2015 S500 Hybrid Plug-in by Mercedes Benz

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The plug-in hybrid S-Class is powered by a 328-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter V-6 gasoline engine and an 80-kW (107-hp) electric motor sandwiched between the engine and an adapted version of the company’s eight-speed automatic transmission.

New S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID: The S-Class as a “three litres per 100 kilometres” car

The third hybrid model of the new S-Class, the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, sets new benchmarks with regard to efficiency as well as drive-system and climate comfort. With 69 g CO2 per kilometre (3 litres/100 km) the S‑Class sets a new benchmark for luxury saloons that just a few years ago was thought virtually impossible. The 80-kW electric drive with externally rechargeable battery makes emission-free driving for about 30 km possible. It is combined with the new 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged engine. Mercedes-Benz will present the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). The market launch will be next year.

Sounds like a nice car but the 107 HP for the electric is a bummer however the gasoline engine has a good MPG and a tasty 328 HP.

2015 Mercedes Benz C Class by Brabus

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Always been a fan of Benz, and in my humble opinion, it is one of the best car manufacturers in the world.  The attention to detail to make everything awesome is why I love this brand of cars.  This is the unveiled C Class for 2015 by Brabus.  It is super sexy and pretty.  There are full on trims and upgrades and performance kits.

Quoted from Motor Authority

It’s under the hood where Brabus really gets to show its worth. Only tuning packages for European models have been announced, which means upgrades to the four-cylinder turbocharged C200 and the diesel C220 Bluetec—but the gains are significant. Power in the C200 is boosted by 41 hp (to 225 horses) and there’s another 22 lb-ft of torque too. The 0-62 mph sprint drops to seven seconds (from 7.5) and top speed is up 3 mph to 150 mph.

The 170-horse C220 diesel has also been improved. Power is up 48 hp, and peak torque is now 332 lb-ft. It’s almost as quick as the Brabus-tuned C200 at 7.1 seconds to 62 mph, and top speed is just 1 mph shy of its gasoline counterpart. All Brabus-tuned Mercedes enjoy a 3-year/62,000 mile Tuning Warranty for peace of mind. Prices? Those aren’t listed, but as we’ve come to expect from Brabus, you pay handsomely for quality workmanship…

Medical Coverage

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Canada is one of the countries in the world that has partial social healthcare in which some services or products are paid for and some are out of pocket or at a discounted rate.  This would come out of the pockets of Canadians whom are employed by many means from their taxes.

One of the most recent added aspects is gender reassignment surgery or a sex change.  Most or all of it is covered in Canada and some of it is out of pocket.  I feel for the most part it is okay however I would suggest, if not already entailed, is a stringent process that it is something that is necessary for the individual so it goes to the most needed person in terms of finances and health.

These processes are a lot of work and not cheap, at a whopping minimum of $17,000 or so Canadian or US.  I would also suggest that there should not be favoritism in helping as there are many conditions that are not assisted and this feels a little discriminatory for other groups of individuals in need of medical help but is not covered by the system in Canada.  If you are going to help one, you can not leave others hanging in regards to these issues.  It is only fair.  If you are going to provide what the Health Tribunal Considers a medical necessity for GRS, it should also be funded for other conditions that are just as important!

Below I will name some medical issues and why it is necessary (please note I am but one man so can only speak from my perspective and observations and advice on others can be added).

1)  Eye medical conditions:  There are many whom need glasses and contact lenses and can not see properly.  They should be provided care free of charge or most of it covered, as it is only fair.  Not being able to see properly or at all, is a medical condition that severely limits many people’s ability to function.  Lasik and various eye surgeries should be provided.

2)  Dental:  Teeth are an important part of health and including the psychology of a person.  A nice smile helps immensely for a person’s well being.

3)  Cosmetic Funding:  There are many who do not feel mentally healthy because of their looks and as such medical funds to help one look better can help them against discrimination which dilutes their opportunities for success.  For example, many people in poverty can not have the means to groom as well and as such should also receive funding to improve their self image such as clothing, grooming, so they can more easily get work.  There are many other examples and it is important to a person’s well being to feel good.

4)  Mental Health:  Let’s be honest, Mental Health Care is not really all that great from my observation in Canada.  Most affected are the poor.  You see them around Vancouver, especially the downtown area in the more poverty stricken parts such as DTES.  There needs to be more research placed into these areas.

My argument for this is basically to go against favoritism and bias.  I do not mind some of our health care coverage assisting people who feel they need a sex change to make themselves feel better, but it should be also provided for other conditions.  Transgendered people are not more important than other conditions and as such should be funded too for their conditions.  I am not debating that it should be taken away from them, I am debating that others should also be assisted for their conditions.

I am very ignorant when it comes to many laws and legal procedures, and if you happen to read this, please share and help activate this so others can get assistance from the health care which is supposed to be social!

Peace

Samsung Galaxy S5 Coming in APRIL!!!

It is time to bring out all our inner nerds and geeks as Samsung has unveiled their Galaxy S5 phone.  Having looked at the S4, which is already a pretty tight piece of technology, the new S5 adds more upgrades and features which seems will come at a price.  Below are the specs on the new phone which should be arriving in April and no official photos are in my possession.

Weight = 145 grams

Dimensions = 73 x 142 x 8.1 mm

Materials = Plastic and Metal design

Display = 5.1 inches screen using Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Resolution = Full HD resolution 432 PPi

Screen = AMOLED screen technology, Diamond Pattern Pixel

Processor = Snapdragon 801 at 2.5 GHZ

Graphics = Adreno 330 GPU

Ram = 2Gb

Storage = 16, 32, and possibly 64GB versions with external MicroSD expandable memory slot

Battery = 2800Mah Battery

Camera = 0.28 inch Sensor with 1.241 um pixels using ISOCELL technology, 16.15 Megapixel stills (4640 x 3480), 1080p at up to 60fps,  UltraHD 4K at 30 fps

Features = fingerprint scanner which can be used for security when entering the phone, ANT+ heart rate monitor, exercise trackers or pedometers, heart rate sensor, water and dust resistant,

Operating System = Kit Kat Android 4.4.2

Touchwiz

Supports 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, LTE category4, LTE Advanced, 802.11 ac WIFI, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, GPS, Glonass Geolocation, Infrared Blaster Remote Control

 

 

Guapovida Updates

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It is your boy Just Jun MC aka Chang aka Tony in the place to be representing GuapoVida, the beautiful life!

Greetings to all of you and 1 Luv!

I have been away for a couple months as I had other projects I am working and I am also wanting to improve the site and its network across the globe.  Having stated that, I am looking for fellow bloggers interested in topics here whom would like to blog and help build the site.  I figure a good team of people is better than one person and together as a team the blog can offer many things to the world to read about.  I started this blog as I love hip hop and music, as well as entertainment and I like to write stuff on the net and express myself.  My goal with this was to become a hot spot for entertainment news but without the gossip and celebrity stalking of a TMZ.  A focus on hip hop and the arts and interesting blurbs here and there on other topics.  The ultimate goal is to get it where the blog provides opportunities to many people to write for a living and that is down the road as it is a lot of hard work.

I am also an aspiring hip hop artist and musician and considering I am not a famous person, it will take a lot of hustle and grind to get the word out there and make a career out of it.  I believe in my music and I feel my stuff is good enough for films, video games and general enjoyment.

In the words of Big Krit, see me on top, baby!

I will keep yall posted and the site needs some work and improvements…

Peace and 1 Luv!!!

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