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Steven Zelich, the former West Allis police officer charged with hiding the bodies of two women found in suitcases by a road crew in Walworth County, expects to face new charges in Kenosha County on Tuesday, his new attorney said.
Jonathan Smith said Monday he had not been told what the charges will be, but that Zelich is scheduled for an initial appearance Tuesday afternoon in Kenosha County Circuit Court.
According to the complaint in the current case, Zelich, 52, told investigators that one of the women, Jenny Gamez, died during a sexual encounter in a Kenosha hotel in 2012.
In the Walworth County case, Zelich had been represented by the public defender's office, despite the fact he had been steadily employed as a security guard with the national firm Securitas since 2007.
Records show Smith and his partner, Steven Kohn, visited Zelich at the Walworth County Jail on July 17. By July 31, Zelich had moved to substitute his attorney, and a judge granted the order on Friday.
The Kenosha County district attorney's office confirmed Zelich will appear in court Tuesday afternoon and that a complaint will be filed at that time. A spokeswoman said the office would not comment further Monday on the nature of the charges.
Zelich also remains a suspect in the death of Laura Simonson of Minnesota. She disappeared late last year. Her friends took to the Internet for help finding her and said they knew she had met Zelich on a bondage site. West Allis police talked with Zelich in January. He said he had known Simonson but hadn't seen her in months. He let police walk through his apartment. Police found nothing suspicious.
Olmsted County Attorney Mark A. Ostrem said Monday that his office has not received a referral related to Zelich. The police department in Rochester, Minn., is leading the investigation into Simonson's death, as she is believed to have been killed at a motel there.
In early June, a highway maintenance worker found the suitcases, and the bodies inside were later identified as Simonson and Gamez of Oregon. The foster mother of Gamez last saw Gamez on Mother's Day 2012. Gamez then moved in with friends near Eugene and then apparently went to California.
Zelich has told police that he met Gamez through a bondage site in late 2012, and that she died during a dayslong sexual encounter at a Kenosha hotel. He then moved her body back to his West Allis apartment.
Kenosha police turned over investigative reports to the district attorney's office for a charging decision, and the department is not aware of what the district attorney is charging Zelich with, spokesman Lt. Brad Hetlet said Monday. Zelich is now being held in the Kenosha County Jail.
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An uneasy air hung over the B.C. Lions practice field on Tuesday, as did a mixed grey sky, a 2-2 record, and a major suspension under appeal.
Come Saturday night, the defending Grey Cup champions take on the Calgary Stampeders on the road, and the loser will fall to last place in the Western Conference, a spot B.C. knows from a year ago when the team started the 2011 season 1-6.
There was hardly a sense of panic at the Lions' practice facility. But after two straight losses, a team that believed it had the potential to sprint through the season with barely any losses isn't quite sure how they managed to end up at .500 after four games.
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Rottier wasn't severely injured, but the Canadian Football League's ruling on Monday was relatively stiff, a two-game suspension, the longest such penalty under five years of leadership from commissioner Mark Cohon. Mitchell appealed the suspension on Tuesday and the Lions, mostly mum on the subject, stood by their teammate. Despite his ferocity on the football field, Mitchell is also known as a self-taught pianist, and a man who cried when the Lions won the Grey Cup.
"I'm very thankful and blessed to have a good heart, a good conscience," Mitchell said to reporters on Tuesday. "When I go to bed, and when I look at myself in the mirror, the one who I really got to answer to, I can look at myself and know that I play hard and I play very fair."
When Wally Buono, the team's general manager, was asked about the video that shows what looks like a deliberate attempt to injure, the former Lions coach said observers shouldn't pre-judge the outcome of the process. The appeal is set to be heard Aug. 6, which leaves Mitchell available to play in Calgary.
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- Minimum stay:2-7 nights
- Sleeps:10
- Bedrooms:3
- Bathrooms:2.5
- Property type:Farmhouse
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:Yes
About the Property
Farmhouse, Lk Mi view/access, 3bdrm, 1futon, 2.5 Bath. Pet fndly. Ready to go.
Your well behaved four footed family is welcome to join you.
We are 15 minutes from several well marked nature trails, 20-30 minutes from the Manistee National Forest, and about an hour from Traverse City. Bring your jacket, hiking boots, golf clubs or favorite books and board games. Try out the local breweries or local wines, cash in the change you have been saving at the casino. The possibilities are limitless, the choices are yours.
Bring your camera to capture the incredible landscapes , the famous Pt.Betsie Lighthouse, secluded beaches, or even the turkeys in the back yard, or a fawn in the front yard.
For something a bit more sedate, The Little River Casino is 30 minutes away. If dining delights you Traverse City is becoming a 'foodie' destination. Storm Cloud brewery is only 25 minutes away with local brews and unique light food choices.
Please DO check the calendar function as weekends fill quickly. Or, come mid-week and find out what peace and tranquility are all about.
Off season, (Fall, Winter, Spring) at Thistledew could be just what you are looking for. With off season pricing Thistledew awaits, with everything in place. Check our calendar, see if there's something for YOU!
Summer sandcastles, sunshine, golf. Fall leaf peeping, salmon fishing, walks in the woods. Winter snow sports, s'mores by the fire, weekend get-aways. Spring morel mushroom madness, fly fishing, and check out the casino. These are just a small taste from your to-do list when you stay at ThistleDew, your sanctuary for peace and serenity away from the hustle and bustle of life, OR, your home base for all the best activities Michigan has to offer. ThistleDew is a remodeled Craftsman style farmhouse overlooking Lake Michigan. A minute's walk (or drive) finds you on 600 ft of private beach. Other than during peak season, the deserted beach offers long walks, serene sunsets and solitude, or for the more adventurous; kite boarding, kayaking, and windsurfing without crowds or hassles.
Forget buying salt and pepper, paper towels, firewood or laundry soap. Thistledew comes stocked with the comforts of home. Enjoy cooking in the updated kitchen, raid the spice rack and be creative, or head to one of the nearby restaurants for Friday fish fry, Asian cuisine, or gourmet delights. The first floor includes a master suite with a shower for two, a screened front porch (sleeping space for adventurous children, perhaps?), a living/dining area with a beach stone fireplace, a half bath, and laundry facilities tucked away in a closet. The back deck is a perfect place to sit with your coffee and watch for deer or read a good book. Take one step down to your picnic table and fire pit for evening enjoyment. With a short ramp, the first floor is handicap friendly. The second floor's two comfortable bedrooms with double beds enjoy sunset views. It has its own bath with shower and an open space for games, DVD viewing or additional sleeping space. A book exchange, decks of cards, and jigsaw puzzles are waiting for those rare indoor, quiet days.
When you tire of sleeping in, lazing on the beach, and have finally been able to put down your engrossing mystery, wander outside and discover nature. Feel free to walk, snowshoe, or ski the "back 40". Or, check out the surrounding National and State Forests, nature preserves, rivers and lakes for hiking, mountain biking, mushroom hunting, boating, swimming, or fishing. If solitude is not your preference, opportunities abound. Arcadia Bluffs (a world class) golf resort is less than 3 miles away. Crystal Mountain Resort (25 minutes) offers year round activities (snow sports, summer mini water park, alpine summer sledding, golf) as well as new gym/work out facilities and spa offerings. Little River Casino is only 20 miles away for the gamblers in the group. Interlochen Arts Academy (a 30 minute drive) offers concerts and entertainment year round. Antiquing, quilt stores and unique shopping draw those who enjoy investigating nooks and crannies. And, this only begins to scratch the surface, so many choices so little time.
We look forward to meeting you. Living next door, we delight in sharing our slice of paradise with you and your family. We hope this will be a vacation destination you will return to year after year, building those incredible memories you will look back on with special warmth. Your well behaved, four footed family can feel free to enjoy a vacation here as well, with room to run or swim in your company. Our dog Ace, a handsome Golden Retriever, (just ask him!), welcomes playmates, four footed as well as two footed.
Keywords: private beach, house, ski, snowshoe, Fall colors, Crystal Mountain, golf, fishing, pet friendly, woods, year round, fireplace, Arcadia Bluffs, casino, Manistee, Frankfort, Traverse City, hiking, dunes,snowshoe,Lake Michigan,dog, pet,
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Property Type
- Farmhouse
House Rules
- Max. occupancy 10
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
Children Welcome:
We do have a booster chair with tray as well as a stool with back that could be used at the table. Some toys games available....moreless
- Non Smoking Only
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
- Alternative Lifestyle
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 6-10
- Convertible bed(s)
Blue beedroom: 1 double, 1 baby crib
Lovely lake view from the alcove in this upstairs bedroom....moreless
Master suite: 1 queen
Handicap friendly with a no step shower for TWO! ...moreless
Yellow bedroom: 1 double
Upstairs room with a view of the old fountain and the lake....moreless
Activity area: 1 sleep sofa /futon
Great place for the kids, comfy Q-futon, couch and VCR....moreless
- Queen size Beds (1) The queen bed is in the master suite., Double beds and crib are located in the upstairs bedrooms. There is a twin mattress stashed under a bed as well. Please let us know ahead. We do have a pack-n-play as well. A comfortable queen size futon, is in the upstairs area. The sleeping porch can be used with an inflatable mattress when the weather is comfortable. ...moreless
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Other Amenities
Lending library, or feel free to exchange paperbacks. Many of the old Hardy Boys collection. ...moreless
- CD Player
DVD Player:
There is a selection of family friendly DVD's available....moreless
A collection of some of the basics. Cards and dominoes. Ask if you don't see it....moreless
Reception is limited as there is no cable in the area. We do have DVD's. ...moreless
Some for little kids provided. Ask about other options for indoor/outdoor play....moreless
Video Library:
A nice selection of DVD's is available as well as a 'Red Box' rental in nearby (6 mi) Bear Lake....moreless
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Library
- Live Theater
- Marina
- Museums
- Playground
- Restaurants
- Winery Tours
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Fitness Center
- Groceries
- Hospital
- Medical Services
Leisure Activities
- Antiquing
- Beachcombing
- Bird Watching
- Boating
- Gambling Casinos
- Horseback Riding
- Miniature Golf
- Scenic Drives
- Shopping
- Sight Seeing
- Walking
- Wildlife Viewing
Location Type
Beach View:
While you cannot see the beach you CAN see the lake and the incredible sunsets out the front windows of Thistledew....moreless
Lake View:
Lakeview Rd, a gravel, natural beauty road, separates ThistleDew from the beach. A SHORT walk down the road takes you to a driveway to the beach. This is quiet country road....moreless
If you enjoy nature this is the place. Deer and wild turkeys cross the back yard. Bird seed attracts a variety of birds and small critters. We even see the occasional Bald Eagle....moreless
Cross country ski or snowshoe out the back door if you don't need to have groomed trails. DO check for snow conditions, we may not have enough by the lake. ...moreless
Sports & Adventure Activities
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Paragliding
- Parasailing
- Pier Fishing
- Racquetball
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Surf Fishing
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water Skiing
- Water Tubing
- Wind-Surfing
Table seats 6, indoors. TV tables for 4 more. Also a card table and chairs available. Outdoor area, one picnic table, you may also borrow ours for larger groups. ...moreless
- Dining Area
- Seating for 6 people
Air Conditioning:
Goethermal heat/cooling makes this an economical summer option....moreless
- Clothes Dryer:
Computer Available:
If you forget yours or need a quick check of something you can borrow my laptop or the public library (6mi) has FAST computers available 5 days/wk. Free....moreless
Fitness Room / Equipment:
Ask, or use the walking/jogging track that 4 miles of country road provide. The beach provides a great workout. ...moreless
- Hair Dryer
Geothermal, home is heated year 'round. Very comfortable....moreless
Linens Provided:
Cool, crisp cotton, or, snugly flannel sheets for those cooler nights....moreless
Living Room:
Lovely antique couch and chairs, comfortable. Beautiful stone wood fireplace. Your dining area is here as well. Great view. ...moreless
- Parking:
- Parking Off Street
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:
Land line provided as many cell phones have limited connectivity. We ask that you use a charge card for long distance calls. Local calls are free to the surrounding area....moreless
Towels Provided:
Standard linens provided for kitchen and bathrooms. Please bring beach towels and blankets if you wish. ...moreless
- Washing Machine:
Wireless Internet:
Usually available on OUR front porch or lawn (chairs provided) . May be available from house. We are working to provide more reliable service. Always good at local libraries, free, 6 miles....moreless
Wood Fireplace:
There is a supply of wood available for both indoor use and out....moreless
Catering Available:
If you REALLY want something catered ask, we will see what we can arrange. If you'd like to walk in to a pot of chili and fresh bread ask.....especially in the off season. We might be able to work something out!...moreless
Coffee Maker:
New for the 2016 season, a Keurig coffee maker and a starter supply of coffee and tea. ...moreless
Cooking Utensils:
New cookware 2010. If you can't find what you need...ask, we probably have it and would be happy to let you use it....moreless
Dishes & Utensils:
Enough for 10 people. All the basics are here. Let us know if there is something missing we can loan you whatever....moreless
- Dishwasher:
- Ice Maker
The stainless appliances were installed when we completed our remodel. The stove is electric and there is an ice-maker in the refrigerator....moreless
- Microwave:
- Oven:
Pantry Items:
Most of the basics are here, flour, sugar, spices. We try to keep it stocked for use. ...moreless
- Refrigerator:
- Stove:
- Toaster:
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|Monthly *
Winter/Spring 2017
Jan 2 - May 26, 2017
2 night min stay
Summer 2017
May 27 - Sep 9, 2017
7 night min stay
Fall/Winter 2017
Sep 10 - Dec 31, 2017
2 night min stay
My Standard Rate
2 night min stay
Additional information about rental rates
- Tax Rate 6%
There is a 6% MI use tax that will be added to your rental fee.
The cleaning fee IS included in the basic rental amount.
There is an additional cleaning fee for more than 3 pets of $50.00-100.00 dependent upon the number of extra pets.
All rates are subject to change until deposit is confirmed.
Owner's cancellation policy:
Policy available by contacting owner when booking
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Mushroom hunting, casino, canoeing, photography, alpaca farm, geocaching, fishing charters, several farmer's markets, a real drive in movie, summer concerts in local parks, and frequent local 'festivals'.
Owner info
Year Purchased: 1970
About the owner: I have been vacationing here since I was small, built sandcastles, hiked the woods with my Grandfather and loved the area enough to move here. After raising two wonderful sons, numerous dogs, cats, 2 fawns, and a few other critters while teaching in nearby Bear Lake I 'retired' in 1999. The next job was remodeling this rental property which has been an education, frustration and ultimately a joy for my husband and myself. We enjoy the outdoors, photography,geocaching, reading and volunteering with Red Cross and our church. We are easily distracted by all the opportunities this area provides, so retirement is never boring.
Why the Owner Chose Bear Lake, MI, USA:
My grandfather purchased this property in the 50's so I have MANY wonderful memories of summering here. Living or vacationing here provides a different perspective.We are delighted that so many families return and we can watch their children grow up with their own memories. Life is still a bit slower, a tad more laid back. Choices abound, friendships flourish, time may actually be slower. You know you're enjoying your vacation when you have to ask what day it is. While we cherish the peace and serenity of walking miles of beach and seeing no one, we also appreciate the availability of anything we really want within easy driving distance.
The Unique Benefits at this Farmhouse:
This area can let one feel isolated from the hustle and bustle of daily life, from the pressure to DO anything,(some cell phones STILL don't get good reception, no real TV, but the VCR works...) It's easy to get lost in the serenity of nature and silence, to escape the lights of civilization and truly see the constellations at night. All without being miles away from the nearest grocery store or golf course. Golf or ski some of Michigan's finest, canoe riffles on the river, or just soak in the leisure, read a book, hold hands with a loved one. Dare the slopes or the casino, land that world record brown trout. The choice is yours. We also try to keep Thistledew stocked with the basics you would find at home. No need to bring or purchase staple items such as dish soap, mustard and ketchup, or firewood. If it's not there, wander over and ask. We'd be happy to give you a cup of sugar or loan you our book of Wildflower identification!
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Fall sunset lights things up.
Welcome to Thistledew, treats for all and those things you need to know!
Newly recovered (100 yr old!) couch and repainted living area.
Comfort awaits, the master suite, downstairs.
Looking out your upstairs window, life IS good.
The perfect spot for morning coffee, evening sunsets, or adventurous sleeping.
Ace, learning how to kayak. We aren't wet, yet.
Your walkway to sand and surf.
Our contented guests express themselves with magnetic 'poetry'.
To cook or not to cook, that is the question.
The firplace is just waiting for a cool night.
The "Blue" bedroom.
Hidden away, so you won't have to pack as much.
The Great Pyramid of Pierport. Just one possible beach activity.
Heading home after a beautiful day leaf peeping.
C'mon in to warmth and a cup of hot chocolate!
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Date last modified - Tuesday, May 23, 2017
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Kazunori Yamauchi went head-to-head in a fastest lap shootout with NASCAR driver Joey Logano at a private Gamestop manager's convention just last week. Logano managed to best Yamauchi's time on Tokyo R246, winning everyone in attendance will get a free copy of GT5 come November. Thanks to Bryan Cook of Logano's team, Joe Gibbs Racing, for capturing this video of the event and sharing it with GTPlanet!
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I would imagine every manager of GS was getting a copy free anyway ;)
But pretty cool event and looks like it was fun. I wonder how much practice that guy had before laying down that time (GT5 practice I mean)
Can't wait for my GT5 poster signed by Kaz that my manager got me.
Jordan, I think you should update the article, he drove the FT-86 G Sport in the game not his NASCAR car.
Uh, that's a cup car. Nationwide spoilers are either curved, or have the rabbit ears on the new one, that one has a flat spoiler and the "shelf" style splitter. Why would they unveil the gamestop cup car. And have him show up in a nationwide car?
Because the livery they showed on the cup car in GT5 was taken from a Nationwide car (as stated on Gamestop.com). He's driving the new Toyota Camry Nationwide car. (which, your right, does look a lot like the Cup car) You can tell by the sloping head lights.
He choose manual transmission, but during the race it was automatic??? o_O
Hugo, smoke'em if you gott'em!!…and then pass!!!
lol that's funny. I actually rarely get to smoke but I support it & this is my PSN name so
Im actually disturbed by this video. Ok, it was an early build, but it still should have been top notch. So, you have a game that is taking on NASCAR for the first time ever, you have a demo track called Indy, you have stock cars, and you have a chance to challenge Logano. WHY ON EARTH werent they driving the stock cars at Indy and compare lap times there? That tells me Kaz doesnt think his NASCAR measures up if a real driver had a crack at it, and didnt want to risk a comment from Joey questioning it in front of fans at a convention. And THAT speaks plenty IMO about the quality of the NASCAR product in this game if Kaz is afraid to show it off with a real NASCAR driver at hand. Yeah, it was an early build, everyones demo excuse these days, but it still should have been light years ahead of what was basically a GT4 race on stage.
what did you not see that Logano picked the track & knows the game? troll. plus I could care less about NASCAR but if the physics are good in regular racing why would NASCAR be any different. stop whining. troll
It was STILL BS. You're a NASCAR driver, and you dont race your own brand car on your own series track? I doubt he'd even touched the game before that. Him not picking NASCAR and Indy was fixed IMO.
I think he wanted to prove he could make right and left turns.
well his car is a preorder bonus dlc car from gamestop along with a McLaren F1 & I doubt it was in the demo so maybe he didn't want to use a different drivers car? idk but it makes sense that he also wanted people to see he could take right turns
2 more months… How can I survive???
Wait.. Since when do NAASCARs have brake lights???
It is a promotion car, not a real NASCAR car.
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Article said that all attendees received a copy of GT5….if thats true, pretty lucky peeps! Anyway, I wait with great anticipation!
Not an early release, I doubt it, they will get a copy when it releases in November 2020.
The only thing I don't like is that others were given an early release copy of GT5! I mean seriously, how much Subway can I eat to get a copy! I'm alone responsible for their stocks uptick!! lol Come on Nov 2., my flux capacitor sucks! Anyway, Peace.
They get a copy WHEN IT COMES OUT.
And, I work across from a Subway. I go get medium drinks from there every day. At least I don't have to spend all that money on to buy sandwiches to get codes…
why dont no one tell us about whne this stuff is going down.. dammm
Kaz went easy on him…
If the Driving Force GT is good enough for Joey Logano, it's good enough for me!
Also, I hope my driving force GT actually works, it's been sitting in the closet for 2.5 years while PD come over all perfectionist. I wonder what the warranty is on it.
You should have played GT5 prologue with it!
Wait…the cup car he drove in with had lights…anyone notice that that's unusual?
Yeah I also was wondered about that…
It wasn't a Cup car, it was a Nationwide car (Which is the NASCAR equivalent of a GP2 car). It had head lights because when NASCAR has driver appearances, they need to make the cars street legal (So it's just a promotional thing). A real Cup and/or Nationwide car does not have head lights, just stickers.
WTF is Kaz doing at 0:51? lol
He's all like "Yeah, dig it homies. I Made you wait longer for this" :P
haha! :) he reminded me Kevin Buttler shooting with hand! lmao.
"winning everyone in attendance a free copy of GT5."
I know it's a stupid question but did they received a copy of the game at the same day or once its out? I know know its a stupid question but what if it's real lol
The homeschooler wins. Nice to see Joey Logano's Gamestop NASCAR car will be in GT5. In fact, I believe I'll be getting it along with the McLaren F1 as it's considered a pre-order bonus car.
same here. i can't wait but i didn't notice what car he was driving, it sounded a bit like a his cup car and when it hit 5th gear i was scared. sorry to anyone if i sound stupid right know lol
oh wait nevermind lol
I don't think Kaz would have pushed to the max – can't have your new driver,Logano, lose in front of his sponsors
I absolutely agree.
He was bumping all over the place!
This thing was so dramatized that I didn't enjoy it.
This isn't some key-note press event, it's a publicity stunt to build hype with a bunch of 20-something GameStop managers (not you) who Sony and PD obviously are -very- interested in keeping entertained so the whole thing was more like a concert than a convention. No shit it's gonna be "dramatized"
That's because american's go insanely overboard with anything ;)
Would have been great to have seen Logano drive the nascar and compared it to real life with the G27. Maybe next time. Good to see the News rolling in.
He was driving an FT-86G, not his Nascar
Nice to see everybody so enthousiastic.
Hey wait! Did KY drive the FT and Logano drive the Nascar? Cuz last time I checked Nascars only have 4 forward gears.
I hope in GT5 there are events where you have to try and match laps from famous drivers like Loeb on a rally stage, this guy in NASCAR, Vettel in an F1 car, the Stig on the Top Gear track etc. Only problem is I'm not sure whether real life times would be comparable to GT5 times so maybe they would have to set the times on GT5?
yeah, i think gt5 is still far from being able to compare to the real thing. i mean until you can just race againt reallife times on the virtual tracks straight away. ;) or what about the datalogger? anyone?
GT4 was within .1 seconds of real times so, who knows. I mean to me, no offense to PD, driving in reality is much easier than in gt. Probably due to more feedback from the car and road as well as better precision across driving inputs.
It's more that .1 of a second. Everyones seen that episode of Top Gear by now..surely.
The episode on top gear where GT4 was shown was J.K. is doing a lot of drift on the corners and it lost some time. I tried it in GT4 and got 1:46 lap. GT4 might not be accurate, but I'm prety sure it was only not accurate around few seconds. The Tsukuba lap GT4 vs real was quite accurate though.
In that episode Clarkson states, as well as the instructor, that there are some aspects of GT4 that are off, like acceleration and braking through the corners. Clarkson states that he believes the car to be fully capable of achieving that lap time, but that he wouldn't be able to do it because he's not "crazy" like race car drivers are. He can't overcome the need for selfpreservation (which he makes apparent on the corkscrew) and therefore can't really draw out the potential of that pretty blue NSX.
The tire screeching is much better this time through. Engine seems off but between sound quality through compression and the history of that argument the true sound is still up in the air. That was good though. Btw, has Nascar adopted head and brake lights? If not, why? Or is that machine a one off mod?
It looks to be a one-off car made specifically for road legal use (notice it has an illuminated licence plate). I'm sure Gamestop totes that thing all over the place for publicity.
We got to meet Joey at MIS through Lucky Dog Speedway Charities. I asked when he was going to be driving the GT5 car. He looked at me as if he had no clue what I was talking about. I'm sure this event sparked his memory of visiting with the kids at Michigan. Check my Facebook page for pix from that weekend :)
Thats so cool..
They could have at least remove the 2:00 limit, even though it wasnt needed.. Does that mean its an older build?
Its the E3 build, not the gamescom build, so yes it is older. The lambo video from the previous post doesnt have skidmarks…
no, it means that they didnt want to spend too much time playing.
Uh oh… The infamous "5th gear" appears again…
Does the FT-86 not have 5th gear?
I dont know waht you are talking about because the TopGear test track is in the game and i'd think the FT-86 has atleast 5 gears and it wasn't showed in this video. unless it was one of the other cars but they used a nascar so… WTF are you on about?
Oh wow… I just failed… for some reason I was thinking stock car… boy I hate being sick… makes my mind all wonky
there be some confusion between the FT-86 and the Nascar. Something is off.
Lol I love it when people make fools of themselves on the internet and then make up excuses like "I hate being sick…makes my mind all wonky". What an idiot.
Dude ease off the guy… it is only a forum, and as if someone wouldnt have mistakenly thought they were racing NASCARs?
Yeah, at least he admitted he was wrong so chill out.
F.G., I just love it when somebody calls somebody else an idiot and everybody around knows who the real idiot is…
Logano is a tool.
"everyone in attendance gets a copy of GT5! "
what that means
everyone who was on this show ? If yes then it is not a clever idea and unfair
PD,Sony we know that you are very friendly and that you love your players but stop that , you can give mod nation racers XD but not GT5
It would appear that you are an even bigger tool though :/
lol now there is a free version :/ PD is going all out on these special/ signiture/ free editions XD


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FlipCut Supertrees: Towards Matrix Representation Accuracy in Polynomial Time
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In computational phylogenetics, supertree methods provide a way to reconstruct larger clades of the Tree of Life. The supertree problem can be formalized in different ways, to cope with contradictory information in the input. In particular, there exist methods based on encoding the input trees in a matrix, and methods based on finding minimum cuts in some graph. Matrix representation methods compute supertrees of superior quality, but the underlying optimization problems are computationally hard. In contrast, graph-based methods have polynomial running time, but supertrees are inferior in quality.
In this paper, we present a novel approach for the computation of supertrees called FlipCut supertree. Our method combines the computation of minimum cuts from graph-based methods with a matrix representation method, namely Minimum Flip Supertrees. Here, the input trees are encoded in a 0/1/?-matrix. We present a heuristic to search for a minimum set of 0/1-flips such that the resulting matrix admits a directed perfect phylogeny. We then extend our approach by using edge weights to weight the columns of the 0/1/?-matrix.
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World War I 1914-1920. Part I: The Great War P rior to reviewing this Power Point... 1) Read pages 649-653 2) Answer the P art I guide questions
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Objective…Describe the underlying causes of World War I.
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The Great War
Objective…Outline the chain of events that triggered the start of the war.
The funeral...
The assassin…GavriloPrincip
was Bosnian nationalist trained in Serbia.
Franz Ferdinand
The assassination
Literally - A "blank check" has no value written on the check, but is signed. The person writing the check writes the value on the check.
Figuratively - A "blank check" refers to unconditional support... Germany was offering anything that Austria-Hungry would need to fight Serbia.
The Schlieffen Plan was a German military strategy designed so that Germany would win a war simultaneously fought with France and Russia. In a war with France and Russia, Germany would fight on two fronts and be weakened by dividing it's forces between the two fronts (Eastern Front: Russia / Western Front: France). The Schlieffen Plan was designed to knock out France quickly and avoid a two front war. Making matters more difficult for Germany were France's defenses along its eastern border. Any direct assault on France would run into these defenses and slow the German offensive. The Schlieffen Plan was designed as a surprise attack through Holland and Belgium that would avoid the French defenses and defeat France quickly.
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Homework: Using the article "Causes of WW I", class notes & your text, create a detailed chronological flow chart summarizing the chain of events that led Europe into WWI. – Due tomorrow
The Great War
Although WW I began in 1914 in Europe, the U.S. did not join the war, but instead pursued a policy of neutrality until 1917.
Objective…Summarize the chain of events through which America entered World War I.
Wilson declares neutrality…
"impartial in thought as well as in action"
Although not an international law the principle of freedom of the seas dates back to the early 1600s. The understanding was that the seas are international territory and that all nations are free to conduct trade without interference from other nations.
In the final year of WW I, President Wilson articulated the principal of freedom of seas in his Fourteen Points. In a speech to the Congress, President Wilson stated:
"Absolute freedom of navigation upon the seas, outside territorial waters, alike in peace and in war, except as the seas may be closed in whole or in part by international action for the enforcement of International covenants."
During WW I both Great Britain & Germany routinely violated the principle of freedom of seas.
Great Britain set up a naval blockade around German coastal ports and limited both humanitarian supplies (food & medicine) and war supplies from being shipped to Germany.
Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare as a part of it's strategy to win WW I. Unrestricted submarine warfare is a type of naval warfare in which submarines sink ships without warning.
1,198 dead… 128 Americans dead
In 1915, Germany declared the waters around Britain a war zone and started unrestricted submarine warfare. The U.S. called Germany's actions "an indefensible violation of neutral rights." and vowed to hold Germany responsible .
Military Preparedness
-The size of the army doubles & the National Guard is put under federal control.
-The Navy expands by building battleships, destroyers & cruisers.
The National Security League - A conservative group backed by bankers & industrialists. ...Why would this group support "preparedness?"
The Zimmerman Note (March,1917)…
Wilson's justification for war...
- World War I would be...
"The war to end all wars" - Woodrow Wilson
- World War I would be...
"The war fought to make the world safe for democracy" - Woodrow Wilson


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What am I gonna do? How can this redness on my nose be gone? And should I see a doctor now?
I had nose injection few weeks ago and until now reddishness still hasnt gone... Im kinda worried cause im thinking its a fake collagen... But the practitioner said i dont have to eat chicken meat and eggs temporarily for it may cause infection.. but i forgot about it and eaten some eggs days ago... and there was something that grew inside my nose too..
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China's state-owned broadcaster is expanding worldwide. China Central Television (CCTV) is building a studio in Washington, which will serve as its US centre. It has also built a facility in Nairobi, where it will broadcast its English-speaking channel in Africa. I don't imagine CCTV will pump out crude propaganda, but it is certain to reflect the interests of the Chinese government.
Meanwhile, the Coalition is cutting back the BBC World Service, which does not broadcast propaganda, and seeks to enlighten and inform people who may live in societies less free than our own. The World Service's annual budget of £237m is being cut by 16 per cent, and some of its language services will be scaled back, or even abandoned.
Some will say that China has the second-biggest economy in the world, while Britain is a debt-ridden island plunging down the league of the world's largest economies. Mustn't we cut our cloth according to our means? I might accept this were it not for this fact: through the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC), the Department for International Development has sizeable investments in China which, if sold, could more than make up the cuts to the BBC World Service.
Some of the CDC's £2.5bn overseas investments do benefit poor people in poor countries. Not so its holdings in China. The CDC has investments worth £230m there, and is committed to putting in a further £100m. Existing investments include a share in a chain of "hotpot" restaurants called Chaboo-Chaboo, which obviously should not be classified as aid of any kind.
And yet they are. All CDC's holdings are included in Britain's aid budget, which the Government is committed to increasing to 0.7 per cent of GDP. If the restaurants were sold and our other Chinese investments liquidated, our international aid budget (set to reach £11bn by 2015) would decline fractionally, which would doubtless upset the accountants in the Department for International Development, and the ministers who preside over it.
Does David Cameron realise this department has investments in China worth £230m? Or George Osborne? I doubt it. Are Chris Patten, chairman of the BBC Trust, or Mark Thompson, its director general, aware? I don't expect so. There is a significant pile of money, categorised as aid but doing nothing for the poor, that could be diverted to the hard-pressed BBC World Service, which really does do good for poor people in the Third World.
How Chinese ministers must shake their heads in wonder and contempt. They, who do not care overmuch about truth and objectivity in broadcasting, are building up a global broadcasting operation. And we, who should care about truth and objectivity in broadcasting, are cutting back the BBC World Service while sitting on an investment in a Chinese hotpot chain! No better example could be found of what is meant by the Decline of the West.
Damned if he knew, damned if he didn't
There seems to be widespread disappointment that there wasn't a "Perry Mason moment" during last week's interrogation of James Murdoch by the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Some observers had hoped he would be felled by a question from the Labour MP Tom Watson, and he wasn't.
But there is another group of people who weren't necessarily hoping for a knockout blow – investors in News Corp, the media multinational controlled by the Murdoch family. Despite weeks of prepping, James Murdoch revealed himself as a first-class chump who in June 2008 didn't question why his company needed to pay out £700,000 to a victim of phone hacking, or read the QC's opinion recommending settlement.
Some will say this show of incompetence was the inevitable price of pretending he didn't know about the extent of phone hacking. Maybe – but it's also possible he was unaware of what was going on in his company. So far as investors are concerned, if he is not a knave, he is a fool. One way or another, he really was knocked out last Thursday.
Is europhobia now de rigueur at the Guardian?
Guess which newspaper's economics editor wrote this last week: "The European Union has always had problems with democracy... The real decisions in Europe are now taken by the Frankfurt Group, an unelected cabal made up of eight people... accountable to no one. Governments come and go but the policies remain the same, creating a glaring democratic deficit."
This robust Euroscepticism was part of a blog on guardian.co.uk by Larry Elliott, the paper's economics editor. Its columnist Seumas Milne recently wrote along similar lines. Although its leaders have not yet been infiltrated by such sentiments, they are hardly Eurofanatical.
When The Guardian put up its price to £1.20 in September, I forecast an accelerated drop in sales. I was wrong. It has not happened, though the effects could conceivably be delayed. Last month, the paper's circulation fell by less than 1 per cent. This may explain The Daily Telegraph's decision to increase its cover price to £1.20 from today.
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Right off the Brewers bat: Baseball's gift to children
The Caliva brothers, Tijay (left) and Gavin, play catch with Gavin's hat (Photo by Lauren Guzman).
Brewers pitcher Michael Fiers worried about the go-kart he got for Christmas. His father, Bruce, believed in quality gifts over how many his son received that day. But that was just it. The Florida family grew up in an area where robberies were common; his go-kart was not safe in the backyard.
But, through the ill-attempts by robbers and even when the go-kart's motor caught fire, Fiers had something no one could steal. It was intangible; it was the growing bond between him and his dad. The go-kart was stowed in the backyard but it was the front yard that had more significance. The two would play catch for hours there.
"Right in the front yard," said Fiers, pausing to reminisce on those times. "It was something to do with my dad. Any sport would have been fun but baseball is something I appreciated more."
The moment a father and son share tossing the baseball is seen as sacred to some – for both traditionalists of America's pastime and newcomers. This time is sacred; this time is practical. The sport has given youngsters not only a good relationship with their dads but life skills for the triumphs and tribulations ahead.
Bruce played baseball through high school. Fiers said his dad would show him pictures – ones of his "old school" uniforms uncharacteristic to today's gear. Fiers said his dad had an "old school" playing style to him, too. He was a "grinder."
"But he's still a grinder, man," Fiers said.
It's different.
Fiers said his dad stopped playing baseball because he needed to support his parents, who were not in the financial position to support him. Bruce went into construction to offer support and still has not left the profession. That does not mean Fiers' dad cannot live vicariously through him.
"Like any dad would, he still wants me to do well," said Fiers about the critiques he gets from his dad about his games. "That's just him. He wants the best for me and that's what I love about him."
Fiers said he has learned to be that grinder; instead of painting the corners, he will sling a fastball (the only pitch his dad would let him throw until he was 13) down the center of the plate. He said had he not listened to his dad and pitched curveballs before he built up enough strength in his arm, he may not have had a career in baseball. He would have thrown out his arm early on.
"He had a more old-school look on things but I think it definitely helped me," Fiers said. "It was doing the little things, not thinking about too much. It was just being a grinder."
Practical to life off the mound, Fiers has learned to work hard for his goals. For Bruce, it was supporting his family; for his son, it was making the big leagues. Whichever one, both required a grinder's mentality.
The father-son relationship stems further. In some cases, it trickles down from higher in the family tree; grandfathers help their grandchildren learn from the sport. The Caliva family, who are Wisconsin natives, treat the sport as a reason for all the men in the family to come together.
"What's cool for me is they can share baseball with my dad and watching them have an instant connection with him other than family," father Travis Caliva said.
It is an intense game of 2-on-2 in the backyard: Gavin and TiJay Caliva usually swing the Whiffle Ball bat at pitches thrown by Travis and their grandfather Gary Caliva. Travis said the game can last for hours but the main objective is seeing his kids smile.
"I'm mostly…I don't know," said 7-year-old Gavin covering his face with his Brewers hat. "Mostly a hitter. I like the hitting."
Travis said when they play in the backyard, the kids ask their grandfather how to hit. While Gary is the teacher, Travis is the chaser. He chases his two boys around the yard. Travis smiles too.
"It's cool to see it go down from my dad, to me, to them," he said. "It's pretty special. Anytime I get to see my kids smile is special."
Gary coached then 10-year-old Travis through little league. He said he remembers Travis's first season, when his youth team recorded a record of 1-19. But Gary said you would not have noticed the team's defeats because they dealt with losses easily. The team's one win was a 1-0 victory off a successful bunt that got overthrown a few times to send the runner home.
Travis said looking back he wonders why he was not more upset.
"You learn how to deal with difficulties and success from when you're young until you're too old to care," Gary said.
That is the takeaway from baseball for the Caliva family. That's what Travis wants for his kids: for them to learn how to handle wins and losses. Gavin and TiJay are both in the beginning steps in baseball.
"But I don't know," Gavin said. "I have no clue if I'll be doing baseball or not."
But it's not about how long the kids play. It serves a static purpose.
It is more than the game. Embedded are life-builders – whether learning how to be a grinder in the sport or understanding how to handle outcomes – that help kids grow. And with the sport, relationships become sounder than the crack of a baseball hitting the sweet spot of a wooden bat.Gavin Caliva cheers on Ryan Braun during the game (Photo by Lauren Guzman).
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On the afternoon of Saturday, July 11, 2015, the Language Education Center (LEC) at Okayama University, in conjunction with its Teacher Development Workshop, is inviting JASAL members to visit the L-café, its social space for language learning. This will be followed by a short JASAL event and a presentation by Charles Browne (Meiji Gakuin University), sponsored by the LEC and Okayama JALT.
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The Conceptualization of Balanced and Multifaceted Vocabulary Learning Systems
Content-Based Instruction Workshop
Here's the information for the last Okayama JALT meeting of 2014 - on December 13th, which has the added attraction of our Bonenkai.
First: Extensive Reading in the Real World by Bettina Begole. Extensive reading has a proven track record, but what about with low-level students or limited resources? This presentation will show you some easy ways to integrate it into your existing classes.
First: "We're Going Global?" A look at Local Efforts to Implement Japan's National English Education Goals by Tom Fast. Tom Fast will report on how the Ministry of Education's mandates to become "Super Global" and teach English in English are impacting local secondary school teachers. Second: Okayama JALT's Annual Meeting. Officers will give yearly reports on their activities within the chapter.
First: Focus on Canada by David Townsend. This presentation will detail a course designed to tap into the students' collective knowledge of their own country while at the same time presenting the parallel information of a common travel destination, Canada. Second: Cognitive Load and the Competent Teacher: Considerations and Strategies by Jason Lowes.
This presentation focuses on several years' research on expatriate ELT faculty participation in English entrance examination creation.
While classroom management issues lie at the heart of the student–teacher relationship, little time is given to discussing them in a more formal setting. The presenters will offer some choice examples of practices that have worked well (e.g., learning names; dealing with problem students; organizing pair/group work), followed by a chance for discussion and the fruitful exchange of ideas.
Collaborative Critical Thinking For Real World Change by Chuck Sandy. What is critical thinking really if it doesn't lead to real-world action and changes in behavior?
First, An alternative to speech writing by Paul Delaney. Breaking away from the traditional speech writing format of a high school public speaking course by incorporating task based learning to generate a group presentation in which the students teach the audience how to cook a three course meal.
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By Chip Cutter, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Many employees who aren't getting raises because of the recession are resorting to bargaining with their bosses: How about more vacation time instead?
Asking for a few extra days off may sound simple, but career consultants say it's not always an easy request for an employer to grant, given the bare-bones staffing at many companies. After multiple rounds of layoffs, furloughs and cutbacks, employers may be unwilling to part with any remaining workers, even for just a few days.
Still, there's hope. With the right strategy, employees can eke out some additional time for a weekend getaway or just a day away from the cubicle.
Here are some tips for increasing your vacation time:
Hone your pitch
Simply demanding extra vacation days or making ultimatums probably won't get you far. Instead, take a positive but direct tone and think about some specific reasons to back up your argument, suggests Ronald M. Katz, president of Penguin Human Resource Consulting.
Be ready to explain how you've earned the extra time off, and come armed with descriptions of recent projects you've completed or extra assignments you've taken on. If you've spent the past few years working overtime or traveling on weekends, bring that up as well to show you've put in your time for the company.
If possible, let your boss know how the company has profited from your efforts.
"You need to make your case with numbers," Katz said. "The language of business is numbers and those numbers are preceded by dollar signs."
And, like any sales pitch, think ahead to counter any potential objections your boss may bring up. Roy J. Lewicki, a professor of management and human resources at Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business, said it helps to show you've thought of all of the issues that could arise in your absence.


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Sport in Queensland
Sport is an important part of the culture of the Australian state of Queensland. Golf is the most played organised sport and touch football the most played team sport. Netball is the most popular female sport,[1] while rugby league is the most watched sport.[2] The largest sporting event held in Queensland annually of the Gold Coast 600 motor race.
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- 2 Cricket
- 3 Rugby league
- 4 Rugby union
- 5 Swimming
- 6 Major events
- 7 Other events
- 8 Queensland Sports Awards
- 9 Teams in national competitions
- 10 Sporting Venues
- 11 See also
- 12 References
Australian rules football[edit]
Australian Football has a long history in Queensland. The first foray made by the then VFL came in the form of the Brisbane Bears, who began playing Premiership matches in 1987. Despite some rocky times in the northern state, the game now appears to be entrenched within the Queensland, thanks to a hat-trick of AFL Premiership wins from 2001-2003. The introduction of the Gold Coast Suns in 2011 highlights the game's growth in Queensland.
Cricket is popular in Queensland. Many domestic and international matches are held here at The Gabba. The Queensland Bulls are based in Brisbane and represent Queensland in Australia's domestic cricket tournaments:
- Sheffield Shield, 4-day matches with first-class status, since the 1926/27 season
- Ford Ranger One Day Cup, a one-day (50 over per side) tournament with List-A status, since its inception in 1969/70
- KFC Twenty20 Big Bash, a 20 overs per side tournament, since its inception in 2005/06
Rugby league[edit]
Rugby league is the most spectated sport in Queensland.[3][4][5] Queensland Rugby League has been in operation since 1908, creating strong roots in both city and regional communities. There are currently three teams in the National Rugby League competition:
- Brisbane Broncos - based at Suncorp Stadium Brisbane, Queensland - founded in 1988
- Gold Coast Titans - based at Skilled Park Gold Coast, Queensland - founded in 2007
- North Queensland Cowboys - based Dairy Farmers Stadium Townsville, Queensland - founded in 1995
There are currently two official Queensland NRL expansions bids to be based at -
- Central Queensland - based at Rockhampton, Queensland
- Ipswich Jets - based at Ipswich, Queensland
The other major rugby league team is the Queensland Maroons who play New South Wales Blues in the fiercely contested three game State of Origin competition.
The other major state based competition is the Queensland Cup.
Rugby union[edit]
Swimming is also a popular sport in Queensland, with a majority of Australian team members and international medalists hailing from the state. At the 2008 Summer Olympics, Queensland swimmers won all six of Australia's gold medals, all swimmers on Australia's three female (finals) relays teams were from Queensland, two of which won gold.
At the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2005 and 2007 World Long Course Swimming Championships, Australia won both the 4 × 100 m freestyle and medley relays. In five of these teams, three out of the four swimmers were from Queensland, and in the medley relay in 2007, all were from Queensland.
Major events[edit]
1982 Commonwealth Games[edit]
2001 Goodwill Games[edit]
2018 Commonwealth Games[edit]
Other events[edit]
- Birdsville Races - annual horse races at Birdsville which were first held in 1882.
- Brisbane to Gladstone yacht race
- Gold Coast Indy 300 - open-wheel motor race at the Surfers Paradise Street Circuit held between 1991 to 2008.
- Gold Coast 600
- International Rally of Queensland
- Queensland 400
- Quicksilver Pro and Roxy Pro
- State of Origin - Best of three rugby league games between New South Wales and Queensland which began in 1980.
- Noosa Triathlon, Mooloolaba Triathlon and Hervey Bay Triathlon
Queensland Sports Awards[edit]
Each year the Queensland Sport Awards are held. The major award is the Sport Star of the Year:[6]
- 1995 Susan O'Neill - Swimming
- 1996 Susan O'Neill - Swimming
- 1997 Michael Doohan - Motorcycling
- 1998 Michael Doohan - Motorcycling
- 1999 Loretta Harrop - Triathlon
- 2000 Susan O'Neill - Swimming
- 2001 Grant Hackett - Swimming
- 2002 Matthew Hayden - Cricket
- 2003 Patrick Johnson - Athletics
- 2004 Jodie Henry - Swimming
- 2005 Grant Hackett - Swimming
- 2006 Emma Snowsill - Triathlon
- 2007 Matthew Hayden - Cricket
- 2008 Stephanie Rice - Swimming
- 2009 Greg Inglis - Rugby league
- 2010 Stephanie Gilmore - Surfing
- 2011 Samantha Stosur - Tennis
- 2012 Sally Pearson - Athletics
- 2013 Adam Scott - Golf
Teams in national competitions[edit]
Outside Brisbane[edit]
Sporting Venues[edit]
Outside Brisbane[edit]
See also[edit]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics 2005-06
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics 2009-10
- ^ http://jss.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/21/2/221
- ^ http://www.cairnsconnect.com/visitor/australiansport.php
- ^ http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/SportInAustralia
- ^ "Queensland Sport Awards Winners 1995-2008" (PDF). qsport.org.au. QSport. Retrieved 2009-12-05.


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Very interesting. I too went to the site and noticed that the dozen or so versions of that car in 1987 varied widely in gas mileage, with as little as 26 city / 30 hwy with a 5MT just like the subject car and same engine displacement. How the hell did they increase fuel economy by 70% for the "HF" version?
The only light the wikipedia page sheds on it is that the HF version weighed about 150 lbs less than the regular version, which since the regular version weighed only 1,865 lbs is a substantial reduction.
Of course those cars all weighed so little back then due to a lack of any safety features or creature comforts, that's how they stood a chance of getting reasonable mileage despite a lack of direct injection and other technical goodies.
Which leads us to the fact that you may have gotten close or in some limited cases even better mileage than the '12 Focus in your 25-year-old compact but you would've been toast in any sort of accident whereas the Focus will keep you relatively safe as shown by several posts on this site.
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I can shed a little more light on that, the "HF" Civic's and CRX's had a completely different drivetrain , they used a special 1.5 3valve VTEC-
(the "E" being a very different design than the regular VTEC systems of the day). Whereas the regular VTEC was designed to adjust timing and lift for power, the "E" system was for economy only(lots of overlap to reburn exhaust gases)... they used a small 1.5 motor, that got a measly 60hp (the regular 1.6EFI motors in the other civics were around 91hp by comparison), and had an aggressive EGR system that reburned the spent gas over and over again making it quite the gas mizer. These cars were pathetically slow, even though they wieghed less than 2300lbs. They also used special lighter wheels (they had expensive forged aluminum wheels and hard LRR type tires). I think their may have even been some underbody plastic covers (completely covering the lower side of the engine and car) as well. (back then, no cars had the undertrays like they do today. It wasn't a very "fun" car to drive, but, they were quite amazing on gas... LOL.
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DARAG acquires Swedish insurer Ikano Försäkring
European run-off insurance specialist DARAG is close to completing its acquisition of ERGO Assicurazioni following the deal being authorised by the Italian insurance regulator Istituto per la Vigilanza sulle Assicurazioni (IVASS) on Friday, November 11.
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DARAG, Europe, ERGO Assicurazioni, Insurance, Istituto per la Vigilanza sulle Assicurazioni, M&A, Arndt Gossmann