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So many summers...
Sale of the Mini Cooper has caused a powerful performance-car vacuum in the Egan household. And physics being what it is...
By October 24, 2006
Superficially, I could probably blame my friend George Allez for my latest car purchase, even if the root of the problem goes much deeper. George, you see, called me up a few months ago and said he wanted to look at a new Cayman S at Zimbrick Porsche in Madison, Wisconsin. Would I like to meet him there, take a test drive and render a second opinion on the car?
"I can be there in 20 minutes," I said.
George is an old Porsche guy from way back. He bought a new 356C in 1964 and drove it for 180,000 miles, year-round, until the salty Wisconsin winters rendered it hopelessly rusty. That very car is now sitting on our property, under the shelter of our old horse barn, where I keep it around as "scenery." He's owned a VW Scirocco and a Mazda MX-6 since then, but has never lost his affection for Porsches.
So I drove into Madison and went on a short drive with George in the Cayman S. I took an immediate liking to the car and recommended he buy one.
What was not to like? The Cayman S is, essentially, a Boxster S with more displacement and horsepower, turned into a sturdy coupe with a lovely roofline and a little more luggage space.
And the Boxster S-I must confess here-is simply my favorite modern roadster. I've been involved in two R&T comparison tests in which the Boxster was one of five or six sports cars we drove, and it's always been my first choice, whether on the road or the racetrack. It has a balance of power, handling, steering precision, ride quality-and cavernous luggage space-that suits me perfectly.
Also, I love the way it looks. As one who, since childhood, has gone weak in the knees at the sight of a 550 Spyder, the Boxster's historic styling cues (so skillfully penned by a good Wisconsin boy named Grant Larson) are not wasted on me. I was knocked out by the Boxster concept car, first shown at the Detroit auto show in 1992, and wanted one the moment it appeared on the market, slightly modified for reality, in 1997.
The only problem was, I didn't have enough money to buy one. This happens to me with many things. Nevertheless, I narrowed my eyes like a newsboy admiring J.P. Morgan's spats and vowed that someday, when the price came down low enough on used Boxsters, I would buy one.
So while George was in the office at Zimbrick Porsche dickering with the salesman, I did what I do best, which is wander slack-jawed around car lots and read window stickers. And out front was a whole row of Boxsters. New, used, standard versions, S models...blue, black, red, yellow and silver-silver being my favorite. Not for nothing did I see The James Dean Story in 1957 at the Elroy Theater when I was 9 years old. All those car magazine photos of Ken Miles and Jack McAfee racing their silver 550s no doubt had a subversive effect as well.
The Zimbrick car lot had a few used Boxsters, but they were a little too new and expensive for my "tastes." A salesman named Dave Kummer came out and I said, "If you ever get an older used silver Boxster or Boxster S in on trade, give me a call." I gave him my phone number. Shortly after that, a couple of things happened, not entirely by accident. First, I traded in my Mini Cooper S on a Pontiac Vibe.
Yes, my friends and relatives were flabbergasted and there was talk of commitment proceedings, but there was a method behind this madness. I wanted a small, fuel-efficient wagon for hauling car parts and towing my new lightweight aluminum motorcycle trailer. (The Vibe has a 1500-lb. towing capacity.) I also wanted a car that would haul four or five people in comfort, so we wouldn't always have to take some other couple's car to dinner or the movies. I found with the Mini that tall people were thrilled to ride in the back seat exactly once. And that's how many times I was thrilled to drive them, with my knees firmly embedded in the dash.
Long story, short, I traded in the Mini and came away with a new Vibe and $2000 in my pocket.


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NEW YORK, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 02/05/13 -- LOYALTY IN BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES 2013
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- Bunchball, the pioneer and market leader in gamification, today announced that a growing number of financial services companies are relying on Bunchball's popular gamification platform to attract and retain members and clients, and in the process turn Wall Street newcomers into capable, savvy investors.
- A range of companies, from start-ups to one of the five largest banks in the United States, have deployed Bunchball's acclaimed Nitro platform to drive sales and memberships, attract and retain customers, build brand awareness and loyalty, and motivate employees to reach crucial productivity milestones.
- Using Bunchball Nitro, financial services firms are employing motivational techniques -- like goal-setting, real-time feedback, competition, virtual rewards, and leveling up -- to encourage customers to learn more about investing, acquire the skills needed to build successful portfolios, and learn the advantages of using expert financial planning services. Among Bunchball's financial services customers are:
- Kapitall, which provides an online investing platform and is free to join and explore. In a gamified environment that features points, missions, levels and more, users earn Kapitall Koins and badges for completing tutorials and consuming other financial education content, and for trading and analyzing companies. The site helps beginners test-drive investing and grow their skills by letting them trade practice portfolios, and provides tools to help new users and amateur investors understand and select stocks. Users may also open a free brokerage account and begin trading immediately. As they progress through the gamified experience, users can redeem Kapitall Koins for virtual assets, real-world prizes like movie tickets, and access to content. Special programs, including a 2012 Summer Olympics promotion that awarded Koins for every medal won by Team USA, encourage daily logins and ongoing participation.
- Wall Street Survivor, the first the first guided, mentored and fully socially integrated financial education site. Wall Street Survivor partnered with Bunchball to offer a series of engaging, rewarding missions that guide users through a range of stock market concepts, from portfolio basics to investment strategies. Aimed at millennials who consider themselves novice investors, the gamified Wall Street Survivor experience motivates users to engage with a stock market simulator with quizzes and rewards. Users earn badges for making trades and completing missions and quizzes, with rewards going to those whose virtual portfolios earn the highest returns.
- Bunchball's Nitro is the world's most widely deployed and scalable gamification platform, serving up to 70 million unique users and 2.3 billion actions each month. Nitro enables organizations to create compelling, meaningful experiences that engage customers, partners and employees.
Attributable to Rory Olson, CEO, Wall Street Survivor
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The Mackay Regional Council says new infrastructure charges will encourage the development of units and smaller houses in the region.
Under the new policy, developers will be charged less to build a unit than a house of the same size.
Councillor Di Hatfield says higher density development will minimise the demands on infrastructure.
"We're trying to encourage developers to look again at increasing the densities, reducing the size of lots but also trying to develop some of these attached residential developments," she said.
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Boston College
Andre Williams is leading the nation in rushing so far this season with 768 yards and seven touchdowns. Coach Steve Addazio thought the team took a step forward offensively this week.
Tajh Boyd is second on the latest Heisman poll, falling behind Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel and Marcus Mariota of Oregon. Excitement is already mounting for next week's Clemson-FSU game, but the Tigers themselves remain focused on the upcoming Boston College game.
QB Anthony Boone isn't practicing at full speed yet but he is being listed as "day-to-day" according to coach David Cutcliffe. Jeremy Cash has been making an impact on the football team after transferring from Ohio State.
Florida State
Starting free safety Tyler Hunter had surgery on a bulging disk in his neck and is going to be out for the season. Coach Jimbo Fisher is trying to contain QB Jameis Winston's growing hype, while also starting to trust him more.
Georgia Tech
The Yellow Jackets are trying to improve the team's passing game, which is currently ranked 82nd in FBS passing efficiency . After a loss to Miami last week, coach Paul Johnson is trying to let his team know that all hope is not lost for the season.
Ironically, Mark Turgeon wants his basketball team to stay big after losing center Alex Len to the NBA draft. After a big loss to Florida State, the Maryland football team is looking forward to getting back on track against Virginia this weekend.
Duke Johnson is showing his teammates and coaches that he can handle a heavy workload as the team's feature back. Last year, the Hurricanes were labeled a "young" and "inexperienced" team … it looks like they have grown up pretty fast.
North Carolina
Brian Barbour takes a look at UNC's offense on third downs this season. T.J. Logan avoided being redshirted after straining his MCL early in training camp. He wanted to make an impact on the team immediately.
N.C. State
Expectations for the N.C. State don't change after a loss to Wake Forest last Saturday. Philip Rivers became the N.C. State alum with the most NFL passing yards and touchdowns this weekend.
Notre Dame
The pass rush and turnover margin were among the positives taken from the win against Arizona State. Some of the negatives were pass efficiency and penalties.
The four Pittsburgh tight ends have combined for just 10 catches in four games this season. Former Pitt center Steven Adams, is getting some opportunities with the Oklahoma City Thunder so far during the preseason.
Ashton Broyld talks about playing on the road in the ACC. The Orange play their first road ACC game this Saturday at N.C. State.
Justin Anderson brings athleticism and enthusiasm to the Cavalier basketball team.
Virginia Tech
Willie Byrn walked on to the Virginia Tech football team three years ago, and he has become a key part of the offense. The Hokies are not satisfied with their recent return to the Top 25.
Wake Forest
Jim Grobe joked about how athletic director Ron Wellman didn't suggest a single play at practice this week. Some changes could be in order for the Demon Deacon basketball team this year.


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Our SheSays co-founder Ale Lariu, and 3 New York SheSays speakers (Suzana Apelbaum, Joyce King Thomas and Vivian Rosenthal) are featured in the book Strong enough for a man – an assortment of thoughts on some of the best female creative directors. Put together by AdWomen, and initiative to recognize the important contribution of women to the global advertising industry, and ihaveanidea, "the community of the international advertising industry" the book has interviews you will find inspiring from some of the most respected female creative directors in the world.
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