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Old and new Lancia Stratos

admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:15:47 +0000

The original Lancia Stratos was born in 1972 (of course the final version is meant – Stratos Zero prototype was shown two years earlier) and released only 2 years – until 1974. During this time 492 “Stratos” were produced, which later made the car even more iconic, it became a true “classic.”
In 2010, the legendary sports car has been revived. At the heart of the new Lancia Stratos was platform of Ferrari 430 Scuderia. From its Italian “cousin» Stratos get the chassis, gearbox and 4.3-liter engine (which was indeed somewhat reconfigured in order to remove his 535 hp), so that the car get decent dynamics – to disperse hundreds took only 3, 3 seconds, top speed – 322 km / h.
Old Stratos had a more modest machine – 2.4 liter V6 Dino with 190 hp (Top speed about 232 km / h) in a few years it was on motorsports (including the winning rally championships in 1974, 1975 and 1976).
In these frames captured an amazing (for someone may even touching) moment – meeting old and new Lancia Stratos. Learn more about all forgotten Holden Hurricane.

Nissan Leaf Limousine is the first “green” limousine!

admin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:24:45 +0000

Nissan Leaf is well known to everyone. It is likely one of the most popular and “noble” electric cars (a winner of “2011 World Car of the Year», «2010 Green Car Vision Award» and other it was awards) at the present time, so it is not surprising that exactly on its platform it was decided to build an electric limo!

To do this, Nissan Leaf was stretched to 120 cm (48 inches). In result it will be a car that can take 6 passengers and thus will have “ideologically” correct image of a fighter for the environment. What else you need for a corporate vip-car?
Actually it is not clear completely how some technical problems will be solved . The increase in size would require greater engine power from a producer, or at least higher-capacity batteries. The easiest way is to naturally increase the number of batteries, but it is unknown if it is possible to realize it. In fact, obtained by “stretching” extra space was reserved for additional passenger seats.
We will find out the results of the idea in the next year, at the same time selling prices will be announced and the sells will start. Although, you know, in Russia and CIS countries, Nissan Leaf has its own story, so it will be hard to see this car at our roads in the next few years. Also learn about Jaguar C X16.

Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept

admin — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 10:27:55 +0000

GM has an ulterior motive reputation as one of the leading manufacturers of pickup trucks in the world. As proof of this thesis in Buenos Aires has been demonstrated ambitious concept Chevrolet Colorado Rally!
Colorado is not for nothing selected a platform for a rally truck. It’s no secret that the family pick-up is one of the world’s most popular and trusted authorities. In addition, the exterior is also quite charismatic SUV. The design concept worked a team of South American Operations GM. To my taste has turned very good. The car looks powerful, but at the same time quite rapidly and massively. Lighting technology is fully LED, color – white pearl (White Pearl) drives – 18 inches.
To conquer the roads in pickup trucks is a pleasure, especially if you are a “straddle” the new Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept!

Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept is all that can be useful off-road conqueror – four-wheel drive, adjustable high stiffness of shock absorbers, tire inflation system straight from the salon, “with teeth” tires BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain, winch capacity 5.5 HP (Cable length – 23 meters).
The salon of Colorado Rally you can estimate on the picture, I would like to add that for the rally version, which tends to have “spartan decor” is very good! The truth is not the fact that in the series will pick the same way .
Unfortunately for the propulsion that will be set at Colorado Rally until reliable information is lacking, but most likely the customer will be offered the same range (or one) intended for the average Colorado engines (2.8-liter turbo diesel, gasoline engines of 3.7 and 5.3 liters).
The next time the Chevrolet Colorado Rally Concept will be shown in Europe, in Frankfurt. Serial production of the pickup will begin in autumn of this year. American twin GMC Canyon will be available no earlier than after 3 year! We recommend to read interesting article about SLK55 AMG Mercedes-Benz.

West Highland White Terrier Puppies

admin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:16:11 +0000

As the name of implies breed, these dogs were taken in the mountainous part of Scotland. The word “terrier” immediately determines the appearance of dog: small size, high set tail vigorous, robust constitution, excellent health and wonderful temperament. It was necessary for survival in the harsh climate of the Highlands of Scotland.
There are several versions of the origin of West Highland. But most likely (and agree with this, many experts who have studied the history of rock), rock was obtained by crossing Scottish terrier (or, as he was called before the Aberdeen Terrier), and Cairn terrier.
According to another theory, the West Highland and Cairn terriers in general were one breed, and the allocation of “lead” to a separate breed was the result of selection by color. One of the first breeders have received a white terrier, was Colonel Donald Malcolm of the estate Poltalloh, county Argaylshir.
Stimulus for breeding dogs in white was an accident that occurred on the hunt when he shot his red terrier taking him for a fox. Since then, Colonel Malcolm decided to leave in the litter only white puppies and use them in future breeding. Very soon all the neighbors (an avid hunter) evaluated the advantages of lighter colored hunting dogs. With the spread of white terriers, they have all sorts of names – mostly of titles estates where bred dogs of this breed
The name “West Highland White Terrier” appeared in the early twentieth century when the breed was recognized by the Scottish Kennel Club. This happened in 1904. In 1905, Malcolm has registered club West Highland White – Terriers and became its chairman, and in 1907 English Kennel Club also admitted to a rock. And in the same year the first representatives of white terriers were recorded as exhibitors at the largest exhibition in England Crafts as “West Highland White Terrier.” It stands out compared to other terriers, has captivated audiences mischievous expression of their white muzzles. This energetic, pretty, perky dog immediately gained many fans.
SIZE
Adult dog up to 25-30 cm at the withers, weighs 10.6 kg. Wool is soft and hypoallergenic.
COLOUR
White, rarely black.
CHARACTER
The nature is cheerful, sociable and playful disposition, but also wayward as all terriers. It loves children. It is easy to teach and bark to strangers.
CARE
It requires combing and bathing once every 2-3 weeks, trimming every 3-4 months.

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Designer Dogs Breeds

admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 14:23:38 +0000

Designer dog is informally, primarily for the media, the name of so-called hybrid dogs Hybrid is the first generation of two genetically different animals. Classical and well-known hybrid is the mule, the “Father” is a donkey, and “Mother” is the mare. Due to the different sets of chromosomes in horses and donkeys, their offspring (mules and hinnies) are mostly barren, so to get the mules to cross each time a donkey and a mare.
Interbreeding of the same within a species (as occurs between dogs of different breeds) is not quite correctly called hybridization. Similarly, thanks to modern research, outdated naming of hybrids with a wolf dog “hybrid” because it is almost proved a closer genetic relationship of dog and wolf, than previously thought.
Designer dog this is the first generation derived from crossing two different dogs pure breeds. This is the first step to getting the new breeds, but usually it all ends “dogs, mules,” ie individuals whoich are unable to reproduce. If you prefer, you can get complex hybrids, when the mere hybrid crossed with a new breed. In principle, the number of “approaches” is not limited, but also to get involved in particular should not be, because a hybrid does not breed themselves can not reproduce. If individuals are capable of reproduction, and this process goes unchecked, without complying with the purity of rocks, then we obtain pooch. In principle, the dog-hybrids can be considered as those that can only be obtained with a new mixture of two breeds (rare – species and hybrids): for example, breed “A” crossed with the breed “B” and got a hybrid of “B”, the new animal “B” can not get from other “B”, but only through the new crossing “A” and “B” (all in the same way as with the mule).
Hybridization allows, without taking the new breed, quickly assess the possible outcome: what is inherited, what is not, what more is less. Designer dogs, hybrids are called for in order to emphasize that the hybridization was done purposely, to obtain any desired properties or combinations thereof. And the impetus for such experiments gave a poodle trying to mix with other breeds to get a dog, do not cause allergies, and at the same time with some new qualities. Such attempts have been placed literally on stream in late XX century, that is why more than half of all hybrids – a cross between a poodle.
The breed of labradoodle, derived from a Labrador retriever (labrador retriever) and a poodle (poodle), just a “hypoallergenic” that is why labradoodle seriously considered by the 44 th U.S. President Barack Obama as a domestic dog for his daughter, who is allergic . In this case, even not all labradoodle’s puppies are “non-allergenic, sometimes only 3 out of 10. In theory, varieties of hybrid dogs can be a great set (another question, how many of them are hardy, healthy, whether aesthetic, etc.). Hence the name of the new hybrid, as a rule, try to give a combination of syllables (or sounds) of the names of its two parent breeds, specially for them you can learn about designer dog leashes.
Dog breeding professional organizations do not welcome the work on hybridization, since the indiscriminate cross-breeding increases the amount of genetic garbage, but in the hands of an amateur hybridization is also often a subtle mockery of the animals. Nevertheless, the number of “experiments” growing exponentially and only a small portion is recorded as successful.

Pet Travel Airlines

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:55:22 +0000

Pet travel airlines are not carried out on all routes. It depends on many factors, in particular, the type of airplane, from the presence in the transit area conditions for keeping animals. If you fly via Vienna with an overnight stay, then, carrying a pet, you must acquire for yourself an Austrian transit visa, as in a hotel in the transit zone are no conditions for the animals.
At many airlines, there are standard sizes of cells for transportation of animals, depending on their weight.
Therefore, if you want to fly with your pet, tells the agent at time of reservation, he will choose the best option and will order the place for the animal on the same flight that you are flying
The owner must have a package of documents from the Veterinary Service about animal’s health, confirmed booking for the animal. Paying for the transportation of animals is carried out at the airport of departure for the whole rote.
For more information, please contact your travel agent. In most cases, pet travel airlines are accepted only with prior consent of the airline. Pet carrier is made only in the cabin in special containers
Full responsibility for the animals being transported bears a passenger. When you purchase the ticket the passenger must notify the sales agent’s about intention to carry a pet.
Weight accompanied animals, including the weight of the container and the food is not included in the free baggage and payable on the actual weight of luggage according to established rates. Weight of the container should not exceed 8 kg, and the sum of the linear dimensions – 115 cm. Read as about use of spiked dog collars.

Pet Travel Carriers

admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:48:36 +0000

For the export-import of pets require veterinary certificate that you want to get at the airport at border inspection post of departure. An hour before the registration of flight, based on previously collected documents (veterinary passports of international standard with a note on vaccination against rabies certificates from the club and a veterinary certificate form number 1) on the point of veterinary inspection shall issue an international veterinary certificate to your pet. The certificate is issued free of charge and only on the day of departure.

And you need to bring it in customs
The right age to travel pet comes with 3 months. For transportation of your pet needs pet travel carriers with a waterproof bottom, covered with an absorbent material (such a carriage for a dog costs between $ 50 to $ 150 depending on size). Pet travel carriers should be large enough for the animal to be in it lying down, standing up and turn around. Inside it should be branches for food and water. At the pet carrier must be catchy inscription: “LIVE ANIMAL” and necessarily have to be a lock. Write also your name, address, phone number. In one cell is allowed to carry only one adult cat or two puppies or kittens less than six months. Cats are transported in various shopping-bags, handbags, but it is better to use for this special transport containers – plastic box with holes for air or wickerwork basket closing. All dogs (except decorative) should be transported in a muzzle. Usually allows getting a pet in the cabin, if it, together with the cell weighs no more than 8 kg. The sizes of the cells should not exceed the maximum size of cabin baggage – i.e., the sum of three dimensions is not greater than 115 cm (about 56h36h23 cm). But in some countries you may not be allowed on the plane, if it considers that the cell is too small and the animal in it uncomfortable. In such a case you have to buy more comfortable cell. In any airline you can get reference on the rules of transportation of animals – some animals are allowed to fly in the cabin, others – only in the luggage compartment.
Guide dogs accompanying blind and deaf passengers have to be carried in that part of the cabin, which will be indicated airline personnel when boarding an airplane. The dog should be about the host and must be muzzled. These dogs may travel free. Often the airline workers can ask the documents confirming the deafness of passenger.
When you placed in a tourist hotel with an animal you must rent a double room, as is believed that any living creatures need their own living space. Ask in the hotel details of nearest veterinary hospitals, as you will need a certificate from a veterinarian that the animal was not ill during the transportation and also learn the helpful information about leather dog muzzles.

Pet Air Carrier

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:52:29 +0000

Once made all vaccinations and prepared documents need to buy pet air carrier and agree on the conditions of carriage with the airline company. Choose a container strong enough, a large (animal should be placed in it standing up) and securely lock. Portable house should be well ventilated, on the floor need to lay a paper, on the outside need to attach a sign indicating the destination and a warning – “live animal” (good to duplicate the inscription on the language of the country to which a beast goes). Experienced dog lovers and cat owner advised the possibility of traveling with animals by car, bus or train to avoid air travel: to spend several hours locked in a cage for each animal – a lot of stress.
Clearly, in the passenger cabin to provide isolation from the host animal is problematic, but famous exceptional case: in the nineties, one of the dog owners for speedy transportation of the animal booked the air taxi – simply to say, has ordered a charter flight .If you are not inclined to such extravagant actions and plan to make regular flights, ask in advance the rules established by the carrier. Booking a ticket, specify that flying with animal. If it weighs less than 8.5 kg, is likely to allow you to carry it into the cabin. Please note – most loyally to the four-legged passengers are on charter flights.
Per kilogram of body weight transportation of animals by airplane is paid for as extra luggage – from $ 5 to $ 14 per kg. However, people with experience say that because nobody ever weigh cell, its mass specified in the documents, you can underestimate, and thus save money. On the other hand, on some flights, such as transcontinental, there are fixed rates for transportation of animals – from $ 150 to $ 300, depending on the company and the direction, but not by weight.
To dog or cat feel calm during the flight, put into a container his favorite toys, and supply water. A few days before moving to accustom the animal to a cage – for this you can leave for it some delicacy. Do not feed the animals for six hours before departure and do not give him sedatives: it lowers blood pressure and can give a complication in the lungs and heart. Vets also do not recommend to carry it in the cargo bay, though heated, animals older than ten years old, pregnant animals, as well as young puppies and kittens.
The preferential immigration for the Animals, unlike humans, even the law declared unequal opportunities. Small animals take over the country much easier than a cat or dog. To travel all over the world with a guinea pig, hamster, rabbit or a canary, you need to do all three steps. Get tested animal (typically – on salmonellas and worms) in the Veterinary Laboratory, based on the results obtained from the Association of Veterinary special export permit and with him contact the department of veterinary inspection at the border to trade in the international veterinary passport. It is useful, of course, to ask – whether any special requirements in the country of destination. Small animals are usually allowed to carry in the cabin. Guinea pigs, rats and other rodents have most relaxed trip in a glass jar.
At the bottom of the banks poured some absorbent material (sawdust, small scraps of paper, absorbent material for cat litter, etc.) and watch that during the transport capacitance be in vertical position. Cage for the birds for the convenience of passengers should not be very large and at the same time provide an opportunity for bird to turn, to eat and drink. At the time of the flight cage is preferable to close the dark cloth to save the animal from unnecessary disturbances. To protect from the worry of the owner read as about leather dog collars.