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Black Hills Gold
From its brown-sugar color to its pear and apple flavors, this drink from Pops for Champagne in Chicago would be a fine choice to serve at an upcoming holiday gathering.
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- 1 ginger tea bag, such as Yogi ginger
- 1 ounce Xanté Cognac Pear Liqueur
- 1 ounce unfiltered apple cider
- 1/2 ounce Amaretto
- Dash Angostura bitters
- Cava
- Garnish: Star anise pod
Brew ginger tea according to teabag directions and let cool.
Combine Xante pear liqueur, apple cider, 1/2 ounce ginger tea, and bitters in a cocktail glass or Champagne flute. Stir to mix. Top with cava and garnish with a star anise pod.
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Identification of a gene cluster that directs putrebactin biosynthesis in Shewanella species : PubC catalyzes cyclodimerization of N-hydroxy-N-succinyiputrescine
Kadi, Nadia, Arbache, Simon, Song, Lijiang, Oves-Costales, Daniel and Challis, Gregory L.. (2008) Identification of a gene cluster that directs putrebactin biosynthesis in Shewanella species : PubC catalyzes cyclodimerization of N-hydroxy-N-succinyiputrescine. Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.130 (No.32). pp. 10458-10459. ISSN 0002-7863Full text not available from this repository.
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Putrebactin is a dihydroxamate iron chelator produced by the metabolically versatile marine bacterium Shewanella putrefaciens. It is a macrocyclic dimer of N-hydroxy-N-succinyl-putrescine (HSP) and is structurally related to desferrioxamine E, which is a macrocyclic trimer of N-hydroxy-N-succinyl-cadaverine (HSC), We recently showed that DesD, a member of the NIS synthetase superfamily, catalyzes the key step in desferrioxamine E biosynthesis: ATP-dependent trimerisation and macrocylization of HSC. Here we report identification of a conserved gene cluster in the sequenced genomes of several Shewanella species, including Shewanella putrefaciens, which is hypothesized to direct putrebactin biosynthesis from putrescine, succinyl-CoA and molecular oxygen, The pubC gene within this gene cluster encodes a protein with similar to 65% similarity to DesD. We overexpressed pubC from Shewanella species MR-4 and MR-7 in E. coli. The resulting His(6)-PubC fusion proteins were purified by Ni-NTA affinity and gel filtration chromatography. The recombinant proteins were shown to catalyze ATP-dependent cyclodimerization of HSP to form putrebactin. The uncyclized dimer of HSP pre-putrebactin was shown to be an intermediate in the conversion of two molecules of HSP to putrebactin. The data indicate that pre-putrebactin is converted to putrebactin via PubC-catalyzed activation of the carboxyl group by adenylation, followed by PubC-catalyzed nucleophilic attack of the amino group on the carbonyl carbon of the acyl adenylate. This mechanism for macrocycle formation is very different from the mechanism involved in the biosynthesis of many other macrocyclic natural products, where already-activated acyl thioesters are converted by thioesterase domains of polyketide synthases and nonribosomal peptide synthetases to macrocycles via covalent enzyme bound intermediates. The results of this study demonstrate that two closely related enzymes, PubC and DesD, catalyze specific cyclodimerization and cyclotrimerization reactions, respectively, of structurally similar substrates, raising intriguing questions regarding the molecular mechanism of specificity.
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Will Mercury soon be joining Plymouth and Oldsmobile?
Oh, that thing's going to last you until the next ice age! How many miles do you have on it now? My friend with the 2004 Crown Vic has something like 180,000 miles on it and it's still running well. He had a 1995 Grand Marquis before that, which had around 175,000 on it when he traded for the Crown Vic. Admittedly, it was getting a little tired. Running rough, smoking a bit, and the check engine light was on. He got a whopping $600 in trade on it. I would've been tempted to buy it from him for that price, except that it was too new and would've needed to be inspected.
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cannon3 Posts: 296I am a Ford fan, I have blue blood Sorry Merc fans, the brand was dying. Now Ford can take this extra cash/capacity and give it to Lincoln. Lincoln is rising and with the open capacity/cash it can now make models to compete and beat BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Acura. Cadillac is now in the same room as these top luxo brands and continues to put out great vehicles. Lincoln has the chance now to do the same.
tomcatt630 Posts: 124Some people claim 'I'll go elsewhere since I don't want to be seen in a Ford!'. But they forget that 90% of buyers don't care. :P The crosshop records show this.
Also, for every older buyer turned off by not getting the 'better' brand, there are much more buyers under 35 willing to buy new Fords. To them, Merc is 'my grandparent's old car'.
Here in Chicagoland, L-M dealers competed with Ford pushing Tracers, Topazes, and Sables claiming 'they are better than a Ford', even though made in same plant!! Now dealers are combining.
Anyone who thinks Ford "needs" Mercury is living in 1971. :confuse:
berri Posts: 4,141Same goes for Lincoln really. They seem to just be gussied up Ford's as well with all too often over done styling that comes off somewhat unattractive. If there are any cost savings from dumping Mercury, Ford should put all that money into improving Lincoln. I don't understand why people pay another 10 grand for essentially the same car and drive train as a Ford?
Same goes for Lincoln really. They seem to just be gussied up Ford's as well with all too often over done styling that comes off somewhat unattractive. If there are any cost savings from dumping Mercury, Ford should put all that money into improving Lincoln. I don't understand why people pay another 10 grand for essentially the same car and drive train as a Ford?
I think that's going to be a serious problem, especially with the Fords going upscale. For instance, that MK-whatever thing...the one that Volvo essentially tought them how to build...seemed like a nice car last year. When we still had that older 500/Montego-based Taurus and Sable. But the new Taurus is pretty impressive inside and out. It ain't just a generic, mass-market fleet car anymore. And, it's not particularly cheap.
Then, there's that other MK-whatever thing, the one that used to be called "Zephyr". Y'know, it would be an impressive car if there was no Fusion or Milan to compare it to. I think the interior is really sharp looking. It evokes memories of the classic early/mid-60's Continentals, while still being modern. And I even think the car looks good, with the exception of the taillights, which seem too over-sized for the car, and positioned poorly. But, for all the pleasantry, it's still just a tarted up Fusion. It's a 2010 Versailles!
Cadillac, at least, seems a bit more insulated than Lincoln, since GM has other divisions to spread the cheaper models across and that helps Cadillac to retain a bit of exlusivity. For instance, there is no other divisional equivalent to the CTS or STS (although the STS is a moot point, I guess). And while Buick does still carry the Lucerne, GM does, IMO at least, a pretty good job of differentiating it from the DTS.
Now, the pickup truck/SUV-based stuff, that's a different story. But truth be told, you can option up a Silverado or Sierra to obscene amounts of money, anyway. I think I heard somewhere that Chevrolet sells more $50K+ vehicles than any other brand in America!
However, it seems things are changing. The new SRX, IMO, is a step in the wrong direction. Sure, it's a hot seller right now, but at what ultimate cost? I mean hey, the Vega and Citation were hot sellers once upon a time. And the Cadillac Cimarron sold tolerably enough to last for most of the 80's.
And I think that new LaCrosse-based Cadillac thing is a step in the wrong direction, too. If it would be, say, a replacement for the STS and the older Seville, then yeah, go for it. But as a DTS replacement, I don't think it's worthy. To me, the DTS should compete with the likes of the Lexus LS, BMW 7-series, Audi A-8, Benz S-class, etc. Basing it on the LaCrosse, IMO, takes it down to the level of the ES350.
I dunno. I'd say from about 1969-1978 a Mercury could be practically a Lincoln. I had a 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis LS which seemed to be a really nice car. I called it "the poor man's Town Car." I liked it a lot better than the 2005 model I now have which seems more like a Crown Victoria with a different grille and an extra piece of red plastic between the taillights.
gregg_vw Posts: 2,415Ford can be like Honda and Toyota. Honda/Acura, Toyota/Lexus. Not sure why Toyota plugs along with Scion brand.
That would be true of course if Ford was more like Toyota and Honda. The Ford brand is still transforming itself and is now making inroads, but Lincoln is neither a Lexus or an Acura competitor. Lincoln sales suck. The MKS and MKT (newest Lincolns) have failed to energize the brand. As bad as Mercury sales were (and they were bad), they still outsold Lincoln.
Other companies have several divisions and do well. VW is on its way to being #1 in a few short years, and it has VW, Audi, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Bentley, SEAT, Skoda, and now Porsche. They are buying Suzuki and will probably purchase Proton (Malaysia). Not all their brands are going full guns, but it is a business model that is presently working for the parent company. GM is another example with four divisions that are able to increase sales--no mean feat after going bankrupt. GM already outsells Ford again, and has more new models coming than Ford does. Chrysler owners also market a plethora of brands.
So two brands work, and multiple brands under one umbrella can work. The key is to provide a good core brand, and differentiation and enough flair with near luxury and luxury models that they truly are aspirational. Lincoln isn't there yet. The MKS is not superior to the Taurus in power, amenities and certainly not in styling.
Meanwhile, Ford needs to step it up with Subaru, Kia and Hyundai barking at its heels. Efforts like the Transit Connect, Fiesta and 2012 Focus are terrific. The 2011 Mustang really has the motors now. The F150 will remain competitive, especially with Ecoboost, but the 2004 body shell with 2009 mods looks less cohesive than Ram or Silverado. The 2011 Fusion still uses the same body shell introduced in 2005. The 2011 Superduty still uses the same body shell introduced in 1999. The Expedition and Navigator still use the 1997 body shell with embellishments. The 2011 Mustang body shell is from 2005. The Ranger has not been significantly restyled since the fall of 1992. Ford still seems to think it is OK to change the front clip, tail lights and interior furnishings every 3-5 years and call the model "all new." I always do hope it works, but I also hope that when Ford returns to reasonable profitability, that it will routinely restyle its new models on the outside when it modifies them underneath and within.
RIP Mercury. You could have lived if anyone at Ford had cared to do more than cynical brand engineering when Ford was flush in the early 2000s. Thank goodness for Mulally. Now, let's see that Freestyle/Flex/MKT/2012 Explorer architecture-efforts turned into something that will burn up the sales charts.
propwash49 Posts: 38I find it interesting that Ford chose to give Mercury (their middle-range brand) the axe, while Chrysler dumped Plymouth (their low-end marque.) If you compare FoMoCo brands to Mopar, you have Plymouth competing directly with Ford, Mercury against Dodge, and Chrysler against Lincoln. OK, maybe Chrysler vs. Lincoln is a little bit of a stretch, but you get my point. The only reason I can think that Chrysler dumped their bottom end brand is that the difference between Plymouth's sales and Dodge's was much smaller than the difference between Ford and Mercury. It seems to me that Dodge and Plymouth sales might have been pretty much even, where Ford outsells Mercury by a vast margin. With GM, I think that they dumped Pontiac, Olds and Saab purely due to low sales volume, plus they had such a huge overlap with seven passenger car lines and GMC, Chevy and Hummer trucks. Who knows, they might eventually decide to get rid of either GMC or Chevy trucks as well.
ronsmith38 Posts: 228I have a 2008 Mercury Sable bought new in 2008. My previous vehicle was a 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette bought new in 1999. I sure know how to pick them!
With the announcement of their discontinuing the Oldsmobile line, they sent me a coupon that gave me $1500 credit toward a new Olds vehicle, or $1000 toward other GM vehicles.
Does anyone know if Ford has a similar program for recent new Mercury owners?
I find it interesting that Ford chose to give Mercury (their middle-range brand) the axe, while Chrysler dumped Plymouth (their low-end marque.)
That's due partly to Chrysler's dealer structure. Up through 1959, there were few, if any, stand-alone Plymouth dealers. They were almost always sold through Dodge, DeSoto, or Chrysler-Imperial dealers. Heck, one store local to me sold all 5 brands at one time!
However, in 1960, Chrysler changed their divisional structure. Dodge became a stand-alone division, while Plymouth and DeSoto were merged in with Chrysler-Imperial. Since Dodge dealers would no longer have Plymouths to sell, the Dart was introduced to fill that gap. This was not the compact Dart that most people think of, but a full-sized car that competed directly with Plymouth, Ford, and Chevy. Even the advertising for the Dart mentioned the Plymouth as a competitor!
Another problem with this divisional structure was that Dodge got to get almost any new model it wanted, while at Chrysler-Plymouth, if it was a cheap model, it came out as a Plymouth, while if it was a nicer model, it came out as a Chrysler. This actually worked out pretty well through the 1960's, as there was still a pretty big gap between the cheapest Chryslers and the biggest Plymouths. Competitors like Buick, Olds, and Mercury fielded compact and intermediate cars, but Mopar left those for Plymouth. Chrysler division built nothing but full-sized cars through the 1960's, and its models were larger and roomier than Plymouth's full-sized models.
However, in the 1970's, Plymouth started missing out. For example, as personal luxury coupes became all the rage, Mopar responded with the Dodge Charger S/E and the Chrysler Cordoba. No Plymouth version was offered. When more upscale compacts hit the market, again, it was the Dodge Diplomat and Chrysler LeBaron, with no Plymouth version. Now, these cars were just gussied up Volares and Aspens, and Plymouth did have a nice model called the Volare Premier. But, those LeBarons and Diplomats were definitely a step up at the time...or at least, presented the illusion of it!
For 1979, Chrysler half-heartedly downsized its full-sized cars. Dodge got the St. Regis, while Chrysler got the Newport and New Yorker, but Plymouth got nothing. Actually, for 1979, Plymouth division was essentially down to just two models, the Horizon and the Volare! And this was supposed to be Mopar's "volume" line, to compete with Ford and Chevy! The lineup was fleshed out with a few captive imports like the Plymouth Colt and Champ, and the larger Sapporo. And there were even a few Plymouth-badged trucks and vans during that timeframe. Still, Plymouth was missing out on the more profitable midsize, fullsize, and personal luxury coupe market.
Plymouth did finally get a full-sized car for 1980, the Gran Fury, but it was sold mainly to police, taxi, and other fleet buyers. And in 1980, with the second fuel crisis coming on strong, full sized cars suddenly weren't so profitable anymore.
In the 1980's, with the introduction of the K-car, we got some pretty small Chryslers, and some pretty cheap ones too, which really cut into Plymouth territory. Dodge was still usually getting a version of everything, cheap AND nice, while at C-P, Plymouth was increasingly relegated to the cheap models, while the nice and even not-so-nice models were badged as Chryslers. And this kept going on right up until the end, when the final Plymouth, a 2001 base Neon, rolled out the door and into history.
Dodge was supposed to be a "step up" division, along the lines of Pontiac or Mercury, but over the years, it increasingly became Chrysler's volume Ford/Chevy fighter. Dodge was also around long before Chrysler Corporation was even founded. In fact, the first Fords used engines manufactured by none other than the Dodge Brothers! So that might be one reason why Chrysler stuck it out with Dodge...more heritage. Plymouth was thought up after the merger of Chrysler and Dodge, a car to compete with Ford and Chevy.


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On Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 Oakley hosted over thirty media ranging from local and regional outlets to GQ and Men's Health to launch the latest performance eyewear – "Fast Jacket". Reigning French Open women's finalist, Sam Stosur, men's number 32 in the world Janko Tipsarevic, the winningest doubles team in men's history the Bryan Brothers and several other Oakley players helped host the media at the Tennis Club Boulogne Billancourt.
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SHAMOKIN, Pa. — A fugitive wanted for a parole violation is taunting those trying to catch him by posting online videos insulting U.S. Marshals and city police.
Scott Binsack, 42, of Shamokin, began a YouTube video series called "Something's Smokin' in Shamokin," which aired two hour-long videos in October. The latest, viewed Thursday, shows Binsack in a room and saying he can be found in "Narnia" -- a fantasy world of magic, mythical beasts, and talking animals.
Early in October, Binsack and a friend began the series that shows them walking the streets of Shamokin and complaining about asbestos in Dumpsters and buildings being torn down at expensive prices.
Binsack had been arrested on bad check charges. He served time in prison and was granted parole in April 2011.
In the summer of 2012, Binsack addressed Shamokin City Council about his plans to revitalize the municipality with $13.4 million of public stock. State and federal officials became aware of the plan and began investigating him.
Binsack claims in his videos he is being set up by authorities because he is identifying "corruption" in the city.
Binsack posted a YouTube video Oct. 28 telling people he is in hiding and no one will find him.
Shamokin Police Chief Edward Griffiths said Binsack is a "scam" artist. "He posts stuff about me on Facebook that is just not true and I contacted Facebook and they said it's freedom of speech."
Griffiths said Binsack is being sought for a probation violation. "He didn't show up when he was suppose to," he said.
The first two installments of "Something's Smokin in Shamokin," had more than 70,000 views.
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I was glad to see Kendel Grove lose. He is one of those fighters i hate because he is a cocky/arrogant bastered who thinks he is the best and he is far from it. I just hate fighters that have no respect for anyone (diego sanchez for example). Way to go patrick cote for shutting him up.
BTW, did you see that shot the provided of diego sanchez when the GSP/Koschek fight? He looked like he was badly constipated!! I felt like slapping that look off of his face.
I agree about Grove. His interview pissed me off. Glad to see him get beat down. Let's bring him back one more time, have him lose and then send him elsewhere.
Yeah, Diego had a pissed off look on his face because he is jealous of both Kos and GSP. He wanted to be in that octagon.


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maybe even if its getting hot in there he SHOULDN'T take off all his close...
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When asked if he thought GSP would attempt any takedowns, Hendricks referred to one of Pierre's fights from the past to answer,
"Yeah I do, I really do. You know a really good example is what he did to Matt Serra. Matt Serra has knock out power, he knew it and he went in there and he pretty much bull rushed him to get him to the cage, take him down, and try to start wearing him down. And that was his whole game plan. So I'm sort of going in there, I have a couple of ideas as the way this fights going to start out. And I'm excited to see which one [it is]".
It's interesting that Hendricks choose to use the second Serra fight as an example. Everyone knows how the first fight ended and a lot of people predict Hendricks could shock the world in a similar fashion.
He fought Carlos Condit in a title elimination fight back in March, a fight that ended with Hendricks' hand being raised via unanimous decision. Hendricks has been waiting for his shot at the champ for a while,
"There are two things, one I am super excited I got the fight, ok, but what I do know is that I can't let that affect anything. You know what I'm saying? I have to stay focused on what I need to do … like right now I have three more weeks and in those three weeks I can get a lot done".
Hendricks' training camp for GSP has been his longest to date. He's not letting the extra time go to waste. Three weeks out from the fight and he's still looking to improve and fine tune things before he faces off with the welterweight champ.
St-Pierre made news a while back when made comments suggesting he might retire after his fight with Hendricks. That notion was then quickly put down by GSP's camp. Hendricks took those comments as a sign of healthy respect. He thinks GSP knows exactly what kind of fight he's got himself into,
"This was a fight that he knew, and I think that's why he took that fight before I got my title shot, I mean I think that's why he took that other fight, because he wanted to make sure he came back 100 percent, you know what I mean? And that's what I wanted too. I wanted to make sure that I fight the best GSP and I don't want any excuses, you know what I mean? I want to make sure that this guy comes in here 100 percent and ready to fight for 25 minutes. That is what I want from GSP".
It's interesting to follow the lead up to this championship fight, given that there has been little to no trash talk between the two fighters. In a world where one man (*cough* McGregor) has been in back and forth name calling fights with two different fighters in the span of a few days, it's refreshing to see two top-level competitors let their skills do the talking,
"You know what, he's a nice guy, he is, and it might be the wrestler in me, but man there's just no reason to [trash talk]. You know everybody I've fought with, pretty much I would say 95 percent of the people, I could go have a beer with after the fight, you know what I mean? And that might be the wrestler in me, win or lose, win or lose; you know if I lose, man I'll be pissed, yeah of course, but if he came up to me and said 'hey want to have a beer together', I'd be like yeah, you know it sucks but you're buying since you won. You know what I mean? And that's sort of the way my mentality is and I think that's been bred through wrestling".
So we'll just have to wait and see who buys who the beer. UFC 167 takes place Saturday November 16th.
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Bourzat winning so far, really? Probably because is his last chance and this Is a lifetime achievement consolation prize for being snubbed several times as In the Oscars??? LOL
I think in the classical definition of porny (which is beyond mere good looks), then Bourzat fits the bill the best out of this group. However, I think this group compared to others is probably the least porny.
However, in terms of actual physical attraction, definitely Fabian, Luca, and Nikita.
Surprisingly, I found myself crushing really hard on Scott Moir. He's not really my type, but I don't know...
Why didn't anyone nominate Dmitri Soloviev? I know his dances aren't really "porny" but I find him to be pretty attractive.
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Katsalapov really seems too young to win this awards...
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As of March 2013 - no longer scared of TAHbKA or Andrey aka Pushkin
NikitaK all the way, although I would have happily voted for 'JFK on Ice' (Soloviev) too, had he been on the list.
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Dai needs to get 2nd so he can get the lifetime achievement award. Come on, people!
So, I take it that PSOTY voting has concluded and Fabian is the winner? Quick, someone tweet Nathalie and tell her about this!
With a three-way tie for second, I think we can give Dai an honorable mention.
Yes, Fabian wins!!! Congrats, doll!
I wanna play with Fabi's hair (among other things). Congrats, beefcake!
Yay Fabian! Finally!
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ANDOVER — Mildred A. Graves, age 91, of Andover, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012.
She was born on May 18, 1921, in Annandale, Pa., the daughter of Stella M. (Card) and Claude G. Ayling. An Andover resident since 1943, Mrs. Graves graduated from Chautauqua High School where she played on the basketball team and then attended Ohio Northern University. On June 27, 1942, she married Roland J. Graves.
Mrs. Graves was the assistant Treasurer and Branch Manager at the People's Savings & Loan formerly of Andover, having served twenty-three years and retired in 1983.
She was a member of the Andover First United Methodist Church. She was the Past President of the Parent Teacher's Association and a member of the Mardi Club of Andover.
In her earlier years, she enjoyed camping, playing bridge, quilting and was an avid golfer. While her husband was alive she enjoyed traveling. Her travels continued up until her age prevented her from doing so. She, much to her delight, recently traveled to Chautauqua, N.Y., "her old stomping ground" staying with her sister-in-law, Izetta Ayling, revisiting many places of her youth.
Mildred knitted and crocheted all her grandchildren beautiful afghans and her great-grandchildren, along with those in need, mittens. Many a cold hand will be kept warm because of her.
Mrs. Graves was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roland J. Graves; and two brothers, Leslie and Kenneth Ayling.
Survivors include James K. (Susan) Graves of Burlington, N.J., and Gary A. (Gail) Graves of Dorset, Ohio; four grandchildren, Lisa (Jason) Gawlak, Amy, Steven (Jennifer) and Adam (April) Graves; and seven great-grandchildren, Russell and Amelia Gawlak, Allison, Justin, Jaxson, Zackary and Tessa Graves.
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Be the hit of any car cruise or sock hop with this Satin Jacket.This jacket is 100% Nylon Satin "Baseball Style" with 100% Polyester lining,a knit collar,cuffs, and waistband.Has Metal snap button closure.The back of the jacket has a 4 X 11 Inch Chenille Patch that is hand sewn.
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Mexico made cowboy boots Genuine Toad/ size 13
These boots was never worn and the size is 13
These were hand made in Mexico using real leather and real Toad
These boots were sold to actor Michael Madsen
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Wedding Dress
I have beautiful wedding dress for sale. It is by European designer salon - Emmi marriage. I have this dress on me only once. Resale price of this dress is $2000. It is street size 8. Color - Ivory. Asking price is $800 OBO. Please contact me on my e-mail if you have more questions.
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The Volkswagen Touareg doubles as a capable off-roader and a luxurious family car – although it comes at a price
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a large SUV that sits at the top of the company's range. Most models will never see more challenging terrain than a muddy track or grassy field, but buyers can be reassured that the Touareg is capable when they need it. While it doesn't have the ultimate off-road ability of rivals like the Land Rover Discovery or more expensive Range Rover, the car will overcome most obstacles off the beaten track thanks to its high ground clearance, 4MOTION permanent four-wheel drive and powerful, torquey diesel engines. Most of the time, the Touareg will be driven on the road, and here it shines with impressive comfort and refinement, as well as reasonably sharp handling for a car with such enormous dimensions. Thanks to its size and weight, like most SUVs it's not especially fuel efficient, but VW offers a petrol-electric Hybrid model for eco-minded buyers – although the entry-level 201bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine promises lower fuel consumption. There's also a 242bhp version of the same engine, while the 335bhp 4.2-litre V8 TDI diesel provides crushing pace for buyers more interested in performance than fuel economy. All engines are hooked up to a slick-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, while the range comprises SE, Altitude, Escape, R-Line and Hybrid specs. Every version comes generously equipped as standard – although you'd expect them to, because even the entry-level Touareg carries a high price.
Our choice: Touareg 3.0 TDI V6 SE
The Touareg was developed alongside its Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 sister cars, and you can make out the family resemblance in profile. It doesn't have the boxy shape of the Land Rover Discovery, although it's no less imposing. Instead, VW has gone for a chunky yet sporty off-road look. Even entry-level SE models come with 19-inch alloy wheels – any smaller and they would look lost in the massive wheelarches – while Altitude and R-Line versions benefit from 20-inch rims, with different designs. The top-spec R-Line V8 stands out with its vast 21-inch wheels. Buyers wanting a less brash and more practical, rugged look should go for the Escape model – it has a unique front end, designed to give greater ground clearance, and benefits from matt chrome underbody protection. Hybrid versions are set apart by striking LED daytime running lights – these are a pricey option elsewhere in the range – while the R-Line V8 combines this LED set-up with bright xenon headlamps. The flagship model also stands out inside, with a panoramic sunroof and higher-grade leather. In fact, all versions get hide interior trim as part of a long list of standard equipment that also includes climate control and Bluetooth. Avoid the SE and Hybrid if you want the easy-to-use touchscreen infotainment system, although every Touareg bar the petrol-electric model gets a DAB radio. And the dash is neatly designed and beautifully finished whichever version you go for.
The 3.0-litre V6 TDI diesel is the only engine most Touareg drivers will ever need. It's offered with outputs of 201bhp or 242bhp, so buyers can choose between maximising efficiency or performance. The 328bhp Hybrid provides even more pace, and can be driven in near-silence on electric power alone for short distances at low speeds – although the sheer size and weight of the car means it's never long before the 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine kicks in. Opt for the range-topping 4.2-litre V8 TDI, and you'll be able to outsprint most hot hatches, although this model is obviously much more expensive to run. All models have an impressive towing capacity of 3,500kg, while buyers wanting to use their Touareg off-road should go for the rugged 3.0 V6 TDI Escape. Yet every version rides beautifully on the road, providing impressive high-speed refinement. And while the steering could offer more in the way of feedback, the car belies its vast dimensions to corner as well as the best cars in the SUV class.
Euro NCAP hasn't crash tested the latest Touareg yet, but the old car received a five-star rating, and we expect no different from this new model. It comes with nine airbags as standard, while VW offers a host of hi-tech safety gadgets. It's just a shame more of these aren't included as standard – lane keep assistance, radar-controlled distance control, blind spot warning and autobrake are all options. Still, owners should have no problems with reliability. Although the Touareg hasn't appeared in the Auto Express Driver Power satisfaction survey, VW models have a great reputation for durability, while the mechanicals are proven not only in the Touareg, but also the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne.
Unlike many of its SUV rivals, the Touareg isn't available with seven seats – it's strictly for five people. Still, the long wheelbase means there's plenty of space wherever you're sitting. And while the middle rear seat isn't especially comfortable, the entire rear bench can be moved back and forth to free up extra legroom or boot capacity as required. Folding the back seats is also incredibly easy, with a button located in the boot. This increases luggage space from 580 litres to a cavernous 1,642 litres. And to help drivers cope with the large dimensions when manoeuvring, rear parking sensors are fitted as standard on all models.
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You don't expect low running costs from a big SUV like the Touareg, but surprisingly, the most efficient model in the range isn't Hybrid. The petrol-electric version promises 34.4mpg fuel consumption, while its 193g/km emissions aren't especially low, either. VW claims 40.4mpg and 184g/km for the 201bhp 3.0-litre V6 TDI, and the lower price means the diesel is a much more tempting buy. Just steer clear of the 4.2-litre V8 TDI if running costs are a concern – this potent model returns only 31mpg and emits 239g/km. It also sits in the highest insurance group, although no Touareg will be especially cheap to insure. Service intervals are variable, so the car will flag up when it needs a check, and VW offers a pre-paid maintenance plan to keep costs down.
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I'm always a bit intrigued by reports from the mags, in this instance about "bullet-proof reliability".
I'm currently looking at buying a Touareg (admittedly an early model), and there seem to be an awful lot of gripes on the interwebnet..... I know a disgruntled is often more likely to complain, than a happy one is to praise, but I wonder if these mags ever have a quick surf prior to publishing?
A few mistakes there. Even the SE has an excellent touchscreen system and DAB. For its size and ability it is exceptionally fuel efficient. Standard spec is high.
This is a great, very under-rated vehicle - I've had two and my daughter has one. Superb ride, grerat gearbox, spacious with reclining rear seats and boot space galore. Deserves 4.5 stars in its category - easily.
....and the 242 hp V6 diesel does 0-60 in 6.9 sec! Thats Golf GTi territory.
Reliability is fine these days - the early models had easily identifiable gremlins, but its one car that does have a loyal following through all itenerations. But a 2007 on if you can.
I've had non-stop problems with the car infotainment or computer system since purchase. Started with the navigation freezing however has got progressively worse where the complete computer system shuts down and resets itself whilst driving. I've had no luck with the VW dealership and the car has been back seven times now.
Take a look at the below videos and you will be amazed at what happens to the vehicles dash.
Any thoughts comments or recommendations would be greatly appreciated as I feel I'm really getting nowhere ..
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Postwar Studebakers
In late '80 or early '81, with my first 'real' job, I had to travel to Kalamazoo to surprise-audit some of our stores. Back then, in that town, you saw Checkers with vinyl tops, whitewalls and wire wheelcovers driving around.
Sadly, I've never ridden in one. I'd like to fix that someday.
Speaking of Checker, I recall reading an article about Nate Altman, the Studebaker dealer who revived Avanti in South Bend. Before he decided to get financing himself, he approached the President of Checker, Morris Markin, about Checker building the Avanti on their line. Markin said, "How can you expect us to build a car as ugly as the Avanti?".
Altman was incensed...in the article he said, "Can you believe that? They build the Checker Marathon!".
And the rest is history, for both companies.
jljac Posts: 649I remember riding in Checker cabs when I was a little kid visiting my grandmother in Chicago. (She was the only one in the family who would call a cab because she was the only adult who did not drive.) They had small fold able "jump" seats on the floor as seen below. I liked riding in my own seat. That would probably be illegal today as so many things are.
Cool; I've always heard they had jump seats but I've never seen one.
I remember a bit of an oddball guy in our town having a big-bumper, russet-colored Checker Marathon. I spoke to him at Lloyd Lee's Arco station about it, and he said he picked it up at the factory in Kalamazoo. I saw him driving it around town a few times more, then maybe five years later saw it on the "make me an offer" used-car lot of the Pontiac dealer. I don't know what happened to it afterwards.
I wonder how much more than that it cost to restore.
In re-reading the description, it was about a ten-year-old restoration, although was freshened up, so to speak, to 'present well' for the auction, whatever precisely that means.
I just love that particular car.
I wouldn't say you couldn't give me a Mustang or Camaro, but you could...upon which I'd promptly sell it and buy something a little more unique.
You've probably experienced this too, but I loved at a local cruise-in a couple years ago, two guys just kept coming back and back to my white sunroof Lark Daytona. Just kept saying, "I've never seen one". That's neat. Generalizing is bad, I know, but I've met more than one '57 Chevy or GTO owner who've either said, or stopped just short of saying, "why would you want one of those?". Dolts!
At the local MBCA show last year, an old lady was really taken by my car, probably because of the color and its relative oddity. I usually get old timers talking to me about it, those who remember the cars from back in the day, and haven't seen one in a long time. I've been the only fintail at every local annual MB show I've attended.
I've had curious questions about my car, most of those in normal cars haven't seen something like mine, I think the fins catch their eye. They are usually shocked about the fuel injection.
I didn't know fintails were fuel-injected, that is indeed neat.
What exactly is the official model number of a fintail? I'll have to ask my old dealer friend if he sold any at his place.
He said they'd get Benz owners from 15 or 25 miles away as they had a good reputation for Benz service--their head mechanic went to South Bend to take Benz classes and was an excellent mechanic (I still see this guy once or twice a year, too--the mechanic). It was a small little dealer in a small, non-suburb town, but the family owned the place for forty-two years--'26 to '68.
I guess it is on topic, as Stude dealers also sold fintails for a few years :shades:
Most fintails don't have FI, but those with an "SE" badge do, those being the higher models. Fintails are on platforms W110 (190/190D/200/200D/230), W111 (220, 220S, 220SE, 230S), and W112 (300SE). W110 cars are the ones with 2 big round headlights, W111-112 cars will have quad lights or flush Euro units, W112 cars were top of the line models with air suspension. The W111 cars were introduced in 1959, with W110 and W112 cars in 1961. In 1965, the W112 was phased out, the 190 became the 200, 220 series carb cars became 230 cars, and the higher models were moved to the new W108 platform. The coupes starting in 1961 are also W111/112 cars and are considered part of the fintail family - even though they have only little bumps for fins, MB realizing by 1961 that the fin fad had passed. But they kept them on sedans until the very end. Highline fintail sedan production ended in the summer of 1965, lowline cars were made until January 1968, coupes until 1971.
I suspect these cars sold more in small towns than MB does today - as the target market was different. These were mostly not luxurious or flashy cars, tending to attract engineers, doctors, professors, tech buffs, etc - and they weren't terribly expensive.
Thanks for the details; I think best thing is to send him a pic! I'll find one online.
He kids me that I know more about Studes than he does, yet he'll correct me on something once in a while and he's right!
He told me once he and his wife brought 'an expensive' (?) M-B back for a customer, from the docks at NYC and it had a column-mounted 4-speed automatic that ended up being troublesome. He also told me he either drove or rode in a gullwing at a dealer show at Seven Springs, PA, and his Dad had a 180 (black with red interior) that he very much enjoyed. I have a pic of it here.
When I was at the archives of the Studebaker National Museum a couple years back, they had very detailed records of retail sale information from Sept. '63 'til the end. I was surprised to see two or three cards showing M-B's traded on new Studes at his dealership in that time period. Back then, I think folks bought the dealership as much as the car.
My friend told me eventually M-B pulled their franchise for low volume, which is understandable in a town that size that had every single other domestic franchise.
I do remember a 190 convertible driven by our high school nurse who was an older lady but quite a character. He did sell her and her husband that car and serviced it. It was a grayish-blue, not unlike your fintail now that I think about it.
Sorry for the lack of detail in my descriptions of the cars...years passing and relaying info others told me might not make them very accurate!
I wonder how many old Stude fans have some MB knowledge simply via the old partnership.
An expensive MB with a troublesome automatic would probably be an "Adenauer" car, the large 300 series sedan with kind of baroque/prewar styling, that was made through 1963 but sold in any numbers mostly through 1960 or so. Before MB had its own automatic, it used Borg-Warner units, and I think these weren't the best. I think in 1962, MB introduced their first in-house automatic, the weird fluid coupling unit that my car has. It is not the smoothest and it has weird shift points, but it is very durable - I can't say I have seen a dead one.
There was also a clutchless automatic called a "Hydrak" (hydraulic clutch). These were troublesome, but mostly via user error - you had to lift off while shifting, and not doing so would eventually break the system. Hydrak survivor cars are quite rare today.
I can see period MBs not lasting well in rust belt kind of areas - the cars were poorly rustproofed, and probably would have dissolved on upper midwest/new england roads if not really maintained well (the Germans just sand everything rather than use a lot of salt). Probably some trade ins when the first bubbles appeared.
190SLs are a funny thing - all show and no go. The 4cyl engine is not fast nor smooth, but they are pretty, and for some, a budget 300SL. In the past decade, prices have gone through the roof, the best of the best easily going into 6 figure territory now.
Some pics -
Here's an first series Adenauer:
And a second series (1957+) car, a hardtop that was somewhat striking with the windows down:
There was also a cabrio/phaeton style model:
Very much a prewar style car with its functional landau bars:
And here's a 180 like that guy's dad had:
Re-reading my old post, I meant "clutchless manual", of course :shades:
On the tire topic, I found a pic of this obviously restored beautiful later (63-65) fintail with correct tires. These are what my car will get. The "automatic" badge is funny - I think it might have been an extra cost option (everything is/was on a MB), as I have seen many automatic cars without it, including my own. Maybe something for Europe of the period, where an automatic was something of a status symbol:
Thanks for the pics. The pic I have of my dealer friend's Dad's 180 had wide whites and I think a full wheelcover but I'm out-of-town with work this week so don't have it near me.
I remember seeing at swap meets a New York Times insert from '58 that had all the Studebaker, Packard, and M-B cars in it. Here's one that was on eBay and an "Adenauer" is on the front page:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-Packard-Mercedes-Benz-Studebaker-NY-Times-Insert-/1- 60896874917?nma=true&si=wnVJRBL%252F9u9PQuHIkrSQQhSO8ts%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=n- c&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
A 180 would have came standard with just hubcaps and blackwalls, but the dealer could have upgraded the appearance. The "S" models had the full wheelcovers (actually a 2 piece ring and hubcap until the late 60s).
That's a cool ad, funny to think a lower line Stude and something worth a healthy 6 figures today like a 300SL would have been sold at the same place. I suspect the Adenauer sold to people who liked the baroque-ness of a Rolls, but not the price tag.
jljac Posts: 649Before MB had its own automatic, it used Borg-Warner units, and I think these weren't the best. I think in 1962, MB introduced their first in-house automatic, the weird fluid coupling unit that my car has.
Studebaker dealers would not have had any problem servicing the "Borg Warner" automatic transmission because it was the same transmission sold as "Studebaker Automatic Drive" between 1950 and 1956 when Studebaker switched to the Ford automatic transmission and Borg Warner set up production of the same transmission in England where it was also used in Jaguars. Servicing the MB fuel injection system was a bigger problem because that was completely new to the dealers and quite complex to service.
Just think, in 1958 if you wanted to buy a car with painted wheel covers you could go to the Studebaker-Packard-Mercedes Benz dealer where you could buy a Mercedes Benz or a Studebaker Scotsman. I am not knocking the MB painted wheel covers, I think they look good.
I wonder if MB chose B-W for the automatic because of the Studebaker link? Were the Stude wheel covers body color?
I have to imagine a mechanic seeing a FI engine for the first time would be taken aback by it a bit - the mechanical FI systems have a lot of plumbing, and the direct injection (300SL, first production car with it) must have seemed like something from the future.
bhill2 Posts: 1,330I wonder if MB chose B-W for the automatic because of the Studebaker link?
A lot of european cars (Japanese too, I think) used the Borg-Warner automatic for us lazy shiftless (pun intended) Americans, as well as similarly shiftless domestic buyers. I think that Volvo used them at least into the mid-70s and probably even later.
2009 BMW 335i, 2003 Corvette cnv, 2001 Jaguar XK cnv, 1985 MB 380SE (the best of the lot)
A Studebaker of that era that has brought large cash in the past few years at the auctions (proving to me that it's not an anomaly) is the Golden Hawk. One brought over $100K a year or two ago at auction, and there have been at least a couple that have crept towards six-figures. I really don't even like them, other than they are so very different than anything else built in the 'States then.
Until these Golden Hawk auction figures, Packard Hawks (love 'em or hate 'em) usually brought the most money, condition-for-condition, of all the Hawks. I'd prefer a '64 Gran Turismo Hawk with blower and 4-speed myself..but it has to have all the gauges, factory FM, and the half-vinyl top too.
BTW, the photo I have of my dealer friend's Dad's 180 has whitewalls like the pics of the fintails you've shown...wide, but not 'gansta' wide, and touching the wheel.
I suppose that's good money for something so odd. I could see it in a Packard Hawk, just for the oddity and rarity. Style wise, I would agree with your later GT car. Those late cars were kind of European in a way. Nowadays, the 300SL roadster in that ad can hit 500K+++, and gullwings getting into 7 figures.
I don't know if MB ever officially used the super wide wheel-to-ground whitewalls of the late 40s-early 50s. Seeing these pics has me itching to get new tires for my car - gotta do it this year.


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Hotel for Dogs
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The Daily Iowegian
---- — Myrtle U'Della Houser, 92, of Clay Center, Kan. and former Centerville resident, died on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2013 at Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kan.
She was born the daughter of George Albert and Loureim Alice (Whiteman) Field on Sept. 26, 1920 in Hoisington, Kan. She received her education from Haven Rural High School in 1938.
She had various occupations before marrying Paul Leon Phillips in 1941. They made their home in Russell until Paul's death in 1953. She then moved to Wichita, Kan. and was one of the first women welders at the Boeing Aircraft Company. Myrtle was then united in marriage to Alfred Houser on July 31, 1954 in Wichita, Kan. They would return to the Centerville area and begin farming. Myrtle would move to Clay Center, Kan. in 1998. She was a member of the Clay Center Leisure Center, Red Hats, Classy Lassies, Friendship Club and a volunteer for Red Cross blood drives.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; husbands, Paul L. Phillips in 1953; and Alfred Houser on Aug. 7, 1997; son, Kelly L. Houser in 1980; step-son, Alfred B. Houser; two brothers, Ralph A. Field and Leonard E. Field; and two sisters, Lourein Brown and Fern Garton.
Myrtle is survived by: sons, Kim Phillips of Littleton, N.C. and Mark Houser and his wife, Cindy of Des Moines; daughters, Kayla Ernsting her husband, Larry of Clay Center, Kan., Kendra Thacker and her husband, Frank of Walterboro, S.C., Jan McMillen and her husband, Mike of Catlettsburg, Ky. and Terri Laughlin and her husband, Joe of Macon, Mo.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; step-son, Wendell Robert Houser and his wife, Margaret of Moulton and Keith Houser and his wife, Shirley of Moulton; step-daughters: Sue Schwilling and her husband, Wayne of Strong City, Kan. and Lorraine Binkley and her husband, Mack of Moravia.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at 10 a.m. at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville with the Rev. Walter King officiating. Burial of ashes will follow in the Mt. Ararat Cemetery east of Centerville.
Memorials can be made to the Clay Center Leisure Center, First Baptist Church or St. Paul Lutheran Church and can be left or mailed to the funeral home. The Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Centerville is caring for the Houser family in Centerville at this time and condolences can be sent at: schmidtfamilyfuneralhome.com.


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