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If you factor in monthly breakouts, sun damage and a few fine lines, most of us feel like smooth skin is out of our reach. Fortunately, the skincare experts disagree. By making 12 simple changes to your beauty regimen, you could wake up looking like your best (and most radiant) self. 1. Less is more According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. Jessica Krant who is also founder of Art of Dermatology on 5th Avenue and an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City the first step to smoother skin is to basically stop doing everything you're already doing. "Remember that sometimes less is more," says Dr. Krant. "With all the constant marketing of anti-aging products and systems now, sometimes we think the more we do, the younger we'll get. Sadly, sometimes that can work against you. Too many anti-aging products or procedures can actually make the skin more irritated, red, and flaky and produce the appearance of more fine lines due to deep dryness and microscopic swelling. So first, stop everything." 2. Wash less You may think the key to smooth skin is a super clean face, but that's not true. In fact, too much washing will probably do more damage than good. "It's important to gently remove makeup and actual dirt from the skin, but it's a bit of a myth that we have to scrub ourselves squeaky clean two or three times daily," advises Krant. "Sometimes overwashing can produce the same over-dryness and irritation that anti-aging products can create. When we wash too much and strip away the skin's natural, healthy, moisturizing oils, we create redness and flakiness, and the skin actually gets a counterproductive signal to start producing more oil to keep itself protected. This is how we can end up both dry and oily at the same time. Reduce the amount of cleansing and let the skin relax." One more thing when you do cleanse, NYC dermatologist and host of DermTV.com Dr. Neal Schultz says, "Make sure you use a toner after your cleanser to synergize with your cleanser in removing clogging dirt, debris, oil and dead skin cells and to remove cleanser that your water rinse didn't remove." And Dr. Schultz is one to trust, being that he's creator of BeautyRx by Dr. Schultz . 3. Don't squeeze We know it's tempting to squeeze and pick at any zits that happen to show up on your face, but don't. "Manage acne gently, with help from your dermatologist, not your fingertips," says Dr. Krant. "Anything you pick and and try to solve yourself will only last much longer and risk being permanently scarred. The right dermatologist can help you with an easy, ongoing preventive regimen that will help more." How to tell if your zit is an acne cyst or a pimple that will heal itself 4. Exfoliate (but not too much) If you really want smooth skin, get rid of the dead, flaky skin on the surface. "It's a myth that exfoliation can dry or thin the skin," says healthy skin care expert and Skin Authority CEO Celeste Hilling. "Regular exfoliation speeds up the cell turnover process, allowing the body to produce moisture-bearing properties like hyaluronic acid. Exfoliation also helps to plump the skin by churning up elastin and collagen production." Hilling recommends using a natural resurfacing agent such as glycolic acid to gently dissolve dead surface skin cells so they can be replaced with new, plump ones. Dr. Schultz agrees, saying, "Yes, exfoliating is important, but it must be with a glycolic exfoliant gentle enough to be able to use daily (yet still effective!) because the dulling dead cells re-accumulate each day." 5. Clean your brushes How often do you clean your makeup brushes? Probably not often enough. Dirt, grime and oils left in the brushes can cause breakouts, leaving your skin far from smooth. Fortunately, it's easy enough to clean them yourself using a simple bar of soap. Note: Steer away from scented body soaps and go for a natural soap like those offered by South of France Natural Body Care to remove the gunk without leaving anything behind. 6. Eat clean Turns out that your mother was right you really are what you eat, and your skin may be a perfect reflection of your inner health. According to Dr. Michelle Yagoda , NYC facial plastic surgeon, aesthetic integrative beauty expert and co-creator of BeautyScoop, "Foods rich in lean proteins and omega-3 fatty acids are especially effective at delivering smoother skin. They aid the skin in retaining moisture and fortify the skin's natural moisture barrier." Dr. Yagoda says a diet with ample beauty super foods can enhance skin texture, hydration, firmness and smoothness. She suggests a diet of foods rich in lean protein (salmon, tofu, soy, sardines), Omega-3 fatty acids (almonds, salmon, sardines, walnuts, flax seed), antioxidants for rapid skin repair like vitamins A, C and E (carrots, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, berries), and minerals like magnesium and zinc, which facilitate hyaluronic acid production to provide unsurpassed skin hydration (soy, kale, carrots, pumpkin seeds, whole grains). If you're looking for the easy version of a healthy diet for glowing skin, at the very least, try Joanna Vargas' favorite clear skin tip. Vargas, celebrity facialist and founder of Joanna Vargas Salon and Skincare Collection , says, "Drink a green juice every day. It will be a great replacement to your afternoon coffee, and it will literally transform your skin in a matter of days. It helps oxygenate the skin and stimulates lymphatic drainage, so it's de-puffing too!" Next: 6 more tips for smooth skin 7. Hydrate There are a million reasons you should reach for that glass of water, and smoother skin is one. "To have smooth, soft skin, it's really important to drink enough water or other nondiuretic fluids during the day. When you are well hydrated, skin is smoother and more elastic," says Stephanie White, founder and president of Become International. 8. Use sunblock We all know it's important to use sunblock for health reasons, but it'll go a long way toward keeping your skin smooth, too. "Use sunblock religiously," says White. "Sun damage creates wrinkles and coarsens the skin. Find a sunblock you like that is made for the face, preferably with natural ingredients like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide." 15 Makeup products with SPF to keep skin safe in summer 9. Moisturize We can't say this enough: Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Dr. Joshua Zeichner , director of cosmetic and clinical research for the Department of Dermatology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, agrees. "Moisturize twice daily," he said. "It will improve skin hydration and seal in cracks between dry cells on the surface of the skin." This moisture factor can make or break the smoothness of your skin, especially depending on the season, says Dr. Omar Ibrahimi, founding medical director of the Connecticut Skin Institute in Stamford, Connecticut. "Steaming hot showers, particularly in the winter time, drain the skin of important moisturizers such as ceremides. Taking lukewarm showers and religiously applying a gentle moisturizer within three minutes of getting out of the shower will help keep your skin nice and hydrated," he explains. 10. Go natural The solution to smoother skin isn't always to be found on a drugstore shelf. Sometimes, the simplest, most natural products have the power to make you glow. Alexis Wolfer, founding editor in chief of TheBeautyBean.com , has some suggestions for natural ways to get smoother skin. "Make a yogurt mask," she suggests. "Apply a thin layer of full-fat Greek yogurt to your face and let it dry for about 20 minutes before rinsing with warm water. The lactic acid helps break down dead skin cells while the fat deeply moisturizes." Vargas provides her own recipe that also uses yogurt as a preferred DIY skin-smoothing ingredient. She explains, "The yogurt in this mask acts as an anti-inflammatory, and the lactic acid peels the skin. Strawberry tightens the pores, and the almond powder is a gentle scrub to get the pores nice and clean. I recommend using it twice a week." First, rub a cotton ball with raw apple cider vinegar on the area that is breaking out, and follow with this mask: 1 cup yogurt 1/2 cup mashed strawberry 1/2 cup almond powder Mix together and apply to the entire face. Use the almond powder to scrub the t-zone, where it tends to be oilier and where teens have the most blackheads. Let the mask sit for 15 minutes and rinse. 5 Bad habits you need to break if you want clear skin 11. Take extra care at night Your skin needs extra care at night, so don't use your daytime moisturizer before you go to bed. According to Dr. Joshua Zeichner, you should look for a moisturizer that includes a retinoid. "It stimulates collagen growth and normalizes skin cell turnover," he says. 12. Try a treatment When all else fails, there's no shame in your game if you feel that your skin needs some outside help. While less may be more when it comes to daily skincare, as Dr. Krant points out, there are specific situations that may warrant a professional treatment including discolorations, acne scarring, visible sun damage and the like. Used with many or all of the clear skin tips listed above, Dr. Ibrahimi believes that some professional treatments can help smooth any remaining blemishes that refuse to budge. He says, "Blue low level light therapy has been clinically shown to be as effective as topical acne medications and is a nice adjunct to help obtain clearer skin." Originally published Aug. 2013. Updated Oct. 2016. | 4 | 98,200 | lifestyle |
Porsche has unveiled the entry-level, turbo-four-powered Macan SUV , which will make its official debut at the 2016 New York auto show. In addition to the base Macan, Porsche will also show the 718 Boxster and 911 R in the Big Apple. Under the hood of the base-model Macan is a 2.0-liter turbo-four rated at 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque. If this engine sounds familiar, this is the same unit found in the 2017 Audi A4 and 2016 Audi A6. The only gearbox available is Porsche's PDK seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox that's standard across the Macan lineup. A turbo-four has been available as a special order option for the Macan in Europe since 2015. To distinguish the base model from higher trim levels, the standard Macan comes with matte black window surrounds and brake calipers and stainless steel dual exhaust tips. Like the Macan S , the base Macan also comes with black side blades. Standard equipment includes HID headlights, eight-way power front seats, Alcantara seat inserts, a new version of Porsche Communication management, lane departure warning, and a Piano black interior treatment. Pricing for the new base-model Macan starts at $48,550 including destination. Compared to the Macan S, the four-cylinder-powered model is $6,900 cheaper, making it the new entry-level vehicle in Porsche's lineup. Source: Porsche Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,201 | autos |
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As BMW celebrated its centenary on March 7, it released a surprisingly short list of the vehicles it considers to have been milestones in the company's history. So let the arguments begin. Do you agree with the company's selection, or disagree? Let us know what milestone vehicles you think BMW should have included on the list, and why. BMW R32 This is an obvious one for BMW's milestone list, perhaps, as the R32 was the first road-going vehicle for a company that started life building aircraft engines. Launched in 1923, the R32 debuted BMW's flat-twin engine, a design concept that endures to this day. BMW i3 BMW says the auto industry's journey to electrification is a marathon, not a sprint, and the relatively slow sales of the i3 perhaps prove the point. But with the i3's lightweight aluminum and carbon-fiber construction and electric motor, BMW ranks it as one of its most forward-thinking production cars ever. BMW 328 First shown to the public at the Nurburgring in June 1936, BMW says the 328 is a milestone vehicle because it was the first to highlight driving dynamics, design, and technology core values the company says still influence its new vehicle development programs. BMW 1500 Called the "Neue Klasse" in Germany, the 1500 is on this list, says BMW, because without it there would have been no 2002, and no 3 Series, and, ultimately, no Ultimate Driving Machine. The 1500 was the company's seminal sporty sedan; its DNA lives on in every BMW four-door. BMW R80G/S With the R80G/S, BMW claims to have invented an entirely new bike concept an off-road-capable bike that was smooth and comfortable to ride on the road. The two-wheeled equivalent of a Range Rover, it has since been widely copied by other motorcycle manufacturers. BMW X5 Not only was the 1999 X5 BMW's first SUV, but, says the company, it was also the first SUV in the world to offer dynamic on-road handling as well as off-road capability. It's also now the centerpiece of the company's American manufacturing operations, being assembled at BMW's Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant. So what's the future hold for BMW? Get a sneak peek with the radical BMW Vision Next 100 Concept RIGHT HERE . | 9 | 98,204 | autos |
NEW YORK, March 9 (Reuters) - A U.S. Air Force veteran was found guilty on Wednesday of attempting to join Islamic State, according to Newsday and other local media. Tairod Pugh, 48, was convicted after a week-long trial in Brooklyn federal court. The case is the first in more than 75 Islamic State-related prosecutions brought since 2014 by the U.S. Department of Justice to reach a jury verdict. Prosecutors said Pugh immersed himself in violent Islamic State propaganda for months before buying a one-way flight from his home in Egypt to Turkey, where he hoped to cross the Syrian border into territory controlled by the extremist group. He was detained by Turkish authorities at an Istanbul airport and eventually flown to the United States to face terrorism charges. Pugh's defense lawyers argued that his only offense was to express "repugnant" views about Islamic State in Facebook posts and to watch dozens of the group's slickly produced recruitment videos. They said he traveled to Turkey to find work, not to become a jihadist. But prosecutors pointed to a letter he drafted to his Egyptian wife, found on his laptop, in which he vowed to fight for Islam and declared he had two options: "Victory or Martyr." The letter was written days before he flew to Turkey, though it was unclear whether he ever sent it. He also took with him to Istanbul a black facemask, a map depicting Islamic State's strongholds in Syria and a chart of the border crossings between Turkey and Syria. Only one other Islamic State-related U.S. prosecution has reached trial. In Phoenix, Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem is on trial for plotting with others to attack a Prophet Mohammed cartoon contest in Texas. Two of his alleged associates were killed in a shootout with police at the event. Pugh served as an avionics specialist in the Air Force from 1986 to 1990 and later worked as an Army contractor in Iraq from 2009 to 2010, prosecutors said. In addition to attempting to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization, Pugh also was convicted of obstruction for destroying four portable electronic storage devices after his detention in Turkey, local media reported. | 5 | 98,205 | news |
Alec Baldwin and his wife Hilaria Baldwin are going to be given one extra special gift just in time for the holiday season this year. The 32-year-old took to Instagram this afternoon to share the exciting news that she's pregnant with baby Number 3! Hilaria posted a snapshot of herself planting a fat smooch on her famous hubby while on the streets of New York City, and as Baldwin pulls her close, the brunette beauty holds up a little blue teddy bear. | 6 | 98,206 | entertainment |
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General Motors has issued a stop-sale order and recall for 2016 Chevrolet Colorado, GMC Canyon, and Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. In these vehicles, the front airbags might not work properly. According to GM, "the second stage of the driver frontal airbag may not deploy properly in certain high-speed crashes." The supplier of the potentially faulty airbag module isn't Takata, the automaker says. So far, no injuries related to the problem have been reported. GM spokesman Tom Wilkinson doesn't expect the problem will greatly hinder sales, reports Reuters. That's because the stop-sale shouldn't last long. Dealers will eventually replace the driver-side front airbags in affected Colorado, Canyon, and Malibu models. For now, GM will stop selling these affected vehicles. Current laws won't let dealers sell recalled vehicles that haven't been repaired first. The recall affects 1,579 vehicles in the U.S. from the 2016 model year. Source: Reuters, USA Today Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,208 | autos |
Donald Trump has strengthened his on the Republican nomination, while Bernie Sanders inflicts shock defeat in Michigan. | 5 | 98,209 | news |
With cities around the world becoming increasingly modern, we look back at how these fantastic places have evolved. With cities around the world becoming increasingly modern in their looks and infrastructure we look back and compare how these fantastic places have evolved. Seattle, Washington, US Space Needle - 1962 and 2014 New York City, New York, US Times Square - 1920 and 2011 Toronto, Canada Yonge Street - 1936 and 2016 Los Angeles, California, US Hollywood sign - 1925 and 2013 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Benjamin Franklin Bridge - 1954 and 2011 Ottawa, Canada Rideau Canal - 1973 and 2007 San Francisco, California, US Chinatown - 1971 and 2016 Montreal, Canada Victoria Square - 1930 and 2011 Chicago, Illinois, US Buckingham Fountain - 1951 and 2012 Washington DC, US White House 1960 and 2015 Las Vegas, Nevada, US Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino - 1958 and 2011 Boston, Massachusetts, US Faneuil Hall - 1942 and 2014 Montreal, Canada Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral - 1935 and 2011 | 2 | 98,210 | travel |
Infiniti has revamped the Q50 luxury sport sedan for the 2016 model year, endowing it with a lineup of new engines. For the car's mid-cycle update, the automaker has added an all-new 2.0-liter turbo inline-four and a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V-6 in two states of tune. The four-cylinder-powered 2016 Infiniti Q50 starts at $34,855 after destination charges, a full $3,200 less than the 2015 Q50, which is offered only with a naturally aspirated 3.7-liter V-6. Infiniti will offer the new Q50 in six trim levels, including the base Q50 2.0t, Q50 2.0t Premium, Q50 3.0t Premium, Q50 3.0t Sport, Q50 Red Sport 400, and the Q50 Hybrid. The 2.0t Premium will start at $38,555, while the hybrid will start at $47,955. Each model will come standard in rear-wheel drive, but customers can opt for AWD for an additional $2,000. Pricing for the 3.0t and Red Sport 400 models will be announced at a later date. The 2016 Infiniti Q50 features an updated look, with narrow headlights, a long hood, and a mesh-pattern grille. The interior benefits from two touchscreens with hand-gesture operation and gains a new Premium Plus package, which adds heated front seats; navigation memory exterior mirrors; a heated, power adjustable steering wheel; and more. Infiniti has also added available safety features to the new Q50, including adaptive front lighting, blind-spot warning, intelligent cruise control with full-speed range, back collision intervention with cross traffic alert, among other features. Source: Infiniti | 9 | 98,211 | autos |
The internet opens up a world we could never have dreamed of. I run a page on Facebook (The Auto Archaeologist), and I'm posting constantly about my adventures driving around the country documenting cool cars in neglected states. I had mentioned that I was heading down to the Wellborn Muscle Car Museum for the Aero Warriors Reunion, and one of my followers mentioned that he had something that was worth my time to come and see. So after the reunion, I headed straight there. Pulling up to the house, Eddie came out to greet me and released his contingent of attack wiener dogs. They of course ran straight to my Challenger and urinated on it. This was going to be different! But Eddie was a great guy, as was his friend Kevin, and we sat there for a bit and talked about our many travels and adventures. Things really got going when we headed over to the first storage building though. I was immediately greeted by a row of Ford products, including a Lightning that was a show truck for Ford to showcase the new-for-the-time Lightning. It had a bunch of trick pieces that are unique to the truck that Eddie hasn't see on any of the other first generation Lightnings he had. The back of the truck was full of rare vintage Ford pieces. That wasn't the only desirable vehicle hanging out in there though. There was a rare Export Torino that had a bunch of unique options you don't see on the U.S.-spec cars like rear defrost, power windows, and a speedometer marked in kilometers. My personal favorite in this building was buried behind a pile of lumber and A/C units a Grabber Blue 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with a Shaker hood! More barn finds on MSN Autos There was also a variety of other Mustangs, including a '68 Fastback and a 2000's Shelby G.T. 500 that were supposed to be the same color, but when brought home were far off. But these weren't "Barn Finds;" rather these were nice cars that ran and drove, along with most of the other vehicles in this storage shed, including a few mint Maverick Grabbers and misc GM products. We hopped in Eddie's Jeep and headed up the muddy trail to his shop where he did body work and other misc things to the cars he and his friends have. In the back room of the shop were even more Mustangs and Mavericks, including an SN95-era Cobra and a rare '70 Mustang SportsRoof that was supposedly 1 of 2 built for a Ford exec's daughters. The shop was on a hill, and from the hilltop, you could see that there were fields full of Mustangs behind it. Fox Bodies, first generation cars, a handful of second gens, and even some Fairlanes, Falcons, and more just row after row of cars. I don't think I had ever seen so many Fox-body Mustangs in one place than I did in that yard it was crazy! Our small group migrated over to Eddie's father's property, where even more vintage Fords were being stored. Outside in a partial lean-to was a neat old Torino station wagon that had extremely low mileage. The interior still smelled new and looked never to have been touched. And sitting just a few stalls down, covered in the moss/green stuff that almost every vehicle out there seems to have from sitting a while, was a 1966 Mustang fastback. It wasn't a GT or K-code, but still a solid little fastback one of my favorites. Classic muscle on MSN Autos Inside was a few more cars, including a first-gen Lightning with basically no miles because if fell off a car carrier at delivery. The plan is to take another Lightning parts car (parts truck?) they have and making it whole again. Sitting in front of that, for just about as long, was a 1967 Mustang coupe. It had the dress-up package with the nicer gauge cluster and other odds and ends. But it had been sitting in that barn a long, long time and was going to need a lot of help to get going. The storage shed was the last of the items that Eddie and Kevin owned. We hung out for a few minutes, they introduced me to some of the donkey's roaming around apparently Eddie's father liked donkeys and we went to lunch at a neat local restaurant. That's where I discovered that we weren't quite done, they had a friend with a few more pieces to show me. I had heard about this friend but didn't fully realize we were going over there today. It turned out to be totally worth it. Going out into the middle of nowhere, we found our Ford Guru. This guy was amazing. He had every kind of Ford engine you could imagine in his workshop, and I don't just mean the regular stuff, I mean stuff I had to do deep google searches on because I didn't know they existed. Like a Cross-Boss intake that was used on some SCCA Trans-Am Boss Mustangs there was part of one on the wall. FE-based Tunnel Port engine: yup that's there. SOHC, Boss 302, 427, 429, everything! I couldn't believe the stuff just sitting on the floor or on a shelf. That was just the first room! Going through a small door at the back of the room, we entered a space with more insane cars: a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang in black with years of dust sitting on it. Next to that was a 1970 Cobra Torino that had been there just about as long as the Mach 1. Beyond that was a 1970 Mustang convertible with a 351. Not all the vehicles in the garage had been sitting he had a sweet 1967 fastback in red right by the door. Classic trucks on MSN Autos Eddie said to jump on his little 4x4 because he had something to show me, so off we went into a cow pasture. We had to slalom around cows bigger than most cars. But on the opposite side of the field was a field full of muscle cars. Not just Mustangs, but Mopars and GMs as well. Torinos, Rancheros, Mustang fastbacks littered everywhere. While these cars were in sad shape, Eddie and Kevin had actually saved them from the past owner who was going to crush everything! So while yes, they are sitting in a cow pasture for now, this is not their final resting spot. My heart already ached, with so much rusty muscle lying everywhere, but there was one last place to hit up. On the drive in, I had noticed an old factory that had rows of vintage Fords sitting under a roof. It was owned by the same gentleman, and the cars outside were not the only ones. Inside the old factory were a bunch of Mustangs including another 1969 Sportsroof, 1967 fastback and 1970 convertible. They were not alone; they shared the building with a rare 1963 Ford Falcon Futura with the 260 ci V8, the direct predecessor to the Mustang. Sitting behind it was a 1970 Torino GT convertible. Out back in another one of the factory buildings, the owner had stashed a bunch of spare engines he had collected, including a dozen Boss 302 engines acquired from another Ford aficionado down that way. Heads, blocks, transmissions both manual and automatic were scattered all about this one smaller room, with a few random GM engines sprinkled in as well. Ironically enough, I found a few 1971 Dodge Challenger parts stashed in a corner, and they just happened to be parts I needed! Our last stop on the magical mystery tour was to a large open-sided building filled with rows and rows of Ford products, a Mustang or two but mostly Torinos and Fairlanes all covered in that green moss/algae that everything else had. But they were still fairly safe with a roof over their heads and concrete under their wheels, they just had to worry about rain coming in from the sides, as it doesn't snow very often. It was getting late and I had to still drive a few hours north, so we parted ways and they said that they would keep watching for cool stuff and let me know what they find. I thanked them for their kindness showing me around and allowing me to document their collections. I still think back to walking around all those Mustangs and Torinos, all the rare parts and cars just hanging around how lucky we are to live in an age where people can come together with mutual crazy ideas about rusty muscle cars and become friends. Classic muscle cars on MSN Autos Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,212 | autos |
Are you an early Mustang fan that's into the icky-picky real interesting details of what is or isn't factory, or period correct, but don't have the big bucks it takes to buy a mint K-code car? Well then maybe an early production plain Jane 1964 ½ Mustang will ring your bell. The shiny little Rangoon Red plain Jane pony featured here is Lot F64 on the docket for Mecum's 2016 Kansas City, Missouri auction. The person offering this Mustang for sale really doesn't have much to say about the car other than it's an early production model with a three-speed transmission, correct factory components, and new correct reproduction parts. And yes, that's not a whole lot of information to go on so here's a few tips on how to learn more about this car. Enlarge the engine photo enough to read the engine size sticker on the air cleaner and it reads 170. The 170-inch six-cylinder is the base model engine that came with standard equipped 1964 ½-1965 Mustangs identifiable by a V code in the VIN. From the standard engine the next choice is the optional 200-inch 6-cylinder identifiable as original equipment by a T in the VIN code. In lieu of reading the VIN code popping the hubcaps off on an early Mustang and discovering 4 lug wheels instead of 5 lug wheels indicates it's likely an original 6-cylinder car. Anyone in the market for an original early V8 powered Mustang should pay attention to the VIN code to ensure they're not buying a six-cylinder car converted into an eight. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,213 | autos |
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This South Carolina fire department recently made a one-year-old pup into an honorary firefighter after they rescued him from a devastating fire months before. Bill Lindler told InsideEdition.com that on the day of his neighbor's fire, he knew there was a 3-week-old pitbull still in the garage. "I felt helpless," Lindler said to InsideEdition.com. Lindler is a firefighter himself, and while the entire family had escaped unharmed, he knew there was nothing he could do for the puppy until the fire department arrived. Ten minutes later, the fire department finally arrived to the scene. Lindler said he found little Jake in a corner after having crawled out from under the collapsed ceiling. The pup needed mouth-to-mouth for the smoke inhalation. He also had burns over 75 percent of his body, including his paws, and was given morphine for the first 6 weeks following the fire. "Most humans would have died in those conditions," Lindler said. After being brought to the vet , Lindler said the family never returned to pick up the pup. His neighbors were not able to afford Jake's medical bills, and the vet deemed him abandonned, which is when Lindler decided he would step in. Lindler adopted the little pup, and began to nurse him back to health. Once Jake was off medication, Lindler began bringing him to the fire station during his shifts. "Everyone there fell in love with him," Lindler said to IE.com. After Jake's spontaneous visits to the fire department became more regular, the Chief of Halahan Fire Department decided it would be appropriate to officially welcome Jake as a member of the team. Jake was soon sworn in as an honorary member of the fire department, and a mascot of the team. He is also the first dog in the department to hold the title. Jake's body is still scarred from the fire, but Lindler said that it was indication that he would be a perfect fit: "Before they even made him a firefighter, that was his firefighter badge." Firefighters at the department now bring their four-legged team member on fire prevention presentations at local schools. "He was burned and survived," Lindler said. "I think it gets them to understand the importance of fire safety better." In the future, the Halahan Fire Department plans to train Jake to be an accelerant detection dog, where he will learn to recognize certain scents that indicate whether an arson has occurred. | 5 | 98,215 | news |
Detroit Speed & Engineering is best known for turning out hot Camaros and Chevelles but this 1969 Dodge Charger could be their coolest build ever. Resisting the urge to paint an orange 1969 Dodge Charger like the General Lee of TV's "Dukes of Hazzard" fame takes some serious restraint. It's like borrowing your friend's car and not doing a burnout, or writing an Ashley Madison profile and not packing it full of lies. What we have here is the work of professionals, and real professionals take the high road in the face of temptation. While many shops cave into the peer pressure of butchering up sheetmetal just to fit in with the crowd, Detroit Speed and Engineering prefers a more gimmick-free approach. Traditionally, DSE has always prioritized ultimate handling, acceleration, and braking ability over goofy body mods. When the company agreed to take on their first high-profile Mopar project, however, it offered the unique opportunity to pick up where Chrysler stylists left off, but without going overboard. The result is a Charger with some major cosmetic enhancements that somehow looks mostly stock, and also packs a 1,000hp Gen III Hemi, a complete DSE suspension, carbon-ceramic brakes, ABS, traction control, and every modern comfort and convenience feature in the book. For reasons nobody really knows, Chrysler doesn't have a luxury brand like Lincoln or Cadillac. If it did, its cars would look a lot like this Charger. And that's not a coincidence. Back in 2012, a customer who wishes to remain anonymous approached DSE with the idea of building the ultimate Pro Touring Charger. As the owner of an AMG Mercedes, he wanted to integrate the same performance, comfort, and high-tech features he was accustomed to but with a distinctly American twist. "He had very specific performance goals for the car, especially in the engine and driveline, but otherwise he let our crew use their imagination to fill in the details," Kyle Tucker of DSE explains. "We wanted to retain the classic look of a '69 Charger but also give it supercar technology. I wish everyone could experience how cool this car is to drive." More vintage Detroit iron on MSN Autos Of all the cool cars the B-Body platform spawned over the years, the second-gen Charger has always been the undercover bad boy of the bunch. Neither as brash as the Super Bee nor as pedestrian as the base Coronet, the Charger is more of a Navy Seal disguised in an Armani tux. Its elegant yet aggressive lines belie the ruthless assassin within, establishing it as one of the best-looking muscle cars ever built. Sure, messing with such a good thing may seem more than a bit precarious and misguided, but like climbing Mt. Everest, you don't do it because it makes sense. You do it because you can. Although just about every panel on the Charger has been modified in some way or another, it's tough to put a finger on exactly what's been changed. The end product still looks like a Charger, but somehow it looks even better, its lines smoother, cleaner, less cluttered, and more modern than the original. Instead of bolting up a big, ugly hood to make room for the supercharger below, DSE concocted an all-Mopar, all-steel solution by grafting the front section of a Charger hood onto the back section of a Road Runner hood. Moving downward, DSE deemed the multi-sectioned factory grille too crude, so they carved a seamless, single-piece unit out of billet aluminum. Doing so involved laser-scanning and digitizing a stock grille, writing some code, then loading the program onto a CNC machine. The cleaning and refining of the factory front end continues beneath the grille, where the bumpers have been tucked and mounted flush to the fenders and lower valence. To accomplish this, DSE cut the center of the bumper, re-angled it to more closely follow the body contours, then cut and replaced the final 6-inch section on each side of the bumper to tuck the ends into the fenders. Likewise, the twin vertical "supports" located on each side of the license plate area have been eliminated for a cleaner overall profile. Rods & Customs on MSN Autos Despite everything the stock '69 Charger does so well aesthetically, the massive gap between the bumper and the lower valence panel is certainly an eyesore. To address this, DSE fabricated a custom panel that fits more snugly, and also hand-formed an aluminum insert that outlines the factory air opening. To maintain a strong sense of design continuity, DSE integrated a central ridge and laser-cut a mesh pattern for the valance opening, both of which mimic the grille. The countersunk Allen-head bolts securing the center insert into position lend a purposefully industrial feel. As onlookers direct their gaze toward the side of the Charger, the changes are more difficult to spot. The dual door coves, for instance, look more pronounced than stock. That's because DSE sharpened up the edges of each cove, creating a crisper and more angular body line down the door panel. To add even more definition, DSE fabricated custom billet inserts for each cover, then blacked them out before bolting them in place. The wide, flat ledges on top of the doors serve as the new home for custom flush-mounted door handles. If the front end of the DSE Charger is striking, the back end certainly isn't content to play second fiddle. To modernize the rear profile, DSE designed and built a custom, single-piece LED taillight assembly. Using a late-model Charger as inspiration to retain a distinctly Mopar vibe, DSE laser-scanned the back of the car, designed the new panel in SolidWorks, and strategically placed each LED to add some exotic flair. Perhaps one of the most striking aesthetic features on the entire car is the custom ducktail spoiler CNC cut to match the angle of the taillight panel. The three-piece spoiler extends into the quarter-panels, and neatly blends in with the quarters and flush-fit bumper. As with the front of the car, a custom rear valence tightens up the gap to the bumper significantly, and the twin vertical bumper supports have been eliminated as well. Since long expanses of flat metal are too plain for some, the valences features three recessed sections of metal that mimic the shape of the integrated AMG Mercedes exhaust tips. Although the changes create a much more modern, aggressive, even exotic vibe, the look is still 100 percent Mopar. Classic trucks on MSN Autos While the Charger's stunning sheetmetal makes quite a first impression, what lurks beneath that skin is equally impressive. Through the years, DSE has built its business around offering premium suspension components for GM vehicles, and more recently Mustangs. Since a Charger of this caliber couldn't make do with a stock suspension, DSE got creative and raided its own parts bin. Early in the build process, DSE noticed that coincidentally its first-gen Camaro subframe assembly lined up with the framerails on the Charger almost perfectly. After taking some measurements to confirm, DSE cut off the front of the Charger's framerails at the firewall, and fabricated some custom braces and brackets to the body to allow bolting the Camaro subframe into place. Just like that, the B-Body had a state-of-the-art subframe assembly with DSE tubular control arms, splined sway bars, aluminum spindles, and coilovers. Out back, DSE sifted through its various Quadra-Link suspension kits to assemble a custom four-link assembly. Putting all that impressive suspension hardware to the test is an Arrington Performance Gen III Hemi that's been enlarged to 426 ci and fitted with a forged K1 crank, Oliver rods, and Mahle 9.12:1 pistons. Modest compression hints at big boost, and the positive-displacement 4.0L supercharger sitting atop the Hemi is about as big as twin-screw superchargers get. It squeezes copious volumes of air through a set of ported factory 6.1L aluminum heads, while a custom COMP Cams 234/247-at-.050 hydraulic roller actuates the valves. Backing up the big, blown mill is a Bowler 4L80E automatic, which shoots torque rearward to a DSE 9-inch rearend. On the chassis dyno, the Hemi battled severe wheelspin while laying down a traction-limited 664 hp and 831 lb-ft of torque. That works out to roughly 830 hp at the crank, but considering that the 4.0L blower is good for well over 1,000 hp, cracking the quadruple-digit mark is just a set of sticky tires away. Dyno shenanigans aside, this is a machine built for on-track performance, where its carbon-ceramic brakes, ABS, and traction control system will go a long way in taming the Hemi's insane output. More classic muscle cars on MSN Autos Hacking up the sheetmetal of one of the best-looking muscle cars of all time is no laughing matter. By combining serious fabrication skills with the tasteful restraint they have always been known for, DSE took one of the all-time greats and made it look even better, perform even better, and set the bar even higher. Fast Facts 1969 Dodge Charger Detroit Speed and Engineering Mooresville, NC Engine Type: Chrysler 426ci Gen III Hemi Block: Mopar Performance aluminum bored to 4.125 inches Oiling: Melling oil pump, custom DSE pan Rotating assembly: K1 4.000-inch forged crank, Oliver steel rods, Mahle 9.12:1 pistons Cylinder heads: ported factory aluminum castings with 2.08/1.60-inch valves and 73cc combustion chambers Camshaft: custom COMP Cams 234/247-at-.050 hydraulic roller; .580/.587-inch lift Valvetrain: PSI valvesprings, Mopar Performance 1.6:1 roller rockers; COMP Cams retainers and pushrods Induction: Whipple 4.0L twin-screw supercharger, Arrington Performance billet lower intake manifold Ignition: stock third-gen Hemi coil packs and plug wires Engine management: Holley Dominator Exhaust: custom DSE long-tube headers and X-pipe; dual 3-inch Borla mufflers Cooling system: Mopar Performance water pump, custom C&R radiator, dual electric fans Built by: Arrington Performance Drivetrain Transmission: Bowler 4L80E automatic and 2,200-stall lockup converter; custom DSE pistol grip shifter Rear axle: DSE 9-inch rearend with 31-spline Moser axles, 3.891:1 gears, Truetrac limited-slip differential Chassis Front suspension: DSE subframe assembly, control arms, spindles, springs, and sway bar; JRi shocks Rear suspension: DSE four-link assembly, sway bar, and springs; JRi shocks Brakes: Corvette ZR1 15-inch carbon ceramic discs and six-piston calipers, front and rear; Bosch adjustable ABS and traction control Wheels & Tires Wheels: Forgeline Dropkick 19x10.5, front; 20x12, rear Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport 275/35R19, front; 335/30R20, rear Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,216 | autos |
Perusing the 2016 NMRA Spring Break Shootout car show and vendor midway it was abundantly clear that when it comes to modular engines boost is the preferred way to make big power. Forget the age old heads/cam/intake swap, if you're a modular Mustang owner the easiest and quickest way to make big power is by bolting a blower or turbo onto that overhead cam wonder. Of course you could also buy a factory or tuner built supercharged ride as well, like a GT500, Roush RS3, Terminator Cobra, and so forth. We spotted several dozen supercharged rides and a few turbo users on the grounds (including a couple of sweet twin turbo setups!). Check 'em out here and start saving those pennies for a supercharger or turbo kit for your ride! Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,217 | autos |
Nestled away on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, is a talented one-man operation known as Fuel Bespoke Design. Its founder, John Ward, is a former IT professional with a ton of vision, patience and attention to detail. What he's been creating over the last five years including a mind-bending 1990 AWD Carrera 4 retrograded to look like a 1970's classic, his latest project of a 1965 Ford Falcon with all the modern gear and the C1 Vette featured here sets him apart from most other car crafters in the country right now. Built over a three-year period as a personal project, this 1958 Corvette affectionately known as Doris may have the appearance of a perfectly rebuilt classic. However, dig a little deeper and you'll soon realize that this is a '50's icon for the new millennium one that boasts all the latest technological advances and drives like a new car to boot. "I bought the donor car off eBay," says the 53-year-old Sydneysider. "I remember bidding for it whilst on a friend's boat in Sydney harbor." John was bidding on a car, sight unseen, on the other side of the world in Atlanta, Georgia a car that was in a million pieces and had been for the last 26 years. "The owner had been collecting parts for it for years, but never finished it," he says. "It all arrived in Australia in 13 boxes, including parts that were obviously not for a Corvette." John already had a clear vision for what he wanted to achieve with the car, but this was his first fiberglass restoration and proved to be a real learning experience. It didn't help that Doris was in a real mess. "I had to replace the entire front end of the body as the fiberglass was too badly damaged," John says. "It was extremely time-consuming and a bit nerve-wracking as you only get one chance to bond the body, so it has to be right!" Wishing to retain as much of the originality of the outside appearance as possible, John made the decision to leave things like the fuel filler door and cowl vent in place. Instead, he turned his attention to the panel gaps and fitment of the brightwork. The result of his long hours created a C1 with panel fitment better than you're likely to see on a big dollar European luxury car. "I believe I spent over 70 hours just getting the 7-series BMW headlights to fit into the factory moldings and the moldings fitting seamlessly with the front guards," John says. "I built up all the panel edges to give nice gaps. If you look at many Vettes, the front end trim fit can really let them down." Other body mods aren't as easy to spot, including custom hood latches, gas strut conversions on the hood and trunk lids and the use of small Harley-Davidson turning indicators on the rear, as blinkers are mandatory on Australian-registered vehicles. "I think they match the era of the '58 pretty well," he says. Lift that gas-strutted hood and you won't find an asthmatic 283ci these days. Instead, John has opted for a more modern replacement a neatly detailed 5.7L LS1. It's a stock engine making 350 hp, which is around 60 hp above the original fuel-injected version of the 283ci, but far more refined and with a huge amount of scope for development should John feel the urge down the track. As John wanted Doris to enjoy all the mod-cons, the battery got relocated to a custom enclosure in the rear of the car to make room for the Vintage Air A/C setup and power steering pump. It's all operating via a Painless wiring kit and sips unleaded from a custom stainless tank and fresh stainless fuel lines. Backed by a 4L60E and narrowed 9-inch with 3.50:1 gearing, the C1 is a nimble weekend cruiser. However, it's the revised undercarriage that really transforms the car's feel. John ordered a Jim Meyer Racing IFS (independent front suspension) setup, with modifications for a RHD (right-hand-drive) conversion. He also bought and installed a Jim Meyer four-link for the rear, with both ends using QA1 coilovers. "If I were to do it again, I'd probably have gone for a C5 IRS setup as well," John says. The C1 rides on widened factory steelies, now measuring 8-inches wide front and back. These wear BFGoodrich whitewalls and hide an assembly of braking components including 11-inch rotors front and rear, clamped by Chevelle front calipers and Wilwood rear. With the suspension now set up for a RHD conversion (using an ididit column and Mustang rack), John had to figure out how best to transform the cabin to suit and it proved to be a lengthy, complex process. "It was definitely the most involved part of the build," he says. "First, the dash in a C1 is not symmetrical and the grab bar is thinner at one end, so simply swapping the two sides isn't an option." Instead, John had to modify the dash, cutting out the two coves and flipping the grab bar and insert over, fiberglassing on the passenger side. This also required repainting the cove insert and applying new lettering the right way up. All the mounting brackets for the dash had to be relocated, the center console had to be modified and while he was at it, John also strengthened the firewall before relocating the brake booster, pedals, handbrake and hood release handles. With all the dirty stuff done and Dynamat covering every inch of the floor, firewall and doors, John turned his attentions to the upholstery and ordered a pair of Torch Red seats and carpet from Al Knoch in Texas. John had the dash and door trims covered in matching red leather and painted the metal parts for a retina-burning effect when compared to the Inca Silver exterior finish. John also chose a 15-inch replica steering wheel over the large 17-inch original to help get some extra upper leg room. Hidden in and around the cockpit is a stereo system comprised four Rockford Fosgate speakers and a vintage-looking digital source unit in the center console. There are also two 6.5-inch Rockford subwoofers mounted in the equally red trunk, with a 5-channel power amp hidden behind the seats to power all the drivers. A quality stereo is one technological improvement over 1950's comfort levels, but it wasn't enough to fulfill John's vision for Doris. First, all the gauges were converted to digital (minus the speedo, which remains mechanical). Then he went all-out, adding keyless entry, central locking and even keyless ignition. Just approach the car with your key in your pocket or hand and the interior lighting turns on. So does the red-flashing Start button. "Seeing the car for the first time after the paint went on, having spent a year fixing up the bodywork was a real milestone," John says. "Everything after that was very enjoyable. "Building a car that has all the original looks of the 1950s, but upgrading the driveability was what I really wanted to achieve and I think I've done that with Doris." Since completion, the car has won a slew of silverware from various Corvette shows on the east coast of Australia, but John is ready to see it go to a new owner and start something new. "It turns heads and draws crowds wherever it goes." We're not surprised. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,218 | autos |
OK, admit it. You're tempted to cruise past this article, yet you can't resist the desire to read it to see if you've made at least one of these mistakes building a classic muscle car. Most of them come from inexperience and doing what we believe to be right. But you don't know what you don't know. After some sort of blunder we may think, "How stupid," but it's more about ignorance of a procedure or an approach than stupidity. We're here to help you get it right the first time with a string of mistakes and corrections, some of which we've made ourselves during some 40 years of car building. 1. Beginning Without a Plan It is remarkable how many of us begin a restoration project without a plan, and this is how most projects immediately go off the rails. We grab tools and WD-40 and get to work thrashing and trashing a rusty old muscle car just to get it apart. We wind up with a shell on four jackstands wondering what to do next. Every project, no matter how small, should begin with a written plan. Be prepared for detours in the road, but stick to the basic plan. 2. Disorganization We can tell you from miserable experience that you must have an organized environment in which to build a car. Clutter makes restorers crazy because you can't find anything. When parts are just thrown on the shelf in piles, you're in trouble from the get-go. Buy a bunch of disposable food containers in various sizes from small to very large. Keep felt tip markers handy. Load and mark each container with what's inside and neatly place them on the shelf or in your attic. Methodically go through each container and restore parts. You're not going to keep all the parts. However, keep the old parts until the job is complete for reference purposes. 3. Unsafe Support System It is frightening what some people use to support muscle car bodies and chassis during restorations. We've seen it all: milk crates, blocks of wood, and worse. There's but one important truth in muscle car restoration safety. What is your life worth? You may not be able to afford a rotisserie, but a heavy-duty quartet of jackstands should be within reach. Carefully place one at each corner of your muscle car project. Get the body/chassis as high as possible and check it for stability before getting underneath. Never leave anything to chance. And never support your project with hydraulic jacks or those flimsy sheetmetal jackstands. Those cheap stamped steel jackstands are dangerous and can maim or kill you. Harbor Freight can help with just the right support equipment to get your body and chassis up in the air and keep it there. 4. Not Doing Your Homework We've seen it time and time again. Enthusiasts stung by less than reputable shops, engine builders, body shops, upholstery facilities, plating shops, and more. Before enlisting a shop to do any work, research its reputation. Check the chat rooms/forums. Talk with people you know in the community. Visit shops and inspect examples of their work. Find out how long it has taken on average to get work accomplished. Does it use quality materials or do it on the cheap? How experienced are the techs with your particular type of muscle car? Aim for the shops that know your brand and all its quirks. 5. Not Getting a Written Estimate You would be amazed how many of us contract work with a shop without a written estimate or signed agreement. The gentleman's agreement is extinct. The humble handshake is meaningless. Trust no one. Shops have selective memories when it comes to what you agreed to months or even years earlier. Then, it's their word against yours. Once they have your money, you're at their mercy. If a shop is unwilling to ink out a written agreement when the work arrives, find another shop. The consequences can be heartbreaking. We heard about a guy who shipped his project to a hot rod shop in Northern California some 550 miles from his home. He left the car with a handshake and a verbal agreement. He handed the shop a $40,000 deposit to build the car. After five years and countless delays and excuses, he returned to the shop and brought his car home largely unfinished. He is $40,000 poorer and without a prayer. Always get a written estimate and be stingy with your deposit. Pay a modest deposit and spot the shop cash as the work is complete and inspected. 6. Buying an Unknown Engine How many of us have purchased used engines without knowing what was inside, only to knock it apart to find cracked castings or cylinders so oversized the block was not salvageable? Never buy an engine without knowing its integrity, or at least get a purchasing clause that enables you to inspect and confirm condition prior to laying down your money. 7. Not Protecting Paint It seems there's always a certain amount of combat damage when you're assembling a painted body. But does there have to be? When you get your muscle car back from the body shop in fresh paint, paint protection should be your first priority. Keep it covered when you're not working on it, and keep a heavy layer of padding beneath the cover. Keep anything and everything away from the body that could fall and do damage. This means bicycles, lawn equipment, trash cans, and the rest of it. When you are working in a specific area of your car, keep painted surfaces covered. Resist the urge to get in a hurry or get frustrated to where you slip with a wrench or screwdriver and do the unthinkable. Build your muscle car with the mind-set of a neurosurgeon. National Parts Depot and Classic Industries stock a variety of fender protection systems designed to keep your paint safe. 8. Circuit Protection We're convinced electrical fires probably do in more muscle cars than accidents or natural disasters. Your muscle car's electrical system especially if you're going back with the original half-century-old wiring harness mandates methodical installation and security. It needs a fresh wrap of electrical tape to prevent any chafing, and it should be secured properly. Watch out for any critical areas where wiring may ground against a hot exhaust manifold, header, or sharp sheetmetal edges. Make sure you have adequate circuit protection going in. Not all classic muscle cars have circuit protection. This can mean a master fuse or fusible link between the battery and main feed. Or it can mean disconnecting the battery whenever the car is parked in your garage. If you're building a driver-quality muscle car, opt for one of the better aftermarket electrical systems from Painless Performance or American Autowire, which offer you more options and circuits. There are also OE-style wiring systems and parts from Alloy Metal dealers that will renew your muscle car's old electrical system. 9. Using Old Brake Plumbing We're astonished at the restorations we've seen through the years where restorers cleaned up and reused 50-year-old brake lines and hoses. Restorers want the authenticity of original plumbing and hoses, but safety should not be compromised for authenticity. Always opt for new lines and hoses. And be careful with new old stock when you find it. The elements are hard on reinforced rubber hoses even when they've been sitting on the shelf for 50 years. Classic Tube offers StopFlex flexible braided stainless brake hoses and both galvanized and stainless tubing for a wide variety of muscle car applications. 10. Is It Grounded? Most electrical system woes are caused by improper grounding. Restorers forget to ground the engine to the chassis. Smaller, seemingly insignificant grounds (most are black) get left disconnected, and accessories fail to work. Headlights are brown instead of white. Accessory operation becomes intermittent. Engines don't start. Or they start and quit. If you are having these problems, check all grounds. 11. Doing It on the Cheap This is another one of those pesky "think ahead" aspects of restoration: budget. With the economic crash of 2008 came all kinds of project failures and shattered dreams. Lots of muscle car projects came up for sale. But oftentimes shattered dreams come from failure to budget for a car project. Car restoration has never been cheap if you want exceptional results. Restoration projects take large sums of money, time, and patience. Before you even turn a bolt, examine what it will cost to complete your restoration. And never kid yourself. There are always surprises that involve even more cash flow. It always costs more than you budgeted. 12. Did You Perform a Mock-Up? Street rodders have understood this process for generations: the humble, time-consuming mock-up to make sure everything fits. A mock-up consists of pre-fitting and gapping all body panels when they're in raw steel or primer prior to finish work and paint to ascertain fit. Few things are more emotionally taxing than trying to fit doors, fenders, hoods, and other sheetmetal in fresh paint while trying to prevent damage. And if it doesn't fit, you're faced with an even bigger problem how to achieve fit without paint damage. 13. Cold Fact If ever you've wrestled with upholstery, you understand this one. Cold vinyl doesn't stretch very well, yet it tears quite well. Before you begin the reupholstery process, always lay vinyl out in the hot sun or in a very warm environment, which will give it flexibility and make it easier to work with. Fighting the fight with cold vinyl gets frustrating and expensive. 14. Sheetmetal Replacement Woes Not many of us tackle sheetmetal replacement. Some of us do with catastrophic results. Quarter-panel replacement mandates extraordinary attention to detail and doing the job with doors and decklid installed. You need those points of reference to get quarter-panel fitment spot on. 15. Overcarburetion Ever since the dawn of the internal combustion engine, common logic has always been bigger is better. If 389 cubic inches were good, then surely 400 or 455 must be even better. The same can be said for carburetors. If 600 cfm places enough pressure at your backside at wide-open throttle, 650 or 700 cfm must be even better. However, this hasn't always been true and still isn't all these years later. Carburetor size should be proportional to displacement, cylinder head type, compression, and cam profile. You can wind up with too much carburetor and lose both horsepower and torque. Ideally, you will size carburetion to where it is optimum for engine size and component selection. 16. Exhaust Pipe Sizing Here's another one that trips enthusiasts up time and time again. Like carburetion, it is often believed bigger pipes are better. However, when exhaust pipe sizing becomes too large, low to mid-range torque suffers. Even if you're running a big-block, pipe sizing doesn't need to be any larger than 2-1/2 inches. When you start courting the 3-inch mark, you start losing precious torque, which is what gives you the traffic-light-to-traffic-light advantage. You may also wind up with pipe clearance headaches. All the horsepower in the world is meaningless in a street muscle car when your ride is a slug at low rpm. Sewer pipes are for public utilities, not muscle cars. 17. Noise Levels and Hearing Loss While we're talking about exhaust systems, let's address something else: noise. Back in the day, when most of us were very young and hot rodding in a loud and obnoxious way was very cool, loud exhaust systems were very much in style. Few things are more discouraging than an investment in a throaty bark, only to discover the resonance out there on the open road takes a toll on your hearing (not to mention conversation). While few things are as adrenaline-inducing as the throaty roar of an all-American V-8, many of us have discovered the penalty of a loud exhaust system is hearing loss. You may opt for a soft throat at the tailpipes, which is available from a number of respected exhaust system manufacturers. Sound deadening packages are also available to weave quiet into your classic muscle car. Whatever you choose, take good care of your hearing. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. 18. Make Mine 1,000 Horsepower! We're always asked how to build insane levels of power into classic muscle cars. Question is, how much do you need? All 700 to 1,000 hp nets you is bragging rights at the local cruising spots. But it makes little sense for street power. Power in the hands of those who know how to handle it is great. Power in the hands of the inexperienced can get you (and others) killed. What's more, you better have a chassis, brake system, and tires that are up to the task. Are you really ready for 1,000 hp? 19. Outrageous Hose Routing We have to wonder what people are smoking when we examine some muscle car restorations. Cooling system hoses routed all over the place. Radiator hoses up against accessory drive brackets. Heater and bypass hoses chafing against intake manifolds, carburetors, and distributors. The end result of this practice is a burst hose and coolant all over the freeway. Radiator hoses should never touch anything. Heater hoses and transmission cooler lines should be properly routed and not touching anything they can chafe through. 20. Stripes Yipes! When you install stripes or other kinds of graphics on a muscle car, always use soapy water for the positioning process. Otherwise, once you lay down graphics, you're stuck with the result because they cannot be removed or repositioned. And one other thing: Make sure the surfaces are hospital clean. 21. Carpet Trimming What is it about carpet installation that makes a calm person insane? Molded carpet never comes out of the box ready to install. It always requires trimming, and rarely does it just fit into floorpan pockets. We get into trouble when we trim too much and wind up with gaps between sill plates and carpeting. Trim carpet in baby steps. Better to have excess than not enough and the expense of carpet replacement. 22. To Lube or Not To Lube The haunting question with door checks and window mechanisms is when to lube, what type, and how much? We're often guilty of slapping tons of grease on door checks, window regulators, and latch mechanisms, only to wind up with it in places it isn't wanted. Door checks, window regulators, and latches should be lubricated with white lithium grease and in modest amounts. Same rule that applies here also applies to gasket sealer: just enough to get the job done. 23. Bought the Wrong Casting Each Detroit brand name has the rare and desirable engine, transmission, and rearend castings everyone wants. With that desire have come the underhanded who try to pass a run-of-the-mill "low-po" casting off as something it is not. When you're building an out-of-the-ordinary muscle car, such as a Cobra Jet Mustang or Super Duty Pontiac, you want the correct parts and castings for your restoration project. This is where you must do your research and learn how to identify critical parts and castings for the more desirable muscle cars. The information is out there, on the web and published periodically in magazines, including this one. 24. Buying a Bogus Vehicle Horror stories have drifted through the muscle car hobby for decades. The sting of a bad buy. The advertised Z/28 that isn't. The Cobra Jet Mustang that never was. Or the Hemi 'Cuda that was a Slant Six car. Best advice? Know what you are buying. Do your homework and do a lot of it beforehand. Know the numbers and the physical properties of the muscle car you want. Be on the lookout for reproduction body replacements (rebodies). Once you buy a bogus ride, you are stuck with it. Do extensive research before you go shopping and learn all of the important details about the muscle car you want to buy. Forewarned is forearmed. Look to the auction companies and professional restorers for good information. 25. Wrong Brake Pads This is an easy mistake to make. Street cars should get organic or semi-metallic brake pads, which are very effective. Metal and ceramic pads are for the racetrack not street use. High-heat racing pads will eat up your rotors and drums. What's more, they're noisy. 26. Improper Clutch Selection Are you still running around with a vintage three-finger Long-style clutch? Although you can still buy new three-finger clutches, they're not the best choice because they yield a ton of pedal pressure and knee replacement surgery. What you want today is the diaphragm-style clutch, which provides plenty of power-transmitted grip and light pedal pressure. Modern Driveline offers a complete line of Superior diaphragm-style clutches and flywheels for all types of classic muscle cars. There's no reason why you should ever tolerate a stiff clutch pedal. 27. Hokey Badge Placement Whenever we see this, it's like fingers on a chalkboard: ridiculous, tasteless badge and emblem placement. It's either improper factory emblem placement or add-on badges that don't have any place on a classic muscle car. Don't give in to the temptation. 28. When a Safety Isn't Safe We have to wonder how many scars, torn human tissue, and heated expletives have resulted from improperly installed cotter pins. Whenever you install cotter pins, always trim and bend them over to where they cannot injure anyone during chassis service. 29. Thermostat Removal This is an old saw but still applies today. It has long been perceived that removing the thermostat will solve overheating problems. However, this has never been true. Your engine's thermostat is the traffic cop for coolant flow from engine to radiator and back again. The thermostat keeps coolant in the engine for heat transfer to the coolant. When it reaches the specified 160, 180, or 192/195 degrees F (depending on manufacturer recommendation), it opens, releasing hot coolant to the radiator for heat transfer to the atmosphere. Coolant from the radiator flows into the engine, and this heat conductivity process begins all over again. When you remove the thermostat, coolant never has a chance to absorb engine heat, nor does it have a chance to give up heat to the atmosphere. On the open road you might be able to get away with it. In traffic, you will overheat and boil over. 30. Don't Collapse And one more cooling system related tip. Some applications call for the use of an anti-collapse spring in the lower radiator hose to prevent hose collapse during high-rpm operation. It is better to use an anti-collapse spring than not to use one in the interest of engine health. If your muscle car overheats on the open road at speed, you probably need the anti-collapse spring, which should be made of stainless. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,219 | autos |
Selena Gomez is in Paris for fashion week and while there she and her pals lived through a scary incident. On Tuesday, the "Good for You" singer found herself stuck in an elevator along with her friends. Naturally Gomez decided to record the whole ordeal as a determined friend tried to pry open the doors. She then shared the video on Twitter and captioned it, "That time we got stuck in an elevator in Paris." Who says fashion week is just runways and parties?! | 6 | 98,220 | entertainment |
Since Norway is one of the world's most generous countries , it only makes sense that some of its residents would share the trait. According to the Associated Press, a man in Oslo recently found nearly $40,000 hidden underneath the fireplace of his new apartment and he gave it all to charity instead of collecting on a serendipitous payday. Vemund Thorkildsen, a 27-year-old Norwegian real estate broker, found the money while showing off the place to his friends, The Local reports. While speculating whether a fireplace could be moved to another room, Thorkildsen lifted one of its top stone slabs. An object inside the flue caught his eye, and Thorkildsen's companions helped him climb inside the duct. Thorkildsen ended up finding four envelopes stuffed full of Norwegian bank notes. The total sum? Nearly 350,000 kroner, or $38,000. "To begin with, I broke out into a cold sweat. After that, we hopped around screaming. I thought this was only something that happened in bad American movies," Thorkildsen told Norwegian paper Verdens Gang. Thorkildsen and his friends celebrated the find. "But then I thought, this not my money," he told the Associated Press. Since the elderly couple that lived in the apartment before him had donated their estates to a Norwegian cancer foundation called Kreftforeningen, Thorkildsen decided to keep their generosity going and give the cash to the nonprofit (he had purchased the apartment from Kreftforeningen). Plus, it "felt nice to give it to something good like the cancer foundation," he told the AP. While Thorkildsen said it would have been nice to spend the money on a vacation, his act earned him praise from media outlets and admiration from Kreftforeningen. "I'm impressed that someone can be so honest. He could have easily not told anyone about it, so we are happy that he gave the money to us," Ole Aleksander Opdalshei, a spokesman for the cancer society, told Verdens Gang. | 5 | 98,221 | news |
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A woman who flew into Paris from Istanbul this week was found to have hidden a four-year-old girl in a bag on the plane, Air France said Wednesday. The airline said the child, travelling without a ticket, was discovered on board the flight on Monday night "hidden inside a bag". A source at Charles de Gaulle Airport said the woman was a resident of France who was in the process of adopting the child who was from Haiti. "She was apparently in the transit zone in Istanbul, and had crossed the customs checkpoint with the child, when she was prevented from boarding a flight with her," said the source. The woman then "decided to hide the child in a bag to get aboard another flight, after buying a new ticket. "Once on board, she placed the child at her feet, under a blanket, but the girl needed to go to the toilet and was noticed by other passengers," the source added. Air France said it notified French authorities and the woman was taken into custody upon landing, but prosecutors decided not to press charges. She and the girl were however being held at the airport while authorities investigate the case. | 5 | 98,223 | news |
Russell Westbrook scores 25 points with a career-high 20 assists and 11 rebounds to record his 11th triple-double of the season. | 1 | 98,224 | sports |
If someone says that they can turn a scan of your butt into a work of art, they may actually be telling the truth. Imgur user and disabled veteran PaulChanel regularly takes pressure mapping tests of his butt in order to get fitted for his wheelchair's seat cushion. He liked a recent scan so much that he had it turned into an original map by an UK-based artist, Mashable reports. PaulChanel sent his scan to David Atkinson, a mapmaker who runs Hand Made Maps . Then Atkinson used the image to sketch a map of a fantasy island named Gravelous Butticus, a reference to the model's nickname "Gravel." In the style of maps from the 16th and 17th centuries, the custom artwork features ships and mythical creatures in the waters around the butt island, and text that shows where places like North Cheek, South Cheek, and the Point of No Entry are located. The piece also includes details like an ornate compass and marked treasure sites. Take a look at the masterpiece above. Images via PaulChanel on Imgur. | 5 | 98,225 | news |
A 24-year-old Colombian woman was arrested at Frankfurt airport after she was found to be carrying 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of cocaine inside her breasts, German customs officials said on Wednesday. Airport officials became suspicious after they found fresh operation scars below the woman's breasts during a search on Feb. 24 and she complained of severe pain. The woman admitted to carrying drugs, which had been inserted into her body during a hastily arranged operation. She was sent to a local hospital where doctors removed two 500-gram lumps of cocaine wrapped in plastic from each of her breasts. The drugs have a market value of 200,000 euros ($220,000) and were destined for Spain, a customs spokesman said. "This is the first case in Germany in which drugs have been smuggled in this fashion," said spokesman Hans-Juergen Schmidt. Customs agents were shocked by what they said was the amateurish surgery. Schmidt said it showed how drugs smugglers "are completely indifferent to human life and the life-threatening conditions of their drug carriers." The woman, who said she has three children in Colombia where she worked in agriculture, will be charged with drug trafficking and faces jail time. (Reporting by Tina Bellon; Editing by Joseph Nasr and Robin Pomeroy) | 5 | 98,226 | news |
Sean Fenton from Tribeca Investment Partners says perhaps the New Zealand central bank's rate cut didn't catch everyone by surprise. | 3 | 98,227 | finance |
Gert Hendry celebrated her 93rd birthday Wednesday by going out dancing with a bunch of 5 year olds. For nearly 40 years, Hendry has been giving dance lessons to Breezy Point's burgeoning ballet stars. And at a bargain rate. "It's $5 a lesson," she said proudly. "It's been that way since the beginning." As for recommendations from satisfied parents, Hendry doesn't have to look far. "I'm teaching the children of the moms I taught," she said. Amanda Stiles, 27, of Breezy Point, who has been assisting Hendry's dance classes for the past two years, said the teacher is beloved in the area by generations of residents. "The crazy thing about this class is that the moms of this class were in this class," Stiles said. "For generations. "The majority of the women I know in Breezy Point have been to her class. Their daughters have been to her class. Everyone knows Aunt Gert. Everybody calls her Aunt Gert." Except her students. She's Mrs. Hendry to them. Though Hendry's energy seems boundless, her age is eventually betrayed by her music collection. She refuses to play anything except cassette tapes. "She doesn't trust CDs, or MP3s," said Styles, who spends the hour-long classes picking through a shoebox loaded with about 40 cassette tapes, deftly swapping them out for each respective dance segment. "I have an iPod, but she refuses. I tell her I'll make a playlist and she just says, 'Oh, it'll never work!' " Hendry's celebratory class featured seven 4- and 5-year-olds dressed in pink leotards, tutus and birthday hats. Hendry herself was 5 when she began learning to dance, under the tutelage of a Rockette. But Hendry said the classes are more about life lessons than dance lessons. "I teach them to respect and love each other," Hendry said. | 5 | 98,228 | news |
Image Source: Giafrese Last week, I struck up a conversation with my Uber driver. As the conversation continued around politics, he made an assumption that we were close in age, saying as someone in her late twenties/early thirties, surely I could relate. I pointed out that I'm actually in my mid-forties (I'll be 45 in June), at which the driver abruptly adjusted the rearview mirror with shock and said, "There is NO WAY you're that old! You don't look your age!" This situation happens to me often. I know he meant it as a sincere compliment, but I'm troubled by the concept that somehow I'm winning at life because I don't have more visible, external signs of aging. It seems after a certain age, "You don't look your age!" is supposed to be the Mother of All Compliments, feathered in a soft nest of "I would never have guessed!" and "OMG, are you serious?" While I appreciate the flattery, I'm always left with a very uneasy feeling: what does that say about how we feel about women and aging ? What makes this well-meaning compliment so unsettling is it implies there's something wrong with looking middle-aged or older. We live in a youth-obsessed culture. It's almost as if we have invisible expiration dates on our skin, and any sign of wear and tear sets off an alarm. The catalyst makes us feel suddenly shamed and expendable. Our societal thirst for youth is undeniable. Entire magazines dedicated to "The Age Issue." Intense media scrutiny on the appearance of every woman in the public eye, as parodied by Amy Schumer, Tina Fey , Amy Poehler , and others in " Last F*ckable Day ." And the beauty business wages a full-scale war on time, complete with antiaging weaponry meant to eradicate, decimate, and bury all evidence that a woman might be getting older, like " age-defying lasers " and " miracle worker " eye creams. Every day, I watch women battling time with everything they've got, attempting to stay in the same jeans from high school while pushing foreign matter into their faces in order to literally freeze everything right where it is today, forever and ever more. The fear of being seen as anything less than sexually viable, the palpable threat of being traded in for a younger model, the intense messaging that we're going to die alone if we show a crack in the armor of our skin - all of it is crushing, pervasive, and punishing. We treat women like the newest release of the iPhone: just wait a minute, because we've got a hot newer model coming, and she's so much sexier than your old one that we've made the old model obsolete. I find this incredibly disturbing. The lines running across my forehead mimic those of my father's. And I can't imagine doing something to get rid of them. Recently, I discovered the magical power of rainbow-colored hair, and I defy someone telling me I'm too old to have it. My jawline and breasts are slowly descending, and outside of exercise, good bras, and products, I'm letting them continue on their path. I truly find softness truly sexy. But I am worried about the women my age (or older) and for the young impressionable girls who are imprinted with an unnecessary fear of aging. My age is awesome . I know so much more than I have ever known before. The light that shines within my skin is knowledge of how amazing life can be if you just hang in there. I laugh more easily, and I'm so much better in bed because I know my body. My soul, wit, intelligence - the very spark of life within me makes for my vibrancy. I feel like I've done a pretty damned good job taking care of myself. I come from a long line of extraordinary black women who take incredible pride in appearance, and we all have daily rituals that reinforce that sentiment. "The less you do to your face, the less you will ever have to do to you face," is a mantra my mother once said. I swear by it. I don't wear a lot of makeup, I cleanse, I treat, I moisturize; repeat daily. Outside of that, I've never had anything "done" (re: cosmetic dermatology). The only needles near my face have involved piercing my ears and dental work, and the only surgery has been wisdom teeth removal. No fillers, no nothing. It's real, and it's all mine. That said, I did start using products at the young age of 9 years old, when my Olay -obsessed Aunt Bert used to slather my face with the legendary cream. I would stand on the stool in her bathroom as she performed her nightly beauty ritual. Image Source: Courtesy of Kristin Booker At first, I used moisturizers as a teenager to offset the drying effects of cleansers and astringents. And that routine has now evolved into a twice-daily regimen of cleansing, serums, and moisturizers. My regiment has guest-starring appearances from other products weekly, because I test so many things. But the mainstays remain SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser ($34), Simple Cleansing Micellar Water ($7), Kiehl's Since 1851 Midnight Recovery Concentrate ($72), and, you guessed it, Olay Moisturizing Lotion For Sensitive Skin ($10). I also admit to spending a ridiculous amount on night creams (my desert island products would be Erno Laszlo Luminous C10 Night Treatment ($135) and SkinMedica TNS Eye Repair ($102). Since there's no beauty cream or cosmetic procedure that can cure our obsession with youth, I'd like to propose a different solution: awareness. Instead of telling a woman she doesn't look her age, just tell her she looks good. Really good. "Wow, you're beautiful," is something every single person on the planet recognizes as sincere currency, and we can live off that bank of positive energy for days. Also, accomplishments, goals, dreams, and intelligence are incredibly beautiful. Women living unapologetically, like Angela Bassett, Halle Berry , Oprah Winfrey , Lauren Hutton, Meryl Streep , and Rita Moreno, are vibrant, exquisite beings. Smart brands are starting to recognize the sensuality that comes from a life of experience. Marc Jacobs embracing Jessica Lange, Joan Didion in a Céline campaign, NARS featuring Charlotte Rampling, and most recently Lancome signing on Isabella Rossellini are all steps in the right direction. The childish fear of the inevitable end of our lives is forcing us to take extraordinary measures that don't celebrate women. Ladies, if you're with people who don't see the sum of your beauty, ditch them and find your tribe of women who are as juicy and amazing as you. Same goes for the men in your life. Someone out there will love you right as you are . . . no further assembly required. It's time for a new standard of beauty. Let's all look amazing, regardless of our age. The ultimate compliment is to recognize all of what's in front of you, inside and out. Every single woman has something to bring to the party, and it's time we celebrate that in all its glory. This post was originally published on March 2, 2016. | 4 | 98,229 | lifestyle |
Researchers have known for a while that cars' technology can be tapped into from the outside. Just last summer, a team of tech scientists were able to hack into the brakes of a Corvette via a piece of insurance company tech on the car's dashboard. But hacking researchers have found another, more dangerous loop hole that could allow industrial vehicles like trucks and ambulances to be hacked. Spanish security researcher Jose Carlos Norte showed on his blog this week that he could used scanning software to tap in to radio devices on these large vehicles. Companies use these telematics gateway units, or TGU's to track where their vehicles are at all times. Not only could Norte find out the location of all the vehicles on that system at one time, but he claims that it would be very easy for hackers to use that link to command steering, brakes and other essential functions. | 5 | 98,230 | news |
With blustery mornings, overnight frosts, and the plain, grey days of March, now is the time of year that many people choose to travel . With so much to see out there, you can't really blame them. From the natural wonders (the aurora borealis! Victoria Falls!) to the man-made spectacles (the pyramids! the hanging gardens!) you'd need a ticket around the globe to even think about covering them all. If, alas, an international flight isn't in the cards right now, cook a meal that can transport you: For those of us stuck at home, here are 9 Chinese-inspired chicken recipes almost as good as a plane ticket. The Chicken of My People (Khao Man Gai) Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce Homemade Takeout: Orange Chicken Gong Bao Ji Ding (Gong Bao Chicken) Crunchy Spring Rolls (Zha Chun Juan) Chicken and Tofu Stir Fry with Celery and Cashews Asian-Inspired Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Slaw Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken Chicken Tofu Laksa What are your favorite international dishes to make at home? Let us know in the comments!! | 0 | 98,231 | foodanddrink |
Or should we say egg-cited? Forget the tired dip-and-dunk method these super easy and creative ideas are way more fun than that. Both you and your family will love these Easter crafts that take egg decorating to the next level. Plus, get our best Easter egg hunt ideas and great recipes for leftover hard boiled eggs ! Easter Characters Craft your own herd of Easter characters by adhering faux flower petals, buds and leaves to colored eggs. (Paint and decorate ceramic eggs and you can display this craft every spring!) Paint ceramic eggs and let dry completely (about 30 minutes). Remove petals from silk flowers and attach to egg with hot glue. (Try Gerbera daisies for bunny ears, hydrangeas for bird feathers, baby's breath for a lamb's coat, a lily or rose for butterfly wings, and green leaves for a carrot top.) Draw on a face with marker. DIY Typography Include a funny or sweet message on your Easter eggs this year with this easy DIY project. Get the tutorial at Lovely Indeed . Twine-Wrapped Eggs Use a glue stick to adhere twine to one end of the ceramic egg. Then, working in sections, apply glue and tightly wind the twine around until the egg until the entire surface is covered. Easter Egg Bunnies Don't forget to add a furry cotton ball tail on these cute Easter eggs. Get the tutorial at Urbane Jane . Sprinkles Galore This colorful pattern is sure to delight your Easter guests because who doesn't love sprinkles? Get the tutorial at Let's Mingle . Tropical Eggs Make your holiday table pop with the addition of these pineapple-inspired eggs. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY . Paint Splattered Eggs Create mini works of art by splattering paint on eggs with these bold color combos. Get the tutorial at Squirrelly Minds . Neutral Eggs Keep your eggs natural and use a white paint pen to create these simply but fantastic decorative patterns. Get the tutorial at Joy Ever After . Mosaic Patterns The crackly effect of these eggs looks even better when you add bright spring colors. Get the tutorial at Say Not Sweet Anne . Gold Leaf These golden eggs are perfect for assembling a holiday centerpiece and they don't require too much time to make either. Get the tutorial at Little Inspiration . Ice Cream Cones Your sweet tooth will delight in seeing these adorable eggs around your home. Get the tutorial at Kara's Party Ideas . Feather Eggs If you are tired of the typical pastel color palette for this holiday, try adding a little feathery texture to your Easter eggs instead. Get the tutorial at Frugal Mom Eh! Crescent Moon This pretty pattern adds a sense of elegance to your Easter eggs. Get the tutorial at Paper & Stitch . Chocolate Eggs You can reuse these "chocolate" eggs year after year because they're actually plastic eggs covered in brown spray paint. Get the tutorial at Sew Many Ways . Chick Easter Eggs These little chicks might be the cutest Easter egg idea we've ever seen. Get the tutorial at It All Started With Paint . Egg Carrots If you're looking for a creative Easter treat, opt for these decorated hard-boiled eggs. Get the tutorial at Hungry Happenings . Gold Leaf Eggs 1. Dye or paint eggs; let dry completely. 2. Use a foam brush to paint abstract splotches of glue from the Mona Lisa Metal Leaf Starter Kit ($11.99; Michaels.com ) on the eggs; let dry according to package instructions. 3. Apply the gold leaf from the kit to the sticky areas (the glue is tacky when it dries) and smooth down with your fingers. 4. Use a stiff-bristled brush to sweep away any gold leaf around the egg where there was no adhesive. Painterly Eggs Download our watercolor images template , and print onto Grafix Rub-Onz Transfer Film ($10.49 for 4 sheets; Creative Coldsnow ). (You may need to select the photo paper setting on your printer.) Follow package instructions to transform images into adhesive decals, then apply to eggs by rubbing with your fingers or the flat end of a wine cork. Egg Heads 1. Empty eggs by carefully cracking a small hole (about ¾" across) in the pointy end of each egg; rinse out. 2. Mom: To create a V-neck top, dip the bottom of the egg into an orange dye bath at an angle; hold very still for at least 30 seconds. Turn the egg 180 degrees, then dip it in the same way. Pat dry with a paper towel; let dry completely on a wire baking rack. Draw a scalloped design along her top with a fine-tip permanent marker, then add facial features. Insert one large flower into the top hole for hair. 3. Dad: Dip the bottom portion of the egg into a green dye bath for at least 30 seconds. Pat dry with a paper towel; let dry completely on a wire baking rack. Draw on a shirt and facial features, then add wheatgrass for hair. 4. Girl: Dip the bottom half of the egg into a purple dye bath for at least 30 seconds. Pat dry with a paper towel; let dry completely on a wire baking rack. Draw on a shirt, floral design and facial features. Add green moss for hair. Hot glue a purple ribbon bow to the top of a toothpick and insert into the top hole. 5. Dog: Dip the uncracked end of the egg into the orange dye for at least 30 seconds. Pat dry with a paper towel; let dry completely on a wire baking rack. Draw on facial features and insert leaves into the hole for a tail. 6. Display on Wood Doll Pin Stands ($3.99 for 20; Michaels.com ). Ombré Easter Eggs Materials: •Gel/paste food coloring (approximately $2 each at craft and baking supply stores) •White vinegar •1 dozen white hard-boiled eggs Directions: 1. Mix colors using ⅓ tsp (¼ tsp for yellow) food coloring, enough warm water to cover eggs and 1 tsp white vinegar. 2. Dip egg fully in dye and let dry. 3. Dip the egg again ¾ of the way into the dye and let dry. Repeat in quarterly increments. Optional: You can also start by leaving the tip of the egg white. To create a multicolor gradation, start with one color and dip in quarterly increments. At the half mark, begin dipping by quarters in another color. Paper Napkin-Covered Eggs This Easter, lend a personal touch to your decor by dressing your eggs in a paper napkin pattern that catches your eye. Get the tutorial . Egg Topiary Feather your nest with topiaries made from paper napkin-covered plastic eggs glued onto Easter grass covered Styrofoam cones. Get the tutorial . Black and White Eggs Use a sharpie marker to freehand these bold, graphic designs. The best part: you can't go wrong with your drawings! The imperfect lines and shapes make these eggs look extra artsy. Get the tutorial at Obviously Sweet . Confetti Dipped Eggs Add some fun texture to your eggs by dipping them in some glam, gold confetti. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY . Floral Eggs Bring spring flowers into your home with feminine floral patterns painted onto eggs. Go the extra step and hang eggs from a small tree or branches to create a one-of-a-kind display. Get the tutorial at Decor8 . Calligraphy Eggs Don't underestimate the beauty of a festive message written in simple script. Don't have great handwriting? You can easily fake perfect penmanship with some tattoo paper. Get the tutorial at Oh Happy Day . Marbled Eggs You can create these marbled eggs in any color you want, but these deep blue eggs look particularly elegant. Get the tutorial at Alice & Lois . Flower Crown Eggs Give your eggs some stylish, bohemian flair by dressing them in DIY flower crowns. Get the tutorial at Flax & Twine . Metallic Eggs These bronze, silver, and gold eggs are an easy way to dress up your Easter tablescape. Get the tutorial at Delineate Your Dwelling . Kool-Aid Eggs Let the kids get a little messy with this easy decorating idea that features their favorite fruity drink but don't worry, clean up is easy! Get the tutorial at Freutcake . Emoji Eggs Crying from laughter, hearts in eyes, and big grins express it all with these fun emoji eggs. Get the tutorial at Studio DIY . Ikat Eggs Skip the messy paints and dyes, and use bright Sharpie markers to create these easy patterns. Get the tutorial at The Pink Doormat . Blotted Eggs You'll never guess the secret tool that makes it so easy to create this unique and bold texture. Give up? The unexpected supply: paper towels! Get the tutorial at Frugal Mom Eh! Silhouette Eggs These crisp and clean lines may look difficult to recreate, but anyone can pull off these designs with some contact paper. Get the tutorial at Le Papier Studio . Watercolor Floral Eggs These eggs are as pretty as a fine art painting, but much easier to create. Get the tutorial at Dream a Little Bigger . Foliage Eggs Apply your favorite florals and plants to eggs to create these little masterpieces. Get the tutorial at Say Yes . Gold Accent Eggs These teeny treasures only look expensive! Use dollar store toys and gold paint to create these little beauties. Get the tutorial at Flax & Twine . Chalkboard Eggs There's zero chance that you or kids could mess up these fun eggs. Don't like what you designed? Just erase and start again! Get the tutorial at Oleander + Palm . Papier-Mâché Eggs Make these crafty eggs extra fun for kids by using bright paper or strips of the Sunday comics. Get the tutorial at Fireflies + Mud Pies . Beaded Eggs Dress up plastic dollar store eggs for your Easter dinner table with glass or plastic beads in spring colors. Get the tutorial at Two Sisters Crafting . Whipped Cream Eggs Creating pretty pastel swirls is easy when you use whipped cream and food coloring. Get the tutorial at Only Deco Love . | 4 | 98,232 | lifestyle |
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Riley Stair likes building cars. Now, he doesn't just like Japanese cars, or American ones, or coupes, or sedans, or something that fits into a clean, pre-defined category. He's not a marque partisan, and he doesn't insist that the alpha and omega of automotive goodness come from across an ocean or across the American plains. He cares not for the purity of keeping the engine and chassis in the same genetic line; he's installed a 12-valve Cummins diesel into his '49 Chevy shop truck, and he dropped a 2.5L inline-six into a late '60s Mercedes-Benz sedan. Riley just likes building cars. And so while the California native had not built a Japanese car previous to the wraith seen here, it's not because he's excluded it from consideration. "I'd had my eye on the S30 Z for a long time," he says. "But they were getting harder to come by, and I didn't have the means or skill set to build one to my liking. Finally, I got to the point where it was time to do one, and I was ready." That something? A '74 260Z, bought new by a little old lady and set aside in '89 when a head gasket blew at a tender 38,000 miles; the seller Riley bought it from had plans to restore it but ran into money woes. "It was and is completely rust free just a clean, original car," he says. "One of the problems with these cars was quarter-panel rot, but that was no big deal since I was gonna flare the fenders anyway. I was lucky to start with a good, solid car the structural stuff becomes a real pain to repair, and I didn't want unforseen issues to break my budget. Starting with a clean car means you're not just sinking your time into repairs you get to do the fun stuff, too." Fun stuff, like sliding 5.7 naturally aspirated, all-aluminum liters and 400+ horsepower worth of Gen III Chevy small-block under the hood. Let's eliminate the obvious positives here that the dressed Gen III weighed about as much as the tragic 2.6L that came out while offering double-plus power, the lower center of gravity that a V-8 allowed over the upright six, the ability to center the engine's weight in the chassis because it's physically shorter. "Everyone wants to run a Toyota 2JZ or a Nissan RB26, and I wanted to stay true to my roots, rather than the car's. I was raised on eight cylinders; Dad always had cool hot rods. The unavoidable advantage is the power-per-dollar ratio. To match what I have here, 430 hp at the rear wheels, would have cost a lot more with a 2JZ or an RB26. I wanted a good exhaust note, some cam noise, and lots of power; the Chevy LS engine was the motor for me." The actual engine Riley fell into, however, wasn't just any old LS: It was an LS6 out of an '02 Corvette Z06. "A friend of mine bought a wrecked Z06 with only 4,200 miles on it; it had been sitting in his shop ever since. I wanted LS power already, but this just sealed the deal." The basic engine was sound, but Riley rebuilt the top end to make a bit more power, starting with a Fast 92mm intake and throttle body, ditching the throttle-by-wire setup, an SLP 85mm mass air-flow sensor, and Fast 36-pound injectors feed the beast. He added a Vengeance cam with 0.604/0.608 lift at 0.050, Comp Cams trunion rockers, dual valvesprings and retainers, chrome-moly pushrods, MLS head gaskets, and ARP head bolts. "It's the highest-lift cam I could use in a 5.7L LS," Riley tells us. A dual 3-inch exhaust is fed by handbuilt long-tube headers with 1 7/8-inch primaries. There's also the Gen III's set-it-and-forget-it factor. "The LS seems to be more reliable than a lot of computer-controlled cars, and that has to be a factor in its popularity," Riley figures. "I have lots of friends into drifting, and not only do they not make the power, they're always breaking. The LS is relatively untapped: It doesn't take much to get a bunch of power out. Hell, I could run it on 89-octane if I wanted and the ability to fill it on pump gas is huge. Plus, at a steady freeway cruise, I'm still getting mileage in the high teens or low 20s." Part of that is the double-overdrive T56 six-speed pirated from an '02 Trans Am: Even with the 3.54 in a stock R200 differential, you're looking at cruising at 1,800 rpm at 70 mph in Sixth. It's got a full interior, too: Despite the 'cage, it has a stock dash shape and console, working heat, a carpeted floor, and doors with factory-style panel and roll-up windows. It even has a dome light that still works. "One of the goals was to get a race car feel that bucket seat with harnesses and tubing all around you but not to gut it and make it a full race car. I didn't want to have to put on a helmet and firesuit to drive it; I wanted to be able to drive it to work if I had to, while bridging the gap between street car and race car." Period road tests gave the Z06 a 0-60 time of less than 4 seconds and a mid-12-second quarter-mile, so with its smaller envelope, and given enough traction, this S30 should handily beat those times: "With the 'cage, I figure I'm right around 2,600 pounds wet," Riley estimates. That's a cool quarter-ton less than the Vette, with a stiffer chassis and 430 horses at the rear wheels, not the flywheel-like power measured in Detroit. "Roll into it, and it destroys the tires till you bounce off the limiter. The cam builds from 4,000 to 7,200 rpm, rev-limited at 7,000 rpm. The recommended piston valve clearance is 0.090; I'm at 0.026. I couldn't change the rear ratio; I don't get traction in first, second or third gears as it is. If I put more gear in it, it would be almost undriveable. It could use more tire it's got the widest rubber I could find, but to be honest traction isn't as fun as smoking the tires." Which might explain why Riley has chewed through three sets of rear rubber inside of about 200 miles. Hooning about has its costs. The wing on the hatch is a genuine wing used in GT1-class racing competition; it looks wild, but it works so much so that Riley had to build a front splitter just to prevent the nose from getting light at triple-digit speeds. But for every obvious touch (flared fenders), there is something subtle, almost invisible: Riley frenched the headlights on his Z. Frenching (or tunneling) is one of those things your great-grandpa did to his '49 Mercury back in the day: The light is recessed into the fender for a smoother look. With the advent of flush lights in the '80s, the need for frenching slowly disappeared; here, it's a subtle touch on a car that's, well, not so subtle. Everything you see here (save for the wiring as described earlier and the application of the satin black paint, executed at Precision Auto Body in Sacramento) was Riley's doing. His concept, his execution. The rear diffuser? He made that. Motor mounts? Home-built. The 'cage? Pieced together himself from 140 feet of tubing. Not a whole lot out of a catalog for this sort of conversion (yet), so there's a lot of hand-fettling here. But that's OK. Because Riley Stair likes building cars. Perhaps you've heard. WHAT IS THE LS6? GM's new-age replacement for the eternal small-block Chevy, known as the Gen III small-block V-8, launched with the '97 Corvette; it shared the outgoing engine's 5.7L metric displacement, but was 346 ci rather than the traditional 350. In base 345hp form, the first Gen III approached 1 hp per cubic inch an old-timey yardstick that had not been seen in a naturally aspirated engine in some decades. The Gen III was a blend of old-school and modern thinking: two-valve OHV pushrod orientation with all-aluminum construction, coil-on-plug ignition and throttle-by-wire acceleration. Its alphanumeric code designation: LS1. The Gen III went on to replace the old small-block Chevy in everything, including trucks, into the start of the new millennium. You'd think that whatever came next after the LS1 would be called LS2, but no: The first leap forward for Gen III performance was called LS6. Confusing on its face, but marketing surely had something to do with this: Chevy had another LS6 V-8 in its lineup some three decades previously. At 450 (gross) hp in 1970, Chevy's 454ci LS6 V-8 was among the most feared production V-8s on the street; it was certainly rated higher than anything else, including Mopar's Hemi and Ford's Boss 429. It lasted only a year, but was long revered among your grandparents as one of the most potent engines ever available in a street car. Borrowing the name couldn't be a bad thing. The Gen III's first high(er)-performance derivative came in the '01 model year, in the Corvette Z06 package: The LS6 still displaced 5.7 liters, but was rated at 385 hp. Small openings were cast between cylinders, to improve main web strength and to help eliminate excess air. The pistons, cast in durable M142 aluminum alloy that was stronger than what was in the LS1, were re-shaped to both reduce noise and increase efficiency. A new pent-roof combustion chamber, ports cast with higher tolerances for increased thermal and volumetric efficiency, and 10.5:1 compression (up from 10.1:1 in the LS1) were expressed with red engine covers that slot in over the on-plug ignition coils. There's more. Exhaust manifolds were redesigned, with thinner walls to lighten things up slightly. A new billet-steel camshaft opened valves more quickly, and for a longer duration than stock, and valvespring rates were increased as well. Fuel injectors are 10 percent larger than those on the LS1, the PCV valve was relocated, and the aluminum valley cover had specific baffles and drainage, designed to improve the oil system's capabilities under vigorous and sustained cornering. That was the first Gen III LS6. For 2002, GM's engineers made another round of improvements that simply weren't ready and battle-tested for the Z06's launch. The mass airflow sensor had a gridwork designed to smooth airflow; this was eliminated and was paired with a larger air cleaner housing. A pair of small catalytic converters was removed to reduce exhaust backpressure. More attention was paid to the valvetrain: The valve stems were now hollow, though the exhaust valves were filled with a liquid designed to aid in heat transfer; valvesprings grew stronger again; camshaft lift was increased to the highest ever built into a factory small-block Chevy V-8. This version of the LS6 lived on in the Z06 as well as the first year of the Cadillac CTS-V. And just like that, you had 405 hp at the flywheel, fully dressed. That makes 1.17 hp per cubic inch well above the 1-horse-per-cube metric often used to factor a performance car. All of that, plus buyers got a three-year, 36,000-mile warranty from the factory. Today, of course, GM puts 400+hp V-8s in its SUVs just to lug their lardy 5,000-pound asses around town. But in a 3,300-pound two-seater, more than a dozen years ago, that kind of factory-warranted power was mind blowing. I DREAM OF WIRES High-lift cams and EFI don't generally play well together, but according to owner/builder Riley Stair, some engine tuning and wire pruning made it all work in this LS-powered S30. In fact, the LS6 as seen here is still running an OBD-II port. Riley credits Mark Romans at Don's Motor Machine in Carmichael, California, for making it all work. "He took the harness apart stripped it all down. GM harnesses are simpler than on some other cars, and a lot of it is emissions related. I'm only running the pre-cat 02 sensors, for example, since this car has no cats, so you can go in and remove the entire pin from the ECU. When it's tuned, it doesn't even know it's supposed to have rear 02 sensors. The TPS and MAF sensor are operating as they would. The Z06 was a throttle-by-wire car, so I took out the electric throttle body and pedal and converted it to drive by cable, then removed the portion of the harness dedicated to the throttle-body sensor and the accelerator pedal. We also removed the alarm and the EWS. The tuner had to leave all of that information out when he re-flashed the computer. The good news is, pretty much any problem you have, you can Google it and come up with an answer. The LS world really made things a lot easier. The engine still thinks it's in a Corvette." Tuning Menu Owner: Riley Stair Hometown: Folsom, CA Occupation: Fatty Burnouts Engine: '02 GM LS6-spec Gen III OHV all-alloy V8; Fast 92mm intake and 92mm throttle body; SLP 85mm MAF; Vengeance high-lift cam with chrome-moly pushrods; Comp Cams trunion-upgraded rockers and dual valvesprings with retainers; Melling high-volume oil pump; Walbro 255-lph fuel pump; 17-gallon fuel cell; Fast 36-pound injectors; MLS head gaskets; ARP head bolts; dual 3" exhaust with fabricated 1 7/8-inch primary long-tube headers; MSD ignition wires; Koyorad Aluminum crossflow radiator; Flexalite e-fan; Optima Yellow top Battery; Twisted Images aluminum battery tray Drivetrain '02 GM-spec Borg-Warner T56 six-speed manual transmission, all synchro, R200 rear with welded stock 3.54 gears Footwork & Chassis: Ground Control coilovers, camber plates and lower control arms with adjustable TC rods; Koni coilover race inserts; polyurethane bushings Brakes: Wilwood four-wheel-disc conversion with slotted and cross-drilled 12" rotors, four-piston front, dual-piston rear calipers; stainless steel lines Wheels & Tires: 15x8.5" -72 front, 15x10" -38 rear Work Meister CR01 wheels; 225/50R15 front, 235/50R15 rear Kumho Ecsta (street), Toyo R888 (track) tires Exterior: ZG flares; Type 1 front air dam; custom front splitter with carbon winglets and canards; Mallen Alley carbon GT wing with custom ends; custom rear diffuser; Frenched headlights with black wire mesh stone guards; bodywork by owner Interior: Sparco Evo 2 seats; Simpson SFI cam-lock harnesses; MOMO suede NASCAR steering wheel with Woodward quick release; Auto Meter Phantom gauges; Hurst shifter; Twisted Images hydraulic drift brake; Wilwood adjustable proportioning valve; hand-built welded-in roll 'cage; aluminum 17-gallon fuel cell Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,236 | autos |
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Doughnuts are everywhere. Over the last century, few pastries have inspired as much long-lasting enthusiasm, or as many film and television tributes, as the humble ring of fried dough. But though we've been gobbling down doughnuts by the baker's dozens for years, most of us don't know that much about their delicious history. Here are 15 tasty facts about the iconic pastry to whet your appetite. Doughnuts are everywhere. Over the last century, few pastries have inspired as much long-lasting enthusiasm, or as many film and television tributes, as the humble ring of fried dough. But though we've been gobbling down doughnuts by the baker's dozens for years, most of us don't know that much about their delicious history. Here are 15 tasty facts about the iconic pastry to whet your appetite. 1. OVER 10 BILLION DOUGHNUTS ARE MADE IN THE U.S. EACH YEAR. The American doughnut industry is huge , with numerous fast food chains dedicated to their production. Canada, meanwhile, produces fewer doughnuts (approximately one billion per year), but with its lower population, actually has the most doughnut shops per capita of any country in the world. 2. AS OF 2011, 10 PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES HAVE THE LAST NAME "DOUGHNUT" OR "DONUT." It's unclear whether "Doughnut" was their given last name, or whether they changed it out of passion for the pastry. Meanwhile, 13 people have the first name "Donut," making it the 245,396th most popular name in the United States according to White Pages . 3. WASHINGTON IRVING IS WIDELY CONSIDERED THE FIRST WRITER TO DESCRIBE DOUGHNUTS IN PRINT. Irving, who is best known as the author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, described the pastry as "balls of sweetened dough, fried in hog's fat, and called doughnuts, or olykoeks." 4. AN OREGON DOUGHNUT SHOP USED TO OFFER MEDICINAL DOUGHNUTS, COATED WITH NYQUIL OR PEPTO BISMOL. Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, Oreg. is famous for its crazy doughnut flavors. For a while, the doughnut shop even offered NyQuil- and Pepto Bismol-coated doughnuts (the latter were dipped in Pepto Bismol, sprinkled with Tums, and marketed to customers who'd had too much to drink and wanted a snack that was easy on the stomach). The doughnut shop was eventually forced to retire its medicinal flavors after the FDA stepped in. 5. "SPUDNUTS" HAVE DOUGH MADE OF POTATOES INSTEAD OF FLOUR. Made with mashed potatoes or potato starch, potato doughnuts were once so popular they had their own fast food chain: Spudnuts. The mostly defunct chain (there are apparently a few independent locations hanging on, but the parent company no longer exists) was founded by two brothers an appliance salesman and drug store clerk in the 1940s. They were the first fast food doughnut chain to open in Los Angeles. 6. BOSTON HAS THE MOST DOUGHNUT SHOPS PER PERSON. Bostonians really love their doughnuts: The city has one doughnut shop for every 2480 people according to AdWeek . 7. THE FRENCH USED TO CALL THEIR DOUGHNUTS "NUN'S FARTS." The airy fried dough fritters slightly different from the American circular doughnut are called "Pet de Nonne" in French, which translates to "Nun's Farts." 8. THERE'S SOME TRUTH TO THAT "COPS LOVE DOUGHNUTS" STEREOTYPE. Back in the 1950s, police officers on the graveyard shift would stop by doughnut shops which were among the few establishments open late to do paperwork and have a snack. Eventually a reciprocal relationship developed: Doughnut shop owners welcomed the protection of police officers, and police officers liked having a place to chow down late at night, so the association stuck around. 9. RENÉE ZELLWEGER SAID SHE ATE 20 DOUGHNUTS A DAY TO GAIN WEIGHT FOR THE BRIDGET JONES SEQUEL. Zellweger needed to gain weight fast to reprise her role as the eponymous heroine in 2004's Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. The actress claims to have eaten "a Big Mac and chips, potatoes swimming in butter, pizza, milkshakes and 20 doughnuts" every day to hit her weight goal in time for shooting. 10. DOUGHNUTS WERE ONCE DECLARED "THE HIT FOOD" OF THE CENTURY. At the 1933 Chicago World's Fair which was billed as "A Century of Progress" doughnuts were given the lofty title of "Hit Food of the Century of Progess." Because they were fresh and the automated machines made them quickly, they were cheap and became "a staple of the working class" during the Depression, according to Sally Levitt Steinberg, whose grandfather invented the doughnut machin e. 11. CLARK GABLE TAUGHT MOVIE AUDIENCES HOW TO PROPERLY DUNK DOUGHNUTS IN IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT. In 1934's It Happened One Night, Clark Gable's character outlined the rules for proper dunking etiquette to co-star Claudette Colbert. "Dunking's an art," he explained. "Don't let it soak so long. A dip and plop, into your mouth. If you let it soak so long, it'll get soft and fall off. It's all a matter of timing. I ought to write a book about it." 12. A NEW ENGLAND SHIP CAPTAIN CLAIMED TO HAVE INVENTED THE HOLE IN DOUGHNUTS. Elizabeth Gregory, mother of 19th century ship captain Hanson Gregory, would famously make fried dough pastries for her son and his crew to take on their voyages. But though the elder Gregory may have been an early doughnut innovator (she packed the pastries with nuts, and flavored them with cinnamon and nutmeg), it was Captain Hanson Gregory who claimed to have invented the actual doughnut hole, calling it "the first doughnut hole ever seen by mortal eyes." 13. DOUGHNUTS WERE SERVED TO SOLDIERS DURING WWI. During World War I, Salvation Army workers would bring soldiers doughnuts and coffee in the trenches of France to cheer them up and remind them of home. 14. ONE CALIFORNIA DOUGHNUT SHOP HAS APPEARED OVER AND OVER IN MOVIES SINCE THE 1980S. Featuring a massive 32-foot doughnut sculpture atop its low, flat roof, Randy's Donuts is one of the most iconic Hollywood doughnut shops. The store, which opened in the 1950s as part of the now-defunct Big Donut Drive-In chain, has appeared in numerous movies, including Earth Girls are Easy (1988), Get Shorty (1995), The Golden Child (1986), Crocodile Dundee (1986), and Iron Man 2 (2010). 15. THEY WERE ONCE CALLED "OLYKOEKS." Though many countries have independently developed their own version of doughnuts, the Dutch are widely attributed with bringing the fried pastry to America prior to the Revolutionary War, originally calling them "olykoeks," meaning "oily cakes." | 0 | 98,238 | foodanddrink |
A look at images that best describe the week gone by. Bremerhaven, Germany A polar bear cub snuggles up against her mother Valeska in their enclosure at Zoo by the Sea on March 9. Hilla, Iraq A man reacts at the site of a bomb attack at a checkpoint in the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad, on March 6. Shanghai An investor reacts in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house on March 7. Srinagar, India A Kashmiri woman kisses her son after his passing out parade at a garrison on March 5. Birmingham, England Mable the Manchester Terrier arrives with her owner on the first day of Crufts Dog Show on March 10. Rikuzentakata, Japan The lone pine tree that miraculously survived the deadly March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami is seen through the construction safety net in Rikuzentakata, northeastern Japan, on March 8. Singapore Nanyang Technological University's Professor Nadia Thalmann and Nadine, a humanoid that she and her team created, take questions at their campus on March 1. Baños, Ecuador Ecuador's Tungurahua volcano spews smoke and ash on March 5. Idomeni, Greece A migrant finds shelter in a train wagon as others sit near the railway tracks at the Greek-Macedonian border on March 6. Shenyang, China One-month-old lion cubs play at the Guaipo Siberian Tiger Park on March 5. Rio de Janeiro (From left) Maryoly Gamez of Venezuela battles for the ball against Victoria Rios of Uruguay during the International Women's Rugby Sevens - Aquece Rio test event at Deodoro Olympic Park on March 6. New Delhi Indian police detain a Tibetan activist outside the Chinese embassy during a protest held to mark the 57th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising against Chinese rule on March 10. Shanghai Skaters of Haydenettes of USA react after a Synchronized Skating event on day two of the ISU Shanghai Trophy at the Oriental Sports Center on March 5. Gaza City, Gaza Cihad Abu Muhsin shows her worn-out hands after carrying bricks salvaged from destroyed buildings on March 9. Anchorage A young musher handler with Alan Eischens team embraces one of Eischen's dogs just before the ceremonial start of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on March 5. Bangkok A worker displays paper pandas created by French artist Paulo Grangeon in front of the Grand Palace on March. 4. Moscow A Cornish Rex cat at the Catsburg 2016 International Cats show on March 5. Phnom Penh, Cambodia A partial solar eclipse is seen as a laborer works at a construction site on March 9. Palembang, Indonesia A girl watches the total solar eclipse in Palembang city on March 9. Ternate, Indonesia A total solar eclipse is seen from the beach of Ternate island on March 9. Mytilene, Greece A young Syrian girl watches the sun rise after arriving on an inflatable boat with other refugees after crossing the sea from Turkey to Lesbos on March 9. Binz, Germany Wiaczeslaw Borecki from Poland inspects a walrus-shaped sand sculpture on March 9 on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen. Tempe, Ariz. Los Angeles Angels' Johnny Giavotella slides safely past teammate Jefry Marte for a triple during the second inning of a spring training baseball game on March 6. Sao Paulo An activist attends a demonstration to mark International Women's Day on March 8. Buenos Aires A woman beats a drum during a demonstration to mark International Women's Day and to demand policies to prevent femicides on March 8. Van, Turkey Youths slide down on snow-covered slope at the Yucelen neighborhood on March 5. Bogota, Colombia Spanish theater company La Fura dels Baus performs a play titled "Aphrodite and the Judgment of Paris" during the opening ceremony of the XV Iberoamerican Theatre Festival on March 6. London Matthijs Buchli of Holland (right) crashes and takes out Matthew Baranoski of the US in heat three of the Men's Keirin during Day Five of the UCI Track Cycling World Championships at Lee Valley Velopar on March 6. Sydney Participants take part in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade at Oxford Street on March 5. Jisr az Zarqa, Israel An Arab Israeli man rides a horse on the beach on March 7. Idomeni, Greece Young boys play at a refugee camp at the Greek-Macedonia border on March 5. Pushkar, India Hindu women collect water from the Pushkar lake to pour on idols of Lord Shiva on occasion of Mahashivratri festival on March 7. Beijing A delegate in ethnic minority dress takes a photo on the steps of the Great Hall of the People after a plenary session of the National People's Congress on March 9. Ramallah, West Bank Palestinian protesters sling stones toward Israeli security forces during a protest against Israeli violations in West Bank and Damascus in front of Ofer prison on March 4. Puidoux, Switzerland Men work in the vineyards of Lavaux after an overnight snowfall on March 7. Katwijk, Netherlands An eagle of the Guard from Above company grasps a drone during a police exercise on March 7. | 5 | 98,239 | news |
Building a house? Go to a Viper Club track day. You'll find contractors, realtors, electricians, plumbers, and landscape experts all obviously good enough at what they do to afford a supercar. We're kidding, of course. All kinds of people buy Vipers, but we've found that a lot of the people who own them tend to be folks with a trade, people who worked actual hours for their paychecks, and chose to spend their money where they felt the best value was on the brawny, beefy, American sports car known as the Dodge Viper . You'll see some teenagers behind the wheel, but unlike the dreaded Ferrari kids misbehaving while leaving Super Car Sundays in 458s purchased on their parents' AmEx Black cards, the younger folks we met at the Viper day were their with their parents and siblings, taking turns behind the wheel during the driving-school sessions. Viper racing: It's a wholesome family activity. The first time we attended a SoCal Viper Club "Viper Tracks" day in Buttonwillow, California , we were surprised at how friendly and excited the owners were to share details of their cars and support newbie drivers. Apparently, the happy feelings were mutual, since we got invited back for the second annual track event at Chuckwalla Raceway , way out in the desert between Palm Springs and the Arizona border. We saw many of the owners we'd met at the first event and had a chance to catch up with SRT engineers Erich Heuschele and Chris Winkler, go for a ride-along in the record-setting new Viper ACR, and then take that flypaper-sticky race car around the track ourselves. It was stupendous. We'll have more about the Viper ACR in some future posts, since we'll have plenty of time to poke around it as we prepare the HOT ROD entry to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb . While you're waiting for that, though, how about a quick Viper history recap, illustrated with awesome snake photos from both the 2015 and 2016 Viper track days by Maurice Liang and Scott Hirko. GEN I The Viper has spent its whole life fighting a reputation for being a bit of a brute, and if that reminds you of another big-engined, snake-named roadster in hot rodding history, you'd be on track to its origin story. Chrysler President Bob Lutz had a Cobra replica, and he thought it would be cool if there was a Dodge-branded, topless sportster. If it's hard for you to imagine the splash the Viper made when the concept appeared at Detroit's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in 1989, we have one letter for you: K, as in, Chrysler was making K-cars at that time. The Viper was quite a change. The first production Vipers showed up in 1992, and the first-generation cars go through 1995. They had no roofs, no hoodscoops, and an aggressive side cove venting the front fenders. An aluminum 8.0L V10 offered 400 hp and not a single electronic aid to help put it down. The interior is better off ignored, but the overall package blew people's minds. The Viper was a ballsy, brilliant move that has cursed the model ever since as journalists who drove it back in the 1990s still haven't forgiven it for making them look bad with its lack of creature comforts and stability-control rescue. GEN II The convertibles in 1996 are sometimes referred to as still being Gen I cars, but for the most part, the second generation started in 1996 with the introduction of the double-bubble roof on the GTS coupe. The second-gen cars are easily recognizable by the rear exhaust rather than the side exits found on ever other generation. In 2001, Vipers got ABS probably a good thing, since horsepower had gone up to 450 hp. GEN III In 2003, the third-generation Vipers lost some of the inflated-Miata bubbliness of the first snake decade. The side cove became an angular slash behind the front wheels and the headlights moved down on the nose while the NACA scoop expanded and got decidedly un-NACA round edges. Maybe more importantly, the engine grew to back up the aggressive look, expanding to 8.3L and offering 500 hp though 2006. GEN IV In 2007 we had no Viper. Take a moment to reflect on what a bad year that was. Now rejoice, because in 2008 the Viper returned with fancy cam timing and 600 hp from a 8.4L engine. The hood vents grew and slid forward on the nose, the scoop looks like a mail slot, and the whole car got lean and mean. GEN V Was it not enough to leave us Viperless for one year? In 2011 and 2012 there were no Vipers. Dark times. But worth the wait, because the fifth-generation Viper is as different from its predecessors as you are from a caveman. Meaning, of course, you both enjoy fire and grilled meats, but you know not to use the beard of your neighbor as a napkin and you're likely to live past age 30. From 2013 on, the Viper gives you 640 (645 after 2015) horses and all the stability assistance you might want to counteract your own bad driving habits. From a looks perspective, the car sends some feelers back to the early generations, with the side vents regaining some of the rounded design. The grille moves inward and no longer has a color-keyed integration with the rest of the body. The taillights are a single unit incorporating the back-up lamps and on the hood the bezel-less NACA-scoop is back to aerospace-approved triangular shaping. It might seem pretty straightforward to identify Vipers, but within each generation are numerous special editions and race versions, including the stripped-down T/A and the winged-up ACR. There were also racetrack-only cars made, which came from the factory with radically different bodywork and chassis setup. The Viper Competition Coupe was a race-only machine meant to compete in World Challenge and Viper Cup. There were also different trim options and hood variants, one-year-only color options, and introductory and commemorative paint schemes. For example, launch edition cars are blue with white stripes, and the 1998 GTS offered a Le Mans victory package in white and blue. It can get a little overwhelming to know all the details, but Viper owners are always happy to tell you about their cars, so even if you don't know for sure what year it is, you can always ask. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,240 | autos |
Heavy rain has forced evacuations and caused flash flooding in Louisiana. Sarah Yatcko, left, hands her son Tucker Neal to her father Jim Yatcko, as they are assisted by Bossier County Sheriff personnel from a boat to a high water vehicle while being evacuated from their home during rising floodwaters in Bossier Parish, La., on March 10. A Louisiana National Guardsman wades through water as residents are evacuated by boat through rising floodwaters in Bossier Parish on March 10. Dacia Winters, let, hugs Ryan Ficca, center, and Stormy Winters after they were evacuated in a Louisiana National Guard high water vehicle from rising floodwaters in Bossier Parish on March 10. A mailbox, house and partially submerged cars are seen in rising floodwaters in Bossier Parish, La., on March 10. Sarah Yatcko, left, holds her son Tucker Neal as they are evacuated by boat with her father Jim Yatcko, by Bossier County Sheriff personnel during rising floodwaters on March 10. Joe and Mariew Tovar are transported in a Bossier Parish Sheriff truck to return to their home to retrieve belongings during rising floodwaters on March 10. Sam Breen paddles his skiff as he helps his friend Roger Dove, foreground, retrieve his pets and some belongings from his home in rising water at the Pecan Valley Estates trailer park in Bossier City, La., on March 9. People sit in the back of a Louisiana National Guard truck as they are evacuated from rising floodwaters in Bossier Parish on March 10. Thousands had been evacuated by Thursday morning as a second round of rain hit an already inundated northern Louisiana. Two men secure two horses in rising floodwaters in Bossier Parish, La., on March 10. A second round of rain early Thursday hit an already inundated north Louisiana, where flooding in some places was up to the rooftops and in others submerged cars, stranded families and forced evacuations. Bossier City Firemen and volunteers help Elaine Christy and her dog "Boo" as they evacuate from rising water at the Pecan Valley Estates trailer park in Bossier City, La., on March 9. A vehicle is submerged by high water in the Tall Timebers subdivision in Shreveport, La., on March 9. David Stewart takes photos of flooded homes in the Tall Timbers subdivision in Haughton, La., on March 9. Severe thunderstorms have caused major flooding and closed all schools in the area. Several parishes in northwest Louisiana have declared a state of emergency over widespread flooding, and the National Guard is being sent in to help. Police monitor floodwaters reaching Highway 80 in Haughton, La., on March 9. People view the washed-out Methodist Camp Road after flooding near Minden, La., on March 9. A man paddles a child during rising floodwaters in the Golden Meadows subdivision in Bossier City, La., on March 9. Camie Kelly holds up her family cat as she evacuates from the the Pecan Valley Estates trailer park due to rising water in Bossier City, La., on March 9. Bossier Parish Sherrif's deputies search for people that may be stranded in their homes in Shreveport, La., on March 9. Sam Breen tows his skiff as he helps his friend retrieve his dogs from his home, as floodwater rises at the Pecan Valley Estates trailer park in Bossier City, La., on March 9. Bossier Parish Sheriff personnel help Christine Sizemore, 6, out of a high water vehicle after she was evacuated from rising floodwaters in Bossier Parish, La., on March 10. A speed limit sign is nearly covered by floodwaters in the Tall Timbers Haughton, La, subdivision on March 9. | 5 | 98,241 | news |
For more than 90 years, Electrolux has been producing beautifully designed vacuums that stand the test of time and evoke a sense of nostalgia. But none we've seen can compare to what Bob Holt, from Edwardsville, Kansas, has created. He transformed an Electrolux Model XXX (also known as Model 30) vacuum into a miniature art deco hot rod. Bob tells us he's a Chevrolet guy, and not only because he's a General Motors' retiree, but because his father was a Chevy fanatic who eventually instilled that same passion into him and his brother. Bob grew up loving horses in a small suburban town just west of Kansas City. As the mechanical world began to gain eminence after World War II, Bob and his brother became heavily involved in the go-kart scene of the 1950s, and he asserts that HOT ROD magazine progressively influenced them as well. Bob acquired his first car, a Model A roadster pickup, after his father traded his kart for an abandoned truck and that, he clearly recalls, was the start for him. Since his inception into the hot rod scene, Bob has owned a lot of different cars, from questionable classics to high-end show cars. Shortly after retiring, Bob made the decision to downsize his car projects, so he took on this creative venture of converting these stylized vacuums into unique hot rods. The Model XXX was made from 1937 until 1954. Bob's mother used a similar vacuum in their home for more than 30 years, so beyond the hot rod appeal of the project, there's also a sentimental value to the build. Bob's hot rodded Electrolux is essentially composed of parts derived from several different items from the garage, a tricycle, and even a vintage bread slicer. More hot rods on MSN Autos •The California black license plates are vintage, from 1964 to be exact, and were issued by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and distributed to registered car owners to place on their key chains. •The wheels come from tricycles. •Vintage tether car headers were added. •Surplus rubber seals from a project car. •The windshield frame was handmade from brass. •A vintage bread slicer was used to create the seat. •A 1/6-scale die-cast blown Hemi up front. •The bullet-nose front end made from a custom wheel cover. •Upper replacement vinyl that resembles black metal flake with a high gloss. Hot Rod Cleaning Machine In 1907, James Murray Spangler, a janitor in Ohio, invented the first known vacuum cleaner with a soapbox, an electric fan, a broom handle and a pillowcase. Soon, he started the Electric Suction Sweeper Company, but as sales began to trail, Spangler found his company coming to an end early on. After Spangler's failure to succeed, W.H. Hoover, owner of a leather company (horse collars and saddles), acquired the business. It's said Hoover saved Spangler's invention, but Spangler's invention also saved Hoover's business, which was gradually declining due to the rapidly growing automobile industry. The Hoover Company was the first company to mass produce vacuum cleaners, and it continues to be the most fruitful to date. Hoover vacuums also happen to be Electrolux vacuum's biggest competition. Tidbits •Axel Wenner-Gren, inventor of one of the first household vacuum cleaners and owner of Electrolux, founded the Alweg Monorail Company, which built several monorails, including one still in service at Disneyland. •In 1901, British engineer Hubert Cecil Booth invented the first powered vacuum cleaner, which ran on gas and was hauled from house to house on a horse-drawn cart. •The Brooklyn Museum (BrooklynMuseum.org) has an Electrolux Model XXX on display on the fifth floor. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,242 | autos |
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Fiat is hurting big time in the U.S. In an attempt to revivestruggling dealerships, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles today announced a number of plans to increase sales and help dealers cut down on their expenses. According to Automotive News, there are currently 206 Fiat dealerships in the U.S., with 164 of them near or on the same site as a Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram "sister store." The remaining 42 dealers are standalone stores not owned by a Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram store. FCA has devised new strategies for both situations in a plan announced to dealers yesterday. When Fiat returned to the U.S. in 2011, all dealers were required to operate as separate franchises, including the ones owned by a Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram sister store. That means Fiat dealers currently operate with unique dealer codes and must spend their own money for operational costs, advertising, and other expenses. Under the new plan, those Fiat dealers will have the option to operate under the same dealer code as their Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram counterpart, which would significantly cut down on spending. Additionally, Fiat sales would also count alongside the monthly tally for the Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram brands. According to AN, this move alone would save a Fiat store $180,000 a year (based on Fiat retailers selling an average of 15 new vehicles a month). FCA points out Fiat dealers are not required to consolidate with Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Ram stores. Those who choose this option will be given monthly rent assistance, though the financial benefit won't be as strong as the consolidation plan. For those remaining 42 standalone stores, FCA will provide monthly rent assistance. The move comes as Fiat sales are declining , despite its growing lineup that now includes the 500, 500L, and 500X . The 124 Spider, based on the Mazda MX-5 Miata, is months away from launching . In an interview with AN, head of FCA passenger cars Tim Kuniskis said "the cannibalization between [500L and 500X] is very evident. We're not getting any new people in, and all we're doing is flip-flopping them between these cars." Kuniskis says Fiat will attempt to fix this issue by adjusting pricing for all models. Fiat will also simplify trim levels across the board including the 500, which is currently available in nine versions. Source: Automotive News (Subscription required) | 9 | 98,246 | autos |
Every Crazy Jeep Concept Created for the 50th Easter Jeep Safari Of the seven concept cars Jeep magicked into existence for its fans to drool over at the Easter Jeep Safari event in Moab, Utah, one likely generates true awe: the Trailcat, a Wrangler with Chrysler's 707-hp Hellcat V-8. But there are real treasures among the other six machines, too. Take, for example, the incredibly retro Shortcut, a CJ-5 esque take on today's Wrangler, or the wonderfully odd FC150, which marries a previous-generation Wrangler chassis with the body of an original Jeep Forward Control. The Crew Chief 715 is a four-door mishmash of an original J-series based M715 military truck and you guessed it modern Wrangler mechanicals. Even the chubby-cute Renegade crossover was made cool by way of a pickup bed and a canvas roof as part of a clever redux of the Comanche truck. Flip through to see everything Jeep cooked up this year. Jeep Crew Chief 715 concept Based on the civilian-issue Jeep Gladiator pickup, the original Kaiser Jeep M715 rolled off the line at Jeep's Toledo, Ohio, facility for only approximately two years, yet it made an enduring impression that is burned into the minds of Jeep enthusiasts everywhere. Designed initially as a rudimentary hauling vehicle for cargo and personnel, the one-and-one-quarter-ton M715 could also be outfitted for ambulance duty (M725), as a maintenance vehicle (M726), and as a chassis-cab variant (M724), which was generally fitted with a generator/welder and winch. To salute this versatile beast and other military vehicles of the same ilk, Jeep has cooked up the Crew Chief 715 concept, a Wrangler Unlimited based off-road vehicle that is scheduled to ship out next week for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. Jeep Crew Chief 715 concept Clad in a hue of military-inspired "Tactical Green" from stem to stern, the Crew Chief 715 concept sports a five-foot cargo bed aft of the rear seats. Far from just a cosmetic homage, the Jeep Crew Chief includes steel front and rear bumpers, 20-inch beadlock wheels wearing 40-inch NDT (non-directional tread) tires, and Dana 60 front and rear axles with a four-inch lift kit and Jeep Performance Parts/Fox 2.0 remote-reservoir shocks. Jeep Performance Parts chipped in with a set of off-road rock rails, and a pair of winches one front, one rear guarantee the 715 will be popular on the more difficult trails. Adding to the Crew Chief's arsenal of hardware is an onboard air-compressor system with a quick-disconnect fitting that makes airing up the 715 or any nearby vehicles a cinch. Jeep Trailcat concept Everyone, please welcome the 707-hp Jeep Wrangler you didn't know you were waiting for yet secretly hoped Chrysler would someday build. The Jeep Trailcat, created for Jeep's 50th annual Easter Safari fan fest in Moab, Utah, has between its frame rails the very same supercharged V-8 Hellcat engine that has been decimating Dodge Challenger and Charger tires since 2014. This is the best worst idea ever! Jeep Trailcat concept You can figure out where the Trailcat name came from, so we'll skip that explanation and get right down to the important issue here: This Wrangler has a Hellcat engine, and it's bolted to a six-speed manual transmission (!). That's the only data point that matters. Jeep says it lengthened the Trailcat's wheelbase by 12 inches over that of a regular Wrangler to help the engine fit, or maybe to try to imbue this monster with some dynamic civility. But really, why even try? Jeep Comanche concept The Jeep Renegade is no Cherokee XJ, but Jeep is nonetheless leveraging its newest cute-ute to re-create the Cherokee-based Comanche pickup you might remember from the 1980s and '90s. Although not as wild as some of this year's other Easter Jeep Safari conceptual creations like the Hellcat-powered Wrangler Trailcat, the new Comanche concept is a nifty little diesel-powered trucklet that still piques our interest. Jeep Comanche concept Grafting the Comanche's five-foot bed onto the crossover is a bit more involved than your typical hack job, as Jeep engineers stretched the wheelbase six inches compared with the standard Renegade. A Wrangler-style softtop also replaces the hardtop, giving us visions of the bizarre Dodge Dakota pickup convertible made between 1989 and 1991. Jeep FC150 concept Out of respect for its sheer awesomeness, we are just going to lay down some facts and get out of the way: The Jeep FC150 is a genuine 1960 FC150 steel body dropped atop a 2005 Jeep Wrangler (TJ) chassis. Cool, right? Well, here is something else cool: It's powered by Jeep's venerable 4.0-liter six (Jeep likes to call it PowerTech I-6), the final version of the hardworking inline six-cylinder that has roots stretching back to the early 1960s; a three-speed automatic transmission keeps things appropriately simple in the power-delivery department. Jeep FC150 concept Now that you've had a moment to wrap your head around the genius of the FC150 concept, we'll share a few more details. Mating the FC body to the modern underpinnings was a fairly straightforward affair, although it did require the TJ chassis to be shortened and some custom fitting of the body mounts. Although it wears a near perfect patina as it sits, the donor vehicle did require some body repair, including the repainting of some sections of the bodywork, which were later weathered to match. The engine position miraculously turned out to be just about perfect, and it sits in the frame just as it left the factory. A Dana 44 axle underpins the front, and a Dana 60 rides out back. 33-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires are mounted to period correct 17-inch white steelies. Inside, the FC150 features vinyl seat covers, a custom headliner wrapped in a vintage duck-hunting pattern, an analog compass, Mopar all-weather mats, and, arguably our favorite interior bit, an old CB radio. A 1960 Michigan "farm" license plate and vintage auxiliary lamp complete the look. Jeep Shortcut concept Sometimes less Jeep is more Jeep that's the case with the Shortcut, a concept vehicle that takes the Wrangler down in size by more than two feet, with the result being an ultra-capable off-roader that harks back to the classic CJ-5. Jeep Shortcut concept Starting with a two-door Wrangler, Jeep engineers chopped 14 inches out of the body although the wheelbase remains the same. They then removed another foot of overall length by bringing the bumpers (custom minimalist units) in closer and losing the rear-mounted spare tire, the net result being that the concept is more than two feet shorter than a standard Wrangler, bringing it close in size to the CJ-5 of 1954 83. Jeep Wrangler Trailstorm concept Based on a Wrangler Unlimited, the Trailstorm tackles the dirt with 37-inch tires and a two-inch lift kit that incorporates Fox shocks. Dana 44 front and rear axles put the power down, while the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and five-speed automatic transmission carry over from the stock Wrangler. Jeep Renegade Commander concept As opposed to many of the other outlandish Easter Jeep Safari concepts, the Jeep Renegade Commander is something that could be created in your garage if you own a Renegade and buy all the right Mopar accessories and performance parts, that is. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,247 | autos |
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You buy an enormous bag of greens with the best intentions of making a nutritious smoothie every morning, but by day two, the fire under your smoothie obsession starts to fizzle out. And when you finally go to pull out that container a few days later, your heart sinks a little when you find yet another bag of wilted, slimy spinach. Here's a simple solution for preserving those greens: freeze them instead. Freezing your greens will save you the heartache of throwing out spoiled produce, and you can buy in bulk, which is much cheaper than picking up small containers. It'll also save you time if you buy your greens like curly kale or swiss chard in bunches, since you can do all the prep work ahead of time. And since smoothie-making is now that much faster and easier, you're more likely to make one instead of pouring a bowl of sugary cereal. Any type of greens will freeze well, so whether you prefer spinach, kale, chard, beet greens, arugula, or a combination, your green smoothies are practically made after these simple steps. Bag It Since some greens like spinach can pull apart pretty easily once frozen, you could throw the whole bag in the freezer. But if you're worried about whether it's safe to freeze those produce bags, you're better off using pint-sized freezer bags and freezing individual servings. It'll save you space in the freezer, since it's easier to stack these small bags, and you can also reuse them. If you're buying bunches of kale and spinach, then wash and chop them before placing one- to two-cup servings in each freezer bag. Cube It Pick up some BPA-free ice cube trays or baby food trays - I like the ones with lockable lids, so the trays can be stacked - and buy a variety of greens. You can puree them separately in a food processor or blender or puree them together, adding a little water to yield a smooth consistency. Pour into the little wells, attach the lids, and freeze them. Once the cubes are frozen, you can leave them in the trays or pop them out into gallon-sized freezer bags. When you're ready to make your smoothie, just grab a few and throw them in your blender - it's a great time saver. Just for reference, a packed NutriBullet (about four firmly packed cups) of kale with 1/3 cup water makes 12 one-ounce ice cubes, so if you want to add one cup of kale to your smoothie, then use three ice cubes. Aside from smoothies, here are some other ways you can use your frozen greens . | 0 | 98,249 | foodanddrink |
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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Anxious Republican officials are coming to terms with the idea that their second least favorite GOP presidential candidate polarizing Texas conservative Ted Cruz may be the party's best last chance to stop Donald Trump. Possible Cruz supporters include reluctant Senate colleagues and former presidential rivals with strong ties to major donors, who have long feared Cruz's purist ideology but dread the prospect of a Trump nomination even more. The first-term Texas senator on Wednesday announced the backing of one former primary opponent, Carly Fiorina, and is seeking the backing of another, Jeb Bush, on Thursday. "It's an outsider year, and the most logical person to take on Trump based on past performance is Ted Cruz," said another former presidential opponent, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Earlier in the year, Graham likened the choice between Cruz and Trump to "being shot or poisoned." "He's not my preference," Graham said of Cruz. "But we are where we are. And if Trump wins Florida and Ohio, I don't know if we can stop him." Indeed, next Tuesday's winner-take-all contests in Florida and Ohio have injected a sense of urgency into the GOP's anti-Trump movement. The billionaire businessman is calling on mainstream Republicans to unify behind his candidacy ahead of next week's primaries, which could give him an insurmountable delegate lead. "If I win those two, I think it's over," Trump told CNN's "Anderson Cooper's 360." "Instead of fighting it, they should embrace it," he added on Fox News Channel. Bush planned to confer with all the candidates save Trump ahead of Thursday's GOP debate. He met privately with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday, and planned to meet with Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Thursday. Bush and Trump engaged in heated confrontations throughout Bush's campaign, repeatedly referring to each other as "loser." The GOP establishment's overwhelming favorite, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, picked up where Bush left off, but struggled badly in Tuesday's round of primary contests, failing to pick up a single delegate. Trump won three of the contests and Cruz won one. Now, in the midst of a weeklong march through Florida to save his candidacy, Rubio concedes that he went too far in insulting Trump. "My kids were embarrassed by it and if I had it to do over again I wouldn't," Rubio said on MSNBC Wednesday night. Rubio's weak standing has forced some of his supporters to consider Cruz. "I could see myself as a Cruz supporter," Nevada Sen. Dean Heller, a Rubio supporter, said Wednesday. "I agree with Cruz 80 percent of the time. There are things I don't agree with him on, but if we are agreeing 80 percent of the time and he's a conservative, we are going to get along just fine." Still, no Republican senator has endorsed Cruz, who called Majority Leader Mitch McConnell a liar and helped engineer the 16-day partial government shutdown in 2013. Half a dozen Senate Republicans said Wednesday that they hadn't heard from either Trump or Cruz. Trump has one Senate endorsement, from Alabama's Jeff Sessions, while Rubio has endorsements from 14 senators. Fiorina, though, offered Cruz an immediate dose of credibility with his party's skeptical donor class. She told a Miami crowd on Wednesday that she's "horrified" by Trump. "The truth is that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are two sides of the same coin," she charged, standing alongside Cruz. "It is time now to unite behind the one man who can beat Donald Trump, who can beat Hillary Clinton." In the latest Democratic debate, Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled Wednesday night over who's a true advocate for Latinos. Facing off just six days before Florida's primary, Clinton faulted Sanders for repeatedly voting against a 2007 comprehensive immigration reform bill; he faulted her for opposing a 2007 effort to allow people who were in the country illegally to obtain driver's licenses. Sanders surprised Clinton with a win Tuesday night in Michigan, a victory that breathed new life into his White House bid. But Clinton, who won Mississippi, padded her delegate lead and is now halfway to the number needed to clinch the nomination. On the Republican side, things are far more chaotic. "The Republican establishment is in its death throes," said longtime tea party leader Mark Meckler. "The only remaining candidates are 100 percent anti-establishment." ___ Jalonick reported from Washington. AP writers Julie Pace in Miami, and Donna Cassata, Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor in Washington contributed to this report. | 5 | 98,251 | news |
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Put on your party winches. Not only is this the 75th anniversary of the Jeep brand, but it is also the 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari, and the automaker has come up with seven new concept vehicles to explore how far it can take the iconic brand. Mopar and Jeep Performance parts aplenty including prototypes were used to customize a bevy of stalwart Jeeps that will travel to Moab, Utah, March 19-27 for the annual party. "Every year the Jeep team looks forward to pushing the limits" with its concepts for the Moab event, said Jeep brand chief Mike Manley. "We receive a tremendous amount of valuable feedback" from enthusiasts, he said. "This year is extra special," given the anniversary milestones. To rise to the occasion, he calls this group of concepts the most "capable and eye-catching concept Jeep vehicles we've ever created," which is saying something because Jeep has introduced more than 50 concept vehicles at the popular Easter event The seven new concepts include five Wranglers and two Renegades. Starting with the traditional, here is the latest batch. Jeep Crew Chief 715 This is a salute to legendary Jeep military service vehicles and the Kaiser M715 in particular, shown in "tactical green." The team used an open-air Wrangler Unlimited, which means extra doors and a rear seat in a civilian-friendly nod to the original vehicles. The military heritage is evoked with the steel front and bumpers, 20-inch beadlock wheels, and 40-inch military tires. To help others on the trail, the Crew Chief 715 has an onboard air system with a hard-mounted quick-disconnect fitting to air up. There is also a master cylinder brake upgrade, cold air intake, and a modified exhaust. There is a winch on the front and rear bumpers, off-road rock rails, Dana 60 front and rear axles, and a 4-inch lift kit. It has a 5-foot cargo bed, aircraft-style control switches, and a compass. Under the hood: the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Jeep Shortcut Inspired by the classic CJ-5 of the 1950s, the Jeep Shortcut is a Wrangler that has had its body shortened by a full 12 inches for tight winding trails. It sports a unique grille, hood, tailgate, rear wheel flares, and custom chrome bumpers. This Wrangler has a modified exhaust, 17-inch red steel wheels, and 35-inch BF-Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires as well as a front and rear Dana 44 axle and a 2-inch lift with Fox shocks. Check out the red ball shifter handle and four-point safety cage. Same engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and five-speed automatic transmission. Jeep Renegade Commander The new member of the Jeep family, the Renegade, is outfitted for off-roading with a 2-inch lift kit and 17-inch Rubicon aluminum wheels with 29.5-inch BF-Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires. We'll still take a Wrangler, but the team wanted to show its baby Jeep belongs in the family. The Renegade Commander has an open-air roof with removable panels, a custom body decal, off-road rock rails, skidplates, and a modified exhaust as well as a trailer hitch receiver and auxiliary lights. It has the 2.4-liter Tigershark engine and nine-speed automatic transmission with Jeep Active Drive Low. Jeep Comanche Add a dose of practicality: Jeep stretched the wheelbase of a Renegade by 6 inches to add a 5-foot bed to this pickup concept and adopted styling cues from past trucks. It is sure to spur another round of cries for a Jeep pickup, something Manley would love to see but that never seems to get the greenlight. The color on this one: "Beige Against the Machine" with a black hood. There is a new lower front fascia, and the pickup has a winch, steel rear bumper, soft top, and spare tire in the bed. The Comanche has custom seat covers, pedal covers, door sill guards, and mats as well as off-road rock rails, a 2-inch lift kit, and a winch. The 16-inch painted wheels have 32-inch BF-Goodrich All Terrain T/A tires. Power comes from a 2.0-liter diesel engine and nine-speed automatic transmission. Jeep FC 150 This concept is designed to take you back to 1960 and the rigors of working a cattle ranch. Originally built from 1956 to 1965, the FC 150 is based on the CJ-5. The steel-body Jeep offers a full-length cargo box in a nimble vehicle with a modified Wrangler chassis to accommodate a Dana 44 front axle, Dana 60 rear axle, and 17-inch white steel wheels with 33-inch BF-Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires. The FC 150 has vinyl seat covers, a custom headliner with vintage duck hunting pattern, CB radio, and an analog compass. Power comes from a 4.0-liter PowerTech I-6 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Jeep Trailcat You knew there had to be a Hellcat in here somewhere, and there is a decal on the front quarter-panels in case the exhaust note didn't tip you off. This off-roader with the 707-horsepower, supercharged, 6.2-liter Hemi Hellcat V-8 engine, six-speed manual transmission, and custom shifter ball can leave the rest of the pack in its dust. To fit the engine into a Wrangler, designers stretched the wheelbase 12 inches. They also chopped the windshield 2 inches. The Trailcat has a power dome vented hood, Satin Black grille, LED headlamp and foglamps, rock rails, steel bumpers, 17-inch beadlock wheels, 39.5-inch BF-Goodrich Krawler T/A KX tires, front and rear Dana 60 axles, and Fox shocks. Inside, the Trailcat has the sport bucket seats from the Dodge Viper, complete with carbon fiber and Katzkin leather seat covers with accent stitching. Jeep Trailstorm This version of the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, wrapped in camouflage, has room for extra gear and fuel tanks and half doors for a better view of the trail. It rides on 17-inch concept off-road wheels with 37-inch tires, has a 2-inch lift kit, performance parts, a winch, and Dana 44 front and rear axles. It is covered in enhancements, including high-top fenders, power dome vented hood, rock rails with a step, a concept fastback soft top, taillight guards, and a Mopar fuel filler door. The Trailstorm has steel bumpers and a tire carrier. It has a 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine and five-speed automatic transmission. | 9 | 98,253 | autos |
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We all know that eating well leads to a healthy body but did you know that certain foods can also enhance your brain's functions? A better memory and healthy brain is just a forkful away, so start packing your plate with these brain-boosting foods today. Brain boosters We all know that eating well leads to a healthy body but did you know that certain foods can also enhance your brain's functions? A better memory and healthy brain is just a forkful away, so start packing your plate with these brain-boosting foods today. Complex carbohydrates That's right it's OK to eat certain carbs, in fact it's recommended. Complex carbs, which are found in wholegrain breads and brown rice, provide a slow release of glucose to the brain. Glucose fuels the brain cells responsible for concentration, memory and learning. Coffee Not only does it wake you up in the morning, your morning cuppa also boosts your brain power. Research shows that not only does coffee improve memory, it also speeds up your reaction times. Ongoing coffee consumption has even been associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. Tea If coffee isn't your thing, the good news is tea is just as helpful. Tea is bursting with antioxidants that increase neuron production in your brain. A study published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research found that EGCG, an inorganic compound in green tea, prevents memory loss and degenerative diseases. Sage Recent studies indicate that taking sage oil can enhance and improve memory performance. To inject more sage into your life, try it in tea, add to pasta or even chew on a few raw leaves it's also an instant breath freshener. Salmon This tasty fish is packed with Omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for brain performance. Research finds that an Omega-3 deficiency can lead to fatigue, poor memory and mood swings. To prevent that happening load up on salmon try wild over farmed as it has higher levels of Omega-3. Egg yolk While most people only eat the egg white to be healthy, the yolk is the real gem, containing the memory-promoting nutrient choline. Choline is a key component of two molecules in the brain that account for a high percentage of the brain's total mass. So next time you're making an omelet, use the whole egg. Broccoli This veggie is loaded with Vitamin K which is known for strengthening cognitive abilities. Like egg yolks, broccoli also contains choline, which has been found to strengthen our memory. Strawberries A study published in 2012 found that greater intakes of strawberries were associated with slower rates of cognitive decline in older adults. This is because berries are loaded with flavonoids, an antioxidant that may have memory and mood-enhancing properties. Chocolate Finally a good excuse to eat chocolate! A recent study has proven a link between moderate (that's moderate) chocolate consumption and improved cognitive performance. The new research, which was published in the journal Appetite, is part of a 40-year study that revealed people who eat chocolate at least once a week saw their memory and abstract thinking improved. In another study Harvard researchers found a link between dark chocolate and brain function, so aim for bars with at least 70% cocoa. Water According to reports, many health professionals believe one of the biggest causes of memory loss, at any age, is dehydration, so something as simple as drinking a glass of water can dramatically improve your brain function. A small Ohio University study found that people whose bodies were well hydrated scored significantly better on tests of brainpower, compared with those who weren't drinking enough. So pour yourself another glass pronto. Blueberries According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, these tiny berries pack a big punch, containing chemical compounds thought to improve memory, learning, decision making, reasoning skills and verbal comprehension. Oily fish Oily fish such as tuna, trout and mackerel are loaded with DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which is concentrated in large amounts in the brain and is now considered a vital nutrient to enhance learning ability and mental development. So stock up next time you're at the grocery store. Spinach Popeye might have eaten it for strength but you should be eating spinach for its brain-boosting qualities. Several studies suggest that spinach may help protect against age-related problems and cognitive deficits. A study at the Harvard Medical School followed 13,000 women for 25 years and found that increased vegetable intake, including spinach consumption, was associated with reduced cognitive decline and the lowered brain age by one to two years. Walnuts While many nuts are supposed to be good for your noggin, walnuts are the real superheroes. Research conducted by the US Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Research Center found the Omega-3 specific to walnuts acts as an antioxidant that can block signals produced by potentially brain-damaging free radicals. Apples The old adage that an apple a day keeps the doctor away might just be true. These juicy fruits contain catechins, a type of antioxidant that may protect us from the brain-damaging chemicals found in everyday products. Pumpkin seeds For something so small, pumpkin seeds do a lot of good. The seeds are jam packed with tryptophan, an amino acid needed to create serotonin, which is a key component of mood and brain health. Have a handful as an afternoon snack or throw some in your salad. Tomatoes Studies have found evidence to suggest that lycopene, an antioxidant found in tomatoes, could help protect against the kind of free radical damage to cells which occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's. Kelp Kelp, or seaweed, has high levels of the brain-boosting chemical iodine. Because the body does not make iodine, which is necessary for normal growth and development of the brain and body, it needs to come from your diet. Thankfully kelp is the most abundant, iodine-rich sea vegetable so it's time to load up on it. Not convinced? Research has found that severe iodine deficiency has caused mental impairment, stunted growth and learning problems in children so stock up! Alcohol Yes we're serious! While heavy drinking can cause dementia, research has found that light consumption may protect the brain. In a recent study, people who had one to six drinks a week were 54% less likely to develop dementia than those who didn't. It's thought that small amounts of alcohol may protect both the heart and brain by preventing blockages in blood vessels. It's suggested that you stick to red wine, as it contains resveratrol, a compound that may be linked to increased longevity. Avocado Delicious and good for the brain what a winning combo. Research shows avocado's high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids help keep nerve cells in the brain healthy. Each serving of avocado also has 20 different vitamins, but don't go overboard; you only need to add half of one avocado to one daily meal to get results. Brussels sprouts They might not be your favorite veggie but it's worth loading up your dinner plate with these brain boosters. Scientists have proved that sprouts are packed with molecules that our bodies convert into diindolymethane, an immune-system booster that helps protect new brain cells. Still not appetizing? You can always cover them in cheese sauce. Garlic While raw garlic is known to help strengthen the cardiovascular system, aged garlic extract has been shown to protect the brain against function loss. A study in The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging showed compelling evidence of garlic as an alternative treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Oysters They're not just for increasing libidos; oysters have also been found to improve cognition and mood. Their high levels of iron and zinc can help increase concentration, sharpen memory and improve the ability to easily recall information. We'll take a dozen fresh. | 7 | 98,255 | health |
Dyed eggs are just delicious treats waiting to happen. Those hard-boiled dyed eggs are just delicious treats waiting to happen. Curried Egg Salad on Greens Chop up your leftover eggs and add lots of greens for a healthier take on this Indian-spiced salad. Get the recipe. Egg Salad with Capers, Red Onion, Lemon, and Dill This classic egg salad recipe incorporates various new ingredients resulting in a more unique meal for you. Get the recipe. Curried Deviled Eggs While deviled eggs are a staple at family get-togethers, this easy recipe provides a more exotic taste by including mild curry. Get the recipe. No-Mayo Egg Salad Still trying to keep that diet? You're in luck because this egg salad still has that creamy taste with any mayonnaise. Get the recipe at Well Plated . Egg Pasta Salad Your hard-boiled eggs will go excellent with this hearty pasta salad. Get the recipe at Savoring the Thyme . Deviled Eggs with Old Bay Shrimp These creamy deviled eggs, topped with Old Bay seasoning and pickled shrimp, are easy to make and sure to impress. Get the recipe. Tangy Potato and Egg Salad The flavors of a traditional egg salad give this potluck dish a tangy zip. Get the recipe. Zesty Shrimp Salad Made without mayo, this company-worthy combo of egg, shrimp, and potato salad gets its creaminess from a tangy yogurt-and-mustard dressing. Get the recipe. Asparagus with Eggs Mimosa Hard-cooked eggs and fresh spring asparagus make a colorful, flavorful dish for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Get the recipe. Egg Sandwich High in protein and easy to make, this simple egg sandwich recipe makes an impressive meal. Get the recipe. Scotch Eggs Never heard of Scotch eggs? It's a popular British snack consisting of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat then coated with bread crumbs and baked or fried. We don't know about you, but we're salivating already. Get the recipe at Sweet and Savory by Shinee . Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Eggs Deviled eggs are delicious, but why not turn the flavor up a few notches with this yummy dish? It's a great, low-carb, high-protein snack that's perfect for a light lunch or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Get the recipe at Mantitlement . Avocado Egg Salad If we know anything about food, it's that avocado makes everything better. That's why adding some of the creamy green stuff to egg salad tastes oh-so-good. Get the recipe at Two Peas and Their Pod . Hard-Boiled Eggs Gratin Have 20 minutes to spare? Then this cheesy, nutrient-packed dish can be yours. Serve with a side salad along with some crunchy bread to mop up the sauce. Get the recipe at Teaspoon of Spice . Cauliflower Salad Watching your waistline? Satisfy your potato salad cravings without the carbs with this dish. If you're thinking this will taste nothing like potato salad, think again. Blogger Karly is confident when she says, "It DOES taste like potato salad. It really, really does." We'll take her word for it! Get the recipe at Buns in My Oven . Raw Asparagus Salad with Tomatoes and Hard-Boiled Eggs The key to this simple salad is slicing the raw asparagus super thin, so it takes on the flavor of the lemony marinade. Get the recipe at Delish . Guacamole Deviled Eggs Even if you don't have any leftover eggs, it's worth buying a dozen just to make this recipe. This healthier spin to deviled eggs will have everyone asking for seconds. Get the recipe at Natasha's Kitchen . Cobb Salad Burger Love a good Cobb salad? Turn it into a scrumptious burger. Packed with lettuce, tomato, avocado, and, of course, hard-boiled eggs, this may become your new favorite burger. Get the recipe at Culinary Concoctions by Peabody . Hard-Boiled Egg Breakfast Melts Upgrade your morning routine with a breakfast melt you won't be able to resist. Made with cream cheese, tomatoes, avocado, shredded Mexican cheese, and Sriracha on top of a whole wheat English muffin, this hearty plate also takes just 15 minutes to make. Get the recipe at Ellaphant Eats . Leftover Egg Grilled Cheese Ahh...grilled cheese. As if you ever needed an excuse to make a grilled cheese, this version is a game changer. Use up your leftover eggs in this sandwich, and it may just be the best decision you'll make all day. Get the recipe at Always Hungry . | 0 | 98,256 | foodanddrink |
US-Canada Relations have been strained for close to 20-years. That's how long it's been since the U.S. invited it's neighbors to the north over to the White House for dinner. But all that is about to change. Today, Barack Obama is rolling out the red carpet for newly elected Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau and his wife, who will be America's guests of honor at a big dinner. | 8 | 98,257 | video |
Everyone, please welcome the 707-hp Jeep Wrangler you didn't know you were waiting for yet secretly hoped Chrysler would someday build. The Jeep Trailcat, created for Jeep's 50th annual Easter Safari fan fest in Moab, Utah, has between its frame rails the very same supercharged V-8 Hellcat engine that has been decimating Dodge Challenger and Charger tires since 2014. This is the best worst idea ever! You can figure out where the Trailcat name came from, so we'll skip that explanation and get right down to the important issue here: This Wrangler has a Hellcat engine, and it's bolted to a six-speed manual transmission (!). That's the only data point that matters. Jeep says it lengthened the Trailcat's wheelbase by 12 inches over that of a regular Wrangler to help the engine fit, or maybe to try to imbue this monster with some dynamic civility. But really, why even try? Colossal 39.5-inch BFGoodrich Krawler T/A tires, Fox shocks, and a two-inch lift perch the Jeep even farther above the pavement, and there are precisely zero aerodynamic elements added to the body to help this misshapen Titan missile tumble through the air. Since we imagine any high-speed run in the Trailcat would feel like riding a Hellcat-powered knuckleball, it's probably a good thing Jeep sourced well-bolstered bucket seats from the Dodge Viper to hold occupants in terror-filled situ. A custom shift knob with the Hellcat logo on it, Dana 60 axles front and rear, a two-inch-lower windshield, a domed and vented hood, tubular half-doors, LED headlights, and rock rails round out the Trailcat's list of modifications. Jeep modestly claims the Trailcat is "equally at home on Moab's rugged trails or a high-speed section." We'd say the Hellwrangler is also at home on any common health-hazard list, and yet, we desperately want to drive the thing. It doesn't matter to us that donning a meat suit and locking ourselves in a tiger cage seems like a safer alternative. The Trailcat is Jeep's challenge to every car nut's sense of invincibility and skill. We're in. The vehicle might seem unhinged, but you could almost call the Trailcat's gestation predictable. Ever since the Hellcat engine debuted two years ago, we've jokingly prodded Fiat Chrysler reps and engineers to "Hellcat all of the things," to stuff that beastly engine into everything from a Fiat 500 to a Ram pickup. But then Fiat Chrysler's design chief tweeted a sketch of a Hellcat-powered Chrysler Pacifica minivan in jest, we think and rumors of a Hellcat-powered Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT model turned out to be true . What's next? A Fiat 124 Spider with a Hellcat, to fill the void left since Carroll Shelby stopped turning out original Cobras? But we're getting ahead of ourselves here and away from the 50th running of the Easter Jeep Safari , where the Trailcat is sure to be a hit. The sound of the 707 horsepower engine in the #Jeep #TrailCat A video posted by Car and Driver (@caranddrivermag) on Mar 10, 2016 at 7:06am PST | 9 | 98,258 | autos |
They lived amazing lives. They accomplished incredible (although not always good) things. But what were their last meals? They lived amazing lives. They accomplished incredible (although not always good) things. But what were their last meals? 1. Abraham Lincoln Before heading out to watch Our American Cousin at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865, President Lincoln dined on mock turtle soup, roast Virginia fowl with chestnut stuffing, baked yams, and cauliflower with cheese sauce. PHOTO: (Bottom right) Mike Fleming via flickr 2. Elvis Presley "The King" stayed up most of the night of August 15, 1977; he was restless. Between midnight and 6:00 a.m., he went to his dentist to have a cavity filled (he did this late at night to avoid the mobs), then he returned to Graceland and played racquetball with friends, talked over marriage plans with his 20-year-old fiancée, Ginger Alden, and belted out some gospel songs on the piano. Around sunrise, Ginger went to bed, but Elvis, still unable to sleep, ate one of his usual early-morning snacks: four scoops of ice cream and six chocolate chip cookies. After that, he went to bed, then got up a few hours later to go to the bathroom, where he suffered a heart attack. 3. Mahatma Gandhi On the evening of January 30, 1948, Gandhi enjoyed one of his standard healthy dinners of goat's milk, cooked vegetables, oranges, and a concoction of ginger, sour lemons, and strained butter mixed with aloe juice. He then took his nightly walk at Birla Bhavan in New Delhi, where followers often greeted him. Among the followers that night was an assassin, who shot the spiritual leader at point-blank range. 4. Saddam Hussein The former Iraqi dictator was allowed to eat his favorite meal before he was executed: boiled chicken and rice, along with several cups of hot water laced with honey. 5. James Dean The "rebel without a cause" was known for living life on the edge. It's ironic, then, that the last thing he ate a few hours before he crashed his Porsche Spider on September 30, 1955, was a slice of apple pie and a glass of milk at a roadside diner. 6. Adolf Hitler The German dictator's last meal was on April 30, 1945, the day he finally realized he had lost the war. Holed up in his bunker, Hitler ate spaghetti with "light sauce" (although some biographers say he had lasagna). Hitler wanted a simple meal without any mention of the fall of Berlin, so the conversation consisted of dog breeding methods and "how lipstick was made from sewer grease." Shortly after the meal, Hitler and Eva Braun, whom he had married less than 40 hours earlier, went into a private room and took their own lives. 7. John Lennon During the afternoon of December 8, 1980, Lennon ate a corned beef sandwich before going to a New York recording studio to work on one of Yoko Ono's new singles. At around 10:30 p.m., having just received the happy news that their album, Double Fantasy , had gone platinum, they decided to quit working for the night. Ono suggested stopping for dinner, but Lennon wanted to go straight back to their apartment at The Dakota to see their five-year-old son, Sean. Who knows what would have happened if Lennon had gone out to eat? Instead, he went home, where a deranged fan was waiting for him. 8. Ernest Hemingway By the time he reached his 60s, Hemingway was suffering from severe depression. Several electroshock therapy treatments had left him in a frazzled condition. After a failed suicide attempt in the spring of 1961 at his home in Idaho, Hemingway tried again on July 2 by putting a shotgun to his head. First, though, he ate his favorite meal: New York strip steak, baked potato, caesar salad, and a glass of Bordeaux. 9. John Belushi The Rainbow Bar and Grill in L.A. was known for its lentil soup. A very drunk John Belushi stopped in there on the night of March 5, 1982, after being told by concerned friends to "get your act together, or at least eat something." Belushi scarfed down a bowl of the lentil soup in the Rainbow's kitchen, then returned to his bungalow at Chateau Marmont. (Robin Williams and Robert DeNiro were there too, but left because of "extremely" heavy drug use.) Belushi's girlfriend injected the 33-year-old comedian with what turned out to be a lethal dose of heroin and cocaine. When doctors examined the contents of Belushi's stomach the next day, the only food was the lentil soup. 10. Princess Diana By the evening of August 31, 1997, Diana and her boyfriend, Dodi Al Fayed, were so fed up with being hounded by photographers that they decided to end their vacation early and return to England the next day. Their plan: eat dinner at the Espadon, a restaurant in the Ritz hotel, and then take a half-hour drive to the Duke of Windsor's former mansion, where they would spend the night. Diana ate a mushroom and asparagus omelette, Dover sole, and vegetable tempura. Around midnight, after sending two decoy cars to fool the paparazzi, Diana and Dodi climbed into a black Mercedes S600, but they never made it to the mansion. 11. John F. Kennedy On the morning of November 22, 1963, JFK ate breakfast in his room at the Hotel Texas in Fort Worth. According to the hotel's executive chef, Otto Druhe, he served the president "coffee, orange juice, two boiled (five-minute) eggs, some toast, and marmalade on the side." The president's entourage then left for downtown Dallas, where they were scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. luncheon directly after Kennedy's motorcade made its way through town. Kennedy was shot at 12:30 p.m. Honorable Mentions Michael Jackson : Spinach salad with chicken breast Marilyn Monroe : Selections from a Mexican buffet that had been delivered to her Brentwood home John Candy : Spaghetti Liberace : A bowl of cream of wheat with half & half and brown sugar General Custer : Roasted buffalo steaks, beans with molasses, roasted wild corn, and prairie hen Rasputin : Honeyed cakes, Madeira wine, black bread, and Russian hors d'oeuvres Frank Sinatra : A grilled cheese sandwich Jimi Hendrix : Tuna fish sandwich Julia Child : A bowl of French onion soup | 0 | 98,259 | foodanddrink |
Just three months into 2016, and we're already petitioning for the MoMa to open up an exhibition dedicated to the next-level nail art that's been popping up everywhere . From the fur-adorned nails we saw on Libertine's fall 2016 runway to those Instagram-beloved mirrored talons, we are mesmerized-and these are our favorite to gawk at: 1. Furry Nails Perhaps it was the chilly temps of winter that inspired Libertine to bust out the faux fur and decorate a slew of model talons in the furry stuff. The brainchild of Jan Arnold, style director and co-founder of CND nail polish, the artists painted each nail with their Rubble or Cream Puff shades, then used their Super Shiny High-Gloss Top Coat as glue. 2. Pom Pom Nails 니트네일 #니트네일 #폼폼네일 12월말일 기념으로 저도한번해보았습니다ㆍㅅᆞ #동백네일 #네일공주 @se_young_son #고마워요 A photo posted by 촘 (@chomichomchom) on Dec 31, 2015 at 4:45am PST The last time we played around with pom poms it was in tandem with popsicle sticks and glue guns at our 8th birthday party. Now as grown-ass women, we're dying to amp up our manicures with the cheeky, fuzzy balls we've been seeing all over Instagram. Personally, we love the one-pom-pom-on-a-statement-nail approach. 3. LED Nails Libertine didn't limit their nail adornments to fur-they went electronic too. According to Modern Salon , one model's digits were decorated with beaded nail decals boasting 60 LED-lit Swarovski crystals. The designs took over 200 hours to make! 4. Mirrored Nails Forget having to whip out a compact to check your teeth-you can now do so with fingernails. From foil decals to shiny silver polish, mirror-like finishes are cropping up all over Instagram and we're loving the disco-ready results. 5. Glass Nails We were first introduced to glass nails this past fall , but if NYFW is any indication, the trend is just getting started. The best part? K-beauty e-commerce site Glow Recipe has parterned with Unistella (the OG salon behind the technique) to create 3D, prismatic stickers you can use at home. You can make your nails as statement-making or pared down as you like. Unistella Limited Edition Glass Nail Stickers, $8 per sheet; glowrecipe.com . 6. Nasty Nails Hood by Air loves an unorthodox statement and they definitely made one with their signature "nasty nail" look for fall. Instead of a traditional manicure, the nail artists opted to make digits look dirty with a filthy wash of color and grime under the fingernails. We love an off-kilter approach, buuut we don't recommend this technique for date night. 7. Succulent Nails That's right-live succulent plants on your nails. "I had been making real succulent jewelry and wanted to use the same application on something I had never seen baby succulents used on before," Roz Borg , the Australian artist behind the trend, told the Huffington Post . And succulent nails were born. Borg uses a floral adhesive to apply the baby succulents to a fake nail that she then attaches to her real nail to complete the manicure. Borg calls it a "temporary green thumb," and we'll call it a mani that definitely only lasts a few days. Follow Marie Claire on F acebook for the latest celeb news, beauty tips, fascinating reads, livestream video, and more. | 4 | 98,260 | lifestyle |
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Husband-and-wife team Chip and Joanna Gaines invite us into their latest project a 100-year-old Texas farmhouse where you can bunk up! | 8 | 98,263 | video |
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Ready to shake up the minivan segment , the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica goes on sale this spring with a starting price of $29,590. The LX is the base model and offers a reasonable number of standard features. These include a rearview camera, six-speaker sound system, Stow 'n Go seats, power driver seat, active noise cancellation, Bluetooth, and capless fuel filler. Stepping up to the $31,490 Touring level brings SiriusXM satellite radio, automatic headlamps, and those coveted power sliding doors. The Touring-L , priced from $35,490, offers leather seats, heated first row seats, three-zone automatic climate control, remote start, blind spot monitoring, and power liftgate. Rounding out the Touring trio is the Touring-L Plus model, priced at $38,890. This model receives an 8.4 inch Uconnect touchscreen, 13-speaker Alpine sound system, heated steering wheel, rear entertainment system, power-operated passenger seat, and heated second-row seats. Get up to the final trim level, and the luxurious appointments only get more extravagant. The most expensive Pacifica is the Limited trim, adding Nappa leather upholstery, power third-row seats, ventilated front seats, 3D navigation, and a tri-pane panoramic sunroof. It also takes a page from Honda's playbook and adds an integrated vacuum cleaner into the cabin. Prices for this model start at $43,490. While that may seem high, it's not unusual for minivans to top out at over $40,000. The Honda Odyssey Touring goes for over $43,000, while the Toyota Sienna Limited Premium breaches the $46,000 barrier. While the Pacifica's starting price may be a little higher than a few competitors, it comes in as less expensive than the 2016 Town & Country , at least before incentives on that model. The old model started at more than $30,000. Prices have not yet been announced for the Pacifica Hybrid , which arrives later this year. Instead of the standard Pacifica's 3.6-liter V-6 full gas powertrain, the Pacifica Hybrid receives a plug-in hybrid powertrain with two front electric motors. Source: FCA | 9 | 98,266 | autos |
The top college basketball program to never reach the Men's NCAA Tournament Final Four. BYU The Cougars lead all of men's college basketball with 29 NCAA Tournament appearances without making a Final Four. They have made three Elite Eights, with the last one coming in 1981. Xavier The Musketeers have 26 NCAA Tournament appearances, but they've yet to reach the Final Four. Xavier has been a hotbed for head coach development recently with Skip Prosser, Thad Matta, Sean Miller and now Chris Mack over the past 20-plus years. Missouri Former head coach Norm Stewart is known as one of the best basketball coaches never to make the Final Four. The Tigers program has made the NCAA Tournament 26 times, though one of those appearances, 1994, was vacated by the NCAA. The school most recently made the Elite Eight in 2009. Alabama The Crimson Tide has seen plenty of success in football, but Alabama is yet to see the Final Four in men's basketball after 20 appearances though the 1987 appearance was vacated by the NCAA. The school did make the Elite Eight in 2004. Tennessee The Vols have a track record of success in both men's and women's basketball, but they've never made the men's Final Four in 20 tournament appearances. In fact, their one and only Elite Eight was in 2010. Utah State Utah State has made the NCAA Tournament 20 times but only made the Elite Eight in 1939 and 1970. The Aggies last made the Big Dance in 2011. Gonzaga These days, the Bulldogs are a mid-major powerhouse, set to make their 20th all-time NCAA Tournament and 19th in a row. They made the Elite Eight in 1999 and 2015, but they haven't reached the Final Four yet. Creighton The Bluejays have only made the Elite Eight once, in 1941, over 19 NCAA Tournament appearances. They haven't made the Sweet 16 since 1974. Boston College Boston College couldn't muster an ACC win last season and hasn't done much better this year, but it does have a history of basketball success. The Eagles made the Elite Eight in 1967, 1982 and 1994 out of 18 NCAA Tournament appearances. Miami (Ohio) Miami has 17 NCAA Tournament appearances, last reaching the Big Dance in 2007. The RedHawks have never gone past the Sweet 16. Tulsa Tulsa made the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three years last season for the school's 16th appearance. Its lone Elite Eight appearance came under Bill Self in 2000. Weber State The Wildcats have twice reached the Sweet 16 in their 16 NCAA Tournament appearances. They last won a game in the tourney in 1999, upsetting North Carolina. Murray State The Racers have 15 NCAA Tournament appearances in their history but have never even made the Sweet 16. New Mexico New Mexico has made the NCAA Tournament 15 times, including a streak of three straight from 2012-14. Still, the school has never advanced past the Sweet 16 and hasn't gone even that far since 1974. UAB The Blazers have made some noise in the NCAA Tournament during their 15 appearances, but they've only reached one Elite Eight in their history. Texas Tech The Red Raiders have 15 NCAA Tournament appearances, though their 1996 appearance was vacated by the NCAA. They've never cracked the Elite Eight. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt made its 14th NCAA Tournament appearance last year. The Commodores made only one Elite Eight, in 1965. Arizona State The Sun Devils have gone to 14 NCAA Tournaments, with one of those appearances (1995) vacated by the NCAA, and have made three Elite Eights in their history. The last one was in 1975. Davidson Davidson has 13 all-time NCAA Tournament appearances, including seven in the 21st century. The Wildcats made the Elite Eight three times, including in 2008 with Stephen Curry leading the team. Pepperdine Pepperdine has 13 NCAA Tournament appearances in its history but has only won five games all time. Ohio Ohio has made the Sweet 16 as recently as 2012, and it has one Elite Eight appearance in 1964. Still, it hasn't reached the Final Four in 13 NCAA Tournament appearances. Texas A&M The Aggies have made 13 NCAA Tournament appearances and reached the Sweet 16 in four of those years, including last year. San Diego State Coach Steve Fisher just keeps the Aztecs coming back to the NCAA Tournament. The program made six consecutive appearances before failing to get there last season and made the Sweet 16 in 2011 and 2014. The Aztecs have been in 11 NCAA Tournaments all time. George Washington The Colonials have 11 NCAA Tournament appearances but only made the Sweet 16 once. Their golden age was under coach Mike Jarvis during the 1990s, with four appearances and one more after he left in 1999. Old Dominion The Monarchs have made the NCAA Tournament 11 times but have never reached the Sweet 16. Their last appearance was in 2011. | 1 | 98,267 | sports |
There are so many choices these days for pizza gourmet, deep dish, specialty, thin crust the list is seemingly endless. Back in the day, not to get all I-walked-two-miles-in-the-snow-to-get-to-school on you, there weren't maybe as many choices in our hometowns a few local mom and pop places and some chains that grew to become international brands. Let's take a walk down memory lane at some of those pizza places we fondly remember going to after baseball games, ordering in when there was a babysitter, or stopping in for a quick lunch while we were shopping at the mall. Little Caesar's We know you can hear still hear that cartoon voice say "Pizza! Pizza!" when you remember Little Caesar's Pizza, where you got two pizzas for the price of one. Founders Michael and Marian Ilitch grew the chain from a single carry-out only restaurant in Detroit to the largest carry out pizza chain in the world. Domino's Alongside Little Ceasar's, Domino's Pizza, originally called DomiNick's, was one of the more ubiquitous pizza chains of the 80s by the middle of the decade, they had over 1000 restaurants delivering pizzas across the country. The chain was known for its 30-minute or less delivery promise. Pizza Inn If you lived in the southeast United States in the 80s, you might remember noshing on a Taco Pizza at the local Pizza Inn, or maybe a dessert "pizzert" pizza? Founded in 1958, the first location was in Dallas, Texas; today, you can enjoy these pizza and more in 14 states. Sbarro Gennaro Sbarro and his wife Carmela opened the first Sbarro restaurant in Brooklyn in 1959 and was a popular spot by the mid-1960s, enough so that they opened more locations. Sbarro's rose with the popularity of malls and, by the time Gennaro passed away in 1984, they had almost 100 stores many in food courts in America's malls, where you probably remember scarfing down a slice of pizza while shopping for school clothes or looking for the latest Duran Duran cassette. Chuck E. Cheese Pizza, a video arcade, AND a cartoon mouse mascot? The combination was irresistible to kids - maybe you or your best friend hosted a birthday party there back in the day? The chain is still around having recently re-designed their mascot and hiring a fine dining chef to overhaul their entire menu. | 0 | 98,268 | foodanddrink |
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First things first! Famoso Raceway experienced a devastating fire just two months ago, (January, 2016) where a significant portion of the tower was burned down. Today, on the first day of the 2016 March Meet, everything is the way it was the way you remember. It's like nothing ever happened, and for that we are all thankful. There is a dearth of drag strips especially ones with such history, in California. We need to keep the few we have left going strong, and so thanks to all who helped in one way or another to bring Famoso back. The 2016 Good Vibrations March Meet is larger than it has ever been. Parking in the pits was non-existent, which we've never experienced. The Top Fuel, Pro, and Gas classes are huge. It was like a Saturday at Famoso, and it's only Thursday. If you've never been to the March Meet, if you can, come check it out. If you can't, check out our galleries throughout the weekend, starting with this gallery of wild wheelstands and some plenty crazy pit action on this Test-and-Tune Thursday. All makes and engine combos are present and accounted for, so you can see your favorites, including independent makes, ripping up the strip all weekend. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,270 | autos |
WASHINGTON The U.S. State Department has until March 17 to decide whether the terror being waged by the Islamic State against Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East meets the requirements of being labeled genocide. Two Christian organizations, the Knights of Columbus fraternal organization and In Defense of Christians advocacy group, held a news conference Thursday to urge the State Department to use that label. They shared a bound booklet of examples of atrocities against Christians by the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL. Earlier this week the groups sent the booklet to Secretary of State John Kerry. "There is only one word that adequately, and legally, describes what is happening to Christians and other religious minorities in the Middle East: That word is genocide," Carl Anderson, CEO of the Knights of Columbus, said at the news conference at the National Press Club in Washington. The groups' booklet quoted Kerry addressing the issue on Aug. 7, 2014: "ISIL's campaign of terror against the innocent, including Yazidi and Christian minorities, and its grotesque and targeted acts of violence bear all the warning signs and hallmarks of genocide." But in the 19 months that followed, the State Department, as well as the White House, avoided the word "genocide." In the past two weeks, Kerry has been under more pressure, expressing disgust over the death toll but saying the State Department needs to carefully review the legal standards of genocide. A congressional deadline requires the department to issue a decision on whether the atrocities meet the definition of genocide. In the report the Christian groups submitted to Kerry, they listed 1,131 confirmed deaths of Christians living in Iraq from 2003 through 2014. Additionally, a 2014 report released by the United Nations concluded that at least 9,347 Muslims had been killed and at least 17,386 wounded in Iraq, with the primary actor being the Islamic State. The U.N.'s definition of genocide is any acts committed with the intent to destroy a national, ethnical, racial or religious group in whole or in part, from Article 2 of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. "While we believe this to be the most comprehensive report on this subject to date, covering incidents in Iraq, Syria, Egypt and Yemen, we continue to receive new reports and new evidence," Anderson said. "It may only be the tip of the iceberg." Among Thursday's speakers was Chaldean Catholic priest Douglas Bazi of Iraq, who said his church in Baghdad had been blown up right in front of him. He was also kidnapped for nine days and shot in the leg, he said. "If we do not say it's a genocide, then we are not saying the truth," Bazi said. In early February, the European Parliament unanimously passed a resolution recognizing the systematic persecution by the Islamic State as genocide, saying the extremist group's behavior fits the U.N. definition. However, there also are arguments that the State Department should be calling the Islamic State violence ethnic cleansing or crimes against humanity, Anderson said. | 5 | 98,271 | news |
Say what you will about gun control, cops need to be prepared for anything these days. As such, Ford is offering new armor panels for its Police Interceptor lineup that can withstand up to .30-caliber armor-piercing ammunition. Rated as Type IV armor by the U.S. Department of Justice, the door inserts essentially break apart the ammunition on impact to prevent them from penetrating the interior. The first layer, a ballistic-grade ceramic tile, breaks up the bullet, while the aramid fiber beyond that stops the shrapnel from traveling any farther. In a video test provided by Ford, the ballistic panels provide full protection against 7.62-millimeter rounds shot from an AK-47 and a Remington 700 hunting rifle, among others. Both the Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility and the Taurus-based Police Interceptor will offer the Type IV armor, becoming the first factory police vehicles that can be equipped with ballistic armor of this level. Ford cop cars had previously offered Type III armor, which protects against all handgun and non-armor-piercing bullets up to .30 caliber, as an extracost option. The decision to add this additional, optional protection apparently came from police feedback, as officers noted (frighteningly) that more criminals have access to armor-piercing rifle ammunition as of late. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,272 | autos |
With all the great Mustangs built over the years, which is the fastest? 428? 289 Hi-Po? Boss 429? Boss 302 A fine can of worms it is, and one we're happy to open up. But rather than relying on the opinions of polls, old magazine road tests, or learned sages, we're going to let actual data do the talking data from the Pure Stock Drags, a terrific race for very original, restored muscle cars (see sidebar for details) held every September in central Michigan for over 20 years. We've sifted through the official results, culled the best elapsed times from participating Mustangs, and compiled the top 10 here for your amusement and outrage. First, a couple of things. Not every configuration of Mustang has run at the Pure Stock Drags, so there are some holes in the data. For example, there are no Boss 429s on this list because none have participated. Not one in 21 years of racing. Early Shelbys are considered batch-built too; 1968s and later may be allowed, but so far the question has not come up. Crazy, yes, but that's the situation. Speaking of reality, these e.t.'s are real. The race results here have not been doctored, dinked with, massaged, tweaked, optimized, adjusted, or any of that hanky-panky. Every car gets a tech inspection, and the cars run what they run, for better or worse. Every e.t. is 100 percent legit. A few critics complain that the cars at the Pure Stock Drags are too modified. The rulebook allows for reasonable overbores, low-restriction air cleaners, contemporary mufflers (but they must be original oval style with inlet and outlet in the OEM location), and a few similar but minor nods to modern reality. Like race founder Dan Jensen said, "This isn't 1970 anymore." Almost every engine has had a rebuild and cylinder service there are very few standard-bore blocks around anymore. But the Pure Stock Drags requires factory-sized street tires, and that's the great equalizer. Even the most powerful cars have to work through OEM-sized tires. The bottom line: Almost nothing is totally stock anymore, but the Pure Stock Drags is very close the closest we know of. So with the pregame out of the way, here are the 10 Fastest Mustangs taken from 21 years of action at the Pure Stock Drags. 10: 1972 SportsRoof, 14.87 @ 95.66 (2009) Owner: Dale Wells Engine: 351 4V Horsepower: 266 @ 5,400 Torque: 301 @ 3,600 Transmission: 4-speed Axle: 4.11:1 Weight: 3600 lb Dale Wells is a Detroit-area guy who goes way back with Ford. As a young enthusiast, he used to sneak into the Ford proving grounds because they'd escort him out through the garage where the experimental cars were stored. Wells makes the Top 10 with his 351-powered 1972 SportsRoof, which cracked the 15-second barrier thanks in part to digger gears and some sharp shifting on the four-speed. Surprised? Here's more. The 266hp 351 is not even the top option, and his timeslips show that another two- or three-tenths could probably be trimmed from his 60-foot times. With some tuning and practice behind the wheel, even the plain, low-compression, SportsRoof Mustangs can get it done on the dragstrip. 9: 1966 fastback, 14.61 @ 94.08 (2013) Owner: Mark Weymouth Engine: 289 High Performance Horsepower: 271 @ 6,000 Torque: 312 @ 3,400 Transmission: 4-speed Axle: 3.89:1 Weight: (car not weighed) Mark Weymouth is a regular at the Pure Stock Drags and has extensive experience with many types of muscle cars. In 2013 he brought this sharp 1966 fastback with the High-Performance 289, a horsepower engine compared to the torque engines that power most of the cars at the Pure Stock Drags, and put together a superb 14.61 e.t. with a trap speed of 94.08. Weymouth gets the nimble fastback off the line well and revs it hard in each gear. That's where the Hi-Po loves to make power enough to challenge or surpass the performance of some big-name big-blocks and nail down the ninth spot in this 10 Fastest list. 8: 1970 Mach 1, 14.57 @ 97.22 (2005) Owner: Michael Cannon Engine: 428 Cobra Jet Horsepower: 335 @ 5,200 Torque: 440 @ 3,400 Transmission: 4-speed Axle: 4.30:1 Weight: 3700 lb Michael Cannon showed up in 2005 with this 1970 Mach 1 and landed in the eighth spot on the 10 Fastest list with a 14.57 blast, giving the list its first taste of 428 Cobra Jet power. Equipped with steep 4.30:1 gears and a heavy-duty Top-Loader four-speed, Cannon's Bright Yellow Mach 1 was well configured for maximum acceleration. It is common practice among Pure Stock Drags racers to make big strides in improving their e.t.'s as they return year after year, which makes us wonder why Cannon was a one-year-only guy. As we ponder that, we also tip our hat to a first-timer who stepped up and made his mark. 7: 1971 SportsRoof, 13.52 @ 103.95 (2009) Owner: Bob Lovell Engine: 429 CJ-R Horsepower: 375 @ 5,400 Torque: 450 @ 3,400 Transmission: automatic Axle: 4.11:1 Weight: 3,672 lb Now we take a giant-sized jump more than a full second and land smack in the middle of the 13-second range, courtesy of Bob Lovell and his high-powered 1971 SportsRoof. The 429 wedge forever lives in the shadow of the exotic Boss 429, but you'll notice that our 10 Fastest list has multiple 429 wedges and zipiddy-zero Boss 429s. So let's show the 429 wedge some love, huh? Lovell's Pewter Silver 1971 has the near-perfect setup for dragstrip domination; automatic trans for consistently strong holeshots, whiplash rear gears, and massive cubic inches. It's also not weighed down with the Mach 1 extras, which save around 130 pounds according to factory specs. The old racer's rule of thumb is that 100 pounds changes your e.t. by about a tenth of a second. One more thing Lovell's SportsRoof is also the first on our Fastest Mustangs list to crack the 100 mph terminal speed. Huzzah! 6: 1971 hardtop, 13.23 @ 106.13 (2014) Owner: Bill Kulenkamp Engine: 429 CJ-R Horsepower: 370 @ 5,400 Torque: 450 @ 3,400 Transmission: automatic Axle: 3.50:1 Weight: 3,834 lb On paper, Bill Kulenkamp's Springtime Special 1971 hardtop shouldn't be faster than Bob Lovell's SportsRoof. It has the same factory horsepower rating, but less gear, and 162 more pounds (Pure Stock Drags cars are weighed as-raced, with driver). The hardtop is less aerodynamic. But it is faster. Why? This we know: Kulenkamp is a seasoned pilot of 429 cars, having regularly raced his crazy-rare 1971 Torino 500 Brougham hardtop, also powered by a 429 CJ-R (yes, it's factory). On top of that, before Kulenkamp installed it, this 429 was carefully tuned on a dyno, where it peaked at 421 hp at 5,300 rpm, and the torque peaked at 457 pound feet at 3,300 rpm. Stout, eh? Could the mighty hardtop shave a few tenths with more gear? Maybe, but for now it's got the No. 6 spot sewn up tight. 5: 1971 Boss 351, 13.10 @ 108.64 (2011) Owner: Benoit Holloway Engine: 351 HO Horsepower: 330 @ 5,400 Torque: 370 @ 4,000 Transmission: 4-speed manual Axle: 4.56:1 Weight: 3,640 lb It's always an event when Benoit (pronounced ben-WAH) rolls into the burnout box because nobody smokes 'em like Big Ben. Benoit, who hails from Northern Louisiana, is another regular racer who enjoys muscle cars of different brands and seems to excel in all. He knows how to put the spurs to a race horse, making him just the guy to pilot a Boss 351, the midway point in the Boss Mustang trilogy (302/351/429). Packed with free-flowing power and set up with 4.56:1 gears, his 1971 comes off the line like a slingshot, fenders high, and three shifts later breaks the beams with e.t.'s in the very low 13s and trap speed pushing 110 mph plenty fast to carve up lots of big-inch rivals with lofty reputations. By the way, what's the deal with Pewter Silver 1971s? We've got a trio of them here, back to back to back. 4: 1970 Boss 302, 12.84 @ 109.07 (2014) Owner: Mark Weymouth Engine: Boss 302 Horsepower: 290 @ 5,800 Torque: 290 @ 4,300 Transmission: 4-speed manual Axle: 4.86:1 Weight: 3,424 lb Move over, big-blocks, and make way for Mark Weymouth's ragin' Boss 302. With just 302 ci, this giant-killer strikes deep into the 12s. You've gotta love how it ignores the popular options like slats, rear wing, Magnum 500 wheels, and power assists in favor of concentrating on the Boss 302's true (and huge) dragstrip potential. A scholar of the quarter-mile who configured this Mustang for acceleration, Weymouth's a hatchet man on the tree and can get the mighty Boss off the line with 60-foot times under two seconds. From there, he follows the same formula that put his 1966 Hi-Po fastback on the 10 Fastest list: Steer straight and let 'er rev way up into the sweet spot of the powerband, way up there where big-blocks fear to tread. 3: 1969 Mach 1, 12.78 @ 109.28 (2004) Owner: Tom Artes Engine: 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air Horsepower: 335 @ 5,200 Torque: 440 @ 3,400 Transmission: Automatic Axle: 3.91:1 Weight: 3,595 lb Here's a crowd favorite that hit the heights over a decade ago and still holds down the third spot on this 10 Fastest Mustangs list. Tom Artes' so-fine 1969 Mach 1 is a well-preserved original, still in its factory Candyapple Red enamel. The 428 Cobra Jet engine has never been rebuilt. Artes has a mechanical mind, and has made a few key tweaks to the suspension to better utilize the 428's whoppin' torque punch. He was also very careful in putting together the exhaust system joints, and it rewarded him with a 12.78 e.t. that has held up well and made him the fastest Ford for several years. From the No. 3 spot onward, the 10 Fastest Mustangs list belongs to the 428 Cobra Jet power exclusively, and Artes' mighty Mach 1 shows why. 2: 1968 GT Fastback, 12.54 @ 108.99 (2007) Owner: Wayne Nelson Engine: 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air Horsepower: 335 @ 5,200 Torque: 440 @ 3,400 Transmission: Automatic Axle: 3.91:1 Weight: 3,662 lb You knew a 1968 R-code GT had to be high up on the 10 Fastest Mustangs list, right? Since blowing away the field at the 1968 Winternationals in Pomona, the 428 CJ-powered 1968 GT earns its place at the front of the pack, scoring one of the best power-to-weight ratios in muscle car history. Wayne Nelson will tell you that there's no secret to making a 428 Cobra Jet run. Keep it stock, and make sure everything carb, ignition advance, tire pressure is set up right and tuned for your track conditions and prevailing weather, then let the engine do its thing. With the 428 CJ, stock is trick. Mid-12s confirm the GT as an all-time heavy-hitter, and consistent 1.9-second 60-footers show its explosive power. Watching Nelson rocket off the line and shut down some of the revered A-list supercars is a thing of beauty forever. 1: 1969 hardtop, 12.51 @ 110.81 (2009) Owner: Steve Vanderwall Engine: 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air Horsepower: 335 @ 5,200 Torque: 440 @ 3,400 Transmission: Automatic Axle: 4.11:1 Weight: 3,657 lb At the top of Mustang Mountain is Steve Vanderwall's austere 1969 Cobra Jet hardtop. Would you have picked this car as your winner? Vanderwall hashad his share of mechanical issues over the years, but he has hung in there. In 2009, he ran the 12.51 during the Pure Stock Drags' Friday test and tune. Vanderwall sticks to the winning recipe: Start with the lightest body style; go el strippo with no extras; use deep, launch-friendly rear gears; and prevent missed shifts with an automatic transmission. Of the four 428 CJ cars on this 10 Fastest Mustangs list, Vanderwall's is the only one to break 110 mph. This will likely stand as the 1969's best e.t., as Vanderwall is planning to debut a 1968 GT of his own this year. Advance info is that sparks will fly and records will fall. See you at the Pure Stock Drags in September, the second weekend after Labor Day. What Are the Pure Stock Drags? Founded in 1994 by Dan Jensen and Bob Boden, the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race (PSMCDR or Pure Stock Drags for short) is a Friday and Saturday event held in Central Michigan at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex, Stanton, Michigan. It is open to American (or Canadian) muscle cars built from 1955 to 1974 and is intended to showcase original and restored muscle cars in stock and very near stock condition. Friday is test and tune, and all runs are averaged. On Saturday, cars are paired with the car running the next-closest elapsed time for a best-two-out-of-three shootout. That way, no matter how fast or slow you are, you're running your closest competitor. The goal of the family-friendly weekend is to have fun and improve. The pits are fun and open, the racers are happy to talk about how they go fast. There's plenty of tire-spinning, gear-slamming, high-revvin' action. More info can be found at psmcdr.com . A Call to Mustangers The Pure Stock Drags has seen some Mustangs over the years, but lately our beloved Mustangs have been underrepresented. So consider this your personal invitation to participate this September. Have some high-octane fun, and let your Mustang get a taste of the track. Turns out that the best car show is actually a race. What: Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race Where: Mid-Michigan Motorplex, Stanton, Mich. When: Sept. 16 & 17, 2016 Rules and info: psmcdr.com Speculation on the Boss 429 The vaunted Boss 429 Mustang is MIA from this 10 Fastest Mustangs, probably because these cars are too valuable to collectors and so much money has been sunk into their restoration efforts that the owners are no doubt completely uninterested in beating on their six-figure Mustangs on the dragstrips and risking dirt, rock chips, broken driveline parts, and, worst of all, hitting the wall and wrinkling all that precious NOS sheetmetal. Nevertheless, we're curious what those cars ran like when new, void of decades of bench racing memories that often make a car faster with every conversation about it. The most accurate data we can find that relates to the Pure Stock Drags Mustangs listed in this story is taken from a Motor Trend magazine test in its April 1970 issue, when the editors compared a Mach 1, a Boss 302, and a mighty Boss-9 at the dragstrip. Similar to the Mustangs discussed above, this Boss 429 had been prepped specifically for the dragstrip with a blueprinted engine, different gears, open headers sans mufflers, and perhaps even stickier tires (not mentioned in MT' s story, but if used they would put it at a distinct advantage over any Pure Stock car). The car had been set up for B/Stock racing by Chuck Foulger, former head of Ford's drag racing activities at the time and owner of a successful Southern California dealership. It ran the quarter in 12.3 at 112 mph. Motor Trend staffer A.B. Shuman ended the story estimating, "As they're now made, a stock Boss 429 should run high 13s in the quarter as delivered." | 9 | 98,273 | autos |
Yes, there are a million different scrambled eggs techniques out there, but Gordon Ramsay's will be your full-stop method. While at a press event to promote his new game with Glu Mobile, I asked chef Ramsay to go through the proper way to scramble eggs. His unique method has a heartwarming tale: "After training in London, I wanted to become French, so I went to the birthplace of all cuisine. Gordon Ramsay's Transformative Way to Scramble Eggs Yes, there are a million different scrambled eggs techniques out there, but Gordon Ramsay's will be your full-stop method. While at a press event to promote his new game with Glu Mobile , I asked chef Ramsay to go through the proper way to scramble eggs. His unique method has a heartwarming tale: "After training in London, I wanted to become French, so I went to the birthplace of all cuisine. I remember seeing this amazing dish with scrambled eggs and sea urchin. I tasted the sea urchin through the scrambled eggs . . . and they topped it with caviar. I thought it was wild. I had never put sea urchin in scrambled eggs. The texture was just incredible. It made it so much creamier. What was more accessible to the average person at home making scrambled eggs - I knew that was crème fraiche. I perfected that craft in France making scrambled eggs to order, standing in Guy Savoy 's restaurant behind the line as a 22-year-old." But crème fraiche isn't the only thing that makes these scrambled eggs different from the rest. It's cooked in a pot! The eggs aren't seasoned from the start! Most of the cooking is done off the flame! Are you baffled yet? Me too, which is why I had to try the method out for myself. So where to begin? Start by watching Gordon's YouTube video . He shared a hilarious story about it: I think there's about 15 million people online who have [watched] that scrambled eggs video. And it transforms the way you eat eggs. Incredible. It's a kind of rich, sumptuous way to eat scrambled eggs even for dinner, even with all the steps. It's just delicious on sourdough bread. My video, with 15 million downloads on YouTube, I burn the f*cking toast. I'm not so far down my backside. I make mistakes. I just start again. It's funny. I'm so into my scrambled eggs, focusing away. Fire alarm is going off and I burn my toast." Like Gordon, my first attempt didn't go off hitch-free. I'm unfortunately going to need a few more practices to end up with perfectly custardy, voluminous eggs like Gordon, but what I did make was truly exceptional and unlike any scrambled eggs I've ever had before. I can't wait to keep on practicing, and neither will you once you've memorized the steps. 3 Eggs Into a Pan (or Pot) With a Large Pat of Butter Chef Ramsay explains, "Really important - never season before you start cooking them. Salt literally dilutes the albumen of the eggs and also can turn them grey. I start of by cracking the eggs, never whisking them beforehand either. It's sort of taking the energy out of the eggs. Into a pan, crack three eggs with a lot of butter." Stir Gently With a Rubber Spatula Over a "Generous Heat" I put my pot over medium-high heat and, as Gordon instructed, began to "gently stir." As for the timing, "It goes on the heat for 2 minutes. It comes off and continues cooking." In the video, Gordon goes back and forth between the heat every 20 seconds or so, so that's what I did! Pull the eggs off of the flame and onto a flat surface and continue stirring. The residual heat from the pan cooks the eggs. Eggs Begin to Look Velvety There's no need to whisk those eggs beforehand - look how luscious they become. Curds Begin to Form According to Gordon, "Cooking scrambled eggs for me is about slowing down the process. Naturally, because you can speed up the process, it ends up overcooking too quickly." Don't we all know the woes of dry, rubbery scrambled eggs! Season 2/3 of the Way In When you've gone off and on the heat 4 to 5 times and the eggs now resemble very soft curds, take them off the heat! Now, it's time for the salt and pepper. Gordon explains, "When it's 2/3 the way cooked, start to season them." I used a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. Now, For the Secret Ingredient In addition to salt and pepper, Gordon Ramsay 's recipe calls for "a teaspoon of crème fraiche to slow the temperature down." Don't miss this step. This completes the magic of the dish. Stir Until the Eggs Finish Coming Together Finish it with some chives or other fresh fines herbes, if you so desire. Maybe even some smoked salmon. Alternatively, you want to get the taste of uni, Gordon recommends, "I've done crème fraiche and chopped seaweed in scrambled eggs, and its been the closest thing to sea urchin." Serve on Top of Toast Lastly, serve the eggs over toast! I think my eggs turned out a tad bit runny (I think I seasoned my eggs just a little too early and stirred a little too vigorously), but that didn't make them any less delicious. It's hard to even describe the flavor or the texture. Unlike normal scrambled eggs, there isn't a rubbery texture or sulfuric smell or taste. These just melt in your mouth like the richest, butteriest mashed potatoes you've ever encountered. Yes, it's perfectly acceptable to scrape the plate clean. | 0 | 98,274 | foodanddrink |
Add a little charm and quirk to shower time. 1. WORLD MAP; $20 Get a view of the world from your bathroom with this colorful curtain, which doubles as a map. Find it: Amazon 2. DOCTOR WHO MEETS VAN GOGH; $29 This shower curtain may seem like a normal iteration of Van Gogh's Starry Night , but if you look closer, you can see the TARDIS flying in the sky. Find it: Amazon 3. SHARK ATTACK; $16 This semi-transparent shower curtain has a screen-printed pattern of a shark in negative space. Find it: Amazon 4. GIANT DUCK SHADOW; $15 Give your friends pause with this clever illusion of a giant rubber duck lurking behind your shower curtain. Find it: Amazon 5. CAT COLLAGE; $30 Show off your inner cat lady with this elaborate shower curtain. The polyester material is waterproof and mold resistant, so you don't need a liner. Find it: Amazon 6. FACEBOOK PAGE; $15 Stay on Facebook even when you're in the shower with this special shower curtain, which looks just like a Facebook page and has a transparent square for your face. Find it: Amazon 7. TARDIS; $30 Use this shower curtain when you want to make your shower feel a little bigger on the inside. Find it: ThinkGeek 8. BLOODY HANDPRINTS; $6 Halloween is still a long way off, but it's always the right time to frighten your guests. Find it: Amazon 9. GIANT SLOTH; $40 Believe it or not, there are a lot of sloth shower curtain options to choose from. If you don't like giant sloth attacking the city, there's also synchronized swimmer sloth and space sloth . Find it: Amazon 10. THE PERIODIC TABLE; $20 If you have trouble remembering your elements, you can start practicing in the shower with this educational shower curtain. Find it: Amazon 11. CONSTELLATIONS; $44 Astronomers will love showering with this beautiful shower curtain. It's cotton, so you'll probably need a liner to go with it. Find it: Urban Outfitters 12. NEW YORK SUBWAY; $28 New Yorkers will have a love-hate relationship with this officially licensed MTA shower curtain. Find it: Amazon 13. CLAWS; $55 We told you there are a lot of sloth-themed shower curtains. Find it: Amazon 14. SHARKS AND CATS; $55 For more shark fun, there's also this charming shower curtain featuring sharks, flowers, and kittens. Find it: Amazon 15. DAVID BOWIE; $58 Artist Helen Green celebrates the life of David Bowie with this illustration of his many identities. You can get it in shower curtain form, as well as on a bag, shirt, pillow, and more. Find it: Society6 | 4 | 98,275 | lifestyle |
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In messages of 140 characters or less, an Atlanta couple fell in love and got engaged thanks to Twitter. Anuj Patel and Sumita Dalmia met randomly on the social networking site, an introduction Dalmia blames on her obsession with all things on the Internet. Their relationship started in 2013, when Patel posted on Twitter that he had an extra ticket to a sporting event. Dalmia responded saying she was interested, but Patel had already given away the ticket. @SumitaDAL Hey sorry, I gave my extra ticket to a friend so we could both go. If something changes I'll be sure to let you know! Anuj Patel (@apatel120) September 13, 2013 And thus began a Twitter friendship that progressed into direct-messaging that morphed into emails, phone calls and ultimately, meeting in person. And then Cupid took over. Dalmia, 27, is an attorney. Patel, 26, works in sports marketing. Both share strong interests in social media and marketing. They seemed to never run out of things to talk about. In December, in an elaborate series of Twitter clues, Patel led Dalmia on a scavenger hunt that culminated with a rooftop marriage proposal, she told InsideEdition.com. Dalmia climbed to the helipad of an Atlanta hotel, as instructed. "I headed up there, and there he was, waiting for me at the top. Anuj is deathly afraid of heights, so the fact that he chose this spot to propose blew me away," she said. The couple that meets on @twitter stays on @twitter . Social media scavenger hunt proposal was a success. #shesaidyes pic.twitter.com/pOyWxzrnRJ Anuj Patel (@apatel120) December 20, 2015 "Not only was he waiting with the ring, but he had one more tweet for me! He held up a tweet sign that said "Will you marry me?" "It was perfect. He had the entire day timed so that this last tweet would be at 5 p.m., right when the sun was setting over Atlanta," she said. | 5 | 98,277 | news |
If I were told I could only attend one car-related event, the Big 3 Auto Parts Exchange in San Diego every February would definitely be on my short list, and highly likely my final choice. Held in the vast parking lot of the Qualcomm Stadium, the Big 3 not only offers up the hard-to-find parts I seem to need every year (Model A pickup bed one year, '49 Cadillac front fenders another, even a rebuilt 14-inch bandsaw for my shop at a very favorable price) but it's so much more than just a swap meet. Vendors come from several states for the event, and camping is permitted on site, meaning once the swap winds down each evening, barbeques and firepits are lit and it's entirely possible to go from camp to camp all evening, catching up with old friends and making new ones. Many vendors reserve the same spaces every year in fact it's hard to get a space if you didn't book on site the previous February and after attending a couple of times you get a feel for where the parts you're looking for might be. Of course you still have to walk the entire swap, something that takes two days if you want to check out everything, it's that vast. The best part is, apart from its size and the quantity of desirable parts and cars on offer, it's virtually all car-related, with no cheesy junk for sale, and very few cheap tool sellers and the like. Nope, it's a hardcore car guy event, and one I hope continues at least until I am unable to walk the aisles. 2016 was the 50th Big 3, here's to the next 50, despite the threat of the venue disappearing. | 9 | 98,278 | autos |
Subaru has announced that the fifth-generation 2017 Impreza compact car will debut at the 2016 New York auto show. The new Impreza was originally previewed by two concept cars -- a hatch and a sedan -- that were introduced at the 2015 Tokyo motor show and 2015 Los Angeles auto show, respectively. Based on the lone teaser that shows the car's headlight, the 2017 Impreza will feature an evolutionary exterior design. Like all Subaru vehicles except for the BRZ coupe, the Impreza will come standard with all-wheel drive. Expect the full EyeSight suite of active safety technologies, which includes automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning, to find its way into the 2017 Impreza, along with a host of new in-car technologies. The 2017 Impreza will also be the first car to use the Subaru Global Platform (SGP) , which will underpin the entire Subaru lineup from compact cars to large crossovers. Compared to the platform used on the current Impreza, the SGP-based successor will have a chassis that's 70 to 100 percent more rigid, with torsional rigidity improved by 70 percent. Additionally, the SGP-based Subarus will also have a center of gravity that's 5 mm lower than current models. While powertrain details are currently unknown, expect the 2017 Subaru Impreza to use updated versions of Subaru's family of Boxer engines, likely featuring direct injection and paired to a CVT. Follow MSN Autos on Facebook Source: Subaru https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCwimf2bK3I | 9 | 98,279 | autos |
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Time-lapse footage of the CNN debate stage being built ahead of Thursday's Republican debate in Miami, Florida. | 5 | 98,281 | news |
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The 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 offers a large boost in power over the standard E-Class and hits dealerships next year. But before then, we'll see it at the New York auto show. The E43 receives a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 with 396 hp (compared to the standard sedan's 241 hp). Peak torque of 384 lb-ft is available from a low engine speed of 2,500 rpm through 5,000 rpm. According to Mercedes, the all-wheel-drive model's rear-biased torque distribution with a front-to-rear ratio of 31:69 percent should help increase agility. Mercedes estimates the sedan should hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. Along with all-wheel drive, the model boasts a nine-speed automatic transmission and AMG air sport suspension. Drivers can choose between different modes to alter the response of the engine, transmission, suspension, and steering. The performance sedan also features a single-stage transfer case that is flange-mounted on the nine-speed as a separate system, reducing weight compared to previous vehicles that had the transfer case integrated into a seven-speed transmission. Despite those weight savings, the model still weighs in at 4,145 pounds. Design-wise, the E43 features 19-inch black wheels (optional 20-inch wheels), a diamond grille with chromed pins, quad-flow exhaust tips, a rear diffuser plated in silver chrome, and a subtle spoiler lip. Inside the cabin, look for red contrast stitching along the seats, doors, and dashboard. The look complements red seat belts, a sport steering wheel, and optional Nappa leather. The E43 will be on display at the New York auto show , which starts March 23. Source: Mercedes-Benz Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,283 | autos |
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Jeremy Meeks, better known to most as "hot felon," has been released from prison and he's starting a new career as a model. | 8 | 98,285 | video |
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With more automakers adopting EVs and plug-in hybrids, Volvo believes the industry should come together and create a standardized charging infrastructure. Currently, Volvo has plans to offer a plug-in hybrid variant on every new model as it updates its lineup over the coming years, with fully electric models set to come out in 2019 based off the modular CMA vehicle architecture . Volvo supports the Charging Interface Initiative (CII), which was founded to establish a Combined Charging System (CCS) for charging battery-powered vehicles. "We see that a shift towards fully electric cars is already underway, as battery technology improves, costs fall and charging infrastructure is put in place," said Dr. Peter Mertens, Volvo's Senior Vice President for Research and Development, in a release. "But while we are ready from a technology perspective, the charging infrastructure is not quite there yet. To really make range anxiety a thing of the past, a globally standardized charging system is sorely needed." The proposed CCS infrastructure would offer regular and fast charging capabilities to make the ownership of electric vehicles more practical and convenient. The system combines single-phase with rapid three-phase charging, and uses alternating current at a maximum of 43 kW and direct current at a maximum of 200 kW. In the future, up to 350 kW may be possible on the same system. The CII is drawing up the requirements for certification and charging-related standards for markets around the globe to get the project off the ground. Currently, most plug-in cars in the U.S. accept the SAE combo plug. In Europe, the Mennekes Type 2 connector is the most prevalent. Some cars can use the CHAdeMO DC quick charging plug, while Tesla has its own plug design for both standard charging and Supercharger quick charging. Though the Tesla plug is proprietary, the company has opened up its patents for other automakers to use. When Porsche announced the Mission E electric sedan , it said it was working on an 800-volt charging system that could charge its battery packs to 80 percent in just 15 minutes. Source: Volvo Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,287 | autos |
One last time Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers backs in on LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday in Los Angeles. The Cavaliers won 120-108. Losing his grip New York Yankees' Carlos Beltran loses his bat after swinging at a pitch from Toronto Blue Jays' Drew Hutchison during the third inning of a spring training baseball game on Thursday in Tampa. The bat landed in the Yankees dugout. Raising the bar Evander Kane #9 of the Buffalo Sabres collides with Mike Condon #39 of the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday in Montreal. The Canadiens won 3-2. Head shot Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge kicks Manchester United's Chris Smalling in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 First Leg at Anfield, Liverpool, England on Thursday. Pulled by the Bulls Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic (44) pulls of the jersey of San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, center, as he drives through the lane on Thursday in San Antonio. San Antonio won 109-101. Block party Kerri Walsh Jennings of the United States blocks Evgenia Ukolova of Russia during her match against Ukolova and Ekaterina Birlova of Russia during the FIVB Rio Grand Slam on Copacabana beach on Thursday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Harper skids in Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper, right, gets back to first base in time to avoid the tag by Houston Astros' Jon Singleton in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game on Thursday in Viera. Strutting his stuff Harvard quarterback Scott Hosch winds up for a pass during an NFL football Pro Day on Thursday in Cambridge, Mass. Sandwiched Boston Bruins center Noel Acciari (55) and Boston Bruins defenseman John-Michael Liles (26) send Carolina Hurricanes center Riley Nash (20) into the boards on Thursday in Boston. The Carolina Hurricanes won 3-2 in overtime. Pre-game meal Elephants enjoy a spread of fruit and vegetables ahead of their polo match in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday. The annual King's Cup Elephant Polo charity event raises funds for projects that better the lives of Thailand's wild and domesticated elephant population and is being held on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Phraya River until March 13. The fall guy Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) reacts as he is fouled on his way to the basket against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday in Toronto. The Raptors won 104-96. Blowing in the wind The Miami Hurricanes dance team dances on the court during a timeout against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Thursday in Washington. The Hurricanes won 88-82. Got it Baltimore Orioles right fielder Mark Trumbo (45) catches a pop fly against the New York Yankees during the fifth inning at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on Thursday. Earning a penalty Edmonton Oilers' Taylor Hall is upended as he is hooked by Minnesota Wild's Justin Fontaine on Thursday in St. Paul. Fontaine earned a two-minute hooking penalty. The Oilers won 2-1. Man in the mask Duke center Marshall Plumlee (40) and Notre Dame forward Zach Auguste (30) grab for the ball during the first half in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Thursday in Washington. Notre Dame upset Duke 84-79. Not so happy Happy's Sam Middleton receives his bronze medal following the team's loss to Avinger in a UIL Class 1A boys high school state semifinal basketball game on Thursday in San Antonio. Avinger won 46-37. Red warrior Bethanie Mattek-Sands of the United States during her tennis match against Annika Beck of Germany during day four of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Thursday in Indian Wells. Stinker Jordan Spieth hits out of a bunker on the tenth hole during the first round of the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort Copperhead Course on Thursday in Palm Harbor, Florida. Spieth, the defending champion, shot one of his worst rounds of the season, a 5-over-par 76. Immovable object Notre Dame guard Steve Vasturia (32) collides with Duke center Marshall Plumlee (40) as he passes the ball during the first half in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Thursday in Washington. Celebrating on the way down Kurtis Marschall of South Australia celebrates a clearance in the Men's Pole Vault u20 event during the Australian Junior Athletics Championships at the WA Athletics Stadium on Thursday in Perth, Australia. Breaking away French Sylvain Chavanel (R) rides in a breakaway during the fourth stage of the 74th edition of the Paris-Nice cycling race between Julienas and Romans-sur-Isere on Thursday. I need your help Miami Hurricanes guard Sheldon McClellan (10) shoots the ball over Virginia Tech Hokies guard Jalen Hudson (23) on Thursday in Washington. The Hurricanes won 88-82. Getting their kicks Basel's Swiss midfielder Luca Zuffi (L) and Sevilla's Uruguayan midfielder Sebastian Cristoforo vie for the ball during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 first leg football match between FC Basel and Sevilla FC at the St Jakob Stadium on Thursday in Basel. Giving it all Eugenie Bouchard of Canada serves to Risa Ozaki of Japan during day four of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Thursday in Indian Wells. Blue man A member of the Pittsburgh band performs during the first half in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Washington on Thursday. Up for grabs North Carolina's Brice Johnson (11), center, and Theo Pinson (1) go after the loose ball during the first half of the quarterfinals of the 2016 New York Life ACC Tournament on Thursday in Washington. North Carolina won 88-71. Takedown Tetyana Kit of Ukraine (R) and Irina Ologonova of Russia comptete during the 55 kg category final match at the Wrestling European Championships in Riga, Latvia on Thursday. Fan following Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs signs autographs for fans before the spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on Thursday in Peoria, Arizona. Big stage Derrick Walton Jr. #10 of the Michigan Wolverines shoots against Bryant McIntosh #30 of the Northwestern Wildcats in the second round of the Big Ten Basketball Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Thursday in Indianapolis. Ready for Rio Braian Elliot of Uruguay (blue) competes with Stuart Smit of Aruba (red) in Men's -80 kg as part of Taekwondo PANAM Qualification Tournament for Rio 2016 Olympic Games at IDEA Olympic Gym on Thursday in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Roaring Roy North Carolina head coach Roy Williams encourages his team during the first half of the quarterfinals of the 2016 New York Life ACC Tournament on Thursday in Washington. ...And she is through Tomysha Clark of New South Wales competes in the Women's High Jump u15 event during the Australian Junior Athletics Championships at the WA Athletics Stadium on Thursday in Perth, Australia. Don't watch my dunk! Vanderbilt's Wade Baldwin IV, left, dunks over Tennessee's Armani Moore, right on Thursday in Nashville. Tennessee won 67-65. Shadows and light People walk through a concourse at Peoria Sports Complex before a spring training baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs on Thursday in Peoria. All at once Valencias's goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, left, fights for the ball with Shkodran Mustafi, and Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte, during the first leg of the Europa League soccer match at San Mames stadium in Bilbao, Spain on Thursday. Go Boca Fans of Argentina's Boca Juniors cheer for their team before a Copa Libertadores soccer match against Bolivia's Bolivar in La Paz, Bolivia on Thursday. Slow and steady The peloton makes its way through Stage Four of the 2016 Paris-Nice, a 193.5 km stage from Julienas to Romans-sur-Isere, on Thursday in Julienas, France. Double trouble Will Hopoate of the Bulldogs is tackled during the round two NRL match between the Penrith Panthers and the Canterbury Bulldogs at Pepper Stadium on Thursday in Sydney, Australia. Against the blue sky A rider practices the downhill course on Day Two of the Crankworx Mountainbike Festival on Thursday in Rotorua, New Zealand. | 1 | 98,288 | sports |
Newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could only laugh this one off … though it looked like it hurt a bit. | 1 | 98,289 | sports |
Perched high above the ground, these dreamy cabins have views for days. Italian treehouse bed and breakfast Perched high above the ground, these dreamy cabins have views for days (and often surprising amenities). Redwoods Treehouse In the forest near Warkworth, New Zealand is this pod-shaped treehouse that's 32 feet off of the ground and the ultimate location for a small, intimate wedding with 30 to 50 guests. See more at The Redwoods Treehouse » Costa Rican Treehouse This woman went off the grid for three years to build her dream home. The result? A multi-level bungalow where you can sleep next to birds and monkeys. See more at Elle Decor » French Castle Treehouse Four tiny cabins hidden in the lush, green Perigord region of France make up the Châteaux Dans Les Arbres . Cross a moat (a real moat!) to reach these cute vacation rentals. See more at Good Housekeeping » Rural Treehouse Stay 26 feet above the ground at La Piantata , a high-end Italian bed and breakfast in rolling countryside of Arlena di Castro. Guests lucky enough to book this room climb a winding staircase for a scenic view of the olive grove. See more vacation rentals » Treehouse With Rope Bridges Satisfy childhood dreams with this forest fantasy in Atlanta, Georgia, which is one of the most popular Airbnb rentals of all time. The bedroom, living room, and deck all connected by swinging rope bridges. See more vacation rentals » Rustic Treehouse Romance is in the air (literally) in this Italian treehouse that looks out on the gorgeous Tuscan landscape. See more vacation rentals » Bali Treehouse Don't worry about packing snacks. Guests of this popular Airbnb rental in Indonesia can roam the garden and pick fresh coconuts, papayas, and passion fruit. See more vacation rentals » Swing Treehouse This is clearly not your average treehouse. A part of Camp Wandaweg , the three-story tiny house includes multiple swings and and a library, along with other cool surprises. See more tiny houses » Italian Treehouse If you ever do get tired of this miniature vacation rental , venture over the main house for the wine cellar and swimming pool. See more vacation rentals » Jungle Treehouse You have to climb a hundred steps just to get to it, but this Hawaiian 250 square-foot apartment looks like its straight out of Tarzan. See more tiny houses » Secluded Treehouse Stay in this Missouri cabin nestled amongst five pine trees and you might attend one of the hosts' drum circles or potlucks. See more vacation rentals » Cube Treehouse At the Treehotel in Harads, Sweden, you can have your choice of staying in six different contemporary tree rooms located right in the middle of nature. The "Mirrored Cube" includes its own rooftop terrace. See more treehouses » Spa Treehouse This tiny Vermont cabin comes complete with modern amenities, including a custom-built cedar hot tub. The owners are treehouse enthusiasts, owning several available for rent nearby. See more vacation rentals » Bird's Nest Treehouse Live like the birds for one night at this Swedish hotel . The nest-shaped room can actually sleep four people. See more treehouses » Fairytale Treehouse Deep in the woods of Mississippi sits a crooked, kooky treehouse that you'd expect to be the setting of a Brothers Grimm story. There's even not one but two! hidden fairy doors. See more photos » Royal Treehouse Prince Charles' Highgrove Gardens are filled with a lot more than just wildflowers and well-pruned hedges these days. The royal grandfather had a treehouse built for Princes William and Harry in 1988. Recently refurbished for Prince George and Princess Charlotte, it's now supported by ten Welsh slate standing stones and can be accessed by a leaf-shaped door. See more at Good Housekeeping » UFO Treehouse Sci-fi geeks will love staying in this towering hotel room , even if they won't be sharing the space with extra-terrestrial guests. See more treehouses » Redwood Treehouse One Upper Road is the historic wooded estate of your dreams the three-acre lot boasts winding gardens with a surprise around every bend. Besides the two-story treehouse (complete with rope ladders!), check out creek-spanning suspension bridge to the fire pit, which is hidden in a grotto. See more photos » Dragonfly Treehouse This elevated abode gets its name from its unique two-wing layout that also allows it to fit between the surrounding trunks perfectly. See more treehouses » African-Inspired Treehouse Sitting on the private balcony of a treehouse covered in lanterns and vines is usually an experience reserved for an exotic safari holiday in Africa. But this 35-foot-high luxury loft has been transported to London's South Bank. See more at Country Living » German Treehouse Every design we've seen from German architecture firm Baumraum checks all the boxes on our perfect treehouse must-have list. As far as we can tell, they're basically the adult treehouse experts (seriously, each one is better than the last). See more photos » Colorful Treehouse Not all treehouses blend in with nature this vacation rental looks made for Instagram with a bright red paint job. See more treehouses » Urban Treehouse This five-story apartment complex is designed to bring a bit of rural life to its surrounding urban scene, thanks to 150 potted trees incorporated into the facade and courtyard. See more at Country Living » Hawaiian Treehouse Deep within a jungle landscape is this rustic treehouse , which offers a secluded place to truly get away from it all. Of course, the quirkiest feature of the home is the swinging bed, suspended from the living space. Less adventurous types will sleep soundly in the bedroom, which faces a wall of windows. See more quirky houses » Scottish Treehouse Here's an excellent excuse to hop across the pond. This dreamy Scottish cottage overlooks an incredibly scenic loch and has hosted hundreds of weddings (it's easy to see why). See more photos » | 4 | 98,290 | lifestyle |
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SEOUL, South Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has ordered further nuclear tests, using the miniaturised warheads he claims his scientists have developed, state media reported Friday. While overseeing a ballistic missile launch on Thursday, Kim stressed the importance of conducting "more nuclear explosion tests to estimate the destructive power of the newly produced nuclear warheads", the North's official KCNA news agency said. State media on Wednesday had published photos of Kim visiting nuclear technicians and standing next to what was claimed to be a miniaturised nuclear warhead. During the visit, he stated that his scientists had mastered the process of shrinking warheads to a size capable of fitting on a ballistic missile -- a step that would present a heightened threat to South Korea, other countries in the region and, eventually, the US mainland. According to KCNA, Thursday's launch of two short-range ballistic missiles, which traversed the eastern part of the country before falling into the East Sea (Sea of Japan), was part of an exercise involving a nuclear counter-strike against invading forces. The exercise was clearly a response to ongoing large-scale, South Korea-US military drills that Pyongyang views as provocative rehearsals for invasion. The aim was to simulate conditions for "exploding nuclear warheads from the preset altitude above targets in the ports under enemy control of foreign aggressor forces", the agency said. Watching the exercise, Kim reiterated an earlier threat to launch an immediate nuclear attack if the "sabre-rattling" South Korea-US drills should harm "even a single tree or a blade of grass" on North Korean territory. "I will issue a prompt order to launch attack with all military strike means," he said. Military tensions on the divided Korean peninsula have been on the rise since the North carried out its fourth nuclear test in January, followed by a long-range rocket launch last month. The UN Security Council responded with tough, new sanctions, which Pyongyang condemned as a "gangster-like" provocation orchestrated by the United States. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday voiced grave concern over the tensions, and urged North Korea to avoid any further "destabilising acts" including missile launches. Kim, however, highlighted the need to develop a diversified nuclear strike force, capable of delivering warheads from the ground, air, sea and underwater. The North has conducted a number of what is says were successful tests of a submarine launched ballistic missile (SLBM). Outside experts have questioned the results of those tests, suggesting Pyongyang had gone little further than a "pop-up" test from a submerged platform. | 5 | 98,292 | news |
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As excitement ramps up ahead of the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, Reuters Photographer Lucy Nicholson met a handful of the U.S Olympians destined to represent their country this summer and found out a little more about the kind of music that keeps them going during training and before they compete. Decathlete Ashton Eaton Eaton said he liked listening to Nothing But Thieves song "Itch" for training inspiration. When he's having a tough day's training Eaton said he thinks about "coming back the next day and getting better." Golfer Lexi Thompson Thompson said she likes to listen to hip hop and R&B before her rounds of golf, and hard rock in the gym. Gymnast Sam Mikulak "My favorite artist to listen to during training is Kygo," said Mikulak. "He's just happy, positive vibes." Swimmer Natalie Coughlin "I really like '90s hip hop but I actually don't listen to music when I train or before a race," said Coughlin. "I like the quiet in my own head." Marathon runner Meb Keflezighi "I was listening to Jay-Z's 'Empire State of Mind' yesterday and I just kept rewinding it; sometimes you get a nice cadence and rhythm," said Keflezighi. Swimmer Simone Manuel "I haven't been listening to much music while training," said Manuel, "but I always listen to a lot of Christian and gospel music; that keeps me motivated and going". Swimmer Matt Grevers "I like listening to Monsters of Men, Incubus," said Grevers. "I think about what it felt like in 2012 to stand on top of the podium and I think I want it again." Runner Alyssa Montano "When I'm having an awful day training, I think of my daughter to inspire me," said Montano. Montano said "Rise Up" by Andra Day was one song she would listen to before competition. Hurdler Aries Merritt "If I had a song I would play before competition it would be 'All I Do Is Win' by DJ Khaled," said Merritt. Swimmer Missy Franklin Franklin said she likes to listen to country music, and to worship music on the way to practice. Swimmer Ryan Lochte "One of my favorite songs is 'Sky's the Limit' by Lil Wayne," said Lochte. Gymnast Aly Raisman Raisman said she likes listening to country music for inspiration during training. Runner Allyson Felix "I love the song 'I'm a Diva' by Beyonce because it's like my alter ego," said Felix. "I want to be the best and I have to get through this to do it," says Felix of working through tough training sessions. Gymnast Donnell Whittenburg Whittenburg said he is listening to "Jumpman" by Drake while he trains at the moment. | 1 | 98,294 | sports |
The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe goes on sale March 15 with a starting price of $19,885. That's $760 more than prices for the base 2015 Civic Coupe. Once again, the LX represents the base model in the Civic Coupe lineup and brings standard features like a rearview camera, automatic climate control, and aluminum alloy wheels. The least expensive Civic Coupe comes with a 158-hp 2.0-liter inline-four, and is the only model paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Opting for a CVT on the LX trim brings prices up to $20,685. The LX-P trim adds just a few more goodies to the LX model with a CVT, including smart entry, push-button start, and one-touch power moonroof. This model is available for $21,685. News and reviews for the 2016 Honda Civic The rest of the lineup uses a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-four good for 174 hp. That includes the EX trim, which brings heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, 7-inch display audio, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Prices for this model start at $23,135. For even more features including leather-trimmed seats, buyers have to select the EX-L for $24,260. At the top of the lineup is the Touring model, which brings navigation as well as adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow and lane keeping assist. The 2016 Honda Civic Coupe Touring starts at $26,960. Along with the Civic coupe and sedan, Honda will offer hatchback and Type R variants. Source: Honda Follow MSN Autos on Facebook | 9 | 98,295 | autos |
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British leader David Cameron got "distracted" and French President Nicolas Sarkozy wanted to promote his country during the 2011 NATO-led military intervention in Libya, US President Barack Obama said in an interview with The Atlantic Thursday. Obama didn't shy away from rebuking two of his closest allies in the extensive magazine interview, as he discussed the conditions surrounding the British and French-led bombing campaign that led to the fall of Moamer Kadhafi's regime. Obama said when he considers what went wrong in Libya, "there's room for criticism because I had more faith in the Europeans, given Libya's proximity, being invested in the follow-up." Cameron stopped paying attention soon after the military operation, he said, becoming "distracted by a range of other things." During the bombing campaign, Obama said, Sarkozy wanted to "trumpet the flights he was taking in the air campaign, despite the fact that we had wiped out all the air defenses and essentially set up the entire infrastructure" for the operation. Since the government's collapse, Libya has descended into near-anarchy, ruled by rival militias vying for power while the Islamic State group has gained influence in the country. | 5 | 98,297 | news |
Five years ago, a giant earthquake and tsunami hit northeast Japan leaving more than 18,000 people dead or missing. | 8 | 98,298 | video |
Photos from the town of Fukushima, Japan that was hit by a massive earthquake and tsunami on Mar. 11, 2011. Japan marked the fifth anniversary of Fukushima tsunami disaster on March 11. The earthquake devastated coastal areas of the Tohoku region and killed more than 19,000 people. Around 174,000 evacuees are still living outside of their affected hometowns. Click through to see how people are remembering the fateful day and some images from last year by photographer Arkadiusz Podniesinski who went to the affected areas. (Pictured) People gathered in Tokyo, Japan to observe a moment of silence at 2:46 p.m on Mar. 11, 2016, exactly five years after a powerful earthquake and a devastating tsunami that killed thousands. Lanterns from northern Japanese city Natori are illuminated during an event to pray for the reconstruction of devastated areas a day before the five-year anniversary of the disaster. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R), speaks to the media during a press conference at his official residence in Tokyo on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the disaster. A worker wears a mask as he cleans radiation-exposed roof tiles at a private house in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture. A barricade stands across a road in an evacuation zone area in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture. Buddhist monks pray for victims at the disaster prevention center building in the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi Prefecture. A radiation monitoring post displays radiation levels in front of an abandoned preschool in an evacuation zone area damaged by the earthquake in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture. People offer prayers at memorial for the victims in Sendai, Japan. Fishing boat swept inland sits next to a bowling alley in an evacuation zone in Namie, Fukushima Prefecture. A couple pray for victims of the disaster in front of the former municipal disaster prevention center building in the town of Minamisanriku, Miyagi prefecture. Last year, photographer and filmmaker Arkadiusz Podniesinski visited areas affected by the 2011 tragedy, which now lie abandoned. Click through to see the images captured by him. (Pictured) An aerial photograph of abandoned vehicles. They can't be removed until the owners give their consent. Bikes left behind after the disaster. Computer screens lying unattended. An aerial photograph of abandoned cars. One of the classrooms on the first floor of a school. There is still a mark below the blackboard showing the level of the tsunami wave. On the blackboard are words written by former residents, schoolchildren and workers in an attempt to keep up the morale of all of the victims, including "We can do it, Fukushima!" A school gymnasium with holes in the floor. Abandoned go karts lined up and ready to race. A gaming saloon, once bustling with people, now lies eerily empty. A stack of radioactive contaminated televisions and monitors. A restaurant table with crockery left behind by guests. An aerial photograph of dump sites with sacks of contaminated radioactive soil. To save space, they are stacked in layers, one on top of the other. A piano and other musical instruments at a school. Cars have begun to get covered with weeds. A cobwebbed aisle of a supermarket with products scattered on the floor. Supermarket checkout counters stand abandoned. A motorbike left behind after the tsunami is being reclaimed by nature. Cracks on the Earth caused by the earthquake at Masami Yoshizawa's farm. He has since returned to the farm and owns 360 cattle. A vehicle and houses damaged by the tsunami remain untouched after four years. The rusty train track of Joban line is covered with weeds near the Tatsuta Station in Naraha. Naraha is the first of seven towns that had been entirely evacuated to reopen since the disaster. The ground of Naraha Kita Elementary School is covered in weeds. Weeds surround a house in Naraha town. | 5 | 98,299 | news |
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