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Greenwire: Scientists in Bangladesh have released a study indicating that higher sea levels would not cause devastating flooding in the low-lying country, as suggested by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report.

The U.N.-affiliated panel has taken pressure in recent months for mistakes in its 2007 report on global climate change. According to scientists at the Dhaka-based Center for Environment and Geographic Information Services, that report may have erred in its claim that a 3-foot rise in sea levels would flood 17 percent of Bangladesh and drive 20 million people from their homes by 2050.

Himalayan rivers carry 1 billion tons of sediment into Bangladesh every year, the researchers say, shoring up coastlines against rising sea levels. Even if sea levels rise 3 feet, the accumulation of sediment should mitigate the problem, said Maminul Haque Sarker, the director of the environment center and the study’s lead researcher.

“Sediments have been shaping Bangladesh’s coast for thousands of years,” he said. “Studies on the effects of climate change in Bangladesh, including those quoted by the IPCC, did not consider the role of sediment in the growth and adjustment process of the country’s coast and rivers to the sea level rise.”

Rajendra Pachauri, chairman of the IPCC, defended the panel’s conclusions on flooding in Bangladesh. He also criticized broader efforts to discredit the report, saying that “one single error doesn’t take anything away from the major findings of the report.”

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The blog reviewed here is ‘Beaker – A Medical Research Blog‘ which I came across from one of Boraz’s Twitter posts.

Appearance and Design

The blog features a grey background with a diagonal white lined design. The central pane containing the text has a white background. The title pane features a photograph of two scientists focusing on a task next to the title of the blog. The articles are of a good length, informative, titled with author details, comment enabled , tagged and posted in specific categories. The articles are generously illustrated with high quality and relevant photographs including micrographs. There is one caveat however. In many of the articles, the reader must click on the ‘read the rest of the entry’ link at the bottom of the summary for each post in order to read the full post. The blog can be navigated using functions in the right hand panel – according to tags, categories and recent posts. There is also a search box. There are external links as well as a link to donate to the Sanford Burnham Institute.

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As would be expected from a large institution, there are frequent events (e.g visits by influential figures to the institute) and reports on research studies that are being undertaken. In this post for instance, the author succinctly describes an approach to designing new molecules that is being pursued at the institute by one researcher.  This post explains the role of messenger RNA and refers to a symposia on mRNA being held at the Institute.  As the blog is relatively young there are 15 posts at the time of writing.

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This is a young blog which demonstrates how an institution can effectively represent itself through the use of social media. Indeed with a large number of employees and students, an Institution has a marked advantage if it is able to efficiently leverage its resources through the medium of social media. For the reader, the posts are well written and offer insights into the interesting research that is being undertaken at the Institute. This blog would particularly appeal to those interested in working or studying at the institute, readers with an interest in research or those interested in representing their institute through social media.

Call for Authors: If you are interested in writing an article or series of articles for this blog please write to the e-mail address below. Copyright can be retained. Index: An index of the site can be found here. The page contains links to all of the articles in the blog in chronological order. Twitter: You can follow ‘The Amazing World of Psychiatry’ Twitter by clicking on this link. Podcast: You can listen to this post on Odiogo by clicking on this link (there may be a small delay between publishing of the blog article and the availability of the podcast). It is available for a limited period. TAWOP Channel: You can follow the TAWOP Channel on YouTube by clicking on this link. Responses: If you have any comments, you can leave them below or alternatively e-mail [email protected]. Disclaimer: The comments made here represent the opinions of the author and do not represent the profession or any body/organisation. The comments made here are not meant as a source of medical advice and those seeking medical advice are advised to consult with their own doctor. The author is not responsible for the contents of any external sites that are linked to in this blog.

Last fall, you may recall, there was a very important — and very well argued — ruling against Universal Music in its attempt to sue video site Veoh. The court found that Veoh was clearly protected by the DMCA’s safe harbor provisions. The ruling was important on a few different points, especially since the entertainment industry has been working overtime to try to change the definition of the DMCA’s safe harbors to make them effectively meaningless. Thankfully, the court put a stop to that. However, things got complicated in February, when Veoh declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy. We wondered what would happen to the appeal that Universal Music was filing, and Eriq Gardner answered:

If Veoh declares Chapter 7, a bankruptcy judge would issue an automatic stay in the case. UMG would likely file a motion with the bankruptcy court seeking relief from the stay to perfect its appeal. The trustee would engage legal counsel and make financial arrangements to cover the costs of defending the case before the 9th Circuit.

However, that’s not quite what happened. The case is moving forward (with the same lawyers for Veoh — even though the company doesn’t exist), but the company never actually filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Joe Mullin has the latest details, which don’t clear up much. Instead of filing bankruptcy, at the last minute, it sold its assets to an Israeli company, Qlipso — but the lawsuit liabilities were separate. So, basically it’s a bit of a mystery who’s funding the ongoing lawsuit:

On Thursday, Elkin confirmed to Corporate Counsel that he will represent the Veoh side on appeal, even though Veoh has ceased to exist as an operating company. Elkin said he is being paid to continue handling the case, which he says has consumed him for the past three years, but declined to comment on who is paying him. He said he and his team are “working mightily” to prepare their reply brief, which is due May 20.

Just weeks before Veoh went out of business, I’d been told that the company was about to secure new funding solely to prop it up to fight this legal battle. So it’s interesting that there does appear to be funding, even if no one’s saying where it’s coming from. Of course, it wouldn’t be too hard to come up with a pretty short list of probable funders…

That said, Mullin’s piece also goes through UMG’s appeals filing, and it’s a doozy. It effectively says that the DMCA’s safe harbors don’t exist, because Universal Music finds them inconvenient. I’m not kidding:

[UMG] must incur the enormous expense of constantly monitoring Veoh’s internet site to identify infringing content and request its removal in order to protect their property. And the task is not limited to monitoring Veoh alone. Rather, it is geometrically larger since thousands of comparable websites must also be monitored. The task is ultimately Sisyphean; because Veoh’s site, like others’ is dynamic and changes day-to-day or hour-to-hour [and] as users upload more material, the task of identifying and sending notifications requesting the removal of copyrighted works would amount to an unending version of the children’s game of “Whack-A-Mole.”

What Universal fails to point out is that if the process is hard for it, it’s actually infinitely harder for Veoh, and that’s because Veoh has no way of knowing for sure if content is infringing or not. As Mullin points out, Universal’s argument is effectively the same one that Tiffany has made over and over and over again against eBay — losing every time. It’s the argument that because it’s too inconvenient for rightsholders to police their rights, the courts should arbitrarily force service providers to do so — even as they have no insight into what’s really infringing and what’s not. In fact, you could argue that Tiffany had a stronger case, in that there aren’t safe harbors when it comes to trademark issues. Universal has a huge uphill battle here.

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Acura announced that it is recalling 167,000 TSX sedans to replace a power steering hose, o-ring gasket and fluid. The affected models include 2004-2008 TSX units sold in the United States with the 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine.

“The recall is being conducted due to the potential for premature deterioration of the exterior surface of the hose as a result of prolonged exposure to high under-hood temperatures,” Acura said in a statement. “In the event of excessive deterioration, a crack in the hose could develop, which could allow power steering fluid to leak or spray on a hot exhaust component potentially generating smoke or a fire.”

Acura said it has received only one incident resulting in a fire.

Owners of affected vehicles will be informed by the end of May. Acura TSX owners can also go to owners.acura.com/recalls or may call (800) 382-2238 for more information.

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The Deepwater Horizon oil leak could be leaking at a rate of 25,000 barrels a day, five times yesterday’s estimate. The leak rate is 25 times BP’s initial estimate of 1,000 barrels per day.

If the new numbers are correct, the Gulf of Mexico spill is will pass Exxon Valdez tomorrow. The 1989 spill involved 260,000 barrels of oil.

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Following the LaCrosse and the upcoming Regal, Buick’s revolution will continue with what marketing director Craig Bierley calls a “timeless proposition of understated luxury.” Bierley says that Buick is working on a compact sedan and a new compact crossover.

The compact sedan will be built on the Chevrolet Cruze platform but with unique styling and a different powertrain lineup. Bierley says that “you’d be hard pressed to know they’re on the same architecture.” We recently caught a glimpse of the upcoming compact sedan, which is to be called Buick Excelle.

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Up next will be a compact crossover due out in 2012. The model will share its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain and the Cadillac SRX.

Buick’s current lineup of two large sedans, the Lucerne and LaCrosse, and a large SUV, the Enclave, technically compete with 14 percent of new models in the U.S. market. When the new Regal, Excelle and the compact SUV hit the lineup, Buick estimates to compete with 46 percent of the market.

By 2014-2015, expect a couple of new models, expanding Buick’s presence in some 60 percent of segments.

– By: Omar Rana

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KNOXVILLE — Seniors in the UT Knoxville College of Communication and Information’s (CCI) advertising campaigns class recently got a taste of the real world that was a bit “spicier” than they expected.

During the semester, student teams were tasked with creating an advertising campaign for McCormick & Co., the nationwide spice and flavorings retailer. But when the teams presented their campaign projects, the team of judges included McCormick CEO Alan D. Wilson and other executives from the company.

Wilson, a 1980 CCI alumnus, said the work of the student teams was outstanding and quite professional.

“I was very impressed with the way the students did the research, came up with some really creative ideas, explored the heritage of the brand and then had some great recommendations on how to communicate to the target audience,” Wilson said. “They had the ability to identify how they were going to do it, and they did a great job.”

Kate Kopperman of the student team “Innovative Expressions Inc.,” which won the competition, said the class provided a wonderful professional opportunity.

“The campaigns class is a great idea. It helps us add everything we’ve learned from all our classes together into one and gives us a great real-world experience,” Kopperman said. “I think it’s awesome that we could present our campaign proposal to real clients like the CEO of McCormick. It’s a great benefit that UT offers us.”

Brandon Tillman of team “EITC Interactive” said the presentation wasn’t easy, but it was worthwhile.

“Presenting to the executives was very hard, very nerve-wracking, but it went well and it was a great experience,” Tillman said. “It meant a lot to be judged by the McCormick executives, because we talk with teachers every day, but this was a chance to talk to high-level business leaders.”

Getting a glimpse of the “real world” is what it was all about, said Garrett Cody Banniza of team “Mindful Dexterity.”

“Going through this process and bringing everything you’ve learned through your entire college career together just for this event, it really gets you geared up for the real world,” Banniza said. “You know where you’re going and you know that when you get there, you can actually accomplish these tasks that you’ll be given.”

McCormick CEO Wilson agreed that preparation is the key to success.

“UT prepared me extremely well for the real-world experience,” Wilson said. “It gave me the confidence to go out and make a career. I learned certainly the technical skills, but the important thing is that I learned how to learn. That’s what is so important in any role — being able to adapt to the situation and the challenges. UT certainly prepared me well for that,” he said.

Wilson said the idea to judge the competition came from Andrew Foust, a McCormick & Co. executive and fellow CCI alumnus who took part in the advertising campaigns competition in 2004.

“[Foust’s] team actually won it, and Andrew wanted to give back,” Wilson said. “I thought it was a great idea.”

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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has given Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) an ultimatum: Stop trying to pass comprehensive immigration reform this year, or you’ll lose my support for climate legislation.

Now, Reid has called Graham’s bluff.

“I don’t know how my friend Lindsey Graham can say this kills energy [legislation],” Reid said last night, according to Talking Points Memo. “It’s up to him.”

But without Graham, it’s unlikely that a climate bill could get enough Republican support to clear the 60-vote threshold. And Reid didn’t appear too optimistic that Graham would come around.

“There’s 40 other Republicans,” Reid said. “Why Lindsey Graham?”

A Volkswagen apresentou o seu mais novo propulsor de três cilindros e 1.2 litros e movido exclusivamente a diesel nessa sexta feira, 30 de abril, no Simpósio Internacional do Motor, em Viena, Áustria.

Suas características de torque em baixas rotações, oferecendo 75 cavalos e 18 kgfm de torque máximo já nos 2.000 rpm, proporciona menos trocas de marchas gerando consequentemente uma excelente media de consumo de 30,3 km/l. De acordo com a companhia alemã, os ótimos resultados foram obtidos por seu novo motor se deram através do deslocamento reduzidos de seu pistões, gerando menos perda de energia, redução de ruídos e de seu peso em geral.

Os primeiros modelos que receberão o novo motor serão o Polo Bluemotion, o novo Seat Ibiza Ecomotive e o Skoda Fabia Greenline. A Volkswagen anunciou que o consumo de 30,3 km/l de seu novo motor três cilindros de 1.2 L aplicado no Polo Bluemotion proporcionará ao modelo uma autonomia de até 1.363 km com apenas um tanque de combustível.

Além disso, o novo motor da Volkswagen também atua em favor da natureza, emitindo apenas 87 g/km de CO2. Todos esses benefícios foram obtidos através da auxilio de novas tecnologias como o sistema Stop&Start, Kers-recuperação de energia através das frenagens e as conhecida mudanças efetuadas na linha Bluemotion como seus pneus de baixo atrito e aerodinâmica aperfeiçoada.

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New poll in the IN Senate race’s GOP primary!

Done yesterday. Out today. It was commissioned by SC Senator Jim DeMint’s PAC…the Senate Conservatives Fund. Wenzel Strategies Research out of Columbus OH did the work. Here are the results:

Undecided            30%

Dan Coats             28%

John Hostettler   18%

Marlin Stutzman 18%

Richard Behney     3%

Don Bates Jr.          3%

The survey was of 801 like Republican primary voters…again all spoken to yesterday over the phone. The margin of error for this poll is plus/minus 3.43%.

REPORTER INTERPRETATION: Coats…the best known candidate is out in front outside the margin of error. But…and this is a huge qualifier…”Undecided/Not Sure” was ahead at the time of this poll…which was yesterday…5-days before primary day coming up on Tuesday, May 4th.

The poll is also commissioned by DeMint’s PAC and is solidly behind the Stutzman campaign. The Senate Conservatives Fund has reportedly poured in $200,000 into the Stutzman campaign (via internet donations) in the final two weeks of the primary contact.

There is a good argument to make that Stutzman is the candidate with the momentum now. The question is whether he can make up the gap in the last four-plus days of the campaign.

The undecideds apparently could throw this race is any direction.

SENIOR WEB REPORTER GREG MIGLIORE: The best compliment I can pay this car–and the best way I can sum up my weekend in it–is this feels like quality.

The Forte is comfortable, has a nice interior and drives agreeably. The interior is well-laid out, everything is where it should be, and it presents well. The interior is helped a bit by the leather and sunroof options, but I think in base trim, this would still be a nice setting.

The Forte feels and drives fairly lightweight, and the tight chassis is still comfortable in most situations. The steering is tight as well, and I like it; it makes this sedan interesting to wheel around town in.

The looks on the outside are above average. It’s the same appearance you get amongst pretty much every sedan in this segment, but Kia has done a nice job with the lines and headlights to make the Forte a bit classy.

The engine is fine for this size car. It does the job, and that’s all you can ask.

I picked up my brother and his girlfriend from the airport on Sunday night, and the trunk swallowed their luggage no problem. The car was also a pleasant ride for maneuvering in and out of airport chaos.

For the base price, this car is a solid buy. The options add a bit more comfort, and I’d say it’s still reasonable. Like the Hyundai Sonata, the Forte is an understated yet formidable entry in a crowded part of the market.

ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR CHERYL L. BLAHNIK: When I look at this car, it just feels plain and boring. I was just in the coupe version not too long ago, which looks so much better from a sporty aspect. This Forte sedan gets easily lost in my memory of cars in this price range. It just needs something to jazz it up to stick out a little more. The interior could also use some spice. Sure, it works fine and does the job well, but is just dull.

Driving the car was also a bit of a void, and I was just in it a couple of hours ago. It handled fine, and the engine is adequate for a car in this class.

I will say that there is one thing very appealing about this car–the price.

2010 Kia Forte EX

Base Price: $17,490

As-Tested Price: $19,290

Drivetrain: 2.0-liter I4; FWD, four-speed automatic

Output: 156 hp @ 6,200 rpm, 144 lb-ft @ 4,300 rpm

Curb Weight: 2,740 lb

Fuel Economy (EPA/AW): 28/27.4 mpg

Options: EX leather package including leather seat trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob, heated front seats ($1,000); EX power sunroof ($800)

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Materials: Bolmen Garbage Can, Blanken Corner Wall Shelf, Deka Curtain Wire w/ Clips, Ikea Knob from Dresser, Grundtal Rail Ends & Rationell Variera plastic rail guide.

Description: So when we moved to our new home I encountered a problem that I couldn’t find a garbage can that would fit under my sink, there wasn’t an auto open can small enough that could clear the pipes and such.

I bought the Bolmen garbage can as a temporary measure until I found something better. But one day, with a flash of brilliance, I combined it with host of other items I had and made exactly what I wanted.

The Grundtal Rail ends supply bottom support for the Blanken corner wall shelf to mount to with zip ties I had left over from some Ikea cord tubing I had bought.

The can itself is held in place using a Rationell Variera rail guide that was an extra we got in a package, the groove of the can fits nicely into the groove of the guide.

Lastly I used some spare Deka curtain wire minus the clips that was used for an art installation and fixed one end to the counter the other to the lid with just enough slack so when the door is opened the lid opens up.

I used a knob from an old Ikea dresser we had to attach to the other end of the Deka on the underside of the lid to provide a bit of weight to assist the lid return when the door closes.

Lastly I attached the can to the corner wallshelf with some screws, because sometimes when near empty the can would sometimes pop out and fall over.

Sounds like a lot eh? It was actually pretty easy.

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In the next 6 to 8 weeks, the design of Vauxhall/Opel’s new city car will be approved and will proceed into production just in time for the expected sale date towards the end of 2012.

In an interview with Autocar, Nick Reilly, the boss of General Motors Europe, said that his experience in conceiving, building and selling small cars will be put to good use. He thinks that the car will be profitable despite the reputation this market segment has of not being a good source of cash flow. Reilly said that to “hit worthwhile profit targets with small car,” the entire cost chain (from development up to marketing) would have to change. He also talked about the brand’s appeal to wealthier and younger car buyers who don’t associate status with the size of the car. These buyers are concerned about environmental factors and they prefer a good-looking car that boasts the latest in technology. Reilly added that the company is focusing its resources on this project because this segment has “great potential” and that not many of his rivals are currently looking into exploiting it. The car will be designed and built in Europe. Reilly wouldn’t give specifics about the pricing but he hinted that it would reflect the positioning of the Opel brand in relation to its rivals. He did say that this new city car will be priced somewhere between the cheapest and the most expensive Corsas.

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Here are all the information for car auctions in Colchester UK and 3 tips on how to get cheap cars from car auctions in Colchester and the UK. Colchester is Europe’s largest car auction centre. Every month there are over thousands of cars, trucks, commercial vehicle, vans, and motorbike available in the auction. You can find a lot of good deal from there, here we show you how.

Car auctions in Colchester UK

Car auctions meaning a public sale in which a car or a vehicle are sold to the highest bidder. In other words, a person who willing to pay the highest for the car can bring the car home at the end of the car.

Why there are cars for auction

Some of the auction cars are donated from people.

Some are bank repossessed cars due to the previous owner not able to pay for the monthly installment.

Some are impounded cars from government.

There are always good deal with some reasons, you will just have to believe it and check the car properly.

What to do before car auctions

Prepare enough money based on your budget.

Check properly the vehicle’s VIN# number before you buy it.

Do not forget extra fee you have to pay instead of the car price you bid. These fees are the processing fees, contract fees, and car insurance. Check properly all the costs.

Car auctions tips

There are many car auctions in Colchester UK states the auction date, auction centres, vehicle types, and other information in the auction calendar. Follow the auction calendar properly. Check out when the next auction date is, plan well, prepare your money and set a good target or limit. Do not over bid!

Where to find car auctions in UK

MANHEIM. Manheim Auctions is one of the most famous car auctions in the UK. It has a around 20 remarketing centres in the UK and this has include the car auction centre at Colchester. Manheim often offers more than 50 auctions every week! Manheim Auctions is located at Colchester Road, Frating, Colchester. The contact number is 0870 252 0403.

There are many other well known car auctions available in some other states in UK such as Hobbs and Parker, BCA (British Car Auctions), BMA (British Motor Auctions Ltd), H&H Motor Auctions, Bawtry Motor Auction, Dingwall Motor Auctions, CVA (Commercial Vehicle Auctions), Eastbourne Car Auctions, Clwyd Auction Centre, Husseys car auctions in Exeter, Central Car Auctions in Glasgow, Stoodley Vehicle Auctions in Manchester, Docklands Auction in London, Thameside Motor Auctions, Liverpool Motor Auction in Loverpool, and many more.

If you are looking for a good place to shop for some cheap cars, try car auctions in Colchester UK.

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Asus ha añadido a su gama de placas bases el modelo M4A89TD PRO/USB3 basada en los chips 890FX y SB850 que a demás traerá las funciones Core Unlocker y Turbo Unlocker destinadas a desbloquear los nucleos procesadores AMD que lo permitan. Esta placa viene en formato ATX (30,5 x 24,4 centímetros) con socket AM3 para albergar desde un Sempron a un Phenom II x6 y soporta un total de 16 GB de memoria RAM gracias a sus cuatro ranuras DDR3-2000.

Para gráficos, ofrece dos ranuras PCI-Express x16 con soporte CrossFire, mientras que para audio incorpora el Realtek ALC 892 con salida 7.1 y para red el Realtek RTL 8111E compatible con Ethernet Gigabit.

La M4A89TD PRO/USB3 cuenta con la posibilidad de conectar una tarjeta PCI-Express 4x, una PCI-Express x1 y dos PCI convencionales, seis SATA III a 6 Gbit/s con soporte para RAID 0, 1, 5 y 10 y un conector IDE 100 / 133 para las unidades de almacenamiento y unidades ópticas.

En cuanto al panel trasero incluye seis puertos USB 2.0, dos USB 3.0 , FireWire, eSATA II, puertos PS/2, un conector RJ-45, una de audio S/PDIF óptica.

El precio con el que sera comercializada es de $179.99 en EEUU.

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Whoo, this was rough. We’ll get full numbers momentarily, but the Dow was down over 161, and the NASDAQ was off about 50, which is 2%. Gold had a very strong day up about $10/oz.

Now here’s what you need to know as you leave work today:

• It’s going to be a very volatile weekend in Greece, as aid talks continue.
• You have to see these photos of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion. They look like something out of a Jerry Bruckheimer film.
• Speaking of which, our Map Of The Day shows just how big the oil slick outside of New Orleans really is. It kind of resembles a hurricane.
• SAC Capital may have made $100 million off its Dendreon (DNDN) trade. The stock continued to soar on its FDA approval.
• Goldman’s stock has broken through key support levels.
• Moody’s downgraded a bunch of Greek banks this morning, further destabilizing the market.

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Apadrinhada por Felipe Massa, a maior novidade das pistas nacionais em 2010 já tem data para o seu batismo: no dia 17 de maio, os carros do Trofeo Linea e da Fórmula Future Fiat – atrações do Racing Festival juntamente com a 600 Super Sport (motos) – realizarão em Interlagos os primeiros treinos coletivos da temporada de estreia. O autódromo paulistano receberá as duas categorias no período das 8 às 14 horas.

Além da confirmação dos ensaios de pré-temporada, a RM Racing Events – promotora do evento – anunciou a inclusão de um dia extra na programação da rodada dupla de abertura do calendário, cujas corridas serão realizadas dia 30 de maio no Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet, em Jacarepaguá (Rio de Janeiro). “Excepcionalmente, organizamos testes durante toda a quinta-feira. Nas demais etapas as atividades serão iniciadas na sexta”, explicou Titonio Massa.

A montagem das 12 primeiras unidades do Trofeo Línea já foi concluída nas oficinas da Metalmoro – responsável pela transformação nos veículos de turismo da Fiat em modelos de competição – em Cachoeirinha (RS) e até sexta-feira as 11 equipes inscritas na competição receberão um carro cada. De acordo com Cláudio Ferreto, engenheiro mecânico automotivo da Metalmoro, o cronograma prevê que o restante do lote de 25 será finalizado em meados da próxima semana.

Os trabalhos na fábrica da empresa localizada na região metropolitana de Porto Alegre prosseguem em ritmo acelerado. “Na realidade, falta completar a montagem propriamente dita. Todas as peças já foram produzidas”, explicou Ferreto, lembrando que a fixação do motor 1.4 turbo FPT de 215 cavalos e do câmbio seqüencial Sadev de seis marchas foi o ponto mais crítico do processo. “Mudamos o posicionamento original desses componentes. Toda a suspensão também foi alterada, levando em consideração as exigências das pistas. Foi tudo realizado de forma minuciosa”, acrescentou.

Fonte: Mfdois