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Do not be fooled by its title: the Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA")[i] reaches far beyond the realm of credit reporting and governs a broad spectrum of industries. Indeed, the provisions of FCRA apply to any business entity that seeks to use a "consumer report" – which broadly includes anything from a credit report to a criminal or even motor vehicle background check[ii] – for any "employment purposes."[iii] This includes the use of such reports to evaluate an individual for potential employment, as well as to evaluate a current employee for promotion or termination.[iv] The consequences of a FCRA violation can be substantial; the statute provides for a civil private right of action and permits recovery of actual damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees and costs.[v]
As with many federal consumer protection statutes, the stakes are even higher in a putative class action. This risk includes potential class liability for damages, which could include up to $1,000 in statutory damages per class member for "willful" violations, in addition to potential punitive damages. And, unlike other federal consumer protection statutes, there is no cap on the recovery of statutory damages in a FCRA class action. Add to the mix the costs of defending a putative class action lawsuit and the potential reputational harm that may result from such lawsuits. Not surprisingly, there has been an increase in the number of FCRA putative class actions filed against employers for their purported use of consumer reports. These include suits filed against employers, both large and small, some of which have resulted in substantial class-based settlements.
For these reasons, any business entity that collects background information for prospective or current employees must be aware of the requirements of FCRA and should design its employment practices in compliance with those requirements. And, while not the subject of this alert, businesses should be aware that there may be additional state law requirements governing the collection of consumer reports or similar information for employment purposes in the jurisdictions in which they do business.[vi]
FCRA's Requirements for Consumer Reports Used for "Employment Purposes"
With respect to employment decisions, FCRA governs a business entity/employer's conduct in connection with three time periods – (1) prior to requesting a consumer report for a particular individual,[vii] (2) prior to taking "adverse action" based on the information contained in a consumer report,[viii] and (3) after taking "adverse action" based on information contained in a consumer report.[ix]
First, an employer cannot obtain a consumer report for employment purposes unless it discloses its intention and obtains the consumer's authorization to do so. Specifically, FCRA provides that ordinarily an employer may not request or obtain a consumer report until "the consumer has authorized in writing. . . the procurement of the report."[x] As to disclosure, FCRA generally requires that, prior to procuring a consumer report, the employer make "a clear and conspicuous disclosure. . . that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes," and that the disclosure be set forth "in a document that consists solely of the disclosure."[xi] This last requirement is important, as some courts have strictly construed the term "solely" to mean that that inclusion of any material other than a disclosure (and written authorization[xii]) may alone violate FCRA.[xiii]
Second, an employer cannot take an "adverse action" – i.e., decline employment, terminate employment, or make a similarly negative employment decision[xiv] – based on a consumer report without first providing certain information to the prospective or current employee. Specifically, an employer must, in the ordinary course, provide "a copy of the report" and a written description of the individual's rights under FCRA (as prescribed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB")) before taking the contemplated adverse action.[xv] And, while not expressly delineated in the statute, it is generally accepted that an employer must provide the individual with "a reasonable period to respond to any information in the report that the consumer disputes[,] and with written notice and the opportunity. . . to respond."[xvi] At least one court has determined that a reasonable period to respond may be satisfied where the individual has at least five business days to respond following his or her receipt of the consumer report.[xvii]
Third, after taking an "adverse action," an employer must provide: (1) additional notice of the adverse action; (2) certain statutorily-mandated information; (3) the contact information for the consumer reporting agency that furnished the consumer report, including a statement that the agency did not make the adverse action decision and cannot provide specific reasons as to why the adverse action was taken; and (4) the consumer's rights to obtain a free copy of the consumer report from the consumer reporting agency within 60 days and to dispute the accuracy or completeness of any information in the consumer report to the credit reporting agency.[xviii] Importantly, however, the post-adverse action notice provisions do not provide an individual with a private right of action under FCRA; these provisions can only be enforced through an enforcement action by the Federal Trade Commission or other authorized federal agency.[xix]
While the above requirements govern most employment-related circumstances, FCRA also contains slightly different requirements with respect to individuals who apply for employment with certain transportation-related employers and who apply for employment solely by "mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means."[xx] In these circumstances, the prospective employer may obtain consent to procure a consumer report "orally, in writing, or electronically," but the employer must provide to the prospective employee – either orally, in writing, or by electronic means – notice "that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes" and a summary of the prospective employee's rights under FCRA.[xxi]
Additionally, an employer acting under these provisions may take adverse action based on a consumer report before notifying the prospective employee of the action as long as the employer provides a specific notice of adverse action, either orally, in writing, or through electronic means, within three business days of taking the adverse action.[xxii] Upon request, the employer must also provide the prospective employee with a copy of the consumer report at issue and a copy of the prospective employee's rights (as prescribed by the CFPB) within three business days of the consumer's request.[xxiii]
It should also be noted that FCRA governs an additional specific subset of "consumer reports" called "investigative consumer reports."[xxiv] An investigative consumer report includes "a consumer report or portion thereof" that contains "information on a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living" that is "obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the consumer. . . or with others with whom he is acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information."[xxv] Where an employer or prospective employer intends to obtain an investigative consumer report, additional disclosure protocols must be followed.[xxvi]
Potential Exposure for Employers under FCRA
As noted above, the potential exposure for a business entity accused of violating FCRA may be substantial, especially in a putative class action context. Indeed, FCRA provides for a private right of action for a consumer to enforce "negligent" and "willful" noncompliance with its provisions. "Willful noncompliance" has been defined to include both "knowing" and "reckless" violations of FCRA.
If found liable for a willful violation, a corporate defendant may be liable for: (1) either actual damages sustained by the consumer or statutory damages of not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00; (2) punitive damages in an amount "as the court may allow;" and (3) reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Thus, without a cap on statutory damages, a corporate defendant could potentially be liable for up to $1,000.00 for each class member in a certified class, a total number that could increase rapidly in a nationwide class action, with punitive damages potentially assessed on top of the statutory damages award.
If found liable for a negligent violation of FCRA, however, a defendant's liability is limited to: (1) any actual damages suffered by the plaintiff; and (2) reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Likely due to the limitation on recoverable damages under a negligence-based claim, most putative class actions allege, at a minimum, claims for willful violations of FCRA.
In comparing the two civil liability provisions of FCRA, it is notable that the "negligent" noncompliance section, by its terms, requires a plaintiff to have suffered "actual damages" to have legal standing to bring an action or to recover under its provisions. On the other hand, the "willful" noncompliance section provides for a minimum recovery of statutory damages of $100.00, which raises the issue of whether a plaintiff needs to prove actual harm and damages to have constitutional standing to bring a FCRA claim and to recover statutory damages predicated solely on an alleged technical violation of the statute. To date, the courts that have addressed the issue have generally found that a plaintiff seeking statutory damages under FCRA need not allege or prove actual damages or injury to satisfy constitutional standing requirements. This is an issue that has arisen in connection with other federal consumer protection statutes, but that has yet to be resolved by the United States Supreme Court.
For these reasons, plaintiffs' class action attorneys are likely to find claims alleging willful violations of FCRA attractive and will likely continue to bring putative class actions asserting such claims against large businesses.
By its terms, FCRA extends beyond credit report furnishers and credit reporting agencies and has important implications for many other types of business entities. In light of FCRA's damages provisions and the recent initiation of putative class actions against large national companies, business entities which collect background information for prospective or current employees should stay abreast of the requirements of FCRA and related state law, and should be proactive in developing sound and logical practices to comply with FCRA's provisions.
[i] 15 U.S.C. §§ 1681, et seq.
[ii] See id. §1681a(d)(1)(B) (defining "consumer report" to mean "any written, oral, or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency bearing on a consumer's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living which is used or expected to be used or collected in whole or in part for the purpose of serving as a factor in establishing the consumer's eligibility for. . . employment purposes").
[iii] See id. § 1681b(b) (setting forth the conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for "employment purposes"). Note that the FCRA may also extend liability to third-party entities that collect and compile consumer reports for employers. See McNamara v. HireRight Solutions, Inc., No. 13 C 5215, 2014 WL 321790, at *5-6 (N.D. Ill. Jan. 29, 2014) (denying in part and granting in part defendant's motion to dismiss claims alleging violation of FCRA by third-party company that provided prospective employer with a background check of prospective employee).
[iv] See 15 U.S.C. § 1681a(h) (defining "employment purposes" under FCRA).
[v] See id. § 1681n (civil liability for willful noncompliance); id. § 1681o (civil liability for negligent noncompliance); see also id. § 1681s (providing for administrative enforcement of FCRA).
[vi] Indeed, FCRA expressly provides that it generally does not alter, amend, affect, or pre-empt state law, except as specifically set forth in FCRA or to the extent the state law is "inconsistent" with FCRA's provisions. 15 U.S.C. § 1681t(a).
[vii] See 15 U.S.C. § 1681b(b).
[viii] See id.
[ix] See id. § 1681m.
[x] Id. § 1681b(b)(2)(A) (ii).
[xi] Id. § 1681b(b)(2)(A) (i) (emphasis added).
[xii] Id. § 1681b(b)(2)(A) (ii) (providing that the required authorization to obtain a consumer report "may be made on" the FCRA-mandated disclosure document).
[xiii] See, e.g., Reardon v. ClosetMaid Corp., No. 2:08-cv-01730, 2013 WL 6231606, at *7-9 (W.D. Pa. Dec. 2, 2013) (finding that clear and conspicuous disclosure and authorization form "facially" violated FCRA because of the inclusion of a release of liability related to obtaining a consumer report); Singleton v. Domino's Pizza, LLC, No. DKC 11-1823, 2012 WL 245965, at *7-9 (D. Md. Jan. 25, 2012) ("both the statutory text and FTC advisory opinions indicate that an employer violates the FCRA by including a liability release in a disclosure document").
[xiv] See 15 U.S.C. § 1681a(k)(B)(ii) (defining adverse action to include "a denial of employment or any other decision for employment purposes that adversely affects any current or prospective employee").
[xv] Id. § 1681b(b)(3)(A).
[xvi] H.R. Rep. 103-486 at 40 (1994); Reardon, 2013 WL 6231606, at *12.
[xvii] See Reardon, 2013 WL 6231606, at *12-13 (citing H.R. Rep. 103-486 at 40 (1994)).
[xviii] See id. § 1681m(a).
[xix] See id. § 1681m(h)(8).
[xx] See id. § 1681b(b)(2)(B), § 1681b(b)(2)(C), § 1681b(b)(3)(B).
[xxi] Id. § 1681b(b)(2)(B).
[xxii] See id. § 1681b(b)(3)(B)(i) (required notice must include, among other things: (1) "that adverse action has been taken based in whole or in part on a consumer report received from a consumer reporting agency;" (2) "the name, address and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the consumer report;" (3) "that the consumer reporting agency did not make the decision to take adverse action and is unable to provide to the consumer the specific reasons why the adverse action was taken;" and (4) "that the consumer may. . . request a free copy of a report and may dispute with the consumer reporting agency the accuracy or completeness of any information in a report.").
[xxiii] See id. § 1681b(b)(3)(B)(ii).
[xxiv] See id. §§ 1681d, 1681l.
[xxv] Id. § 1681a(e). Notably, in collecting information for an investigative consumer report, a consumer reporting agency cannot make an inquiry on a consumer for employment purposes if doing so the employer or prospective employer "would violate any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation." Id. § 1681d (2).
[xxvi] See id. §§ 1681d(a), (b).
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About Zeler Lim
Zeler Lim are a French hardcore rap duo associated with the Tous Illicites Production label who made their collaborative album debut in 2009 with Évolution Urbaine. While Zeler was a newcomer to the French rap scene at the time, LIM (born Salim Lakhdari on July 29, 1979, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France) was a well-established superstar whose last solo album, Delinquant (2007), had topped the French albums chart. LIM began his recording career as a member of the group Mo'Vez Lang. Founded in 1992, the group is part of the larger Beat de Boul collective of Boulogne rappers. While Mo Vez Lang made their commercial recording debut in 1995 with the song "Poison Juvénile" on the Les Cools Sessions, Vol. 2 compilation, it was their song "Original Futur Style" on the Dans la Sono EP by Beat de Boul in 1997 that established them as a group on the rise. A couple years later Mo'Vez Lang was featured on the Beat de Boul album Dans la Ville (1999) and made their full-length album debut with Héritiers de la Rue (1999). LIM eventually embarked on a solo career, releasing the mixtapes Violences Urbaines (2002) and Double Violences Urbaines (2004). He then made his full-length album debut with Enfant du Ghetto (2005), which was followed by a collaborative album with Alibi Montana, Rue (2005), and another mixtape, Triples Violences Urbaines (2006). In 2007 LIM rose to chart-topping success with Délinquant, a double-disc smash hit extravaganza. In 2008 he reunited with Mo'Vez Lang for the group's long-awaited second album, Associés à Vie. LIM then teamed up with Zeler for Evolution Urbaine on the Tous Illicites Production label. Zeler, who had been featured on Délinquant, was relatively unknown at the time and saw his reputation bolstered by the association with LIM. While falling well short of the blockbuster commercial success of Delinquant, Evolution Urbaine nonetheless reached the Top 20 of the French albums chart and spawned the single "Bebebest." ~ Jason Birchmeier, Rovi


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Hollis Simpson
Hollis Doyle Simpson, 66, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. He was born Dec. 31, 1945 in New Albany to the late W.T. Simpson and Jewel Crum Simpson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Germany. He was a senior certified civil technician for the Mississippi Department of Transportation Project Office where he retired after 42 years. He was a member of the Glenfield Baptist Church.
He attended Tippah-Union High School and graduated from Myrtle High School. He was a member of the Glenfield Baptist Church in New Albany where he served as Training Union Director, Sunday School Superintendent, Deacon, Awana Sparks Leader and Executive Board of the Union County Baptist Association.
He was raised as a Master Mason in Joseph Warren Lodge #71 in New Albany on March 15, 1974, and served as Worshipful Master in 1981 and 1995, and was currently serving as Treasurer. He exalted, in the New Albany Chapter #49, greeted in New Albany Council #3, and Knighted in New Albany Commandery #29. He has served as head of all three York Rite bodies, and was currently serving as Secretary and Recorder of the New Albany York Bodies. Other Masonic affiliations are the Super Excellent Master Degree, Scottish Rite bodies of Corinth, royal Order of Scotland, Excellent President of the Grand Council of Anointed High Priest of Mississippi, past thrice Illustrious Master of the Council of Thrice, Illustrious Master of Mississippi, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, Mississippi York Rite College #83, Allied Masonic Degrees, Grade VII of Masonic, Societas of Rosicuciana, Past Prior of Mississippi Priory #36 Knight York Cross of Honour, Past Excellent Chief of T. Olin Gore Jr. Council #86 Knight Masons, Puissant Sovereign of St. Boniface Conclave Red Cross of Constantine and Past Knight Commander of the Order of Knights Preceptor of Mississippi.
He also served as the Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Mississippi in 2004-2005, and the Right Eminent Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knight Templar of Mississippi in 2008-2009. He was currently serving as the Most Excellent Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch of Mississippi 2012-2013.
He received the Grand Council Cryptic Mason of the Year Award in 2002, DeMolay Legion of Honour Award in 2005, the Knight Commander of the Temple in 2002, and the Knight Commander of the Court of Honour in2009.
He was also Grand Representative to Mississippi from West Virginia in the Grand Commandery from 1984 to present, Grand Representative to Mississippi from Texas Grand Council Royal and select Master from 2004 to present,and Grand Representative to Mississippi to Arkansas Grand Chapter Royal Arch Mason from 2004 to present.
He held two Life Sponsors, Associate Patron, Patron and he holds a membership in the Grand Commander's Club in the Knights Templar Eye Foundation.
He also held perpetual membership in Joseph Warren Lodge #71, New Albany Chapter #49, New Albany Council #3, and New Albany Commandery #29.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012 at Glenfield Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Lowery and the Rev. Bud Reeves officiating. Interment was in the Glenfield Memorial Park. United Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Gregory Simpson of New Albany, his daughter, Amy Greer (Chris) of New Albany, two brothers, James Simpson (Gail) and Robert Simpson (Jo), both of New Albany, three grandchildren Caroline Greer, Will Greer, and Morgan Greer, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Walter Thomas Simpson.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Lewis, Jerry Reeves, Joe Allred, Eddie Smith, Joey Simpson, Brian Simpson, Carroll Thompson, and Dean Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be all Masonic Brethren at the funeral.
Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Glenfield Baptist Church.
In honor of Mr. Simpson, United Funeral Service, Inc. will fly the flag of the United States Army at the funeral home during visitation and service.
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Gap junctions are specialized matched membrane domains that contain channels that allow exchange of small molecules including ions, metabolites, and second messengers (e.g., Ca2+ and IP3) between neighboring cells. These channels are necessary for proper development and genetic linkage analyses have implicated connexins in at least 14 human diseases. The gap junction protein connexin43 (Cx43) is regulated via phosphorylation and its interactions with other proteins. This proposal focuses on the role that these two regulatory processes play and interplay in vivo to affect tissue development and function. We will examine the role Cx43 regulation plays during fundamental biological processes such as in the heart during ischemia, tachycardia and preconditioning, in skin during wound repair, and in the eye during development. We propose to (1) determine the consequences of specific Cx43 phosphorylation events on Cx43 function. (2) characterize changes in Cx43 phosphorylation and function in skin and heart in response to conditions such as wounding and hypoxia/ischemia., and (3) investigate the in vivo role of Cx43 phosphorylation in skin, heart, ovary, and eye at different developmental stages using "knock-in" mice expressing phosphorylation site mutants of Cx43. Understanding the linkage of changes in Cx43 phosphorylation to the exquisite control of fundamental biological events is in itself important but given that drugs to affect Cx43-related cardiac function and Cx43 anti-sense gels to speed wound healing are being tested in humans, we need to fully define these medically important biological events to better understand their implications and opportunities for patient treatment.
We propose to investigate the linkage of changes in the phosphorylation of the gap junction protein connexin43 and gap junctional communication to the exquisite control of cellular proliferation and migration during development, cardiac stress, and wound healing. Since Cx43 anti-sense treatments for wound healing and drugs to affect Cx43-related cardiac function are currently being tested in humans, our results will help us to better understand current drug implications for patient treatment and may lead to better alternatives.
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|Dunn, Clarence A; Lampe, Paul D (2014) Injury-triggered Akt phosphorylation of Cx43: a ZO-1-driven molecular switch that regulates gap junction size. J Cell Sci 127:455-64
|Chen, Steven C; Kennedy, Brian K; Lampe, Paul D (2013) Phosphorylation of connexin43 on S279/282 may contribute to laminopathy-associated conduction defects. Exp Cell Res 319:888-96
|Sakurai, Takashi; Tsuchida, Mariko; Lampe, Paul D et al. (2013) Cardiomyocyte FGF signaling is required for Cx43 phosphorylation and cardiac gap junction maintenance. Exp Cell Res 319:2152-65
|Li, Dan; Sekhon, Poonampreet; Barr, Kevin J et al. (2013) Connexins and steroidogenesis in mouse Leydig cells. Can J Physiol Pharmacol 91:157-64
|Marquez-Rosado, Lucrecia; Singh, Deepika; Rincon-Arano, Hector et al. (2012) CASK (LIN2) interacts with Cx43 in wounded skin and their coexpression affects cell migration. J Cell Sci 125:695-702
|Dunn, Clarence A; Su, Vivian; Lau, Alan F et al. (2012) Activation of Akt, not connexin 43 protein ubiquitination, regulates gap junction stability. J Biol Chem 287:2600-7
|Boassa, Daniela; Solan, Joell L; Papas, Adrian et al. (2010) Trafficking and recycling of the connexin43 gap junction protein during mitosis. Traffic 11:1471-86
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|Bernhard Kaun
|John Leipold
|Paul Marquardt
|Ralph Rainger
|Milan Roder
Cinematography by
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Film Editing by
|Otho Lovering
|George Nichols Jr.
Casting by
|Fred A. Datig
Art Direction by
|Roland Anderson
|Hans Dreier
Costume Design by
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|Lew Borzage
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|Charles Griffin
|assistant director (uncredited)
|Arthur Jacobson
|assistant director (uncredited)
|Jean Negulesco
|second unit director (uncredited)
Art Department
|Clem Jones
|props (uncredited)
|Joe Robbins
|props (uncredited)
|Joe Thompson
|props (uncredited)
Sound Department
|Franklin Hansen
|sound (uncredited)
|Harold Lewis
|sound (uncredited)
Special Effects by
|Loyal Griggs
|special effects assistant (uncredited)
Visual Effects by
|Farciot Edouart
|transparencies (uncredited)
Camera and Electrical Department
|Sherman Clark
|still photographer (uncredited)
|Robert Pittack
|camera operator (uncredited)
|Cliff Shirpser
|assistant camera (uncredited)
Costume and Wardrobe Department
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|wardrobe (uncredited)
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|transportation (uncredited)
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|script clerk (uncredited)
|Robert M. Gillham
|general press agent (uncredited)
|Charles Griffin
|technical advisor: war sequences (uncredited)
|Dr. Jardini
|technical advisor: hospital sequences (uncredited)
|Daniel Keefe
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A FAREWELL TO ARMS (Paramount, 1932), directed by Frank Borzage, is the
first, so far, of three screen adaptations to Ernest Hemingway's
classic 1930 novel. It is a tender love story set against the
background of the Great War (World War I) involving two young people,
Frederic Henry (Gary Cooper), an American lieutenant and ambulance
driver in the Italian unit, and Catherine Barkley (Helen Hayes), a war
nurse, who are kept apart by Major Rinaldi (Adolphe Menjou), Frederic's
Italian friend, who not only loves Catherine, but doesn't want him to
"lose his head over a woman."
In the supporting cast are Mary Phillips (Helen Ferguson, a nurse and Catherine closest friend who objects to her continued romance with the young American); Jack LaRue (the soft-spoken Italian priest); and Blanche Frederici (the stern head nurse). Adolphe Menjou offers fine characterization of an Italian, convincing, right down to his spoken dialect.
A highly popular war drama in its day, which concentrates more on the relationship between a lieutenant and a nurse than soldiers on the battlefield, A FAREWELL TO ARMS earned itself an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture of 1932-33, but none for its acting. Director Borzage brings out the tenderness and simplicity of the young couple in love as he had done many times during his career, especially those starring Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell over at Fox Studios. In fact, had Hemingway sold his novel to Fox, A FAREWELL TO ARMS would definitely have been awarded to the popular Gaynor and Farrell team under Borzage's direction. Yet similarities between Gaynor and Farrell and Hayes and Cooper go by the way of their sizes. Both Gaynor and Hayes were short in appearance while Cooper and Farrell stood very tall, especially opposite their shorter leading ladies. Because of the sensitivity and care as enacted by the central characters, it goes without saying that Hayes and Cooper appear to be far better suited than Gaynor and Farrell had they been offered this assignment. At first glance, Cooper gives the impression of being an odd choice for playing Fredric Henry, considering solid actors as Fredric March or Clark Gable (on loan from MGM) might have made a go of this. For the finished product, the film conveys Cooper to be properly cast after all, ranking this as one of his most finer performances of his career.
The pace to the story is occasionally slow, with the early portions lacking in underscoring, but does get better during its second half. Other than the character study and battle scenes, the movie offers some fine bonuses in ways of effective camera technique, including the hospital scene where the injured Frederic Henry is being wheeled in the hospital from a platform table where the camera assumes the place of the character, taking focus as to what directly looking down and talking into the camera range as Frederic answers the questions. This is concluded with an extreme close up of Catherine's face with only her right eye in full focus into the camera as she kisses and talks to her wounded soldier. The camera taking the place of the character technique would be used memorably more than a decade later in the "film noir" mysteries, LADY IN THE LAKE (MGM, 1946) and DARK PASSAGE (WB, 1947). While these films have used this method to an extent to most of the story, A FAREWELL TO ARMS presents this technique briefly but effectively.
Remade twice during the 1950s, first as FORCE OF ARMS (Warner Brothers, 1950) starring William Holden and Nancy Olson, and later under its original title in 1957 for 20th Century-Fox starring Jennifer Jones and Rock Hudson, the third, being the better known of the earlier two, might have surpassed the original had it not been so awkward, overlong (two and-a-half hours) and overblown. The original 1932 production, eliminating many key elements from the novel, is better acted and not long enough to cause any viewer lose interest. Because of the remakes in the 1950s, the 1932 original was taken out of circulation, with availability for viewing the original very hard to obtain, and chances of it never to be seen or heard about again. Fortunately, prints did survive, leaving chances of A FAREWELL TO ARMS to surface again. Finally, as early as 1981, the initial version to A FAREWELL TO ARMS made its long awaited rebirth, on public television, initially as part of its weekly SPROCKETS series. Ever since then, television and later public domain video prints presented the original Hemingway drama 10 minutes shorter to its original 90 minutes of screen time, along with occasional poor picture quality, and even worse, the elimination of the original opening and closing credits taken from reissue prints with newer opening title cards and the substitution of the Paramount logo with that of a 1950s Warner Brothers shield, and the elimination of the closing casting credits. When A FAREWELL TO ARMS premiered on Turner Classic Movies on Sunday, February 15, 2004, as part of the cable channel's annual 31 days of Oscar, it became another long-awaited event. Aside from having it shown in its original 90 minute presentation, the Paramount logo that opens and closes the movie has been restored along with the closing cast list, as originally played in theaters back in 1932.
Has A FAREWELL TO ARMS stood the test of time? Chances are with its newly restored and clearer picture quality presentation currently available on TCM, it may stir up much more interest than the latter remakes. It also gives an incite look to the early film career of famous stage actress Helen Hayes (1900-1993) at her peak. As it stands, A FAREWELL TO ARMS, a poignant love story, which may not stir up as many tears and sobs as it once did way back when, it is, however, a worthy novel to screen offering, ranking this the first, and best, of two remakes combined. (****)
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Meet the Native American Woman Who Took on the Washington Football Team
Amanda Blackhorse on the trademark victory and her clashes with racist fans.
On Wednesday, the US Patent and Trademark Office terminated six federal trademark registrations held by Washington's pro football team. The PTO's Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ruled that the team's name cannot be protected, because it disparages Native Americans and federal law bans the trademarking of offensive language.
The decision is a victory for Amanda Blackhorse, a 32-year-old member of the Navajo Nation who became the face of the legal fight to revoke Washington's trademarks starting in 2006. She was leading protests of the name when the law firm Drinker Biddle & Reath asked her to become the lead of five petitioners in its case against the Washington football team.
Blackhorse spoke to Mother Jones Wednesday about the ruling, the other professional sports teams in her crosshairs, and her own run-ins with racist Washington football fans.
Mother Jones: So you must be pretty excited today, right?
Amanda Blackhorse: We started this campaign eight years ago. So yes, today, it's pretty overwhelming, but in a good way. When you're part of a case that takes years and years and years, you wait all this time, and now it's finally here, it's just a tremendous victory. Not just for the five of us who were the petitioners but for the native country as a whole.
I hear the owners are going to file an appeal. I was hoping that maybe they would listen to us, and the majority of Native American people who have spoken out on this, and said, "We're done fighting this thing." But apparently they want to continue to stand their ground with this. And we're the same way. We know we're living in a time when calling someone the R-word is absolutely offensive.
MJ: Why did you get involved with protests of the name in the first place?
AB: Someone once told me—and then I thought about it differently—that mascots are meant to be ridiculed. Mascots are meant to be toyed with. They're meant to be pushed around and disrespected. To have stuff thrown at them. That's what I feel like happens at these games. There's a lot of ridicule of Native American people. You have people walking around in face paint, fake war paint on their cheekbones, feathers in their hair.
Your team name may be the Braves—which is another stereotype, that we're warlike and stoic—but the point is, no matter what your intentions are, when you make a Native American person [your mascot], you have no control over what happens at that stadium. And [Native Americans] lose control over what our image is.
MJ: I heard that one of your first protests, at a Washington-Chiefs game in Kansas City, was a pretty nasty experience.
AB: Oh, yes. People yelled, "Go back to your reservation!" "We won, you lost, get over it!" "Go get drunk!" And so many different slurs. People threw beers. That, to me, was shocking. I've experienced racism in my lifetime, but to see it outwardly, in the open, and nobody did anything? It was shocking.
That was the game where there was a port-a-potty in the shape of a teepee.
MJ: Has anyone ever called you the R-word, or have you heard it used against another Native American?
AB: No, and I've never heard a Native person call another Native person a redskin. I've been called a "stupid Indian." I've been called a "savage" and a "squaw." Not too long ago, there was a person who wrote a letter to the editor in our local newspaper, the Navajo Times, and this guy wrote in there that he's "tired of the drunken redskins." So people do continue to use that slur to this day. I couldn't believe that was even printed.
MJ: How has it felt seeing so many lawmakers and news outlets side with you and condemn Washington's team name in recent years?
AB: It's tremendous. It's great. I'm hoping that more of the NFL community would speak out, but it's so great to see after all these years how this movement has grown. But Native Americans still need to demand respect for ourselves. That's the point here. We need to stand up for ourselves in the general population and not allow people to push us around and stereotype us.
MJ: Would you like to see other teams change their names? Take the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks, for example. It's not a slur, but…
AB: Yes—it's not a slur but it's an appropriation of our culture. Any team name that references Native Americans, I think should go. No matter which way you swing it, you as a team owner and we Native Americans have no control over the type of imagery fans are going to seize on at your games.
I think that the Cleveland Indians logo is one of the most disrespectful representations of a Native American man out there. It's awful. It's cartoonish.
MJ: What would you say to Dan Snyder, who owns the Washington football team?
AB: I feel like no matter what we say to him, they're not going to budge. The change will come from the political process. And some of it has to come from his fan base. From people in the area. I'm way out here in the middle of the Navajo Nation.
We knew early on that there was a lot of money at stake for the team. That this was all about money. And money talks. [Snyder] acts like he's invincible. No matter what we say, I don't think he's going to change the name unless he's forced to.


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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Piaggio to invest 12 million euros towards the revival of Moto Guzzi
Roberto Colaninno, President of the Piaggio Group, recently announced that a new business plan is being worked out for Moto Guzzi and the company will be ready with some new bikes by 2011-12. Piaggio, which owns Moto Guzzi, was sanctioned a loan of 150 million euros from the European Investment Bank last year. Of this, about 12 million euros will be invested towards developing new bikes for Moto Guzzi.
Guzzi's R&D activities will be moved to Piaggio's facility in Noale, while production will continue at Mandello. The company, which currently produces around 3,500 bikes per annum, hopes to boost production to at least 4,500 bikes by 2010, at which point it will reach break-even point.
Established in the early-1920s, Moto Guzzi is one of Italy's great, iconic motorcycle manufacturers who've fallen upon hard times. The company has produced some great machines over the years (we are great fans of the 1970s Le Mans 850) and we certainly hope Piaggio will be successful in resurrecting M-G.
Friday, October 23, 2009
2010 Kawasaki 1400 GTR riding impression
It's been a terribly boring week. Nothing much seems to be happening at the Tokyo Motor Show – Kawasaki aren't there, Suzuki are showing a fuel cell-powered scooter and Yamaha are showing a chassis wrapped in a bunch of rags. Indeed, apart from the Honda VFR1200F and CB1100 (both of which had already been unveiled before the Tokyo Show), nothing new or exciting seems to be happening this year. Guess we'll have to wait for the EICMA in Milan next month for some real action…
In the meanwhile, Motociclismo recently had the opportunity to ride the 2010 Kawasaki 1400GTR, which comes with traction control this year. Here are some excerpts from what they have to say about Kawasaki's hyper-tourer:
Thanks to the electronics, the 1400GTR has taken a big step forward this year. Kawasaki have listened to their customers and the result is that the bike now comes with second-generation ABS and a traction control system. The bodywork has been given a minor redesign for better dissipation of engine heat, the windscreen has been reshaped and its height has been increased by a bit, heated grips have been added, the glove compartment has been made more spacious and on-board computer can now be controlled via controls mounted on the handlebar.
The new 1400GTR's chassis remains unchanged, but the suspension has been revised so that it works better with the bike's anti-lock braking system. The new set-up works very well and is very communicative, and the bike feels very stable on the highway at high speeds. Of course, it's a heavy bike (304kg claimed kerb weight) and you have to be careful with how you maneouver it at lower speeds and while suddenly braking hard.
Kawasaki's K-ACT combined braking system, with ABS, works very well and with the bike fully loaded, provides powerful stopping performance from the twin 310mm front discs and single 240mm rear disc. While riding alone, however, and with the luggage bags removed (hence reduced weight), the ABS can be a bit more intrusive at times. The traction control also made a very positive impression – at no time does it cut in abruptly or suddenly interrupt the bike's power delivery. It's smooth and effective, allowing you to ride with more confidence on wet, slippery surfaces.
The Kawasaki 1400GTR's 1,352cc inline-four remains perfect as ever – 155bhp and 136Nm of torque is a lot of power. But the engine is free from vibes and power delivery is smooth and consistent. Also, there is an eco mode that'll help you get up to 10% better fuel efficiency, though performance suffers a bit. But it's nice to be able to make that choice.
The new GTR will be priced at around 17,000 euros (US$25,500) and seems to be quite worth the money. Now the only question is if it's a better sports-tourer than the new Honda VFR1200F. For that, you'll have to wait for a few more weeks – a shootout between the two bikes should settle that one!
For the original article, visit the Motociclismo website here
A promo video for the new 2010 Kawasaki 1400GTR
Monday, October 19, 2009
2010 Honda VFR1200F: First ride by CMG Online
Right now, Costa Mouzouris has to be one of the luckiest motorcyclists in the world – he has filed what we think is the world's first riding impression of the 2010 Honda VFR1200F, for the Canadian Motorcycle Guide. Here are some excerpts from what Mouzouris has to say about the new Honda:
'Physically, the VFR1200 feels slimmer and lighter than bikes like the BMW K1300GT, the Yamaha FJR1300 and the Kawasaki Concours 14 – machines which the Honda will inevitably be compared with. It's also lighter, according to the spec sheet, which puts its wet weight at 21 kilos lighter than the BMW K1300GT,' says Mouzouris, who adds that the VFR's fit and finish are impeccable and that the bike looks quite sleek.
Going on to compare the new bike's riding position with that of the Honda ST1300's, Mouzouris says the VFR's riding position is not as relaxed and upright, though it's still much closer to a grand-touring machine than that of a supersport. 'The seat is wide and supportive, but more time in the saddle will reveal if the ergonomics can sustain long-distance travel. Reach to the ground will be easy for average sized riders,' he says.
Of course, that brand-new V4 engine is what most people have been waiting for, and it doesn't fail to impress. 'The engine is remarkably torquey and very powerful. Throttle response is instantaneous but easily manageable,' says Mouzouris. However, he seems to have been a bit disappointed with the Honda's low-rpm pulling power. 'I rolled on the throttle full from about 2,000rpm in second gear, expecting to have my arms stretched straight, but was surprised to discover that the engine pulled in a subdued manner,' he says.
For those who aren't convinced with Honda's decision to go with shaft – rather than chain – drive on the new VFR, Mouzouris offers some reassurance. 'Honda has done a remarkable job of controlling driveline lash, and rolling on and off the throttle is exceptionally smooth. As well, the gearbox on the manual-shift model we rode was light-shifting, precise and quiet. Also, the new drive shaft system, which locates the transmission output shaft below the swingarm pivot to reduce driveshaft jacking, works as claimed, with no noticeable hopping or squatting,' he says.
Mouzouris concludes his report saying that he wasn't too impressed with the VFR's exhaust note when the engine was idling, though the sound improved under hard acceleration, at higher revs. He also says a more comprehensive riding impression might be on the way soon. So, of course, stay tuned…
See the original article on CMG Online here
Promo video for the VFR1200F. It's a bit dull, but you still might want to take a look anyway...
Mega Machines: SR-71 Blackbird vs Ducati Desmosedici GP9
In their own way, the Ducati Desmosedici GP9 MotoGP bike and the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird military aircraft are two of the most badass machines ever made by man...
We love fast motorcycles more than airplanes, no question about that. For most journeys, if we could, we'd rather ride a Ducati 1198S than sit in the first class section of the latest Boeing passenger aircraft. Even the best of food, drink and smiling, pampering airhostesses aren't really enough to outweigh the sheer adrenaline rush of riding a 180 horsepower motorcycle at full chat…
But there is indeed one aircraft that we lust after – the mighty SR-71 Blackbird – which makes even MotoGP bikes look as dull as 50cc Chinese-built mopeds. Designed by Clarence 'Kelly' Johnson and his team, the SR-71 was built by Lockheed Skunk Works, first flew in 1964 and was finally retired in 1998. Only 32 were ever built, of which about 20 are still supposed to exist in aviation museums, NASA research centres and the like.
So why is the SR-71 so special? Hmmm… built for 'strategic reconnaissance' (hence the 'SR' in its name), this US military aircraft was fitted with twin Pratt & Whitney J58-P4 turbojet/ramjet engines, which together produced 65,000 pounds of thrust. While we can't quote the equivalent horsepower figure (to find out why, see here), the thrust was enough to allow the Blackbird to accelerate away from most missiles. Yes, standard evasive action for SR-71 pilots, if they ever detected a missile coming towards the plane, was simply to accelerate away!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Darren Haley builds 'night vision' system for his BMW R1150GS
In the dark, Darren Hayley's night vision system improves visibility beyond what a conventional headlamp can provide
Via Wired
Back in June this year, we had speculated that the 2010 Kawasaki 1400GTR might get 'night vision' technology, which is already being fitted to some high-end cars. Now while that hasn't happened, 34-year-old Darren Haley – who works at Flir, a leader in thermal imaging technology – has prepared his own 'night vision' system for his BMW R1150GS.
Haley's system consists of an infrared camera mounted above the bike's right turn indicator (see pic above), which feeds its video stream on to the on-board GPS unit's screen. In the dark, the camera picks up objects that can't be seen with the naked eye and which the bike's headlamp fails to reveal. 'I use it like I would a rear-view or side-view mirror. The display allows you to see the lines of the road without having to look at oncoming cars' headlights,' says Haley. Indeed, used judiciously, the infrared camera-based night vision system might be an invaluable safety feature on bikes.
The camera used on Haley's system is shockproof and weatherproof, though the GPS unit's display has to be protected from bad weather. Still, that can't be an insurmountable challenge and Haley continues to develop and refine the system. He thinks a mainstream manufacturer could produce this system and sell it for less than $2,000. We think it's a brilliant idea and we hope some motorcycle manufacturer likes it, picks it up and develops it further.
Claudio Castiglioni: 'We must now go forward and resume interrupted work!'
Claudio Castiglioni, former owner of MV Agusta, remains confident that the company will continue to operate without trouble and will only grow in the near future
Within hours of Harley-Davidson announcing that they will shut down Buell and sell MV Agusta, Motociclismo were able to speak to Claudio Castiglioni, from whom Harley had bought MV last year and who still continues to head MV operations in Italy.
'We are preparing to put up a great show at EICMA in Milan this year, where MV will unveil two new bikes. It would have been better for us had this news [of Harley's decision to sell MV] come out later. But I am told this news had to be released immediately due to the requirements of the American Stock Exchange. But, perhaps, it's just as well. MV is a strong brand, loved by all. The bikes that we will present at EICMA will be even more appreciated,' said Castiglioni.
'After Tamburini left us, our capacity to do another great bike had been diminished. So we must now go forward and resume interrupted work. To be honest, I think it would be logical – from the business perspective – that MV should move back into Italian ownership,' said Castiglioni, perhaps implying that he might actually purchase MV back from Harley!
Here at Faster and Faster, we are very big fans of MV Agusta – we absolutely love the marque, the brand and their utterly gorgeous motorcycles – and we'd certainly be happy to see MV ownership return to Italy. It would also be great to see Massimo Tamburini return to MV and design their next supersports machine. Wishful thinking? Maybe, maybe not. But that doesn't stop us from dreaming…
Buell to be shut down, MV Agusta to be sold: Harley-Davidson unveils new business strategy
In a shocking statement released to the press yesterday, Harley-Davidson have announced that they will shut down Buell completely and stop production of all Buell motorcycles. The company will also sell MV Agusta, which it only acquired in 2008.
These decisions come in the wake of declining sales and revenues for Harley. Sales were down 21% during the third quarter this year, net income was down 84% and earnings per share were down 84.5% for Harley-Davidson. 'Moving forward, our strategy is designed to strengthen Harley-Davidson for long-term growth and deliver results through increased focus,' said Keith Wandell, CEO, Harley-Davidson Inc.
'As our announcement regarding Buell and MV Agusta indicates, we are moving with the speed and decisiveness required to bring our business strategy to life. The fact is we must focus both our effort and our investment on the Harley-Davidson brand, as we believe this provides an optimal path to sustained, meaningful, long-term growth. We believe we can create a bright long-term future for our stakeholders through a single-minded focus on the Harley-Davidson brand,' said Wandell.
Harley-Davidson expect to incur about $125 million in one-time costs related to the discontinuation of the Buell product line. The company expects to incur about $115 million of that amount this year. Remaining inventories of Buell motorcycles, accessories and apparel, while they last, will continue to be sold through authorized dealerships. Warranty coverage will continue as normal for Buell motorcycles and Harley will provide replacement parts and service through its dealerships.
Harley will, with immediate effect, also begin efforts to find a suitable buyer for MV Agusta, which is based in Varese, Italy. 'Our objective in acquiring MV Agusta last year was primarily to expand our presence in Europe, and was a recognition of MV Agusta's proud legacy. While growth in Europe and other global markets remains highly important to us, we believe that focusing our efforts on the Harley-Davidson brand is the optimal path to sustainable growth," said Matt Levatich, President and COO, Harley-Davidson. 'This decision was not made lightly, [however] with a streamlined business and an exciting product pipeline. we sincerely believe that MV Agusta is well positioned for the future,' he added.
We really don't know how to react to this piece of news. Harley deciding to sell MV isn't that big a deal – in fact we wonder why they bought Harley at all since there seem to be no business synergies whatsoever between the two brands. If anything, MV will probably be better off being sold to a more appropriate (preferably European) buyer who can focus completely on the MV brand.
However, Buell being shut down is a major shock. The company has, over the last few years, built some truly exciting, innovative motorcycles and the brand to suddenly disappear is certainly a terrible thing to happen. (Some might remember, UK's BIKE magazine once rated the Buell XB12R Firebolt as the world's best handling motorcycle, ahead of various GSX-Rs, Ducatis, KTMs, Hondas and Yamahas!) Our understanding of the business of motorcycles may be limited, but we do wonder why Harley wouldn't sell – rather than shut down – Buell to an outside investor who's prepared to invest in the brand and continue growing it?
Definitely a dark, sad day for the motorcycle industry and for motorcyclists everywhere, regardless of whether or not you actually own or ride a Buell motorcycle. Our sympathies are with Buell employees, most of whom will lose their current jobs by mid-December this year.
Erik Buell speaks about Harley's decision to discontinue the Buell brand. Erik may continue to work with Harley-Davidson in an advisory capacity
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wayne Gardner, Mick Doohan ride in Melbourne to promote the Australian MotoGP
Aussie legends Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan put on a 'demo ride' in Melbourne today, as part of a build-up to this weekend's Australian MotoGP
Via MotoGP.com
As part of a build-up for this weekend's Australian MotoGP, Wayne Gardner (1987 500cc MotoGP world champ) and Mick Doohan (1994-1998 500cc MotoGP world champ) rode across the city of Melbourne today, on their Honda Fireblades.
Wayne Gardner was in the news recently, when he expressed his views on Casey Stoner's mysterious break from racing. However, Gardner also said his money would be on Stoner for winning this year's Australian MotoGP.
In an interesting aside, Valentino Rossi's chief mechanic, Jeremy Burgess recently spoke of how multi-time MotoGP world champs Rossi and Doohan are different. 'When a rider like Mick or Valentino strings a number of world championships together, it's clear that they are in a different group. Certainly, they are very different in the box. Valentino is happy-go-lucky, but still very serious about his job and enjoys it very much. Mick certainly was more intense. He was serious about what he did and achieved plenty. You could look at it in one sentence and say that Valentino enjoys the racing whereas Mick Doohan enjoyed the winning,' said Burgess, who has worked with both riders and has been instrumental in their success over the years.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
2010 Vyrus 987 C3 4V: Fastest, most powerful production bike in the world may be unveiled at the EICMA this year
The new Vyrus 987 C3 4V is likely to be similar in appearance to earlier Vyrus machines, but in terms of power and technology, it would be in a different world
Ascanio Rodorigo, who worked with Massimo Tamburini at Bimota in the early-1980s, and who now runs his own motorcycle company – Vyrus – has something of a shocker in store for high-performance motorcycle enthusiasts around the world. At this year's EICMA show in Milan, Italy, Vyrus will show its latest superbike – the 987 C3 4v – which will be fitted with the 1198cc L-twin from the Ducati 1198.
According to MCN, three versions of the Vyrus 987 C3 4V will be available, with the 170bhp, 163 kilo base model being launched towards the end of this year. A higher-spec 987 C3 4V R will pack 184bhp and weigh as little as 158 kilos, while the top-end version will get a supercharger, boosting power output to 211bhp. This bike, which will weigh about 154 kilos, will be the fastest, most powerful production bike in the world. That's right, the supercharged Vyrus 987 will be lighter and more powerful than a Kawasaki ZZR1400, Yamaha VMax, Ducati Desmosedici RR, Ducati 1198S and the MV Agusta F4 1078RR.
211bhp for the street? Yes indeed. 'Everybody will be able to ride it without killing themselves. The main drama is the light weight, not so much the power,' says Rodorigo, speaking to MCN. 'It turns easily into corners and the stability grows the closer you get to the limit. It's incredibly confidence building,' he adds.
The new Vyrus will be equipped with state-of-the-art electronics, including a race-spec traction control system, to allow riders to handle all that power. The bike's innovative chassis, with hub-centre steering and front swingarm instead of the usual fork, is inherently very stable and will be refined and optimised further for the new 987.
You would probably expect the Vyrus 987 to be very expensive and you would be right, of course. According to MCN, the base model will be priced at £44,000 (US$69,500), the R version will cost £50,000 (US$79,000) and the supercharged version will carry a price tag of £71,000 (US$112,000). Whew!
We hope to bring more details on the new Vyrus 987 soon, so stay tuned!
Ascanio Rodorigo speaks about the Vyrus way of building bikes. Interesting!
Wayne Gardner says Stoner's absence was 'suspicious'
Wayne Gardner says he was surprised and mystified by Stoner's decision to sit out a few races in the 2009 MotoGP season, without giving any proper explanation for the same
Wayne Gardner, who won the 500cc motorcycle GP racing world championship in 1987, has expressed his views on fellow Australian Casey Stoner choosing to skip some races this year, due to an unexplained illness. 'It's very suspicious. I wish there had have been some sort of answer to it, that he'd come out with some sort of answer, because there is certainly an air of mystery to it,' said Gardner, speaking to Aussie newspaper, The Age.
'I personally haven't ever seen anyone just stop for a rest during the year in my time of grand prix racing. It's certainly an unanswered question. I don't think it puts a question mark on him as a competitor but it would just be nice to know what was the reasoning for it. I think he probably needs to come up with some answers,' said Gardner, who was definitely one of the toughest, most competitive racers of his time.
'I don't tell him how to ride his bike and that's the way he does things. But it's certainly very unusual and very unique that someone stops and has a rest for three or four races in the middle of the year and then comes back out and races and says, 'I'm better now,'' says Gardner. 'It shows you what a talent he is and hopefully he can keep that up for the rest of the year,' he adds, saying that while this year's Australian GP could be won by either Rossi, Lorenzo or Stoner, his money is on Casey.
Also see Casey Stoner vs Kevin Schwantz
We did an exclusive interview with Wayne Gardner, back in 2006. See here
Sunday, October 11, 2009
BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer: Riding impression
Despite the racy appearance, the F800R Chris Pfeiffer edition remains a practical, comfortable and all-around competent bike that's perfect for riding in the city
BMW had announced the Chris Pfeiffer edition F800R earlier this year and we thought the bike looked rather cool. Now, since they're only making 68 units of this machine, you aren't very likely to see one in your neighbourhood, ever. But that didn't stop the guys at Motociclismo from getting their hands on one. Here are some excerpts from what they have to say about the CP-edition F800R:
The special edition F800R has been built to look like Chris Pfeiffer's stunt bike, so it gets the the red-white-and-blue colours, Akrapovic exhaust, black (rear) and white (front) wheels, LED turn indicators and red rear shock.
Since BMW wanted the F800R CP to be able to perform like the real stunt bike, they've also increased the engine oil capacity (an extra two litres) for added reliability, and bolted on bits like Magura handlebars, a shorter brake pedal and an idle adjustment knob. The engine has been modified for smoother power delivery and more low-rpm torque, so pulling wheelies should now be easier than ever.
The F800R CP is nice and responsive, if not hugely powerful. It's the ideal bike for riding in the city and less experienced riders will appreciate its smooth, progressive power delivery. Also, the Akrapovic system improves upon the standard bike's exhaust note and maybe even provides a minor performance boost.
The front fork is, perhaps, a bit too stiff for normal street use, the brakes are powerful and have good 'feel,' and the on-board computer provides all the information you could ever want. And apart from its capabilities, the F800R CP also gets you lots of attention – everybody looks when you stop at traffic lights, as if you're riding a full-on racebike on the streets. But if you leave aside that 'image,' this is a comfortable bike that's easy to ride and comes with helpful extras like heated grips and optional ABS.
The F800R CP edition is a very practical, all-around competent bike and as a bonus, some people will think you're Chris Pfeiffer when they see you on this bike. And that's a good deal!
BMW F800R Chris Pfeiffer: Tech Specs
Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve, 798cc parallel-twin
Power: 89bhp@8,000rpm
Torque: 85Nm@6,000rpm
Gearbox: Six-speed
Final drive: Chain
Chassis: Aluminium twin-spar, aluminium swingarm
Suspension: 43mm fork (front), adjustable monoshock (rear)
Brakes: Twin 320mm discs with four-piston callipers (front), single 265mm disc (rear)
Wheels: 17-inch
Tyres: 120/70 (front), 180/55 (rear)
Claimed dry/wet weights: 171kg/199kg
Zero to 100km/h: 4.2 seconds
Standing kilometre: 23 seconds
Top speed: 220km/h
Average fuel consumption: 5.9 litres/100km
For the original article, please visit the Motociclismo website here
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Ducati Streetfighter S: Riding impression
The guys at Solo Moto say the Ducati Streetfighter S is almost a full-on superbike rather than just a naked streetfighter
We quite love the big, brutish, slightly outlandish Duacti Streetfighter. With its powerful v-twin from the 1098 superbike, big-and-beefy styling and aggressive stance, the Streetfighter looks like it's always spoiling for a brawl in the pub – and we kind of like that. Earlier this year, we interviewed the Streetfighter's designer, Damien Basset, which made for an interesting story about how the bike was developed. Now, the guys at Solo Moto have ridden the Streetfighter S and they seem to be suitably impressed with the machine. Here are some excerpts from what they have to say about the bike:
The Ducati Streetfighter S isn't only meant for the road, it could also be a threat to other bikes on the track – because it isn't just a naked streetfighter, this awesome bike is a real, naked 'superbike.' Visually, it's nice and compact and looks very attractive. Also, it's packed with high-quality components – Marchesini wheels, Brembo radial brakes, Ölhins USD fork and shock, various carbonfibre bits and digital instrumentation.
While the Streetfighter's trellis frame is largely derived from the 1098/1198 superbike, its swingarm is 35mm longer than the 1198, to get more traction. The look is very clean and uncluttered, with various tubes and wires having been tucked away neatly, out of sight, despite the fact that there is no fairing here to hide those bits.
At 20,295 euros (US$29,833), the Ducati Streetfighter S is pretty expensive. The standard Streetfighter costs much less, at only 16,295 euros (US$23,953), but then it doesn't have Ölhins suspension, Marchesini wheels, various carbonfibre components and Ducati's DTC traction control system. But for those looking for even more exclusivity, even the Streetfighter S may not be enough – you always have the option of adding a Termignoni exhaust and many, many other parts from the Ducati Performance catalogue…
To ride, the Streetfighter S is like a proper superbike, but with high handlebars. While most superbikes' extreme riding positions work very well on the track, the Streetfighter's higher, wider bars work much better on the street. Also, part of the reason why the Streetfighter S works very well is that it weighs just 167kg – less than some 600s!
The Streetfighter S' 155bhp engine produces power in a very strong, linear fashion. Low-rpm torque delivery is perfect – the bike always pushes ahead forcefully, though things never threaten to get out of hand. The DTC traction control system is a great addition to this bike – it has all of eight settings and can also be switched off. With its sensors, the DTC system takes things like gear selection, engine revs and the bike's lean angle into account. And depending on the chosen setting, it reduces power delivery when needed, to prevent the rear wheel from sliding out under power.
On the road, the Streetfighter S can be a real weapon, provided you remember that this Ducati is a very powerful machine that's definitely not for beginners. Accelerate hard and in any of the lower gears and the bike inevitably lifts its front wheel off the ground – you need some restraint to ride this bike.
The bike corners very well and is very agile – it changes direction effortlessly and the steering is precise. Getting the suspension set-up correctly could take some time but once that happens, the bike is a real tool for very high speed cornering. The 330mm Brembo brakes also work very well and are almost too powerful under some circumstances – you have to be careful while braking hard on wet and slippery surfaces!
You can't really expect the Streetfighter S to work as an everyday motorcycle – it's a bit too extreme for that and can get a bit tiring during extended urban use. Also, the instrumentation – which looks good and offers an overload of information – isn't as legible as it perhaps could have been. No, the Streetfighter S is a stunning machine that isn't practical for everyday use, but is meant for people who really want to appreciate and enjoy its sheer beauty, and who like being looked at and admired by envious passers by.
At its price, the Streetfighter S definitely isn't a mass market product – that would be the more accessible Ducati Monster 1100. But for those who want the very best high-performance naked streetfighter in the world, the Streetfighter S is your bike.
High quality components
Powerful engine
Traction control system works very well
Agility and stability
Stunning design
Works on the street and on the track
Brakes need a delicate touch on wet roads
Exposed radiator is susceptible to damage
For the full article, please visit the Solo Moto website here. Also read our exclusive interview with Ducati Streetfighter's designer, Damien Basset, here
Jeremy Burgess: 'Valentino develops the bike, the other guy just rides it!'
Valentino Rossi's chief mechanic at the Fiat Yamaha MotoGP team, Jeremy Burgess recently gave full credit to The Doctor for having developed the YZR-M1 into a competitive machine that other riders could also ride well, without the bike needing additional development work.
'Valentino showed that he could win on a Honda that other riders could win on, and he could then take the Yamaha machine that no other riders could consistently win on and win on it,' says Burgess, speaking to MotoGP. 'It's not as easy to develop the bike as it is to ride the bike. We have a rider in Valentino who develops the bike and we have on the other side of the garage one guy who just has to ride,' he adds. [We wonder what Jorge Lorenzo would have to say to that!]
Moving on, Burgess also says he believes Rossi could race in MotoGP for another few years without too much trouble. 'He is a young man. He's 30 years-old, he has had a very clean, accident-free career and is in perfect physical condition. Being the phenomenon that he is, it is not beyond the realms of possibility that he could continue racing until he is 35 or beyond. As long as he is competitive, he certainly will continue to race – I am sure of that,' says Burgess.
Talking about his own plans for the future, Burgess implies that he might leave MotoGP when Rossi does. 'When Valentino makes the decision that he no longer wants to continue racing, that will be the point where I will make my own decision about what I do in the future. I am 56 years of age, so if Valentino does four more years I will be 60 and we could make a decision then,' he says.
'To pair up myself with a young rider in his early 20s or late-teens would be like coupling a kid with his grandfather and I don't think that combination would necessarily work as well as it has so far,' says Burgess, when asked whether he might someday work with a younger rider.
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