The Transformers, robots in disguise. You’ve likely heard this promotional slogan more times than you can count lately. Transformers were hugely popular over 20 years ago and they definitely made a comeback in 2007. Those who were skeptical that the new Transformers movie could be compared to the ’80s episodes were very happy to admit they were wrong.

The Transformers ended up being one of the highest grossing films of 2007 and the next DVD release is expected to be very high as well. Most of the Transformers were the same as in the cartoons, but the main exception in the area of ​​the new Transformers is with Bumblebee.

Most of us loved this fun, energetic, and dedicated Autobot that was transformed into a yellow and black Volkswagen Beetle. However, he shines in the new Transformers movie as a Camaro. First as an older model that could take a lot of work and then as a new Camaro that looks like the 2009 models that can be ordered but not yet released. While this was a huge risk for the production team, it is one that went quite well with Transformers lovers.

With rumors about the success of the new Transformers movie and the upcoming DVD release, there is even more good news. There is a sequel in the works that should be available in 2008. While the movie’s plot is kept under wraps, you can be sure it will be very interesting and action-packed like the first Transformers movie. In the meantime, I have something to help you pass the time while you want it published.

Watching the new Transformers movie really made a lot of people miss out on the old episodes they watched growing up. Many of them shared stories with the younger generations about the various episodes they remember seeing from the Transformers. Well now you can do more than just remember those old cartoons or tell others about them.

You can get the complete box of limited edition 15 rare DVDs with everything you can think of. This complete Transformers set covers the first four seasons (98 episodes total). The original animated Transformers movie and a bonus DVD with exciting material you haven’t seen anywhere else. They come in a very durable metal tin so you can always keep Transformers DVDs together and safe.

For your personal enjoyment, you will also receive a keychain that you can wear, 12 collectible postcards, and 3 collector’s cards that are very rare. You will be surprised how low the price is for this complete Transformers limited edition DVD set. The quality of all these items is very good, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to own them. There aren’t many of them left, and you need to make sure you have one of them to enjoy when you want to see the Transformers in action.

If your business deals with waste collection, you must invest in a particular type of heavy vehicle known as garbage trucks or garbage trucks. Also known as garbage trucks, buying these vehicles can be confusing due to the wide range of options in designs, makes and features. One of the other considerations is related to the choice between new and refurbished vehicles. In this post, we will offer some tips for buying garbage trucks for your business.

Truck types

Depending on your business operations, you must decide on the type of garbage truck required. If you like commercial waste collection, it is best to invest in front loaders that will make the collection process easier. Rear loaders are also a good option for the same purpose. For residential waste disposal, side loader trucks are a better option. If the lanes are too narrow, the sideloaders will still make it easy to pick them up from a large number of houses in a short time.

Why go for used garbage trucks?

Refurbished garbage trucks cost much less than new models, and you can expect to buy something better for the same price. The only thing you need to understand is maintenance. For a new truck, you will pay a higher price up front, but there is a guarantee of service and performance, at least for the next several years. With used trucks, you don’t have to pay a high upfront price, but with regular use, there may be some additional expenses for repairs and maintenance. Depending on your needs and budget, a refurbished model may be just what you are looking for. Also, if you are looking for an additional vehicle for certain days, it is best to choose a used one.

Look for distributors

If you are buying a refurbished and used garbage truck, you need to be very careful with the dealer. Choose a reseller who will work directly through the renewal process. The agency in question must offer guarantees on the entire restoration process and must provide sufficient details about the vehicle’s history. It’s also wise to bring in a vehicle inspector to check for significant signs of damage, accidents, and other specific problems. In addition to checking the exterior of the car, it is also wise to look under the hood for the exact engine and chassis number. Just like you would do a thorough research before buying a used car, the same rules apply for used garbage trucks. As a customer, you need to be more careful and careful, as the purchase directly impacts your business operations.

There are a few small things you can consider before making an investment. In addition to proper maintenance, the truck must have reduced mileage. If possible, it is worth considering a complete overhaul and painting of the vehicle. Some dealerships may offer additional assistance with financing, so before checking with lenders, be sure to check with the appropriate dealership. Feel free to search multiple quotes for different vehicles to better understand your options.

Understanding of the pictorial images of God.

You have experienced dreams, visions, and prophecies about your life have been spoken to you. Some of them may have been very clear while other items were full of mystery. God’s prophetic language can take many forms and express itself in various images. God is now revealing the meaning of His pictorial language so that His people can understand what He is releasing through the prophetic realm. It would take a complete book to fully cover this topic, but in this article I want to establish some principles and share some examples that will help you.

Let me first recommend that when you have a dream, a prophetic vision, or receive a prophetic word, always write it down. Otherwise, many details can be completely lost in a short time. If you received a prophetic word from a prophet (tess), ask him to explain what he saw and the meaning of what he felt. If it was a vision or a dream, I recommend that you take descriptive notes. You can then search your Bible for any of the pictorial images or types to see what that image conveys in Scripture. There are many free electronic Bibles online that include word searches and study aids, so they can be very helpful.

It is important to pray to the Holy Spirit for understanding. He was the author of the dream, so he has the details. However, work with details that will make sense to you. Often uses experiences, memories, and environments that are unique to you. Someone else wouldn’t understand them in the same way as you. For example, seeing a hot stove can bring a feeling of warmth, family, comfort, and peace to someone. For another person, seeing a hot stove in a dream can create feelings of fear or pain because they suffered severe burns when they fell against a stove as children. In these scenarios, God may be leading the first person toward comfort, a sense of security, or relationship. In the second example, God may be inviting that person to break free from childhood fears. So ask him to identify areas that may reveal a deeper restorative work within you.

Let me focus on the images. There are so many images in the Bible that God used, so reference them in a concordance. See if they relate to what you received. Jesus often used parables that are illustrations that contain spiritual truth. A lamp represents light and guidance, while a net would represent harvest. Get acquainted with these through word searches and annotate the app, if any, to meet you.

When interpreting a dream, it is important to observe the emotional, spiritual and circumstantial content within that dream. Was it scary, peaceful, encouraging, or threatening? Did the details provide an address or a promise of provision? Did the dream detail topics to pray about? Was the dream a training module in which the Lord put you to the test or an equipping session? Ask questions: why this and not that? Some unsolved problems in dreams are not important. If there were details that you didn’t notice (such as color or size, etc.), they are probably not important.

Let’s look at some examples of dream symbolism:

Prophetic symbolism

Dress style in clothes:

open neck = open plans, nothing hidden, relaxed, informal,

white shirt = formal, rigid, leadership, management,

suit = formal, rigid, business

plaid shirt = casual, not stiff, working on a project.

Similarly: women’s clothing would generally represent the same in formal to less formal form.

Numbers:

1 – unity, God

2 – double blessing or anointing, or two confirmations.

3 – trinity – divine perfection

4 – number of the earth, 4 seasons or four directions.

5 – grace

6 – man’s number, 666 represents man in alliance with the world, the flesh and the devil or an unholy Trinity.

7 – perfection

8 – resurrection, new prayer, # of Jesus

9 – # divine (3 squared), # of the Holy Spirit, also judgment, evangelism

10 – world # (10 beast horns, 10 toes on the statue)

11 – incomplete, not yet a government, prophetic anointing

12 – perfection / governmental authority

13 – sin #, speaks of rebellion

Animals

Chivalry, physical problems that will come as in Revelation with the four horses of judgment.

White horse: the message of the Lord (Revelation when he sat on a white horse)

It is also the highest form of power established by God.

Elephant – great power and strength, nothing stops them, never forgets.

Predators: animals that feed on others often represent the internal fears of that animal. They can often indicate an enemy attack in the form of that animal. A lion can represent Jesus as the “Lion of Judah” or it could represent Satan as a roaring lion seeking or someone to attack. The context of the dream would clearly show which Lion is in a dream.

Snakes: snakes, spiders, scorpions, dragons, vampires, etc. They all represent agents of the occult.

Transport

Vehicles (bicycles, boats, planes, trains, buses, etc.) generally symbolize some type of ministry, life journey, or destination. Speed ​​is also important because it defines the arrival time from departure (like right now) to arrival (when God brings fulfillment).

Metro: underground, invisible, sometimes it can emerge a little and then go down

again, behind the scenes, hidden

Train – A train sometimes represents training (pun intended), but most forms of transportation represent ministry.

Airplane: higher spiritual elevation, higher ascent, higher level ministry OR things you are going to do in Spirit, although soaring on top of an eagle is a more common image of this.

Old car – older form of ministry, it might even be an old wineskin.

New car: it could be faster, more polished (positive or negative) cutting edge, more efficient and effective.

Truck: used to transport things to different places, carry supplies from one place to another.

Transatlantic: great influence on people, ministry with great influence. The ocean represents people, nations

Other prophetic symbols:

Gates of Hell: Satan may have access points in your life. You will not know.

7 trumpets of

Revelation. – 7 great messages of the Kingdom.

Balls or spheres – often signifies integrity, well-rounded or well-thought-out plans.

Walls: they can be for protection or walls that we place to protect ourselves from what we perceive.

danger (they can shut us down or keep us out of danger).

Scene change: generally means transition in time, place, or responsibilities.

Being in the air – (in the dream or flying) This is the observation position. It could mean that you are not there yet or that you are just watching. However, please note:.

In 2 Kings 5: 25-27, Elisha describes his servant who went with him (in the spirit) and saw that he had taken Naaman’s gifts. The prophet Ezekiel also describes how he was led by the Spirit and placed in other places, so that He could see or make prophetic statements for the Lord. Ezekiel 37: 1, 2 and Ezekiel chapter 40.

Kitchen: it is the place where food is prepared, spiritual food is prepared.

Cupboard, pantry – storage for the things you are about to use.

Other storage places: Attic, where you store things that are not likely to be used again but that you want to keep for sentimental value or perhaps valuable. It’s not that difficult to get to other storage locations for the things you use, but not as often.

Tree: the cross of Jesus or trees with fruits can refer to its attributes.

Prophetic people: when a prophetic person is in a dream with you it is because you are in training.

time and he / she is a mentor.

Women: often represent churches.

Ocean – sea – people, nations.

Baggage: represents something valuable that you need. If you left it behind, there is something there unfinished that still needs to be done. If you have taken your luggage, it is something you are going to do. Luggage can be very important.

Faceless People: They often represent angels representing someone or something. A messenger who brings a word or does an act. It could also be the Holy Spirit. Or the nameless, faceless: his children.

Fountains- streams, rivers – Holy Spirit

Clean water: revealing truth

The mountain of the Lord, from where God rules. It is His will that it be done from this place. The place from which it radiates.

Revelation honey

Forest- confusion

Trees- leadership

Olive tree anointed ministry

Almendro – leadership, also Israel

Flowering almond tree – God’s approval (as when Aaron’s rod sprouted showing God’s approval of his leadership) When the almond tree is flowering in Israel, it is a time of favor that we, as His Body, can experience.

2nd floor – 2nd heaven

5 fingers: from thumb to little finger represent apostle, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers, in that order.

waving – it’s starting to happen now, not sitting, but still waiting.

things that come and go – things that come in (the house, for example) are coming in (birds that fly into a house or packages that are delivered to a house are things that go in) things that go out are going (like a person, a family, a ministry, etc.)

As you can see, there are many symbols that enter into prophetic dreams, visions or trances. The above are just a few examples. There are many other prophetic symbols that can also be unique to a culture. Wisdom and understanding is one of the attributes of the Holy Spirit so you can ask for clarity in the Prophetic Symbols that may appear in your dream, vision or trance. If you need a consultation, please contact me.

When the Mercedes Smart ForTwo microcar begins arriving in the United States in January 2008, a new sub-subcompact segment will be created.

This is a specialized niche market vehicle for urban situations where parking is tight and expensive.

People who want to make a green statement will find that the 8-foot 8-inch Smart ForTwo receives more attention than increasingly common hybrids. This car is more than a meter shorter than the Mini-Cooper – those who call it a “golf cart” don’t stray very far.

Do you want to attract attention? Just back your Smart car straight onto the curb like a motorcycle instead of parallel parking. Two can fit in an ordinary parking space.

With a surprisingly spacious interior (sleeps 2), Smart cars are expected to appeal to city dwellers in San Francisco, Manhattan, and other congested cities along both coasts.

Most of the smaller cars sold in the US have been cheap, most are made in Korea.

Mini Cooper and Toyota Scion have shown that there is a growing market for quality small cars.

And ForTwo is diminutive. Weighing in at 1,800 pounds and powered by a 70-hp rear-mounted three-cylinder engine, the Smarts hit a top speed of 90 mph after considerable persuasion.

The 2008 EPA fuel economy ratings are 33 city / 40 highway.

Performance is not impressive: 0-60 mph in 12.8 seconds.

Penske Automotive Group, the second largest dealer chain, has contracted to distribute the Smart and has contracted 73 dealers nationwide.

Europeans have been driving Smarts for more than ten years, during which time around 800,000 have been sold in 36 countries.

The version configured for export to America will be made in France.

Penske intends to sell a minimum of 30,000 ForTwos in 2008.

While this seems ambitious with a well-established Mini only making around 38K, thirty thousand potential buyers have already made a $ 99 refundable deposit.

Mercedes has designed this skate to overcome the safety obstacles that all mini-cars face.

Crash tests, with videos available on the web, show that the 4-2 is safer than other small cars, especially those made in China.

In extensive crash tests, the steel roll cage that surrounds the passenger compartment has resisted deformation.

The economy car has standard safety features normally found in luxury vehicles; four airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control and a collapsed steering column.

The US government will test the Smart car after it hits the market. The builders predict it will receive four out of five stars in the American crash tests.

European models recently received four out of five stars in the Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests.

The Smart comes in three affordable trim levels: the entry-level Pure, which at $ 11,590 lacks air conditioning and radio; Passion $ 13,590; and Passion Convertible Convertible $ 16,590.

And well, it’s modern. Smart already has the environmental brand image that competitors are trying to buy with advertising.

Tired of the color? Simply unscrew the plastic body panels and replace with any shade.

Will the market hold Smart, which has never been profitable, after the new one wears off?

Yes, it is modern, fuel efficient and cost effective. But the “Smart” may not be the automotive form of the future.

Designers made concessions to meet safety standards: occupants ride high, at eye level with other traffic.

The upright stance distributes the crash energy under the car. This creates a large, square front area that hurts fuel efficiency.

Smart’s very high drag coefficient of 0.38 causes fuel economy to decrease in proportion to speed more quickly than other designs.

While the ForTwo could be a start to a spatially efficient America, gas mileage isn’t significantly above Honda and Toyota 4-seat cars.

With the 505-horsepower 2008 Chevy Corvette ripping through the asphalt and powering 29 mpg on the highway, 40 mpg for a microcar hardly qualifies as progress.

In 1966 I bought a 1958 Morris Minor 1000 to drive to high school. It was initially designed in 1948. The Morris was modern, cheap, and fuel efficient.

That 60-year-old design also got 40 miles on a gallon of gas.

1963-67 Corvette Sting Ray Specifications

Engine: OHV 90 degree V-8, 327 cid, 396 cid, 427 cid

Construction: Cast iron block and heads, single cam, pushrods

Compression ratio: 11: 1

Induction: Rochester fuel injection or one or two four-barrel Carter carbs

Maximum power: 250-375 bhp (327 cid) 390-435 (427 cid)

Top speed: 152 mph

0-60 mph: 5.4 seconds, 427 cid

Transmission: four-speed synchromesh manual, optional three-speed manual, or Powerglide automatic

Body / Chassis: Steel ladder frame with two-door coupe or convertible fiberglass body

Wheels: Five-bolt steel (removable aluminum optional) 6 in. x 15 in.

Tires: 6.7 in. x 15 in. Firestone Super Sport 170

Brakes: Drums until 1965, then four-wheel discs

Front suspension: double wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar

Rear suspension: Semi-trailed arms, semi-axles and transverse links with transverse leaf spring

Wheelbase: 98 inches

Length: 175.3 inches

Height: 49.8 inches

Weight: 3150 pounds

Quarter Mile Performance: 12.8 @ 112

Fuel mileage: 9-16 mpg.

Production: 118,964 including 1963-67

Price: $ 4240 for 1967 Convertible

The 1963-1967 Corvette Sting Ray

The second-generation Corvette was the 1963-1967 Sting Ray, not to be confused with the 1968-82 third-generation Stingray (1 word). Styling was the expression of many of GM’s new style chief styling ideas, Bill Mitchell. The interior implemented a crew cab similar to previous Corvettes, but updated for the Sting Ray. Starting in 1963, the first hardtop coupe was offered, with a two-piece hatchback design. Bill Mitchell intended it to form a visual connection to the raised center sections of the hood. The feature was removed in 1964 because it limited rear visibility. However, the 1963 Sting Ray coupe is now the most sought after model of second-generation Corvettes.

Like all Corvettes, the body of the Sting Ray is constructed of fiberglass panels mounted on a steel ladder frame. Another new feature was the hidden twin pop-up headlamps, which not only added style, but also aided in aerodynamic efficiency. Other styling cues from the Sting Ray include an optional side exhaust, an electric hood bulge (this was wider for Corvettes that had the big-block engine), and the absence of a trunk lid (access is from behind the seats). Plus, the Corvette’s convertible top folds flat when not in use and is stored under a fiberglass panel that fits flush behind the driver. There was also an optional hardtop. Sting Ray models from different years can often be differentiated by their side vent designs, for example the 1967 had 5 side vents, the 1965 and 1966 models had triple side vents, the 1963-64 had horizontal double vents.

The Sting Rays came in three engine sizes, the 327 cid, the 396 cid, and the 427 cid. Horsepower ranged from 250 to 435 hp. The 396 engine was only offered in 1965, and fell in 1966 in favor of the 427. The 1967 L88 427 cid V8 marked the pinnacle of performance for the second generation Corvette. V8 engines power the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission or a three-speed automatic. The Sting Ray also had an alloy clutch housing and an alloy-cased gearbox to help with weight reduction and distribution. The 1963 Sting Ray was the first Corvette to have an independent suspension. 1965 was the first to have 4-wheel disc brakes.

The 63 Corvette also had a racing option, the Z-06. The Z-06 was created by Zora Arkus-Duntoz as a specially designed racer. The Z-06 option consisted of a fuel-injected 327-cid V8 engine, a 36.5-gallon fuel tank, heavy-duty brakes, heavy-duty suspension, and knockoff wheels. The heavy-duty brakes consisted of drums with sintered metal linings, power-assisted and backed by a dual-circuit master cylinder. The “elephant ear” blades pushed cool air into the drums and the cooling fans rotated with the shaft.

By 1967, there were four versions of the 427 available. The first version, the L36, cost just $ 200 more and featured a single four-barrel carburetor, 10.25: 1 compression, and hydraulic lifters. It had a power of 390 hp. Next up was the L68 for $ 305 which featured triple two-barrel Holley carbs (a first for Corvette) and was good for 400bhp. At the top was the L71 with two-barrel triple Holley carbs, solid risers, special performance cams, and 11: 1 compression that was conservatively rated at 435 bhp. Extremely rare (only 20 were built) was the top-of-the-line L88 for $ 948 more. The L88 featured new aluminum heads, 12.5: 1 compression, and a single four-barrel Holley carburettor rated 850 cfm that sat on an aluminum intake manifold with a special raised plenum chamber. Also, you got a transistor start and a Positraction differential, but you didn’t get a fan cover, heater, or defroster. Chevrolet was reluctant to reveal the true potential of the engine and had an official rating of only 430 hp, but most experts believed that it actually produced close to 600 hp! In all, 9,707 large blocks were built, meaning 42.31% of all 1967 Corvettes were 427. Transmission options were relatively simple. With the L36 and L68, buyers could choose between the wide-ratio ($ 184) or close-ratio ($ 184) four-speed manuals, or the Powerglide automatic transmission ($ 194). The L71 came only with the close-ratio four-speed. Rear gear ratios ranged from 3.08 to 4.11. Other options included side exhausts for $ 132, bolt-on cast aluminum wheels for $ 263 and a removable hardtop for the convertible for $ 232.

Statistics by year:

1963

Production: 21,314

Fit: 10.594

Z06 Cup: 199

Convertible: 10,919

Engines:
327 V8 250 hp at 4400 rpm, 350 foot-pounds at 2800 rpm.

L75 327 V8 300 hp at 5000 rpm, 360 foot-pounds at 3200 rpm.

L76 327 V8 340 hp at 6000 rpm, 344 foot-pounds at 4000 rpm.

L84 327 (“fuelie”) V8 360 bhp @ 6000 rpm, 352 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm.

Performance:
327/370: 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.9 seconds.

1964

Production: 22,229

Cut: 8,304

Convertible: 13,925

Engines:
327 V8 250 hp at 4400 rpm, 350 foot-pounds at 2800 rpm.

L75 327 V8 300 hp at 5000 rpm, 360 foot-pounds at 3200 rpm.

L79 327 V8 350 hp at 5500 rpm, 360 foot-pounds at 3600 rpm.

L76 327 V8 365 hp at 6200 rpm, 350 foot-pounds at 3400 rpm.

L84 327 (“fuelie”) V8 375 hp at 6200 rpm, 350 foot-pounds at 4600 rpm.

Performance:
N / A

1965

Production: 23,652

Cut: 8.186

Convertible: 15,376

Engines:
327 V8 250 hp at 4400 rpm, 350 foot-pounds at 2800 rpm.

L75 327 V8 300 hp at 5000 rpm, 360 foot-pounds at 3200 rpm.

L79 327 V8 350 hp at 5500 rpm, 360 foot-pounds at 3600 rpm.

L76 327 V8 365 hp at 6200 rpm, 350 foot-pounds at 3400 rpm.

L84 327 (“fuelie”) V8 375 hp at 6200 rpm, 350 foot-pounds at 4600 rpm.

L78 396 V8 425 hp at 6400 rpm, 415 foot-pounds at 4000 rpm.

Performance:
396/425: 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.1 seconds at 103 mph.

1966

Production: 27,720

Fit: 9.958

Convertible: 17,762

Engines:
L79 327 V8 300 hp at 4800 rpm, 360 foot-pounds at 3400 rpm.

L36 427 V8 390 hp at 5400 rpm, 460 pound-feet at 3600 rpm.

L72 427 V8 425 CV.

Performance:
427/425: 0-60 in 5.7 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14 seconds.

1967

Production: 22,940

Fit: 14.436

Convertible: 8,504

Engines:
L79 327 V8 300 hp at 4800 rpm, 360 foot-pounds at 3400 rpm.

L36 427 V8 390 hp at 5400 rpm, 460 pound-feet at 3600 rpm.

L68 427 V8 400 hp at 5400 rpm, 460 pound-feet at 4000 rpm.

L71 427 V8 435 hp at 5800 rpm, 460 pound-feet at 4000 rpm.

L88 427 V8 430 hp at 5200 rpm, 460 pound-feet at 4000 rpm.

Performance:
L88: 1/4 mile in 12.8 seconds at 112 mph.

Conceived to be a car of elegance, luxury and class, the 1967-68 Mercury Cougar XR7 was proposed as a complement to the Ford Mustang that eventually became a highly stylish and affordable car.

Similar to Ford Mustang but with differences

The 1967-1968 Cougar XR-7 was largely based on the restyled ’67 Mustang. However, it only came in a single body, which was a two-door hardtop notchback. It didn’t have the convertible or fastback body options available like the Mustang (convertible tops weren’t available until 1969). Underneath, however, the Mercury Cougar embodied what a Mustang was, but with a few differences. The Cougar XR-7 had a 111-inch wheelbase, while the Mustang was just 108 inches. The Cougar XR-7’s front suspension had coil springs that were mounted on the upper control A-arm, while the rear had leaf springs. This was similar to what the Mustang had, but the ’67 -’68 Cougar had a smoother ride due to the softer suspension bushings. Another difference between the Cougar XR-7 and the Mustang is that the Cougar had articulated drag struts in its front suspension. This affected the Cougar’s body structure less, which helped give it a “luxurious” image. To add to the luxury, the Cougar XR-7 was also equipped with a special sound deadening package.

European and luxury style

The ’67 Cougar, intended to be a more refined vehicle, was offered with three engines:

• 200 hp 289 ci V-8 (two-cylinder carburetor and single exhaust system)
• 225 hp “Super 289” ci V-8 (four-cylinder carburetor and dual exhausts)
• 320 hp 390 ci V-8 (GT Equipment Package with Ford Big Block Engine)

The 390 engine, which was available for the Cougar and other Mercury vehicles, was called the Maurader 390 GT. The GT package allowed drivers to turn the Cougar XR-7 into a true muscle car. Along with these three types of engines, each could be purchased as a three-speed automatic, a three-speed manual, or a four-speed manual.

The ’67 -’68 Mercury Cougar XR-7 was pretty unique when it came to styling. Probably the most notable feature of the car was its full-width split grille at the front that resembled an electric razor. The front end also had hidden headlights. At the rear of the Cougar there were also vertical grille grilles with sequential taillights that borrowed their look from the Ford Thunderbird.

Although the exterior of the Mercury Cougar was unique compared to its relative, the Mustang, its interior was identical. Overall, the 67-68 Cougar shared a two-capsule steering wheel, console, and dash that was remarkably similar to Mustangs. That is until the Cougar XR-7, introduced in January 1967, which gave the car a more “European” flair. The XR-7 model came with a wood-textured steering wheel, overhead console, and simulated wood-textured instrument panel that featured a full set of black-faced competition instruments. The “European” theme was further accentuated with a series of Jaguar-style toggle switches that were used to control the various interior lights. The XR-7 also had a central automatic transmission shifter that was shaped like a “T”. The upholstery inside the Cougar XR-7 was leather and vinyl.

With the introduction of the Cougar, and more specifically the Cougar XR-7, Mercury finally had a pony car that became an icon for them for several decades.

The Ford Torino was launched in 1968 as part of the Ford Fairlane family. Fairlane sales were falling and Ford decided that putting a new name on a car of the same quality would help sales. This decision turned out to be correct with huge sales of the Ford Torino and would ultimately replace the Ford Fairlane with an updated brand of beauty, power and style.

Production of the Ford Torino would run from 1968 to 1976. The initial Torino was a larger vehicle than the Ford Fairlane from the previous year. The roofline for the fastback was a completely new concept for the Fairlane stable, as well as for the new two-door hardtop.

From the beginning, the Torino was built with a lot of power and comfort in mind. V8 engines came standard starting with the small block 302 through the big block 390 and 428 Cobra Jet launched in 1969. Initially, the 1968 Torino was available in a two-door fastback, two- or four-door hardtop, station wagon and convertible. two-door. .

The Torino GT was the updated Torino in 1968 with a standard decal stripe on the body, stylish steel wheels, wide oval sport tires, and a standard-equipment V-8 engine. These were available with a four-speed manual gearbox.

The body style underwent a complete change for 1970 and 1971 with a lower, wider and longer body. The Ford Torino in 1970 also saw the introduction of the 351 engines in the Torino, as well as the 429 with 360 BHP.

The Ford Torino GT was now also available with a Hurst four-speed manual gearbox, sport rear window slats, tape-style tachometer, three-spoke steering wheel, high-back bucket seats, and 15-inch Magnum 500 chrome wheels. In addition, the Ford Torino GT now also had the option of hidden headlights and the side stripes were redesigned in various colors, but only as an option.

Again in 1972, the Ford Torino was redesigned with the front fenders with a more rounded profile. The rear bumper was much larger and now housed the taillights. The front grill was also redesigned and resembled the Cobra. The two-door fastback now had a lower roofline, while the four-door hardtop roofline was now much rounder.

In 1975, the Ford Torino saw changes to the standard equipment package. The changes included power steering as standard.

The 1976 model year saw no major changes to the Torino lineup, in fact the biggest change was the discontinuation of the Gran Torino Sport. Optional extras included an electric trunk release, automatic parking brake release, and Opera windows and landau roofs were now available as optional extras for all 2-door models.

The Ford Torino is perhaps best known for its appearance on the popular television series Starsky & Hutch and, more recently, in the Clint Eastwood film Gran Torino.

Tire defects are a frequent cause of car accidents that result in injuries and lead to lawsuits. When a tire is believed to be defective, a lawsuit is usually brought against the manufacturer. In some cases, however, the lawsuit can also be filed against the tire dealer or even a mechanic who performed the tire maintenance.

Tires may look like simple pieces made from nothing but rubber, but they are actually complex and made from many different materials, including oils, silica, steel, and adhesives. If the manufacturer uses cheaper adhesives or does not cook the tire properly in the production process, a defect may occur. Contaminants can also enter the rubber during production and cause tire problems. These would be considered manufacturing defects.

On the other hand, in some cases, the tire design is the problem. Steel belts, for example, may be the wrong size. This is a common reason for belt tread separation, which is implicated in several accidents each year.

Not so long ago, many accidents happened after tire blowout on SUV when the tire tread separated and the vehicles rolled over. (SUVs are particularly vulnerable to rollovers because the underside of the vehicle is lighter than the top.) Explosions can also be the result of a tire rim defect which then punctures the rim.

While rare, a tire can sometimes explode while being inflated, causing serious injury. When this happens, the reason for the explosion can be difficult to pin down. It could be a tire defect or it could be a problem with the air compression device, for example.

As you can see, tire defects can be responsible for serious accidents that can lead to permanent and debilitating injury or death.

Various types of tire defects can lead to accidents:

• Tire explosion
• Blowouts
• Tread separation
• Separation of belts

These defects can create a variety of accidents, such as:

• Lost of control
• Rollovers
• Skating
• Diverting
• Spinning
• Get off the road

Any of these problems can easily involve other vehicles or cause a car to crash or skip a median. If a tire explodes or falls off while on a dangerous stretch of road, the car can fall onto an embankment and explode. When drivers lose control of their cars, they can hit other cars and cause a crash. Pieces of a tire can also be thrown and injure people outside of vehicles, as well as damage other cars on the road or cause other drivers to lose control of their cars.

As a result, these cases can sometimes involve a series of lawsuits with many plaintiffs. The possibilities are numerous, and because running off the road or losing control of the car can be attributed to more than one reason, a full investigation of the accident scene, the car, and the tire involved should be conducted.

Product liability claims due to tire defects

Attorneys who handle these types of personal injury claims are often referred to as “product liability attorneys.” Of course, tire defect cases can involve anything that uses a tire: cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and construction equipment.

Manufacturers sometimes become aware of a defect and recall a particular tire model. However, such a withdrawal is not necessarily an admission of guilt or a dunk for a plaintiff in a lawsuit. The plaintiff has yet to prove that it was the tire defect that caused the accident and the resulting injuries.

A Bridgestone / Firestone recall in 2000 was due to a model that was prone to tire separation. This defect caused nearly 300 deaths and, as a result, the manufacturer recalled more than 14 million tires.

It is also important to note that not all tire related accidents are the result of tire defects. If a tire explodes due to road debris, it is not the fault of the tire manufacturer or the driver. In that case, unless people left the debris on the road, the injured party’s insurance would have to bear the cost of the injuries, as there would be no one to sue.

An object such as a nail can also get stuck in a tire and cause it to explode. Therefore, unless there has already been a recall with an established defect in a particular tire model, it can be difficult to prove that a defect caused the accident.

Too low or too high air pressure can also cause blowouts, and this cannot be attributed to a defect. High air temperatures in some regions of the world can also lead to tire failure.

If the driver reacted to a tire blowout in a way that caused the accident, such as sudden braking, the driver could also be found to be at least partially responsible for the resulting injuries and damages. The driver could be at fault if he or she knew there was a problem with the tire and decided to drive with it anyway.

Warning signs that tire failure is imminent include cracks in the sidewall or tread, uneven tread, bumps in the tread that are an indication of possible tread separation, tremors on the road, tire bumps while driving and / or radial pull to the side while driving.

Also, if a commercial vehicle, such as a van or truck, is involved in the accident, the cause could be improper tire maintenance rather than a manufacturing defect. Again, the manufacturer would not be the defendant in that case, but the company responsible for maintaining the vehicle could be sued.

Of course, the manufacturer’s attorneys will do everything in their power to show that an accident was not caused by a defect in the company’s tires. This is why expert investigators are a must for plaintiffs, who could have suffered very costly catastrophic injuries or wrongful death in the accident. Attorneys handling product defect cases, particularly automobiles, will have experts available to provide reports on behalf of plaintiffs.

The 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid has been described as “stunning”, “dazzling” and “magnificent” by critics and owners alike. They aren’t talking about the performance, comforts, or looks of the Yukon Hybrid, although they’re all average or superior. Instead, they are talking about the fuel economy figures they see with this rugged hybrid.

GM’s two full-size 2009 hybrid SUV models, Yukon and Tahoe, feature the innovative 2-mode hybrid system, introduced in 2008. Combined with GM’s active fuel management technology and a unique valve opening system late-intake, computer-modulated 2-mode Electronic Variable Transmission (EVT) technology translates into real savings at the pump.

Since its debut in 2008, the GMC Yukon Hybrid has increased gas mileage by nearly 30% compared to non-hybrid Yukon models. The EPA estimates of 21 mpg / city and 22 mpg / highway for the Yukon Hybrid 2WD and 20/20 for the 4WD model are, in fact, impressive.

The ’09 GMC Yukon Hybrid includes a full list of standard amenities, including 8-passenger seating, 6-way power adjustable leather front seats, and a GPS with integrated sound system with reversing camera. Additionally, the Yukon Hybrid has 6,000 to 6,200 pounds of towing capacity, antilock brakes, and stability control.

With its 2-mode EVT system, a bit of aerodynamic tuning, and a 350-plus pound weight reduction on the wheels, body and cabin, but still weighing in at nearly 5,300 pounds, the 2009 GMC Yukon Hybrid is big. and green”. .

Starting at $ 50,945 for the ’09 Yukon Hybrid 2WD, and about $ 2,810 more for the 4WD, big and “green” is pricey too.

You can find more information about hybrid cars at ProHybrid.com along with news videos, reviews, and tools like price quotes and an auto loan calculator.

“The Old West” was full of people of color. American History has neglected and / or eliminated many contributions, records, and lifestyles of black African Americans. Slavery and contract service were at the forefront of the adventures and suffering of African Americans.

The Old West, like many regions of our country, had its share of the criminal element, whether it was black, white, red, or brown. Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and gangs like the Daltons roamed and raided the plains, farms, and towns of Western civilization. Cherokee Bill was one of those people. Frank and his brother Jesse James were sometimes compared to medieval heroes like Robin Hood. Columbus is continually celebrated as a hero. The invasion of 1492 is heralded as the great American discovery. It doesn’t matter if you sailed to an occupied land with three ships full of criminals. It’s called the discovery of a new land and it will be called America. The invading forces came to make fortune and wealth at the expense of non-whites. They establish all the legal and economic rules of the game. Taking land and supporting and importing slavery. This practice was legal. Opposing her was illegal. These people who took and / or destroyed everything were hailed as explorers and pioneer heroes. They were identified as law-abiding citizens. People who were forced to live by means other than their own, mainly dark people, were considered outlaws.

Cherokee Bill, Dick Glass and the young Rufus Buck Gang arrived “at a time of deep political frustration for their relatives, the Black Cherokees and Creeks.” William L. Katz and others have documented this fact. Historical documentation recorded the arrival of criminals to the West from the north, south, east and west of the country. The people who resided there called its soil “The Land of the Six Shooters.”

Law enforcement officers also emerged to quell the practice of illegal activities. Judge Isaac Parker, a white man, protested his intention to carry out illegal activities. Parker vowed to shatter, with sardonic encouragement, the reckless and recalcitrant presence of outlaws. The “Hanging Judge” hired two hundred deputy sheriffs when he arrived at Fort Smith in 1875. He did not care what color or race his recruits were. He appeared to be color blind in his battle against the criminal element. At about $ 500 (or less) a year, dark-skinned deputy sheriffs could also earn money by collecting rewards. Men like Bill Colbert, Bob Fortune, Neely Factor, John Garrett, John “JJ” Joss, Robert “Bob” Love, Eugene Walker, Ike Rogers, Grant Johnson, Morgan Tucker, Dick Roebuck, the legendary and stubbornly fearless Bass Reaves became in deputies Marshals under Judge Parker. 1907 saw the departure of Judge Reaves and Fort Smith. Katz recorded that Brother Reaves spent thirty-seven years of his life enforcing the law. According to his book, “Black Indians,” he claimed during Reaves’ tenure as a law enforcement officer, only one man, Hellubee Smith, ever escaped the nets he cast.

Recorded American history has not been kind to the exploits of African American male legislators. A friend of mine, Mr. Robert Moore, provided enlightenment with his new book, “The President’s Men: Black United States Marshals in America,” which will be available on November 1, 2010. These esteemed dark and complete United States quarterbacks , somehow managed to escape recognition and inclusion in the disparaging, inextricable, slanted and non-sequential list of the “Marshal’s Service History Book records. Now I wonder why? Isn’t that so?”

Robert Moore, a retired United States Marshal appointed by President Clinton in 1994, is one of 62 black men in the United States who have been appointed to the office of United States Marshal by only nine Presidents. Frederick Douglass was the first black quarterback. Their fight began 117 years after the appointment of Marshal Douglass. The 62 prestigious black men who were recommended by United States senators to nine presidents, went through extensive FBI background checks, were nominated by the presidents, approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee, confirmed by the United States Senate United and appointed by the president to administer a Judicial District: The names and accomplishments of these great men were omitted from the Marshal’s Service History Book.

Frederick Douglass was the first black Marshal of the United States, appointed by President Rutherford B. Hayes. It would be 85 years before President Kennedy appointed the next black marshal, Assistant United States Attorney Luke Moore. Marshal Luke Moore would later be appointed in October 1962 to oversee the 127-man detachment that protected James Meredith when he joined the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). His involvement in integrating OLE Miss was never mentioned. John Marshall, the youngest son of Thurgood Marshall, who became the first African American to be appointed Director of the agency. President Clinton appointed him.

Robert Moore declares “Black Marshals appointed by the President and Deputy Marshals from 1875 to 1877”, “The President’s Men”, “Black Marshals in America”, “Members of America’s most prominent and elite black families” – (Fredrick Douglass and Thurgood Marshall Families) have been appointed by the president as the first black marshals since 1877 and director in 1999 respectively.

Senators from the United States recommended these prestigious black men to nine presidents:

Frederick Douglass 1877-1881 AD Rutherford B. Hayes

Luke Moore 1962-1967 DC John F. Kennedy

Marvin Washington 1969-1973 WD / WI Richard M. Nixon

Benjamin Butler 1969-1974 ED / NY Richard M. Nixon

George McKinney 1973-1977 DC Richard M. Nixon

Arthur Wilson 1975-1977 ED / IL Gerald Ford

Andrew Chisholm 1977-1979 D / SC Jimmy Carter

Frank Anderson 1978-1981 SD / AL Jimmy Carter

Tyree Richburg 1978-1981 MD / AL Jimmy Carter

Glen Robinson 1978-1990 ND / CA Jimmy Carter

Kernan Bagley 1978-1981 D / OR Jimmy Carter

Lee Limbs 1977-1981 AZ Jimmy Carter

Franklin Payne 1977-1981 ED / MO Jimmy Carter

Rufus Lewis 1977-1981 MD / AL Jimmy Carter

Jerome Bullock 1977-1981 DC Jimmy Carter

James Byrd 1977-1981 D / WY Jimmy Carter

Harry Marshal 1977-1982 SD / IL Jimmy Carter

Thaddeus Coney 1977-1982 SD / TX Jimmy Carter

Howard Turner 1977-1981 WD / PA Jimmy Carter

Willie Turner 1977-1981 WD / TN Jimmy Carter

Andrew Metcalf 1977-1981 WD / MI Jimmy Carter

Jerome Perkins 1981-1986 ND / IN Ronald Reagan

Williams Vaughn 1981-1986 ED / MO Ronald Reagan

Herbert Rutherford 1982-1985 ED / VA Ronald Reagan

Reginald Boyd 1989-1990 CA George HW Bush

Willie Gleason 1991-1994 ED / MO George HW Bush

Todd Dillard 1990-1994 George HW Bush Superior Court

Albert Moore 1990-1994 OH George HW Bush

Robert Moore 1994-2002 CD / IL William J. Clinton

John Marshal 1994-1999 ED / VA William J. Clinton

Frank Anderson 1994-2002 SD / IN William J. Clinton

GeorgeMcKinney 1994-2002 D / MD William J. Clinton

Glen Cunningham 1996-2000 D / New Jersey William J. Clinton

Ike Durr 1994-2001 SD / MS William J. Clinton

Todd Dillard 1994-2002 Superior Court / DC William J. Clinton

Floyd Kimbrough 1994-2000 ED / MO William J. Clinton

Cleveland Vaughn 1994-1996 D / NB William J. Clinton

Alan Lewis 1994-2001 ED / PA William J. Clinton

Israel Brooks 1994-2002 D / SC William J. Clinton

Norris Batiste 1994-2002 ED / TX William J. Clinton

William Edwards 1994-2001 ND / AL William J. Clinton

Herbert Brown 1994-1996 D / NV William J. Clinton

Conrad Pattillo 1994-2002 ED / AK William J. Clinton

James Lockley 1994-2002 ND / FL William J. Clinton

Herbert Rutherford 1994-2006 DC William J. Clinton

Donald Horton 1996-2002 DC William J. Clinton

Robert McMichael 1994 – 2002 ND / GA William J. Clinton

James Wigham 2000-2002 ND / IL William J. Clinton

Nehemiah Flowers2002 – Present SD / MS George W. Bush

Ronald Henderson 2002 – Present ED / MO George W. Bush

RobertGrubb 2002 – Present ED / IM George W. Bush

David Thomas 2002 – Present D / DE George W. Bush

Lafayette Collins 2004-present WD / TX George W. Bush

Jesse Seroyer 2002 – Present MD / AL George W. Bush

Duroncelex Theophile 2002-2006 ND / LA George W. Bush

John Gibbons 2010 – Present D / MA Barack H. Obama

Willie L. Richardson 2010 – Present MD / GA Barack H. Obama

Kelvin Washington 2010 – Present D / SC Barack H. Obama.

In 1875, Judge Isaac C. Parker, District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas, opened the ranks of the United States Marshals Service to African-American men. Bass Reeves, a former slave, was appointed Deputy Marshal of the United States by Judge Parker in 1875, but it was not until 1877 that an African American man was allowed to serve as a United States Marshal. That year, Rutherford B. Hayes, the 19th President of the United States, appointed Frederick Douglass, also a former slave, to serve as United States Marshal for the District of Columbia, a position he held until 1881.

Would you think the United States of America could be safer with men like these taking care of us? I do not think so. Now “go tell it on the mountain.”

Until next time.