2011 Denver Auto Show
Oct 17th
It’s the 2011 Denver Auto Show Special with host Jann Scott. We look at a large selection of new car, trucks, SUV’s, crossover and more on the floor, in search of great cars to buy and what new innovations the auto manufacturers are starting to include in their vehicles in order to compete with the new green movement. Some of the Automotive groups we explore are Acura, Jeep, Chevy, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Kia, Nissan, Toyota and VW as well as fancy rides by Aston Martin, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, and Lotus for you education and entertainment.
2011 Denver Auto Show Video Segments
2011 Denver Auto Show
It's the 2011 Denver Auto Show Special with host Jann Scott. We look at a large selection of new car, trucks, SUV's, crossover and more on the floor, in search of great cars to buy and what new innovations the auto manufacturers are starting to include in their vehicles in order to compete with the new green movement. Some of the Automotive groups we explore are Acura, Jeep, Chevy, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Kia, Nissan, Toyota and VW as well as fancy rides by Aston Martin, Mercedes, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley, and Lotus for you education and entertainment.[READ|SHARE]
2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sports Wagon
The VW Jetta Sports Wagon is pretty much in a class of its own. It's is a great alternative to a variety of vehicles, thanks to its versatility and available diesel engine. Pros: Cavernous cargo space, stellar fuel economy with TDI, upscale cabin, comfortable seats, refined ride, good iPod interface. Cons: TDI's premium price.[READ|SHARE]
2012 Toyota Prius Plugin Hybrid
We learn from a Toyota Spokesman about the new Toyota Prius Plugin Hybrid how the new plugin feature increases the range on the vehicle in electric mode and is a giant leap forward for electric and hybrid cars.[READ|SHARE]
Nissan Leaf
The Nissan Leaf is an electric car with great in town commuting car, however it's not available for production quite yet and there's huge waiting lines for when it is. With the Nissan Leaf, a real (and realistically priced) electric car is finally here. Pros: No more gas stations, spacious, quiet cabin, snappy acceleration, intelligent navigation system. Cons: Limited cruising range, limited recharging points, home charger is a necessity.[READ|SHARE]
Kia Soul Wagon
The 2011 Kia Soul brings hipster styling and a fun-to-drive nature to the realm of the practical hatchback. Pros: Loads of available features, highly customizable, user-friendly controls, ample passenger space, surprisingly fun to drive, low price, long warranty. The Kia Soul receives a few improvements for 2011, with new rear shock absorbers and standard rear disc brakes (replacing last year's rear drums) being the most notable. Other minor changes include new door handles, push-button start, a trip computer and heated outside mirrors. Kia's engineers also managed to infuse the Soul with peppy engine performance (at least on the upper[READ|SHARE]
Kia Forte Coupe
The Kia Forte Coupe is a concept car used in Kia's kinetics sports team and shows us what's possible with this sporty car.[READ|SHARE]
2011 Honda CR-Z
Honda CR-ZA sport hybrid concept car with 3 models Hard-core enthusiasts will likely be disappointed, but somebody just looking for a sporty two-door with good fuel economy will likely be pleased with the 2011 Honda CR-Z. Pros Nimble size and handling, quick steering, good fuel economy, sporty looks. Con Poor rearward visibility, most competitors have backseats, missing a few upscale features. A sporty hybrid, at first glance, the 2011 Honda CR-Z might seem a bit oxymoronic. After all, Americans expect their hybrid cars to be purely about fuel economy, with flowers, rainbows and unicorns coming out of the tailpipe. But[READ|SHARE]
2012 Ford Focus Hatchback
For 2012 after a very long wait, American buyers finally get a world-class small car from a Detroit label. The 2012 Ford Focus is the segment's new benchmark. Pros: Nimble handling, refined ride, stylish and well-made interior, lively engine, smart automatic transmission, abundant list of upscale and high-tech options. Cons: Backseat is a little short on legroom, infotainment controls can be finicky to learn and use.[READ|SHARE]
2012 Fiat 500
We'll have to wait and see about its reliability, but the 2012 Fiat 500 is yet another stylish subcompact that proves that small can be cool. Pros: Adorable styling, highly customizable, fuel-efficient, surprisingly spacious for two people. Cons: Wait-and-see reliability, limited dealer network, less cargo room than rivals, cramped for four people. There was once a car so small it made the Mini seem like a Big. A car so cute the animators of the movie Cars did little to transform one into the adorable “Luigi.” A car that if you saw one on the streets, you'd swear it was[READ|SHARE]
2012 Chevy Volt
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt is mostly electric with a gas motor however it's not available in Colorado yet. The 2011 Chevy Volt plug-in hybrid is arguably the most fuel-efficient car on the market, but it's pricey for what you get. Pros Low monthly fuel cost in normal driving; useful 300-mile maximum range; appealing standard features; high-tech cabin. Cons Questionable value; small backseat for two people only; touchy brakes; no power front seats; home charger is a necessity. Here's the long and short of it: The Volt is a four-seat, four-door “series-parallel plug-in hybrid” hatchback with a lithium-ion battery pack that[READ|SHARE]
2012 Chevy Sonic
The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic the new Sonic will replace the outgoing Aveo. could be an intriguing choice for a small economy car thanks to edgy styling, impressive power and roomy interior. So far, it looks as if the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic will put up a good fight against the Ford Fiesta, Honda Fit, Mazda 2 and Toyota Yaris. Keep an eye out for complete buying advice and driving impressions as we get closer to the Sonic's fall 2011 on-sale date.[READ|SHARE]
2012 Chevy Corvette and Camaro
Jann steps in the new Chevy Corvette and then we look at more sports cars from Chevy including the Transformers Bumblebee model. Then Jann reviews the Chevy Camaro. The 2012 Chevrolet Camaro has no trouble turning heads and burning rubber. But this muscle-bound sport coupe has a number of trade-offs that can make it hard to live with on a daily basis. Pros: Strong acceleration with V8 or V6, head-turning looks, good V6 fuel economy, excellent value, capable handling. Cons: Poor visibility, tiny trunk opening, cramped backseat.[READ|SHARE]
2012 Acura TL
The 2012 Acura TL should be a strong choice for a midsize luxury sedan. Pros Abundant user-friendly high-tech features, spacious cabin, smart all-wheel-drive system, superb optional sound system, solid construction. Cons: Base model's numb steering.[READ|SHARE]
2012 Ford Fiesta and C-MAX
Jann introduces the Ford Fiesta and Ford C-MAX and we learn some facts about the C-MAX from one of Ford's representatives at the 2011 Denver Auto Show.[READ|SHARE]
2011 Camp Jeep
The 2011 Denver Auto Show has some fun things to do as well, at the Camp Jeep exhibit attendees have the opportunity to experience the extreme off-road capabilities of Jeep vehicles right on the Show floor! From rolling over rocks, climbing hills, and splashing through water, Camp Jeep will take attending the Show to a whole new level.[READ|SHARE]
Fancy Cars at the 2011 Denver Auto Show
We finish up the show with a preview of more fancy, luxury and sporty cars like Porsche, Lamborghini, Lotus, Bentley and Ferrari's on the 2011 Denver Auto floor.[READ|SHARE]
2011 Denver Auto Show Preview
A preview of all the cars we viewed and reviewed at the 2011 Denver Auto Show.[READ|SHARE]
Denver Auto Show 2011 Introduction
Jann Scott introduces the 2011 Denver Auto Show and we take a look at the Boss Mustang 302 from Ford.
The 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 injects blood-pumping performance and retro styling into a package that is nevertheless easy to live with every day. Among muscle cars, it's the top dog. Pros: Incredible power, inspiring engine note, aggressive styling, relative exclusivity. Cons: Harsh optional suspension, unimpressive interior, no telescoping steering wheel.[READ|SHARE]
City receives recognition for innovative wastewater treatment process
Oct 16th
St. Augustine is once again recognized for being first, but this time it is not something historical. Rather, the city has garnered statewide and national recognition for the implementation of cutting edge technology in the treatment of wastewater.
The process, involving the use of peracetic acid rather than chlorine to disinfect wastewater effluent, has been used in agricultural premises, food establishments and medical facilities since its approval by the Environmental Protection Agency in 1985, and yet only in some European countries is it widely used to treat wastewater. That is until the City of St. Augustine was initially permitted to launch a pilot program and then allowed to implement full scale use of the alternative method.
The primary benefit of using peracetic acid is its environmental benefits to aquatic life as it does not generate chlorinated disinfection byproducts. In short, the treated wastewater entering the waterways has a far less impact on the environment than wastewater treated with chlorine.
This innovative process has not gone unnoticed, but rather has garnered a lot of interest from the wastewater industry as evidenced by the invitations extended to city staff to share details of the program with their peers. Those invitations included two leading professional associations, the Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association and Water Environment Federation.
Martha Graham, Public Works Director, and George Lomax, Treatment Plants Manager, presented a paper on the comparison of peracetic acid with chlorine for the disinfection of wastewater effluent at the Water Environment Federation Technical Conference held in New Orleans earlier this month, an annual conference attended by over 17,000 water professionals from around the world. Then, just last week, Glabra Skipp, Environmental Compliance Inspector, presented the same paper at the Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association Conference, a statewide professional association of which Skipp is the northern regional coordinator.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 904.825.1040.
Source: City of St. Augustine
Flagler College theater department presents ‘Six Degrees of Separation’
Oct 15th
The Flagler College theater department will present the John Guare play “Six Degrees of Separation” beginning Oct. 19 in the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College.
The story centers on Ouisa Kittredge, a Fifth Avenue socialite and Flan, her purveyor of high-art husband. Their privileged world makes them easy prey for a con artist who mysteriously shows up at their front door-injured and bleeding-claiming to be Sidney Poitier’s son and a close college friend of their Ivy League children.
The Flagler production stars Caulene Hudson as Ouisa, Micah Laird as Flan and Nick Khan as Paul, the con-artist who charms his way into many upper-crust homes along the Upper East Side with his wit and insider knowledge.
“I think it’s a script that will leave the viewer thinking,” said director Britton Corry, of the play that premiered in 1990. “In this country, most of us are not what we might wish other to think we are, but even though we may see ourselves as being worlds apart from many people, there are only six degrees of separation.”
Show times for “Six Degrees of Separation” will be at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19-20 and 26-27 with 2 p.m. matinees Oct. 21 and 28. Tickets are $15 and are available from noon-5 p.m. at the auditorium box office or one hour prior to curtain.
Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College is at 14 Granada St. in St. Augustine. For more info, call (904) 826-8600.
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Flagler College is an independent, four-year, comprehensive baccalaureate college located in St. Augustine, Fla. The college offers 24 majors, 29 minors and two pre-professional programs, the largest majors being business, education and communication. Small by intent, Flagler College has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, as well as a satellite campus at Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review regularly feature Flagler as a college that offers quality education at a relatively low cost; tuition is $23,690, including room and board. A relatively young institution (founded in 1968), Flagler College is also noted for the historic beauty of its campus. The main building is Ponce de Leon Hall, built in 1887 as a luxury resort by Henry Flagler, who co-founded the Standard Oil Company with John D. Rockefeller. For more on Flagler College, visit www.flagler.edu
Source: Flagler College
