text:
Ford Focus Forum
HomeContact UsAbout UsGalleryDiscussion ForumsMarketplace

Go Back   Ford Focus Forum, Ford Focus ST Forum, Ford Focus RS Forum > Ford Focus Tech Discussions > Wheels & Tires > 5 Spoke 16's

Wheels & Tires The place to go for answers on wheel types, tire sizes, offset, wheel patterns and more.

Search This Forum | Image Search | Advanced Search

Thread: 5 Spoke 16's Reply to Thread
Send Trackbacks to (Separate multiple URLs with spaces) :
Post Icons
You may choose an icon for your message from the following list:

Register Now

In order to be able to post messages on the Ford Focus Forum, Ford Focus ST Forum, Ford Focus RS Forum forums, you must first register.
Please enter your desired user name, your email address and other required details in the form below.
User Name:
Please enter a password for your user account. Note that passwords are case-sensitive.
Confirm Password:
Email Address
Please enter a valid email address for yourself.
Email Address:
What I Drive
Year, color, and model of your car. Example: 2003 Pitch Black ZX3
Your real name.
Please select your insurance company (Optional)

Human Verification

In order to verify that you are a human and not a spam bot, please enter the answer into the following box below based on the instructions contained in the graphic.

Additional Options
Miscellaneous Options

Topic Review (Newest First)
11-06-2012 06:37 PM
Jeremy07 Yea I think i'm going to have to see if i can get them.
11-06-2012 01:29 PM
Geezer Aside from negotiating with them, 35.00 sounds like a very fair price to me, especially if they're in reasonable condition.
11-05-2012 04:06 PM
Originally Posted by jmiller_1974 View Post
Hell, if they're at a thrift store I'd be willing to bet they'd take $100 for the set.

If they have been there more than a week, offer half price and they will be glad to take it.

(I also have a set of 16" 5 spokes w/ tires in socal, available for cheap)
11-04-2012 01:01 AM
jmiller_1974 Hell, if they're at a thrift store I'd be willing to bet they'd take $100 for the set.
11-03-2012 11:21 PM
Jeremy07 I'm thinking about snapping these up but i have almost new tires on my wagon wheels though Hmm.
11-03-2012 11:18 PM
iminhell Seems reasonable.

Scrap price for a set of 4 is ~$40.
But you'll find them selling for ~$125 - $200 on Craigslist or here.
11-03-2012 11:11 PM
5 Spoke 16's

How much would you pay for a set of used 5 spoke factory 16's ? I found a set at a thrift store of all places in perfect condition at $35 a rim. Opinions?

Posting Rules
You may post new threads
You may post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:09 PM.

Copyright 2002-2015 All Rights Reserved : Privacy Policy : Advertise Information

Focus Fanatics Ford Focus Forum offers many fun ways for you to engage with other Ford Focus Owners from across the world. Whether it be about the aftermarket performance modifications, technical how-to's, European tuned suspension or awesome fuel economy similar to the Mazda CX-3, Audi S3, Mazda MX-5 Miata and Acura TLX. You can find all Ford Focus, Focus ST and Focus RS related information here. Join our Ford Focus discussion forums and chat with local Focus enthusiasts in your area. If you own other makes have a look at Challenger Hellcat Forum, Charger Hellcat Forum, Cadillac ATS-V Forum, Cadillac CTS-V Forum, Lexus RC-F Forum, Lexus GS-F Forum, Mercedes GLA Forum, Mercedes GLE Forum and Volvo XC90 Forum.

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.1


Content-Type: application/http; msgtype=response

WARC-Truncated: length

WARC-Type: response

text:
Europe Forums

Post New Topic

Recent Activity

View all Europe activity »
  1. 1 15 Days in Italy - Venice & Rome
  2. 2 Chip and Sign credit cards usage in europe
  3. 3 Want to Meet the Locals? Try Camping
  4. 4 Help me decide where to go xmas week
  5. 5 What type of visa is right for me?
  6. 6 Paris---baguette question???
  7. 7 Has anyone every used a company called Portugal Trails
  8. 8 Pyrenees 10-Day Driving Itinerary
  9. 9 Trip Report RHK's Fall escape
  10. 10 Need Paris Flight Advice
  11. 11 Where in Tuscany to base ourselves for a week?
  12. 12 Neighborhood Bistros in Paris
  13. 13 Want to meet the locals? Some new ideas
  14. 14 Christmas Eve
  15. 15 Traveling to Europe mid November - suggestions
  16. 16 Advice? 2 weeks in Sicily with our 4-year-old
  17. 17 Olive farm visit in Tuscany - olive harvest, oil pressing
  18. 18 Berlin
  19. 19 Glassblowing in Prague
  20. 20 Revised post- cruise itinerary
  21. 21 Trip Report Eiffel Tower Fireworks Photos July 14th
  22. 22 Trip Report Mallorca: Off the tourist trail
  23. 23 a loss about Paris
  24. 24 Trip Report From Barcelona to Valencia… and the not-quite-beaten path in between
  25. 25 Trip Report The Princess Diaries: My Three Week Odyssey In Poland And Romania
View next 25 » Back to the top

Italy Car Rental

Jump to last reply

I've been lurking and absorbing lots a great info as we plan our first family trip to Europe next summer. Thanks to everyone for sharing their passion for travel! I have question on how long to keep a rental car. We're a family of five (from the U.S) travelling next June, flying into Venice and out of Rome. Our itinerary is Venice, Tuscany, Amalfi Coast, Rome (I haven't made any hotel or apartment reservations yet but have our air tix). We're planning on driving from Venice to Tuscany and Tuscany to the Amalf Coast, staying in either Sorrento or Positano. My dilemma is whether to keep the car on the Amalfi coast and drop it off outside of Rome, or drop the car off on the Amalfi Coast and train to Rome. Also, of the locations for picking up a car in Venice is one preferred (airport, non-airport)? Thanks!

9 Replies |Back to top

Sign in to comment.

warcinfo:
robots: classic
hostname: ip-10-171-6-4.ec2.internal
software: Nutch 1.6 (CC)/CC WarcExport 1.0
isPartOf: CC-MAIN-2016-44
operator: CommonCrawl Admin
description: Wide crawl of the web for October 2016
publisher: CommonCrawl
format: WARC File Format 1.0
conformsTo: http://bibnum.bnf.fr/WARC/WARC_ISO_28500_version1_latestdraft.pdf


text:
Europe Forums

Post New Topic

Recent Activity

View all Europe activity »
  1. 1 Trip Report Mallorca: Off the tourist trail
  2. 2 Advice? 2 weeks in Sicily with our 4-year-old
  3. 3 Paris---baguette question???
  4. 4 Want to meet the locals? Some new ideas
  5. 5 Chip and Sign credit cards usage in europe
  6. 6 15 Days in Italy - Venice & Rome
  7. 7 Want to Meet the Locals? Try Camping
  8. 8 Help me decide where to go xmas week
  9. 9 What type of visa is right for me?
  10. 10 Has anyone every used a company called Portugal Trails
  11. 11 Pyrenees 10-Day Driving Itinerary
  12. 12 Trip Report RHK's Fall escape
  13. 13 Need Paris Flight Advice
  14. 14 Where in Tuscany to base ourselves for a week?
  15. 15 Neighborhood Bistros in Paris
  16. 16 Christmas Eve
  17. 17 Traveling to Europe mid November - suggestions
  18. 18 Olive farm visit in Tuscany - olive harvest, oil pressing
  19. 19 Berlin
  20. 20 Glassblowing in Prague
  21. 21 Revised post- cruise itinerary
  22. 22 Trip Report Eiffel Tower Fireworks Photos July 14th
  23. 23 a loss about Paris
  24. 24 Trip Report From Barcelona to Valencia… and the not-quite-beaten path in between
  25. 25 Trip Report The Princess Diaries: My Three Week Odyssey In Poland And Romania
View next 25 » Back to the top

Three Weeks in Italy: What to Pack

Jump to last reply

My wife and I are classic overpackers but for three weeks in Italy, we are planning to bring one large suitcase that rolls and a space-saving garment bag for our nicer clothes.

We've had friends tell us NOT to bring the garment bag, but it really is a travel -specific bag meant for this kind of thing.

Thoughts on our strategy and what we should pack? We are going fro 9/20 to 10/11 and traveling from Venice to Rome and places in between.

25 Replies |Back to top

Sign in to comment.


text:
nerd radio

Tune in live Thursday from 9pm est

Jagex To Support Auto Assembly 2012

July 6th, 2012 by Jay Comments
Online MMO games developer Jagex are busy working frantically on their upcoming Transformers Universe MMO. Back in 2011, Jagex supported Auto Assembly by providing us with a great selection of freebies to give away to our attendees, some fantastic t-shirts which we gave away as competition prizes, and donated what is still our highest fundraising auction items ever.
We’re proud to announce that Jagex will be supporting  Auto Assembly again this year and, they’ll be bringing boxes of stuff exclusive to attendees of Auto Assembly 2012. They will be given away as prizes in various competitions during the convention and we will also be giving away some in a pre-registrant prize draw. To enter this, all you need to do is book your tickets for the convention IN ADVANCE and you’ll be entered (as long as you don’t have a Partner or Under 6 pass!).
Then just check your welcome pack on the day and if you have a lucky ticket in there, you’ve won!
Secondly Jagex will be donating something rather special for our charity auction… They will be providing us with a very special print of artwork from the Transformers Universe game signed by the development team! At Auto Assembly 2011, a similar print that was signed by SIXTY members of the team raised an astonishing £350 and we hope that this one will do the same and we want to thank Paul Mayer and Eddy Dew from Jagex for arranging this.
Finally, we will be giving away Transformers Universe art cards to our attendees as part of the goodie bags this year. Featuring one of two different designs, these have great CGI landscapes on them and are great collectibles from the game.
You can find out more about the game at and about Jagex’s other online MMOs including the highly-acclaimed RuneScape at their website at
Auto Assembly 2012 is Europe’s largest Transformers convention and is taking place over the weekend of 3rd – 5th August 2012 at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole Hotel. To book your tickets or find out information about booking dealers tables, to sponsor the event or to enquire about advertising with us, visit the website at
Hope to see you there!

The Auto Assembly Team

Web: / /
Auto Assembly Europe:
Tel: +44 (0)7860 948296

Auto Assembly is sponsored by

Calloway Custom Designs –
Big Ds Toy Chest –
Toyz And Gamez –
Kapow Toys –
TF Source –
Robot Kingdom –
Transformers @ The Moon – – –
Titan Books –
3 Darths Comics –
Science Fiction Collectables –
Big Bad Toy Store –
Xyber Toys –

Let us know your thoughts below, @NerdFollowing on Twitter or on Facebook

Jay says that he is a writer, martial artist, sketcher, and dreamer but mostly just a husband and father. Since getting married to the wonderful and patient woman of his dreams, and becoming a father (of two young boys), he has fallen into the category of 'lapsed nerd' as he is a former RPer, Live Role-Player, and comic book junkie. Science fiction and fantasy books are the staple of his shelves - both in terms of books and movies ... however, he's never seen Star Wars (any of them) but please don't hold that against him! He is currently trying to find a medical cure for the thing called sleep, as it is interferring with the thing he calls life. If you want to know more about him go to

Proudly Powered By WordPress


text:
Kahlo Family fonts

part of Kahlo font family

All Kahlo Family fonts you see below belongs to the well-known Kahlo font family. Please select the Kahlo Family fonts you want to buy and download:

Preview Font name and styles   Price
download Kahlo Family Pack fontKahlo Family Pack$238,00

Other fonts:
Kaczun, Kadeworth, Kadonk, Kaffe Shachor, Kafka, Kahlo, Kahos, Kai, Kaikoura, Kenwyn Family, KG Like


text:
Cereal Storage for Cereal Lovers

Food-Storage-Info.com Food Container and More Store

Tupperware Cereal Storer

Don't Forget to Use Your Cereal Coupons

If you use proper Cereal Storage you won't have to tell stories like this one. My son just came and said to me " we need some milk but I just wanted to let you know the cereal in the boxes are stale but the Fruit Loops in the cereal storage container is still fresh".

He could have easily said "Dad you wasted some money by leaving your Raisin Bran in the cardboard box dummy". And yes I did have the you blew it this time look on my face.

The key to keeping your Raisin Bran (o.k. not everyone eats Raisin Bran) fresher for longer periods of time would be air tight sealed containers to keep out moisture and insects. It is truly a no brainer, look who's talking.

Humor Your Taste Buds

More than likely, you ended up eating some Rice Crispies that don't snap,crackle,and pop, and more than likely your taste buds did not appreciate it. When you buy Captain Crunch, you want it to be crunchy, and of course you do not want your Cheerios to end up feeling like Gummy Savers (the only thing worst is sour milk).

Keep Away the Bugs

Often, if you have cereal around for too long without having it in a sealed container or cereal dispenser, you may end up having a few extra things in your bowl. Especially if you live in the warmer southern states, you really have to be careful about the storage and storing other types of dry goods, such as flour and sugar.

There are all kinds of bugs that would enjoy nothing better than some fun in the Special K box(okay that must be the insects on a diet), so you want to be sure that you use proper cereal storage to keep this from occurring.

"Learn to Steal Food Legally with

Saving Money

Usually you will find that these products only has a shelf life of about 2-3 months max, and usually shorter than that once it has been opened. How many times have you had to throw out a $4 box of Captain Crunch because it went stale, or had to clean out the cupboards because bugs decided to throw a party in your cereal boxes?

Everyone wants to find ways that they can save money, and just by investing in some proper storage containers for your cereal, you can save money and cut down on the waste.

Cereal Storage time guidelines;

Cereals, ready-to-eat Room Temperature 2-3 months

Cereals, ready-to-cook Room Temperature 6 months

Corn meal, Room Temperature 1 year

Flour, cake, all-purpose, Room Temperature 1 yr

Fit and Fresh? Breakfast Chiller

As you can see, storage is very important for a variety of different problems. A great way that you can save money, avoid getting bugs in the Puffed Wheat, and make sure that it always tastes great is to invest a little bit of money in airtight storage containers. Sure, it will cost you a little bit to purchase them, but think of all the money you could be saving in the long run. Please remember that all plastic containers are not made for food storage. Whether you eat cold ready to eat , or you enjoy other types of cereals like oatmeal, Malt-O-Meal, or even grits, it is important that you store each of them properly. When you eat breakfast you want to know that when you take the first bite, it is going to taste great. Remember not all bowls can be microwaved for your hot cereals.

Tupperware has Great Cereal Storage Containers and Bowls

There is no need for you to ever eat stale cereal again. Get the right storage containers and no doubt you will be able to enjoy a great bowl any time of the day, and you can save money while you are doing so.

I have seen a box of Raisin Bran last 6 months in a properly sealed container. I know this because no one in my home will eat Raisin Bran but myself.

I'm like a big kid I can eat Raisin Bran 24/7. I see you thinking about running to the kitchen for a bowl right now!!!!


text:
Sliced Steak with Roasted-corn Salsa

Total Time
1hr 4mins
Prep 20 mins
Cook 44 mins

Sounds wonderful? It is.Grilled potato wedges make a terrific side.

Ingredients Nutrition

  1. Accompaniment: lime wedges.
  2. Prepare grill for cooking.
  3. Make corn salsa: Heat a dry large cast-iron skillet over moderately high heat until hot, then pan-roast corn, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 8-10 minutes .
  4. Transfer to a bowl.
  5. Cook white part of scallions in butter with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until scallions are tender, 3-4 minutes .
  6. Remove from heat and stir in corn, tomatoes, and jalapeños.
  7. Grill steak: Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sprinkle on both sides of steak.
  8. Grill, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into thickest part of meat registers 130°F, 18-20 minutes total for medium-rare.
  9. Transfer steak to a grooved cutting board and let stand 5-10 minutes before slicing.
  10. While steak is standing, reheat corn mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.
  11. Stir in cilantro and scallion greens.
  12. Spoon corn on top of sliced steak and pour over any accumulated juices.
Most Helpful

Great steak! Loved both the seasoning on the outside of the meat and the corn salsa. In fact, I think the corn salsa would make a nice vegetable side dish to a lot of meals. I overdid the steak slightly because I didn't look at the weight of the meat properly compared with what the recipe calls for (mine was smaller) but otherwise it was perfect.

Sackville October 13, 2005


text:
Paleo Margarita

2 oz. Tequila
3 oz. Paleo Margarita Simple Syrup
3 tsp. Whole Citrus Juice
Chili powder, Salt and Lime Juice (optional, for rimming your glass)

Rim your glass in fresh squeezed lime juice so the seasoning sticks. Continue to rim with chili powder and salt (to taste). Combine your wet ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Give it a vigorous shake for about 30 seconds. Strain into your rimmed glass.
Paleo Margarita Simple Syrup: 1 cup filtered water, 1/2 cup raw agave nectar, 1/4 cup raw local honey. The Paleo Margarita Simple Syrup is key to the sweetness and balance of the Paleo Margarita. Bring the Paleo Margarita Simple Syrup ingredients to a simmer on your stove top. Leave the ingredients on the heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the agave and honey fully dissolve in the water. After 10 minutes, turn the stove off and let the ingredients come down to room temperature before pouring into a mason jar.
Whole Citrus Juice: 3 limes, 1 clementine. I call this “Whole Citrus Juice” because you are putting whole pieces of citrus through a juicer. Using Whole Citrus Juice instead of fresh squeezed juice packs an additional flavor punch and allows you to use less volume due to the potent flavor. The concentration of the citrus flavor also serves as a natural substitute for Cointreau or Triple Sec, allowing you to cut out a little more sugar.

Margaritas seem to be the cocktails most prone to corruption with added sugar and preservatives. I got sick of it and decided to get back to basics. Back to the purest form of the flavors. Back to the freshest ingredients. While there may be a carb or two, rest assured this is a much healthier alternative to a traditional margarita. This recipe is as natural as can be. That’s why I call it the “Paleo” Margarita.

Sunday, November 10, 2013 - 4:55pm

Related Cooking Videos


text:
Header graphic for print

Food Safety News

Breaking news for everyone's consumption

Canada E. coli Death May Be Linked to Walnuts

Quebec’s health ministry told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Thursday that one person in the province has died of an E. coli infection that may be connected to eating tainted walnuts.

So far, the Public Health Agency of Canada has reported 14 cases of E. coli illness, including nine in Quebec.  The outbreak has been linked to walnuts distributed by Quebec-based Amira Enterprises, which recalled the nuts. Health officials say 10 people been hospitalized and three people developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, an illness associated with E. coli infections that can result in kidney failure.

The recalled walnuts were imported from the U.S., according to an alert from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

© Food Safety News


text:
Tag: genetic modification

The lost world: DNA and wheat’s 12,000 year past

Retracing our genetic path of plant domestication can help us produce newer, better varieties to enhance food security, says the Earlham Institute’s Dr Peter Bickerton.

Peter Bickerton

It wasn’t long ago that we first traded hunting for a more sedentary life – harnessing the grasses of the Fertile Crescent. Yet, over the last 12,000 years, though we have mastered the art of producing abundant yields, the time has come to rejuvenate our most staple of crops.

Since humans first discovered that some wheat plants, rather than shedding their seed upon ripening, instead kept their grains attached, we’ve developed a food system that has contributed to a population explosion of over seven billion people worldwide.

Continue reading The lost world: DNA and wheat’s 12,000 year past

What if we grew GM crops in Britain?

It’s time to re-evaluate the impacts of the potential cultivation of GM crops in UK agriculture, says policy researcher at ADAS Carla Turner.

Carla Turner

Genetic modification (GM) in crops has been on the political agenda since their emergence in the 1980s and the first commercially available GM crop approved for cultivation in 1994.

Within the European Union (EU) there has been a precautionary approach to the commercial cultivation of GM crops with stringent approvals legislation.
Continue reading What if we grew GM crops in Britain?

Insights on aquaculture: technology and development

How can fish-producing technology scale up to feed more people? GFS science writer Theresa Meacham casts the net wide.

Theresa Meacham

Having just launched the latest GFS Insight about Aquaculture (PDF), I have been thinking a lot about the role that fish have in our food system. For a start, in the UK we sell most of the fish we catch and eat imported fish mostly caught abroad!

Aquaculture production has increased at an average rate of 8.9% since 1970 in the UK. But in fact our industry is tiny compared to Asian production which is 89% of the global total. Some of the drivers behind this growth (despite exquisite taste!) have been the health benefits associated with eating fish and shellfish products, environmental pressures on land and wild fisheries as well as an increasing world population.
Continue reading Insights on aquaculture: technology and development

The need for science in food security

In this video blog, Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine Simon Coveney makes a case for research from the Oxford Farming Conference.

Simon Coveney

“My name is Simon Coveney, I am the Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine and I am here at the Oxford Farming Conference today with a very clear message about the importance of the linkage between science and agriculture and the agri-food industry generally.

The reality is that we have an enormous challenge, but also an enormous opportunity for this sector over the next 10-50 years, because globally we have to find a way of producing significantly more food from the same, in fact less, natural resources as we see the availability of agricultural land shrink by about a percentage a year.

And at the same time we see the consumption demand for food dramatically increasing.

Continue reading The need for science in food security

New frontiers in food security

Collaborations between Britain and Brazil are on the up. John Lucas reports.

John Lucas

It is now more than one month since I arrived in Brazil to spend a period working in Embrapa (the Brazilian Government agricultural research organisation) as part of the Labex (Laboratorio no Exterior) programme.

For more than 10 years Embrapa have been sending scientists abroad to work in labs and organisations that they regard as of scientific and strategic importance, and a UK Labex base was established at Rothamsted Research in 2010.
Continue reading New frontiers in food security

Farming in the future: nature versus necessity

Les Firbank

It’s time to engage the public with the difficult choices that lie ahead, says Les Firbank.

Food and farming have rarely been away from the headlines in recent years. One of the ongoing themes has been the alleged departure of modern food production and distribution from so-called ‘natural’ practices. We have seen it in the controversies over genetically modified (GM) crops, the rapid spread of foot-and-mouth disease in 2001, and the risks to human health from BSE in cows and salmonella in chicken eggs.
Continue reading Farming in the future: nature versus necessity

Breaking the dependency

Sean Mayes

We are too reliant on too few crop species. Using more underutilised plants will improve global food security, says Sean Mayes.

The world depends for its basic diet of carbohydrates, fats and proteins on a very limited number of crop species.

For carbohydrates, three related species, wheat, rice and maize, dominate human consumption. Any short term improvement in food security will need to include modification (either transgenic or through conventional breeding) of these and other staple crops.
Continue reading Breaking the dependency

Giles OldroydThrough our understanding of how plants secure their own nutritional requirements, we can provide new solutions for sustainable food production for the world’s growing population.

Plants must secure high levels of nitrogen, and in conventional agriculture nitrogen is added at high concentrations in the form of inorganic fertilisers. Artificial nitrogenous fertilisers can increase yield by as much as 50% and the global farming system, and hence our own food supply, is now dependent on them. We would face very severe food shortages if nitrogen fertilisers were to become unavailable.
Continue reading Getting to the root of food security


text:
Janitorial Supplies

Plastic Grey Trash Canview larger image

Plastic Grey Trash Can

Product Id: HUPLTC032G

Sold as: Each

Weight: 8.52 lbs

List Price: $86.36

Savings: $43.31
Ships in 3 days $43.05
  • Description
    Thunder GroupThunder GroupMfg#: PLTC032G
    UPC-12: 789313012114
    UPC-10: 8931301211

    The trash can is durable and easy to use. The handles provide easy handling and the flat bottom provides stability. Lids have secure snap and easy to lift open. The trash can dollies are great for transporting heavy loads. Lids and dollies are sold separately.

  • Details

    Thunder Group Plastic Grey Trash Can, 32 Gallon -- 1 each.

Our commitment to you

We appreciate your visit to FoodServiceDirect.com and hope that you are finding a good selection of Plastic Grey Trash Can. If there is any way we can help try calling or email us. We have been a leader in the foodservice industry for almost 20 years. We have worked hard to attain our A rating from the Better Business Bureau and we will do our utmost to satisfy you with Trash Cans!


text:
When it was released in 1997, Electronic Arts' (NASDAQ:EA) Dungeon Keeper seemed to have everything going for it. Developed by gaming industry legend Peter Molyneux (the creator of Populous, who would go on to create hits such as Black & White and the "Fable" series for Microsoft), the strategy game provided players with a chance to play as the bad guy and build a dungeon to stop pesky heroes from looting their treasure and killing their monsters.

An expansion and a sequel followed, though the sequel wasn't quite as well received as the original. A third "Dungeon Keeper" game was put into development, but the project was eventually abandoned. For fans of the series, the August 2013 announcement of Dungeon Keeper Mobile was met with cautious optimism. After all, the mechanics of the original Dungeon Keeper did seem like they would translate well to touch-screen devices.

Horrors of the dungeon
When Dungeon Keeper Mobile was finally released, it wasn't exactly the game that fans hoped it would be. Truth be told, it was closer to being the exact opposite of what fans had hoped it would be. Instead of delivering a touch-updated "Dungeon Keeper" experience with enhanced graphics, the game featured microtransaction "progress gates" so severe that some gamers found it unplayable without frequent purchases. Actions in the game require time to complete, with some seemingly basic actions taking hours or even a full day to finish ... unless you purchase "gems" with real money. Even the tutorial that teaches new players how the game works seems to stress the importance of paying to speed up gameplay.

Even Molyneux thinks that the changes made in Dungeon Keeper Mobile to monetize the "free-to-play" game are over the top. Speaking with the BBC about the game and the lengthy waits required to perform actions without "gems," the game designer said, "I felt myself turning round saying, 'What? This is ridiculous. I just want to make a dungeon. I don't want to schedule it on my alarm clock for six days to come back for a block to be chipped.'"

The ratings game
Complaints about the game don't stop at the monetization method that it employs. Players and reviewers have also cried foul over how the Android version of the game handles ratings in the Google Play store. Two in-game rating options are presented to players: "1-4 Stars" and "5 Stars." Selecting the "5 Stars" option takes players to the Google Play store to leave their rating, while the "1-4 Stars" option merely gives them the opportunity to send a comment about the game to EA.

EA on the defensive
EA hasn't been silent about the criticisms that Dungeon Keeper Mobile has received. Instead, the issues being criticized have been touted as intended features that (theoretically) make the game a better experience overall. Jeff Skalski, the game's senior producer, stated in an interview with Tab Times that "...Dungeon Keeper is meant to be played on the go multiple times a day with a few minutes here or there. This way of playing allows fans to naturally progress as a free player." He emphasized that the game was designed to allow players to progress (and even get "gems" in large multiplayer events) without having to pay, and that most of the team had played as free players during a 15-week limited "soft launch" period to make sure that it was enjoyable even to free players.

As for the ratings shenanigans, EA released a statement saying that the intention of the feedback option was to gather information from unsatisfied players that would be used to improve the game overall. The company also emphasized that once in the Google Play store, players were free to leave any rating they like and were not bound to the "5 Star" rating suggested by the in-game button.

A dungeon too far?
Like many publishers, EA is trying to find success in the sometimes difficult world of mobile gaming. Competing with free-to-play offerings from companies like Zynga and King, the decision to use a popular IP to build a microtransaction-driven game likely seemed like a good one at the time. Unfortunately, the game leaned too heavily on its monetization and stripped away much of the fun that made the original so enjoyable.

Not only can this affect the revenue that the game brings in, but it could have larger implications in the future. The U.K. government is taking action to hold up its consumer protection laws and end misleading or aggressive monetization in "free" games, and in time other regulators could look into the issue as well. This could leave games like Dungeon Keeper Mobile walking a tightrope to avoid fines or other legal issues, in addition to the larger concern of alienating loyal gamers in the company's grab for dollars.

John Casteele has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.


text:
The S&P Should Beat These Stocks Today

LONDON -- European stocks markets are climbing back Tuesday following a four-day slide, with some confidence surrounding the EU debt crisis returning after eurozone finance ministers drew up the blueprint for Spain's 100 billion euro bailout, the first 30 billion euros of which will reach Madrid by the end of the month. Premarket trade has the S&P 500 (INDEX: ^GSPC  ) following Europe's lead today, although somewhat more muted at this stage, set to open 0.3% higher.

Even with this buoyant outlook, there are still a number of stocks underperforming today. Here are three American depository receipts that the S&P should beat today.

 GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE: GSK  )
The pharmaceutical giant is down almost 2% Tuesday, just days after it agreed to make a record settlement with U.S. regulators for $3 billion. The company pleaded guilty to the illegal promotion of two drugs and the failure to provide clinical data on another. The $3 billion represents $2 billion in civil payments and $1 billion in criminal payments.

This settlement comes nine years after a GSK employee first raised concerns surrounding the marketing of the company's respiratory medicine Advair after an internal email sent to staff suggested "innovative ideas" for promoting the drug, including suggestions that a limit on the prescription of one drug was actually just a guideline.

ARM Holdings (Nasdaq: ARMH  )
ARM Holdings has been sliding in Europe this morning, down around 0.5% following news that Intel will be investing as much as $4.1 billion in rival ASML Holding. The move by Intel is expected to give ASML an edge in the development extreme ultraviolet lithography, a manufacturing process that will allow improved miniaturization of computer chips.

ARM's suffering at the hands of Intel comes as the U.S. giant continues to make headway in the smartphone and tablet markets -- areas where, until recently, ARM-based companies such as Nvidia have dominated.

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (NYSE: BBVA  )
Despite the uplifting news surrounding the EU bailout of Spain and some broader improvement on the outlook of the banking sector, Spanish banks are seeing muted trade today, with BBVA flat to marginally higher.

The company is one of the worst performers in Spain, failing to gain much ground not only after the agreement of Spain's bailout, but despite the EU banking watchdog's confirmation today that European banks should be able to meet their capital targets, a full report on which it will publish tomorrow.

As usual, this morning's European trading saw some stocks lose ground -- and perhaps provide some European buying opportunities. Indeed, legendary investor Warren Buffett has recently spent more than $1 billion buying a European large-cap stock that's currently trading well below its 2012 high. If you want to know what Buffett has bought within Europe, this special Motley Fool report -- "The One European Share Warren Buffett Loves" -- reveals everything, including the price he paid. You can download the report today for free. But hurry -- the report is available for a limited time only.

The Motley Fool is helping Europe invest. Better. And with the eurozone economy so uncertain, we're urging everyone to read "Ten Steps To Making A Million In The Market" -- this report may transform your wealth. Click here now to request your free, no-obligation copy.

Further Motley Fool investment opportunities:

Karl Loomes does not own any share mentioned in this article.The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days.

Read/Post Comments (0) | Recommend This Article (0)

Comments from our Foolish Readers

Help us keep this a respectfully Foolish area! This is a place for our readers to discuss, debate, and learn more about the Foolish investing topic you read about above. Help us keep it clean and safe. If you believe a comment is abusive or otherwise violates our Fool's Rules, please report it via the Report this Comment Report this Comment icon found on every comment.

Be the first one to comment on this article.

Compare Brokers

Fool Disclosure

Sponsored Links

Leaked: Apple's Next Smart Device
(Warning, it may shock you)
The secret is out... experts are predicting 458 million of these types of devices will be sold per year. 1 hyper-growth company stands to rake in maximum profit - and it's NOT Apple. Show me Apple's new smart gizmo!

DocumentId: 1937974, ~/Articles/ArticleHandler.aspx, 10/20/2016 5:55:23 PM

Report This Comment

Use this area to report a comment that you believe is in violation of the community guidelines. Our team will review the entry and take any appropriate action.

Sending report...

Today's Market

updated Moments ago Sponsored by:
DOW 18,162.35 -40.27 -0.22%
S&P 500 2,141.34 -2.95 -0.14%
NASD 5,241.83 -4.58 -0.09%

Create My Watchlist

Go to My Watchlist

You don't seem to be following any stocks yet!

Better investing starts with a watchlist. Now you can create a personalized watchlist and get immediate access to the personalized information you need to make successful investing decisions.

Data delayed up to 5 minutes

Related Tickers

10/20/2016 4:35 PM
^GSPC $2141.34 Down -2.95 -0.14%
S&P 500 INDEX CAPS Rating: No stars
ARMH $0.00 Down +0.00 +0.00%
ARM Holdings CAPS Rating: ***
BBVA $6.79 Up +0.17 +2.57%
Banco Bilbao Vizca… CAPS Rating: ***
GSK $41.43 Down -0.06 -0.14%
GlaxoSmithKline CAPS Rating: ***


text:
Udinese have tightened their grip on Francesco Guidolin by handing the tactician a new contract at the Stadio Friuli.
Relegated Pescara insist Udinese target Ivan Pelizzoli is not for sale. “We will extend his contract.”
New Roma defender Mehdi Benatia has revealed that he is 'proud' to have joined the capital club.
Udinese have released a statement insisting there is no issue with Francesco Guidolin following the Coach's extended break.
Milan vice-President Adriano Galliani will meet with Antonio Candreva’s agent to discuss a possible move.
Antonio Di Natale assures he “never had a doubt” on Udinese, having signed a new lifetime contract with the club.
Antonio Di Natale has officially signed a contract extension with Udinese until 2015 with an option for another year.
Mehdi Benatia's move from Udinese to Roma is likely to be completed later this week, but the Morocco international has admitted that he almost joined PSG.
Roma are reportedly ready to announce the signing of Mehdi Benatia from Udinese, awaiting only Valerio Verre’s agreement to go the other way.
Sebastien Frey is heading for Turkish club Bursaspor, but Udinese are also an option for the Genoa goalkeeper.
Udinese director of sport Cristiano Giaretta confirmed Napoli “had talks” over buying their half of Antonio Candreva.
Sampdoria sent Federico Piovaccari to Steaua Bucharest and Parma bought Sporting Lisbon’s Pedro Mendes, among other moves.
Antonio Candreva is reportedly open to extending his stay at Lazio, but is pushing for an improvement on his salary.
Marco Davide Faraoni has reportedly flown out to England today to finalise terms on a transfer from Udinese to Watford.
Udinese will likely have to dip into the transfer market for a goalkeeper, as Zeljko Brkic has been ruled out for up to four months.
Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Udinese will make a move for Pescara goalkeeper Ivan Pelizzoli.
Manchester United are reportedly showing light interest in Lazio and Udinese’s co-owned Antonio Candreva.
Udinese confirmed Napoli “asked us about Antonio Candreva,” who is co-owned with Lazio.
As expected, Udinese announced defender Mehdi Benatia will join Roma “over the next few days.”
Udinese centre-back Danilo has committed himself to the club despite rumours of interest from Inter.


text:
Indian Teams Football Grounds in India

Map Key:   Visited (for football) Visited (for football) Visited (not for football) Visited (not for football) Visited (for football and not for football) Visited (for football and not for football) Not Visited Not Visited

View Fullscreen Map

Indian Teams 0/8 grounds visited (0%)

Team/GroundI've Been There!
For FootballTour/Non-Football
Atletico de Kolkata
Salt Lake Stadium
Chennai Titans
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Chennai)
Delhi Dynamos
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Delhi)
FC Goa
Fatorda Stadium
FC Pune City
Balewadi Stadium
Kerala Blasters
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Kochi)
Mumbai City
DY Patil Stadium
NorthEast United
Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium

Register or Login

Registered users can create their own map of football grounds they've visited. Login or create an account.

Looking for former stadiums? Try searching for the team that used to play there or the ground name, if you know it. Alternatively, you can click on one of the team names above to view all the grounds where they have played home matches.

Best supported teams in Indian Teams

#TeamNumber of Fans
1.FC Pune City1
2.Atletico de Kolkata0
3.Chennai Titans0
4.Delhi Dynamos0
5.FC Goa0
6.Kerala Blasters0
7.Mumbai City0
8.NorthEast United0
  • Average # fans in Indian Teams: 0

Which team's fans have been to the most grounds in Indian Teams?

#TeamAvg Grounds Visited
1.FC Pune City44.00
2.Atletico de Kolkata0.00
3.Chennai Titans0.00
4.Delhi Dynamos0.00
5.FC Goa0.00
6.Kerala Blasters0.00
7.Mumbai City0.00
8.NorthEast United0.00
  • Average # grounds visited in Indian Teams: 4.89

By the compass

Other Football Leagues in India

Indian Teams

Like Us On Facebook

Follow Us On Twitter

Get the gear...


text:
Writers of Pro Football Prospectus 2008

22 Apr 2013, 11:00am by Rivers McCown

MMQB: Inside the Revis Trade

This week, Mr. King takes a comprehensive look inside the Darrelle Revis trade, discusses some of the inner workings at SI (especially looking at his new upcoming site), and thinks the early case against Browns owner Jimmy Haslam is "ominous."

» More...

10 comments, Last at 24 Apr 2013, 9:40am by MehlLageman56

21 Apr 2013, 12:45pm by Rivers McCown

It's Official: Jets Deal Revis to Bucs

The Buccaneers and Jets have agreed on the framework of a deal sending Darrelle Revis to Tampa, pending a physical and a new contract for Revis. The deal is expected to be completed tonight or tomorrow and the Jets will be getting multiple picks, including Tampa's 13th overall pick in this week's draft. UPDATE: The deal is officially done.

» More...

54 comments, Last at 24 Apr 2013, 4:29am by Mr Shush

17 Apr 2013, 11:22pm by Rivers McCown

Clay Matthews Signs Extension With Packers

Reportedly the terms are: five years, $66 million, with $31 million of that guaranteed. It will kick in after this coming season.

» More...

5 comments, Last at 19 Apr 2013, 11:40pm by LionInAZ

17 Apr 2013, 09:47pm by Rivers McCown

Pat Summerall: A Life Remembered

A short video from NFL Films about the legacy of Pat Summerall, who died yesterday of cardiac arrest. I became aware of the NFL rather late in Summerall's broadcasting career, but it's still hard for me to not compare other announcers to him.

» More...

6 comments, Last at 19 Apr 2013, 7:13pm by PatsFan

01 Apr 2013, 11:52am by Rivers McCown

Matt Waldman RSP Available Now!

Our own Matt Waldman finally delivered his RSP last night after thousands of hours in the tape den. It goes without saying that we endorse the product whole-heartedly, and as someone who often doesn't put in a lot of time watching the college game during the NFL season, this is my best way to catch up on the actual strengths and weaknesses of every draftable skill player across the country. 10 percent of each sale is donated to Darkness to Light, a non-profit devoted to preventing sexual abuse in communities across the country. It's a must-read. Do yourself a favor and pick this up.

» More...

2 comments, Last at 02 Apr 2013, 9:53am by Ryan D.

29 Mar 2013, 10:56am by Rivers McCown

The Month In Quotes: March 2013

Free agency shenanigans and Ed O'Bannon litigation bluffs! This and more in the month's best quotes.

» More...

14 comments, Last at 30 Mar 2013, 4:11pm by Rivers McCown

27 Mar 2013, 06:37pm by Rivers McCown

A Metrics Breakdown of Top (College) Pass Rushers

Greg Peshek of The Sideline View measures Barkevious Mingo, Dion Jordan, Bjorn Werner, Cornelius Carradine, and Alex Okafor against each other with data from STATS.

» More...

14 comments, Last at 13 Apr 2013, 9:16pm by Scott Crowder

25 Mar 2013, 11:59am by Rivers McCown

MMQB: Dumervil Salvages Baltimore Offseason

This week Peter talks Baltimore's offseason, waxes about Ed Reed and Brian Urlacher, and, naturally, spends some words on career Jaguars center Brad Meester.

» More...

19 comments, Last at 03 Apr 2013, 3:36am by MC2

19 Mar 2013, 05:49pm by Rivers McCown

Best and Worst Run Stop Rates 2012

The yin and yang of Houston Texans defenders: J.J. Watt and Bradie James.

» More...

27 comments, Last at 27 Mar 2013, 8:11pm by Mr Shush

19 Mar 2013, 01:34am by Rivers McCown

2013 NFL Draft Compensation Picks Awarded

The Ravens and Falcons lead the way with four additional picks, while the Texans, Titans, and Chiefs each land an extra third-rounder from the compensatory formula.

» More...

9 comments, Last at 25 Mar 2013, 6:49am by Edward E. Patel


text:
News Headline News Daily Weekly Monthly List View of Calendar

In the News...

Cash for College Workshop
One-to-One Help Completing Dream Application, FAFSA, & Other Financial Aid-Related Form
Foothill Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto
February 07, 2015
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Middlefield Campus
Archive Story

Current and future college students as well as their parents are invited to the Foothill College Cash for College workshop Saturday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Building I at the Foothill College Middlefield Campus in Palo Alto. Admission and parking are free.

This annual event provides one-stop service to complete financial aid applications. Financial aid professionals will provide line-by-line assistance to complete the AB540/Dream Application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event is ideal for high school and college students who currently attend or plan to attend a California community college, CSU campus, UC campus, private university or vocational/technical school.

“Determining how you and your family will pay for college can be a stressful experience. Foothill’s friendly financial aid experts will help both you and your family prepare your financial aid materials so that you are considered for every type of financial aid that you are eligible for,” says Foothill College Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator Sarah Corrao. “We understand that application forms can be daunting, so we will walk you through the entire process line by line, and answer all of your financial aid-related questions. In just a few hours, we’ll help you complete your application and explain what you can expect after submitting the FAFSA and other financial aid-related materials. You’ll be confident in knowing that you have completed the important steps that will make college more affordable for you and your family.”

In addition to the line-by-line explanation, the workshop will feature free, professional assistance to students and families completing grade-point average verification forms that are required for Cal Grants and other types of financial aid.

Students who file individual or joint tax returns should bring their personal income and asset information. Students who are claimed as dependents on a parent's income tax should bring the parent's income and asset information, including 2014 federal income tax returns if already prepared; records of other untaxed income such as welfare benefits, Social Security benefits, TANF, veteran's benefits, or military or clergy allowances; and W-2 Forms or other records such as check stubs of income earned in 2014. Parents of dependent students are encouraged to attend the Cash for College workshop with their student.

Located just minutes from Hwy. 101, the Foothill Middlefield Campus is near the intersection of Middlefield and San Antonio Roads at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto. Parking is free. For more information, call (650) 949-7710, e-mail or access

Phone us at: (650) 949-7710
eMail us at:
Click here for more information.
Check this link for additional information:

Special Notice: Admission and parking are free.

return to previous page           top of page


text:
Free Shipping On Orders Over $200, Continental US Only

Andre Assous > Sale > Metallics >
Andre Assous Espadrilles - Women's ShoesAndre Assous shoes, sandals and espadrilles have have been worn by women wanting stylish and comfortable fashion for years. Find the right espadrille for the occasion from the designer famously referred to as the "King of the Espadrille," Andre Assous. Shop the latest Andre Assous espadrilles!


text:
Page 2 of 2 from Patently Absurd
Gary L. Reback, 06.24.02

This change in patent policy came largely from the USPTO and the courts, rather than Congress. In 1980 the U.S. Supreme Court, by a 5-to-4 vote, broadened the scope of what is patentable by directing the USPTO to grant patents on human-made, genetically engineered bacteria. In explaining its decision, the Court quoted a 30-year-old congressional committee report for the proposition that "anything under the sun that is made by man" qualifies for patent protection. That decision (and several others like it) signaled to the USPTO an about-face in the decades-long reluctance to expand patent protection. The USPTO interpreted these new decisions very broadly and began to issue patents on computer software--hitherto considered uncopyrightable as mathematical algorithms, since they are not really human inventions.

In 1982, Congress created a special Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) for all patent cases. The CAFC capped off this trend toward broader patent protection by ruling in 1998 that methods of doing business are patentable.

Patent claims for computer software and methods of doing business inundated the USPTO, and there were few records of prior inventions in these two areas against which to check new claims for novelty. Specious patents were awarded in droves. Far from retreating, the USPTO saw a bureaucratic upside to this surge in patent applications.

The USPTO realized that the fees from granting and maintaining patents created that rarest of American institutions--a government profit center. In fact, the USPTO started openly advocating that its performance be measured by the amount that it contributed to the public coffers.

During the first Clinton Administration, for example, USPTO Director Bruce Lehman attempted to deflect criticism of the USPTO's practices by traveling around the country with a chart showing precisely how much revenue the USPTO raised for the federal treasury. Lehman's approach shocked many in the technology community. "It's like he's bragging about the amount of money he brought in selling plots of land in Yosemite," marveled a Silicon Valley executive. Worse, Congress recognized in the patent system a revenue source and began lifting a portion of USPTO fees to subsidize profligate spending. The USPTO became the federal government's cash cow.

The rest of the country has begun to notice. Distinguished academics and eminent jurists from across the political spectrum, as well as journalists and business commentators of every conceivable stripe, have all begun to ask whether the USPTO policy of patent proliferation makes any sense for a free-market economy. Within the past five or six years, economists in particular have started to question the USPTO's practices, finding little correlation, if any, between patent proliferation and invention. Economists have identified many situations in which patents actually retard the introduction of new products.

The leaders of the USPTO dismiss all such criticism. On policy issues, they seem to interact most frequently with patent lawyers, who make a good living from the present system and have little incentive to change it. Never mind that only about half of the patents litigated in court to final resolution are held valid. To hear the USPTO tell it, more money is needed to issue even more patents. But the pressure for change is building.

If the system is going to be fixed, the USPTO needs to focus on the economic costs of its policies and correct its own balance sheet. The USPTO measures its own net income with all the sophistication of a dot-com, focusing only on the top line--application fees. In all the charts and graphs of "operating results" in the USPTO annual report, there is not a cent attributed to the cost to the public of the slices of the economy it is selling off for monopolization by private interests.

The USPTO needs to be liberated from the burden of its own revenue stream. Patents are not a short-term revenue-generating engine. The USPTO should focus in the first instance on proper patent policy and advise Congress to do the same. If the short-term cost of a more disciplined patent system is to fund the USPTO out of general tax receipts, so be it. Our economy will be far healthier in the long run.

Gary L. Reback has been named one of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America" by the National Law Journal. His clients have included Sun Microsystems, Netscape, Oracle, Apple, Borland, and Novell. He also spearheaded the assault to break up Microsoft's operating system monopoly. He is currently a Silicon Valley entrepreneur.

< Previous 2 of 2

Article Controls

Related Sections
Home > Magazines > Forbes ASAP

News Headlines | More From Forbes.com | Special Reports
Subscriptions >

Free Trial Issue of Forbes Forbes Gift Subscription
Subscribe To Newsletters Subscriber Customer Service
Buy Audio Version of Forbes

Trading Center
Brought to you by the sponsors below

CEO Book Club more >
The Philosopher Kings Of Hedging
The Philosopher Kings Of Hedging
Steven Drobny reveals insights from the hedge fund all-stars.
Laissez Faire In The Studio
Dunstan Prial
At Columbia Records, John Hammond made some of the greatest discoveries in American music.
Search Books

Advanced Search |  New & Notable

SitemapHelpContact UsInvestment NewslettersForbes ConferencesForbes MagazinesForbes Autos
Ad Information   Forbes.com Wireless   RSS   Reprints/Permissions   Subscriber Services
© 2006 Forbes.com Inc.™   All Rights Reserved   Privacy Statement   Terms, Conditions and Notices

Stock quotes are delayed at least 15 minutes for Nasdaq, at least 20 minutes for NYSE/AMEX. U.S. indexes are delayed at least 15 minutes with the exception of Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 which are 2 minutes delayed.

Powered By


text:
Discontinued Ranger? - Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks, Ford Focus and Ford Cars
Ford Ranger Forum Forum for discussion of the Ford Ranger.

LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
post #1 of 5 (permalink) Old 01-06-10, 08:44 AM Thread Starter
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Hillsborough, NJ
Age: 39
Posts: 12
Discontinued Ranger?

Ok, Ive heard the rumors that Ford is discontinuing the Sport Trac or the Ranger and replacing it with the F-100. Now I hear those plans have also been scrapped and the Ranger will be reintroduced as a full four-door truck to compete with other compact pick-ups. Any update as to what is going on?

Im looking to sell my current Ranger(btw, best vehicle I have ever owned) b/c I need four doors. Dont know if I should pursue the Sport Trac if its going to be discontinued, or just wait it out until the new Ranger makes its debut in the US.

scrapes is offline
Sponsored Links
post #2 of 5 (permalink) Old 01-06-10, 11:37 PM
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 28
Re: Discontinued Ranger?

I'd wait for the new Ranger. I doubt if Ford would discontinue it altogether. You'll have current technology and your resale won't suffer so much. A little trivia for those of you who weren't around in '83. As you know, the F100 was the only half ton Ford made for many years. When unleaded fuel was required for cars and light trucks around 1974, 3/4 tons (F250)and above were exempt and could use leaded gas. There was a need for a half ton with a sufficient GVW (6500?) to qualify for the exemption. One example was fleets that fueled their own larger trucks wanted to be able to fuel their pickups onsite. Enter the F150. Ford continued to make the F100 until if was phased out around 1983 or when unleaded fuel went away and the F100 was redundant. The F150 became the standard bearer of the Ford half ton pickup. So now you know.
k9byte is offline
post #3 of 5 (permalink) Old 01-23-10, 01:32 PM
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 72
Re: Discontinued Ranger?

News according to the front page of this forum:

"Production of the Ranger pickup truck will end next year, with Ford hoping buyers will move up to the F-150. If demand is sufficient, however, Ford might also look to introduce its upcoming global midsize truck platform (the new Ranger) to the U.S.

In an interview with PickupTrucks.com, Ford product boss Derrick Kuzak confirmed the Ranger was to be eliminated after an incredibly long production run, which has stretched over a decade. With most owners using their Rangers for commuter duty, Ford thinks the move to an F-150 won't be difficult. After all, the current 2.3-liter 4-cylinder Ranger gets 19/24 mpg, which is likely worse than what an F-150 equipped with Ford's new 3.7-liter V6 would get. While the use of the 3.7 in the F-150 is still unconfirmed, in the Mustang it gets an impressive 30 mpg.

According to Kuzak,the biggest issue with bringing over the new Ranger to the U.S. is how it would fit into the North American marketplace. "It's no secret we have a new Ranger coming globally. We're working on one for all the other markets in the world," said Kuzak to PickupTrucks.com. "The difference is that all o those other markets only have a Ranger. They don't have an F-150 above it."

In other words, Ford would not want to cannibalize sales of the top-selling F-150.

The Ford Ranger continues to be the second best selling compact pickup in the U.S., with 55,600 units moved last year. The Ranger is, however, a distant second to the Toyota Tacoma at 111,824 units."
jimbot58 is offline
post #4 of 5 (permalink) Old 01-24-10, 06:13 PM
360ci's Avatar
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Waterloo
Posts: 2,481
Re: Discontinued Ranger?

The current 4cyl ranger with manual transmission gets 22/27 mpg with a combined rating of 24mpg. The new Ranger in 2012 will consist of a Euro spec truck: Spied: 2012 Ford Ranger - Ford Reports

'11 Ram Quad Cab 4x4 SXT 5.7L HEMI (stock); 48,500m
'06 Pontiac G6 GT 3.5L 220hp; 64,000m
'12 Chrysler 200 Limited 3.6L 283hp; 28,000m
'99 Taurus 3.0L 2V Vulcan 145hp; 154,300m - Traded
Amsoil in all vehicles!
360ci is offline
post #5 of 5 (permalink) Old 12-14-11, 12:08 PM
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 1
frown Re: Discontinued Ranger?

The main reason it's being discontinued is because of the Obama Administration and the new draconion EPA requirements. The new requirements include small pickups, i.e. the Ford Ranger and require 35.5 mpg. Not going to happen. Instead on incurring the fines from the EPA, Ford is instead discontinuing the model in the US only...
tim8w is offline
Sponsored Links

  Ford Forums - Mustang Forum, Ford Trucks, Ford Focus and Ford Cars > Ford Trucks | Utes | Vans |SUVs | Crossovers > Ford Ranger Forum

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Show Printable Version
Email this Page Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

For the best viewing experience please update your browser to Google Chrome


text:
Foreign Films For Dummies

This is the place to talk about films from around the world.

Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby kriggy » Wed Jan 08, 2003 11:30 pm

Okay, at the risk of sounding like a hick-airhead, I have come seeking Foreign Film advice. I have to admit I've only seen two ("Amelie", and "Babette's Feast"), but I have enjoyed both experiences and would definitely like to get into this. Any suggestions or recommendations? If it helps I really really loved "Amelie", so lets start out with something nice and easy, then maybe I could branch out....Oh dear God I'm so typically American-tourist(sigh)!

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby Gaz » Thu Jan 09, 2003 12:40 am

Delicatessen might be a good place to start if your mind is dark enough.

Louis Malle's Le Souffle au Coeur (Murmur of the Heart) is a lovely film, and very gentle too, if you can find it.

Truffaut's Les Quatre Cents Coups (The 400 Blows) is a great film if the subject matter appeals to you.

Perhaps try Mediterraneo? It's quite light.

Then there's always La Cage aux Folles - that's good for a laugh (the film The Birdcage was based on).

Just a few suggestions...

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby john-5 » Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:02 pm

Given that the two you liked were accessible, popular "feelgood" films then you may indeed like Le Souffle au Coeur, as suggested. Also Fanny and Alexander (like Babette's Feast, involves Scandinavian festive feasting), Cinema Paradiso (bitter-sweet nostalgia), The White Balloon (charming). For masterly action-adventure, Seven Samurai should be a good starting point. Or Aguirre Wrath of God. Try Sansho the Bailiff, L'Atalante (slightly eccentric, but loved by many), Spirit of the Beehive, Chungking Express, The Night of San Lorenzo, Raise the Red Lantern; all superbly made and involving. Of course it's virtually impossible to predict what you'll like on the basis of 2 films, and i may be way out. Many who loved Amelie also went for Life is Beautiful.

Then there are more serious and "arty" films by directors like Dreyer, Bergman, Tarkovsky and Bresson, not for all tastes. Read up a bit on the users' top 100, for a sense of what may appeal to you.

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby margot.kempton » Thu Jan 09, 2003 2:20 pm

As a relative beginner myself, I would recommend Hable Con Ella, Y tu Madre, or any film by Almovodar for example. Australian films of any kind are also recommended but Rabbit Fence is my latest favorite

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby aviv71 » Thu Jan 09, 2003 5:49 pm

I base my choices on many different things, but I like to follow a director or an actor. I find that if I like one movie a director makes, then chances are I'll find another I'll like.

Also, keep on reading this message board. You'll get ideas of what to watch.

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby Gaz » Thu Jan 09, 2003 6:00 pm

I'd forgotten about Almodovar - Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is fun.

Overlooked Fanny & Alexander too. That's enjoyable and accessible, if you have a day free.

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby tyndale » Thu Jan 09, 2003 6:40 pm

In addition to checking out some of the films mentioned here, you also might want to try a few tactics: for example, go to your local video store and inquire which foreign films are being rented the most (if they keep that kind of info); head to your local bookstore and thumb through books on world cinema; do a search on the web for the foreign films that have won Oscars for Best Foreign Film -- these will give you ideas on where to start and what to see. Granted, the films that get rented the most or that win Oscars may not necessarily be what foreign film buffs would consider the "best" films -- but that's ok. It's just a way to get your feet wet and figure out what you like. Also, check out the Criterion Collection web site, as well as the Criterion Collection forum (I don't have the URL for it, but if you do a search on google for "criterion collection forum," you should find it).

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby paredes » Wed Feb 26, 2003 5:19 pm

The film books generally say that the best place to start is Kurosawa's HIDDEN FORTRESS, probably because it was the basis of Star Wars, and it's his least obscure film.

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby gratefultiger » Wed Feb 26, 2003 10:02 pm

the best place to start is the beginning & work your way forward.they did make foreign films before the 50's though you wouldn't know it form some of the messages here.
renoir 'clair,rossellini,mizoguchi,ozu,eisenstein,dhovzenko etc.then you have the 30's chinese stuff that hasn't come out of the vaults yet!

Re: Foreign Films For Dummies

Postby javajunkie75 » Wed Feb 26, 2003 11:38 pm

There is always "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" to wet your appetite. Another sweet film is Il Postino. Like some of my fellow posters, Almodovar is always a sure bet.

Return to Film Talk

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Forestry Commission logo
NEWS RELEASE No: 1465414 MAY 2011

Second Cumbrian red kite shot dead

This news story is now over a year old and information may no longer be accurate or up-to-date. It might also contain obsolete links.
Please use our search link on the left to look for more recent information.

Police have launched an investigation after a young red kite was found dead in the Grizedale and Rusland area.

The bird, marked as number four, was one of 30 red kites reintroduced to Grizedale Forest in Cumbria in August last year. It was discovered on April 20, under a tree it had been roosting in, with a single shotgun wound.

PC John Shaw, Cumbria Police wildlife and rural environmental crime officer, said:

“This is the second known incident involving released kites to have died through persecution by shooting. It is disturbing and difficult to understand why anyone would want to shoot these birds, which are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.”

Another of the red kites released at Grizedale was shot dead in Dentdale in September last year.

A full investigation involving Cumbria Police and the Forestry Commission is now under way. The shooting of birds such as red kites, which are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, carries a possible six-month prison sentence and up to £5,000 fine.

Iain Yoxall, Forestry Commission wildlife ranger responsible for the red kite reintroduction programme at Grizedale Forest, said:

“It is very sad news to hear that another red kite has been needlessly killed.

“These birds are a native species that were almost eliminated from the UK partly because of persecution. It has been fabulous to see them in the skies over Cumbria again and they are starting to become a fantastic addition to the region’s biodiversity – it just does not make sense why people would want to harm or kill them.”

Red kites are predominantly carrion feeders and do not attack game birds or livestock.

Anyone with any information into this latest incident is urged to contact Cumbria Police wildlife crimes officers on 0845 33 00 247 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The Forestry Commission consulted widely with local landowners as part of the reintroduction project and established a special advisory group, which includes organisations like Natural England, the RSPB and the British Association of Shooting and Conservation.

Notes to editors

The Forestry Commission is the largest provider of countryside recreation in Britain, with responsibility for more than one million hectares (2.4 million acres) of forest, woodlands and open countryside. The North West England Forest District covers the Lake District in Cumbria, the Forest of Bowland in Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The forests are managed for conservation, wildlife, landscape and recreation as well as providing a valuable source of timber.

Media contacts: Mike Thornley on 01229 862012 or Sarah Bruce on 01229-862011


text:
Dustin Ashley
  • 13 years old
  • Date of birth: Jul 29, 1996
  • Date of passing: Feb 20, 2010
Let the memory of Dustin be with us forever
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Dustin Ashley, 13, born on July 29, 1996 and passed away on February 20, 2010. We will remember him forever.
Memorial Tributes
This tribute was added by Cathy Williams on 21st April 2016

"I Feel For Each Of You, He's Looking Down & Smiling On Each of You, Always Remeber Him & The Time He Was With You'll...Love You'll!"

Leave a Tribute:
Invite your family and friends
to visit this memorial:

Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications when others contribute to this memorial.

Click on a photo to enlarge.

This memorial is administered by:

Kathy Morgan

Have a suggestion for us?

We are waiting for your feedback!


text:
Patrick j LACLAIR
  • 54 years old
  • Date of birth: Jun 28, 1956
  • Place of birth:
    Shelton, Washington, United States
  • Date of passing: Feb 18, 2011
  • Place of passing:
    Hood canal waters the hiway of our ancestors, Washington, United States
Let the memory of Patrick j be with us forever
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Patrick j LACLAIR, 54, born on June 28, 1956 and passed away on February 18, 2011. We will remember him forever.
Memorial Tributes
This tribute was added by LaMetta LaClair on 9th February 2014

"My darling beloved mate... Our hearts  and souls were enter twined like the roots of the Cedar trees, although the twining, were frayed, showing years of us, this was the characteristics of our love, only to show, there is non perfection in all things.. this  was our struggles, n the commitments we devowed toward each other, to keep going toward.  The love we had built, over the many years, would stop at times, only to take a breath, not from each other, but to allow one to catch up, We stayed exited, like the spring frozen creeks,  n rivers, begining to thaw, proving creator was giving us new life... We whispered when angry and we shouted when our hearts were overjoyed...we
gave each other a new meaning to the word LIFE..  It has been 3 years since I have heard your soft whisper to my heart ... You expressing your love to me, I am thankful I stored all your words of love to me, in the cards, poems, and words will ever be able to say how broken my heart was the day u were taken... You were n will continue to live in our hearts, THE SPECIAL GUY WHO DID: hunting, diving, gathering, singing, playing, being DAD, G PA, UNCLE, BROTHER, CUZ, FRIEND,   N MY LIFE PARTNER.... THANK YOU FOR BEING THE MOST WONDERFUL EXAMPLE FOR OUR LIVES... ~~~~ <3 ~~~~ a'siem ...."

Leave a Tribute:
Invite your family and friends
to visit this memorial:

Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications when others contribute to this memorial.

Click on a photo to enlarge.

This memorial is administered by:

LaMetta LaClair

Have a suggestion for us?

We are waiting for your feedback!


text:
Euro flat ahead of Sunday's German elections

September 20, 2013

The European session was relatively calm, as there were no major headlines and no key economic data releases. Most major G10 currencies have been consolidating going in to the weekend.

Euro was little changed against the dollar and is overbought although remains bullish. Key risk will be this weekend’s election in Germany, which is Europe’s largest economy. Meanwhile, Euro zone consumer confidence data are due later today, also important.

EURUSD was flat in the European session, trading around $1.3520.

The pressure on the dollar has eased since the Fed announcement on Wednesday not to taper. The greenback has retraced the post-Fed dip against the yen and the upside remains. Speeches by Federal Reserve policy makers today will be key risk to the dollar. St. Louis Fed President Bullard will be closely watched as he is due to speak in New York at around 1pm EST.

USDJPY has been range bound since the rally on Thursday after strong US data. The pair opened in Europe at 99.30 , supported at 99.20 and traded highs of 99.46. Going into the US session, the pair was moving higher. By mid-US session trading, the dollar may become volatile as Fed’s Bullard speaks.

The long-term outlook for this pair is to the upside since diverging monetary policies of the Fed and Bank of Japan will favour the dollar.

Publication source
FxNet information  FxNet reviews

October 20, 2016
Markets want a hike
The market is getting very anxious, as everybody is waiting for the FED to increase the interest rates. This makes the currency swing from one extreme to another...
October 20, 2016
Asian stock markets mostly moved higher
Governor Poloz said they actively discussed adding more monetary stimulus before deciding to leave the policy rate unchanged...
October 20, 2016
Euro looks to ECB meeting as risks are balanced
The single currency could come under pressure as the ECB meeting is scheduled for later today. No policy changes are expected from the central bank as Draghi's whatever it takes remains the main keyword...

Grand Capital Rating
HYCM Rating
FxPro Rating
Fort Financial Services Rating
OANDA Rating
FBS Rating

Binary Brokerz Rating
OptionFair Rating
24option Rating
TropicalTrade Rating
Porter Finance Rating
Empire Option Rating


text:
For Sale By Owner Canada Real Estate
FSBO Flat Fee MLS Postings

Bragg Creek Homes For Sale - Land - For Sale By Owner AB  (Switch to Map View)

Sort By:
MLS = Posting on
! = Motivated Owner

Seller Verified
Want your listing showcased here? Find out how.

 For Sale in Bragg Creek, AB - 0 bdrm, 0 bath - $449,000
$449,000 0 Bed
0 Bath

SW 20-22-04-W5m
Land For Sale
Bragg Creek, AB
Stunning Bragg Creek Acreage For Sale!

Refine Your Search Here
Land / Acreage For Sale in Bragg Creek, AB - 0 bdrm, 0 bath (SW 20-22-04-W5m)
Stunning Bragg Creek Acreage For Sale!
SW 20-22-04-W5m, Bragg Creek, AB
Land / Acreage For Sale
Lot Size: 6.52 acres

Seller Verified REALTOR.caMotivated OwnerVideo
Last Updated: 2016-10-20

1 result has been found for your selected criteria.

Go Back Refine Your Search Here New Search
Refine Your Search Below    (CANCEL)

Province *
Nearby Cities (include in search, as defined by the sellers)
Min. Square Footage
Min. Price ($)
Max. Price ($)
Advanced Search Settings    (CLICK TO EDIT)
Property Type(s): Land
Reset Search More Search Options

Featured Services

Bragg Creek
Thom Law Office
Thom Law Office
Quality legal services at reasonable prices!
Learn More
Street Capital Financial
Street Capital Financial
Ready to save on your mortgage? Contact us to learn how!
Mortgage & Financing
Learn More
Canada-Wide (excluding Québec)
Think Protection
Think Protection
Home Alarm with $12.99/Month Monitoring
Free $50 Equipment Upgrade! FSBO Exclusive Offer.
Home Security
Learn More

Featured Services

Barsuk Law
Barsuk Law
Barsuk Law
Real Estate Lawyer
We can help with buying a house, selling a house, or refinancing your mortgage
Learn More
Brampton, Mississauga, Richmond Hill, Toronto, Vaughan
Luxor Home Collection Group
Luxor Home Collection Group
Your showcase community.
Dedicated to combining bold architectural design with top-quality materials.
Home Builders & Developers
Learn More
Abbotsford, Langley, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Surrey, Tsawwassen, Vancouver, West Vancouver
Property Pictures
Property Pictures
The GTA's Finest Real Estate and Architectural Photography
Photo, Video & Virtual Tours
Learn More
Brampton, Burlington, Etobicoke, Markham, Mississauga, North York, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Toronto, Vaughan
Want to be featured here? Find out how.

Seller Verified Listing

Seller Verified Seller Verified web site postings have been posted by sellers who have used a valid credit card when creating their listing, giving our buyers more confidence in the listings presented on this web site.

A Seller Verified listing shows buyers that the seller is serious about selling their property, and that they are a legitimate seller - a very important element when using the internet to sell a large ticket item like a home.

Listings found on this web site that are not seller verified were posted by sellers before we changed the site to a fully paid model in August of 2014. Those listings appear to be legitimate, but they are not promoted by us as Seller Verified.


text:
Art projects helps students learn about bullying

January 23, 2013

Skyline Elementary School is going beyond just talking to students about bullying with hands-on art projects to leave a more lasting impression....

« Back to Article

sort: oldest | newest

No comments posted for this article.

Post a Comment

You must first login before you can comment.

*Your email address:
Remember my email address.

I am looking for:
News, Blogs & Events Web


text:
Selection of forums for :

addicted dollars

Discover a selection of top forums addicted dollars on the internet. Come to share your passion on forums addicted dollars and meet other fans of addicted dollars. Then, why don't you create your own forum of addicted dollars ?

Papercrafters Anonymous

Our Group is an organization dedicated to helping people who are "addicted" to paper-crafting get the love and support they so need and deserve !!

papercrafters, anonymous, group, organization, dedicated, helping, people, "addicted", paper-crafting, love, support, deserve

This groups is dedicated to being addicted to Jon Bon Jovi.

this, groups, dedicated, being, #addicted, jovi

The Dollars

A transparent gang.

free, forum, #dollars, transparent, gang

School supplies 4 kids

School supplies 4 kids has raised over 75 million dollars.

school, supplies, kids, raised, #dollars

Wanderers of the 'Net

Awesomely Addicted

wanderers, 'net, awesomely, #addicted

The Best GetPaid2 Sites

Downline Promotion Site/Forum, Sign up to the sites that are proven to pay! just look in the payment proof section, for peace of mind, Create your Downline from one page + get great tips on how to com. . . .

paypal, amazon, gptsites, instant, serve, cash, check, workfromhome, home, money, online, forum, 2013, easy, poker, dollar, #dollars, survey, surveys, referr

Search for a forum in the directory

Create your addicted dollars forum

Create a forum


text:
Selection of forums for :

executive dating

You are a fan of executive dating ? Come to discover the best forums executive dating on the internet and share your experience with a community fan of executive dating . You can also build a forum executive dating and create your online discussion.

Free forum : SWW

Free forum : What is SWW? SWW is a forum where people looking to meet others, make new friends, dating, networking, sharing ideas, postings, post replies, comments & much more.

free, forum, facebook, twitter, where, people, looking, meet, others, make, friends, #dating, networking, sharing, ideas, postings, post, replies, comments, much

Online dating auction - bid on dates?

New dating website presents an exciting opportunity for its Generous members to bid and purchase a first date with a Gorgeous member who invokes their interest .

online, #dating, auction, dates?, website, presents, exciting, opportunity, generous, members, purchase, gorgeous, member

Dark Council Chamber

The executive branch of the secret society of Star Wars debaters.

dark, council, chamber, #executive, branch, secret, society, star, wars, debaters

NSW Farmers

NSW Farmers Executive forum page - exclusive to the EC

farmers, #executive, forum

Continental Sports Mopeds

A Community devoted to the Ultimate Sports Mopeds dating back to a time when speed, style and being unique was everything

continental, sports, mopeds, community, devoted, ultimate, #dating, back, time, when, speed, style, being, unique, everything

LUXLIVIN Hip Hop | Streetwear | Business | Lifestyle Forum

An online hip hop music, streetwear fashion, and lifestyle forum dedicated to all go getters, business minded, and overachievers. LUXLIVIN Salutes you.

hiphop, luxlivin, streetwear, soccer, #dating, fashion, business, allurre, tips

Executive Mom Chat

A friendly place for moms to trade tips on balancing motherhood with an executive role

#executive, chat, friendly, place, moms, trade, tips, balancing, motherhood, role

Business Coaching New Zealand

Get Business Coaching, Executive Coaching, Life Coaching, Career Coaching and more coaching solutions in New Zealand with best CEO and Life Coach Brian Martin

business, coaching, zealand, #executive, life, career, solutions, coach

Search for a forum in the directory

Create your executive dating forum

Create a forum


text:
Selection of forums for :

hong iosound

Discover a selection of top forums hong iosound on the internet. Come to share your passion on forums hong iosound and meet other fans of hong iosound. Then, why don't you create your own forum of hong iosound ?

The Nine Lives of Chloe King Bulgaria

The Nine Lives of Chloe King,Деветте живота на Клои Кинг ,Skyler Samuels,Chloe King, Ki Hong Lee ,Paul Benjamin Stone, Alek Grey Damon,Brian Grace Phipps,Amy Alyssa Diaz, Jasmine bulgaria

nine, lives, chloe, king, Деветте, живота, на, Клои, Кинг, skyler, samuels, #hong, paul, benjamin, stone, alek, grey, damon, brian, grace, phipps, alyssa, diaz, jasmine, bulgaria

Sang Ye Enterprise

We are Sang Ye! This organization is a hybrid-asian, Hong Kong based, crime syndicate located in San Andreas & Liberty City. This is were we organize & plan our rule

sang, enterprise, organization, hybrid-asian, #hong, kong, based, crime, syndicate, located, andreas, liberty, city, organize

Search for a forum in the directory

Create your hong iosound forum

Create a forum


text:
Selection of forums for :

mgs4 m249

You are a fan of mgs4 m249 ? Come to discover the best forums mgs4 m249 on the internet and share your experience with a community fan of mgs4 m249 . You can also build a forum mgs4 m249 and create your online discussion.

S.P.E.A.R. Airsoft

Ohio based military simulation team. We are dedicated to the advancement and preservation of airsoft.

airsoft, milsim, games, ohio, teams, team, events, fields, guns, gear, parts, echo1, systema, ares, classic, army, cincinnati, store, repairs, molle, modify, #m249, scar

The Rebellion Forums

The Rebellion, MGO, MGO2, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Online, Gaming, TRForums, TRForums. co. nr, MGS, MGS4

free, rebellion, #mgs4, metal, gear, mgo2, solid, online, gaming, trforums,

Search for a forum in the directory

Create your mgs4 m249 forum

Create a forum


text:
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A new report says every Maine county has been hit by at least one federally declared weather-related disaster since 2006.

Environment Maine's report says those disasters include such events as scorching heat, devastating wildfires, severe storms and record flooding. Environment Maine also says global warming could lead to some extreme weather events becoming even more common or more severe in the future.

The report examines weather-related disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency from 2006 through 2011.

Recent weather-related disasters in Maine included blizzards in December 2010 and torrential rains in February 2010 that created record tidal surges and knocked out power to 133,000 homes.