Syrian Islamist groups reject opposition coalition

In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 photo, rebels of the Free Syrian Army clean their weapons as airstrikes by the Syrian air force drive the rebels underground, in the northwestern city of Maraat al-Numan, Syria. After months of fierce fighting for control of the vital Aleppo-Damascus highway, the rebels have succeeded in pushing the Syrian army out of the center of Maraat al-Numan located on the highway between Aleppo and Hama. (AP Photo/Mustafa Karali)

In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 photo, rebels of the Free Syrian Army clean their weapons as airstrikes by the Syrian air force drive the rebels underground, in the northwestern city of Maraat al-Numan, Syria. After months of fierce fighting for control of the vital Aleppo-Damascus highway, the rebels have succeeded in pushing the Syrian army out of the center of Maraat al-Numan located on the highway between Aleppo and Hama. (AP Photo/Mustafa Karali)

In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 photo, a rebel sniper overlooks Syrian army just outside the town center of the northwestern city of Maraat al-Numan, Syria. After months of fierce fighting for control of the vital Aleppo-Damascus highway, rebels have succeeded in pushing the Syrian army out of the center of Maraat al-Numan located on the highway between Aleppo and Hama. (AP Photo/Mustafa Karali)

In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 photo, Free Syrian Army rebels gather around armored vehicles acquired from the Syrian army in a staging area before a rebel operation against pro-government forces in the northwestern city of Maraat al-Numan, Syria. After months of fierce fighting for control of the vital Aleppo-Damascus highway, rebels have succeeded in pushing the Syrian army out of the center of Maraat al-Numan located on the highway between Aleppo and Hama. (AP Photo/Mustafa Karali)

In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 photo, a Syrian man salvages furniture from his home that was destroyed in bombing by government forces, in the northwestern city of Maraat al-Numan, Syria. After months of fierce fighting for control of the vital Aleppo-Damascus highway, rebels have succeeded in pushing the Syrian army out of the center of Maraat al-Numan located on the highway between Aleppo and Hama. (AP Photo/Mustafa Karali)

In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 photo, an armored vehicle acquired from the Syrian army and flying the Syrian revolutionarily flag drives down a main street, in the northwestern city of Maraat al-Numan, Syria. After months of fierce fighting for control of the vital Aleppo-Damascus highway, rebels have succeeded in pushing the Syrian army out of the center of Maraat al-Numan located on the highway between Aleppo and Hama. (AP Photo/Mustafa Karali)

(AP) ? A group of extremist Islamist factions in Syria has rejected the country's new opposition coalition, saying in a video statement they have formed an "Islamic state" in the embattled city of Aleppo to underline their rejection of the Western-backed bloc.

The statement was a reaction to the Syrian National Coalition for Opposition and Revolutionary Forces, formed Nov. 11 in Qatar to unify groups trying to topple the regime of President Bashar Assad. The coalition is led by a popular Muslim cleric and is seen as a way to counter the growing influence of Islamic extremists in the 20-month old revolt that has claimed more than 36,000 lives.

A militant website released the video late Sunday. In it, an unknown representative for the Islamist fighters spoke beneath a black Islamic battle flag at the end of a long table seating some 20 men. Reading from a statement, he said the group rejects the new opposition body, and declared the northern city of Aleppo, a major front where many radical groups have been fighting since the summer, an "Islamic state."

"We are the representatives of the fighting formations in Aleppo and we declare our rejection of the conspiratorial project, the so-called national alliance," the statement said. "We have unanimously agreed to urgently establish an Islamic state and to reject any foreign project." The authenticity of the video could not be independently confirmed, but the website it was released on carries al-Qaida and other militant statements.

The Syrian uprising started as peaceful protests in March 2011. It quickly morphed into a war that has deepened sectarian divisions in the country. Many of those trying to depose Assad are Sunni Muslims, while the regime is dominated by Alawites, followers of a Shiite offshoot sect.

Syria's political opposition has struggled to prove its relevance amid the civil war under a leadership largely made up of academics and exiled politicians. With its relaunch as a new organization earlier this month, it has taken a different tack by choosing Mouaz al-Khatib as its head. The 52-year-old cleric-turned-activist is respected by groups from across the political spectrum and has preached sectarian unity.

Speaking in in Cairo, where the 13-group alliance is now based, Al-Khatib told reporters that the Coalition will consider the concerns of Syrian factions who have not joined the new umbrella group.

"We will listen to our brothers who have not joined this alliance," al-Khatib said after a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Kamel Amr. "We will keep in contact with them for more cooperation in the interest of the Syrian people," al-Khatib said.

So far, France has gone the furthest in recognizing the Coalition, declaring the Doha-formed alliance as the representative of the Syrian people and accepting one of its members as the group's ambassador to Paris on Saturday.

The United States and Italy have both recognized its status as a representative, but stopped short of conferring formal diplomatic recognition. Turkey last week recognized it as "the legitimate representative" of the Syrian people.

Many Syrians, particularly those in the capital Damascus where fighting and demonstrations have been relatively light, fear the involvement of Islamic extremists in the civil war. Jabhat al-Nusra has claimed responsibility for a number of devastating bombings in the capital and other cities, targeting state security institutions and military intelligence branches there.

Also on Monday, a Kurdish group has clashed with rebel units in the city of Ras al-Ayn, a Turkish official said. The infighting among rebel units comes just days after opposition fighters ousted Assad's troops from the strategic city in northeastern al-Hasaka province along the border with Turkey.

At least 24 Syrians were injured in the clashes and were brought across the border into the Turkish town of Ceylanpinar, according to an official in the Ceylanpinar mayor's office. The official said two of the injured men later died.

The official said the clashes erupted after a group of Kurds marched through Ras al-Ayn trying to hoist a flag of a Syrian Kurdish party.

He spoke on condition of anonymity in line with government rules that bar civil servants from speaking to reporters without prior authorization.

An Associated Press video journalist in Ceylanpinar heard gunfire and occasional shelling coming from the oil-rich city that at is predominantly Kurdish.

While the Assad regime has been isolated internationally for cracking down on dissent, Iran, Russia and China have backed Damascus during the conflict.

Tehran has started building a $10 billion natural gas pipeline to Syria as part of efforts to boost Iran's energy sector that has been battered by international sanctions.

Iran's semi-official Fars news agency said on Monday that the 1,500-kilometer (900-mile) pipeline will pass through Iraq before reaching Syria.

Iran began construction of the first phase of the project involving a 225-kilometer (140-mile) stretch at an estimated cost of $3 billion. The Fars report said the entire project is to be completed in the second half of 2013. The deal was signed between Iran, Iraq and Syria last July.

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Associated Press writers Suzan Fraser in Ankara, Turkey and Maamoun Youssef in Cairo contributed to this report.

Associated Press

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1) LS 190.3 has lots of room
2) Extrnshps!!!
3) IHS Fllwshp ? Grad School $$
4) Visit the New Career Cntr
5) Prof. Hoekstra to Speak
6) Lauri out Wed
7) Intrn with Justice Sotomayor!
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LS 190.3 has lots of room

Comparative Constitutional Law: The Case of Isreal
Instructor: Visiting Prof. Barak Medina
Former Dean, Faculty of Law, Hebrew University
Tu/Th 9:30-11:00 am 200 Wheeler (CCN 51686) (4 Units)
Satisfies International Studies Breadth Credit and
Philosophy & Values Breadth Credit
Course Description:
This seminar will provide an introduction to the comparative study of constitutional law through the lens of Israeli constitutional jurisprudence ??? a jurisprudence that is built explicitly on the foundations of a variety of other constitutional systems, and which reflects the diversity of approaches to constitutionalism.
Through this comparative framework, students will learn basic constitutional theory and explore major constitutional debates in Israeli contemporary law.
Among the constitutional debates that the class will explore are topics such as freedom of expression and freedom of association, equality, the right of human dignity, due process, social rights and freedom of religion.

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2) Extrnshps!!!

Extrnshps!!!

CAL EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM 2013 ? APPLY NOW TO SHADOW A CAL ALUM AT WORK OVER WINTER BREAK!
Applications open NOW!

Hello Cal Students! Want to know if a specific career field is right for you?  Are you looking to learn more about an industry or career field of interest? An Externship is a chance for you to get an insider?s view of a career field by shadowing Cal alumni at their workplace from one day up to 2 weeks during the January 2013 Winter Break!

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What can you expect to do??? Observe the day-to-day activities of your Cal alumni sponsor, discuss specific jobs and careers with alumni and their colleagues, and sometimes obtain limited hands-on experience. Externships are available in various career fields in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, New York, Washington, DC and other locations (including international)!

Externship Timeline:
*November 13 and November 26: Applications accepted from ALL students priority will be given to Freshmen and Sophomores, but all students will be considered
*November 26:? Applications due at 5pm no extensions!
*Early December 2012: Externs selected and notified
*January 7-18, 2013: Externship Period (anywhere from 1 day to 14 days)

Go to: http://career.berkeley.edu/Externships/Externships.stm for Externship listings, information and application information.

For a list of FAQs, please see here:? https://career.berkeley.edu/Externships/ExtFaqs.stm

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Humane Studies Fellowships are awarded to full-time graduate students and outstanding undergraduates with an interest in liberty and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a scholarly career. The fellowships support study in a variety of fields, including economics, philosophy, law, political science, history, and sociology. Students in any field are eligible to apply. Awards range from $2,000 to $15,000 and fellowship winners may re-apply for each year of their studies. In 2012, IHS awarded more than $800,000 to over 200 students. Find additional information and the online application at www.TheIHS.org/HSF.

Note: Applicants who apply by January 5th can waive the $25 application fee by using the code HSFJan5 upon submission.

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COME VISIT THE NEW CAREER CENTER!
The Career Center has moved to 2440 Bancroft Way, across the street from Lower Sproul.
We encourage you to stop by before you leave for Winter Break!

A few great reasons to visit the Career Center:
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3) Signup for Callisto and get an overview of how to use its many helpful resources

We hope to see you soon!
-The Cal Career Center Staff

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5) Prof. Hoekstra to Speak

Prof. Hoekstra to Speak

Economic Liberty
Nov. 28, 2012
4:00 ? 6:00 pm
Banatao Auditorium
Sutardja Dai Hall

Featured Speaker: Dr. Arthur C. Brooks
President, American Enterprise Institute
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
4:15?6:00 p.m., Lecture
6:00?7:00 p.m., Reception
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6) Lauri out Wed 11/21

Lauri out Wed 11/21

Lauri won?t be in the office on Wednesday.

Have a lovely holiday weekend everyone!
I am grateful for my family, my job and all of my amazing students.

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Dell Senior Vice President, CFO to Address Investors at Credit Suisse Technology Conference

Dell Senior Vice President, CFO, Brian Gladden, will address investors at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on Wednesday, November 28.

Mr. Gladden will discuss Dell?s recent quarterly results and the company?s strategic initiatives with Kulbinder Garcha, Credit Suisse, Global Telecom Equipment and IT Hardware Analyst, and then take questions from the audience. Mr. Gladden?s remarks will be Webcast live at 10:30 am CT, and be accessible via replay online at www.dell.com/investor.

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Business Development Executive (proactive sales), great venue ...

Business Development Executive (Proactive sales)

Bishopsgate, London

c. ?28k + bonus??????

Are you looking to develop your career in venue sales? Looking for a new challenge at a stunning central London venue with a competitive salary & bonus? If yes, read on! ?
Kudos are award winning food and venue management experts, we provide our services at a number of contract catering sectors in the UK. Kudos are part of the Crown Group, one of the leading event and catering company in the industry.

The Position

We are currently recruiting for an experienced/ senior Business Development Executive to join our team at Gibson Hall, this is a stunning converted banking hall located in the heart of the City of London this is the perfect venue for a number of events and functions to include conferences, weddings, product launches, awards dinners, Christmas parties, barbeques and summer parties.

As an experienced BDE you will apply your proactive sales experience to build new client relationships and develop existing ones in order to achieve targeted levels of sales for the venue. You will ensure that all enquiries are effectively handled in order to maximize conversion and sales opportunities. Other duties include;

?To have a strategic overview of the venue sales, yield manage the venue sales and identify opportunities for growth

?By overseeing another member of the sales team, you will oversee the reactive sales for the venue, ensuring that all enquiries are handled efficiently and effectively converted

?Undertake local research to identify new business contacts via cold calling, existing client databases and marketing

?You will proactively work to convert all new business contacts into confirmed sales for the venue

?To carry out client show rounds of the premises selling all facilities at the venue

?To create proposals for clients suited to their enquiry and to follow these up with the clients

The Person

  • You will have a good understanding of the event and sales industry.
  • Must be passionate about venue sales
  • Must have good communication skills (written and verbal)
  • It is essential that you?have previous proactive venue sales management experience, ideally within the venue industry however hotel industry experience will be considered
  • This position would suit someone who is a natural leader with relevant experience and a passion for venue sales

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Andy Cunningham Named Bite Communications CEO :: Bite ...

Andy Cunningham
San Francisco, November 20, 2012?Andy Cunningham, marketing and communications veteran and president of Bite Communications North America, will assume the role of Bite Communications CEO as of January 1, 2013 as current CEO, Clive Armitage leaves to start a new Next Fifteen company designed to deliver data-rich, high-value, commercial insights and to begin operations in early 2013.

In her new role, Cunningham will lead the 250-strong, 14-office agency to grow the company and augment its global public relations services with marketing communications, creative and content, and digital and technology products to create a world-class global integrated marketing and communications services firm.

Cunningham will report to Tim Dyson, CEO, Next Fifteen.

?I couldn?t be more excited about the opportunity to take the reins of Bite at this incredibly interesting and pivotal moment in the history of the company.? We?ve all worked hard to build a great global agency that can help our clients win in the marketplace,? said Cunningham.

In January 2012, Cunningham took on the then newly-created position of president, Bite Communications North America. In that role, she quickly motivated and inspired the Bite team in that region?while bringing a significant background of marketing in the high-tech sector to the agency.

Known as an entrepreneur at the forefront of marketing, branding, positioning and communicating new waves of innovation, Cunningham has played a key role in the launch of a number of new categories, including video games, personal computers, desktop publishing, digital imaging, RISC microprocessors, software as a service, very light jets and clean tech investing.? She has more than 30 years? experience in creating and executing marketing, branding and communication strategies that advance corporate reputation, increase shareholder value and accelerate growth.

One of the highlights of Cunningham?s career includes driving Apple?s PR during its early years, and working with Steve Jobs on the launch of the original Macintosh and his NeXT and Pixar ventures.? Her work during that time was recently featured in Walter Isaacson?s bestselling biography of Apple founder, Steve Jobs.

Cunningham also has deep experience in running and leading agencies.? She launched her own firm, Cunningham Communication, which she grew to more than 250 practitioners with offices in North America and Europe.? The firm eventually was sold to Incepta, now Huntsworth, as Citigate Cunningham in 2000. She then founded brand strategy agency CXO Communication before serving as CMO at ecommerce company Rearden Commerce.

Cunningham serves on the following boards: The Aspen Institute, CEO, the Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), World Presidents Organization (WPO) and ZERO1: The Art & Technology Network, an organization she founded in 2000 with the mission to shape the future at the intersection of art and technology. She also was a long-time board member of the Computer History Museum.? Cunningham is an Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellow and holds memberships in the Arthur W. Page Society, TED and Women Corporate Directors. Cunningham received a B.A. in English from Northwestern University and resides in Palo Alto, California, with her husband, Rand Siegfried, and their two children, McKinley and Cormac.

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About Bite Communications

With 14 locations around the world, Bite Communications, a Next Fifteen Group company, is an integrated marketing communications consultancy with a proven methodology that helps clients develop differentiated positions, build digital footprints and win in the marketplace.? Our business- and tech-savvy communication professionals work with companies who are innovating in their fields, disrupting markets and changing the world.? For more information, please visit: www.bitecommunications.com

For more information,
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Source: http://www.bitecommunications.com/blog/2012/11/20/andy-cunningham-named-bite-communications-ceo/

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BMW today announced a portion of its lineup to be displayed at this year?s Los Angeles International Auto Show press days. From the exotic BMW Concept i8 Roadster to the versatile new BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride based on the popular new BMW X1with graphics designed by Designworks USA, the company will showcase a comprehensive product arrangement which strikes the perfect balance of high performance, innovative efficiency, and outstanding design. There will be more BMW i news at the show.

BMW i8 Concept Roadster

With a total powertrain output of 354 horsepower, zero-to-60 mph in 4.6 seconds with revolutionary efficiency, and style like you?ve never seen, the BMW i8 Concept Roadster is set to stun the city of Los Angeles. The third BMW i concept embodies the future of cutting-edge and emotionally-appealing mobility concepts. The combination of intelligent lightweight design and state-of-the-art hybrid technology imbues the BMW i8 Concept Roadster with genuine sports car performance, yet its efficiency, at an estimated 78 mpg US, is better than you would expect from a small economy car.

Among the most eye-catching features of the BMW i8 Concept Roadster are the upward-swiveling, windowless doors and a range of purpose-oriented on-board equipment including electric kickboards stowed under a transparent tailgate. The car is based on BMW?s innovative LifeDrive architecture, which is underpinned by a lightweight, modular construction and the use of exotic materials. The BMW i8 Concept Roadster is a plug-in hybrid vehicle powered by a high-performance drivetrain of electric motor and gasoline combustion engine. The lithium-ion battery supplying the motor with power can be recharged in a short time.

BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride

The creative meeting of minds between BMW and K2 has inspired both a concept car to be revealed to the world in Los Angeles, based on the new BMW X1 as well as a limited edition X1. The BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride is a reflection of the adrenaline rush of full-speed downhill fun. Separately, it also signals the arrival of the BMW X1 Powder Ride Edition, due to arrive in BMW showrooms in November 2012. The Edition will be available this winter only, and starts at $44,390 including Destination & Handling.

The BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride blends unique exterior features with an exclusive roof structure and refined additions to interior details. Valencia Orange metallic paintwork is complemented by a distinctive graphic whose design takes its cues from a limited-edition K2 ski. A central element of this crossover graphic is the stylized image of a fox, which forges ahead of a dynamically penned X from the rear of the car to the front doors. The exterior design of the BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride backs up this energy-laden graphic with a sprinkling of other distinctive characteristics which accentuate the sporting instincts of the compact BMW X model to impressive effect. An extra eight millimeters of suspension travel over the standard model and 19-inch light-alloy wheels in Ferric Grey with polished spokes exude a feeling of power and presence. The Ferric Grey trim of the front and rear sills and side skirts emphasize the car?s uncontained forward momentum over snow and loose ground. Dark tinted side windows with matt Black surrounds and the roof rails ? likewise painted matt Black ? form an appealing contrast to the rich colors of the body surfaces.

A sound system from Harman Kardon is installed in the two luggage boxes on the driver?s side. Hi-fi specialist, Harmon Kardon, has been a long-time provider of dynamic audio experience in BMW automobiles. The two-way loudspeakers installed in the BMW Concept K2 Powder Ride generate output of 320 watts and turns the X1 into a powerful sound stage for apr?s ski fun with a difference at the end of the valley run. A Class D amplifier with 2 x 550-watt output, a 500-watt subwoofer and a high-quality microphone from AKG are also on hand for those spontaneous parties in the snow. And the transparent sounds can be complemented by visual effects, for good measure. The luggage boxes can be illuminated in Blue and Orange, as desired, and three LED spotlights are integrated into the front edge of the roof structure.

2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and ActiveHybrid 5

The 225 kW/300 hp inline-6 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology in the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (starting at $50,195 including Destination & Handling) and ActiveHybrid 5 ($61,995 including Destination & Handling) is the same engine renowned for its free-revving capability, pulling power and efficiency in the BMW 335i and 535i. The electric motor, meanwhile, develops 55 hp and is supplied by a high-voltage lithium-ion battery integrated underneath the luggage area. Power is transferred to the rear wheels by BMW?s eight-speed automatic transmission.

In addition to full-hybrid design, which enables purely-electric and therefore local emissions-free driving in urban conditions or while coasting, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 and ActiveHybrid 5 boast significant improvements in fuel efficiency. In order to exploit the potential of the BMW ActiveHybrid technology, the intelligent energy management of the power electronics uses a host of innovative functions to ensure the drive system runs efficiently. Charging of the high-performance battery primarily takes place during coasting or braking, the electric motor performing the role of a generator feeding energy into the high-voltage battery. By contrast, under acceleration the electric motor takes on a boost function. Here, it assists the gasoline engine with a burst of power. While coasting at speeds of up to 100 mph in ECO PRO mode, the combustion engine may be switched off and fully decoupled. Coasting combines comfortable driving with optimum utilization of the kinetic energy already generated. To avoid periods with the engine running at idle at intersections or in traffic jams, the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 deploys its hybrid start-stop function. The power electronics can be intelligently linked up with BMW?s latest navigation system (optional on the ActiveHybrid 3). This allows for proactive analysis of the driving situation, enabling the drive components to be primed to deliver maximum efficiency (the effect may vary according to the quality of the available navigation data). The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 sees the sporty yet elegant design of the BMW 3 Series Sedan complemented by bespoke touches which highlight its innovative drive technology.

The selection of interior colors, upholstery and interior trim elements reflects the range offered for the other BMW 3 Series and 5 Series variants. Added to the standard-fitted array of comfort-enhancing features is also a 2-zone climate control system with stationary air conditioning. A wide range of driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive mobility services, as well as virtually all the other optional extras available for the conventionally powered BMW 3 Series and 5 Series, can also be optionally specified. The integration into the production process of BMW ActiveHybrid technology is underpinned by the efficient combination of state-of-the-art automated process engineering and the skilled craftsmanship of specially trained employees.

2013 BMW 7 Series by BMW Individual

Shown at Los Angeles for the first time in North American with stunning BMW Individual Frozen White exterior paint, the freshly-updated 2013 BMW 7 Series Sedan has again set new benchmarks in its class for performance, luxury, efficiency and safety. Updates for 2013 include substantial powertrain enhancements for the 740i / Li, 750i / Li, xDrive and BMW ALPINA B7 models. The new 7 Series, which starts with the 740i model at an MSRP of $74,195 including Destination & Handling, boasts a revised exterior that features new technologies such as available LED headlights. The interior of the new 7 is similarly enhanced with the updated iDrive 4.2 and the availability of an optional Bang & Olufsen High-End Surround Sound system.

Individuality reflects one?s taste, dreams, and ideas. This simple thought inspires BMW Individual? the freedom to customize your BMW down to the finest detail. BMW Individual offers a wide variety of brilliant paints, high quality leathers, sophisticated trims, headliners, and details to choose from. Every detail is a result of top-class workmanship to make the choices truly unique. Customizing is the core concept of BMW Individual, where customers can choose from a package or a-la-carte.

2013 BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition

The limited-production 2013 BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition will be outfitted with an M Performance Package engine upgrade which provides increases of +15 hp, +30 lb-ft of torque in the X6 xDrive35i and +40 hp, +30 lb-ft of torque in the X6 xDrive50i. It features BMW Individual Pearl Silver metallic paint, 20-inch Y-Spoke wheels, and black chrome exhaust tips. The interior features seats and door panels upholstered in Black Alcantara and Leather with Sakhir Orange contrast stitching. Additional contrast stitching and piping can be found on the dashboard and floor mats. The dashboard and center console are finished with BMW Individual Carbon Leather Wrapped Trim.

Starting at an MSRP of $81,695 including Destination & Handling, the BMW Individual X6 Performance Edition will also include the Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Technology Package, soft close doors, running boards, five-seat option, satellite radio with one-year subscription, BMW Apps, LED headlights (X6 xDrive50i only), and Premium Sound Package (X6 xDrive50i only).

2013 BMW M5 Sedan

Since the ?M5? badge was first placed on the deck lid of a BMW back in 1988, this iconic model has exemplified the luxury and daily usability of a top range BMW sedan combined with true super-car performance. Now, in its 5th generation and starting at $90,795 including Destination & Handling, the all-new BMW M5 is again poised to redefine the performance envelope possible in a luxury sedan.

The new BMW M5 is a high-performance sports car whose exceptional dynamic potential is geared squarely towards the demands of track use while ? at the same time ? sets a new benchmark in daily driving with its touring comfort and innovative equipment features. It also sets the pace in its class in terms of efficiency. Under the hood of the new BMW M5 lies a newly developed, high-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo (consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, a cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Injection fuel direct injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control), maximum output of 560 hp from 5,750 ? 7,000 rpm and peak torque of 500 lb-ft between1,500 and 5,750 rpm. The instant power delivery and sustained thrust results in an acceleration of 0? 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. While the engine?s output has increased by around 10% and maximum torque is up by more than 30%, the new BMW M5 consumes substantially less fuel in normal driving and has substantially higher range than its predecessor. The significantly improved balance between the performance-focused M experience and the car?s fuel consumption originates from the efficiency of the new V8 engine and from leading edge BMW EfficientDynamics technology including the Auto Start-Stop function in conjunction with the standard seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic.

To channel the engine?s impressive power into inspiring performance characteristics, the new BMW M5 boasts chassis technology ? including electronically controlled dampers, M-specific Servotronic steering, a stability control system with M Dynamic Mode and high-performance compound brakes ? developed from racing expertise and tuned to the output profile of the engine. In turn, the aerodynamics of the new M5 have been tuned to optimize the supply of cooling air to the engine and drivetrain, maximize high speed stability and enhance the dynamic design typical of BMW M cars. Ultimately, all systems have been refined in extensive and detailed testing on the Nordschleife circuit at the N?rburgring. This ensures unbeatable longitudinal and lateral acceleration, handling characteristics and braking performance on the circuit or the commute to work.

2013 BMW M6 Coupe

Starting at $106,995 including Destination & Handling, the iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. The M6 Coupe enjoys the power and efficiency of the new M5 Sedan?s powertrain, but in a lighter, more-compact package.

Since the ?M6? badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has exemplified the luxury and daily usability of a top range BMW coupe combined with true super-car performance. Now, in its 3rd generation, the all-new BMW M6 will again be offered as a 4-seat Coupe and Convertible. Like its predecessor, the roof of the new BMW M6 Coupe is molded from natural color Carbon Fiber Composite. The dark color of the roof gives the two-door car?s silhouette a longer look, which is further emphasized by the dynamic longitudinal character lines unique to the M6 Coupe. The use of the lightweight material for the roof allows the car?s center of gravity to be lowered, enhancing agility. The standard BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim surrounds the side windows (or the waistline in the case of the BMW M6 Convertible) and the base and lower section of the aerodynamically optimized M exterior mirror caps.

2013 BMW 650i Gran Coupe

The 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is a new 4-door, 4+1 seat addition to the 6 Series line that successfully combines the stunning proportions, design and driving dynamics of the 6 Series Coupe with interior room and amenities for up to five passengers. Perfect proportions, precise lines and sleekly contoured surfaces give the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe the unique ability to satisfy the driver who wants a luxurious and sporty coupe yet needs a car capable of carrying four adults in comfort and luxury. The TwinPower Turbo V-8 BMW 650i Gran Coupe and the all-wheel drive BMW 650i xDrive Gran Coupe are priced at $87,395 and $90,395 respectively (prices include $895 Handling and Destination). Sporting a length of 197 inches (5,007 mm) and wheelbase of 116.8 inches (2,968 mm), the Gran Coupe is 4.4 inches (111 mm) longer than its 2-door coupe sibling. A significant part of this extra length has been used to enhance seating comfort for the rear passengers. The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe is also 74.6 inches (1,894 mm) wide and stands 54.8 inches (1,392 mm) in height. For comparison purposes, the Gran Coupe is 4.0 inches (102mm) longer, 1.3 inches (34mm) wider and 2.8 inches (72mm) lower than the BMW 550i. The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, in keeping with the tradition of the 6 Series Coupe, offers a unique combination of top-class sporting dynamics, stunning design, luxurious touring comfort and a 13.0 cubic foot luggage compartment ? now for four passengers. The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe?s signature driving experience is complimented by a range of innovative driver assistance systems and BMW ConnectedDrive infotainment features. The new car meets the highest expectations of driving pleasure and style in a large, premium 4-seat sports coupe.

BMW X5 xDrive35d

The history of BMW diesel engines began in 1983 when the BMW 524td was introduced as the fastest diesel in the world. From that starting point, BMW has spent 25 years continuously developing diesel technology. The X5 xDrive35d, which continues into the 2013 model year, is a perfect reflection of these engineering developments. Today, this model represents about one in four BMW X5 models sold in the United States.

BMW Advanced Diesel models are characterized by dramatically improved power and performance, fuel consumption and emissions levels ? reflecting the principle of BMW EfficientDynamics in every respect. Through their superior motoring refinement alone, BMW diesel engines have helped to significantly eliminate any reservations regarding the acoustic properties of a diesel engine. Indeed, great demand for BMW diesel engines has helped BMW achieve increased market share not just in Europe, but in regions across the world.

Well over half of all new BMWs delivered to customers in Europe are powered by a diesel engine. While diesel engines of today represent an impressive standard for fuel efficiency and emissions on the whole, BMW Advanced Diesel engines take this a step further, setting the standard for torque and pulling power that could never be achieved by a similar displacement gasoline engine ? while consuming 25 percent less fuel on average than an equally powerful gasoline engine. Given all of these qualities, BMW?s 3.0-liter diesel with Variable Twin Turbo has won the prestigious International Engine of the Year Award multiple times. The engine is featured in a large number of models in Europe and is now expanding its global story of success as the BMW Advanced Diesel in the popular X5 Sports Activity Vehicle.

Watch for more news at the BMW press conference to be held on the BMW stand at 3:10pm on Wednesday, November 28.

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Target partners with CNET to offer unbiased expert product reviews

Target partners with CNET to offer unbiased expert product reviews on top electronics



Target Corp.?announced a partnership?with CNET ??a consumer electronics and tech news ? to provide?you with CNET Editors? Picks for Target, in time for the holiday season. This is the first collaboration of its kind between a major retailer and a top industry expert, and is part of a larger, ongoing partnership between the two.
Beginning Sunday, you can shop the electronics department with more confidence and ease?thanks to?unbiased expert reviews that will appear with select electronics items both on-shelf? at Target stores and within the ?Expert Review? tab on Target.com.

CNET Editors? Picks for Target will feature 25 product reviews across Target?s electronics department. CNET editors rated products based on ease of use, style and value?- the three criteria most important to you. These product reviews will be clearly visible on-shelf with signage prominently featuring the CNET logo and qualifying criteria, such as ?Best first digital SLR? for the Nikon D3100.?You can use the QR code on the signs to access the full product review on?Target.com. CNET Editors? Picks for Target will also be promoted on the Target.com electronics? homepage where?you can access product reviews under the ?Expert Review? tab found on each product?s page.


As part of the partnership, you can visit Target.com to read CNET editors? reviews on more than 300 devices, and?find Target?s circular promotions featured within the CNET.com Marketplace section, updated weekly. Help and how-to videos featuring CNET editors Sharon Vaknin and Brian Cooley will provide tips and advice on getting started with the season?s must-have electronics and will be available in Target stores and at Target.com later this holiday season.

Will this make a difference to you when you are shopping for electronics this holiday season? Will you read the CNET reviews prior to making a purchase? Will your purchase be at Target?

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Lower airfare, cheaper gas for Thanksgiving travel | The Augusta ...

Cheaper air fares and lower gasoline prices this Thanksgiving holiday are expected to send more people to grandma?s house with some extra spending money.

Travelers are seeing savings on airfare and at the pumps as they make final travel arrangements.

Air travel costs, which have dropped for the second year in a row, are down 11 percent from last year, according to AAA.

Gas prices, which have been falling in recent weeks, are expected to remain flat over the next several days ? good news for the 39 million Americans planning to hit the highways this holiday.

AAA projects that 43.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home this holiday season. Although minimal, the number is nearly 1 percent higher than it was in 2011.

?Although leisure travel is forecast to make just modest gains from last year, it?s still a positive sign to see growth for the fourth year in a row,? said Brent Hubele, vice president of AAA Travel.

Since 2008, overall holiday travel has increased 15 percent.

Police will also be on the road during the holiday period, which generally runs from Wednesday to Sunday, in an effort to keep travelers safe. Drivers have been asked to slow down, have a designated driver if necessary and refrain from cell phone talking and texting while driving.

?Historically, there are more than 3,000 accidents on Georgia roads during the Thanksgiving holiday period,? said Georgia Transportation Commissioner Keith Golden. ?On average, more than a dozen people die and a thousand more are injured. This is supposed to be a holiday for grateful contemplation and festive family gathering, not tragedy. Please be very careful and do not drive distracted or while impaired.?

The Georgia Department of Transportation will halt all construction-related lane closures on interstates and major state routes from noon Wednesday to 9 p.m. Sunday.

Meteorologist Steve Naglic, of the National Weather Service in West Columbia, S.C., said weather is also expected to be good for Augusta-area travelers.

?Thursday actually looks very nice in our area,? Naglic said.

Wednesay through Friday are expected to see highs in the mid- to upper-60s and lows in the low-40s. A few clouds are expected Wednesday but are not expected to bring any troublesome weather.

Cities to the north may not be as lucky as a nor?easter forms and is expected to hover along the East Coast during Thanksgiving, according to Accuweather.com. Major cities that could be affected include New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Washington, D.C.

The storm could result in heavy rainfall or snow in some areas.

The pleasant weather locally is another plus for Black Friday shoppers, who are expected to be out in full force starting Thursday evening.

According to AAA, about 40 percent of shoppers anticipate spending more money this holiday season than last year. However, shoppers this year are more serious about bargain hunting, with most planning to hit sales and bargain hunt online.

?In this uncertain economic environment, it?s encouraging to see that more people intend to spend more money on gifts,? said Belinda Davrowski, managing director of AAA Partnership Development. ?But people are looking for sales and a way to stretch their dollar, and all it takes it a little bit of research and knowing what means of savings are already at your fingertips.?

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