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Biden is the Democrat to beat; rivals see signs of weakness
Julie Pace and Bill Barrow
Former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden meets with supporters before speaking at the Iowa Democratic Wing Ding at the Surf Ballroom, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, in Clear Lake, Iowa. (John Locher/AP Photo)
In a barn down a gravel road in Iowa, Joe Biden tore into President Donald Trump's moral character, declaring in one of the fiercest speeches of his campaign that the words of the American president matter.
The next day, Biden's own words tripped him up. He told an audience in Des Moines that poor children are "just as bright and just as talented as white kids," before immediately clarifying his remarks.
The back-to-back episodes magnified the promise and the peril of Biden's candidacy. Three months after announcing his White House bid, he remains atop early polling for Democratic candidates, buoyed by a long history with voters and a belief among many of them that his decades of experience best position him to defeat Trump. Those attributes appear to have helped the former vice president withstand weeks of attacks on his lengthy record in politics.
But Biden's rivals remain confident that his fumbles, like the one in Iowa this week, eventually will catch up to him, undermining his electability argument.
"He has been durable," said David Axelrod, a longtime political strategist for President Barack Obama. "The question is whether that durability is because we aren't fully geared into the race or whether there are inherent strengths there."
Biden's team has been heartened by the consistency of his early polling numbers, despite the push from fellow candidates to cast the 76-year-old as out of step with the Democratic Party on women's health issues and race. Nearly every survey, both nationally and in the early primary states, shows him leading the crowded primary field, with Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris following behind but so far unable to find a way to surpass him.
"It's because people know him. And they don't know just his name," said Jack Markell, the former Delaware governor and a Biden supporter. "If it were just name recognition, these polls may look different."
Biden's standing in the race is the subject of much debate within the Democratic Party. Advisers to other campaigns contend that polling at this stage of the race is often fluid, reflecting little more than name recognition. Biden aides frequently note that Trump led polls throughout the summer of 2015 and never relinquished the top spot.
What is clear is that some of Biden's rivals see an imperative to begin taking him on aggressively. Sanders has walloped Biden repeatedly over health care, comparing the former vice president's opposition to a "Medicare for All" system to Trump. Harris, as well as New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, has hammered Biden over comments he made about working with segregationists during his early years in the Senate.
Biden initially appeared caught off guard by the ferocity of the attacks on his 40-plus-year record in politics, particularly Harris' blistering critique in the first debate of his past opposition to federally mandated busing to combat segregated schools. Now advisers view that moment as a much needed jolt for the candidate, making clear to Biden that he would need to draw sharper distinctions with his Democratic rivals during the primary and not just focus his fire on Trump.
Since then, Biden has drawn contrasts with more liberal Democrats, like Warren and Sanders, over their proposals to do away with private health insurance and replace it with a government-run system. He's also vigorously defended Obama, the most popular Democrat in the nation who nevertheless has faced criticism from liberals who believe he didn't go far enough on health care and was too aggressive in deporting immigrants living illegally in the United States.
"(Biden's) done a better job since then trying to hug up to Obama as much as possible," said Jim Hodges, the former Democratic governor of South Carolina, who is yet to endorse a candidate. "That's his strength here."
Indeed, Biden's campaign is eager to focus more on his eight years as vice president than the decades that preceded his time in the White House. Advisers believe his years serving as No. 2 to the nation's first black president resonate particularly well with African American voters, one of the most powerful segments of the Democratic electorate. Biden also evolved into a beloved elder statesman for many Democrats during those years, particularly after the 2015 death of his son Beau, who succumbed to brain cancer at age 46.
"It just hurts me to see what some people are saying about him," said Linda Robinson, a retired health care worker who heard Biden speak in Boone, Iowa. Robinson, who caucused for Biden in 2008 but hasn't decided who has her support this year, called the former vice president a "decent man."
The attacks from Harris and others have also prompted Biden advisers to encourage the former vice president to step up his campaign activities, including more question-and-answer sessions with voters and reporters, an approach that has been on display during his four-day Iowa swing. But that comes with a risk for a freewheeling politician with a history of verbal fumbles.
At the start of the week, Biden got the locations of two back-to-back mass shootings wrong. And on Thursday night, he told voters in Des Moines that poor kids were as bright and talented as white children. He caught the flub and quickly added: "wealthy kids, black kids, Asian kids."
Biden's ultimate success in the race will depend in part on whether voters' warm feelings toward him will help excuse his frequent missteps or see them as a sign that the candidate — who would be the oldest president ever elected — has lost a step.
"He's always been prone to gaffes. That was true when he was in his 40s, 50s and 60s," Axelrod said. "The difference is because people are looking for signs of potential deterioration, gaffes that would be written off as Joe being Joe can become much more damaging to him."
During his Iowa trip, Biden has projected the confidence of a front-runner, rarely mentioning his primary opponents and even sitting in the front row at a state party dinner Friday night, applauding as his rivals spoke ahead of his concluding spot. Earlier in the day, Biden said that while there would be "ups and downs" in the Democratic primary, he expected to emerge victoriously.
"It's a marathon and I'm going to be in it for the whole race," he said.
Warren, Sanders spar over her claim he said woman can't win
Elizabeth Warren is standing behind her charge that Bernie Sanders said a woman could not defeat Donald Trump.
Biden says he was wrong in comments about segregationists
Former Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday apologized for recent comments about working with segregationist senators in his early days in the U.S. Senate.
Biden to campaign as extension of Obama's political movement
He's betting that the majority of Democratic voters are eager to return to the style and substance of the Obama era — and that they'll see him as the best option to get back.
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Automotive good ideas gone bad range far and wide – whether it's a classic fail like the exploding Pintos of the early '70s – or a late-model train wreck like the Pontiac Aztek.
Here are ten automotive atrocities that will be remembered for as long as the warranty claims (and class-action lawsuits) linger:
* The entire American Motors Corp. (AMC) lineup –
From dreadful dreadnoughts like the malformed Matador to demented detritus like the Gremlin and Pacer, no other automaker ever managed to build such a seemingly endless conga line of bizarre, poorly conceived (and often, poorly built) cars within such a short span of time (from the late 1960s to the early-mid 1970s).
Only bankruptcy eventually succeeded in stopping the madness.
Exceptions deserving of a kind word include the Javelin and AMX, which were decent efforts hobbled by AMC's perpetual lack of adequate development funds.
* Chrysler's "lean burn" engines –
While Honda was developing highly efficient combustion chambers to lower engine emissions via engineering advances such as the CVCC cylinder head (which allowed the cars to meet federal exhaust emissions standards without catalytic converters) Chrysler was duct-taping its V8s with leaned-out carburetors that mainly made them even harder to start than they were before – and prone to stalling in the middle of busy intersections.
In addition, you also got gelded performance and terrible gas mileage.
Now you know why "rich, Corinthian leather" never made a comeback.
* General Motors' diesel V8 –
Imagine a luxury car that was both slow and inefficient as well as prone to early and catastrophic engine failures and you have a taste of the bitter flavor that was the diesel-powered Oldsmobiles and Cadillacs of the late '70s and early '80s.
These "diesel" engines were actually converted gas engines, which (contrary to the myth) wasn't the problem. Poor quality control was.
The resultant debacle not only soured an entire country on the otherwise perfectly sound concept it helped hustle Oldsmobile to the boneyard of automotive has-beens and nearly killed off Cadillac, too.
* The Sterling –
Japanese automakers rarely screw the pooch, but this was an exception.
Back in the late 1980s, in collusion with British car-maker Land Rover, Acura Legends were re-sold as "British" Sterling 825s and 827s. The alliance was as enduring as the Hitler-Stalin non-aggression pact – and just as awkward. Parts for these cars – especially interior pieces – are all but impossible to find. Dealer support is nonexistent. Resale values are lower than current highs for well-worn Yugos.
If Truman had had another bomb left to drop, the childhood home of the dude who would grow up to create Sterling would have been a worthy target.
* Pontiac Fiero –
A great idea ruined by upper management skinflints and con men – who thought it would be slick take Chevette underthings (front suspension, engine) and put them in a car that looked sporty and then charge the suckers top dollar.
First-year sales were great – until the word got out. They then nose-dived into the ground like the Air France Concorde, forcing the car's cancellation just four years after it came out. Just in time to hand over the entire market for a car of this type to Mazda, which brought out the Miata a year after the Fiero was sent to the crusher.
* "Cab forward" design –
When Chrysler Corp. hawked this layout in the '90s, it was supposed to be an automotive Great Leap Forward. But after a succession of belly-flops ranging from the luckless LHS to the Dodge not-so-Intrepid, the whole works was discreetly packed up and shipped off to the land of unwanted toys.
Chrysler reverted back to front-engine/rear-drive (cab normal) vehicles like the current 300 series and Charger – which, not surprisingly, actually sell well.
* Geo –
Circa Ronald Reagan's first term, GM was desperate to rehab its image – especially as purveyor of small economy cars, most of which (so far) sucked.
Management figured the only way to get people to consider buying a GM small car was by selling them under a different name. Hence the Geo nameplate. Sold alongside Chevrolets, some Geos were ok. The Prizm was a re-badged Toyota Corolla – and the Corolla was (and still is) a solid little car. Others, though, were far from fabulous – notably the depressing three-cylinder Metro and the sad-sack Storm (more like a light breeze).
Geos may sometimes still be glimpsed languishing on seedy used car lots in rural backwaters to this very day.
* The "new" GTO –
The Holden (GM's Australian subsidiary) Monaro was a perfectly good car – but it was neither a Pontiac nor a GTO.
Tacking on the badges didn't make it so.
It didn't help that the resurrected "GTO" was blandly styled (it looked a lot like a hot-rodded Cavalier) and close to Corvette expensive – making it all but impossible for even the handful of rednecks who might have wanted one to afford one.
Pontiac itself gave up the ghost not long after.
* Firestone's Wilderness A/T tires –
Mix marginally competent drivers, top-heavy SUVs, high-speed driving and under-inflated, poor-quality tires – and let the barrel-rolling (and endless litigation) begin!
This late 1990s debacle all-but-ruined the reputation of what had been the country's best-selling SUV – the Explorer – even though the root cause of the problem had more to do with improper use and sketchy tires than with the "Exploder" itself.
* Chevy SSR –
What's heavy, ugly, top-heavy and clunky?
No, it's not your mother-in-law.
It's the SSR, or Super Sport Retractable hardtop. Blechh! GM built this Frankenstinian atrocity for a few years in the early-mid 2000s. It looked like a bloated '40s pick-up and had some interesting features – including a "torque-o-meter" gauge to let you know how much power the Corvette sourced V8 was putting out. But like the even more execrable Plymouth Prowler, it was a fake hot rod – a factory-built, store-bought Guidomobile for guys who wanted to be seen as gearhead car-crafter types but who probably couldn't find the dipstick on a dare.
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Shotgun Chuck October 13, 2019 at 4:43 am
Late reply, but you forgot one.
Not bringing the Opel Speedster stateside to sell as a Pontiac (or possibly lead an Opel resurgence and get rid of Saturn).
eric October 13, 2019 at 6:16 am
Hi Chuck,
My 50 on Pontiac: GM killed it when it cancelled the Pontiac V8 engine program after the 1981 model year. The once hugely popular Firebird became a rebadged Camaro – with a Chevy drivetrain identical to the Camaro's. Other Pontiacs like the Grand Prix were now just skin jobs, too. The Fiero was an attempt at a resurgence – a Pontiac-specific model – but it was doomed by cheapskating and its Chevy underpinnings.
Not that Chevy underpinnings are bad; they aren't. But they aren't Pontiac – and if they're not Pontiac why buy a car with a "Pontiac" badge that is functionally a Chevy but more expensive?
Granted, that does work sometimes – e.g., GMC, which continues to successfully sell rebadged Chevys for more money – but it didn't work with Pontiac because they people who bought them cared about engineering. They knew what was under the hood. They wanted a Pontiac engine in their Pontiac – and weren't interested in buying a Chevy-powered "Pontiac."
Shotgun Chuck October 13, 2019 at 3:16 pm
Honestly, I think the machine which symbolizes the death of Pontiac, even more than the Aztek (or my Sunbird which at least one person who has obviously never owned one has blamed), is the Trans Sport/Montana/Montana SV6.
Here was GM's chance to show the world that a minivan could be at least somewhat engaging to drive, but instead they just threw that away and built… yet another lazy badge job. It was incredibly slow, incredibly boring to drive… it wasn't even really restyled relative to its corporate siblings, and was extremely ugly as a result ("Dust Buster"). The Trans Sport as built would have been better suited as an Oldsmobile or Buick… and in fact it was available as an Oldsmobile. Considering that, to the best of my knowledge, Oldsmobiles and Pontiacs were frequently sold from the same dealers, it really makes me wonder why the Pontiac minivan had to exist in the first place!
And then they drug this out through three generations of the car – four, if you count the 1994…? restyle + nose shortening. Buick didn't get a version until Oldsmobile was shuttered, but Pontiac did until the model was discontinued entirely.
Oof.
mrfnuts November 3, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Don't be too hard on the 2004-2006 GTO's.
I agree they never should have been named such, but, other then that they're really great cars, both in performance, and handling.
As far as pricing. Yes, the MSRP of $34K was a complete joke, and I feel bad for those who paid that since GM literally started giving them away months later. At the very beginning of 2005, the 04 GTO was going 'out the door' brand new for under $20K. The 2005's with the 50 extra HP did not go on such a discount, but, nonetheless by mid June 2005 they were going for about $26K. I got the 2005 during that sale and I'm still enjoying the car 12 years later.
eric November 3, 2016 at 6:18 pm
I hear you, mrfnuts… it's the Pontiac purist in me that gets uppity sometimes!
John Seiler November 3, 2016 at 1:24 am
Back in the day in Michigan, you could get a Prizm for $2K less than the equivalent Toyota, built in the same NUMMI factory, because people didn't know they were the same. California's insane enviro laws destroyed all car plants, including the NUMMI — which now is Tesla's heavily subsidized, PC operation.
Phillip the Bruce November 3, 2016 at 7:46 pm
"you could get a Prizm for $2K less than the equivalent Toyota"
well mine was only $1000 less, but they were advertising them on TV for such by then.
"Chrysler was duct-taping its V8s with leaned-out carburetors that mainly made them even harder to start than they were before – and prone to stalling in the middle of busy intersections." They also put these on their Dodge trucks. They sent them to us when I was in the U.S. Army in West Germany, 1979-82. The junkers always broke down, especially in the field in the kraut winter. I still can hear how we kept cranking and cranking them in the near-frozen mud until we gave up and called a tow truck. Good thing a war didn't start then. A couple years ago I read that, when Chrysler went bankrupt, the govt. forced the U.S. Army to buy these Dodge clunkers as part of the bailout. Fortunately, there was no war and Germany sure ain't Afghanistan.
DocBerg November 2, 2016 at 10:57 am
I always liked to buy cars from my late aunt. She and her husband always bought Ramblers, and hers were always creampuffs, and most of his were lemons. I bought a 1965 Classic 660 from her, and put in a Motorola CDI ignition system and alternator. It had a 3 speed overdrive transmission, and a straight 6 engine. It was a wonderful car, but met its end when an illegal alien, driving drunk, with no license or insurance slammed into the cars parked behind mine, smashing them all up. Nobody in town could fix it.
I also had a 1986 1/2 Pontiac Fiero GT. It was a fright to drive in the winters, but was the best car I ever had. It got me through my doctoral studies with style and grace. I'm 6'6″ tall, and I could have sold tickets to people to watch me get in an out of it, but it was very comfortable once inside. I drove it back straight through from Auburn, Alabama to DeKalb, Illinois after attending the Mises Institute's Summer School. I finally had to sell it when it became obvious that I was going to have to drive both of my parents around, and that wasn't going to happen in a 2 seater sports car. So, I bought a 2004 Vibe. The mechanic I sold it to put in a 350 cubic inch V8. I wish I could have driven it after he did that. It flew with just the V6! I guess other people were not so fortunate in Fiero ownership. If GM were smart enough to make them again, I would buy one in a heartbeat. Sadly, they are sliding off into oblivion.
themightyjimbo November 1, 2016 at 6:17 pm
AMC made some poor decisions as far as what to make and when, but the AMC drivetrains were very dependable. The Gremlin and Pacer actually sold very well. I would encourage you to read the book___ American motors the last independent___ by Pat foster. AMC had a rich and long American history and made some really cool cars along the way.
Tor Libertarian October 31, 2016 at 7:45 pm
Trucker's Review of Freightliner Engine is Hilarious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfVqr0EkLXA
dirtybobbastard October 31, 2016 at 11:17 pm
more words for the wordpress gods….
DrOtto October 31, 2016 at 7:09 pm
The new Zach Galafucknasis and Owen Wilson movie "Masterminds" makes great use of a Geo Metro as a prop.
Lance Ripplinger October 31, 2016 at 6:26 pm
I remember seeing the Chevy SSR in the dealership. I thought at the time "what the hell is this POS looking thing?" And then the Pontiac Aztek…wow…what an ugly pile of junk. No wonder Pontiac went belly up. One vehicle I would add to the list is the Ford Windstar minivan. My folks had one, and it was a total piece of crap. The engine put out more torque than the transmission could handle. The result was that the transmission gears literally ground into fine metal shavings. So yeah, they had to replace the transmission in it, the computer failed and had to be replaced, then water pump died when they were on a road trip, and when the engine blew, my parents sold off the pile of crap to a mechanic who wanted to fix it up. I think they might have also had brake and suspension issues with the thing to. It is interesting to note how Ford doesn't even sell minivans anymore. They rebadged the Windstar to "Freestar" or something like that, and then not long after pulled it from the market because sales were abysmal due to how unreliable they were.
Michael A. Neitzel November 1, 2016 at 3:52 am
I prefer to call the Ford Windstar or its predecessor Aerostar, the Edselstar.
The Windstar was one a true Turducken! 🙂
BrentP November 1, 2016 at 10:20 am
The Aztek may be ugly but they seem to have held up well. The horrible thing is that all these years later design elements of the Aztek seem to working their way into just about everything.
Eightsouthman November 1, 2016 at 11:33 am
Brent, I've been tempted to say the same. At least the Aztek isn't your choice of ugly catfish front end no matter what the brand. Depending, you can get sad catfish, mad catfish, bored catfish, ugly catfish, happy catfish and pollywog on current cars.
"notably the depressing three-cylinder Metro"
I actually put 90k miles on one of these cars. Mine was excellent, always getting 62mpg until the end when it dropped down to a disappointing 55mpg. It got this mileage by virtue of light weight (something that is usually praised around here); I had three accidents in it – not the fault of the car – and though it was just made of tin, I wasn't hurt. It was boringly reliable. It was somewhat uncomfortable for long trips, but hey, it was still better than a motorcycle in that respect. And it was cheap to buy. Country folks liked them for their frugality.
I think this should be removed from your list. It was an economy car, and it did that job to perfection.
kevin November 9, 2017 at 2:06 am
Hell yah! I had a 1986 Chevy Sprint ER [same as Metro]. 55 mpg city 60 mpg highway and it would get that and more. They were a great cheap to run car and I miss the 3 I have owned. Slow as molasses-in-the-winter though.
A.Yeti October 31, 2016 at 3:57 pm
When I was a lot kid, the dealership I worked for took in a Gremlin on trade. Beyond the terrible motor, suspension and transmission, this rolling abortion was their ill-advised Levi Strauss edition. Here.It was among the most hideous vehicles I've ever had the misfortune to drive.
I'd take a Pinto 100 times out of 100 over that thing.
RobbieAG October 31, 2016 at 3:40 pm
I have a soft spot in my heart for AMC. My mom had a 71 Hornet which I did tune ups and oil changes on. The drive train was bullet proof. She kept it for 140k miles (a lot back then) before getting rid of it. The rest of the car was crap, but the 232 inline six/automatic wouldn't quit. It later morphed into the venerable Jeep 4.0 inline six which soldiered on for many years (through 2006).
I would love to get a hold of an old Javelin or AMX someday. I especially like the styling on the 71 – 74 Javelin (Donohue Trans Am).
Ed October 31, 2016 at 10:49 pm
Yep. my Mom had a '71 (or so) Hornet wagon. Great car. I remember also a Hurst S/C Rambler a guy had. Pretty fast car as I recall, but it was also fugly.
JohnZ October 31, 2016 at 3:15 pm
The entire K car platform was a loser from the start. I bought a used Reliant ( was this a cruel joke) for my now ex to use for rural postal delivery and the POS broke down with Ex Lax regularity. Replaced it with a brand new gas guzzling Dodge Dakota 4X4 Club Cab at a price that couldn't be beat if the salesman was comatose.
Also bought a Dodge Shadow …I know I have a streak of masochism in me, in which the MAP sensor would fail at the most inopportune times. I worked at a shop where we serviced Chrysler electronics Ie: radios, body computers, overheads and instrument clusters and eventually a tech bulletin crossed my bench, I was chief tech, and lo and behold there was a bulletin describing the very problem and fix.
It seems the MAP sensor was being damaged by exhaust gases which creates acids in turn eating away at the rubber diaphragm inside the senor. I always kept one in the glove box….bought a couple from a salvage yard.
Chrysler does have the best idea as far as platform teams , consisting of various component engineers and vendors involved in car design.
I bought a 1967 Chevy window van) with 283, positrac which ran like snake for a van. Bought a couple wide ovals for the rear and put on a Thrush muffler and shot the exhaust out ahead of the left rear wheel. Loved that little van. I also replaced the coil in it with some sort of super coil that was popular during the seventies.
Oh, and replaced the water pump in only a couple hours which was a lot easier than replacing the heater/AC blower in my 2006 Chrysler T&C.
If you ever have to do that, take it to a shop….let them suffer.
Bill October 31, 2016 at 1:53 pm
Eric – you've got to be kidding about the Intrepid. I bought a 2000 w/ $25K miles for $10K & had it for years up to 275K miles. It was very nice to look at too – one of the best cars ever.
A.J. October 31, 2016 at 11:16 pm
It must have been a 3.5 motor. The 3.5 was a total gem of a motor while the 2.7 was a horrendous failure. I've seen so many 2.7s fail before 100k, either headgaskets, sludge, or both.
Craig October 31, 2016 at 11:36 am
Back in England, I owned a Rover 213s. It was a very nice little car, had the Honda power plant and was told had a Volkswagon tansmission. Never any problems apart from having to
rac"it through the gears to get up to speed. Did here the 216 was a piece of poo as it had the British Leyland engine and was for ever breaking down
r a feibel October 31, 2016 at 11:22 am
YET ANOTHER ARTICLE FROM A VERY OPINIONATED AND WRONGFULLY MINDED AMERICAN AUTO WRITER WHO HAS LOVE AFFAIRS WITH FOREIGN CAR MAKERS HE MAKES SO MANY WILDLY ERRATIC STATEMENTS SUCH AS THE CHRYSLER RUN LEAN ENGINES .FOR HIS UNEDUCATED AND WRONGLY OPINIONATED MIND .GM WAS NO BETTER STARTING IN 72 EVEN BEFORE CAT CONVERTERS I KNOW I OWNED THEM ALL A 70 CADILLAC DE VILLE A 72 CHEVY IMPALA WITH THE 350 ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO SIT FOR AT LEAST 5 MIN BEFORE YOU COULD MOVE IT .I HAD CARS ALL THROUGH THE 70 /80 FROM GM THAT WERE TERRIBLE AND HE PICKED SOME RIDICULOUS EXAMPLES .WHAT HE DOESN T TELL YOU ARE THE IMPORTANT ONE SUCH AS THE CADILLAC 4.1. CAST IRON BLOCK ALUMINUM HEAD V8S WITCH BLEW UP AND DDI NOT RUN BECAUSE THE SOFTWARE WAS JUNK.ALMOST SUNK CAD. AND ALSO OLDS IN THE 90 I HAD A 90; 91 AND 2 92 BECAUSE THE FIRST BLEW UP WITH THAT PIECE OF SHIT 3.4 DUAL CAM SET .AND ON THE FIRST DAY I HAD IT .HE GLOSSED OVER THE REAL PROBLEMS AND PICKS A FIGHT WITH A NON EXCISTENT CO.SUCH AS AMERICAN MOTORS WHO DID FANTASTIC THINGS SUCH AS UNIBODIED CARS STARTING IN 1949.THIS GUY IS FULL OF SHIT AND WRITES SHIT.
Clover,
Careful… you're going to have a stroke!
Eightsouthman November 1, 2016 at 9:57 am
eric, too late. '72 Chevy had to run 5 minutes before it would move. Didja park it in a mud puddle every night or do you(RA)think a transmission filter and new fluid might have made a tad of difference. Of course, when you do that long enough other pieces and parts tend to suffer early failure. RA, you one of those guys who think it's bad luck to change tranny fluid? That ain't what She said.
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John Jacques October 31, 2016 at 10:22 am
I had a Vega GT, four on the floor. Whenever I stopped to fill up with oil, I'd ask them to check the gas.
MY older brother bought one when they came out after 24 grand it began burning oil like a hash pipe and soon after that parts of the body looked like cancer cells eating away at the rest of the car. Oil went through that car like prune juice through yer gut.
As it ended, GM replaced the engine and all the prematurely rusted out body panels.
JdL October 31, 2016 at 9:21 am
In 1980 I was in Midland MI for a few months, and bought a used Gremlin. Nose-heavy in the extreme, with rear-wheel drive, the slight drag of brakes made the car impossible to get moving on the packed-ice roadways there without opening the driver door and sticking my foot out to give a push while feathering the throttle. Wheee! Meanwhile, my girlfriend had a Dodge van with one of those horrible V8's. It would start but wouldn't stay running. One scary moment came as she was making a left turn when the engine died and the loss of power steering made it nearly impossible for her to keep the beast from straightening out, hitting various other cars. What a piece of crap!
Hi JDL,
College buddy of mine had a Pacer… bright yellow; with the V8!
He and I used to purposely bash into each other as we drove down the road…
Ross October 31, 2016 at 4:30 am
My brothers years ago owned Geo Metros with the one-liter engines and loved them. Their experiences convinced me to buy a Metro. That was the best car I've ever owned or ever expect to own. Fifty mpg, stone reliable, slow as sin but cheap to fix on those rare occasions that it needed fixing. I got 220,000 miles on the first engine before the middle exhaust valve burned, and had 110,000 on the second engine (same transmission) when my kid flipped the car and put finis to it.
The tin was light and cheap, but such a car. Had I known what I was getting at the time, I'd have bought a second one and stored it.
RJOGuillory October 31, 2016 at 3:31 am
…I cannot believe Eric did not mention or include…The Vega……
RJ O'Guillory
Give me time…. 🙂
rivercity October 31, 2016 at 9:58 am
Ha – funny article. I plead guilty to having had a Vega – (what do girls know?). Some guy in the office was impressed though b/c it was Motor Trend "car of the year".
eric October 31, 2016 at 10:03 am
Hi River,
I kinda sheepishly admit to a fondness for the Cosworth Vega… remember that one?
rivercity October 31, 2016 at 6:45 pm
Hey – missed that one. Looks like woulda been outta my price range.
Jason Flinders October 30, 2016 at 10:39 pm
OK, my initial rant seems to have vanished due to whatever server crash took place some days ago, so I'll try again…
Eric, you should know better! AMC did not go bankrupt. (Whether they ultimately would have is an open question.) They were of course bought out by Chrysler in 1987, and in fact were making a profit at the time. Of course AMC was controlled by Renault at the end. One of the factors that motivated Renault to sell was the assassination of Renault CEO Georges Besse. He was shot outside his home in November of 1986 by a radical group in large part as retribution for his funneling of resources into AMC while cutting back on employment in France. Pretty strong motivation to sell! (For that matter neither did Studebaker go bankrupt, contrary to what many believe. The company diversified with the profits from the Lark then left the car business behind in 1966. But that's another story.)
Most AMC cars were ordinary mom-and-pop grocery getters, but there were some of interest. (You do acknowledge the AMX and Javelin. Too bad the AMX/3 was stillborn!) But they offered other interesting vehicles over the years, some were even pretty good-looking like the Hornet Sportabout wagon and the Hornet hatchback. Some were batshit-crazy like the Rebel Machine and the SC/Rambler, but you sure wouldn't mistake them for anything else.
The Gremlin suffered from being a small car made from big-car parts but did not have self-destructing engines like the Vega (or its truly amazing rust), nor did it tend to explode when hit from behind like the Pinto. Even the much-maligned Pacer was not without its good points.
The Matador sedans and wagons were not exciting or great-looking cars but they were very practical family vehicles. Equipped with the 401 V8 they were pretty decent performers as well. (In a 1971 Popular Science test against the Big 3 full-size wagons, the Ambassador – which is essentially identical to the Matador aside from wheelbase and trim – was judged superior in performance, handling, braking, and economy than the offerings from Chevrolet, Ford, and Plymouth.) The problem is that the company blew its limited resources on the Matador Coupe and the Pacer rather than updating its core lineup so a few years down the road everything was outdated.
So while they definitely pushed out some stinkers, condemning the entire AMC lineup throughout the company's existence is just a cheap shot.
Nunzio October 31, 2016 at 10:44 am
The only decent thing AMC made after the demise of the Rambler, was the Eagle (4×4 cars and wagons), but it was too little, way too late.
Shame about the Matador: They were decent cars, but they had to be the fugliest cars ever made.
My buddy had an Eagle. We took that thing into some really nasty places and it always got us out. It was a fantastic duck hunting machine.
MikePizzo October 30, 2016 at 8:14 pm
Ironically, the SSR began as a one off, auto show design exercise. But chevvy people were so enthralled with it, they clamored and carried on until GM was almost compelled to build the thing.
Only then, was it unwanted.
So the first lesson is…chevvy people didn't know ugly until they were faced with the reality of spending their own money.
Second lesson….don't build a so called "hot rod" unless you can give it enough motor to haul it's lard ass fast.
Phillip the Bruce October 30, 2016 at 8:43 pm
I liked the looks of the SSR, but wasn't about to spend that kind of green for one.
It was monstrous – a true Fat Body. You had to see one in person.
Gibs me an old El Camino any day of the week!
Eightsouthman October 31, 2016 at 11:03 am
eric, I don't get it with the people who view El Camino owners as people with a screw loose……but I'd bet they've never driven one.
So, give the the lowdown on the Elco you found.
A.J. October 31, 2016 at 10:28 am
They're horrendous to drive too. Maybe it was the one I drove, but it managed to feel really stiff yet really vague at the same time. It was and is the only vehicle I can recall driving where the wheel took considerable grunt to turn, yet still provided no feedback to what the "truck" was doing.
Oh well, at least it was ugly.
Eightsouthman October 30, 2016 at 9:53 pm
When the SSR began it was purported to be the new El Camino but then the styling dipshits hit and the bean counters began counting too much money since trucks are where the profit is. Pickups, esp. those GMC and Ford Platinum things are well into 5 digit profits and virtually hold the company afloat.
They went from El Camino to badass almost 'Vette type vehicles so they did what too many vehicles become, none of what was originally envisioned. Some wanted it to be a niche vehicle with lots of whistles and bells and uber HP. It would seem they won out…..only without the uber HP and little of the basic utilitarian El Camino. Instead it became one of those committee designed things. As it morphed along and neared production it was easy to see it was going to be Chevy's version of the Edsel…….and it was. Had it been just an El Camino it would probably have carved its small niche and been raved by some and ignored by others.
There's that crowd that seems to think El Camino owners have a screw loose. El Camino owners think everybody mistakenly thinks the El Camino has no utilitarian value and no sport value leaving it to be just some weird thing.
My '77 Elco with the trailer town package would haul as much and nearly as much as the Heavy Half pickups but rode well, handled well and would go places a half ton pickup wouldn't. The front to rear weight made them great in what normally would be 4WD territory for a pickup. They ate dirt roads year after year without complaint and ran like a scalded dog. You only needed to drive in a 70 model SS with a 454 that shifted at 6800 rpm to understand what they could do……and drag a fifth wheel trailer to boot. They were lead sleds and pulling your boat at 100mph you were glad of it. I'll never sell mine.
anarchyst October 30, 2016 at 9:49 am
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dirtybobbastard October 30, 2016 at 10:13 am
people also like to drive the ball joints and wheel bearings off of them while riding on maypop tires. they don't have the most durable front suspension in the first place.
half of the explorers and rangers i see on the road have the front camber so far off you can see it from 500′ away….
Since I'm an old-timer, I recall several Firestone tires that were horrible. The 721 comes to mind, a tire that might come apart when brand new. There was the SS debacle too which ended up with a brand on the side-walls and sold supposedly for things that wouldn't be on the highways as the brand said "Not for on highway use".
Henry and Harry were BIL's and Ford sold cars for more decades than I've been alive with bad Firestone tires.
My BIL worked for a company that used only Firestone tires on their cars, pickups and big trucks. They got them for free to be Ford's test fleet. The car tires were by far the worst of the lot and would blow at any time. When the company complained they were ruining tires left and right on their cars, Firestone asked if the cars were driven over 55mph since the tires weren't made to exceed that speed, Firestone's defense of them. If you decided to have your truck tires recapped and brought in a Firestone tire, recappers would tell you NO. Then they'd say what brands they recommended and 40 years ago it was mostly Michelin(by far the best truck tire)and Goodyear.
AlJerHyss October 30, 2016 at 8:47 am
No better vehicle could have been chosen for Walter White than an Aztek: Loser car for a nerdy, geeky teacher.
And when he opened the door on that thing, you could always hear the un-lubricated hinges squeak and creak.
Little things like that made that show the success it was.
Heath October 31, 2016 at 10:05 am
I have a friend who loves hers and shes a total geek. Funny how the Buick Rendezvous which I though was equally as gawky looking was never mentioned and did quite well for GM.
Mark in BC October 29, 2016 at 4:00 pm
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Nunzio October 29, 2016 at 3:43 pm
AMC definitely deserves the top spot that you gave it, and your comments about it are probably the best and yet most succinct I have ever read. (Funny, too, as I had just mentioned AMC as a "bottom feeder" in my comment on the review of the FIAT 500x; and then I come to this article….)
But Renault definitely belongs on this list. Anything ever made by Renault, but especially the Le Car! (How they actually managed to sell even ONE of them, is beyond me!)
Anything ever made by FIAT!
The VW "Thing".
The 89-93 Pontiac "LeMans" (Ya KNEW Pontiac was on borrowed time after that one!)
Any Crapillac with the HT4100 (all aluminum) engine.
The Crapillac 4-6-8 engine….
The Crapillac Cavalier, errr, I mean "Cimmaron"- ROTFL!
The list goes on and on.
vzguy October 29, 2016 at 4:01 pm
VW Things are actually pretty cool. Sure, they're weird and ugly as shit, but also pretty reliable and durable. A shade tree mechanic can fix just about anything on it with chewing gum and chicken wire, and they'll go almost anywhere. I'd love to get my hands on one of those.
some more for the list:
ford contour & svt version
any northstar caddy that's been overheated
late model bmws and audis that are out of warranty
saab 900s
practically anything ever made by mitsubishi
rider650 October 30, 2016 at 9:20 am
Actually, Renault makes great small and/ or cheap cars. Here in Europe, where space is greatly limited in a lot of areas, and governments tax us to death, especially related to cars, those things matter, and Renault does really well.
I had a Renault Twingo that survived to the age of 20 and racked up nearly 250,000 km in that time. It only had to go because it was totally rusted out, which is forgiveable here in the Alps where they plaster all the roads with massive amounts of salt during 4 months of the year. But the engine was still running flawlessly.
Then there is the cheap Renault brand, Dacia, which sells extremely well in Europe, simply because noone else is selling cheap cars anymore! At least 20,000 € for compact new cars, at least 30,000 for standard sized ones? Who can afford that?
I traded my Twingo for a Dacia Duster, sold outside Europe as Renault Duster (don`t know about the US). It`s a compact SUV that can be had from 12,500 € onwards as a 4×4. It sells like crazy because noone is making anything like it. You get no fancy interior or gadgets, and the cheapness somewhat shows all-around, but all the basics, the mechanics and the styling, are spot-on.
Rider, yes, Renault these days in Europe seems to be a competent brand. Those modern Renaults are not sold in the US though. The Renaults we're familiar with are from the 1980's, and were sold through Chrysler, here. They were really a joke. You probably know the Le Car as the Renault 5. (If you're old enough to remember, you're probably rolling on the floor laughing!)
I know a guy who used to find Reliances setting on people's back lawns and fix them then turn around and make some cash. It seems there was something that always went bad and the owners never bothered to have them repaired. I don't remember what the main problem was but it seemed to be easily enough to repair.
My wife had an 86 Alliance when we got married (only a year old). It was a pretty nice car – drove well etc. but totally unreliable. My 78 Corolla was much more reliable even though it was eight years older. The timing belt went with 58k miles on it even though it wasn't due until 60k. We sold it a few months later and got next to nothing for it. At least I wasn't upside down on it.
I think that might have been what he was always replacing. Turned around at least a dozen of 'em.
Hi Rider,
A friend's mom – back in high school – had a Fuego… lawd ahmighty…
HAhahaha! Eric, I had forgotten all about the Fuego! As if the Le Car, Alliance and Encore weren't bad enough…. They did briefly make a Medallion, too, which I'm sure was also a POS, but it seemed a lot nicer than their other POS's. (Damn Frogs should stick to making Bic pens and Michelin tires! :D)
I had a Renault 20 in 1980 in France, really an excellent car. Also had an Alliance shortly after back here and mine was excellent for a small car and reliable. Finally the valve seals (?) gave out and it would smoke heavily on startup for a minute, then it was clean. Can't remember the mileage for that but it was fairly high. Anyway I don't remember it as a bad car.
I bought a Renault Fuego and after 1.5 weeks driving the main pulley separated from the drive shaft and that was all she wrote, After 4 weeks in the shop…they tore the engine down completely and rebuilt it the car ran fine…prone to blowing water hoses.
lee milford October 29, 2016 at 3:06 pm
How about the newer autos? They have all sorts of problems and issue. Any comments about their dependability.
Ecoboost on the F150's are having reliability issues.
Yes, I have heard about this. I'd be very reluctant to buy one if I intended to keep it much past the warranty coverage period.
Shoal Creek October 29, 2016 at 2:59 pm
On the GM Diesels, they were actually extremely efficient. The car I learned to drive in was a top of the line Olds 98 Regency with all the bells/whistles and a diesel engine. It was comfortable, everything worked correctly (including the clock and the excellent stereo), and was a very quiet and smooth ride with very comfortable, plush seats. It got a constant 32 mpg, floated down the highway, had tons of room, and with a 28 gallon tank, had nearly 900 miles of cruising range. We owned it for over 10 years and had only 1 major breakdown in that time (the fuel injector pump died on it when it was about 6 years old with over 130,000 miles on it). Its ONLY drawback was that it was slow. It had trouble maintaining 50 up hills with a 4% or greater grade and had a very solid top speed of 80. Of course, it was designed for a federal speed limit of 55 and would cruise in the flat at 65 quite comfortably.
The first car I personally owned was a Geo Metro. Except for great gas mileage, an ability to stop quickly, and an ability to turn on a dime, it was a dog. It's biggest failing was an engine that would reliably die at about 120,000 miles (mine spun a crankshaft bearing and seal while going down the highway, but did it in a way that wasn't noticeable until most of the oil had leaked out and the engine self-destructed). It was basically a 3 cylinder version of the Suzuki Swift.
My younger brother owned a Sterling for a brief time. It's alarm would go off if you ever unlocked the trunk before unlocking the passenger compartment. It would sometimes lock you in and you had to deactivate the alarm and short the door locks to get out. We finally sold it for parts to a guy that was buying up cheap Sterlings to keep his own going.
My older sister owned an AMC Matador. It was dead reliable and had decent power for its time; however the body was loose and felt like it was falling apart. She ended up selling it and buying a '72 Mustang.
was the olds 98 called that because that was the average age of the buyer?
Hi Heath,
Harry53 October 29, 2016 at 2:17 pm
You forgot to add the Chevy Vega. My wife bought one of those after trading my '73 Ford F-100 p/u. Unfortunately, I had no say in the deal because I was overseas at the time.
What a piece of crap! Aluminum engine? No acceleration whatsoever
Glad to have gotten rid of it. Again, unfortunately, is traded for a Plymouth K-Car station wagon, another piece of crap. Finally got rid of that and bought a Datsun 510. Like a VW they keep on going with proper maintenance.
R.I.P Vega. R.I.P K-Car.
…you beat me to it…my sister's orange four-speed Vega was cool looking…but it didn't run very well…and like my Ford Maverick…tended to bounce around corners with the plastic dashboard jiggling and rattling the entire way…
Eric_G October 29, 2016 at 1:50 pm
Dad's '76 Charger Daytona had one of those lean burn engines. I still remember it stalling at the intersection to the main road out of the subdivision all the time. The '73 Cornet (with the same 318 block) we inherited from grandad ran just fine. I always though the Charger was just a lemon. It turns out it was just bleeding edge technology.
The upside is that the Charger was such a piece of trash that it still sits in the garage with less than 7000 miles on the odometer. Might actually be worth what he paid for it by now…
I'll hit back on the Geo Storm, in GSi form. I loved that little car (and hated it), but it was a reliable sucker and a shit ton of fun to drive, all on 27 mpg. The twin cam version coupled to a 5 speed was surprisingly quick (7 second ish 0-60 time), 7800 rpm redline (looks cool, sounds terrible), corners on three wheels all day (reminiscent of GTi Golfs and Lotuses), and weird retarded features like push button headlights and wipers.
Truthfully, it was like the MINI I currently drive except 20 times more reliable and ZERO badge appeal.
my wife used to have a geo storm (not the gsi) with the 5 sp. manual. didn't keep it long enough to know how reliable it was but I was surprised at how much legroom the front seat had and it didn't drive bad for an econobox.
seen more than a few of the gsi versions at the dragstrip, mid to high 16s…
pretty run of the mill, even for the early '90s. they could hang with some of the V6 sedans and (newer) 4wd pickups, also vw sciroccos and gti of the era.
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Adnan Kovačević (; born 9 September 1993) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Nemzeti Bajnokság I club Ferencváros and the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team.

Kovačević started his professional career at Travnik, before joining Sarajevo in 2013. Four years later, he moved to Korona Kielce. In 2020, he signed with Ferencváros.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kovačević made his senior international debut in 2019, earning 11 caps since.

Club career

Early career
Kovačević started playing football at a local club, before joining Travnik's youth setup in 2008. He made his professional debut against Borac Banja Luka on 19 May 2011 at the age of 17. On 28 May, he scored his first professional goal against Olimpic.

In July 2013, Kovačević switched to Sarajevo. In July 2016, he suffered a severe knee injury, which was diagnosed as anterior cruciate ligament tear and was ruled out for at least six months.

In July 2017, he moved to Polish side Korona Kielce.

Ferencváros
In July 2020, Kovačević signed a three-year contract with Hungarian outfit Ferencváros. He made his official debut for the team in UEFA Champions League qualifier against Djurgården on 19 August. Two weeks later, he made his league debut against Zalaegerszeg.

Kovačević debuted in UEFA Champions League away at Barcelona on 20 October.

He won his first trophy with the club on 20 April 2021, when they were crowned league champions.

International career
Kovačević was a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić.

In August 2019, he received his first senior call-up, for UEFA Euro 2020 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Armenia, but had to wait until 12 October to make his debut against Finland.

Personal life
Kovačević married his long-time girlfriend Edna in December 2020. Together they have a son named Dal.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours
Sarajevo
Bosnian Premier League: 2014–15
Bosnian Cup: 2013–14

Ferencváros
Nemzeti Bajnokság I: 2020–21, 2021–22
Magyar Kupa: 2021–22

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1993 births
Living people
People from Kotor Varoš
Bosniaks of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina Muslims
Bosnia and Herzegovina footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 international footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina international footballers
Bosnia and Herzegovina expatriate footballers
Association football central defenders
NK Travnik players
FK Sarajevo players
Korona Kielce players
Ferencvárosi TC footballers
Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina players
Ekstraklasa players
Nemzeti Bajnokság I players
Expatriate footballers in Poland
Expatriate footballers in Hungary
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Economic Implications of Alternative Management Strategies for Virginia Oysters and Clams
Darrell Bosch, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Nicolai V. Kuminoff, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Anna Harris, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Jaren C. Pope, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Kurt Stephenson, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Pamela Mason, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
The Virginia shellfish industry has historically been an important element of the state's economy. After long-term downward trends in the harvest of wild stocks, clam and oyster production from shellfish aquaculture has been growing. This report provides an analysis of the possible ways to support and enhance this expansion through a variety of shellfish policy options. Three general classes of policy alternatives were considered: 1) state policy to increase private grounds available for shellfish production, 2) state research and development programs, and 3) various financial incentives to increase production. In general, the availability of suitable lease ground is not a large barrier for expansion to oyster aquaculture. Thus, reforms to the state's current leasing policy are unlikely to stimulate significant new production. Existing clam producers, however, identified ground availability as one of the most significant barriers to increasing production. Unlike existing larger producers, smaller clam growers were more likely to see ground availability as a barrier, providing supporting evidence that clam production would expand if more grounds were made available. In general a slight majority of active shellfish producers surveyed supported opening some of the current (unproductive) Baylor grounds to leased shellfish production. Shellfish aquaculture producers in general identified seed availability and poor water quality as major challenges to the industry. Both oyster and clam producers indicated that state policies to facilitate seed production and improve water quality would do the most to assist their operations. Some conflicts between shellfish growers and surrounding landowners have been widely publicized in the local media, but such conflicts do not appear to be a systematic or widespread obstacle for the industry. Less than 10 percent of oyster growers identified conflicts with surrounding property owners as the most important barrier limiting expansion of their operations. Clam growers expressed even less concern with land owner conflicts. State sponsored shellfish research has the potential to significantly benefit the oyster industry. Over half of all oyster growers indicated that development of triploid oysters and field trials verifying and testing new genetic strands of oysters would be the most useful lines of research. A firm level simulation analysis of oyster aquaculture operations provides additional support for these conclusions. Simulation results suggest that even small increases in oyster growth rates or reductions in oyster mortality can produce relatively large increases in rates of return on investment. Financial (price) incentives can be provided or facilitated by the state in a number of ways including direct and indirect subsidy programs, state supported efforts to enhance market margins (value-added through branding or ecolabeling), or payments for the water quality services provided by oysters. Each activity can potentially increase the effective price growers receive for their product. Based on survey results and economic modeling analysis, if these types of programs could provide relatively small increases in oyster prices then production could increase substantially. For instance a 5 cent increase in price (per oyster) may increase production between 50 and 60 percent. Clam producers may face a more significant offsetting price effect (downward pressure on clam prices) if production were to increase substantially.
https://doi.org/10.21220/V5415V
Aquaculture, Fisheries, Shellfish, Virginia
Publication Statement
The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA, or any of its subagencies.
This project was funded by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program at the Department of Environmental Quality through Grant #NA07NOS4190178 (Task#92.02) of the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended.
Bosch, D., Kuminoff, N. V., Harris, A., Pope, J. C., Stephenson, K., & Mason, P. (2008) Economic Implications of Alternative Management Strategies for Virginia Oysters and Clams. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, College of William and Mary. https://doi.org/10.21220/V5415V
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CCRM Research and Reports


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Tregellist is a hamlet in the parish of St Kew, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.

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Baile Chuind Chétchathaig (, "The Vision of Conn of the Hundred Battles") is an Old Irish list of Kings of Tara or High Kings of Ireland which survives in two 16th-century manuscripts, 23 N 10 and Egerton 88. It is the earliest such king-list known, probably dating from around 700 AD. The later Baile In Scáil is closely related.

Date
Baile Chuind Chétchathaig was first edited by Rudolf Thurneysen who dated it to about 700 AD and believed it to have been included in the lost Cín Dromma Snechtai manuscript. Thurneysen later revised this opinion on the basis of the content of the poem, supposing that the poem's "Glúnshalach" represented 10th-century king Niall Glúndub. Later editors and writers have generally preferred Thurneysen's first estimate, taking the work to have been begun in the lifetime of Fínsnechta Fledach (died 695).

In recent studies Edel Bhreathnach has suggested that the current form of the poem may be somewhat later: while the kings who follow Fínsnechta were previously interpreted as imagined future kings, he suggests that these are in fact historical figures from the first quarter of the eighth century disguised by kennings. If this is correct, the poem as a whole dates from around 720 or  was revised at about that time.

Content and context

Analogues

Notes

References

 Gerard Murphy, "On the Dates of Two Sources Used in Thurneysen's Heldensage: I. Baile Chuind and the date of Cín Dromma Snechtai", in Ériu 16 (1952): 145-51. includes edition and translation.

External links
 Baile Chuinn Cétchathaigh, a summary

Irish texts
Early Irish literature
Early medieval literature
King lists


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100 Nights of Summer: The TINALS 2018 Recap
This DIY indie rock fest in the south of France is one my favorites of the early season. Think of Primavera Sound on a more intimate scale, but much less overwhelming and loads more manageable. The five stages are only moments apart and small enough that you'll have a prime spot to view your favorite bands.
Day #11 of 100 Nights of Summer: Festival #2 of 15
"What type of music do you listen to?" I usually say indie rock, but it's such a broad definition, it's easier to just point out some of my favorite festivals. This is Not a Love Song in France is one of those fests, each year boasting a knockout lineup that I just can't miss — and I haven't. Let's get into the recap.
1. Running the Numbers
3. Musical Highlights
4. Stray Observations
5. Travel Notes
6. Final Notes
Running the Numbers
This is Not a Love Song Stats:
Dates: June 1-3, 2018
Editions: 6
Artists: 50+
MFW Beer Index: €5.50
Highest Temperature: 28C (82F)
100 Nights of Summer Stats:
Days on the Road: 11
Countries Visited: 3
Festivals Attended: 2
Festival Days: 6
Festival Days w/rain: 4
Days Camping: 3
100 Nights of Summer Festival #2 2015: Copenhagen Distortion
100 Nights of Summer Festival #2 2016: NOS Primavera
100 Nights of Summer Festival #2 2017: This is Not a Love Song
"It's just easy."
I was talking with a local about why we love the festival — the music, the atmosphere, the weather, but he really put it all together by saying "it's just easy", and I knew immediately what he meant. The hours are easy — the main bulk of music runs from six in the evening to around one in the morning. The transportation is easy — there's a bus from the city center straight to the event every thirty minutes. The festival grounds are easy — all five stages can be reached in under a couple minutes.
DIY Done Right
There's a lot of details that always impress me at TINALS, including composting toilets, harm reduction counseling, free ear plugs, a wandering choir, reusable cups, and local food trucks supplying the eats. The best idea that I've seen is that TINALS is free to the public for a couple hours in the afternoon, which lets everyone experience the fun of festivalling.
Art, Man
TINALS takes place at the Paloma, a bizarrely shaped concert hall on the edge of the city. Over the years, I've marveled at its geometry, first comparing it to a metallic turd, and then to a jawa crawler from Star Wars. I thought the structure was unique until I saw the Birmingham New Street train station in the UK which boasts a similar melting chocloate bar form, but in silver. They're multiplying.
Ty Segall & The Freedom Band
Black Bones
Favorite Sets: I haven't seen Breeders since the mid-nineties when Lollapalooza was still a touring festival, so this was my "must-see" on Sunday. The Deal sisters are having an absolute ball on stage and even the lone sprinkling of rain couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the gathered faithful.
One of the highlights of these European indie rock festivals is that they always showcase a full history of the genre from brand new bands to cult favorites from the seventies like Sparks, who played inside a packed auditorium hall.
Underground rock god Ty Segall is back on tour again this year, and this time is backed by the Freedom Band. The act is more stripped down than recent years, forgoing the baby masks and crowd work with Ty just rocking it out.
I saw Beck at Governor's Ball during his alt-country phase, and while I can appreciate an artist pushing their boundaries, I would not mind them slipping in a hit or two. Beck seems to have psychically picked up on my recommendations, putting together a dance-happy hour of fun, even slipping in Loser. Beck didn't want photographers taking his picture so here's a shot from a friend's cell phone.
IDLES remain one of the stand-out UK acts of the past couple years. A French kid dancing so hard that he might bounce out of his skin, asked me "Who are these guys? I love them!"* I agree, random French kid.
*Between the screaming of IDLES, the screaming crowd, and my terrible French, this is a best guess quote.
Phoenix are French rock royalty, so no surprise that they were headlining Saturday night to a fully appreciative crowd. They are solid festival performers, no matter the country. Here's the lead singer taking a stroll across the audience.
Dead Cross with Mike Patton screaming his lungs out was very, very, very loud.
Stray Observations
I'm usually an inquisitive person, not shy about asking questions, but sometimes I just snap photos without any follow up questions. This weekend-long ceremony taking place next to the main stage was one of those times.
TINALS Loves a Good Surf
From the bands to the crowd, there's always someone diving into the crowd.
Return of the Turbojugend
There's a band called Turbonegro that's so popular it has spawned fan clubs all over Europe with rules like the lead singer's birthday is a compulsory holiday, you must never wash your official Turbojugend jean jacket (Febreze is okay), and an event has to be organized every 77 days. I ran into this crew last year when Turbonegro brought down the indoor hall with a monstrous set and I was happy to see a smaller contingent returned this year for all the glorious punk and metal of TINALS. From My Ongoing Series: French Festies in Black and White
Where Did You Sleep?
Every year I claim that I will camp at TINALS, but the city is so comfortable and affordable I always end up staying downtown like some sort of festival baller. This year, I posted up with an economy single room at Parc Arena ($34 USD/night), a place so nondescript that I forgot to take photos. Airbnb has plenty of rooms as well, but my experiences have been very hit or miss.
How Did You Get There?
The Nimes airport is comically tiny, but I did manage to find a flight on RyanAir from Luton Airport outside of London direct to Nimes for only $19 USD. Other airports with more options include flying to Marseille (2 hours) or Barcelona (5 hours), and transferring to Nimes with the excellent FlixBus. Nimes is also well connected by France's excellent train system — when it isn't on strike, which it will be, because it's the French train system.
How Did You Get Around?
Nimes is well covered with their local bus system and a round-trip ticket to the festival will only cost you $3.00 USD. The city center is small enough that you can reach most of the sites by walking.
The sun is warm, the beer is cold, and the lineup is a music lover's dream. What more do you need from a festival? TINALS has grown into one of the best indie rock festivals in Europe over the last half decade and you can expect it to continue to shine.
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IOS 14.5 recalibrates the iPhone 11 battery
Apple's iOS 14.5 beta is being tested, which introduces a new process to recalibrate the Battery Health Report for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Apple will try to recalibrate the battery with the next OS update to correct battery usage and reduce performance issues on some iPhone 11 devices.
Symptoms of this error include unexpected battery discharge behavior or, in some cases, a decrease in the maximum power capacity. According to Apple, the incorrect battery status report does not reflect the actual condition of the cylinders.
As mentioned in the support document, Apple said: This update recalibrates the maximum battery capacity and the maximum power capacity of iPhone 11 models to fix incorrect estimates from battery health reports from some users.
This process will take place when you update your iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max devices to the next iOS 14.5.
After installing the update, iPhone 11 users will see a message about the recalibration process in the battery health settings.
The battery health system may take several weeks to check the remaining battery capacity and power that can be delivered.
Although a message appeared in the Battery Health section of the Settings menu about what happened, it didn't seem like the user noticed much of a difference in the process.
The maximum capacity and the maximum power capacity are recalibrated during a normal charge cycle. This process may take several weeks and the maximum capacity ratio displayed will not change during the recalibration period.
After the recalibration is completed, the maximum capacity percentage and the maximum power capacity information will be updated. If recalibration indicates significant battery degradation, the user will be shown a service message.
Maximum capacity may have been updated for performance, but it might not be apparent to most users. If the previous battery degradation message is displayed, this message will be cleared after the update. Updated to iOS 14.5.
The process is currently being tested in the latest version of the Developer Beta. Since Apple has a support page for this process, there's a good chance you'll be in the final release.
In some cases, the recalibration process may fail and a battery service message will be displayed. Apple said: These affected batteries will be replaced free of charge to restore full performance and capacity.
If your iPhone 11 is experiencing battery issues, this process can help fix these issues when iOS 14.5 is released.
It is not uncommon for Apple to release battery replacement supplies prior to replacement. Since it was discovered that the bottleneck in the performance of the old iPhone is able to protect the performance of the battery power supply, the company has become more transparent about changing the battery on the iPhone power system. . Drums.
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In GRÚAS FUERTE we have been manufacturing products for the forestry sector for almost 50 years, consolidating our position as one of the most prestigious firms nationwide.
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Many bands suffer from what's known as 'Difficult Second Album Syndrome', that awkward step where a recording career isn't brand new any more but it's a not-yet-seen-it-all doddle either. For art pop rockers Django Django, it really threw them.
Django Django's new album, Marble Skies, is their third, and while that difficult second album actually had its moments, this is a much more accomplished and satisfying piece of work, a kaleidoscopic, exuberant blast of no-nonsense indie pop. Released to appreciative reviews last month, the band are currently out on tour to support it and are playing Manchester O2 Ritz on March 21.
It's now been nearly ten years since the four members met at Edinburgh College of Art and formed Django Django. They're an eclectic bunch who come from all over. Maclean and synthesizer player Tommy Grace are both Scottish, whereas singer Vincent Neff is originally from Derry in Northern Ireland,and Dixon hails from Leeds. The working dynamic between the band remains fairly fluid, Dixon says.
As you might expect from a group formed at art school, they have creative influences beyond the realm of music.
In 2015, the band had some more direct involvement in the film world, writing and performing the title song for Slow West, a critically-acclaimed Western written and directed by John Maclean, aforementioned brother of drummer Dave. They'd be keen to do more soundtrack work if the opportunity ever arose.
For now, though, touring the new songs is keeping Dixon and the rest of the band good and busy.
Django Django are currently on tour and play Manchester O2 Ritz on March 21, 2018. For tour details, click here.


Now that Spring has finally sprung, we're excited to whip up refreshing, warm weather cocktails. To get the ball rolling, Diane from New York Distilling Company stopped by to mix us up a pink, bubbly drink made with their Dorothy Parker Gin ($34). Here's the recipe so you can start to celebrate the season too!
Add hibiscus petals or tea to one cup hot water and let steep. Remove the petals/tea and stir in one cup of white sugar until dissolved.


PS 450 NYC is one of NoMad and Midtown East's staple lounges. Located on Park Avenue South, PS 450 NYC is a multipurpose, spacious venue that combines both a lounge and a restaurant bar. A massive front bar serves drinks to keep your party going while candlelit spaces with leather banquettes offer an intimate scene for relaxing. DJ's here spin a wide variety including a mix of the best Hip-Hop from the 90's, Top 40, and even 80's pop. Try one of small plates made for sharing along with fresh, handmade mixed drinks. Be sure to book your party online ahead of time to ensure an unforgettable night out at PS 450 NYC!


Some hedgehogs do not display outward signs of affection, while others can be quite affectionate toward their owners.
They are NOT like cats and dogs, whose personalities shows of affection vary drastically. You may be sadly disappointed with a hedgehog if you are looking for an attention-seeking and affection-giving pet.
Your hedgehog may not even greet you or seem happy when you wake it up to take it out of its cage.
The average hedgehog is content to do its own thing and may not show any outward sign that it even cares about your existence unless you have a treat in hand.
Despite their somewhat solitary nature, they can become very affectionate with their owners and will even enjoying watching TV with you or just snuggling in your lap.


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2021 Gold Cup: Six months of serious preparation needed, says Forde
GFF President Wayne Forde
'Six months of serious preparation or we're in trouble.'
That's the contention of President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Wayne Forde, as Guyana prepares for a busy first half of 2021.
Guyana's senior national Men's team, the Golden Jaguars, are down to compete in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers and the Gold Cup Prelims, and Forde, during an exclusive interview with News Room, touched on the preparatory phase that all teams would have to go through.
Speaking specifically as it relates to the Gold Cup, Forde noted: "I think if we're unable to put in at least six months of serious preparation we will be in trouble. And I think I speak for any other country that is still battling the global pandemic."
"We want to be able to play at least two practice games before we go into that (Gold Cup) tournament. Our players have essentially been out of football; we have some our international players that have now resumed playing because their Leagues have restarted in North America and Europe, but in our region most of the Caribbean nations haven't been able to play any football."
Such a scenario, Forde pointed out, presents "a real problem for any nation preparing for such a major competition."
"Essentially, we will be at a disadvantage. Unless we can a find a way working with all stakeholders to get in six serious months of preparation we will be in problems and there is no reason why we should not say this very clearly to everyone involved."
At the first-ever Gold Cup draw on September 28 in Miami, the Golden Jaguars were drafted alongside Guatemala in one of six Round One Prelim games.
Based on the draw, should Guyana beat Guatemala, they would go on to face either Guadeloupe or Bahamas in Round Two. If they win that second contest, they will qualify in Group C, alongside Costa Rica, Jamaica and Suriname.
"The way that I look at football is that there are really no easy opponents these days. Everyone, in particular the Caribbean region, has been making the necessary investments to put forward the best possible national team, and while we may have some of our stakeholders claiming that that was a very difficult draw for Guyana, I think we have to give respect to any of the teams that in previous years may have been considered lesser opponents," Forde explained.
He added, "I'm very positive. I think we have confidence in our programme. I certainly do have confidence in my national team, management staff, starting from the Head Coach (Marcio Maximo) and the supporting cast below him. The Concacaf Gold Cup will require tremendous preparation from our standpoint and I'm very positive that we can go out and compete with Guatemala and any other Concacaf nations that are considered strong teams within the Confederation. So I'm not worried about the draw at all."
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The 2019 Doctor Who Fan Art Competition
Wednesday, 17 April 2019 - Reported by Chuck Foster
Calling all Doctor Who fans with an artistic flair and creative impulse! Ahead of this year's San Diego Comic-Con, BBC Studios announces the 2019 Doctor Who Fan Art Competition, giving fans an opportunity to see their own work on a Doctor Who t-shirt, with a limited quantity available for purchase at the BBC AMERICA booth at San Diego Comic-Con.
As anticipation for the next series builds, fans can channel their creative energy into an innovative rendition of the TARDIS and their favourite Doctor. Entrants can create anything from a candy mosaic of Tom Baker to a bowtie collage of Matt Smith – the possibilities are endless!
The competition closes on 15th May 2019 at 1:00pm BST (8:00am ET).
A panel of judges will select one grand prize winner and four runner-up artists. The grand prize winner and a guest will receive an exclusive Doctor Who-themed weekend trip to London, which includes:
Special afternoon tea for two
Doctor Who Escape Room activity in Reading, United Kingom
Exclusive private screening of the fan's favorite Doctor Who episode
Having their artwork printed on limited-edition Doctor Who merchandise sold at San Diego Comic-Con
Receiving a goody bag including iconic Doctor Who merchandise valued at approximately £520/$680
All four runners-up will each:
Have their artwork printed on official, limited-edition Doctor Who merchandise sold at San Diego Comic-Con
Receive a goody bag including iconic Doctor Who merchandise valued at approximately £520/$680
Art Specifications: Each entrant must design their own original piece of Doctor Who fan art in accordance with the following criteria:
Artwork must feature both the TARDIS and one Doctor *
The Artwork may also, at the entrant's discretion, include a background texture, splash of colour or other abstract background design, but must not feature any other design element, including (without limit) any other Doctor, character, companion, monster, robot, prop, location, building or branding element (including third party brand names and logos), whether from the Doctor Who universe or otherwise.
Artwork can be created in any two-dimensional medium and any color.
Artwork must not include identifiers such as the entrant's name, signature, image, likeness or any other identifier, or any reference to Comic-Con.
* Refer to the terms and conditions for more details on the criteria.
Submitting artwork: Each entrant must complete the entry form and upload their artwork in digital format on the Fan Art Competition website in accordance with the following criteria:
Artwork must be submitted in RGB high res formats (TIFF, JPEG, PNG, or GIF).
Artwork resolution must be a minimum of 300 dpi.
Artwork must measure at least 260mm x 260mm when printed at 100% and must not measure more than 381mm x 508mm.
Each entrant may submit multiple entries, as long as each separate entry consists of a different artwork. Entrants can only win one prize in the competition.
The competition is open to legal residents of the United Kingdom, the fifty United States and the District of Columbia, Canada (excluding Quebec), Australia, and New Zealand who at the time of entry are at least 18 years of age, or the legal age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside (whichever is higher). The grand prize winner and four finalists will be revealed at the BBC AMERICA booth during San Diego Comic-Con in July.
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NEWARK, NJ - With approval from the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors today, final design for improvements to the 69th Street Bridge and Roadway in North Bergen, NJ, will begin. Changes made will better facilitate traffic and ensure greater expediency and efficiency of railroad and vehicular traffic on and around the 69th Street Bridge area.
"Today's action by our Board of Directors enables us to advance to Final Design a project that will remove conflicts between auto traffic and rail operations the flow of auto traffic in a region of concentrated rail activity," said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Richard Sarles.
"This project is a step in the right direction towards improving efficiency of traffic systems in North Bergen and the surrounding areas for both roadway and railway travelers," said New Jersey State Senator and North Bergen Mayor Nicholas J. Sacco. "Once completed, the 69th Street overpass will complement the Secaucus Road and Patterson Plank Road overpasses, which are already reducing traffic congestion, and improving safety and access for residents and commuters."
Completion of the grade separation at 69th Street will help with the flow of both railroad movements and vehicular traffic across as many as eight tracks. This translates to lesser disruptions in automobile traffic, and a safer, more reliable corridor for rail service.
The 69th Street Bridge and Roadway Improvements project will separate the intersection of 69th Street from an existing , six-track freight railroad corridor and the future Northern Branch passenger rail system. In addition to a new roadway bridge, the project also includes related improvements on portions of 69th Street, West Side Avenue and Anpesil Drive.
As part of the project, NJ TRANSIT will construct temporary bypass roads; rebuild parts of the 69th Street Bridge and retaining wall; reconstruct roadways curbs, sidewalks and driveways within the project limits; restructure a roadway storm drainage system; reposition a sanitary sewer line; install traffic signs at two intersections; and restore areas impacted by construction activities.
The project is expected to be completed by 2011.