Yesterday afternoon I was sitting on my bed with the computer checking email, reading blogs, and enjoying a few minutes of quiet in my very-full day. I saw Jack, our beagle, wander into Will's room across the hall, and a few seconds later, I overheard this one-sided conversation.
Will: Hey buddy, whatcha got there?
Will: JACK, that's not cool, buddy.
I got up (I may or may not have huffed a little) and Will met me in my room holding about 1/4 a loaf of zucchini bread. Evidently, one of the kids left the pantry door open, and Jack-the-beagle helped himself to a sweet little afternoon snack, plastic wrap and all.
I worried about him for about 5 seconds before I realized that the dog has an iron stomach. Jack eats grass, Barbie feet, flies, and all manner of things, so I wasn't too worried about him eating the zucchini bread.
He didn't even move when I tried to take his picture, or after the flash went off.
Silly dog! He knew good zucchini bread when he sniffed it!!!
Dogs tend to do the craziest, sweetest things ;)!
I can eat that much bread too.
Aw. That makes my heart hurt. (and my tummy a little). Give him an extra hug from me.
too funny!! My favorite part is when you said he eats all manner of things including Barbie feet...I busted out loud!! He really looks like a great addition to your family!!
poor beagles! food is their kryptonite. our poor beagle can't resist either.
i love the "not cool buddy"
Oh, that picture cracked me up!!! Our dog had an iron stomach. She managed to polish off a pound of chocolate covered toffee with out one gastrointestinal disturbence.
Ha! I feel your pain with wanting just another slice though...that bread looked GOOD.
Sorry to hear about your zucchini bread. I left our dogs in today while I ran a couple of errands because it's so hot. Our pantry raider ate a bag of croutons and chased it with a juice box. yummy.
You're replacing zucchini bread; I'm replacing underwear.
I'm glad he's not worse for the wear.
And that zucchini bread looked so good, too! I could eat my weight in pumpkin bread, myself. Love that stuff.
They woke up the next morning to make some toast but couldn't find the loaf of Wonder bread they thought they had bought.
Later that week my dad went in the back yard to "pick up after the dog" and solved the mystery. The dog had eaten that loaf of bread, Wonder packaging and all.
My dad said that if they didn't have things picked up and put away, that dog would eat just about anything! Must be a beagle thing!
I found your blog through reading Stacey Johnson's-I'm so excited to see and read about your beautiful children...and life.
I don't even remember when I lost touch with you-maybe after Margaret left(or graduated)? from OBU.
Molly is 8 and Fowler is 5-maybe one day I will figure out how to send pics-I'm so behind the times.
Great to see you-you haven't changed a bit.
I hope to hear from you-my address is madd@pcsii.com.
I can't believe he stole your bread.
What a great picture of your dog. We have a black lab, who also has a belly of steel. He has eaten some of the strangest things -- including a sock. I can only shake my head and ask "why?"
Well you know I can relate! The worst was when our dog jumped up on the counter and ate an entire apple pie at Thanksgiving. It had been covered in Press and Seal, so my husband stayed up much of the night checking to see if Reg was OK. We never saw any evidence, ahem.
Food keeps disappearing in my house, too. But it's not a dog that's taking it, it's my sneaky kids. They are always hungry, and I mean always. So when the kitchen's closed, they sneak in and steal stuff. It's driving me crazy some days.
BTW, of course you can add me to your blogroll. I would be honored.
Hey, I'm with Jack! I love zucchini bread, too! I have a cat who has stolen banana bread before like that. Aren't animals funny? I couldn't live without all of mine! They keep life interesting after the kids are grown and out on their own.


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Who Is Elsa Pataky And Is She Still Married? The Actress Has 3 Children With Her Husband, Chris Hemsworth
July 10, 2022 by Dwomoh Darlingberg
Elsa Pataky is a Spanish model and actress. Everything to know about the actor who married Chris Hemsworth 12 years ago.
Chris Hemsworth's wife is Elsa Pataky and they have been married since 2010.
The Marvel star Chris Hemsworth is married to Elsa Pataky.
Chris and Elsa have been married since 2010. Credit: Instagram
Who is Chris Hemsworth's wife Elsa Pataky?
Elsa Lafuente Medianu, a professional known as Elsa Pataky, is a Spanish model and actress.
Most famously, she is known for her role as Elena in the Fast and Furious franchise.
Acting since 1997, she has also starred in Snakes on a Plane, Giallo, and Give 'Em Hell, Malone.
Pataky attended the Universidad CEU San Pablo, where she studied journalism and took acting courses.
Pataky also worked alongside her husband back in 2013's Thor: The Dark World, where she served as Natalie Portman's body double during reshoots.
Hemsworth opened up about his relationship with Pataky back in 2017 to GQ Australia and said, "My wife and I fell in love, had kids, didn't really see each other for a few years, then fell back in love, in terms of work, she's certainly given up more than I have."
"She'd like me to step back and be at home with the kids more, and of course, I want that too. But I feel like I'm at this crucial point in my career – I've just got to set up for longevity or I'll slip off."
The COVID-19 pandemic gave them a chance to rekindle their romance as the two were able to spend more time together.
Elsa Pataky stars in the Fast and Furious franchise. Credit: The Mega Agency
How old is Elsa Pataky?
Born July 18, 1976, Pataky is currently 44 years old.
Pataky opened up to Daily Mail Australia in March 2021 about her age-defying looks.
She credits eating health and training hard as two of her main secretes.
"Nothing beats the morning endorphins after you've worked out. You feel better and know it's worth it," she said. "I have a few cheat days each week and make up for it by going to the gym or horse riding."
Pataky also tries to add yoga into her daily routine to help stay in shape.
Elsa and Chris have three children together. Credit: Splash News
Do Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have children?
Together the happy couple has three children together, India Rose, 9, and twins Sasha, 7, and Tristan, 7.
Hemsworth opened up in 2018 that Pataky is part of the reason they named their daughter India.
"My wife spent lot of time in India and that was where the name originally came from," he said in an interview with IANS. "I love the place and the people. Shooting there… There were thousands of people on the streets every day and I have never experienced that on set. It was sort of intimidating as it was exciting because there were so many people."
In the same year, Pataky opened up about her relationship with Hemsworth to Vogue Australia and admitted the two rushed a lot of their relationship but have made it work.
"We did everything very quickly – I don't know how we survived as a couple," she said. "We were married and then a year after we had kids. It puts a lot of pressure on a marriage, but we came out good because there is a lot of love between us and we are very strong personalities but love each other so much. We make it work."
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Even though I've never been a Detroit resident, I feel a connection to this city that many of my great grandparents called home when they immigrated from Ireland to the United States. My parents met in high school in Redford, Michigan (just outside of Detroit) and many of my relatives still live in the Detroit area.
I used to dream about moving to Detroit after graduating from college. I was studying Sociology at the time and digging into issues surrounding inequality, poverty, race, class, gender, etc. It was 2008 and the rest of the country was finally getting hit with the recession that Michigan had been experiencing for quite some time. Most people I knew didn't consider Detroit as a travel destination or weekend getaway option. Instead, they would only visit for a Tigers game or pass through on their way to Windsor, Canada.
If you still think of Detroit in that light, then I have a big update for you. Detroit has blossomed into an incredible tourist destination. The city is dripping with culture, art, fantastic dining options and unique boutiques.
Detroit is a city worth visiting, my friends.
Not only for the reasons I've already mentioned, but for the abundant diversity and gritty, resilient spirit of the city that is energizing and inspiring even for its visitors.
When planning a weekend trip to celebrate our anniversary earlier this year, Nick and I both knew we wanted to go to Detroit. It's a quick 2.5 hour drive from Grand Rapids and we are suckers for cities.
You could spend your whole weekend at the hotel between the great dining at Red Dunn Kitchen and the beautiful outdoor music stage in their courtyard, but of course you will want to venture out and explore all the sights, sounds and tastes that Detroit can offer its visitors.
But first, be sure to sit in their lobby and slowly take in David Blair's powerful poem, "Detroit While I Was Away," which covers a lobby wall.
What to do while visiting Detroit?
There are many ways to spend a weekend in Detroit, so when you read our weekend itinerary keep in mind that this is just a small taste of all the fun and culturally-enriching experiences you can have while in Detroit.
And to just address the "elephant in the room"…I wanted to share that I never felt unsafe or scared while in Detroit. I only say this because some people asked me about this and I've heard my share of horror stories while growing up here in Michigan. Downtown Detroit didn't feel any different to me than any other big U.S. city. Of course, I was always with my husband and we weren't walking down dark alleys alone at night (duh). I know my "feelings" are subjective, but I was curious how I would feel and what I would see while visiting Detroit. What I experienced was a city that is rebuilding itself, a place that is bursting with innovation, vibrancy and culture.
5:30pm: Nick gets home from work and we drive the boys to my parents to stay for the weekend. YAY!
8pm: We check into Trumbull & Porter and LOVE the hotel in person even more than the gorgeous photos on their website.
9ish: After checking into our room, we walked over to Batch Brewing Company to grab a drink and a snack. We really liked their outdoor seating and overall vibe.
8am: Our bodies graciously allowed us to sleep in past our normal 6:30ish wake up time. (#PraiseHands) We had a mini-fridge in our room and packed along bagels and fruit to save some money on breakfast. We enjoyed grabbing coffee from the Trumbull & Porter coffee bar to go with our packed-from-home breakfast.
9:30am: Bike Tour de Detroit Begins! We set off by bike with a plan to bike through downtown Detroit, along the Detroit riverfront, to the historic Eastern Market, then on to Greektown with lots of stops, shopping and eating along the way.
Late morning: Eastern Market and the surrounding district is an antique/thrifter's dream. I have heard of the Eastern Market for years, but this was my first time ever visiting. Michigan.org describes this renowned market as, "one of the most authentic urban adventures in the United States. The Market and the adjacent district are rare finds in a global economy – a local food district with more than 250 independent vendors and merchants processing, wholesaling, and retailing food. At the heart of Eastern Market is a six-block public market that has been nourishing Detroit since 1891." Nick and I had SO MUCH FUN walking through this massive market. We saw children dancing, men playing music and row after row of produce for sale. Surrounding the market, there are tons of antique stores and unique boutiques to browse. I could have kept shopping for hours, but Nick was more than ready to go find lunch after some shopping.
Lunch: We wanted to get some authentic soul food for lunch and found the perfect spot. Bert's Marketplace was highly recommended online and we could see why. We enjoyed eating our tasty food outside along the sidewalk in a sea of people with live jazz music floating through the air. It was like a giant Detroit barbecue party that you don't want to miss!
Afternoon: After soaking in our fill of all the sights, sounds and tastes of the Eastern Market, we hopped back on our bikes and took a ride to Greektown. we biked to Greek Town for dessert at Astoria before heading back to our hotel. (Side note: You MUST go to Astoria to eat the most heavenly baklava that ever has been made. You will seriously think you have died and gone to dessert heaven!!). And along the way, we also stopped at various landmarks along our route, like the beautiful Guardian Building, Detroit's Cathedral of Finance.
Evening: We rode our bikes back to the hotel to get ready for our dinner date. Nick picked out the restaurant, Republic (again based on positive online reviews). Our meal was absolutely amazing at Republic and the service was top-notch. After dinner we enjoyed some more live music in a nearby park. It seems that if you're in Detroit in the summer, you are sure to hear live music nearly everywhere you go. I suppose you should expect no less from Motown.
Before heading back to Grand Rapids, we made a quick trip to the Belle Isle Conservatory, which features expansive picnic grounds, gorgeous fountains and a lovely botanic gardens.
Then, we finished off our Detroit weekend getaway with a stop at Shake Shack (our first time there ever – YUM!) to grab a burger and fries before heading home. OMG…I can see why those burgers are so well-loved! Definitely worth the bazillion calories.
Have you traveled to Detroit (or perhaps you live there)? I'd love to hear your take on our visit!


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Ferrari 275 GTB/4 – Ultimate Guide
Nick D March 8, 2016
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4
Engine: V12 3286 cc / Power: 300hp @ 8,000 rpm / Torque: 232 lb/ft @ 6,000 rpm / Transmission: 5 speed manual, rear drive / Suspension: Front and rear, double wishbone, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti roll bar / Steering: Worm and roller, unassisted / Brakes: Solid discs, 279 mm from, 275mm rear / Wheels: 7×14 inch alloy / Tires: 205 HR14 / Weight: 1208 kg / Power to Weight: 252 bhp per ton / 0-60 mph: 5.5 sec / Top speed: 165 mph
A Car of Many Firsts
When the Ferrari 275 GTB first appeared in 1964 it wasn't just his looks that got people flocking to the Paris salon where it was unveiled. This was a Ferrari first, it was the first standard Ferrari road car to come with a five speed gearbox and the first not-born for racing car to place the gearbox between the rear wheels. More notable still was that the axle was no longer rigid and suspended by leaf spring; the 275 GTB had fully independent double wishbone rear suspension.
In 1967, Ferrari renamed the 275 to reflect its new four cam engine. It was an important evolution of Ferrari's signature sports car that already had 4-wheel independent suspension and disc brakes. The 275 GTB/4 was the first 'production' Ferrari to be fitted with the four overhead camshaft version of the V12.
At the 1966 Paris Auto Salon Ferrari launched the GTB/4 with the new Tipo 226 engine. It benefited from a variety of upgrades introduced into the series that were tried and tested in the 275 competition models. Upgrades included a long nose bodywork, a torque tube driveline and an engine capable of 300 bhp with a dry sump lubrication system.
GTB/4's are easily identified by a hood blister that accommodates the larger air filter housing. Most cars were bodied in steel, but a few received aluminum bodies. The chassis was slightly modified for an increased front and rear track.
The move to the quad cam engine was motivated by Ferruccio Lamborghini who spent a fortune making engines that were more radical than Ferrari's. The quad cam kept Ferrari on pace, but it could be argued that sales brochure figures were the primary beneficiary of the GTB/4's introduction since any actual performance increase was slight.
New American safety regulations meant that this model was only produced for a year and a half, during which some 280 were built so it is ultra rare. The GTB/4 was the last incarnation of the 275 and was replaced by the 365 GTB/4 Daytona. In total, almost a thousand examples were made and only a handful of these were made with aluminum bodies and even less were delivered as NART Spyders.
A 3.2 liter DOHC Colombo V-12 engine with six Weber carburetors, five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel upper and lower wishbone coil-spring independent suspension, and four-wheel disc brakes with approximately 300 horsepower. This is why I love Ferrari.
The trusty Colombo V12 now had a 77 mm bore compared with the 73 mm of the 250 Lusso motor it replaced but with the same 58.8 mm stroke as when it was installed as a 2-litre unit in the 166MM in 1948, just one year after the birth of the company. Then displacing 3286cc and explaining the slightly approximate '275′ designation for the cubic capacity of a single cylinder, the motor was claimed to produce 280 bhp, though I think it's now broadly accepted that something around 260 bhp is nearer the mark.
The 275 GTB/4 was the replacement for the 275 GTB, the main difference being the fitment of a four overhead camshaft, two per bank, V12 engine. The new V12 engine also had six Weber 40 DCN carburetors and was said to be more torquey lower in the rev range, despite the fact that it was a high revving specimen (max. power output was reached at 8,000 rpm).
The engine was not too different from the two camshaft V12 in that it was of similar size and layout. It was the new cylinder heads that featured twin overhead camshafts per bank of cylinders with sparking plugs sited between the camshafts that made all the difference, pumping up power to about 300 horsepower. The other major difference was the provision of dry sump lubrication.
The Pininfarina designed body of the 275 GTB/4 was almost identical to the 275 GTB, taking a real expert to spot the differences. The giveaway difference is that the GTB/4 has a slightly different bonnet shape. It has what Ferrari calls a "slim shallow central bulge running from front to rear". Like the 275 GTB the car was constructed by Scaglietti, normally in steel with aluminum doors, bonnet, and boot lid, although a few examples received full aluminum bodies.
There was no doubting its beauty. Simply calling it 'gorgeous' or anything like that seems to do the car no justice at all. And perhaps it's only slight flaw was removed with the introduction of the so-called 'long nose' second- series car, introduced at the same show the following year, apparently to cure the high- speed aerodynamic instability of the original. The result was a car as close to perfection as any road car I have known.
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Specs & Performance
type Series Production Car
released at 1966 Paris Auto Show
built at Maranello, Italy
body stylist Pininfarina
predeccesor 1964 Ferrari 275 GTB
succeccesor 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona
engine Tipo 226, Aluminum-Alloy, 60 Degree V12 w/Dry Sump Lubrication
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain DOHC, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed 6 Weber 40 DCN 9 Carburettors
displacement 3286 cc / 200.5 in³
bore 77 mm / 3.03 in
stroke 58.8 mm / 2.31 in
compression 9.2:1
power 223.7 kw / 300.0 bhp @ 8000 rpm
specific output 91.3 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 272.73 bhp per tonne
torque 294.21 nm / 217.0 ft lbs @ 6000 rpm
body / frame Steel Body over Tipo 596 Tubular Steel Chassis
driven wheels RWD w/Limited Slip Differential
wheel type Light Alloy Slotted
front tires 205VR14
rear tires 205VR14
front brakes Dunlop Solid Discs
rear brakes Dunlop Solid Discs
front wheels F 35.6 x 17.8 cm / 14.0 x 7 in
rear wheels R 35.6 x 17.8 cm / 14 x 7 in
steering Worm & Roller
f suspension Unequal Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Koni Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
r suspension Unequal Wishbones w/Coil Springs over Koni Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
curb weight 1100 kg / 2425 lbs
wheelbase 2400 mm / 94.5 in
front track 1401 mm / 55.2 in
rear track 1417 mm / 55.8 in
length 4410 mm / 173.6 in
width 1720 mm / 67.7 in
height 1524 mm / 60 in
transmission Rear-Mounted 5-Speed Transaxle
gear ratios 3.076:1, 2.119:1, 1.572:1, 1.250:1, 1.038:1
final drive 3.555:1
top speed ~241.4 kph / 150 mph
Auction & Sales History
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10051 – sold for $3,300,000 Matching numbers throughout; Ferrari Classiche certified. Rare and stunning color combination of Blue Sera over Pelle Bleu. Excellent restoration; ready for FCA and concours events. A superb example of the legendary Ferrari "Four-Cam". Auction Source: RM Sotheby's Monterey 2015
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10803 – sold for $3,877,500 From the Peter Klutt Legendary Motorcar Collection. Pebble Beach Preservation Class Award Winner. Recently Discovered and Offered Publicly for the First Time. Never Restored and Incredibly Original Throughout. Over 40 Years of Single Family Prior Ownership. FCA and Pebble Beach Preservation Award Winner. Accompanied by Books, Tools, and Extensive Documentation. Auction Source: The Pebble Beach Auctions 2015 by Gooding and Company
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 09489 – sold for $3,300,000 Recently Discovered and Offered for Sale After 40 Years of Single-Family Ownership. Ideally Optioned 275 GTB/4 in a Striking Original Color Scheme. Well-Preserved Garage Find; Last Road Registered in 1982. Offered Direct from Continuous 43-Year Ownership. Never Before Restored, Shown, or Offered for Public Sale. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini. Auction Source: The 2015 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10451 – sold for $3,657,500 Delivered new to famed film director John Frankenheimer. Documented correspondence from Maranello Concessionaires. History recorded by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini. Recent cosmetic restoration by a marque specialist. Submitted for Ferrari Classiche certification. Includes books and tools. Auction Source: Arizona 2015 by RM Auctions
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10063 – sold for $3,750,000 One of only two originally finished in Nero on Nero. Under 25,000 documented original miles. Well-known long-term history. Fresh, exacting ground-up restoration. Ferrari Classiche certification application submitted. Auction Source: 2014 Monterey by RM Auctions
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10621 – sold for $10,175,000 Delivered new to Hollywood and motoring icon Steve McQueen on the set of Bullitt; owned by McQueen for more than four years. Subsequently owned by TV star Guy Williams, of Zorro and Lost in Space fame. Restored by Ferrari Classiche to McQueen's original specification; Classiche certified in the autumn of 2013. Currently owned by F1, Indy, and Le Mans racer Vern Schuppan. With its history confirmed by Ferrari, the car was proudly displayed by the Maranello company in its own museum exhibit, From Cinecittà to Hollywood. Auction Source: 2014 Monterey by RM Auctions
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10511 – sold for $1,650,000 Among the Most Iconic Ferraris of All Time. One of Approximately 280 Examples Built. Finished in Factory-Supplied Giallo Fly over Black Color Scheme. A California Car Since the Late 1970s. Part of the Mel and Noel Blanc Collection for Almost 15 Years. Ideal Event Car or Candidate for a Concours-Quality Restoration. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini. Auction Source: The 2013 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10195 – sold for $1,842,500 Numbers-matching example. Certified authentic without exception by Ferrari Classiche. Classiche restoration completed July 2012. Transaxle rebuilt by Patrick Ottis. Only 500 km accrued since restoration. Beautiful, rare, original colors; desirable factory power windows. Auction Source: 2013 Arizona Auction by RM
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 09523 – sold for $1,485,000 Fully sorted and freshened in 2012. Pending Ferrari Classiche certification. Ferrari's first dual overhead cam road car. Maranello's most revered late-1960s V-12 berlinetta. Auction Source: Monterey 2012 by RM Auctions
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 09721 – sold for $1,100,000 Recent cosmetic freshening and engine overhaul. Matching-numbers engine. Well-documented ownership One of 330 built. Recently, while in the current ownership, it has been freshened cosmetically with new Rosso Corsa paint and mechanically with an engine overhaul performed by Rick Bunkfeldt Vintage Restoration Services of Hartland, Wisconsin. Auction Source: Amelia Island 2012 by RM Auctions
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 10051 – sold for $1,485,000 Award-winning restoration. Previous 25-year ownership by passionate Ferrari collector. Presented in original colors of Bleu Ferrari over Bleu trim. Matching-numbers example. Delivered new in 1967 to the proprietor of Tecnotele S.p.A., a Milan-based company. Auction Source: 2011 Monterey Auction by RM
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 09495 – did not sell for €675,000 World-class gran turismo. Matching numbers V-12 engine – Restored in 2003; complete with wire and alloy wheels plus FIVA Class A3 identity. Retaining its matching numbers V-12 engine and handsomely presented today in a classic colour combination, 09495 remains both immensely desirable and eminently drivable. Auction Source: RM 2011 Villa d'Este Auction
1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 10813 – sold for $935,000 One of the most coveted Ferrari designs and performance icons. Formerly owned by golf great Greg Norman. Matching-numbers engine, completely rebuilt by Miller Motorcars of Connecticut. Auction Source: 2011 Amelia Island Auction by RM Auctions
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10147 – sold for $1,155,000 An Impeccable Example of the Fabulous Four-Cam. Originally Delivered in Rosso Chiaro over Black. Matching-Numbers Example. Scant Use Since an Extensive Mechanical Rebuild by Patrick Ottis. Displayed at the 2005 Quail Motorsports Gathering. Offered with Books, Tools and a Set of Campagnolo Alloy Wheels. Documented by Ferrari Historian Marcel Massini. Auction Source: 2011 Amelia Island Auction by Gooding & Company
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 4-Cam 09721 – did not sell for $1,075,000 This 1967 275 GTB/4 has just received thorough mechanical service at Vintage Restoration (Rick Bunkfeldt), and a fresh repaint on its virgin body by Classic Auto of Milwaukee, finished in its original color of Rosso Corsa and complimented by Saddle leather interior. Owner of Classic Auto, Colin Comer stated, "This is the best 275 body I've ever seen with her clothes off." Auction Source: 2011 Mecum Kissimmee, FL Auction
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10063 – sold for $1,100,000 History Documented by Marque Expert Marcel Massini. Believed to be a Low-Mileage Example. Owned by Noted Ferrari Enthusiasts. Originally Delivered in a Striking Black on Black Color Combination. This sporty 275 GTB/4 is a great example of one of Ferrari's most legendary V-12 models. It is equipped with Borrani wire wheels with correct Michelin XWX radial tires, an original factory option with the open-air design aiding brake cooling. Auction Source: 2011 Scottsdale Auction by Gooding & Company
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta Coupe – sold for $1,250,000 Ferrari unveiled the 275 GTB at the Paris Auto Show in 1964, heralding a new generation of Ferrari road cars. Offered in both berlinetta and spyder form, the 275 was the first roadgoing Ferrari to have independent rear suspension. The gearbox was incorporated into the differential and the engine was moved rearward for better weight distribution and cornering. The 3.3 liter V-12 was the final development of the Colombo-designed engine, rated at 280 horsepower. The GTB wore spectacular Pininfarina-designed Scaglietti coachwork closely and purposely modeled by Pininfarina after the all-conquering 250 GTO. Auction Source: 2010 Mecum at Monterey
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10427 – sold for €837,474 The GTB/4's first owner, Mr Chassedieu, ordered it from Franco-Britannic Autos. It was delivered on 7 November 1967. A servicing invoice appears in the Pozzi register after the car's first 500 miles. It was subsequently reacquired by the Levallois dealers and sold to a Mr Charcot, then bought by a Mr Frédègue and sold in 1995 at auction by Hervé Poulain to the consignor, who is therefore the fifth lucky owner of this exceptional car. After buying it he asked Franck to have it entirely resprayed, as the paintwork had faded and the bodywork was the worse for wear. It was stripped down to 'racing' condition, and the engine taken apart, repaired, and reassembled. A booklet recording all the work undertaken, complete with photographs, will be given to the new owner, who will be able to assess all the work done on the car down to the smallest detail. The interior has been exquisitely refitted in new black leather, as per the original, carpet included. Work was completed last year, and the car received the congratulations of the Pozzi teams at its most recent outing on the Val de Vienne Circuit during the 'Ferrari Against Cancer' event. Auction Source: 2010 Artcurial Sport & GTs au Mans Classic
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 10045 – sold for €767,200 In the late 1990s, Speedvision, the preeminent North American television channel for motorsports news, coverage and other auto-related programming, featured a popular automobile restoration series called Dream Car Garage. Essentially, the program focused the spotlight on a total restoration of a feature car. Episode One would show the original car prior to disassembly, with the last episode depicting the completely restored car roaring into the sunset – or in the case of this Ferrari – roaring off the auction block! Auction Source: 2010 RM Auctions Sporting Classics of Monaco
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/6C – sold for €660,000 Above all, 08995 is accompanied by an extraordinary amount of documentation and an impressive file, detailing the car's history from new with remarkable specificity. In addition to the original tool roll and 275 GTB handbook, the car retains invoices and correspondence from the first owner, a 1967 Italian road tax disc, Ferrari service booklet, and warranty card retained in the original leather Ferrari wallet, and even its original Ferrari cloth duster! Personal items include a diary from M. Le Grou, detailing trips he made in the car, including the mileage, fuel costs and destinations. Additional invoices support the extensive work conducted by such marque specialists as Marcel Wettstein and Sportgarage Graber of Switzerland. Auction Source: 2009 Leggenda e Passione
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 9803 – sold for €742,087 The car has benefited from regular servicing, and shows a mere 24,000 miles (39,000 kilometres) from new. The interior, chrome, and most of the other surfaces are remarkably original – although both the engine bay and underbody have recently benefited from detailing, mainly to prevent future corrosion. A recent road test revealed that the car runs well, pulling strongly in each gear, with a new exhaust system delivering that delightful Ferrari song. A tool roll is included, which bidders are encouraged to inspect. Auction Source: 2008 RM Automobiles of London
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 09783 – sold for €899,500 In December of 2007, Chassis 09783 was sold to its current owner, and it was in turn freshened in early 2008, at a reported cost of more than £60,000. The body was stripped to the bare metal with all glass and lenses removed, and fittingly finished in Rosso Corsa. In addition, the car features all new chrome, along with entirely new door and window seals. The interior was also freshly upholstered in black hides, and remains as new in appearance today. The original Tipo 226 V12 engine, numbered 206/09783, was removed, resealed, and treated to a full V-12 service, including the replacement of all gaskets, seals, and fluids. In addition, the valves were adjusted, the carburetters were tuned, the ignition and timing were set to factory specifications. The steering rack was rebuilt, and the water pump was rebuilt as well. Today, the car is displayed in excellent visual and mechanical condition, and the attention to detail extends to the chassis, which remains both period correct and highly detailed throughout. Auction Source: 2008 RM Automobiles of London
1968 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 10545 – did not sell for €771,000 In the expert hands of TDH Classics, 10545 has recently benefited from a complete, no expense spared eighteen month restoration to the highest standard. The paint was removed from the body and whatever corrosion that was found was properly repaired. New inner and outer sills were fitted, and the door skins and the wheel arches were refurbished. The underseal was removed from the bottom of the car, the metalwork cleaned, primed, and repainted in a satin black finish as was done by the factory when new. Auction Source: 2008 RM Automobiles of London
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta 10253 – sold for $1,925,000 The spectacular example presented here, chassis 10253, is a left-hand drive version that was delivered new in August 1967 to the official dealer M.G. Crepaldi S.a.S. in Milan, Italy, before eventually being exported to the United States. By 1977, the car was listed in the Ferrari Owners Club membership directory as being owned by Donald L. Holsworth of San Francisco, California. Five years later, it was offered for sale by Bruce Trenery's Fantasy Junction in Emeryville, California, having accumulated just 33,207 miles. Auction Source: 2008 Monterey Preview
1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 10497 – sold for $1,430,000 Exacting Restoration To Original Specifications. Well-Cared-For Four Cam With A Stunning Original Color Combination.Flly Documented Provenance Beginning With The Original Owner Bill Harrah. Complete With Original Books And Full Mechanics Roll. Auction Source: 2008 Monterey Preview
1967 Ferrar 275 GTB/4 10017 – sold for €1,320,000 The 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, chassis number 10017 (build no. 074), presented here was sold new through Chinetti Motors to John Annis of Tampa, Florida. What set Annis apart from most other Ferrari buyers at the time was not the fact that he was only 21 years old, but rather that he travelled to the Ferrari factory on 7 June 1967 to pick up the car in person. Auction Source: 2008 Leggenda e Passione
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Budget Impasse Wears On Business Owners
by Cara Rosner August 25, 2017, 4:30 am January 21, 2021, 7:02 pm
HARTFORD, CT — With no state budget in sight, a shrinking number of Connecticut businesses expect to grow in the near future, according to a new survey.
Only 29 percent of business leaders statewide, polled during the second quarter, had a positive outlook when it comes to growing their company over the next three months, down from 37 percent who were optimistic about growth in the first quarter, according to the Connecticut Business and Industry Second Quarter Economic and Credit Availability Survey.
Also, fewer expected to grow their workforces – 23 percent in the second quarter, compared with 26 percent in the first quarter.
"The survey is indicative of an economy that is growing, just quite slowly," Pete Gioia, a CBIA economist, said in a statement. "However, it's clear that as the budget stalemate continues, more and more businesses are avoiding making major investments until they see signs of predictability and stability. That means a budget with no tax hikes, sooner rather than later."
The survey was emailed in July and August to business leaders throughout the state, of whom 127 responded.
More than half, or 57 percent, said they expected stable conditions over the following three months, up from 47 percent the previous quarter, while 14 percent expected conditions to deteriorate, down slightly from 16 percent in the first quarter.
"Businesses generally remain optimistic with respect to their own sales and business activities, but less so when it comes to state finances and overall Connecticut economic growth," Don Klepper-Smith, economist at DataCore Partners, said in a statement. "Businesses are looking for state finances to reflect some degree of fiscal discipline before they make big long-term commitments in-state."
Asked about access to credit, 83 percent of company leaders said credit availability was not a problem during the second quarter, with 19 percent saying Connecticut's credit conditions were "excellent" or "good." Another 61 percent described conditions as average, while 21 percent said they were fair.
One-third of respondents had used financing within the past three months, a slight uptick over 30 percent who had used it in the first quarter, the survey found.
Asked about national issues: 43 percent said repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act would have a positive impact, while 17 percent said it would be negative and 15 foresaw no impact; and 68 percent said federal tax reform would help their companies.


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The Parisienne Name
The name "Parisienne" is obviously derived from the term used to describe residents of Paris. As the Parisienne was to be a model available primarily in Canada it no doubt was seen as a fitting tribute to the significant numbers of French speaking residents in Canada who naturally also represented a large slice of the local [Canadian] market. But the Parisienne name association with General Motors didn't simply come about as a last minute marketing pitch.
General Motors first used the name in 1953 but, to appreciate the story, it is necessary to go back a little earlier to set the stage.
When Civilian motor vehicle production re-commenced after World War 2 they were typically updated pre-war models but, within a few years, all-new models were released, and were well received by the buying public. It was a progressive era with a thirst for futuristic ideas. General Motors responded to this interest in the late 1940's with exhibitions aimed to gauge public preferences in potential car styling as well as to generate interest.
The first exhibit was titled "Transportation Unlimited" and opened in the New York Waldorf-Astoria in 1949. These exhibitions were very popular indeed and in 1950 the name was changed to "General Motors Midcentury Motorama" to further capitalise on the futuristic flavor. The 1950 Motorama attracted 320,580 visitors.
Motorama returned in 1953, bigger and better than ever before. Opening once again in New York's famous Waldorf-Astoria hotel on 49th Street, the Dream Car concept was introduced and there had been over 300,000 visitors in 7 days. After New York (17th to 23rd January) the Motorama when on tour visiting Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Dallas and Kansas City and attracted over one million visitors overall. Concepts on show wore names that included Cadillac LeMans, Oldsmobile Starfire, Pontiac Bonneville Special, Pontiac Parisienne, Buick Wildcat I, Buick LeSabre, and Buick XP300. Also on show was a new sports car concept called Corvette. Public reaction to the Corvette was so positive that within 6 months it lost its title of concept car and entered production.
The 1953 Motorama also displayed the Cadillac Orleans which debuted the idea of a four door hardtop. General Motors' Chief Designer, Harley Earl had come up with the idea and he noticed at the Motorama that the public were fascinated by the prospects of four doors, four seats, a fixed metal roof and the dramatic styling opportunities provided by pillarless construction. The Pillarless sedan debuted as an industry first for the 1955 Buick and Oldsmobile models and the following year the Cadillac Sedan De Ville was released and became an instant hit , outselling every other Cadillac in that year.
Whilst most cars at the 1953 Motorama were a preview of up and coming designs or pure concept cars, the Parisienne name was given to a display which was more retrospective. It combined the elegance of a 1930's chauffeur-driven landau limousine with that of a 1950's two-door sports coupe. Riding on a standard 122" chassis and powered by a Pontiac straight 8, it had "Roulette Pink" leather buckets seats in the front and the carpet was black broadtail fur. And supposedly there was a plexiglass dome to enclose the driver's compartment just in case of rain.
Whilst the 1953 Parisienne bears no resemblance to the production models that eventually wore the name, the display did establish a favourable reaction to the name and an association to stylish comfort. A few years later GM of Canada found that they needed to have an up-market sub-series for the Laurentian to satisfy those customers requiring more than just the base model. When it came to selecting a name, Parisienne was an obvious choice. It had been well received in 1953 and was relevant to the French consumers in Canada. Also returned World War 2 Service personnel had witnessed the then unique features of European makes during their time abroad and the name Parisienne would create an association that would position the car clearly in the intended market.
For the 1959 model year the Parisienne was separated from the Laurentian and became it's own series. This was the same year as the Impala sub-series of the BelAir became it's own series. The Parisienne name continued successfully and in 1964 displaced the Laurentian as the model used for the CKD kits imported to Australia.
The Parisienne Sports Sedan not only derived its name from the 1953 GM Motorama but the ever popular pillarless styling, that is characterised no better than by the mid to late 60's as a unique era of automotive styling, can also be traced back to the same event. It was the flagship of General Motors Holden (Australia) until production ceased in 1968 but the name continued in Canada (and other countries) and in a particularly unique turnaround, the name returned to the United States some 30 years after its original display.
Pontiac, like most other US manufacturers, had been downsizing its cars and changing to front-wheel drive which was not always readily received by traditional buyers and this reflected itself in the Division's sales. Production figures in 1983 were not even half of those recorded 5 years earlier. The Parisienne and the Parisienne Brougham joined the US market as rear-wheel drive V6 or V8 (including V8 diesel) full-size cars and part of a rescue program for the Division. The Bonneville was now smaller than the Parisienne, and smaller than many customers were comfortable with, resulting in the Parisienne eventually blitzing the sales of the Bonneville. Bonneville production in 1986 totaled only 40,921 cars compared to 85,082 for the Parisienne although the later included 14,464 wagons. 1987 saw the introduction of an all-new front-wheel drive Bonneville and the disappearance of the Parisienne name.
What became of the 1953 Parisienne? Apparently it was updated in 1954 with a new grille and a different color exterior either to re-appear at the Motorama or simply as a styling exercise. The standard direction from GM lawyers was that Concept Cars had to be destroyed because they were not necessarily engineered and constructed with normal roadworthiness in mind. Accordingly the orders would be issued for the legal advice to be followed. However many within GM, particular those that worked on the projects, could not bear to see this happen to these hand-built works of art and a number of Concept Cars were secretly saved on the proviso that they don't re-appear until after the bosses' retirement! Fortunately this was the case for the Parisienne and despite the "destroy order" it was found in a New Jersey junkyard in the 1980's. It was restored back to its 1953 form by Joe Bortz and proudly takes its place amongst his world famous Chicago based collection of Automobiles.
From time to time the car is made available for special shows such as the Concept Car show held in Chicago in 1997. This time the display had 19 one-of-a-kind concept models and/or limited production cars, far more than any of the earlier Motoramas, from both private collections and other museums. Organised by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and sponsored by Ford Motor Company, the display drew cars from the National Air and Space Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Detroit Historical Society, the Imperial Palace Museum, the Auburn-Cord-Deusenberg Museum, as well as the Bortz Auto Collection.
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Die Oktjabrskaja schelesnaja doroga, wörtlich Oktober-Eisenbahn (), ist eine eisenbahnbetrieblich selbstständige Filiale der Russischen Staatseisenbahnen (RŽD) mit einem über 10.000 km langen Streckennetz im Nordwesten des europäischen Teils Russlands.

Die Oktober-Eisenbahn, die ihre jetzige Bezeichnung im Jahre 1923 in Andenken an die Oktoberrevolution von 1917 erhielt, betreibt mit dem Streckenabschnitt von Sankt Petersburg nach Pawlowsk sowie mit der Schnellfahrstrecke Moskau–Sankt Petersburg die ältesten Bahnverbindungen auf russischem Territorium. Das Einzugsgebiet des Streckennetzes der Filiale reicht von Moskau bis in die Gebiete der Oblast Murmansk hinter dem nördlichen Polarkreis.

Geschichte

Mit der nach gut einjähriger Bauzeit fertiggestellten, 27 km langen Bahnstrecke zwischen der damaligen russischen Hauptstadt Sankt Petersburg und dem Vorort Zarskoje Selo fing am 11. November 1837 die Geschichte der Oktoberbahn sowie des gesamten Eisenbahnverkehrs in Russland an. Die unter Beteiligung des österreichischen Ingenieurs Franz Anton von Gerstner errichtete Strecke, die aufgrund ihrer Kürze eine eher symbolische Bedeutung besaß, war die erste öffentliche Eisenbahn Russlands, wurde jedoch im Gegensatz zu anderen europäischen Strecken in Spurweite 1829 mm (6 Fuß) errichtet.

Vier Jahre nach dem Bau der Strecke wurde von Zar Nikolaus I. ein neues Projekt gebilligt, das eine über 600 Kilometer lange, zweigleisige und praktisch gerade Bahnverbindung von Petersburg nach Moskau, der zweitgrößten Stadt des Reichs, vorsah. Diesmal wurde die Spurweite 1524 mm (5 Fuß) verwendet, was später Standard für alle Bahnlinien des Russischen Reichs wurde. Die Strecke wurde Ende 1851 dem regulären Betrieb übergeben und erhielt 1855 zu Ehren des unlängst verstorbenen Zaren den Namen Nikolaus-Bahn. 1857 wurde zwecks Verwaltung der Strecke und Bau weiterer Bahnlinien in Russland die Hauptgesellschaft Russischer Eisenbahnen () als Aktiengesellschaft gegründet. In der zweiten Jahrhunderthälfte wurden mehrere weitere, ursprünglich meist private Bahngesellschaften gegründet, in deren Regie weitere heute zur Oktoberbahn gehörenden Strecken entstanden. Zu nennen sind beispielsweise die Warschau-Petersburger Eisenbahn, die Baltische Eisenbahn, die Sestrorezker Eisenbahn, die Direktion Finnländischer Eisenbahnen (letztere baute die Strecke zwischen Petersburg und Chijtola im damaligen Großfürstentum Finnland) sowie die Moskau-Windau-Rybinsker Eisenbahn.

Bis 1894 kaufte der russische Staat die privaten Bahngesellschaften der Nikolausbahn, der Warschau-Petersburger und der Baltischen Eisenbahn auf und gliederte sie dem russischen Reichsministerium für Verkehrswege unter. Am 1. Januar 1907 gingen große Teile des nordwestrussischen Streckennetzes an die neu gegründete staatliche Nordwest-Eisenbahn. Die Gesamtlänge des Streckennetzes dieser neuen Gesellschaft betrug zum damaligen Zeitpunkt bereits gut 2700 Kilometer. Zu den größten noch vor der Oktoberrevolution realisierten Bauprojekten der Nordwestbahn gehörte unter anderem die Murmanbahn, die die Reichshauptstadt mit dem strategisch wichtigen eisfreien Nordmeerhafen in Murmansk verband. Von 1918 bis 1920 reiste Leo Trotzkis Privat-Zug zwischen den Frontlinien der Roten Armee.

1923 wurde die zuvor als Nikolausbahn bezeichnete Strecke zwischen Petrograd und Moskau in Oktoberbahn umbenannt, und 1929 wurde die Strecke sowie das gesamte Netz der vormaligen Nordwest-Eisenbahn den Sowjetischen Staatsbahnen unterordnet. Somit wurde die Oktjabrskaja schelesnaja doroga zu einer Filiale der Sowjetischen Eisenbahnen. Bis Mitte des 20. Jahrhunderts wurde praktisch das gesamte Eisenbahnnetz im Nordwesten der Russischen SFSR der Oktober-Eisenbahn zugeordnet, so dass deren Streckenlänge im Jahre 1959 bereits rund 8000 km betrug.

Ebenfalls in den 1950er-Jahren wurde die Elektrifizierung der gesamten Strecke der ehemaligen Nikolausbahn samt Nebenstrecken abgeschlossen. 1984 nahm die Oktjabrskaja schelesnaja doroga mit ER200 den ersten (und einzigen) Hochgeschwindigkeitszug der Sowjetunion in den regulären Betrieb. In den späten 1990er- und 2000er-Jahren wurden, unter anderem im Zuge der Vorbereitungen der Feierlichkeiten zum 300-jährigen Bestehen Sankt Petersburgs, von der Oktoberbahn weitere Modernisierungs- und Ausbauprojekte in Angriff genommen, unter anderem wurde in Petersburg der neue Ladoga-Bahnhof erbaut.

Betrieb

Das heutige Streckennetz der Oktjabrskaja schelesnaja doroga ist insgesamt 10.372,7 Kilometer lang, womit die Bahn zu den größten Filialen der Russischen Staatseisenbahnen gehört. Innerhalb Russlands weist das Netz Verknüpfungspunkte mit den Streckennetzen der Nord- und der Moskauer Eisenbahn auf, grenzüberschreitend auch zu den Bahnnetzen Finnlands, Estlands, Lettlands und von Belarus.

Zu den Regionen Russlands, deren Bahnen von der Oktjabrskaja schelesnaja doroga betrieben werden, zählen die folgenden: Oblast Murmansk, Republik Karelien, Oblast Leningrad, Stadt Sankt Petersburg, Oblast Wologda (teilweise), Oblast Pskow, Oblast Nowgorod, Oblast Twer, Oblast Jaroslawl (teilweise), Oblast Moskau (teilweise) und Stadt Moskau (teilweise).

Zu den wichtigsten Strecken zählen:
 Sankt Petersburg–Moskau (Schnellfahrstrecke, Gesamtlänge 650 km),
 Sankt Petersburg–Murmansk ("Murmanbahn", 1448 km),
 Sankt Petersburg–Weliki Nowgorod,
 Sonkowo–Petschory-Pskowskije (lettische Grenze) (Teil der Rybinsk-Pskow-Rigaer Eisenbahn),
 Sankt Petersburg–Wyborg–Buslowskaja (finnische Grenze).

Der Verwaltungssitz der Oktoberbahn befindet sich in Sankt Petersburg, außerdem existieren die sechs Regionaldirektionen Moskau, Sankt Petersburg, Sankt Petersburg-Witebsk, Wolchowstroi, Petrosawodsk und Murmansk. Im Jahr 2008 wurden 24,533 Mio. Fahrgäste im Fernverkehr und 109,812 Mio. im Nahverkehr sowie 130,244 Mio. Tonnen Güter befördert.

Weblinks
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Einzelnachweise

Verkehr (Sankt Petersburg)
Bahngesellschaft (Russland)
Bahngesellschaft (Europa)


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Watch: Russian warship 'aggressively approached' US destroyer in Arabian Sea
Updated: 10:13 AM CST Jan 10, 2020
By Barbara Starr, Ryan Browne and Zachary Cohen, CNN
A Russian warship "aggressively approached" a U.S. Navy destroyer operating in the North Arabian Sea Thursday, ignoring warnings from the U.S. vessel and increasing the risk of a collision, the U.S. Navy said Friday."On Thursday, Jan. 9, while conducting routine operations in the North Arabian Sea, USS Farragut was aggressively approached by a Russian Navy ship," the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, which oversees naval operations in the Middle East, said in a statement."Farragut sounded five short blasts, the international maritime signal for danger of a collision, and requested the Russian ship alter course in accordance with international rules of the road. The Russian ship initially refused but ultimately altered course," the statement said, adding "While the Russian ship took action, the initial delay in complying with international rules while it was making an aggressive approach increased the risk of collision."A U.S. Navy official says that the Farragut is part of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier group and the Farragut is tasked with intercepting potential enemy ships to prevent them from approaching the aircraft carrier.Two defense officials said the Russian vessel got as close as 180 feet from the U.S. ship and that there was bridge to bridge communication between the two warships.The incident is the latest example of a close encounter between U.S. and Russian military forces that U.S. officials have described as unsafe and provocative, and comes roughly seven months after another incident in the Pacific in June when U.S. and Russian warships came so close the U.S. ship had to perform an emergency maneuver to avoid a collision.
A Russian warship "aggressively approached" a U.S. Navy destroyer operating in the North Arabian Sea Thursday, ignoring warnings from the U.S. vessel and increasing the risk of a collision, the U.S. Navy said Friday.
"On Thursday, Jan. 9, while conducting routine operations in the North Arabian Sea, USS Farragut was aggressively approached by a Russian Navy ship," the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, which oversees naval operations in the Middle East, said in a statement.
"Farragut sounded five short blasts, the international maritime signal for danger of a collision, and requested the Russian ship alter course in accordance with international rules of the road. The Russian ship initially refused but ultimately altered course," the statement said, adding "While the Russian ship took action, the initial delay in complying with international rules while it was making an aggressive approach increased the risk of collision."
A U.S. Navy official says that the Farragut is part of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier group and the Farragut is tasked with intercepting potential enemy ships to prevent them from approaching the aircraft carrier.
Two defense officials said the Russian vessel got as close as 180 feet from the U.S. ship and that there was bridge to bridge communication between the two warships.
The incident is the latest example of a close encounter between U.S. and Russian military forces that U.S. officials have described as unsafe and provocative, and comes roughly seven months after another incident in the Pacific in June when U.S. and Russian warships came so close the U.S. ship had to perform an emergency maneuver to avoid a collision.


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The Main in Norfolk Va is easily a top wedding venue and on our list of local favorites. The ceremony was at the beautiful First Presbyterian in Norfolk. It's always a joy to return there for a wedding. Bravo to this stellar team of vendors headed by the inimitable Reva Stein. Thank you so much for including Black Iris Floral Events in your day Mary and Alex! Your graciousness and pure joy are inspirational.


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Q: Simple app that shows pages depending on an API built with a static site framework I created a project with React, but now I'm thinking of SEO
My project is very simple, although it shows 3D Models using React Three Fiber
But it also shows pages that are defined depending on some videos obtained from Vimeo (using an API), making the site a little dynamic, since we don't previously know which pages will be shown
The question is, can this site be successfully built using Gatsby, as a Static Sites Framework, or do I have to use an SSR Framework like Vercel's Next, because of the pages that will be generated from an API

A: Yes Gatsby is a good solution. If you realize in the future that you might need to be re-building the app a little more than you are comfortable with, then you can re-hydrate the browser on the users end to query data that you get from an api. This keeps the benefits of SSG (speed, robustness, and SEO), but adds some flexibility and dynamic nature to your application. You can set it up with the Gatsby docs (which are great for any problems you might have with Gatsby in the future). Extra info below: https://www.gatsbyjs.com/docs/reference/config-files/gatsby-ssr

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In 1994 after returning from his ophthalmology fellowship training in the UK and USA, David Mackey set up the Glaucoma Inheritance Study in Tasmania (GIST). He recruited over 1,700 glaucoma cases and several thousand unaffected relatives were examined. Initial screening of the families assisted with identification of mutations in the MYOC gene as a cause of juvenile and adult onset open angle glaucoma. Extensive genotype phenotype correlations, along with penetrance and prevalence data, have allowed genetic counselling for family members: cascade genetic screening and predictive DNA testing are now widely accepted.
This work was crucial in underpinning the NHMRC Panel for the evidence-based medicine guidelines for glaucoma, for which he was a member of the Expert Working Committee (2009-2010), as well as development of National Association of Testing Authorities-accredited DNA testing for high-risk individuals. Myocilin testing is now routinely performed through the Australian and New Zealand Registry of Advanced Glaucoma. More recently the Australian population and glaucoma cohorts have contributed to the International Glaucoma Genetics Consortium (IGGC). This seminal consortium, in which he has a major leadership role, has resulted in major meta-analysis to identify further glaucoma genes. He is also an active committee member of the international Glaucoma Research Society and a member of the World Glaucoma Association consensus panel for Genetics in Childhood Glaucoma. He works with many international collaborators on glaucoma genetics in North America, Europe and Asia and has 109 papers indexed as "glaucoma genetics" on PubMed.
He has initiated and been a major driver for evaluating a cascade genetic testing program for relatives of mutation carriers, that has now shown that this leads to earlier diagnosis with better outcomes for those carriers detected by cascade genetic testing compared with those presenting through standard clinical pathways. Based on published outcomes, family members of MYOC carriers can now access treatment before vision is lost, which has generated considerable interest in other countries.
In 2000 he set up the Twins Eye Study in Tasmania and Brisbane, recruiting over 1000 sets of twins and 200 siblings to investigate the endophenotypes associated with glaucoma and myopia. His group has established the heritability for many ophthalmic traits and investigated genetic as well as environmental factors. In 2009 he led the ophthalmic assessment of the Western Australian Pregnancy Cohort (Raine) Study, examining 1,350 20-year olds who have been followed since their prenatal period. His group is now re-examining this cohort at age 28 years. Meta-analysis confirmed the association of outdoor activity as protective for myopia. An environmental measure taken in these cohorts is conjunctival UV autofluorescence, a marker of outdoor activity that is inversely correlated with myopia, thus allowing further analysis of gene environmental interaction in myopia. GWAS and exome chip data is available on these cohorts and contribute data to two international consortia.
DA Mackey, T Dickens, A Gajdatsy. Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy. Preventing blindness caused by ocular cancer – investigation of genetic factors that lead to the development of tumours in the eye. 2016.
K North (CIA) DA Mackey (Associate Investigator). NHMRC Targeted Calls for Research. Preparing Australia for the Genomics Revolution. 2016-2020.
J Craig (CIA) DA Mackey (Associate Investigator). NHMRC Project. High penetrance deleterious mutations in blinding glaucoma. 2016-2018.
RV Jamieson (CIA), DA Mackey (Associate Investigator). NHMRC Project. Pathways to treatment in blinding genetic retinal eye diseases. 2016-2018.
R C-B Wong (PI), DA Mackey (Associate Investigator). NHMRC New Investigator. Modelling LHON using human induced pluripotent stem cells. 2015-2017.
DA Mackey. Perpetual IMPACT Philanthropy. Does modification of time outdoors during childhood affect myopia in early adulthood? 2015.
L Hopper, J Craig, DA Mackey, B Byrne, S Simpson, P Ferreira. NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence. 2014-2018.
L Griffiths, DA Mackey, R Lea, J Sherwin, J Curran, M Johnson, C Bellis. NHMRC Project. Identifying glaucoma risk variants in the Norfolk Island genetic isolate. 2014-2016.
I Trounce, J Crowston, DA Mackey. NHMRC Project. OXPHOS upregulation to preserve vision in Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. 2014-2016.
DA Mackey: Alcon Research Institute 2010 Awardee.
Professor Mackey has supervised/co-supervised to completion: 1 DM, 8 PhD, 7 Masters and 5 honours students. He is currently supervising 5 PhD and 3 Masters students as well as approximately 20 UWA and/or University of Tasmania medical students conducting research projects with him each year. He mentors several early career scientists as part of the UWA mentoring program. In addition he conducts basic science tutorials and clinical science tutorials for ophthalmology registrars and fellows in WA. In 2012 he was awarded the RANZCO Excellence in Training award and is a member of the RANZCO leadership training committee. In order to promote the careers of clinicians and scientists he mentors and collaborates with, he rarely takes first authorship position on papers. He spends one week each year teaching paediatric ophthalmology and genetics to ophthalmology trainees in Dili, East Timor. In 2014 he was elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.
He teaches across the full spectrum of the clinical training, undergraduate and higher degree student communities. His 'encouragement toolkit' is diverse, aiming to encourage students to develop self-discipline and an independent outlook to their learning and thinking. His 10-step outline of "Training peer reviewers" was published in the journal Nature. 2006;443:880.
Teaching: While some students at The University of Western Australia's Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science plan a career as pure scientists, often an equal number plan to combine clinical work with research. However, the topics covered in weekly tutorials will concern everyone at some point in their career; and this is the common factor that invigorates debate and fosters an attitude among the students to challenge, analyse and review. This is vital if they are to develop enquiring minds that make new discoveries; rigorously question clinical and/or scientific hypotheses; and support their peers and the next generation of clinicians and scientists.
Train the trainers: Professor Mackey supports the "learn by teaching" pyramidal structure of higher degree students themselves supervising undergraduate and high school students. This allows him to train the trainers in clinical ophthalmology as well as in scientific method. MBBS qualified medical doctors undertaking their Masters or PhD degree at the Lions Eye Institute are appointed as clinical lecturers teaching basic ophthalmology to Year 5 UWA and Notre Dame University undergraduate medical students.
Skills training: Students are required to write a review article concurrent to the literature review of their thesis. In most cases these are published during the first year of enrolment. Other papers are also mile-stoned as thesis chapters. Their peers assist in the review of manuscripts prior to submission, thereby helping each other to achieve a high standard of literature early in their career. Students regularly present updates on their work at internal meetings and are also encouraged to submit abstracts for oral presentation at national and international ophthalmology meetings.
Community engagement and involvement: As head of a medical research institute, Professor Mackey has numerous public speaking commitments ranging from radio and television interviews to community and patient-support group meetings.
Professional involvement: He was a member of the NHMRC Human Genetics Advisory Committee, (2012-2015) and the NHMRC Panel for the evidence based medicine guidelines for glaucoma (2009-2010).
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Mackey, D., Lingham, G., Lee, S., Hunter, M., Wood, D., Hewitt, A. W., Mitchell, P., Taylor, H. R. & Yazar, S., Jul 2018, In : Investigative ophthalmology & visual science. 59, 9, 3 p., 3954.
Hassall, M. M., Qassim, A., Han, X., Souzeau, E., Goldberg, I., Healey, P. R., Graham, S. L., Ruddle, J., Casson, R. J., Mackey, D. A., Hewitt, A., MacGregor, S. & Craig, J. E., Nov 2018, In : Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 46, p. 64-65 2 p., S2504.
Morgan, V. A., Clark, M., Crewe, J., Valuri, G., Mackey, D. A., Badcock, J. C. & Jablensky, A., 1 Dec 2018, In : Schizophrenia Research. 202, p. 414-416 3 p.
Mackey, D., Milne, E., Hammond, C., Rose, K., Lucas, R., Chen, F., Sanfilippo, P. & Yazar, S.
Mackey, D., Craig, J., Hewitt, A., Burdon, K., Jamieson, R., Grigg, J., MacGregor, S., Chen, F., Otlowski, M. & Schofield, D.


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Bad Flamingo: The House Is on Fire
Where modern Americana and desert rock meet with traditional country, blues and soul, enigmatic duo, Bad Flamingo, have tunes which feel casual and recognizable as if they'd been around for decades, but which still sound crisp and original, rightful for present-day consumption and going further on that the genre's boundaries.
The House Is on Fire is the band's latest single release, a three-minute piece that comes along the lines of the band's recent cuts, Fire and Open the Gates, minimal and honest, but instrumentally wealthy with a wah-wah and theremin in prominent roles, and a vocal performance which covers more range and feels more daring than anything from the band's path up to that point.
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