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What if Excalibur was real? - Episode #11 - Stuff About Ace Combat - Duration: 9:01.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if those Strangereal superweapons from
the Ace Combat games were real?
If you're like me you probably did and that's exactly the topic of this video -
What if Excalibur was real?
Let's take a look at some of the specifications of this Strangereal superweapon and see how
it would play out in a real world scenario assuming, of course, if we had the technology
and the resources to build a real live version of Excalibur.
First and foremost we need to understand the strategic concept of this super weapon.
Excalibur is laser firing complex developed by the Belkans during the 1980s and built
in the 1990s with the goal of intercepting and destroying ICBMs thus serving as a shield
to protect the country in the event of a nuclear war.
As you have also seen during the Belkan War, Excalibur can also be used, to a certain degree,
as an anti-aircraft weapon against large and slow aircraft such as bombers and transports,
however Excalibur isn't effective against fast and manoeuvrable aircraft such as fighters
who are able to quickly change direction and therefore evade its attacks.
According to mission 8 of Ace Combat Zero, a single attack from Excalibur's laser beam
is enough to destroy any aircraft.
To get some more information about the weapon I measured how long each laser beam lasts
and what is the interval between them - the period the weapon needs in order to cool down
- and I got a beam of about 7 seconds long and an interval of 5.3 seconds between two beams.
I did the same in mission 9 and the results were quite different, in mission 9 the laser
beam lasts 9.1 seconds long and the cooling interval is almost 17 seconds long.
Because the two measurements differ, I will use the ones from mission 8 since Excalibur
is supposed to be a long range weapon.
Using these numbers we get about 5 beams per minute if the time for the cooling is taken into account.
According to Acepedia, each laser beam requires 1.21 gigawatts of electricity.
But I need a nuclear reaction to generate the 1.21 gigawatts of...
1.21 GIGAWATTS?!?!
- that is approximately the same as the output of the Torness Nuclear Power Station in the UK
and that is a lot of energy!
Now that we know how much energy it takes to fire Excalibur, what about its range?
How far can we target something and hit it with Excalibur?
There are actually two different ranges for Excalibur, they are the ranges with and without
satellite support and you can clearly see the difference between them because in Mission 8
the beam is vertical, therefore it goes Excalibur - Satellite - Target, and in mission 9
the laser comes straight out of Excalibur.
Let's first take a look at the range without satellite support, in this scenario Excalibur
would work based on the line of sight principle, meaning that there needs to be a straight
line between Excalibur and the target, and because Earth isn't flat the curvature of
the planet must limit the range of Excalibur at some point.
In order to calculate the range without satellite we can use this formula to calculate the distance
to the horizon from Excalibur, and the only thing we need is the height of Excalibur, which we can simply
measure by flying beside it and is about 3000 feet.
Now that we know the height of Excalibur compared to mean sea level, I've plugged in the numbers
into this online calculator and we get a range of 107 kilometres.
Keep in mind though that this comes under the assumption that all the terrain around
Excalibur is not higher than the mean sea level which of course isn't true but this
would give us the maximum possible range if Excalibur was built by the beach.
As you can see in the diagram, the shaded region represents the area that is out of
range of Excalibur due to the curvature of Earth but note that it can still hit aircraft
flying at certain altitudes - and if you want to know the range of Excalibur for certain
altitudes you can plug in the altitude right here in and you will get an specific firing
range for that altitude.
But what about the range with satellites?
Fortunately we don't need any formula to figure that out.
According to Acepedia, Excalibur's theoretical range with satellite support is about 1,200km
– that is the same as Stonehenge's - and that's a 1093 kilometer increase in range when you put the satellites together with Excalibur.
With these specifications in mind let's look at some real life scenarios and tactics regarding Excalibur.
Real World Scenarios
With an attack radius of 1,200 km and covering an area of about 4,500,000 square kilometres
(which is larger than India), Excalibur could completely cover any Western or Central European
country and have enough range to attack the neighbouring nations.
If Excalibur was to be built anywhere in Europe, it would drastically change the whole geopolitical
system in place in favour of the country who controls the weapon.
Meanwhile if it was built in Eastern Asia, it would be able to protect either South Korea
or Japan from a North Korean nuclear attack.
If it was built in the capital of the United States, it would be able to cover
most of the eastern coast, an area so large that would include parts of Florida and Canada.
Excalibur's Defenses
As mentioned before, Excalibur is primarily a defensive weapon against ICBMs with some
limited anti-aircraft capabilities.
If Excalibur was real it would be almost impossible to destroy it due to its defensive capabilities.
First, you cannot use missiles or bombers because those
can be destroyed by Excalibur from long range.
Second, you would need to get through the 1,200 kilometres firing range which is something
only fast and agile fighters would be able to do by using the estimated firing location
technique as it was used in mission 8 of Ace Combat Zero.
Third, when you get into the range without satellite support, Excalibur will be able
to cover a wide area in a single beam as you can see in the diagram here.
Fourth, by the time you get close enough to Excalibur you will have to deal with the jammers
and anti-aircraft weapons such as the Rail-based tactical laser systems.
In short, the only way of destroying Excalibur would be by either deploying stealth aircraft
that could remain undetected while flying to Excalibur or using conventional aircraft
that could use the terrain, such as hills and mountains, as cover while flying towards Excalibur.
Attacking with Excalibur
Despite the extended range Excalibur has, one major flaw of the weapon is that it needs
some kind of radar coverage in order to track and hit targets.
Without that Excalibur would only be able to attack and hit non-moving targets such
as cities or airfields.
Where to build it
First things first, you're going to need a lot of energy in order to operate Excalibur
so building it close to a good source of energy is recommended.
Other than that, it should be built in a central region of a country, far from any borders,
in order to better defend itself against any surprise attack from a neighbouring country
and to cover more area of the home country.
Also it is recommended to build it in a plain or flat region so that enemy aircraft cannot
use the surrounding terrain as cover.
These were my thoughts and considerations about the constitution of Excalibur and how
it would play out had it been built on Earth.
Of course we will never see an Excalibur here on our planet Earth but I hope that this video,
although being a "what if video", helped you understand the true power and magnitude
behind Excalibur which I think is the most underrated superweapon of the Ace Combat series
since it can attack enemies in the air, ground, sea and even space as long as they are in
line of sight or in the 1,200 kilometres range.
Before we finish it up, I'd like to give my thanks to the folks from Acepedia for some
of the data that was crucial in the creation of this video and as always, stay tuned to
the channel for more Ace Combat!
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Doc Mcstuffins Checkup and Learn Colors And Boogers Removal - Duration: 2:59.
Welcome to Toy With Toys and don't forget to subscribe
This is the Polar Express 6545. Come play with me. It is so fun! I love you!
what color is dr. McStuffins coat
Red, of course red
what color is dr. Mcstuffins coat?
White, of course white
hmm
what color is your booger?
White, of course white
whoa
yeah
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How to overcome Writer's block - Duration: 3:27.
Writer's block how do you overcome writer's block
When you're vlogging it's sometimes helpful
to write our script sometimes it's a
lack of ideas sometimes it's an
overabundance of idea. You have too many ideas and
you kind of get bunged up and what I do is
I write down every single idea or I'll
make a short video quickly to remind
myself of what I thought off, then you start to think
well I've got all these ideas and then this
you get overwhelmed with the number of
ideas that you've got and it can get a
bit daunting so what I do. When I used to
write on blogs what I used to is to
sit down and just start writing and
see what came out and it could be a load of
rubbish or it could lead to something
interesting and I take the same
approach with vlogging I'll start to
film something and then throughout the
day I'll add to it and sometimes you get
complete randomness it's just completely
random there's no theme to it or there's no
cohesion to the whole film so you have
to try and find a common theme
throughout the clips that you've got to
make it work as a whole story.
So writer's block for me is more like being
constipated. You're full up with ideas and
you just want to get them out and
sometimes when you look at them it might
take weeks to look back over that
work and say okay that will work or this
will work and then you start to add
films from different periods that make
sense together. That's how it works for me so
writer's block is a real thing. Looking at
I'm sure we've all at that moment
where we looked at the blank page and
thought. What the hell do we do with this?
and it's quite a common common
thing for people that write and any
creative really I suppose
any person who is
in the creative field will have these
periods of time where you seem to get
blocked and it's not for want of ideas
But it's. You know coherence and getting
the whole thing to hang together
so what I do and like I just said I'll
start to write or I'll start to film
and then I'll maybe go for a walk just
for a wander like this today
So when I've been out for walk or gone
somewhere or visited somewhere
I'm always filming I'm always filming
everywhere I go and you never know
what's going to spark off an idea in
your head. It's always a good idea to have a
camera with you or if you are a writer
keep a notebook obviously yes it's a
weird situation
There goes a lorry
There is always the distraction
of noise
forget about writing forget about vlogging
go and do something entirely different
with writer's block
you can't think of new ideas or
the ideas you've got are not melding together
properly if you ever have
writers and you are just sort of
stumped for ideas. You can't think
straight so let alone writing anything
can't figure out what to do next so
So sometimes when you're blocked just try
to distract yourself go and do something entirely different
maybe go for a walk
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15 Dumbest Road Signs Ever - Duration: 6:39.
• Sometimes, road signs aren't as clear as they ought to be.
Sometimes they seem to be telling you to watch for airplanes before turning.
Sometimes it looks like they're prepping you for a cavity search.
Here are 15 of the most confusing signs you'll ever see on the road.
15 – Caution: Water on Road During Rain • Oh, yeah, okay, is that how it works?
When it rains, there's water?
• So when it rains on the road, there's water on the road?
Got it.
Enlightening stuff, there.
• Keep an eye out for the winter variant of this sign that says, "Snow on road during
snowstorm."
14 – Surgery Parking Only – 5 Minute Limit • First, let's try to think of a situation
in which you park your car, walk into the doctor's office, check yourself in, go under
the knife, recover from the procedure and then get back to your car in five minutes
or less.
• Ok, have you imagined that scenario?
No, you haven't, because that's bullshit.
You'll spend 20 minutes in the waiting room alone.
• But let's pay particular attention to the fact that this place does EYE surgery.
So you're basically guaranteed to leave the facility temporarily blinded.
Best of luck!
13 – Cattle Crossing • Couple of problems with this.
Obviously, cattle aren't people, so we've got that.
• But actually, look at this road.
Isn't the other side of this road basically a swamp with high grass growing out of it?
How does anything actually cross here?
And why?
12 – Beware of Road Surprises • This just doesn't help at all.
It's like saying "expect the unexpected" or "threat level orange."
• It gives you all of the anxiety, and none of the detail.
You don't know whether to expect a sharp turn, speed bump, or a clown running out in front
of your car.
11 – Left Turns and Airplanes • You know what?
Just leave it at "No left turn."
Don't make a road sign that forces people to use their better judgement, because drivers
have terrible judgement.
• This is like putting up a sign that says, "Stop at this red light unless you're pretty
sure you can make it."
10 – Physically Impossible Entry • If it's a physically impossible entry,
then you can't really call it an "entry" then, can you?
• At this point, isn't it more like a wall with a small gap in it?
Shouldn't you just call it a "dead end?"
• When you write it this way, it just sounds like a challenge.
That probably wasn't the intention.
9 – Speedo Check Ahead • Okay, the speedo joke writes itself here,
so let's just skip over that for now.
The actual purpose of this sign is to check the accuracy of your speedometer, which Australians
call a "speedo."
• That's fine, but when's the last time anybody actually did that?
Isn't this just a bit too esoteric?
• What's the ratio of people who actually measure their speedometer accuracy versus
the people confused about what this sign means?
8 – Stop...
No, REALLY stop.
• Okay, so we know we're supposed to stop.
No ambiguity there.
• But THEN what?
You can't go forward or backward, and you can't make a left or right turn.
• Do you just stay there until the construction is finished?
How did you even get there in the first place?
7 – Lovers Lane is a Dead End • This is a dark commentary on the fate
of relationships.
And it's probably just a coincidence, but come on.
Who names their road "Lover's Lane," anyway?
• You're just asking for trouble.
It's like calling your town "Pleasantville," or having a country called "The Democratic
People's Republic of" something.
It's bound to be the exact opposite of what it says, just so the irony works out.
6 – Illiterate?
Don't be!
• This is just mean, and it might be a cruel joke.
• But it is a real sign that somebody put up, and they probably paid money to do it.
• That means either somebody paid a lot of money for a cruel joke, or a well-meaning
organization needs to re-think some things.
5 – Everything is Montreal • Let's give this the benefit of the doubt
for a second.
Obviously, each of these points to a different street.
We have Montreal Way, Montreal Avenue, and Montreal Circle.
• The question is, "why?"
This is in St. Paul, Minnesota, roughly 1,250 miles away from Montreal.
Who gives three streets almost identical names, and then connects them?
• Imagine getting directions as a visitor.
"You want to take Montreal down and then turn left on Montreal.
If you hit Montreal, you've gone too far."
4 – Information Overload • If you stand here and stare at this for
a few minutes, it probably makes perfect sense.
• But you have to read this while driving by.
And that means you only have a few seconds to figure out which of 5 signs for highway
73 you need to follow.
• All of these signs point in the same two directions – straight, or left.
So why do you need 10 signs here if there's only two routes?
3 – Large Trucks Must Remain Upright • GVWR stands for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating,
so it's basically about how heavy the trucks are.
• This MIGHT mean that heavy trucks aren't allowed to do a U-turn?
• It kind of just looks like they're telling heavy trucks not to flip upside down.
Which... well, yeah.
They'll probably try to do that.
2 – Right Lane Must Right Left • Have you ever been behind someone on the
highway who puts on their right turn signal, then cuts left across four lanes of traffic?
• That's probably what this is asking for.
1 – The Vaguest Sign Ever • The strangest thing is, this sign is oddly
specific about every detail, and yet noncommital on everything.
• If the road DOES close, they know exactly how it's going to happen.
But they have to leave that wiggle room just in case things don't go to plan.
• You have to wonder if putting up this sign was actually helpful, though.
Wouldn't it have been easier to just not say anything until that's figured out?
Okay, which of these signs is the most mind-numbing to you?
Leave your comment below and we'll pin our favorite to the top.
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KABOOM! James Comey Finally Admitted What Conservatives Knew All Along, This Was … - Duration: 2:41.
KABOOM!
James Comey Finally Admitted What Conservatives Knew All Along, This Was …
Amid today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on FBI oversight, FBI Director James
Comey, at last, uncovered his REAL sentiments about the defilement we as a whole found in
the Obama administration amid Hillary's email investigation.
– according to Liberty Writers News
Comey realized that the past Attorney General Loretta Lynch was in the pocket for Hillary
and today he let it out!
"Comey said" a number of things "had caused him to worry that Department of Justice
leadership" could not credibly complete the investigation and decline prosecution
without grievous damage to the American people's confidence in the justice system.
"
Truth be told, the Obama Justice Department was so deceptive, amid a meeting amongst Comey
and AG Lynch, the FBI executive was requested to call Hillary's email examination a "matter"
rather than a criminal investigation.
On the off chance that that wasn't sufficient, the FBI revealed a report from a Democratic
agent who guaranteed Clinton that Loretta Lynch wouldn't release the email order "too
far."
Comey said the issue that is finally too much to bear was when Lynch got together with Bill
Clinton in a secret meeting while the examination was progressing.
"And then the capper was – and I'm not picking on the Attorney General Loretta Lynch,
who I like very much – but her meeting with President Clinton on that airplane was the
capper for me," he exclaimed.
It's a disgrace that it took the FBI executive so long to perceive what we as a whole knew
was occurring.
The Obama organization had Hillary shielded from the begin.
That lady should be in prison for her uncivilized activities and Comey helped her escape with
it!
What do you think about this?
Do not hesitate and write your thoughts in the comments section below.
Share the truth, be patriots!
Thank you for reading.
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Preview: A New Judge Joins The Team! | Season 8 | MASTERCHEF - Duration: 0:41.
- Welcome to Master
May 31 on Master Chef.
Are you ready for your first challenge?
Yes, chef.
There's only one way to kick off this competition.
[boom] [ticking] [burning]
This is crazy.
Ah!
If we don't fix the fish, we're going to be
sleeping with these fishes.
Time starts now.
5, [woo] 4, [cough] 3, [sigh] 2--
Oh my god!
1.
Stop!
I've served better fish to my cat.
[boom] [ticking]
Master Chef premiere followed by the premiere of The F Word.
May 31 on Fox.
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2017 Ford Taurus Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 1:53.
JOSH SADLIER: This is Edmund's editor Josh Sadlier
and here's an expert rundown of the 2017 Ford Taurus.
The Taurus used to be Ford's midsize sedan.
Recent years it's become Ford's full size sedan.
Three engines to choose from, the standard v-6
puts out 288 horsepower.
It's pretty robust.
There's also a two-liter turbo four cylinder engine,
240 horsepower, not that much more fuel efficient,
so I would recommend driving both
to see what your preference is.
And finally, the SHO performance version
has a twin turbo v-6, 365 horsepower.
It's quick, but not that quick compared
to other high performance large sedans.
Around the back you're looking at one
of the Taurus's most distinctive features,
namely the enormous trunk.
One of the largest you'll find in any car.
Taurus also offers optional all wheel drive,
has a pretty comfortable ride as you'd
expect from a large sedan.
In back there's enough passenger space by the numbers,
but it might feel a little claustrophobic in there.
The Taurus's high beltline, swoopy roofline,
combine to make it feel slightly cramped, especially
if you're on the taller side.
Up front the dashboard design continues
to be a leader in this segment in terms of style.
It's a dual cowl overlay above the panels.
Clean layout SYNC 3 infotainment system,
is one of the better ones out there.
Nice touch screen, easy to use, pretty responsive.
The bottom line with the Taurus is
that it's not the newest vehicle in this class,
but still fully competitive.
It's an old fashioned highway cruiser,
lots of options to choose from, certainly worth considering.
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2017 Ford Fiesta Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 1:58.
MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm Edmund's editor Mark Takahashi,
and here's an expert rundown of the 2017 Ford Fiesta.
When it comes to economy cars, the 2017 Ford Fiesta
remains one of the best deals around.
Put simply, it delivers more than you'd
expect with strong performance, fuel efficient engines,
and a nice interior full of features.
The Fiesta is offered as a sedan or, as seen here,
a four-door hatchback.
The slow response on the automatic transmission
can be a downer, but the stick shift only EcoBoost engine
and sporty ST model are great reasons
to learn how to operate a manual.
Both the sedan and hatchback models
hold a decent amount of cargo, but they're still out-classed
by some competitors.
The same holds true for the rear seats and their lack
of head and leg room.
The front seats have plenty of room, though,
and the interior is nicer than the affordable price suggests.
On top of that, the SYNC 3 infotainment system
is easy to use and adds a fair amount of tech features too.
The bottom line for the 2017 Ford Fiesta
is it's bolstered by its fun to drive
nature and numerous trim levels to fit your needs and budget.
It doesn't have as much cargo or rear passenger space as rivals.
So if that's a deal breaker, you may want
to check out the competition.
These include the Honda Fit, Chevrolet Sonic,
and Hyundai Accent.
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2017 Ford Flex Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 1:57.
Josh Sadlier: This is Edmund's editor Josh Sadlier,
and here's an expert rundown of the 2017 Ford Flex.
The Flex the crossover that just won't quit.
If you can believe it, we had a long term Flex
way back in 2009 here Edmunds.
Still the same basic vehicle but,
don't let that dissuade you.
Still a great family option, three rows with adult
sized space in all three.
Standard V6 gets the job done, available all wheel drive.
Of course we prefer the optional twin turbo V6, pumps out well
over 300 horsepower, turns this thing into surprisingly fast
minivan alternative, but it's pretty pricey
so going to have to check the bottom line on that one.
As you can tell from the breadbox styling,
plenty of space inside.
Maximum utility, fold down those seats
so you can fit a bunch of construction supplies
in there if you're so inclined.
Step inside you'll see what I'm talking
about with the passenger space, looks like a couch in there.
Nice and high on the bottom cushion, plenty of headroom.
You can see the optional glass panels on the roof
there, lend a nice airy feel.
In the third row, there's legitimate adult space,
you can't say that about every three row crossover.
You have no problem getting taller people back there.
Up front the Flex has a conservative but stylish
dashboard design.
Sync 3 is a notable improvement over the previous MyFord touch
infotainment system.
It's a new touch screen, good graphics,
responsive, easy to use.
Nice materials too.
The bottom line with the Flex is that it
hasn't changed very much because it hasn't had to.
It's still a fully competitive family hauler, certainly
worth a look alongside other crossovers.
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2017 Honda Ridgeline Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 1:56.
MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm Edmunds editor, Mark Takahashi,
and here's an expert rundown with the 2017 Honda Ridgeline.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline is a breath
of fresh modern air in the fairly antiquated
pickup-truck class.
It's based on the highly-rated Honda Pilot SUV,
inheriting a level of comfort, refinement, and handling, that
is unique among trucks.
The Ridgeline isn't as strong in the towing
or all-terrain departments as the competition,
but it should satisfy most shoppers' demands.
Since the Ridgeline is based on an SUV,
the flatter bed floor allows for easier loading
and, yes, you can get a four-foot-wide sheet of plywood
back there.
Honda gave it an even greater edge with the bottom and side
hinge tailgate and a handy lockable underfloor
storage bin.
Compared to typical mid-sized trucks,
the Ridgeline's rear seats are positively spacious
and the interior is as good or better
than the top-trend competition.
Of the few downsides, the upgraded infotainment system
can be frustrating at times, especially since there isn't
a traditional volume knob.
The bottom line for the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
is it's far more comfortable and refined than other pickups
and has numerous unique features.
If you need more utility, we suggest
checking out the Toyota Tacoma and GMC Canyon--
Chevrolet Colorado twins.
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2017 GMC Yukon Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 1:53.
JOSH SADLIER: This is Edmund's editor, Josh Sadlier,
and here's an expert rundown of the 2017 GMC Yukon.
The Yukon is a throwback to when SUVs were SUVs,
based on trucks designed to be beasts
of burden with some extra shelter for people sitting
in the back.
That's not the case with most SUVs these days.
They're based on cars or car-like platforms,
but the Yukon, still derived from GM's full-sized trucks
got a 5.3 liter V8 under the hood, 355 horsepower.
You can tow a lot.
You can haul a lot.
If you need that kind of capability
to Yukon's one of the few vehicles
left that's going to serve that purpose.
Cargo capacity is hampered somewhat
by the high loading floor.
That's a Legacy problem stemming from the pickup truck
underpinnings.
But there's still plenty of cargo space and seating
for up to nine inside, which makes
the Yukon a very rare creature in today's market.
We like the roomy second row seat in the Yukon.
Plenty of room for adults in their,
head room, leg room, whatever you like.
Third row is a bit cramped, thanks
to that high floor though.
Moving to the front seats, you sit up nice and high.
Again, there's plenty of space, and note the stylish dashboard.
That's a change that GM made a few years ago
to these full-sized SUVs, now a sleeker,
more upscale look and feel from the driver's seat.
The bottom line with the Yukon is
that it's a great pick if you need its massive capabilities,
but if you don't, would recommend trying some crossover
SUVs to see if you prefer the way they drive.
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2017 GMC Acadia Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 1:51.
JOSH SADLIER: This is Edmunds editor, Josh Sadler, and here's
an expert rundown of the 2017 GMC Acadia.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
The Acadia is a mid-sized three-row crossover from GMC.
Interestingly, it used to be more of a full-size crossover.
It's fully redesigned for 2017 and its lost some size
in the process.
On the plus side, that means it's more maneuverable,
has more of a car-like feel, but the downside
is its lost a fair amount of cargo capacity
and also room in the third row.
You still get a robust V6 under the hood in most cases,
although there's a new offering now-- a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder.
It might struggle to keep up on the highway
but because the vehicle is smaller than before,
it shouldn't be that bad.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
Again, the Acadia used to be a segment leader in cargo space.
It was almost a minivan in terms of maximum space,
when you folded the seats down--
no longer the case.
Now it's more on par with your typical mid-sized three-row
crossovers.
Inside, there's nothing to complain about
in the second row.
There's certainly ample room for adults, headroom,
leg room-- you name it.
It's just the third row where it starts
to get a little tight, especially compared
to the previous Acadia.
From the driver's seat, the new Acadia does feel more car-like.
The lower dashboard gives you better visibility out front.
The controls are nicely placed--
easy to use.
Our one complaint is that even the Denali doesn't
feel that luxurious, so if you're
looking for an upscale feel in this segment,
that's something to keep in mind.
The bottom line with the Acadia is that it's easy to drive.
It's got a strong V6 but this is a really competitive segment
so make sure you do a lot of test driving before you decide.
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2017 Chrysler 300 Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 2:08.
MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm Edmund's editor Mark Takahashi.
And here's an expert rundown of the 2017 Chrysler 300.
Among other full-sized sedans, the 2017 Chrysler 300
stands out for its bold styling, oversized oldschool
proportions, and power to match its attitude.
You can choose between a more than capable
based V6 engine or burly 363 horsepower V8.
With either engine you can also add all wheel drive.
The 300 sedan gets a mix of weak and strong grades
in every category.
But overall, it remains a solid choice
thanks to its quiet, roomy, and attractive interior.
Cargo capacity is about average for this large sedan.
But the wheel wells may get in the way of larger items.
With this in mind, it will still hold plenty.
The same can be said of the rear seats.
A few competitors may offer more space,
but not that you'd notice.
Both front and rear seats are rather
wide and flat so average or slim passengers might
feel a lack of lateral support.
We're especially fond of the Uconnect infotainment
system, which has a big screen and is one of the easier
to operate.
Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
make it even better.
The bottom line for the 2017 Chrysler 300
is it's still strong after all this time.
Recent updates have kept it fresh.
And with a V8, you get a grin-inducing wallop in power
that you simply won't get with rivals.
Compared to newer cars like the Buick Lacrosse, Lexus ES350,
and Toyota Avalon we think the 300 is an excellent choice.
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2017 GMC Canyon Expert Rundown Review | Edmunds - Duration: 1:57.
MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm Edmunds editor Mark Takahashi,
and here's an expert rundown of the 2017 GMC Canyon.
Like other vehicles, pickup trucks
have been growing in size.
If you feel like full-size trucks are more than you need,
the mid-sized 2017 GMC Canyon may be a better fit.
It's still big, but the slightly smaller footprint
makes it easier to maneuver, while returning improved fuel
economy.
In terms of power, you can get a four or six cylinder gasoline
engine, as well as a four-cylinder turbo-diesel.
Compared to larger pickups, the Canyon
should satisfy most requirements, though towing
capacity isn't as great.
The GMC Canyon is available as an extended cab with a 6 foot
bed, as well as a crew cab with either a 6 or 5 foot bed.
Properly equipped, the turbo-diesel
can tow up to 7700 pounds, while the four-cylinder gasoline
engine maxes out at only 3500 pounds.
Just like full-sized pickups, the Canyon
is offered in a variety of trim levels, from basic work trucks,
to a near-luxury experience with a top Denali model.
The crew cab is the obvious choice
if you need to transport more than a few passengers.
There's plenty of headroom in the back,
but legroom may be tight for taller adults.
The interior's well-built, but some plastics
aren't as nice as some rivals.
As a typical truck, it's fine.
And recent tech editions have kept it up to date.
The bottom line for the 2017 GMC Canyon
is, it's easier to live with in city environments than larger
trucks.
You may sacrifice some utility here or there,
but it's a good balance of size and capability.
It's certainly worth considering against the Chevrolet Colorado,
because they're essentially identical.
We also suggest checking out the Honda Ridgeline and Toyota
Tacoma.
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INSTANT KARMA! Chelsea Goes After President Trump, IMMEDIATELY REGRETS IT… - Duration: 2:27.
INSTANT KARMA!
Chelsea Goes After President Trump, IMMEDIATELY REGRETS IT…
Chelsea Clinton is urgently attempting to get herself back in the spotlight by more
than once taking to Twitter to assault President Donald Trump.
Lamentably for her, nonetheless, all she's really finishing with her tweets is demonstrating
the world how miserably oblivious she truly is.
Recently, Trump was hit with reaction from liberals over remarks he made about President
Andrew Jackson, who he said could have kept the Civil War.
"I mean had Andrew Jackson been a little bit later, you would not have had the Civil
War.
He was a very tough person, but he had a big heart, "Trump told the Washington Examiner.
Goaded by this announcement for reasons unknown, Chelsea terminated back on Twitter.
Plainly, she didn't put excessively thought into what she was stating.
"1 word answer: Slavery.
Longer: When Andrew Jackson died in 1845 (16 yrs before the Civil War began), he owned
150 men, women and children, "Chelsea wrote, according to Mad World News.
"Clinton failed to acknowledge that Jackson founded the Democratic party.
Clinton's rant completely left out that he created the party her entire family aligns
and identifies with publicly.
People across social media lambasted her on Twitter for her hypocrisy," reported BizPac
Review.
It didn't take too long for Twitter users to rip into Chelsea:
What do you think about this?
Do not hesitate and write your thoughts in the comments section below.
Share the truth, be patriots!
Thank you for reading.
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Chris Matthews On The GOP: They Already Can Hear The TV Ads | Hardball | MSNBC - Duration: 1:09.
>>> TRUMP WATCH, FRIDAY, MAY 5th, 2017.
JOHN F. KENNEDY CREATED THE ROSE GARDEN FOR GRND OCCASIONS, THE
WELCOMING OF A GLOBAL ALLY, FOR SEEING OFF YOUNG PEACE CORPS
VOLUNTEERS TO FOREIGN LANDS, FOR PAYING HONOR TO THE COURAGEOUS.
YESTERDAY DONALD TRUMP USED KENNEDY'S GARDEN FOR A SMIRKING
ROUND OF MUTUAL SELF-CONGRATULATION.
BUT LET'S FACE IT, THERE WAS SOMETHING FORCED ABOUT THOSE
SMILES. IT WAS LIKE THOSE PUBLIC EVENTS
OVER IN NORTH KOREA WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE SAME REGIMENTAL
EXPRESS ON THEIR FACE FOR FEAR I ASSUME OF AN EXECUTION.
WHAT SHOULDN'T WE ASK ARE THEY SMIRKING ABOUT?
WHY ARE THEY MAKING AN EFFORT TO SEEM SO DAMN HAPPY?
COULD IT BE THEY ALREADY HEAR THE TV ADS BEING PRODUCED
NAIL
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How To Know Which End Screen Elements To Use - FP- How To Do Video Marketing On Your Own Series - Duration: 1:53.
Taylor here with Financial Potion where we believe video is the potion to relieve business
owners from their financial worries.
End screens are mobile friendly elements that are placed in the last :20 of a video.
With that said, the video has to be at least :25 seconds long.
You're allowed up to 4 card elements and take note of the box of "okay area" to
place the card.
You're going to want to keep this in mind as you're in production and editing to keep
some space for these elements.
If you're using end screens you have to make at least one of them a link to a video
or play list.
If you regularly post videos then it's suggested to link to your most recently uploaded video
to help boost its views.
If you don't then we suggest linking to a play list or YouTube suggestion.
With YouTube End Screens still being new we're doing marketing test with those options.
The other key element to link is the subscription button I am happy there is a mobile friendly
way to encourage more subscribers.
This image will take on your profile picture image.
The 3rd and honestly only other element we use is the link to the website.
With the end screen you can either have it pull at image from the web page it's linking
to or you can upload your own custom image like you're about to see.
I hope you use this information to do some mobile friendly youtube optimization during
your video marketing weekend.
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