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Boycott Gettysburg
From: "Tom" <fake_addy_due2spambots_(at)nowhere.org>
Subject: Boycott Gettysburg
Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 12:53:59 -0400
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Link to Gettysburg photos showing the Gettysburg battlefield before
superintendent John Latschar`s ego ran amok and ruined it.
http://users.snip.net/~hart/
We loved Gettysburg: married there, took dozens of week-long trips, spent
many thousands of dollars there, and even considered moving there. But those
days are over thanks to park superintendent John Latschar. He`s ruining the
Gettysburg battlefield. He calls it restoration. Desecration is more
descriptive. If we spent another dime we`d be supporting the destruction. We
refuse.
Trees are being ripped out wholesale. The deer have been slaughtered.
Visiting on a November evening is an experience everyone should be able to
enjoy, but he shortened the decades-old operating hours so you`ll be
ticketed and labeled criminals. He threw up so many one-way signs that
traffic in town has become a tourist`s nightmare.
He likes saying, "The time for comment was during the planning, not now."
Well, Bozo, the public DID and continues to comment, but you ignore them.
Tens of 1000s have voiced their concern, but you act as though the
Gettysburg battlefield is your own private domain to use and abuse as you
please. It belongs to the taxpayers, not an arrogant, government-appointed
bureaucratic freeloader.
Gettysburg battlefield ghost hunters have been turned away in droves because
he equates them with drug users and drinkers. What a moron. Not only is the
town losing a fortune toward the local economy, the park is losing thousands
of watchful eyes from some of the most respectful visitors. Those with evil
intent will always gain access at night as was proven by recent vandalism.
Closing the park merely keeps honest folks out. John Latschar has, in
effect, given vandals free rein.
Attendance is lagging. He blames everything except his own bumbling. He
constantly moans about never having enough money to fix rotting cannons,
monuments and buildings, yet continues wasting funds on mindnumbingly
senseless projects that divide the townspeople and drives others away. It`s
typical government ineptness.
Looks like John Latschar sits around dreaming up new ways to piss people
off. If he`s not shooting the wildlife, cutting down 100s of acres of trees,
changing the hours or screwing up traffic flow, he`ll devise some other
dumbass plan. Chances are he`ll eventually move on to another location
leaving his mess and debts behind for someone else. It wouldn`t be the first
time.
What`s worse than allowing John Latschar to inflict so much damage to the
Gettysburg battlefield? Most of you sit idly by and let it happen without so
much as a whimper. Talk is cheap, but a Gettysburg boycott speaks volumes.
We`re doing our part. Good bye Gettysburg. You were our favorite place on
Earth until John Latschar raped you. Now you`re just a memory. What a pity
and disgrace.
Cassie and Tom
http://users.snip.net/~hart/
From: "greek_philosophizer" <greek_philosophizer(at)hotmail.com>
Subject: Brabus Unimog
Date: 23 Jan 2006 12:50:43 -0800
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( This would be great to drive on the beach,
but it could use a van body )
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12779
King of the Jungle
Brabus Unimog U 500 Black Edition
Mercedes-Benz, with additional input from the German tuning company
Brabus, has introduced the `King Kong` of off-roaders at this month`s
Dubai Motor Show. It`s designed to be the most outrageous car of its
type in the world, with the ability to discover the most inaccessible
parts of the globe.
The new Mercedes-Benz Unimog Black Edition is a combination of a
day-to-day, recreational and utility vehicle based on the Unimog U 500.
Cooperation with Brabus the tuning company in Bottrop has created a
recreational vehicle for individualists, with a striking appearance
which sets it apart from other on-road or off-road vehicles. The high,
truck-like seating position provides the driver with excellent
all-round visibility. Thanks to power steering and compact dimensions,
the Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 500 Black Edition is as manoeuvrable as a
medium-sized passenger car.
Both the exterior and interior of the exclusive Unimog Black Edition
have been completely revised. Its silhouette is characterised by both a
platform with integral side panels, and a newly designed bumper while
the roll-over bar of polished stainless steel and upswept chrome
exhaust pipes accentuate the sporty appearance.
The vehicle interior has been customised by Brabus and many features in
carbon-fibre. The roof and the A/B-pillars are lined in Alcantara
leather, while the sports-style seats are upholstered in the finest
mastic leather and the footwells are carpeted in soft velour. The
colour scheme is deep black, in line with the model name. With a black
leather steering wheel and aluminium pedals, the driver of the Unimog
Black Edition should have the vehicle firmly under control. Technical
highlights include the COMAND system from the S-Class, with a 6.5"
screen, DVD navigation, CD changer and a specially developed compass
function. A comfortable interior atmosphere is ensured by two
separately controlled air conditioning systems, tinted glass all-round
and a first-class sound system.
The Unimog generates an output of 205 kW/ 280 hp from an engine
displacement of 6.4 l, developing a torque of 1100 Nm. A high
final-drive ratio enables speeds of over 120 km/h to be achieved. With
a gross vehicle weight of 11.99 tonnes, the Mercedes-Benz Unimog Black
Edition has a payload of around 4.3 t and is fitted with tyres in size
455/70 R24. The standard portal axles in conjunction with the
in-cab-operated tyre pressure control system and the rear-mounted cable
winch make this premium Unimog an extra-special off-roader which knows
practically no limits. The EAS transmission allows the gears to be
shifted manually or in automatic mode, just as the driver prefers.
Switching between the two modes is possible at any time.
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 500 Black Edition offers the well-known
off-road capability of the Unimog, a high payload for all manner of
sports equipment and a high towing capacity. This makes it suitable for
a wide range of applications: in addition to day-to-day use in the city
this Unimog is ideal for excursions to rough mountain areas, remote ski
slopes or hot desert regions. And soon afterwards the same vehicle can
be used as a towing unit to transport a yacht to the coast or carry
boating and diving equipment. These many applications fully reflect the
versatility for which the Unimog is famous.
The basic price for the Unimog U 500 is 140.000 euro and the Brabus
tuning modifications will cost an extra 90.000 euro (depending on exact
specification).
From: "Dori A Schmetterling" <ng(at)nospam.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Brabus Unimog
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2006 00:02:58 -0000
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Perfect for desert sheikhs and a snip at EUR 250K.
Wouldn`t mind one myself for the potholes of London....
At least my present car shares its colour (Obsidian black)...
DAS
For direct contact replace nospam with schmetterling
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"greek_philosophizer" <greek_philosophizer(at)hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1138049443.173291.223840(at)o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...
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> ( This would be great to drive on the beach,
> but it could use a van body )
>
> http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/magazine/3300.asp?id=12779
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> King of the Jungle
> Brabus Unimog U 500 Black Edition
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> Mercedes-Benz, with additional input from the German tuning company
> Brabus, has introduced the `King Kong` of off-roaders at this month`s
> Dubai Motor Show. It`s designed to be the most outrageous car of its
> type in the world, with the ability to discover the most inaccessible
> parts of the globe.
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Title: Custom Mercedes in Black
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:56:27 +0000
Author: orcatek
This week I faced the fun challenge of photographing a black custom Mercedes in my studio. As with all black cars, dealing with the many reflections was key to success.
It is always worth the effort as I really enjoy photographing cars. From classic hotrods to amazing exotic cars, each presents their own set of challenges for the photographer. Finding the perfect angles to show off the curves of a fender, or just the right type light to bring out details hidden in shadows are just a few of the problems I enjoy solving.
I’ve got another great car coming into the studio soon that will provide the opportunity to use some new techniques.
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