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I guess to get back on topic, looks can be deceiving and it's really how the actor plays the role. I think Cavill will do well, but I don't know what all a Zack Snyder Superman will be either.
I see RocketPunch knows a little OO7 history. Yeah, in the made for TV movie were Bond (Barry Nelson) is an American secret agent and Felix Leiter was with the British Secret Service. Talk about role reversals.
I love the spy spoof Casino Royale from 1967. Funny thing is Ian Fleming wanted David Niven to play James Bond in Dr. No not this unknown truck driver named Sean Connery. Boy, was he wrong.
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I guess to get back on topic, looks can be deceiving and it's really how the actor plays the role. I think Cavill will do well, but I don't know what all a Zack Snyder Superman will be either.
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I can't wait for another Superman movie!
I hoep this guy is good, but with a Goyer/Nolan script, we should be quite confident, I feel.
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Eh, not impressed. I think Routh should have been given another swing at it.
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I'll take Routh only if he comes with the kid that played his son.
After seeing Routh in Scott Pilgrim it looks like he put on the weight and has aged to the point were he could have been a better Superman then he was in Returns. Plus the effect they used to make his eyes glow would be perfect for Superman's laser vision if it was in red.
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TMZ had two interesting stories today. Apparently Joe Manganiello from True Blood was supposed to be Superman, but they wanted him to miss too much time from the show, so because of the scheduling they picked "some British guy."
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I doubt Lohan will be doing any movies in the near future. She was just charged with Grand Theft. She'd have been a joke in that role anyway and I would hope that Chris Nolan would have enough sense to keep her out of one of his films....then again...he did cast Kaite Holmes.
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Lohan as Ursa makes less sense to me than Anne Hawathaway as Catwoman. Ursa doesn't need to be played by a name actress, and not that name especially. She needs to be tall, statuesque, seductive but scary. Lohan is scary for way different reasons.
And much as I loved Sarah Douglas's Ursa, why not use Faora? Why not use villains who aren't from Krypton? The more they can distance themselves from Superman 2, the better, right? Why take the franchise away from Singer if you're just going to do something he was probably going to do?
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I don't believe the Lindsay Lohan story at all, which would negate the Zod trio being in the film.
Also Snyder denied Zod being the villain last year.
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I would imagine, all IMO, that the closest she got to this movie was her people contacting them to get an audition, not Snyder and Nolan wanting her.
She wouldn't be able to get a role on Freak Friday 2.
Lohan is probably finally going to jail for a few years with her grand larceny charges. Please, Primus, let it happen. LOL
And if they're using the Kryptonian criminals again, it'll just be one more reason not to waste money on this film. First Sony and now WB with their lame reboots.
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings, but freedom isn't free."
Even scarier than Lohan is the rumor I read about Kristen Stewart being in this movie(possibly Lois Lane). She would make a worse Lois than Kate Bosworth(she was too young, too skinny, and too bland in the role for Superman Returns). I've seen all of the Twilight movies(really bad but I'm a sucker for werewolves), Adventureland, and The Runaways. She not only can't act, if you watch her in an interview, she doesn't seem like she even has a personality.
I would really love to see Brainiac on screen. We got that ridiculous psuedo-Brainy thing in Superman 3, but I really want to see Brainiac proper.
I love Luthor, but he's been done to death. I don't mind if he's in the movie, but not as the primary antagonist. Brainiac is both brilliant, and depending on how they portray him, he could actually physically fight Superman.
Personally, I've never been huge into Zod and the other Kryptonians, so I wouldn't mind if they were skipped, but at the very least, this movie has to involve at least one reasonable fight between Superman and a villain who can fight him back.
I kid you not, I almost fell asleep during Superman Returns towards the end - I do NOT want that kind of experience again.
And for the love of Rao, do NOT let Lohan anywhere near any DC property!
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I think they should just cast Olivia Wilde as Lois Lane. And she is one of the few actresses who is considered for the part.
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Dave Preedom and his familys plans for a trip to the beach on the Fourth of July were toppled Thursday night by a storm that demolished the porch, chimney and part of the roof of his Rutland rental property.
The only silver lining is that if this was new construction the whole thing would be on the ground, the New York man said regarding the 100-year-old two-story house he owns at 188 Lincoln Ave.
The venerable structure took a direct hit Thursday night from a century-old maple that stood in front of it until ferocious storm-driven winds ripped its roots from the ground.
I remember tapping this tree as a kid, Preedom said, eyeing scars still visible in the trees stump, which was all that remained by Friday afternoon.
No one was hurt when the tree came down, although Preedom said his tenants, who were in the front room at the time, were terrified when the porch came down just feet from where they were sitting.
I dont know how hard the wind was blowing, but it had to be more than 70 mph, Preedom said. This tree was leaning in the other direction and it literally was blown backward into the house by the force of the wind.
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They should be back in there tonight, he said. Were going to tarp the roof, but its not leaking. At this point, I dont believe were going to have a problem getting people back in there.
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Elaine Perry was sitting in her home on Adams Street when she thought she heard water running in the basement.
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Perry said his mother is staying at his Rutland home until the damage is fixed.
Elaine Perry wasnt the only one displaced from her home by the storm.
The American Red Cross reported Friday that a family of four was receiving shelter after a fallen tree forced them from their home. The unnamed family was sheltered at a local motel, the Red Cross said.
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The first day of my junior year was fast approaching, so we stayed up late the night before to get the car roadworthy. I drove it around in flat black paint until the frost came, at which point the lack of side windows forced me to park it for the winter. I think I'm as famous around town for driving the car without windows as I am for having it at all.
With winter upon us, the next project on the docket was the interior. The vinyl dash, center console, and door panels were all cracked and worn, but since I was on a limited budget, we simply smoothed and painted them. We also made aluminum dash inserts and modified the center console to allow a CD player to go where the eight-track unit used to be. With the interior out of the way, we went back to our final block sanding and painting.
My father painted the car a custom mix of Matrix Kandy Red with flat black stripes, after which we finished assembling it enough for me to drive it to high school. Later, we decided to take the car to Detroit's Autorama for its first show. In preparation, we rebuilt the front and rear suspension so it would sit lower.


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FACTS & STATS: Site: Liberty Bank Stadium (30,406) -- Jonesboro, Arkansas. Television: ESPN U. Home Record: ULM 2-2, ASU 3-1. Away Record: ULM 4-1, ASU 3-2. Neutral Record: ULM 0-0, ASU 0-0. Conference Record: ULM 4-1, ASU 4-1. Series Record: Arkansas State leads, 19-14.
GAME NOTES: With first place in the Sun Belt Conference on the line, the ULM Warhawks and the Arkansas State Red Wolves square off on Thursday night in Jonesboro.
ULM had won five straight games heading into last week's matchup with rival Louisiana as it held sole possession of first place in the standings, but following a 40-24 loss it promptly fell into a three-way tie with Arkansas State and Middle Tennessee for the top spot. Despite the setback, the Warhawks are bowl eligible for the third time in their FBS history, although it has never actually earned a bowl bid.
Arkansas State got off to a sluggish 2-3 start to the season, but it has caught fire in recent weeks, winning four in a row over conference opponents to shoot up the standings. With a 37-19 win at North Texas last week, the reigning Sun Belt champion Red Wolves became bowl eligible for the fifth time in the last eight season.
In 33 all-time meetings between these two schools, Arkansas State holds a 19-14 advantage and it has won 11 of the 16 matchups in Jonesboro.
ULM is the highest-scoring team in the Sun Belt (37.6 ppg), but it suffered a huge blow last week when Kolton Browning needed to leave the game in the first half with a lower body injury.
Browning had been the league's best quarterback prior to the injury, racking up 2,228 passing yards, 426 rushing yards, and 28 total touchdowns. Browning's status for the rest of the season remains uncertain, but it seems highly unlikely he'll be able to return to the lineup on a short week. Cody Wells (18-of-31, 209 yards, two TDs, two INTs) showed some promise last week in relief, but he simply does not bring the same dynamic playmaking ability to the table as Browning.
Brent Leonard (717 yards) hopes he can be a reliable safety valve for Wells as he leads the conference in both receptions (62) and touchdowns (eight). With Tavarese Maye (439 yards, three TDs) and Je'Ron Hamm (563 yards, four TDs) rounding out the receiving corps, at least the Warhawks know they have strong playmakers on the outside to help bail out their inexperienced quarterback.
With Jyruss Edwards (438 yards, six TDs) out for the season with an injury, Monterrell Washington (263 yards, five TDs) has become the primary back, although he put up just 41 yards on 12 carries a week ago.
The explosive offense has been able to help shield a lackluster defense (28.4 ppg, 391.7 ypg) in most games this season, but the unit will need to step up down the stretch as the offense is expected to take a step backwards. The unit had no answer for the Cajuns last week, giving up more than 600 yards.
Henry Mitchell made a career-high 16 tackles and forced a fumble against Louisiana. Linebacker R.J. Young has made plays all over the field this season with 59 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, and an interception. Despite its rather average production, the ULM defense is the conference's best at forcing turnovers with 12 interceptions and seven fumble recoveries.
Arkansas State is one of the few offenses in the Sun Belt that can keep up with ULM, as it ranks in the top three in the conference in both scoring (34 ppg) and yardage (460.1 ypg). After an outstanding performance last week against North Texas, the unit is averaging 39.3 ppg during its four-game win streak.
Ryan Aplin was nearly flawless in last week's win, completing 25-of-32 passes for 328 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions for his 16th career 300-yard game. One of the most decorated quarterbacks in conference history is having another outstanding campaign with 2,188 yards on 65.2 percent completions, tossing 14 touchdowns to just two interceptions. He's also added 250 yards and four scores rushing.
Freshman receiver J.D. McKissic is coming off a career-high 10 receptions, which adds on to an already outstanding season (60 receptions, 609 yards, three TDs). Josh Jarboe has also been productive on the outside with 40 catches for 481 yards and three scores.
David Oku had excelled as the Red Wolves' primary back, gaining 698 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 15 receptions for 100 yards to his stat line. Rocky Hayes has seen a limited number of carries in his freshman year (31), but he's made the most of them with 375 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
The Arkansas State defense has not been noticeably strong (27.6 ppg, 387.1 ypg), but it held an FBS opponent to under 20 points for the first time this season in last week's win.
Nathan Herrold has been one of the best linebackers in the conference with 83 tackles, six tackles for loss, an interception, and a fumble recovery. The defense has difficulty getting after the quarterback with just 13 sacks, but it makes up for it in the turnover battle with nine interceptions and eight fumble recoveries.
It will be interesting to see how ULM responds without its leader for an entire game, but if the second half of last week's loss was any indication, the results will not be what it is hoping for. The Warhawks have been strong on the road with a 4-1 record, but without Browning leading the charge, they will be hard-pressed to take down an experienced and balanced team like Arkansas State.
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The ex-communist social democrats gained increasing popularity when the transition to capitalism began to cause economic problems such as poverty and unemployment. All of them won national elections in their respective countries at least once in the past 15 years. However, their voters, who were certainly expecting left-wing policies, were very disappointed: nearly all the ex-communist "social democrats" followed a highly capitalist, neoliberal policy while in power. As a result, many disillusioned left-wing voters have turned to the remaining Communist Parties in recent years.
In western Europe, many of the self-styled communist political parties reacted by changing their policies to a more moderate and less radical course. In countries such as Italy and Germany, post-communism is marked by the increased influence of their existing Social Democrats. The anti-Soviet communist parties in western Europe (for example the Trotskyist parties), who felt that the fall of the Soviet Union vindicated their views and predictions, didn't particularly prosper from it - in fact, some of them became less radical as well.
All the countries concerned have abandoned the traditional tools of communist economic control, and moved more or less successfully toward free market systems. A summary of the process, containing both economic analysis and anecdotal case studies, can be found in Charles Paul Lewis's How the East Was Won (Palgrave Macmillan, 2005). Although some (including Lewis) stress the beneficial effect of multinational investment, the reforms had important negative consequences that are still unfolding. Average standards of living registered a catastrophic fall in the early 1990s in many parts of the former Comecon - most notably, in the former Soviet Union - and began to rise again only toward the end of the decade. Some populations are still poorer today than they were in 1989 (e.g. Ukraine, Moldova, Serbia, ). Others have bounced back considerably beyond that threshold however (e.g. Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia), and some, such as Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, are currently undergoing an economic boom (see Baltic Tiger).
Today, most post-communist countries in Europe are generally seen to have mixed economies, although it is often argued that some (such as Romania, Slovakia and Estonia, with their flat tax rates) are actually more capitalist than Western Europe.
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Crime author was hired by influential figures to investigate mayoral candidate
Some of the city's biggest movers and shakers waged a clandestine campaign last year during the San Diego mayor's race to gather and disseminate damaging information on candidate Carl DeMaio and his longtime partner, an effort that resides in the legal gray area of campaign disclosure.
The group — financially backed by businessman Fred Maas — spent more than $33,000 to hire a true crime author to dig up dirt on DeMaio, which resulted in a 200-plus page dossier of court records and other documents that was distributed to nearly every local media outlet in early 2012 on the condition of anonymity.
Those working on the project behind the scenes included a top aide to then-Mayor Jerry Sanders and at least three other people with ties to the mayoral campaign of Nathan Fletcher although Fletcher denies any involvement.
The information dredged up went largely unreported because many in the media considered it old, irrelevant and an untoward attempt to draw attention to DeMaio's homosexuality during the race. The records focused mainly on legal problems involving his partner — San Diego Gay & Lesbian News Publisher Johnathan Hale.
Opposition research on high-profile candidates is commonplace in politics, but Maas and his cohorts may have run afoul of state and local campaign laws when they raised money for the project and failed to disclose its financial backers or spending activity. The group continued to resist subpoena attempts by local and state investigators for information throughout the mayor's race as those involved tried to keep their roles in the project from being made public by saying it was a journalistic endeavor.
The group, which Maas named "Spotlight San Diego," relented last week by filing a financial disclosure to settle a joint investigation by the San Diego Ethics Commission and the state Fair Political Practices Commission. Those agencies agreed to dismiss the case without a penalty or violation after the disclosure was filed. The FPPC issued a closure letter Wednesday to Maas stating that "the information uncovered in the investigation was not used for political purposes" under state law although the Ethics Commission contends it was.
Gil Cabrera, who served as outside counsel for the Ethics Commission on the case, said he remains confident that Spotlight San Diego violated campaign laws, but he had to weigh the diminishing returns of pursuing a fine in court given the complex nature of the case.
"From my point of view, once I determined that this was a political purpose that was being done here, my primary goal was to make sure we got disclosure and that's what we got," he said.
The commission's investigation began June 14, after the mayoral primary, but Maas objected to a subpoena request for emails and financial documents until Nov. 28 — three weeks after the mayoral runoff decided the race. Up until then, investigators didn't know what, if anything, Spotlight San Diego had done to try to influence the election.
Maas said Spotlight San Diego was always intended as an independent for-profit journalism venture and wasn't a political operation conducting opposition research. He agreed to file the disclosure even though he believed it wasn't necessary under the law.


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OrangeEyebrows wrote:
Here he seems to be someone who's been in prison several times as an adult, and whose patterns of speech are totally off from what I remember from even, say, Nightwatch, which was pretty recent. From a shiny-arsed gentleman's gentleman hiding his origins on Cockbill Street to a real, dirty bruiser? I dunno.
=Tamar wrote:In the minor altercation outside the pub, Willikins was Jeeves with a blade, very courteously informing someone that he (W) wasn't quite the gentleman that Vimes was, while holding a stiletto to the throat.
raisindot wrote:=Tamar wrote: outside the pub, Willikins was Jeeves with a blade, very courteously informing someone that he (W) wasn't quite the gentleman that Vimes was
But that's the whole point--Willikins in Snuff is expository, whereas in earlier books he was more subtle and ironic. The Willikins of Thud would have said something like, "I apologize, sir, but it seems that while I was cleaning my blade, you somehow managed to accidentally trip into my grasp and my blade somehow got wedged against your throat."
=Tamar wrote:It's a little hard to reconcile, but I think there were times and places where the Boy was a Boy regardless of whether he was fifteen or fifty. In Ireland in the 19th century, I think, a man had to be married to stop being a Boy. The "scullery boy" mentioned in Night Watch might have been hired at fifteen. With the attitude toward arresting people at that time, it's possible that he had been in the Tanty twice for short periods of time already. Nobby, who was younger, was afraid of being sent there. And who's to know what young Willikins got up to on his half-day off? At least the first time - after that no doubt he was told not to return showing any signs of having been fighting.
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APP OF THE DAY: gMaps for WP7 review (WP7)
As our dependence on technology increases by the day, skills that were once common place are slowly becoming all the more rare. It was only the other day that a fellow Pocket-linter was asked to write his name (yes, using a pen and paper) with the resultant scrawl (example below) a case in point on the growing dependence on the keyboard.
However, on with our app of the day which excels in the art of mobile navigation; map reading another skill which given time will be cast into the depths of room 101.
The location service that is provided through Bing, and is available as standard on all the WP7 handsets, is very polished so to make downloading a navigation app viable it needs to be at least as good. Fortunately this is the case with gMaps which not only runs very smoothly, but gives you a host of options which makes getting from A to B that bit easier.
There are options as to whether you're travelling by car, public transport or on foot as well as a variety of overlays which includes traffic, giving a colour code which indicates trouble spots. Although this isn't a turn by turn mobile navigation app.
There are a lot of different views to be had, including street, hybrid, physical, wateroverlay and the obligatory satellite, with quick options to "find place", "track me" and "clear map".
However, if we were being picky we'd have to say that Bing is the cleaner of the two, but then gMaps has the more options; search seemed to have roughly the same accuracy. As such the gmaps free download might work best as a decent packup to your Bing maps if you require that little bit more info. An ad-free version is also available for 79p.


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East Rankin has a high potent offense and are hoping it continues to thrive.
The Patriots (5-4, 2-2) host Starkville Academy (5-4, 2-2) Friday night at 7 p.m. with the Class AAA, Division II title on the line.
In ERA's last two wins they have scored 52 and 36 points respectively.
"They have got a very, very explosive offense led by senior quarterback Jacob Weldon," SA coach Jeff Terrill said. "He has got really good speed and arm. He does a good job of making something happen when it's not there originally."
Although they score a bunch of points, the Patriots were shut out last time on the field when Jackson Prep took a 41-0 decision.
ERA is looking to get revenge on last year's 18-7 loss in Starkville.
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Yazoo City has 'Wright' options on offense
Yazoo City has two players on the offensive side of the football with the last name of Wright that have put up good numbers this season.
Darrius Wright, a 5-8 and 155-pound quarterback, has completed 47-of-123 pass attempts for 637 yards and four touchdowns with an additional 112 yards rushing on 66 carries and three more scores.
The leading rusher for the Indians is Jerry Wright, who has 284 yards on the ground. Tre Richardson adds 223 yards rushing.
Yazoo City brings records of 4-4 overall and 2-2 in Class 5A, Region 2, District 6 into Friday's matchup with the Starkville Yellowjackets. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
The Indians defeated Canton 6-0 and Lanier 41-8 within the division, while suffering losses to Neshoba Central 18-12 and Provine 41-28.
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Judge increases bail for alleged child molesterBy ERIC FRANCIS
CORRESPONDENT | January 09,2013WHITE RIVER JUNCTION A Springfield man who is now facing charges that he sexually abused eight young girls in recent years had his bail increased by another $10,000 on Monday after police discovered he had moved to Westminster without getting permission.
Anthony Chase, 33, was arrested Friday and spent the weekend in jail after Springfield Police Officer Matthew Wilson went to the residence where Chase had last reported he was living on Main Street to see whether Chase was in compliance with a court-ordered 24-hour curfew that was a key condition of his pre-trial release.
After Wilson determined that Chase was in fact no longer living in Springfield, Vermont State Police troopers tracked Chase down in Westminster and arrested him without incident later Friday afternoon.
During his court appearance in White River Junction on Monday, Chase was arraigned on a misdemeanor charge of violating his conditions of release, the second such charge he has picked up in less than a months time for not living where the court thought he was, and he was also arraigned on another felony charge for allegedly molesting what would be his eighth child victim.
The latest charge came as the result of an interview that was conducted by detectives in November with a 10-year-old girl who said that she had been staying with her mother at a campground in central Vermont when Tony had touched her inappropriately on several occasions when her mother had stepped outside to smoke cigarettes. The girl, who was crying during the interview, told investigators that Chase had allegedly told her not to tell anyone what he was doing.
During Chases hearing Monday, a defense attorney rattled off a long list of relations that Chase has in Vermont and suggested that, and his lack of any previous criminal history, made him unlikely to flee the area.
Windsor County Deputy States Attorney David Cahill argued that it was those very ties to relatives and friends that Chase allegedly used to gain access to several of his alleged victims. Cahill suggested that Chase is now couch surfing and he pointed to the lack of any supporters for Chase in the courtroom on Monday as he asked Judge Robert Gerety to hold him without bail until his trial, noting that Chase now faces a potential triple digit sentence if he were to be convicted.
After a technical discussion of a recent decision by the Vermont Supreme Court, which narrowed the range of reasons that a defendant can be held without bail in Vermont, Judge Gerety decided instead to impose an additional $10,000 in bail upon Chase, stating from the bench, the preponderance of the evidence is that the defendant has no place to live and no stable residence.MORE IN Southern VermontBENNINGTON — Ask author and Bennington College graduate Charlotte Silver if the title of... Full StoryPresident Calvin Coolidge was remembered in all sorts of ways Saturday on the 143rd anniversary... Full StoryPresident Calvin Coolidge was remembered in all sorts of ways Saturday on the 143rd anniversary... Full Story
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After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
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After 50 years, the Mustang goes global— reflecting its roots and providing power, economy, and best of all, performance.
Fifty years. That's how long Ford's been producing America's favorite ponycar.
Can you believe it? It debuted on April 17, 1964, and its history is storied. From the streets to the track, the Mustang is a winner. There's hardly a group of owners more dedicated to a specific brand, make, or model, so it's serious business when Ford tools up a new Stang.
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Ford recognizes the importance of its Mustang, and that's why the heart and soul of Dearborn resides in the 2015. Based on the styling and a barrage of technology, the '15 looks to be a superstar. Improvements come in power, handling, economy, safety, connectivity, and for the first time ever, it will be sold globally.
Ford tells us there are over 200 Mustang clubs worldwide, including Iceland. The Ford Mustang Facebook page has nearly 6,000,000 Likes, and you can find a Mustang or Ford event virtually every weekend.
The latest fastback and covertible models, dubbed S550, follows the S197 and Fox platforms, each of which had lengthy runs and helped to grow the legions of fans. Yet with any all-new Mustang comes a radical departure in styling and chassis, and the 2015 Mustang is not immune.
The hype surrounding this Mustang is colossal, the commentary is reaching epic proportions. Renderings were everywhere and speculation was viral, as enthusiasts demanded what this Mustang should encompass. Ford, in turn, used the power of the Internet to extend its reach, thus providing a global debut for its global car, which we're sure many of you witnessed on December 5.
We caught a glimpse last fall and were pleased with the style, technology, and upgraded powertrains—but we were surprised at the same time. The '15 screams Mustang—but it's not the look many were anticipating. Like most, we expected the styling to reflect the Evos concept car (which most of the renderings were based on), but Ford tossed us a curve. The next-gen Mustang maintains beloved classic cues, all with creatively sculpted lines and unmistakable clarity.
The 2015 Mustang is aggressive in all the right places. Its presence is strong, its lines and proportions fitting for the time.
Shown side by side, you'll see the evolution from the 2014 to the 2015, but also the touches from the current Ford styling, especially in the blunt nose. "We crafted this car with the goal of creating a contemporary interpretation of Mustang," said Jim Farley, executive vice president of Ford Global Marketing, Sales, and Service and Lincoln. "An American automotive icon that symbolizes optimism and freedom for millions of people around the world."
Equally impressive are the mechanical and technological changes, such as the new front and rear suspensions. The Mustang now features a perimeter subframe, designed to "stiffen the structure, yet reduce mass, and provide a better foundation for more predictable wheel control that will benefit steering and ride." Of course, there is the addition of the IRS and 300-plus-horsepower, Ecoboost, 2.3L four-cylinder.
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It's critical that Ford get the Mustang right, considering it will now sell worldwide, but Ford says the Mustang team didn't compromise. The 2015 Mustang is aggressive in all the right places. Its presence is strong, its lines and proportions fitting for the time. It makes a statement, but it's not offensive.
"This car is the essence of Ford on a good day," said Farley. "We're connected to the brand, and with that, the team pursued the actual vehicle." This essence is evident in the long nose fitted to a wide, low body that is hunkered down and ready for action. The stance is predicated on where the tires are in relation to the body structure, and for 2015, the A-pillar is moved rearward 30 mm, so there is a longer hood, though the wheelbase remains at 107 inches. Proportionally, the roof is lowered 38 mm, the hood is lowered 32 mm, and the decklid is dropped an amazing 70 mm.
Ford added 11 mm between the cowl and the front wheels, the wrap-around headlamps blend with current styling trends, and the grille opening is clean with a large mouth. The styled fascia is also clean, and there's no longer a defined bumper. With longer fenders, the A-pillar (and greenhouse) is set rearward, and there is a sharp bodyline running the length of the fenders at the top. There is a cowl bump in the hood, with lines that mimic the fenders.
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While hardly retro, the '15 was enhanced with touches from the '69 Mustang. Gone is the defined B-pillar—the side glass flows neatly into the quarter windows, which kick up at the back. Ford chose not to go with the familiar C-scoop. Instead, the new Stang is defined with sharp, almost drastic bodylines that define the sides. The wider track allows for kicked-out wheel openings, which give it a mini-widebody effect.
Up top, the C-pillar (or sail panel) produces the sporty fastback design that extends deep into the decklid. Mustang fans will rejoice as the tail is much more nicely shaped than the outgoing car. It's striking from the rear, especially the shoulders at the top of each quarter-panel. The tribar taillights fit neatly in a blackout cove that is angled sharply forward. This produces the aspect of speed, even at rest. Down below is a faux diffuser, and now the backup light is molded into the lower portion of the fascia. Ford also used a thin third brake light mounted at the top of the backlight (rear glass) to maintain a clean look.
"The Mustang has universal appeal," said Nair, "Not just in the US, but around the rest of the world. My favorite car is the Boss 302 and we wanted to get that level of balance in the total lineup." Mustang will be sold in Europe (Germany, United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, and so on), plus China and Australia. These are all new markets, and those customers have various wants and needs.


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More than 200 people gathered on Saturday March 5 for the Tenth Annual International Women's Day Conference at Bard College at Simon's Rock, "Women Write the World." Keynote speaker Sandra Steingraber, the acclaimed ecologist and author, joined other writers from around the world to celebrate the power of women's words and to share their insights on how they have used writing as a tool for "righting" the world—in other words, how writing is used by women as a creative outlet and a vehicle for social justice.
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Thanks for all the support!
Have a long layover right now, thought I'd add a few thoughts while they are fresh.
I had such a fun time, it was great to do the things I love about rally without feeling the pressure that I put on myself with Dakar. It was also fun to be on a bike that was fast, the 505 is a weapon. Over and over, I wished I'd had that power on other bikes, it would just explode up a dune face or out of a corner. It turns out fast bikes are fun- who knew?
In time, I want to do a writeup of riding of the thing, but I need to get photos together first. A few thoughts to share independent of the story this year's event.
First, the race would not have been possible for me without the help and support of If You See Kay wine. Please "like" their facebook page, ask for it at your liquor store and buy a bottle (or two), and enjoy! There aren't many companies that get our passion for rally, anything you can do to show your support is appreciated by me as well as them!
Second, the event was even better than I thought it might be. The riding was really varied and challenging (that's a compliment!), the organization was generally excellent, the other participants great fun to be around. It's a moving party for a week, by the end of the race you'll have met some great new friends. There are a few niggles to pick (no food until 9pm!) but dollar for dollar, I thought it was a bargain and it was 100% a great time.
Tunisia was different to what I expected. While on paper it is not a rich country, it feels less desperate than some 3rd world places- newer vehicles, better roads, etc. It has so much promise... but it's also a country that is obviously at odds with itself right now. We were cheered, and booed, in towns we passed through, clearly public opinion is not settled as it relates to the West. I really hope that the government gets itself sorted out in a productive direction, because it's a place I'd love to visit again.
Third, and these comments are intended for those poor FF's out there thinking about other, bigger rallies... my advice to you will henceforth include participating in this rally or one like it. In addition to the points above, it will serve as an excellent benchmark to help you know where you stand. I think if you can comfortably finish all the days of the pro class of the Tuareg, you will not be over your head in the Dakar. The Dakar adds the pressure of "single elimination", has longer days (but generally, the additional distance is liaison or at least not harder than what's in the Tuareg), and another week of racing... doing the Tuareg is not the same as doing the Dakar, but what is clear is that if you don't enjoy the Tuareg, you will not enjoy the Dakar, and you will have learned that for about 1/8th the cost.
Finally, I want to say a heartfelt thanks to my teammates. Each of them was not just great company, but did their best to help in a million ways. In particular, Dave Peckham (GSNorCal) of RMS took care of my bike each night with care and precision, his work was absolutely perfect.
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What's the saying about it "takes a village..."?
Well done Ned, and to all your teammates and those providing support! I'm sure the amount of support required is overwhelming - family, friends, teammates, support crew, etc. The motorcycling community is awesome!
2006 R1200GS; 2009 Husaberg Rally 570; 2011 Husaberg FE570
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Setting up of other roads, travel on in old accustomed ways."
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Nice post, Ned!
And very excellent advice on trying a 'Tuareg-level' rally first.
Which I will very much take to heart. :^)
When you do a more extensive write-up ... if it's on a new/different thread ... could you please come back to this thread and post a linky to your story?
Mucho appreciado!
Oh. And nice job of racing ... racing.
Mine: '12 KTM 350 EXC-F; '99 Honda VFR 800i Interceptor
Wife: '08 KTM 250 XCF-W; '04 Honda CBR600 F4i
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And thanks again Ned and Jenny for bringing it home.
Unintentional psychokinesis.
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Location: Harrys place
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Is this the same bike you rode in the Dakar? I'm not much of a rally fan but I admire your passion for it I had no idea you were in Tunisia doing another big one. What the heck do you do if you need a rest room out there!!
Nice work, get home safe.
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Ned, even though Caselli is on the KTM team for future rallies, you are the American ADV guy we look up to in rally because you are one of us. Just more talented! Thanks for the commentary and hope for more when you are settled.
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Posted the same question over in your Rally Bike Rehab thread:
So now that you have put some good quality seat time on all three bikes (450, 505, 690), which bike would you take to the Dakar if there were no cc limitation?
I'm guessing it's between the 505 & the 690. The 505 gets credit for power and agility, while the 690 gets points for speed, stability and seat comfort on the long transfers.
So Many Idiots, So Few Comets!!!!!!!!!
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with the rally over and more time on my hands than I was expecting (In Tunis waiting for British embassy to open lost passport on rally) I have thought about Wesley and the outcome. Wes came to Tunisia to win, he rode fast, I met Wes only at the last two Tuaregs but I don't think he would be the guy to take advice from his closest friends who attended the rally or our team Torque Racing, We all assume we will get away with it until we dont then we pause look for a reason to justify why it happened' convince ourselves the circumstances are not applicable to ourselves then carry on. I don't think this is wrong just how we are programmed, On the few occasions I met Wes I found him generous with his time, his spares and advice but most of all encouraging to me. Wes loved the Tuareg and will be missed.
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PS Well done Mark Smit winning with over half an hour clear, WOW
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congratulations for the Race..
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Seth S
My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgement. Just installed my new trolling motor
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Ok, the race is over, my body hates me, I'm broke, everything taste and smells like nothing, and I'm coughing my voice to pieces... So, when is the next one?
I started this rally with high ambitions, finishing 2:nd 2011, but that plan was soon in the thrash can as soon as the fever set in at day one. Rode sick and exhausted the first two days and then took it easy day 3. At the star wars day I went for it, and managed to stay on, but broke the sub frame and some other stuff on the bike. The rest of the week went ok, but as soon as I'm climbing the race is over. Pretty proud to have been able to push myself like this again, and 5:th will do just fine sick. A lot of comments I have to get to the Dakar start, and that also feels good to hear. Also, I got in the hall of fame now for 3 perfect Tuareg rallys.
Thanks for all the comments, photos, and attention.
Thanks all riders, it's been a pleasure.
Full story on this link: http://www.facebook.com/RaidDesigns (I can copy it here if anyone want)
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Howdy all!
First time back in front of a computer for a few weeks. This rally was a blast! Do it if you can! I was laughing all the way. The results didn't show it, but I think I rode quite well. Things didn't go my way for a top finish, but I didn't fall down and always had fun. So, I got what I came for.
The Tuareg was challenging, with some decent terrain variety and medium-long days. You certainly get your money's worth in riding, but not the sadistic challenge of the Dakar.
I love the big XR, but maybe it was not the right bike for me in this rally. Around Douz there are some very soft sand dunes. My chassis setup was flat wrong for soft sand, so I had to muscle the bike through that shit.
The first stage started fine, for the first 3km! After the LeMans start, I was very near the front as we approached the first secret check a few km in. I saw the check and decided to cut a corner directly to it and make a few more passes. That's when I first buried the bike in the sand. Too much revving and clutching to try to free it got the bike pretty hot. Soon thereafter, I heard a big "pop" as my bike spewed steam from under the tank. I looked for the burst hose but could not find it. I added water and carried on. Through the first day, I stopped many times to add water and also got stuck plenty. That Honda got very very HOT! Essentially dry of coolant going slow in soft sand dunes all day! Rattles and pings, but it still ran strong. I managed to finish, but no longer anywhere near the front of the pack.
That night, I found that the small cross-over tube that equalizes pressure between the 2 radiators had burst. I replaced it and thought that I was good to go.
The next day Beaney crashed. I was a few minutes ahead of him and also working my way through slower riders in the dust. Easy to see how he could have crashed on such a fast track.
After the end of the Special, we had a "navigation" stage with no timing, but with checkpoints and a max time limit. Early on, the track through a silt bed was obliterated by the many riders in front of me. I think that the roadbook was also a bit ambiguous, but I suspected a secret check at that point. I searched for it for over an hour, going back to a known good point and trying over many times. But, I never found that check.
Next challenge was the "Thomas Garden", a downhill boulder pile in an canyon pass. When I arrived, there were 30 riders strewn throughout the canyon in different circumstances. Lots of smokey tire spinning and teams of riders carrying bikes over obstacles. Since I couldn't pass, I got off and tried to help others through, to clear my way. I spent about 3 hours in there mucking about. When I finally got going, I bopped through without a problem, needing no help, but plenty of paddling and pushing. Near the end, that dumb little hose popped and I was once again without coolant. I took the tank off and cobbled a fix, but the bike was still dry. All the wasted time meant that I timed out at the next check, missing the rest of the day's checkpoints and ruining my chances for a decent finish. That night I figured out that the hose was partly pinched by the tank. Re-routing the hose solved the problem for good.
The next day's stage was cancelled, which suited me fine since my rear brake caliper hanger had broken somewhere along the way. I found someone willing to weld it back together and stole Dirk's used brake pads and ground them into the right shape to fit the XR. Good to go.
The stage around Nefta was fun, especially since the bike ran without a hitch. I made all the checks and completed my 3 laps pretty quickly. Imagine my surprise when I discovered, at the next day's start, that I was seeded 70th. I was resigned to eating dust all day when Rainer, the boss, showed up at the starting line. I asked what had happened, so he booted up his laptop and looked at my timecard. Oops, they had mistakenly given me a 10 hour penalty. I should be starting in the 4th 4-rider row, not the 18th. I ran to my bike and managed to catch the 5th row off. Finally, it was fun to ride with some of the faster guys and not constantly worry about making clean passes through the dust. I'd make some passes and then make some dumb minor navigation mistakes and let other riders back past, only to pass them again pretty quickly. I think I started to develop a reputation for "going fast the wrong way." What a hoot!
The next technical challenge was the uphill "Silles Pass." Rocks and steps, but not as tricky as the Thomas Garden. I got off and walked the line before trying to ride it. As I was getting back on, about 8 guys piled into the rock garden and promptly got themselves stuck in the worst bottleneck possible. I rode up without incident, but halfway through my radiator spat some steam from a pinhole created by my new radiator guards. D'oh, dry again with lots of tough stage to go!
Despite running for more than 2 stages without coolant, that bike continued to run strong. It would rattle like a can of spray paint in the sand, but never failed to pull hard.
Second-to-last day we started out in some soft dunes. My bike handled better with some suspension tweaking, but the throttle stuck wide open a few times. Disconcerting. I couldn't close the throttle with the pull cable, so I took it apart to find the slide jammed in the carb. Most likely from sand in the carb, and disassembly in a sandstorm probably didn't make it any better. I freed the slide with some channel locks and continued. The bike was getting harder to start, probably from tight valves. 20 minutes of kicking every time the throttle stuck in the dunes wasn't much fun. The third time the throttle stuck, I decided that my day was over. Got to ride in the unstoppable 8-wheel drive sweeper truck.
The XR was done. I didn't want to ride with a stuck throttle any more. (Not a blown motor as previously suggested.) A bunch of beers into my expected "night off," Patsy Quick asked if I'd like to ride her personal 690 Enduro on the last day's stages. Absolutely!. I pulled my nav gear off the XR and clamped it to the 690 in about 10 minutes. That 690 rips! Patsy has it perfectly set up for the soft sand and it pulls quite a bit harder than the XR. The starter button, however, sometimes doesn't work. I guess I am destined to pull my tools out on every stage, so I had to take the 690 switch apart to get the bike started.
Great rally. Fun bunch of people. Thanks to IYSK Wine, Renazco Racing and the other sponsors.
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Yesterday night, at 1:30 PM, Polytimi arrived safely Home..., at Athens Airport, a welcome party between fellow Rally Raiders... begun...!!!
Well done Polytimi..., well done.....!!!
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We are very proud of you...!!! keep smiling Timi... !!!
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my bookclub had a girls night out a few months ago. we drank buttery nipples and slippery nipples and purple hooters all night. it was so funny going up to the bar: "Eight buttery nipples, please!". I had the worst hangover the next day from all the sugar.
I'm still trying to find a good liquid eyeliner.
i've never been one for a drink with more than a couple ingredients. or a sexual name.
except for this one beer blend called a "dirty cheap ho" or sometimes a "bloody ho". but at my favorite bar here, i've trained my bartender to know what i'm talking about when i order a "DCH".
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I like that haircut.
For liquid eyeliner, I used MAC Fluidline. It's a gel and it comes in a little pot in a million different colors. But I only ever use black. It doesn't smudge, and it looks super hot.
Martinis are not inherently sissyish. A ice-cold, good quality gin martini, nice and dirty, is excellent. But it's all that fruit flavoring crap that has got to go.
this was a picture of a dirty martini on the rocks.
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I love German so much. But why are they referring to me in the familiar "du"? Where's the respect, dammit?
I love cosmos and Sex and the City, and I'm OK with that.
Did ya here that the movie is finally in the works?
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My niece Emma is learning how to fly-fish. Her 8-year-old body sways against a summer sky. Her arms memorize the to-and-fro of the cast, the feel of fishing line gliding across her palm as she launches it skyward. Nearby, adventure guide Josh Hardt watches his pupils–Emma and her father, Paul. After an hour's tutorial, they're ready, so Josh packs them up and heads to the Poultney River. They're hunting trout, the elusive but attainable dinner for our family camping trip.
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When it comes to camping in New England, I wrote the book. Well, sort of: I cowrote New England Camping, with Steve Gorman, and it's now in its fourth edition (Avalon Travel Publishing, 2005; $21.95). When it first came out, I was a wilderness camper. Three editions of New England Camping later–and with a toddler in tow–my outlook has changed. Now I require plumbed bathhouses, safe swimming areas, and activities for the kids.
Our near-waterfront campsite at Lake St. Catherine State Park in Poultney, Vermont, is a steal at $23 a night for four adults, four kids, and one golden retriever. This loch is one of a beautiful chain surrounded by rolling hills and cliffs; Vermont's better-known Lake Bomoseen is just a few miles north.
We have access to several sandy beaches and fishing docks, paved paths for scooters and bikes, paddleboat and rowboat rentals, nature programs, a small playground, and tidy sites for tents, pop-ups, and RVs. Each is shaded by trees and has a cement fireplace. On the way to the beach, there's a wildflower field; across the road from the park entrance is a public 18-hole golf course. Trout streams lace the surrounding forests. Swiss Family Robinson meets Sesame Street, with a touch of Club Med–it's perfect.
State park camping isn't exactly heeding the call of the wild. Most sites are close together, and you may glimpse your neighbors' television, glowing blue inside their RV. But more often than not, you'll find yourself surrounded by the murmur of campfire conversation, watching sparks float skyward, limbs tired from a day spent fishing and swimming, your belly full with the local bounty and one last s'more. Stars twinkle. The fire crackles. A dog barks.
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Type III PFD. Designed just for women, the NRS Zoya Life Jacket gives you the comfort and safety you want for your paddling adventures. With PlushFIT foam panels sculpted to fit your body, hand warmer...
NRS Women's Zoya Mesh Back PFD
Type III: Have a high-back touring or rowing seat? You'll love the NRS Clearwater PFD! Flotation is concentrated up front and behind the shoulders, with a mesh lower back that lets you recline and rel...
NRS Clearwater Mesh Back PFD
Type III: The NRS Vapor PFD gives you the look, feel and performance of a high-end life jacket for a budget-friendly price. The soft foam flotation molds to your body for all-day comfort, and you'll ...
NRS Vapor PFD
The NRS Siren is the most comfortable low-profile women's life jacket available today. Its six panel design effortlessly wraps around your body while soft, anatomically sculpted foam accommodates your...
NRS Women's Siren PFD
Type III: The low-profile NRS Ninja PFD is so comfortable, you'll forget you have it on. Designed for freestyle kayakers and other active boaters, this compact life jacket gives you total freedom of m...
NRS Ninja PFD
Visually upgraded for 2014, this sea kayaking inspired life jacket combines incredible fit, lightweight construction and ample, organized storage space. A great vest for any boater who likes to roam f...
Astral Sea Wolf PFD
Type III Breathing is good. PFDs help us stay afloat so we can breathe...now here's a PFD that can also breathe. Astral's V-Eight™ with Airescape® technology vents naturally for unparalleled...
Astral V-Eight PFD
The full-featured Astral Camino 200 PFD features the Airescape® advanced ventilation system, keeping you cool and comfortable all day long.
Astral Camino 200 PFD
Designed for minimum weight and maximum comfort, the Astral Men's Ronny life jacket is your top-quality, affordable choice for any type of boating. The thin foam back works comfortably with any kayak ...
Astral Men's Ronny PFD
The beautifully designed Astral Linda women's life jacket is affordable, lightweight and all-day comfortable for any type of boating. The thin back works comfortably with any kayak or raft seat.
Astral Women's Linda PFD
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