Monthly Archives: July 2013


Just because a modern #Mustang might have the base V6 under the hood, that doesn't…

Just because a modern #Mustang might have the base V6 under the hood, that doesn't mean it's just a secretary's car

Jack Baruth decided to look for the best $30,000 sports car by pitting the Scion FR-S against a five year old +Porsche Boxster. While the Porsche beat the Scion, he also found a remarkably capable alternative at the same price point, a brand new +Ford Motor Company Mustang V6 with the Mayhem package.

Brought to you by the same team that created the marvelous Boss 302, even the "entry level" V6 engine generates more than 300 hp and a fairly stout 280 lb-ft of torque. Some things do indeed get better with age?

The Comparison: Accelerated Depreciation
It used to be that the best car you could buy for $30,000 was inevitably a new car, but now that cars are lasting longer, the choice is no longer a forgone conclusion. So which is best: a new FR-S, or a used Porsche Boxster?


If you only watch Mad Men on TV or Netflix, you probably missed a cool special feature…

If you only watch Mad Men on TV or Netflix, you probably missed a cool special feature on the season 4 DVD set

Filmmaker Cicely Gilkey produced a 30 minute documentary for the box set that takes a look at how +Ford Motor Company developed and marketed the original 1965 #Mustang. Along with lots of archival footage including some cool old TV ads, she interviewed Mustang biographers John Clor and Bob Fria. You can get the DVD set here http://www.amazon.com/Mad-Men-Season-Jon-Hamm/dp/B0038M2AOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375278463&sr=8-1&keywords=mad+men+season+4+dvd?


Mustang Marketing Documentary from ‘Mad Men’ DVD Tells How the First Pony Car Was Really Sold in the Sixties | Ford Media Center

Authenticity is at the heart of what makes the AMC drama “Mad Men” so appealing to both fans and critics – the look, the attitude, the personalities, and the way it all weaves into real life. That same quality applies to Ford Mustang, and has helped the pony car capture the hearts and minds of millions of fans around the world for almost 50 years.


During the development of a new car, some of the most hard fought battles can be… 1

During the development of a new car, some of the most hard fought battles can be over the name and the badge

The +Ford Motor Company #Mustang was no exception, with many different names under consideration including Torino and Cougar, although ultimately the pony won out.

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Gallery: The Evolution of the Mustang’s Pony Badge
The pony is certainly an American icon.

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The new +Android 4.3 version of photosphere definitely works better 2

The new +Android 4.3 version of photosphere definitely works better

Loaded up the new camera up on my +Motorola Mobility Droid Razr Maxx HD and tried it at the park this evening. It still has trouble when stuff is too close like the utility pole and the dog, but otherwise it works great.

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It would be really nice to see the US Patent Office doing this kind of examination… 1

It would be really nice to see the US Patent Office doing this kind of examination before they grant patents

At least they are revisiting this stuff, but it would save a lot of companies a lot of time and money if proper examination was done up front.

US patent office rejects claims of Apple ‘pinch to zoom’ patent – Apple Business – Macworld UK

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