maserati was to offer cars that are very competitive to private teams, who would be provided with the logistical support of the brand. The possibility of being able to have an engine competitive 2.5-litre attracted a large number of teams who opted for the 250F, although only Juan Manuel Fangio and Onofre Marimón able to compete with the new car in the first Grand Prix of the season: that of Argentina. The argentine champion had signed for Mercedes to lead the return of the German mark to the competition, but the revolutionary race car was not ready until the fourth Grand Prix of the season, held at Reims.

Engine of 220 horses and suspensions improved

the chassis of The 250F continued to the tubular structure with rails of 40 mm in which is anchored a six-cylinder engine in line and a capacity of 2.493 cubic centimeters, two camshafts and dual spark plug per cylinder. Three Weber carburetors double body installed on the right side of the engine fed to the propeller, which had a long and eye-catching exhaust pipe that went all over the left flank of the car.

The block six-cylinder in-line, optimized by Taddeucci and Nicola. Photo: Timitrius.

The lubrication is achieved by means of a carter dry, and the differential and gearbox formed a single block in a transverse position. The above-mentioned gearbox went right away to have four speeds to five, and it improved the carburetor, brakes, and other parts of the car.

The fuel tank-located in the rear part and with a capacity of 200 litres – was powered by a mixture of 50% ethanol, 35% petrol, 10% acetone, 4% benzoyl peroxide and 1% of castor oil that contributed to that the engine delivered 220 horsepower 7,400 revolutions per minute. The gasoline was 80 octane, but thanks to the mixture, the combustion is accelerated.

In regards to the suspensions, Colotti decided by an independent front and rear de Dion, but dramatically improving the distribution of weights and their lightness compared to the one used by Ferrari in the 500 the previous year.

Good start… until he got Mercedes

The first two races of the season were so great for the duo Maserati-Fangio, with two victories in the grands prix of Argentina and Belgium (ignoring the Indianapolis 500-Mile race, in which teams regular championship did not participate). The Ferrari, which were basically a 500 with the engine modified to comply with the regulations, they were no match for The Crooked.

But in Reims, the spectacular Mercedes came, saw and conquered without opposition, and with Fangio, immersed in his ranks next to the germans Karl Kling and Hans Herrman. Maserati decided to replace Fangio with the champion of the previous two years, Alberto Ascari, but the relationship did not work and ended up leaving the team after just two races.

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Fangio and Kling dominated in Reims, bending to all their competitors and leaving the first Maserati Prince Bira out of the podium. During the rest of the season, Maserati didn’t get the win and only scored two podiums at Silverstone and Pedralbes. In 1955, Mercedes continued to dominate with authority and leaving the crumbs to Ferrari and Maserati.

The renaissance

In 1956 Mercedes left Formula 1 and that enabled Maserati to regain prominence in the championship with their still-competitive 250F that, in addition, was piloted by the brilliant up-and-coming Stirling Moss, that would end up vying for the championship with Juan Manuel Fangio, which had landed at Ferrari.

That season, the 250F received upgrades in the gearbox, brake drums and aerodynamics, thanks to which the car took a nose more narrow, and modifications around the cockpit of the pilot. Also upgraded the chassis and is varied 5 degrees to the position of the engine to lower the center of gravity, although all this was only made available in the official drivers. In its last phase of development, came the disc brakes, but Moss could not beat Fangio, who took his fourth world title.

In 1957, the duel for the title would be repeated, but this time with both pilots defending the brand of the trident, so the four-time champion argentine had returned to his home to certify his fifth and final wound world of Formula 1. That year, Maserati got a total of four victories, five pole positions and ten podiums, in addition to the first two positions in the drivers championship. That was the farewell of the brand in Formula 1, while numerous private teams continued to use the 250F until 1960 when, in the Grand Prix of the united States, the long-lived single-seater Italian appeared for the last time in the category.

Specifications técnicas
Diseñador Gioachinno Colombo
Denomination Maserati 250F
Chasis Maserati
Potencia 220 to 7.400
Motor Maserati 2.493 cc in front position
Number of cylinders 6 in línea
Sobrealimentado No
Transmisión Maserati Manual 4/5 velocidades
Chasis Tubular
Peso 630 kg
Supplier carburante/lubricante
Frenos drum/disc
Distance between axes 2.280 cm
Tires Pirelli, Dunlop
Results deportivos 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960
Drivers (Official and private) Fangio, Marimón, Bira, Moss, Mantovani, Ascari, Villoresi, Wharton, Salvadori, Flockhart, Mieres, Schell, De Graffenried, Musso, Rosier, Godia, Bertocchi Behra, Schell, Rosier, Wharton, Bertocchi, Mieres, Mantovani, Musso, Menditeguy, Bucci, Macklin, Perdisa, Claes, Bira, Walker, Gould, Collins, Fitch, Moss, Piotti, Landi, Gerini, Gonzalez, Hawthorn Moss, Behra, Menditeguy, Piotti, Landi, Gerini, González, Hawthorn, Rosier, Gould, Perdisa, Chiron, Villoresi, Godia, Taruffi, Simon, Gould, Volonterio, Maglioli, Halford, Brabham, Schell, Salvadori, De Graffenried, Bonnier, Fangio, Moss, Behra, Menditeguy, Schell, Bonnnier, Piotti, Gregory, Simon, Gould, Scarlatti, Herrmann, Piotti, Bonnier, Gerini, Bueb, Halford, Godia, Volonterio, Fangio, Behra, Menditeguy, Schell, Godia, Gould, Gregory, Bonnier, Gonzalez, Mieres, Piotti, Campbell, De Filippis, Scarlatti, Gerini, Kavanagh, Taramazzo, Testut, Chiron, Bonnier, Scarlatti, Trintignant, Seidel, Shelby, Ruttman, P. Hill, Ruttman, Herrmann, Allison, Oliveira, Cabianca, Chimeri, Cade Gould, Drake
Presences in Large Premios 8 6 7 7 10 7 3
Victorias 2 0 2 4 0 0 0
Poles 1 0 1 5 1 0 0
Turns rápidas 4 1 3 3 1 0 0
Podios 5 3 11 10 0 0 0
Km. liderados 772 31 1.309 1.631 102
First win GP Argentina GP Monaco GP Argentina
Last win GP Belgium GP Italy GP Alemania
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Possible outcomes to spend ITV

Whether you spend ITV in Madrid , Barcelona, Seville or any other part of the national territory there are three possible outcomes after inspection : favorable, unfavorable or negative. In this post we explain what each means and what are their implications:

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means vehicle is in good condition and can usually move before expiring inspection. The drive comes outcome in ITV card, enter the inspection date and closing date of application. The driver must wear, along with documentation of your car, the last inspection report , which can be requested by law enforcement officers who are responsible for traffic monitoring . In addition, the car must carry in a prominent position (preferably at the top right on the windshield inside) sticker attesting to the successful outcome of the inspection and the date of last revision.

is Importantly, the inspection may be favorably with small defects . These small injuries vehicle owner be communicated to correct them, but do not go back to the station ITV so that the car has a value on the date of the next inspection.

mean that found failure in the car that compromise normal operation and safety of the driver and the rest motorists. Depending on the severity of the symptoms driver one maximum period of two months are provided to correct them.

resultados ITV

During this period, the driver You can only move to attend the workshop and inspection, to regulate their situation. On the set date, because of the vehicle arranged in the same drive ITV , for technicians to check it is in good condition. The driver set forth in another ITV center with a legitimate reason and upon application to the appropriate region.

If the vehicle is not delivered within the corresponding period ITV station could suggest Traffic Department downwardly therefrom. Doing so after the deadline must inspection done by examining the vehicle fully and not just see through the errors contained in the initial inspection.

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means ITV technician found errors and tear of such a magnitude that prevents movement of the vehicle even leave the station on its own. In this case, the vehicle must travel to the workshop crane and follow the same steps as when inspection is declared unfavorable.

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The Lamborghini that never existed: a single Concept S auction manufactured

How much would you pay to put in your garage a real prototype Lamborghini? That is the question that has launched RM Sotheby’s to announce auction only Lamborghini Concept S that was manufactured after appearing at the Geneva Motor Show 2005. This is a real rarity based in Lamboghini Gallardo and tried to become a limited edition to bring to market a body in the style of the Mille Miglia. But Lamborghini never get to make more than one unit because of its high cost , which now allows you to be worth almost 2.6 million euros .

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Much more than a Lamborghini Gallardo homeless. A pure barchetta with a single functional built

Although at first glance it might seem that this is a Lamborghini Gallardo more than just roof has been omitted, the Lamborghini Concept S wanted to show the ability to develop and commercialize Lamborghini limited editions. We talked about authentic barchetta designed by Luc Donckerwolke to teach for the first time how it could be the Gallardo Spyder . The Concept S has physical separation between the two front seats, its retro look, and has no possibility of installing windshield or roof to protect its occupants.

After a great success of public and first Lamborghini intends to launch a production of 100 units, the Lamborghini Concept S ran into the harsh reality of the one-off. exorbitant costs, the need to introduce a major redesign to get approval and a reduced functionality, eventually persuade Lamborghini Concept S for the production never reached . Never?

lamborghini-concept-s-110715-02 Finally Lamborghini confirmed that no production of the Lamborghini Concept S, although this was not entirely true. Two units were created a non motor domes surround glass that currently rests in the museum Lamborghini and a second unit with chassis number 001, minimum glazing and fully functional it will now be auctioned on November 18 by RM Sotheby’s for a price of 2 1 and 2.6 million.

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The successor to the McLaren 650S arrive in 2018

[19459million] McLaren 650S El sucesor del McLaren 650S llegará en 2018

McLaren 650S

just over a year ago he appeared in the Geneva Motor Show McLaren 650S . This supercar came as an evolution of McLaren MP4-12C , taking as a base model and leads in almost all respects. Although this model does not take long on the market, it seems that the manufacturer of Woking are considering the development of his successor would come in 2018

This project is known internally as P14 and may mark a before and after in the British brand. Although it will be presented as a completely new model, really approaches the carbon fiber chassis and engine 3.8 liter V8 of the 650S. Where it will be the greatest revolution in the paragraph of design . According to Frank Stephenson, Design Director McLaren, the new model will be “even more crazy,” the McLaren P1.

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McLaren 650S

This roughly translates to the introduction of a new design language, the more extreme than at present and that will mark the line of upcoming models. Also it will aim to beat the Ferrari 488 GTB. Believe in the brand is the team to beat and it would increase power from 650 horses that have the 650S to about 670 horses , matching the 488 GTB and McLaren still below 675LT.

However, as this model is limited to 500 units and has already sold all their production it could also be considered one greater power increase . The benefits of P14 will also be safely increased and the new model will make the 0-100 km / h in less than three seconds and reach a top speed than 330 km / h .

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McLaren 650S

As in the present, the successor will have a version 650S Coupe and Spider . The roadster will feature a retractable hardtop and probably presented a year later that the coupe due to McLaren launch strategies. The new model will reach the market with a price higher than the 650S, which will be above 250,000 euros .

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The monochromatic color scheme Lincoln made available on the 2020 Navigator last fall is now being introduced across the brand's SUV lineup, and it's no longer limited to the upmarket Reserve grade as was previously the case with the 2020 Navigator.

The color scheme, known as the Monochromatic Package, drops some of the exterior chrome accents and casts these areas in the body color—including the grille. Only a handful of colors are available, though, and not all are available for every Lincoln SUV. Availability is as follows:

2021 Lincoln Corsair: Pristine White, Infinite Black and Asher Gray
2020 Lincoln Nautilus: Infinite Black
2021 Lincoln Aviator: Pristine White, Infinite Black and Asher Gray
2020 Lincoln Navigator: Pristine White, Ceramic Pearl and Infinite Black

The Monochromatic Package also adds black wheels, and depending on vehicle a set of body-colored side mirrors, side skirts, and wheel lip moldings.

After 2020, Lincoln's lineup will be limited to these four SUVs as the MKZ and Continental will be phased out. The brand is fully focused on high-riding vehicles and is expected to add an electric SUV in the next coupe of years.


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Elon Musk: You Can Now Buy a Tesla With Bitcoin

Until yesterday, you could order your Tesla online with multiple currencies worldwide, just not cryptocurrency. However, Elon Musk took to Twitter yesterday to announce that Tesla will accept bitcoin as payment moving forward. This latest announcement comes one month after the carmaker announced its purchase of $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin.

According to CNBC, the carmaker utilizes open-source software to accept this new form of payment. Additionally, once the carmaker receives these bitcoin payments, it won’t convert these coins back into fiat money. However, there are a few reasons why you may want to buy your next EV the old-fashioned way.

Why would Elon Musk want Tesla to accept Bitcoin?

As mentioned earlier, Tesla and Elon Musk have taken huge steps to embrace bitcoin in the last few months. This all started when the EV carmaker purchased a massive $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. According to CNBC, the carmaker made this purchase so it could have “more flexibility to further diversify and maximize returns on our cash.”

Following this initial purchase, Elon Musk added “#bitcoin” to his bio on Twitter, resulting in a temporary 20 percent spike in cryptocurrency’s price, says CNBC. As a result, having such a massive automaker embrace bitcoin will inevitably cause its value to increase over time.

This is an important factor to this Tesla story since the company reportedly does not plan to convert its bitcoins back into fiat money. As CNBC reports, this allows the carmaker to benefit from price swings in the cryptocurrency market. However, this move could have some potential downsides for competitors.

Is buying a car with bitcoin a good idea?

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As MKBHD points jokingly point out on Twitter, you can now buy your Tesla, which is a depreciating asset, with bitcoin, an asset that is currently appreciating. As a result, the relative price you paid for your car can shift over time.

Given bitcoin’s extreme volatility, the price of a Tesla can change daily. As a result, time will tell how the carmaker plans to advertise pricing for new vehicles. Additionally, if you opt to return your vehicle, you’re not getting your bitcoins back.

According to CNBC, Tesla reportedly issued a statement saying it will retain the ability to pay refunds in US dollars. While this refund will be calculated based on bitcoin’s price when you purchased the vehicle, if the cryptocurrency goes up, Tesla will save money by switching to US dollars.

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Whether you’re using US dollars or bitcoin, your next Tesla purchase will be completed online. Unlike most other manufacturers, Tesla doesn’t follow the traditional business model. Instead, it sells directly to consumers via its website. This is where this new bitcoin option comes in. Since you can switch between US dollars and bitcoin at checkout, there is no need to involve a third party.

If this trend catches on, we just might see larger established automakers adopting a similar payment and delivery system in the not too distant future.


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Nissan Pathfinder: Affable and Affordable

Totally redesigned just two years ago, the 2015 Nissan Pathfinder once again offers exceptional levels of versatility, fuel efficiency and full-size comfort for seven passengers. Pathfinder is available in 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive configurations, with all models powered by a fuel-efficient 260-horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6.
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Sometimes a car simply amazes you, and that is the way it was with the new Pathfinder. Nissan has made this seven passenger SUV into a well-mannered, fun and versatile vehicle capable of handling most any terrain and with enough options to satisfy any taste. Perhaps, best of all, the Pathfinder starts around $30,000. In other words, Nissan has priced this gentle giant under the cost of many mid-sized sedans.

The Pathfinder is a radical departure from older generations and provides ample evidence that Nissan knows how to produce a seven-passenger SUV that can match luxury brands in quality and performance. The unibody-constructed Pathfinder offers ample cargo space, an upscale interior and spry performance. Indeed, this Nissan is a joy to drive. It has excellent acceleration, good braking, is easy to park and offers superior value. The Pathfinder is very nimble.

Visibility in all directions is among the best ever in a large SUV, and the 260-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 gave us over 23 mpg in mixed driving and 25 on the highway. That is impressive considering its towing capacity is 5,000 pounds. The continuously variable transmission in our test vehicle was unobtrusive, quick to react and kept the engine on task. A hybrid Pathfinder is also available.

Mom’s view: What a surprise! This is a big SUV that drives like a small one. It has a turning radius that enables you to quickly maneuver into tight mall parking spaces. Safety wise, Pathfinder models come standard with dual front, front side and full-length side curtain airbags, traction and stability control systems, and a tire pressure monitoring system. Options include a voice-activated navigation system, a 13-speaker Bose stereo and the best around view system in the business providing a clear, 360-degree overhead view of nearby obstacles. A blind-spot warning system and rear cross-traffic alert are available on SL and up models. You can also order all-wheel drive, but we found the front wheel drive enough to power through the recent snowfall without slippage.

The interior has plenty of storage spaces, but the real plus was the usefulness of the second row seats that have over five inches of travel and help make access to the third row of seats easier. I was impressed at how easy the seats folded flat enabling us to haul a six-foot table with room to spare. A great place to put those bargains. The Pathfinder is available in S, SV, SL and Limited trim levels. Even the base model is well equipped with tri-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry, a six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo system, and 18-inch alloy wheels and more. Nissan has created a value oriented SUV for families that has a 19.5 fuel tank making 500 miles trips possible without refueling.

Working woman’s view: I recommend the SL version with its leather interior, power lift gate, remote start, heated front and rear seats, an electric-adjustable front passenger seat, and a digital compass as well as a 120V outlet. The center armrest is equipped with jacks for just about any device. I would also add the Tech Package with its 13-speaker Bose stereo and a navigation system, eight-inch touchscreen, NavTraffic and NavWeather, and an around-view monitor that provides a 360-degree birds-eye view of the surrounding area. The interior is understated and quite functional. I believe the information center was the easiest to use of any I have tested and the large touch screen was quick to accept inputs. There is also a DVD Family Entertainment Package that shows images on seven-inch screens located in the back of the front seat headrests.

Dad’s view: This is not a performance vehicle and is tuned more for economy. The results are very good, but its real pride is in its handling and ride. If you haven’t driven a vehicle with a continuously variable transmission it might take you a short time to adjust. The braking is good for its class and the government crash test scores were all above average. The seats are very comfortable and the optional heating element works quickly. I highly recommend you look into the Pathfinder hybrid which, unlike the Toyota Highlander hybrid, can be purchased in models with a minimum of extras and thus starts around $35,000. Since Nissan also produces the best-selling all-electric car, the Leaf, that technology certainly helps when they created the Pathfinder hybrid and were able to package the batteries with a minimum loss of cargo space. Essentially, the Pathfinder is a family vehicle for drivers who don’t like minivans. I found this Nissan refreshing and it showed quality throughout. I kept it in front wheel drive for better fuel mileage, but the recent bad weather gave me the opportunity to try it on slick roads and it never faltered. It is easy enough to go grocery shopping, take a weekend trip, or commute with equal aplomb.

Family conference: This is an excellent choice for readers looking for a large, family-oriented SUV that is enjoyable to drive, has great visibility and an abundance of features. Clearly, Nissan has done its homework, and the Pathfinder gets our most improved SUV award. It certainly deserves a test drive. As always, we highly recommend you buy from a reliable dealer.

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2022 Audi E-Tron GT RS Prototype Drive: Fun While It Lasts

So good you’ll never miss the engine—but you might miss the fuel tank.

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Ever been on one of those roller coasters where a sign warns you to keep your head pinned against the headrest? Well, the 2022 Audi E-Tron GT RS needs a sign like that, and we have the headache to prove it. It took us four good stabs of the accelerator—and four slams of our skull against the headrest—before we learned our lesson, partly because we're slow learners and partly because it's hard to wrap your head around how quickly the Audi E-Tron GT can accelerate from virtually any speed.

Audi claims a 0-to-60-mph time of 3.1 seconds for the 590-hp E-Tron GT RS (an overboost feature bumps output to 637 hp in short bursts), but as is so often the case, that number doesn't tell the whole story. Its 3.1-second time isn't just mash and go, mind you, as its Quattro all-wheel-drive system lets the rear end skitter around a bit before it digs in. But it's when you hammer the throttle while on the move—no matter if you're going 15 mph or 50—that the rush of its 612 lb-ft of on-demand torque really hits you. (Quite literally, in our case.) As in its Porsche Taycan cousin, there's a two-speed transmission at work back there, though we'll be darned if we could ever feel it shifting.

This is as good a time as any to mention that the E-Tron GT RS we were driving was a European-spec prototype; Audi, like any competent drug dealer, wanted to give us a quick taste before sales begin in earnest. When the U.S.-spec car arrives later this year, it'll carry a price tag of roughly $140,995 (we say roughly because Audi hasn't finalized the destination charge for 2022). Accompanying it will be the non-RS model, the E-Tron GT Quattro, with 522 hp, 464 lb-ft, a 0-to-60 time of 3.9 seconds, and a price tag of about $101,995. And perhaps less risk of a concussion.

Head-Banging Good Drive

For all the head-banging, we had a hell of a good time during our short drive in the E-Tron GT RS. As thrilling as the acceleration is, the car is no less amazing or amusing in the curves, taking the same dignified approach to fast driving as other sport-tuned Audis and playing it back in fast motion. The finger-light steering belies the 5,000-plus-pound weight of the E-Tron GT. A good chunk of its heft is concentrated in the 93-kWh underfloor battery pack, but the upshot is that weight helps lower the car's center of gravity. With optional four-wheel steering to further improve its stability (which we're betting it probably doesn't need), the E-Tron GT RS flies through the curves with maximum grip and minimum fuss before rocketing onto straights like, well, like a rocket.

The experience is enhanced by a piped-in soundtrack, complete with a grumbly idle. We're not sure the digitized noises are necessary, but they do lend the driving experience a sort of sci-fi unreality—are we really jetting through the curves this quickly, or are we having a dream about the world's most intense driving simulator? (If it was a dream, you were all in it!)

Ride? Yep, that's pretty good, too. The E-Tron GT is home to Audi's first three-chamber air-suspension system, which the company says allows for greater differentiation between Comfort and Sport modes. We didn't notice all that much of a difference—we were a bit preoccupied with clinging onto the steering wheel for dear life—but we thought it delivered what air suspensions do best, which is to maintain comfort and poise while delivering physics-defying handling behavior. That said, a good, hard bump sent the suspension up to the top of its travel. We've driven plenty of cars over that same bump with less drama, but we can't all be perfect, can we?

The only other imperfection noted during our brief drive of the E-Tron GT RS was its brake-pedal placement and overall feel. The pedal itself is mounted so high that we could slide our foot sideways off the accelerator and right underneath the brake, which also has very abrupt travel. Lowering the brake pedal, or increasing its travel length, would give a more consistent feel between it and the accelerator.

Range Needs More Range

And then there's the issue of range. Both E-Tron GT models share the same 93-kWh battery pack. Audi estimates a range of 238 miles for the plain ol' GT and 232 miles in the RS we drove. (The company is awaiting official EPA ratings.) Considering the type of driving the E-Tron GT RS invites—foot to the floor, skull into the headrest—hitting those numbers won't be easy unless you take it easy. We'll have to wait for our first full test of a U.S.-spec car to get a true sense of its range.

Now, 232 miles is probably fine for most EV owners. With home charging, it should ensure at least a few days of driving between electric fill-ups. And it's worth noting that the E-Tron GT is capable of utilizing 800-volt, 270-kW fast charging, which Audi says will juice a dead battery to 80 percent in a little over 20 minutes. (Electrify America, Audi's charging-gear partner, supports 800-volt charging at its public stations.) Still, the E-Tron GT is supposed to be Audi's halo car, and that means it needs bragging-rights numbers, like the 300-to-400-mile—or more—ranges achieved by some Teslas. To paraphrase an executive from another EV-focused automaker, if your range number doesn't start with a three, you're not in the game.

Model Looks Like a Model

That's too bad because aside from the medium-length tether, everything about the E-Tron GT is halo-worthy. The cabin is high-end in materials and execution, and unlike some other EVs, it doesn't look like it was pulled from a booth at the Consumer Electronics Show. No orientation needed; if you can work the controls in any other Audi, you won't have any problems in the E-Tron GT. And can we talk about the exterior styling for a second? The E-Tron GT RS is a great-looking car in pictures, but in person, it's a real jaw-dropper, an RS7 with a swimsuit model body. The few times we slowed down enough to make the E-Tron GT more than a passing blur, people turned, gazed, pointed, and smiled (presumably at the Audi and not its driver).

Our responsible journalist side needs to also address the elephant in the room, which is the GT's close relation to the Porsche Taycan. Having no doubt been asked this question about a jillion times, the Audi PR person had a sensible answer: These cars weren't developed in a vacuum. Audi doesn't deny the ties that bind them but asserts that the cars are tuned for different audiences, with the Taycan (especially the Turbo S) aimed at the performance market, the E-Tron designed to be more of a grand tourer, and the RS model splitting the difference. For what it's worth, this author thinks the Audi is the better-looking car. (The Taycan looks like its mascara is running.)

Hopefully, the U.S.-spec car won't differ too much from the one we drove, because we loved our first experience in the Audi E-Tron GT RS. Driving it was an absolute delight, like a nice soak in a hot bath, including the part where you forget to test the water with your toe and scald your foot and then the timer that stops the bubbles after 15 minutes. All Audi needs to do is talk to its corporate colleagues in Crewe about getting some of those nice soft pillows that Bentley attaches to its headrests. That, and 350 miles or so of range, would make the E-Tron GT RS the perfect sporty electric car.

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2022 Audi E-Tron GT RS Prototype Pros

  • Blistering acceleration
  • Phenomenal handling
  • Drool-inducing styling

2022 Audi E-Tron GT RS Prototype Cons

  • Short range
  • Suboptimal brake pedal placement and feel
2022 Audi E-Tron GT RS
PRICE $140,995
LAYOUT Front/rear-motor, AWD, 5-pass, 4-door sedan
MOTORS 590-hp*/612-lb-ft AC permanent-magnet electric
TRANSMISSION 2-speed automatic
CURB WEIGHT 5,150 lb (mfr)
WHEELBASE 114.2 in
L x W x H 195.2 x 77.5 x 54.3 in
0-60 MPH 3.1 sec (mfr est)
EPA FUEL ECON Not yet rated (232 mi est range)
ON SALE Summer 2021
*637 hp with temporary overboost


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46 litre monokey case with aluminium finish with top opening. Can be used as top box or side pannier. Thanks to special selectors placed inside the bags, you can convert each version to either to fully open the entire lid or only the uppermost smaller opening (very practical for quickly accessing items from the bag, avoiding any ill-timed spilling of the whole contents). Elaborately trimmed in steel foil, these bags are not necessarily specific to just Enduro bikes.
For bikes with a high level exhaust on one side the 46 litre case is often used with a 33 litre ( LUA00033 ) one to solve the issue of asymmetry.
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What I’ve learned about my faith from cramming for deadlines, exams and assessments at university

8 May 2017

When I was at university, I found that there were typically two types of students: those who did all their work as soon as possible, and those who did it as late as possible. To my shame, I was consistently a member of the latter! Whether it was writing an essay, preparing a presentation,...

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Top Things To Look For In A New Church

19 Sep 2016

Going to university opens up so many possibilities to explore, engage and connect with something new and exciting. That applies to life outside the university bubble, as well as all the goings on within a campus or college. Being part of a church can be a great way to find support and guidance...

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Living Well in Community

22 Aug 2016

What does ‘community’ mean? The word crops up everywhere, from David Cameron’s ill-fated ‘Big Society’ to a way of trying to help new first-year students settle in to university life. It becomes a go-to word when bad things happen. When my city flooded last Christmas, a great deal was made of...

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Tips for Students on A Level Results Day

15 Aug 2016

I write this awaiting the results of my MA in Theology and Religious Studies and preparing for what comes next. So I can appreciate how hard results day can be! Perhaps you have worked flat out or think you haven’t worked as hard as you should have done. It’s easy to place so much pressure on...

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How Being Part of MethSoc has Kept My Faith Alive at University

26 Jul 2016

I am able to say, with absolute sincerity, that joining the Methodist Society (MethSoc) at the University of Birmingham has been both an enriching and deeply encouraging experience for me. From the much welcome hot meals, of which there have been many, to the companionship and communion shared...

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Our Favourite Ways to Pray

5 Jul 2016

Let’s be honest: all of us have probably struggled with prayer. We know how important and encouraging it can be, helping to bring peace and comfort to situations of distress or uncertainty. But sometimes it can be difficult finding time and energy to commit to prayer.

We recently asked...

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Life at University: Theology, Faith and Vocation

23 Sep 2015

When I first set off to university to study theology, along with a reading list and my childhood teddy, I also took with me two determinations: to heed the warnings from home and ensure that my studies did not damage my faith, and more importantly to prove everyone wrong and not work for the...

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How to survive uni as an international student

21 Sep 2015

I still remember when I came to study in the UK. I was expecting most things that I saw once I got to Uni, mostly because they sent me a welcome pack, and they also had a nice video that covered all the bases. There's a few things they did not (could not?) tell me, so I'll try to fill in some...

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Life at University: Questions, Doubts and Friendships

7 Sep 2015

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Connecting the Spheres: Life as a Christian International Student

23 Sep 2014

One of my all-time favourite poems is Walt Whitman’s ‘A Noiseless, Patient Spider.’ In it, the speaker compares a spider’s meticulous construction of a web to his own experience ‘[c]easelessly musing, venturing, throwing, seeking the spheres to connect them … / Till the gossamer thread you...

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Dr. Fred Mullins; MD (Honorary Tribute)

I received the news of Dr. Mullins' passing several hours after it occurred. Like so many of you, I was shocked. What was 2020 throwing at us yet again? Immediately, my mind recalled the times that I did get to spend with him ... or better yet, around him. For unless one was a patient, staff or family, one could never actually be "with" Fred. He reserved his very limited time to those closest with him. And he was very, very generous with his limited time.

The idea of a tribute issue came to me the next evening while I was up thinking and praying. I wanted to do something that would call attention to his life and work from those who knew him best, while giving all of you the opportunity to share from your hearts in a way that will be concrete, tangible, personal and lasting ... like this publication. In the end, we had over 20 peers and over 20 patients, all contributing heart-felt memories and gratitudes for him.

The idea also came that we could reprint an extra 1,000 of these tribute issues to sell and then use the proceeds to donate to the Burn Foundation. Thus, honoring Dr. Mullins, providing a platform for his friends and peers, and supporting a cause he was obviously extremely passionate about. Win-win-win.

If you are reading this and would like to purchase an issue (or more) please go to my home landing page, they are $20/each and you can use PayPal. The proceeds of each purchase will go to supporting The Burn Foundation.

This main interview/story I chose to run was from February 2018, and was actually conducted between surgeries and patient rounds. First of all, it was and always is very humbling and heavy to be in a burn hospital. I also find myself so thankful for the fact that neither I, nor my children, have known these hallways … and hope we never will. Yet, for those who find themselves there, Fred Mullins is a God-send. Fred is a force of nature. There aren’t many people on this planet with as much drive, skills and empathy as this man. If I could describe him, he has the ingenuity of Nikola Tesla, the energy of Theodore Roosevelt and heart of Mother Theresa. I was honored to have him on the front cover for our February issue because it is Burn Awareness Month.

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The C2C Program is a one-of-a-kind initiative specifically designed to help Mississippi working adults improve their lives by earning a degree. If you’ve heard about the program before, you might immediately think of the C2C Grant and the financial support it provides qualifying students. However, there is so much more to the program!

Just like there are more obstacles beyond finances that keep working adults from returning to college, there’s much more to the C2C Program than the renewable $1,000 Grant. Here, we’ll take a closer look at these specific resources and tools that make this program so impactful.

C2C Coaches

One of the most impactful aspects of the C2C Program is the team of committed C2C Coaches. These experienced professionals are there to support you in realizing your dream of earning a degree - from admissions through enrollment and all the way to graduation.

In the beginning, your coach will provide a transcript evaluation to help you make the most of the credits you have earned and determine the quickest path to a degree based on your goals and objectives. They’ll review your objectives, discuss relevant degree options, and identify any courses you’ve taken and credits you’ve earned that can be applied to your desired degree.

As you progress through any required coursework needed to graduate, your coach will be there. These knowledgeable experts can connect you with all the resources at your school and beyond from virtual and in-person tutoring support to transportation and even childcare. Based on your circumstances, they can even refer you to other state resources that can provide assistance like the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS).

What C2C Graduates Are Saying

Nobody understands the value of a C2C Coach more than previous C2C students. Here are some testimonials from successful graduates about the impact of this unwavering support. Here are just three examples:

  • “Kristi Dearing and the C2C program were exactly what I needed – they listened to what my goals were, then showed me how to apply what I had already accomplished [so that I could pursue my master's degree].” – Zetella Gooch
  • “Dr. Wilson and the C2C team were real advocates for me. They were always there for me each step of the way, making sure I did what I needed to do.”– Kim Sims
  • “Emily Tucker...was amazing. She went at my speed, and told me about the C2C program, the C2C Grant, and asked me what I wanted to study. She was there every step of the way through this process.”– Jemeikah Jones

Considering an Option Few Thought They Had

Many Mississippi adults considering re-enrollment have attended multiple institutions, starting their studies at a community college to complete core requirements before transferring to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.

If this was your experience but for one reason or another you did not come away with a degree, a reverse transfer may be one of the options explored through the C2C Program. This option allows you to transfer university credits earned back to the community college you previously attended so you can apply them towards an associate degree. A C2C Coach can help coordinate this process.

The total number of credits you have earned will determine how many classes you need to complete to earn the degree. In some cases, you might have everything you need for an associate degree already! With this new degree under your belt, you can continue on to a bachelor’s degree program or enter the workforce with a more impressive resume.

A Degree Offering Just for Returning Students

If you attended a Mississippi university in the past and came away with a significant number of earned credit hours but fell short of fulfilling the requirements for a degree, the University Studies Degree could be perfect for you. This bachelor’s degree option is exclusive to adult students who qualify for the C2C program. It requires the necessary credits for a degree but offers greater flexibility in fulfilling core requirements and in the application of prior earned credits.

Here are some of the main advantages of this option:

  • Flexibility - You can enjoy the flexibility in the coursework accepted to fulfill core degree requirements such as math and science.
  • Technical Credits - You can apply up to 30 hours of technical credits including those that you may have earned while working.
  • Grade Forgiveness - If there were some courses you received less-than-ideal grades for in the past, you can eliminate them from your GPA calculation.

Your C2C Coach will guide you through the whole process and help you identify the most direct route to earning the University Studies Degree.

Tuition Assistance

The cost of a college education is a common challenge Mississippians face when thinking about returning to school. Some working adults are struggling to make ends meet and many still have balances to pay back from their last stint in college. To help these non-traditional students overcome financial obstacles, the C2C Program matches participants with a wide variety of educational funding

FASFA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) is a government-issued form that organizations, colleges, and federal and state governments use to offer financial aid to qualifying students. You can use the funding for nearly any college-related expense.

MAAPP - The Mississippi Aid Application (MAAPP) is essentially the local version of FASFA that helps adult Mississippi students qualify for financial assistance within the state to make it easier to return to school.

C2C Grant - This renewable $1,000 grant is exclusive to the C2C Program and is available to qualifying adult learners. It’s designed to help qualifying students cover the cost of tuition and related expenses and can even help pay down past debt owed to Mississippi college or university.

School Specific Support Offerings

Between managing work, family, and school, non-traditional adult students face a lot of challenges that conventional students simply don’t experience. Since the C2C Program’s intention is to help adult learners return to school, we can help connect students with a wealth of resources being offered by Mississippi’s colleges and universities to help overcome these barriers. Our C2C Coaches can help make you aware of these resources and support you in taking advantage of them. Here are just a few examples:

Completely Online Programs - Online classes are incredibly helpful when completing your degree around an already hectic schedule. Some colleges go a step further by offering entire programs online. This way, you can complete your whole degree virtually. This is an excellent choice for students who aren’t located near an institution or for those without the time to visit campus regularly.

Virtual Tutoring - Even with the best teachers, you’re bound to have questions about your coursework every once in a while. With family and work to worry about, you really don’t have the time to stay after class or visit during office hours to discuss with your teacher. That’s where virtual tutoring comes in handy. Many Mississippi colleges offer free tutoring online so you can get the answers you need no matter where you are!

Flexible Payment Plans - Colleges throughout Mississippi understand the financial challenges facing adult learners. In addition to many scholarships, grants, and other forms of tuition assistance, many schools offer flexible payment plans. The specifics vary between institutions, but the plans allow students to spread out their payments over longer periods of time to lessen the burden of tuition.

On-Campus Childcare - Many adult learners are busy raising a family while returning to college. Some Mississippi universities and colleges have made an extra effort to accommodate non-traditional students with children by offering on-campus childcare. Anytime you need to attend class or an extracurricular activity, you can easily drop your child off so you can remain engaged.

C2C is the key to completing your degree

Now, you have a better idea of the true value the C2C Program offers adult learners. But this is just scratching the surface! If you’re eager to return to school to complete your degree, this is the ideal program for you. You’ll get paired with a committed C2C Coach who will work with you one-on-one to determine the quickest and most efficient path towards graduation based on your specific circumstances. You might even qualify for the C2C Grant to receive some financial support to cover the cost of tuition.

Connect with a C2C Coach today to see just how close you are to graduation.


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It was raining hard on the morning of June 9, 2014. Jemeika Jones had just dropped off her infant son and was excited for the first day on her new job. About 10 miles from home, Jemeika came around a bend in the road and saw a man crossing the street in front of her. She swerved to miss him.

Three days later, she awoke in the hospital and her family pieced together the rest of the story for her. After Jemeika swerved to miss a man on the street, she hit a tree and the impact catapulted her through the sunroof. The ambulance found her 75 feet away, with a ruptured artery in her right arm, losing an incredible amount of blood.

Jemeika was airlifted to a Tupelo Hospital, where the doctors were forced to amputate her arm. In addition to this loss, she also was left with a broken collarbone and a punctured lung. The doctors told her it was a miracle she survived.

Inspiration found

Jemeika spent over a month in the hospital before she was released to continue her physical therapy at home. She was right-handed, so she had to learn how to do a lot of things with her left hand, especially writing.

Completing her degree had always remained in the back of her mind. So, in 2018 she did some research and called Social Security to ask if she could keep her disability while in school. The answer was yes.

“What motivated me most to go back and finish my degree,” explains Jemeika, “was when my daughter looked at me and said, ‘Mama, I’ll be your right hand.’”

“I found a C2C ad online,” she explains, “and clicked on it out of curiosity. The next thing I knew, I was talking to Emily Tucker at Itawamba Community College. She was amazing. She went at my speed, and told me about the C2C program, the C2C Grant, and asked me what I wanted to study. She was there every step of the way through this process.”

After combing through Jemeika’s previous transcripts, Emily found that Jemeika only needed about two semesters to graduate. But she was still going to have to pass the basic history class she had also failed.

“I failed that history class the first time I took it online,” she adds. So, this time, I asked if I could take it in person. And Emily worked it out so that I could. And I aced it.”

The walk of her life

“At first, I didn’t want to walk across the stage for graduation,” Jones continues. “But then Emily kept on me – she asked me – ‘Don’t you think your kids want to see you walk across that stage?’ And I did. I can’t expect my kids to do something that I haven’t done. So, I got over my fears and walked across that stage.”

Since earning her degree through the C2C program, Jemeika Jones has been accepted to Ole Miss – Tupelo where she is working toward her bachelor’s degree in social work. Her plans then include a master’s degree and a doctorate. She wants to work with teens and children who have been neglected and abused.

Inspiring others

Jemeika is convinced that her accident happened to show her that there’s a better life for her than she ever imagined.

“My mom always says, ’Meika – God left you here to tell your story… so tell it,” she says with a smile. “And I tell my story all the time. And I tell people not to put going back to school on hold. No obstacles are too big – I’m living proof. Earning your degree is the only way to get the life you want.”

Get the life YOU want

If you earned credits from a Mississippi community college or university in the past but never completed your degree, contact Complete 2 Compete. This program helps Mississippi adults identify the clearest pathway to completing their degree. You’ll get the support of a C2C coach – who will help guide you through the process of earning your degree. And as Jemeika has shown us, there’s no barrier too big to overcome.


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