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2007 Women's Soccer
Rose-Hulman 5, Bluffton 0
Beavers suffer 5-0 setback at Rose-Hulman
October 20, 2007
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - The Bluffton University women's soccer team (4-9-1, 1-5) struggled to find any offense against an outstanding Rose-Hulman squad that improved to 15-2 overall with a spotless 6-0 mark in Heartland Conference action following a 5-0 shutout of the Beavers.
Sarah Graber put Rose up 1-0 in the second minute when she converted a feed from Liz Ridgeway on a cross from the left to the middle of the field.
A three-goal outburst by Julie Roebel during a seven-minute span late in the first half gave RHIT a 4-0 lead at the break.
The Engineers' Elisabeth Baca used Jennifer Gordon's third assist of the afternoon to make the final score 5-0 in favor of the home team with 24 minutes to play.
Rose ripped 25 shots in the match, including 15 on target while Bluffton notched only five attempts, three on frame. The Beavers allowed 10 corner kicks while forcing only one. Bluffton was whistled for 10 infractions, three more than their counterparts from RHIT.
Meghan Forquer (North Canton/Green) put two shots on goal. Sophomore keeper Samantha Williams (Toledo/Bowsher) picked up 10 saves in the loss to the Engineers.
The Beavers return to action on Wednesday, Oct. 24, when they host Anderson University. The match is slated to start at 4 p.m.


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PARK CITY, UT (Oct. 5) – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) made another bold stroke in bolstering the national alpine development system by hiring World Cup veteran Frank Kelble as the Rocky Central Regional Coach. Kelble, who has over 25 years of international experience, has coached at every level within the USSA including a long stint with the women's World Cup speed team that led to the first of what is now 16 World Cup titles by Lindsey Vonn (Vail, CO). He joins Karin Harjo, who is in her second year as the Western Regional coach and an Eastern Regional Coach yet to be named. The positions, announced by USSA Alpine Director Patrick Riml, will collaborate with Regional Alpine Development Director Lester Keller to generate further support for USSA clubs and promote cooperation amongst regions with the goal of increasing the number of regional level skiers who qualify for the national team.
QUOTESPatrick Riml, USSA Alpine DirectorFrank Kelble brings an outstanding professional record in creating environments for athletic success. He knows firsthand what it takes at the highest level of the sport and will be bringing that vast knowledge into our National Development System. The charge for our regional coaches is to look for ways to work with club athletes and coaches within their regions to encourage collaboration in a way that boosts our national development pipeline.
Lester Keller, USSA Regional Development DirectorThe USSA's fundamental development unit is club programs. The addition of Frank Kelble and our continued work with Karin Harjo is an integral part in building a long-term plan to strengthen the national alpine development system for both athletes and coaches at the regional level.
Frank Kelble, Rocky Central Regional CoachWe have strong clubs, great coaches and promising young athletes – it's an exciting environment to rejoin with my World Cup experience.The USSA has a strong athletic focus that's pointed at building and supporting the next generation of U.S. Ski Team athlete. My goal is to help produce quality projects that directly drive our club athletes to the next level.
Karin Harjo, Western Regional CoachMy passion for skiing is for helping athletes grow and develop to their fullest potential as racers and as people. Within each region we will provide pace to further develop the best athletes in cooperation with their clubs and provide interaction amongst the best coaches of the region.
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Liveline Wednesday 22 May 2013
Discussion and debate with Joe Duffy
Marie-Louise's husband committed suicide. She is upset at the level of detail that was published in her local newspaper following the inquest.
Shane's daughter is gay and recently got engaged to her partner. Both women went shopping for engagement rings and were disappointed with the reception she got from jewellery shop sales assistants.
Trish, Peter and Rosie discuss the issues of children with cancer and the difficulties in obtaining medical cards for them.
Marie has 4 children, 3 of them have special needs. She is currently waiting for funding to get a new wheelchair for her son who has Angleman Syndrome.
It was very upsetting for Marie Louise when the local newspaper published full details of the inquest into her husband's suicide
Shane's daughter & her partner were surprised at attitudes when they went to buy an engagement ring
The medical card is a lifeline for parents like Trish, Rosie, Peter and Marie, all struggling to cope with their children's cancers and other disabilities
Have you got a story to tell? An issue you want to air publicly? If you'd like to talk to Joe on-air about an issue that concerns you then we want to hear from you.
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CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois prison officials are moving quickly to empty the high-security Tamms prison – once home to hundreds of inmates called "the worst of the worst" – and other facilities slated to be closed early next month.
Department of Corrections spokeswoman Stacey Solano said Monday that 124 inmates have been moved from Tamms to segregation units at Pontiac Correctional Center since Thursday. As of Monday, 12 inmates remained in Tamms' single-cell isolation area and 48 others still were housed in the prison's minimum-security unit.
Former Dixon Correctional Center inmate John Spires was serving two mandatory life sentences in Tamms for taking a DCC psychologist hostage in a storage room in the facility's X-House and raping her on May 11, 2006.
All residents also have been moved out of three halfway houses targeted for closing, Solano said.
Gov. Pat Quinn ordered the transfers after a judge on Dec. 19 lifted an injunction blocking the shutdowns.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which represents correctional workers, had sued to stop the closings. But the Illinois Supreme Court ordered a judge in Alexander County, where Tamms is located, to lift the injunction.
The facilities are scheduled to be shuttered by Jan. 4.
Tamms, in far southern Illinois, opened in 1998 as the state's "supermax" prison, where gang leaders and other inmates who caused problems in general population could be housed.
Prisoners were isolated from one another and kept in their cells 23 hours a day – a practice that drew criticism for being too harsh.
Quinn targeted Tamms and six other facilities for closure as a way to save money for the cash-strapped state, saying the space was underutilized. The other facilities were a women's lockup in Dwight; adult inmate transition centers in Chicago, Carbondale and Decatur and juvenile centers in Murphysboro and Joliet.
The transfers actually started in August, when eight Tamms inmates were moved. But the process was put on hold that same day, after AFSCME filed its lawsuit. The union argued, among other things, that the closings would endanger correctional employees, inmates and the public because the statewide system — with facilities designed for 33,700 inmates — has more than 49,000.
The lifting of the injunction on Wednesday allowed the transfers to continue, though AFSCME still is pushing in Alexander County court to reverse an arbitrator's decree that states Quinn followed contract rules when he ordered the closures.
Employees at the targeted facilities are being moved to new jobs at other facilities. AFSCME spokesman Anders Lindall said affected staff has been told to report to their new locations on Jan. 7.
The minimum-security Tamms inmates are being moved to Sheridan Correctional Center, Solano said. Residents of the West Side Adult Transition Center in Chicago have been moved to North Lawndale and Crossroads centers, also in Chicago. Those in the Southern Illinois Adult Transition Center in Carbondale the Decatur center are going to halfway houses in either Peoria or Chicago.
The closing date has not been determined for Dwight. The Illinois Youth Center at Murphysboro has been empty since July, and 138 youth at the Joliet facility will be moved to centers in St. Charles, Harrisburg and possibly Kewanee, a spokeswoman for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice has said.


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BigBrother is a monitor, not a control panel. You can't modify and configure the system from within BB
That being said, you should install BigBrother as well, since it's monitoring kicks ass and is super-extensible. If you can figure out how to script a true/false program to check it, you can wrap the BB scripting around it and add it to your monitoring. I've used it at the last 3 places I've worked at.
...I have a hard problem with products that claim to do administration and that the users need "absolutely no Linux experience".
He has Linux experience: he's just prejudiced against products that claim to obviate the need for it.
Anyway, he'd better have experience, or he has no place trying to set up his own webhosting company and configure a user control panel himself.
I think I'll write a user web hosting panel. So tell me what you think it should have, but without referencing any existing panel or service
I have to agree with NooT here. I've been running Plesk for about two weeks now with around 50 domains on it, and about 1000 email accounts. After some intitial flukes (mainly due to me being too tired to see straight, after NorthPoint pulled the plug on our DSL), the box has been running like a champ.
The tech support people at Plesk are the best, they really went over the top to help us out. It is nice to find someone who will actually return your call, and know what they are talking about when they do!
Also, most of the configs are stored in MySQL on the back end, so if you absolutely __can't__ stand working with the gui, you can >probably< work with the system from the back end. Just make sure you know what you are doing. This way, the front end users can still add emails, etc. through the gui, and you can do stuff with perl::DBI if you want. Although I'm pretty sure this would void any warranty they have
All in all, it is a great system so far...
I agree absolutely. I supose I didn't get this across before, but we operate similarly. Everyone gets access to their CPanel3 Control Panel, and those clients who request it get access to the shell.
Take care,
http://www.assortedinternet.com [assortedinternet.com]
Being a long time consumer and now provider of web hosting services I've found that you just need to have shell access available.
I've never even considered hosting on a service that didn't offer shell accounts - in fact, when I started hosting my own websites there really weren't any HTML Control Panels. You had to do everything yourself. Now with Control Panels there is an option to do it through a GUI, but for a lot of things you still want/need to do through a shell. There is only so much a control panel can do, and where it falls short, there is always the command line.
Having said that though, control panels like CPanel3, Cobalt Raq's CP, Webmin, etc are great for doing a wide variety of common tasks. Adding users, subdomains, viewing logs, file management, statistics, etc. Doing it through a GUI is nice, fast and far easier for the vast majority of users. So now we use and offer CPanel3 since it generally makes life easier.
I definitely believe that having both is preferable for power users. For less experienced users, they will probably only ever use the Control Panel, but should they want to use the shell, it should be there.
http://www.assortedinternet.com [assortedinternet.com]
http://www.chaogic.com/vhost/ [chaogic.com]
Updated today on Freshmeat. These tools are more for the administration side than the user side of course, but what do they want in a front-end? Maybe a web-based template based website creation tool? Web based email for their domain name? You are asking for an answer to a vague question...
The problem, though, is that if you ever want/need to edit any configurations by hand, Plesk will make your life hell. It stores configuration information in its own files, and overwrites the real files with that when you change anything. You can edit a few of those files, but IIRC, they're added to the end of the conf files. So, if you want to mess with Apache's conf, you'll be having to fight Plesk for the rest of your days with the server.
Of course, if you can live with the fairly limited options that Plesk offers, you're fine.
The other thing I didn't like about Plesk is that it moves everything around, putting all the program files, conf files, and data under
And your BIND files?
So, if you plan on never touching the conf files yourself, you can live with its limited options, and you don't mind things being moved around, you'll be okay. Otherwise, stay away.
Maybe I'm just biased because it made trying to administer my server a hellish task, having to work around Plesk instead of just with-or-without it.
Or maybe web-based interfaces just don't like me, since Webmin wrote me some BIND conf files that were just plain wrong...gave up on that one, too. The plus side is I can now configure Apache, BIND, and qmail all by hand.
Rob Becker, didn't write that he had "absolutely no Linux experience" in his ask Slashdot question. It was Cliff who wrote that in regard to his skepticism about products claiming that users need no Linux experience.
There, are you happy? You trolled me into explaining the obvious.
i've noticed a lot of people pumping up all kinds of products; free ones, proprietary, and even a bunch of asses advertising their own hosting provider [internetconnection.net] (couldn't resist, but at least i admit i'm an ass.), but the question of whether there are similar projects out there...
webmin and similar products don't count, because if you don't know unix, you shouldn't run it, let alone administer it, LET ALONE THAT, and try and run a business using it.
web hosting is a business. no mather which way you look, and while I have found several (many of the ones listed elsewhere on this page), most tend to coerce you into using their hosting solution(tm), instead of bending to your system.
if you're serious about doing web-hosting, build a platform. take redhat, or debian, or solaris, or whatever you like/know, and build your system. use whatever components you feel comfortable with; but don't worry about a gui. make shell scripts for your timid users. writing a few dozen perl/shell scripts to help out users is a good idea(tm), and if you absolutely want a web-based interface, it's a simple matter to write some web-glue for that.
truth here: if you think you can build a successful web-hosting company _without_ spending time on it (e.g. purchasing your components), you've definately got another thing coming, and you will run into it sooner or later.
so take my advise, give the users the capacity for control first, then make your own damn pages to actually make it easy on them. any other route spells disaster for the future.
and as a closing note, i *hate* all those 3$...5$...10$ hosting providers with a unprofessional-looking website, and some shoddy NT/IIS based or Redhat+RedhatServer(blah) garbage (hacked in five flat. guaranteed), and expect to stick around. all they do is waste people's time... and if you fuck up early, you'll make it harder on yourself in the future.
Because the earlyer post was posted by an AC, so it started at score 0, rather than 1. Both were moderated up as informative, and thus ended up with scores 1 and 2.
I'm a current csoft customer, and I routinely experience outages of greater than 1 hour, with no notice or explanation posted (in fact, they rarely admit to an outage unless it lasts the whole day.)Csoft
Until users are moved to the new servers, complaints go to
And, the community of Brothers kick ass.
I've been on the mailing lists for a long time now, been with BB since pre 1.2, if I remember right. It really does a great job without annoying extra bloat, even if it does page me at 3 AM because Cold Fusion on NT has choked on another chicken bone.
Another great thing about it is the extensibility - if you can write a simple shell script, you can make a custom test. Or perl, or C, or whatever tickles your fancy. Or just download a premade contributed extension from www.deadcat.net.
Finally, the authors, Robert-Andre and Sean, are also probably the most approachable guys I've ever met on a mailing list.
But yeah - it's not really anything to do with webhosting control panels.
Yep - lots cheaper. From the Cobalt website [cobalt.com]:
RaQ4 (64MB RAM/10GB HD/single Ethernet) is $1499
RaQ4i (256MB RAM/20GB HD/Dual Ethernet/SCSI Port) is $2699
RaQ4r (512MB RAM/2 30GB HD w/RAID1) is $3599
(other SKUs with different RAM/HD configs change the price as well)
These all use commodity PC-100 DIMMs, so you can do your own memory upgrade to the 512MB max pretty easily (of course your own memory isn't covered by the warranty, but...)
They are more expensive than a white-box general purpose server, but it comes back to "everything you need is pre-integrated" so you can literally have it online within 10-15 minutes of opening the box without having to be a Linux "guru". That's what the slight premium in price is all about...
Put 50 domains on a RaQ4r at $40 a month each, and it's paid for in 2 months. And that's without charging extra for bandwidth, backup services, etc, which most every ISP does anyway...
The BIND patch has been available since Feb 6
Command-line administration does not necessarily void your 30 days of free telephone support, and absolutely doesn't affect the hardware warranty. If you don't touch things provided in the GUI, you're ok. And some things, like Interbase, have to be set up from the command line. Third-party apps which don't overlap/replace/affect supplied services don't alter warranty support in any way (Real server, MySQL, etc).
Free support isn't provided for every possible end-user kludge-up of the Apache/Sendmail/etc config files... but does anyone provide free support for things like that anyway?
Cobalt server appliances are just that: appliances. (How many of you fiddle with your microwave to get better/different performance out of it?) If you are totally into complete customization of every detail of your server, then a general-purpose server is what you want.
Server appliances (not just 1U boxes with an OS on them!) are for people who don't want to spend the time finding/installing/configuring Apache, sendmail, FTP, etc. They just want a few basic internet services to work, and be easy to understand. Cobalt appliances are probably not the best solution for the average Slashdot propellerhead...
Oh.. you're talking about THAT kind of control panel.
It's for a new hardware product that we're developing, but it is free and GPL'ed.
Anyone with an interest in getting involved in development please email me (perl knowledge required). Apache virts work, users are created, and home directories are made, in the modules current form. The rest of the picture is adding a new Webmin user (with correct permissions), DNS, and Sendmail. Someone today recommended adding MySQL and PostgreSQL users, so it's on the todo for a later version. I haven't put up a website yet, but I'll do so immediately if other people want to get involved.
Either I'm ignorant, or you're what they call a reactionary.
What interesting timing, me and a couple of other developers are just finishing a control panel/ISP management system from hell for the company we work for [inspace.net] to use, it is going live next Wednesday. I dont want to say how long we have been working on it, its almost embarassing.
The system consists of many components. Its core is a cooperatively multitasking daemon that manages all activity. Any requests for service modification (customer addition, plan addition, service configuration) come in via XML. These requests typically originate from either the end-user control panel or the reseller control panel. The daemon checks to ensure that nothing odd is going on (like a zillion requests for service modification in the last x minutes), breaks the XML down into subpackets destined for the appropriate servers. For example, one incoming hosting add request will require a packet destined for the DNS server and another packet destined for the hosting server. When translating the packets, the daemon also transactionally updates the postgres database. If all packets translate OK, the data commits. The daemon then establishes a connection to a second, forking daemon which examines the subpacket and connects to the indicated server and issues the XML to a script on that server. The nonforker also runs internal events that monitor the status of the provided services. The whole thing is a little more complex than that, but you get the idea. The system also handles all billing and accounting.
The system offers several advantages over a traditional control panel. The most obvious advantage is that the customer manages all of their domains from the same login on the same control panel, regardless of what hosting servers those domains may be spread across. The second advantage is with the central server being aware of every request, it can monitor request processing statistics, which results in enhanced security and reliability. The maintained database is substantial enough where if one of our hosting or DNS servers went down, the customer configuration could be regenerated from the information in the management system database (this was not the intent, but a byproduct).
Anyways, to answer the original question, the type of control panel solution really depends on the scale of the internet service operation.
As long as a webhoster gives me the option of not using the "control panel" then I prefer to use one. (Oh the paradox!)
If you're running a site on your webhoster's machine (i.e., not leasing a rackmount or something), then why be afraid of the pretty interface? Besides which I can maintain my sites while I'm at work (when it's slow, of course).
The system is built using PHP 4.0 for the front-end, several MySQL Databases and several PERL based daemons that do the actual system level work. The Control panel handles an intitial customer bill, then lets our home-grown accounting package track the billing from then on.
WebSHowHost is very open-source friendly, and I have already had discussions about releasing our package as GPL with the partners who thus far have been very open to the idea.
I like building this application to building my dream house. I have tried to put in all the "extras" to make it well suited for me, and other developers like me.
I hope to have a demo on-line within the next week or so. Visually it is pretty spartan now, and the navigation isn't as intuitive as I'd like. So in other words it needs some polish. I also need to make it a bit more generalized, so it more flexible in other situations.
The neat thing about the aritecture is the "auto-form" code I worte to provide an abstract method of generating HTML forms for mySQL databases. Each form is defined by a n assoiciative array so visible fields can be turned on and off ddepending on the situation. Updating and Insert is as easy as passing the array to a specific function, so adding field to the database the html form automatically reflects the change, making the tool very easy to customize, because you don't have to change a lot of static forms or modify any sql statements to add fields. I have been meaning to release the auto form code for a while (since I orginally developed it for another independent project, but have been to usy to get to it.) Anyway please feel free to drop me a line if your interested in talking about this.
-Brandon (MS2K)
Also, my correct e-mail is firstname.lastname@example.com [mailto]
I guess I be a little more patient next timewith waiting for the preview to finish loading.
I work for WebshowHost.com, I am basically the chief architect for our web-based control panel system. In other words I have pretty much wrote a control panel from scratch. It is not done yet, which is why you won't see to much mention of it on our site. I have jsut got farenough to start beta testing it with some local developers, however if anyone is interested in checking it out and offering suggestions please drop me a line at
The system is built using PHP 4.0 for the front-end, several MySQL Databases and several PERL based daemons that do the actual system level work. The Control panel handles an intitial customer bill, then lets our home-grown accounting package track the billing from then on.
WebSHowHost is very open-source friendly, and I have already had discussions about releasing our package as GPL with the partners who thus far have been very open to the idea.
I like building this application to building my dream house. I have tried to put in all the "extras" to make it well suited for me, and other developers like me.
I hope to have a demo on-line within the next week or so. Visually it is pretty spartan now, and the navigation isn't as intuitive as I'd like. So in other words it needs some polish. I also need to make it a bit more generalized, so it more flexible in other situations.
The neat thing about the aritecture is the "auto-form" code I worte to provide an abstract method of generating HTML forms for mySQL databases. Each form is defined by a n assoiciative array so visible fields can be turned on and off ddepending on the situation. Updating and Insert is as easy as passing the array to a specific function, so adding field to the database the html form automatically reflects the change, making the tool very easy to customize, because you don't have to change a lot of static forms or modify any sql statements to add fields. I have been meaning to release the auto form code for a while (since I orginally developed it for another independent project, but have been to usy to get to it.) Anyway please feel free to drop me a line if your interested in talking about this.
-Brandon (MS2K)
I work for Wirex [wirex.com]. Check out our Immunix ISP Appliance Server Software [wirex.com]. We think our interface is very easy to use; we built in some mini-expert systems in the form of "wizards" (yes, like them
The appliance software is integrated with Immunix [immunix.org] which is a security hardened Linux distribution. Security hardening is important in a web-managed appliance, precisely because the web interface (and the users that accompany them
ISPMan ROCKS! Requires Apache (of course) OpenLDAP, Cyrus IMAP, Postfix, and ProFTPd. (All/most of which are best of breed.) Handles centralized web-based authentication of FTP, IMAP, and SMTP users via LDAP without need for
www.ispman.org [ispman.org]
Atif (the author) is very clever, very responsive, and ispman works very well and has been tested on Linux and FreeBSD.
BTW, while I'm planning on making the affiliate program availible for a small charge (about $30 or $40), I think I'll be using the GPL for the control panel program once I get aroudn to writing it.
Now, a shameless plug: my hosting company is Synergy Global Networks [synergyglo...tworks.com]. They specialize in a no-TOS hosting plan, which would take a court order to remove your site.
There, I'm done whoring myself.
Of course you could go with the server/web admin that Xitami [xitami.com] offers.
My 2 bits.
The BIND patch has been available since Feb 6
Yes, a patch - if you sign up for dedicated hosting from most places, you'll probably start with a fresh install and an unpatched BIND. Since most people going for RaQs don't know much about being a sysadmin, they will be h@x0r3d within days. (I get on average 6 or 7 attempts a day against the 'known insecure' services, aka sunrpc, lpd, BIND every day from skript kiddies).
A large chunk of the traffic on the Cobalt Users mailing list is "Help! I've been hacked" from RaQ3/RaQ4 users. Not really Cobalt's fault - they weren't to know when they shipped the software - but if you're getting a RaQ it's something you need to know so you can fix it before the kiddies get in. Since BIND can run happily as a non-root user, I'm surprised that Cobalt's (and RedHat's for that matter) distro doesn't run it as a non-root user. My motto is "if it can be run as non-root, then it's going to be run as non-root". Any good distro should avoid running stuff as root that doesn't have to be run as root.
Cobalt server appliances are just that: appliances. (How many of you fiddle with your microwave to get better/different performance out of it?) If you are totally into complete customization of every detail of your server, then a general-purpose server is what you want.
I agree - but the only reasonably priced dedicated hosting tends to be CobaltRaQs, so a lot of people who don't need just an appliance get them. They can be customized and improved. In fact, if you have a RaQ2, you need to do some of that if you want to be able to run things like MySQL (the shipped glibc is broken).
If you don't know already, most hosting companies suck and/or are in debt.
why would we give away our proprietary control panel after spending countless of dollars and man hours working on it.
There is something wrong.
Marvelous! The super-user's going to boot me! What a finely tuned response to the situation!


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Hi all,
I am having problems with getting expression of my genes which were cloned under the GAL1 promoter of pYES2/CT plasmid from invitrogen.
I had first inoculate the transformed yeast colonies in YNB -URA medium with 2% raffinose overnight. Then after around 12-16 hours, I transferred the cell pellets to the induction medium which is YNB -URA with 1% raffinose and 2% galactose. My cells were growing normally with OD600 peaked at a reading of around 13. I had collected samples from the induction medium from 19 hours to 71 hours after induction. Samples were taken every 12 hours after the 19th hour of induction. I tried to run western blot and even RT-PCR but all tests gave me negative results. My genes were successfully transformed inside the yeasts as confirmed by colony PCR. Thus, something must be wrong from the induction steps onwards.
I read it from somewhere that galactose induction occurs as early as 2 hours after induction. Is it true?
If true, then is it possible that by the 19th hour, all the galactose were used up and thus I am getting negative results?
Hope someone will be kind enough to offer some advices on this. I had be trying at this for nearly 2 months now. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Submit your paper to J Biol Methods today!
Problem with galactose induction
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Posted on June 06, 2012
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The economy is in the toilet, and the world's automakers are feeling the effects, but as the old saying goes, the (SEMA) show must go on. Despite the torrent of bad news lately, most of the major automotive players are still bringing a respectable – and in some cases, significant – amount of sheetmetal to the annual bonanza of aftermarket parts and tricked out rides that is the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association Show in Las Vegas.
The 2008 SEMA show kicks off on election day, Tuesday November 4, and runs until Friday November 7. Headlining the show is the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which was chosen as the official car of SEMA. To celebrate the Camaro's status, GM is putting together a special one-off concept called the Camaro Black. Of course, the Camaro won't be the lone Pony Car representative at SEMA — especially this year. Chrysler has tarted-up several new Dodge Challengers, including one with the Viper's V-10 shoehorned under the hood called the Dodge Challenger SRT10 concept. In addition, a showroom floor full of overhauled Mustangs will also be on display to appease the Blue Oval faithful.
Other highlights include tricked-out variants of the redesigned 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Ford F-150 trucks, Lexus IS F, Hyundai Genesis Coupe and Sedan, Nissan GT-R, Toyota Venza, and the return of the "Firehawk" as a Pontiac G8.
It's hard to go unnoticed in a 2010 Camaro, but the Camaro Black Concept suggests a stealthy approach to street style. From its matte-black-finished hood and ground effects to its dark wheels and red-glowing HID headlamp halo rings, the Camaro Black Concept is a sinister-looking urban tuner vehicle.
The Camaro Black Concept prowls the streets with the following equipment:
- Chevy Accessories ground effects package and rear diffuser
- High-intensity discharge headlamps with unique red "halo ring" color
- Revised, darker grille finish
- RS tail lamps with dark-tinted lenses
- Color-matched exterior badging
- SS-model spoiler
- Matte black hood finish
- Tinted glass
- Chevy Accessories 21-inch wheels with darkened finish/li>
- Brembo four-wheel disc brake package
The interior also carries a slightly sinister ambience, with:
- Red LED instrument lighting and red footwell ambient lighting
- Black chrome trim accents
- Dark-finished accents, including the shift knob, radio face, steering wheel ring, gauge trim and door handles/li>
- Custom sill plates
- Leather-covered seats with grey accent stitching
The Camaro Black Concept also features Chevy Accessories' premium audio upgrade package, along with MTX speakers.
Under the hood is the production 3.6L V-6 that produces 300 horsepower. A Chevy Accessories engine cover provides a suitable accent.
Camaro Dale Earnhardt Jr. Concept
NASCAR star Dale Jr. is fan of vintage Camaros — he cruises around in a Pro Touring-style '72 Camaro powered by a GM Performance Parts LS crate engine — and the heritage-inspired design of the 2010 Camaro appeals to him like a checkered flag at Daytona. His vision for the car was channeled to GM's designers and crafted in a multi-color combination of style, capability, and comfort.
They started with a new Camaro SS that uses the standard 6.2L V-8, but modified to use E85. Taking advantage of E85's favorable octane rating, the engine was calibrated to deliver a few extra horsepower, with the exhaust exiting through GM Performance Parts' new headers. It's backed by the SS's available six-speed manual transmission and GM Accessories' short-throw Hurst shifter. Additional performance enhancements include a Brembo brake package and a lowered ride height, giving Dale Jr.'s Camaro a sleeker look to match its road-hugging capability.
A custom gray-over-white paint scheme blends the high-performance drivetrain with serious style. It's accented with an orange stripe separating the gray and white sections. Also generating attention on the exterior is a set of 21-inc., five-spoke wheels inspired by the Camaro Convertible Concept. They feature dark-painted center sections on the spokes that complement the body's gray color. The wheels are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero ZR-rated performance tires.
Dale Jr. also specified Chevy Accessories' upgraded audio system for the Camaro, which is matched with a Boston Acoustics speaker system, including amps and subwoofers.
Camaro GS Racecar Concept
One of the most iconic cars of the legendary Trans Am road racing series was the distinctive blue-and-yellow Camaro of Mark Donohue. He was a dominant racer in the series and drove his #6 1969 model to the series championship that year.
With the assistance of GM's High Performance Vehicle Operations, North Carolina-based Riley Technologies re-created the look and feel of that standout race car with a tribute that looks, sounds, and drives like it's ready to do battle with its contemporary pony car competitors. In fact, the heritage-inspired racer is more than concept. It is an early prototype for the Grand Am Koni Challenge GS racing class. Racecars like the GS Concept are offered and manufactured by Riley Technologies for the 2009 Grand-Am season.
The GS Concept features the race-ready suspension, reinforced chassis, and drivetrain conform to the specifications required of racecars certified for the series. In fact, this race car has already logged many hours on the racetrack as Riley team members worked to dial-in the chassis and powertrain.
Designed to highlight the capability of the new Camaro as a weekend bracket warrior, the Camaro LS7 Concept combines the power of a GM Performance Parts' LS7 crate engine and targeted bolt-on upgrades to deliver the wheels-up spirit of the legendary COPO Camaros.
Made famous by Chevy dealers like Don Yenko and Fred Gibb in the late 1960s, the COPO cars were ordered for one thing: drag racing. They were quickly outfitted after delivery with the requisite tires, safety equipment, and other accessories necessary for competition in popular Stock-class drag racing series.
The LS7 Concept honors the COPO ethos with features such as drag strip-ready rubber on the rear wheels –and unlike many of the stripped-down racers from 40 years ago, this strip-ready competitor serves double duty as a race car and a daily driver.
The LS7 crate engine (part number 17802397) uses a high-performance replacement camshaft from GM Performance Parts (part number 12480033) to help it produce approximately 550 hp. Complementing upgrades include GM Performance Parts-developed headers and air-intake system that will be offered at the Camaro's launch in early 2009. The LS7 also is modified with a wet-sump oiling system; the production engine features a dry-sump system that requires an external oil tank.
Backing the LS7 engine is a production Tremec 6060 six-speed manual with a GM Performance Parts Hurst shifter. Additional drivetrain details include:
- Brembo four-wheel disc brake package
- Lowered ride height
- Custom 20-in. wheels
- Driveshaft safety loop
- GM Performance Parts exhaust system
The Camaro LS7 concept is painted Victory Red, with matte black accents on the hood and taillamp panel. "LS7" logos are strategically placed and warn those in the know this Camaro means business when the Christmas tree lights count down to green. It's all business on the spartan interior, too, with base trim and few accessories to minimize overall mass for a quicker elapsed time.
Chrysler let SRT engineering loose on a 2009 Challenger, and the result is improvements all around. Under the Shaker hood lurks an 8.4L all-aluminum V-10 sourced from the Dodge Viper, which produces an earth-shaking 600 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. Of course, SRT couldn't just make the car go fast and leave it at that. They also added big brakes and Bilstein shocks all around, an adjustable front spoiler and a carbon-fiber hood and decklid. Inside, the SRT10 Concept gets sport seats, carbon-fiber trim, and a big, red engine-start button like the Viper's.
Legendary shifter-maker Hurst has teamed up with Dodge to create a special-edition Hurst/Hemi Challenger for 2009. More than a trim package, Hurst promises the Hurst/Hemi Challenger will lay down at least 500 supercharged horsepower.
"The new Hurst/Hemi Challenger is more than just another musclecar," says Nate Shelton, chairman of Hurst. "It epitomizes the performance industry's tradition of taking the best Detroit has to offer and adding 21st-century performance parts to make your ride faster and cooler than the other guy's. Hurst has a long history of doing just that with guys like Don Garlits, Warren Johnson, Dick Landy, and even celebrity racers Steve McQueen and Jim Garner. The new Hurst/Hemi Challenger is the first of many Hurst Performance Vehicles to come. We are ready to make some more history."
Details are thin right now, but you'll definitely get Hurst polished five-spoke wheels and a classic Hurst "pistol grip" shifter.
The Dodge Challenger Blacktop started life as a 2009 Challenger R/T with a 5.7L V-8 and a six-speed manual transmission. The big Hemi now breathes easier thanks to a Mopar cold-air intake and cat-back exhaust, and the Blacktop now rides on a Mopar coil-over suspension with a strut-tower brace for extra rigidity. Putting the power down are massive 22-in. Dodge Viper replica wheels from Factory Reproductions wrapped in 265/35R22 Dunlop rubber up front and 305/30R22 out back. The car also gets a custom front spoiler and a black-on-black paint scheme to complete the look. Inside, it gets bright-red Katzkin leather seats and a Mopar Kicker premium audio system.
The Dodge Challenger Targa, nicknamed "Samantha," competed in this year's Targa Newfoundland race. What started as a Mopar Challenger drag race package has become a full-blown road racer with a big engine and custom suspension and brakes. Under the Mopar hood is a 6.4L Hemi crate engine making 540 hp and 490 lb-ft of torque. Power reaches the ground through a Tremec six-speed manual transmission and a 2009 production rearend with revised gear ratios. Hauling it all to a stop are massive brakes from Stop-Tech featuring 15-in. rotors with six-piston calipers up front while four-piston calipers clamp down on 14-in. rotors in the back. Getting the big car around corners is a race suspension, which KW developed along with the brake package, both originally developed for the Dodge Viper ACR. Outside, the car picks up a Mopar front spoiler and Snakeskin Green paint from the Viper, while inside the driver gets a full set of Mopar gauges to keep an eye on the vitals. With a few exceptions, all of the parts on the Targa are available through Mopar.
The Ram TRXtreme is as a trail-ready four-door Ram TRX-4 that's been lifted and fitted with all kinds of goodies. A Mopar 4.5-in. lift makes room for 20-in. wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich 37-in. tires. The truck picks up Mopar wheel flares, telescoping mirrors, sidesteps, a one-off steel hood with extra vents and a larger grille to improve cooling, as well as box rails, a bed-accessory system, and a true-dual exhaust. Inside, it's fitted with a Mopar nav system, DVD players in the front-seat headrests, and leather seats by Katzkin. The truck is finished in a two-tone bright yellow and mineral-gray paint scheme to make it look as though it's already been through the mud.
Mopar Underground also had a go at the Ram R/T. For this street truck, they added a cold-air intake and dual exhaust to the 380-hp Hemi V-8 to help the truck hustle down the road even faster. Its been slammed to the ground via a concept Mopar air suspension and picks up a front spoiler and body kit to round out the look. Up top, the Ram R/T gets a Mopar dual-snorkel aluminum hood with carbon-fiber stripes. In the back it gets a tonneau cover with integrated spoiler, a Mopar bed mat to protect the bed, and an underrail LED lighting system so you can find everything. Inside, this truck gets Mopar leather seats by Katzkin with body-colored stitching to match the dash and steering wheel, as well as pedal covers. Outside, the truck rides on 22-in. Alcoa wheels and is finished in B5 Blue paint.
The Ram Sportsman is designed with the outdoorsman in mind. It's not as extreme an off-roader as the TRXtreme, but it's still plenty capable. This truck gets a Mopar 2-in. lift kit so it can ride on polished 20-in. wheels wrapped in 33-in. tires. Mopar Underground also added telescoping tow mirrors, wheel flares, and running boards with an integrated step. The truck features the new RamBox storage system that's been loaded up with outdoor gear and fitted with a bed rail cargo rack for tying down larger gear. Inside, you'll be treated to a Mopar navigation system, Sirius Satellite TV and movies playing through the headrest DVD system, leather seats by Katzkin and embroidered with the Sportsman logo, matching steering wheel and door trim, and a Mopar ambient lighting system. The truck features a special "blowing leaves" paint job inspired by traditional camouflage schemes.
Rounding out the group is the Ram Mopar Street Package. This truck is all about ruling the street with its body drop package and its big Alcoa 22-in. wheels. To make the truck look more aggressive than it already does, Mopar Underground added new sill extensions, a front spoiler, an aluminum dual-snorkel hood, and a tonneau cover on the bed. In the back, the bed gets a Mopar bed rug and an underrail LED lighting system, with a dual exhaust system riding underneath. Inside, you'll be greeted with Mopar suede and leather seats with custom piping and stitching, as well as matching accents on the doors an steering wheel. You'll stay entertained with a DVD headrest system and a Mopar Kicker premium audio system.
Designed to be the ultimate tool for contractors, DeWalt's director of business development Jennifer Ervin says for its concept F-150 the company "thought how a contractor uses his or her truck on the job" and worked to add every conceivable application to turn it into a rolling workshop. These include Ford's new Work Solutions software with DeWalt's Tool Link, which helps ensure all necessary tools for a job are loaded before departure, a built-in charger for battery powered equipment, and special storage compartments, among others. To carry around all that extra weight the powertrain has also been modified for improved performance and efficiency.
"Fahrenheit F-150" FX-4 by X-Treme Toyz
As opposed to a work truck, X-Treme Toyz set out build an ideal F-150 for weekend warriors, upping its capability for campers, bikers, and off-road enthusiasts. Adding extras like 9000-lb winches hidden behind each license plate at the front and rear, a bike rack across the top rail, and a Bedslide sliding cargo drawer that holds a tool box, tire, and compressor, X-Treme Toyz owner Mike Duval says "you can basically put all of your toys in the truck, hook up the trailer and go." And to make sure you go in style, he also added distinctive "hot flame" exterior graphics to each side.
F-150 by Street Scene Equipment
Starting with a top-line F-150 Lariat Supercrew, Street Scene takes the Blue Oval's full-size and gives it the slammed treatment by lowering it, adding a body kit, wheels, a mesh grille, lower air intake, and two-tone paint for the complete SEMA-friendly look. Street Scene has been building custom trucks for years, and with a host of visual, performance, and luxury upgrades, its F-150 Lariat is created "for those who don't believe in compromises."Hi–Pa Drive F-150 concept
Hi-Pa Drive F-150
Of course a no compromises, tuner full-size truck might not be so popular if gas returns to $4 a gallon, but not to worry — Ford has that scenario covered with the new Hi-Pa Drive F-150. Featuring a unique alternative powertrain, the stock truck's engine, drivetrain, and transmission have all been replaced by four in-wheel electric motors that together reportedly deliver over 600 hp and more torque than the V-8 mill found on regular F-150s. Besides offering gas and emissions-free driving, moving the truck's propulsion to the wheels also opens up more space, allowing for new storage and design solutions.
The rap about "street trucks" like Dodge's Ram SRT-10, Chevy's Silverado SS and Ford's own F-150 SVT Lightning is that they handled and performed well…for trucks.
In designing a performance version of Ford's iconic pickup, Special Vehicle Teams chose a different direction for the 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. Widen the body of a Supercrew, redo front and rear suspensions, tweak the four-wheel-drive calibration and make it an off-road capable pre-runner.
The Raptor also gets a new truck engine, a 6.2L, two-valve (for better torque characteristics than multivalvers) overhead-cam V-8. Tuning isn't final, but SVT says the oversquare engine will be rated about 400 hp and about 400 lb-ft of torque. The engine was an on-again, off-again project known as the Hurricane V-8. Its official name is simply "6.2," and Ford will not use it in any other F-150s, so it's mainly a Super Duty truck engine that might also be used in whatever is left of the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator lines.
More on the 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor:
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Much engineering and effort went into creating the custom Civic and according to Honda, will serve as a basis for further development of accessories for the ride. With the help of renowned Japanese racing legend Keiichi Tsuchiya (known by many as the father of modern drifting), Honda was able to improve the performance and fuel efficiency of the car through a variety of prototype parts. Exterior bodykit appointments took much inspiration from the Japanese-spec Type-R Civic. A lighter exhaust, lower suspension, and lighter wheels conspire to give the car a slimmer build for more miles per gallon.
Well known Japanese tuner Mugen has partnered once again with Honda to design a lineup of dealer-available accessories for the all-new Fit. Included in the new package are 16-in. wheels, aluminum oil cap, sport grille, a complete bodykit and sport exhaust. Inside the Mugenized city car, customers will be able to select from branded floormats and pedals to shift knobs and mirror covers.
To give a bit more performance to the fuel miser, additional speed-oriented parts are expected in the coming months. All components will be available at authorized Honda dealers and can be purchased as a complete package or individual parts.
This biggest Honda around sports genuine accessories currently available to consumers. Designers built the truck to showcase the cargo and off-road capabilities the Ridgeline possesses. Honda combined the concept with the brand's latest off-road motorcycle and emphasized its ability to be used as the ultimate hauler for weekend toys. Included on the Ridgeline Powersports is a bed extender, new grille and 18-in. alloys. All components are available at authorized Honda dealers.
While GM tries to find a buyer for its ailing SUV brand, Hummer is bringing a trio of concepts to SEMA based on its new V-8 powered H3 Alpha and HT3 Alpha models. First, based on the H3T Alpha, is the Weekend Warrior concept. It includes several GM Performance parts that give its 5.3L, 300-hp V-8 an additional 70 hp including LS2 cylinder heads, a higher-lift camshaft, and a 3.5-in. exhaust system. For truly Baja-worthy handling, the Weekend Warrior also receives several suspension components including as Light Racing JounceShocks, high-performance brakes from DBA, and 35-in.-tall tires on special matte-black 20-in. wheels from Hummer's own accessory catalog. Since no SEMA showcar is complete without a major dose of bling, the H3T Weekend Warrior comes with custom Baja Orange Metallic paint, a body-color upper grille, and custom hood graphics. In addition, the lower grille, side mirrors, door handles, and fuel door all sport a satin-metal finish, and off-road lamps are mounted on the grille and roof. Most of these upgrades are standard Hummer accessories; however, the black-leather-trimmed cabin with orange stitching and carbon-fiber instrument panel accents are not.
The second concept, the H3 X Concept, is described by Hummer as "a proposal for the ultimate H3 X," taking a standard off-road oriented H3 X Alpha and sprucing it up with unique 18-in. wheels and 35-in.-tall tires, black chrome finish on its shiny bits (similar to the recent Black Chrome Edition H2), and body-color rear bumper extensions. Inside, the H3 X Concept includes black leather trim with orange stitching on the armrests and shift knob, along with custom floormats and a Hummer accessory headrest DVD entertainment system. Power remains unchanged, but the showcar sports Canyon Metallic paint from PPG.
The third — and final — hauler to grace Hummer's SEMA stand is another H3 Alpha, this one developed by the staff of Four Wheeler magazine. Dubbed Project Trailhugger, this H3 is modified for increased off-road capability while maintaining reasonable comfort and fuel economy and features a raft of hard-core accessories, including nitrogen-charged Rod Hall Racing piggyback reservoir-type performance shocks, flat-black GT Simulock 16-in. wheels, a remote perimeter lighting system, and a winch. For a unique appearance, the Trailhugger is also "de-glossed," meaning the H3's chrome trim is painted flat black and its paint is modified with a special flattening agent.
The RMR Genesis Coupe concept's engine is the base 2.0L turbocharged inline-four and plenty of modifications were done with the intention of showing tuners the coupe's aftermarket possibilities. Hyundai hopes the modifications will turn the Genesis coupe into a race car ready to run in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, Formula D, or Redline Time Attack series.
RMR has apparently stuffed the concept Genesis with too many upgrades to list, but a turbo kit, HKS sequential transmission, Brembo brakes and a K&W coil over suspension all help to amp up the car's performance potential.
In addition, Hyundai says the RMR Genesis Coupe concept is "moving art," and while we wouldn't take it that far, we will say the concept adds aesthetically to an already attractive Hyundai effort. The silver and black Millen-tuned Hyundai gets an RMR wide body kit, a functional hood scoop, and huge carbon fiber wing. Enkei racing wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE-01 rubber certainly enhance the concept.
In addition to the hot RMR Hyundai Genesis Coupe, two more versions of the the upcoming two-door coupe will be making an appearance at SEMA. The first, created by Street Concepts, wears an aggressive stealth-fighter-inspired black camouflage paint scheme. Added to the exterior mix are a custom grille with red Hyundai badging, tinted head- and taillights, and an APR rear spoiler. Planting all four corners on the tarmac is a set of 19-in. matte-black Volk Racing TE 37 wheels wrapped in low-profile tires. A lowered, stiffer suspension setup not only aids in achieving its menacing stealth-fighter look, but also helps out with eliminating pesky body roll. Brembo was called upon to provide its massive front and rear braking systems behind the forged-aluminum wheels.
Street Concepts didn't set out to create a Genesis Coupe with all show and no go for SEMA, so a Magnaflow exhaust and high-flow air-intake are neatly installed under its hood to allow for a bit more horsepower from the 3.8L V-6. Inside the cabin, carbon fiber replaces the factory dash, as do high-quality suede inserts. A set of Cobra racing seats and a full Infinity audio system round off the car's interior enhancements.
The second Genesis Coupe was tuned by HKS with extra performance in mind. Though no power numbers have been announced, the laundry-list of performance parts has. The HKS Genesis will get unspecified HKS internal engine parts, an HKS GT Turbo kit, an HKS limited-edition turbo exhaust system, an HKS Super Mega Flow intake system, HKS engine management and an HKS Hipermax III fully adjustable suspension. Hyundai and HKS did not specify whether it was the base 2.0L turbocharged four-cylinder engine or the 3.8L V6 that was modified, but either way, expect big power bumps from the stock 212 hp or 306 hp, respectively.
HKS Time-Attack cars' aerodynamics partner Ken Style also got in on the mods, creating a functional ground effects kit. Inside, the car will feature HKS electronics and a CAMP2 system that plugs into the car's OBD2 port and monitors up to 24 different data signals.
All-out performance isn't the RIDES Genesis' forte, but it does have some unique appearance upgrades to set it apart from the run-of-the-mill Genesis. Clad in a completely custom body kit, the Genesis sedan rolls on gigantic 22-in. MHT three-piece wheels wrapped in Pirelli rubber. Adding a bit street cred are a lower, stiffer stance and a meaner-sounding bespoke exhaust.
What's inside though, is where this Genesis really shines. It's almost as if Apple's whole catalog were thrown into the cabin, as each passenger receives his own MacBook laptop or MacMini computer set in OEM-like consoles. To boot, each passenger gets iPod Touch and iPhone connectivity as well as high-speed Wi-Fi for his surfing needs. The stock Hyundai multimedia system (which in its own right is very good) has been replaced by a full surround sound system complete with a 20-in. display in the ceiling and a set of 8.4-in. VGA screens embedded in the front seats.
On the other hand, RKSport owner Bob Smith says the tuner plans "on maximizing the performance abilities of the Genesis," and with this in mind the special car will feature extras like a K&N performance air intake and Magnaflow performance exhaust. To move away from the Hyundai's plush, luxury car roots, a Baer performance brake package and Eibach lowering springs are being added as well.
Of course given that RKSport aims to make its creation a "must-see car at this year's SEMA show," the special Genesis is receiving a few styling changes to make it stand out. Besides being lowered, the tuned sedan will include a body kit with unique front and rear lower fascias and side skirts, a composite hood, composite rear roof spoiler, and trunk spoiler. TSW is providing special alloy wheels, and a new Platinum Silver color is designed to highlight the visual changes.
In addition to these aftermarket upgrades Hyundai is planning a little something extra under the hood for its RKSport Genesis as well. Hyundai's engineering team in Michigan is working to create a never-before-seen "enhanced version" of the Genesis sedan's 4.6L Tau V-8 powerplant that should sport even better performance.
Take a look at the Stillen 2009 Infiniti G37 and 2009 Infiniti G37 Sport Sedan 6MT, two of the cars at the 2008 SEMA auto show, brought to you by the automotive experts at Motor Trend.
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Following its stunning debut in 2007, the Five Axis Project IS F went back to the shop for another makeover, this time in the engine compartment. With 416 hp on tap right out of the box, the standard IS F is no slouch. But the Project IS F concept brief included exploring the performance potential of its direct-injected 5.0L V-8, so it now sports 5.8L while receiving ported and flowed cylinder heads, a new exhaust system and changes to the electronic controls. The upshot is enough power and torque to put an evil grin on even the most jaded enthusiast's face.
- Bored to 100 mm and stroked to 91.5 mm to yield 5.8L
- Forged JE Pistons
- 12.8:1 compression ratio
- Titanium intake and stainless steel exhaust valves
- Nitrided crankshaft
- Dyers connecting rods
- Custom fabricated low restriction system with dual finishers
- Five Axis Design 6″ wide body conversion
- Five Axis custom satin black pearl paint with satin bronze accents
- Five Axis Design Sculpted Front and Rear Seats Upholstered in Alcantara with Garrett Basket Weave Leather and Stainless Steel Woven Inserts
- Material Specifications by Zing Design
- Upholstery by Turinmodel, Inc.
- Uniquely Appointed Five Axis Design Interior
Trim and Color Enhancements
- Chilewich floormats
- FIVE:AD S5:F Wheels with Satin Bronze
- Front: 20×8.5″, +25mm offset
- Rear: 20×10.5″, +33mm offset
- Yokohama Advan Sport
- Front: 245/30ZR20
- Rear: 295/25ZR20
- TEIN Adjustable Coil-over Suspension
- Brembo GT Brake System
- Front: 380x32mm 2-Piece Floating Disc with 6-piston Monobloc Caliper
- Rear: 345x28mm 2-piece Floating Disc with 2-piston Caliper
According to Import Tuners' blog, this Lexus IS F is being built with full-track-attack duty in mind. From what we can muster from their editors, the car will sport a custom aerodynamic kit specified for track use that should also look pretty mean on the SEMA show floor.
Filling out the wheel wells will be lightweight RE-30 model forged alloys courtesy of famed motorsport company Volk Racing. Upgraded brakes and stickier rubber, as well as a race-ready interior setup are also on the list of IT's/Tein's must-have parts for the special IS F. As for engine enhancements, nothing has been revealed thus far, but we're expecting a power bump from the 416 hp the IS F's 5.0L V-8 puts out in stock trim.
IS F by Fox Marketing/Artisan Performance
Fox Marketing and Artisan Performance teamed to create this subtle yet aggressive makeover of the already aggressive IS F. The subtle part involves the numerous bodywork changes, which enhance rather than rethink the lines of the IS F, making it look even more muscular in the process. "Aggressive" can be applied to the engine which gets the full twin-turbo treatment. Fox expects the changes will yield something north of 600 hp.
IS F by 0-60 Magazine
With track performance a common theme among IS F builders, 0-60 Magazine ups the ante on its IS F project with a supercharger to tease out another load of horses from the big V-8. Carbon-fiber body components reduce weight while lowering the center of gravity and a custom rollcage adds stiffness and protection. A beefy brake upgrade kit with 14.6-in. front and 14.0-in. rear rotors with four-piston monoblock calipers and performance pads was added to balance the performance equation.
IS F by MotorworldHype.com
MotorworldHype has taken another path that is a bit less aggressive, yet more easily accessible for the average consumer. Lots of carbon to reduce some unwanted mass and a well-rounded package of suspension, brake, engine and cosmetic changes provide sharper responses in all directions.
Project GS by Five Axis
After wowing the SEMA Show crowd in 2007 with the amazing Project IS F, Troy Sumitomo makes a return engagement, this time with a fresh take on the Lexus GS 460. Sumitomo brings the considerable expertise of his Five Axis automotive design company to bear on this exciting GS concept.
Modifications include a Five Axis widebody conversion, custom fabricated exhaust with dual finishers by Five Axis, FIVE:AD ONYX R5:F alloy wheels with Yokohama Advan concept tires with tread design by Five Axis, sport shocks and performance lowering springs, and upgraded brakes consisting of 14.0-in. front rotors with six-piston fixed calipers and 13.6-in. rear rotors with four-piston fixed calipers.
IS 350 with F-Sport Accessories by Lexus
The IS is Lexus' entry point into the luxury sport-sedan arena. It's a tuner-friendly and robust platform that responds extremely well to performance upgrades. This IS 350 is fully loaded with all the offerings from the F-Sport performance accessory catalog. It also sports a new concept ground-effects body kit designed to complement the increased performance and aggressive stance provided by the F-Sport components.
Cosmetic modifications to the I3 350 F-Sport include a Four-piece ground-effects body kit and grille by Five Axis, Lexus Genuine Accessory rear spoiler, and PPG Vibrance Orange Glow 3-stage paint with satin accents on the outside, custom leather interior appointments by Five Axis and Turinmodel, Inc. and F-Sport floor mats inside. Under the hood, the car receives an F-Sport Performance Air Intake with an F-Sport Carbon Fiber Engine Cover. Rounding out engine modifications is an F-Sport Performance Exhaust. Suspension upgrades consist of bilstein shocks, lowering springs, anti-roll bars and an under chassis brace. Brakes get upgraded as well, with the same 14.0-in. front and 13.6-in. rear rotors with six/four-piston fixed calipers as on the Five Axis GS 460. Lastly, the car is fitted with 19-in. F-Sport aluminum wheels wearing Yokohama Advan Sport high-performance rubber.
LX 570 by ICON 4×4 Design
ICON specializes in 4x4s that are typically off-road oriented. But they envisioned something different for the plush yet rugged LX 570. Their approach here is to give the LX a clean and stealthy appearance through clever use of colors and trim, then top with performance improvements to further enhance the appeal of Lexus' premier luxury utility vehicle.
The largely cosmetic modifications to the LX 570 consist of matte two-tone gray paint, black chrome trim and emblems, and the removal of side trim and the roof rack on the outside, the replacement of all wood panels with carbon fiber surface effect coatings and the addition of window tint inside, a custom intake and stainless exhaust, custom 24-in. MOZ Calgary wheels with Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico tires, and six-piston front/four-piston rear performance brake system.
Find out more about the Lincoln MKS Concepts created by 3dCarbon, Godfather Customs and RKSport from the automotive experts at Motor Trend.
The Mercedes-Benz GLK-class is just about on sale and the German luxury automaker is bringing four concept variants of its new 'ute to the SEMA show. First up is a GLK modified by famous tuner Brabus. Called the Widestar, it started life as a GLK300 BlueTec and now sports a widebody kit with a redesigned front and rear and big fender flares to reign in the custom Brabus wheels. It also features a special edition interior from Brabus.
Second is the RENNtech Rally Racer. It was inspired by cars that tackle the Pike's Peak hill climb in the unlimited class. This GLK is fitted with RENNtech's first hybrid powertrain to improve acceleration off the line and exiting corners.
Third, a GLK by Boulevard Customs. This shop decided to turn their vehicle into a street machine, giving it a widebody kit hanging over massive 26-in. wheels. Inside the Urban Whip, passengers are treated to a custom interior and a hugely powerful sound system.
Last, the Legendary Motorcars Company has gone the opposite way with their GLK, instead creating an off-roader called the Four Corners Rock Crawler. The vehicle features a unique winching system for bringing skateboarders and wakeboarders up to speed so that they can grind down the vehicle's special side rails.
Take a look at the Infiniti G35 by Nick Ashby and Stillen and "Hot Rod Hybrid" Nissan Altima Hybrid, two of the cars you'll see at the 2008 SEMA auto show, brought to you by the automotive experts at Motor Trend.
Built in conjunction with renowned performance parts distributor Bulletproof Automotive, the GT-RR.com 2009 Nissan GT-R features a lower, more aggressive stance thanks to a revised coilover suspension. Adding to meaner, track-inspired look is a full carbon-fiber aerodynamic kit and a set of limited-edition, 20-in. BBS LM-DBK-P wheels shod in 285/35ZR20 front and 315/30ZR20 rear Toyo R888 semi-slick rubber. Sitting behind the rare rolling stock are massive Endless monoblock six-piston front and rear brakes. Famed Japanese tuner Powerhouse Amuse provided its Super Tough Titanium (STT) exhaust for a bit more power and a definite tonal improvement.
While no one has seen the car in person yet, SLP released an official brochure for the G8 Firehawk, which tells us there will be several versions of the revered nameplate. SLP plans to upgrade every engine the G8 comes with, from the base V-6 to the top V-8. The company will also be offering a special SC supercharged model. No more details have been released yet, but SLP director of marketing David Hamburger has told LS1tech.com the car was meant to be unveiled at SEMA before GM asked it to announce the project at Indy Bash. SLP will also be setting up a Web site dedicated to the G8 Firehawk in the coming weeks.
The Pontiac G8 GXP Street concept takes Pontiac's soon-to-arrive 2009 G8 GXP production car to the proverbial next level thanks in large part to the addition of GM's outrageous new LSX454 crate engine. The LSX454 is the most notable bolt on to the G8 GXP Street, and is one of many parts and accessories that will be available shortly from GM's Accessories and GM Performance Parts catalogs. Other parts on the vehicle aren't yet offered by GM but they may be in the near future.
The G8 GXP is already plenty formidable, with a 6.2L V-8 rated at 415 hp under the hood. The LSX454 dwarfs those numbers, with the massive 7.4L block outputting a Corvette ZR1-matching 638 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to GM's Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission.
In an effort to further improve handling, Pontiac says the G8 GXP Street's ride height has been lowered, and stiffer springs added. Brakes are borrowed from the Cadillac CTS-V, but the GXP Street's red-painted calipers are adorned with milled GXP logos.
Of course, it wouldn't be a SEMA car without an extreme body kit and GXP Street doesn't disappoint, with a custom front and rear fascia kit. Out front, a rectangular lower grille with a black chrome finish dominates. The car's chunky 20-in. five-spoke rims are also finished in black chrome, as is the rest of the car's exterior brightwork. At the back, a race-style diffuser and custom aluminum exhaust tips finish off the performance exhaust system.
Inside, the cabin features seats with GXP embroidery as well as a unique gauge cluster, and the car's black chrome theme is carried over in various trim pieces.
G8 ST concept
The 2010 Pontiac G8 ST is headed to dealerships late next year, and the G8 ST concept for SEMA is adorned with several parts that will likely be offered for the car by GM Accessories. The SEMA ST has the same 361-hp 6.0L V-8 of the production car mated to a six-speed automatic.
Here are highlights of the G8 ST concept from Pontiac:
- Liquid Hot exterior color with enhanced clear coat
- Lowered ride height
- Custom 20-inch wheels
- Leather-trimmed seats with red inserts
- G8 GXP steering wheel with red inserts
- G8 GXP shift knob with red inserts
- Custom interior trim kit (proposed GM Accessories part)
- Hard tonneau cover (proposed GM Accessories part)
Solstice GXP Coupe concept
The hardtop version of the Pontiac Solstice is due next year, and the GXP Coupe for SEMA is equipped with GM Performance Parts' Stage 2 performance kit and performance air intake kit, which boosts the Solstice GXP's 260-hp, turbocharged 2.0L engine to around 290 hp. The car also features a GM Performance Parts cat-back exhaust and a sports suspension kit.
The exterior is painted Olympic White liver with a Hydro Blue racing stripe that may be eventually offered from GM, along with polished factory wheels. Inside, the SEMA Solstice features blue accent stitching, unique pedal covers and an iPod interface.
Much like EV builder Tesla, Ronn Motors says it believes in joining "performance with eco-responsible alternative power systems," and started out by designing a sports car with high-speed credentials that wouldn't disappoint enthusiasts. Featuring a lightweight carbon fiber body (built by Metalcrafters) the Scorpion uses a mid-mounted Acura 3.5L V-6 from the TL Type-S, twin-turbocharged for over 450 hp. With a six-speed manual, limited-slip differential and 12-in. brakes, on paper the Scorpion is more than capable of harnessing that power, while grip is maintained with Toyo Proxie Ultra High Performance T1R tires on 20-in., two-piece forged Modena wheels by MOZ (9 in. wide up front, 11 in. rear). Though Ronn isn't releasing performance numbers for its creation, given this set up most likely they'll be impressive.
Of course, buyers in the market for a handbuilt, low volume supercar already have plenty of good options to choose from. What makes the Scorpion unique, however, is a hydrogen fuel-injection (HFI) fuel-delivery system developed specially by Ronn Motor. By mixing 30-40% hydrogen into the car's air/fuel mixture, the V-6 manages 20-40% better fuel-economy than when running strictly on gasoline, and CO2 emissions are also greatly reduced. But more important, unlike normal fuel-cell vehicles that require access to hydrogen refueling stations, Ronn's HFI system actually produces all the hydro it needs on board — using power from a battery to produce hydrogen through water electrolysis (the H2O is stored in a small tank), a dual computer processor then controls how much of the fuel is inducted through the air intake manifold and blended with the car's gasoline supply. No high-pressure hydrogen storage tank is required, and owners only need to refuel the Scorpion with normal gas.
In addition to its Nissan GT-R, Toyo Tires is bringing a classic 1931 Studebaker Model 54 sedan that's been chopped, dropped and then lowered a bit more. This road-scrapping ride was built by Frenso, California fabricator Choppin' Block and features an all-new frame, a chopped roof and a revised hood capable of housing the massive Chevrolet 350 engine. An airbag suspension helps to lower and raise the car on a whim, while 18- and 20-in. Centerline Smoothie wheels wrapped in Proxes 4 tires add to the car's flare.
For this year's Art Cars, Scion asked three designers to each customize an xB around a theme of their choosing. Washington designer Blaine Fontana chose an atypical-for-Scion theme and created an outdoors xB similar in style to camper vans. With a tent on the roof and a kitchen inside, his xB is ready to rough it with its big off-road tires. Los Angeles designer Kenton Parker went in the opposite direction with his xB, creating a miniaturized replica of the "roach coach" catering trucks often found near construction sites. Also from Southern California, designer Jeff Soto decided to turn his xB into a Bonneville Salt Flats racer. With a chopped roof, big wing and solid, brushed-aluminum hubcaps, it certainly looks the part, and the TRD supercharger under the hood should give it the extra power to complete the illusion.
For the Scion Tuner Challenge, three well-known speed shops were given a tC and a limited budget and told to trick out the cars however they wanted. They will be judged by the National Custom Car Association and a winner will be declared at SEMA. Fast Eddies Garage in Los Angeles went retro, building the "Neu-Vintage" tC that borrows styling cues from 1930s cars, World War II airplanes and some modern touches. The bare-metal body is covered in rivets and the aircraft theme is carried over inside as well. Under the hood is a race-prepped motor and race-ready suspension. Mark Arcenal and his crew at Fatlace have styled their tC after the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters racing series cars. They've pulled out the fenders and squared-off the rear end and set up the car to echo the look of the touring car series. Rounding out the competition is John Pangilinan, a long-time Scion owner and customizer. His "Revault tC" sports a custom wide-body kit and an extravagant entertainment system.
Joining the three Art Cars xBs and three Tuner Challenge tCs on Scion's stand is a custom xD from Drag Cartel, a Scion customizing shop. The "Ruthless Cartel" xD has been turned into a two-door, had its roof chopped, wears a body kit, and rides on an air suspension and 100-spoke wire wheels.
The Subaru Forester crossover isn't exactly a hard-core rock crawler, and despite offering a 2.5XT model with 224 hp and 226 lb-ft of torque, its 7.2-sec 0-60 mph time won't win any drag races, either. So for this year's SEMA show, the automaker is addressing these concerns with a new Mountain Rescue Vehicle, as well as a screaming fast, STI-influenced concept for soccer moms who have motor oil in their veins — the Forester XTI.
Subaru Forester Mountain Rescue Concept
Based on the 2.5XT turbo, Subaru's Forester Mountain Rescue Vehicle concept is meant for use by the Ski Patrol, and includes a host of rugged upgrades to help it storm snow banks and aid stranded vacationers who accidentally went for triple black diamond instead of the bunny hill. A full 14-in. of ground clearance (up from the stock Forester's 8.9-in.) is available through an Air Lift adjustable suspension, special Yokohama Geolander tires and 15-in. custom-reversed near-zero offset steel wheels aid traction, front and rear skid plates protect the undercarriage, and an emergency light package helps the vehicle stand out in a blizzard. In addition, the CUV sports extra body shielding, including fender flares and lower door cladding, as well as rescue equipment like a toboggan and 9500-lb winch.
Subaru Forester XTI Concept
For the XTI concept Subaru is giving its modest family hauler the full STI treatment, starting with the addition of a JDM body kit that includes side skirts, a rear skirt and gate spoiler, along with a mesh grille from the automaker's accessory catalog. New 18-in. forged alloy wheels wear Yokohama Advan performance tires, an adjustable coil-over suspension helps hug the road, and Brembo brakes with four-piston front calipers (and two-piston rear calipers) are borrowed straight from the Impreza WRX STI to help harness the XTI's added power.
To aid in showing other CUVs its taillights, the XTI includes the entire engine and drivetrain from the WRX STI along with added go-fast goodies like a custom stainless steel cat-back exhaust system, upping the output of the 2.5L turbo four to 315 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. The standard Forester transmission is replaced by a close-ratio six-speed manual, and the Driver Controlled Center Differential system offers three performance modes and six manual center differential-locking settings. Inside, the XTI adds leather and Alcantara sport seats along with a new instrument cluster, dashboard, and leather-wrapped steering wheel for a more businesslike feel.
Presently Subaru isn't releasing specific performance numbers for its XTI Concept, but the automaker claims that it can hit the 60 mph mark in under five seconds.
Toyota is bringing a pair of customized variants of its new Venza crossover to this year's SEMA show. First up is the Venza AS V (for Active-Sports Versatility) built by longtime partner Five Axis. The model is said to portray the car's overall versatility and will incorporate an innovative Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) by Magna Car Top Systems. Once pulled from the rear bumper of the car, the rack can easily store all types of winter sports equipment such as skis, snowboards and bikes. For added looks, the car will sport more aggressive bodywork with bulging over fenders capable of housing the wider 20 x 10.5-in. wheels and tires.
The second, more tuner aligned version called the SportLux Venza is aimed at incorporating the "the feel of a refined sports car while retaining Venza's utility and functionality." Undertaking the daunting task is notable show car builder Street Images, which will first install a bespoke body kit with reworked front, rear and side elements. Bigger and wider wheels (by the looks of them are 22-in.diameter) will fill the wheel wells, while larger brakes and a lowered suspension will also aid in revealing the Venza's deep seeded sports car traits. Inside the car will be a black and burgundy trimmed cabin filled with high quality leather. A complete infotainment system finds its way inside the SportLux Venza as well.


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Moving to their own beat
Melanie walked down the aisle to Nirvana while Jon sang his wedding speech. This romance skips to the beat of its own sweet sound.
Melanie Georgina Rogers and Jonathan Paul Williamson
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Melanie found her life's love by the side of the road. Literally. Jon and his fellow band members were busking on the street when Melanie, out for Friday night drinks, was drawn to their sound.
"I was swept off my feet by Jon's ridiculous riffs and luscious locks," she says. It was lucky she liked his music. "Our first date was the following week at his band's first gig together."
The first date went as well as their first meeting and now "we get to spend the rest of our lives with our best friend," Melanie says. "And we dig the same music."
The proposal
Prior to meeting Jon, Melanie had booked a solo trip backpacking around Indo-China for a month.
While she was away, Jon decided he never wanted her to leave his side again. He had decided to propose, but he wasn't sure when.
But, several weeks after her return they were returning home from a party and Jon had a little dutch courage under his belt. In the middle of the foorpath, outside Melanie's apartment, he dropped to one knee and popped the question.
"Not believing him, I accused him of being a liar," Melanie recalls. To prove his sincerity Jon proffered the only 'ring' he had available; he removed all his keys from his key-ring and presented it as a pseudo-engagement ring, which to Melanie's amusement he later politely asked to be returned "when his keys ended up all over the house."
The wedding
Despite the elegant venue they were able to inject a little grunge rock into the feel of the night and incorporate their love of music into the ceremony and reception.
"Our wedding reflected our personalities; relaxed and a little bit naughty," Melanie says. "One of Jon's groomsmen, Zed performed a bluesy guitar solo during the ceremony, I walked down the aisle to Nirvana's 'About a Girl' and our bridal waltz was to Slipknot's 'Vermillion Part 2'."
They danced the night away with their 80-odd guests, but the highlight of the night was when, instead of making the traditional wedding speech, Jon sung "a beautiful song he had written for me."
The dress
A white lace and tulle fish-tail dress with an open back by Babushka Ballerina
The cake
A three-tiered cake decorated with roses and gold ribbon by the bride's Aunty, Marilyn
The honeymoon
The couple travelled to Thailand
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WILSONVILLE, Ore. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — May 24, 2012 — Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the availability of a new DFM Analysis Service based on the Calibre® platform for TSMC 40nm and 28nm foundry customers. The service analyzes the customer's design database in accordance with TSMC's lithography process checking (LPC) flow. It then delivers a results database with hotspot locations and fixing hints that routers can use to perform corrections. This DFM approach is an attractive alternative for designers taping out relatively few advanced node devices per year.
"LPC checking identifies hotspots before designers commit to tape-out," said Suk Lee, TSMC senior director of Design Infrastructure Marketing. "We have worked with Mentor to ensure its DFM Analysis Service can help designers quickly complete DFM checks and enter production."
"Mentor offers a very efficient solution because we work with TSMC to validate sign-off tools and decks early in the technology development process," said Michael Buehler-Garcia, senior director of marketing for Calibre Design Solutions at Mentor Graphics. "Our DFM service links TSMC's process expertise with Calibre's software expertise, and the compute power of Mentor's Calibre data center, resulting in fast, secure LPC runs. For designers with a relatively small number of tape-outs per year, the service option gives them a way to meet TSMC's sign-off requirements until their design volumes and complexity necessitate the need to run LPC in house. Additionally, the service complements the traditional Mentor® long-term license purchase and short-term leasing options also available."
The DFM Analysis Service helps designers optimize their physical designs by performing TSMC's mandatory lithography checks using TSMC DFM Data Kits (DDK) running on Calibre LFD™ prior to tape-out and acceptance by the foundry. Mentor performs all the required tool setup and runs the litho checks against the customer's GDSII design database. Customers are protected by an advanced security infrastructure that isolates and secures their intellectual property in Mentor's data center in Wilsonville, Oregon, where the runs are conducted. Only Mentor employees in support of this service have access to customer files and the customer-specific environment.
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Bayonne is a city in New Jersey. It is home to Cape Liberty Cruise Port.
Get in
By car
There are only three ways to get in and out of the city by car: the Bayonne Bridge from Staten Island, Route 440, and the New Jersey Turnpike (I-78) from Newark. During rush hour this results in traffic jams when exiting the city via New Jersey Turnpike.
By bus
Bus transportation is provided on three main north-south streets of the city: Broadway, Kennedy Boulevard, and Avenue C, both by the state-operated New Jersey Transit and several private bus lines. The Broadway line runs solely inside Bayonne city limits, while bus lines on Avenue C and Kennedy Boulevard run to various end points in Jersey City. One Kennedy Boulevard service (the Coach USA 99S) runs to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan, New York City, and rush hours peak direction the NJ Transit 120 runs between Avenue C in Bayonne and Battery Park in downtown Manhattan.
By train
The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, which was completed in the year 2000, has been a popular form of transportation which currently has stops throughout Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Union City and North Bergen.
Stations in Bayonne are:
A fourth station, 8th Street, which will be located at Avenue C, is under construction. Ironically, all of these stations were the original train stations for the old Central Jersey rail system.
Service within Bayonne is available between these three stations. Northbound service from Bayonne runs through Jersey City, mostly near the waterfront, to Hoboken Terminal. Other parts of the system can be accessed via transfers. The Tonnelle Avenue (in North Bergen) and other stations north of Hoboken Terminal can also be reached by transferring at stations between Liberty State Park and Pavonia-Newport for the West End Avenue-Tonnelle Avenue route. The Liberty State Park station is a transfer point for those traveling between Bayonne and stations on the West Side Avenue (Jersey City) line. Connection to PATH trains to midtown Manhattan and to New Jersey Transit commuter train service are available at Hoboken Terminal. Transfers to PATH trains to Newark, Harrison, and downtown Manhattan are available at Exchange Place.
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PICCOLINO (ITALIAN): http://www.piccolinoristorante.com
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Monday, March 31, 2014
A driver who had to be extricated from his vehicle is recuperating after crashing into a cement truck in Waterford Monday, March 31.
Waterford police and fire crews responded to the crash at 8:56 a.m. at Dixie Highway and Suffolk, northwest of Williams Lake Road.
Waterford Regional Fire crews, using an extrication tool, took 25 minutes to get the driver out of his vehicle, a Saturn, officials said.
Police said the Saturn driver pulled out in front of the truck, but were unable to say if he was ticketed. Officials said the injured driver was transported to a local hospital.