Saturday, January 31, 2009

At the election for the 16th District Democratic Delegates on January 8th, I talked with Oakland Activists Pam Drake Mike Colbruno Sean Sullivan Vicky Kolkaski about Oakland, elected officials and the BART Shooting.

Pam Drake is a long-time Oakland activist who has worked as an assistant to then-Oakland City Councilman and now Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley, and was recently head of the Lakeshore Business District Association.

Mike Colbruno is the chair of the Oakland Planning Commission. Sean Sullivan ran for the District Three Council seat currently held by Nancy Nadel. Vicky Kolkaski is very active in the Oakland LGBT community.

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On Thursday, Mayor Ron Dellums appointed five new staffers. Of them I don't think Dan Lindheim, the new Chief Administrative Officer or Walter Cohen, the new Community and Economic Development Director are the best choices for Oakland

Friday, January 30, 2009

For you California runners, the PA/USATF ultra series schedule has now been posted. It looks like Way Too Cool 50k is back on the agenda, and the Tahoe Rim Trail 100 is being added to replace the about-to-disappear Rio de Lago 100. Up to 7 of the 16 race results will count towards your score, per usual.

Here are some other great trail running Series competitions for 2009 in the area:

Ultrarunner.net Series (best 3 or more of 8 races)
Pacific Coast Trail Runs Series (scores for Top 10 overall and age group, best of 20+)
Envirosports King/Queen of the Mountain (best of 8 races)
Oregon Ultra Trail Series (best 4 of 7 races)
XTerra Trail Run Series (short course, regional and national championships)
Trail Runner Trophy Series (the more you run, the more points you get)

Plenty of excuses to do lots of racing!

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More at SFist: “Yerba Buena
That was the name given to the tiny bayside settlement back in 1835, a name taken from the wild mint growing on the sand dunes that surrounded it. And if it hadn't been for the lucky first name of an elegant Spanish noblewoman, that's what the city of San Francisco would still be called today.”

This is a video of the meeting held Wednesday night and regarding the Urban Design plan for the proposed Bayview Hunter's point Lennar development which would include a stadium for the San Francisco 49ers.

The video captures the anger that community members had over the process, expressing a desire to see the committee just approve the plan and build the project, but making sure the site is cleaned up and jobs are provided for them,

It's the second video on this community process and includes the roll call vote. You can hear who voted and how they voted.



Figures 17 years may be very impressive for a new child gede. Age segitu usually be the most beautiful. But if 17 days to be feeling a hell Dadang Rachman. The big names as Dadang modifikator be staked. He must prove in 17 days is able to realize the Swift Pick Up order ATPM Suzuki.

"Slaphappy boss, but the name of belief must be maintained as well as possible," Dadang believe that the difficulty to maintain the strength of construction Suzuki Swift. Once the C pillars are removed to make swift pick-up this means the power structure sasis change, not more prevalent.
"I make up stout rod brace on the inside," Dadang I believe that this new construction is used strong way. "I walk to Bandung drive this," Tantang Dadang. Oops, first ntar streets boss! Still working, hehehe ....

Dadang still groggy another matter. This time must be behind glass and hand made enggak have a match. "It is looking enggak but met a direct fit. I finally have a message 4 times loh glass. His search for the most perfect, "added Dadang. Is not made of rounded, he said adjust the form of a glass front.

Especially if the final touch of white paint is not appropriate concept Suzuki booth. whel ring 17 brands Mesh Monoblock selected the contrast with the color black. And it is reported to modify this unique, Suzuki cost more than Rp 120 million. Wah, Swift again dapet tuh!


Review following the car also is a member of the club car Domino-R in the city of Medan. BMW 318i output in 1998 is owned by Budiman Candra, students IBI Medan. "The theme this car modification" Extreme ", in which ideas - idea influenced many of the modifications car - a BMW car on the internet, especially BMW Motor Sport," said the man berpostur gambot ini.Dengan budget approved spend about Rp.100 million, Budi confess take one year for the car mendadani in accordance with the desired theme. Item changes carried in exterior, including custom body kits, wide body and over Fender custom BMW M3, and cutting sticker. For feet - feet, among other changes velg IF ring 20, Yokohama 245/35R20 tires, and per Koni.

In the interior, carried the changes include Recaro racing seats, Isotta wheel, pedal Snitzer, Momo shift knob, Pivot turbo timer, speedometer Defi. And the dashboard, pillars - pillars and door trim car use carbon Kevlar material.

Entertainment features to the car audio system, and carried headunit CD-Changer 12 chip from Pioneer, a unit of power Sound Stream, a unit of Sierra speaker 6 ", one unit Ligtning Audio subwoofer 12", and one capacitor bank Intersys 1.5 farad. "The installation of audio streams is a specific SQ or SPL. Clear, I hear music like R & B and trance in the car, "said Budi.Sayang dikeikutsertaannya the first contest in this modification ABT desires have not been accomplished. Men who joined in the Domino-R at the beginning of 2008 this hope can be signed in King Nominee. If that so, come back again next year, dude ...







Event ABT Medan 2008 event can be spelled "come back" to its owner's car this one. "Two years ago I came down in ABT Medan. While years ago I had a follow-up, because the task is outside the city, "said Santo, owner Mitsubishi Galant following the release in 1998.
Men who joined the club in the Domino-R car in the city of Medan this mengusung theme "touring car" in the modified car. "In the event ABT Medan this time, I have three targets, Best touring Look, Best Mitsubishi, and Best Cutting Sticker," augment him.

To reach that target, Santo supply changes on the car with the engine, exterior and interior. While the audio system does not Dilirik. Hence the back of the cabin left melompong alias plain.

Literary work in the engine, including engine to swap VR4 turbo engine with intercooler engine which is a built-up Mitsubishi Galant. On the exterior, the changes include cutting sticker full body, wide body, a custom body kit, custom wing, rear mirror acryllic, HKS exhaust, velg Volk Racing TE 37, Pirelli Dragon 225/35 tires, and the informer carbon Kevlar. On the interior, the changes include Recaro racing seats, wheel and pedal set Sparco. Meanwhile, oil temperature indicator, water temperature, and boost controler using lansiran Defi. Melangkapi theme modifications in the interior, roll bar Santo provide custom 6-point in the car cabin.

With the stock like this, it seems quite competitive target Santo kan .... How, Mr. - Mr. jury?

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There are two Civic that inhabit the area display New-D (Dimension Club) in the event Djarum Black Autoblackthrough 2008 series Medan. If the one (green) mengusung concept JGTC (Japanesse touring the Grand Championship), another case with the Civic this one. Attend the third time in the same place, some changes disetting back for pursuing the concept of "Street Fashion" as the flow of diusungnya now.
Based on the functionality of vehicles daily, Aliong (31), representing the owner Rendy Gono are currently proceeding studies in Kuala Lumpur, menuturkan some changes that directly dibesutnya special event for 2008.modif mobil

"For 2008 we are doing the addition in pengecatan, engine accessories, some made from carbon interior and most of the main terms of entertainment we are now more full than yesterday," said the man who daily work in the workshop this NX bit singkat.Dan indeed, the one that now looks quite prominent, in addition to some additional modifications, such as carbon bonnet custom, custom luggage, Veilside wing custom paint and carbon airbrush tribal gradation added, the surplus in the sector referred to the Audio modifikator as the main focus of the Civic jebolan young this year.sound car

"The target we are now racing the same street NGEJAR audio mas," accuse him. And on the basis that Aliong also spend most time on the detail processing system entertainment device in the back seat of the total has changed functions. With the application device set Speaker Venom 4, 6 fruit subwoofer, Head avt, 3 TV Rockford tersokong 5 Power Venom and 3 fruit capacitors, Aliong also mengkalim uniqueness that makes it different in the event this time ABT 2008.

"The design of this can be dismantled audionya post, so can be removed detached ga-like audio other modifications." he said offshore. Meanwhile, when asked about the reason mengusung street fashion instead of street racing as one of the co-klubnya, unadorned Aliong said, "Yes this vehicle is basically a day-to-day use, if for street racing, street in Medan, has not been feasible to dimaksimalkan I, "he added again.

Modifikasi Grand Vitara “Dub City”Not only modified car show imut as KARIMUN ESTILLO, Swift or SX4. But Suzuki also build Konsen roll back its Grand Vitara. As one of the gacoan Suzuki dikelas Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), the flow of modifications Dub City is considered fit for bongsornya body.

The concept is the result of the selected Modifikasi Grand Vitara “Dub City” parties with the Suzuki modifikator, Edwin's Autospot. "Yes, this concept fit for the Grand Vitara that want to appear in the style of the city," said Edwin. His course, the impression bling-bling and luxury pity should be taken when the dust of the road.

Pelek large ring labeled EXE Pegasus 22 selected the heavily chroom. Feel kinclongnya here provide important value in maintaining the concept of Dub City. Change body modifikator also made a mangkal dikawasan Kebayoran Baru, Jakbar ini.Tak too extreme, but quite comfortable seen eye. Round front-rear fender and remove the ban serep in the house back door is enough to make viewing of the Grand Vitara is sweet.

Naksir? They say the car can take you home with Rp 83.6 million increase from the price of default. However, with the money you segitu also has the right to audio devices Swan Ice 2 Din DVD-701 6.5 ", the two Swan Ice headrest monitors 7" and the Swan & Ice satellite subwoofer.

The V6 configuration appears in 1.8, 2.0, 2.25 and 2.5 litre displacements.

- 2.25V6 - worlds only Miller-Cycle (MC) as opposed to Otto-Cycle engine, using an 8 to 1 compression ratio with 10 to 1 power ratio for improved power to fuel consumption ratio. The MC uses a twin-intercooled Lysholm-screw Autorotor supercharger (the worlds most compact & most efficient) to deliver 210-230lb/ft at 3500rpm with 0-60 of 7.9secs from the 4-speed ATX, power of a 3.2-3.5V6, yet fuel economy of a 2.1V6.

- 2.5V6 - two variations of the 2.5V6 exist, as well as a Twin-Turbo form. The KL form is a detuned variant of the KL-ZE, offering power & fuel economy of a 2.2V6 (based on output of the 2.0V6). The KL-ZE is the 200bhp sports 2.5V6, achieving up to 94bhp/litre without expense of VVT.
Picture Courtesy of Dimas (Sephiro), 94 Ford Probe GT

- All V6s - all Normally Aspirated V6s feature a Variable Resonance Intake System (VRIS), the same concept as later used by Porsche on their 3.6 and Ferrari in much more sophisticated form on their V12. VRIS was first used by Mazda in their older 158bhp 2.0i-16 UK engine in 1989 and ensures the widest possible area under the torque curve rather than a purely headline peak figure. The VRIS efficiency contributes to the V6s noted low fuel consumption, with the 7500rpm (2.5) or 7800rpm (2.0) limits rarely being called upon, and averages of 27-29mpg (imperial) in urban driving and up to 32-36mpg (imperial) highway being the norm.

Engine Architecture
V6 engines are all-alloy DOHC 24V 60-degree-V6. A split-crankcase (as 911 flat-6) is used offering exceptional rigidity over traditional bearing-cap solutions and not only to high-rpm capability as proved in SuperTouring Car racing in up to 430-480bhp N/Aspirated form, but also reducing NVH data to set a benchmark in 1992 winning German engine awards. Bearings are four 4-bolt mains, with a further pair of bolts at each bearing section, key journals & bearings are oversized, bearings themselves are triple-layer heavy-duty spec. Crankshaft is forged, nitrided, triple-lapped, mirror finished. Piston squirters in upper bearing journals aid cooling. Exhaust valves are stainless steel. Pistons & rods are lightweight to reduce reciprocating mass, and the very short-stroke design aids longevity considerably. Piston skirts are Moly coated.

Piston & ring velocities are lower than those for the I4 engines. Quantitatively, the 2.5V6 Mean Piston Speed (MPS) is a very low 3170ft/min at redline and the 2.0I4 MPS is 3928ft/min at redline, the V6s very short stroke producing low crank angles thus minimising main & rod bearing load. For rings the 2.5V6 uses 1.5mm top ring allowing a Maximum Piston Acceleration (MPA) of 77,000ft/sec^2, yet the engine at redline experiencing an MPA of only 51,354ft/sec^2. The 2.0I4 uses a 1.17mm top ring allowing a Maximum Piston Acceleration (MPA) of 105,000ft/sec^2, with the engine at redline experiencing an MPA of 70,157ft/sec^2. Both engines have exceptional design margins, the V6 is particularly under-stressed even in KL-ZE form.

List of Mazda engines

Mazda makes both piston and Wankel "rotary" engines. This page summarizes the various engine families and variations.
Contents

* 1 Piston Engines
o 1.1 V-twin
o 1.2 Straight-4
o 1.3 V6
* 2 Wankel engines


Piston Engines

Even though Mazda is better known for their Wankel "rotary" engines, the company has been manufacturing piston engines since the earliest years of the Toyo Kogyo company. Early on, they produced overhead cams, aluminum blocks, and an innovative block containing both the engine and transmission in one unit. This section summarizes piston engine developments. Note that Mazda has produced many piston engines, but only V-twin, straight-4, and V6 configurations, never a V8, straight-5, or V12!
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V-twin

* V-twin - Half-liter air-cooled V2 (1961-1963)



Straight-4

* OHV engines - 300 cc–1.2 L OHV I4 (1961–1974)
* xC engines - 1.0 L–1.8 L SOHC I4 (1965–1983)
* E family - 1.1 L–1.5 L SOHC I4 (1980–1986)
* F family - 1.8 L–2.3 L SOHC I4 (1979–1999)
* G family - 2.5 L–2.6 L I4 (1989–1999)
* B family - 1.3 L–1.8 L SOHC/DOHC I4 (1987–present)
* Z/MZ family - 1.25 L–2.3 L DOHC I4 (1995–present)
o MZI - Ford Zetec SE
o MZ-CD - Ford/PSA Duratorq
* Keicar engines - Suzuki-made I4
* Diesel - 1.4 L–4.6 L I4
* YF - 2.0 L I4 for Mazda Tribute



V6

Mazda has created three families of in-house V6 engines. Today, however, their primary engine is a Ford design.

* J family - 2.0 L–3.0 L 90° V6 (–1995)
* K family - 1.8 L–2.5 L 60° V6
* Diesel - 4.1 L–5.5 L ZB/ZC V6
* AJ/MZI - 2.5 L and 3.0 L V6 - The Mazda version of the Ford Duratec DOHC V6 is, of course, not a Mazda engine at all.



Wankel engines

Mazda is the only producer of successful Wankel engines, positioning them as a prime sports car powerplant. All of Mazda's Wankels are based on their first design of the 1960s, though there have been significant developments over the four decades since.

* Wankel family - 1.0 L-2.0 L Wankel (1967–present)
o 10A - 1.0 L (1967–1973)
o 10B - 1.0 L (1968–1972)
o 13A - 1.3 L (1970–1972)
o 12A - 1.1 L (1970–1985)
o 13B - 1.3 L (1973–2002)
o 20B - 2.0 L three-rotor (1990–1996)
o RENESIS - 1.3 L (2004–)

Thursday, January 29, 2009

By the modifications an extreme, the automotive willing to pay hundreds of millions of rupiah. For people like this, the car is not as a means of transportation, but has become a symbol of prestige and achievement.
Every human being has the character and enjoyment different, so the car modification to the extreme. Budiman Parin, modifikator Auto Design explains, so that's going harmony between car and owner, modifications must be in accordance with the extreme characters owner. For example, the executive of a day-to-day access, lack of suitable modifications in sport cars, such as the type of man this is only suitable modifications in the car with elegant,

There are three types of modifications to the extreme, that is elegant, sport, and show car. The modified part is usually velg, body, interior, engine and leg-foot. As well as modifications that are usually extremely elegant, with a marked change velg greater Ince is 19, body to be more flat (short-Red), elegant interior, for example, where there is wine, luxurious sofa seats and sound system is expensive.
"For elegant, a modified car is usually the output of premium cars in Europe, because Europe's premium body larger and beautiful. Premium does not mean Japan can not be modified, could be! Peminatnya not only the level of premium cars such as Europe, "said the man who was born in Jakarta, 7 October 1978 this.
Enthusiasts elegant extreme modification is usually the well-established executive, age 35 years and above. "Cars have become a lifestyle for people like this. Cars represent the personality and achievement. The beautiful and expensive cost of modification, the higher the performance, "added Parin.
Speed Extreme Sport
Quite different from the elegant, modification extreme sport more spirited young. In addition to changing velg, tires, body, audio and seats, also dirombak engine, engine power so that the target of strong increases. Because the modification is not a sport only for appearance but also for sports reli.
That is the cause Derri Arfiandi, male graduate of the University of Trisakti this Honda Jazz reorganize its output in 2004 to become more extreme. "The theme of the modification is extreme racing style. So, I do full extreme modifications combined with the style car racing, "said Derri.
At the bottom of the tire and velg, Derri melangkapi Jazz with its velg 5Zigen 18 inches. While for the ban, Derri using Pirelli 285/35 18 (front) and Toyo 235/35 18 (rear). Audio, using the subwoofer Visonik 12 D22pc, subwoofer Visonik 10 pc D42, coaxial speaker Visionik 6 a set, coaxial speaker Visionik three sets, power Venom 4100 four-channel, four power Venom 460 channels, TV Indash Oris and TV Skplosont (front), TV 15 compact LCD (rear), Pioneer DVD head unit 5050 DVH, led lights, and custom Deromat reducer.
Previously, Derri never modify the car with the theme of nature. After feeling bored, he was an extreme change in the theme and style racing. The work is relatively short, about two months. The first car that he is a modified Honda City output in 1996. According to him, each car will be modified characters have difficulty itself. "Each car is not the same. I like Honda because of more flexible to be modified, "the story of this Japanese car fans.
It was delivered by similar Parin Budiman, most Japanese car production is suitable for extreme sports. Extreme sport tune most of the younger generation at this time, high school and college children, with age 17-25 years. Like most of the young car berkarakter sport can be a drag. "To have the car can run fast, equipment and accessories used equipment is light, as if the weight of the car can not be brought demon," added Parin.

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Standard Mazda 3 is already well regarded. The withdrawal peragawan that have athletic body, grooming enggak need only have a lot of cock. In addition, because a good body, wear any clothes model also looks cool. But of course the program should be adjusted to get reasonable. This theory is applied by Eddy Kurniawan H 3 on the 2007 Mazda own. "Because the more often used for daily, the body kit must also be realistic according to usage," said Eddy.




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So this was the man berkacamata select several models in clothing design pantes results' home mode 'international. In addition enggak Economics, design enggak can also be quickly make people bored alias durable. "Usually because following the trend, after a trend change, the old model so stale."




Enggak surprisingly fell to the selection of the design style of Japanese origin Auto exe. The reason for the design and dynamic look sporti. Visible from the front bumper of the following hole that big wind catcher. Similarly with the rear bumper. While the side skirt has a spoiler trap the withdrawal. Following the change front bumper gril be Ings-use products. "If we still use the original is still less sporti."
In addition, the product body kit this is rarely the tide, so the age can be a longer life because people will be bored enggak view. "Basically, this product is suitable for all."


Complete life change felly NKB size 19x8, 5-inch front and 19x9, 5 inches back. Dibalut the Achilles berdimensi 225/35ZR19 tires (front) and 235/35ZR19 (rear). Mengimbanginya, per RSR be using products that combined with the quasi-standard. Bodi down around 2-3 cm.






In the January 16, 2009 edition of the Scottsdale Republic, Gary Bennett of Barrett-Jackson suggested that their auction "appears to be isolated with what else is going on in the world."

Oh, really?

Meanwhile, the rest of the country feels differently about the economy, and car nuts waited with baited breath to see how the auction - somewhat of a barometer of the hobby - would fare. The amount of cars at B-J were down by almost 200 cars, but Craig Jackson & Co. don't have reserves, so a sale was guaranteed . . . even if it was the seller buying his own car back.

The popular cars that mere mortals usually own, such as "blue collar" muscle cars (base 1968-72 GTOs and 383 Road Runners), were much fewer in numbers. Aside of GM bringing in some historical vehicles from their collection, the only force seemed to be the crème de la crème - Corvettes, Camaros, Shelbys and Mustangs, 1950s Chevys, hot rods, and Hemi and Six Pack Mopars. They were down, but not as severe as some of the lesser cars that dared show up.

There's no rhyme or reason why one car does well while another doesn't. Certainly there were some shockers (1968 Barracuda Formula S 383 for almost 70 grand?) but even some Hemis were having problems. Overall, though, the bubble is bursting, especially compared to 2006's peak or even last year's gala.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

the leading destination for online car shoppers, calculates which vehicles are “most American” based on production location, percentage of domestic parts content, and American sales volume for each vehicle. Cars.com creates a list of the “Ten Most American Cars” twice a year.

Evidently, Chevrolet had to increase truck production in Mexico due to a strike at one of their U.S. axle plants. Because the strike lasted so long, Chevrolet’s production mix shifted dramatically outside the U.S. Last year, the Silverado was the 2nd most American truck. This year, it’s fallen behind the Tundra.

Toyota Tundra

Here’s the list (taken form

  1. Ford F150
  2. Chevy Cobalt
  3. Chevy Malibu
  4. Pontiac G6
  5. Toyota Tundra
  6. Toyota Sienna
  7. Honda Odyssey
  8. Chevy Silverado 1500
  9. Chrysler Sebring
  10. Ford Explorer/Sport Trac


Toyota Yaris S Sedan is designed to appeal to buyers looking for sporty styling. Side rocker panels, front and rear under bumper spoilers, 15-inch steel wheels and available aluminum alloy wheels give the Yaris S a more aggressive appearance.

Spacious and Practical Interior

The Yaris Liftback interior provides unexpected roominess and a comfortable cabin. The upscale interior provides remarkable design with four-way adjustable fabric front seats and reclining rear seating for three with headrests in all seating positions. The rear seats also fold down, providing nearly 13 cubic feet of cargo space.

Simplicity and practicality are built into the Yaris Liftback with easy-to-reach audio and climate controls, an array of storage spaces including a center console with built-in storage, and cupholders in the front and rear. The instrument cluster is center-mounted, high on the dash providing easy reach and visibility.

Standard convenience features on both the Liftback and Sedan include air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, a gated shift lever (automatic transmission only), tinted glass, digital clock, a map light, intermittent windshield wipers with mist control, and dual sunvisors with vanity mirrors.

Fun-To-Drive Performance and Handling

owering both the Yaris Liftback and Sedan will be a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine with variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) that will produce 106 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 103 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 RPM. Both the Liftback and Sedan will be mated to either a five-speed manual or available four-speed automatic transmission. All Yaris models with an automatic transmission will be equipped with uphill/downhill shift logic to help reduce the frequency of gear shifting caused by the operation of the accelerator pedal during winding uphill and downhill driving.

Yaris fuel efficiency will be among the highest in the subcompact segment. A preliminary EPA fuel economy mpg rating for the Liftback is estimated at 34 city/40 highway for the five-speed manual and 34 city/39 highway for models equipped with the four-speed automatic. Fuel efficiency ratings for the Yaris Sedan are equally impressive with preliminary EPA mpg estimates of 34 city/40 highway for the five-speed manual and 34 city/39 highway for the automatic.
In addition to its exceptional fuel efficiency, Yaris will be EPA-certified as an Ultra-Low Emission vehicle (ULEV II).

Safety

The new Yaris helps protect its occupants with a reinforced cabin using front and rear crumple zones and energy-absorbing materials on the roof and doors. Yaris will be equipped with height adjustable headrests and three-point seatbelts in all five seating positions. The front seatbelts include pretensioners and force limiters. The rear seat will be equipped with the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) uniform child restrain anchorage system.

Safety is also addressed with standard driver and passenger advanced dual-stage front airbags that inflate at a higher or lower speed, according to collision severity. A front seat passenger sensor is designed to determine if there is a person in the seat as well as the person's weight category to determine whether the airbag should inflate and at the correct inflation power. Front-seat-mounted side airbags with first and second row roll-sensing side curtain airbags will also be available.

All Yaris models will also offer anti-lock brakes (ABS) as an option.

Options

In addition to the array of standard convenience, performance, and safety features, Yaris will offer additional options to provide variety and enhance the customer's overall driving experience.

Yaris options include ABS, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags and cold area package. A convenience package is standard on all Yaris S and available on the Sedan and Liftback. The convenience package adds an AM/FM CD player with MP3 readability and universal mini-jack port, a rear defogger, 15-inch steel wheels with full wheel covers, a 60/40 folding rear seat (Sedan only) and a rear wiper (Liftback only).

Also available on Liftback, Sedan and S Sedan is a Power Package offering power locks, windows, and mirrors. For the Sedan, it also includes a tachometer, upgraded trim with integrated audio, cruise control, and ABS. For the Liftback, it adds a 60/40 split rear seat that slides, reclines, and folds completely flat.

With the Power Package consumers can also add 15-inch alloy wheels, foglamps, rear spoiler, remote keyless entry, or immobilizer (Sedan only) as stand alone options. Yaris will offer a choice of 13 different exterior colors with only two, Polar White and Black Sand Pearl, shared by both the Liftback and Sedan. Additional available exterior colors for the Liftback include Blazing Blue, Meteorite Metallic, Absolutely Red, and Bayou Blue. All Liftback exterior colors are matched with a Dark Charcoal interior fabric. Additional exterior colors for the Yaris Sedan include Pacific Blue Metallic, Flint Mica, Silver Streak Mica, Barcelona Red Metallic, Olive Mist, Jade Sea Metallic, and Nautical Blue Metallic. Yaris Sedan exterior colors will be complemented with a choice of two interior fabric colors, Dark Charcoal and Beige.

Toyota's 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle limited warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60 months/60,000 miles and corrosion perforation for 60 months with no mileage limitation.

To me what you're about to see is Mayor Ron Dellums finest hour: the day Dellums woke up. Here, Dellums got out and adressed Oaklanders at a rally held one week after the Oakland Riot. Later, I talked with my good friend Peter Van Kleef about the riot, the BART Shooting, and where we go from here as a City.

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums gave a great 2009 State of The City Address but it was twice interrupted by Oaklanders concerned about the matter of police brutality in the wake of the murder of Oscar Grant by BART Police Officer Johannes Mehserle two weeks ago. The Mayor responded to them well. Later, I talked with new At-Large Councilmember Rebecca Kaplan and Brother Keith Muhammed on their views of Dellums' speech.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Ask Swiss native Serge Roehteli what defines "long run" for him, and the answer will blow your mind. How about a five year run totally over 25,000 miles on six continents and through 37 countries? This epic round-the-globe adventure is exactly what Serge set out to do in February, 2000, with his wife, Nicole, as his sole support with a motorcycle towing a small trailer. A movie about their adventure is premiering this month, and will soon find it's way to DVD.

I had a chance to interview Serge about the run, the movie, and what he learned about the world in the process.



1) Such an incredible journey! What motivated you to sell your worldly possessions and take off on a 25,000 mile run?

To be free. To help kids in the suffering parts of the world. To have an amazing journey. We traveled with very few things: our Yamaha motorcycle-- which still works-- sleeping bag, camera, batteries, one coffee pot, pot to cook spaghetti, passport, toothbrush, camera, extra clothes, food that we bought at markets, gifts received from people we met a long the way, and a machete for cutting away shrubs. I also kept pictures of my children. We were completely free, but we also had to rely solely on ourselves.

2) Why run? Why not just travel?

It was my dream and we chose to just do it. We wanted to bring attention to the suffering children around the world and running was the best way to do that. When you travel normal, you meet normal people. When you travel unique, you meet unique people.

3) What were the toughest stretches? Did you ever fear for your safety or health to the point of contemplating quitting?

The toughest stretches were when it was hot and humid. All of Asia--Singapore, Thailand especially---West Africa, and some parts of the United States were very difficult. The deserts like the Sahara were very challenging. It was also very difficult to run when it was freezing cold.

When it was really tough, like when we got Malaria, or when I thought I didn’t have the spirit, or thought I wasn’t good enough, I would think to myself- your life is hard, because it is a free choice. I chose to pay this price. I met thousands of people whose lives are so hard all of the time because they just to want to survive-- they are sick, poor, or they have no food-- when you realize that your life is good and you met so many people whose lives are so hard, you shut up and keep going.

I was afraid of the political trouble around the world. I was afraid of Malaria, but I knew it could be treated. But, the worst animal on the planet is the human. Humans can be frantic when they believe too strong in one ideal that doesn’t allow them to be open minded. That happens especially with religion when people are sure they have the truth. We ran through the Middle East four days after Sept. 11 and that scared us. Everyone was scared and we were too. We were afraid in Guinea, also, because we got caught in war. We had to stay in the Swiss Embassy for four days while the war continued. Houses were burned, people killed, and women were raped. We were also afraid sometimes in the downtown areas of huge cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, because they are very dangerous. Sometimes we were afraid in the big cities of the United States as well, because a few times we stayed under a shelter or freeway. But, we knew this was the price of our dream to run around the world, so we continued on.

I had many injuries along the way, including severe tendinitis. While we were in South Africa, I had to spend 28 days in bed to recover from it because the running was so hard on my legs. I also had trouble with my sciatic nerve, and while running through India, a car hit me and I broke a bone in my elbow. But, none of those injuries compared to Malaria.

During the World Run, while running through Africa, Nicole and I both caught Malaria. It was bad for Nicole because she fell into a coma after she got a very bad fever. She had contracted one of the worst kinds of the disease. When I came down with it as well, I went to the doctor in Africa and he told Nicole that if they don’t give me a shot, I will die. Even after we caught Malaria, we did not quit. We knew we could succeed.

(Serge picks up a couple of pacers in Africa)

4) How many pairs of shoes did you go through?

I went through 64 pairs of shoes during the World Run. I always had small injuries on my feet. Including losing toe nails.

The run also had a huge effect on my knees. They are very bad now. I have had three operations on them and one operation on my ankle. I have run more than 50,000 miles in my life and that is hard on them. During the World Tour I took care of my knees in three different ways- I slept nine to 10 hours a night, drank lots of water and tea, and kept stretching.

5) Do you think about running the same way after this journey than you did before you started? What does it mean to you now to just go out for a run?

I realize day-after-day, month-after-month, year-after-year, that running around the world was one of the best things I have ever done in my life.

It started as a dream in my heart. I remember when I was thinking about running the world or doing another challenge -- I considered climbing to the highest peak in the world as well-- but we chose to run the world. What a fantastic way to be free!

When I take off for a run now, I begin to think I was crazy. Because now, when I see a picture or read a story about the run, I think “how did I do that”? You have to be crazy to imagine you can run the world. But, it’s better to be a crazy, happy man than a boring man.

I don’t run as much as I used to, but if I could run on the moon, I would leave tonight.

6) I bet you got to meet a lot of locals in the 37 countries you visited. What surprised you the most?

You find nice people all around the world. But, the country closest to my heart is Madagascar. I loved the people there. They are very poor, but they are very friendly. I also enjoyed meeting people in Laos and Nepal. The people in the U.S. are very nice as well. When I ran in the U.S., everyone had an open mind and everyone wants to know you and ask questions.

7) How did the two of you meet? Are you both runners?

I met Nicole in a coffee shop 19 years ago. She was a waitress. Nicole does not like to run, except to stay in shape.

8) Serge, were you an ultrarunner before beginning this journey? What are some of your favorite ultras?

Yes, I have always been a runner, boxer, biker, mountain climber. I believe all of those activities helped me prepare my body for the world run. My favorite is to run a mountain trail near my town. It connects six Swiss mountain cabins. When I run that trail, I feel free. I do it with just a small backpack on. Sometimes I am out running that trail for a day, three days or I will do it for a week straight.

I did many runs before the World Run such as Death Valley, which was 100 miles, and the Grand Canyon. I ran Europe in the winter from Gibraltar to Norway, which was 4,375 miles; I ran from the southern tip of Argentina to Fairbanks, Ala. in what became known as the America’s Challenge, which was 15,000 miles; and I ran Italy to Milan, which was 1,100 miles.

Running Death Valley was worse than running the Sahara during the World Run, because I wasn’t trained well enough. I spent three months in the Sahara and every day I felt better and better. Death Valley was one of my first major runs. I ran it – 100 miles- in four days and I was not prepared enough.

Running the Sahara, I felt very mentally prepared. My America’s Challenge two years prior took me through Chile, Mexico, and Baja California, which prepared me for the conditions of the Sahara. I ran during the night from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. and after we found a shadow to retreat in such as our tent, or a dirty old house. I drank water all the time; a minimum of two to four gallons a day. The Sahara is 2,000 miles and it took me three months running 30 miles every night. I just took it step by step.

9) Tell us a bit about the movie. How much footage did you have? How long did it take to make the film?

The movie is about the World Run. The footage was captured from our video camera that we kept to document the film. All in all, the run took us five years. I ran more than 25,000 miles, over six continents, and through 37 counties (see map). I believe the movie is inspiring for all runners who are trying to achieve a goal or for anyone facing a challenge. We had 80 hours of footage from the trip and shot another 10 hours to finish. It took two years to make the film.

10) What are you hoping people will get from it?

I hope people feel inspired after watching the film. I believe it is hard to change the world, but we can try by doing small things. You build your life step-by-step, day-by-day. Don’t think about the big things; just try to do the small things one step at a time. Some advice I have for people who are going through a hard time or athlete trying to overcome a challenge is not to focus on the finish line. Just take it a little bit at a time and concentrate on that moment and what you are dealing with. I have said it before, but nothing is impossible as long as you are willing to pay the price for your dream.



10) Where will it debut first? How can we find out where it might be playing next?

The official premier will be in New York City at the end of April. Before the official premier, we are having several private screenings that will take place in 13 major running communities across the U.S. including: Albany, N.Y.; San Antonio; Los Angeles; Boston; New York City; Washington D.C.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Indianapolis; Kansas City, Mo.; Denver; Seattle; and Milwaukee.

The first screenings are:

Albany, NY: 1/21/09
San Antonio: 1/28/09
Los Angeles: 1/30/09
Boston: 2/02/09
The rest of the screening dates are TBD.

The movie will then play in select theaters across the U.S., then be available on DVD, and then move to T.V.. There is also a book coming out about Nicole’s Diary, which she kept during our journey around the world. The film is narrated with excerpts from it.

You can find out all movie information including the dates of the private movie screenings, theaters and DVD release on the movie blog at, www.beyondtheepicrunblog.com.

That's great! Congratulations to you and Nicole on your adventure and the film, and I look forward to hearing more! - SD

Saturday, January 24, 2009

More at Civic Center Blog: “After watching Obama recite the presidential oath of office along with the inept Chief Justice Roberts, with the smashingly attractive Michelle at his side...

...I ambled over to Civic Center Plaza where thousands of people were watching the inauguration together on a large screen.

There was an extraordinarily happy vibe among the large group...”

--- Not me, I was in DC. The blogger!


Jakarta - Modifications have been like for a middle name Willy Cahyadi. This man is very especial hobby work the car to switch the display. Not infrequently, the modification of old dirombak so it appears that a new idea. "Emotions to modify the cars that have continued, as if not more restrained," said Willy detikoto greet the first in the email.

The latest is a collection dikerjakannya on the car, a Honda Prelud build up production in 1996. This new car 4 years ago had, and had also modified first. But new ideas in the head Willy nyangkut, men aged 25 years Cirebon home this merombaknya not hesitate to return.

This time, he chose the concept of JDM (Japanese Domestic Market). He chose because people are still rarely used. Honda Prelud form that is easier for the owner's house sporty modifications Namura Hyan in Jl Kembangan South is No. 15. To make a make over. "There is no difficulty pouring kretif my idea," said Willy.

Who do, Willy color and black and added wings on the back. This is to make an impression JDM accents appear in each body Prelud Honda. Velg also no escape from the hands, Volk Rayes Velg 18 Ring 8 inch wide dibalut with 225/40 tires michelin attach it on the front. Velg he use the back of the Volk Rayes Velg Ring 18 wide 9.5 inch dibalut with 235/40 tires michelin. To head lamp lighting session JDM BB4 rise to match the accents JDM, to back lampHID meccatune 12000k.

On the machine, Willy does not change too much, because the Honda engine capacity Prelud already sizeable big, so it only adds engine H23A cable plug, NGK water filter, KKN open air intake, and for the discharge of exhaust Willy polishedheader the 4-2-1 make the car sound like car drag race.

For the interior, replacing Willy seat position with its Buckerseatbelt Bride Exas 2, 4 point takata custom door trim defi BF Amber oil, prees defi Bf amber oil tempDefi BF Amber water, tempdefi control unit 2 defi VSD concept defi link unit. SOUNDSYSTEM long while unloading it, install it and power and power HCCA orion soundstream Picasso 4 channels, plus subwoffer lanzar DC 12 inch pieces of 2.

Not all the goods that use them available in the country. If you are like, Willy did not hesitate to run outside in order to create the look of the car more comfortable considered. He confessed to spend the cost of Rp 200 million and take 3 months to build a car that kesayangannya.

In the near future, Willy is also planning to follow the car in the contest Needle Black Final Battle, later in December 2008 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC).

tren modifikasi mobil 2009

Jakarta - Dunia modifikasi roda empat di tahun 2009 nampaknya akan melakukan perubahan ke arah yang lebih ekonomis tapi tidak melupakan sisi dinamis.

Yang sebelumnya para pengguna roda empat memodifikasi kendaraannya dengan tampilan ekstrim, namun di tahun 2009 ini kemungkinan gaya modifikasi seperti itu akan ditinggalkan oleh para pecinta modifikasi roda empat karena alasan esensial dari penggunaan kendaraan untuk keseharian.

"Modifikasi gaya ekstrim pasti lambat laun akan dihindari oleh modifikator di tahun 2009, karena setiap pemilik kendaraan ingin memodifikasi kendaraannya dengan gaya nyaman dan bisa dipakai untuk keseharian," kata Willy builder Namura Hyan kepada detikOto, Kamis (15/01/2009).

Namun, ada saja yang akan memodifikasi roda empatnya dengan gaya ekstrim, paling hanya sebatas penggunaan air suspensi yang tergolong ekstrim di kelas modifikasi roda empat. "Dan pengunaan air suspensi mungkin itu juga akan lumrah, karena harga dari spare part itu sendiri sudah mulai murah dan menjamur di Indonesia," ungkap Willy.

Menurut Willy modifikasi dengan tema JDM tetap menjadi acuan bagi anak muda di Tahun 2009 karena konsep tersebut masih terjangkau dan eye catching untuk dipandang. "Dan untuk biaya modifikasi gaya JDM pun masih sangat terjangkau saat ini," ujar Willy.

Jadi, untuk modifikasi roda empat dengan gaya ekstrim dengan pertimbangan potong sana potong sini akan benar-benar ditinggalkan, tambah Willy.

Dan kemungkinan, tren modifikasi di tahun 2009 akan mengarah pada Matt Black atau penggunaan stiker hitam dof alias dengan menempelkan stiker dengan penyesuaian mono chrome matic. Artinya tampilan senada antara bodi dan velg dengan menggunakan stiker hitam dof.

Karena menurut Willy, modifikasi ini tergolong ekonomis dan mudah diaplikasikannya, dan ini akan diminati oleh modifikator-modifikator di tahun 2009 ini.

Willy juga memperkirakan modifikasi dengan tema sporty tidak akan ditinggalkan oleh pecintanya, karena kendaraan dengan modifikasi sporty masih dinilai nyaman untuk dikendarai keseharian, yakin Willy. ( ikh / ddn )

I was in the middle of finishing an interview in front of the Capital on the night before the Inauguration, when this man came up and said "Hey. You're Zennie. I read yout blog." It turned out he was from Oaklland, and is active in the North Oakland political scene. That led to this video conversation I recorded with Jeff from Oakland.

Friday, January 23, 2009

This is my video of the day of the Obama Inauguration from my perspective. It starts with my early-morning walk, takes us to the Metro, then the walk to the Mall itself. Then, after getting really cold, I seek refuge in the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel.

Thursday, January 22, 2009



Well, after another big large air traffic event, here I am stuck at another airport wating standby -- the byproduct of last-minute travel. This time Dulles Airport. But I'm not alone as I see the same people from flight to flight, trying to return to the SF Bay Area.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

From YouTuber MayorGavinNewsom: Animation of the Transbay Transit Center Program, the visionary transportation and housing project that will transform downtown San Francisco and create a "Grand Central of the West."

For more information about the project, please visit transbaycenter.org

You can read more about it, here too.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

I attended this awesome house party thrown by Brad and Leah, two Obama campaign volunteers who live in the Columbia Heights section of Washington DC. There, we talked about the meaning of President-Elect Barack Obama's Inauguration, and well, just had a great time on the eve of the big day!

(for the 2011 50k American Record, go here)

Elite marathoner (and now ultramarathoner) Josh Cox used the 2009 Rock n Roll Arizona Marathon as a starting point to set a new USA Track & Field record for 50 kilometers with an official time of 2:47:17. He bettered the previous road 50K record by over four minutes set in 2002 by Alex Tilson of Palo Alto, CA.

(from RunnersWeb)

"My legs felt fine, but I was having a hard time keeping fluids down," said Cox, who leading up to the race had his sights set on the world best 2:42:10. "It was tough out there, but the crowd support really helped, especially once I got going around the track. I was training such that even though it was an off day, I still got the American record."

Cox overcame two bathroom breaks and an upset stomach, which plagued him over the first 20 miles of the race. His marathon split of 2:20:32 was his best time in the last two years and good for ninth place overall. His final lap on the track was clocked at 71 seconds.

"Marathon is still my sport and 2012 is my goal," added Cox, referring to the Olympic Games in London. "But like when running 50 miles helped my performance in college track, these types of efforts will hopefully help my marathon running. I'd love to come back again and try to lower my time."

Monday, January 19, 2009

As I walked along the Capital Mall the night before The Inauguration of Barack Obama as our 44th President, a young woman came up and asked -- and I kid you not -- "Are you a CNN reporter". I explained that I am an iReporter and we created this video of her message. Pretty funny but she had something to say and I wanted to help her say it.

This was an incredible Sunday concert experience as part of Obama Inauguration festivities, even if, like me, you got their around 2 PM and thus were not able to get close to the Lincoln Memorial, let alone past the Old War Memorial. I estimate the crowd at about 2 million. I've not seen a written estimate yet, but if it's in the thousands, it's just plain wrong!

This is a video on a community meeting held on Thursday, January 8th 2009 at SF City College on the plans for Lennar's Bayview Hunter's Point and 49ers Stadium Development. The community was concerned over the 49ers commitment to the Black Community

I was walking to the Willard Hotel in Washington DC after the massive concert when I happened on a man who looked just like current President George W Bush. His name is Ed Thebility, and he says he's got a few pounds on President Bush but that he does get the "You look like" comment alot!

Sunday, January 18, 2009

I attended the swanky affair at B Smith's Restaurant in Washington's Union Station. Produced by Stelfana Broadhead, the event attracted such illuminaries as Actor Delroy Lindo, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, City Manager Robert Bobb, and B Smith herself, who took time to talk with me about what Obama's Inauguration means to her.

Friday, January 16, 2009

This just in from UltraRunning Magazine:

Pacheco, Semick Named 2008 Runners of the Year


Pacheco, Semick Named 2008 Runners of the Year
2008 Runner of the Year Kami Semick at the Miwok 100K (Joe McCladdie photo)

Jorge Pacheco of Los Angeles and Kami Semick of Bend, Oregon have been voted the 2008 UltraRunning Magazine North American ultra marathoners of the year.

Pacheco edged Kyle Skaggs of Glenwood, New Mexico by three votes, 185-182, in the closest vote in the award’s 28-year history. Pacheco won six of the eight races he competed in during the year, including the 135-mile Badwater Ultra across Death Valley in July and the Rocky Raccoon 100-Mile run in Huntsville, Texas in February.

Semick won five races during 2008, and placed second in the IAU 100km World Championships in Italy. She was the winner of two of North America’s most competitive events, the Miwok 100km race and The North Face Challenge 50 Mile, both in northern California. Badwater and Umstead 100 Mile winner Jamie Donaldson of Littleton, Colorado polled a close second, with Eugene, Oregon’s Susannah Beck third.

Kyle Skaggs’ stunning course record run at the Hardrock 100 Mile in Silverton, Colorado was voted the men’s outstanding performance of the year. Semick’s 7:33:58 at the IAU World Championship was voted the outstanding women’s performance.

In age group awards, a world age-group record of 133.19 miles in 24 hours set by 60-year-old Roy Pirrung of Kohler, Wisconsin at the IAU World Challenge in Seoul, Korea was honored as the top male performance. Voters had more difficulty choosing which of Diana Fitzpatrick’s runs was the most impressive. Fitzpatrick, 50, of Larkspur, California, won top honors for her 7:30:42 at the American River 50 Mile, with her 19:51:43 at the Vermont 100 placing second.

A board of 20 voters from all regions of North America submitted ballots this year.

2008 UltraRunning Magazine's Runners of the Year
(first-place votes in parentheses)

Men
1. Jorge Pacheco, 41, Los Angeles, CA (7) 185
2. Kyle Skaggs, 23, Glenwood, NM (7) 182
3. Michael Wardian, 34, Arlington, VA (5) 152
4. Anton Krupicka, 25, Colorado Springs, CO (1) 109
5. Scott Jurek, 35, Seattle, WA 86
6. Mark Lundblad, 39, Swannonoa, NC 85
7. Hal Koerner, 32, Ashland, OR 70
8. Leigh Schmitt, 36, Conway, MA 52
9. Erik Skaden, 36, Folsom, CA 34
10. Todd Braje, 32, McKinleyville, CA 33

Also receiving votes: Erik Skaggs, OR, 18; Andy Jones-Wilkins, ID, 17; Nate McDowell, NM, 17; Byron Lane, NY, 10; Eric Grossman, VA, 10; Geoff Roes, AK, 8; Jon Olsen, CA, 8; Dave Mackey, CO, 7; Keith Knipling, DC, 7; Josh Brimhall, NV, 6; Jasper Halekas, CA, 5; Scott Jaime, CO, 5; Joe Ziegenfuss, MN, 5; Matt Carpenter, CO, 4; Karl Meltzer, UT, 3; Sean Andrish, VA, 2; Brian Kistner, SC, 2; Steve Stowers, CA, 2; Graham Cooper, CA, 2.

Women
1. Kami Semick, 41, Bend, OR (10) 217
2. Jamie Donaldson, 34, Littleton, CO (7) 199
3. Susannah Beck, 40, Eugene, OR (3) 147
4. Suzanna Bon, 44, Sonoma, CA 90
5. Connie Gardner, 45, Medina, OH 82
6. Nikki Kimball, 37, Bozeman, MT 79
7. Bev Anderson-Abbs, 44, Red Bluff, CA 52
8. Devon Crosby-Helms, 25, Seattle, WA 50
9. Anne Riddle Lundblad, 41, Swannonoa, NC 34
10. Prudence L'Heureux, 38, Tahoe City, CA 30

Also receiving votes: Justine Morrison, DC, 28; Jenny Capel, NV, 22; Christine Crawford, WI, 21; Laurie McGrath, ON, 17; Michelle Barton, CA, 12; Krissy Moehl, OR, 9; Meghan Arbogast, OR, 8; Anita Ortiz, CO, 7; Helen Cospolich, CO, 6; Betsy Nye, CA, 4; Ronda Sundermeier, OR, 3; Jenn Shelton, OR, 2.


Performance of the Year – Men
1. Kyle Skaggs’ Hardrock 100 Mile, 23:23:30 (14) 122
2. Dave Mackey’s Miwok 100 km, 7:53:19 (1) 61
3. Scott Jurek’s Spartathlon 153.3 Mile, 22:20:01 (1) 41
4. Brian Robinson’s Barkley 100 Mile, 55:42:27 27
5. Erik Skaggs' Quad Dipsea 28.4 Mile, 3:52:16 19

Also receiving votes: Matt Carpenter's The North Face Challenge 50 Mile, 16; Hal Koerner's Angeles Crest 100 Mile, 9; Michael Wardian's Caumsett 50 km, 8; Jorge Pacheco's Leona Divide 50 Mile, 6; Anton Krupicka's American River 50 Mile, 4; Eric Grossman's Tussey Mountainback 50 Mile, 3; Duncan Callahan's Leadville 100 Mile, 2; Jorge Pacheco's Badwater 135 Mile, 1; Michael Wardian's White River 50 Mile, 1.


Performance of the Year – Women
1. Kami Semick’s IAU World Championship 100 km, 7:33:58 (16) 138
2. Jamie Donaldson’s Badwater 135 Mile, 26:51:33 (1) 48
3. Susannah Beck’s White River 50 Mile, 7:32:12 (1) 41
4. Susannah Beck’s Way Too Cool 50 km, 3:55:22 30
5. Dipali Cunningham’s Self-Transcendence 6-Day, 467 miles 23

Also receiving votes: Jamie Donaldson's Umstead 100 Mile, 17; Anne Riddle Lundblad's Bull Run Run 50 Mile, 13; Jennifer Pharr-Davis’ Appalachian Trail record, 9; Meghan Arbogast's IAU World Championship 100 km, 7; Connie Gardner's JFK 50 Mile, 4; Nikki Kimball's Tahoe Rim Trail 100 Mile, 3; Anita Ortiz’ San Juan Solstice 50 Mile, 3; Connie Gardner's Burning River 100 Mile, 3; Kami Semick's Miwok 100 km, 2; Suzanna Bon's Quad Dipsea 28.4 Mile, 2; Suzanna Bon’s Cascade Crest 100 Mile, 2; Jenn Shelton's American River 50 Mile, 2.


Age Group Performances of the Year – Men
1. Roy Pirrung, 60, WI, IAU World Challenge 24 Hour, 133.19 miles (9) 88
2. John DeWalt, 72, PA, Hardrock 100 Mile, 47:54:58 (2) 58
3. Bob Hayes, 82, MT, LeGrizz 50 Mile, 11:00:33 (2) 51
4 (tie). Jerry McGath, 70, MS, Arkansas Traveller 100 Mile, 26:39:55 15
4 (tie). Bill Dodson, 73, CA, Firetrails 50 Mile, 10:16:14 15

Also receiving votes: Rick Miller, 61, Wasatch 100 Mile, 13; Richard Webb, 51, IAU World Championship 100km, 12; Mike Tselentis, 82, Quad Dipsea 28.4 Mile, 8; Wally Hesseltine, 65, Angeles Crest 100 Mile, 5; Bill Dodson, 73, Helen Klein 50 Mile, 5; Karsten Solheim, 71, Vermont 100 Mile, 5; Tony Mauro, 65, Rocky Raccoon 100 Mile, 4; Richard Hillestad, 65, Avalon 50 Mile, 4; Ralph Hirt, 70, Javelina 100 Mile, 3; Frank Probst, 65, JFK 50 Mile, 3; Tom Bunk, 66, Ice Age 50 Mile, 3; Roy Pirrung, 59, Mad City 100 km, 3; Leo Lightner, 79, JFK 50 Mile, 3; Michael Kanning, 16, Jed Smith 50 Mile, 3; Nick Bassett, 63, Heartland 100 Mile, 3; Ed Ayres, 67, Helen Klein 50 km, 2; Eric Clifton, 50, Noble Canyon 33 Mile, 2; Dennis Mowbray, 61, Quad Dipsea 28.4 Mile, 1; Don Landry, 61, Self-Transcendence 10-day, 1.


Age Group Performances of the Year – Women
1. Diana Fitzpatrick, 50, CA, American River 50 Mile, 7:30:42 (6) 77
2. Diana Fitzpatrick, 50, CA, Vermont 100 Mile, 19:51:43 (5) 66
3. Kathy Welch, 55, CA, SF One Day, 105.6 miles 23
4. Mae Palm, 68, BC, Comrades 53.8 Mile, 11:46:47 22
5. Nancy March, 61, CA, Quicksilver 50 Mile, 10:12:38 (1) 19

Also receiving votes: Nancy March, 60, Leona Divide 50 Mile, (1) 16; Juliane Scheberies, 74, Ruth Anderson 50 km, 16; Emma Riconda, 51, Caumsett 50 km, 14; Lorraine Bunk, 67, Ice Age 50 Mile, 13; Suprabha Beckjord, 51, Self-Transcendence 3100 Mile, 9; Nancy March, 60, Way Too Cool 50 km, 8; Betty Frankum, 68, Orange Curtain 50 km, 6; Barbara Isom, 61, Mountain Masochist 50 Mile, 4; Eldrith Gosney, 67, Skyline 50 km, 3; Ruth Liebowitz, 66, Caumsett 50 km, 2; Barbara Elia, 63, American River 50 Mile, 2; Hwa Ja Andrade, 67, American River 50 Mile, 1.

UltraRunning Magazine Runners of the Year
1981 - 2008

1981 Marcy Schwam, Bernd Heinrich
1982 Marcy Schwam, Stu Mittleman
1983 Janis Klecker, Bernd Heinrich
1984 Donna Hudson, Bernd Heinrich
1985 Sandra Kiddy, Stu Mittleman
1986 Sandra Kiddy, Chuck Jones
1987 Mary Hanudel, Charlie Trayer
1988 Ann Trason, Stefan Fekner
1989 Ann Trason, Sean Crom
1990 Ann Trason, Andy Jones
1991 Ann Trason, Andy Jones
1992 Ann Trason, Eric Clifton
1993 Ann Trason, Kevin Setnes
1994 Ann Trason, Tom Johnson
1995 Ann Trason, Tom Johnson
1996 Ann Trason, Tom Johnson
1997 Ann Trason, Tom Johnson
1998 Ann Trason, Kevin Setnes
1999 Daniele Cherniak, Mark Godale
2000 Deb Bolig, Dan Held
2001 Ann Trason, Rich Hanna
2002 Ann Heaslett, Chad Ricklefs
2003 Nikki Kimball, Scott Jurek
2004 Nikki Kimball, Scott Jurek
2005 Anne Lundblad, Scott Jurek
2006 Anne Lundblad, Karl Meltzer
2007 Nikki Kimball, Scott Jurek
2008 Kami Semick, Jorge Pacheco

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