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Recommended Reading – Trucker: A Portrait of the last American Cowboy
More than 40 years ago, I found this book on the rack at the entrance to a Brentano's bookstore in a New Jersey shopping mall. It was the early 1970s, and I was barely out of my teens, totally thrilled with the popular fascination being directed at the American trucker, early in the CB craze, when Movin' On was still on NBC, and TV news was full of fuel-price protests by truckers along the Interstates.
Roadfood website. But in 1975, when this book was first published, Jane was trying to put a human face on explosively spreading chapter of highway folklore.I wouldn't say that Trucker by Jane Stern was in many ways a romantic recounting of the long-haul trucker's hard, lonely life. But it did launch her into a fascination with life on the road, especially where it concerned local cuisine. Today, she and her husband, Michael, operate the acclaimed
She wrote the text, took the photos and selected the verse that dots the narrative in various spots. It paints an unflinching and sometimes dystopian portrait of these latter-day cowboys. Hit a truckstop nearly 40 years later, and you'll still hear long-haul drivers voicing the same laments about their lot. This is a timeless work on trucking history, with some too-optimistic notions about trucking's future. Though long out of print, copies of Trucker are readily available online.
Recommended Reading – Chevrolet, A History from 1911
Automobile Quarterly had an excellent reputation for producing some of the finest and best researched books on automotive history, with one of its more popular titles being this 208-page book on the history of Chevrolet.
Published back in 1986, the book's hardcover landscape format best suits the horizontal shape of the automobile, allowing you to better see the hundreds of full-color photographs of all the different Chevrolet cars through the years. The well-composed photographs were of authentic-looking, original-type cars, and all were commissioned specially for this book.
The book is split into two parts. Part 1: 1911-1954 was written by noted historian Beverly Rae Kimes, while Part II: 1955-1983 was penned by Robert Ackerson. Both authors are well known in their field and highly respected among their peers, so you know the information provided is accurate, well-written and highly informative.
All the historical details on how Chevrolet was formed and how the company evolved through the early years are told and illustrated with many of the rarely seen car models produced during that time. During the postwar years, there are specific chapters dedicated to "The Birth of the Great New V-8," the line-up offered during the 1960s, and "The Costly Lesson of the Vega."
This book is an entertaining read, not only for Chevrolet fans but for anyone interested in America's automobile industry. The extensive text flows easily, providing you with all the insight you ever needed about General Motors' most popular brand.
from Amazon starting at $10, with new copies starting at around $55. Some Internet dealers are selling new copies for as much as $189, but shop around as there are plenty of both new and used copies available. Regardless which you choose, new or used, this book makes a valuable and essential addition to anyone's automotive library.You can find yourself a used copy quite easily at Hershey or Carlisle for around $10 to 15. Used copies can also be bought
Recommended Reading – Buick, the Postwar Years
It may be small in size, but the information within is second to none. This is one book that every Buick enthusiast and admirer of these high-quality stylish automobiles must own and read.
Penned by Jan Norbye, one of the most notable automotive historians of our time, among the 166 pages of this 7-1/2 x 10-inch hardcover resides some of the most informative and preeminent information ever written on Buick. Within its 13 chapters, plus 20 pages of appendices that list production, engine and specification information, is a well-written, somewhat condensed version, of Buick's postwar history. It explores the men behind the company's rise to glory during that era, and the many technical innovations that they had introduced through the years.
The creation of the Y-Job and other one-off prototypes are discussed, as is the design and engineering of their many engines, including their illustrious overhead-valve straight-eight and the celebrated "nailhead" V-8s, as well as those engines that followed.
As its title implies, the book focuses on the production years from World War II to around 1978, when this book was first published, so there is quite a bit of interesting material on the later full-size 1960s and 1970s models that you can't readily find anywhere else. It's an all-black-and-white production, yet that doesn't diminish the book's value or significance.
Chapter Five is one of the more interesting sections: "Buick Develops the Dynaflow." Here, in very understandable language, is a thorough review of how this remarkable automatic transmission was designed. It includes many detailed drawings with lots of insightful information that came from interviews directly from those engineers involved in its production. If you've always wanted to know how this remarkable transmission works, and how it came to fruition, you'll learn all about it right here.
While new copies start upwards of $200, the average price of a used edition in good condition runs about $30-$40, although I have come upon several decent used copies at Hershey for a mere $20. Just search the swap meets; they are out there and well-worth the price, whatever you may pay. Enjoy!
Recommended Reading – Cadillacs of the Forties, Fifties and Sixties
For serious Cadillac owners and enthusiasts the most desirable Cadillac-specific books is this three-volume series written by Roy Schneider. Long out of print, each is highly collectible, with the blue cover volume that focuses on the 1950s models being the most sought after.
The first book in this series was Cadillacs of the Forties, which was published in 1976; it had since been reprinted two more times. This was followed by Guide to 1950 Thru 1959 Motor Cars in 1978 (same content but different title type). The last volume, Cadillacs of the Sixties, was published in 1995. Each is a very high quality made hardcover book measuring 8.5 x 11.5 inches in size, with 240 pages in length. All photos are black and white, but very well reproduced.
The books break down each specific model year Cadillac with the finest of details. In the Fifties book, it opens with an exterior dead-on front, side and rear view comparison of every year's model in chronological order. A lengthy introduction for each model explains that particular model's place in the Cadillac hierarchy while outlining all its unique characteristics. Then each year's Cadillac and all its different models are explained in close up detail, along with in-depth mechanical specifications, available colors, trim styles and options listings.
Best of all, the photos and illustrations that highlight each car's individual details are accompanied with a captioned paragraph that clearly and concisely explains what those differences are. Original Cadillac photographs and drawings add much enjoyment and are backed by Cadillac-issued information, so you know that what you're reading is precisely accurate.
To own one of these gems be prepared to pay a handsome amount. The Fifties volume is the most valuable with copies selling on Alibris.com for $268. The Forties book sells from $60 to $160, depending on condition, while the Sixties book runs between $200- $290.
Recommended Reading – Industrial Strength Design: How Brooks Stevens Shaped Your World
Like Raymond Loewy, Brooks Stevens was not primarily an auto designer. Rather, as one of the founding members of the Society of Industrial Designers, he applied his talents to any industrial product that came his way – tractors, clothes dryers, radios, locomotives, outboard motors – and, as Glenn Adamson pointed out in the title of his 2003 biography of Stevens, shaped many aspects of the world around us.
Published to accompany a Stevens exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum, Adamson's 200-plus-page large-format book examines Stevens's life both with the traditional eye of a biographer and through Stevens's most celebrated designs and side projects. Multi-page sidebars delve into the origins of and reasoning behind his Willys Jeepster and station wagon designs, along with his design for the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile, his Zephyr Land Yacht, the Allis-Chalmers Model B tractor, the Olympian Hiawatha train, Studebaker Gran Turismo Hawk, Excalibur SSK, Scimitar, Die Valkyrie, Excalibur J, Excalibur Hawk, Briggs and Stratton hybrid car, and the Harley-Davidson Hydra-Glide. And that list only scratches the surface of the various products – automobiles and other consumer goods alike – that Stevens had a hand in designing.
Along the way, Adamson also pauses to point out Stevens's credentials as an auto enthusiast and car collector, dating back to the late 1930s when he bought his de Sakhnoffsky-designed Cord L-29 and further customized it with what could possibly be the first tailfin to appear on an American automobile, and extending through his time curating the Brooks Stevens Automotive Museum.
Capping the book, Adamson also briefly discusses the many associates of Stevens's who contributed to the designer's success through the years and includes a few of Stevens's speeches and essays, including one justifying and clarifying the term and practice of planned obsolescence, attributed to him.
Though not initially widely distributed, new and used copies of Industrial Strength Design can be found online for up to about $25.
Recommended Reading – Handbook of Grand Prix Cars, Post-War to Present
One of many digest-size books published by Floyd Clymer, this particular Hans Tanner-authored softcover gem was released back in 1963. With a cover price of just $3, it was filled will hard-to-find Grand Prix information and wonderful period photographs showing all the cars that raced back then – all in black and white.
Like its cover proclaimed, "Complete specifications, Racing History & Records PLUS Circuit Maps." From the popular grand prix Ferraris and Mercedes-Benzes within its 184 pages there were also profiles on all the lesser known makes such as A.F.M., Alta, Connaught, E.R.A., H.W.M., Tec-Mec and Veritas. Profiles of other top team race cars include Alfa Romeo, B.R.M., Gordini & Simca, Lancia, Lotus, Maserati, O.S.C.A, Porsche, Talbot-Lago and Vanwall.
Each grand prix car is given a short one- or two-page profile, plus a page or two of photos showing the cars, plus a specifications sidebar with all the pertinent information such as engine size and horsepower, gearbox, chassis type, suspension and brake design, wheels, tread and wheelbase specs.
The chapter on circuits is especially interesting as it details all the great true race tracks, not the boring stadium or street circuits like today. Here you'll find an illustration of each track layout, its location and length. And they're all here: Brands Hatch, Monza, Zandvoort, Spa, Reims, Buenos Aires, Nürburgring and Silverstone. Plus lesser-known circuits such as Aintree, Oulton Park, Madagascar, Crystal Palace, Charterall, Chimay, Snetterton, Dundrod and Pau.
The book then closes with a chapter listing each team's grand prix win as well as its top three finishes, the name of the race and its drivers.
I found my copy in an antique store about 20 years ago for a mere $2, but I've seen plenty for sale at Hershey, Carlisle and Lime Rock, rarely for more than $20, usually just $10. And they're worth every cent.
Recommended Reading – Mustang: The Complete History of America's Pioneer Ponycar
Back in the day when Automobile Quarterly was considered the premier collector car publication for serious automotive enthusiasts, they published standalone books every year or so that would focus on one particular make. And just like the AQ series of books, these hardcover books were extremely well researched, authoritatively written and finely photographed. Plus they were filled with never seen before photographs provided by the auto manufacturers and coachbuilding houses that showed cars in the styling, design and prototype stages.
One such book was Mustang, The Complete History of America's Pioneer Ponycar. Penned by Gary Witzenburg, a mechanical engineer and former Detroit auto engineer as well as a well-respected, award-winning automotive journalist, he was able to obtain lots of hardcore behind-the-scene information, the kind that you just can't find anywhere else. Unlike nearly all other Mustang books that are little more than the same old often-repeated content, the contents of this book are unlike any other. There are hundreds of photographs that show the Mustang from its initial concept that began back in 1961 and all through its various design proposals. All the different grille designs, instrument panel layouts and front and rear end treatments are shown and are backed with insightful information that was obtained from those Ford stylists and engineers who worked on the Mustang project.
More than just the early Mustang models, there's lots of in-depth information on the Mustang II, with the final chapter discussing the then-new Fox-chassis Mustang that had just been introduced when this book was published. And there's plenty of information on Mustangs in competition, the Trans-Am-prepped Mustangs and how the Shelby models came to be.
This book was first published in 1979, and I believe has never been reprinted. Under the paper jacket lies a gold-embossed hardcover that binds the 204 pages of quality coated stock in a horizontal format. Most of the photography is black and white, but there is a 24-page full-color portfolio that showcases all the different Mustang models built, including the 1962 Mustang I prototype and the 1963 Mustang II pre-production prototype.
A quick search on Amazon revealed that this book is still available new for around $45, but I have seen used copies at Hershey and Lime Rock for about $25. Regardless of the price, if there's only room for one Mustang book on your shelf, make no doubt about it, this should be the book. No other Mustang book compares.
Recommended Reading – Nuvolari: Legendary Champion of International Auto Racing
When the 1935 Alfa Romeo 8C-35 sold recently for an Alfa world record of $9.4 million dollars, few realized just how historically significant this race car truly is. Not only did this incredible machine beat the highly advanced Mercedes Silver Arrows with team manager Enzo Ferrari at the helm, but it did so at the hands of what many believe was the world's greatest racing driver of all time – Tazio Nuvolari. Even Ferdinand Porsche called Nuvolari "The greatest driver of the past, present and the future."
The life of this charismatic driver from Mantua, Italy, who is known as The Flying Mantuan, is extremely fascinating. Count Giovanni Lurani's softcover, digest-size book records the life and times of Nuvolari, from his first races on motorcycles to his many victories on the Grand Prix circuit. His win in the 1935 German Grand Prix driving an outdated Alfa Romeo P3 against the superior Auto Unions is legendary, and is detailed here in all its glory.
This book is just 119 pages in length, but it's a thorough read that's loaded with all the important facts that we Grand Prix junkies want to know about, including a listing of all the major races that Nuvolari competed in.
The book is published by Sports Car Press in New York City; on the intro page, they proudly stated: "A series of low-cost books designed to meet the skyrocketing demand for more information on these trim, sleek, high-performance machines. Fully illustrated, these attractive and practical manuals are designed for the thousands of owners, would-be owners, and enthusiastic devotees of rallies, races and expert road driving."
Best of all, this little book, which was first published in 1960, is easily found at swap meets and from automotive literature dealers. I bought my copy about 25 years ago for $3 at Lime Rock, although today you will have to pay $40 to $50 for a copy in good condition; the hardcover version, featuring a red cover, runs about $85 to $100. However, just last year I saw a copy for sale at Hershey for a mere $20, so they are still out there for cheap money.
Recommended Reading – Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile
One day, as a little boy walking around my local public library, I randomly pulled a big book down from a shelf and opened it. Spreading across two oversize pages was the profile of a great gray fighter plane, an F-15 Eagle. The book was filled with similarly richly colored, artist-rendered silhouettes of shapely aircraft, and because I was at an age where the world was still fairly new and fresh, it thrilled me. I spent hours leafing through the pages of that book, gazing at the pictures, ultimately learning so much about the airplanes that I would sometimes startle my family with my seemingly Department-of-Defense-level of knowledge.
Although these days it takes a lot more to catch my attention, I recently purchased a book – Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile – that manages to bring me right back to that childlike state of wonder.
Be warned, though, if you prefer to read in bed, this hefty tome may have you rethinking your literary habits. Weighing in at nearly five pounds and in a format exceeding 10 x 12 inches, it isn't just massive, it's monumental. And at $5.52 per pound (from a certain online jungle bookseller), less than the cost of a good steak dinner, it will feed your automotive interest for years to come.
The cars cataloged in this book are presented in chronological order, making navigation intuitive, and flipping through them a quick and surprisingly effective lesson in the evolution of automotive styling and technology. "Quick," that is, if you can stop yourself from becoming mesmerized by the hundreds of vibrant full-color illustrations.
The lavish visual content is enhanced by the book's designers taking full advantage of its large format (more than two feet wide when laid open), frequently spreading charts full of related cars across both pages for easy comparison, and alternating these with insightful, close-up photographic explorations of the distinguishing features of key automobiles and engines; extended histories of famous marques and models; and reproductions of period advertisements and even fine art.
Hardbound and printed on heavy, semi-glossy paper, the book is gorgeous, the imagessaturated with color and sharply clear. Running to 360 pages, the experience is satisfyingly tactile as well as visual. However, the book's good aesthetics should not persuade you that it is just an "unserious picture book." Its fine illustrations are elegantly balanced with plenty of informative text addressing everything from performance specifications and production numbers, to design and engineering theory.
Perhaps by virtue of it being published outside the United States (namely, in the United Kingdom), or maybe because its editors are just sound in their selectivity, this book feels globally comprehensive, like it just may be as definitive as the title indicates. Though I know it's impossible to represent every car ever produced on the planet in a single volume – and even less possible to do so in a pleasurably digestible way – the breadth of this work is awesome.
As an automobile enthusiast, the sheer number, variety and impact of the world's American and non-American cars detailed in Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile awes me. And, just as when I was that child in the library so long ago, a beautifully illustrated book has left me thrilled, educated and inspired.
Recommended Reading – Racing the Silver Arrows: Mercedes-Benz versus Auto Union, 1934-1939
Long considered two of the greatest racing cars and teams of all time, Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union's Silver Arrows teams are the subjects of this book. Between the 350 pages of Chris Nixon's hardcover masterpiece lies the most authoritative work on the subject of the competition between these incredible machines.
Make no doubt about it, this is a book about racing first and foremost. While there's plenty of information about the cars themselves, it's not in-depth enough to be considered a profile on the mechanical makeup of these fascinating racing cars. But if you want to know all the details about all the individual races these cars competed in, the drivers and the strategies used to win, this has it all.
Each of the many chapters is broken up into individual mini-chapters, all of which pertain to the same focus. For instance, in the chapter 1934 – Let Battle Commence – the primary story is that of the European and North African circuits and the record-breaking locations, with supporting stories on all the major drivers that took part in those events, such as Hans Stuck, Luigi Fagioli and others. This is followed by a piece on the French Grand Prix and The Year in Pictures, which chronicles, in numerous black-and-white photographs, the cars, the races and the people (this done for each year). The chapter concludes with profiles on four circuits: Montlhery, Montenero, Lasarte and Brno. These track profiles detail the events from that year's Grand Prix with an in-depth review of the competition between Auto Union and Mercedes, how the drivers raced, the problems that occurred and other pertinent competitive details between the two marques. Simply amazing.
Other chapters and side stories are: Caracciola's Renaissance, The Year of the Titans, The New Formula and The End of a Golden Age. In-depth reviews of the German, Monaco and British Grand Prix are discussed with incredible details, while other track profiles include Avus, Tunis, Monaco, Budapest, Tripoli, the Nürburgring, Donington, Monza and even Roosevelt Raceway in New York. The information included between these two dominant racing teams during the 1934-1939 seasons is truly spellbinding.
Originally published in 1986, and reprinted late in 1987. Go to this link to obtain a copy of this enthralling book; for used copies, expect to pay between $70 and $100 on average, while new copies will set you back a minimum of $275, up to around $350 at most. Whatever you decide to pay, trust me, it will be worth every single cent, as it's a journey into what is arguably considered the greatest era of competition, an era which you certainly don't want to miss out on.


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So I just bought rumble, and played him for the first time. I am a Silver III Top player, I am currently looking to broden my spectrum of top players. I play alot of Yorick, Garen, and Cho (Just so you understand my playstyle a little).
I was wondering something about rumble. I played fairly decent with him went 10-6 and did most damage. My Question is that in lane how do you ensure you are getting enough poke off while staying in the danger zone without pushing the wave to hard.
I was playing against an irellia so I was using my Q whenever she would jump to me, and E naturally to poke at her. I noticed that I was trying to stay within the danger zone and clear waves a little with my Q. How do you ensure to maximize your damage, while keeping your lane from not being pushed.
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Don't max your E, basically ever.
You don't have to use your Q on the minions to keep yourself in the danger zone.
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Santino Marella
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While it normally takes a while for the cause of death to be revealed, it looks like we do not have to wait in the case of Sean OHaire. TMZ, which has been known to cover things related to WWE and professional wrestling in general, is reporting that the former tag team champion committed suicide by hanging himself. Reports are also stating that it was his father who discovered the body.
September 10, 2014
Roddy Piper recently did a one man show, and he took that opportunity to bash Vince McMahon. The WWE legend pointed out that his longtime employer has failed miserably as a concert promoter, bodybuilding promoter and football promoter. Piper went on to say that McMahon has only succeeded as a promoter in the business that his father handed to him.
August 25, 2014
"I've been really quiet since the passing of my husband and the father of my girls. Someone sent me what Mr Bollea had to say in video interview with Grantland yesterday and I would just like to ask him to stop. He is the only person in the WWE Universe who did not give a call or send a card. My girls asked why he didn't check on us like everyone else and I explained simply there isn't a camera at our mailbox or in the house when we receive our calls. I would ask respectfully Mr Bollea, for you to understand my girls hurt and just let some time pass before you say anything more." - wife of the Ultimate Warrior to Hulk Hogan
August 15, 2014
In a sign that she should be called up to the main roster in the near future, Ashley Flair has been given the WWE NXT Women's Championship. She defeated Natalya Neidhart to capture the belt. Management has long praised her athletic ability, and with her father, Ric Flair, coming back to Monday Night Raw soon, WWE could be looking to capitalize on that relationship.
May 30, 2014
"Hello, everyone. I will not be on Twitter for a while. My father, Joe Laurer, passed away the other day, and I have to deal with family matters. My dad is in a much better place now, and we will be reunited one day." - Chyna reveals the death of her father on Twitter
May 26, 2014
Rumors have been floating around for a couple of months now about Mickie James being pregnant, and the former TNA Knockout has now confirmed it during a recent interview with Totally Driven Radio. Mickie also revealed that she is due to give birth to her first baby some time in September. Former world champion Brutus Magnus is said to be the father.
May 9, 2014
"Today would've been my dad's 99th birthday and it's hard to believe he's been gone for 10 years now. I miss my dad everyday. His humor, his simple advice, and understanding of what it took to be a man. I often think of him as I drive down Bow Trail seeing Calgary's gorgeous skyline. I feel his spirit fill my mind, my heart, and I smile at how I know both Calgary and I are somehow protected as he admires and watches over us from the heavens." - Bret Hart remembers his father Stu Hart
May 4, 2014
A status update on Twitter, where Drew McIntyre joked about how he and his father are joining the Clique. The two of them recently hung out with Sean Waltman, Kevin Nash and Scott Hall backstage, as pictured.
May 1, 2014
Some things are just not meant to be. Shaul Guerrero will never follow her in the footsteps of her father and mother by being a star in WWE. The company released the developmental diva earlier today. She had been working on WWE NXT in a variety of roles. This is the second stint that has ended for Shaul. She initially signed a contract back in 2010.
April 30, 2014
Upon finding out about the death of his father, Daniel Bryan was given time off by WWE to mourn with his family. He skipped out on Smackdown and the live events this past week, and rumors had it that WWE was willing to let him stay off the road until Extreme Rules 2014. Reports are surfacing, though, that Bryan is now scheduled for Monday Night Raw and Smackdown this week.
April 27, 2014
Those that attended the WWE live event in Toronto noticed that Nikki Bella was alone this time around. That's because her twin sister Brie Bella has been given time off from the company, so that she can be with her husband Daniel Bryan, as he and his family mourn the loss of his father. Both Brie and Bryan are expected back with WWE in a couple of days.
April 26, 2014
The feeling backstage in WWE is that the segment between Kane and Daniel Bryan on Monday Night Raw was so strong that Bryan could effectively take time off up until Extreme Rules 2014 and the company would be fine. As many already know, Bryan has left WWE temporary to be with his family as they mourn the death of his father.
April 25, 2014
In order to build up further heat for the feud, Stephanie McMahon will be doing a segment on the next episode of Monday Night Raw, where she will be apologizing to Daniel Bryan for the assault by Kane. WWE might need to figure out ways to build the story line while Bryan takes time away from television to cope with the sudden death of his father.
April 23, 2014
While he recently took some time off, WWE has allowed Daniel Bryan to spend further time away from the ring. The world heavyweight champion lost his father to a sudden death this week, and the company is allowing him the time needed to grieve. Bryan has been removed from the live events scheduled for this upcoming weekend, and there are rumors that he might miss Monday Night Raw as well.
April 23, 2014
Hours before he was set to return to Monday Night Raw, Daniel Bryan received some awful news. His father has passed away suddenly. However, rather than taking off immediately to mourn the death, Bryan admirably insisted that WWE allow him to work the show tonight, in order to preserve the plans that were already in place. He might skip out on Smackdown to go be with his family.
April 21, 2014
"My mom called to tell me my Uncle Jimbo, aka Ultimate Warrior, died. He was my dad's best friend, and a big part of our childhood. Rest in peace." - Lacey Von Erich discusses the death of Ultimate Warrior, who worked with her father Kerry Von Erich in WCCW
April 11, 2014
"When I first heard the news of the Ultimate Warrior's passing - from my oldest son - my first thoughts were of his precious daughters, and how their father - whose love for them was clear - had been taken away from them far to early in their lives. My second thought was about the foolish tweet I sent out during Warrior's Hall of Fame induction speech - and how badly I wish I could have taken those words back. Maybe they seemed harmless at the time, but in retrospect, the fact that my final words about Warrior were negative ones has had me feeling pretty bad these last 24 hours. I did not dislike Warrior. I got along fine with him in 1996, and years later, during a 'Legends Rountable' focusing on 'Heatseekers', I was good-naturedly kidded by my fellow Roundtable guests for having nothing negative to say about Warrior, Paul Heyman or Buff Bagwell." - Mick Foley talks about his relationship with Ultimate Warrior
April 10, 2014
A picture of Shaul Guerrero showing off the dress that she wore to the WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony during Wrestlemania 30 weekend. She revealed that the Marilyn Monroe inspired outfit was in honor of her father, the late Eddie Guerrero.
April 6, 2014
Since he fully understands that Father Time is undefeated, Vince McMahon is slowly preparing to hand over WWE, and that contingency plan is on display at Wrestlemania 30 weekend. Triple H and Stephanie McMahon have been doing a lot of the work in producing the pay per view. Vince is still obviously involved, but not as much as in years past.
April 6, 2014
"Vince doesn't go to ball games, golf, or any of that rich-guy stuff. He just works, and nobody works harder than him. He's always had that unrelenting work ethic, and I think a lot of it stems from his father. His father was such an iconic figure in the wrestling business. Vince idolized his father from afar, and he wanted to do anything he could to draw favor from his dad. When his dad reluctantly allowed Vince to get into the wrestling business, that overwhelming work ethic kicked in." - Jim Ross praising Vince McMahon
April 4, 2014
Fans who tune into the next episode of Monday Night Raw will get an opportunity to see Santino Marella making his return to WWE. However, it is not the long rumored permanent one. The former Intercontinental Champion has been asked to make an appearance, so that he can promote his new movie with Larry the Cable Guy, who also happens to be the guest host of Raw. Marella is still working on making an official comeback some time in 2015.
November 21, 2014
As many fans already know, Santino Marella is retired and wants to make a return to WWE next year. He is one step closer to that goal, as his physician has cleared him medically to start training his upper body after recovering from a severe neck injury. The former Intercontinental Champion stated that he is going to check his ego in at the door and start training from the very beginning. For what it's worth, WWE officials are said to be interested and open to the idea of Marella coming back.
November 3, 2014
While he no longer is burdened with the hectic WWE schedule, Santino Marella has kept himself busy. In addition to running his own wrestling school, the former Intercontinental Champion has made great strides in his personal life. It has now been revealed that Marella is now engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Anna Babij, who happens to do a little bit of fitness modeling.
October 8, 2014
By now, a lot of people are aware that Santino Marella is in the process of trying to make a comeback to professional wrestling after being forced to retire due to a severe neck injury. The former Intercontinental Champion has now revealed that he hopes to be able to make a return to WWE in about six months. The belief is that the door is open for him to come back since management views his comedic routine as an asset.
September 26, 2014
Feeling like he did not want to be forced out of the ring, Santino Marella is already working on making a comeback. The belief is that WWE wants that return to happen in their ring. The company still believes Marella to be an asset, as evident by the fact that they gave him a new three year contract a couple of months ago. No time frame has been given for the Marella return yet.
August 18, 2014
It looks like Santino Marella isn't quite ready to give up on his in ring career just yet. The former Intercontinental Champion stated that he will be undergoing surgery to repair his neck. Marella also stated that he is going to make a comeback attempt after spending a couple of months in recovery. He did not mention WWE specifically, but the belief is that the company has left the door open for him.
August 14, 2014
Since he is smart enough to know that a career in WWE doesn't last forever, Seth Rollins has wisely decided to prepare for life after his career as an in ring performer is over. The former Shield member has partnered up with an independent wrestler to start a wrestling school in Moline, Illinois. It is called the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy. Santino Marella recently did the same thing before being forced to retire from WWE due to neck injuries.
July 16, 2014
Rumors are floating around right now that Adam Rose is expected to replace Santino Marella as the comedy routine on Monday Night Raw and Smackdown. However, those reporting on the speculation are failing to remember that Damien Sandow actually owns that role in WWE at the moment. Management is still not sold on Rose, so the chances of him being moved above Sandow isn't very high at the moment.
July 11, 2014
Since he was given time to address the audience at a live event over the weekend, many were under the impression that Santino Marella was going to be given a segment on Monday Night Raw to let the fans know of his decision to retire from WWE, especially since he was backstage at the show. Management, however, felt that it was not the right time for such a thing. No word yet on whether or not Marella will get to say farewell to his fans on television.
July 8, 2014
"Comedy wrestling is not easy. Santino Marella is one of my favorite wrestlers to watch. sad he's leaving the ring, but happy he made me smile." - Colt Cabana on Santino Marella being forced to retire from WWE due to another neck injury
July 7, 2014
When he announced his sudden decision to retire, Santino Marella teased WWE fans that he might be taking over as the new general manager of Monday Night Raw and Smackdown. While the role is vacant due to the departure of Vickie Guerrero from the company, there has been no confirmation of what Marella is claiming. The belief is that he was simply teasing the audience at this point.
July 7, 2014
During a WWE live event in Toronto, Santino Marella announced to the fans in attendance that he has decided to retire from professional wrestling as an in ring performer. He revealed that he has suffered yet another neck injury and has decided that it would not be safe for his long term health to keep wrestling. Since he recently signed a long term contract extension with WWE, there is a chance that Marella could remain with the company in another capacity.
July 6, 2014
During a recent interview, Santino Marella informed the media of something that wrestling observers were already aware of. His in ring career is winding down soon. The former WWE Intercontinental Champion did leave open the possibility of staying with the company as an on screen character or as a host of a WWE Network show. To his credit, Marella has also prepared for life after the ring by opening up a wrestling school.
July 2, 2014
Those that watched Monday Night Raw this week saw an in show commercial being aired for Twisted Tea that featured Santino Marella and Adam Rose. Several of the WWE stars also posted messages on Twitter about the adult beverage. The move is viewed as being quite interesting because the company has spent years shifting their attention towards a younger audience. This product does not necessarily fit that demographic.
July 1, 2014
One of the reasons why Santino Marella worked a segment with Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter on Monday Night Raw this week was because Emma was overseas. WWE sent the diva to her home country of Australia to do some promotional work for an upcoming tour. Management really does not have a long term plan for Santino and Emma, but they like utilizing the two of them on television together.
June 11, 2014
As is usually the case with every pay per view, you can expect WWE to do last minute additions to the Extreme Rules 2014 match card. Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Curtis Axel and Ryback are expected to get the seventh match on the card. If WWE needs another filler match, then Emma, Santino Marella, Layla El and Fandango are the top candidates for that spot.
April 27, 2014
A picture of Emma and Santino Marella doing an Ultimate Warrior tribute. The on screen WWE couple is wearing shirts with Warrior's logo on there.
April 24, 2014
A picture of Santino Marella with Mr T during Wrestlemania 30 weekend.
April 20, 2014
In order to fill up the arena, WWE is giving away tickets to Wrestlemania 30. Santino Marella and Emma, who have been working together on Monday Night Raw over the past several weeks, were sent around New Orleans to hand them out to lucky fans. WWE is even promoting it through YouTube, in order to drum up even more excitement for the pay per view.
April 4, 2014
WWE has announced that the Andre the Giant memorial battle royal will consists of Alberto Del Rio, Big E Langston, Big Show, Brodus Clay, Christian, Cody Rhodes, Damien Sandow, Darren Young, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Fandango, Goldust, Great Khali, Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, Justin Gabriel, Kofi Kingston, Mark Henry, Miz, R Truth, Rey Mysterio, Santino Marella, Sheamus, Sin Cara, Titus ONeil and Zack Ryder. There are also four spots available for last minute entrants.
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Every year properties in the city change in value. During years when the average property goes up in value, some properties, for various reasons, may fall in value. While the press may talk about changes in the average tax bill, if you property dropped in value RELATIVE TO THE AVERAGE CHANGE IN VALUE, your taxes will go up less or decrease. Similarly, if your property WENT UP IN VALUE MORE THAN THE AVERAGE CHANGE, your taxes will increase more than the average property owner's taxes. Think of all the properties in the City of Madison as represented as a pie. Your property is one slice of that pie. If the total value for all properties went up and your property went up the same as the average increase, your slice of that pie would be the same size. If your property didn't go up as much, your slice got smaller; if your property went up more, your slice got bigger.
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No Crossover with Dynamite's Gold Key Characters, Says Valiant
The publisher isn't interested in reuniting with old characters unless it can own them outright, according to CEO.
When Dynamite announced a revival of the Gold Key superhero characters in advance of New York Comic Con earlier this month, longtime fans of characters like Solar, Turok and Magnus, Robot Fighter, started wondering whether there could be a crossover with the superheroes of their previous publisher Valiant Entertainment could be on the cards. The answer, it seems, is a definite no -- at least, as far as Valiant is concerned.
The Valiant incarnations of the Gold Key characters ran from 1991 through 1999, with revised versions of Magnus, Solar and Turok placed firmly in the center of the Valiant universe, alongside original characters like Shadowman, X-O Manowar and Bloodshot. When Valiant ceased publication, the rights to the characters reverted to Random House, which holds the Gold Key assets, before being licensed first to Dark Horse Comics and then Dynamite. Meanwhile, Valiant relaunched its comic line in 2012 -- but without some of the characters that many considered central to its original appeal.
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In an interview with Valiant's executive team at Comic Book Resources, the question was raised about whether the publisher had attempted to acquire the license to publish the Gold Key characters. "We never went after them," answered CEO Dinesh Shamdasani, adding "We own all the characters that we're launching now, and that's the big piece for us, because it means we can do what we want with them. We don't have to compromise the creative integrity because we have to get a licensee to approve something."
That echoed editor Warren Simons' earlier comment that he wasn't interested in working with Dynamite to tell a crossover story reuniting the characters from the two companies. "We have no plans for that right now," he said. "I have no interest on making sure that one of my writers' scripts needs to be approved by a third party somewhere else."
However, Shandasani didn't rule out an eventual return for the Gold Key properties to Valiant -- under certain conditions. "Down the road, once we've grown the company in a slow and steady manner, will we go after those characters to wholly own them? Potentially. They are a good next step," he said. "The fans ask us a lot: Are we going to get Magnus, Solar and Turok? The answer is, we don't know. But certainly not as a license."
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Due to a Gangnam-style real estate deal in the Gangnam district of Seoul, South Korea, workers at Hyundai and Kia have gone on partial strike for the next few days.
Two years after the Obama administration heralded its free trade deal between the United States and South Korea, the latter's market remains relatively closed to the former's exports.
Along with an updated version of the Grandeur (aka the Azera), Hyundai has revealed the new "AG" large sedan, which will be a flagship, but also slot below the Genesis and above the Grandeur.
In the span of 24 hours, Australia inked two free trade agreements with both Japan and South Korea. Even though Holden, Ford and Toyota had already committed to ending auto manufacturing in Australia, it's hard not to see the agreements as the last nail in the coffin of Australia's once strong auto industry.
As Chevrolet slowly exits from the European market while Holden exits the production line altogether, General Motors is mulling over increasing exports to Australia out of South Korea.
Companies building cars in Canada are lobbying at the last minute to, kill an "imminent" free trade deal between Canada and South Korea that the automakers say would damage the Canadian auto industry and the greater Canadian economy. Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. president and chief executive, Dianne Craig, said on Thursday that the U.S.-Korea trade agreement enacted in 2007 has been a "disaster" for auto makers. Craig urged the Conservative government not to make the same mistake as the United States.
"We understand that [the Canadian government] need[s] to look for what's in the best interests of Canada," Ms. Craig said in an interview with Toronto's Globe & Mail. "But, frankly, autos are the greatest driver of GDP and we think we need to have a pretty strong voice in this conversation. This is not good for autos, which means it's not good for the economy, which means it's not good for Canadians."
Kia has big plans for America. The Korean brand that was written off in the 1990s, and is best known for making inexpensive cars with long warranties, isn't planning an assault on the mass market. Kia has bigger plans: compete head on with Lexus, BMW and Mercedes. Say what? Yep. By 2017 Kia promises they will be ready. Rather than leaping right into the market, Kia is dipping their toes into the murky waters of the near-luxury pool. In many ways the near-luxury segment is a harder place to compete. This segment is full of aspiring brands trying to move up (Buick and Cadillac), brands that are floundering (Acura), brands that are treading water (Volvo and Lexus's FWD models ), brands trying to expand down (Mercedes with the CLA) and brands that have no idea what their mission is (Lincoln). Into this smorgasbord lands a sedan that managed to be the most exciting car I have driven this year and the most awkwardly named. Now that I have that spoiler out of the way, let's dive into the Credenza. I mean Cadenza.
Soon after TTAC's article on General Motors' new model make over, the naysayers were out in force. Commenter jpolicke for example suggested selling GM stock if its future relied on engineering coming from South Korea. However, signs abound that this time around GM is finding its way. Let's examine some of the pros and cons:
While Japan may be a "closed market" in the eyes of some, imported cars from America are all the rage in South Korea. Honda is planning on sending no fewer than six American-made cars; the Civic, Accord, Odyssey, CR-V, Crosstour and Pilot will all be sent to South Korea as Honda attempts to become a net exporter of American made vehicles.
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I picked a mix that I like a few of the candy types - but not all. IDK if that would work for everyone - I'm pretty specific with candy that I like. For example, I don't like snickers. WHAT?! Who doesn't like snickers?
Maybe allow yourself to have one piece of candy. You can look through it for one that you think would be the best, and then that's it. Walk away before you eat it so you aren't still by the bowl or bag of candy when it's gone - cause then you will just want another.View Thread
I have a recipe at home and can post it later. I have a can of cream of chicken soup sitting on my shelf at home - I've had it for quite a while now because it just isn't as good. I should probably just get rid of it because I'll never use it.View Thread
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