Morning Reads: Sunday 6 January 2008

[Mika]

Today’s Birthdays / Calendar (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2009-1-1&c=1)


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Motorrad News:
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thebeachcruiser.com (http://www.thebeachcruiser.com/blog/2008/01/04/occ-returns-american-chopper-lives.html)
O.C.C Returns-American Chopper Lives


cyrilhuzeblog.com (http://www.cyrilhuzeblog.com/2008/01/05/the-way-big-dog-motorcycles-sees-it-in-2008/)
The way Big Dog Motorcycles sees it in 2008


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Sustainable mobility: Hybrid Clever


[url=http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/01/04/how-about-some-real-motorcycle-innovation/]thekneeslider.com (http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A//www.motoinsight.it/blog/mobilita_sostenibile_ibrido_cl.html&hl=en&langpair=it|en&tbb=1&ie=utf-8)
How about some real motorcycle innovation!


topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/aprilia/2008-aprilia-tuono-ar50047.html)
REVIEW: 2008 Aprilia Tuono


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windingroad.com (http://news.windingroad.com/motorsports/schumacher-turned-down-offer-to-be-ferrari%e2%80%99s-f1-boss/)
Schumacher Turned Down Offer to be Ferrari’s F1 Boss


formula1.com (http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2008/1/7221.html)
Pondering the past, forecasting the future - your opinions revealed


windingroad.com (http://news.windingroad.com/motorsports/winding-roads-2007-racing-wrapup/)
Winding Road’s 2007 Racing Wrapup

WRC.com (http://www.wrc.com/jsp/index.jsp?lnk=101&id=108&desc=Subaru%20signs%20Markko%20Martin%20as%20test% 20driver)
Subaru signs Markko Martin as test driver



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BMW Sauber F1 (http://www.bmw-sauber-f1.com/en/index.html)
BMW Motorsport (http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/index.html)


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windingroad.com (http://news.windingroad.com/car-buying/gaywheelscom-puts-bmw-on-its-gay-friendly-list/)
Gaywheels.com Puts BMW on its Gay-Friendly List


topspeed.com (http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/-more-info-about-rolls-royce-s-future-baby-ar50016.html)
More info about Rolls-Royce’s future baby


rediff.com (http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/jan/05tata.htm)
Moody's may downgrade Tata Motors


canadiandriver.com (http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/bv/54-57_dtype.htm)
Motoring Memories:
Jaguar D-Type, 1954-1957


autospies.com (http://www.autospies.com/news/First-Drive-2008-Lotus-Exige-S-240-24959/)
2008 Lotus Exige S 240, first drive


motoringfile.com (http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/01/04/clubman-wins-top-gear-award/)
Clubman Wins Top Gear Award


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Yossi Vardi: The "dangers" of blogging
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Formula BMW Americas names 2008 junior Scholarship winners (http://bmw-motorsport.com/ms/en/races/fbmw/news/current/2008_01/2008_01_02.html)


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[Mika]

BMW GroupPress Club: SUNDAY WEEK IN REVIEW


PressClub UK
All European BMW PressClubs carried this story.
Here it is from the BMW PrressClub UK.


BMW at the 2008 Detroit NAIAS.
01/03/2008

Entering the year 2008, BMW is thrilling the public at the North American In-ternational Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit with no less than two spectacular world debuts: For the first time the German premium car maker is presenting both the BMW X6 and the BMW 1 Series Convertible to the public at a motor show from 19-27 January 2008, clearly demonstrating the ability of the BMW Group to develop new vehicle segments, implement new concepts, and conquer new markets.

The BMW X6 is the world's first Sports Activity Coupé, a sporting and elegant four-door offering a unique combination of the outstanding driving dynamics of a BMW Coupé and the superior characteristics of a BMW X model.

The BMW 1 Series Convertible also opens up new perspectives in the literal sense of the word: This is the first car to offer the incomparable, direct experience of the sun shining in and the wind rushing by, that is the unique open-air feeling so typical of a BMW Convertible, in the compact segment. A further highlight at the BMW stand in Detroit 2008 is the presentation of the latest innovations and future-oriented concepts in drivetrain technology: In Detroit the leading German premium carmaker will be confirming the intro-duction of BMW's first diesel engine in the USA and Canada with the BMW AdvancedDiesel featuring BluePerformance becoming available in 2008 in no less than two models - the BMW X5 3.0sd and the BMW 335d, both of which are to be admired at the 2008 NAIAS.

Displacing 3.0 litres and developing 265 hp, the straight-six power unit in
these two avantgarde models featuring Variable Twin Turbo Technology as a new concept unique the world over is the most sporting diesel in the world. And boasting an oxidation catalyst, a diesel particulates filter, as well as an SCR system for reducing nitric oxides, the new engine has everything required for nationwide introduction in the US market as a so-called 50-state model.

BMW plays a leading role in the reduction of CO2 emissions.
The introduction of BMW AdvancedDiesel with BluePerformance is part of the BMW EfficientDynamics development strategy seeking to offer customers the world over exactly the right models setting new benchmarks in both driving dynamics and efficiency. The leading position BMW holds also in the USA thanks to this strategy the Company has been pursuing for years, was confirmed once again just recently in the Environmental Defense Report. This independent, non-partisan study arrives at the result that BMW, in reducing the CO2 emissions of its car fleet, has made by far the greatest pro-gress of all automobile manufacturers represented in the USA between 1990 and 2005. Accordingly, no other manufacturer is better prepared for the changing demands of the US car market in terms of both economy and minimum emissions than BMW. New technological developments in the con-text of BMW EfficientDynamics will enable BMW not only to maintain, but rather further expand its leadership in this area in future.

A further important module within this strategy is the drivetrain technology BMW is also presenting at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit in the BMW Concept X6 ActiveHybrid (see separate media information). This concept version of a BMW X6 with full hybrid technology opens up brand-new perspectives in combining a combustion engine with electric drive. For unlike conventional vehicles of this type, the first BMW in the hybrid segment is in a position to ensure the sporting performance so typical of the brand and the greater efficiency of electric drive not only in city traffic, but also at higher speeds on the motorway and cross-country roads.

BMW Hydrogen 7 also presented in Detroit goes yet a step further, this
hydrogen-powered luxury performance saloon offering technology for the future which already proves its value today in everyday traffic also in the USA.

The BMW X6: a new kind of vehicle, a new driving experience.
The world debut of the BMW X6 at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit likewise marks the starting point for a brand-new category of vehicles: This is indeed the first Coupé to offer the driving characteristics so typical of every BMW with the robustness and uncompromising supremacy of a BMW X model. The BMW X6 presented in Detroit is powered by a newly developed V8 featuring Twin Turbo Technology and is the world's first car with highly innovative Dy-namic Performance Control. As a result, both the engine and suspension technology once again prove BMW's outstanding competence in develop-ment also in the area of drive systems.

The very concept of the BMW X6 built like the BMW X5 at BMW's US plant in Spartanburg sets new standards in sporting performance in terms of both looks and technology. The design of the new vehicle is characterised by its stretched and sleek look combined with the low roofline so typical of a Coupé and blending perfectly in this case with the striking design language of a BMW X model.

The BMW X6 offers an ambience characterised by generous and progressive luxury on four full-size seats. In its driving behaviour the world's first Sports Activity Coupé also goes beyond conventional standards, the superior power of a BMW X model being further enhanced by a brand-new eight-cylinder power unit with Twin Turbo Technology: The BMW X6 features the first V8 in the world with its turbochargers fitted within the V-section between the two rows of cylinders.

In the process of converting this superior power into equally superior driving dynamics, BMW's intelligent xDrive all-wheel-drive system is combined with another decisive technology now available for the first time in the world: BMW Dynamic Performance Control. This cutting-edge technology ensures not only variable power distribution between the front and rear axle, but also variation of torque and drive power between the right and left rear wheel in the interest of enhanced traction and driving dynamics.

As a result, Dynamic Performance Control offers exceptional driving stability not only under power, but also when the driver takes his foot off the gas pedal. The result is supreme precision in dynamic bends and optimum stability also on challenging roads and other surfaces.

World debut in Detroit: the BMW 1 Series Convertible.
The new BMW 1 Series Convertible is likewise making its world debut at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit. A genuine four-seater, the new Convertible comes with an electrohydraulically operated soft roof opening or closing within just 22 seconds. A further advantage is that the driver is able to activate the roof opening/closing mechanism also while driving at a speed of up to 25 mph.

The BMW 1 Series Convertible also stands out through its unique sporting and elegant lines quite unprecedented in the compact segment, giving the car the typical look of a genuine BMW Convertible with the roof both open and closed. Yet a further characteristic feature is the driving pleasure offered by the BMW 1 Series Convertible, its superior six-cylinder power units teaming up just perfectly with the equally superior drivetrain technology of the BMW 1 Series.

The BMW 1 Series Convertible is entering the US market in the guise of the BMW 135i Convertible and the BMW 128i Convertible. Particularly the top model featuring a Twin Turbo straight-six power unit and High Precision injection direct fuel injection for maximum output of 300 hp enters new dimension in driving dynamics, with acceleration to 62 mph in just 5.6 seconds.

BMW 1 Series Coupé:
fascinating driving pleasure in the compact class.
Just how appealing it is to combine individual style with premium quality and outstanding driving dynamics in a compact car is clearly borne out and proven by the BMW 1 Series Coupé now also available in the USA.

The BMW 135i Coupé and the BMW 128i Coupé are the first versions of
the BMW 1 Series to enter the US car market, these exceptionally agile and powerful two-door models taking up the tradition of the legendary BMW 2002 which hit the headlines also on the American continent almost forty years ago, offering a unique combination of sports car agility with generous spaciousness and impressive efficiency.

Both the BMW 135i Coupé and the BMW 128i Coupé are making their
US premiere at the 2008 NAIAS in Detroit. Both models are powered by a straight-six engine featuring the most advanced technology in the interest of temperamental performance and superior economy all in one. The 300-hp Twin Turbo in the BMW 135i Coupé owes its superior fuel economy inter alia to direct fuel injection with piezo-injectors. The 230-hp power unit featured in the BMW 128i Coupé, in turn, is the latest version of BMW's six-cylinder with VALVETRONIC and a composite magnesium/aluminium crankcase optimised once again for an even higher standard of all-round efficiency.

Top performance in two variants:
the BMW M3 Coupé and BMW M3 Saloon.
The new BMW M3 places even greater emphasis on top performance.
As the fourth edition of BMW's high-performance sports car based on the
3 Series, the new model is making its appearance at the 2008 NAIAS in two body versions: The BMW M3 Coupé combines its superior drivetrain and suspension technology with the sporting and elegant body of a two-door, carrying over the fascination of motorsport to everyday traffic.

The BMW M3 Saloon, in turn, comes with two additional doors and three full-sized seats at the rear for even greater qualities in practice. Regardless of the model chosen, the BMW M3 leaves nothing to be desired in its sporting potential, at the same time offering the genuine enthusiast not only the choice of either a Coupé or a Saloon, but also a wide range of other individual features.

Both versions of the BMW M3 are powered by a brand-new V8 for supreme performance of the highest calibre: Displacing 3,999 cc, this unique eight-cylinder develops maximum output of no less than 414 hp. At the same time the high-speed engine concept so characteristic of a BMW M power unit ensures supreme thrust and dynamism at all times, with maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm.

An equally impressive factor is the engine's maximum torque of 295 lb-ft ac-celerating the BMW M3 Coupé to 62 mph in just 4.7 and the Saloon in an equally dynamic 4.8 seconds.

The 2008 NAIAS - the twentieth International Auto Show in Detroit.
Introducing two world premieres, fascinating new models in a wide range of segments, and the world's most attractive diesel engines now also available in the USA and Canada, BMW is setting a number of spectacular highlights at the 2008 North American International Auto Show. Once again, therefore, the German premium manufacturer is using the first top international auto show in the year to present some particularly progressive and future-oriented innovations.

Auto shows have been held in Detroit since 1907 and the 2008 NAIAS is the 20th International Auto Show to take place in the US capital of the motor-ing industry. The organisers and almost 100 exhibitors from all over the world expect some 800,000 visitors this year.

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[Mika]

PressClub Australia


BMW CONTINUES AS THE PREMIUM CHOICE FOR LUXURY BUYERS
01/03/2008

BMW continues as the brand more Australian;s select for their premium motoring needs, sales figures released for 2007 show.
The Bavarian brand, which celebrated its 90th birthday in 2007, has been at the pinnacle of luxury sales for four years in a row and has posted eight years of unbroken year-on-year growth.

With a total of 17,197 sales in 2007, BMW remains Australia's biggest supplier of luxury passenger cars and luxury all-wheel drive vehicles.

The 2007 tally of 17,197 represents a significant increase in sales in the past five years from the record set in 2003 of 12,973.

BMW welcomed an additional 1,163 customers in 2007 compared with 2006, despite the increasing competition in the premium market, underlining the strength and momentum behind the company's plan for solid, sustainable growth.

BMW is responsive to changing market conditions and has broadened its offering of sporty diesel engines, for which it is widely acclaimed in Europe. BMW now offers eight diesel models ranging from the 120d to the X5, with a pinnacle performance Twin Turbo diesel engine scheduled for launch early in 2008.

BMW is now the most successful supplier of diesel powered luxury vehicles in Australia, with a full 21 percent of its sales using these cutting-edge technology engines.

Coincident with BMW's leaderships in recent times has been the bold expansion of the brand into new areas of the market.

Since 2004, BMW has introduced the all new 1 Series five-door, X3 Sports Activity Vehicles, and 6 Series Coupé and Convertible.

This innovation is set to continue apace in 2008, with the arrival of the all new BMW 1 Series Coupé and Convertible as well as the X6 Sports Activity Coupé, the first such vehicle of its type in the premium market.

BMW is set for a fast start to 2008 with an avalanche of new product.

First out of the blocks are the 225 kW 335i Touring, powered by an advanced Twin Turbo six-cylinder petrol engine, and the115 kW 320i Touring, while both the 115 KW 320i Sedan, and 125 kW 320d Sedan packing a 340 Nm punch, benefit from power output increases.

The BMW 3 Series is Australia's most popular luxury model line.

At the Brisbane Motor Show at the start of February, BMW will preview the 135i Coupé as well as the new 200 kW X5 3.0sd Twin Turbo diesel, while the 1 Series Convertible will be previewed in March in Melbourne.

The X6 Sports Activity Coupe is set to join the range later in the year.

"In 2007 BMW enjoyed its most successful year ever in Australia," said Guenther Seemann, Managing Director of BMW Group Australia, "but this is just the prelude to what we have in store for 2008."

"We are well placed for an even more successful year ahead, particularly with our all new X6 Sports Activity Coupé. This vehicle looks tailor-made for our adventurous and sporty Australian customers.

"The 1 Series Coupé and Convertible will appeal to urban dwellers looking for a premium driving experience in a compact package, especially for those living in high density CBD developments.

"Our success in 2007 was driven by the strength of our dealer network and the passion of our loyal customer base, many of whom have seized on our new concept vehicles with enthusiasm.

"We are sure we are headed in the right direction with our new models, and that we will fulfil the desires of our existing customer base as well as secure new customers with the broadest range ever of BMW products.

"I am sure our new models will help us maintain our growth momentum and enable us to post another all-time sales record in 2008," Mr Seemann said.


PressClub Belux


02.01.2008
Marques et produits
Communiqué de presse: Chris Pfeiffer (BMW) en démonstration au 86e European Motor Show Brussels.

At the invitation of BMW Motorrad Belux, Chris Pfeiffer, European champion in motorcycle acrobatics, will be present at the booth BMW Motorrad Belux on January 15 next year. It will be available to answer questions from the press after the press conference to be held at 10 am on the stand BMW Motorrad (Palais 12). It will complement the team of pilots BMW Motorrad composed that day by Jean-François Goblet and Stephane Mertens. Chris Pfeiffer will give a demonstration of his talent to 14 hours in space located between the Palais 11 and 12.



PressClub Netherlands

De nieuwe BMW 316i: de ultieme zakenauto. Energielabel A met maximale milieusubsidie van 1400 Euro.
03.01.2008

Rising districts. Motoring becomes continuously more expensively and to cars always higher demands are made. Beside comfort and irradiation also a low usage and low emission have been more and more asked. BMW anticipates on this with new BMW 316i: èchte sport-loving BMW with the most green energy label A and a maximum environment subsidy of 1400 euro.
BMW 316i is by today available for leasetarief of 599 euro and a verkoopprijs of 32,450 euro. It is for the first time - since the previous generation in 2005, from production went - that there 1.6 liters engine in BMW 3 serial deliverable are. Standard provides with EfficientDynamics, has the car moreover a lower kilometre cost by its favourable usage and Condition Based service (variable service interval). The complete standaarduitrusting is equal to those of remaining 4-cilindermodellen and exists among other things from air conditioning, radio/CD, adjustable with leather hold wheel wheel, DSC, six airbags and managing condominiums links. The car forms with that an attractive offer for both business and the partikuliere motorist.
energy label A
Average usage 5.9 l/100km
CO2-emissie 142 g/km
cylinder contents 1,597 cc
Maximum. capacity 90/122 kW/pk
Maximum. cross-belt 160 Nm
top speed 210 km/u
Acceleratie 0-100 km/h 10.9 s.
Consumentenprijs euro 32,450, -
Leaseprijs vanaf* euro 599, -
*) BMW Financial services, 48 maanden/20.000km/jr, Full Operational Lease


BMW 316i and leaserijders
2008 are the year in which far-reaching tax measures ensure that clear differentatie have arisen in tax for cars with green and red energy labels. Moreover the leaserijder are extra found by the increase of the bijtelling to 25%. With EfficientDynamics BMW on this sticking out has been however prepared; more file pleasure at less usage looks that all requirements of the modern motorist is met. Entirely in line with earlier introduced BMW corporate Lease models, specifically coordinated on the market business, there now then BMW 316i is.
More and more companies allow car in their fleet exclusively with a green energy label. For this reason BMW has been delighted is able offer now (including new BMW 316i) 124 models with a green energy label. With BMW 316i, which profits of 1400 euro environment subsidy and bijtelling of `only 284 euro per month, BMW a still broader choice for these companies offers now



PressClub Sweden

Framgångsrikt år för BMW Group Sverige
2008/01/03

BMW Group Sverige har intagit 1:a position inom premiumsegmentet och distansierat huvudkonkurrenterna. Med totalt 13 736 sålda bilar under 2007 (därav 12 998 BMW och 738 MINI) är detta en ökning jämfört med år 2006 på 16,76%. BMW Group har nu en marknadsandel i Sverige på totalt 4,48% (BMW 4,24%, MINI 0,24%). BMW Group har haft en imponerande försäljningsökning under de senaste fyra åren från 7 690 sålda bilar år 2003 (BMW 7 202, MINI 488) upp till dagens volymer. För BMW innebär detta en ökning på 80%.
Även BMW MC har sålt mycket bra under 2007 med 977 sålda cyklar vilket är en ökning med 17% sedan föregående år.

"Jag är glad över vår utveckling här i Sverige och tackar våra kunder för deras förtroende och lojalitet. År 2007 uppnådde vi en av de högsta tillväxtandelarna i Europa. Vi har ett spännande år framför oss med flera lanseringar och jag förväntar mig ytterligare stark tillväxt över de kommande åren. Vår försäljningssuccé kommer från två betydelsefulla områden, produkterna BMW och MINI samt ett professionellt kundorienterat nätverk av återförsäljare. Med Efficient Dynamics har vi dessutom en miljöstrategi som våra konkurrenter inte kan matcha." Säger Christer Stahl verkställande direktör BMW Group Sverige.



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Laurel & Hardy: They Go Boom (1929) pt 1
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Laurel & Hardy: They Go Boom (1929) Pt 2
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Buster Keaton The Scarecrow (scene "one-room house")
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♪ Smile - Charlie Chaplin
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Chico in Monkey Business
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The Rider: Skills, gear, accessories and more


motorcycle-usa.com (http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5733&Page=1)
Motorcycle Jackets Product Guide


webbikeworld.com (http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-luggage/luggage-locker/)
Lugage Locker Motorcycle tail Bag


Stuff: Everything in place and a place for everything (including stuff)


womenridersnow.com (http://www.womenridersnow.com/PublicFiles/DepartmentViewer.asp?ArticleID=814)
Female Mechanics Calendar Now Available
Popular item created for second year in a row


thinkgeek.com (http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/7b54/?cpg=wnrss)
Marshmallow Blaster
The next generation of candy warfare. Shoot a regular sized marshmallow up to 40 feet. Just like a bazooka - only tastier. And, fat free!


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Rules Of The Road: Jalopnik's Guide To Speed Limit Enforcement [Rules Of The Road]



10 Tips for DSLR Photographers
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M.R. Traveler


http://www.boingboing.net/2008/01/04/erik-otto-art-show-i.html]boingboing.com
Destinations: Erik Otto art show in San Francisco


amadirectlink.com (http://www.amadirectlink.com/roadride/Touring08.asp)
Plan your rides


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2008 International Rally (http://www.bmwmoa.org/rally/rally08/)
Gillette, Wyoming, July 17-20 2008


Mining The Website

Threads worth following:

Photo Assignment: Weekend 12/29/07 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22565)

Latest project: “Old Cro” the R-evolution (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22383)

Diary of a Barn Queen (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22579)

Dakar 2008 (http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22595)


Blogs:

Canyonchasers News (http://canyonchasers.net/blog/feeds/index.rss2)

Knucklebuster (http://www.knucklebusterinc.com/features/feed/)

K’telontour of the World (http://ktelontour.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

Motorcyclist At Large ( http://rearset.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

The New Café (Racer) Society (http://thenewcaferacersociety.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)

The Uncaged Librarian (http://uncagedlibrarian.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default)


Today’sRoadFood.com (http://www.roadfood.com/)


Woot

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Humor

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[BubbaZanetti]

thanks, as usual, great stuff john!