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More sharp-edged the Kompaktvan from Korea arises, without letting with it outwardly dynamics miss. Within the tail range the designers squinted even briefly to the X3 of BMW. The front portion carries the new family face, as it also the Kia Ceed ziert. Connoisseurs of the first model row must once briefly swallow however only: Kia requires 3000 euro for the new one well and gladly more. But the Kia Carens does not remain only concerning the price an attractive alternative to the established competition. Motorizing

Since in this country each second sold car meanwhile a Diesel is, Kia offers also with a turbo-Diesel inclusive particle filters to the Carens. It has - like the Benziner - scarcely two litres capacity. 103 KW /140 HP strong self fuzes heavy Carens comes with that 4.55 meters is well by right enough and - depending upon equipment - up to 1,8 tons. The engine pleases not only by amazingly good passages, but also by good insulation, which provides for a pleasant noise level in the interior. With high travel speed the wind noises are louder than the well totally enclosed engine. Sufficient acceleration

After more easily starting weakness the car with quick propulsion convinces. The sixth course takes up its work already from 75 km/h to 80 km/h complainless. The longest transmission translation offers still amazingly much to acceleration reserves, so that the driver comes only rarely seriously into the embarrassment to have to reset again a course. To consumption

Driving report: Kia Carens 2,0 CRD: Not only concerning the price attractively

Kia indicates an average consumption of 6,1 litres, a value while reserved handling as the Carens not at all in the realm of the Fantasie belonged. Is from 5,5 to scarcely 11 litres with full power on the motorway in practice everything in it. Chassis & Ferdersatz

The chassis is laid out taut and passes transverse joints and rough roadway unevenness on particularly at higher speeds gladly rather undamped to the driver. That is partially the standard Hankook tires owed, which might not be first choice and also with relatively loud unreeling noises on itself to make attentive.

The renouncement of an all too soft feather/spring work benefits the Carens however finally, because it offers itself owing to its good equipment and the temperful engine for long motorway stages with high speed formally. But the power steering might be however calmly more directly laid out. It works somewhat spongelike. Everything clearly, Mr. Kapitn

The job of the driver is comfortable. Only the active head restraints manage somewhat too far and prevent in the otherwise comfortable seats the shoulder conclusion. The control elements do not give mysteries up. Plate-large rear view mirrors grant good view on following traffic. Since Kia shifted the emergency brake into the floor space (Mercedes lets greet), offers the center console much place for all kinds of things up to the 0,7-Liter-Flasche. Finished to the loading

With 440 litres the trunk volume for a vehicle of this size does not precipitate particularly impressing. But the leg liberty is more than generous in the rear and has genuine upper class format. The reservoir can be increased on 1650 litres. Turning the rear seat down goes very easy from the hand. Better one can hardly make it. Develops an even loading area, which takes up if necessary also articles of up to two m. With the Fnfsitzer are in addition sumptuously dimensioned shelves under the baggage compartment floor. Against 615 euro the Carens can be rigged to the seven-seater. The series package

To the standard in the ex version tested by us among other things leather steering wheel, one CD/MP3-Radio, six loudspeakers, climatic mechanism, Rckfahrsenoren and dawn activation of the headlights belongs. Optionally Kia offers still another comfort package with seats in partial leather equipment and seat heating in front as well as to electrically adjustable driver's seat. At the latest then finally a comfortable travel sedan becomes from the family transporter. A radio navigation system stands for 411 euro surcharge in the list, for 2051 euro gives it also a navigation system with Multimedia function. To the entrance

The well equipped ex version with place for 5 is with 23,855 euro a consider-worth offer. The competition requires equipped models for according to clearly more. The entrance into the Carens world begins already with 18,935 euro for the Benziner in the basic version. Technical data Kia Carens X lengthens broad x height: 4,55m x 1,82m x 1,72m

Unloaded weight, additional load: depending upon equipment 1631-1741 kg (7-Sitzer: 20 kg more), 524 - 414 kg (- 20 kg)

Engine: 2,0-Liter-CRDI max. achievement: 103 KW/140 HP with 4000 rpm max. torque: 305 Nm with 1800 rpm consumption NEFZ on the average: 6.1 litres of Diesel CO2-Emission: 163 g/km acceleration 0 to 100 km/h: 11.0 seconds of maximum speed: 187 km/h

Turning circle: 10.8 meters trunk: 440 litres up to 1650 litres

Base price: 23,855 euro (ex)

ar/Jens Riedel

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When you're the linear-thinking parent of an ADD child, it's difficult to relate to your child's behaviors. You undoubtedly feel every pain of attention deficit, but maybe you aren't quite sure how to deal with it, especially when you child is very young. If you're an ADD parent of an ADD child, at least you can remember what being a kid with attention deficit was like, and maybe you've learned some ADD-friendly ways to cope with attention deficit that you can pass along. But then again, maybe you don't even realize that you have attention deficit yourself. Well, whatever situation you find you belong in, here are a few tips to help:

1) Make things simple: Don't send your kids into another room to get a pen, a piece of paper, and an envelope. They'll forget at least one of the three and have to go back to get what they forgot. To save frustration, send them for one thing at a time. Because they can manage to come back with that one item, when they do, they'll feel happy if you tell them what a great job they did. Rather than deflating their self-esteem, you'll be pumping it up.

2) Get a game going: Try involving the whole family in this strategy. Make sure that people get extra points for positive behaviors, and that points are deducted when someone breaks a rule or doesn't take their turn in the proper order.

3) Know your child's teacher: Be sure to get all the pertinent information about your child's classes at school. Ask for due dates of specific assignments, quizzes, and anything else that you child needs to remember.

4) Provide sanctuary: Your children suffer frustration every day, and it stems from within themselves, from their peers, and perhaps from their teachers. Allow them some downtime to unwind when they get home. Make sure that they have a room of their own or a special place they can go to be alone for a while to help them feel less stressed.

5) Make them feel successful: First, find out what your child is good at. It may take a while to decide what it is, but maybe they're artists, musicians, or good with technology. Whatever that is, support them in that area and lavish praise on them when they do something well to boost their self-esteem.

You can use these 5 tips to help make your child's life better, as well as your own. But it won't happen overnight. You'll have to be consistent in applying these techniques, and through a slow process will your child begin to improve. Some kids will be lucky enough to control the symptoms of attention deficit as they're older. Some of them turn into ADD adults. Learn more coping mechanisms for parents and adults at Instant ADD Success.com

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Recently voted the most dangerous city in Western Europe, many people may have a largely negative view of Glasgow as a tourist destination. However, since achieving the status of European Capital of Culture in 1990, it has developed a wide range of cultural activities for visitors to enjoy, from sports like football and curling. to opera and art appreciation. As the largest city in Scotland - the population of Greater Glasgow exceeds 1 million people - its attractions are diverse and eclectic, and the city is a perfect destination for people wanting to enjoy a highly cultural weekend break in Scotland.

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In fact, Glasgow's entire live music scene is always bursting with energy. Some of the city's main venues include the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, the SECC, the Barrowlands and King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, where Oasis were first spotted and signed many years ago. Some of Britain's most famous musical stars hail from Glasgow, including the Fratellis, Franz Ferdinand, Travis, Mogwai and Wet Wet Wet.

Glasgow even offers a host of galleries and museums. The renowned Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, for example, recently underwent restoration, and has now reopened to the public. Other galleries include the Burrell Collection and the Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow (or GoMA), which is the most visited contemporary art gallery in the United Kingdom, outside London. Glasgow is evidently one of Europe's most cultural cities, and a perfect place for people to visit, whether just at the weekend or for a prolonged period of time. With more and more people taking weekend breaks, many hotels, such as the Hilton, offer special weekend break packages, so you can enjoy all the delights of Scotland's premier city without busting your bank account.

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