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IMO iowa will lose one of their two remaining games....not sure which will pull the upset, but, IMO either Minnesota or Western Michigan pulls the upset...here's how...
Iowa is ranked 109 in scoring offense, obviously their offense is inept at best. They have had injuries and are getting healthy, but, they haven't had season long injuries and all the injuries have been to wideouts. Iowa's offense has always been focused on being able to run the ball...that's simply not happening. So, your relying on a qb that is suspect at best...I like our 3* qb a lot more then their 4* qb.....Iowa must establish a running game against these two opponents that both have top 45 offenses in the nation to both keep their defense off the field but also the weakness of both defenses is the running game. The problem is they both have very pourous defense, but, as bad as their defenses are ranked, so is Iowa's scoring offense so thats a push, expect them to avg 18-24 points each of the two final games.
Iowa's defense which has been spectacular one week and a swiss cheese the next. Their weakness is passing, they're extremely difficult to run against. The teams that have beaten iowa this year have thrown the ball - ISU(78 rated passing game), Purdue(20), Penn St(76), Indiana(46), and wicsonsin(64) - point being that all of these teams haved passed on Iowa to win the game, none of have won the game based on a running game. However, Minnesota's scoring offense is ranked #30 and passing is 49th in the nation and Western Michigan scoring offense is 45 and their passing game is ranked 43rd. Those offenses will put up points. Therefore, the pressure to win, to perform at a perfect level over the two remaining games will be the undoing of their season....
My predictions:
Minnesota 41 Iowa 31
Iowa 21 Western Michigan 10 -
This just may be me hatin but, if they lose to Minnesota, they could easily lose to a Western Michigan team that will see this as their SUPER BOWL just as Iowa St. did - in hawkeye's opinions.....get over fellas, your dominance of ISU is over.....call it whatever you want, we will can it a trend!!!!!!
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I honestly think they win out including their bowl game to go 8-5.
I kinda want that to happen, makes beating them that much sweeter.
While it would not bother me to see IA lose, I am kinda looking forward to betting against them in their bowl game should they make one.
I do think IA has success running against minny, after losing to ND ST. I would not not put too much faith in them on the road.
IA offense has averaged 31 pts last 2 games, I don't seee minny (Scoring D 37 pts/gm) stoping the hawks enough to win.
who really cares?
Originally Posted by ISU BET
who really cares?
ISUBET - i care because its taken me a long time to develop this hater mentality and i like to dispel when i see threads that speak to which bowl game their going too thats why i care, i care to hate......
I'm the biggest Iowa hater you'll find but I think they have a better shot of losing to W. Michigan than Minnesota. The Gophers are flat out awful this year...not that Iowa is a whole lot better I guess. Still, I think Iowa wins their last 2. :(
Western Michigan actually played pretty well the other night. Might have been better if their star WR didnt get booted from the game.
Even though they have such a poorly rated offense, lately they've been running the ball well. Iowa by two touchdowns against minnny and 4 Td's vs. western mich.
Depends on if Minny and W Michigan do the same thing that Mich State and Northwestern did. If EIU's opponent keeps their 1st team defense in the first half and their practice squad in the 2nd half, then the Chicken hawks have a chance. I guess Michigan State and Northwestern felt sorry for the hawks since they have a birthright to Jan 1 bowls and they knew they couldn't get there if either one of them had played a complete game.
Even if Iowa goes 6-6 they'll make a bowl game due their fans traveling well. Add in the the Big 10 bowl contracts, and there's no way they get left out.
Bryce, could please keep your Hawkeye love in the closet? This is a public forum.
Originally Posted by CrossCyed
Even if Iowa goes 6-6 they'll make a bowl game due their fans traveling well. Add in the the Big 10 bowl contracts, and there's no way they get left out.
Actually, no. If Indiana makes it to 7 wins (they have Purdue and Northwestern, so it's quite possible), and Iowa only gets to 6-6, and the Big 10 only puts one team in the BCS, Iowa will probably not go to a bowl game. The Big 10 only has 7 tie-ins, and those have to be filled by 7 win teams before any 6 win teams get consideration. An at-large berth could only occur if other bowls need teams (i.e. their tie-ins fall through), and there are no more 7-5 teams left in D-1A football. That's right - Tulsa and UCF could well go bowling and Iowa could be left out.
Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State, Illinois, Purdue and Wisconsin already all have 7 wins. If Indiana gets to 7 wins, that fills all 7 tie-ins, and leaves the 6-6 teams sitting at home.
Even if the Big-10 gets two teams into the BCS, that leaves only the Motor City bowl left for the 6-6 teams to get chosen for. This tier could potentially include Iowa, Michigan State and Northwestern.
Iowa has been playing decent football in the second half lately. Sims has come alive (where has he been all year?), and Minnesota is horrible. I think Iowa probably wins out, but you never know. They certainly don't deserve much above a low tier bowl game, IMO.
I certainly don't think you can chalk up either game as a lock solid win for them. They should beat both teams, but their offense sucks so bad that they don't have a lot of margin for error.
Originally Posted by Cyclonepride
I certainly don't think you can chalk up either game as a lock solid win for them. They should beat both teams, but their offense sucks so bad that they don't have a lot of margin for error.
The last two games - against a good defense and a poor defense - they have averaged 31 points. Remember, most of those points have come in the 2nd half of both games.
Just sayin'
The artist formerly known as SouthernHawk
Originally Posted by akclone
I do think IA has success running against minny, after losing to ND ST. I would not not put too much faith in them on the road.
I agree that UI will beat Minn, they are just plain bad, but using ND St as a reason does not hold water. ND St is as good as UNI and a lot of people in this state think UNI would beat UI.
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Azimut 62S ItaliaBy Alan Harper
Revitalized Rocket Ship
A few clever nips and tucks bring youth back to the Azimut 62S.
Azimut marked the 150th anniversary of Italian unification in 2011 by relaunching one of its most popular and successful models. Newly dubbed the Italia in honor of the occasion, the 62S reminded us that she blew our socks off when we tested her in her original guise six years ago. She had everything—looks, performance, comfort, and innovation. In fact, she seemed to us to be pretty near perfect. About the only thing we didn't like was the instrument layout. So for Azimut to launch a "new and improved" version is either a very brave or a very foolhardy move.
Either way, doing so is a sign of the tricky trading conditions under which all boatbuilders are laboring at the moment. The market craves novelty, yet the design and manufacture of totally new models requires massive investment. The "mid-life update" has to be the way to go—even if effecting obvious improvements to boats as successful as this one can be a tough task.
First things first—the instrument layout is much better. Those impressive but impractical long rows of dials and switches have been replaced by more ergonomically sensible groupings, and the bench alongside the helm seat has morphed into a single, comfortable navigator's chair. Full marks so far.
What else? One feature of the original 62S that really made an impression was the lower saloon area, opposite the galley, with its big sofa and TV. Of course it took up the space of an entire cabin but the area worked so well that we gave it a resounding thumbs-up in our 2006 test report. Since then, wiser heads in the Azimut design department have clearly prevailed because this space is now put to much more sensible use as a two-berth guest en suite, which might lack a little in stowage volume but nevertheless has two full-size beds and 6'5" headroom.
The VIP suite in the bow, which features generous hull windows and those innovative scissor berths that have since been so widely copied, has not been changed in any fundamental way, and the full-beam master suite, with its huge offset berth, roomy shower and heads, and excellent breakfast dinette, was always a superb example of its type. The Italia's interior decor has been slightly muted, although its stripey zebrano veneers, pale leathers, and stainless-steel trim still exude great confidence. Up in the saloon the versatile table—folding and electrically operated—can be made to fit the bill whether you're sitting down to morning coffee or a three-course dinner.
There are small but significant changes outside, too. The two-berth crew cabin in the stern is now standard, in place of the small tender garage. The cockpit table can be lowered to seat level to form a large sunpad, and there are now two sets of steps up from the hydraulic aft platform. A new bimini emerges from the superstructure overhang on hinged brackets, and the sliding hardtop sunroof—now hydraulic and silent—features curved and UV-filtered glass panels.
So the Italia can lay claim to quite a long list of changes and improvements, but of course it's not just the boatbuilders who have been busy in the years since the original 62S was launched. Caterpillar's six-cylinder C18 ACERT is now pleasure-rated at 1,150 horsepower, which means 135 horsepower more per side. Coupled to smaller-diameter, bigger-pitch, five-blade props this increase in power has allowed Azimut to claim an additional three knots of top speed, and while that proved to be slightly optimistic (we got two), it's the way the 62S gets there that really impresses. From a standing start to 20 knots (23 mph) in 11 seconds would be startling enough for a cruising boat of this size, but it's what happens next that really spills the drinks—no sooner has 20 knots gone past on the log than 30 comes up just three seconds later. Maximum speed of 36.2 knots (41.6 mph) is attained in just half a minute.
We were fortunate to have some proper seas in which to road-test this revitalized rocket ship, with swells of up to five feet rolling in towards Savona left over from the previous day's half-gale. This made what would certainly have been a fun sea trial into a positively exhilarating experience, and the Italia's tried-and-tested hull, with its 24-degree midships deadrise and excellent balance, was in its element. We tried but we couldn't trip it up.
Back in port after a rewarding session of high-speed runs, plus a certain amount of irresponsible wave jumping, we were given a demonstration by Azimut's crew of the company's new Visio docking system, developed by the yard in partnership with video-software specialists. It uses three video cameras to provide a real-time picture of the stern, the quay, and both sides of the boat, with graphical overlays to help the helmsman judge the distances. Used in conjunction with sensible seamanship—because it's obviously not a safe substitute for the Mark 1 Eyeball—it could nevertheless be a boon for short-handed family crews and solo skippers.
It's not just a cool option but a reminder of the importance of innovation to this shipyard. Never has standing still been a less sensible strategy. If you'd asked me six years ago for my thoughts on improving the 62S I'd have given you a very short list, but Azimut has shown what can be done if you put your mind to it. A series of changes and improvements to the 62S—some drastic and some seemingly trivial—come together to make the Italia a fundamentally different boat from her predecessor. Personally, I miss that lower saloon, but in these straitened times it was probably felt to be an extravagance. In doing away with it Azimut has effectively turned a two-cabin sports weekender into a much more versatile three-cabin, three-head family cruising machine—and one with some serious sporting credentials. Mid-life update? Upgrade, more like it—from business to first.
This article originally appeared in the April 2012 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.

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Malibu, CA (Sports Network) - Cole Dickerson recorded a double-double with a
game-high 27 points as the San Francisco Dons defeated the Pepperdine Waves,
86-78, in West Coast Conference play at Firestone Fieldhouse.
Dickerson recorded a team-high 11 rebounds in the Dons' (10-13, 3-7 WCC)
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Avry Holmes added 15 points off the bench as San Francisco snapped a two-game
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San Francisco made 58.1 percent from the floor including 8-of-12 from beyond
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half. The Dons outscored the Waves 51-36 in the second half to pull out the
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2012 Las Vegas SEMA Show Muscle Cars - Trendsetting Muscle!Written by on March 1, 2013 Contributors: Wes Allison Fifteen muscle cars from the Las Vegas SEMA Show that you'll want to watch in 2013
They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. When it comes to the SEMA show however, nothing could be further from the truth. Every year in early November, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) holds its annual trade show in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center-the crossroads when it comes to all things performance and automotive aftermarket. Vendors, buyers, and automotive media occupy this jewel in the desert for an entire week, catching up on what's hot for the coming year. To show off their wares, companies entice the best car builders with the most creative chops to display their masterpieces under the spotlight. It is indeed a spectacle like no other, and in spite of SEMA being a trade-only affair, you can't blame us or anyone else for telling the world. Nope, the secrets of SEMA are not stayin' in Vegas!
Right smack dab in this trifecta of manufacturers, retailers, and media is a richly diverse group of cars and builders-many of them who specialize in crafting classic muscle machinery. Competition for the limited floor space is fierce, particularly in "hot rod alley," and shops negotiate with vendors all year long to secure one of those elusive spots. You can bet your bottom dollar that if a car is displayed on the SEMA floor, it is either the best of its breed or a unique animal unto itself.
While high-profile national car shows certainly attract their share of top cars, none of them can quite equal the allure and prestige of being in the SEMA show. As builders try to outdo each other -as well as their own attempts from previous years-it supercharges the evolution of the breed. Where it comes to emerging car-building trends, the SEMA show floor has no equal in the car show world. It is the place where new hot rodding ideas are born, realized, and refined.
These 15 cars (as well as those found in "The Best of the Rest" on p. 46) represent the best of what you'll be seeing on the circuit in 2013, and we found them all on the SEMA floor. Some are refinements or combinations of existing build styles, while others strike out on their own. Some have styles that will flourish and mature, while others will be a flash in the pan. All of these cars, however, are worthy of being called the best of 2013!
1968 Chevy Camaro
Builder: Pratt & Miller Restorations
Trend: Race teams building hot rods
If you have even the most passing interest in motorsports, you know the name Pratt & Miller (P&M), or at the very least you know their infamous yellow C6R Corvettes that have dominated the sport. The Pratt & Miller team has captured eight consecutive GT1 manufacturer and team championships for Chevrolet and Corvette Racing in the American Le Mans Series and scored 72 victories in 102 races, including an overall win in the 2001 Daytona 24-hour race and five GT titles in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. They were also behind Cadillac's factory race program in the SCCA World Challenge GT that delivered manufacturers' and drivers' championships and their Pontiacs earned team, manufacturer, and drivers' championships in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series. That's why we were stopped in our tracks when we saw their name listed as the builder of this '68 Camaro.
Only very recently branching out into the hot rod and restoration market, P&M wants to bring their philosophy of precise engineering and balanced handling and horsepower to the street. This particular car, dubbed Apollo, was built as a surprise for John Hendricks, founder and chairman of Discovery Communications. Hendricks is a notorious space race enthusiast and you might assume the project name comes from the moondust color, but it's actually named for the shifter, which is a joystick from an Apollo mission. There's only two of them in existence, and the other one is on the moon.
By The Numbers
Engine: LS9RS (LS7 with an LS9 supercharger) built by Thompson Automotive, 760 hp and 840 lb-ft of torque
Trans: Tremec T6060-T6 six-speed
Rearend: Heidts IRS with 3.55 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Detroit Speed & Engineering (DSE) complete front subframe with tubular control arms and DSE/JRi shocks, Heidts independent rear suspension
Brakes: Wilwood discs
Wheels & Tires: 18-inch Coys wheels with 235/40R18 and 295/35R18 BFGoodrich KDW tires
Contact: Pratt & Miller Restorations & Specialty Vehicles; 248-446-9800; PrattMillerRestorations.com
1967 Shelby GT500
Builder: JF Kustoms
Trend: Muscle cars competing for the Ridler
"This real GT500 found in a junkyard not only competed in the 2012 Ridler competition, it made it to the Great Eight"
There's an entire side of the automotive community that focuses exclusively on perfection of form before all else, and for the past few years we've been taking note of muscle cars creeping into that ultrahigh-end show car realm traditionally only occupied by '50s and earlier cars, predominately '30s Fords. There are several big shows with prestigious trophies, but the very peak of the pile is usually considered to be the Ridler Award. Named after famed promotions agent and publicist for the show, Don Ridler, since 1964 the award has been given to the Best in Show at the Detroit Autorama. This real GT500 found in a junkyard not only competed in the 2012 Ridler competition, it made it to the Great Eight-the very last round of judging. That's a major achievement in itself, but the truly amazing part is that it did it without having a single body modification, since the owner didn't want to cut it up. As far as we know, that's never been done before since body mods are a huge part of the judging criteria. That's how perfect the fit and finish is on this Shelby. Still, it's also the reason why it didn't walk away with the trophy. Rumor has it one of the judges even flat out admitted that it was the best car in the running, but was just too "stock."
By The Numbers
Engine: 427ci Ford FE side oiler with Inglése individual runner EFI, 550 hp
Trans: Tremec TKO 600 five-speed
Rearend: Strange Fab9000 with 4.10 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Total Control Products coilovers, tubular control arms, and rack up front, Total Control Products coilovers in the rear
Brakes: Baer discs
Wheels & Tires: 18- and 19-inch one-off wheels from Curtis Speed Equipment with Pirelli tires
Contact: JF Kustoms; 250-495-3328; JFKustoms.com
1967 Chevy Camaro
Builder: Sled Alley/Mark Stielow
Trend: Subtle supercar performance
this Camaro is the epitome of speaking softly and carrying a big stick.
As Pro Touring and track-oriented muscle cars have progressed over the past few years the builds have gotten more extravagant and extreme, with some cars becoming vintage versions of modern luxury grand touring cars like Aston Martins, while others have morphed into street-legal American LeMans cars. Mark Stielow, however, always manages to stay far removed from both camps and yet still create cars that embody the best principles of both. Take his latest '67 for example, known as Mayhem. It's essentially an exercise in subtlety. What appears at first glance to be just a very nicely executed, but totally typical version of a Pro Touring first-gen Camaro is actually a carefully crafted and balanced formula proven on track. Stielow used readily available Detroit Speed & Engineering suspension as well as a powerful GM-based driveline with a stock ECU. The interior is mostly stock Camaro with Recaro seats and good Auto Meter instrumentation. No engine or driver setback, no extreme bodywork or flares to cram in huge tires; it's just a classically good looking, completely street-friendly coupe that will age timelessly. And yet, at the Optima Ultimate Street Car Invitational it walked away from a pack of some of the very best vintage and modern performance cars at SEMA including Corvettes, Shelbys, and GT-R Nissans. Stielow is a phenomenal driver, but even the best jockey needs a good steed and this Camaro is the epitome of speaking softly and carrying a big stick.
By The Numbers
Engine: 427ci LS9 with ZL1 supercharger, 977 hp
Trans: P&D Performance Tremec T6060
Rearend: Currie 9-inch
Suspension/Chassis: Detroit Speed & Engineering (DSE) complete front subframe with tubular control arms and DSE/JRi shocks, DSE Quadralink rear suspension with DSE/JRi shocks
Brakes: 14-inch Brembo GTR discs
Wheels & Tires: 18x10 and 19x12 Formula 43 wheels with 275/35R18 and 325/30R19 Goodyear Supercar II tires
Contact: Sled Alley; 586-630-0171; SledAlley.com
1969 Chevy Camaro
Builder: Kam Motor Trimming
Trend: Pro everything
The car has a bit of everything; a Pro Touring-type stance and suspension, a Pro Street engine, and a high-end custom show car interior.
This is a trend we've seen minor rumblings of in just the past couple of years and initially gave us a raised eyebrow and mixed feelings about the direction. Probably best summed up as "pro everything" or "total pro," as we dubbed Cherry Bomb's mixed genre '68 Camaro on our April '10 cover. Though far from being precisely defined, the basic formula consists of blending a Pro Touring car with stereotypical Pro Street cues, particularly the engine. A big ol' roots blower sticking through the hood is perhaps the first requirement for the look, but it'll probably be EFI-controlled for better manners. That's what grabbed our attention about Australian Rob Zahabi, and his '69 Camaro situated in the Meguiar's booth at SEMA. Well, that and the retina-searing yellow paint. The car has a bit of everything; a Pro Touring-type stance and suspension, a Pro Street engine, and a high-end custom show car interior. When we asked Rob where exactly he was going with the car, he replied, "I've always built cars the way my customers wanted them. This is the first car that I built to be exactly what I wanted a car to be. It's a little bit of everything I like." Perhaps it's the return of Pro Street (which truthfully never waned in Australia), but in a more refined version that refuses to create fairground-dwelling trailer queens. We can only hope, because we're digging it.
By The Numbers
Engine: Dart Little-M-based 400ci small-block Chevy with Weiand 8-71 roots blower, Blower Drive Systems throttle body, and a 200hp shot of nitrous by Jake's Performance in Australia
Trans: full manual valvebody TH400
Rearend: 9-inch with Detroit Truetrac diff and 3.70 gears
Suspension/Chassis: RideTech Level 3 Street Challenge suspension front and rear with StrongArms tubular control arms, MuscleBars sway bars, and AirPod with RidePro e3 controller
Brakes: CPP 6-piston calipers on 13-inch rotors, front and rear
Wheels & Tires: 20x8.5 and 20x10 Billet Specialties with 235/30R20 and 285/25R20 Falken tires
Contact: Kam Motor Trimming; 07-5593-8110; Kam.com.au
"Bad Bird"
1970 Plymouth Road Runner
Builder: Rooster's Rod Shop
Trend: High-end garage projects
Rostenbach wanted to show his son that he could learn to do everything end-to-end, so the entire car was completed by the two of them.
Historically, garage builds instantly indicated that the car was a more basic and budget-oriented project that you wouldn't expect to find entered into shows competing with the big boys from big-name shops. Those days are quickly fading away. When Bob Bertelsen's gorgeous '71 Camaro entered in our Muscle Car of the Year competition (as well as his previous Firebird known as Code Red) that was the first time we remember thinking the distinction had officially been dissolved. Now what we're seeing is an evolution of that into super high-end father/son garage builds. The stated mission of this candy red '70 Plymouth Road Runner from Dennis Rostenbach was to "allow me to work closely with my 9-year-old son and to pass on the knowledge that I have learned over the years." There was no cheating either; Rostenbach wanted to show his son that he could learn to do everything end-to-end, so the entire car, including chassis, driveline, paint and body, and interior was completed by the two of them. We can't imagine a better bonding or learning experience for a young, budding hot rodder. The finished Road Runner was not only on display at SEMA with the best of the best, it caught our eye as one of our favorite cars of the show. That's saying quite a bit considering the hundreds of cars we spent the week salivating over.
By The Numbers
Engine: 6.1L Gen III Hemi with an Imagine Injection system controlled by a FAST XFI ECU, 550 hp
Trans: 4L60E with bellhousing adapter to fit behind the Hemi
Rearend: Ford 9-inch with 4.10 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Reilly Motorsports AlterKation suspension with 11/16-inch sway bar and with Viking double-adjustable shocks in front, Reilly Motorsports Street Lynx triangulated four-link rear with Viking double-adjustable shocks in the rear
Brakes: Wilwood disc, front and rear
Wheels & Tires: 17x8 and 10x10.5 Foose Knights with 245/45R17 and 295/45R18 Nitto tires
Contact: Rooster's Rod Shop; 864-487-2238
1969 Mustang Mach 1
Builder: Eckert's Rod & Custom
Trend: Blurring the stylistic line between supercars and muscle cars
we thought there was no way those two cars could truly be mashed up into something good looking. Boy, were we wrong.
While the gap in the performance between high-end Pro Touring and track-oriented muscle cars and legit supercars is thinning, the dramatic stylistic differences between the two have always kept them in distinctly different camps. Occasionally we've seen muscle cars imbued with supercar parts that claimed to be crossovers, but all were essentially just exotic drivelines and suspensions dropped into cars that still looked like muscle cars. There's really no way to correctly blend the two to create some sort of love child hybrid. Or is there? Dave Eckert at Eckert's Rod & Custom quite literally blew our minds at the 2012 SEMA show with the Mach40, his interpretation of what a '69 Mach 1 Mustang would look like if it had been the basis for Ford's GT40 race car. We couldn't grasp the concept when we spoke to him prior to SEMA about the build; we thought there was no way those two cars could truly be mashed up into something good looking. Boy, were we wrong. The amount of metalwork to pull the lowered roofline, clamshell, and dropped-nose look off is simply astounding and the final product is perfect in every proportion. We dare say it's better looking than either of the two parent cars, and we're huge fans of both. Our very favorite part, though, is that it was built with the intent of being a daily driver for the owner.
By The Numbers
Engine: 5.4L Ford GT with Whipple 3.0 supercharger and MoTec EFI, 850 hp
Trans: Ford GT transaxle
Rearend: Ford GT with stock gearing
Suspension/Chassis: The front suspension is mostly C6 Corvette adapted to a custom chassis. The rear uses C6 spindles with custom tubular control arms from Eckert's Rod & Custom
Brakes: 6-piston Baer calipers on 14-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: custom 18x10 and 19x11 Schott wheels with 275/35R18 and 325/30R19 Michelin tires
Contact: Eckert's Rod & Custom; 503-263-2893; EckertsRodandCustom.com
"Hurst GTO"
1965 Pontiac GTO
Builder: Extreme Car Transformations
Trend: Complete modern production chassis swap
With the proliferation of custom-built full chassis configurable for pretty much any car, the idea of using a production platform may seem counterintuitive. Nevertheless, if your real goal is to build a GTO that drives and behaves exactly like a new Corvette, then why not just use a Corvette? That was the concept Tad Nelson of Extreme Car Transformations had for this '65 GTO built for Hurst. We've seen this idea performed a couple of times before, but not quite to this extent. You see, it was more than just the driveline and suspension Nelson was after; he wanted all of the Corvette's technology, including traction control, ABS, electronic brake distribution, speed proportional power steering, navigation system with OnStar, and absolutely all of the interior power accessories right down to the electrochromatic rearview mirror. Beginning with a very rough GTO roller that had been stripped of most of its good parts-and two wrecked C6 Corvettes-Nelson set about stripping the Vettes down to their framerails while keeping the interior intact and removing everything on the GTO between the rocker panels. From there the GTO's outer shell was grafted onto the Corvette's frame while altering as little about the two cars as possible. Nelson wanted the exterior to still look like a factory GTO, but once you slide inside it would be impossible to tell you're not in a new Corvette.
By The Numbers
Engine: '09 Corvette LS3 with Edelbrock E-Force supercharger, 605 hp
Trans: Corvette six-speed transaxle
Rearend: Corvette six-speed transaxle, stock gears
Suspension/Chassis: complete '09 Corvette frame and stock suspension with upgraded Hellwig sway bars
Brakes: '06 GTO calipers and rotors
Wheels & Tires: 18- and 19-inch Corvette replica wheels with 245/45R18 and 285/35R19 Continental tires
Contact: Extreme Car Transformations; 888-714-5298; HurstGTO.com
if your real goal is to build a GTO that drives and behaves exactly like a new Corvette, then why not just use a Corvette?
1971 Olds Cutlass S
Builder: V8TV
Trend: Bucking the LS swap bandwagon
The GM LS family of engines is a great platform for horsepower and reliability, without a doubt. But a lot of folks are worn out from seeing LS engines swapped into everything, especially when there are perfectly good options with a lot more personality. Kevin Oeste from V8TV agrees, which is why the SR71 runs a very unique Olds powerplant. The SR71 began life as a '71 Olds Cutlass S that the original owner specially ordered with 4-4-2 options until he ran out of money. Unfortunately, he ended up without the 455, so it had a 350ci 4-bbl, four-speed, bucket seats, disc brakes, fiberglass air induction hood, sway bars, and a 3.42:1 posi rear. Oeste set out to build a badass version of the original, and felt it was important to keep it Olds motivated, but with a load of new technology and power.
Beginning with a 350ci Olds diesel block for increased strength, Oeste built a stout long-block ready for ample amounts of boost. With a small cam, the SR71 is smooth, quiet, and pulls 20 inches of vacuum at idle, however, if you lean on it, it builds boost quickly and it'll haze the tires at will. Oeste says he has datalogged 16 psi at 5,700 rpm and volumetric efficiency reaching 223 percent. At that level, the engine thinks it's over 941 ci, and it will break the tires loose at 70 mph! Um, yeah, LS what?
By The Numbers
Engine: 422ci Olds diesel DX block with offset ground '66 425ci Olds crank, Eagle BBC H-beam rods, custom JE Pistons, Edelbrock heads and Victor intake, COMP Cams roller cam and valvetrain, MSD ignition, 75mm Bullseye Power turbo from Outlaw Turbo Motorsports, and FAST XFI 2.0 ECU (est. 800 hp)
Trans: Tremec TKO 600
Rearend: Currie 9+, 3.55:1 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Global West negative roll tubular control arms up front, Global West adjustable tubular control arms in the rear
Brakes: 4-piston Baer calipers on 13-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 17x8 and 18x9 Weld S71 wheels with 235/45R17 and 275/40R18 Toyo Proxes 4 Plus tires
Contact: V8TV; 314-783-8325; V8TVShow.com
1970 Dodge Charger
Builder: Salvaggio Auto Design
Trend: More Mopars!
it looks like things are starting to turn a corner because we're beginning to see more well-built Mopars show up.
Mopar guys love horsepower, and they love speed, but for some reason they've been mysteriously thin in ranks at every autocross and road course, or even general automotive performance events that we've attended. Since many of our feature cars tend to come from those sources, we even had a dearth of Chrysler products in PHR for a while. Trust us, we heard about it from the faithful, and Editor Hunkins even wrote an editorial about the issue. Well, it looks like things are starting to turn a corner because we're beginning to see more well-built Mopars show up. Kris Duggan's '70 Charger known as "Punishment" built by the team at Salvaggio Auto Design is a perfect example of where we hope the trend is moving. While understated in charcoal gray with black Forgeline wheels on the outside, beyond that is a great deal of custom-built suspension and chassis work to bring the big B-Body up to modern standards. One of our very favorite parts of Punishment actually exemplifies another trend we're noticing: elegantly integrated interiors. The interior is entirely custom, but looks completely at home in the Charger. In fact, it's so natural that for a moment you forget that it doesn't look anything like the stock cockpit. Now that's doing custom correctly.
By The Numbers
Engine: 6.1L Gen III Hemi stroked to 426ci with FAST XFI EFI
Trans: Tremec T56
Rearend: Dana 60
Suspension/Chassis: custom-built chassis by Salvaggio using C6 Corvette control arms and spindles (front) with F1 dynamic shocks; custom four-link with Panhard bar based on parts from Detroit Speed & Engineering (rear)
Brakes: 6-piston Wilwood calipers on 14-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 18- and 19-inch Forgeline wheels with 245/40R18 and 335/30R19 Michelin tires
Contact: Salvaggio Auto Design; 262-284-8988; SalvaggioAutoDesign.com
"Great White"
1967 Ford Fairlane
Builder: Alloway's Hot Rod Shop
Trend: Stock, but not
The real key to the look is to use stock-style parts, but make them oh so much better than they ever were.
There's an old truism that states, "Less is more." Essentially, when done correctly you can make a bigger impact with well-done simplicity and purity of design than with a multitude of custom body mods and wild paint. That's a stylistic trademark approach we've noticed from Bobby Alloway of Alloway's Hot Rod Shop. Alloway is known for his beautiful custom craftsmanship, so why would he choose to leave a project so close to factory aesthetics? Beginning with a couple of black Corvettes, a first-gen and a midyear, that were basically perfectly restored cars with flawless paint and stock-style interiors covered with better materials, Alloway created quite a buzz. He says those Vettes garnered as much, or maybe even more, attention than some of his custom cars. The real key to the look is to use stock-style parts, but make them oh so much better than they ever were. It's nostalgia-it's the past with rose-tinted glasses. For example, that phenomenal red interior by Steve Holcomb, it's totally just '67 Mustang, right? Well sorta, if '67 Mustangs used only the finest stitched red leather seats and tuck 'n' roll door panels, Daytona weave carpet, and elegant watch-like gauges. Which they didn't. That's also just a stock R-code Fairlane hood, right? Nope, it's Alloway's perfected version of one that makes you think that's what they should have looked like. Touches like that result in a car that is timelessly cool. Alloway is leading the pack in perfecting the past, and it's one of our favorite trends.
By The Numbers
Engine: Boss 429 by Keasler Racing with dual Holley carbs and Billet Specialties Tru Trac accessory drive, 636 hp
Trans: Keisler TKO five-speed
Rearend: Strange 9-inch with 4.56 gears and 31-spline axles
Suspension/Chassis: custom Art Morrison Max G chassis with Art Morrison's own front and rear suspension with Morrison Air Spring+Plus
Brakes: 6-piston Wilwood calipers on 12.4-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 17x7 and 20x10 Billet Specialties wheels with 215/50R17 and 275/55R20 BFGoodrich tires
Contact: Alloway's Hot Rod Shop; AllowaysRodShop.com
1971 Chevy Nova
Builder: Auto Metal Direct
Trend: What year is it?
The part of AMD's Nova that really got us though was the subtle parts swapping between generations of Novas
We'd be lying if we didn't say that it was the extremely eye-catching combination of PPG Blue Haven paint with a red leather interior that first brought us over to Auto Metal Direct's (AMD) '71 Nova. The idea seems odd at first, but the execution is awesome. It's still rare, but we love it when guys step out of the box with their color palettes. We'd love for that to become more of a trend. The part of AMD's Nova that really got us though was the subtle parts swapping between generations of Novas that at first had us unsure of what year the car actually was. It's one of the most timeless trends in hot rodding, but it's also still one of the best. The most obvious swap here is the '69 SS grille, chosen for the cleaner centersection, but paired with a '70 bumper for clear turn signals rather than amber. AMD also shaved the side marker lights, something all '68-74 Novas had, and swapped on a '69 taillight panel for the smaller taillights. The interior holds our very favorite generational swap though: a '67 Nova dash and instrument cluster with a deleted dashpad. Amazingly, the swap actually looks more appropriate with the stock '71 interior than the original dash.
By The Numbers
Engine: 6.0L LS by Twister Racing, 600 hp
Trans: Keisler SS700 five-speed
Rearend: Legend Gear TSD 500 with 3.54 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Hotchkis Performance tubular control arms, spring, shocks, and sway bar up front. Detroit Speed & Engineering leaf spring kit in the rear
Brakes: 6-piston Wilwood calipers on 14-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 18x8 and 18x11 Schott wheels with 255/40R18 and 295/35R18 tires
Contact: Auto Metal Direct; 706-348-6653; AMDInstallation.com
1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Builder: Bay One Customs
Trend: Old Mustang meets new
there's more late-model Mustang than just the nose here; the entire interior and dash is from a '03 Cobra, as is the supercharged 32V 4.6
This is a trend that seems to be a favorite among Mustang guys since the retro reinvention of the Mustang's style in 2005: grafting parts from new cars into the old sheetmetal. The headlights and hood shape seem to be favorite styling cues, and when well integrated, it works nicely. But it's far from easy; there are far more ways to do it wrong than right. Kevin Tetz knows this well and nearly gave up on the effort of subtly reshaping the '66 fenders to swallow the '05 headlights and morphing the hood into a version of a '08 GT500KR that would meet up with the new body line. It's a ridiculous amount of subtle work. A friend finally reminded Tetz that if he gave up and went a different direction on his dream car, every time he looked at it afterward he'd have a tinge of regret. That sealed the deal and Tetz went back to work figuring out how to make it fit. But there's more late-model Mustang than just the nose here; the entire interior and dash is from a '03 Cobra, as is the supercharged 32V 4.6 and the T56 behind it.
By The Numbers
Engine: 32V 4.6L with Eaton supercharger, 675 hp
Trans: Tremec T56
Rearend: 9-inch Ford with 3.73 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Schwartz Performance chassis with Schwartz Performance tubular control arms and RideTech coilovers
Brakes: 6-piston Baer calipers on 14-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 18x8 and 18x10 Forgeline wheels with 255/35R18 and 285/30R18 BFGoodrich KDW II tires
Contact: Bay One Customs; 615-419-7118; BayOneCustoms.com
"Martini Mustang T5R"
1966 Mustang Fastback
Builder: Pure Vision Design
Trend: "What if?"
what if Ford had decided to join forces with a European race team to continue with series rally competition?
While classic Mustangs are mostly remembered for their quarter-mile and Trans-Am racing, it was actually European rally racing where they scored their first wins and turned heads. In its first year of production, Mustangs finished first and second in class in the 1964 Tour de France international rally. The effort tapered off after 1966, but what if Ford had decided to join forces with a European race team to continue with series rally competition? "What if" scenarios like that are something that Steve Strope of Pure Vision Design specializes in, and he let his imagination run wild on what the ultimate partner would be for Ford to seek out. Martini Racing technically didn't begin sponsoring cars until 1968, but Strope proposes that a chance to lay their iconic dark blue, light blue, and red stripes on the sensational new Mustang would have drawn them in earlier. Like all of Strope's cars, little cues to the heritage of both brands abound. Choosing a Shelby GT350R as his dream base car, we particularly like how Strope managed to masterfully morph GT350R cues such as the aluminum window frames in with more European style wheels and driving lights. Mustang cognoscenti will note that the scheme for the Martini stripes mimics GT350 side stripes and the single top stripe like that found on the '64 Mustang pace cars. And, of course, it's designated as a T5, like all exported Mustangs, since the name was copyrighted in Europe. The biggest shock is underhood: It's a Ford Indy quad-cam engine like those that powered Ford's racers at the Indianapolis Speedway from 1964 to 1977.
By The Numbers
Engine: 291ci Ford Indy quad-cam, built and de-tuned to 425 hp for street use by Ed Pink
Trans: C&R Racing CR1 four-speed
Rearend: 9-inch Ford with 3.73 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Detroit Speed & Engineering Aluma-Frame with tubular upper and lower control arms, "Detroit Tuned" rack, DSE/JRi aluminum coilovers up front, DSE QuadraLink and Deep Tubs in the rear
Brakes: 4-piston Wilwood calipers on 13-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 17x8 and 17x12 Evod Industries one-off wheels with 245/45R17 and 295/40R17 Kumho tires
Contact: Pure Vision Design; 805-522-2232; PureVisionDesign.com
"Bridget's First Car"
1965 Chevy II Wagon
Builder: Detroit Speed & Engineering
Trend: Responsible rods
some cars just make more practical choices for fitting into the multiple roles a true daily driver must fulfill.
We suppose you could say this trend falls in with the "daily driver" category, but we contend that this one goes a step further. While anything can be made into a daily driver, some cars just make more practical choices for fitting into the multiple roles a true daily driver must fulfill. That's why SUVs and crossovers are so popular. We like to call 'em "responsible rods." Wagons are the natural choice since they were the original choice for those who had things to do and people to move. This particular pink (or is it salmon?) wagon was the vehicle of choice for Bridget Kavanaugh's first hot rod. The car was already a very clean and straight example with no real rust or damage. All it really needed was a fresh and reliable drivetrain, and a chassis that would make it fun for occasional autocrossing. Bridget's dad commissioned DSE for the build, with a deadline of Bridget's 16th birthday. The only mandates: make sure it's California legal, and don't touch the paint! The DSE crew not only made the deadline, on Bridget's birthday the wagon was delivered to her at Virginia International Raceway where an autocross course was set up for her. Kyle and Stacey Tucker were both on hand to offer pro advice. Later, after a few shows, Bridget and her dad drove the wagon cross-country from DSE's shop to SoCal. So far it's already racked up 4,500 issue-free miles and counting.
By The Numbers
Engine: 6.2L E-Rod LS3 motor from Chevrolet Performance Parts
Trans: Bowler 4L65E, Compushift controller
Rearend: DSE 9-inch with Moser axles and centersection, 3.50 gears
Suspension/Chassis: DSE Chevy II front frame with tubular control arms and DSE/JRi coilovers and stamped inner fenders up front. DSE deep tubs and Chevy II QuadraLink rear suspension in the rear.
Brakes: 4-piston Baer calipers on 14-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 18x9 and 18x10 Schott wheels with 275/35 and 295/35 BFGoodrich KDW II tires
Contact: Detroit Speed & Engineering; 704-662-3272; DetroitSpeed.com
"The Grinch"
1970 Chevy Camaro
Builder: Ringbrothers
Trend: Subtlety that rewards the cognoscenti
The beauty of this trend is that the car will never really be out of style, since it stays true to the original look.
The Ringbrothers cars are always easily picked out in a crowd: They have a hallmark style that consists of body alterations that are always complementary to the original lines. Some are more easily overlooked than others, but the cars always have a distinct "custom" air about them. This Camaro, known as "The Grinch" (because what else do you call a car painted that color?), is by far their most subtle creation to date. At first glance, and even second glance, it appears to be a mostly stock second-gen Camaro with some nice wheels. That's exactly what the owner asked for, a perfected version of a second-gen that would be very hard to pick apart-even with a stock car parked next to it. To make that happen, Mike and Jim Ring had to keep their alterations very restrained, but make no mistake, there are tons of them all over the car. For example, the rockers have been lowered an inch, the nose and body lines have been reshaped, the wheelwells reshaped, the fender flares inverted for more tire room, the rear quarter lengthened, the rear bumper is from a '70 Mustang, and the hood is actually a new two-piece Ringbrothers part that has removable centersections for different looks. And that's just a tiny taste! The beauty of this trend is that the car will never really be out of style, since it stays true to the original look. Oh, and that paint? It's basically the original Citrus Green without the metallic and is available as Grinch Green from BASF.
By The Numbers
Engine: LS3 built by Wagner with custom sheetmetal intake, 602 hp
Trans: Tremec TKO five-speed
Rearend: 12-bolt with 4.11 gears
Suspension/Chassis: Detroit Speed & Engineering (DSE) complete front subframe with tubular control arms and DSE/JRi shocks, DSE Quadralink rear suspension with DSE/JRi shocks
Brakes: 6-piston Wilwood calipers on 14-inch rotors
Wheels & Tires: 18x11 and 18x12 Billet Specialties with 315/30R18 and 335/30R18 BFGoodrich tires
Contact: Ringbrothers; 608-588-739; Ringbrothers.com
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Our Rafantasies have finally come true! Well, almost. We don't get to actually live them out but Shakira does for all the world to see. Ah, fuck me sideways.
Rafa's at his man-meat best in this video holding shirtless court as Shak gyrates her gypsy hips for his viewing pleasure. Plus we get a tight shot of his tight ass (and hers too for all two of you straighties out there) with the pair locking lips during a very intimate kiss that ends the video. I'd hate to hear Xisca's reaction after she sees that one - unless she's into swapping. Spit I mean sillies.
So what more can you ask for? It's a pretty sexy coupling that could only get any hawter if they actually had done the deed on screen. Ok, I don't think I can type anymore. I need private time. So, enjoy by clicking here. I will be.
*grabs kleenex*
UPDATE: Here's the English version of the vid...
Thursday, February 25, 2010
(UPDATED) Abs, asses, kisses oh my - must be "Gypsy"
Labels: celebrity, music video, Rafael Nadal, Shakira, tennis
24 comments:
*hands Richie lotion*ReplyDelete
You know what? I didn't find it that stimulating. (Thanks for the link any way. I don't want to sound ungrateful.) Sure, it's always good to see Rafaflesh. And Rafass, even it's concealed by jeans. (Mighty fine jeans, though.) I know he's not an actor, but...he's terribly stiff (not in the good way) in the video. And the kisses have no passion. I think I could find something hotter on Cinemax on any night around 11 p.m. (And Cinemax? Not that hot.)
*shrugs* Eh, maybe it's just because I haven't watched a music video since about 1987. Or that I don't really have a clue who Shakira is. Or that that song isn't something I would listen to.
"Ah, fuck me sideways."
Aw, Richie. You are working your way through the advanced section of the Kama Sutra, I see! Let me know when you hit page 249. ;)
Oh, I thought that was the beginner's section. Duh.ReplyDelete
Skinemax! One of my all time faves though it's usually banned in my house. I have to wait for Kalil to travel then it's all mine.
Yeah Rafa is so stiff in the bad way. Good thing he's a baller, with a sick bod. For me, that makes up for his lack of acting chops.
- AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:42 PM
OMG - thank you, thank you Rich!!!ReplyDelete
It was so good I couldn't take it
Natch, how could possibly have time to notice the stiff acting while watching that; I was WAY too busy trying to control the convulsions watching all the other stiff and hard body parts.
I'm getting a little worried about the degree to which I want him. ;)
- AnonymousFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:35 PM
I hate shakira....i really do!ReplyDelete
I totally agree that he looks stiff and all kinds of akward... and the kiss is soo no hot... I live in Mexico and that is nothing hotReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Rafa, seriously, will you marry me ??!ReplyDelete
I like the clip. It's true that she more comfortable in front of TV's than him but that's only normal. And I didnt find Rafa so bad at acting, actually (like in his adds, for example).
About the kiss: it's true that it's not hott, but that's because of Rafi, not 'cause of her ;). I really believe he didnt want to 'do' it for real (the kiss, I mean). Can you imagine watching a sexy kiss from Rafa? o-la- la- laaaa...
Ha! I think I'm spoiled because I work with nearly naked, sweaty athletes every day. I had one tell me this morning that women would pay lots of money to see what I see. :D
Call me next time Kalil goes out of town. I'll bring the cinnamon oil. ;)
HOT HOT HOT! Love Shaki, but love the sexiness of Rafa in this vid a whole lot more. Great vid, nice song. I'm happy;-)ReplyDelete
Very very hot!!! I really wonder how a shy (from what we have seen so far from Rafa) person suddenly becomes the Hunter. Shakira although ten years older than him is stunning.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 26, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Raise your hand if you wouldnt mind Rafa sticking his penis in your ass.ReplyDelete
omg. that man is gorgeous. i would bend my knees and go down on him any day, any time.
fuck me rafa. harder. ahhhh
- Tennis ObserverFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:48 AM
Radek Stepanek should be in the video instead of Nadal. THAT would be pure sex.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:28 AM
RAFA I WANT YOUR LONG HARD SPANISH COCK IN ME RIGHT NOW. FUCK ME FUCK ME FUCK ME.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Now I'm jealous of Natch too! ;)ReplyDelete
I can't believe that load of crap that Shak is sellin' as her rationale for using Rafa in the vid (they are similar traveling all the time).
I hope Xisca's not buying it -- wake up girl, she wants your man!
Not just Shakira, Rafa is gagging for it as well. This "vid" is just an excuse to be all up on each other, anybody can see that. The trick would have been *not* to have let him do this video. But too late Xisca!!ReplyDelete
- MichelleMarch 6, 2010 at 4:57 PM
Rafael is absolutely stunning!ReplyDelete
He is SO very handsome! From his bushy mane down to his adorable feet. I think he played his part very well in the video.
I found the kiss to be very sexy because it came off as intimate and tender. He's SUCH a strong guy, and to then have the ability to just switch it off and be sweet, playful and gentle and light of touch...it sends shivers all over my body! The way he lifts her up, twirls her around, holds her hand, slowly approaches her and then lies down and tenderly places his lips on hers...Judging from the little bit that we saw, he is CLEARLY a wonderful kisser in real life.
*sigh* SUCH a handsome gentleman. I really love him very much and I hope that he is blessed with an injury-free rest of season. I think he's had more than his fair share of "downs", fingers crossed that he has many "ups"!
VAMOS RAFA! You are such a sexy sweet-heart! <333333
- MichelleMarch 6, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Hehee, after posting my comment above, I realized just how much I tried to compose myself. THAT must be the CALMEST comment ever on this video. Perhaps it's because I've had other opportunities to unleash the rabid fangirl inside of me that my reaction above is more like a doting auntie rather than a horny/obsessed/crazy in love twenty-something fangirl! ;DReplyDelete
All I have to say is this, if EVER I was oh-so-lucky enough to see Rafa, and to have him look at me with those baby browns, and flash me that gorgeous dimpled smile of his, and his eyes twinkle at me, and his strong yet soft BEAUTIFUL hands raise to wave...I will NOT be responsible for my actions. I think I'll manage to strip, run him down, throw him on the ground, have my way with him, get memorabilia AND some before the security guards lay a hand on me and lock me up somewhere. *siiigh* and boy would it be SO worth it!
with each day passes by, the more i want this man in my bed. damn life is so unfair sometimesReplyDelete
The video is sexy. Rafa is hot but Shakira is criminally beautiful. Rafa would have to be out of his mind not to want such an alluring, desirable woman who CLEARLY wants him too! They make a gorgeous couple.ReplyDelete
Rich where are you man? I hope everything is fine. Not seeing any updates from you has me all kinds of concerned. Miss your take on what is happening in tennis these days.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 20, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Ditto that on Karen'sReplyDelete
- AnonymousMarch 21, 2010 at 2:21 AM
Yeah, we miss you...ReplyDelete
same here...ReplyDelete
It smells like rotten corpse in here.ReplyDelete
Rich, really, where are you? Is everything alright?ReplyDelete


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Charlotte, N.C.--The Carolina Panthers announced today that head coach Ron Rivera has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2017 season.
Under Rivera, the Panthers record has improved in each of the last three seasons, including a 12-4 mark and NFC South title in 2013.
"The improvement of our team has been reflected in the progress of the record over the last three seasons under Ron and we look forward to building upon that foundation," said Panthers Owner/Founder Jerry Richardson.
General Manager Dave Gettleman concurred.
"The team has shown improvement under Ron each year and he is deserving of the recognition that he has received for the 2013 season," said Gettleman. "We are pleased and excited with the continuity this extension brings."
Rivera was named NFL 2013 Coach of the Year by the Professional Football Writers of America as well as several other organizations and is a candidate for the AP Coach of the Year.
"I have been very clear about how much I have enjoyed living in Charlotte and working for this organization," said Rivera. "I very much appreciate the support and confidence Mr. Richardson and Dave Gettleman have shown in me and our staff. Any success we have enjoyed is the result of a team effort by players, coaches, scouts and the entire organization, and our ultimate goal remains winning the Super Bowl."
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US sitcom about four aliens who arrive on Earth and assume human identities to pose as an average family living in Ohio in order to observe life on the planet
Series 4 Summary
The fourth season of the US sitcom finds the aliens studying yet more human traits, and Dick grappling with negative feelings when Mary is promoted at the university and has less time to devote to him.
Episode 1 - Dr. Solomon's Traveling Alien Show
Harry's kidnapper sells him to a carnival show, where he's billed as Hargo the Alien. Dick is punished for his failure to give in his status reports.
Episode 2 - Power Mad Dick
When Mary is promoted to dean, she moves into a much nicer office and takes Nina with her, but Dick wrongly assumes he has acquired some of her power by association
Episode 3 - Feelin' Albright
Dick notices a change in his own social status relative to Mary after her promotion to dean. Tommy and Harry decide to open a lemonade stand, but it's not very successful.
Episode 4 - Collect Call for Dick
The Solomons find out about the human obsession with collecting when they get caught up in a craze for furry animal soft toys, but Dick takes his new hobby too far
Episode 5 - What's Love Got to Do, Got to Do with Dick?
Dick thinks Mary is neglecting him because her new job as dean takes up too much of her time, but he cheers up when he gets a new office-mate
Episode 6 - I Am Dick Pentameter!
Dick is madly in love with literature professor Dr Jennifer Ravelli and enchanted when she speaks to him in rhyme. Sally, Harry and Tommy rearrange the furniture.
Episode 7 - D3: Judgment Day
Dick realises that his romantic unavailability is making him more attractive to Mary. Don tries to teach Sally to bowl but is alarmed by her unorthodox style.
Episode 8 - Indecent Dick
Dick has no problem with Sally posing nude for Playpen Magazine, but when he learns that Mary did the same thing 20 years previously he can't handle it
Episode 9 - Happy New Dick!
Dick struggles to understand the significance of New Year's Eve, while Harry plans a huge bash at the bar and Tommy volunteers his services as party coordinator
Episode 10 - Two-Faced Dick
Chaos ensues when the Big Giant Head switches Sally's body with Dick's. Harry and Tommy are intimidated by a couple of tough-looking guys who spend a lot of time at the bar.
Episode 11 - Dick Solomon of the Indiana Solomons
Dick accepts an invitation to a Solomon family reunion in Indiana, even though they are not really family
Episode 12 - Dick and Taxes
The aliens learn about tax when they attempt to file their first tax returns. Mary discovers that Dick owes nearly $10,000, and Sally opens a hair salon to claim deductions.
Episode 13 - Sally Forth
The aliens and Mrs Dubcek start feuding because she won't get their plumbing fixed and they won't pay their rent. Don mistakenly thinks Sally wants him to propose to her.
Episode 14 - Paranoid Dick
Mary is concerned when Chancellor Stevens seems to be avoiding her in favour of Judith, and confiding in Dick only makes her more worried
Episode 15 - The House That Dick Built
Vicki asks Harry to be the father of her child, and Sally decides she wants to move out and get her own apartment
Episode 16 - Superstitious Dick
Dick and Mary receive chain letters, and when Mary has an accident after throwing hers away, Dick believes she's brought bad luck on herself
Episode 17 - Y2Dick
Dick is a laughing stock when it becomes clear that he can't use a computer. Tommy and Sally buy more and more expensive televisions in their quest for the ultimate in 'home theatre'.
Episode 18 - Dick 'the Mouth' Solomon
Mary and Dick go to a New Age couples' retreat with Harry and Vicki. Sally and Tommy mistakenly assume a new acquaintance is a member of an organised crime family.
Episode 19 - Citizen Solomon
The flat has become a wreck since Sally moved out, so Dick, Harry and Tommy hire Cathy, Mary's cleaning woman, to tidy it up. Tommy joins the staff of the school newspaper.
Episode 20 - Alien Hunter
Dick orders the family to throw him a surprise birthday party. He is approached by a mysterious woman who claims to be auditing his class, but could she be an alien hunter?
Episode 21 - Dick vs Strudwick
Dick is envious when his colleague, Professor Strudwick, becomes the centre of attention after publishing a new book on physics. Sally and Don are missing each other.
Episode 22 - Near Dick Experience
When Sally, Harry and Tommy are almost hit by a falling chandelier at a local restaurant, they believe their near-death experience has given them enlightenment
Episode 23 - Dick's Big Giant Headache Part 1
The Big Giant Head warns the aliens that their mission has received a sub-standard evaluation and he's on his way to Earth to find out what's gone wrong
Episode 24 - Dick's Big Giant Headache Part 2
Dick resents the fact that he's lost his command and has to take orders from the other aliens. Stone makes a pass at Mary.


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TransWest Express, Western leadership tour site in Wyoming
TransWest Express LLC Chief Executive Officer Bill Miller took a few Western employees to visit the site of the northern terminal for the proposed TransWest Express Transmission Project near Sinclair, Wyo., Aug. 6. The proposed TWE Project would create a path to bring more renewable energy produced in Wyoming to the market in California, Nevada and Arizona.
Western's Transmission Infrastructure Program is providing up to $25 million to complete the development phase of the TWE Project. Western will decide whether to participate in the construction phase of the project after the environmental analysis is complete. The team also discussed a wind farm proposed in the area by affiliate company Power Company of Wyoming LLC.


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Until now, it was not possible to transport terabits of data for existing parallel optical communications technology
New prototype compactly and efficiently delivers ultra-high interconnect bandwidth to power future supercomputer and data center applications
IBM scientists reports on a prototype optical chipset, dubbed "Holey Optochip", that is the first parallel optical transceiver to transfer one trillion bits – one terabit – of information per second, the equivalent of downloading 500 high definition movies. The report will be presented at the Optical Fiber Communication Conference taking place in Los Angeles.
With the ability to move information at blazing speeds – eight times faster than parallel optical components available today – the breakthrough could transform how data is accessed, shared and used for a new era of communications, computing and entertainment. The raw speed of one transceiver is equivalent to the bandwidth consumed by 100,000 users at today's typical 10 Mb/s high-speed internet access. Or, it would take just around an hour to transfer the entire U.S. Library of Congress web archive through the transceiver.
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The company's shares are up in after-hours trading after it reported record revenue and strong profits in the September quarter, even with its mobile business lagging.
7 Ways HP Plans To Keep Pace With IT Industry ChangesHP just unveiled plans to split up into two separate companies, and CEO Meg Whitman gave attendees at an event hosted by Entisys a glimpse of why she thinks HP is poised for future greatness.
System Builders Look To New AMD CEO For ChangeLisa Su immediately steps into the CEO role at an AMD, which is in a state of transition thanks to ARM, GPU and mobility moves.
IBM Doubles Down On Power8 With New Scale-Out Server BlitzIBM is unleashing a bevy of Linux Power8 servers claiming its E880 Power8 system is the most powerful in the world.
Intel: Wireless Docking, Charging And Displays Will Drive New Partner OpportunitiesIntel to drive new client PC sales with help of wireless docking, charging and display technology to be released in early 2015.
Intel Developer Forum: 10 Things The Channel Needs To KnowChannel opportunities coming out of IDF 2014 include workload-specific servers, IoT deployments that drive data center applications, and upcoming wireless charging and docking technologies that will drive new client PC business.
9 Cool Intel Edison CPU-Powered GadgetsIntel's Edison processor platform is the chip giant's newest Internet of Things and wearable platform. Here are nine cool Edison products and prototypes.
Smartwatch Smack Down: Apple Watch vs. Samsung Gear SApple and Samsung both unveiled smartwatches in the last week. Does the Apple Watch have the firepower to top the Samsung Gear S?
Microsoft CEO Nadella's First Blockbuster Deal May Be $2B Minecraft Maker AcquisitionThe gaming space is one of Microsoft's fastest-growing businesses. But a potential deal may be more about 'connected communities' than driving Xbox sales.
Xerox Rolls Out Hardware, Software, Services Offerings To Deepen Channel PushXerox launched Tuesday a suite of updates to its hardware, software and services lines in a move executives say will push it to a more channel-focused model and help partners drive more revenues from printer sales.
Intel's New 18-Core Xeon Sparks Server BonanzaIntel unveils the Grantley E5-2600 and E5-1600 v3 families of processors targeting diverse workloads and the evolving needs of the data center.
Partners: Intel's Xeon Grantley Chip Will Be Big Revenue DriverIntel plans to unveil its Xeon Grantley processor Monday, and partners say its 3X performance boost, support for fast DDR4 memory and more will help them notch software-defined server wins.
8 Things That Might Surprise You About The Multifunction Printer MarketA Xerox executive talks trends ranging from the black-and-white printer market to digitization to BYOD, revealing opportunities for solution providers along the way.
Samsung Unveils 32-Inch Ultra High-Definition MonitorSamsung's new 32-inch high-def monitor packages quad-res, quad inputs and four-way screen split with a $1,999 price tag.
Review: LG's Ultrawide Monitor Has More Where It CountsIn portrait mode, this super-high monitor lets coders show more code, publishers show more page, and spreadsheets show more spread.
10 Back-To-School Opportunities For VARs In The Education SpaceLarry Staub, director of the education division at D&H, shares some of the most popular products in the education space.
XChange 2014: 6 Of The Coolest Devices And TechnologiesDozens of companies showed off their finest devices and technologies at the Solutions Pavilion exhibition at XChange 2014. Here are six that stood out.
XChange 2014: Intel Touts Latest Developments With VAR OpportunitiesIn a keynote address, the director of North American channels for Intel said facial recognition, wireless docking and the death of the password computer login are all on the way.
Ingram Micro Rolls Out New Digital Signage VendorsIngram Micro welcomed 10 new vendors from the digital signage sector, which is expected to see big growth in the coming years.
Xerox Names Long-Time Exec John Corley Channel ChiefCorley is set to take on the role of president of channel partner operations at the company next month.


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Glendale, AZ (Sports Network) - Steve Sullivan's first hat trick in more than
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Sullivan's last 3-goal game occurred in a 5-3 win over the Jackets on Dec. 14,
2009 when he played for the Nashville Predators.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson added two scores and one assist for the Coyotes, who
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Jason LaBarbera picked up the win in relief, making 21 saves. Mike Smith got
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Glee News Roundup! The Hottest Stories of The Week — December 8, 2012
Plenty of new Glee stories this week, so which ones did fans like you click on the most? Here are Wetpaint Entertainment's top five most-read Glee stories of the week.
1. Lea Michele and Cory Monteith Are Definitely Dating — It's Finally Official!
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WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Olney Group Fitness instructor Beth Novick has organized a Zumbathon to benefit a police satellite station in Olney. She told us more about the Zumbathon during our noon show on Thursday.
A few dancers also showed us their moves in the studio.
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November 13th, 2012
Altered States
Remember last week, Bits and Bramblers? Election Day? There were tons of maps, of all fifty states, all over every television and the internet. But here's the thing…what if there were a blank map of the U.S.? Could you, say…put Delaware in the right spot? Or Kansas? Well…you're about to get your chance.
Play the Know Your States game for your chance to drop the states in the right spot. Should you…let's say, put Arkansas in the wrong spot, the game will not only correct you–it will tell you how many miles off you were. And once you've placed all fifty states, it will give you the average distance in miles you were off, along with how many states you got "perfect" and how long it took you to play.
Think you're a genius at geography? Well, here's your chance…start playing, and PLACE THOSE STATES! And then brag about how awesome your scores are, and challenge your friends and family to play. You could even try to bribe your Social Studies teacher to give you extra credit (sorry, Bits and Bramblers…I can't promise that one will work.)
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LTL news: ABF to raise rates, effective July 25
July 06, 2011
Following the lead of UPS Freight, ABF Freight System announced today it will raise its rates by roughly 6.9 percent, effective July 25.
ABF said that this increase applies to its general rates and charges for its less-than-truckload (LTL) freight division, with the effect on specific lanes and shipments varying.
ABF officials were not available for further comment at press time, but a company statement noted that shippers will be able to view and download the new rates on or before July 25 at http://www.abf.com.
On July 1, UPS Freight, the less-than-truckload (LTL) subsidiary of UPS and the fourth-largest LTL carrier in the country, said it is rolling out a rate adjustment in the form of a general rate increase (GRI), effective August 1.
The GRI will be 6.9 percent and covers non-contractual shipments in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, according to UPS. It also applies to minimum charge, LTL rates, and accessorial charges. UPS added that shippers will be able to view and download the new rates at http://www.ltl.upsfreight.com .
Satish Jindel, president of Pittsburgh-based SJ Consulting, recently told LM that these rate increases are a good thing, because the LTL industry needs to become more profitable.
"The market is getting tighter, and it is a good time for this," he said. "Capacity is part of this in terms of the two types of capacity the industry deals with: one being fixed capacity and the other being variable capacity."
Regarding the latter, Jindel said it is very tight at the moment, as it involves driver availability, which is very challenging at the moment.
While raising rates is seen as key for recovering revenues lost during the recession, Jindel said there are other effective ways to address this situation. One way is for LTL carriers to charge for what they actually handle.
"If a carrier is charging for 760 pounds and the Bill of Lading says 740 pounds, charge for the extra 20 pounds," said Jindel. "About 4 percent of industry margins would improve if carriers did that. This is a bad industry practice from years ago."
Another thing that can help LTL margins, according to Jindel, is freight classification and using FAK (Freight All Kinds) rates for average pricing. Leveraging both these practices would improve margins without rate hikes, said Jindel.
As LM reported during the fourth quarter of last year, anecdotal evidence suggested that many LTL carriers are seeing rates recover and are turning their attention to rate increases, following a challenging 2009 for the sector in which LTL carriers to a degree were highly focused on driving volume gains with pricing power largely diminished.
LTL carriers are also seeing marked improvements in pricing, volume, and weight per shipment in recent months, according to analyst reports.
An LTL executive told LM that there is no question that LTL rates are starting to firm up on the yield side and it has become a focus for carriers—with all having some sort of yield improvement process to raise rates in place.
Ed Wolfe, analyst at Wolfe Trahan & Co, wrote in a research note that while LTL capacity still is much more available than LTL, LTL pricing is "going in the right direction as the largest carriers remain very focused on improving rates." He added that LTL tonnage has seen decelerated growth during that second quarter.
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Skis can be any length. For mogul skiing, the average length is 185cm for men and 175cm for women. For aerials, the standard ski length is 160cm The skis have a narrow width with slight side cut.
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In moguls the turning control is essential; the colour of the knee pad is often different from that of the ski suit. This draws the judge's attention to the skier's expertise.
Boots are standard ski boots, able to withstand the force of the landing.
Made of hard plastic and used to protect the head and prevent potential head injuries in both aerials and moguls.


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Rufus Wainwright
Birth Name: Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright
Birth Place: Montreal, Canada
Years Active: 1993–present
Genres: Baroque Pop, Operatic Pop
Birth Place: Montreal, Canada
Years Active: 1993–present
Genres: Baroque Pop, Operatic Pop
Rufus Wainwright (born Rufus McGarrigle Wainwright, July 22, 1973) is an American-Canadian singer-songwriter. In addition to his tenor singing voice, he plays piano and guitar, often switching between the two instruments when performing live. While some songs feature just Wainwright and his piano, his later work is often accompanied by rock instrumentation or a symphony orchestra, displaying complex layering and harmonies with an operatic feel. He often performs with his sister, Martha Wainwright, on backup vocals. Wainwright's self-titled debut album was released through DreamWorks Records in May 1998. Although his success was limited, Wainwright reached #24 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers c... Continue Bio >>
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