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The Designer,Olayinka Fashola

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Improved interior and exterior style give a new for 2011 Land Rover LR2. external design changes include a front bumper and two new grille bar, giving it a front line LR2 with the hot-selling Land Rover LR4.

Three new colors and new wheels give 2011-LR2 generally more modern, sporty look. Inside, a new range of styles of seating and a redesigned instrument panel gives the interior the 2011 LR2 looks so fresh.

Land Rover enthusiasts will also notice another small but significant change in the famous Land Rover logo that changes color in 2011 from gold to green to silver green light more modern.

3.2-liter engine is advanced i6

The six straight is the best balanced of all engine configurations, but its length makes it often difficult to pack around. The six straight accelerates the LR2 to 60 mph in 8.4 seconds (0-100 km / h in 8.7 seconds) and a top speed of 124 mph (200 kmh). But the posterior Auxiliary Drive (READ) location of I6, with accessories like water pump, air compressor and generator mounted on the back rather than forward, reducing the length of a I6 incredible 23.64 inches (60 cm), it is easy part of the engine compartment of the LR2.

With advanced, aluminum block, cylinder head and crankcase I6 still the best engine design. I6 is equipped with two overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder head and cam profile switching (CPS) and variable valve timing (VVT). A combination of high-mix low-end power smoothly and efficiently as possible.

I6 is also a different length of the routes of entry, which is adapted to optimize power and torque low and expensive. These technologies combine to produce 80 percent of the maximum torque throughout the entire usable rpm and 189 Nm is available between 1400rpm and 6400rpm. The engine uses Intelligent Power System Management (IPSM), and "smart charge" battery.

I6 engine was originally developed for Land Rover applications in mind and are designed to withstand dust, mud and water infiltration and run an acute angle of inclination.

Improving the design of both interior and exterior

The LR2's exterior facelift in 2011 with a whole new front bumper incorporating new front fog banks. There's a new grille glossy finish. The halogen projector headlights are new, as is the rear lights, which now has a clear lens and an inner black lens around the greater definition. Tailgate handle is now finished in the color and width of the signature panel is finished in Noble. Other body parts include color door handles, headlamp washer jets, mirrors and lower door panels front and rear bumpers are fully painted by default. Mirrors now have a window area 10 percent larger and really set the fresh style, there are also new 18 "(standard) and 19 (optional) alloy wheels. The choice of colors has also changed in 2011 with the addition of Kosrae green, blue and white Baltic Fuji.

In the cabin, there are two new styles of seating in a contemporary style offers a wider choice. Naples New Windsor, leather LUX package. These two new style to the difference between the levels of output. 6/4-way control system is serial and power seats with adjustable 8/6-way LUX Package.

New colorways courtesy of a revised interior design Ebony, Tan and Ivory, Ebony and Ivory like a door casings with PVC seams and contrast stitching Ebony Tan. Three new structure will be classified or item of silver, dark brown and black lacquer. This black lacquered finish (optional) is also transferred to the steering wheel switch pack.

At the upper end of the range option, the package comes with LUX Windsor ebony skin, Almond, Ivory or Tan colors Package includes deluxe seat more premium carpet 6.8 feed. All LR2S 2011 will receive a new instrument pack light and too contemporary.

The LR2 offers the safest possible environment for the occupants. The driving position provides good visibility from all corners of the vehicle and narrow pillars to ensure that visibility is not compromised. There are seven airbags: two shades, two front, two in the chest and knee bag for the driver as standard. The transverse engine mounting not only frees up space inside, but fall offers impressive performance, helping the LR2 achieve a 5 star Euro NCAP for adult occupant protection.

Terrain Response provides an incomparable driving dynamics

Terrain Response technology delivers the most sophisticated four-wheel drive to ensure the LR2 is equipped with all the surfaces you may encounter, in the sand on the track. Four settings are in the year 2011 catering to the general driving, slippery conditions such as grass, gravel or snow, mud and ruts and sand. Terrain Response also controls aid stability control and traction, such as Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), electronic traction control (ETC) and selected off-road ABS. It also participates in Hill Descent Control (HDC) are suitable for the land identified, and changes in the setting of the switching center to optimize the system electronic all-wheel drive terrain. In addition, Terrain Response includes electronic brake force distribution (EBD), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Brake Assist (EBA), Roll Stability Control (RSC), Engine Drag Control (EDC) and Gradient Release Control (GRC).

The many functions of the site response is supported by high levels of body rigidity, which offers the best foundation for superior driving and handling characteristics and off-road capabilities. A wheel structure to the front subframe improves steering precision and protect the underside of the vehicle and four-point engine mounting stability of the aid engine refinement and improvement.

As with all Land Rover LR2 is rigorously everyone in the UK, USA, Middle East, Australia and Russia in temperatures ranging from -40 ° F to 95 ° and 122C percent humidity. The LR2 is also tested at an altitude of 13,100 feet

The creator of this self-produced Flash anime short, also known as 'Kimi to Boku', was kind and attentive enough to give an interview for this blog, in the middle of the March 11 Earthquake, the tsunami, and the nuclear crisis that followed. It was quite the challenge but it was well worth it.  Even in the face of the worst of adversities one has to get up and move on as if nothing, and that's what true strenght is like.

Photo from the set of 'Everlasting Heart': the kitten is incredibly freaking adorkable

Born in Miyazaki prefecture, located in the south west region of Japan, in March 30th, 1965, Yamagara, also known as 'Shiget', is a self-taught artist who ensures there's always something new to learn everyday. "I am even learning from your questions at this moment", he indicates.


'Kimi to Boku', or Everlasting Heart was the very first flash online based anime, launched in 2001. It has garnered 4.8 million page views since, it was translated into English and the creator published a book version in 2009.


The live-action adaptation, which was made available this month, has Beck's Aoi Nakamura as the mangaka, and Maaya Sakamoto as the voice of the cat, as well as the performer of the theme song.

-What inspired you to become an artist?
There are lots of messages which I want to get out through my creation. My job is to take it shape. It is my lifework.

-What technical obstacles or limitations did you find when making Kimi to boku?
It is normal that there are technology obstacles when the work is produced. The problem is how to overcome it. It is a lifetime.

-What would be your advice for people that want to become better animators or artists?
Approach of productions are various depending on a person. It is accomplished sooner or later if you have a strong will that you want to pass it around through your work. The most important thing is not giving up. My motto is “Be what thou would seem to be.".

-Which are your current projects?
I finished filming “Kimi to boku” , and am getting ready for creating new animation.
This new animation will be about Animal Rescue and Pet Loss. Everybody needs to be saved. It will be completed by July 2011 that is 10th anniversary of “Kimi to Boku”, then it will be shown online. It has been scheduled to deliver English version within 1 month time afterward. I want you to look forward to it.

-Do you think that going the 'independent' route is the best way, rather than seeking employment in a studio? I mean, making your own projects and giving them internet exposure?
Business is the first priority for companies. I don’t prefer that way when I created my work. First of all, I publish my work and restructure it as commercial use if it is necessarily. I think it would be a great encouragement for young creators if it becomes successful as a business model. It is not only about your taste, technique and knowledge to make it success. You also need to have skills of producing and promotion. It is not easy but I am very confident that a great case example was made by making the world first film adaptation of a flash animation.

-Do you think that the situation with illegal distribution of manga and anime around the world could be solved? If so, how?
It is nothing unusual to get rip-off in in the capitalist society. However, we have the right to reform it. It would be for a while to get social selection. My job is creating works and I am not a politician but I am ready to help to reform our society.

Photo from the set of 'Everlasting Heart', in a scene of dubbing. "I was sometimes discussing with the director about the scenario and production on the set. The main characters, played by Aoi Nakamura and Maaya Sakamoto, met up the first time at the dubbing session. These two actors made the movie so great. I had joined since the movie was still at the planning stage and also got in to filming and dubbing sessions", Shigeto comments.

-What would you advise a graphic designer or digital animator to put in their portfolio (demo reel)?

There are two choices as to self promotion. Firstly a method that you get jobs directly. Another one is a method that you send your own image to as many people as possible. I believe it is the best way that those two methods get together and it becomes a professional artist (a creator) yet you might get nothing with just having passion and techniques.

However it would not be that difficult if this question meant just about getting jobs. You can just provide your technique which is just good enough for the job which you targeted. It is possible to be an employee if you have enough skills for the job.

Learning technique and expression means you expand your job, expression and ideas. If you work on it very hard, you will find a way. In addition, I say that the promotion is just a method and it is not “aim”.

Photo from the set of 'Everlasting Heart'. Shigeto Yamagara says: "I was really lucky that I could get involved in this process, taking a step into the new world of movies and having a view as the original creator for this animation and story. It may not be exaggerated to say that the deep understanding of the director and all the staff for the movie created a quality that even old fans of this animation will be satisfied with"

Kimi to Boku (You and I) is the story of an aspiring mangaka and his cat, told from the cat's perspective. It follows the friendship between the cat and the young man from when they first meet up to when they must part. The story is autobiographic, based on the creator's personal experience with his cat.

-Would you have a cat again in the future?
It is not going to happen. This is because ”Ginougou” the main character of “Kimi to Boku” is still alive in my heart although I love cats and dogs both. I am still with him.
However, I don’t disagree that other people getting new cats in to their lives. I will show my answer in the new cat animation.

-What book have you been reading as of lately?
I read modern literatures to gossip magazines when I was young. I don’t have much time to read books though I have never been lazy to read data or get photos for future creations. I also like reading portfolios of Japanese/foreign illustrators or some books about making of movies.

-What is your favorite manga and/or anime series?
I am currently reading “Mugen no Junin” “Historie” “JoJo Series” I have countless old favorite comics and I have repeatedly read those. I have read some of them at least a 100 times. I don’t have any commercial animations which stick out in my mind. The reason is that I actually don’t have good knowledge for current commercial animations. As an aside, I got a huge impact from Osamu Tezuka and Fujio Akatsuka as manga artist and Osamu Dezaki and Akio Sugino as animator.

-What do you think of life at this stage?
It is very difficult to face to all the things happening around me.
At the same time, it is also very difficult to live honestly. However, I wish I could and am trying to make it happen. This type of life might not be easy but it is very important challenge of life to accept the difficulties and get over it. It should be good if I could have good life with big confidence and then burn my life out at the end.

My only wish is to have time to say “Thank you” to the people who would be left behind of my death.

English translation by Saki Anderson.
http://on.fb.me/g6fi0u

The flash anime short and its live action version are both available on

http://universal-radio.jp/
http://universal-radio.jp/animation/EVERLASTING_HEART/

It was a great interview, and a great opportunity to get more insight on the process of self-producing digital work and marketing it online, a strategy or method that is slowly but effectively changing the anime and manga industry.

Link to previous news on 'Kimi to Boku': http://myanimemangafix.blogspot.com/2011/01/kimi-to-boku-flash-anime-gets-live.html

The Honda Fit offers more value for model year 2011 in its versatile and pleasant to drive, five-door package on fuel. New for 2011, all models include Vehicle Stability Assist ™ (VSA ®) as standard equipment, with more comfort and convenience.

New features of the Fit (base model) includes cruise control, keyless entry, a USB audio interface and CSR. Fit Sport (non-navigation) CSR also gains in 2011, with the mats. Fit Sport with navigation (already included with CSR as standard equipment) receives the mat as standard equipment.

Four new colors are available - Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Blue Metallic and Celestial Vortex Blue Pearl - and replacing the corresponding colors of the previous model.

Compact within the outside but spacious, the Fit is distinguished by the entry-level vehicles and others with its multi-functional interior and emphasis on quality and refinement. The exclusive distribution 60/40 rear Magic Seat ® offers multiple seating and loading configurations - top object mode, long object mode and utility mode - in addition to the standard five passenger mode.

The exterior design offers excellent outward visibility and contributes to the dynamics of the car, sporting attitude. The 1.5-liter i-VTEC ® 4-cylinder engine is tuned to offer a rewarding combination of power and fuel economy. A gearbox five-speed manual is standard and a five-speed automatic transmission available. Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the Fit Sport models equipped with optional automatic transmission allows manual gear selection.

Compact on the outside with a total length of 161.6 inches, the interior offers impressive occupancy rate of 90.8 cubic feet for his class and a rear cargo volume of 20.6 cubic feet. The rear Magic Seat provides a simple feature motion dive down and can be folded into the floor to create a rear cargo volume of 57.3 cubic feet.

Highlights include the Advanced Compatibility Engineering Safety ™ (ACE ™) body structure, standard VSA, ABS and more. Two-stage multi-threshold front airbags, dual front airbags with passenger sensing system side of the occupant (OPDS) and side airbags curtain airbags are standard on all models.

The engine develops 117 hp at 6600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque at 4800 rpm. The suits equipped with automatic transmission has an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) city / highway / combined rating of fuel economy 28/35/31 miles per gallon. It fits Sport with automatic transmission has an optional EPA city / highway / combined rating of fuel economy miles per gallon1 27/33/30. All manual transmission models is it equipped with an EPA city / highway / combined rating of fuel economy miles per gallon.1 27/33/29

adjustments in the MacPherson front suspension and torsion box beam rear suspension are adjusted to provide a sporty driving experience, elegant and dynamic. Fifteen and 16-inch wheels (Fit and Fit Sport respectively) as 175/65 R15 84S (Fit) and 185/55 R16 83H (Fit Sport) tires. The antilock brake system (ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) uses 10.3-inch ventilated discs front and drums in the rear 7.9 inches.

Fit comes with standard amenities like air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, AM / FM / CD with four speakers, USB Audio interface2, auxiliary input, MP3/WMA playback, Radio Data System (RDS) , power windows, power mirrors and door locks. Fit Sport adds or replaces: carpeted floor mats, alloy wheels, an underbody aero kit, rear roof spoiler, fog lights and a security system.

Fit Sport audio system provides six speakers. The Fit Sport is available with a Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System ™ with voice Recognition3 with a 6.5-inch screen and more than seven million points of interest.

Fit awards and recognitions including being named to Car and Driver magazine's "10 Best Cars of 2011" list (www.caranddriver.com), a prestigious honor he received in each of the five years he has been sold in the United States.

Citroën has announced the new Citroën DS3 will be presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2009. DS3 is the first Citroën model line Citroën DS new product line consists of three distinctive style, flashy models that highlight the best of the Citroën "creative technology."

With the sharp design and a visually exciting design, Citroën DS-3 is a radical with a compact vehicle of a modern city and fresh air in the classroom.

Designed to satisfy even the most demanding connoisseurs, DS3 Citroën offers a wide variety of styles, personalization and quality of materials for the measurement and refined driving experience, while, for the latest technology, including fuel Citroen, environmentally friendly engines account.

HAIR STUDIO

Citroën's creative flair to design innovative vehicles produced in all the characteristics of the Citroën DS3.

From all angles, the car is undeniable presence on the road and refreshing style clearly the stand-out features such as color contrast "floating roof", "shark fin" B-pillar and the simple design of the front LED - generally considered a desirable feature on high-end models.

Inside, the cabin environment is one of class and elegance to a modern eye for detail and the extensive use of luxurious materials such as leather and chrome. The upper stream of the dashboard echo floating roof. thermo components are used throughout - the organic, soft-grained material, which contrasts perfectly with the smooth, shiny strip runs the entire width of the line driver on the passenger side.


Offering the freedom of expression, DS3 innovative Citroën provides complete customization levels - both inside and outside.

Besides a number of body colors Citroen DS3 distinctive "floating" roof is available in four colors - black, white, blue and red - in contrast with the main body of the car. Mirrors and strips can also be customized by color or smart wheels and chrome finish wheels are available in a wide range of colors.

Inside, Citroën DS3 can offer more customization with the web dashboard - which includes air vents, dash multifunction display and up to smell fresh air - in a choice of six finishes.

The design of the modern seat upholstery is available in a variety of colorful fabrics and leather, and even the shifter can be adjusted in five different versions, satin chrome combination with a range of colors and leather. chrome smart key that adorn the cabin Citroën DS3 will be available in a satin texture. You can even do a little of his Citroen DS3 with you through every style Citroen DS3 clearly portable storage unit with a color according to your choice of body paint.

ENERGY AND ELEGANCE

Shows that the courtesy car environment does not mean sacrificing style or performance, the Citroen DS-3 is available in a choice of five CO2 efficient central Euro V consist of two units and three HDi diesel engines, gasoline for BMW developed a sophisticated combination of performance has a strong fuel economy.


The two HDi diesel engines - a 90 hp and 110 hp - is fitted with Citroen famous DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) and three petrol engines - VTi 95, VTi 120 and THP 150 - a 5 or manual transmission 6-speed .

Fully in line with the commitment of Citroën for the production of environmentally cleaner vehicles, engines with two HDi DPF to provide ultra-low CO2 emissions of just 99g/km and 115 / km g, while the unit 136/km leave between gasoline and 160 g / km.

Lost in Space

At once funny and easygoing, Citroen DS3 combines high style with practical versatility, creating an exceptionally spacious interior of its compact exterior dimensions - a specialty Citroen.


One of the smallest cars in its class - 3.95 long, 1.71 m wide and 1.46m high - inside Citroen DS3 contradicts its own framework, to establish a new standard classroom space. The result of extensive work with the design of interior architecture, residents can enjoy the space levels normally associated with models in the segment above.

"Problems" panel design creates a greater amount of legroom front even if the front seats are more subtle and elegant design space behind the rear passengers, all passengers will enjoy the five-seat full-size bed and a lot of arms, leg and headroom.

Citroën DS-3 also boasts the largest launch of the 285-liter range, and increases, 60:40 payload seat backs can sometimes be mixed ahead of a movement without effort.

Fun at the wheel

An inspired cab driver put the position and hand with a group of spheres of sports-style instrument with three bevel gears, small and low height, bucket seats. Citroën DS3 provides a driving experience with nimble turning diameter of 10.3 m of making it a sure-footed companion full maneuvering around urban areas.

Based on the extensive experience of Citroen in the production of well-functioning machines, DS3 Citroën offers impressive ride comfort with responsive handling and dynamic balance. Drivers also benefit from excellent control of body roll in cornering and sensitive life insurance and a safe and successful reader.

ICE COOL

Citroën DS3 is available with Citroën's latest technology in the car as the MyWay satellite navigation integrated unit that incorporates a sophisticated multimedia audio, widescreen color format, MP3 and WMA CDs and Bluetooth ® Hands Free. Provide exceptional audio clarity, the audio system benefits from a third speaker in the top center of the dashboard and a powered subwoofer mounted in the trunk of a wider frequency response and surround sound experience.


A useful range of driving aids are also available for the cruise control, cruise control, and smart pointer, which recommends the best time of transmission allows drivers can improve fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.

Playing it safe

Citroen DS3 is designed with an emphasis on toughness, strength and optimum security for protection for all passengers. To reassure the control in any driving situation DS3 Citroen present as standard ESP, ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) and EBA (emergency brake assist) and six airbags and points Isofix in the back seat.