Archive for April 25th, 2010

Socks (Blue Cross, Bromsgrove)

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This sweet little lady is Socks and she’s a 9 year old Domestic Short Hair with a lovely nature. She could live with another cat and would be very happy if she could find somewhere with her brother Benny. Please consider offering them both a new home.

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Chucky (Blue Cross, Bromsgrove)

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Chucky is eleven years old and he’s a Domestic Short Hair who can’t wait to find his puurrrfect home. He could live with other calm, laid-back cats and possibly a cat-friendly dog too. He’d be fine living with children, but would prefer them to be older as he does enjoy having long daily naps.

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Floyd (Labrador Retriever Rescue – North West)

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Floyd is a lovely lad who is kind natured and used to being with children and dogs. He needs to find a new home through no fault of his own and will make a wonderful companion for his new owner. If you are looking for a Labby lad, please consider Floyd.

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Billy (Blue Cross, Bromsgrove)

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26/4/2010 Billy has now been reserved so should hopefully be off to his new home soon.

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Jaunty Jago – the white wolf (Oldies Club, fostered London)

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Jago is a German Shepherd x Samoyed boy and despite his 13 years he’s still fit and healthy and enjoys a three mile walk every day with his foster mum. He gets on well with other dogs, but really enjoys human company and would be happiest in a home with someone who is around most of the day. Whoever gets to adopt our handsome “white wolf” will be very lucky indeed.

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Kitchen with living walls is guaranteed to creep you out

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I love kitchens where everything is designed to tuck away neatly when not in use, But sometimes function will follow form, and what you end up with doesn’t work too well on a practical level.

The Living Kitchen from French designer Michaël Harboun seems to fall into that trap, relying on robots to create its dazzling shape shifting walls. Sinks, faucets, and cutting boards appear seemingly out of nowhere, only to disappear again once their function is no longer needed. The result looks like it would make a great set for a horror movie called When Kitchens Attack.

I guess the upside is that it should be easy to clean once everything is tucked away, but is there any other practical benefit to this design, or is it just creepier than hell?

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Fiat 500C by Diesel: the cabriolet lifestyle has arrived!

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The Fiat 500C by Diesel debuted in Europe on the 15th April 2010, to coincide with the Milan furniture exhibition.
The new 500 cabriolet version of the model developed in 2008 as the result of collaboration between Fiat and world-famous fashion brand Diesel is on display for all to see in front of Diesel’s splendid flagship store in Piazza San Babila.

The 500C by Diesel will be available in Italy from May, and will later be introduced in all countries where the limited edition saloon, some 6,500 examples of which have already been sold, is also available.

This latest 500 version represents the ultimate in exclusivity and combines the two apparently distant worlds of fashion and motoring, worlds that actually share the same approach to talent, creativity, appeal and innovation – the winning ingredients of our world-famous Italian style.

The car’s exterior is characterised by aggressive 16″ alloy wheels, rear trim with dummy air intakes sporting the Diesel logo, yellow brake callipers (on the 100 HP 500 1.4) and details painted in satin chrome, including studded finishing elements that evoke the world of Diesel fashion. The interiors are also customised with dark denim style fabric with yellow stitching, a fifth pocket with the Diesel logo, the famous “Mohican” head on the gear lever knob and a special satin chrome coloured dashboard.

Depending on the market, the 500C by Diesel will be available in a choice of three body and soft-top colour combinations: a very special green with black top, an elegant black with black or red top, and an original “Midnight indigo” blue (that creates a stone washed denim look thanks to the fine texture of the paint and its ability to create an almost 3D effect) with ivory top.

A choice of four engines will also be available: the 69 HP 1.2, the 100 HP 1.4 16v, the 75 HP 1.3 MultiJet diesel with DPF, and the new 95 HP 1.3 second generation MultiJet turbodiesel equipped as standard with Start&Stop that emits only 104 g/km of CO2.

With this great new version, the Fiat 500 has once again confirmed its role as a genuine pop icon, an expression of massexclusivity (exclusivity that does not exclude!), a characteristic that has led to the manufacture of 500,000 units since the 500 was commercially launched just 31 months ago!

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Scion Unveils a New Dimension at the New York Auto Show with All-New 2011 iQ and tC Production Models

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NEW YORK (March 31, 2010) – A New Dimension of Scion was unveiled today with two new production vehicles – the all-new 2011 iQ premium micro-subcompact and the second-generation 2011 tC sports coupe – at the New York International Auto Show. The tC is scheduled to arrive in dealerships later this fall, while the iQ will go on sale in early 2011.

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Five Axis Customizes All-New 2011 Scion iQ for Special Display at 2010 New York International Auto Show

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NEW YORK (March 31, 2010) – As part of the North American debut of the all-new 2011 Scion iQ premium micro-subcompact car, Five Axis has created a special iQ show car for display at the 2010 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Five Axis’ iQ show car demonstrates the personal customization synonymous with all Scions.

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John Ravitch Wins Lexus Prize, Year-Long Lease of Lexus HS 250h, for Carbon Reduction Concept ‘One Dashboard for Life’

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TORRANCE, Calif., April 22, 2010 — The Lexus Eco Village at TED 2010, themed “A Future of Less Carbon – A Brighter Future Because Tomorrow Deserves Nothing Less,” brought together eco visionaries of the Lexus Hybrid Living Community with visionaries of the TED community to collaborate on ideas for a world using less carbon. Emphasis was placed on transportation, cuisine, sustainable cities and architecture. At the Lexus Eco Village, 50 TEDsters entered their ideas for carbon reduction through short videos and whiteboard displays for the opportunity to win a year’s lease of a Lexus HS 250h hybrid vehicle.

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CREATE Foundation Announces ‘Center for Professional Futures’

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PONTOTOC, Miss. (April 22, 2010) — CREATE Foundation and the Toyota Education Endowment Fund Advisory Committee announced plans for an innovative addition to the public school system in the PUL Alliance counties. The Center for Professional Futures will be an education facility that will expose students in the eight school districts in Pontotoc, Union, and Lee counties to professional careers through high performance teaching and a modern learning environment.

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Jess (Blue Cross, Bromsgrove)

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17 year old Jess is a gentle and placid girl who is seeking a quiet and loving retirement home where she can get all the care and attention a lady of her age needs. She could live with older children and a quiet cat, but would prefer to be your only dog, as she prefers the company of humans at this time of her life. Can you offer her a loving and caring home?

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Bella (Blue Cross, Bromsgrove)

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Bella is a beautiful 10 year old Springer Spaniel who is looking for a quiet and loving home where she can spend her retirement. She is a little bit shy, but she loves attention and could live with another calm dog and older children. She really is a beautiful lady who deserves another chance in a loving home.

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Timmy (Blue Cross, Bromsgrove)

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Cute little Timmy is looking for an experienced, calm home environment where he can get all the exercise and stimulation an active boy like himself needs. He is an affectionate and lively little chap and intelligent to boot! He would need to be the only pet in the house but could possibly live with older children. At only 7 years old, he is a younger oldie who will keep you on your toes!

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