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Παρασκευή 10 Ιανουαρίου 2014

Chasing a comet

Rosetta's journey from launch in March 2004 to comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko in August 2014, including 3 flybys of Earth and 1 of Mars. By January 2014 Rosetta is about 9 million kilometres from comet 67P/CG. By early May, Rosetta will be 2 million kilometres from the comet and at the end of May the spacecraft will execute a major rendezvous manoeuvre to line it up for orbit insertion at the start of August.
The comet and planets are not to scale.

Lincoln MKC 2015 SUV Review HD Walkaround In Detail Commercial 2014 Carj...

All-New 2015 Lincoln MKC Provides Fresh Choice for Small Premium Utility Customers The Lincoln Motor Company introduces the all-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility vehicle. Lincoln MKC will introduce the all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® turbocharged four-cylinder engine producing 275 horsepower and 300 lb.-ft. of torque Lincoln MKC Designed with driver comforts in mind and featuring an array of premium amenities, Lincoln MKC targets a growing audience of luxury customers who demand a more personal car-buying and car-owning experience

All-new 2015 Lincoln MKC small premium utility vehicle.

The Lincoln MKC is a unique creation from the ground up with an assortment of first-in-class features. Its all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost® engine offers excellent performance while its ingeniously implemented wraparound liftgate is an example of masterful customer convenience.
The Lincoln MKC luxurious interior embraces driver and passengers alike, and its new and innovative technology personalizes the Lincoln MKC ownership experience. Lincoln MKC follows the MKZ sedan to become the second all-new Lincoln in as many years as the brand continues its reinvention.
Arriving on the heels of the all-new and successful 2014 Lincoln MKZ sedan, Lincoln MKC becomes the second new vehicle in the brand's plans to introduce four new luxury vehicles by 2016.

Lincoln MKC gives Lincoln a compelling offering in the small premium utility vehicle segment, the fastest-growing part of the luxury market.

Lincoln MKC When equipped with the all-new 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine, MKC offers a projected 275 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 300 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm, according to preliminary test data. Class-exclusive Active Grille Shutters are designed to help improve MKC fuel efficiency at highway speeds.

Lincoln MKC comes standard with a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder turbocharged engine, projected to produce 240 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 270 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,000 rpm, according to preliminary test data. This makes Lincoln MKC an all-EcoBoost vehicle.

Lincoln MKC comes standard with front-wheel drive and 18-inch wheels. Lincoln MKC Drivers can upgrade to Lincoln's Intelligent Lincoln MKC All-Wheel Drive and 19-inch wheels for enhanced cornering and handling and an even sportier look.

The Lincoln MKC Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system also includes Continuously Controlled Damping. Drivers can use Lincoln Drive Control to select from sport, comfort and normal drive modes to cater to their driving mood. CCD constantly monitors the road; the Lincoln MKC suspension reacts on average within 20 milliseconds, providing a smooth ride with enhanced handling.

CCD also is available in the standard front-wheel drive configuration of Lincoln MKC.

"The width of Lincoln MKC's track has been set to allow the designers the freedom to create a planted stance for the vehicle, and it provided engineers the opportunity to minimize body roll and give the vehicle a more sporty feel," said Lisa Drake, Lincoln MKC chief engineer.

Technology provides protection, confidence

Lincoln MKC offers advanced technology such as collision warning with brake support, a Lane-Keeping System and driver assist to help drivers avoid common accidents. The Lincoln MKC collision warning system is designed to alert the driver if it detects a potential front-end crash. The Lincoln MKC system issues an audible alert in the cabin, a visual alert on the windshield and automatic brake assist sensitivity.

Lincoln MKC introduces available park-out assist technology, a class-exclusive feature that enhances the vehicle's active park assist capabilities. Where active park assist helps guide drivers into tight parallel parking situations, park-out assist steers drivers out of tight parking spots.

The Lincoln MKC vehicle's Lane-Keeping System uses rearview mirror-mounted cameras to identify lane markers and help drivers avoid unintentionally straying from their lane. If the Lincoln MKC system detects a driver's alertness level dropping below a given threshold, a warning is issued via a chime and a pop-up message appears on the left-hand cluster screen.

Lincoln MKC also offers a Blind Spot Information System, which continuously monitors the vehicle's blind spots with radar sensors, and class-exclusive cross-traffic alert, which detects traffic as the Lincoln MKC backs from a parking space.

The Global Ramifications of the Arctic Melt Are Just Beginning

Alaska Oil (2001): Examining the contentious issue of whether or not to drill for oil in Alaska's Arctic National wildlife Refuge (ANWR)

The area in question is part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which oil companies believe contain significant oil reserves.

It is also the area where the caribou deer come to calve -- the lifeblood of the native community. They, understandably, are hostile to the proposals: "People who are trying to live a subsistence lifestyle are now very frustrated because the impacts of development have come very close to home," says Rosemary Ahtuangaruak, deputy village mayor. But the US government sees it differently. Rather than reduce consumption, Bush wants to increase America's oil reserves, and he denies that the coastal plain will suffer damage. Surprisingly, many Alaskans themselves approve of the proposals; 85% of their state revenue is from oil, which helps finance government services. Shots of the Alaskan coastline provide a stunning backdrop to this bitter and emotional debate.

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Arctic Cold War (2007): The Arctic's melting ice has opened up the area's vast natural resources to the Arctic powers, which could result in tensions leading to war

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According to a new report, global warming is likely to trigger a dangerous contest between Russia and the West for the Arctic's vast mineral resources.

As the Arctic warms up; "major corporations are waking up to the fact there is going to be tremendous economic opportunity", explains Prof Huebert. Canada, Russia, Denmark and Norway all have claims to the Arctic seabed, where vast mineral reserves are thought to lie. There's concern that this scramble for resources could spiral out of control. "The worst case scenario is one of a regional area where hostilities are the norm and co-operation the exception", warns Huebert.

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Part Frozen Niagara Falls With Icicles Delights Tourists

Δημοσιεύθηκε στις 10 Ιαν 2014

North America has frozen part of Niagara Falls.

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The polar vortex sweeping many parts of North America has frozen part of Niagara Falls, presenting a picturesque view to tourists.

Icicles hanging around the falls, along with their splashing water and frequent rainbows, have attracted more visitors than in previous winters.

[Visitor]:
"It's beautiful. We don't see it often in winter."

[Visitor]:
"It's so close and we don't come here that often. We come here in the summer not that often in the winter. But when we knew the ice was here, we thought we'd better come and take a look. It's a beautiful day."

[Visitor]:
"I think it's definitely something you haven't been before. You have to come to check it out. It's a pretty eye-opening experience."

[Visitor]:
"Beautiful, beautiful site. So we have to come and see it today before it melted."

Sitting on the border of Canada and the United States, Niagara Falls is the world's largest waterfall and one of Canada's most popular tourist spots.

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The Polar Vortex Explained in 2 Minutes

President Obama's Science and Technology Advisor, Dr. John Holdren, explains the polar vortex in 2 minutes—and why climate change makes extreme weather more likely going forward. Learn more at http://wh.gov/climate-change. January 8, 2014.