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The boss of the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment took to the stage at a Washington event last spring and described a business philosophy that could have been ripped from the pages of a bulldozer's operating manual.
Caterpillar Inc.'s chief executive officer, Douglas Oberhelman, told an audience of mostly smaller business owners and managers, hosted by the U.S. Export-Import Bank, that he believed that to survive, he must approach his competitors like one of his machines would attack a mound of rubble.
"You really have to aim the guns out no matter where you are, whether it is government, private business or whatever institution it is – your school for that matter – and really look at your competitor and beat them because if not, they are going to beat you," Mr. Oberhelman said.
His philosophy is certainly rewarding Caterpillar shareholders. The Peoria, Ill., firm recorded record sales and profits in the third quarter – payoff from Mr. Oberhelman's push into fast-growing emerging markets. In December, Caterpillar predicted sales could grow by as much as 20 per cent this year from about $58-billion (U.S.) in 2011.
But Mr. Oberhelman isn't letting up. He is investing aggressively, hiring thousands of workers and opening or expanding plants in North Carolina, Illinois and California, as well as overseas in India, Indonesia and Russia.
One thing he is not expanding, however, is paycheques for unionized labour. Just ask the more than 450 Canadian Auto Workers union members at Caterpillar subsidiary Electro-Motive Canada in London, Ont. They refused to accept what the union says were demands to slash wages in half, along with reduced pensions and benefits.
So on Sunday, the company locked its workers out. The high-profile confrontation has galvanized Canada's long-declining labour movement, but is also seen by some as a dark sign of conflict to come at workplaces across the country.
The fight is emblematic of what is expected to be a tough year for union members in both Canada and the United States. It is expected to be the first of many such battles, as companies unnerved by the economic uncertainty in Europe, the stumbling recovery in the United States and the rise of new global competitors in China and elsewhere take a long look at what North American workers are costing them.
Canada's high dollar has also made workers here more expensive than their U.S. counterparts, never mind those in emerging markets. Persistent unemployment in both countries, plus public-sector layoffs, have also strengthened the hand of employers as contract talks get under way.
Add all that to the long decline of the labour movement in Canada and the U.S., which has seen private-sector membership slide dramatically, and you have the recipe for a disappointing year for workers hoping for some light at the end of the economic tunnel.
Bryon Mott, 28, who tests the mechanical and electrical systems on finished locomotives at the Electro-Motive plant, brought his wife and two-year-old daughter to the picket lines this week. He said the company's final offer would see his hourly wages slashed from $35 (Canadian) an hour down to $16.50.
"We've put off having more children because of this unrest," Mr. Mott said. "… This is an attack, from a profitable company, on the livelihood of working-class people."
'They are going to come tough at us'
In many ways, the tone for this year's picket-line battles is being set at the top. In the public sector, deficit-laden governments are obviously looking to civil servants for savings and major layoffs. The Conservative government in Ottawa, which showed no qualms about ordering workers at Air Canada and Canada Post back to work last year, is now in talks with unions representing 68,000 federal workers.
Tensions in Toronto between populist conservative Mayor Rob Ford and the city's combative unions have labour leaders raising the spectre of a management lockout that could paralyze the city and leave managers driving Zambonis at the city's hockey rinks. In B.C., Nova Scotia, and Ontario hundreds of thousands of health-care workers are either at the table or headed into tough bargaining.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Three auto makers are set to sit down with the CAW this year, in their first, tense talks since they were battered by the 2008 financial crisis and in the cases of General Motors and Chrysler, bailed out by taxpayers.
"I expect that they are going to come tough at us," said Ken Lewenza, national president of the CAW, who added that he feels the mutual respect between auto makers and his union, and the sacrifices workers already made in the depths of the crisis, will be positive factors in the talks.
He called the wage cuts and other proposals from Caterpillar "unprecedented" in Canadian labour history, and demanded that the federal government re-examine the sale of the plant to the U.S. company last year.
Caterpillar's move is a "terrible signal" for other unionized workers across the country, he added, but the clash is stirring unions to fight back: "The proposals at Electro-Motive have truly galvanized the labour movement."
Attempts to reach Electro-Motive for comment were unsuccessful. On its website, the company accuses the CAW of creating an "environment of uncertainty" and making "false allegations" about possible shutdown of the plant that it says are meant "to encourage violence at the London plant."
The company also says the costs of wages and benefits at the plant are "more than twice" those at its unionized factory in La Grange, Ill. Plus, it says, "antiquated work rules" have rendered the London operation inefficient. (Mr. Lewenza says the union has improved productivity at the plant.) The Caterpillar lockout, and a similar move by Rio Tinto Alcan to lock out 800 unionized workers at a smelter in Alma, Que., are clear signs that some companies, shaken by economic uncertainty and increased global competition, are expected to get more aggressive at the bargaining table.
"I think it's going to be a bad year," said Charlotte Yates, Dean of Social Sciences and a labour studies professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont. "Employers are emboldened. They are demanding more, they are more aggressive, they're nasty. So the pressure is way more intense than I think we've seen it in a number of years."
She added that unions, particularly in Ontario, suffer from "internal disorganization" and that the most powerful ones – the CAW and the United Steelworkers – are smarting from steep membership declines caused by the recession.
Craig Rix, a lawyer with management-side labour law firm Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP in Toronto, said employers are going to be using hard bargaining, including potential lockouts, to make gains.
Wage increases were somewhat tamed during the recession. But now, he said, in addition to cutting pension and benefits costs, employers are also looking to increase flexibility and productivity by changing work rules, such as how shifts are set up.
"I fully expect employers will be looking closely at all of the tools they've got available to them to bargain hard," said Mr. Rix, a former aide to federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty when he was Ontario's labour minister.
Those talks will be extra difficult with unions that were asked to make sacrifices in the depths of the financial crisis, he added.
"I think many unions believe they made their big concessions in their last round of bargaining, as a hedge against better times," Mr. Rix said "And when they come the table this time round, the story isn't going to play out that way. Organized labour has a lot of unrealistic expectations that are going to have to be managed."
Why companies have the edge
Clearly, companies such as Caterpillar have the advantage in the coming showdown with labour. The biggest reason: there is little risk their employees will quit to take a job elsewhere. That's because anyone with a job today has good reason to hold on to it.
The North American labour market remains incredibly weak even though the U.S. recession ended more than two years ago.
Canadian employers added virtually no net new jobs over the final five months of 2011. The unemployment rate was 7.5 per cent in December, up from 7.3 per cent in August – and dramatically higher than the 5.9-per-cent rate recorded at the start of 2008. Over all, Canada's economy added almost 200,000 jobs in 2011, but almost all of the hiring occurred in the first half of the year, Statistics Canada reported Friday.
There is more momentum behind hiring in the U.S., but the country is climbing out of a much deeper hole. American employers created 200,000 non-farm jobs in December, and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.5 per cent, the lowest in almost three years. For all of 2011, the U.S. economy added 1.64 million workers, the best year since 1996. Yet last year's gain barely put a dent in the almost 9 million jobs that were lost during the recession.
Speaking in Iselin, N.J., New York Federal Reserve president William Dudley called unemployment "unacceptably high," suggesting the Fed remains concerned about the economy and could try further stimulus. It is "appropriate to continue to evaluate whether we could provide additional accommodation in a manner that produces more benefits than costs," Mr. Dudley said.
Despite record profits and growing sales, Mr. Oberhelman and his peers are bracing for rough weather. The European debt crisis remains a dark cloud over the global economy, and the political paralysis that gripped Washington last year appears likely to continue as Democrats and Republicans jockey for position for November elections. China's authorities are tapping the brakes on that country's red-hot economy to keep a lid on inflation.
There's growth, but not a lot of it, so maintaining those sales will be a challenge, which is the biggest reason corporations are so reluctant to spend their money in payroll and new facilities, according to Steven Ricchiuto, chief economist at Mizuho Securities in New York. U.S. corporations held $1.24-trillion (U.S.) in cash at the end of 2010, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Executives also are bracing for more competition. The big North American, European and Japanese multinational corporations that traditionally dominate global trade are facing new challengers from countries such as China and Brazil. Mr. Oberhelman is on record saying he expects a Chinese entrant in the heavyweight class of big-machinery makers within a few years, which would put pressure on profits at Caterpillar and its current rivals, AB Volvo of Sweden and Komatsu Ltd. of Japan.
All of these factors have companies looking closely at their collective agreements for savings, over and above the gains some may have made when bargaining in the midst of the financial crisis three years ago.
It's not all doom and gloom. In some cases, manufacturing jobs are actually returning to the United States, although with some caveats. A decade ago, a company such as Caterpillar might not even bother to negotiate with its workers: It would simply pack up and go to China. But the "offshoring" trend is reversing, giving way to the relatively recent phenomenon in the U.S. of "re-shoring."
The decline in the value of the dollar is making goods priced in greenbacks cheaper in international markets. At the same time, the gap in production costs between the U.S. and Asia is narrowing. Chinese wages are rising at a pace of about 15 per cent a year, while U.S. wages are growing at an annual rate of about 2 per cent, which is less than inflation. Increased competitiveness at home is coaxing executives to open plants in the U.S. to meet domestic demand, leaving their Asian factories to meet growth in China.
"China has caused countries to get productive fast, or die," said Hal Sirkin, a Chicago-based senior partner at The Boston Consulting Group who is tracking the rebound in U.S. manufacturing. "It's just the beginning. This is a fundamental rebalancing of the economy."
At the same time, the high Canadian dollar has made what used to be a cost advantage for some Canadian workers versus their U.S. counterparts into a liability, with wages in Canadian manufacturing now outstripping those in the U.S.
Vancouver labour relations consultant David Shepherdson, author of a recent Conference Board of Canada report warning of labour strife to come, says the currency is behind much of the labour conflict.
"With the loonie at parity, much of that advantage is gone. So it puts a lot of pressure on Canadian manufacturers," Mr. Shepherdson said.
Bracing for the storm
The story of possible picket-line conflict in the coming year is not a uniform one across Canada. The resource boom in the West is continuing to push wages in Alberta and elsewhere upward, while employers wrestle not with angry workers but with acute shortages of skilled ones.
And no one is predicting a year that will see the number of hours lost to strikes or lockouts approach the bad old days of the 1970s and 1980s, when confrontational labour relations paralyzed workplaces in an era of stagflation, the puzzling mix of stagnant economic growth and runaway inflation. For the past decade, there has been only a fraction of the labour disruptions of a generation ago, and the numbers have been mostly flat from year to year.
But it could be the worst year in a while, especially in Ontario. Mr. Shepherdson said the auto talks will be a flash point, as the Detroit Three will seek to get Canadian auto workers to accept pay increases based on profits, a concept accepted by the U.S. United Auto Workers, but long resisted by the CAW. Indeed, it was behind its split from the UAW in 1984.
Other observers are more optimistic that both sides will blink, given the stakes, which remain high as the economy sputters, and find a Canadian-style compromise.
Auto industry consultant Dennis DesRosiers says he is cautiously optimistic confrontations can be avoided.
"If you look at the state of the industry, the demonstration effect of the last three years of bankruptcies and restructurings, you would think that a labour leader that cannot find middle ground would be an absolute idiot," Mr. DesRosiers said, adding that management must also remember what workers have already given up .
"The workers gave up a lot to save GM and Chrysler, and to some degree Ford," he said. "And so you'd think that now that times are improving slightly that there would be some reward for them as well."
Back on the picket line at Electro-Motive in London, however, compromise looks like a distant dream. Mr. Mott, who has worked at the company for three years after spending time at various U.S plants, said the wage cuts at his workplace and elsewhere put Canada's middle class, and the society it has created, at risk.
"These people are the ones that provide taxpayer money to governments," he said. "If we don't have these middle-class people, these programs that we all enjoy like health care and all that other stuff, libraries, we can't have them. If these corporations keep undercutting us, and moving the jobs out of the country, there's going to be nothing left."
Selected organizations, number of employees
Public Sector
Health Employers Association of B.C., 93,850
Government of Ontario, 86,640
Toronto District School Board, 35,840
Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations, 31,920
Canada Revenue Agency, 31,620
Government of British Columbia, 29,000
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, 25,250
Regional Health Authorities of Manitoba, 14,250
HBA Services, 13,000
Ontario Power Generation, 11,650
University of Alberta, 11,100
Peel, Ont., District School Board, 11,060
College Compensation and Appointments Council, 10,500
Government of Saskatchewan, 10,000
Government of New Brunswick, 8,000
Government of Nova Scotia, 7,700
York, Ont., Region District School Board, 7,140
Ville de Montréal, 6,860
Calgary School District No. 19, 6,520
Toronto Catholic District School Board, 6,060
Total 457,960
Private sector
Canadian Media Production Association, 28,000
General Motors of Canada, 12,080
Chrysler Canada, 8,000
Ford Motor Co. of Canada, 7,600
Real Canadian Superstore, 6,800
Brewers Retail Inc., 6,510
Food Basics franchises, 6,500
Professional Association of Canadian Theatres, 5,500
Bell Canada, 5,250
Calgary Co-operative Association Ltd., 3,200
Bombardier Aerospace, de Havilland Division, 2,600
NDT Management Association, 2,240
Hospitality Industrial Relations, 2,200
Canadian Pacific Railway, 2,050
Total 98,530
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This group is a central place for the Drupal Association Branding and Marketing Committee activities and is open for anyone interested to participate. Read more about our focus, goals, and purpose in our charter.
Our work is organized into the major areas listed below. We use this group for discussions and issue queues on drupal.org for tracking individual tasks. Join us and let's help Drupal dominate the world!
The purpose of undertaking the branding of Drupal is to accelerate the adoption of Drupal. In order to achieve this, we are focusing on the following areas:
- Mission - Promoting the Drupal project to the public at large with particular focus on non-Drupal developers, CMOs, IT decision-makers and other project owners
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Steve Lipscomb, Chief Executive Officer for the WPT, told American newspaper USA Today that the site, ClubWPT.com, would not be accessible in all 50 American states and would be run on a state-by-state basis. He stated that the website would operate under sweepstakes laws in 38 states and the District of Columbia but that players could join and play for free in all 50 states.
He said that Federal laws restricting wire transfers for online gaming had not prevented 'enormous amounts of money being made in Internet gaming' and estimated revenues at between two to four billion dollars.
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This announcement came as WPT unveiled plans to partner with Stats LLC in hopes of producing the poker industry's first sports-style database by developing a mathematical system for gauging ability and aggression.
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What is in this article?:
- Pioneering a New Forming Concept
- Cross-Wedge Rolling within the Warm Temperature Range
- Test site for Parameter Studies
Longitudinal axis symmetrical pre-forms
Three types of defects
EC funds research
Process monitoring
Cross-wedge rolling is a well-established process used by forgers to produce cylindrical pre-forms, with very efficient material utilization. To prevent the appearance of material defects during forming, the wedge geometry of the tools is adjusted to the designated pre-form.
| After cross-wedge rolling, a workpiece is shown with the wedge tool.
Today, cross-wedge rolling is executed within the hot temperature range. To analyze warm cross-wedge rolling, the scientists at IPH — Institut für Integrierte Produktion Gemeinntzige GmbH developed a test site for cross-wedge rolling experiments.
Cross-wedge rolling
Cross-wedge rolling is used to convert cylindrical billets into longitudinal axis symmetric pre-forms. The billet is formed by two wedges, moving tangentially to the work piece. The method is well suited for forming conical axles. A cross-wedge roll consists of two or three tools that are clamped onto the rollers. The work piece is inserted into the roll gap in the longitudinal direction. Figure 1 shows a conventional cross-wedge rolling machine with round tools.
The test site used in the IPH development uses flat tools, because these are easier to design and manufacture. A rolling wedge may consist of up to four zones: In the first zone – the knifing zone – a slit-shaped cut is centered upon the billet. The second zone is used as a guide zone, where the billet rotates around its axis to generate an even cut. Within the subsequent stretching zone, the central cut is dilated to a designated value and the billet is stretched in longitudinal direction. Within the terminal sizing zone the billet is, at least once, rotated around its longitudinal axis [Doe07]. Thus, an evenly formed work piece is produced. Compared to more conventional production methods, for example, turning, die forging or casting, cross-wedge rolling offers many advantages due to its
• High productivity,
• High material efficiency,
• Low operational costs,
• Easy machine concept,
• Low energy consumption, and
• No lubrication and coolants [Her97].
| Figure 1: Conventional cross wedge rolling machine with round rollers and tools. [Las10]
Despite these advantages, cross-wedge rolling is not widely used for industrial purposes because the design and construction of the base tools for cross-wedge rolling requires expert knowledge. The challenge is to prevent possible failure mechanisms during rolling.
Johnson and Mamalis discern three types of part defects: surface defects, internal defects and imperfect shape [Joh77]. The formation of helical dents or necks and folds are among the surface defects. Internal cavities and part-fractures are considered to be internal defects. Imperfect shapes are caused mostly by a defective wedge design, which results in a deviation of the finished part geometry from the required net shape. These defects can lead to sudden part-failure during operation.
Failure mechanism generation and its impact on parts during cross-wedge rolling were investigated using practical tests and the finite-element method for calculations. Based on numeric and experimental testing-methods, the development of defects can be construed as a function of raw material properties and the three primary parameters of cross-wedge rolling: forming angle, extension angle and reduction of diameter.
Another influential factor is slippage between the part and tool during rolling [Gla98, Pat98]. If the slippage is too great, the work piece is extruded between the wedges without rotating, and thus its axial formation is incomplete. The friction between work piece and tool is directly tied to the slippage. The higher the friction, the smaller this slippage will be.


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Country singer Jason Aldean will return to Moline's iWireless Center with his "Night Train" tour Saturday, Jan. 18.
Ticket prices are $28.75 and $54.75 and will go on sale beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at TicketMaster outlets, including the iWireless Center box office, by telephone at 800-745-3000 and online at TicketMaster.com.
Aldean, a nominee for Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, has 12 No. 1 singles, including "Big Green Tractor," "Amarillo Sky," "Dirt Road Anthem" and, most recently, the title song from his fifth album, "Night Train."
He first headlined at the iWireless Center in October 2010, and his May 2012, concert brought in more than 10,800 fans, the biggest draw of the year at the downtown Moline arena.
The opening acts are Florida-Georgia Line, which has had a country and pop music hit with the song "Cruise," as well as No. 1 country singles "Get Your Shine On" and "Round Here," and Tyler Farr, whose song "Redneck Crazy" is in the top five on the country charts.


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The famous François Rousseau operated out of the Research Center. In 1997, he sent an expeditionary vessel in search of the Lost City of Krobos. They succeeded but awakened the Dry Spell Spirit. A tug boat responded to their distress call and towed the vessel back to the Research Center. The area was quarantined and treated as if there was a viral outbreak. Rousseau called in the Ghostbusters to investigate. They located the Dry Spell Spirit and trapped it. Rousseau later stole the ghost and returned to an observation tank at the center. It broke out of the tank and escaped down a drain.
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(June 4, 2010)--The Texas Folklife Festival, one of the largest cultural celebrations in Texas, is calling the 39th festival the "Lone Star Party." The three-day extravaganza, running June 11-13 at the Institute of Texan Cultures, will feature a performance from the Grammy award-winning Los Texmaniacs and an immense sampling of foods, music, dance, costumes, crafts and other artistic traditions. Young and old will come to play and celebrate the heritage and traditions of the Lone Star State.
Each year, 40 cultural groups from across the state gather at Folklife to share their heritage and traditions through food, music, dance, storytelling and artisanship with some 60,000 visitors. Covering more than 20 acres, the festival includes nine stages for music and dance, more than 150 unique food items, a crafts area featuring the work of more than 65 vendors and access to the Institute of Texan Cultures main exhibit floor.
New this year, the festival will feature a performance by Los Texmaniacs, who won the Grammy for best Tejano album for their work on "Borders y Bailes." Recorded on the Smithsonian Folkways label, the institute secured the group through its new affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution.
Joining the festival this year are the Asociacion Amigos de Colombia, who will have a food booth; Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, offering Cajun-style fried mushrooms and fried Twinkies; and Christ the King Church, making Mexican food selections. New artisans include Saxon Ironworks, Inca Wasi ceramics and a variety of other vendors including leatherworkers, western ware sellers, henna artists and tapestries.
Folklife brings many aspects of the institute's exhibit floor to life including the unique skills, treasures and cultures of participants from small Texas towns. In addition to meeting participants from Bandera, Lytle, Pearsall and Stockdale, guests can view the "Small Town Texas" photo exhibit by UTSA President Ricardo Romo. The German experience in Texas will be highlighted by the Wurstfest Association's annual participation and the Humanities Texas exhibit, "Lone Star and Eagle," telling the story of German migration to Texas.
Modeled after the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., the Texas Folklife Festival began in 1972 and has become a thriving community created each year by people who enjoy the diversity of Texas and Texans.
"San Antonians and Texans from near and far return year after year to this annual celebration," said festival director Jo Ann Andera. "For many, this is the only time when those who share the same heritage and culture see each other, as well as see their friends from other 'countries.' Folklife is a cross-cultural, cross-generational event that people look forward to each year. Third generations are now participating, which is important if we are going to keep the unique and diverse cultural traditions of Texas alive."
Texas Folklife Festival hours
Advance ticket locations include H-E-B stores, Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, Institute of Texan Culture museum store and the Institute of Texan Cultures website. There may be convenience fees for advance purchase at some locations and online.
Downtown parking is available at multiple garages, parking lots, and meters within walking distance of the Institute of Texan Cultures. Guests are strongly encouraged to take advantage of VIA Park and Ride services available from the Crossroads Park and Ride, Randolph Park and Ride, Blossom Athletic Center or Madla Transportation Center. The Yellow Route Streetcar passes the festival grounds approximately every 10 minutes; stops are available throughout downtown.
The Institute of Texan Cultures is on the UTSA HemisFair Park Campus, 801 E. Durango Blvd., a short distance from the Alamo and the River Walk. For more information, call 210-458-2300 or visit TexasFolklifeFestival.org.
Orientation marks a major step toward becoming a Roadrunner. It is a unique experience designed to welcome freshmen and transfers to UTSA and ensure a successful transition into college. They will learn about UTSA, prepare for their first semester and have fun meeting other students. There is also a special Family Orientation program too.
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Come out and meet Dr. Ray Bateman, ARL South Cyber on-site Lead, and Kristin Schweitzer who form the nucleus of ARL South Cyber on our campus. They will give a brief overview of the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) and how it fits within the Army's hierarchy. Morning session is 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Afternoon session is 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
John Peace Library (JPL 4.04.12C), Main Campus
The sympoisum will focus on the interface between aging and neurodegenerative diseases, will educate the wider research community about advancements in this fast-paced field and stimulate collaborative research in this area. Register online for this free event.
H-E-B University Center Ballroom (HUC 1.106), Main Campus
The 23rd International Conference on Historical Linguistics is offering four special panels open and free to the San Antonio public July 31-Aug. 3 to mark the tricentennial next year. The event is co-sponsored by UTSA Research.
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2009 Ford Roush Mustang P-51b
- Stock #
- 133302
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Engine
- 4.6 Liter Roushcharged V8
- Exterior Color
- Vapor
- Interior Color
- Black
- Miles
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- Upgraded Tremec 5-speed
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- Ford 8.8 Detroit TruTrac / 3.55 gears
- Supercharged 4.6L V8 – 605hp/510lb-ft
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The P-51 Mustang of World War II carries a memorable design and an impressive combat record that makes it one of the most easily recognized military aircraft of all time. Playing on those strengths, the team at Roush Performance took one of their signature pony cars and turned the dials up, creating a street-fighting tribute worthy of the P-51 name. The color scheme pays homage to pilots of the 357th Fighters Group, Eighth Air Force ETO (European Theater Operations) while the performance numbers offer the thrills of the sky without leaving the ground. Number 22 of only 51 produced for the 2009 model year, this awesome Mustang is both a blast to drive and a sound investment. If you're looking for a unique show car that's virtually guaranteed to grow into an elite, investment grade muscle car, here's your chance to strap in early and watch this Mustang climb!
This is the 9th of just 51 total P-51B's to roll out of the Roush shop and, with just 6,923 original miles, it remains showroom pristine. The pony car's body is arrow straight with no history of accidents or damage of any kind. A close look down its fuselage reveals not so much as a dent or ding anywhere. Roush's high quality paint and bodywork blend invisibly with the car's tight and glossy factory panels. And overall, this Ford pony conveys a premium sense of collectability that, when combined with its spectacular performance, creates a timeless modern classic.
Following the successful launch of their 2008 P-51A, which is one of the most sought-after and collectible Mustangs of the company's 17 year history, Roush Performance decided 'refinement' would be the key term when it came time for a 2009 follow up. Nowhere is that theme more apparent than on the exterior of this P-51B where a high flow Roush grille hangs a familiar P-51 emblem between factory black-bucket head lights, a custom Roush front valence and a P-51B-exclusive silver chin spoiler. Above that grille, a factory Mustang GT hood props a prominent "ROUSHCHARGED" branded scoop above a P-51B-exclusive painted green stripe and P-51B-exclusive painted "510 HP" call-outs. Behind that hood, original glass displays a silver "Roush" windshield banner between flat black factory rear view mirrors and body-matched Roush quarter window covers. Below that glass, bright P-51B emblems and traditional Roush Performance emblems are perfectly aligned with Vapor painted rocker panels and Vapor painted door handles. At the back of the car, a P-51B-exclusive black valence centers pristine factory tail lights and a "P-51" branded faux fuel filler emblem between a silver, fiberglass racing spoiler, a stylized rear bumper and Roush branded exhaust tips.
Like most Roush Mustangs, the P-51B features a supercharged and intercooled 4.6 liter Ford V8. Unlike most Roush Mustangs, the P-51B features a whole roster of performance upgrades which include forged aluminum pistons, forged steel H-beam connecting rods, a forged steel crankshaft, unique high flow fuel injectors, a unique fuel rail and a dual 60mm electronic throttle body. The TVS Technology Roushcharger is an Eaton style blower that sits atop the engine and exhales through an air-to-liquid intercooler which helps manage on-track temperatures. In front of that blower, you'll find a custom Roush air induction system and below that blower you'll find a custom Roush Performance intake manifold. Despite Fords 4.6 liter being a very strong engine as is, a beefier cooling system, a recalibrated ECM and a full set of Roush billet caps were implemented to aid both performance and aesthetics. All those tweaks, modifications and substitutions eventually tally up to a mild 8.6 to 1 compression, an even 510 horsepower and a spectacular 510 lb./ft. of torque. This P51-b has an added HP boost which takes it to the 605 mark by virtue of a dealer-installed Roush upgraded cam/head package. On the radiator support, a Roush Performance badge lists the hot engine's power output and verifies this Mustang as number 9 of the 51 P-51Bs built. On the passenger's side inner fender you'll find a satin metal plate that's engraved with the signature of the technician who assembled the engine. Number 9's engine bay features Roush Performance's typical OEM style expertise and displays hardly any signs of usage at all. And when the engine fires up, the custom air intake combines with the awesome Roushcharger to provide a sinister whine at idle and an incredible roar from trackside!
From the Dearborn factory, the D2C Mustang platform is a very capable foundation and this P-51's added Roush Performance upgrades make it a true force to be reckoned with. The transmission is a Tremec 5-speed manual which utilizes an upgraded clutch and a Roush aluminum flywheel to drive a rugged Ford 8.8-inch rear end. Inside that rear end, a Detroit TrueTrac differential houses road course appropriate 3.55 gears which combine with a Roush wheel hop reduction kit to give the car long legs on the straightaway. And outside of that rear end Roush Suspension System upgrades, which include new front struts, new rear shocks, new pinion snubbers, new front and rears sway bars, and new springs at all four corners, give the car good grip out of the bends. Braking is handled by a combination of red, six-piston "ROUSH" branded front calipers and factory grade rear calipers which respectively clamp positively massive 14 inch, two-piece slotted front rotors and slotted rear rotors. Spent gases are whisked away by an optional Roush Performance off-road exhaust system which is specifically engineered for Ford's 'mod' motor. As a result, the P-51B sounds downright predatory even at idle. Power is put to the pavement through awesome 18-inch Roush Performance black chrome forged alloy wheels which spin super sticky 275/40 Cooper Zeon radials around mandatory locking lug nuts.
Roush Performance always goes a step beyond most tuners by adding unique interior upgrades to their vehicles. Steal one glance through the doors of this barely touched P-51B and you'll find a top-of-the-line cockpit that still retains its new car smell and still features some of its protective factory plastic. The seats are supple leather buckets which display light stitching, suede inserts and bright "P-51B" logos. Inside the dash, an OEM-quality Roush Stage 3 electro luminescent instrument panel rides behind attractive carbon fiber trim and a cleverly placed boost gauge. At the center of the car, a Roush Performance short throw shifter looks perfect between a carbon fiber topped console and a powerful Shaker 500 audio system. And at the floor, Roush Performance CNC billet foot pedals hang over like-new black carpet which is protected by custom "P-51B" embroidered floor mats and bordered by satin-finished Roush sill plates. Behind the cockpit, a factory correct trunk hangs a slick Roush Performance tool kit above ample storage space. Naturally, all the amenities and convenience features you've come to expect in a modern classic are present and accounted for including climate control, cruise control and full power accessories.
Documentation for this aeronautical themed Roush includes an original Ford window sticker, an original Roush Performance window sticker, an original Ford owner's manual, an original Roush owner's manual, and an extra key fob still in the plastic.
With historically-rooted good looks and tons of power on tap, Roush's take on the P-51 would be a homerun on any scale. With only 51 in existence, the only sound strategy is to act fast and hold tight. If you're looking for a future blue chip collector piece that's interesting, fun, easy to live with and scary fast all at the same time, make this awesome 2009 P-51B Mustang your next car!
- Year
- 2009
- Make
- Ford
- Secondary Make
- Roush
- Model Name
- Mustang
- Secondary Model
- P-51b
- Vehicle Type
- Passenger Car
- Hobby Segment
- Muscle Car
- Mileage
- 6923
Engine / Transmission
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 4.6 Liter Roushcharged V8
- Engine Number
- n/a
- Heads
- n/a
- Fuel Specification
- 92/93 Octane
- Fuel Delivery System Type
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Transmission Type
- 5 Speed Manual
- Transmission Spec
- n/a
- Transmission Number
- n/a
- Entertainment System Type
- n/a
- Battery Location
- RH Engine Compartment
- Battery Shut Off
- None
- Battery Charger
- None
- Power Steering
- No
- Air Conditioning
- No
- Interior Color
- Black
- Seating Type
- Bucket
- Seat Material
- Leather Suede
- Shifter Type
- Floor
- Center Console
- Yes
- Body Style
- Coupe
- Doors
- 2
- Safe Body Color
- Vapor
- Paint Type
- Basecoat/Clearcoat
- Stripes
- Yes
- Front Suspension Type
- n/a
- Rear Suspension Type
- n/a
- Axle Specification
- n/a
- Front Wheel Specification
- n/a
- Rear Wheel Specification
- n/a
- Front Tire Specification
- n/a
- Rear Tire Specification
- n/a
- Front Brakes Specification
- Power Disc
- Rear Brakes Specification
- Power Disc
- Spare
- n/a
- Exhaust Type
- Dual Exhaust
- Muffler Type
- n/a
- Restoration Status
- Survivor
- Mileage Since Restoration
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- Awards Summary
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- Historical Documents Summary
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The ski hotel's facilities include a 24-hour reception, bar, free lockers and a buffet restaurant.
The hotel is situated in an exclusive location, close to all the area's shops and only 50 m from the ski slopes of Grand Valira making this establishment a favourite with countless visitors. The centre of El Pas de la Casa is just some 10 m from the hotel and Andorra la Vella can be reached in around 45 minutes by car.
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Skin care is not a mandatory routine in everybody's life, like combing hair or brushing teeth. When children are young, parents do take care of their skin, but a routine per se is not always established. Most children realize the role their skin has to play in their lives when they reach their teens. Skin care routines are hurriedly established and every cream, serum, face mask, etc., find its way in because flawless skin becomes a must for young teenagers and adults. Some of course are blessed with flawless skin, but taking such blessing for granted is also not good. The skin is a visible organ, and it needs care both internally as well as externally.
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Unusual museums and attractions -- when you go to Fisherman's Wharf, be sure to check out Musee Mechanique, a collection of genuine (old!) penny arcade games, and a few vintage video games. There's something for everyone here. Games cost a quarter, not a penny, but it's still cheaper than most attractions in San Francisco. Right next door is the USS Pampanito, a World War II submarine -- buy the audio tour. Further down Fisherman's Wharf, almost to Ghirardelli Square, is a small maritime museum. Not the big white one just past all the ships; this is a smaller one next to the Argonaut Hotel. It's free, and has some great displays. Be sure to check out the continuous-loop movies they have about maritime history. There's one about women mariners, and one that's actual footage of a masted sailing ship rounding Cape Horn. Another great museum is the Boudin museum and factory tour -- right there on the Wharf. There's all sorts of history of SF, including how the Gold Rush played into the success of the Boudin bakery. Lots of science, too, about how the starter works, how yeast rises, etc. There's even a computer game you can play (though they don't give you a free loaf if you win anymore), and bread tasting when you're done. And Boudin is a great place for lunch on Fisherman's Wharf -- great sandwiches, fast service, plenty of seating.
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The influx of Russian entertainers and sex workers to South Korea exemplifies complex intersections of cultural and economic factors that fuel international migration of women. This article discusses the role of race and nationalism in constructing the ideal type of Western women that serves as a new commodity frontier.
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Some urban planners have argued that parking garages destroy the architectural assets of urban cores.
Parking lots and garages displace street-level shops, office space and cultural centers.
Those complaints may be true, but I have found unexpected visual joy in parking garages.
They offer an urban version of the hikes and sublime views that lead me to the Adirondack mountains.
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Standard Landscape, 10×8 in, 25×20 cm
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- Publish Date Feb 25, 2008
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Nice to see Watashi joining in on the fun.
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Episode 4 did a very good and solid job in ending off the two-episode arc. I'm really glad they expanded their commentary on manga to go beyond just yaoi alone. It made things much more interesting for me.
It's funny... Y's character design made me think a little bit of an older version of Aquarion EVOL's Zessica... And the way Y wrote this manga made me think of Aquarion EVOL itself.
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Episode 4. Pure f***ing brilliance. Even topped episode 2 for me, which I already immensely liked. If Hyouka's festival arc was the best culture festival arc of any anime done in the last decade, then Jinrui's social commentary on the manga industry is also the best I've seen in the last decade, but gets many many more bonus points for being satiric, witty and getting me loling so hard every couple of minutes.
This series has a extremely high chance of appearing near the very top of my top 2012 picks by the end of the year, if it maintains the quality.
Btw, I know I shouldn't speak of this heretical name, but I must say this because it's too funny to ignore. Did anyone substitute Y for Mari Okada by any chance? . I mean it makes perfect sense if you do. Rank #6? That was when Mari Okada was writing True Tears. Rising up? That's when she was scripting Toradora. That brief period where she was rank #1? That was when she wrote Ano Hana and won the Animation Kobe Award. And the period where Y was moving up and down (but on a general downward trend) the ranks? That was when she was writing the 2nd half of Hanasaku Iroha, Black Rock Shooter, Aquarion EVOL and now AKB0048. And for future predictions phase, when Y gets cancelled (or in Okada's case get's told to f off by the industry because they don't wanna take her emasculation/crossdressing and balls to the walls insane plot twist shiz no more), the two upcoming JC LN adpatation romcom and Bones shonen manga adaptation . Makes the episode even funnier imo. And the quotes... oh god the quotes.
"The story is falling apart..."
"That is not important!"
Yep that's Kawamori/Okada when they were making Aquarion EVOL allright...
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Favorite episode yet,it really hits right on the mark where I laugh because I think to myself "this is so true".
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Ya know - I am really coming to like this series more and more... but I wonder when a "serious" storyline will come in (if ever?)... I'm not clamoring for one, mind you, but somehow I feel as if something large and... well "serious"... were looming and will be dumped on the viewers like a ton of bricks?
It really seems/feels like this series could be way WAY darker and that the director, story, etc. has been "holding back" a lot somehow. Maybe it's just me? Anyone else feel something similar?
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The black humor kind of reminds me of Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, and I know it's supposed to humor us, but it still comes across more dark than funny. Listening to the narrator, we could be in for a nice boat at any moment. I can't shake off that feeling while watching.
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You know what...
Ep 4 reminds me a lot of how many great series ideas gone cancelled... too much originality and randomness can ruin a publication...
Also, if the Manga they were in... had a "poll"...
Does that meant the other "series" were also Trapped Humans?
Does this mean the faeries are Trapping Thousands of Humans inside Books? until they either become #1 and gave an ending, or hit rock bottom to either "die" or return to their original world....
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