| Iveco LMV: Dangerous World
"You will be entering a world we seldom show to anybody," said the Fiat Group PR. How secret? Well, Iveco's British and Italian PR bosses admitted that they had never set foot in the headquarters of their shadowy military vehicles division. And the degree of security became even more evident when, after a slight wrong turn, our car was stopped by the very formal Carabinieri, who demanded to see our credentials, which they cross-checked with the ex-police factory security. When we did arrive, our passports were taken and the security police banned photographer Andrew Crowley from taking pictures of anything at all - strangers aren't warmly welcomed round here. .
Architects Who Add Sex Appeal To Sustainable Designs
From Berlin's Reichstag dome to London's Swiss Re building, no contemporary architect has left a greater impact on the modern city skyline than Norman Foster, whose high-tech modernism reinvented the skyscraper. What is less known is that he is also a pioneer of sustainable design. The Reichstag dome is powered by vegetable oil, while the Swiss Re building, nicknamed the "gherkin," uses a system of gardens to promote natural ventilation. Another landmark project, the 47-story HSBC headquarters in Hong Kong, a modular glass-and-steel structure finished in 1986, channels natural light throughout the building and has adaptable office spaces. Mr. Foster's Beijing Airport terminal building, to open next month, will use natural light and ventilation, and despite its size -- it will be the world's largest terminal at a million square meters -- is designed on what the architect calls a human scale.
Statements from victims' families
I Lisa Bigjohn, went through the great loss of losing my sister. It has affected my life a lot. I now live in a dark world. Because of this persons actions, my life has totally changed. I am not the same person I used to be. A part of me is still out there searching for her. Sometimes I see someone that looks like her and it shocks me. I cant shake the manner of her death. I live in fear now because of how she was murdered. When I hear a scream it gives me an image of her screaming and begging for her life. Her loss has brought anger into the lives of my children. They always express to me how could something like that happen to her, she was streetwise? I feel that my family is being punished by this mans actions. The murder of my sister brought a lot of pain into my familys lives.
Munters the humidity expert
At sea the battle against unwanted moisture is endless, but winnable. Modern mist elimination and droplet separation offers a profoundly effective method to stop moisture threat, right at the bulkhead. Properly designed air intakes (mist elimination) reduce risk in three primary areas: Corrosion, Wet Filters, Mould and Mildew. Traditional solutions, such as conventional louvers, ventilators and swan necks do little or nothing to restrict damaging moisture flows from being carried inboard. Munters' goal in mist elimination is to make selection and specification easy for quality ship builders and designers who insist on the best protection with minimal or no maintenance, for the life of the vessel. Mist Elimination & Droplet Separation Munters' streamlined separator profiles deflect the droplet laden gas stream, as a result the momentum of the droplets causes them to impinge onto the profile surface.
New Year arrives for Chinese-Americans
Twelve animals play roles in the Chinese calendar, which dates back to the early days of farming. Certain personality traits are ascribed to each of the animals. Those born during the year of the Rat are said to be smart, magnetic, well-liked, quick-witted, protective and calculating. It is the first sign in the 12-year cycle. More stories from the News section .
People in the news
I got some great news today because I was trying to figure out how I was going to get Castro into the Oscars and for me he resigns today so he can come to L.A. and go as my guest and perhaps give the acceptance speech," Mr. Moore said. "As long as he keeps it under five hours. I'm telling you, that's got to be a ratings grabber. Can you imagine him? Showing up? If I could talk to (Oscar producer) Gil Cates and maybe get Castro in a dance number at the beginning of the show? Great." D'Onofrio, wife welcome new son LOS ANGELES - Vincent D'Onofrio's wife delivered the perfect Valentine Day's gift: a baby boy. Luca D'Onofrio was born Feb. 14 to the "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" star and his wife, Carin, series spokeswoman Pam Golum said yesterday.
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