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Submitted by: RM
Letting Assistant Run Friendlies:
I am one for not wanting to do friendlies because it is time consuming, however
I think they are important for match fitness. What I do is go onto "Manager" -
"Your Team Name" - "Game Settings", then there will be an option of "Assisant
takes control of friendly matches". If you tick that then you will still play
the friendlies, it just won't be as time consuming so your players can get mach
fitness and it will only take you half the time.
Stopping Press Conferences:
Some people I have seen want to get rid of press conferences. What you do for this
is go onto "Manager" - "Your team name" - "Team Settings" - from there you will see
at the top "Let Assistant Manager take care of press conferences", tick that and
ten you will not be asked to attend any more press conferences.
Tips - Recommended players:
Basically, extremely talented players.
Acosta - Sevilla
Adams - Atletico B
Adan - Castilla
Adrian - Deportivo
Adrien - Sporting CP
Alamo - Tapachula
Alex Teixeira - Vasco
Altidore - Villareal
Andrade - Cruz Azul
Ansaldi - Rubin
Appiah - AS Monaco FC
Araujo - Chivas
Arias - Chivas
Asenjo - Valladolid
Ayew - Olympique de Marseille
Bale - Tottenham
Banega - Valencia
Barazite - Arsenal
Barreto - Danubio
Baxter - Everton
Beevers - Sheff Wed
Begovic - Portsmouth
Ben-Hatira - HSV
Bender - 1860 Munchen
Benzergo - LOSC Lille Metropole
Bernardo - Cruzeiro
Blanco - Pachuca
Blanco - Lanus
Boeteng - HSV
Borges - Saprissa
Bostock - Tottenham
Boucher - Havre Athletic Club
Boudebouz - FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
Brahimi - Stade Rennais F.C.
Brosco - Roma
Bruna - Liverpool
Buonanotte - River
Cala - Sevilla Atletico
Camacho - At. Madrid
Campoli - Lazio
Candeias - Porto
Carrico - Sporting CP
Cassio - PSV
Castillo - Santos Laguna
Choco - Atletico Paranaense
Choupo-Moting - HSV
Crisantus - HSV
Coeff - Racing Club de Lens
Coutinho - Vasco
Cristaldo - Velez
Dalla Valle - Liverpool
David Rochela - Deportivo B
Davila - Chivas
De Gea - Atletico B
Delfouneso - Aston Villa
Delle - FC Metz
Di Maria - Benfica
Diaz - River
Douglas Costa - Gremio
Dzagoev - CSKA Moscow
Ekdal - Juventus
Ekici - FC Bayern
Enoh - Ajax
Eramus - Feyenoord
Erick Flores - Flamengo
Escudero - Villareal
Esparza - Chivas
Evans - Man Utd
Evseev - Hannover
Fabio - Man Utd
Faccioli - Lanus
Faraoni - Lazio
Fazio - Sevilla
Feghouli - Grenoble Foot 38
Felipe - Palmeiras
Felipe Monteiro - Udinese
Fenin - Frankfurt
Fischer - Stuttgart
Fleck - Rangers
Forestieri - Genoa
Fossati - Inter
Fraga - Morelia
Gerson - Gremio
Glen - Hearts
Gomez - Arsenal de Sarandi
Grenier - Olympique Lyonnais
Guilherme - Almeria
Guzman - Morelia
Haruna - AS Monaco FC
Hazard - LOSC Lille Metropole
Helan - Stade Rennais F.C.
Helder Barbosa - Porto
Hobbit Bermudez - Atlante
Holtby - Aachen
Howedes - Schalke
Hummels - FC Bayern
Iago - Juventus
Ibrahim - Sporting CP
Jibril - Hearts of Oak
Joas Carlos - Atletico Paranaense
Kadar - Newcastle
Kadlec - Sparta Prague
Kakuta - Chelsea
Kalouda - CSKA Moscow
Karadeniz - Besiktas
Kenia - Schalke
Khedira - Stuttgart
Kolodziecziak - Racing Club de Lens
Kroos - Rostock
Lallana - Southampton
Lambo - FC Dallas
Lansbury - Arsenal
Laurito - Udinese
Le Tallec - Stade Rennais F.C.
Lewandowski - Lech
Maidana - Spartak Moscow
Makaridze - Dinamo Tbilisi
Manco - PSV
Manon - Pachuca
Mantsur - R. Madrid C
Mattock - Leicester
Mauricio - None
Mazzola - Independiente
Merida - Arsenal
Millan - Colo Colo
Monzon - Boca
Moralez - FC Moscow
Moreno - Almeria B
Musacchio - Castilla
N'Gog - Liverpool
N'Gossan - ASEC
N'Koulou - AS Monaco FC
Nainggolan - Piacenza
Naki - Leverkusen
Necid - Slavia Prague
Nemeth - Liverpool
Neymar - Santos
Ninis - Panathinaikos
Noir - Boca
Nordtveit - Arsenal
Nsue - Mallorca B
Ochirosii - Steaua
Oliva - River
Opare - Castilla
Oscar - Sao Paulo
Osei - Kessben
Ozil - Werder Bremen
Pacheco - Liverpool
Paloschi - Parma
Papadopoulos - Olympiakos
Parejo - Castilla
Paulo Henrique - Santos
Perez Tariffa - Argentinos
Perez - Chico FC
Petrucci - Man Utd
Piatti - Almeria
Pichu Atienza - Atletico B
Polenta - Genoa
Poli - Sampdoria
Prudnikov - Spartak Moscow
Rafael Carioca - Gremio
Rafael Forster - Internacional
Rafhael - Figueirense
Raggio Garibaldi - Genoa
Ramsay - Arsenal
Rapnik - Hearts
Rausch - Hannover
Risse - Leverkusen
Rodriquez - Boca
Rodriquez - Independiente
Rose - Tottenham
Rossi - Juventus
Ruben Ramos - Atletico B
Salazar - Chivas
Sankhare - Paris Saint-Germain
Santon - Inter
Saunier - FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Savio - Brescia
Schouw - Ajax
Schwaab - Freiburg
Sergio Mota - Sao Paulo
Shea - FC Dallas
Sidnei - Benfica
Sinclair - Chelsea
Situ - Racing Club de Lens
Smolov - Dinamo Moscow
Sneijder - Ajax
Spence - West Ham
Stancu - Steua
Suchy - Slavia Prague
Sukuta-Pasu - Leverkusen
Sunny - Valencia
Taarabt - Tottenham
Tafer - Olympique Lyonnais
Taison - Internacional
Tales - Internacional
Teaudors - FC Sochaux-Montbeliard
Thiago - Barcelona B
Thomson - Southampton
Tiago Luis - Saontos
Tore - Leverkusen
Torje - Dinamo Buc.
Traore - Arsenal
Trecarichi - Sevilla Atletico
Trellez - Velez
Tuia - Lazio
Ustari - Getafe
Vidal - Leverkusen
Villaluz - Cruz Azul
Walter - Internacional
Welbeck - Man Utd
Wijnaldum - Feyenoord
Willian - Shakhtar
Wilshere - Arsenal
Yildirim - Bursaspor
Yoon Bit-Garam - Boo-Kyong High School
Zuculini - Racing Club
Easy Cash With Man United:
If you have just started with Man United, and noticed you are a little low in terms
of cash. Then offer Darren Fletcher to all clubs, Manchester City will usually come
back with a bid in the region of £40-50 Million, and Fletcher is also willing to
leave. (Works on 9.1.0 Patch.)
Good players:
Basically if you're a good team there are a lot of good out of contracts. Like Edgar
Davids, Stefano Fiore etc. But further along in the game people get released. For
instance in one of my games Stephen Carr and Ronaldo were released. check this out for
yourself if you need good players for cheap.
Next Arshavin:
I was searching through the russian U21, when i found the next arshavin, Alan Dzagoev.
He is a very good player for a mid table prem team like tottenham, aston villa. He is
18, plays centre mid and you can get him for between 4.4mil - 5 mill, a bargain.
Great buys:
Basicly really good players:
Portsmouth - Lassana Diarra-DM-4-5mil great all round player
Fiorentina - stevan Jovetic-AML-15-61mil Great potential
Zenit St Petersberg - Arshavin-AMC- 10-12mil obvious one
Shakter- Fernandinho - AMC-10-11mil good midfielder
Ragers - John Fleck-AMC-4-5mil Great potential
Inter Milan- Balotelli - AMR/ST 10-12mil great potential but brilliant now
Sampdoria - vincenzo Fiorrilo-GK-2-3mil
Fc Bayern - Toni Kroos-AMC- 10mil.
Unlockables: SI developers In Game:
All developers from the Sports Interactive team have added themselves into the
game as Regenerated players, some of them having comical personalitys. To find
all of these, simply type "faceinthegame" into the search box, without the quote
Loads of money without editor:
Both methods require you to take control of a rich club e.g. Man City whilst still
being in control of your own club.
The first method requires you to have a player you can lose for a few days. As Man
City, go to your club's reserve team and make a bid to loan a player, but pay them
all of your transfer budget. If they are a fringe player or you are a small club
they will accept and you will get the money. Then as Man City you terminate the
player's loan straight away.
If you want to get rid of a player instead then just buy the player rather than
loaning them but the money won't come instantly if you arent in a transfer window.
Mario Balotelli:
I bought a player called Mario Balotelli, and he was back-up to Agbonlahor and Sergio
Aguero but the Agbonlahor got injured so i put him in. He then scored a hat-trick two
games in a row against Liverpool and Man City so I've been playing him ever since.
He scored a total of 29 goals in roughly 31 games. He also got 14 assists and an
average rating of 8.26.
Really good player:
Search for "Simon Vukcevic" his stats are really high. Hes only worth 3million.
Good player:
Type in juan manuel vargas in the search engine. buy him at the end of the season,
i bought him for 12.75 million with newcastle and he was joint top goalscorer with
Bojan he is only a midfielder.
Good Young Players:
Submitted by: Shaun
In my second season and a scout found a 18 year old defender form the USA u21s looked
at the players and found a player called fitzgerald ace defender bought him for 3mil
and havent looked back. Also look for a player called Bruins from holland, he a amc
but also a free kick wizard.
Darren Fletcher Bug:
If you want lots of money when playing as Manchester United, offer Darren Fletcher
for £60M and Manchester City will make a offer of the same price. Also works with other
players and most teams, but with less extravagant sums.
Good Player:
Submitted by: stormino
A great player to sign for any championship side is marek matejovsky, you can buy him
for between 2 and 3 mill and he always impresses which ever side you buy him for!.
Easy money:
Use the following trick to make money as well as develop players. First, put a player
on the Transfer List that CPU's teams are interested in. When they make an offer,
reduce it to £0, then put a buy back clause of £1,000. Scroll down and enter a clause
"After League Appearance - 1" then increase that to the amount that they offered. Once
the player makes his debut for the team, you will get the money and can then buy him
back for £1,000. Note: This is especially useful for youth players, as it allows you
to earn money from them while being able to get them when they develop for almost
nothing and also saves the wages.
Saving time:
* Select "Manager" and choose your team. Select "Game Settings", then set "Assistant
takes control of friendly matches" to on. You will still play friendly matches, but
will save time and still allow your players can get match fitness.
* Select "Manager" and choose your team. Select "Team Settings", then set "Let Assistant
Manager take care of press conferences" to on.
Patch 9.0.3 -10 PA:
Balotelli - Inter
Bojan - Barcelona
Feghouli - Grenoble Foot
Fiorillo - Sampdoria
Galvan - Cruz Azul
Kroos - Bayern
Pato - AC Milan
Pjanic - Lyon
Saivet - Bordeaux
Sakho - Paris Saint-Germain
Vela - Arsenal
Here is a list of all the players that have a -10 PA for the game, this is an updated
version for patch 9.0.3.
Young and talented players, plus more cash!:
Submitted by: Xx Navek xX
Well, i am here to speak about good young players, and how to get easy cash. Well i think
ismael miller who plays for west brom, he is young and gets goals plus he is very cheap!
bojan for barcelona, obviously its literally impossible to get this guy unless you put him
on the transfer list and not needed by the club. then swap bojan for nothing to the team
you want.
Note: bojan becomes one of the best players on the game after a various amount of time.
and also: caicedo for man city! only 19 years old. he is very young and same as miller he
gets goals aswell.
To get cash: Very simple, you buy a player for how much you want e.g:get a new user as
man city, while being your team sell a reserve team player for how much you want...
and well its as simple as that. hope ive helped thanks navs.
Amazing Player:
Submitted by: Stephen
A really good attacking player is Marquinhos a brazilian as he has amazing attributes
and is only about 20. You can get him from about 10 million.
Submitted by: joe
If you want a really good striker that is quite cheap i recommend Vagner Love from CSKA
Moscow, he will get you 25 - 30 every season and is only 24 years old, also zhirkov is
a top left attacking midfielder also from CSKA.
Very Good Cheap Players:
Gioda, Mihelic
Enio (brazillian guy plays in asia).
Dimitar Makriev, Denis Alibec, Evseev, Coeff.
Ochirosii, Fleck, Kadlec (16yr old st), Molinaro.
Zebina, Barboiana, Leonardo (winger listed at ajax).
juan manuel torres, beevers, rajtoral.
Buy players easily:
If you want to buy a player, but the club are not selling him (for example, Cristiano
Ronaldo), you can buy him for free. To do this, go to "Options" in the taskbar, then
select "New User"". Name your manager, select the club that the player you want plays
for, submit the new user, read all messages in your inbox as usual. You must select
the transfer budget for the season. Change back to your main user (go to "Manager" in
the taskbar, change user, then choose your main user), then place a bid on the player
that you want for ?0, press "Continue", and it should display a message in your inbox
stating that the player you want has been offered for by your club. Accept this.
Note: If this has been rejected, offer the player that you want to buy to clubs for
?100 million and make sure you include all human clubs. After you have offered him
to clubs, bid for the player again and it should say that a player has been offered
for rather than automatically rejecting the offer. Then, press "Continue" again and
it should give you permission to offer a contract to the player that you want.
Note: He may not want to come if it is someone like Lionel Messi. After you have
completed the offer and the player you want is playing for your club, retire from
football on your other user (select "Manger" in the taskbar, choose "Options" and
then retire).
Easy money:
As Manchester City, go to your club's reserve team and make a bid to loan a player.
However, pay them all of your transfer budget. If they are a fringe player or you
are a small club, they will accept and you will get the money. Then as Manchester
City, immediately terminate the player's loan. If you want to get rid of a player
instead, just buy the player rather than loaning them. However the money will not
return instantly if you are not in a transfer window.
Easy money:
When starting with Manchester United, you can get easy money by offering Darren
Fletcher to all clubs. Manchester City will usually come back with a bid of about
?40 to ?50 million.
Ownage without cheating!:
Submitted by: The Don
Go on a good player you want to sign, and put the upfront fee as 0. Then go on "clauses"
and add a after appearances clause of after 50 apps 40 mil. and do this with after league
goals and after international app's. Then sell the player before the clauses come in sell
the player. Dont thank me, im already the don.
Curtis Obeng:
Submitted by: Manul
First start offering best players to clubs for free then when loads of clubs make
a bid still leave it as free but change the clauses how you want it.
Submitted by: brat
Buy lissan diarra very good signing scores on his debut very good player.
Submitted by: david kelly
Here are some of the best players to buy in fm2009 there yong good and cheap
R.Ochirosii-left midfielder
R.Juhasz-centre back
kacar-defensive midfielder
M.Sakho-left centre back
Sandro-Centre Midfield
Fernandinho-atacking midfielder
michael johnson-centre midfield
jelle van damme-defensive midfield
j.Lescott-left centre midfield
Extremely good signings:
Submitted by: Tyler
As Man City, with the 9.3.0 patch on, you will have a fair few good players already
there plus a mega money amount.
Best three signings I made were;
Pato - AC Milan wonderkid, let him go for about 34.5 mil
Gareth Barry - Villa let him go for about 23.5 mil
Naldo - Can't remember the club, but I got him for about 12 mil and he is
excellent. Scores goals and barely concedes any. Best buy so far.
How to win every league match...:
Submitted by: Anindya Banerjee
First start a game normally...then make a new user for your opposition in the next
match.... and then put all the players in attacking position....you will win by a
margin of more than 20 goals.....
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2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
With effect from October, Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany, will be launching the new 911 GT3 RS on the European market. This purist variant of the GT3 is particularly suited for use on the track. The GT3 RS is distinguished by its performance capability and the unadulterated driving experience enjoyed with a racing car, but also meets all requirements for road-legal sports cars.
The exceptionally meaty engine boasts a displacement of 3.6 liters to generate 305 kW (415 bhp) at 7,600 rpm. Maximum revs are reached at 8,400 rpm. The power output per liter of engine capacity is 115.3 bhp. These figures correspond to the present GT3. But the RS puts in an even better performance. Thanks to a close-ratio six-speed transmission with a single-mass flywheel and the 20 kg lower vehicle weight, the engine revs up even more freely, thus enabling the 911 GT3 to sprint from zero to 100 km per hour in 4.2 seconds. That's one tenth of a second faster than the GT3. It takes just 13.3 seconds to hit to 200 km per hour. Maximum speed is 310 km per hour.
The reference "RS" will quicken the pulse of Porsche connoisseurs. Models such as the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972 and the type 964 911 RS (1991) were also sports cars that stood out on account of an extreme degree of maneuverability and handling. That tradition is continued with the new 911 GT3 RS. In common with its predecessors, it provides a basic and pre-approval model for use in a range of racing series.
One characteristic of the new "RS" is the body, which is 44 mm wider at the rear (a legacy from the Carrera 4 models) by comparison with the 911 GT3. The muscular-looking rear end conceals a wider track that not only improves directional stability but also increases the transverse acceleration potential of this two-seater coupe.
Despite its specialized body, the "RS" is 20 kg lighter than the GT3, weighing in at just 1375 kg. This weight-saving was achieved by the use, amongst other solutions, of an adjustable carbon fiber wing, the use of a plastic rear lid and a lightweight plastic rear window. The corresponding weight-saving is 4.5 kg/kW.
With a view to the registration regulations for the important Gran Tourismo championships as future fields of application, the road version of the GT3 RS has resorted to technical solutions that will also feature in the racing version. These solutions will include the entire wheel carrier and split wishbones on the rear axle, in addition to the carbon fiber components of the body.
And the interior lives up to the vehicle's sporting aspirations: 2 lightweight bucket seats made of carbon fiber composite materials come as standard and in the club sports package. There is a bolted roll cage and the pre-wiring for the battery main switch. A six-point seatbelt for the driver and a fire extinguisher are also provided. Internal trims are black, with the roof lining, steering wheel and gear stick trimmed in high-quality Alcantara leather.
The available finishes are Arctic Silver metallic or black; as an option, the GT3 can also be obtained in orange or green. All vehicle insignia and the wheels themselves are styled in orange or black to contrast with the body paintwork.
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In Detail
|Series Production Car
|built at
|Stuttgart, Germany
|price $
|$ 123,000
|Rear Longitudinal
|DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
|fuel feed
|Sequential Multi Point Fuel injection
|3598 cc / 219.6 in³
|100 mm / 3.94 in
|76.4 mm / 3.01 in
|309.5 kw / 415 bhp @ 7600 rpm
|specific output
|115.34 bhp per litre
|301.82 bhp per tonne
|406.75 nm / 300 ft lbs @ 5500 rpm
|body / frame
|Unit Steel w/Aluminum Panels
|wheel type
|Cast Aluminum Alloy
|front tires
|235/35ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
|rear tires
|305/30ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup
|front brakes
|Ceramic Ventilated Discs
|rear brakes
|Ceramic Ventilated Discs
|front wheels
|F 48.3 x 21.6 cm / 19 x 8.5 in
|rear wheels
|R 48.3 x 30.5 cm / 19 x 12 in
|Rack & Pinion w/Variable Power Assist
|f suspension
|MacPherson Struts w/Coil over Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
|r suspension
|Multi-link w/Coil over Gas Dampers, Anti-Roll Bar
|curb weight
|1375 kg / 3031 lbs
|2355 mm / 92.7 in
|front track
|1486 mm / 58.5 in
|rear track
|59.5 mm / -1.0 in
|4471 mm / 176.0 in
|1808 mm / 71.2 in
|1280 mm / 50.4 in
|6-Speed Manual
|gear ratios
|3.82:1, 2.26:1, 1.64:1, 1.29:1, 1.06:1, 0.92:1
|final drive
|top speed
|~310 kph / 192.6 mph
|0 – 60 mph
|~4.1 seconds
|0 – 100 mph
|~9.2 seconds
|0 – 1/4 mile
|~12.0 seconds
|0.29 Cd

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Confession Buddhas Practice
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Saturday's Belmont Stakes on Long Island will have tighter security than in years past, making it the latest major sporting event with stricter policies following the Boston Marathon bombings.
The new rules, which take a lead from those implemented for the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, affect fans even before they get near the track.
Tailgating will not be allowed on park grounds, and fans may be searched outside the admission gates.
Authorities say they will use electric wands at all the gates to search for prohibited items.
"We're gonna do everything we can to maintain the fun level, along with keeping the safety level just as high," said Rodnell Workman, a vice president with the New York Racing Association.
A slew of new items are banned from the race this year including backpacks, coolers, laser pointers, umbrellas, thermoses, camcorders, purses longer than 12 inches in diameter, duffel bags, cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than 6 inches, pepper spray or other weapons, tripods and wagons or hand trucks.
As in previous years, alcoholic beverages, fireworks, glass, grills and tents will also be banned.
Race fans seem to be taking the increased security measures in stride.
"We cannot allow the terrorism to ruin our lives and enjoyment," said Robert Acker, who was visiting the track on Thursday.


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Top-selling U.S. band allows rock fans to "Sing with Chicago" and fight breast cancer
Preview by Joshua Maloni
I can't believe the phone call I just received.
A few minutes before a scheduled interview with Chicago trumpeter Lee Loughnane, Laurie, a member of the band's management team, gave me a ring to say Lee was running a few minutes behind. Such a courtesy is rare with national acts -- let alone a group that has sold more albums than just about every other U.S. act in history.
The unexpected politeness came as I was trying to wrap my brain around Chicago's 100 million sold records.
That's nine zeroes.
It was then I realized these two mindbenders are related. As www.allmusic.com biographer William Ruhlmann once wrote of Chicago's record sales, "If such statements of fact surprise, that's because Chicago has been singularly underrated since the beginning of its long career, both because of its musical ambitions (to the musicians, rock is only one of several styles of music to be used and blended, along with classical, jazz, R&B, and pop) and because of its refusal to emphasize celebrity over the music."
"I'm so blessed to be as busy as this," a humble Loughnane said.
Chicago rose to stardom in the 1960s, '70s and '80s behind a bushel of hit songs, including "Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?," "Call on Me," "Hard to Say I'm Sorry," "You're the Inspiration," "Will You Still Love Me?," "I Don't Wanna Live Without Your Love" and "Look Away."
But now, Loughnane's band has turned its attention from fame and fortune to helping others. For the third year in a row, Chicago has teamed with the American Cancer Society to fight breast cancer. As part of the "Sing with Chicago" campaign, fans bid on meet-and-greet packages, premium tickets, backstage passes and the ultimate music lover's prize: the opportunity to sing No. 1 single "If You Leave Me Now" on stage with the band during a concert (bid at http://www.cancer.org/singwithchicago; all proceeds directly benefit the ACS).
"They are so happy that they are able to come up," Loughnane said of past winners.
The fan performances -- whether good or bad -- are always interesting, he noted.
"We go on completely unrehearsed, so you never know what you're going to get," Loughnane said. "Some of them really perform -- they go out and are personable with the audience. They sing the song and they know the whole thing. Some of them get nervous and they sing the whole song before we finish the first verse.
"No matter what happens, we play the entire song. They get their applause. It's usually a standing ovation from every audience. It's a very cool situation to be involved in -- and gratifying."
Chicago performs Saturday at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel in Niagara Falls. Loughnane promises the nearly two-hour concert will be "a cross section of our entire career -- from our first album through present day."
"We try to setup the show so that it has flow," Loughnane said. "It starts up, and then it comes down with a little relaxation, and then goes back up again. It's sort of the wave. By the time you ... (are) almost hitting the beach at the end of the show, that's when the crescendos should be heading in."
With Chicago's extensive catalog of hit singles, picking and choosing songs for the set list can be difficult for band members.
"That has been the struggle over the years as we have amassed more hit songs," Loughnane said. "There are certain songs that we can't get away without playing."
Concertgoers can expect to hear "Saturday in the Park," "Beginnings," "25 or 6 to 4" and "Hard Habit to Break" in the mix.
"We try to keep it interesting for everyone -- for us and the audience," Loughnane said.
Loughnane, himself, is excited to perform "Street Player," which "we recorded right at the end of the disco era," he said. "It was at a point where people were down on disco, and they were tired of hearing it, and they melted down -- they took all their disco records and threw them in a huge pile in Comiskey Park -- out on second base -- and melted the whole thing down. 'Street Player' was one of the ones they threw in the pile."
"We came in right at the end of the era and, amazingly enough, we were able to make it through that era, as well," Loughnane said. "We've come through different styles of music -- different genres, I guess -- of rock and roll to get where we are now. It's amazing for us to get as far as we have."
Loughnane offered some good news for fans hoping for another era of Chicago-style songs.
"Everybody is writing music now, and we're putting it together now," Loughnane said of a new album.
"I don't know how long it will take; how many songs there will be; what the style or flavor of the songs will be; what the direction is," he said. "It's all up in the air -- pretty much like it has been from the first album."
With more than 30 albums under their belts, and those astonishing record sales, it's a safe bet the members of Chicago will figure it out.
"It's a new, exciting time for us," Loughnane said.
Chicago performs Saturday at 8 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, 310 Fourth St., Niagara Falls. Visit http://www.senecaniagaracasino.com for more information or for tickets. Chicago is online at www.chicagotheband.com.


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Welcome to Porto, where you will be met at the airport and transferred to your contemporary Emerald Radiance Star-Ship. This evening, join your fellow guests for dinner on board.
Relax on board today and enjoy a full day of sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Douro Valley. This fascinating area is celebrated because it builds on two millennia of wine producing history, where viticulture has shaped the surrounding landscape and small, sleepy villages are peppered with dozens of sun-drenched vineyards.
Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and cocktail reception.
Portuguese cooking demonstration on board
Begin your day with a visit to the beautiful Quinta do Tedo vineyard in the heart of Portugal's Douro Valley, nestled on the confluence of the Douro and Tedo rivers. This 18th-century estate is environmentally sound, creating organic produce by using traditional viticulture methods.
Alternatively, enjoy a guided walk through local vineyards, stopping along the way to admire your surroundings. Or, embark on a kayak excursion along the river, taking in the impressive views from the heart of the Douro Valley.
This afternoon, enjoy sailing to Vega de Terrón, perhaps relaxing on the Sun Deck
Kayak experience in Pinhão
Guided active walk through the vineyards
Included Excursion
Visit to Quinta do Tedo with tasting
Founded in Roman times, the ancient city of Salamanca and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed old quarter have an illustrious past, having been held by the Carthaginians, Romans and Moors.
Travel to the beautiful golden city for a walking tour, starting with the postcard-worthy galleries and arcades that adorn Plaza Mayor. You'll also have the opportunity to see Casa de las Conchas, a building that has been lovingly decorated with more than 300 shells.
Tuna music band
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Salamanca
Castelo Rodrigo tour (extra expense)
This morning, you'll arrive in Pocinho where you'll have the opportunity to visit the Côa Valley Museum. Later, return to your ship for lunch and soak up your idyllic surrounds, enjoying a Port wine cocktail lesson on boards as you sail towards Régua. This evening, a rural dinner at a wine estate is certain to be one of the highlights of your trip.
Port wine cocktail lesson on board
Rural dinner at Quinta da Pacheca
Included Excursion
Visit to the Côa Valley Museum
Archaeological tour by 4x4 at the Côa Valley Museum (extra expense)
Today, on an included excursion, you will visit the marvellous Baroque village of Lamego, stopping to see the picturesque Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, a structure that stands gracefully over the town
Mosaic tile painting lesson on board
Walk down the steps of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Lamego
Visit to Mateus Manor House (extra expense)
Located at the mouth of the Douro River, Porto is a fascinating eclectic mix of modern and ancient architecture. Famous for its export of Port wines, it's easy to imagine how British merchant ships would have once clustered together in the medieval harbour, waiting to take their produce across the water.
Your included tour of the coastal city will touch on the fortified structures of Castelo da Foz and Castelo do Queijo, a building whose pentagonal façades overlook the ocean. This evening, enjoy a charming evening cruise that will shine a different light on Porto's skyline.
Evening cruise through Porto
Guided active walk in Porto
Included Excursion
Guided tour of Porto
Visit to Quinta da Aveleda (extra expense)
Guided bike tour to the Atlantic (extra expense)
After breakfast, it's time to say farewell to your fellow guests, taking memories of sun-drenched vineyards with you.
This itinerary is a guide only and may be amended for operational reasons such as high and low water. As such, the cruise may operate altered from that stated above. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
The world may have changed, however, our commitment to our guests and crew, the guest experience and their health, safety and wellbeing remains our key priority. We are working closely with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), local and international Government Health agencies, to ensure our protocols exceed the latest regulatory requirements. Our Health & Safety Steering Committee oversees all health and safety policies and training with Emerald Cruises, ensuring you can travel with complete confidence that your wellbeing and safety are taken care of to the highest standard. In addition, we are implementing the most recent insights and technologies, with our Emerald Cruises team dedicated to exceeding the levels of cleanliness required in today's travel climate.
We are continuously updating our protocols to safeguard both the health, safety and the experience of our valued guests. You will be informed about these important procedures, well in advance of your journey departure, which may include the following information and guidelines:
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To ensure all of our guests are safe and well before your journey with us begins, we will require you to complete a pre-departure medical health evaluation. During the phased embarkation process you, and your fellow passengers, will be tested for COVID-19 by a medical specialist. This will allow you to relax with complete peace-of-mind when you board our Star-Ships, in the company of other like-minded travelers.
Our Dedicated Team
Our Captains, Hotel Managers and Cruise Directors, alongside their exceptional teams, will deliver a first-class level of service during your time traveling with us. You can enjoy the same exciting program of on board and on shore experiences, tailored to smaller groups to allow for safe social distancing. The team are readily available to ensure every detail of your journey with us is memorable, for all the right reasons. They will ensure health and safety protocols are followed on a daily basis.
Healthy Crew
Having the best crew to look after you is at the heart of our core values at Emerald Cruises, and we will go the extra mile to ensure our crew is healthy in doing so. All crew will be regularly tested for COVID-19 and will have daily temperature and health checks. They will also be trained and regularly briefed on all aspects in preventing COVID-19 amongst themselves as well as our guests. They will go beyond the ordinary to make your cruise a truly exceptional experience.
Contact-Free Check In & Check Out
We have adjusted the various touchpoints of your journey, allowing you to check in and check out in a completely contact-free way. Through a phased embarkation you will be able to arrive and depart from your Star-Ship smoothly and with safe social proximity in mind. And, of course, every time you return to your Star-Ship, our crew will be there to greet you with a warm smile.
Briefings & Screenings
Our medical expert will host mandatory briefings and screenings. These events are designed to ensure every member of our guests and crew are healthy, and also offer an opportunity to allay any concerns or ask any questions you may have about our safety protocols.
Enhanced Cleaning Commitment
Our on board crew will be increasing and enhancing our already frequent and high standard cleaning protocols in public areas and suites, leaving surfaces and spaces spotless. Additional care and attention will be paid to high contact zones, such as communal restrooms and dining facilities.
Socially Aware Dining
You can expect the same delightful dining experiences when you travel with us, savoring a choice of dishes inspired by regional cuisine and local produce. We are adapting and redesigning our on board food and beverage service to ensure extra care is taken in order to minimize social contact. We will serve our delicious food a la carte or via served buffets.
Contact-Free Movement
The spacious surrounds of our ships in combination with the guest numbers provide ample room for you to relax, allowing for an abundance of personal space. We are introducing contact-free movement across our Star-Ships to further reduce risks. Contact-free hand sanitizer dispensers will be readily available in all public spaces and guest corridors on board, whilst automated doors and contact-free guest servicing will minimize the number of touchpoints.
Air Circulation
Our Star-Ships are equipped with air circulation systems. These systems ensure there is no re-circulation of inside air on board the ship. When you are relaxing in your suite you will be breathing air from outside the ship that is channeled directly to your suite. The air will also be released from your suite directly to the outside.
Smaller Groups & Social Proximity
Discovering the local culture of your destination is the highlight of every river cruise. Create memories to cherish during our choice of on shore excursions. You will travel in smaller groups, allowing for a more intimate travel experience, whilst respecting social proximity and destination specific regulations. To enhance your sightseeing, you can utilize our digital headsets, which will act as your personal tour guide and travel map.
Carefully Selected Local Partners
As well as enhancing our health and safety protocols on board and with our crew, we're working closely with our local partners. We have forged long-standing relationships with our local partners, all of whom have been carefully selected for their expertise and high levels of service, and are committed to ensuring your safety. They will receive extensive training to adhere with our enhanced protocols. We will also introduce strict control and screening procedures for anyone boarding our Star-Ships.
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Your wellbeing is our number one priority, both during your time on board and on shore. Journey to and from your destination with complete peace-of-mind. All transport vehicles will be equipped with hand sanitizer and will undergo deep cleaning after every journey, surpassing the high industry standards required. You can also rest assured that we will monitor social proximity, allowing you to travel safely, with plenty of personal space.
We are committed to continually reviewing and updating our protocols and guidelines as new information becomes available, to ensure that our guests can travel safely in the many destinations we operate in.
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New Eye Surgery Center Opens
BERLIN – Atlantic General Hospital announced this week the opening of its new Eye Surgery Center, which utilizes existing hospital space, offers comprehensive surgical services to treat cataracts and glaucoma as well as illnesses and injuries of the retina and vitreous.
The Eye Surgery Center required the purchase of specialized surgical equipment to outfit one of the hospital's operation room suites as well as the recruitment of retina specialists to complement the scope of services already provided by the ophthalmologists of Chesapeake Eye Center.
"We're very excited to be able to provide these services to the community," said Shirley Spirk, director of surgery at Atlantic General. "With our aging population, the demand for cataract surgery and other eye treatments is increasing steadily."
With the new equipment, surgeons Catherine Smoot-Haselnus, M.D., Jason Yonker, M.D., and Todd Bescak, D.O are able to provide micro-incisional surgery under mild sedation with custom lens choices for visual correction of distance vision, near vision and astigmatism. The investment in the new technology has also allowed Atlantic General to offer specialty retina care with Zaaira Ahmad, M.D., Jeffrey Benner, M.D. and John Butler, M.D. of Retina Consultants of Delmarva.
Development of the AGH Eye Surgery Center allows for comprehensive surgical eye care seven days a week on a scheduled or emergency basis locally for the first time.
"With the premier clinical and surgical talent of the AGH surgeons, coupled with the latest technology available at Atlantic General, patients no longer have to travel beyond their community to receive first class eye care," said Smoot-Haselnus, medical director of the Eye Surgery Center.
Azar Comes To Ocean Pines
OCEAN PINES — When Dr. Alex Azar saw an opportunity to expand his practice into the Ocean Pines area, he didn't waste any time. He immediately reached out to his colleagues at Accurate Optical (whom he already shares building space with in the Salisbury, Winterplace Park location) to see if they would be interested in sharing the market and office space in Northern Worcester County.
"Economically it made sense to share office space in the Pines and bring all of our specialties together in one centralized location," said Dr. Alex Azar. "Not only do we share equipment, office space and exam rooms, but we all value the ability to deliver expert eye care in a convenient and comfortable setting."
Two key elements were factored into the decision to expand in the Ocean Pines/Berlin area — the Pines' growing senior population and an existing patient-base.
"The number of patients driving from the Ocean Pines/Berlin area for appointments in our Salisbury office is greater than it's ever been before," said Dr. Azar. "Now we are bringing the same quality care closer to our existing patients and exposing other residents in the area to a one-stop-shopping experience for all their eye care needs."
The new office provides comprehensive eye health care, an extensive selection of eyewear and specialized services and surgeries.
New Designation Earned
OCEAN CITY — Legum and Norman, an Associa company, has announced Abby Elliott, general manager at The Parke at Ocean Pines, has earned her Certified Manager of Community Associations (CMCA) designation from the National Board of Certification for Community Association Managers (NBC-CAM).
The CMCA credential is granted only to individuals who demonstrate fundamental knowledge and expertise in managing homeowner and condominium associations and cooperatives.
"We're always excited to see one of our staff members move up the success ladder," said Susan Blackburn, President of Legum & Norman. "This designation will help increase her education and overall experience in the industry, which will help her to ultimately better serve our clients."
Elliott joined L&N in 2009 as The Parke Clubhouse Coordinator and became General Manager one year later.
Certification Achieved
BERLIN — Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care has announced that Dr. Ghulam Waris has achieved Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Waris is an attending physician for Coastal Hospice at the Lake inpatient facility, for home care patients, and for inpatient palliative consults at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. He has been with Coastal Hospice since 2004. Dr. Waris is also the medical director at the Holly Center. He has been with the Holly Center since 2002.
"It is a considerable honor for Dr. Waris to achieve this certification," says Dr. David Cowall, Medical Director for Coastal Hospice and Palliative Care. "Besides passing a challenging examination, this distinction also represents many years of hard work and study. His expertise will prove invaluable to Coastal Hospice."
Founded in 1980, Coastal Hospice provides traditional hospice services, palliative care, bereavement support, education and training to residents in Wicomico, Worcester, Dorchester, and Somerset counties.


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Blood on the Moon1948 Action/Adventure | Drama | Western
One of the best psychological westerns of the 1940s, RKO Radio's Blood on the Moon stars Robert Mitchum as itinerant cowboy Jim Garry. Riding into a Texas Indian reservation, Garry finds himself embroiled in a deadly feud between cattle ranchers and homesteaders. He befriends both Amy Lufton (Barbara Bel Geddes), daughter of wealthy cattle man John Lufton (Tom Tully), and smooth-talking mercenary Tate Rilling (Robert Preston). What neither Garry nor Amy realize is that Rilling is a snake, conspiring with crooked Indian agent Jake Pindalest (Frank Faylen) to make off with Lufton's cattle. At first aligning himself with Rilling, Garry finally figures out that his so-called friend is up to no good and casts his lot with Lufton, leading to a bloody showdown. Based on the novel by Luke Short, Blood on the Moon was given top-grade treatment by director Robert Wise, an alumnus of RKO Radio's editing department.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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Since the ACA was enacted eight years ago, many employers are re-examining employee benefits in an effort to manage costs, navigate changing regulations, and expand their plan options. Self-funded plans are one way that's happening.
In 2017, the UBA Health Plan survey revealed that self-funded plans have increased by 12.8% in the past year overall, and just less than two-thirds of all large employers' plans are self-funded.
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Margaret Hawkins Abbott, a retired Johns Hopkins Medical School genetics researcher who investigated families with inherited conditions for nearly five decades, died of dementia complications Feb. 1 at Keswick Multi-Care Center. She was 89 and lived in Ruxton.
"She was a Johns Hopkins institution," said Dr. Jason Brandt, Johns Hopkins Medical School director of medical psychology and professor of psychiatry. "She dedicated her career to nursing and genetic diseases and to ferreting out family medical histories."
Born Margaret Rhys Hawkins in Cumberland, she was raised in La Plata. Her father, William P. Hawkins, owned an apartment building and her mother, Elizabeth Lloyd Powell, was a homemaker.
She attended La Plata High School and the old St. Mary's Seminary and Junior College in St. Mary's City, where she graduated from high school and earned an associate of arts degree in 1943. She graduated from the Johns Hopkins Hospital School of Nursing in 1946.
Mrs. Abbott was head nurse in surgery at Hopkins Hospital from 1946 to 1948 and until 1953 was a nursing instructor and supervisor in the Marburg private patient wing. According to a biographical sketch supplied by the Hopkins Archives, she received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Hopkins in 1952.
She was then a senior caseworker for the Charles County Department of Public Welfare and was later assistant in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.
In 1957, she moved into medical genetics and became an assistant to Dr. Victor McKusick, a pioneer in the field.
"She could be precise and demand that things be done a certain way, the right way, but she had a heart of gold," said Dr. Susan Folstein, a University of Miami psychiatrist. "When it came to her patients, she had the kindest, gentlest ways. She was quite a character and I admired her greatly."
Medical colleagues said that Mrs. Abbott was the administrator of the Moore Clinic in the 1960s and assisted patients affected by dwarfism and inherited blood diseases.
"Margaret was of the old school. When I first met her, she gave me the once-over. She tried to intimidate me but we became close friends. She was really a gem," said Della Malone, administrative secretary in the Hopkins Institute of Genetic Medicine. "She was quite a character. ... With her patients, she was remarkable. They would call and ask for her. Her notes were so thorough and her handwriting so precise, there was never a question."
She joined the Baltimore Huntington's Disease Center at Hopkins in 1982 as a clinical nurse and medical genealogist in the Hopkins Psychiatry Department. She researched Huntington's, an inherited neurological condition that affects movement and can cause mood changes and dementia. She worked with patients — and developed large genealogical charts of extended families — and counseled people at risk.
"She was one of the few research nurses who would continue to see patients once they entered nursing homes," said Dr. Brandt. "She collected data and conducted neurological exams and on her own. She also went way beyond the call of duty and worked with the nursing home staff to help patients who were not getting the care they needed."
While still working for Dr. McKusick, she received a master's degree in public health in 1960 from the Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. She received a joint appointment as instructor in psychiatry in 1987 and was named an assistant professor in 1988. She retired in 2005.
"She was a phenomenon," said Dr. Brandt. "Margaret had an exacting style and insisted on doing everything the proper way. But her clinical manner with patients was always gentle, warm and absolutely amazing. Her devotion to her work was inspirational."
Mrs. Abbott had been an active member of the Johns Hopkins Nurses Alumnae Association and served on its board and executive committee.
She published numerous scientific articles in her field, including longevity and heritable disorders.
Mrs. Abbott was an active member of the Maryland Chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames, the Johns Hopkins Club and Christ Episcopal Church in LaPlata. Friends said that she was an accomplished cook and that her meals reflected the same standards of care she gave her medical work.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Cornelius Webster Abbott of Baltimore; two stepsons, Jesse Abbott of Scarborough, Maine, and John Abbott of Louisville, Ky.; and two stepdaughters, Aline Ybarra of Gilbert, Ariz., and Carrie Moore of Ridgefield, Conn.
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Denver, CO - AAS 2018 - Julie Comerford during the Plenary Lecture at the American Astronomical Society's 232nd meeting at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday June 6, 2018. The AAS, established in 1899 and based in Washington, DC, is the major organization of professional astronomers in North America. More than 500 astronomers, educators, industry representatives, and journalists are spending the week in Denver to discuss the latest findings from across the universe. Photo by Phil McCarten/Corporate Event Images, © 2018 American Astronomical Society.
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The Cedar Springs Board of Education started their new school year Monday, July 11, by swearing in the recently elected board members and selecting this year's officers.
President of the 2011-12 board is Brooke Nichols; Vice-president is Joe Marckini; Secretary is Tim Avery; and Treasurer is Todd Hanson.
17th Circuit Court Judge Christopher Yates swore in Joe Marckini and Jeff Gust, both incumbents who were reelected in May. Marckini, formerly board president, invited him to do the honors.
The board also had further discussion on athletics and the drop in participants. They clarified that athletics supervisor Autumn Mattson did not make the decision on her own about which sports would not receive funding, but that it was made jointly by Mattson, Superintendent Ron McDermed and Assistant Superintendent David Cairy. They also noted that a lot of parents called letting them know they had their support. They said they would be looking into things they could do to bolster participation.


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"Building a Feedback-Rich Culture"
The value of interpersonal feedback.
As an executive coach and an experiential educator, I'm a passionate believer in the value of interpersonal feedback. To become more effective and fulfilled at work, people need a keen understanding of their impact on others and the extent to which they're achieving their goals in their working relationships. Direct feedback is the most efficient way for them to gather this information and learn from it.
But the form that most interpersonal feedback takes — a conversation between two people — can trick us into seeing it as a product of the relationship when it's equally (if not more so) a product of the surrounding culture. Even people who aren't interested in or skilled at giving or receiving feedback will participate in the process (and improve) when they're working in a feedback-rich environment. And the most ardent and capable feedback champions will give up if the organizational or team culture doesn't support their efforts.
So as leaders, how do we build a feedback-rich culture? What does it take to cultivate an ongoing commitment to interpersonal feedback? Here are four essential elements:
1. Safety and Trust
To give and receive truly candid feedback, people must feel a sense of safety and trust. Neurologist and educator Judy Willis emphasizes the relationship between positive emotion and performance, and as leaders we need to foster it to ensure that colleagues learn from feedback. Note that this does not mean avoiding confrontation or offering only support and comfort. It does mean being highly attuned to people's readiness for a challenge and their emotional state in a given interaction.
To create safety and trust:
- Get to know each other. Make an effort to understand colleagues as individuals. This doesn't require a great deal of time or deep, personal disclosures — just taking a moment to ask about someone's weekend and occasionally sharing stories of your own.
- Talk about emotions. The ability to discuss emotions is a critical feature in any group that aspires to share effective feedback, not only because feelings are at the heart of most difficult feedback, but also because feedback inevitably generates difficult feelings. When we can talk about our embarrassment, disappointment, frustration, and even anger, the culture is sufficiently safe — and robust — to handle real feedback.
- Make it OK to say no. A risk in feedback-rich cultures is that people feel obligated to say "Of course," when asked, "Can I give you some feedback?" The freedom to postpone such conversations when we're not ready to have them ensures that when they do take place all participants are willing parties.
2. Balance
We often think that good feedback is honest criticism, but that's just half the story. The other half is truly meaningful positive feedback, which is all too often absent in organizations. You can't have one without the other, but so many obstacles prevent us from offering and accepting positive feedback. We worry it will sound insincere. We worry it is insincere. We worry it will make us look like suck-ups. We worry it will make us seem weak. And since we don't do it very often, we're not very good at it. But recent research at Ghent University in Belgium indicates that positive feedback promotes self-development. Further, as University of Washington psychologist John Gottman has noted in his study of long-term relationships, in the most successful ones the ratio of positive to negative interactions is 5:1 even in the midst of a conflict. Strong relationships depend on heartfelt positive feedback — so we need to practice.
To establish balance:
- Offer some positive feedback…and stop there. Too often we use positive feedback to cushion the blow before delivering criticism, but that practice inevitably degrades the value of our praise and renders it hollow.
- Start small. We miss opportunities to provide positive feedback every day because we have this idea that only big wins merit discussion. When we see any behavior we want to encourage, we should acknowledge it and express some appreciation.
- Praise effort, not ability. Research by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck suggests that praising persistent efforts, even in failed attempts, helps build resilience and determination, while praising talent and ability results in risk-aversion and heightened sensitivity to setbacks.
3. Normalcy
Trainings and workshops can create space for people to be open to new ideas and experiment with new ways of communicating, but the next day everyone goes back to the real world. You have to integrate the behaviors you want into your team's daily routines in order to normalize those behaviors within the organization's culture. If feedback is something that happens only at unusual times (such as a performance review or when something's gone wrong), it'll never really be an organic part of the organizational culture. It has to show up in everyday life — on a walk down the hallway, at the end of a meeting, over a cup of coffee.
To make feedback normal:
- Don't wait for a special occasion. A mentor of mine, Vince Stehle, once told me, "Don't build a castle; put up a thousand tents," and that certainly applies to feedback. Don't turn it into a complex, cumbersome process; just take a few minutes (or even a moment) and make it happen.
- Work in public. Certain conversations are best held one-on-one, but too often we treat all feedback as a potentially embarrassing or even shameful process to be conducted under cover of darkness. When sufficient safety and balance exist, even critical feedback can be provided in larger groups. This not only allows everyone present to learn from the issues under discussion but also allows people to see how to give and receive feedback more effectively.
4. Personal Accountability
As leaders who want to promote a feedback-rich culture, we have to walk the talk every day. Research by Harvard Business School's Lynn Paine and colleagues makes clear that employees are more sensitive than leaders to gaps between companies' espoused values and actual practices. Our teams will take their cues from us as to what's acceptable, and if we don't take some risks in this area, they won't either. Why should they? This doesn't mean we're going to get it right all the time. If we're taking some meaningful risks, then of course we'll make some mistakes. The key is to fail forward and view those mistakes as essential learning opportunities. Let those around us know that we're trying to get better at giving and receiving feedback, too, and ask for their input on how we're doing.
To walk the talk:
- Be transparent. Everyone around us – colleagues, superiors, direct reports – should know that improving at giving and receiving feedback is an ongoing goal of ours.
- Ask. We can't just sit back and wait for feedback to be offered, particularly when we're in a leadership role. If we want feedback to take root in the culture, we need to explicitly ask for it.
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DALLAS – A Dallas woman has found Neiman Marcus' generous return policy lacking, saying the luxury retailer wouldn't let her return $1.4 million worth of tainted items — many of them gifts her husband purchased from a store employee with whom he was allegedly having an affair.
Patricia Walker is suing Neiman Marcus, claiming fraud against the retailer. The lawsuit alleges that many of the items were presented as gifts to Walker from her husband, bought with Walker's credit from her long-time personal shopper, who received a hefty commission from the sales.
But Walker's attorney insists the lawsuit isn't about spite.
"This is not about revenge," Mark Ticer, Walker's attorney, said Thursday. "This is about accountability and getting them to step up and do the right thing."
Neiman Marcus spokeswoman Ginger Reeder said corporate policy prevents her from commenting on litigation. The retailer's return policy, as posted on its website, says customers may return, for credit, any items with which they "are not completely satisfied."
Most of the items Walker's husband, Bobby Tennison, 65, purchased were gifts for Walker, who was seriously injured in a car accident in 2007 that put her in the hospital for months and made her homebound until well into 2010, Ticer said.
"Adding insult to injury ... it's getting charged to her Neiman's account. The bill is getting paid with her money," Ticer said.
The gifts included jewelry, glass sculptures, furs, handbags and other items the lawsuit says he bought from Neiman Marcus employee Favi Lo.
The lawsuit also alleges the store knew about the illicit arrangement but did nothing to stop it because Neiman Marcus "directly profited from Lo's conduct and deceit."
Tennison and Lo did not immediately return calls to The Associated Press.
Ticer said Walker went from spending about $100,000 a year at Neiman's with help from her personal shopper in 2006 to nearly $850,000 in 2009. Walker didn't realize what was going on until Tennison filed for divorce in 2010.
"Had Walker known of this betrayal of trust and confidence," the suit contends she never would have purchased anything from Lo or Neiman Marcus and she would not have ever authorized Tennison or Lo to do so.
"Ms. Walker had no idea it was going on at all," Ticer said. "She was in the perfect spot to be vulnerable after the horrible accident."
The lawsuit claims that Lo and Tennison "conspired on these purchases to both enable Tennison to live a lavish lifestyle that he could not afford on his own" and allow Lo to receive large commissions.
Ticer said Walker is an extremely private person who had hoped to avoid a jury trial. The lawsuit was filed in Dallas County court in September 2010. A trial date has been set for November 2012.


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(d) Agreement. As used in section 281 and 1.281-2 the term agreement means a written contract, entered into before the beginning of the terminal railroad corporation's taxable year in question, to which all shareholders of the terminal railroad corporation are parties. The fact that other railroad corporations or persons are also parties will not disqualify an agreement. Section 281 applies only if, and to the extent that, the reduction of the liability or charge that would be made, as described in paragraph (c) of 1.281-2, results from the agreement. Thus, where the other conditions of the statute are met, section 281 applies if a written agreement, to which all of the shareholders were parties and which was entered into prior to the beginning of the terminal railroad corporation's taxable year, provides that the net revenues of the terminal railroad corporation are to be applied as a reduction of what would otherwise be the charge for the taxable year for related terminal services provided to the shareholders. Similarly, section 281 applies, where its other requirements are fulfilled, if the agreement provides that the net revenues are to be credited against rental obligations resulting from related terminal services furnished to shareholders. However, section 281 does not apply where the agreement provides that the net revenues are to be divided among the shareholders and distributed to them in cash or held subject to their unconditional right of withdrawal instead of being applied to the computation of charges, or in reduction of liabilities incurred, for related terminal services.
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Dantrium (Oral)
Generic name: dantrolene [ DAN-troe-leen ]
Drug class: Skeletal muscle relaxants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 31, 2023.
Dantrolene may cause hepatotoxicity, and symptomatic hepatitis (fatal and nonfatal) has been reported at various dose levels. Risk of hepatic injury appears to be greater in patients taking a higher dosage, in females, in patients older than 35 years, and in patients taking additional medication(s). Monitor hepatic function, including frequent determination of SGOT or SGPT, during therapy. Discontinue therapy after 45 days if there is no observable benefit .
Uses for Dantrium
Dantrolene is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by certain medical problems such as multiple sclerosis (MS), cerebral palsy, stroke, or injury to the spine. Dantrolene does not cure these problems, but it may allow other treatment, such as physical therapy, to be more helpful in improving your condition. Dantrolene acts directly on the muscles to produce its relaxant effects.
Dantrolene is also used to prevent or treat a medical problem called malignant hyperthermia that may occur in some patients during or following surgery or anesthesia. Malignant hyperthermia consists of a group of symptoms including very high fever, fast and irregular heartbeat, and breathing problems. It is believed that the tendency to develop malignant hyperthermia is inherited.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Dantrium
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of dantrolene in children below 5 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of dantrolene in geriatric patients.
Breast Feeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
- Alprazolam
- Amlodipine
- Amobarbital
- Aprobarbital
- Buprenorphine
- Butabarbital
- Butalbital
- Calcium Oxybate
- Carisoprodol
- Chloral Hydrate
- Chlordiazepoxide
- Chlorzoxazone
- Cinnarizine
- Clevidipine
- Clobazam
- Clonazepam
- Clorazepate
- Diazepam
- Diltiazem
- Estazolam
- Ethchlorvynol
- Felodipine
- Flunitrazepam
- Flurazepam
- Halazepam
- Isradipine
- Ketazolam
- Lorazepam
- Lormetazepam
- Magnesium Oxybate
- Medazepam
- Mephenesin
- Mephobarbital
- Meprobamate
- Metaxalone
- Methadone
- Methocarbamol
- Methohexital
- Methotrexate
- Midazolam
- Nicardipine
- Nifedipine
- Nimodipine
- Nisoldipine
- Nitrazepam
- Oxazepam
- Oxycodone
- Pentobarbital
- Pexidartinib
- Phenobarbital
- Potassium Oxybate
- Prazepam
- Primidone
- Quazepam
- Secobarbital
- Sodium Oxybate
- Tapentadol
- Temazepam
- Thiopental
- Triazolam
- Verapamil
Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Heart disease or
- Liver disease, history of or
- Lung disease (e.g., emphysema, asthma, bronchitis)—The chance of serious side effects may be increased.
- Liver disease, active (e.g., hepatitis, cirrhosis) or
- Muscle spasms caused by rheumatic disorders—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
Proper use of Dantrium
Dantrolene may be taken with or without food or on a full or empty stomach. However, if your doctor tells you to take the medicine a certain way, take it exactly as directed.
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (capsules):
- For prevention or treatment of malignant hyperthermia:
- Adults—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 4 to 8 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight each day, and is divided in 3 or 4 doses. Your doctor will tell you exactly when and how often to take your medicine.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- To relieve muscle spasms:
- Adults—At first, 25 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg four times a day.
- Children—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. At first, 0.5 milligram (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight twice a day. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 3 mg per kg four times a day or 100 mg four times a day.
- For prevention or treatment of malignant hyperthermia:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Precautions while using Dantrium
If you will be taking dantrolene for a long time (e.g., several months at a time), your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Blood tests will be needed to check for unwanted effects.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; other muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Therefore, do not drink alcoholic beverages, and check with your doctor before taking any of the medicines listed above, while you are using this medicine.
This medicine may cause drowsiness, dizziness or lightheadedness, vision problems, or muscle weakness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert, well-coordinated, and able to see well.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors. Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
Side Effects of Dantrium
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Serious side effects are very rare when dantrolene is taken for a short time, for example, when it is used for a few days before, during, or after surgery or anesthesia to prevent or treat malignant hyperthermia. However, serious side effects may occur, especially when the medicine is taken for a long time.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
- Bloody or black, tarry stools
- bloody or dark urine
- bluish color changes in skin color
- changes in speech
- chest pain
- confusion
- constipation
- convulsions (seizures)
- decrease in frequency of urination
- decrease in urine volume
- difficult urination
- difficulty in moving
- difficulty in passing urine (dribbling)
- difficulty in swallowing
- fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
- increased frequency of urination
- increased urge to urinate during the night
- joint pain
- light-colored stools
- lightheadedness
- loss of bladder control
- mental depression
- muscle aching or cramping
- muscle pains or stiffness
- muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities
- nausea and vomiting
- pain in lower back
- pain or burning while urinating
- pain, tenderness, or changes in skin color
- painful urination
- severe stomach pain
- shortness of breath
- skin rash, hives, or itching
- slow or troubled breathing
- sudden decrease in amount of urine
- sudden loss of consciousness
- swelling of foot or leg
- swollen joints
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- upper right abdominal pain
- vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
- waking to urinate at night
- yellow eyes or skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Diarrhea
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- general feeling of discomfort or illness
- muscle weakness
Less common
- Abdominal or stomach cramps or discomfort
- abnormal hair growth
- acne-like rash
- blurred or double vision or any change in vision
- change in taste
- chills and fever
- disturbed color perception
- excessive tearing
- halos around lights
- headache
- itching skin
- loss of appetite
- night blindness
- overbright appearance of lights
- redness of skin
- seeing double
- skin rash, encrusted, scaly and oozing
- sleeplessness
- slurring of speech or other speech problems
- sudden decrease in amount of urine
- sweating
- trouble in sleeping
- tunnel vision
- unable to sleep
- unusual nervousness
- weight loss
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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The two transmission system companies have formed a joint venture to pursue the Sued:Link project.
This direct-current extra high-voltage line is intended to transport renewable energy from Schleswig-Holstein, where a great deal of Germany's wind farms are located, into the the high-consumption regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
"With this power line we will be building the main artery of the energy transition, which will bring wind power from the north to the south of Germany," said Rainer Joswig, chief executive of TransnetBW.
"It will secure the energy supply to the region in times when an increasing amount of convetional power generation from coal or nuclear power plants will be decommissioned."
The project consists of two links, a connection between Wilster near Hamburg and Grafenrheinfeld near Schweinfurt, and a connection between Brunsbüttel and Großgartach in Baden-Württemberg.
Both are being proposed as part of the government's plan to expand the national grid.
Before a formal application is made to the Federal Network Agency, Tennet and TransnetBW will consult the public on possible routes for the cables.


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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jake Odorizzi won his third consecutive start, James Loney had two RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Monday night.
Odorizzi (7-8) allowed one run and three hits in seven innings to beat the team that took him 32nd overall in the 2008 draft.
Tampa Bay took a 2-1 lead in the sixth when Loney drove in two with a two-out, bases-loaded single off Kyle Lohse (11-5), who gave up two runs and four hits over six innings.
The Rays had won nine in a row before a 3-2 loss Sunday to Boston. The winning streak was the second longest in team history.
Mark Reynolds put the Brewers ahead 1-0 with his 18th homer of the season in the third.
After Brad Boxberger struck out the side in the eighth, Jake McGee got the three outs for his 12th save in 13 chances.
Lohse benefited from a key defensive play in the fifth when Reynolds, the first baseman, ran down Logan Forsythe's bloop hit that went into foul territory. Reynolds threw the ball to shortstop Jean Segura, who then made a relay throw to get Forsythe at third.
Lohse was coming off a pair of victories in which he had allowed two runs in 13 2-3 innings. The right-hander dropped to 5-4 in 12 games against the Rays.
Tampa Bay right fielder Kevin Kiermaier made nice catches on balls by Khris Davis and Reynolds during the fifth. Ben Zobrist went 1 for 3 with a sixth-inning walk and has reached base in 11 of his last 16 plate appearances.
This is just the third series between the teams and the first at Tampa Bay since June 2005. The Rays have won five of seven against the Brewers.
Brewers: Second baseman Scooter Gennett was back in the starting lineup for the first time since hurting his right quadriceps last Tuesday.
Rays: Catcher Ryan Hanigan, out with a strained left oblique, could return this weekend.
Brewers: Right-hander Matt Garza (7-7), the 2008 ALCS MVP with the Rays, will start Tuesday night's game. "He's not afraid, man," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.
Rays: Right-hander Alex Cobb (6-6) will oppose Garza.


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Magic Touch - Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX
Puerto Rico's continuous tuning philosophy casts a spell over this wicked fast Evo IX
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Puerto Rico has been a hotbed of import performance for decades. Turbo first shined its spotlight on the island in the mid-'90s and brought the passion and innovation of the Puerto Rican enthusiast to America in a series of feature articles under the "Puerto Rico Connection" banner and various other race coverage stories.
Back in the day the island, which is roughly the size of Connecticut, featured a number of tube chassis import drag racers and a lot of old-school stuff. The Puerto Ricans seemed to be able to go faster with less, coaxing impressive times out of street/strip warriors running carbureted 13Bs and Toyota 3TCs. This was due to extensive track testing made possible by the fact that the local dragstrips were open every day and the meticulous nature of the island's enthusiasts who all seemed to have that magic touch.
Today their street/strip warriors are high-tech sleds, the very same cars that dominate the American tuning landscape. The unchanged portion of the equation is the magic touch that Puerto Rico seems to have when it comes to turbos. The result of this enticing power calculation is embodied in Johnny Fargas' wild Mitsubishi EVO IX - big power, edgy looks and grocery-getter reliability.
In preparation for the onslaught of some serious boost, the EVO's 4G63 was fortified with hardcore internals. With the talented people at Colo Performance doing the honors, the block was fitted with Wiseco slugs and Carrillo rods. Then Fargas, owner and operator of popular car performance website carrito.net, called on Carlos Sanchez of Creative Performance to craft a trick turbo manifold. The one-off masterpiece is Fargas' favorite mod on this exquisite EVO and who can blame him. The manifold faces the inlet of the turbo toward the front of the car and since the radiator has been moved off-center the menacing compressor wheel can be seen through the grille. The turbo is custom spec'd by Speedtek, a popular Puerto Rican boosting shop. Based on a Garrett GT35-R with a 58-trim compressor wheel, the hard-hitting unit was built by Precision Turbo & Engine. The rest of the turbo system consists of Creative Performance piping that's home to a TiAL Sports blow-off valve on the cold side and a TiAL Sports wastegate on the hot side. The wastegate dumps into a custom 3.5-inch exhaust system fabbed by Andy Muffler terminating into a Borla XR1 muffler. Fargas reported a bump in power after the 4G63 moved from Cosworth cams to 280/280 Buddy Club bumpsticks.
Fueling the beast falls to twin Walbro in-tank pumps, Ultimate Racing 1,000cc injectors and an AMS fuel rail. Fuel flow and ignition timing are controlled via a Hydra Engine Management System. This stand-alone ECU features Auto-Tune programming that uses an optional oxygen sensor to calibrate its maps by air/fuel ratio. The Hydra system was initially tuned by Gadiel, famed tuner of the Big Valley STi (cover car Jan. '06). The ECU has since been under the care of Fargas and Team NASA. "I would have to say that the one-off turbo kit from Creative Performance and the Hydra EMS tuned by a group of friends called Team NASA (Nerds Applying Science to Automobiles) are keys to the success of this project," Fargas says. "One of my major accomplishments has been making 478 whp on 93-octane fuel. It took a lot of daily tuning and hardship to get the car to the power level it is right now. Kids, don't try this at home!"
Likewise, Fargas enjoys the Creative Performance turbo header and Hydra ECU. "I also like the radio, which was installed to replace the heavy OEM sound system with a better system that did not take as much space and weight," he says. "The Ny-Trex nitrous system is another uncommon part, it uses a different kind of setup for the solenoids with fewer parts and is easier to install."
Tuning has been an ongoing passion with separate mapping for 93-octane pump gas and VP C16 racing fuel. After our photo shoot the Mitsubishi had an appointment at Sporty Dyno to tune the new cams. An all-night session netted some impressive all-turbo numbers; 478 whp on pedestrian 93-octane gasoline and 634 whp on race-ready 117-octane C16. The engine realized peak gains ranging from 10 to 27 whp, but the real impact of the tuning was lower in the powerband. "The car feels really, really strong ... like it's on nitrous," Fargas says. "On the 93-octane map the difference is huge. We cleaned up the midrange on the dyno, then ran it down the street using the auto compensation feature to check out the tune. I met up with a friend who had an 11.8-second car. I hung to his bumper like I was on a tow strap, pulled to the side and left him. By morning we had a lot better car than we had first driven onto the dyno."
Footwork consists of Tein Flex coilovers augmented with a Cusco rear anti-sway bar and Cusco front crossbar. Cusco's famous strut tower bars are on call under the hood and in the trunk, further tying together the chassis' flex points. The all-important contact patch is provided by 265-series Bridgestone S203 rubber wrapped around 18x9 Volk Racing TE37s.
The cockpit beacons with a host of well-tailored mods. Sparco is well represented with a pair of its Fighter bucket seats and one of its distinctive steering wheels. Gauge work consists of GReddy boost and EGT meters with memory function. The rest of the cabin is set off with an aftermarket Mitsubishi shift knob, brake lever and gauge cluster as well as painted trim pieces.
This EVO ain't no sleeper. The body flexes a full C-West body kit, which includes side skirts, rear bumper and a hard-hitting front bumper with a huge intercooler inlet in the middle that Fargas filled to the hilt with a Precision Turbo FMIC. Fargas is also running trick APR GT3 side mirrors, an APR GTR500 rear wing, Perrin short antenna and a VIS carbon-fiber trunk lid. The look is decidedly aggressive and with 634 ready to pounce, it's no empty promise.
Fargas, looking into his crystal ball, says, "I want to run nine seconds or low 10s, I really do not care about the extreme power but 700whp all-boost should be an achievable goal. I want to change the look a bit. I want the car to have the urban look, wingless, 17x9.5 Buddy Clubs, Buddy Club Racing dampers, a more streetable Buddy Club Stage III exhaust, Ralliart Aero Mirrors and a bigger compressor." Fargas has a GT40 waiting in the wings but with the island's race and show season upon him he plans to enjoy the car and work this combo for a while. He says he still has to work on tuning the nitrous system.
Looking into our crystal ball we see the allure of the GT40 far too much for Fargas to resist and, with that magic touch in full effect, we predict a performance update of this car appearing in a future issue.