- Jul 20 Sat 2013 12:11
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Motor City on its last gasp
Detroit files largest municipal bankruptcy in US historyBy AgenceFrance-Pressein Detroit, MichiganDetroit became the largest city in US history to file for bankruptcy protection on Thursday after decades of decline and mismanagement rendered the home of the nation’s auto industry insolvent.迷你倉價錢Once a bustling beacon of industrial might, the city is now a poster child for urban decay, its landscape littered with abandoned skyscrapers, factories and homes.Crime is rampant, and the city literally cannot afford to keep the lights on - a whopping 40 percent of streetlights are out.Detroit’s bankruptcy is expected to make it harder for municipalities in Michigan and other US states to borrow money by undermining confidence in what used to be among the most trusted bonds available.Michigan Governor Rick Snyder said there was no other option.“This is a difficult step, but the only viable option to address a problem that has been six decades in the making,” Snyder said in a news release.Detroit has seen its population shrink by more than half, from 1.8 million people in 1950 to 700,000 today.With less revenue, Detroit had to cut back on services, prompting even more people to leave and eventually sending the city into an economic tailspin.The Motor City meanwhile saw its main employers go through round after round of mass layoffs as auto factories were automated or outsourced and Asian competitors siphoned away market share.“The citizens of Detroit need and deserve a clear road out of the cycle of ever-decreasing services,” Snyder said in a letter accompanying the bankruptcy filing.“The only feasible path to a stable and solid Detroit is to file for bankruptcy protection.”Earlier this year Snyder appointed an emergency manager with a background in bankruptcy to restructure the city’s finances.He said he had “very much hoped” the move would help Detroit avoid bankruptcy, but added that it is now time to “face the fact that the City cannot and is not paying its debts as they become due and is insolvent”.The White House said President Barack Obama is closely monitoring the situation.“While leaders on the ground in Michigan and the city’s creditors understand that they must 迷你倉庫ind a solution to Detroit’s serious financial challenge, we remain committed to continuing our strong partnership with Detroit as it works to recover and revitalize and maintain its status as one of America’s great cities,” White House spokeswoman Amy Brundage said.Detroit stopped making payments on some of its $18.5 billion of debt and obligations last month as the emergency manager sought relief from creditors.But the city’s employee pension plans — which are owed about $9 billion — filed a lawsuit to prevent any cuts to retirement benefits.The bankruptcy filing places that case on hold and comes days before what could have been a key hearing.It will be up to a federal judge to determine if Detroit is allowed to restructure — and even shed — its obligations in a Chapter 9 bankruptcy.“You can expect challenges right out of the box,” said bankruptcy lawyer Douglas Bernstein of Michigan-based Plunkett Cooney.Unlike General Motors and Chrysler — which were able to restructure under bankruptcy protection in 2009 in a matter of weeks thanks to the backing of the US government - it could take years for Detroit’s case to be resolved, Bernstein warned.“One of the biggest challenges is that there haven’t been very many municipal bankruptcies in the history of the bankruptcy code, so there’s not a lot of guidance,” Bernstein said.Snyder listed a host of problems to illustrate why Detroit cannot meet its obligations to its citizens while weighed down by debt.The homicide rate is the highest in nearly 40 years and, for more than two decades, Detroit has been on the list of the most dangerous cities in the United States.People have to wait an average of 58 minutes for the police to respond to their calls, compared to an average of 11 minutes nationwide.There are 78,000 abandoned buildings scattered across the city and a lack of funds for maintenance and repairs means only a third of the city’s ambulances work.The city has been borrowing money to pay its bills for more than a decade, a shortsighted move that further depleted its coffers.Some 38 cents of every city dollar was going to debt repayment and obligations like pensions, and that was projected to hit 65 cents on the dollar by 2017.儲存
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 12:07
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$1,099↑!8 吋四核平板決戰
在不少人的心目中,儲存蘋果公司的 7.9 吋 iPad mini,擁有極高的便攜性,也適合閱讀電子書,是理想的平板尺寸。至於在《Android》平台,坊間亦有大量 8 吋平板可供選擇,這些型號不少有四核心 CPU,效能強勁又定價相宜!今期記者精選其中 6 款新機,為各位作詳細測試,嚴選最抵玩的 8 吋 Android 平板!平板六強列陣在今次受測的四核平板之中,各機採用不同的處理器,價錢亦由 $1,100 起,豐儉由人。Tab01大廠四核Acer Iconia A1-810 這款 Acer Iconia A1-810,是今次測試中唯一的大廠出品,保養及造工較具保證,並已預載《Android 4.2.2》作業系統。其全塑膠機殼,機面用上黑色鏡面邊框;機側配以銀色邊框,並用上全白色機背,造型較具個性。它採用八核心 PowerVR SGX544MP 圖像處理器,提供不俗的 3D 圖像效能。? Spec ?●處理器:MediaTek MT8125T 1.2GHz 處理器(四核心)●圖像處理器:PowerVR SGX544MP(八核心)●記憶體:1GB●顯示屏:7.9 吋 10 點觸控 IPS TFT LCD 屏幕(1,024 x 768 pixels)●儲存空間:16GB●其他:802.11 b/g/n、Bluetooth 4.0、Micro USB(支援 USB OTG)、microSD 卡槽、Micro HDMI、30 萬像素前置鏡頭、500 萬像素後置鏡頭、收音咪、G-Sensor、立體聲喇叭、耳筒插口●使用時間:廠方沒有提供資料●體積:208.7mm x 145.7mm x 11.1mm●重量:410g●作業系統:《Android 4.2.2》建議售價$1,799腦場售價$1,680Acer 2520 2000Tab02抵玩之選Ainol Novo 8 Discovery 眾多 8 吋四核平板中,Ainol Novo 8 Discovery 的定價較進取,只售 $1,099 左右,也是唯一採用 Actions 處理器的機種。此機將開關鍵配置在機頂,音量調整鍵和主頁鍵設在左側,操控上較易適應。機底配置了 microSD 卡槽、Micro USB 接口和 Mini HDMI 端子,並可直接使用 Micro USB 連接埠充電。它預載的《貓頭鷹》播放器,可支援浮動視窗播放功能,以便在瀏覽網頁期間睇片。? Spec ?●處理器:Actions 1.3GHz 處理器(四核心)●圖像處理器:Vivante GC1000+MP(四核心)●記憶體:2GB●顯示屏:8 吋 10 點觸控 IPS TFT LCD 屏幕(1,024 x 768 pixels)●儲存空間:16GB●其他:802.11 b/g/n、Bluetooth、Micro USB(支援 USB OTG)、microSD 卡槽、Mini HDMI、30 萬像素前置鏡頭、200 萬像素後置鏡頭、收音咪、G-Sensor、立體聲喇叭、耳筒插口●使用時間:廠方沒有提供資料●體積:199mm x 147.5mm x 9mm●重量:433g●作業系統:《Android 4.1.1》建議售價$1,199腦場售價$1,099Peng Bo 2717 8131Tab03長效續航Chuwi 速 pad mini v88 這款 Chuwi 速 pad mini v88,標榜採用 5000mAh 大容量電池,支援長達 8 小時影片播放,耐力持久。外形上,屏幕兩邊採用幼邊框設計,造型更貼近 iPad Mini;電源開關和音量調整按鍵,配置在機背右側,操作尚算便利,但需時適應。此機所預載的系統為《Android 4.1.1》,目前官方已推出了《Android 4.2.2》更新,用戶可自行下載新版本升級。? Spec ?●處理器:Rockchip RK3188 1.6GHz 處理器(四核心)●圖像處理器:Mali-400MP(四核心)●記憶體:2GB●顯示屏:7.9 吋 10 點觸控 IPS TFT LCD 屏幕(1,024 x 768 pixels)●儲存空間:16GB●其他:802.11 b/g/n、Bluetooth 4.0、Micro USB(支援 USB OTG)、microSD 卡槽、Mini HDMI、200 萬像素前置鏡頭、500 萬像素後置鏡頭、收音咪、G-Sensor、立體聲喇叭、耳筒插口●使用時間:8 小時●體積:201mm x 136.6mm x 7.2mm●重量:346.5g●作業系統:《Android 4.1.1》(可自行升級至《Android 4.2.2》)建議售價$1,399腦場售價$1,399Peng Bo 2717 8131醒目揀機攻略各部 8 吋平板機的外觀,雖然看來大致接近,但硬件規格各有微細差異。準買家在購買平板機時,可留意以下的選購要點,揀選符合個人需要的款式。Check 01: 處理核心四核心處理器設有多個不同型號,每個型號之間的效能,亦存在一些差異。個別型號或裝配八核圖像處理器(GPU),3D 遊戲效能特別出眾,愛好打機者可優先考慮這些機種。Check 02: 記憶數量現時平板機普遍配備 1GB 或 2GB 記憶體,尤其在執行多工作業時,配備 2GB 記憶體的機種會較具優勢,效果更為流暢。Check 03: 藍牙連接部分國產平板不配備藍牙功能,接駁周邊裝置時比較不便,建議選購具備藍牙功能的機種。Check 04: 機身厚度較近期推出的 8 吋平板機,機身普遍較薄。個別型號的厚度,更只有 7mm,有助提高便攜性。Check 05: 充電兼容性現時有些平板機種,必須使用專用的充電器,並不支援 Micro USB 充電。建議優先選擇支援 Micro USB 充電的平板機,往後需要購買代用火牛時,也較為方便。Interview8 吋人氣盛8 吋平板機屏幕較大,又不失便攜性,兼且具備甚佳的便攜能力,這批機種在腦場備受買家注目。目前大約有 40% 客戶,也是購買 8 吋機種,其受觀迎的程度,媲美入門級的 7 吋機種。基於新機不時推出,加上電腦節又臨近,預期 8 吋機種的售價,或有更大的下調空間。展昇店員小肥Tab04打機強作ONDA V818mini 原生預載《Android 4.1.1》系統的 ONDA V818mini,廠方近日推出了《Android 4.2.2》的更新檔。由於在更新系統後,平板會還原至原廠設定狀態,建議用戶購入此機後,即時為平板升級系統方使用。規格上,此機使用 PowerVR SGX544MP 八核心圖像處理器,可流暢應付較高效能需求的 3D 遊戲,但未有提供藍牙功能。此外,此機不設實體的音量調整按鍵,必須藉介面下方的虛擬按鍵調整音量。? Spec ?●處理器:Allwinner A31 1.2GHz 處理器(四核心)●圖像處理器:PowerVR SGX544MP(八核心)●記憶體:1GB●顯示屏:7.9 吋 10 點觸控 IPS TFT LCD 屏幕(1,024 x 768 pixels)●儲存空間:16GB●其他:802.11 b/g/n、Micro USB(支援 USB OTG)、microSD 卡槽、Micro HDMI、30 萬像素前置鏡頭、後置鏡頭、收音咪、G-Sensor、立體聲喇叭、耳筒插口●使用時間:廠方沒有提供資料●體積:200mm x 139mm x 7.5mm●重量:340g●作業系統:《Android 4.1.1》(可自行升級至《Android 4.2.2》)建議售價$1,599腦場售價$1,300PRO LINK Digital 2989 1180Tab05最新版本PIPO Ultra-U8 這款 PIPO Ultra-U8 已預載《Android 4.2.2》系統,可直接在鎖屏畫面加上小工具(widgets),快速閱讀各項最新資訊。此機兩邊用上窄邊框,令機身變得更為修身。為了優化音效表現,喇叭特別配置在面框底部,發聲效果更佳。此機沒有實體音量按鍵,用戶需依賴虛擬按鍵調節音量。? Spec ?●處理器:Rockchip RK3188 1.6GHz 處理器(四核心)●圖像處理器:Mali-400MP(四核心)●記憶體:2GB●顯示屏:7.9 吋 10 點觸控 IPS TFT LCD 屏幕(1,024 x 768 pixels)●儲存空間:16GB●其他:802.11 b/g/n、Bluetooth、Micro USB(支援 USB OTG)、microSD 卡槽、Mini HDMI、200 萬像素前置鏡頭、500 萬像素後置鏡頭、收音咪、G-Sensor、陀螺儀、環境光感應器、電子指南針、立體聲喇叭、耳筒插口●使用時間:廠方沒有提供資料●體積:200mm x 137mm x 8.5mm●重量:370g●作業系統:《Android 4.2.2》建議售價$1,480腦場售價$1,480Peng Bo 2717 8131Tab06配件通用Vido Mini One Vido Mini One 盡量將機身尺寸,把它設計得跟 iPad mini 貼近;面框兩側窄身的設計,讓此機造型格外「醒目」。機身厚度亦僅為 7mm,此機可沿用部分 iPad Mini 的機套產品,在選購周邊配件時更具彈性。操控上,此機備有實體音量調整按鍵,可用來快速調整音量大小;更可直接以 Micro USB 新蒲崗迷你倉電,毋須使用專用充電器。? Spec ?●處理器:Rockchip RK3188 1.6GHz 處理器(四核心)●圖像處理器:Mali-400MP(四核心)●記憶體:2GB●顯示屏:7.85 吋 10 點觸控 IPS TFT LCD 屏幕(1,024 x 768 pixels)●儲存空間:16GB●其他:802.11 b/g/n、Bluetooth、Micro USB(支援 USB OTG)、microSD 卡槽、Mini HDMI、200萬像素前置鏡頭、500 萬像素後置鏡頭、收音咪、G-Sensor、立體聲喇叭、耳筒插口●使用時間:廠方沒有提供資料●體積:199mm x 134mm x 7mm●重量:300g●作業系統:《Android 4.2.2》建議售價$1,599腦場售價$1,480Power Chinese 2329 8813TestPlatform8吋最強Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 目前為止,Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 是現時規格最強的 8 吋 Android 平板,此機使用 16:10 的 8 吋屏幕,採用 Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 1.6GHz 四核心處理器,並支援 4G LTE 網絡和電磁筆觸功能。在下文的測試部分中,均會列出 Galaxy Note 8.0 的測試結果作參考。$4,098Samsung3698 4698? Spec ?●處理器:Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 1.6GHz 處理器(四核心)●圖像處理器:Mali-400 MP4(四核心)●記憶體:2GB●顯示屏:8 吋 10 點電容觸控和電磁觸控 IPS TFT LCD 屏幕(1,280 x 800 pixels)●儲存空間:16GB●體積:210.8mm x 135.9mm x 7.95mm●重量:345g●作業系統:《Android 4.1.2》moreabout閱讀良伴今次所介紹的 8 吋平板機,不但屏幕大小適中,更因使用 4:3 顯示比例的屏幕,閱讀效果貼近實體書。這�以 1:1 方式,展示 8 吋平板執行《cBook 直讀中文》的書籍閱讀效果,每個中文字的大小約為 4mm x 4mm,閱讀感受舒適。平板機能考驗為了解各款受測平板機的表現,以下記者分別從:綜合效能、續航能力、影片播放、立體遊戲、機身重量及 Wi-Fi 連�接收,進行 6 回合的全方位測試,以選出表現最佳的 8 吋 Android 平板機。Round 01: 綜合效能對決首回合的效能測試中,記者在各平台上運行《AnTuTu》、《3DMARK》和《NenaMark2》,驗證各受測平板機在處理器、記憶體和 3D 等方面的效能。e評語Vido 稍勝一籌從上圖測試結果中,可見受測平價平板機的表現,不比貴價的 Samsung Note 8.0 差。其中採用 Rockchip 處理器的機種,運算效能普遍較強,而 Allwinner 則在圖像效能佔優。Vido Mini One 在《AnTuTu》測試中,整體效能表現出色,跟 Note 8.0 不相伯仲,先勝一回合。Round 02: 使用耐力考核大部分用戶皆對平板機的續航力也十分關心。此回合記者在各受測平板於 100% 電量和最高屏幕亮度的條件下,以《MX Player》播放影片兩小時,評估各受測平板的續航力表現。e評語Chuwi 電量持久所有受測的平板機,於屏幕亮度最高時,仍可維持 2 小時以上的影片播放,足以看畢整套外語片。其中 Chuwi 的總續航力,推算更可連續播片達 8 小時,耐力極為持久,故此勝出此回合。Round 03: 屏幕畫質測試在此回合測試中,記者在各受測平板機上播放《The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug》的高清電影預告片,藉此評論各機種的播片畫質。參考平台Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0短評:背光強勁屏幕亮度充足,有助加強對比表現,且暗位細節豐富。不過,整體色彩飽和度稍高,令膚色過深;可視角表現不俗,記者斜看屏幕時,也可看清畫面。Acer Iconia A1-810短評:對比不足屏幕色準不俗,膚色表現頗為討好,暗位細節亦算清晰。不過,整體對比度稍為不足,使黑位不夠結實。當在屏幕約 30% 斜看時,畫面變得較灰暗,清晰度較低。Ainol Novo 8 Discovery短評:背光薄弱基於背光輸出較低的關係,暗位細節無法清楚呈現。整體色調也偏冷,以致膚色表現未見突出。斜看時屏幕畫面變暗,可視角稍低。Chuwi 速 pad mini v88win短評:�條結實沒有明顯偏色,背光出輸出充足,光暗分明,影像�條突出,細緻度高。當記者斜看時,色彩表現跟正面觀看相差不遠,可視角表現良好。ONDA V818mini短評:成色偏黃整體色彩豐富,對比度高,黑位結實。可惜成色稍稍偏黃,影響膚色的自然度。即使在稍為傾斜的角度下,屏幕亮度仍然充足,可看清畫面。PIPO Ultra-U8win短評:暗位細緻亮度十足,色彩細節豐富,層次感佳;而且暗位細節清晰,兼且沒有明顯偏色問題。斜看時畫面清晰,可視角廣闊。Vido Mini Onewin短評:色彩自然色彩自然,盡現影片原色。背光輸出豐富,能夠將日光氣氛,充分地呈現出來。此機屏幕可視角表現佳,適合作為流動影院。e評語Chuwi•PIPO•Vido 畫質出眾Chuwi 速 pad mini v88、PIPO Ultra-U8 和 Vido Mini One 的畫質特性相近,估計是選用相同的屏幕面板有關,畫質較同級受測機種高上一�。上述機種甚至沒有 Samsung Note 8.0 成色過分誇張的現象,較能呈現影片及照片的原有色彩。Round 04: 遊戲操控實測現時《Android》遊戲大行其道,本回合測試會以精美畫面見稱的《Real Racing 3》遊戲,實測各受測平板機的 3D 遊戲效能,以及其重力感應器的靈敏度。參考平台Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0短評:視野廣闊基於採用 16:10 屏幕的關係,畫面視野較為廣闊,可看清兩邊道路,也可在任何視點下,流暢地進行遊戲。Acer Iconia A1-810win短評:靈感流暢不論在主觀或第三身視點,也可流暢地進行遊戲,操控靈敏度適中,轉向亦易於掌握。Ainol Novo 8 Discovery短評:過分靈敏轉向過分靈敏,兼且圖像效能也稍為不足。在主觀視點和第三身視點下,同樣出現延遲現象。Chuwi 速 pad mini v88短評:稍有延遲第三身視點流暢度較低,建議使用主觀視點進行遊戲。操控靈敏度稍高,需時適應。ONDA V818miniwin短評:爽快賽車圖像效能出色,可在所有視點流暢地進行遊戲;轉向亦易於掌握,能充實呈現賽車的快感。PIPO Ultra-U8短評:流暢不足選用第三身視點時,流暢度稍低;改用主觀視點後,畫面流暢度較高。可惜,體感操作上太靈敏,轉向幅度大,較難控制轉向。Vido Mini One短評:轉向過度主觀視點下,可流暢進行遊戲,但在第三身視點中,會出現間歇性的延遲現象;重力感應器過分靈敏,玩家較易轉向過度。e評語Acer•ONDA 強效八核配備八核心 PowerVR SGX544MP 圖像處理器的 Acer Iconia A1-810 和 ONDA V818mini,在此回合中充分發揮其圖像效能優勢,可跟 Samsung Note 8.0 一樣,高速流暢運行《Real Racing 3》遊戲。Round 05: 機身重量決戰由於機身重量的多寡,直接影響各平板機的流動性。以下記者藉電子磅,測量各受測平板的實際重量。參考平台Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0實際重量:340gAcerIconia A1-810實際重量:399gAinolNovo 8 Discovery實際重量:442gChuwi速 pad mini v88實際重量:323gONDAV818mini實際重量:348gPIPOUltra-U8實際重量:379gVidoMini Onewin實際重量:305ge評語Vido 輕身之選Vido Mini One 重量僅 305g,比起 Apple iPad Mini 和 Samsung Note 8.0 更為輕身,便攜性極佳。Round 06: 無�接收能力在最後的測試回合中,記者在實用面積約為 300 呎的住宅內,在兩個受混凝土牆阻隔的位置上,考驗各款受測平板機的 Wi-Fi 接收能力。註:錄得數字愈高,代表接收愈好。e評語Chuwi 接收穩定在受測的平板機之中,不少機種在距離較近路由器的「測試地點 01」上,均可測出不俗的信號強度。其中 Chuwi 速 pad mini v88,無論在「測試地點 01」和「測試地點 02」,其 Wi-Fi 信號強度皆大於 -70dBm,可見其接收能力稍勝於其他機種,因而勝出這回合。總結:國產機不失禮經過 6 回合的詳細測試後,可發現國產平板的表現,比預期中更加理想,甚至可跟 Samsung Note 8.0 媲美。當中 Chuwi 速 pad mini v88 和 Vido Mini One,各自勝出 3 個回合,表現稍勝於其他平板機,雙雙勝出。text、photo/1010∣edit/Steven∣art/Sing∣model/Paris Chan @ Pure Modelsmini storage
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 12:03
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E人E本T7
日前,儲存中國商務平板電腦第一品牌E人E本高調發佈了新一代商務平板電腦E人E本T7,引發�多關注。據瞭解,E人E本T7最大的改變是外觀的輕薄,機身厚度降至8毫米,整機重量僅為385克,一舉成為市場上最輕薄的商務平板電腦。此外,E人E本還首次推出了白色款,讓人眼前為之一亮。更值得關注的是E人E本T7全面升級了手寫辦公系統,帶來了三大革新和更加可靠的安全策略,而E人E本自主研發的移動設備管理系統(EMMS),更將雲服務推向了一個新的高度,將商務辦公進行到底。作為E人E本家族中的新蒲崗迷你倉新力作,E人E本T7在性能上也有了大幅的提升。其中最引人注目的是,該機一個SIM卡槽可同時支持中國移動、中國聯通和中國電信三大運營商的3G網絡,即TD-SCDMA、WCDMA以及EVDO,成為全球第一款支持全網3G的平板電腦。總體而言,E人E本T7無論是在外觀設計、軟件設置以及硬件性能上都得到了全方位的升級,不枉其“最輕薄、最強悍”的稱謂。並且,一直定位高端的E人E本也為T7首次打出了更具親和力的價格——3880元,這也被視為E人E本從高端商務走向主流商務的破冰之舉。周霜mini storage
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:59
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Not your regular roadster
The BMW Z4 is the epitome of style on four wheels.儲存倉 By Samuel EeTHE BMW Z4 will always be the car that broke the rules with its radical mix of convex and concave surfaces, and even if the second-generation car has toned down its design language, it is still a striking roadster. The latest update ensures it maintains that image. The two-seater Z4 with the folding hardtop has been facelifted and given a trendy new interior trim package. From the outside, its elongated profile remains unchanged, with an impossibly long nose, oversized kidney grilles and low tail. But it has new "eyes", in the form of headlamps updated with white LED rings used as daytime running lights and new indicators.Inside, the Z4 gets a new palette of colours. Matching the Valencia Orange Metallic exterior paintwork - one of three new colours - is the Design Pure Traction trim package.The black leather seats have orange contrast stitching as well as an accent stripe down the centre. This snazzy stripe is orange flanked by two thin white lines. There's a lot more of the bright hue in front, with the lower section of the instrument panel also in orange, although the upper fascia remains black for practical reasons but with a copious amount of orange stitching.Also cool is the filigree-like metal weave trim strip which surprisingly complements the cabin colours despite its bright, ornamental appearance.Under the long bonnet, the Z4 continues to be available with three petrol engine choices - a two-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 184 hp and 270 Nm; the same unit tuned for 245 hp and 350 Nm; and a three-litre inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine with 340 hp and 450 Nm.The last one is called the BMW Z4 sDrive35is M Sport. Apart from the overboost function which is able to produce up to 500 Nm of torque briefly, the straight-six engine of the Z4 sDrive35is transfers its power to the rear wheels via a seven-迷你倉沙田peed dual clutch gearbox, instead of the four-cylinder version's eight-speed automatic transmission.A pair of steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts allow the dual clutch transmission to be manually operated, and the box is not only brilliantly crisp and quick but also eager to change down at high engine speeds. With the full ensemble of torque, this roadster will not disappoint under hard acceleration, in a straight line or curve, with that characteristic BMW trait of control and stability.But the Z4 experience is only complete when driven with the roof down. When the two-piece hardtop is electrically folded away, its delicious exhaust backfire not only becomes more obvious but the perception of speed is enhanced by sitting close to the ground and practically over the rear axle of this small open-top car.On a cool night with a clear road in front, the Z4 is almost magical. But it also feels somewhat heavy and less nimble than the competition. Maybe it is because there are newer and slicker alternatives. The Z4's instrumentation also shows its age, with less clarity than some of the competition and a small multi-function display that lacks options like a digital speedo. Or perhaps it can be said that the Z4 is a more focused sports car than the rest of its segment.Whatever the reason, it does not diminish the fact that it is a well-styled roadster with immense attitude and road presence. The car is even more distinctive with M Sport equipment like the M bodykit and fat 19-inch wheels. If looks could kill, the BMW Z4 would be an assassin in an orange jumpsuit.samuelee@sph.com.sgSPECSBMW Z4 sDrive35is M SportEngine 2,979cc inline-6 turbochargedTransmission 7-speed dual clutchMax power 340 hp @ 5,900 rpmMax torque 450 Nm @ 1,500 rpm (500 Nm with Overboost)0-100 kmh 5.5 secsTop speed 250 kmhCO2 emissions 210 g/kmAverage OMV $58,000Price $356,560 (with COE)Distributor Performance MotorsTel 6319 0100迷你倉價錢
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:54
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Man kicked by St. Paul cop on video gets 5 years' probation in abuse case
Source: Pioneer Press, St.存倉 Paul, Minn.July 19--Eric Hightower was sentenced Thursday to five years probation in the stalking and terroristic threat case that led to his high-profile arrest caught on video that showed him being kicked by a St. Paul police officer.Hightower, 31, was sentenced on his guilty plea to a gross-misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse of his former girlfriend. He had also pleaded guilty to violating a domestic-abuse no-contact order after he was found in a vehicle April 13 with Kara Drew, the former girlfriend he originally was charged with stalking.A bystander's video, posted on YouTube, showed officer Jesse Zilge kick Hightower, 31, in his chest during his arrest last year.Ramsey County District Judge Leonardo Castro credited Hightower with 143 days towards his 18-month sentence for that parole violation."He took a beating already from police for what he's done," Seamus Mahoney, Hightower's defense attorney, said in court.Hightower will be released in late December 2013, then will serve probation, with 21 months of confinement hanging over his head during those five years."I think probation will help me," Hightower told Castro. He said he was receiving anger man自存倉gement counseling.Hightower had admitted he made several threatening calls to Drew. He also stalked Drew and broke several of her house windows, according to a criminal complaint.In exchange for his guilty pleas, prosecutors dropped charges of terroristic threats and criminal damage to property.In addition to the YouTube video, Officer Matthew Gorans dragged Hightower by his hair into the car and pepper-sprayed him in his eyes and ear, according to a squad-car video released by police in response to a Pioneer Press request.Prosecutors who reviewed the case declined to file criminal charges against Gorans or Zilge, but according to sources, Chief Thomas Smith recently decided to fire Gorans and suspend Zilge for 30 days. The discipline isn't final, because the officers are going through the union grievance process. They remain listed as St. Paul police employees.Gorans is suing the city for releasing the video, as is the police union.Marcella Corona can be reached at 651-228-5556. Follow her at twitter.com/Marcella_Anahi.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) Visit the Pioneer Press (St. Paul, Minn.) at www.twincities.com Distributed by MCT Information Services迷你倉新蒲崗
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:52
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黔生態產品技術博覽會啟幕
【香港商報訊】記者張麗、許入介、黃慶松報道:昨日,迷你倉新蒲崗為期5天的中國•貴州生態產品(技術)博覽會啟幕。此次博覽會作為生態文明貴陽國際論壇2013年年會的重要組成部分,旨在搭建起一個國際高端生態產品技術交流和展示的平台,推動生態文明事業的發展。 24國集中展示生態產品和技術本次博覽會是目前國內首個生態產品(技術)博覽會,博覽會設展區4個,面積37812平方米,其中,分別設置有自然生態館、工業節能與清潔生產館、生態建築館和生態文化館,多層次多視角展示生態產品和技術成果。此次展覽共有260餘家產商參展,其中國際產商50餘家,涉及美國、英國、瑞士等24個國家;亞太經濟組織等19個國際組織參展,施耐德電氣等13家國外知名企業參展。 據貴州省投資促進局局長季泓介紹,今年,貴州充分利用生態文明貴陽國際論壇這一開放平台,圍繞循環經濟、金融環保、新能源、新材料等產業,堅持以保護生態環境為原則,嚴格執行國家產業政策,注重招商項目質量,編制和包裝了282個招商項目,總投資4198.7億元,全省各級各部門積極走出去挺進來,開展招商迷你倉出租接洽談活動300餘次,推介招商項目近千個,成功洽談了簽約項目101個,總投資575億元。今天現場簽約30個生態項目,涉及風電開發、頁岩氣勘探開發、生態觀光農業、生態休閒旅遊等,投資總額332.3億元。簽約項目主要突出了生態環保、綠色循環、低碳節能的特點。 致力創造生態產品和服務貴州省長陳敏爾說,過去5年貴州生產總值年均增長12.8%,今年上半年貴州GDP增速12.5%,和天津並列全國首位,隨著資源紅利、生態紅利、勞動紅利、政策紅利、改革紅利的疊加釋放,貴州加快發展,跨越發展,轉型發展正逢其時。 他表示,貴州在現有基礎上將更加重視生態文明建設,努力創造更多的生態產品和服務。一是大量發展生態經濟,結合貴州資源並符合市場的需求,因地制宜的發展生態產業,推動經濟發展綠色轉型;二是大力推動科技創新,促進科技與生態的有機結合,以綠色技術支撐生態產品和服務;三是大力加強環境保護,始終把環境保護作為貴州加快發展的一條底線。 陳敏爾表示,希望通過搭建生態產品(技術)博覽會這個高端的交流平台,推動生態文明的建設和發展。儲存倉
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:50
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Protect consumer rights
The Trade Descriptions (Unfair Trade Practices) (Amendment) Ordinance 2012 (the Ordinance) came into effect on Friday.存倉 The coverage of the newly-revised consumer rights protection bylaw has been extended from retail items to services as well, targeting in particular false descriptions of goods and services, misleading omissions, aggressive commercial practices, bait advertising, bait and switch, and wrongly accepting payment.Hong Kong is well-known for its well-developed retail and services industry and has earned the reputation as a “shopper’s paradise” with a full set of laws and regulations to protect consumers’ rights and interests. However, some wayward business owners sought to profit from loopholes and gray areas in the statutory structure by deceiving, misleading and/or trapping consumers over the years, causing serious damage to the reputation of Hong Kong’s retail and services industry. The latest revision of the Ordinance aims to win back consumer trust by plugging the loopholes and cracking down on unfair trade practices such as listed above to boost consumption and tourism.Before the revision the Ordinance only covered retail goods; allowing some morally corrupt service providers to rip off consumers by all kinds of malpractices. There were many publicized cases where angry consumers complained about beauty parlor staff members putting tens or even hundr自存倉ds of thousands of dollars in service charges for “package treatment” on customers’ credit cards before the latter had time to think it over. And the service contracts usually contained numerous unfair terms and conditions designed to deny criminal liability and avoid compensation for the customer in case of legal dispute. Consumer Council records show the watchdog received more than 27,000 individual consumer complaints against service providers as well as retailers, of which more than 3,700 were accused of unfair trade practices cited above. These were the main reasons for the introduction of the revised Ordinance. It is expected to serve adequate deterrence to businesses against fraudulent practices with a maximum fine of HK$500,000 and five years behind bars.However, the revised Ordinance still contains some gray areas that make it hard to determine whether a business has indeed violated the law. The Customs and Excise Department, which is responsible for enforcing the Ordinance, will need to spot such imperfections and handle them properly case by case.This is an excerpted translation of a Hong Kong Commercial Daily editorial published on July 19.The opinions expressed on this page do not necessarily reflect those of China Daily. Readers’ comments are welcome. Please send your e-mail to opinion@chinadailyhk.com. China Daily reserves the right to edit all letters.迷你倉新蒲崗
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:50
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大熊貓享用消暑“水果冰”
7月19日,自存倉在蘇州太湖國家濕地公園熊貓館,一隻大熊貓在品嘗飼養員 為它特製的“水果冰”。連日來,江蘇蘇州持續高溫,蘇州太湖國家濕地公園熊貓館的兩只大熊貓在飼養員的照料下,除正常飲食外,還可享用清涼“水果冰”解暑。新華社發
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:48
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發展商留後路一地兩用
一手新例實施後新盤銷情大不如前,自存倉有發展商為旗下未發展地皮兩手準備。宏安集團(01222)油塘四山街地皮,於一○年已獲城規會准發展住宅,提供約332伙,集團昨就項目向該會提交最新規劃申請,計劃發展2幢酒店,提供達約1,600間酒店房,若建議獲接納,便可彈性興建這兩種不同類型物業,宏安地產營業及拓展董事黃耀雄承認,令集團多個選擇。城規會文件顯示,上述油塘四山街13及15號地皮,地盤面積約4.1萬方呎,用途為「住宅(戊類)」,現申請改劃「商業」或「其他指定用途」註明「酒店」地帶,以12倍地積比率發展2幢32層高酒店,總樓面約49.3萬方呎,提供1,600間酒店房,申請人認為發展酒店有效優化土地,並可回應東九龍規劃發展。3.6億買入 准起332單位資料顯示,宏安於○九年斥資共約3.68億元購入上述地皮,並於一○年獲城規會批准發展住宅項目,總樓面約27.22萬方呎,提供約332伙,平均每伙面積約696方呎,而每方呎地皮樓面成本逾1,350元,而該住宅項目亦於同年獲屋宇署批出建築圖則。而是次提迷你倉新蒲崗的酒店方案若獲批,可建樓面多22萬方呎,而每方呎地皮成本降至只約746元。韋堅信測量師行林晉超認為,經營酒店及發展住宅回報性質有別,或該公司投資組合上酒店項目較少,但認同這有助均衡風險。另高緯環球張翹楚稱,趁東九龍發展概念,估計有關公司將鎖定商業家及遊客市場。補價未斟妥 多個選擇對於突然「轉�」發展酒店,宏安地產黃耀雄稱,該住宅項目仍就補地價與政府磋商,是次申建酒店好讓集團多項選擇,他認為本地旅遊業發達,而且具規模、房間數量多的酒店地相當短缺。他強調,申請與一手新例影響無關,發展住宅或酒店未有最終定案。另城規會昨批出部分酒店規劃許可,其中香格里拉大酒店(九龍)紅磡紅鸞道與華信街交界酒店項目,准建1幢18層高酒店,提供599間酒店房;另資本策略地產等佐敦彌敦道348號諾富特酒店亦准作酒店及住宅混合式發展,提供299間酒店房及138伙住宅。另�地(00012)等的元朗南生圍及甩洲綜合發展遭城規會拒絕,該申請擬發展960座洋房及5幢分層住宅,提供1,600伙,較多年前獲批方案減少950伙。迷你倉出租
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:47
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西藏旅遊旺季來臨 拉薩首座花園酒店成立
中新網拉薩7月19日電 (趙延)隨著傳統暑期到來,儲存倉旅遊旺季降臨雪域高原。19日,拉薩首座花園酒店成立,與民航系統結合,創造西藏的酒店業全方位服務首例。 “拉薩市柳梧新區是西藏現代化城市的典型示範區,拉薩的首家花園酒店——拉薩空港花園酒店今天正式營業,這將會在柳梧新區的旅遊集散、特色居住方面發揮重要作用。酒店不但為遊客提供一系列的高端服務,而且這裡可以直接辦理值機手續,體現了一種新的生活理念,也為城市品味的提升、為柳梧新區經濟快速發展,起到了積極的作用。”拉薩市柳梧新區管委會經發局副局長陳雷說。 拉薩空港佰翔花園酒店副總經理陳思雄介紹,該酒店依托民航優勢資源,推出拉薩獨一無二的“機場+酒店”服務。酒店設有拉薩首家城市值機,為客人提供航班信息查詢、客票銷售、值機辦理、機場接送等服務。客人離店時,可在酒店辦理登機牌,免去了在機場排隊等候的煩惱,並且在同等價位上,該酒店的客人還可以優先購買所有的航班機票,迷你倉沙田顧客出行無憂。今後,酒店還將在拉薩機場候機樓內設置酒店大堂,客人一下飛機即可交接行李並辦理入住手續。 據瞭解,拉薩空港花園酒店位於西藏拉薩市柳梧新區察古大道,離火車站和拉薩核心景區布達拉宮僅5-10分鐘的路程,交通便利,區位優勢明顯。酒店總建築面積約1.6萬平方米。酒店在設計、建造過程中,全面使用自然環保的裝修材料,並擁有面積達1.2萬平方米的園林花園,凸顯天然、低碳、健康與文化,尋求人與人、人與環境的最佳觸點。 眼下,西藏旅遊已進入旺季,進藏遊客絡繹不絕,據西藏自治區旅遊局統計數據顯示,今年上半年西藏共接待國內外遊客343萬人次,實現旅遊總收入31.7億元人民幣。而拉薩空港花園酒店正以中高端商務酒店的自建、自營為主導業務,為進藏旅客提供高端、精緻的服務。同時,該酒店還依托母公司在航空、旅遊、物流的產業優勢,來豐富高端服務業體系,提升城市品位,助力區域經濟的發展。(完)標簽:拉薩 柳梧 值機 酒店 西藏迷你倉價錢
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:46
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高雄公共腳踏車 突破200萬人次使用
【本報記者徐炳文、陳順成、宋正忠高雄報導】高雄市政府環保局昨天在捷運中央公園站舉行公共腳踏車總使用人次突破200萬的授證頒獎典禮,迷你倉價錢環保局長陳金德授證給第200萬位幸運兒16歲的吳姓同學,另亦頒獎第1,999,999人次、第2,000,001人次及第240萬人次,總計4名幸運民眾,現場一片喜氣,騎腳踏車也能得獎,令大家相當開心。 高雄市公共腳踏車服務屢創新高紀錄,五月份總使用人次累計突破200萬人次,寫下歷史新猷〈迄今累計2,338,057萬人次〉,另今年六月份整月共計19.3萬人次,創下營運以來單月新高紀錄。 陳金德昨天除了授證給4位得獎騎士外,現場也頒發「尋找高雄市公共鐵馬站-定向騎乘活動」徵文比賽優勝獎及佳作獎,由得獎者分享騎乘公共腳踏車心得及私房景點,鼓勵民眾多加使用公共腳踏車從事日常活動。 陳金德指出,高雄市公共腳踏車租賃服務於民國98迷你倉庫正式啟用,率全國之先,是我國第1個建構公共腳踏車租賃系統之縣市。從第1期49個租賃站點,逐漸增設新站,今年6月第3期建置工程已完成,目前全市總計120站租賃站點,租賃站點密度領先全國,平均每站間距騎乘約8分鐘內,預計今年底將可完成160座租賃站點。另引入企業化服務概念,陸續整合信用卡、高捷一卡通等多元票證,讓更多市民、外縣市遊客或外國友人,同享這項便民市政服務。 他表示,除擴站工程持續進行,對於使用者服務介面也同等注重,為讓騎乘更加舒適及安全,去年12月亦完成第二代車體改版,車體前後加裝LED燈且採用花鼓發電,騎乘即可自行產生電源且配置小齒輪比前盤,騎乘更省力。為讓民眾更便利租借,大幅優化租賃流程,只要30秒內即能完成租借;另開辦網路記名登錄,民眾可於網路自行完成記名作業,無須親自至捷運車站人工記名,省時又便捷一指在手,「E」起成為公共腳踏車愛用者。儲存
- Jul 20 Sat 2013 11:45
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北區八成人指水客推高物價
【本報訊】水貨活動影響北區居民生活,儲存倉北區區議會委託顧問公司進行調查,發現八成受訪區內居民認為水貨客及個人遊推高物價及令商品缺貨,區內多款中成藥價格「貴絕」九個調查地區,更有數款嬰幼兒配方奶粉缺貨最嚴重;另有一成一居民稱過去一年曾與個人遊或水貨客衝突。不少受訪者冀可限制個人遊訪港人數,反之受訪內地客則大多認為個人遊應維持甚至擴大。區議會北區房屋及城市規劃工作小組委託顧問進行研究,訪問七百零五名北區居民、一百間北區商舖及八百名內地個人遊旅客,約六成受訪北區居民認為個人遊帶旺人流及消費,但八成認為個人遊迷你倉沙田高北區物價及令商品缺貨,成為最困擾的問題,只有一成二認為港府推出的措施足夠應付問題;六成四支持收緊個人遊政策、逾五成認為應限制內地客來港次數或可攜貨品的數量等。調查同時比較了多個區域,四十款較受水客及個人遊歡迎的產品價格及供應,以上水為例,幾款中成藥貴絕各區、多款名牌奶粉價格雖平,但其中四款,商舖有貨比率最低,只得百分之八點三至十六點七不等。至於八百名受訪個人遊旅客,兩成四曾來港十一至五十次、百分之三更來港五十一至一百次。三成與受訪港人一樣認為北區商品價格高昂或缺貨,但八成指個人遊措施應維持甚至擴大。迷你倉價錢