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O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills Hosts Sunset GT “Porsche Takeover” Edition

On Sunday morning, high-end car dealership O’Gara Coach Beverly Hills hosted its first Sunset Granturismo of 2019, bringing LA’s car community together to enjoy a morning of cars and coffee at Sunset Plaza. To kick-off the new year with a twist, O’Gara hosted a “Porsche Takeover Edition”, spotlighting four Vintage 90’s Porsche cars among others alongside classics from the O’Gara Coach family including Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, McLaren and Rolls-Royce. In addition, car aficionados had the chance to view an original Lancia Stratos from the swinging 1960s.

In celebration of the first Sunset GT of the year, car lovers were given the opportunity to mingle while admiring the incredible line-up of 201 luxury cars, including 85 Porsche, 35 Ferrari, 30 Lamborghini in an extravagant color palette, 25 McLaren including the 720S, 10 Roll-Royce, 8 Aston Martin, 7 Bentley and 1 Lancia Stratos.

Upon arrival, car enthusiasts were guided through 4 rows of hypercars and rare classics including the 1969 Porsche 911S and three 1997 993S, two Carrera GT’s and two 918 Spyder hypercars, and a Ferrari GTC Lusso and 488 GTB. Driving in, guests were mesmerized with quite the visual spectacle beginning with the Porsche GT, Cayman and Boxter, onto the Porsche and Lamborghini hypercars, over to  Rolls-Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin for the more classic fans, and ending with a rainbow of Vintage 911s and McLaren’s.

Sunset GT welcomed over 500 spectators and special appearances from musicians Macklemore and Laura Wilde, who arrived at the event with her Porsche Cayenne and hosted a live stream takeover on the O’Gara Coach and Sunset GT Instagram account.

Pirelli Motorsport Commitment in North America

Pirelli is involved in 10 major championships at the forefront of American motorsport, with 40 Pirelli personnel committed to a variety of races and rallies every weekend, supplying tens of thousands of tires.

This is the scale of Pirelli’s competition involvement this year in North America, with a motorsport history that stretches back from more than 110 years but has never been more relevant.

Motorsport in fact represents an essential part of the Italian firm’s research and development program, as an open-air testing laboratory. This is why Pirelli places such an emphasis on motorsport in every global territory, as it’s only by pushing the extremes of performance on track that the best Ultra High Performance tires are created for the road.

As announced recently, Pirelli USA has renewed its agreement with Porsche Club of America for the next three years, enhancing its backing further with the addition of the Werks Reunion Amelia Island, which Pirelli will support alongside the five national programs: PCA Club Racing, PCA High Performance Driver Education (HPDE), PCA Autocross, Porsche Parade, and PCA Treffen. Pirelli will not only supply tires, but also trackside support.

In a new venture with Porsche enthusiasts for 2019, Pirelli will now also support the Air-Cooled Cup USA for two years. This championship is for Porsche models from pre-1966 to 1998, and features seven rounds starting in April at Portland International Raceway in Oregon.

But there are also many long-standing associations that have been renewed. The Trans Am Series has been an iconic name in American motorsport since its inception in 1966 and Pirelli has been the headline sponsor since 2017. The 2019 season will mark the start of a five-year extension, taking the partnership through to 2025. There will be 12 races for the 2019 season, and Pirelli will once again be at the forefront of each event, providing tires and support.

Similarly, Pirelli has equipped the Intercontinental GT Challenge since 2014 and will continue to do so for the coming years. In this championship, Pirelli provides its renowned P Zero slick tires for a grid made of a variety of different high-performance prestige brands. The 2019 championship starts in February with the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hours in Australia and visits the United States one month later when it comes to the stunning Laguna Seca track in California, for the California 8 Hours.

Key parts of the Pirelli USA program are also the P Zero-equipped single-make championships from Ferrari (Ferrari Challenge) and Lamborghini (Lamborghini Super Trofeo), which have become iconic fixtures on the American motorsport calendar.

Pirelli’s motorsport activities in North America are centered beyond the USA. The Challenge Xtreme Elite series in Canada is a rally series that Pirelli has supported for three years and will continue to do so for another three: underlining Pirelli’s heritage in off-road motorsport as well as on circuits. The first event is in February in Quebec, where competitors will face heavy snow and subzero temperatures.

In Mexico, Pirelli is supporting the grass roots of motorsport with the Formula 4 series: designed as an introduction to single-seater racing cars for the champions of the future, running on P Zero tires.

These are just some of the championships that Pirelli will support in North America throughout 2019, setting new standards of performance, style and professionalism.

About Pirelli
Pirelli was founded in 1872 and has its headquarters in Milan, Italy. Pirelli focuses its business on the high end, premium product segment where it is a world leader. Pirelli has a commercial presence in over 160 countries, and 19 factories in 13 countries. Successfully competing in motorsports since 1907, Pirelli is currently the exclusive supplier to the Formula 1 championship, the Superbike World Championship, and many other championships around the world.

Pirelli Tire North America (PTNA) includes the Modular Integrated Robotized System (MIRS) facility and research and development center at its Rome, Georgia headquarters, a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Silao, Mexico, sales and marketing offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Detroit, Montreal and Mexico City, and a prestige flagship store in Los Angeles. The company manufactures, distributes and markets original equipment and replacement tires for export and domestic car and motorcycle applications. For more information regarding Pirelli, please visit

Jamie Oliver Spices Up London’s Brick Lane

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver became one of the first people to drive the new Range Rover Evoque, visiting some of his favourite London foodie spots for ingredients to create the city’s best veggie burger.

As part of the global reveal of the new Range Rover Evoque, Jamie navigated London’s busy streets to pick up everything he needed to make his Indian-inspired bhaji burger, which he then cooked for guests at Land Rover’s Evoque Experience.

Le Mans, Dealers, Sponsors, etc.

In the past 12 months we:

Won First in Class at the 2018 24 Hours of Nürburgring;

Committed to running the 24 Hours of Le Mans the WEC in the new Hypercar LMP1 class;

Secured a $25 million sponsorship to race the 2020-2021 WEC including Le Mans;

Finalized dealer agreements with Manhattan Motorcars and SCG Cars Southeast to be our East Coast Dealers to distribute and service our vehicles in 21 States;

Formed an alliance to create Glickenhaus North American Racing (GNAR), providing full customer race support and sales of all of our GT3/GT4/and LMP1 race cars for races around the world the including the SCG “004” GT3, “006” GT4 and the “007” LMP1 road racing vehicles as well as the Baja Boot off-road vehicle;

Announced, fully engineered, and started building the Glickenhaus Boot with Armada Engineering under the direction of Darrin Skilton;

Became a Michelin OEM;

Closed a deal and began engineering and design of our new factory in Danbury, CT to scale to 15 cars per week;

Became a licensed vehicle dealer in New York State;

Registered and sold our first NHTSA-approved 17-digit VIN Low Volume Vehicle;

Created a full-scale seating model of the 004 and created four iterations to optimize comfort, room, visibility, and driving experience. We finalized the design of exterior surfaces and interior structures of the 004 and we are undergoing engineering studies of the chassis and CFD studies of the surfaces;

Contracted with the same team that homologated Pagani and Koenigsegg vehicles to make our vehicles fully US and worldwide legal with full crash testing and airbags;

Shared early studies of our 006 Coupe and Spyder. Our plans are to race the Coupe as a GT4 in 2021;

Sold out of our 2019 Founders Boots, our 2019 003S’, and our 2020 004S’;

Studied the draft 2020 WEC/ACO Rules and began engineering a car to be built in the United States of America to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for First Overall in the new LMP1 Hypercar class. We are working with the same team from Podium Technology who we have worked with since 2012. We hinted that we will offer a limited run of road-legal examples, and many of those are already sold;

Drove over 2,000 road miles and 200 flat out track laps on our 003S road car;

Shared these whole adventures with the world hosting journalists from as far away as South Korea, Japan, the UK, Germany, and Detroit, and sharing everything on social media as well as discussions with press and fans.

In the next 12 months we will:

Race the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with our 003C, and race and luxury tour the Baja 1000 with our Glickenhaus Boots;

Deliver 2019 Founders Boots, the 2019 003S’, and begin deliveries on the 004S Founders cars;

Build and open our Danbury factory;

Finalize engineering on our LMP1 hypercar and begin engineering of the 006, and our 4-door Glickenhaus Boot;

Continue to share these adventures every step of the way.

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Hyundai Invests in New Technology

Hyundai CRADLE, Hyundai Motor Company’s corporate venturing and open innovation business announced today its strategic investment in, a leading technology company specializing in deep learning (DL) – based computer vision. This partnership with will allow to speed up deployment of AI technology in many business areas. This will improve the quality of Hyundai’s products, thereby increasing customer satisfaction while creating a safer driving environment.

Founded in 2016, offers the first end-to-end DL lifecycle management solution focused on deep learning as it applies to computer vision. The company’s platform simplifies the process of developing and managing deep learning-powered solutions – such as autonomous vehicles, drones, security, logistics and others.

“Deep learning computer vision is one of the core technologies that can be applied to autonomous driving to navigate roads and make quick decisions in real-time – and is clearly an innovation leader in that field,” said Ruby Chen, Head of Investment at Hyundai CRADLE Tel Aviv. He added, “Our investment in is a further step in enhancing our presence in the Israeli market, a global leader of technological innovation in the fields of automation, artificial intelligence and deep learning. This is our fifth investment in an Israeli company and our activities will continue to grow the coming year”.

“We are proud to partner with Hyundai and share Hyundai’s belief that AI empowers the industry to provide greater road safety, autonomy, to better understand customers’ needs and to help broaden their experiences,” said Nir Bar-lev CEO and Co-founder of “Whether a company is developing autonomous vehicles, drones, security, or other types of applications, makes it easy for them to manage their data-sets and build deep learning-based solutions while guaranteeing complete and confidential control of their data.

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Lexus UX, Vaughn Lowery, 360 MAGAZINE, Amazon headquarters, Seattle

By Alexandria Baiz × Vaughn Lowery

As of late, 360 Magazine had the opportunity to join Lexus in Seattle for an intimate ride and drive of their wholly-new UX SUV at the newly reimagined luxurious Loews Hotel 1000. This seaport city is home to both tech giants Microsoft and Amazon. With Lexus’s innovative track record for having unparalleled technology within their cabin, it was befitting that they brought us to the home of the Space Needle. Subsequently, this town is known to think outside of the box.

The 2019 Lexus UX takes a step into the future of modern luxury with its two most affordable and compact SUVs – the UX 200 and UX 250h. UX stands for urban crossover (x-over). The UX 200 will be released in December 2018 starting at $32,000 and the UX 250h will be released in January 2019 for around $34,000. Gearing towards an opulent compact car with an exterior design so specific, the UX has a signature three-dimensional shape that makes it different from its siblings.

The front has brow-shaped LED lights with optional ultra-small 3-projector LED units. Across the back of the boot, are an innovative wrap of three-dimensional LED lights which help with stability on the highways – a standout design element on the UX. The structure is built to mold into an everyday vehicle that is stable, perfect for urban use because it’s small and easy to park. We had no problem squeezing to the front of the Bainbridge ferry.

The 18″ 5-spoke aluminum alloy dark gray metallic wheels are proportional to the overall aesthetics of the vehicle. Available in a variety of twelve exterior colors, two of which are exclusive to the UX F Sport – Cadmium Orange and Nori Green. The Cadmium Orange includes a cherry base with yellow lowlights, making it appear vivid and adding tons of depth. Nori Green possesses bright highlights and dark contrast alongside of calm shades, drawing the color brilliant. Both of these colors are newfangled and daring for the Lexus brand.

The F Sport package is available in both the UX 200 and UX 250h model as well as has enhanced features and style which contributes to its name. This option comes in the two colors – Ultra White and Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0. The F Sport performance is exceptional, transforming the UX into a bespoke-like designer car with front sports seats, grille design, and jet-black trim.

The concept of UX stems from the versatility and adaptability this vehicle offers. With a seamless interior coupled with the Japanese concept of engawa offers a richer field of vision. Executed with a high-strength structure, placement of sound absorbing and insulating materials throughout, one can enjoy an extremely quiet ride.

The connection between driver and the vehicle is apparent with the “seat-in-control” concept. Entering and exiting is made easy with hip-point bottom cushions. 8-way power driver seats (including lunbar) allows the driver to operate with a comfortable yet natural posture.

All UX models are fabricated to ensure safety while driving. The Pre-Collision System alerts drivers of pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles with a forward-facing camera and radar system. The LSS+ 2.0 system enhances this with specific light detection for different hours of the day. If the Pre-Collision System detects a high possibility of collision, an audio and visual alert will prompt the driver to take action. If the driver does not break at that point, the system may automatically apply brakes to help mitigate impacts. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control maintains a preset distance and operates between 0 to 110 mph. The Lane Departure Alert is extremely helpful with the Multi-Information Display (MID) the system can use forward-facing cameras to detect colored land marking illustrations. If the driver deviates from a visibly marked lane, the system alerts the driver with an audio and visual alert. In addition, the UX has an Electric Power Steering and Steering Assist. The Road Sign Assist can read a variety of traffic signs and will display them on the vehicle’s MID. Furthermore, Parking Support Brake uses braking control and visual warnings to reduce possible contact with moving objects while parking.

This Lexus is extraordinary with its high definition, intuitive technology, and overall performance. The UX includes a standard 7″ TFT (thin-film-transistor) LCD control panel while the UX F Sport features an 8″ TFT LCD panel design with a movable meter ring. By pressing a switch on the steering wheel, it moves to the right, enlarging the multi-information display. With the Lexus Remote Touch Interface, the 2019 UX feels as familiar as a smartphone. The most impressive tech feature is Amazon’s “Alexa” – which immediately connects you to play music; find directions; open your garage door on a rainy day; lock/unlock from a smart device and amongst other things control the lights in your home. The Lincoln Navigator is the only other vehicle in Northern America which offers Alexa. Moreover, additional driver connectivity features include Apple CarPlay, 4GB Wi-Fi Hotspot, Voice recognition for commands and the SiriusXM. The heads-up display allows drivers to focus more on the road and less on the infotainment unit.

The UX complies with the global trend of efficient gas mileage vehicles – UX 200 at 33 mpg (2.0- liter inline four-cylinder engine, similar to competitors but with less under-hood heat and lower weight for better vehicle balance). The UX 250h at 39 mpg, making it the wave of their next generation of hybrids. With 181 hp, the UX 250h is the fuel-efficient leader with the best-combined mpg of any CUV and/or SUV without a plugin NA.

In short, the Lexus UX 200 and UX 250h is a shoo-in for a ‘xennial’ buyer – a person who grew up in an analog environment and can easily adapt to present-day’s digital society. Just think of all of your friends and family members with a recent graduate degree or higher residing in a metropolis. Most likely they have a high appreciation for the arts and take local trips within their surrounding area with one or more cronies and a small lap dog in tow.

The Work-To-Weekend Luxury SUV

Practicality meets luxury with the 2018 GX 460 SUV, a work-to-weekend warrior that’s as at home on the trail as it is in the city or suburbs. Underscoring the three-row GX 460’s all-weather capability and comfort that seats up to seven passengers, the heated/ventilated front seats are available as a standalone option for the base model (standard on the Premium and Luxury models). In addition, the top-line GX 460 now offers captain’s chairs for the second-row seating in the Sport Design Package.

The Lexus signature spindle grille gives the GX 460 a distinctive, standout style. The Sport Design Package puts an extra accent on that design with special details such as an exclusive front bumper, rear bumper spoiler, special exhaust tailpipe tip, a redesigned side mirror case, scarlet tail lamps and unique 18-inch split-six spoke alloy wheels.

One Vehicle, Two Ways Easy maneuverability and the comfort of the GX 460 make it an ideal contender for the modern family. A dual-purpose vehicle, the luxury SUV can go from the office to an active, demanding 4×4 environment on the weekend without looking out of place. The standard and sole engine is a 301-horsepower 4.6-liter V8 that issues 329 lb.-ft. of peak torque. Combine that with 6,500-lb. towing capacity, and you’ve got an ideal boat hauler. Towing is aided with Trailer Sway Control, a function of the Vehicle Stability Control that enhances straight-line tracking.

A key to the GX 460’s dual personalities is its standard Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS), which helps to significantly reduce body lean without resorting to stiffer springs and dampers. Lexus made the stabilizer bars stiffer to help reduce maximum body-lean angle by as much as 50 percent. Hydraulic cylinders act on each stabilizer bar, and linked by a pressure-sensing valve, they continually vary the lean resistance. During on-road cornering, when both front and rear hydraulic cylinders are in a neutral position, no fluid flows in the system and the stabilizer bars work conventionally to help reduce body lean.

Driving in off-road situations, KDSS is designed to reduce sway resistance, which allows the wheels to move with a larger degree of side-to-side independence. When the GX 460 encounters an uneven surface, one compressed cylinder causes fluid to flow to the other cylinder, helping the vehicle to keep all four wheels on the ground. The system works without any action needed by the driver.

The GX 460 has another ace up its fender for on-road smoothness. Available Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) uses electronically controlled dampers that adjust to road surface conditions. The driver can tailor ride and handling characteristics by selecting from among Normal, Sport or Comfort modes.
In today’s world, a full-capability SUV means the ability to casually traverse highways and grocery store parking lots while also offering the ability for an off-road excursion. That’s why the Lexus GX 460 uses a full-time automatic four-wheel drive system that can enhance everyday handling on the pavement as well as on the trails.

A Torsen® torque-sensing limited slip center differential distributes power 40:60 under most driving conditions and changes the ratio as needed based on wheel slip. The system offers a low range for off-road driving, and the center differential can be electronically locked.

Driving through a curve on pavement, for example, the Torsen differential can change the torque split to 30:70 to enhance vehicle tracking. If wheels spin, the center differential can change the ratio to 50:50 to help control slippage. The system can respond to sudden changes in road-surface conditions, such as driving through a puddle or over an ice patch. A two-speed transfer case with low range is supported by a wide array of chassis control technology. With Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and available Crawl Control, the GX 460 has the ability to roam unpaved, uneven trails and steep inclines.

In some off-road conditions, where the driver might have a hard time knowing which direction the front wheels are pointing – the GX 460 comes with a standard steering angle indicator in the gauge panel. A-TRAC provides the traction benefits of having locking front and rear differentials, but with lower weight. The system can apply the brake to a slipping wheel, while transferring torque to the wheels with better traction.

Trail drivers who encounter steep and rocky hills know well the skill and concentration needed to manipulate the throttle, brake and steering to help keep the vehicle moving forward securely. The GX 460 makes it easier with available Crawl Control, which automatically modulates the throttle and brake, allowing the driver to concentrate on steering.

Engaged when the vehicle is in low range, Crawl Control allows the vehicle to move forward or in reverse at one of five driver-selectable low-speed settings. Crawl Control also engages the front and rear “virtual” locking differentials to help reduce tire slippage and optimize chassis behavior. Crawl Control can also help the driver navigate the GX 460 through sand, mud or snow.

The GX 460’s multimedia system is a multitasker, offering a customizable home screen that can display three sections simultaneously. For example, you can view a single display (navigation/map), dual display (navigation/map + audio, compass or other function) or three displays on the same screen (navigation/map + audio + weather). The available Navigation System’s three-dimensional map view makes it an even more effective driving partner. The touch-screen Display Audio uses an eight-inch screen that includes a backup camera, HD RadioTM, Bluetooth® audio, automatic phone book transfer, a vehicle information display and complimentary traffic and weather data provided via HD Radio.

The system also incorporates cache radio, which can pause live radio, recording up to 15 minutes of broadcast for later playback. Drivers with an iPhone ® (iPhone 4S and later) can get things done just by asking through standard Siri® Eyes Free Mode. Siri lets you call contacts, select and play music from iTunes®, get turn-by-turn navigation through Siri and Apple® maps, and much more.

The Lexus GX 460 also goes above and beyond with safety features. Technologies that exemplify the brand’s forward thinking are found in the optional Driver Support Package, which includes the Pre-Collision System (PCS), Driver Attention Monitor, Lane Departure Alert (LDA), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Outside Rear View Mirror (camera + Blind Spot Monitor indicator) and a Wide-view Front and Side Camera that is designed to enhance visibility in tight settings and around corners. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control uses millimeter-wave radar to measure and help maintain a pre-set following distance from a vehicle traveling ahead.

The Driver Attention Monitor helps to address a growing safety concern, that of driver inattention. The innovative system uses a camera to monitor the orientation of the driver’s face. If it determines that the driver is not facing forward when an obstacle is detected by PCS, a warning chime and a warning display convey alerts. If the driver doesn’t respond as the vehicle closes on the obstacle, the next level of warning is PCS gently applying the brakes. At the same time, the system automatically retracts the front seat belts and prepares the brake system to respond with increased force when you apply the brake pedal.

By monitoring visible lane markings, Lane Departure Alert can detect unintentional lane departure and sound a warning buzzer and display a visual alert. Also part of the Driver Support Package, Intelligent High Beam brings courtesy and safety to the road by automatically switching high beams to low when meeting oncoming vehicles or approaching vehicles from the rear.

When equipped with the available Navigation System, the GX 460 also comes with a one-year complimentary subscription to Lexus Enform Destination Assist, and the subscription-free Lexus Enform App Suite.

These voice-enabled apps let you search the Internet through Destination Search, make restaurant reservations through OpenTable®, order movie tickets via, listen to Internet radio (including Pandora®, iHeartRadioTM and Slacker), and search business reviews on Yelp®.

The 2018 GX 460 includes Lexus Enform® Safety Connect featuring Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assist Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Lexus Enform Safety Connect and Lexus Enform Destination Assist (includes a complimentary one-year subscription). Lexus drivers can also opt in for Lexus Enform Service Connect with a complimentary one-year subscription included. This service allows customers to remotely view information about certain aspects of their Lexus vehicle via the MyLexusandBeyond mobile application for iOS smartphone users or for others.

Information includes maintenance alerts, warning light notifications and a vehicle health report that includes email and push notifications for diagnostic information, required maintenance reminders, current vehicle alerts, service campaigns, and more. Available Lexus Enform Remote (one-year subscription included) allows the owner to remotely view and control certain vehicle features using a mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Key features include remote door lock/unlock, remote stop/start for the engine and climate control, vehicle finder, guest driver monitor and more.

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Speed Read: Supercars

Speed Read: Supercars will guide you through every aspect of these imagination-capturing, eye-widening, land-bound speed missiles.

When Lamborghini unleashed its Miura on an unsuspecting world in 1966, it set off a high-performance arms race that continues to this day. Ferrari, Maserati, Jaguar, Porsche, and Lotus all accepted the challenge. Over the following five decades, numerous others stepped up, including stalwarts like Aston Martin, BMW, and Audi, as well as small-volume specialists such as Koenigsegg, Pagani, Noble, and Spyker. The result is a veritable smorgasbord of blazingly fast and delicious-looking land missiles available to anyone with several hundred thousand dollars to spare.

Supercars are complex subjects that interest nearly all car enthusiasts. Every part of a supercar represents myriad decisions informed by engineering, aesthetics, human interface, and emotion. Speed Read: Supercars answers the hows and whys of these fantastic cars, offering an engaging review of history, engineering, design, key concepts, and key people.

About the Author

Basem Wasef’s fascination with all things automotive spans back to his childhood in London, where he was known to sing Happy Birthday to his extensive collection of Matchbox cars. Though his enthusiasm has taken him from the Arctic Circle to Modena in pursuit of extraordinary and exotic vehicles, he can’t imagine living anywhere but car-crazed Los Angeles, California.

Pirelli Shines at Monterey Car Week

From August 18, Monterey County became America’s capital of automotive culture. The Monterey Car Week, which ends on August 26, has attracted thousands of enthusiasts, with Pirelli – a vital partner of the world’s most exclusive car manufacturers – playing a starring role.

The Italian firm is sponsor of ‘The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering’, which is one of the key events of the Californian car week, with more than 5000 visitors and 250 cars. Now celebrating its 16th anniversary, this event is synonymous with exclusivity. Starting from the venue: the Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, an oasis of green set against the backdrop of the imposing Santa Lucia mountains in California.

The brands present among the 250 acres of The Quail are just as impressive. Among them are Pagani, McLaren and Lamborghini – all of whom use Pirelli tires exclusively as original equipment – which have chosen The Quail as the venue to exhibit some of the most important models in their range.

Pirelli is also showcasing some of its most iconic products. First and foremost is the P Zero, the ultra high performance tire chosen by some of the world’s most powerful supercars, many of which are present at the Quail.

The Collezione range also takes pride of place: a family of tires developed by Pirelli for classic cars that combine modern technology with vintage looks. These use cutting edge compounds to offer maximum grip and water evacuation, in order to guarantee the highest standards of safety and dependability without compromising on looks.

As a result, Collezione tires are on many of the classic cars at The Quail, which is just as much about timeless classics as it is about modern cars. Among there are a number of examples of the Lamborghini Espada and Lamborghini Islero, which celebrate their 50th birthdays, not to mention the iconic Porsche 356, which first saw the light of day exactly 70 years ago.

It’s this blend of the past and future, as well as enthusiasm for cars and the finer things in life, which make The Quail one of the jewels in the crown of Monterey Car week. It’s a unique event, where car manufacturers share the space with six gourmet pavilions – including one dedicated to Italian food, which is also sponsored by Pirelli. It all adds up to an unforgettable and uniquely refined atmosphere.

Pirelli and Pagani 10 years of technical partnership at The Quail

The 2018 Quail also marked an important landmark: 10 years of technical partnership between Pirelli and Pagani. Back in 2008, Horacio Pagani first decided to entrust Pirelli with the task of making tires for his increasingly powerful and exclusive hypercars built in Modena.

It was an Italian marriage that got off the best possible start when, only a few months later, a Pagani Zonda equipped with P Zero, set a new record at the Nürburgring. Since then the partnership has gone from strength to strength. Every Pagani car now leaves the factory on made to measure Pirelli tires. This tailor-made approach, a cornerstone of Pirelli’s philosophy, has ensured the highest standards of performance and safety for Pagani since 2008. It’s a genuine partnership, with Pirelli’s engineers working hand in hand with their counterparts at Pagani throughout all the phases of research and development, coming up with compounds and processes that are specifically suited to the characteristics of each model.

The luxury dealership group is the first in the west to offer the new all-electric European hypercar brand to its discerning customers, beginning with the C_Two.

O’Gara Coach has announced that Rimac Automobili is the latest marque available through its Southern California locations, making it the first California dealer to offer this exclusive brand. Rimac is also the first all-electric hypercar manufacturer to join the luxury dealership group and is the 11th brand it currently offers.

In 2011, Rimac Automobili impressed the automotive world when it released the Concept_One and it is poised to do so again with its latest marvel of technology and engineering — the C_Two. The 2019 model will have a limited production run of just 150 examples, produces 1,914 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 1.85 seconds (one foot roll-out) and has a top speed of 258 mph.

Participants in O’Gara Coach’s Sunset GT Rally to Monterey Car Week will be treated to an exclusive preview of the new C_Two at a reception at the conclusion of the drive.  The C_Two will be on public display the following day at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering.

“Rimac is one of the most innovative and captivating hypercar manufactures in the world and we could not be happier to welcome them to the O’Gara family,” said Tom O’Gara, founder of O’Gara Coach. “There is a lot of interest in Rimac’s vehicles and there isn’t a better market for bespoke electric sports cars than Southern California.”

O’Gara Coach has become one the world’s premier dealerships by providing customers with an exceptional and individually tailored sales experience. Its dedication to hospitality now extends to the Rimac family as O’Gara will immediately begin taking orders for the C_Two.

About O’Gara Coach

O’Gara Coach, established in 1976, has served Southern California for more than 42 years. With locations in Beverly Hills, La Jolla and Westlake Village. O’Gara Coach is a factory-authorized dealer for Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Bentley, Bugatti, Koenigsegg, Lamborghini, McLaren, Maserati, Rimac and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Through unparalleled performance, O’Gara Coach has become respected as one of the largest and most prestigious dealer groups in the entire world.


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Classroom Celebrations

St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated today in my 1st grade classroom and the students got extraordinarily creative when we asked them to create traps in hopes to capture a mischievous leprechaun. It was great to see how they used household items to build something that they designed. After building their traps they each had the chance to explain the process to the class. We all offered compliments and questions. It was really fun to take the time to have them explain their thought processes in making something that they felt so proud of. Afterwards we set the traps in hopes that they would catch a leprechaun on St. Patrick’s Day Eve. Below are just some examples of the creativity that was celebrated.

This student used mirrors and shiny items to lure the leprechaun into his trap.

This student used mirrors and shiny items to lure the leprechaun into his trap.

All this leprechaun has to do is climb up the ladder to find his gold.

All this leprechaun has to do is climb up the ladder to find his gold.

No leprechaun can resist the temptation of Skittles!

No leprechaun can resist the temptation of Skittles!

Inviting messages will surely capture this little leprechaun!

Inviting messages will surely capture this little leprechaun!

Popsicle sticks were cleverly used to devise this trap.

Popsicle sticks were cleverly used to devise this trap.

A colorful rainbow path leads this leprechaun into a  trap!

A colorful rainbow path leads this leprechaun into a trap!

Unfortunately those leprechauns were too sneaky to be fooled by our traps, but they were kind enough to leave behind a small note and a chocolate treat for everyone. IMG_0064 Although he did leave behind a small mess… IMG_0072 Classroom celebrations are great opportunities for students to demonstrate their creativity and imagination. Let’s continue to foster those skills that captivate the eyes, mind, and heart of others. Disclaimer: No leprechauns were harmed during this classroom celebration.

Navigating People and Ourselves

There is always a reason why certain people cross our paths and enter our lives. It may not be for long but the reason is always unique to where you or they are on their journey. Being able to understand and navigate people is an extremely complex skill, albeit an important one. As humans we are all flawed and have areas of ourselves that need some improvement. Some of us are fighting harder battles than others. To bring understanding to relationships it is important that we remember to be open to others. Being open requires an embrace to your self, your thoughts, your actions, your words, and your heart. The practice of being open is especially important in schools where emotions typically drive people’s motivations. Schools are places where trust and understanding should be the foundation for all relationships. It takes time to cultivate these environmental qualities, but with patience, love, and care a school most definitely can be a place where relationships are fostered and cared for.

My professor showed our class a Jelaluddin Rumi poem yesterday. We spoke about the importance of communication and understanding people’s motivations. In learning your own motivations and that of other people and being ok with potential differences that arise, we can learn to function from a place of understanding.I hope this poem brings you peace as it has for me.

The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.

Be grateful for whatever comes.
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

-Jelaluddin Rumi

We Are A Constant Work in Progress

Today I watched President Obama’s speech that took place to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” in Selma, Alabama. President Obama stood proudly at the foot of the Edmund Pettus bridge where 50 years ago hundreds marched to protest for the constitutional right to vote. The march on the Edmund Pettus bridge was one of three planned marches that would galvanize the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

As I stood in my kitchen watching the speech live on CNN, I was struck at how far our country has come in terms of overcoming obstacles. On a day to day basis the time for a deep reflection on our nation’s history is not taken. The President so eloquently captured our nation’s most trying times and focused on the positive changes and growth we have made as a community of people.

The speech was powerful and poignant. The central message encompassed the work of not just a few, but of all Americans. The emphasis on the collective power of a group showed that together we can make amazing things happen. I know that today’s speech was directed towards all Americans on a day meant to commemorate the history that took place there 50 years ago, but it was the President’s call to young people that really struck me.

You are America. Unconstrained by habits and convention. Unencumbered by what is, and ready to seize what ought to be. For everywhere in this country, there are first steps to be taken, and new ground to cover, and bridges to be crossed. And it is you, the young and fearless at heart, the most diverse and educated generation in our history, who the nation is waiting to follow.” -President Obama

I plan to keep these words close to me as I find them extremely inspiring. Empowering ourselves and empowering our young people to take the first steps toward positive change will undoubtedly affect the greater good of humanity.

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Seuss

Today marks what would have been the 111th birthday of Theodore Geisel, or better known to most as author and cartoonist Dr. Seuss. In celebration of his life and famous works of children’s books today begins the week-long celebration of Read Across America in schools across the country. Read Across America is a program started by National Education Association and is in its 18th year of creating life-long readers by finding innovative ways to inspire a love of reading and learning.

As I walked around my school building today I witnessed so many wonderful activities that celebrated the clever drawings and catchy rhymes that are so characteristic of Dr. Seuss’ work. An ESL teacher conducted a read-aloud of my all-time favorite Green Eggs and Ham followed by a mini-lesson to teach rhyming words. Another teacher used the Cat in the Hat Camera app to take photographs of her students dressed in the costumes of iconic Seuss characters. Later in the week teachers and students  will take part in “Character Day” to bring literary characters to life by getting dressed up in their favorite book’s characters. My first grade team members couldn’t help but to dress up as characters from The Cat in the Hat.

One of my first reading memories I have is of me sitting proudly in a small wooden chair in a public library in the Bronx. I held Green Eggs and Ham in my arms and asked my father and sister to sit across for me to act as my audience. I remember holding the book eagerly just as I had seen my teacher do. I opened the book and out flew the zany, wild, laughable rhymes. I can recall how easily I had read the book just as fluent readers should, and just the way I ask my students to read now – with expression and ease.

I remember this reading memory so fondly just I am sure so many others can identify with his books. This moment is such an important part of what helped to build my reading life and for my love of reading. Thanks to Dr. Seuss for helping me to continue to foster a love of reading and learning in my students today.

Do you have a favorite Dr. Seuss book?

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Mercedes made a statement at CES with the F015 driverless concept car

CES has opened.  This is a conference that some have taken to describing as closer to a World Fair than the original mobile conference that it was.

This Mercedes concept car is cool, and the link provides more pics and description of the concepts, some of which could apply to normal cars including LED messages to following cars.

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If you could pick one Navy road game to attend this year, which would it be? Assume that you get to spend as long as a week in the area. And no, Annapolis doesn’t count if you live in Timbuktu of something. Seriously though, have you looked at the possibilities? You have BCS matchups with Ohio State and Pitt, the traditional game against Notre Dame, Dallas, Houston, and friggin’ Hawaii. The potential for entertainment is off the charts. So weigh the criteria however you’d like; competition, destination, quality of stadium nachos, whatever. If you had to pick one, where would you go?

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  1. jgish92

    For me, gotta go with Ohio State just for the Horseshoe and being in a stadium with 105,000 fans. Only downside is that the game might only be close for a quarter or a half.
    Pittsburgh is a good little town, but watching a college regular season game in an off campus, pro stadium lessens the appeal.
    I lived in Hawaii for 3 years in the Navy and don’t much feel the need to go back, especially with the reputation their fans have.
    Not a fan of Texas and I have been to Notre Dame and thought it was grossly overrated.

  2. 150Punts

    Got tix to Columbus for the once in a lifetime match-up and the huge, hostile crowd, but Hawaii for the return to the paradise duty station and the birthplace of my son. Maybe I’ll be able to hit Hawaii and make it two for two this year.

  3. 89inthe house

    Been to ND, would happily go again, especially if there is a ‘W’ in it for us!! Damned that I missed the last one!!!

    However, to take the crew on a road trip to Hawaii, regardless of the fans, would fulfill a lifelomg dream! So, for the sake of family harmony— we go to visit the islands, all of them… and catch the game in the middle of it all!

  4. @tOSU From everything I’ve heard, it would be an awesome experience to just take in the CFB atmosphere.

    @Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh doesn’t seem to be a CFB city to me. I was listening to the radio today and they host was even talking about how they just care about the Steelers, so I wouldn’t do this game.

    @Rice/@Houston ehhh….

    @Notre Dame: Had an awesome time when I went up there in 2006. It’s CFB history. But once you’ve gone once, you don’t need to go back I think.

    @ Hawaii: would be an awesome game to go to but it would be because of everything else you could do there. I would put money that you wouldn’t want to leave your chair on the beach and actually go to the game.

    So in conclusion, go to Columbus.

  5. Eighty Fiver

    OSU. Would love to go to the Horseshoe — great game atmosphere — but what would you do after the game? It’s Columbus, Ohio, for Pete’s sake.

    ND is a great atmosphere. Fans are spirited and decent to visitors, even when they lose. But need to drive 90 min for a decent meal in Chicago.

    Rice — couldn’t have said it better, it’s Houston.

    Pitt — see Rice.

    Hawaii would be a decent game, but what a location! I’d pick a week in Oahu.

  6. Hawaii…… how could pick anywhere else?

    There’s a lot of great away game locations, but considering the food, the beaches, the beauty of the State… day for day there’s no better place.

    Most University of Hawaii games finish under the lights…. awesome sunsets from Aloha stadium.

  7. 70dave

    For football ND without question . Hawaii is great for other things but not football. I may change my mind after I visit Columbus in Sept but for now I’ll stick with ND. Going to Pitt too but just don’t see it as a very good football atmosphere.

  8. newt91

    gotta be tOSU.
    -The ‘shoe
    -105K fans
    -Plus, it’s the only venue where chances are we won’t return for 50+ years.

    Everywhere else we will be back again…

  9. jgish92

    I hate Dallas. But a warm afternoon in a college town could be “sundress city”!!! Outside of that, I don’t see anything appealling about Dallas.

  10. Gary

    Ohio State would have been nice to see except the game will be competitive for only 2 minutes and as always nothing would beat seeing a college game in South Bend.

  11. KoutetsuKaigun

    I would have to pick Ohio State. They are my #2 team mostly because it is the team that my wife and her family follow.
    I already know that, no matter where we wind up watching the game, that we will be throwing chips and wings at each other the whole game.

  12. wtdoor95

    Ohio State — I imagine that this is just an entirely different kind of environment for football than our own small (but awesome) NMCMS. Can’t wait to make it to the game …

    Second would probably be Notre Dame. I grew up in South Bend and my family is still there. I hate, absolutely hate Notre Dame — not just ND football — but will have to admit that the university has a beautiful campus and having the stadium right on the campus makes for a very nice gameday experience.

    85’er — there are some decent places in South Bend, just have to know where to look. Best pizza in the region can be had at Giannetto’s in Mishawaka, and there are a few mom and pop restaurants around that serve up a great dish — you just have to put up with the ND trash all over the place.

  13. GoalieLax

    the shoe…i’ve been to games at the swamp and LSU and there is simply nothing like a CFB game in a sea of people like that. i still don’t think anything i ever go to will come close to the craziness of the LSU-Bama game I went to in 2000…it was LSU’s first home win over bama in something like 30 years

    next would be ND…just because I hate myself for not being there 2 years ago

  14. Witt94

    Went to the Nebraska at Pitt game a few years ago. Don’t know that I would go back to a game in Pitt again. Just walking to my seats before the game I had empty beer cans, pretzels, etc. thrown at me, and plenty of insults and foul language thrown my way. Same for walk to head at halftime. Even had young kids (like around 10 years old) constantly shouting foul remarks and “you guys suck” throughout the game. Hardly a fun experience.

    Now to be fair, I seriously doubt most of the offenders (and there were a lot of them) were Pitt grads or even really fans, but Steelers fans with some extra time on a Saturday. One guy sitting in front of us was a Pitt grad who apologized to us saying that most of the people in that section did not go to Pitt.

    Regardless, it was not a pretty sight or fun event, and I would seriously consider not bringing any kids to the game.

  15. RidingPine92

    Going to South Bend this year to repeat the magic of ’07. A win there beats any extracurricular entertainment. Just for the whole experience, Ohio State would be my other pick, since it’s close to my old Kentucky home, which I don’t visit near enough.

  16. Gary

    I doubt those were “true” Pitt fans- they were totally a class and fun bunch last year at NMC. But going to that PRO stadium would make it feel like a non college game and there will be abiout 47,000 tops in a place that will have 30,000 empty seats- a horrible place for a game- But the city itself is great!

  17. chbags

    Regarding Pitt — Is there a chance Pitt is trying to find a way to get back to having a place on campus? That is the biggest reason I think the Pitt game will be the only away game I don’t go to this year — no “ahhhh – this place is cool! ” to look forward to .. Heck the guys that mentioned that Dallas is just a boring place to go to are forgetting that SMU has a neat on campus joint that they will like. That is a reason enough alone to get on a plane.

  18. chbags

    I guess playing at Heinz Field or any NFL stadium would be appealing to the 17 year athletes .. heck, even our sports info people pointed out after the 2006 season how our guys played in 4 NFL stadiums between 28Oct and 30 Dec that year …. (Ravens, Lions, Eagles, and Panthers) and that no college team had ever played in 4 different NFL places in one year.

  19. 1asterix

    I was there for the bowl game in Charlotte and the empty seats were a little disheartening. However, having a professional quality field and professional video screens for replays and such were quite nice. Bank of America Stadium is a mostly decent place to watch a game, I like it a lot better than Lincoln Financial Field.

  20. chbags

    Kaigun — yeah, all those empty seats in the upper level of a massive pro stadium make a crowd look small — that rain did not help and it was a little chilly too. I went to all 4 of those games. I think M&T Bank is the best.

  21. seafox

    In response to newt91, “probably won’t be back for another 50 years.” Isn’t there a return matchup scheduled for 2014? Thought I saw that in the original agreement between the two schools. Maybe that has been changed?

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The Alkaline Diet (aka the pH diet, acid-alkaline diet), is one of the latest eating plans to have gained popularity amongst celebs and Instagrams. Some say that by replacing acid-forming foods with alkaline foods you can reduce weight, curb inflammatory conditions and even help to overcome cancer. So what’s the go?

What is it?

The basic premise of the alkaline diet is that what a person eats can influence the pH of their blood. It suggests that certain foods can influence how much compensating the body has to do in response to eating the particular foods. For example, when we indulge in too many acid-forming foods, the body then has to work harder to neutralize the pH, mainly by releasing alkalising minerals into the blood to buffer the acid.

  • Acid-forming’ foods: meat, rice, pasta, bread, cheese, soft drink, alcohol, coffee and sugar.
  • ‘Alkalising’ foods: most fruits and vegetables, almonds, chestnuts, tofu, herbal tea, some seeds and apple cider vinegar.

The diet encourages its followers to achieve an alkaline state and a ratio of 80:20 (alkaline to acidic foods) is recommended.

What are the claims?

The diet is based on the theory that acid forming foods place stress on the body leading to weight gain, inflammation and ultimately acidosis (increased blood and tissue acidity). Followers believe that we can ‘alkalise’ our bodies by consuming a greater proportion of alkaline foods. The diet claims it can help protect bone density and muscle mass, lower risk of hypertension and stroke, lower inflammation, assist with weight loss.

What does the science say?

The pH of human blood is very tightly regulated to stay within the narrow range of 7.35 to 7.45, making it slightly alkaline. No foods can influence your blood pH, otherwise it could be fatal.

  • pH 0 – 7 = acidic
  • pH 7 = neutral
  • pH 7 – 14 = alkaline

After eating certain foods, whether they are acidic or alkaline, your stomach acid, gall bladder, liver and kidneys will naturally maintain the this pH within a very tight range. Those partaking in this diet often measure their urine to determine the pH level (aiming for their urine to be alkaline). The flaw with checking the pH of urine is that it is not correlated to the pH of the blood. In fact the pH of your urine changes, depending on what you eat – that’s how your body keeps the level in your blood steady (for example if you eat a large steak, your urine will be more acidic as the body is  ensuring it’s pH stays within a healthy range). The other important thing to understand is that pH levels differ greatly in different parts of our body. Your stomach is very acidic (pH 3.5 or below) so it can break down food.

Bottom line

The idea that a food can be acid or alkaline is irrelevant because the human body regulates this. Nothing you eat is going to substantially change the pH of your blood. Your body works hard to keep that level constant. With the myriad of health advantages offered by a diet rich in fresh vegetables and minimally processed foods it’s impossible to argue with this positive message that the diet promotes. Additionally, avoiding sugar, alcohol and processed foods is healthy weight loss advice too. However, the Alkaline diet severely limits many important foods such as dairy, meat, poultry and restricts grains and fruit, which can result in some nutrient deficiencies and make it difficult to maintain long term.

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The Big Dam Bridge is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in North America. At over a mile and a half long and ninety feet high, it traverses the top of Murray Lock and Dam, spanning the Arkansas River between the sister cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock, and is a constant attraction to joggers, photographers, cyclists, or anyone looking to escape the heat of the humid Arkansas summers. It is also part of the Arkansas River Trail, twenty miles and growing, connecting the Clinton Presidential Library, Two Rivers Park, the USS Arkansas submarine and the downtown entertainment district.

It’s especially beautiful at sunset and at night when illuminated from below, or when a barge is passing through the lock far below; dad takes the bicycle down there frequently, but due to my enthusiastic approach to all things outdoors, my invites to such a “civilized” location are far and few between. As I am pulling him up the incline by my leash, Dad’s view is somewhat tarnished by the constant prescence of the southbound end of a northbound Charlie, my one pink eye roving to and fro like an omnipresent Eye of Sauron; unless you’re the lead dog, the view never changes.

But last night was one of those nights where I exerted my indomitable will and at sunset, dad and I saddled up the Honda CB1100 and took a little jaunt down to the Bridge. As we were crossing the trail(on foot, of course), a large barge named Marge was navigating the lock below, and we witnessed once again how these navigational tools function.

When a boat is travelling upstream, it enters the lock from below, and then the water gates behind it are are closed. Then the gates above it are opened, allowing water to fill the lock, raising the vessel to the level of the river above the dam, allowing it to continue on upstream.

The same system is used when traveling downstream, except the barge enters the already full lock from above, the gates above are closed and the gates below opened, releasing the water downstream to fulfill its duty at the next lock in the channel.The one constant in both scenarios is that, while the process takes place, the boat must remain still while the gates above or below are closed; only when they open can the journey continue.

It occurred to me that it’s the same in our daily lives; when we’re struggling upstream, sometimes the gates have to close irrevocably behind us, cutting us off from where we’ve been. The sound of the gates sealing behind us can be a very frightening thing, but only then can the water from above fill the lock, effortlessly lifting our load to the next level in the stream.

Or when you’re going with the flow, when you seem to have the world by the tail with a downhill slide; then it’s the water that has been carrying you that is released to fill the lock of someone else below your particular position on the river, and the cycle continues, until ultimately your vessel reaches its final port, or even the open sea. according to your position on the journey.

And while the destination is important, it’s ultimately all about the journey; whose boat will you help lift today?

See you on the River Trail; Charlie Bravo out.

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Coming into the 2013 NFL season, people weren’t expecting the Indianapolis Colts to replicate their magical 2012 success. Admittedly, I was one of these people. Through five games, the Colts are 4-1. If I told you before the season that they would be off to this type of start, you might not have been surprised because their schedule had them playing the Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars which would seem like relative locks for wins. The Colts, however, took a different and more impressive route to their first four victories.

Miami Dolphins v Indianapolis ColtsThe lone loss for the Colts was handed to them by the Dolphins. I went back and looked at the box score, and the results were peculiar. The Colts led in all significant categories (total yards, passing yards, rushing yards, first downs, third down efficiency and time of possession) and each team turned it over once. The final score was 24-20, and you could say the Dolphins escaped with a win by the looks of that stat sheet. Their four wins include the aforementioned creampuffs Raiders and Jaguars but what sticks out is an impressive and dominant win against the San Francisco 49ers and a nail biter victory against the Seattle Seahawks’ vaunted defense. The Indianapolis Colts are no longer a team that should be regarded as average or maybe even above average. Advanced stats and metrics have come a long way, and the Colts’ 2012 season screamed overachievement by having the look of a 7-9 team while going 11-5. If you want some more nitty gritty on that, this article does a pretty good job outlining just how lucky they were last season. I tend to side with advanced metrics more often than not, but sometimes numbers can’t account for a variable that defies the logic and objectivity mathematics gives us. That variable is Andrew Luck.

Colts-Blog-322x276At the end of the 2012 season, Colin Kaepernick, Russell Wilson and Robert Griffin III were the talk of the town. They were all young quarterbacks that seemed to be the future stars of the NFL. It’s hard to believe a No. 1 pick in his rookie season didn’t generate much buzz (either good or bad) after his first season, but this was just the case. People (read: ESPN) love to sensationalize stories and games even if they gloss over the players and teams that are doing just as well or even better. For ESPN, everything has to fit a narrative. Even though the numbers clearly show that Griffin and Wilson had better numbers, they were also put in better positions to succeed than Luck. For Griffin, Mike Shanahan created a hybrid offense that was tailor made for him to excel, the read option and having a surprise rookie year from Alfred Morris played perfectly with his strengths as a quarterback. For Wilson, he had the support of a top-five running back (Marshawn Lynch) and also had a top-five defense protecting the lead for him, so he was not forced to do more than he had to. Luck had none of these royalties the other two were afforded. You could make an argument that the Colts running back tandem was serviceable, but they can not hold a candle to Morris and Lynch. Beyond Reggie Wayne, they didn’t attempt to surround him with weapons in his first year, even though Coby Fleener and T.Y. Hilton have emerged as legit NFL starters after  promising rookie campaigns. On top of that, the Colts gave up the most QB hits last year (114) which over a 16 game season amounts to a little bit more than seven hits a game, a ghastly figure. And to boot, their defense was  No. 25 in yards allowed on defense, so more often than not Luck was made to throw when defenses were expecting it, and most likely forced throws to try and mount a comeback. All of these shortcomings were not lost on Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay, who addressed all the shortcomings of the Colts this offseason and during the 2013 regular season. Irsay, known for not being complacent and certainly not reserved, pushed all the chips to the center of the table and went all in to bring the Indianapolis Colts another Lombardi Trophy.

NFL: Preseason-Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis ColtsBy  saying Irsay “pushed all his chips to the center of the table” it may have given  the impression that he made a rogue decision. This is certainly not the case, it was a smart and calculated move that I would be very happy with if I am a Colts fan. Part of the reason Irsay did right by selling out for Super Bowl aspirations is because Luck (and all young players on rookie deals) are on dirt cheap contracts under the new CBA. Some numbers: Russell Wilson’s cap hit ($700,000) for this year means that Mark Sanchez will make more money in one game than Wilson will all season. Yeah. However, draft position matters. Wilson was drafted in the third round, so he is compensated less than Griffin and Luck, who are at $5 million a year. With such incredible signal callers at bargain prices, it gives teams a chance to sign impact players they might not be able to afford once those rookie contracts are up. However, before the new CBA was signed, teams had to shell out the big bucks for their first overall picks before they even took a snap in the NFL. Case in point: Jamarcus Russell, who the Raiders paid $61 million ($32 million of which was guaranteed) to be an overweight black hole under center. Somewhat related: new Raiders quarterback Terrelle Pryor requested to wear #2 for his jersey number after Russell was released and was denied because the team didn’t want another quarterback wearing #2 again. Anyway,  I am 100% on board with Irsay being all in; having a world class quarterback only making $5 million the next couple years is a luxury few are offered. But just because I agree with the strategy doesn’t mean I agree with what he did with all that cap room.

To be fair, Irsay did address all the aforementioned shortcomings with his team, he just went about it in an illogical and more expensive way that will eventually come back to bite him. For their offensive line, the Colts signed Gosder Cherilus and Donald Thomas. The Thomas contract was a savvy signing, but the Cherilus contract seems to be a gross overpay and is not even the worst one they made. The worst contract they made was to Erik Walden, an above-average linebacker but not one that you pay $4 million year. The last particularly bad contract that sticks out is the one they gave to the marshmellow man himself, LaRon Landry. Landry, a safety who is a workout freak, keeps putting on muscle to his frame even though it makes him slower in pass coverage, so apparently Irsay thought the next logical step was to pay him $6 million a year. I appreciate the effort Irsay put into making his team better, even if that effort was somewhat misplaced. The final move that made the Colts throw their hat in for a Lombardi Trophy was when they made an in-season trade a few weeks into this year for enigmatic running back Trent Richardson. Richardson’s body of work certainly suggested that he wasn’t worth the first round pick the Colts had to give up for him, but I thought maybe Indianapolis could put him in a better position to succeed (namely: not having Brandon Weeden as his quarterback). That seems not to be the case, as Richardson seems on his way to be labeled as a bust after being taken  No. 3 overall in 2012. Another swing and a miss by Irsay.

I will just bluntly say what I was eluding to in those previous couple of paragraphs: Irsay was handed an opportunity on a silver platter and simply screwed it up. In a particularly weak conference, if Irsay had made savvier signings in the offseason they might have been able to afford a couple more key players that could contribute in a big way. The Colts made a big splash on the first day of free agency, overpaying players they thought would also be sought after. Smarter teams stayed complacent, waiting until they had the leverage to underpay players because the players had no other option but to sign (cough cough Aqib Talib and the New England Patriots). Looking back, you could say that I was somewhat piling on Indianapolis with the decisions that it made, but my claims were justifiable. The Colts are still a good, if not very good, team, and can do some serious damage in the playoffs assuming they make it. It seems like they will be, because it seems like someone has a Matt Schaub voodoo doll and is just endlessly jabbing it with every pick six that poor human being throws. With the Texans faltering, the division seems ripe for the Colts to grab a stranglehold on. Irsay may have screwed up some decisions this past year, but it may not end up mattering with a stud like  Luck under center.

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How much does a yard cost in the NFL?

NFL teams spend a lot of money on their key players, specially running backs whose objective is to conquer the most amount of rushing yards as possible. But how to measure the return on investment in running backs? Are teams getting the return expected? How much does a rushing yard cost in the NFL?

I plotted rushing yards for each running back during the regular NFL season of 2014 and their respective average yearly salary (the total contracted amount divided by contract duration). The result shows an expected positive correlation: the more money spent on running back salaries the more rushing yards a team is expected to gain. Running backs perceived as “good” tend to get more money, right? However this is not true for every team when we look at the big picture.

Cost of a Rushing Yard

In the plot, I included the sum of yards and salaries for each team but only for players who had at least 30 rushing attempts during the regular season. This condition excludes players affected by injuries early in the season and Adrian Peterson from the Minnesota Vikings, who has a contract valued at 14 million dollars per year but only played 1 game in the 2014 regular season due to legal issues.

In 2014 regular season, the Dallas Cowboys had the most rushing yards: 2,722. The Cowboys also spend about 10 million dollars in running backs salaries alone making each yard cost $3,705. Dallas numbers were largely driven by DeMarco Murray who had 1,845 rushing yards alone. The Seattle Seahawks had the higher spend in the NFL (13.5 million dollars) but the number of yards was a little below expectations: 1,791. For that amount of money, considering all other teams, the Seahawks were expected to conquer 1,961 yards.

Other teams like Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers had low number of yards while Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals, paid roughly the same amount to their running backs and had more than double the amount of rushing yards than the Raiders and 49ers. So, teams on the top left of the plot are getting the most for their money while teams on the bottom right have overpaid their running backs, specially the Carolina Panthers which was expected to conquer 1,799 rushing yards for the money paid to their running backs instead of 1,218 yards.

Accounting for all teams during the 2014 regular season, the expected price of each rushing yard is $13,814.06. Looking at the relationship salary-yards from another angle, each additional $100,000 worth of running backs salary per year would buy a team 7.2 additional rushing yards during the 2014 regular season (see regression line).

Yards = 7.23865e-05*Average Yearly Salary + 985.514
P-value: 0.003523
Term                    Value      StdErr      t-value     p-value
Average Yearly Salary   7.24E-05   2.29E-05    3.16722     0.003523
intercept               985.514    141.892     6.94555     < 0.0001

Rushing yards data was sourced from NFL running backs stats page and the salaries data sourced from the specialised site

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EOS Lip Balm - The Dermatology Review

EOS Lip Balm

Evolution of Smooth (EOS) is a global company that makes a number of skin care products such as shaving cream, hand lotions, and EOS lip balm. The company focuses on selling all-natural skin products that are created from fruit and botanical extracts. EOS lip balm is designed to soothe chapped lips and protect the skin with vitamin E, which helps the skin lock in moisture. All of the company’s products are environmentally friendly, as the company strives to diminish the carbon footprint of its manufacturing operations. EOS lip balm is claimed to be manufactured chemical-free; however, you should talk to your dermatologist about any possible allergic reactions you may experience, before deciding whether to purchase this product.

EOS Lip Balm Product Information

EOS lip balm comes in seven different fruit flavors: strawberry sorbet, blueberry acai, summer fruit, sweet mint, honeysuckle honeydew, lemon drop, and medicated tangerine. Several of the choices are 95% organic, and all of the balms contain natural flavors that are meant to provide a pleasant taste and scent as well as protection for the lips. All EOS lip balm products are paraben-free, which may be an advantage for those who want to use cosmetics that are free from this possibly harmful preservative.

Unlike many other lip balms on the market, EOS lip balm does not contain petroleum.  Since it is the company’s goal to use only all-natural products that heal chapped lips, they do not include petroleum since the lips cannot absorb it. Instead, EOS lip balm is thought to use shea butter and vitamin E, to allow the balm to penetrate the skin more deeply and create a protective layer to lock in the ingredients beneath. Several EOS lip balm products also contain SPF protection. Each selection costs $3.29, which doesn’t make these balms very expensive, yet is quite more costly than other options.

Purchasing EOS Lip Balm

EOS lip balm is available on the company’s main website, at major online retailers, and at health, beauty and supermarket outlets across the country. The website has a store locator that allows customers to find retailers in their area as well as popular retailers online. Customers can choose from either the 0.25 ounce sphere or the 14 ounce stick, but the stick only comes in three flavors, which limits your shopping options. Each EOS lip balm flavor has its own page that includes a complete description of the product, its features, and how its ingredients will benefit your lips. Unfortunately, the company website does not provide EOS lip balm reviews from other customers, but they do contain other details, like the number of Facebook shares and Twitter data.

Shipping and Returns

When purchasing products through the company website, EOS lip balm orders can only be shipped within the U.S. and Canada. Orders are shipped via UPS or USPS. Shipping for U.S. orders includes a flat rate of $2.75. Canadian orders that contain fewer than six items are subject to a $15.00 shipping fee. Additional shipping fees for Canadian orders will be calculated when customers check out online, and these orders may take up to two weeks to reach their final destination. The website offers a toll-free customer service number for anyone with additional shipping questions.

EOS does accept returns for their products, but only if they are unopened and returned within 21 days of purchase. Products purchased in store or at major online retailers must be returned to the individual location where they were obtained. Each store may have a different return policy, so customers need to keep that in mind when they choose to purchase from the EOS lip balm.

Take a look at other lip products from BeautyCounterStriVectin, Instantly Ageless,  Arbonne, Image Skincare, Obagi and Perricone MD.

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In search of depth

20 Sep

I hear rummors…whisperings… they say they can detect a coin at 13 inches with the AT Pro.
They never tell you what coin though. They never tell you the details.

Now I don’t doubt the capabilities of the AT Pro but I have not dug up a coin deeper than 7 inches. Maybe I just haven’t swung the coil over a deep coin yet.

So I continue to search for a deep detector. The deep detector of the week is the Teknetics T2 SE. If their claims are to be believed, the  T2 can detect a coin at 15 inches. Of course, they don’t tell you what coin; they don’t tell you the details…

Thank you for looking.

3 Responses to “In search of depth”

  1. treasurebone September 20, 2011 at 2:50 pm #

    Tesoro Tejon Nickle at 11″

  2. detecting saxapahaw September 20, 2011 at 11:46 pm #

    Don’t believe the hype. SO much is dependent on the conditions, and like you say, these are rarely given. All those stories of “Oh, I dug a half dime at two feet, harharhar” just throw it all out the window.

    Thick red clay? Dark organic earth? Sand? Too wet? Too dry? EMF present? All going to give you a different result. And honestly, I don’t think a lot of people “lie” about depth, but often over-guess-timate. The best bet is to go hunting with other people with different detectors and compare signals. If you get a signal you think is a good deep one, ask to hear it on theirs. And vice versa if they get a signal, and let you run your machine over it. Then dig it up. Comparing on the exact same signal is really the only completely accurate way to compare detectors.

    Ignore what you hear on the net, and even those “fish tales” at your local club meeting. Go with what you can see for your own eyes, and see how many detectors you can try and compare in your area. I doubt you’ll ever witness something that equals these stories on the web.

    my 2 cents anyways!

    • yaquigrande September 22, 2011 at 2:42 pm #

      Excellent analysis of the situation in a short comment!

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Root Canal Treatment in Brewster, NY

The Basics Behind a Root Canal

Sometimes, serious tooth decay can cause your tooth’s inner tissue, called the pulp, to become infected or exposed, which can cause significant dental pain and functional problems. When this occurs, the only remedy is usually a root canal. The procedure known as endodontic treatment can remove the tooth’s unhealthy pulp, which will put an end to the pain and suffering.

When Is the Procedure Needed?

When the tooth’s pulp tissue become terribly infected or damaged, the tooth is unable to naturally restore itself. The only way to repair and ultimately save the tooth is for a dentist to perform a root canal. The symptoms below can signal the need for the treatment:

  • Ongoing moderate to extreme tooth pain.
  • Dental discomfort that awakens you at night.
  • Sharp pangs of pain on the tooth when biting.
  • Extreme sensitivity to touch, heat, or cold.
  • Severe swelling of the tooth’s surrounding gums.
  • Major cavities.
  • Tooth discoloration.

What Kind of Dentist Does Root Canal Therapy in Brewster?

A root canal dentist can be either a general dentist for basic cases, or a specialist known as an endodontist for more complex dental situations. If you’re looking to find an experienced dentist near you, look no further than our dental practice in Brewster. Call us today for a consultation with one of our experienced dental providers.

What’s the Procedure for a Root Canal?

In most cases, the entire root canal procedure only takes about an hour or two to complete. The process typically calls for these steps:

  1. Your root canal dentist will numb the tooth to prevent any pain.
  2. The tooth will be kept isolated and clean with a tiny shield.
  3. An opening will be made in the tooth’s crown to let the dentist access its inner pulp.
  4. The dentist will remove the pulp and use special tools to fully cleanse and shape the canals.
  5. The canals will be disinfected to take out any debris.
  6. A rubbery substance will be used to fill the canals and the tooth will be sealed.
  7. Finally, a crown is used to cap the tooth. This root canal crown protects the tooth from fracture.

How Much Does a Root Canal Cost?

The cost of your treatment will be based the severity of your problem and your dental needs throughout the procedure. Other factors that will determine the final cost include the type of dentist required and the location of the damaged tooth, which affects the number of roots inside the tooth that need repair. Frequently, the cost of some or all of the treatment is covered by dental insurance. To find out what your total cost is estimated to be, let one of our dentists perform a thorough examination. Call to schedule a consultation with one of our skilled providers of root canal in Brewster.

The Comfort of Root Canal Treatment

Don’t assume that the procedure is painful. Thanks to local anesthesia, you will be kept comfortable throughout the entire treatment. In case any tooth pain or discomfort is experienced in the days after the treatment, you simply need to call our dental office as soon as possible so we can relieve any pain or problems. Call us at (845) 764-9263 today to schedule your appointment or book an appointment online.

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Favorite Places Unfamiliar to Others, Part 1

Hamilton Cove Preserve, Lubec, Maine / image: VW Beetle via Flickr

Spring temperatures and sunshine have arrived (or are coming soon, depending on where you are), and many can’t wait to enjoy the outdoors again or head out on a spring break trip. Professional Practice Network (PPN) members’ responses to the question what is your favorite place that may not be familiar to others? might give you a few new places to explore.

Given that we were looking for less well-known places, there were very few answers that appeared more than once. Here are the handful of locations that appeared twice:

Charleston, South Carolina and Charleston’s Waterfront Park
JC Raulston Arboretum in Raleigh, North Carolina
The Bold Coast, Maine
North Germany, on the Baltic Sea (Schleswig-Holstein) – “Everyone goes to South Germany but the North is very beautiful.”

Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC / image: Allison Richards via Flickr

A few members were less forthcoming than others (“I’m not saying – why spoil it?”), while others responded with general types of places that are often overlooked rather than specific locations, including:

A highway underpass
Any field or prairie
Any secluded place in the mountains
My family’s back 40
My vegetable garden in summer
My yard
The edge between forest and meadow
The ocean
The skate park – “a dreamscape of contours”

Giardino Giusti, Verona, Italy / image: Francesco Scaglioni via Flickr

Many other responses highlighted spots around the world. Here are a few international, unheralded places:

Bamboo forest – Kyoto, Japan
Bernese Oberland – Switzerland
Giardino Giusti – Verona, Italy
Havana, Cuba
Kejimkujik Lake – Nova Scotia, Canada
Luxembourg Gardens – Paris, France
Many Persian Gardens – Iran
Pok Fu Lam Reservoir – Hong Kong
Rose Spit, Haida Gwaii – British Columbia, Canada
Sardis, Turkey
Stockholm, Sweden – “Stockholm is a much greater city than most people realize who have not been there!”
The waterfront in San Sebastián, Spain
Vals Spa – Vals, Switzerland
Villa Doria Pamphili‘s grove of umbrella pines – Rome, Italy

San Sebastian, Spain / image: Greta Hughson via Flickr

In the next post based on the 2015 PPN Survey results, we’ll break down the responses located in the United States, covering the East and West coasts and many places in between. We hope you’ll discover a few spots you’ve never heard of before, and maybe find a new favorite place.

View From Wengen, Bernese Oberland / image: Edwin Lee via Flickr

At the start of 2015, a questionnaire was sent out to members of ASLA’s Professional Practice Networks (PPNs). The theme: creativity and inspired design. As you can imagine, responses were varied, and included many insightful comments and suggestions. Synopses of the survey results were originally shared in LAND over the course of 2015, and we are now re-posting this information here on The Field. For the latest updates on the results of the annual PPN Survey, see LAND’s PPN News section.

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