Ford’s next Explorer will get better gas mileage
Ford is going ahead with a new version of what was once one of its highest-flying models, the Explorer. The well-known SUV will become a crossover that gets at least 25% better gas mileage than the stagnant model it replaces, Cars.com’s Kicking Tires blog is reporting.
Ford will hire or transfer 1,200 workers to its Chicago plesant to help assemble the new unibody Explorer, effectively doubling the employees there. The cars currently built there — the Taurus and Lincoln MKS — combined for more than 60,000 sales in 2009 to the current Explorer’s 52,190, and Ford clearly expects headier days for its once-iconic SUV. Read more
Saint Lucia Jazz Festival May 2010.
The19th Annual Saint Lucia Jazz is always a spectacular occasion bringing to life the Caribbean’s exuberance and capturing the spirit of this magnificent island of St.Lucia.
The ten-day celebration will take place from 1st to 9th May 2010 beginning with fringe events and climaxing with a powerhouse four day line-up performing 6th to 9th May on the main stage. Read more
Climbing the St. Lucia pitons
Climbing the pitons
The two landmark Mountains are Located on the Tropical Island of St. Lucia. The Peaks climb steeply out of the sea, reaching skyward with the tips disappearing in the clouds. They are a spectacular sight.
Climbers gather in the interpretive center, located in Fond Gens Libre ( Valley of the free people).
The hike starts and at first the climb gentle, from there the trail takes a more uphill turn, After the half way point the climb is like climbing a ladder , Interesting trees s and foliage are all around.
The true reward become evident when you reach the Top and see Pitie Piton is in front of you raisin from a tropical landscape.
