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Flash files that are vulnerable to a serious flaw patched by Adobe Systems over three years ago still exist on many websites, exposing users to potential attacks.
Adobe already offers tailored cloud products for creative and marketing professionals, and on Tuesday it launched a like-minded initiative focused squarely on documents.
Adobe's Marketing Cloud has offered enterprises a tool for integrated online marketing and Web analytics for several years already, but on Tuesday the company announced numerous new extensions to the technology.
Adobe Systems launched a new program that encourages security researchers to find and report vulnerabilities in the company's websites and other online services.
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Adobe Systems started pushing a critical Flash Player patch to users who have auto-update enabled over the weekend in order to fix a vulnerability that has been exploited by attackers since last week.
Emergency updates for Flash Player released Thursday fix a vulnerability that is actively exploited by attackers, but leave a separate one unpatched.
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Adobe Systems fixed nine vulnerabilities in Flash Player that allow attackers to record users' keystrokes or take complete control of their computers.
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I was a bit fuzzy-headed this past summer. Everything ran in together it seems, I never was able to catch up and I certainly didn’t get to play around with my camera. My one personal summer goal was a failure. I barely took pictures let alone learn how to use the thing more effectively!
I forgot my wallet when I went to the store…twice in four weeks. I think that was the kicker. How crazy is it to go shopping without your wallet? Something that happens once or twice in your lifetime, not twice in a month!
Fuzzy head had to go. I had a plan. I implemented that plan last week when the kids started school. I didn’t want to go withdrawal mommy crazy on them. I feel better. I’m not so fuzzy-headed. I actually only started part of my plan due to the fact I didn’t want to overwhelm myself and I was sick with a bad respiratory virus. Another clue that I am unwell. My Hubby and two kids caught a sore throat and when I catch it it ends up being a four-day illness where I am in bed or wish I was in bed.
My plan is not simple. It’s not even fun. But it is working:
No gluten. No sugar (real or fake). No caffeine. No Dairy.
I am surviving. I am making a lot more from scratch. I’ve probably saved $10 in fast food/Dr. Pepper. Watching my family eat lasagna was hard last night as lasagna is my favorite meal, but I did it. My plan is a six-week elimination diet and then re-introduce foods slowly into my life to see if I react to any of them badly. I don’t think I have any allergies, but I may be a bit sensitive to some foods I don’t realize and the elimination diet helps be figure it all out in a relative short period.
I think what I am doing is like the Paleo diet I’ve heard so much about. The Hubby and kids are getting the same meals they usually eat, some a bit tweaked for me and other times I just eat something different. If it turns out I do have some foods I have to stay away from for sure, I’ll most likely pass it on into the family meals so I’m not constantly making different foods. The by-product is that we are all eating healthier which is great. I’m not calling this a diet as I don’t really want to model that for the girls, but just a change in eating habits to be healthier. Hopefully I’ll be a better mom with less fuzzy-head so they won’t care we are eating more veggies!
This week I go into my phase two mode of exercising at least 30 minutes a day and increasing the vitamin supplements suggested in The UltraMind Solution by Mark Hyman, MD. I’m not following his plan to the letter as I cannot buy everything organic or spend $300 a month on vitamins, but I’m doing pretty well.
The moral of my story is that I feel better, I have more energy, my clothes aren’t as tight (I don’t weigh myself in general so I don’t know weight loss) and I’m eating as much as I want. I have not yet been hungry and the only real cravings I’ve had were for chocolate (of course!) and they weren’t that bad as I have some real unsweetened chocolate recipes I’ve made.
My fuzzy head is going away and I hope it stays away!
(Disclosure: No one asks me to blog about this book and I bought it myself. If someone wants to pay me for doing this I’m open to that idea :)

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3 edition of Henry IV (New Shakespeare) found in the catalog.
Henry IV (New Shakespeare)
December 2, 1969
by Cambridge University Press
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Henry IV was born on December 13, , in Pau, France. Raised a Protestant, he became heir to the French throne through his marriage to Margaret of Valois, but was challenged during a time of Died: May 14, LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Henry IV Part 1, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Throughout the play, characters pursue honor even while they also ask questions about the nature of honor and wonder about its value.
About Henry IV, Part 1. The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Feb 18, · A synopsis of Shakespeare's Henry IV part 1. Its sequel should be coming along this weekend! In case you missed the first of the English History Plays, Richa.
King Henry pronounces Mortimer a traitor whom he will not ransom. Hotspur, in declaring war on Henry, sees himself as fighting for Mortimer, his wife’s brother. The authoritative edition of Henry IV, Part 1 from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:Released on: January 01, Consequences of Henry IV's Seizure of the Crown Shakespeare accepted what E. M. W. Tillyard has referred to, in his book, Shakespeare's History Plays, as the Tudor Myth of history, in which the disorders of Henry IV's reign were interpreted as the direct result of Henry IV's seizing of the crown from the legitimate king, Richard II.
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Henry IV, Part 1 (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford) by William Shakespeare, Henry N King Henry IV (Struggle Henry IV book a Crown Book 4) by Griff Hosker out of 5 stars 8. Kindle $ $ 4. 99 $ $ Paperback $ $ Jun 02, · King Henry pronounces Mortimer a traitor whom he will not ransom.
Hotspur, in declaring war on Henry, sees himself as fighting for Mortimer, his wife’s brother. The authoritative edition of Henry IV, Part 1 from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes/5(44). From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Henry IV, Part 1 Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than It is the second play in Shakespeare's tetralogy dealing with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (two plays, including Henry IV, Part 2), and Henry V.
Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon in Northumberland against Douglas.
Apr 26, · Henry Henry IV book (–), the son of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, seized the English throne at the age of thirty-two from his cousin Richard II and held it until his death, aged forty-five, when he was succeeded by his son, Henry V.
This comprehensive and nuanced biography restores to his rightful place a king often overlooked in favor of his illustrious progeny/5(2).
While William Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part 1 is a different experience than Richard II, it is a fantastic play. The action picks up shortly after the conclusion of Richard II (after Bolingbroke has deposed the now dead Richard and become King Henry)/5.
Henry IV book. Read 2 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Start your review of Henry IV: King of France. Write a review. Feb 25, Jan-Maat added it Shelves: 20th-century, france, early-modern-history, biographical.
This is a great book /5. Jul 09, · Henry IV - Part II (+Biography and Bibliography) (Matte Cover Finish):Henry IV, Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed written between and It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and /5(5).
Jan 12, · Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than It is the second of Shakespeare's tetralogy that deals with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (2 plays), and Henry V. Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins /5(7).
Note: 1 Henry IV has two main plots that intersect in a dramatic battle at the end of the play. The first plot concerns King Henry IV, his son, Prince Harry, and their strained relationship. The second concerns a rebellion that is being plotted against King Henry by a discontented family of noblemen.
Oct 24, · Henry IV (–), the son of John of Gaunt, duke of Lancaster, seized the English throne at the age of thirty-two from his cousin Richard II and held it until his death, aged forty-five, when he was succeeded by his son, Henry V.
Henry IV, Part 2 is a history play by William Shakespeare believed to have been written between and It is the third part of a tetralogy, preceded by Richard II and Henry IV, Part 1.
Feb 12, · Henry IV, Part 1 is part of Orlando Shakes’ Fire and Reign series, a seven Shakespeare production journey through history over three seasons covering the Rise of Henry V and the Wars of the Roses, from Richard II – Richard III.
Even so, Henry managed to establish the new Lancastrian dynasty and a new rule of law - in highly turbulent times. In this book, noted historian Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveler's Guide to Elizabethan London, explores the political and social forces that transformed Henry IV from his nation's savior to its scourge.
King Henry IV, Part I Summary & Study Guide Description. King Henry IV, Part I Summary & Study Guide includes comprehensive information and analysis to help you understand the book. This study guide contains the following sections.
Henry IV. Why, yet he doth deny his prisoners, But with proviso and exception, That we at our own charge shall ransom straight His brother-in-law, the foolish Mortimer; Who, on my soul, hath wilfully betray'd The lives of those that he did lead to fight Against that great magician, damn'd Glendower, Whose daughter, as we hear, the Earl of March.
King Henry IV, Part 1 is the second of Shakespeare’s eight Wars of the Roses history plays, with events following those of King Richard prideofaberdeenawards.com the play opens, King Henry IV (formerly Henry Bolingbroke) and Henry Percy (Hotspur) argue over the disposition of prisoners from the Battle of Holmedon.
Henry IV, Part 1, chronicle play in five acts by William Shakespeare, written about –97 and published from a reliable authorial draft in a quarto edition. Henry IV, Part 1 is the second in a sequence of four history plays (the others being Richard II, Henry IV, Part 2, and Henry V) known collectively as the “second tetralogy,” treating major events of English history in the late.
Throughout Henry IV Part 1 we're reminded that civil war is a family affair, one that threatens to tear apart the collective kingdom. The play begins and ends with portrayals of warfare and promises that civil strife will continue in the sequel, Henry IV Part prideofaberdeenawards.com the play, war is.
Dec 04, · This is the first book in English devoted to the German king and emperor Henry IV (), whose reign was one of the most momentous in German history and a turning-point in the history of the medieval empire (the kingdoms of Germany, Italy and Burgundy).
The reign was marked by continuous rebellions and fluctuating fortune. Earlier monarchs had also witnessed conflict between 3/5(2).
Henry IV Part 1 is the story of Prince Hal (the future King Henry V of England), a fifteenth century wild child who carouses with criminals and commoners, helps his loser chums rob his father's treasury, and spends all his time in seedy bars.
This, of course.Jul 01, · Henry IV, Part 1 Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook # Language: English: LoC Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature: Subject: Henry IV, King of England, -- Drama Subject: Historical drama Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, -- Drama Category: Text: EBook-No.
Release.Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than It is the second of Shakespeare's tetralogy that deals with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (2 plays), and Henry V.
Henry IV, Part 1 depicts a span of history that begins with Hotspur's battle at Homildon against the Douglas late in and ends with the defeat of the.

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Tyson Fury will be sparring heavyweight trio Jared Anderson, David Adeleye and Martin Bakole to help him train for Dillian Whyte.
The Gypsy King is returning to fight on home soil for the first time since outpointing Francesco Pianeta in 2018 at Windsor Park.
In-between their trilogy, Fury blasted out Tom Schwartz and outpointed Swedish southpaw Otto Wallin in Las Vegas.
Fury is expected to defend his WBC heavyweight title against mandatory opponent Whyte on April 23 at Wembley Stadium after the latter put pen to paper on Tuesday morning.
A press conference is expected to be in the works for either Friday or the start of next week.
Fury - who will not be active on social media until after his title defence - revealed the three sparring partners he has chosen.
"I'll bring in Jared Anderson from the US for sparring, I'll use David Adeleye.
"I'm also going to use Martin Bakole. Bakole is AJ's [Anthony Joshua] mate but I've seen interviews where he said he's sparred us all and I am the only one he cannot land a glove on."
Who are his three sparring partners?
Jared Anderson is an undefeated heavyweight who won successive National Championships in 2017 and 2018 before turning professional in 2019.
The American - who was Fury's main sparring partner during his last camp - has won all 11 professional bouts, and all have ended inside the distance.
"Big Baby" was on Fury's trilogy undercard with Deontay Wilder and beat Vladimir Tereshkin to win the junior NABF heavyweight title.
"Tyson said the next heavyweight champion after him is Jared Anderson," Fury's promoter Bob Arum told Sky Sports.
"I saw it with my own eyes how Jared gave him fantastic sparring on both [second and third] of the Wilder fights."
Martin Bakole is the younger brother of cruiserweight ruler Ilunga Makabu - a fighter who has previously been linked with fighting Mexico's Canelo Alvarez.
The 28-year-old has won 17 of his 18 pro fights and has wins over veteran duo Mariusz Wach and Kevin Johnson.
Bakole's only blemish is a defeat to Michael Hunter in 2018. He got knocked out by Hunter in the final minute of their 10-round clash.
David Adeleye is undefeated from eight fights and is promoted by Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions.
The 25-year-old made his debut in 2019 and has been regarded as a bright prospect with seven of his eight wins coming via knockout.
Adeleye balanced out his amateur career alongside his studies at university. The 25-year-old graduated with a degree in business management.

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16th April – 2nd May So it’s goodbye to Florida’s beautiful ‘Forgotten Coast’ around the Gulf of Mexico. How lucky we have been to share its stunning, deserted beaches, fantastic wildlife and great State Parks that provided us with excellent camping.
We take the scenic route instead of staying on Interstate 95 and head towards Savannah, oldest city in the U.S. State of Georgia and famous for its Historic Downtown District. This is an area of the city to be walked around to appreciate some of the beautiful and elegant homes that line many of its streets, shaded by rows of huge live oak trees, their massive branches draped with Spanish moss that thrives in this humid, subtropical climate. Surprisingly, we learn that despite its name, Spanish moss is neither a moss, nor of Spanish origin but a member of the Bromeliad family, native to the Americas.
Situated on the Savannah River and today an important seaport, this city has been in danger from hurricanes and flooding and we remember seeing signs on our journey for evacuation routes. The river front area is lined with a row of towering brick warehouses which have now been converted into accommodation, shops, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and even a brewery. Paddle boats, such as the Georgia Queen, ply the river offering riverboat cruises and a chance to view the city from a different perspective.
Said to be alive with spirited experiences Savannah is a great city with a relaxed atmosphere, where people dance to the street musicians who entertain with pop, rap and country and western, enjoy outdoor eating, browsing the shops or relaxing in one of the many squares.
We end our first day here with a lovely meal in the River House Seafood Restaurant….char-grilled Mahe fish topped with crabmeat chunks on roasted, red-skinned potatoes with asparagus. A great meal and just in time to celebrate my birthday, as most of this day has been spent driving the miles between leaving Florida and arriving in Savannah.
Thunderstorms and torrential rain seem to be a daily occurrence however, and today is no exception as the darkened sky and strong wind sweep a curtain of rain over the bridge as we cross the Savannah River leaving Georgia behind and continuing into South Carolina.
Our first campsite here is at Santee State Park by Lake Marion, created along with Lake Moultrie by the damming of major waterways flowing out to the Atlantic at Charleston. It’s an eerie feeling to think of the farms, houses, roads and forests that lay under Lake Marion’s waters. As always, this State Park is very good value with water and electricity at each site plus a restroom amongst the trees with wonderful, hot showers. This evening I share one with a pale green tree frog. There is a sudden splat at my feet and I look down to what I think is a mushy bird dropping. I look up into the roof rafters for the bird, when all of a sudden, the green ‘mush’ jumps up on to the tiled wall, transformed into a pale green frog with yellow feet! I can only presume that when he jumped from such a height, he flattened himself out to land in a jelly-like lump for protection…..amazing!
We notice a few fishermen still out on the water hoping to catch a striped bass or a big catfish perhaps, whilst trees on the opposite side of the lake are turning a pale, golden green, as the late sun suddenly appears from behind stormy clouds.
Our National Park Pass expires at the end of April, so we still have time for free entry to Congaree National Park and then on to the Great Smoky Mountains.
Congaree is known for its diverse plant and animal life and its forest of towering trees…….giant loblolly pines, hickories and bald cypress, their growth depending upon the rich soils deposited by the floodwaters of the Congaree and Wateree rivers when they overflow. Many of the boardwalks were under water on our visit due to unusually late flooding from the recent, heavy rains but it’s a tranquil walk through these forests with a heavy silence as the waters rise, dappled by sunlight filtering through the canopy.
From Congaree we head to the beautifully kept 1,000 acre Poinsett State Park for camping, where the lake is presently full of enormous tadpoles. Our secluded corner with immaculate bathrooms and hot showers nearby, quickly becomes one of our favourites.
Dreher Island State Park in the Midlands area provides our next night’s camping. Covering 348 acres and spanning 3 islands, it also provides 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline and is therefore a big attraction for boating enthusiasts and fishermen.
Stopping at Chapin the next day, we are putting away our shopping when a vehicle pulls up alongside having recognised our English number plates. “You’re a long way from home,” a voice exclaims with a very strong English accent, and we meet Pete and Jean with their little dog Dodger. A kind invite for coffee and we follow them to their lovely home with a garden that sweeps down to the edge of Lake Murray. Sitting on their balcony in the sun sharing stories, we are also treated to an unexpected lunch. Once again, our Land Rover has brought us in touch with an unexpected meeting and another kind gesture from strangers. A big thank you for such an interesting and relaxing afternoon.
Today we depart for White Oaks Campground in Table Rock State Park, set amongst densely forested hills and close to the border with North Carolina. Our camping neighbours are John and wife Chris with their 1969 GMC pickup that’s been converted into a hard top camper. Canoe and windsurfer are on the roof and bicycles on the back, it looks a great vehicle, full of character and gets John away into the wilds. Whilst he disappears, Chris organises her own disappearing act with her 2 horses, truck and trailer, trail riding through southern Utah for maybe a week or more. Great lives both of them and whilst the men talk vehicles and mechanics, I enjoy talking horses with Chris!
Table Rock State Park provides over 11 miles of hiking trails with various difficulty ratings, distances and estimated times of travel, making registration at the Trail Head a necessity before setting out on one. We decide to try the 7.2 mile (there and back) Table Rock Trail, with a strenuous rating. It’s a tough climb due to numerous, steep stone and log staircases, exposed roots, boulders and rock outcrops, not forgetting the two black rat snakes that decide to cross our path (not poisonous apparently) but if we run out of steam we can stop at the half way trailside shelter.
Time for a rest at Governor’s Rock and to admire the view……….
……….and of course everyone tells us that we have not far to go now and that the views are worth making that final effort to get to the top. So on we go, still a challenging climb, another snake and watching constantly all the things on the trail that are just waiting to trip us up…..that alone is tiring. However the view at the summit (3124 feet) of lakes and forested hills stretching to the horizon from a huge rocky outcrop, is spectacular……
………..but the descent, as is often the way, was even harder! Revived by a hot shower once back at camp, but I think we will sleep well tonight!
Heading for the KOA Campground just east of Asheville in North Carolina today, where we have had a parcel delivered containing some Land Rover parts from the UK. The camping areas are in a lovely, peaceful setting amongst 3 lakes and a river with an assortment of geese and ducks who have learned to come running whenever they hear the rustle of a paper bag! Spring is in the air with the Dogwood trees covered in white blossom and a pair of proud and very protective geese with their five baby goslings.
Asheville……playground of the rich and famous in the 1920s. Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, John D. Rockefeller and the Vanderbilts were among those that came here for relaxation. Today, Asheville is a mecca for arts and crafts and the Downtown Art District is filled with galleries, museums and artist’s studios. We enjoy a pavement lunch in the sun outside the very impressive Grove Arcade, full of locally owned shops with interesting names such as ‘Appalachian Strings’, ‘Enter the Earth’ and ‘4 Corners Home,’ featuring natural products, jewellery and much more amongst its marble halls.
The Folk Art Centre, home of the Southern Highland Craft Guild is also worth a visit. Membership of the Guild stands at more than 900 artisans, selected by a jury for the high quality of design and craftsmanship reflected in their work. The exhibits included beautiful paintings and prints, jewellery, glass and pottery, furniture, clothes and accessories.
And of course, Asheville is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the famous Blue RIdge Mountain Parkway, a scenic mountain drive that runs between the Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks.
This is where we will head for next, but first we must back-track to Hendersonville to visit Brenton and Shannon and their new 3 month old little girl Emileen who is like a little doll and absolutely gorgeous. Great to see them both after our first meeting with them in Bolivia and briefly at the Overland Expo in Arizona last year. Also met Shannon’s mum and dad who very kindly lent Bill their fantastic garage/workshop to do a bit of maintenance on Moby…….Bill’s dream to have something like this one day! Thank you all for the invite and kind hospitality, for the great meal Shannon and the luxury of a bed and ensuite for the night!
Before heading into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, we spend a couple of nights camping at the Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground just outside of Bryson City, a small town that borders the southern side of the park. This campground is a real gem in a huge green meadow with running streams and shady trees. Very spacious and peaceful as only a handful of people here. We are invited for drinks around the campfire by a couple of guys with an RV parked not far from us but we eat late and then everyone is in bed. As we missed their invitation, they arrive the next morning with a large slice of home made key lime pie and an aerosol can of whipped cream!
Before we leave for the Smoky Mountains, we make a visit to the Museum of the Cherokee Indians, once one of the largest tribes in the southeastern United States. Here they lived peacefully alongside the land in the Great Smoky Mountains and the lowlands of the Southern Appalachians until Europeans arrived and the Cherokees were forced to fight fierce battles as their land began to be taken from them. In 1835, 16,000 Cherokees were forced to leave what was left of their homeland and made to walk 1,200 miles west to Oklahoma, a harrowing journey during which thousands died from hunger, disease, exposure and exhaustion. Their journey became known as the ‘Trail of Tears’. Some however, managed to return to their homeland to establish the Eastern band of Cherokee Indians and now, this band lives on its reservation next to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Across the road from the museum is the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual which represents the work of more than 300 artists, with many beautiful examples of Cherokee traditional art for sale and well worth a visit. We will have to find a safe place in Moby for the small pot that we bought!
We leave the town of Cherokee and head into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of America’s few National Parks where there is no charge to enter. We have the whole of the Smokies to look forward to, followed by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park!

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Actions speak louder than wordsThe Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism apologized for having discriminated against a group of anti-government artists, writers, producers, directors and entertainers for being critical of President Park Geun-hye. The recent revelation of a blacklist of their names has led to the indictment of the incumbent minister. Vice Culture Minister Song Soo-keun made the apology and promised to revise the culture and arts promotion act to create a council to discuss ways to enhance the sovereignty of the culture and arts community and prevent unfair discrimination and political interference in their activities.
The apology, however, provides little relief. The ministry is a government authority. Yet it followed through the order of censorship and divided the culture and arts community without questioning.
The ministry must not attempt to sidestep the fiasco. The existence of a blacklist has seriously impaired our Constitutional principles of freedom of conscience, press, academics and arts as well as the roots of free democracy. A government office in charge of upholding constitutional values accused of suppressing the freedom of cultural figures and artists cannot exist in a democratic state. An apology and action without restructuring its staff and structure is, therefore, meaningless.
Separate from the independent counsel’s ongoing investigations, the ministry must conduct an internal probe to punish everyone involved in the discrimination. It must first establish a strict ethics code to prevent recurrence and reform its process to ensure transparency in funding artists and cultural figures. It also must leave everything on record so that others can learn a lesson for the future.
The ministry has a lot of work to do. The PyeongChang Winter Olympics are just a year away. It has to revitalize the culture, entertainment and tourism industries that have been hard hit by sanctions from Beijing. It needs to develop diverse tourism programs for foreign visitors.
It will regain public support if it stays faithful to its role and work.
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Chad Bushnell de-livers the perfect drinkin' song with "Whiskey To Work"
Chad Bushnell puts his own spin on the classic country-rock sound in new single “Whisky To Work.” With humorous, lively, relatable, country-charm filled lyrics, “Whiskey To Work” de-livers the perfect drinkin’ song.
Bushnell originally heard the demo of this song in a Nashville bar, and immediately knew that he had to have it on his next album. Bushnell was looking for a danceable, and relatable song to record and found it in “Whiskey To Work” saying, “Anyone who drinks alcohol can relate to this song. Not only does it hit home for the blue collar working crowd, it markets to the average college kid and anyone who likes to party.” After recording it at Edgewater Studios in Houston, TX, “Whiskey To Work” became the title track of Bushnell’s upcoming album.
Listen to this humor-filled, classic country-rock song now on all streaming platforms! You can follow Chad Bushnell on Instagram @chadbushnellmusic and find out more about him at www.chadbushnell.com.


Fashion etailer Myntra has partnered American personal care brand Bath & Body Works to strengthen its beauty portfolio driven by the increasing demand for branded skin care across geographies.
“Beauty and personal care witnessed strong demand during the course of the pandemic, as shoppers preferred the convenience of shopping them online. We doubled our customer base for the category in the last two quarters of last year and added about 100 new brands to our portfolio in the last six months,” Ayyappan Rajagopal, head of business, Myntra, said in a press statement.
The Flipkart-owned fashion etailer, which earns two-thirds of its revenue from apparel, launched the personal care vertical about three years ago. According to Myntra, beauty and personal care category registered 80 per cent year-on-year growth which accelerated during the pandemic. The online platform clocked 26 per cent surge in demand, of which 30 per cent came from tier 2 and 3 markets.
With sudden shift to online fashion amid the pandemic, several fashion and beauty brands have been prioritising their investment into ecommerce channels this fiscal.
Bath and Body Works, which sells body lotions, shower gels, hand soap and fine fragrances, started retailing on Mumbai-based billion dollar firm Nykaa last year. Flipkart and Myntra together control about 70 per cent of the online market share in the country. Myntra’s reach is expected to widen the footprint and customer base of Bath & Body Works.


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Posted on YouTube by Jason Grubb, the video starts with the Z06 already in the air. A few seconds in, the fall begins, and it almost looks like a video game glitch. The car falls toward the camera, so we get to see one of the lift’s arms cut through the fiberglass like a hot knife through butter. In a word, “pain” is what we all feel watching this supercar tumble to the ground.
The Vette hits the ground rear bumper first before rolling onto the rear tire. Its front end never finds the ground as the arm scrapes along the side of the body before it comes to rest half in the air half on the ground. The camera quality isn’t so hot, so it’s tough to tell the extent of the damages, but it’s safe to assume that it’s bad. Hopefully, the car can be repaired with a bunch of bodywork (and more), but seeing as we’re unsure which dealer this occurred at, it’ll be hard to know the Z06’s fate.
We’re also left to guess exactly what went wrong, but chances are likely that the Corvette’s lifting instructions (above) were not followed by the dealer. Comparing Chevy’s diagram to the grainy video, it looks like the rear jack may not have been placed far enough back in the spot that Chevy prescribes.
September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Watch a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 fall off the lift at a dealer
Volkswagen Group of America (VGoA) has only just announced a deal it signed with Bugatti Rimac during Monterey Car Week last month. The deal gives VGoA exclusive rights to import and distribute Bugatti and Rimac products in the United States, and puts the COO of Bugatti America, Sascha Doering, in charge of the Rimac’s American outpost as well.
Mate Rimac, CEO of what’s now called the Rimac Group, said, “For both the Bugatti and Rimac brands, the U.S. is the strongest single market in the world, so it’s important that we curate a sales and ownership experience befitting the extraordinary cars that we’re delivering to customers. The alignment and cooperation with Volkswagen Group of America will allow a new dealer network in the States to evolve with the enormous experience and resources available to them, allowing us to combine all the best bits of a mass-market sales operation with the bespoke, customer-centric special touches that have become a hallmark of both Bugatti and Rimac brands.”
We suspect the news will have more effect on Bugatti dealers than Rimac dealers, but neither company explained what the new arrangement will mean. Rimac’s retailer map shows seven stores in the U.S. Three of those seven also sell Bugatti, one assumes they’ll only need to deal with paperwork and potential new showroom dictates. Of the remaining four, two sell numerous additional brands that include VW nameplates other than Bugatti, one appears to only sell Rimac and Koenigsegg, and one appears to sell just Rimac. Those latter two could be cut off from the herd.
However, it’s more likely that all of the dealers saw this coming once Rimac turned into Bugatti Rimac in 2021. For anyone interested in minutiae, Bugatti Rimac is a joint venture between Porsche and Rimac, the German sports car company owning a 45% stake, the Rimac Group owning 55%. The Rimac Group is the carmaking division and Rimac Technology, which engineers electric powertrains for other automakers like Pininfarina and is separate from the production cars, is 100% owned by Rimac Group.
No matter all that. By the time Bugatti’s new hybrid debuts next year, eager buyers should be clear on who they’ll need to call to place a deposit.
September 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Bugatti Rimac signs exclusive distribution deal with VW of America
The mid-engine Alfa is rumored to be named “33” after the original Tipo 33 race car and feature a heritage-inspired design. Much of the car’s construction is reported to be shared with the Maserati MC20, though the powertrain is a bit of a question. There’s the Maserati Nettuno V6 that could be utilized, but Alfa’s 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 from the Giulia and StelvioQuadrifoglio is also available and could be overhauled for mid-engine use with more power.
Regardless of the details, this Alfa supercar is supposedly going to be built for an exceedingly short run consisting of just 33 cars. Tune in at 11 for all the details.
August 30, 2023 / Comments Off on Watch Alfa Romeo reveal its mid-engine supercar here live
We just spent the entire day in and around the Motor City enjoying the automotive sights and sounds of the Woodward Dream Cruise. According to the event’s website, the Dream Cruise attracts over a million people every year to see a collection of “more than 40,000 muscle cars, street rods, custom, collector and special interest vehicles.” That’s a lot of people and a lot of vehicles. And if you couldn’t be there this year in person, perhaps our galleries from this year’s festivities are the next best thing.
We kicked things off up above with muscle cars, classics and hot rods, since those make up the largest part of the collection. But below you’ll see galleries of modern performance vehicles, trucks and off-roaders and, finally, the strangest sights we were able to point our camera lenses at. Enjoy!
August 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Woodward Dream Cruise 2003: Mega gallery of classics, off-roaders and more
Unlike the GT2, though, the MCXtrema is not designed to be used in any official racing series. Instead, it’s a race car built without boundaries for maximum performance. And of course, because it’s a race car, it’s not street-legal either.
What is it for then? Maserati claims the MCXtrema is meant for “purist collectors and for the loyal customers of the brand, who wish to add a new ‘toy’ to their garage that can swallow up the curbs of the most exciting tracks during private tests.”
Basically, just think of it as a millionaire’s toy to take out on the occasional weekend track day. It’s just for fun, not for any serious competition use. Since it’s not regulated by any specific racing series, Maserati pumped output all the way up to 730 horsepower from the twin-turbo Nettuno V6 engine. That’s 109 horsepower more than the road car and the GT2. Maserati didn’t go into detail about the aero and suspension package, but it sure does look as extreme as the name of the car makes it out to be.
Only 62 MCXtremas will be built, and from what we can tell, they’re already spoken for. We’re not sure how much one will cost either, but you’ll be able to see it in person at The Quail on the Monterey Peninsula today.
August 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Maserati MCXtrema revealed as a track-only limited-production ‘toy’ at The Quail
Starting with the Tribute (seen in the gallery at the top of this post), this Ruf is powered by a 3.6-liter air-cooled engine designed by Alois Ruf that is meant to be an homage to the air-cooled 911s of the past. However, this new engine features loads of new tech such as a four-cam three-valve design, variable valve timing and lift and dry-sump lubrication. It makes loads more power than naturally aspirated air-cooled engines ever did from Porsche, as Ruf claims a heady 550 horses. Ruf says its drivetrain is similar to that of the SCR and Yellow Bird Anniversary it unveiled a few years ago. Carbon fiber is used liberally throughout (not to mention the carbon tub chassis), and it features an integrated roll cage, as well.
The other new Ruf is the R Spyder, which might remind you of the also-open-top Bergmeister from last year’s Monterey Car Week. Of course, the R Spyder is better and more powerful than what Ruf managed to screw together before. This open-top Ruf is powered by a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six that cranks out 515 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. That power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
Each occupant has their own little cocoon, separated by a carbon fiber bar. You get a small windshield, and screens are mounted on either side of the carbon fiber dashboard. Ruf says the car uses a McPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear design. All that said, Ruf is still calling this car a “design concept,” so we’re not sure if it will be produced and sold yet.
The last Ruf is the CTR3 Evo, and Ruf says it’s the most powerful vehicle it’s ever produced. Output from the 3.8-liter (water-cooled) twin-turbo flat-six is an astounding 800 horsepower and 730 pound-feet of torque. This is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and all that speed is hauled in by carbon ceramic brakes. A top speed of 236 mph and the carbon-composite body just make it all the more alluring.
August 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Ruf reveals air-cooled Tribute, open-top R Spyder and CTR3 Evo at The Quail
Francesco Cundari, the brand’s director of interior design, said in a statement that “driving the B95 will be an immersive experience like no other. It will feel like a cross between driving a modern F1 car and piloting a vintage fighter plane.”
See what we mean?
At any rate, the name Pininfarina conjures up the canals of Venice and spaghetti carbonara and peerless automotive design and engineering. And today the Monterey Car Week hosts the world premiere of the pure electric B95, the all-electric “Barchetta” (that’s the “B” in the name) supercar that will put our 1,900 horsepower. 0-60 is specced at less than two seconds, top speed 300 kph (186 mph). It will be a limited edition of 10 units in 2025, each to sell for 4.4 million Euros ($4.8 million). (The 95, btw, refers to the 95th anniversary of the Pininfarina SpA design house.)
And another BTW: “barchetta” means “little boat” in Italian and originated in the Forties with a Ferrari. It often refers to an open-top two-seater.
The B95 is supposed to go on display alongside the recently previewed Pininfarina Pura Vision concept, another element in the company’s agenda to become a full-fledged car company. An early look showed this electric crossover riding on 23-inch wheels and measuring about 205 inches long, 85 inches wide and 65 inches tall.
In a statement outlining the B95’s design, the company noted that “viewed from above, the Pura design DNA is instantly recognizable. With no vehicle glasshouse, the Automobili Pininfarina design team has defined the cabin space with a surrounding loop, which incorporates the seats.”
Again touching on the fighter jet reference, the car incorporates what Pininfarina says are the first adjustable aero screens and the domes behind each passenger. “Taking inspiration from vintage fighter planes, the clear polycarbonate designs feature intricately engineered and exposed aluminium supports and can be raised and lowered to improve comfort.”
Some other details worth noting about today’s launch car:
The main body is finished in metallic Bronzo Superga (how Italian is that?}, “providing a dramatic contrast to the distinctive Giallo Arneis gloss section at the front and atop the driver’s dome,” itself featuring Black Gloss ‘95’ lettering. The body finish features gold metallic flakes
B95 has new 20″ front / 21″ rear forged aluminum wheels finished in Matt Black and contrasting with exposed aluminum matt precision-polished outers. The brakes are Brembo carbon-ceramic 390 mm discs with six-piston calipers front and rear.
Inside, the dashboard is upholstered in “Tan Sustainable Luxury Leather” with bespoke embossing, which contrasts with the brushed black aluminum anodised finish that features elsewhere. The seats, also finished in the Tan Sustainable Luxury Leather, “are designed to curve around the occupants.” The headrests, with “electro-welded” Pininfarina logos, are finished in a Pied de Poule Houndstooth Luxury Textile.
Said company CEO Paolo Dellachà of the Car Week events, “It is a pivotal period in the evolution of Automobili Pininfarina. Our ambition when we launched the company in 2018 was to become the world’s first creator of purely electric luxury cars. Envisioning, designing, and delivering on the dreams of our clients. I am incredibly proud to now share what we have carefully prepared for our customers and fans in 2023.”
August 18, 2023 / Comments Off on Pininfarina B95 revealed, costs $4.8 million, 0-60 in 2 seconds
Lamborghini will preview its first series-produced electric car (and the fourth member of its range) with a concept scheduled to break cover on August 18. It’s keeping details about the model under wraps, but it published a dark teaser image that hints at what’s in the pipeline.
Posted on the Italian brand’s social media channels, the picture shows what looks like the top of either a low-slung sedan or a big coupe. We’re not 100% sure what we’re looking at yet, but we’re nearly certain that it’s not a crossover. Instead, the silhouette vaguely reminds us of the Estoque, a close-to-production design study that could have morphed into a high-performance sedan but ultimately remained a concept.
Keep in mind that this is pure speculation; Lamborghini’s image doesn’t show shut lines so we don’t know whether the concept — whose name hasn’t been revealed yet — has two or four doors. Officially, company executives have described the car as “a grand tourer with a 2+2 seating layout” developed to fill the gap between super-sport cars like the Revuelto and the Urus SUV. It will offer “comfortable” rear seats.
If it’s a coupe, the fourth model will land in a very small segment. While two-door models with a 2+2 layout were reasonably common in the 1960s and the 1970s, even in the Lamborghini range, they’ve all but disappeared in recent years. Some of the more notable torchbearers left include the second-generation Maserati GranTurismo, which is also offered with an electric powertrain, and the Bentley Continental GT.
As for the drivetrain, we’ll need to be patient to find out how Lamborghini plans to deliver an electric model that’s as engaging to drive as its gasoline-powered cars. The brand has stressed that its fourth model will arrive as a standalone car, so it won’t land as an electrified version of, say, the Huracán’s replacement. We’re betting it will be electric-only; we’re not expecting this Bull will offer several powertrain options.
More details about Lamborghini’s next concept will emerge in the coming days, and its unveiling will take place on August 18. However, note that what you’ll see in Monterey in a couple of days isn’t necessarily what you’ll see in showrooms when production starts later in the 2020s.
August 15, 2023 / Comments Off on Lamborghini previews electric concept ahead of Monterey unveiling
In a press release tracing the history of Lamborghini concept cars, the Sant’Agata Bolognese automaker let us know it will debut “the prototype” of its coming battery-electric car during Monterey Car Week. The word “prototype” is interesting here because Lamborghini touched on the transition from one-offs and concept cars to “few-offs” — those being “a limited run of cars for the most loyal customers that pre-empt or enhance the most advanced technical solutions that will be used on production cars in later years.” We’re told, “The same formula will be repeated in just a few days,” suggesting that whatever goes on show could end up in a few driveways before long.
We’re still not sure what’s coming, though. Autocar reports the EV is “expected to draw light inspiration from the Estoque saloon concept,” pictured above from its reveal at the Paris Auto Show in 2008. The same report also throws “high-riding,” “2+2 seating and GT proportions,” the idea the car might have two doors, and a tip from head designer Mitja Borkert that future products will “look like spaceships.”
That’s quite the combo. Most modern cars considered 2+2 have two doors and diminished rear quarters; the Estoque was a proper sedan with four proper seats. Know what was a 2+2? The hybrid Asterion LPI-910 from 2014, which could be considered a coupe-ified Estoque, design-wise.
The automaker says the EV is “due to enter production by the end of the decade.” It’s anticipated that by then, the EV will join the battery-electric successor to the Urus, creating an electrified lineup for four cars when counting the hybrid Revuelto and the hybrid Huracán successor. It’s then we’ll find out what electrification the Lamborghini way really means, the brand still coming up with those answers.
CEO Stephan Winkelmann said, “There are definitions that I think no electric car in our sector has yet resolved sufficiently: not just acceleration and handling behavior but also responsiveness, braking feel and multiple acceleration protocols. These are unproven in high-performance EVs and things we must spend the next years working out.”
August 9, 2023 / Comments Off on Electric Lamborghini concept headed to Monterey Car Week: Think ‘spaceships’
Texas-based supercar manufacturer Hennessey has chopped the roof off of the Venom F5 Revolution Coupe. Unveiled in bare carbon fiber, the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster packs an 1,817-horsepower V8 engine, and it’s sold out in spite of a base price pegged at $3 million.
While the F5 Revolution Roadster is related to the F5 Roadster, the brand notes that it completely re-engineered the model to prepare it for track use. Like the coupe, it receives a body kit that provides additional downforce thanks to bigger splitters on both ends, dive planes on either side of the front bumper, and a massive wing on the back end. Both models also share a scoop that feeds the engine cooling air.
The carbon fiber roof panel weighs 18 pounds, so the driver can remove it and install it without asking a second person to help. It’s secured by four quick-release bolts and a pair of high-strength latches added to ensure it doesn’t fly off at triple-digit speeds.
Like the coupe, the Revolution Roadster uses a twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V8 that sends 1,817 horsepower and 1,193 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission. Mid-mounted, the V8 is visible through a transparent cover that Hennessey notes is about four times stronger than standard glass. Performance details haven’t been announced, but combining a massively powerful engine and a relatively light carbon fiber chassis should deliver jaw-dropping acceleration and a stunning top speed.
Hennessey will present the Venom F5 Revolution Roadster at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, which is taking place August 18 as part of Monterey Car Week. Production is limited to 12 units, and every example was spoken for before the model’s unveiling.
If you missed your chance to buy one, or if you don’t have $3 million and a supercar-sized hole in your (presumably gigantic) garage, Hennessey also offers more affordable models based on existing cars. The seventh-generation Mustang-based H850 gets a supercharged, 850-horsepower 5.0-liter V8. Buyers can even keep the six-speed stick, though a 10-speed automatic transmission is available at an extra cost.
August 8, 2023 / Comments Off on Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster unveiled with 1,817 horsepower of pure poison
This year’s edition of The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering is going to be a sort of royal running. It’s the 20th anniversary of the event, the 25th anniversary of the Quail Rally, and two-wheelers get their 13th showcase. The show plans four featured classes and 20 debuts, one of those reveals the Zenvo Aurora. The Danish hypercar maker closed its TS model chapter last year with a TSR-GT that a driver ran up to 263 miles per hour. As with every Zenvo up to that point, motivation for that speed run came from a GM-based LS-series V8 bearing some amount of both turbocharging and supercharging. The Aurora writes at least two new chapters for the company, introducing Zenvo’s first in-house engine as well — and not just any engine, a quad-turbocharged 6.6-liter V12.
Those are larger specs than Zenvo announced earlier this year when it said the Aurora would run with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12. The Danes are working with the German boffins at Mahle Powertrain on the unit, seems one of the parties realized they had a lot more potential in their design.
Named Mjoner, the name of Thor’s hammer, the engine’s heart is a new aluminum block in a modular design so Zenvo can break off V8 and V6 mills to power Aurora offshoots. The heads hide Mahle’s Jet Ignition tech. This is the same pre-chamber ignition design Maserati uses in the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6; the Italians also worked with Mahle after watching sister brand Ferrari use Jet Ignition in the Ferrari F1 cars. The integration isn’t about bragging, it’s for emissions. The coming Euro 7 regulations place limits on an engine’s fuel-use trickery, Jet Ignition keeps Mjolner within regulation for the European and U.S. markets. Compatibility with synthetic fuels lends another measure of future-proofing — for the near future, at least.
Internal combustion horsepower comes to 1,232 (1,250 ps) at 8,000 rpm on the way to a 9,800-rpm redline, leading Zenvo to say this will be the most powerful road-legal V12 in the world. Electrical assistance will add another 592 hp (600 ps), taking matters to 1,824 hp. The company says the hybrid unit’s being tuned for drivability and usability. We know the combined sources will grant the Aurora all-wheel drive. It’s not clear which motor powers which axle, but our guess is that there will be a short electric-only range to satisfy stricter urban demands in Europe.
All-carbon chassis construction means a carbon tub and front and rear subframes. There are going to be two trims, Tur the slicker GT variant ready to cross Germany at more than 249 miles per hour, Agil the higher-drag and higher-aero track variant. Zenvo plans to make no more than 100 cars in total, split between the two trims. We’ll find out what they look like on August 18 during Monterey Car Week.
August 2, 2023 / Comments Off on Zenvo Aurora to run with quad-turbo 6.6-liter V12 hybrid powertrain
Alfa Romeo got on Instagram again to tease the coming supercar that will debut on August 30. The image is a bit funky, and so is the caption. The picture shows the steering wheel, shot from underneath. The hub center is the first unusual bit, being a monochrome Alfa Romeo logo. The Italian brand’s steering wheels usually feature a full-color logo except in the Quadrifoglio trims that bear a black and silver design. Vintage Alfas like the GT Junior models of the 1960s and 1970s were known for silver logos. They were also known for drilled steering wheel spokes, which might be featured in the teaser as well. No current Alfas we know of use metal-looking steering wheels spokes, and none contain what look like dials set into the bottom spoke. Even the limited-edition Giulia GTAm that started at about $225,000 in Europe took the Giulia’s regular wheel and replaced plastic with carbon fiber for the lower spoke.
Then there’s the caption, “792hours and less than #6weeks left to ignite your spirit with #AlfaRomeo. Witness history unfold on August 30th, as #Courage and passion #Converge to give birth to a visionary #Creation. Save the date!”
That’s an oddball number of hours for a countdown timer. The guess is that this is a reference to the horsepower figure engineers coaxed from the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Nettuno V6 poached from the Maserati MC20. In the MC20, the engine produces 621 horsepower. Rumors out of Europe have said the Maserati mill is going to share the Alfa Romeo’s engine bay with at least one electric motor and make about 800 horsepower — close enough to 792 not to quibble over. Since that would be a metric horsepower rating, converting PS to U.S. HP gives 781 hp, a tidy 160 horses more than the MC20 and totally achievable with a single flux capacitor.
Unless the Italians are taking a MacGuffin from Hitchcock’s playbook, six weeks away could foreshadow the 6C name instead of the 33 name that’s worked its way into the conversation. The livestreamed debut from the Alfa Romeo museum in Arese, Italy is a month away.
August 1, 2023 / Comments Off on New Alfa Romeo supercar teaser mentions ‘6 weeks’ and ‘792 hours’
McLaren has issued a recall that applies to every example of the 600LT and 600LT Spider registered in the United States. Built during the 2019 and 2020 model years, the cars included in the campaign are fitted with a faulty joint in the cooling system that could cause a fire.
Assigned recall number 23V-484 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the campaign includes 652 units of the 600LT built between July 4, 2019, and July 16, 2020. McLaren estimates that the defect is present in 100% of the recalled cars. It explains that the “outboard right-hand radiator joint between the temperature sensor housing and the hose running from the outboard radiator to the housing can potentially leak due to inadequate sealing of the joint.” The leak can occur while driving at “high vehicle loads,” like on a track.
If the joint fails, coolant can come in contact with hot components in the engine bay and cause a fire. McLaren’s engineers looked into the issue and traced the problem to the joint’s basic design. Luckily, it sounds like the fix is fairly simple. Owners will be asked to bring their 600LT to an authorized dealer so that a technician can replace the coolant hose, the temperature sensor housing, and the clamp. McLaren adds that the redesigned clamp will ensure the joint doesn’t leak, though it hasn’t explained how the new design differs from the existing one.
The company hasn’t decided when it will notify owners of affected cars.
July 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Every McLaren 600LT in the U.S. recalled over fire risk
The Goodwood Festival of Speed will not hold events as planned Saturday for the first time in its 30-year run due to concerns over high winds, the organizers announced late Friday. Concerns over the potential for damage to temporary structures prompted the late cancellation after a long Friday of (appropriately?) dreary British weather promised to worsen ahead of Saturday’s competition.
Saturday ticket holders will be refunded, event organizers said, and Sunday’s events will go on as planned. The full announcement from the Duke of Richmond and the Festival of Speed Team follows.
It is with deep regret that we have taken the decision that the Goodwood Festival of Speed will not go ahead tomorrow (Saturday 15 July 2023). After consulting meteorologists, health and safety experts and other key stakeholders, we have taken the decision to close the event site due to a severe wind warning in the Goodwood area.
On-site safety is our highest priority and the forecasted high winds will pose a serious risk to various temporary structures across the site. We politely ask that you do not travel to Goodwood or attempt to access the site.
This decision has not been made lightly and His Grace, The Duke of Richmond, along with the whole Festival of Speed team, are deeply saddened that we will not run the event on Saturday for the first time in its 30 year history.
The event will resume as planned on Sunday.
Please note: Sunday is a sold out day. Anyone with a Saturday ticket will not be able to access the site. All ticket holders for Saturday will be communicated with in the coming days regarding a refund, and we ask that customers requesting refunds please do not try to contact the ticket office over the weekend.
Please pass this message on to any other ticket holders in your group.
Thank you for your understanding – further updates will be provided via email in due course. If you are camping over the weekend, you are welcome to stay in the campsites. Please be careful during the high winds and consider taking down gazebos and awnings, securing tents with additional pegs or demounting during the peak wind period. If you have any problems, please keep in touch with Goodwood through our campsite managers in the office.
July 14, 2023 / Comments Off on Goodwood Festival of Speed cancels Saturday events due to weather
Koenigsegg recently held an event to celebrate an expansion of its campus headquarters in Angelholm, Sweden. We got some initial bits out of it from Koenigsegg Registry, focusing on changes to the production-spec Gemera such as the option to swap the turbocharged 2.0-liter three-cylinder engine for the 5.0 TTV8 from the Jesko. It looks like the Swedes saved the juiciest details for now. Coming straight from founder and boss Christian von Koenigsegg, the Gemera hasn’t only been improved by a lot, it’s got some outstanding new tech that started with the question of an engine and transmission swap.
Engineers had developed a nine-speed gearbox called the Light Speed Transmission (LST) for the Jesko’s TTV8. The LST dispenses with a flywheel and clutch or hydraulic coupling, making the TTV8 engine’s output shaft the LST’s input shaft. At some point during Gemera development, someone wondered if the Gemera could fit the TTV8 and LST instead of the planned Direct Drive transmission from the Koenigsegg Regera. The short story is the engineers answered that question in the affirmative with what’s now called the LSTT, the Light Speed Tourbillon Transmission. In the lingo of jewel-like Swiss watch internals, a “tourbillon” is a mechanical feature that makes a watch more accurate. Reworking the LST for its new employment made it smaller, lighter, and better.
Alongside that, engineers created a new six-phase e-motor to replace the three, three-phase Quark e-motors that had been paired with the 2.0-liter Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG) engine. The one motor to rule them all is called Dark Matter, designed as a blend of radial flux and axial flux topologies called “raxial.” In the original powertrain, two of the Quark motors on the rear axle could each make a maximum 500 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque, the third Quark on the crankshaft made 400 hp and 369 lb-ft. transmission. Their combined output in operation came to 1,100 hp.
The Dark Matter makes 800 hp and 922 lb-ft. Pairing a single Dark Matter with the LSTT makes the TFG powertrain lighter and smaller, improving acceleration and performance. New control logic means the Dark Matter can drive the Gemera on its own, the TFG can power the car, or both can be called to action. When operating together, max output comes to 1,400 horsepower and 1,365 pound-feet of torque. The Gemera retains its all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and torque vectoring.
Thanks to the more compact transmission and single e-motor, the TTV8 could find a home in the Gemera’s engine bay. That required more development, mostly changing the turbo setup to a hot vee, putting the exhaust into the valley between the cylinders. Note the more pronounced pipes emerging from beside the rear window.
Previous info said going to the V8 would add $400K to the Gemera’s price. It also makes a huge difference to output. With 1,500 hp coming from the TTV8 and 800 hp coming from the Dark Matter, final output is rated at 2,300 hp and 2,028 lb-ft. of torque. Well then.
This Gemera iteration is called the Client Specification. It’s what those who managed to get on the Germera reservation list will fly to Sweden to configure in the new extension called the Gripen Atelier. Production begins toward the end of next year, first deliveries planned for early 2025.
July 12, 2023 / Comments Off on Koenigsegg details outrageous new Gemera specs with Dark Matter e-motor
A few years ago, Aston Martin stunned the supercar world with its Victor. It took the V12 and other mechanicals of some of the most advanced and exclusive Astons of the modern era, such as the One-77, and gave it ’70s retro looks and a retro transmission: a six-speed manual. The problem, though, was that it was a one-off. Beautiful to look at, but out of reach for even the most well-heeled customers. We have a feeling a good number of those prospective buyers were ringing up Aston begging to give them money for something like it, because the new Valour offers a taste of Victor … y.
Though Aston doesn’t explicitly say so, we’re confident that the Valour’s based on the DB12 platform, considering the shape of the greenhouse as well as the twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 that we’ll get to shortly. But you probably won’t notice that connection at first because of the radical restyling. Just like the Victor, the Valour takes styling inspiration from the V8 Vantage of the 1970s with its forward-leaning nose, boxy fenders and subtle lip spoiler. It even gets unique round LED headlights to drive home the classic look. But there are many other nifty exterior touches to this carbon fiber bruiser. Its grille slats and rear trim are made of real aluminum, and there are aerodynamic aids throughout, such as the vents and scoops in the hood, the air ducts on the outboard ends of the front bumper, and even the rear window louvres help with aero.
Under that perforated hood is Aston’s twin-turbo 5.2-liter V12 making more power than the DB12, but less torque. Total output is 705 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque. Again, Aston didn’t explicitly say, but we wouldn’t be surprised if the torque was turned down a bit to accommodate the six-speed manual transmission, the only gearbox available for the Valour. We doubt prospective buyers will be bothered by the lower torque number when they’re getting to shift for themselves. That power goes only to the rear wheels through a mechanical limited-slip differential. The adaptive suspension has its own unique tuning not shared with other Astons, and it comes standard with carbon ceramic brakes with six-piston front calipers and four-piston rear calipers. Connecting everything to the ground are 21-inch wheels with 275-mm-wide front and 325-mm-wide rear Aston-specific Michelin Pilot Sport S 5 tires.
Owners will spend time in the Valour’s unique and carbon fiber-laden interior. The centerpiece is definitely the manual shifter, which has its linkages exposed and is capped with a luxurious knob crafted from a choice of aluminum, titanium, carbon fiber or walnut wood. The options expand in regards to color and fabric. Aston equipped the debut car with tweed upholstery, a nod to the 1959 DBR1 race car. This is one of the many special upholstery options. And on the topic of customization, the exterior has extensive choices, too. Four sections of the car can be painted different hues: the front, hood, sides and rear. There are 21 colors on offer as standard, but with even more money, the Q program will let you choose completely custom hues, stripes and other graphics, and even tinted carbon fiber.
No pricing was announced for the Valour, but with the limited production nature of the car, and its special design and powertrain, it likely doesn’t matter to buyers. Only 110 will be built, and they’ll probably be sold out soon after this reveal, if not already. Production starts in the third quarter of this year, with deliveries starting by the end of the year.
July 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Aston Martin Valour gets retro looks and a manual-backed V12
Design house-turned-carmaker Pininfarina took a trip to the heritage well to create its latest limited-edition model. Named after Giuseppe Farina, the first Formula One champion, the Battista Edizione Nino Farina stands out with several edition-specific styling cues inside and out.
Giuseppe “Nino” Farina’s ties to the Italian automotive industry aren’t limited to winning the first Formula One Driver’s Championship in 1950. He’s also the nephew of Battista “Pinin” Farina, who founded the design house that bears his name. Pininfarina honored the driver by giving the Battista edition-specific Rosso Nino paint with contrasting Bianco Sestriere and Iconica Blu accents, wheels finished in Glorioso Gold, and “01” graphics on both sides. The Furiosa Pack, which adds carbon fiber exterior trim pieces, comes standard.
The interior is characterized by a two-tone design. The driver’s seat is upholstered in black leather and has the “01” logo embroidered into the headrest. The passenger’s seat gets beige leather and the Pininfarina logo embroidered into the headrest. Production is limited to five examples, and each one will receive a specific aluminum door sill plate engraved with a date that commemorates Farina’s life and career; 1906 celebrates the year he was born, for example, and 1950 corresponds to the year he won the Formula One Driver’s Championship.
Mechanically, the Edizione Nino Farina is identical to the regular Battista, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing; few could argue that it needs a higher output. Power comes from four electric motors (one per wheel) that jointly develop 1,900 horsepower and 1,726 pound-feet of torque. The company quotes a zero-to-62-mph time of 1.86 seconds, a top speed of 217 mph, and up to 300 miles of driving range.
Pininfarina will present the Battista Edizione Nino Farina at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed that opens in England on July 13. Pricing information hasn’t been announced, but keep in mind that the standard Battista (which is limited to 150 units) starts at about $2.2 million.
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The Koenigsegg Gemera is taking the scenic route to production, making stops along the way that buyers will appreciate. Koenigsegg Registry attended an event to inaugurate a new production line for the Gemera, company boss Christian von Koenigsegg telling the audience the mid-engined four-seat hypercar can be optioned with the 5.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that powers the Koenigsegg Jesko. The V8 adds $400,000 to the price and about 500 horsepower to the spec sheet, while decreasing torque by about 500 pound-feet, the announced figures being 2,300 hp and 2,028 pound-feet of torque on E85. The TTV8 makes 1,280 hp and 738 lb-ft by itself on premium fuel, 1,600 hp on E85. The remaining output comes from the Gemera’s three electric motors. The nine-speed Light Speed Transmission (LST) would also make the jump from the Jesko.
The Gemera debuted in 2020, the original spec sheet boasting 1,700 horsepower and 2,583 pound-feet of torque from a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that could get the four-seater from 0-60 miles per hour in 1.9 seconds. A turbocharged 2.0-liter inline three-cylinder called the Tiny Friendly Giant (TFG) sends 600 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque to the front axle. It’s frugal enough that the company lists gas-powered range as 590 miles. Three Quark electric motors turn the rear axle, two motors for each wheel, another between the crankshaft and the Hydracoup direct-drive transmission. The axle motors each produce 500 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque, the crankshaft e-motor makes 400 bhp and 369 lb-ft of torque. Their combined output in the powertrain comes to 1,100 bhp.
The Gemera shown on stage at the event sported physical side mirrors instead of the cameras on the concept car. Those will be a necessity for markets like the U.S. that haven’t approved digital outside mirrors yet. It’s not clear if the camera system will be offered in places like Europe that do allow such.
The options sheet grows again with the addition of a Ghost Package. This installs a larger front splitter, an S-duct in place of the traditional hood, and a rear wing. Aggression and downforce get amped up, but practicality diminishes since the S-duct front end replaces the frunk. That would be a shame considering the four-season, nuclear family potential of the car. The Gemera comes with all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and torque vectoring on both axles. The 16.6-kWh battery can power up to 31 miles of all-electric range on the WLTP cycle. The interior’s been designed with four heated seats, tri-zone climate control, infotainment screens for front and rear passengers, wireless chargers front and rear, and a few climate-controlled cupholders among the beverage receptacles.
After production begins, 300 Gemeras will come off the line. As part of the improved headquarters, customers visiting Sweden to configure their cars will find a new showroom, lounge, experience center and retail space.
July 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Koenigsegg shows production Gemera with TTV8 option
Porsche — with CEO Oliver Blume behind the wheel — has zipped by a number of milestones over the past several years. Its share price has gained more than 36% since its IPO in September 2022 and profit margins are at an enviable 18%.
And yet, Blume isn’t satisfied.
“We are driving the company like a sports team,” Blume said earlier on the sidelines of the company’s 75th anniversary celebration. “After a success, focusing [on] what we can do more… going for the next goal.”
The next goal, Blume said, is 20% margins. The road to get there will be paved with investments in new segments and maybe even a seven-figure hypercar.
Porsche has managed to avoid a similar fate — a result that Blume credited to years of preparation.
“It was a process over years, where we developed the company,” Blume said. “Five years ago, Porsche would never have been able to go to the stock market, and now it was the right moment.”
That preparation required a renewed focus on the fundamentals: margins, profits and cash flow. But, don’t think all that has made the company boring. At Porsche’s 75th birthday party in Stuttgart, Blume unveiled the Mission X, a hypercar designed to be the fastest production car ever made, not the most profitable.
Pushing into the luxury segment
When it comes to growing profit margins, it’s hard to do better than the luxury segment.
Though Porsche is certainly a premium manufacturer, its reputation has been built on performance, not poshness. A pivot to challenge brands like Mercedes-Benz or Rolls-Royce is not to be made lightly.
“Before we decide to go to a new segment, we make a deep analysis of the markets, of the profit pools and different regions of the world, and we think the segment of luxurious SUVs is quite huge, and with a very strong development potential from the future, and strong profit margins. What’s missing is a very sporty one there,” Blume said.
In other words: Buyers have many luxurious and stylish options in the premium SUV segment, but none of them has the character of a Porsche.
Learning from the Cayenne
It’s a similar story to what drove Porsche to introduce the Cayenne SUV 20 years ago. Though not particularly luxurious, the tall, big and wide Cayenne was a massive departure from the company’s pure sports offerings.
Cayenne sparked controversy, with many brand purists saying that Porsche had lost its way. Far from the beginning of the end, Cayenne is now Porsche’s biggest seller, while the company’s portfolio of fast, desirable sports cars is broader than ever.
By heading to green pastures, Porsche found huge success, and now Blume hopes to do so again.
That next expansion is a new SUV that Blume referred to by its code name: K1. This new SUV, first mentioned in March and due by 2027, will be bigger than Cayenne. It’ll be quick, too, but the focus here is on luxury.
Performance will come from a fully electric powertrain, Blume said, in keeping with Porsche’s goal of delivering 80% EVs by 2030. However, the look and layout of the car might be a little unfamiliar. “You will be surprised by the design,” Blume said.
Blume also said that the K1’s systems and software, the car’s “technology profile,” will be unique.
Wanted: Software engineers
To create innovative technologies found only in Porsches, the company is on a hiring spree — a notable difference from an industry that is laying off workers.
Porsche has more than 1,000 technical positions open, including many on the software side. Blume said that this is an increasingly core part of the company’s identity: “We think that the IP we are developing is very specific,” Blume said. “100% portion of this kind of costs are important for our brand identity and for our product identities. Therefore, that is our core business.”
For Blume, this clarifies the build versus buy debate.
“You can buy solutions in the market in areas, which are not your core business… And so for us it is very clear where to tap into that focus, where we will get the best talent from the market to develop our core competencies,” he said. “And in other areas, where it is not so important… we will work together with partners, but they are the best partners in the market.”
When it comes to that core experience, Blume said: “All the touch and feel and coming up to the software experience into the car should be unique for Porsche.”
Bringing a luxury all-electric SUV — catnip for American buyers — might make sound financial sense. However, for extremely low-volume hypercars (Porsche sold just 918 of the 918 Spyder), the value proposition is often a bit more nebulous.
Blume cited the brand-building impact of a record-setting halo car like the Mission X: “All our hypercars are icons,” he said. But, there are some more tangible benefits, too. “In the hypercars, we show the best the company is able to develop, to produce, to show what our technologies [are] for the future. We will later bring [them] to other serial cars, and so, it’s not only a showcase, it’s real life, to bring innovations, to develop innovations,” he said. “The whole team is focused, motivated, pushed to develop a hypercar, and that is the best the company is able to deliver.”
Mission X: To be or not to be?
Porsche Mission X Concept
Blume declined repeatedly to indicate whether or not the Mission X would be produced, but we shouldn’t have to wait long to find out.
He said the decision will be made “during the next month.” Should it get the green light, its first official duty will be recapturing the fastest production car lap record around the Nurburgring Nordschleife. For Blume, that iconic, 13-mile race track cut through the forests of western Germany is part of Porsche’s DNA: “When we design and build the concept of a car, the Nurburgring Nordschleife is the measure for Porsche.”
Porsche’s last hypercar, 2013’s 918 Spyder, itself set the fastest lap time for a production car, with a time of 6:57. The current record, set by the $2.7 million Mercedes-AMG One, sits at 6:35. That will likely be the target for the Mission X, the existential goal for a car built by a nearly octogenarian company still intent on proving its mettle on the track.
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A sweet 'ravioli' of mango and mascarpone served with a chocolate sauce.
Place the mascarpone, almonds, honey and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well.
Peel the mango and remove the stone. Finely dice the mango flesh and then mix into the mascarpone mixture.
Place a little of the mixture on to half of the pastry sheets. Brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash. Cover with a second pastry sheet and then gently push out any air pockets using the tips of your fingers. Press the edges firmly together to seal and then use a pastry cutter to give a decorative edge to the raviolis.
Place the water and the sugar in a large saucepan and bring to the boil. (This is a simple stock syrup and will be used to cook the sweet ravioli).
For the sauce: Place the cream in a pan and bring to the boil. Break the chocolate into pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Once the cream is boiling, pour it over the chocolate and stir gently until the chocolate has melted and combined with the cream.
Place the raviolis into the boiling stock syrup and simmer for 3 minutes.
Remove from the pan, drain and serve with a drizzle of the chocolate sauce.
«Papaya or peaches can be used as an alternative to mango. White chocolate can be used instead of the dark chocolate.»

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Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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Pours in a great pristine copper color that turns your vessel into a great beer goggle. Looking through "rose-colored glasses?" How about looking through this amazing colored malted hop glass? The world will look a lot better I promise!!!! Average white head on the Torpedo.
Great floral and star-fruit smell a hint of currant and oak.
Enters the palate full, creamy and dreamy. Great hop characters. Piney, raisiny and a hint of citrus and maybe apples come to mind.
Warning this beer will lend to contagious de-capping. Heavy enough to enjoy one or two but leaves you wanting to come back for more and more.
Thank you Sierra Nevada for making this IPA. It's something I've been waiting for!
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Sclerotinia Risk in Canola
This forecasting program has been developed by the North Dakota State University Canola Pathology program with support from the
Sclerotinia Initiative, the Northern Canola Growers Association, and the Minnesota Canola Council. While the information presented
by this program is based on data generated through extensive research, it is only intended to serve as a guide for growers.
This forecasting program has two components, a general risk map and a risk calculator. The general risk map uses weather information
to estimate risk of disease development throughout the canola growing areas of the state. This map is updated twice every week
starting in mid June and continuing during the canola flowering period. The risk calculator combines information on cultural
practices and the field past history of Sclerotinia with weather information retrieved from the nearest NDAWN weather station to
estimate the risk of disease development for a specific field. To access the risk calculator visitors are asked to set an account
and to provide information pertinent to the field of their interest.
News and Tips for You
July 31, 2013
Flowering period is ending
While the risk of infection by Sclerotinia remains high for many regions of North Dakota in response to cool temperatures and recent rains, most fields planted before June 10 should be ending the flowering period by now. Consequently, the window for infection by Sclerotinia is closing and fungicide applications at this time may not be necessary. Field trials have indicated that very little to no return is obtained when plants are sprayed during late flowering period or later. Further, examination of the number of hours per day in which dew formation is likely indicates that an average of less than 8 hours of dew have occurred in the last week. This should reduce the risk of Sclerotinia development too.
July 19 2013
Increased risk of Sclerotinia
The risk of infection by Sclerotinia has increased in the region in response to recent rains and cooler night temperatures that will increase
leaf wetness duration. Growers are encouraged to look for apothecia in their fields. Fungicide applications are suggested when the risk of infection
is high in a field where apothecia are present and the plants have not reached the 50% flowering stage. Illustrations of flowering stages can be found
in NDSU extension publication PP-1410.
June 16 2013
Reading Sclerotinia Risk Maps
Maps depicting the estimated risk of development of Sclerotinia stem rot on canola will be produced approximately every three days for the next six weeks. When reading the maps growers should be aware that the estimated risk applies only to canola crops that are entering the flowering period or are already flowering. This risk is calculated considering the effect of environmental factors. A risk calculator that combines the effect of weather variables, cultural practices, and history of Sclerotinia is also available. While this information is intended to advise growers when conditions may be favorable for disease development, the final decision on whether to spray a fungicide or not should include economic considerations such as the potential yield of the field and the potential market price for the commodity.
May 28 2013
New strains of blackleg, capable of infecting most currently planted commercial cultivars, are increasing in frequency throughout North Dakota.
The fungus that causes blackleg survives from one season to the next on canola residues and their spores can be spread by water splash and air currents.
Yield losses due to blackleg typically occur when plants are infected very early in the growing season (when plants have less than four to six true leaves).
To reduce the possibility of infections, growers should avoid planting canola next to fields that had severe blackleg in the 2012 growing season.
If that is not possible, then fungicide use should be considered. Fungicides azoxystrobin (Quadris), prothioconazole (Proline), and pyraclostrobin (Headline),
are registered in North Dakota for control of blackleg in canola. These products should be applied when canola plants have no more than four leaves.
Older plants are in general less prone to develop the stem cankers that are responsible for yield loss, and thus the economic return of a fungicide
application may be reduced.

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THERMAGIC ZF12 High Performance Thermal Paste Compound Heatsink Cooler Cooling 4g
THERMAGIC ZF12 is a high performance thermal paste compound, it provides remarkable thermal conductivity as high as 12.0W/mk under maximum load temperature on PC components. ZF12 is suitable for day to day use and provide excellent temperature for CPU and GPU overcloking.
Grease Material: Grey
Thermal Resistance : 0.003 K/W
Working Temperature: -160°C/+280°C
Product Weight: 4g
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2022 News and press releases
UK’s leading flooring contractor introduced automated payments for 2,000-3,000 monthly invoices following the pandemic.
Compared to 2020, automated non-PO invoice cycles are 7% faster and PO invoices were 4% faster in 2021, according to analysis of $180bn worth of global invoices.
Expense Management Leader Rydoo Signs Up as Medius‘s First Radius Partner.
Historical data from thousands of Medius customers shows finance teams should be prepared for a mammoth surge in invoices on the first Tuesday after Easter.


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Crystal Spirit Publishing, Inc. is an independent general trade mass media book publisher specializing in Business, Children's, Fiction, Erotica, Inspirational, Non-fiction, Poetry, Religion and Self-help books. Our mission is to develop books that are high quality and sold in book and gift stores, placed in libraries and schools and distributed as eBooks, as well as, develop aspiring writers through our author development programs.
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Coed Category for the 10/14/17 Twilight Tournament- Grand Finale
Coed Category for the 10/14/17 Twilight Tournament
3 game minimum
This tournament is #4 of a 4 tournament series.
Each team manager receives a free ticket for each player on their roster with the chance to win a bat and other swag from area vendors.
Coed champs for 10/14/17 will be awarded an engraved trophy and each player will win either an engraved beer mug or a ‘Twilight Mist Championship Shirt’
Coed series winners will win a $300 minimum cash purse