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June 19, 2003
Way to go:
A motorcyclist was recorded travelling at 157mph as he flashed past a police camera, followed by a friend doing 148mph, a court was told yesterday.
It is believed to be the highest speed recorded on a British road and both riders were warned to expect a stiff penalty after pleading guilty to dangerous driving.
No riots are expected. This beats the previous British record held by BMW M3 driver James McAllister, who touched 156.7mph during an entertaining run to Aberdeen.
My own personal best: a mere 135mph. Post your criminal speeding triumphs in the comments.Posted by Tim Blair at June 19, 2003 02:49 PM
I've only made it up to 132, on the stretch of highway crossing the lakes between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The car had quite a bit more in it, but I got scared and backed off.
I also touched 130 and ran about 115 (and never below 110) for a good 45 minutes across the Great Basin west of Salt Lake City. I wasn't in much of a hurry.Posted by: gek at June 19, 2003 at 02:55 PM
175 kph which isn't bad for my little ol Ford Telstar.Posted by: Scott Wickstein at June 19, 2003 at 03:15 PM
Sorry Tim, not a high speed story (I live in Adelaide, enough said). But these are the 3 cardinal rules of driving in Australia:
* Speed limit signs are deliberately inflated by 30%. Ensure the only time you do the actual limit is when the person you've been blocking for 20km finally attempts to overtake you. Then act all pissed about it (bonus points for the 'old person in corolla who goes psychotic when overtaken' act).
* Anyone driving a prestige vehicle should be mercilessly hounded. Do not let them change lanes or overtake under any circumstances. After all, they are definitely mocking *you* by having a better car and they deserve to pay the price.
* It is your job to enforce draconian road laws. Remain in the overtaking lane at all times, and match speeds with the car next to you. Special points will be awarded to 'total twat tagteams', whereby two 'enforcers' help bring a dual-lane carriage way into 'full compliance' with the speed limit minus 30% rules.Posted by: Troy at June 19, 2003 at 03:20 PM
I raced a guy from Houston to Galveston (in Texas) late one night about 15 years ago. He topped out at about 152mph and I won. :/
The speed was so crazy I remember thinking that I might actually launch off a gently sloping freeway overpass like it was one of Evil Knievel's stunt ramps.
I'm older and wiser now. That was fucking stupid and scary.
The scary thing about the guys on those bikes is the photo shows them on what appears to be a turn...at 148-157mph. Sweet Jesus that's crazy.
P.S. Don't buy or let your kids by fast cars. The day my wife tells me she's pregnant I'm buying an old Yugo and putting it in storage for the kid. Hell I will probably even make him wear a helmet when he drives it.Posted by: John Little at June 19, 2003 at 03:21 PM
Bearing in mind I'm only 18; my best in my mother's Honda Legend was about 185km/h, whilst in my own car (a Toyota Camry), it's been about 170km/h.
On a vaguely related note, I still have a completely clean driving record.Posted by: Marty at June 19, 2003 at 03:27 PM
"Post your criminal speeding triumphs in the comments."
Speeding? You jest. I purchased my ZX-9R to cruise comfortably at the speed limit thank you very much.Posted by: Tex at June 19, 2003 at 03:36 PM
C'mon, Tex. Fess up! What's that bike capable of? 180mph or so?Posted by: tim at June 19, 2003 at 03:39 PM
The NT doesn't have a speed limit on the open road, which more or less takes the fun/bravado out of it. I can only get up to an indicated 178kmh (a miserable 112 mph) or thereabouts before the Commodore's transmission gets nervous and tries to shift out of gear. It's a bloody nuisance because there are lots of stretches where you can do that quite safely (unless you have a blowout or an animal strays onto the road, in which case you and the critter are probably both dead meat).Posted by: Ken Parish at June 19, 2003 at 03:50 PM
Morgan Plus 8 (not mine alas) - just over 220kph or 138mph.
It was on the South West Highway in Western Australia. I wanted to double the speed limit and did. More fun on the twisties at slightly lower speed to be honest. A wooden framed sports car at lower warp factor is quite a handful. Beautiful noise though.Posted by: James Hamilton at June 19, 2003 at 03:55 PM
72 km/h and completely airborne for about 2 seconds.
Well, it was a 44 tonne Leopard Tank, down hill with a ramp before a drop-off. Felt like well over that but it's all relative I suppose.
Which reminds me of the time an MP stopped my Tank at a road block out the back of Woomera and asked us what unit we were from before letting us proceed - there is only one Tank Unit in the Australian Army. He also asked what our Control Number was for the route. I told him 105mm and we'ed follow up with some 7.62mm 4B1T. We then accidently jousted his traffic control signs with our barrel as we moved off. You get em everywhere!Posted by: Razor at June 19, 2003 at 03:56 PM
170 k in a machine with a v8; long time ago but that was fast enough for me. Now,I'm contented to cruise at 110 but,I'm in Vic. and we need to liberate the state from Spring St dribblers in order to buzz along at that pace even.Posted by: d at June 19, 2003 at 04:02 PM
"who touched 156.7mph during an entertaining run to Aberdeen."
All I can say is that anyone prepared to do speeds of 156.7mph enroute to Aberdeen, has probably never been there.Posted by: Geoff Honnor at June 19, 2003 at 04:26 PM
145 kph going between Warnambool and Melbourne late one night.
Was aiming for 170kph but then I hit fog
142mph on I95 South in Florida at 2am.
My 300Z was willing, but I was afeard of da cops...Posted by: Chris Muir at June 19, 2003 at 05:00 PM
Posted by: Andrew at June 19, 2003 at 05:02 PM
I think I got my Mom's Chevy Suburban (Hooray for SUVs!) up to about 110-115 mph on California Highway 46 (famously, the place where James Dean got himself killed). That was kinda cool.
The standard cut-off speed limit on a skyline is around 220kmh, so I guess that will do for now.
I'm not brave enough to take my Mitsubishi Mirage anywhere beyond 140kmh, mostly for the engines' sake.
My Ducati 900SS Imola south of Grafton, approx 260kph (it wasn't fitted with a speedo, being a factory race bike) but a close guess because I was passed by a mate on a Laverda Jota who was pinched a bit further down the road by a barbecue plate radar at about 275kph.
Best I have been able to get out of my BMW 325i is 135mph on the radar infested roads of south east Queensland. re Texis bike, most big bore bikes are capable of 300kph+ off the factory floor, with acceleration only matchable by things like a TVR Griffon- how have they survived the ravages of Ralph Nader/Bob Brown/Harold Scruby etc?
I thought they couldn't use Imperial units in the UK anymore, or the EU will come and get them?
Anyway, the worst ticket I've ever gotten was 67 mph in a 40 mph. Though I was still accelerating.
The fastest, I dunno exactly- the speedometer only goes to 120. Proably about 130, middle of the night on an interstate. While my car has a V8, like most cars from the 70s, it's only got a 3 speed transmission. Not too great a top speed.Posted by: Jeremy at June 19, 2003 at 05:10 PM
125 mph (going downhill) from Flagstaff to Phoenix on I-17. In all fairness, traffic tends to about 90 that direction anyways. I guess it just snuck up on me, officer!Posted by: Dylan at June 19, 2003 at 05:11 PM
110 mph - i know, a pretty poor showing, but i didn't (and still don't) have a license at the time.
scene of the crime: with a mate in louisiana in his grand am on a deserted stretch of highway along the coast leading into texas. fun day.Posted by: James Morrow at June 19, 2003 at 05:16 PM
I know I'm a wet blanket, but it's all fun and games till someone gets hurt.
A few years back I saw a bike t-bone a car at 200km/h. Both driver and rider were killed. You witness something like that and it cures you of any desire to speed for life. Guaranteed.Posted by: Stewart Kelly at June 19, 2003 at 05:19 PM
Since I write for car magazines, I'm lucky enough to drive fresh high-performance vehicles rather regularly. But I'll use this as my one time to brag.
In April of 1995 I hit an indicated 167 mph while driving along California's route 166 mph in a Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 going downhill. Corvette digital speedometers are notoriously accurate, so I'm assuming that that 167 is close to my actual speed. I didn't do it for long, but the car loped at over 100 all day.
My best sustained speed was a 200-mile rush from Santa Barbara, California down to Escondido (north of San Diego) in one hour and 50 minutes. I did this early on Christmas morning 1994 in a Mustang GT when the roads were nearly empty and I figured most of the cops would be with their families. That's an average of about 110 mph, but at times I was being passed by other cars on the 405 freeway.
But now I'm married, have kids and just bought a minivan. I'll probably never get a chance push it past 90.Posted by: John Pearley Huffman at June 19, 2003 at 05:22 PM
I don't believe in breaking the speed limit. I too much respect for our authorities and lawmakers.Posted by: Rick Squane at June 19, 2003 at 05:22 PM
Actually my story doesn't count as it was on a German Autobahn without any speed limit and I was the one hitting excessive speed. It was on a five lane (each way) autobahn. I was in the third lane doing 200km/h (trucks were doing 40 km/h in the first lane, cars doing about 120 in the second lane, then my stream doing 200) when a car went by me in the highest speed outer lane going so fast it pulled the rear end of my car along in his wake. He was only in view (on the horizon in the rear view mirror to lost from view on the far horizon) for just over four minutes.
I'd guess his speed was around 320-340 km/h - I didn't even get a look at his face to tell whether he was having any fun.Posted by: Russell at June 19, 2003 at 05:22 PM
Of course in the previous message I was trying to say I was NOT/NOT the one doing excessive speed - typos the bane of my existencePosted by: Russell at June 19, 2003 at 05:25 PM
A P-plater hooked on fast driving got a buzz out of making his car fly, but ended up killing a 58-year-old woman.
Aries "Adrian" Galle, 21, repeatedly sped over a suburban railway crossing to make his sedan airborne before crashing into the woman's car, the Melbourne Magistrates Court heard yesterday.
They were apparently airborn for over 20 metres, despite reaching a measly 87km/h.
Poor woman.Posted by: Robert at June 19, 2003 at 05:35 PM
122 mph in a 327 GTS Monaro. I backed off then because I was a bit worried the *retreads* might not like it! :-o (Well, I was only 20 or so -- all I could afford)
Best average; 4800 km in 48 hrs 30m in a Mazda R100 rotary -- that was across Australia in 1971 when there was still 600 km (?) of dirt on the Nullarbor.Posted by: Bruce T at June 19, 2003 at 05:41 PM
Argh. It's people like that who give us youngsters a bad name on the roads! I may get the occasional rush of blood (see post above), but 95% of the time I am a responsible driver. I think. Maybe.Posted by: Marty at June 19, 2003 at 05:45 PM
Coming back to LA from the three day Skip Barbour race training at Laguna Seca, my buddy and I did 155 in a Carrera 2S for about 15 minutes. A black Camaro tried to keep up for a while but fell back. We slowed down to 80 to enter the I-5 highway only to be pulled over by the infamous California Highway Patrol. They only got us for doing 80 in a 70 so we were happy to take it.
If you are going to drive fast, be prepared. Driving that fast in a high-performance car like the Porsche, with proper training, is fairly safe and more fun than you can possibly imagine.Posted by: Mike A at June 19, 2003 at 06:09 PM
It only took me 17 minutes to reach top speed in Dad's 1983 Landcruiser. It wouldn't go any faster than 155km/h, and that was downhill.
Top speed in the 3.0L VL Commodore: 170km/h. At that speed my neglect of wheel balancing issues became apparent and I back off to a much safer 140 for the rest of the journey.
My current 1987 Camry is unsafe at any speed over 120.Posted by: Yobbo at June 19, 2003 at 06:58 PM
What a timely post: This afternoon I got up to 160 km/h (100 mp/h) in my 92 ford fairmont.
I'm an 18 yr old p' plater btw
P.S - oh and it was totally empty and great visibility. It seemed to get stuck around 160 but this may be because i was going uphill.
anybody know if there is a speed limiter or anything on my type of car?Posted by: Chris Rice at June 19, 2003 at 07:15 PM
650km/h in the back seat of an F/A-18. Yes, it was thank you. Land speed PB is 245km/h on my dear Ducati 916. At that speed one's helmet vibrates so much that one sees only a blur.Posted by: Fidens at June 19, 2003 at 07:33 PM
Fastest - 180 on the melbourne citylink on my just bought VFR800 (ilove that bike), no other cars around and no speed cameras!! yay!! Stick that up your arse Bracksy/Bachey evil duo.
Dumbest - 160 on a thai highway at 18 on a Kwaka eliminator 600 (cruiser), no helmet, no jacket, only sunnies, shorts and a t-shirt with a mate on the back. I think back and shudder.Posted by: Jake D at June 19, 2003 at 07:53 PM
128mph on the M6 North of Manchester (might have been Cumbria) in a VW Golf: It was very silly of me.Posted by: AndyM at June 19, 2003 at 08:26 PM
Sorry Chris Rice, fords just suck! lol....Posted by: Jake D at June 19, 2003 at 08:37 PM
Hey Yobbo, you should see what woefull performance my crapadore has. 120? I dream of 120 in that shit-box station-wagon. Truth be told it's only used for moving stuff I can't fit on the BIKE (praise be to Honda).Posted by: Jake D at June 19, 2003 at 08:42 PM
1978 coming from Tahoe to Sacramento on highway 50 at 4 in the morning. Driving my friends Challenger which had a 440 with a working six pack carb. Got just over 120 mph before he woke up screaming to slow down :). It definetely had more go than I was able to experience.Posted by: JimC at June 19, 2003 at 08:42 PM
1978 coming from Tahoe to Sacramento on highway 50 at 4 in the morning. Driving my friends Challenger which had a 440 with a working six pack carb. Got just over 120 mph before he woke up screaming to slow down :). It definetely had more go than I was able to experience.Posted by: JimC at June 19, 2003 at 08:42 PM
Oh wow, how did I guess that Yobbo owned a VL once ... ;)
While I personally don't speed, I have been passenger in a car doing about 220kph. Having said that, my mate has an YZF-R1 *supposedly* capable of 310kph.Posted by: bailz at June 19, 2003 at 08:49 PM
205 in a Nissan EXA. Hey, the penalty's the same for being 105kmh over the limit as it is for being 30kmh over. May as well get value for money.Posted by: Craig at June 19, 2003 at 08:51 PM
Chris: there should be a 180kph limiter on your car.Posted by: bailz at June 19, 2003 at 08:51 PM
Well "guys" my best speed clocked 160km/h in a VT commodore. Not bad I thought for a chick ! Had the guys in the car talking about it anyway.
P>S Fidens "toys" is horn speed.......
my saturn station wagon will get up to 55mph with a long straightaway and a stiff tailwind...Posted by: Mr. Bingley at June 19, 2003 at 10:56 PM
My Camry is a 1991 model and it cruises very comfortably on 120km/h. It doesn't seem to like anything above 150 though. Fair enough, as it's only a pissy little 2.0L 4-cylinder job.Posted by: Marty at June 19, 2003 at 11:02 PM
Hmm... easy enough with the motor actually running. Top speed (sustained) with the motor turned OFF was around 105mph, in a 1972 Pontiac Bonneville, on I-80, west of the Cal/Nevada line, headed out of the Sierra Nevada range...trying to save a few coins on some gas (the 455 in it was quite thirsty), so cut the motor. The grade was such that it just kept accelerating, and I let it. For quite a few miles, the needle was bobbing along quite happily past the century mark.Posted by: Wind Rider at June 19, 2003 at 11:31 PM
Well, I can't claim the prize for the fastest but my fastest is certainly the silliest on this thread so far.
I had only had my license for a few months and my parents bizarrely decided that I was mature and capable enough to take the family boat on a date. I'm talking Love-Shack-Chrysler-as-big-as-a-whale 1976 New Yorker.
I'm driving home from the date about 1 am up a 10-lane interstate and I awoke to find my foot to the floor and my love boat rocketing at 105 mph. I was still a bit foggy, so I had the presence of mind to look around for a traffic cop but not to take my foot off the pedal. There, over to my right, is a '69 or '70 Dodge Charger pacing me, probably thinking I was wanting to race. Being a law-abiding citizen and fearing that my racing heart would break through my chest, I declined the implied invitation. I took my foot off the pedal and let my putative foe take the race.
I caught him about two miles later because a traffic cop had also caught him. What's that saying about the meek...?Posted by: Tongue Boy at June 20, 2003 at 12:02 AM
130 mph in a 1958 Corvette on Route 1 from Danvers Massachusetts to Topsfield Massachusetts.Posted by: Two in the Hat at June 20, 2003 at 12:26 AM
Vehicle - 107 mph / 173 kph (1996 Intrepids have governors, and that's a good thing).
Bike (as in one you have to pedal) - 51 mph / 82 kph, Rt. 16 south (N.H.), 2 miles south of Pinkham Notch.Posted by: Roger Bournival at June 20, 2003 at 12:28 AM
I spun out on some gravel while doing over 100 miles per hour ... in a MIATA!Posted by: Bill at June 20, 2003 at 12:31 AM
Got nailed for 105 MPH in a 55 MPH zone on US 70 in eastern North Carolina.
The highway patrolman was amused: "I never thought I'd see a VW Bug going that fast!"
N.C. patrolmen are real pros and decent humans, he knocked it down to a '70 in a 55" because he said the judge would never believe him if he reported a Bug doing 105. I neglected to tell him the engine and suspension had been seriously modified.Posted by: Strayhorn at June 20, 2003 at 12:33 AM
You're all a bunch of liver-spotted spinsters in golf carts compared to Chicago's Daemond Rogan - his Honda CBR 600 F4 reached a radar-confirmed 160 mph on Lake Shore Drive.
That's 160 mph.
On Lake. Shore. Drive.
Posted by: iowahawk at June 20, 2003 at 12:52 AM
"his Honda CBR 600 F4 reached a radar-confirmed 160 mph on Lake Shore Drive"
160mph / 257.44kph .... on a fucking CBR600??Posted by: Tex at June 20, 2003 at 01:29 AM
I didn't read all of the comments, but my own record seems pretty wimpy in comparison. That was 125 mph on I-80 while driving from Milwaukee to NYC in a 1996 Chevy Impala SS modified by the legendary John Lingenfelter to produce about 430 HP. Overall, I managed to cover the 890 miles in less than 12 hours, including time to stop for gas, eat, etc., averaging about 75 mph for the trip.Posted by: Spart at June 20, 2003 at 01:37 AM
168 mph, 1993 BMW M5 E34 :)Posted by: Xipe at June 20, 2003 at 01:47 AM
SWIM (someone who is not me) was travelling down the Newell Highway. when he was stopped by a road block.
"What's the problem" said SWIM to the Pigs.
"You're the problem" said the pigs
"We saw you speeding , so we sent a car after you, but they couldn't catch up with you.You were going more than 175 Km"
"Then we sent an airoplane after you , but it ran into a headwind,and could not catch you, so they rang through and asked for a road-block"
"BTW what does your girl friend on the back have to say?
Look on Kazaa, there's a video floating around of a bloke doing 180mph++ on his turbo hayabusa and even then it hits maximum speedo reading, but the revs keep rising.
Tex: I'm assuming that's a severely worked cbr600, with turbo.Posted by: bailz at June 20, 2003 at 02:29 AM
144 mph in a Volvo V40 (with v-rated tires). There was supposed to be a rev limiter at 130, but it did not kick in. I elected not to report that issue for warranty work. Did it in the rural part of a lightly populated western US state. Tightly controlled conditions, really, no other car within at least 12 miles.
And hey Wind Rider, I knew a guy who turned off the motor coming down the Sierras, too. Here's a tip--watch out for that steering wheel lock.
Just got a new Mercedes C32 AMG. Pray for Matt.Posted by: Matt at June 20, 2003 at 02:30 AM
151 mph in my Mustang racing a Corvette in the dead of night going from Memphis to Nashville. Pretty sure I could have gone faster but my girlfriend woke up and started screaming at me to slow down.Posted by: Ryan at June 20, 2003 at 02:33 AM
120MPH on a pre-AMF HD Sportster. Until the oil cap blew off. Ouch.
Fun while it lasted.
Posted by: mojo at June 20, 2003 at 03:04 AM
"Faster, faster, FASTER! Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death!"
-- SpeedFreaks Motto
The really remarkable thing about the Chicago story wasn't the 160 mph speed -- it was the fact that it wasn't on a deserted stretch of rural interstate, it was on freaking Lake Shore Drive not far from the Hancock Building. Like bowling, that required 16 pound balls. Or a lobotomy.
I used to live in Austin, Texas, the home of former World Motorcycle GP Champion Kevin Schwantz. His late night runs thru Austin -- on one of his factory race team-prepped Suzukis -- are the stuff of legend. I've heard reliable reports of Schwantz hitting 170mph+ on the Mopac Expressway.
But the ultimate in street-legal speed is the twin turbo 870 hp King Snake Viper. Car & Driver TV took one out to a deserted stretch of Nevada highway and squeezed 216 mph on the radar gun.Posted by: iowahawk at June 20, 2003 at 03:52 AM
Re the Schwantz legend: I once witnessed Wayne Gardner instructing a mutual female friend on how to ride her Vespa. Highlight: a 50-metre wheelstand.Posted by: tim at June 20, 2003 at 05:01 AM
About a dozen years ago, a 1976 BMW 3.0L/i that had been imported to the States directly from Europe, a bit over 130 mph/210 kph on the Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway (50 mph limit) on Long Island, on my way to work. In retrospect, not a bright idea, but I sure miss that car.Posted by: Ben at June 20, 2003 at 05:06 AM
This 39,000 car will be hard to beat.
Man Hopes for Record in 39,000 Horsepower Car
SPANAWAY, WA-June 19, 2003 Ed Shadle feels the need for speed and lots of it.
He hopes to break the world land-speed record in a 39,000-horsepower jet car.
The record now stands at more than 760 miles per hour.
The retired IBM computer technician and his partners have invested $100,000 in their dream machine, the North American Eagle.
The three-wheeled vehicle is built around the guts of an old F-104 supersonic jet fighter.
They plan to start low speed test runs at an old air base in Washington state this September. Shadle says on paper their jet car can do 800mph.
They hope to find out in September of 2004 in a desert speed run.Posted by: Michael at June 20, 2003 at 05:38 AM
The real, true story behind the ridiculous Rocket Car-In-The-Cliff legend... I think.
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Okay, you've made me resort to the serious stuff. This is 'Target 550', a project currently under construction in Seattle. Its builder is a friend-of-a-friend, Jim Hume, a former NHRA funnycar builder.
The goal here is hit 550 mph, thereby breaking the current world land speed record for piston-powered vehicles.
The car is powered by Whipple screw blown alcohol + nitro Keith Black hemis. It is just a fraction of an inch short of 40-feet long and will weigh upwards of 6000 pounds, wet and ready to run. The frame structure and all critical chassis pieces are 4130. A model of the car has been subjected to the wind tunnel at Western Wahington U, and the design has tested stable at up to 600 mph. The car will be complete and ready to run at Bonneville Speedweek in '04.Posted by: iowahawk at June 20, 2003 at 06:50 AM
Driving: 124 mph, with the time slips to prove it. 1967 Pontiac GTO. Engine was solid lifter 428 SD 3x2 from a '64 Gran Prix, M-22 tranny and 3:73s, on slicks & open headers. 1979, Thunder Valley Dragways in Marion, South Dakota.
Passenger: 145 mph, last year, in a friend's Z06.
Scariest: 60+ mph on a '63 Lambretta Li150 scooter, last weekend. Don't laugh... just try riding at that speed on 10 inch wheels, in a stiff crosswind, wearing shorts & t-shirt, and not crap your pants.Posted by: iowahawk at June 20, 2003 at 07:18 AM
well, i used to have an old yammie FJ 1100
the most boring stodgy bike in the world (i was between ducatis at the time - had no garage and didnt care if a yamaha rusted over here in the shaky isles)
the wingmirrors folded flat at anything over 235kmh, i took this to be a built in safety feature
it would also regulalry take off going over nice undulating road south of martinborough (north island east coast). that was fun.
and yes i've had mates killed on bikes, too bad who wants to live forever anyway?Posted by: gazzadelsud at June 20, 2003 at 07:27 AM
Going back to base from Xmas leave in middle '60's. Friend and I in his 65 Chevy Impala, v-8, limited slip, oversized oil sump, heavy-duty everything, otherwise pretty stock. Pegged (120MPH) as often as possible from St. Louis to Denver (1050 Miles, appprox.) Total transit time = just under 12 hours. Don't know how fast that sucker would run, because it pulled steady up to peg and kept on going. Ran free, all gauges lookin' fine. Kansas in the dark. Excellent.
Two stops for gas. Second time popped hood to check oil. Engine block a dull orange. Changed mind about touching dip stick. Figured if oil pressure gauge said it was okay, I'd take its word.
Ran just above yellow line and just below redline on tach. Lotsa fun.Posted by: JorgXMcKie at June 20, 2003 at 08:01 AM
I've never driven over 95MPH. Of course, given that my car has an 80-some HP diesel engine and 95 is its TOP speed makes that more understandable.
That and not wanting to, you know, get arrested for reckless driving. That's a big thing.Posted by: Sigivald at June 20, 2003 at 08:11 AM
My best story must seem a little weenie at this point, but I've done 75-80 mph in a 25 mph zone in Southwest Detroit a few times. All before I quit drinking, of course. And no, this was not on some limited access roadway like Chicago's Lakeshore Drive, either. ;-)Posted by: Alan at June 20, 2003 at 08:35 AM
Did about 225 coming from Newcastle to Sydney a few weekends back - averaged about 150 km/hr the whole trip. No notice in the mail so I guess there were no cameras out that day :)
I am in love with my ZZR1100....Posted by: Rob at June 20, 2003 at 09:50 AM
225km/h, heading south from the end of a deserted Mitchell Freeway (Perth, WA) one evening, in a Mercedes 450SEL 6.9. Backed off as I went past Whitfords railway station (that's where the on/off ramp activity started in those days). That car was great, wanted to keep going. Bought another one a few years later which was in much better condition - amazing how it would leap to 160k whenever an overtaking lane arrived, great for blowing away the mobile road blocks. Definitely the best hot rod limousine until Turbo Bentleys appeared.Posted by: Peter Q at June 20, 2003 at 09:53 AM
I once took my Honda CB1000 to 180 kmh and accelerating, but chickened out when a bend in the road up ahead kept on approaching at an alarming rate!Posted by: Steve at June 20, 2003 at 10:02 AM
I have a badge from the Austraslian powerboat Asscoiation for doing 100mph- on the water; now that is fucking crazy, looking back from my dotage.Posted by: paul bickford at June 20, 2003 at 12:00 PM
In 1982, I was leading my troop across a 3km wide field at max speed in my Couger AVGP (6x6, 10.5T, 275HP 6V53T GM diesel). My driver had the engine redlined at 2800rpm. Unfortunately the speedo only read to 110kph, at about 2600rpm. Then we hit a foot high ridge in the middle of the field ... airborne!
A year and half previous, a buddy took his troop through a radar trap on the freeway (limit 110kph). His four vehicles were cruising line-astern in the fast lane, passing the other traffic; best guest would be 125kph+. The cop just stood there, looking at his radar gun and shaking his head.
CheersPosted by: J.M. Heinrichs at June 20, 2003 at 01:18 PM
about 18 years ago I got a lift hitchhiking from Ballarat to Warrnambool in Vic Aust by a long wooly haired whoa in a 2 door GTS Monaro. I think he told me that it had a 350 Chev motor,any every going along alright getting home to get on the pissetc, and the snoozer driving asked how fast i'd ever gone, I told him and the next minute he just floored the ol Monaro and as I watched the speedo rise past 100mph(1978 remember)and the bloody thing kept going and started to fuckin shake and get a bit a bit wildnwooly and low and behold she topped out at about 145mph,shaking like me fronting Mike Tyson at his awesome peak. She was fairly fuckin flyin the ol Monaro and the roads weren't that flash either Shittin meself I was Cheers RJBPosted by: RJB at June 20, 2003 at 01:44 PM
220 kmh on country roads, early in the morning in Victoria. Bold, stupid or just lucky, I didn't get caught.Posted by: V8uteGrrl at June 20, 2003 at 01:57 PM
Personal certified best was 109 MPH /174 KPH on PA Highway Patrol radar one quite 1985 night in a 1979 RX-7 Savanna. I was still accelerating when I passed the cop and his lights went on.
I put 370,000 km on that motor before I had it rebuilt, and I still have the old girl.Posted by: Rick T at June 20, 2003 at 03:46 PM
195km/p between Cooma and Jindabyne in a Nissan Patrol Turbo Diesel. The light fog in the air froze on the cars various antenna's, coating them in ice, all bar one snapped off.
By the way, it was a Police vehicle during the Thredbo disaster which also gives it the dubious respectability of being a legal speed, as well as the fasted speed for a 4WD I've seen posted here!Posted by: Chapster at June 20, 2003 at 04:02 PM
Hmm - one at either end of the spectrum - was in Oz on holiday and floored my hired Saab turbo cab on the Bells Line of Road driving back to Sydney from the Blue Mountains. Not quite sure how fast I was going but I got a stretch where I think I maxed out. Very fun road to drive.
On the other had, I was driving through the western tunnel in Hong Kong (one of the connections between the island and Kowloon) and this idiot in a Mercedes was right up my arse. I was dead on the 70 click speed limit. I hate people riding my bumper so in the middle of the tunnel I slowed down to 40. He got really frustrated and honked me but I did not budge. So he crossed lane (which you are not supposed to do on account of the double white lines) and drove past. At the end of the tunnel I saw a police motorbike pull out and flag him down - he got caught doing that on camera. I found that immensely satisfying.Posted by: Phil at June 20, 2003 at 04:40 PM
Fastest on land- 130 mph in a friend's 280Z, moving the the party from the dropzone to his house. Comment: I cracked the window, reached out to feel the air, "Yeah, that feels like terminal velocity."
In the air- about 580 mph in an airliner. Boring.
Without an aircraft- 240 mph straight down in a no-lift dive. Pulled about 4 gees just flaring out before opening my canopy.
About two years from now- mach 3.5 aboard the Xerus suborbital spaceplane. All we need is the financing, and I'll be flight test engineer.Posted by: Rocketplumber at June 21, 2003 at 06:55 AM
I did 170 km/h in a 1977 Honda Accord. I still don't believe it myself.Posted by: Mike Hunt at June 21, 2003 at 08:38 PM
I neglected to remember my lastest edition to the Victorian road circus on the Monash freeway in an SLK320 Kompressor at 11.00pm one night doing 175km/h. Lucky for me the spy cameras were having a donut break at that time or I would have been in real trouble a company car explaining that one to my boss come Monday morning !!!!Posted by: Miss Noosa at June 21, 2003 at 09:37 PM
I had my ford taurus SHO at about 125 but that was it. id like to know what cars you doods have to go 150 cause in a regular car on normal roads thats crazy!Posted by: owen at June 23, 2003 at 04:49 AM
VL commodore speedo goes to 200kph, went past that. Measured it out later, must have been just over 220kph with a bit more power left but ran out of straight road on the S.E. freeway in Brisbane Australia. Destination? Work. Why the hurry?!Posted by: can't say at June 24, 2003 at 01:14 PM
Only 115 mph for me on my Honda Magna. It's strange though, at that speed on a motorcycle it doesn't really seem all that fast.Posted by: Bashir Gemayel at June 25, 2003 at 02:03 AM
A report of old scary stuff (I was 16). So let's see what my bro's '50 Studebaker 'bullet nose' V8 will do (maybe you've seen a photo?). 1951, middle South Dakota, straight flat 2 lane. Turned out to be 108mph. Nervous enough for me. Few years later I did best that, but cheating here on this 'bragging contest': 1.9 Mach, clean (no tanks, but just pylons) Republic F-105, leading edge flaps up, air scoop modifications said to slow the machine from 2.1 Mach. 1point9M would be - let's see . . . 1440 MPH, or in KPH about 2310.4. (Ate fuel like crazy doing that, I figured 60,000 pounds per hour - I carried 10K). Anyway, I'm self-disqualified here. Fun though, the old days. The RAAF had English Electric P-1s that would do Mach 2.0, as I recall. Anybody know an Aussie pilot named "Tex" Watson? F.Posted by: Fungus at June 25, 2003 at 10:47 PM
My personal bests are:
Indicated 152mph in a Volvo S40 T4, A23 Crawley to Brighton, UK (car's for sale now if anyone in the UK wants to buy it - 1998 model on an R plate £3500 or thereabouts).
Also an indicated 120mph on the M4 (again UK) on a KTM 620 EXC enduro bike fitted with motocross tyres (knobblies) and a 40 toth rear sprocket (road gearing) IN THE RAIN!
My personal bests are:
Indicated 152mph in a Volvo S40 T4, A23 Crawley to Brighton, UK (car's for sale now if anyone in the UK wants to buy it - 1998 model on an R plate £3500 or thereabouts).
Also an indicated 120mph on the M4 (again UK) on a KTM 620 EXC enduro bike fitted with motocross tyres (knobblies) and a 40 toth rear sprocket (road gearing) IN THE RAIN!
Cross country: 42mph in an M1.
Highway: Sustained was 110mph on the autobahn, high point was 132mph in a Mazda MX-6 turbo. Later I got to 153mph in a Ford Taurus station wagon. Both of those were also on the German autobahn.
I made 127kph in my 1982 1.3 litre Honda Civic automatic whilst driving home from work early one morning. I call my car the Whore of the Orient cos its little, red, comes from Japan and has had a lot of owners.Posted by: Christopher Valentine at June 27, 2003 at 03:30 PM


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In Memory of our Board Member, Dr. Joseph Immel
Dr. Joseph Immel was a science teacher at Technology High School. Dr. Immel was one of those rare and exceptional science educators who was deeply loved by his students and widely respected by his peers and community. He developed new biotechnology and engineering courses that helped to drastically increase student enrollment and placement. His innovative and dedicated approach to science education led him to win the Science Magazine Prize for Inquiry-Based Instruction in 2013.
Dr. Immel first got interested in science when he was in junior high, and as a future educator, he would look back at the experience and realize that young students are more capable than is often believed. He went on to earn degrees in biology at the University of California, including a PhD in neurobiology at the University of California in Santa Barbara. He worked as a professional scientist, then as an engineer. He and his wife, Barbara Kephart Immel, then started a consulting firm for the biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical industries.
At age 50, Dr. Immel earned a teaching credential, having discovered he really enjoyed volunteering in schools when his own children were small. He took a job at Technology High School, a public alternative school with a project-based, group-oriented curriculum.
He has positively impacted the lives of countless students, many of which spoke at his memorial service about how he changed their lives. Students, school administration, and family would all be available to attend the Pantheon ceremony or to make a video showcasing the expansive impact that Dr. Immel had on their pursuit of science as a career.
Dr. Immel's impact went well beyond the classroom, however. He was deeply involved in supporting science education on a community-wide level. He served on the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium, and volunteered at countless science festivals and community events. His generous spirit and dedicated work touched the lives of countless individuals and communities. Joe was universally loved by all of us who had the privilege and pleasure to work with him, and he will be greatly missed.
If you would like to share your thoughts or reflections about Joe, please feel free to email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Below is a heartwarming testimony from one of the many students whose life was changed by Dr. Immel
By: M. Davis
My education, from kindergarten to grade six was, if anything, quiet. That's as descriptive as I may conclude such a statement, for I always pictured normality with stillness. To clarify, as I reflect upon my primary and middle school years, they seem to only blend together, as though their timeline is insignificant in comparison to my experience as a Tech High Titan. However, credit must be given where credit is due, and may I confess, there is indeed a great amount of credit to be given. When I refer to my experience, I find it is more appropriate to associate myself as a student of Dr. Joseph Immel, rather than a student of Technology High School. The moment I stepped through Dr. Immel's door and into his classroom, was the moment when my education suddenly evolved from child's play to sophistication. Suddenly, the intensity increased. Suddenly, things became real. Suddenly, everything was loud, and it was prodigious.
I was always considered shy and quiet. In my primary years, my instructors appreciated this, simply because I was one less child they would have to worry about when it came to listening and distracting the class. I may recall one important aspect of grammar school, that we were told to sit and listen, to do what our teachers told us to do, and to respect one another, mainly the authorities. This made sense for such an elementary education, because much was to be learned in such a short amount of time. However, we begin to create our own thoughts and opinions once we reach middle school, and when we discover that our mentors and teachers are spread so thin with so many children to teach, we also find that our education is simply reduced to the bare minimum as a result. Our role as students is to do our homework and sit quietly so we may listen. While this seems to be enough on the surface, we are subjected to the burial of any profound thoughts that may question such teachings or perhaps delude our understanding of the subject entirely. For example, one of my most distinct memories from my time at the junior high was a lecture of sentence structures in seventh grade english. After asking the teacher to explain once more in further detail, she simply replied, "If you don't understand, then look it up". Of course, the book she first referred to was where she wanted us to go again. Thus while I attained good marks and scores, I was apathetic when it came to caring in school, and I only stayed silent and did as I was told.
My expectations for Technology High School were if anything, indifferent. Frankly, I believed it was just another high school. My freshman year upheld its standards, as I was given what I was promised; project based learning. The projects were easy, yet fun and intelligible, and while this sparked some interest, I still remained neutral, not knowing where my passions lied within my studies. I now began to enjoy my education, but as my peers recalled on their hopes for the future, I could only smile and nod while feeling stuck, as I had not even an approximate conception of where in the world I would go, nor did I attain the belief that I even could go somewhere.
I first had the honor of meeting Dr. Immel during my freshman year. Of course, the word around our school was that this professional educator was absolutely repulsed by freshman, and held a pure hatred towards them. While I had the pleasure of being introduced to him my eighth year, I cannot say I really met him until the first october of my high school education. He was passionate about the Sonoma County's science day, a day where upper level classes from schools all around the bay area gathered to create a booth. The overall goal was to create an educational science booth that would attract younger children and, hopefully, ignite an interest in science. Petrified, I continued to explain the general biology behind the strawberry DNA extraction lab to children, ages three and up. As the fair cleared, we had begun to pack up, and as I carried a washbasin full of soapy water to a couple thirsty looking bushes, Immel stopped me in my tracks. "I was very impressed with you today, the way you explained the lab to the children." he told me. I replied with a thank you, and he concluded our conversation saying, "Good work today."
The first day in his class was excentric. Never had I received an instructor who made you earn the title of your grade level. According to him, we were still only freshman. The first test to this was to be ready in his class, with your notebook out and open, a and pen resting in its rightful place on the desk. He walked through the classroom, looking towards every student, and muttering "freshman" at them if they had failed to comply. I, however, had been prepared, as my older acquaintances had told me of his prefacing expectations. As he passed me, he beamed down at me with a grin and claimed "Sophomore".
As the year proceeded, I could only become increasingly enthusiastic with Dr. Immel's lectures. Each day he provided for us his own energy, relating to his passions on the very topic. The very first day, he climbed atop his desk, stamping his foot and chanting along the various names of bones in the human anatomy. The very last month, of the school year, during the zoology unit, he once again climbed atop his desk, once again stamping his foot along to the taxonomic rankings during our lectures of biological classification. Never will I forget the order, "kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus species." His knowledge was extremely evident from the beginning of the year, to our very last conversation. Never had I achieved a mentor who put such great amounts of faith, inspiration, and energy into his students. He believed in everyone's ability, and seemed to always aspire in bringing forth everyone's potential, whether it was in science or not. He simply took interest in everyone's talents and capabilities, wherever they may lie.
I will never regret choosing to be in Dr. Immel's biotechnology and molecular biology class. I'm grateful to have been amongst other students who wished to be there as well. Not only did this provide a shift in attitude, for everyone enjoyed being present for his lectures, but this was when Dr. Immel had shown his truest amounted respect for each individual. The environment overall was outstanding, and day after day we would arrive, ready to listen as he superfluously talked, and astounded us with his intelligence upon each curricular subject. He had high expectations for us, yet he pushed everyone, thus allowing us to meet so with ease. Never would I have believed I would successfully rearrange the DNA sequencing of e coli, to the extent that it may glow bright pink.
His dedication to not only his career, but to each student was impeccable, for it was obvious that he cared for everyone. To many, he was a mentor. To others, he was a paternal figure of sorts. I personally deemed him the brightest mind of anyone I may ever come to meet. His intellectual capacity was undeniably stellar, a most advantageous skill when applied to his teaching. There wasn't a single question he would leave unanswered, and if he ever came to a question in which he himself was unsure, he spent his night to researching the topic, so he may answer it the very next day. The comprehension of his very knowledge cannot successfully be illustrated simply by descriptions, but if I were to ever believe in a single man's ability to achieve absolutely anything, I believe that man would be Dr. Immel. To have ever known Dr. Immel as a mentor, and a personal friend, I must consider myself honored and blessed.
Thus, I believe solely, as a student of Dr. Immel's biology and biotechnology classes, that if anyone may receive recognition for their talents, skills, professionalism, and intellectual capabilities, Dr. Immel is more so than meritorious of such. He alone during his lifetime had accomplished instilling such inspiration and motivation in generations of students, simply in his love of teaching. In his passing, masses of people gathered, wishing to mourn the loss of a man with the very ability to impact the most reserved and quiet of people. Never had I met one who was able not only to welcome the attentive and social students, but was also capable of reaching out and bringing forward the confidence of those too shy to bring it about themselves. He loved and respected every individual he ever met, and for that, there are many today who wish to become successful in his honor.
Dr. Immel once told us of his very own mentor, a man of incredible genius, much like himself. At his own graduation, his mentor arrived after being retired for some time, and told Immel with pride, "Every time one of you succeeds, it puts a gold star on my heart." After his passing, Immel remarked his distress, as well as his desire to put forth his very best efforts to make his mentor proud. He then told us how he feels the same way, and his excitement to see everyone of us succeed. To this day, I know I may speak for everyone when I conclude, may we all devote the same amount of energy in achieving our goals, and dedicate our successes to a man of great ability. May everyone of his students fulfill their goals, and impact many generations, the same way Dr. Immel impacted us. If any one soul is deserving of great recognition, it is Dr. Immel. May we all put gold stars on his heart, and forever bring about brilliance, a brilliance first ignited by Dr. Immel.In Memory

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I was asked by one of my favorite people in the world, Erin, to shoot her wedding last weekend. I got on a plane and flew to Denver, Colorado and captured her gorgeous wedding at Denver's Chatfield Botanical Gardens. The venue was absolutely beautiful, the bride and groom stunning and the company wonderful. Two days, sixteen hours, three memory cards and 2,200 photos later, here's a peek at Erin and Spencer's big day!
The rehearsal dinner took place at a family friend's house, which backed to a beautiful garden and a neighboring horse.
There was some competitive croqueting, REALLY good food and lots of laughs.
Beautiful mother-of-the-bride, Judy
The gorgeous bride, Erin
Father of the groom, Tom
The handsome groom (aka Johnny Depp lookalike), Spencer
Catching up with friends
Day of the wedding, getting ready at Mantra Salon, the hotel and the botanical gardens
Mother-of-the-groom, Bride, and Mother-of-the-Bride
"Does anyone know how to tie a bow-tie??" Time to call in the Dad.
Thank goodness for dads.
Bride and groom get a first look ...
Soon-to-be-newlyweds with the groom's side
Bride's side of things
altogether now ...
goofing off with the bridesmaids and a Model T
commute troubles
the lads
bridesmaids obviously selected for upper arm strength
hanging out by the silo
beautiful ladies!
time to get married ...
groom and his mom
beautiful sunset as we headed into the reception
super delicious thai food
beautiful venue, with a silo, barn and incredible views
cutting the cake
adorable baby guests
the party gettin started
first dance
made Erin some menus to match her invitations (with little chili peppers to indicate the spicy foods)
and a place for notes
all in all, it was an incredible day and I was honored to capture all the beautiful moments along the way.
Thanks, Erin + Spencer!
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Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center 2016 Rubber Duckie Race
Schreiber Pediatric Rehab Center 2016 Rubber Duckie Race
Don't miss the 28th Annual Rubber Duckie Race & Festival on Sunday, September 11 at Lancaster County Central Park. The Festival begins at 2 p.m., and the race begins at 5 p.m. This is a rain or shine event! In addition to the duck drop, there will be great food, pony rides, games, clowns, face painting and more! Watch 20,000 rubber duckies float down the Conestoga River in an exciting race for fabulous prizes!
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I finished Mia's picnic blanket the other night. I am so happy with it. It is going to look gorgeous with all of her felt food spread out on it. Lovely! I can't wait for her birthday to see her play with it all.
Sorry about the super dark photo, I took the photo at night while she was sleeping and the lights weren't the best!
I hope she enjoys it as much as I enjoyed making it for her.
I now only have four more felt cookies to make and then her birthday presents are all done! I can't wait for my precious girls big day.
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They Are Coming For Your Guns
Posted by Pedro Martinez
This seems to be rumor at this point, but is critical information to be on alert and pray.
Retired Kansas State Trooper Greg Evenson on the Pastor Butch Paugh GCN radio show 12-20-2012 said he's being told (rumor) we have 30-60 days after the inauguration before it ALL hits the fan.
He said that mercenaries will be used against gun owners under the ruse/guise of looking for ILLEGAL guns. Expect random gun raids across the country all in the name of searching for illegal guns. I also expect the media will be hammering us with "turn in your gun" messages at the same time trying to get people to voluntarily surrender their guns.
Greg said he will not surrender his guns even if he's the only one left in the country! Pastor Butch said that its time for Christians to arm themselves if you haven't already done so!
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Sunday, 24 May 2015
Sunday Selfies
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Great selfie! Ya has da cutest nose!ReplyDelete
Selfies are hard work, Athena!ReplyDelete
You have an especially lovely nose!ReplyDelete
Athena, may I saw that in that shot from below you look particularly god-like. Enjoyed your selfie with the inventive perspectives!ReplyDelete
Very pretty selfie- as always. anks for visiting us on our blogoversary and for being our friend.ReplyDeleteReplies
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very lovely selfie but you always look lovelyReplyDelete
Athena thankgoodness you got your face together MOL..great selfie..paw pats Dinnerminzt xxReplyDelete
Athena you are a pro at this selfie thing.ReplyDelete
Great selfies!
Annabelle,Boo,Ping, and Mr Jinx
Perfection every shot, Athena!! xxReplyDelete
- Anonymous24 May 2015 at 19:59
You do great with all the selfies, Athena, and you can even paste them all together...well, almost ;)ReplyDelete
Pawkisses :) <3
Selfies are not easy, are they beautiful?ReplyDelete
omg I love it!! You are sooooooooooooooooo up close and PURRSONAL!!!!! xoxoxoReplyDelete
Oh, what absolutely lovely eyes you have!ReplyDelete
They are all awesome...you are such a darling, Athena!ReplyDelete
Super selfies!ReplyDelete
The Florida Furkids
I like your selfies!ReplyDelete
We're glad you finally took a good selfie!ReplyDelete
They're all great, but my favorite is the last selfie with the top of your head missing.ReplyDelete
Great selfie ! PurrsReplyDelete
It's tricky isn't it!!! Mum keeps moving so we do blurry at the moment!ReplyDelete
Oh, Athena. Your pretty face always makes us smile! Nice selfies! :)ReplyDelete
Even with half a face, you are totally adorable, Athena, and you look so content in these photos. Thanks for being a part of our blog hop. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista JoReplyDelete
Selfies take practice. Either that or you buy a kitty selfie stick. ;-)ReplyDelete
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Today, I'm going to talk about 3 Verbs: Protect, Prevent, and Preserve.
In order to learn the differences between these Verbs, please take a look at their basic meanings:
Protect = keep safe; cover or shield
Prevent = stop someone or something
Preserve = keep in original condition
As you can see, the words may seem similar but, upon closer inspection, you will discover that they actually talk about different situations.
Now, let's take a look at the structure of sentences for each word. Again, in their structures, you will find some similarities that often cause confusion among students.
- protect someone/ something + from/ against + someone/ something (Noun)
Sunscreen protects the skin against sunburn.
As a goalie, you have to protect the goal.
This software protects your computer against viruses.
You should protect your privacy against hackers.
- prevent someone/ something from doing something (V+ing)
I feel terrible. We could've prevented that accident from happening.
Your job as a goalie is to prevent the other team from scoring (at your goal).
The goalie prevented the ball/ shot.
Her mother's warning prevented her from going out.
Note: At this point, it's interesting to mention the difference between British and American English:
prevent someone/ something (from) V+ing
= "from" can be omitted
His mother prevented him from marrying.
-- or --
His mother prevented him marrying.
prevent someone/ something from V+ing
= with "from"
His mother prevented him from marrying.
Finally, the same pattern for "prevent" is used for the Verb "stop."
- stop + someone/ something + from + Ving
The health officials are trying their best to stop the disease from spreading.
- Preserve + Something
We can preserve fruit by turning them into jam.
It's our duty as responsible citizens to preserve our country's rich culture.
The art conservators know best how to preserve the Mona Lisa.
I hope you learned how to distinguish each word from the other. Finally, here are their Noun forms:
Protect (verb) = Protection (noun)
Prevent (verb) = Prevention (noun)
Preserve (verb) = Preservation (noun)
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Street View is the best available vantage point looking, if possible, towards the location of the building. In some locations, Street View may not give a view of the actual building, or may not be available at all. Where it is not available, the satellite view is shown instead.
Latitude: 51.354 / 51°21'14"N
Longitude: -2.2034 / 2°12'12"W
OS Eastings: 385932
OS Northings: 161673
OS Grid: ST859616
Mapcode National: GBR 1SF.1RB
Mapcode Global: VH96W.R7JD
Entry Name: Elm Cottage
Listing Date: 14 June 1988
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1021801
English Heritage Legacy ID: 314493
Location: Holt, Wiltshire, BA14
County: Wiltshire
Civil Parish: Holt
Built-Up Area: Holt
Traditional County: Wiltshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Wiltshire
Church of England Parish: Holt St Katharine
Church of England Diocese: Salisbury
(east side)
9/45 No 382 (Elm Cottage)
Cottage in row. Early C19. Rubble stone, pantiled roof with coped
verges and stone stack to left. Two-storey, 3-window. Two-
panelled door with transom light to right, 12-pane sash with
'horns' to left. First floor has two sashes to right and narrow 2-
light casement to left. Rear and interior not accessible at time
of survey (May 1987).
Listing NGR: ST8593261673
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- This article is about the recurring character. For the recurring location in the Legend of Zelda series, see Lake Hylia.
- "He who seeks the sacred flames, listen well, for I am the one guiding you from my place at the edge of time."
- — One of Hylia's messages to Link relayed by Fi
Hylia (ハイリア Hairia?, ), also known as Her Grace or Goddess Hylia, is recurring character in the Legend of Zelda series. Her name seems to be the linguistic origin of the Hylian race's name. Hylia is worshiped in Skyloft and Hyrule.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow.
As told in legend, after the Golden Goddesses were finished creating Hyrule, they left the Triforce in Hylia's care when they departed from the world. One day, a crack opened up in the earth and the Demon King Demise, along with his demonic hordes, came forth from the fissure. Wanting to make the world his own, Demise and his monsters attacked The Surface to steal the Triforce. In order to prevent the great power from falling into the hands of Demise, Hylia gathered the surviving Hylians on a piece of land, entrusted them with the Triforce, and sent them to the heavens. To further ensure their safety, Hylia created a cloud barrier to separate the two places.
With the Hylians in a safe place, she united the Ancient Robots, the Gorons, the Kikwis, the Mogmas, and the Parella to battle Demise's forces. A great war erupted, with both sides suffering severe casualties. Ultimately, Hylia was able to seal away the Demon King within the Sealed Grounds, though was mortally wounded in the process. Understanding that the seal would eventually be broken if nothing were to be done, Hylia created a contingency plan.
Hylia had the Goddess Sword created and stored within the Statue of the Goddess. With her death nearing, Hylia made it so that she would to be reborn among the residents of Skyloft. To insure her own safety as a Hylian, Hylia entrusted Impa of the Sheikah Tribe with the task of protecting her future incarnation. She also left several messages for the one who would one day become her chosen hero so as to guide him from the edge of time in his quest. Along with these messages, she also created trials to test and improve the hero's power, wisdom, and courage. By completing each trial, the hero would receive a gift left by Hylia, which would help the hero find the purifying Sacred Flames. Bathing the sword in all three flames transformed the Goddess Sword into the legendary Blade of Evil's Bane, the Master Sword. However the Master Sword's true power could only be awakened by Hylia's reincarnation.
In order for the hero to reach these trials, Hylia left the Isle of Songs. The isle housed three melodies that would open the way to the trials, with each melody being played by the hero using the Goddess Harp. To ensure the Triforce didn't fall in the wrong hands, Hylia hid the sacred relic on Skyloft, within the Sky Keep, with the location kept a secret by others for many years. Before her passing and reincarnation, Hylia chose to appoint Faron, Eldin, Lanayru, and Levias to protect the woods, the mountains, the desert and the sky, respectively. Each of the guardians were entrusted with a part of the "Song of the Hero", a melody they were instructed to teach to the chosen hero which would then lead to the last trial and the Triforce itself.
In order to aid the Hero on his journey, she is said to have left behind various objects and items such as Goddess Cubes, Goddess Chests, and Goddess Walls. She also left behind the Goddess Crests that Link activates throughout his quest, as well as the Three Sacred Gifts obtained by completing the Trials in the Silent Realm. Also rare Materials called Goddess Plumes are said to have been left behind by Hylia during her lifetime. Goddess Plumes are one of the used to materials required to create the Sacred Bow, Tough Beetle, and Large Quiver. Hylia is also featured on the Goddess Shield, though the shield is created by Gondo when upgrading a Divine Shield and not by Hylia herself.
Spoiler warning: Spoilers end here.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- "I had a dream last night... In a place consumed by darkness, a lone woman gazed at me, haloed by blinding light. I sensed she was...not of this world. I don't know if she was a fairy or a goddess, but she was beautiful. Her lips spoke urgently, but her voice did not reach me. Would I have heard her if my power was awoken? Or was my dream simply a manifestation of my fears? I am sure I will know the answer soon, whether I wish to or not..."
- — Zelda's Diary
Goddess Hylia is mentioned in Shrines, having blessed the Sheikah Monks that dwell within them with the ability to give Link Spirit Orbs, and to help him fight the Calamity Ganon. Hylia's Goddess Statues can be found throughout Hyrule. Link can pray to them to trade four Spirit Orbs for either a Heart Container or a Stamina Vessel. If he prays to the Goddess Statue inside the Temple of Time before completing any of the Shrines in the Great Plateau, he will receive a message that Hylia is smiling on him through the statue. One of the loading screen tip for Hylia's Goddess Statues reveals that she has been worshiped in Hyrule since time immemorial. This indicates that she is still worshipped as part of the Hyrulean pantheon along with Din, Nayru, and Farore.
However, some races like the Gerudo are implied not to worship her to the same degree that the Sheikah and Hylians do. Muava reveals that most of the Gerudo do not hold faith in Hylia anymore, so they tend to avoid paying their respects towards Goddess Statue, let alone pray to it. In Urbosa's Diary, Urbosa prays to the spirit of Zelda's Mother that Zelda will have enough time to awaken her sealing powers instead of Hylia presumably because Zelda's prayers to Hylia to awaken her powers had not worked. It seems that worship of Hylia among the Gerudo suffered as a result of the Great Calamity as presumably the Gerudo prayed to Hylia for Urbosa's safety and success only for her to end up perishing. As shown by Riju, it is implied the Gerudo began praying to the spirits of the deceased as she prays to her mother and Urbosa's spirits for strength to lead their people. Additionally it is implied a certain Gerudo sect worship the forgotten Eight Heroine indicating others may worship the Seven Heroines. The Goddess Statue from Gerudo Town is more neglected than others from Hateno Village, Kakariko Village, Rito Village, Korok Forest, Goron City, and Zora's Domain. These statues are in better condition indicating that they have been well taken care and Hylia is likely still revered in those places. The Great Deku Tree also seems to be aware of Hylia's role in the creation of the Master Sword though this is likely common knowledge among deities such as himself and the Great Deku Tree is known to be aware of the Creation of Hyrule in Ocarina of Time thus his knowledge of the Master Sword's origins is not surprising. Humorously the Korok Forest's Goddess Statue is located inside the Great Deku Tree's stomach between the Spore Store and Great Deku Tree's Navel. It is unclear if it was there originally before the Koroks set up shop or placed there by the Koroks for Link to use. With the exception of the Yiga Clan whom worship Calamity Ganon, the Sheikah continue to worship Hylia with the Sheikah Monks being her most devote followers often invoking the name Hylia during Link's trials. Additionally the Sword Monks have apparently been charged by Hylia with overseeing the "EX Trial of the Sword" that allows Link to unlock the Master Sword's "True" power state permanently. The trials and Shrine Quest play a role similar to the tasks Hylia required the Hero of the Sky to complete in Skyward Sword to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit to confront Demise just as the Monks' trials are designed to prepare Link to confront Calamity Ganon indicating Hylia may have been involved with their development or offered divine guidance to the Sheikah Monks in creating them. It should also be noted the Shrines are apparently protected from Ganon's influence as Guardian Scouts within them remain uncorrupted indicating Hylia may offer them some Divine protection presumably empowered through the prayers of the Monks that inhabit them. The Goddess Statue in Kakariko Village is located at the center of the village and is decorated implying it holds a spot of reverence and is well cared for. However Paya reveals the Sheikah also pray to frog-like Guardian Deity statues that guide them throughout their lives, a practice that the Yiga apparently retained as Guardian Deity statues can be found throughout Karusa Valley near the Yiga Clan Hideout. Additionally Cotera acts the guardian Great Fairy that watches over Kakariko Village thus few visit her Great Fairy Fountain causing her power to diminish until Link gives her an offering of Rupees. Interestingly, the Spirit Orbs can also be considered a form of offering as well as the Dinraal's Scale, Farosh's Scale, and Naydra's Scale Link is required to offer at the three springs to reveal their hidden Shrines.
Through the Goddess Statues in the Spring of Wisdom, Spring of Courage, and Spring of Power, a disembodied voice (implied to be Hylia) guides Link in locating the hidden Shrines nearby. The Goddess Statue in the Spring of Wisdom also guides Link in freeing Naydra from the corruptive influence of Calamity Ganon's Malice. A century before the events of Breath of the Wild, Princess Zelda journeyed to these shrines to purify herself and pray to Hylia to awaken her divine powers. However, Princess Zelda had trouble fully awakening her powers. In Zelda's Diary, Zelda mentions having a dream about a place consumed by darkness where she encounters a lone woman haloed by a blinding light. Though Zelda herself was unsure as to whether the woman was a fairy or goddess, it is implied that she may have suspected that the woman was in fact Hylia, as Zelda had been praying to her and even wondered if she might have heard the woman in her dream had she awakened her powers by that point. However Zelda was unsure if the dream was a vision or simply a manifestation of her fears.
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Revival as a deity
It is heavily hinted in Breath of the Wild that Hylia somehow resurrected herself as a goddess sometime after the events of Skyward Sword and is once again guarding Hyrule from malevolent forces. If this is the case, it is questionable why she did not do so in ''Skyward Sword'' to stop Demise and his minions, instead of reincarnating herself as a Hylian and indirectly causing grief and suffering towards Link, Zelda and other innocent beings.
Though it is unknown how Hylia regained her divinity, it is possible that she regained it once her mortal incarnation died. This would make sense considering how mortal incarnation would likely be long dead during the events of Breath of the Wild. If this is the case, it is likely that after the death of her mortal incarnation, Hylia left the protection of the Triforce to the royal family, sages, and other deities such as the Light Spirits (who protected the Sacred Realm from the Interlopers during the Hyrulean Civil War) while she herself continued to watch over Hyrule by protecting it from malevolent beings and providing guidance towards those who need her help.
It is alternatively possible that this Hylia from Breath of the Wild is from a different timeline as the one in Skyward Sword, assuming that both games are parallel worlds to one another.
Hylia's Bloodline
It is possible that as a result of Zelda being Hylia's reincarnation, some of Hylia's power were passed onto her descendants. These descendants may be the Royal Family of Hyrule, which could serve as an explanation for their mystical powers and their roles as protectors of the Triforce. It should be noted however, that the powers of the Royal Family are hinted in The Minish Cap to come from the Light Force, a sacred power granted from the Minish Race.
In Breath of the Wild though, it is stated that Princesses of Hyrule must purify and pray to Hylia at the Springs of Power, Wisdom, and Courage to awaken a sacred power passed down through lineage. This power is stated to be divine in origin, hinting that it came from Hylia. This could well be a mere myth though, considering the fact that Zelda did not awaken her powers until Link`s life was in grave danger.
It is alternatively possible that Skyward Sword Zelda's descendants are actually the incarnations of Link from after the events of Skyward Sword, which would fit in together with the words Demise stated to Skyward Sword Link before being vanquished by the hero, alongside the means of pulling the Master Sword out of its pedestal.
In Breath of the Wild, Kass refers to Hyrule's Princess as the "Goddess-blood Princess" strongly implying that Princess Zelda's various incarnations and the Royal Family of Hyrule are descended from Hylia's mortal incarnation. It is also stated in the Hyrule Compendium entry for the White Horse that the Royal Family of Hyrule rule the kingdom by divine right which reinforces this theory.
This would explain the powers depicted by both the various incarnations of Princess Zelda and Kings of Hyrule, as Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule is shown to be able to interact with the physical world even after his death in his guise as the Old Man, similar to Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule from The Wind Waker. It should be noted however, that other characters not from the Royal Family have done similar acts throughout the series, proving that even those not afflicted with divinity are able to act on the living world as a deceased. Also, it is implied in the game that Tetra`s mother was the one who passed down this mystical power to her daughter.
If the Royal Family are the descendants of Skyward Sword Zelda, the concept for it may be based off the Shinto sun goddess, Amaterasu, who is stated in Japanese legend to be the ancestor of the Japanese Imperial Family.
Goddesses' Reincarnations
Given that Zelda is Hylia's reincarnation in Skyward Sword, it is possible that the other incarnations of Princess Zelda are also her reincarnations as well. It is possible that through these reincarnations, Hylia is able to continue her mission to protect the Triforce and the land of Hyrule from evil.
However in Breath of the Wild, Hylia and its incarnation of Princess Zelda are considered to be separate entities indicating that Hylia has only reincarnated herself once as a mortal in Skyward Sword. If true, it is possible that her conflict with the demon sealed in the Horned Statue happened before the events of Skyward Sword. It is also possible that her conflict with the demon was after the events of Skyward Sword, assuming that she regained her divinity.
Goddess of Time
It is possible that Hylia is the Goddess of Time mentioned by Princess Zelda in Majora's Mask. One indication of this comes from her messages for Link which she states I am the one guiding you from my place at the edge of time., which may be a indication that she is the Goddess of Time. Hylia being the Goddess of Time may indicate that she was aware of future events which allowed her to foresee the events of Skyward Sword. It should be noted that both Zelda and her chosen hero, Link have demonstrated the ability to foresee the future, indicating they may have been either been blessed with this ability by Hylia (or possibly inherited it in either case).
Though it is unlikely, it is possible that Zelda may have been referring to Hylia, possibly unaware (as Hylia's name may have been forgotten over time) that Hylia had given up her divinity to be reborn as a mortal Hylian girl. It should be noted that Princess Zelda's adult self from Ocarina of Time was able to use the Ocarina of Time and Song of Time to send Link back to relive his lost childhood, which may indicate she inherited some of Hylia's power to manipulate time or is the reincarnation of the Zelda from Skyward Sword, which would make her Hylia's reincarnation as well. Link has also been shown capable of time traveling by using the Ocarina of Time, also hinting the same for him in terms of blood relations.
It is possible however, that the Goddess of Time (if she actually does exist) is an entirely different character and Hylia's powers actually have little to do with ether character being able to manipulate time to an extent, and it is just the powers of the Ocarina of Time that grants these abilities.
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A House Divided : The Brothers War (Risk Expansion)
The year is 1861. At 4:40 a.m. on April 12, Confederate artillery batteries open fire on Fort Sumter. The South Carolina fort, which guards the entrance to Charleston harbor, was bombarded for thirty-three hours with 4000 rounds before the Union troops inside lowered the American flag and surrendered.
Thus began the American Civil War. Over the next four years, three million men would take up arms against one another. In many cases, families would be split and loved ones would end up on the same battlefield opposing each other. When it was over, at least 620,000 Americans had lost their lives. There was hardly a family that didn't experience loss. It had truly been a "brothers war."
You and up to two other team members will take command of one of the three theaters of operation for the Union or for the Confederacy. Although you have your own armies to command, and generals to oversee, you will need to work closely with your other theater commanders. Together you must decide which generals should command which armies to best take advantage of their unique talents. You must also decide who will control armies as they travel from one theater to another. Will you retain control of an army outside of your theater or relinquish control to your teammate? Each side has it's advantages and disadvantages, so carefully consider your decisions: the fate of the Union and Confederacy hang in the balance.
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Youmacon Detroit celebrated Japanese popular culture and its influence on our own culture in October. Fans flooded the towers of the Detroit Renaissance Center to meet and greet others. Common themes throughout the event are Anime (Japanese animation), Video Games, Japanese style artwork and comics, and the rising internet culture influenced by all of the above.
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It becomes increasingly obvious what type of guys I like, doesn't it? Originally, I wanted to draw Erik a.k.a. Magneto from X-Men: First Class (let's face it, Michael Fassbender was the shiznit) in his trademark black turtleneck, but I gave up since I didn't have a reference.
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More Sherlock Holmes fan-art, whee
I really don't want to go back to London. Not so much anything against anything or anyone, so much as...going back means accepting there is a responsibility for me to fulfill, classes to attend, etc. Le sigh. Have some doodles in the mean-time.
Based off a page of Edgington and Culbard's graphic novel adaptation of 'A Study in Scarlet', when Watson comes across Holmes' monograph, 'The Book of Life', and is angered by its ludicrous content.
Supposedly, Watson is probably pointing out a case in which Inspector Lestrade has taken all the credit (again), although we really know who solved it...
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Diverse Workers Networks
Diversity is our strength – The city of Toronto is composed of a diverse population, with almost 50% of the residents belonging to racialized groups. Labour Community Services works with the Filipino, Somali, Chinese, Tamil, and Ethiopian / Eritrean Networks to advance social justice and employment goals that impact workers from Somali, Chinese, Tamil, and Ethiopian / Eritrean Workers Networks.
Their current mission is to achieve significant reforms to current labour legislations in Ontario – neither the Employment Standards Act nor the Labour Relations Act have been updated in many decades. In 2015, members of the various networks gave deputations to the special advisors on the Changing Workplaces Review panel, hosted a mix of social and educational events, and increased their involvement with civic engagement in the city.
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Changing Workplaces Review
Did you know? That the Ontario government is now conducting the "Changing Workplace Review". This process will make changes to existing labour laws which are in urgent need of updates. The Employment Standards Act (ESA) and the Labour Relations Act (LRA) poorly reflect the realities of workers today.
Why is this important to you? The ESA and the LRA tells employers how workers should be treated and lets workers know their rights. How you work and get paid have changed, but employment laws are out of date.
All workers of Ontario are protected by the Labour Relations Act (LRA) or the Employment Standards Act (ESA). It is many years since the LRA and ESA were updated. Since that time many good jobs were replaced by precarious low wage jobs. Meanwhile employers have abused the system by:
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The Chinese Inter-Agency Network in 2015 was predominantly focused on the "Changing Workplaces Review," which included reviewing Employment Standards Act and Labour Relations Act. Staff members from the LCS had the opportunity to present examples of successful collective agreements to the committee and to provide review summaries from the Toronto and York Region Labour Council. Our staff also facilitated workshops on labour advocacy stories from workers who were inadequately protected under current provisions of the Employment Standards Act and the Workplace Health and Safety Act.
As a bridge and voice between labour and community, our staff member also participated with the Labour Council's Chinese Workers' Network steering committee meetings in order to plan events for the Chinese community and create a community engagement strategy. By connecting with union members in the community, we were able to educate and engage them on labour issues, trainings, and broad issues of for working families.
City of Toronto Poverty Reduction Strategy: TO Prosperity
Labour Community Services is a member of the City's Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee. Unanimously approved by City Council on November 3, 2015, TO Prosperity offers bold ideas toward building a city where poverty is tackled with determination.
The strategy sets out three overarching objectives, each of which are focused on the effects, trajectories, and causes of poverty:
- Address immediate needs: ensure that essential services are effective, well-funded, coordinated, and meet the needs of those living in poverty.
- Create pathways to prosperity: improve the quality of jobs in the city, attract investments to low income areas, and ensure that City programs and services are integrated, client-centered, and focused on early intervention.
- Drive Systemic Change: Create a more accountable and participatory government, where reducing poverty and inequality is an integral part of day-to-day business.
LCS is committed to ongoing collaboration with poverty reduction organizations across the City as part of its efforts to address systemic issues such as poverty.
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- Service Access: Not all residents find the services they need when they need them; the City can do more to make services available and effective.
- Transit Equity: Public transit needs to be affordable and reliable; it needs to take residents to opportunities and bring opportunities to neighbourhoods.
- Food Access: Torontonians, especially in many low-income communities, need better access to affordable, nutritious food.
- Quality Jobs and Livable Wages: Toronto cannot achieve its vision of being an equitable and inclusive city while so many residents are unable to find quality jobs.
- Systemic Change: Mobilizing an entire city to reduce and ultimately end poverty will take new ways of thinking and new ways of working.


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AWS services or capabilities described in AWS Documentation may vary by region/location. Click Getting Started with Amazon AWS to see specific differences applicable to the China (Beijing) Region.
For a given input face ID, searches for matching faces in the collection the face
belongs to. You get a face ID when you add a face to the collection using the IndexFaces
operation. The operation compares the features of the input face with faces in the
specified collection.
You can also search faces without indexing faces by using the
You can also search faces without indexing faces by using the
The operation response returns an array of faces that match, ordered by similarity
score with the highest similarity first. More specifically, it is an array of metadata
for each face match that is found. Along with the metadata, the response also includes
confidence value for each face match, indicating the confidence that
the specific face matches the input face.
For an example, see Searching for a Face Using Its Face ID in the Amazon Rekognition Developer Guide.
This operation requires permissions to perform the
For .NET Core and PCL this operation is only available in asynchronous form. Please refer to SearchFacesAsync.
Namespace: Amazon.Rekognition
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public abstract SearchFacesResponse SearchFaces( SearchFacesRequest request )
Container for the necessary parameters to execute the SearchFaces service method.
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|The number of requests exceeded your throughput limit. If you want to increase this limit, contact Amazon Rekognition.
|The collection specified in the request cannot be found.
|Amazon Rekognition is temporarily unable to process the request. Try your call again.
This operation searches for matching faces in the collection the supplied face belongs to.
var response = client.DeleteFaces(new DeleteFacesRequest { CollectionId = "myphotos", FaceIds = new List
{ "ff43d742-0c13-5d16-a3e8-03d3f58e980b" } }); List deletedFaces = response.DeletedFaces;
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