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...will have to reinvent itself or risk falling into decay. That dire prophecy, though, is really all about timing. Georgia Tech's Shelton, an engineering professor and oil-futures expert, says the extent of the economic damage depends on how fast oil prices rise. A slow climb "gives people time to adjust," he argues, and affords industry time to develop new or more efficient technologies. Crude prices have been steadily rising over the past two years--to nearly $60 a barrel, compared with $30 in early 2004. While individuals are certainly feeling the pinch, the economy overall...
...favorites is Ero Tourism," says Henry. "My wife and I travel separately to the same foreign city by different modes of transport, and then try to find each other. We have done it and met six times. The moment we meet is always fantastic." Experimental travel has been slow to take root outside of a small circle of devotees. According to Latourex (or the Laboratory of Experimental Travel, established by Henry), there are currently 1,000 experimental travelers worldwide. But with the publication of the Lonely Planet book - which presents 40 of Henry's best experiments along with a potted...
...massing, horses rearing, swords clashing, body parts severedis at the heart of action cinema. Lives and ideals are put to their greatest risk. And Scott is a magnificent strategist of organized carnage, as he proved in Gladiator and Black Hawk Down. The battle skirmishes here mix sudden violence with slow-motion artistry. The attractive cast can sell an obsession or articulate a conundrum with equal fervor. Eva Green, in the token-girl role every action epic needs, has a classic movie star's beauty and allure, and Bloom has matured splendidly (the beard helps). He gives Balian heft and winsomeness...
...creature comforts like a navigation system, rain-sensing wipers, aluminum alloy wheels and a screen that lets you see what's behind you simply by looking at a dashboard monitor. (A camera mounted just above the rear bumper provides the video stream.) We found the navigation system to be slow and confusing but loved extra-cost options like the heated front seats ($540) and the rear-seat DVD system with wireless headphones...
...m.p.g.--close to the 26 m.p.g. we got in more than 200 miles of test driving. In comparison, a Lexus RX 330, which is identical to the 400h but runs on a standard gas engine, got only 14 m.p.g. on our tests. At start-up and in slow city traffic, the 400h runs solely on its silent electric motors, making for a peaceful commute. The 400h handled well, accelerated quickly and quietly engaged its gas engine. Because the 400h has a power output similar to that of a 4-liter V8 engine, you never feel as if you are compromising...