#Zephyr ( dossier )

[blogueericdescarries]

Lincoln Navigator 2024 et la fin du Ram Classic

Le 2 mai 2024

J’ai toujours été un amateur de Lincoln (c’est pourquoi j’en ai deux!), cependant,  plus des automobiles que des actuels VUS. En effet, Lincoln, la marque de luxe du constructeur américain Ford, ne propose plus de berlines de la marque en Amérique du Nord. Il en offre une belle sur le marché chinois, la Zephyr dont les dimensions seraient un peu plus imposantes que la défunte MKZ mais pas aussi grandes que celle de la (défunte aussi) Continental. Elle ne viendra probablement jamais chez nous mais c’est rassurant de savoir que cette belle auto a survécu à son extinction nord-américaine.

Par conséquent, vous ne trouverez actuellement que des VUS sous l’enseigne Lincoln, du plus petit Corsair récemment révisé en passant par le nouveau Nautilus (bientôt chez nous via la Chine où il est construit), l’imposant Aviator (qui sera révisé sous peu) et l’encore plus imposant Navigator dont il sera question ici cette semaine (au moment d’écrire ces lignes, il faut souligner que les ventes de Lincoln ne sont pas glorieuses, le marché étant très dur pour ce genre de véhicule.

Le superbe VUS Navigator de Lincoln est reconduit pour 2024. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Ford du Canada m’a permis d’utiliser le Navigator que vous voyez ici alors que cette version 2024 ne présente que très peu d’améliorations ou de changements cette année. Toutefois, sachez que les concepteurs et ingénieurs de la marque travaillent actuellement à nous préparer une version améliorée de ce grand VUS toujours livrable en format régulier ou en format allongé L (tous deux pour sept ou huit passagers).

Le Navigator vu d’arrière n’a rien de banal. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Mais alors, pourquoi persister à offrir ce grand véhicule sur notre marché? Aussi ironique que cela puisse paraître, même si les ventes pourraient être plus fortes, il reste une clientèle spécifique pour ce genre de camionnette dont le marché met plus en vedette des véhicules comme le Cadillac Escalade (bientôt livrable en version tout électrique) ou encore BMW X7 ou encore Land Rover Range Rover. De plus, pourquoi pensez-vous que Toyota continue de proposer des Lexus LX600 et Nissan des Infiniti QX80 ? Ces grand VIUS demeurent toujours en demande. Même si des photos-espion de Navigator 2025 ont déjà été dévoilées, on ne sait pas encore si ce grand VUS basé sur une architecture semblable à celle des pick-up F-150 (surtout au point de vue mécanique et technique) sera alors proposé en version hybride ou tout électrique (comme l’Escalade). Ce sera donc un dossier à suivre.

D’autre part, les Navigator sont des véhicules plus recherchés par les agences de transport par limousine que par les usagers privés. Dans le cas de mon véhicule d’essai, sa superbe couleur Perle Céramique métallisé le destine plus aux balades en campagne que s’il était tout noir, comme la plupart des version « commerciales ».

Donc, ne cherchez pas de différences entre ce Navigator 2024 et ses prédécesseurs de 2023 ou même 2022. Il n’y en a pas (sauf pour le marché américain qui perd sa version à propulsion seulement alors que pour nous, au Canada, les Navigator sont, comme dans le passé, tous à traction intégrale ou, comme on le dit maintenant, 4 x 4 permanent…comme les Land Rover Range Rover !).

Le tableau de bord très élégant incorpore un grand écran! (Photo Éric Descarries)

Vu que le Navigator que vous voyez était de la finition Reserve un peu plus poussée, son emblème au centre de la calandre était illuminé de nuit. Mentionnons que dès que l’on approche du véhicule, ses marchepieds se déploient automatique et, de nuit, une illumination se produit autour du véhicule. Quant à l’intérieur, inutile de vous dire qu’il était à la fois très vaste et aussi très luxueux.

Le tableau de bord ayant été modernisé au cours des années, il demeure élégant et très pratique avec toutes les commandes à la portée de la main. La console centrale est très large (avec ses petits compartiments de rangement). Notez l’absence du levier de vitesses. Il est remplacé par des touches électriques au tableau de bord. On est souvent très sévères concernant la finition intérieure des véhicules américains mais dans le cas du Navigator, il est plutôt difficile d’y trouver des défauts, même en ce qui a trait au choix des matériaux. J’ai aimé le fait que le volant soit relativement élégant avec un nombre moins évident de commandes redondantes qui remplissent habituellement toute la façade du volant. Ah oui! Comme d’habitude, j’ai apprécié la réflexion du compteur de vitesse dans le pare-brise ! Et le grand écran permet des informations si facilement lisibles. Le tableau de bord contient aussi la commande rotative pour la marche arrière du véhicule avec une remorque attachée! Génial!

Les places arrière sont invitantes pour de longs parcours. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Quant aux sièges, il faut vraiment monter à bord et expérimenter les diverses commandes d’ajustements de ceux-ci à l’avant. À l’arrière, les deux sièges baquets devraient rendre un long voyage très plaisant à ses occupants. Disons qu’ils sont plus confortables et plus conviviaux que plusieurs sièges d’avion de classe affaire que j’ai expérimenté.

Il y a de la place pour les bagages dans un Navigator. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Et plus encore! (Photo Éric Descarries)

La plus belle qualité de ce Navigator est certes cette troisième rangée de sièges escamotables qui est généralement serrée et peu accueillante. Dans le cas de celui-ci, l’espace pour les jambes y est généreux et l’environnement plus agréable. Ah oui! Il y a aussi des systèmes de divertissements arrière qui peuvent occuper les temps morts des passagers lors de longs voyages. Car un Navigator, c’est fait pour de longs voyages.

La troisième banquette, tout à l’arrière, est une des plus accueillantes de ce créneau de VUS grand format. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Évidemment, même avec les sièges en place (ils se replient et se déplient par commande électrique), il y a suffisamment de place pour certains bagages ou articles dans le coffre. Et vu que c’est si facile de baisser les dossiers de ces sièges, l’utilisateur de Navigator peut se retrouver avec un véritable fourgon de livraison!

Une mécanique éprouvée

Il n’y a rien de surprenant sous le capot d’un Navigator. Vu qu’il est issu de la gamme F-150, son moteur (le seul disponible au catalogue) est un V6 DACT turbocompressé EcoBoost de 3,5 litres. Toutefois, il s’agit ici d’une version autrefois réservée au fameux Raptor, un bolide hors-route basé sur le F-150. Il développe donc 440 chevaux et 510 li-pi de couple, ce qui n’est pas peu dire! La seule boîte de vitesses disponible demeure la maintenant légendaire transmission automatique à 10 rapports de Ford combiné à un boîtier de transfert automatisé à deux rapports qui transfert la puissance aux roues arrière ou avant selon le besoin identifié par l’ordinateur.

Le seul moteur disponible sous le capot du Navigator est un V6 de Raptor de 440 chevaux! (Photo Éric Descarries)

Quant à la suspension, c’est là que le Navigator perd des points.  Autrefois, celle-ci, en configuration pneumatique, dépassait celle de plusieurs concurrentes surtout que les éléments d’arrière étaient indépendants (la plupart des grands VUS de l’époque avaient un pont arrière rigide). Aujourd’hui, ils sont presque tous indépendants à l’arrière. Quant au freinage, il est à disques aux quatre roues. Toutefois, on le dit très robuste! Les pneus équipant mon véhicule d’essai étaient des Yokohama d’hiver mais d’origine, ils devraient être des Pirelli Scorpion Verde 285/45 R-22.

Sur la route

Il faut le dire tout de suite. Le Lincoln Navigator n’est pas pour tout le monde. Je le dirais plus axé vers l’industrie du taxi de luxe et de la limousine. Cependant, il y a de nombreux amateurs de caravaning qui choisiront le Navigator pour non seulement sa capacité de remorquage de 8700 livres mais aussi ses capacités de contrôle des remorques et, bien entendu, la fonction Pro Trailer Back-up Assist qui permet de reculer facilement avec la remorque comme décrit plus haut.

Une chose est certaine, je n’aime pas le son du V6, surtout à l’effort (à ce chapitre, Ford aurait pu développer un système d’échappement plus silencieux) mais j’en aime les performances! Passer du point mort à 100 km/h demande moins de sept secondes ce qui est impressionnant pour un VUS de plus de 6000 livres! La boîte de vitesses est à la fois douce et surtout précise avec presque pas d’hésitation mais il faut savoir la respecter pour éviter certaines hésitations. Il est possible d’en passer les rapports manuellement grâce aux palettes au volant. Sachez, par contre, que ses capacités de reprises sont impressionnantes.  Le Navigator n’a pas été créé pour des excursions hors-route mais sa traction intégrale est un atout d’importance sur routes glacées ou enneigées, voire même mouillées.

Petit bémol ici, mon Navi d’essai avait cette option Blue Cruise qui permet la conduite (presque) autonome. Ayant essayé ce genre de système sur certains véhicules dans le passé, permettez-moi de vous dire qu’il ne m’intéresse pas! Je conduis depuis plus de 50 ans donc…Désolé, je n’ai rien à vous dire à ce sujet concernant le Navigator. Peut-être plus tard…

Dans des conditions urbaines, le grand Lincoln n’est pas très à l’aise, comme pour tout pick-up ou VUS de ce calibre. Mais, en cas de manœuvres de stationnement, le système de caméras à 360 degrés de (Ford) Lincoln est très utile! Je l’ai expérimenté et ce fut très impressionnant!

Comme je l’écrivais plus haut, le Navigator n’est pas un « sports car ». Surtout que sa conception technologique commence à dater. Mais il est quand même stable sur la route et rassurant à conduire. Soulignons que c’est surtout un véhicule de grand-route pour de longs voyages, En ce qui a trait à la consommation, j’ai inscrit une moyenne de 17,3 l./100 km (alors que l’ordinateur de bord indiquait 16,2) surtout en déplacements urbains. EnerGuide Canada annonce une consommation de 15,2 en ville, 13,2 en moyenne.

Combien en coûte-t-il pour un tel bahut de luxe? Mon véhicule d’essai affichait un prix de base de 118 500 $ (une bonne moyenne si on le compare à ses concurrents comme les Cadillac Escalade, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Range Rover et autres) auquel il faut additionner 12 300 $ d’options dont l’ensemble de luxe (comment, il manquait de luxe?) de 5000 $, la fameuse taxe du climatiseur de 100 $, la peinture Perle Céramique de 950 $ , l’ensemble de remorquage de service dur de 3000 $ le chauffe-moteur de 250 $, les carpettes de 250 $, les jantes spéciales de 1250 $ et le transport 2395 $ (et j’en passe), on se retrouve avec une facture totale de 133 195 $. Coûteux? Certainement! Mais il ne faut pas oublier qu’elle a des fonctions spéciales. Un peu « outdatée »? Peut-être. Mais alors, il faudra attendre la version 2025!

Au tour des pick-up…

Après cet article de journal qui semblait fustiger les administrateurs municipaux qui avaient choisi des Mustang Mach-E électriques pour les patrouilles policières, voilà que l’on récidive avec les F-150 électriques pour les travaux municipaux. Malgré que je ne sois pas un grand fan de véhicules électriques, je comprends qu’éventuellement, il y aura plus de VÉs sur nos routes que de véhicules à moteur à combustion. Je comprends alors les administrateurs qui ne veulent pas se faire prendre les culottes baissées quand le moment sera venu d’entretenir des VÉs. C’est regarder plus loin que le bout de son nez. Les pick-up électriques (pour le moment des Ford mais bientôt des Chevrolet, GMC et Ram) envahiront nos marchés sous peu. Et ils auront encore plus à offrir incluant des prises pour outils électriques et la capacité de fournir du courant. Il faudra donc savoir les entretenir, eux aussi…Le pire, c’est que dans un grand journal montréalais (plus spécialisé dans le hockey et les opinions politiques déjà biaisées), on reportait les paroles d’un administrateur municipal qui prévoyait des problèmes de recharge en cas de panne d’électricité. Beau nono! S’il n’y a pas d’électricité, les pompes pour le ravitaillement des carburants ne fonctionneront pas non plus, même pas pour les génératrices…misère!

Bye-bye les Ram Classic

Stellantis Canada vient d’annoncer que les « vénérables » pick-up Classic de Ram (anciennement Dodge) ne seront plus offerts sur le marché canadien (ils le seront aux États-Unis et au Mexique mais que pour un certain temps) après plus de 14 ans de disponibilité. Ça vous intéresse ? Il reste encore quelques Ram Classic 2023 chez certains concessionnaires !

Bye-bye Ram Classic! (Photo Stellantis)

À ne pas manquer ce weekend. Le Salon de l’auto sport de Québec et la tentative de rassemblement du plus grand nombre de Mustang de Trois-Rivières à Québec…à suivre!

[cxrsedsouls]

Zephyr likes his layers. He’d wear the suit exactly as pictured, even with the scarf. Each accessory was a gift to him by one of his many students so those at least wouldn’t be something he’s too worried about matching exactly. They are each precious to him and that’s all that matters to him. The only thing not shown is his hair and that’s because he’d just wear it straight down with nothing too special about it.

[shctteredillusions]

The vampires and preferences. Taken from @arcxnumvitae and @thewolfisawake. I’ve also written out who is taken relationship-wise just to make sure it’s not confusing.

Megane: What isn’t this woman into? Pretty much everything and anything. She literally is the furthest from picky you can get and is the literal definition of pansexual. Men, women, any gender, any species, she’s the type to find something attractive about everyone.

Haru: Women with an attitude. A woman who isn’t afraid to tell him no. Confidence, long dark hair with no particular preference on a color other than that. He likes a woman with style, someone who can take his BS and fire it right back. A baker is a huge selling point since he has such a big sweet tooth. And he’s definitely not into a woman who shows too much skin, funnily enough. He does actually like some modesty in that department and keeping certain things to the imagination until they’ve gotten to that point.

Minami: Intelligence, a man who can give her a challenge in some way shape or form. She has what usually comes off as a harsh and severe type of personality, can be quite controlling and is a bit of a neat freak so they’d have to be able to handle that with ease. Mystery is a big seller for her though because she’s so used to knowing mostly everything that when she comes across someone or something she doesn’t know or can’t figure out she’s instantly intrigued.

Seto: He isn’t a sexually active man and isn’t really interested in becoming one. But if he were, it’d likely be with someone soft and caring, but still confident and strong. He’s got a thing for good voices and no particular preference for men or women. At the same time, he doesn’t like anyone who talks too much because he really enjoys the quiet and peaceful times.

Kensei: Strong and fierce warrior type women. Holy crap can he be weak to soldiers. Especially when she’s actually in a uniform. Skills with a weapon of any kind, good training, someone who knows how to show respect where it’s deserved and demands the same in return. Confidence but without it being overbearing.

Vasilios (unavailable): Long dark hair, coy smiles, flirty personalities, and intense eyes. He’s never had any preference of one gender over another but he does prefer thicker women, whether that’s simply curves or even those with some weight on them. Bigger girls. Men though he likes lean and fit. But more so than anything he likes a battle for dominance. Whether he ends up the dominant one or submissive doesn’t matter nearly as much as the fight itself. Plus he is hypersexual and shit if someone can match his urges, needs, and stamina then man is he in heaven.

Raiden: Women. Women. Women. Gosh, he’s far from picky. Cute girls, gorgeous girls, badass girls, dorky girls. It doesn’t matter because Raiden will find every girl he meets to be utterly beautiful in their own right. Which of course means he’s sexually attracted to them too.

Ariadne: While she prefers men more, she isn’t against women on the subject. She likes height, attitude, someone who can take her fiery personality and deal it right back. She also seems to prefer humans more so than not. But other than that there isn’t a lot she’s shown interest in.

Zephyr: Zephyr is a lover and a fighter but boy is he such a huge sap of a lover too. Big gestures, lots of teasing, old school courting type stuff gets him the most. He likes to banter, someone with a big heart and a playful side. And man he has the hots for the motherly types. Women with thick curves, nice thighs, big chests but a thoughtful and caring smile but eyes that speak of wisdom and experience. Men with more athletic builds, nice hair and a charming personality.

Odette: I don’t really know for sure with her but I think she’d prefer someone gentle. Someone she feels she can trust. She does prefer men, she’s had quite a few bad times with women before and doesn’t trust them as easily. But I don’t think she even knows what she’s attracted to since she’s never really been given the chance to explore it.

Shiori (taken): Assholes. Fuck she loves someone with an attitude, a smart mouth, and a good smirk. I mean, technically I’d think she’d have an easier time with women considering her past with men. Sarcasm, someone with a violent streak who can handle her.

Ichirou (taken): Strong, confident, independent women. Women with goals and priorities. Stylish women with curves that could break his neck from looking back. There’s just something utterly entrancing about a woman who doesn’t need anyone else.

Yuka (taken): Never really had a preference in most ways, but she likes revealing eyes, charming smiles. Oh yeah and nice voices with really good accents. She likes someone who she can talk to, feels comfortable with. And she definitely has a thing for taller people and thick hair.

Ayame (taken): someone who is calming, feels safe. Someone with a bright smile and this warmth that makes her feel alive. Musically talented in any way is a huge bonus for her. Someone with a relatively sunny disposition and affectionate. Adventurous personalities but nothing that overbearing personality wise like overly confident or self-assured. Someone with a warm and gentle presence.

Liam (unavailable): Sexual wise, Liam is far from picky. Generally, because he uses such things as a distraction more than anything else. But preference wise he does seem to have a thing for the unusual ladies. One he can’t quite understand and ones that take him by surprise. He’s a leg man and loves long legs and creamy thighs and can be so easily ruined when that’s used against him. Short skirts, heels, tight jeans, a nice rear, boy he’ll fall apart at the seams if she has a sexy walk too.

Kaname: No clue! Kaname is still a mystery to me. I know physical attraction is possible and that there’s no particular preference but he is like the image of Demisexual and won’t feel attraction in the slightest until a bond is formed.

[houseaurum]

KRYTA v. AURUM v. SALIS

Date: 1, Zephyr, 1332 AE Case Status: CLOSED Full Name: Lord Morik Aurum, Lance-Corporal

CHARGES

As a member of the now former Legate Minister Lord Caudecus Beetlestone’s Ministry Guards, Lance-Corporal Morik Aurum is hereby charged with the following crimes:

1.0 Crimes Against the Crown

1.1 High Treason against Her Royal Majesty Jennah, Queen of Kryta, Regent of Ascalon and descendant of King Doric.

1.2 Treason against the nation of Kryta and Her Royal Majesty Jennah, Queen of Kryta, Regent of Ascalon and descendant of King Doric.

1.4 Supporter of Terrorism against the nation of Kryta.

The following charges are pending on the outcome of the investigation into claims that Ministry Guardsman Lady Basma was a member of the White Mantle intent on committing crimes against the Crown on 39 Zephyr, 1330AE.

2.0 Major Crimes

2.2 Armed Assault on Lady Basma.

2.3 Assault on Ministry Guardsman Lady Basma.

2.4 Assault on Lady Basma a Krytan Noble.

2.8 Improper Use of Magic during attack on Lady Basma.

2.9 Murder of Lady Basma.

3.0 Minor Crimes

3.2 Disrupting Ministry Guardsman Lady Basma on duty on the day of 39 Zephyr, 1330AE .

3.3 Disturbing the Peace in Ossan Quarter, Divinity’s Reach on 39 Zephyr, 1330AE.

The following charges were added in 1331AE.

2.12 Escaping Detention

Accused, Morik Aurum, fled house arrest before trial. 

Arrest warrant ordered on Morik Aurum, Hahnna Aurum, Suhl Aurum.

3.6 Obstruction of Justice

PLEA: NOT GUILTY (in absentia)

PRESIDING

Shining Blade

Seraph

Priesthood of Kormir

EVIDENCE

Attached Seraph Dossier

Attached Shining Blade Dossier [CLASSIFIED]

Attached testimony of Baroness Hala Salis, nee Al Fallahin, former minister of Salma.

Exhibit 1: White Mantle paraphernalia owned by Lady Basma Salis

Attached documents pertaining to Lady Basma Salis’ allegiance to the White Mantle

VERDICT

1.1 NOT GUILTY

1.2 NOT GUILTY

1.4 NOT GUILTY

2.2 CHARGE DROPPED

2.3 CHARGE DROPPED

2.4 CHARGE DROPPED

2.8 CHARGE DROPPED

2.9 CHARGE DROPPED

2.12 GUILTY

3.2 NOT GUILTY

3.3 NOT GUILTY

3.6 GUILTY

SENTENCE

Morik Aurum’s title of lordship rescinded.

For evading house arrest, Morik Aurum is required to enter Seraph custody to serve a sentence of no less than two years and a day.

For obstructing justice and failing to appear at his trial, Morik Aurum is required to enter Seraph custody to serve a sentence of no less than a year and a day.

House Salis is required to pay all legal fees procured by Lord Morik Aurum legal defense.

House Salis is required to pay all damages accumulated during the altercation of Lady Basma Salis and Lord Morik Aurum.

The CROWN requests Lord Mahk II Aurum and Baron Ansaldo Salis form a mutually agreed upon accord no later than 1 Phoenix, 1332AE.

[mudaship39]

Alpha Centurion War:

Dossier, Profile, Record, & Archive:  

Alexander Mack Smith/Alexandria Macy Smith:

Full Names:

English name: Alexander Mack “Alex” Smith/Alexandria Macy “Lexi” Smith.  

Polynesian name: Kana’i Makoa Latu/Ataahua Kamalani Latu.  

Japanese name: Ryuu Kato/Haruka Kato.  

Hispanic name: Francisco Alejandro Diego Garcia Ochoa/Francisca Alejandra Maria Garcia Ochoa.

Alien extraterrestrial name: Zana Saani  

Aliases:

He/she/they are currently known as the Cardinal Changeling, Cambion Chimera, or Scarlet Shapeshifter of the Paragons. He/she/they were formally known as the Blue Basilisk, Emerald Eagle, Firebrick Fire Fox, Golden Griffen, Harlequin Hippogriff, Kobi Kitsune, Jade Jaguar, Silver Shark, & the White Werewolf of the Elites. He/she/they were formally known as Morph and Chimera of the Primals, Alpha, & Apex and were known as Shifter and Changeling of the Outcasts, Renegades, Fugitives, & Exiles.

Titles: Champion of Terra, Liberator of the Sol System, Warlord of the Vega System, Conqueror of the Andromeda Galaxy, Savior of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Hero/Heroine of the Alpha Centurion War 

Warbringer of the Aesir Valkyries

Titan Killer of the Greek and Roman Mount Olympus

Fallen God of the Zephyr Nebula 

Devil of the Romulus Nebula 

History: N/A Highly classified. SSSS level clearance required.

He/she/they were the commander and leader of a space rebel army for a Joanna Jacobson a radical, militant, anarchist, & revolutionary leader. He/she/they led the insurrectionist Space Rebel Army when the Sol, Vega, & Polaris System rebelled against colonialism and imperialism of Earth in the Space Revolutionary War and when the Xeno, Milky Way, & Andromeda Galaxy revolted against the neocolonialism and occupation of the Terran Empire in the Space Civil War.  

Ethnicity:  

Racial Identity: An East Asian Japanese and Hispanic Colombian person of color.

Cultural Identity: Polynesian Hawaiian and Tongan Indigenous Pasifika and Colombian Baniwa and Embera Indigenous of Colombia.

Xeno Identity: An Iuyamanian extraterrestrial hybrid.

Height: Depends on gender and gender identity.

He/she/they have transformed gender forms and untransformed gender forms. He/she/they have a 5’11” male masculine untransformed form that identifies with he/him pronouns. He/she/they have a 6’1” female feminine untransformed form that identifies with she/her pronouns. He/she/they have a 6’3” nonbinary genderless untransformed form that identifies with the pronouns of they/them. He/she/they have a 6’5” nonbinary androgynous untransformed form that identifies with the pronouns of xer/xers.  

Weight: Depends on gender and gender identity.

Hairstyle:

He/she/they like short hair styles. He she they like the pompadour, clipper cut, pixie cut, or crew cut. He/she/they like medium to long hair styles that are shoulder length with undercut fades that can be put into a short medium or long ponytail.  

Hair color: when not transformed: Black. when transformed: red.

He/she/they have light brown, to dark brown, to black hair in his/her/their untransformed form  

Eye color: when not transformed: Brown. when transformed: red.

He/she/they have dark brown to black colored eyes.

Skin color: when not transformed: Brown (terra cotta). when transformed: red.

His/her/their transformed form has red hair, red skin, & red eyes. His/her/their transformed form’s body is covered in red fur with black stripes (that covers his/her/their chest, back, arms, & legs). His/her/their transformed form has a prehensile chimera tail that is covered in black and red scales and black and red feathers. His/her/their transformed form has clawed hands with opposable thumbs and clawed feet with opposable toes.  

Sex: Female. Assigned female at birth or AFAB

Gender: Nonbinary or Mahu/Fakaleiti

Gender Identity: Genderfluid, Bigender, or Pangender

Sexual Orientation: Pansexual, Omnisexual, or Polysexual

Spirituality:  He/she/they are Shinto Buddhist and Polynesian Indigenous Pasifika pagan.

Build: fit, lean, or athletic body type.

Occupation:  

He/she/they are a zoologist, anthropologist, biologist, paleontologist, & archeologist. He/she/they are a life scientist who studies on alien worlds as a scientist who has credentials in xeno zoology, xeno biology, xeno anthropology, xeno paleontology, & xeno archeology. He/she/they are also a scientist who studies on magical worlds as a scientist with credentials in magi zoology, magi biology, magi anthropology, magi paleontology, & magi archeology. He/she/they study life across the planets, star systems, & galaxies across the universe, multiverse, & omniverse.

Disabilities:  

Autistic as someone with autism

Neurodivergent: ADD or attention deficit disorder, ADHD or attention hyperactive disorder, OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, & hyperlexia.

Bionic and cybernetic prosthetic eye as a result of being disfigured by a hard-light plasma sword wielded by a female alien super soldier who fought for the Earth Space Military.

Mental Illnesses: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizophrenia, DID or dissociative identity disorder, & PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Plural Systems:  

Goes by Alien name: Zana Saani.

?

Goes by English name: Alexander Mack “Alex” Smith/Alexandria Macy “Lexi” Smith.  

Impulsive, boastful, loud, rash, vain, popular, lazy, crass, & bossy

Goes by Polynesian name: Kana’i Makoa Latu/Ataahua Kamalani Latu.  

?

Goes by Japanese name: Ryuu Kato/Haruka Kato.  

Comical, affectionate, excited, upbeat, warm, easy going, extroverted, charismatic, honest, trustful, hopeful, & friendly.

Goes by Hispanic name: Francisco Alejandro Diego Garcia Ochoa/Francisca Alejandra Maria Garcia Ochoa.  

Jaded, cynical, sarcastic, cold, serious, calculating, quiet, suspicious, introverted, apathetic, indifferent, & stoic.

Tattoos:

His/her/their body from their upper body (of their face, neck, chest, & back), to their upper arms (of their shoulder to their elbow), their lower arms (from their elbows to their fingertips of their hands), upper legs (from their thighs to their knees), & their lower legs (of their knees to their toes of their feet) are covered in traditional Colombian Indigenous Amerindian of the Lowlands of Colombia tattoos and traditional Polynesian Hawaiian and Tongan Indigenous Pasifika tattoos.  

Scar marks: Healed scars from experimentation. Healed scars from torture and interrogation. Healed scars from self harm.

Powers: Superhuman and supernatural: strength, agility, dexterity, reflexes, speed, durability, instincts, accuracy, perception, metabolism, senses, endurance, intelligence, memory, healing, flexibility, & stamina, life span, longevity, self sustenance, & condition.  

Abilities: Alien hybrid physiology. Metamorph or shapeshifter with unlimited form (potential limitless). Telepathy and empathy (limited as its ability to communicate and command terrestrial, avian, aquatic, angelic, demonic, magical, divine, mystical, & extraterrestrial animals, monsters, creatures, & humanoids). Ability to speak most if not all Earth, alien, divine, demonic, mystical, mythical, magical, & fantasy languages because of superhuman memory and intelligence.

He/she/they were born with teeth that can rip through steel, canines that can rip through adamantium and vibranium, claws that can rip through nth metal, & a prehensile chimera tail (with a mouth that has fangs) that can rip through diamonds. He/she/they were enhanced and augmented on a cellular, microscopic, nanoscopic, & subatomic level. He/she/they were given the ability to see the entire electromagnetic spectrum such as x-ray vision, thermal vision, night vision, & ultraviolet vision, including the ability to sense gamma radiation, the ability to see microscopic vision, binocular vision, & nanoscopic vision. He/she/they were experimented on as a child given them the ability to grow teeth, canines, saber teeth, fangs, claws, talons, horns, & tusks that can rip apart materials stronger than diamonds. He/she/they were born with his/her/their superhuman and supernatural control over transfiguration and shapeshifting. He/she/they were experimented on and had his/her/their body implanted with bionic and cybernetic implants as a young adult. He/she/they can psionically modify the configuration of his/her/their organic cells at will on a cellular, microscopic, atomic, sub atomic level, & nanoscopic level. So, he/she/they can cause himself/herself/themselves to sound, act, & appear as a precise carbon copy of any of any human or humanoid. That is regular, divine, mythical, mythological, magical, discovered, undiscovered, extinct, living, aquatic, avian, terrestrial, extraterrestrial, demonic, imaginary, mythical, fictional, magical, futuristic, mystical, science fiction, & fantasy. So, he/she/they can shapeshift into any human, humanoid, semi-humanoid, beast, creature, monster, & animal regardless of any sex, any gender, any race, height, weight, body type, hair style, hair color, eye color, skin tone. He/she/they gained this ability as a teenager. He/she/they can transfigure into anything whether or not they are super powered or un powered, any species, wearing or not wearing clothes, wearing armor or not wearing armor, & or whether they have or don’t have cybernetic or bionic enhancements. He/she/they can shapeshift into anything whether or not they have: scales, fur, feathers, horns, and wings. He/she/they can precisely imitate someone’s retinal pattern, finger prints, vocal patterns and copy their memories, mental thought patterns, finger palm patterns, skin pore patterns, skin, smell, vocal cords, emotional patterns, & repeating behaviors to fool anyone including the most powerful empaths and the most powerful telepaths. He/she/they gained this capability as a young adult.  

Warning: SSSS rank superhero

Master combatant in unarmed combat. Weapons expert in melee combat. Skills with ranged weapons such as composite bows with scopes or hard light plasma rifles. Extremely athletic and extremely acrobatic. Claws, fangs, saber teeth, & canines capable to rip through steel, diamonds, adamantium, vibranium, & even nth metal.

Watch out for Primal/Feral/Beast, Prime, Hybrid/Chimera, Berserker Juggernaut, Dragon Monster, & Levianthan Behemoth!!!!  

Weapons: Hard light and plasma rifles. Hard light and plasma swords.

Costume: Red and black costume, black domino mask, red bandana, a black face breath mask, vibranium and adamantium like reinforced Kevlar bodysuit, nth metal plated open fingered combat gloves and nth metal plated open toed combat boots. Diamond tipped vibranium and adamantium like metal claw gauntlets that are attachable to gloves and boots.

Armor: Ivory and scarlet combat armor, charcoal and cherry power armor, & mech suit.

Weaknesses: Stubborn, rash, impulsive, aloof, cold, cynical, & distant. Being injured by weapons that negates superhuman or supernatural healing. Being wounded by a material stronger than nth metal. Being killed by a substance more dangerous than element x or substance zero. 

He/she/they are physically disabled as someone who was once missing a left biological eye because he/she/they were disfigured in combat during war and later had it replaced with a cybernetic and bionic prosthetic eye. He is autistic as someone with autism. He is neurodivergent as someone with ADD or attention deficit disorder, ADHD or attention deficit hyperactive disorder, OCD or obsessive-compulsive disorder, & hyperlexia. He is disabled as someone with mental illnesses of depression, anxiety, panic attacks, schizophrenia, BP or bipolar disorder, DID or dissociative identity disorder, & PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder.  

He/she/they is a former alcoholic who drank magical alcohol. He/she/they drank Spirit, Myth, & Devil’s Tongue. He/she/they were a former addict who used metahuman and superhuman drugs. He/she/they were addicted to Blaze, Nitro, Supernova, Nightfall, Burnout, & Light Speed. He/she/they were an alcoholic and addict as an adult to deal the trauma and abuse he/she/they suffered from when he/she/they were a child until he/she/they were a young adult as a former child soldier who fought until he/she/they were a young adult. He/she/they got clean and sober after going to rehab and AA. He/she/they went to rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous when he/she/they were with his/her/their current partners.

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Everyone is on edge once April rolls around.

The news is on high alert. Anything that appears slightly out of place is noticed, and speculations and conspiracy theories run wild predicting the next catastrophe. I saw three new bins on the same street on my way to work. Is that Ultron’s bots? There’s a mysterious logo graffiti’d in the subway station. Is that a new hero on the block or just New York being New York?

Global, national, and community security and disaster relief agency are all on a hair trigger. Not a day goes by without all kinds of memos and dossiers. But there’s only so much they can do. There are emergency supplies ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice. Armies and national guards are all ready on base.

In SHIELD, no one sleeps for a month.

It’s round-the-clock round-the-globe monitoring. All hands on deck. No vacation days are approved. You basically live in your office now. The Bus, the Quinjets, the Zephyrs, the Helicarrier, the trucks and motorbikes and little tricycles are all ready. Not a single anomaly goes unnoticed. If Captain America does so much as sneeze, I want the exact coordinates of his location.

April is the cruellest month.

I know Marvel movies only happen in specific months because of cinema slots and holidays, but imagine for a second that those meta reasons don’t exist and supervillains just like to do their thing in late April.

You’d be so anxious once April approaches.

It’s ‘disaster season’, they say. Kind of like hurricane or tornado season, but less... natural. You don’t even know what to prepare for. Do I prepare for evacuation? Or do I stock up on food and water? Is this gonna be a Sokovia type incident where my entire city is just gonna shoot into the sky? Or are the Avengers just gonna punch it out in a parking lot somewhere?

If you try to buy a home insurance in April the premiums are through the roof.

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Cypher:  our mark's name is cullen zephyr, see the attached dossier for everything i could dig up on him.

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Hello! I'm V_M and here are the upcoming elections next week! Tuesday June 11, 2019!All polls for Virginia Open 5:00 A.M. Central Time and Close 6:00 P.M. Central Time! So get there early, bring family and friends, and VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!Remember Complacency is Sin!Great websites to use vote smart elections, us elections, and ourcampaign!Important Information Regarding 2020!RegisterVolunteerGuideEngage the RightWork with Scott PreslerOBLIGATORY SIDE NOTES!IMPERATIVE: BECOME A POLL WATCHER(check your state for more information!)YOU MUST REGISTER AT LEAST ONE NEW PERSON A WEEK TO VOTE FOR PRESIDENT TRUMP IN 2020!Maine State House House 045 Special Election!The surrounding areas includes Gray and Cumberland.Context: Former rep. resignedThe candidates is Kevin Hughes"Hughes has spent the past 28 years helping to run LT’s, a Portland custom apparel decoration and branding business named for his mother, Linda Tobey.“I’ve had my nose to the grindstone … so to go out and run for office was never something I ever had an opportunity to do,” Hughes said.But with both of his children now in college, he said he has more time to give back to the community where he’s spent more than four decades.""Hughes said he offers “a different perspective, more than anything else,” citing his experience running a small business. “I’m definitely a fiscal conservative,” he said, “because we can never spend money we don’t have."[M.E.PressHerald]Additional Source:M.E.ForecasterVirginia State Senate and House Primaries! (General will be November 5, 2019, don't let NOVA run the show)http://bit.ly/2XArT4i 18th, 2019 Elections! (Rally Night Addition)Florida State House 007 Special Election!The candidates is Jason ShoafThe surrounding areas include St. Apalachicola, Port St. Joe, Bristol, Blountstown, Mayo, Wewahitchka, Monticello, Greenville, Altha, Crawfordville, Perry, Carrabelle, and Madison!"Shoaf is a vice president at the St. Joe Natural Gas Company and owns a property management company and a storage business. He is the nephew of former Gov. Wayne Mixson and the grandson of Cecil G. Costin, who served in the Florida House from 1953 to 1962.Watkins and Shoaf will face off in a Republican primary to represent the GOP-leaning district."“I find it highly ironic for the silk-stocking son of Gulf County to say I am disconnected from the district,” said Watkins. The one-time stand-up bass player in a bluegrass gospel band that played annually at the Chipley Watermelon Festival, Blountstown Pioneer Day and the Mayo Goat Festival laughed when his north Florida credentials were questioned.""Jason places Hurricane Michael restoration efforts as a key plank in their platforms. Shoaf, who served on the Triumph Gulf Coast Board to distribute BP oil spill money, also wants to focus on job creation."Source: Tallahassee NewsAdditional Sources:Florida NewsFlorida State House 038 Special Election!The candidate is Randy MaggardThe surrounding areas include St. Leo, Dade City, and areas near Zephyr-Hills.LUTZ �� "The Republican seeking to fill an east Pasco-based legislative seat endorses commonality on transportation, the environment and even federal tariffs.""The similarities between business owner Randy Maggard and attorney David “Mac’’ McCallister, however, ended when they talked about their political resumes and their residences in front of the Pasco Republican Executive Committee last week.It was their first joint appearance in the race for the state House of Representatives District 38 seat formerly held by Republican Danny Burgess of Zephyrhills. Burgess resigned to become executive director of Florida’s Department of Veterans Affairs. The GOP primary election is April 9, and the winner faces Democrat Kelly Smith in June.""Maggard, 55, stood before the Feb. 21 GOP committee meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lutz, renewed acquaintances and reminded the group he chaired Pasco’s Republican Party for more than a decade. He currently chairs the Southwest Florida Water Management District governing board. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Maggard to the governing board in 2011."I know what’s going on on the east side of Pasco,“ said Maggard, vice president of Sonny’s Discount Appliances in Dade City. “People come in my store all the time. We talk about politics.’"McCallister, 67, who said he had lived in Pasco for three decades, acknowledged that he hadn’t been involved in local party politics."Source from TampaBayPAST ELECTION RESULTS!KY Incumbent Bevin wins with less 55%, going to go against Beshear, votePA Rep. hold seats, Keller wins bigFLASH ELECTION UPDATE!I want to reiterate over and over again, Roy Moore is running again, don't let him win! The Alabama Primary Senate will be March 3rd, 2020!Commissioner of Labor Cherie Killian Berry North Carolina (Gov) http://bit.ly/2wXl5SR Why she should be chosen?She had 2,505,628 votes in 2016 compared to Cooper who had 2.3 votes. Pulls close to 50% in blue counties such Pitt and Martin also Lt Gov. Dan Forest is a good option as well.November 5th, 2019 multiple statewide elections will be held in Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia!FUTURE ELECTIONS!Election Date!Election Candidate!Election District!Election Area!Tuesday, June 18, 2019Jason ShoafFlorida State House 007The surrounding areas includes St. Apalachicola, Port St. Joe, Bristol, Blountstown, Mayo, Wewahitchka, Monticello, Greenville, Altha, Crawfordville, Perry, Carrabelle, and MadisonTuesday, June 18, 2019Randy MaggardFlorida State House 038The surrounding areas includes St. Leo, Dade City, and areas near Zephyr-Hills.Remember to start registering yourself and at least three new people every ten days for the 2020 election! Thanks! MAGA 🔜KAG!Keep the faith, work hard, and go to rallies (important to protect your identity though because of crazy NeverTrumpers) (NT)Thanks once again to the beautiful people of the MAGA Movement! We love and cherish each and every one of you Deplorables'! 🐸🐸🐸President Trump Accomplishments!President Trump Donation PageREMINDER COMPLACENCY IS SIN! EXUDE CONFIDENCE, NOT COCKINESS! WE MUST FIGHT FOR EVERY VOTE, IT'S NOT OVER TILL ITS OVER!~ KEEP UP THE ENTHUSIASM! BE CONSISTENT! ~~ LESS THAN 515 DAYS TILL THE ELECTION!~President Trump Caucuses/Primaries!!!*(reminder to IA, NH, and NV voters, set the bar high. Vote for President Trump in big numbers, don't let him down!http://bit.ly/2XCHPDj President Trump Gets Nomination by the end of March 10th Primaries with around 1,300 to 1,500 delegates. If accurate that means President Trump has 23 weeks (165 days) to essentially campaign for the general while Democrats continue the primaries well into to the summer.Work :http://bit.ly/2wXl80Z you have a blessed rest of your day! God Bless You and God Bless the United States of America!💖🇺🇸😍💖😍🇺🇸💖Extra Side Note:Mods it would be really sweet if we could work hand in hand with President Trump and Brad Parscale on the re election campaign.The reason I believe we can help each other is simple. Many individuals that support our President still rely on traditional media for information. Myself and many others on /r/The_Donald are constantly ahead of people when it comes to current events. For example, not many people realize that Hilary paid for the Steele dossier. The way we can help the campaign would be simple. The top three states with the highest attendance average turnout that gives out /r/The_Donald information to people wins autographed jerseys, baseball KAG caps, t -shirts, and much more at the last November rallies. For instance if President Trump visits Colorado twice and the rally turnout averages 50k, than that specific state would place at the top, since swing states will obviously get the most attention and more opportunities. I see this as a great opportunity for healthy rivalry among the states that can help up us get more President Trump supporters on here, but also helps Brad Parscale. This benefits Mr. Parscale since he can send his staff to integrate the rally goers into the voting database and target them with Pro Trump ads on Facebook, Twitter, and register them to vote. Also we can do costume/shirt nights, which would essentially be designs created by /r/The_Donald users that look similar to Patagonia, Vineyard Vines, and North Face outfits. The winner with the best design can hopefully get his/her outfits on the President Trump online outfit store. The way we can determine the best outfit designs would be through first general sub popularity contest, then mod selection, and then President Trump can get the final three designs on stage at rally events worn by boy/girl models and the people can decide the winner. The costs should be cheap so that many people can buy them and so that the proceeds go to the campaign. Also the winner gets 20% percent of all proceeds, so that the people on /r/The_Donald are motivated to create quality designs. We will win 2020 through non stop hard work and dedication, but we also have to have fun while winning! #robgray

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Lincoln Corsair et le nouveau Ford F-150 2021

Le 25 juin 2020

J’aime bien publier mon blogue hebdomadaire le mardi ou le mercredi soir. Mais cette semaine, il parait un peu plus tard pour deux raisons. La première, c’est que mercredi, c’est la Fête Nationale au Québec. Donc, c’est congé pour tous, même les mordus de l’auto. La deuxième, c’est que le dévoilement du nouveau Ford F-150, le véhicule le plus vendu en Amérique du Nord, s’est fait le jeudi 25 juin. Et on ne voulait pas manquer cela!

Commençons alors avec mon véhicule d’essai de la semaine. Dans ce cas, il s’agit du tout nouveau Lincoln Corsair, un petit VUS haut-de-gamme qui remplace le MKC de génération précédente.

Au départ, je dois avouer que j’ai toujours été un «fan» de Lincoln. Quand je suis né en 1949, mon père possédait une Lincoln Zephyr 1940 à moteur V-12. Il s’en est défait en 1954 pour la remplacer par une «vulgaire» Ford Customline mais je crois qu’il ne s’en est jamais remis. Il est demeuré un gars de Ford pour enfin revenir aux Mercury (une marque qui n’existe plus!) mais il ne revivrait jamais plus «l’expérience Lincoln» jusqu’à ce que je me procure ma Lincoln Versailles en 1977. Mon père n’est plus de ce monde mais ma Versailles est toujours dans mon entrée de garage!

Lincoln a longtemps été une des plus belles marques d’auto d’Amérique du Nord. Lincoln fut créée par Henry Leland (le même homme qui avait aussi créé Cadillac) mais des difficultés financières l’ont obligé de céder sa production à Henry Ford en 1922. Henry Ford confia la marque à son fils Edsel qui sut lui conserver son statut de grand luxe jusqu’à Grande Dépression des années trente. C’est là que Edsel transforma Lincoln en Zephyr plus abordable mue pas un V12 «Flathead» dont découlera les fameuses Continental. Il faudra attendre en 1961 pour que Lincoln retrouve ses lettres de noblesse avec la parution des nouvelles Continental aux lignes épurées désormais connues sous le surnom des Continental Kennedy. Oui, c’est dans une de ces Continental que le président Kennedy fut assassiné!

La marque reprit également du poil de la bête avec le modèle Town Car qui fut, pendant des années, l’ultime limousine américaine. Puis, éventuellement, les marques européennes ont pris la relève et la marque Lincoln a perdu de son lustre. Toutefois, ici, en Amérique, Lincoln a su s’adapter au phénomène des VUS et avec le temps, c’est à partir de ce créneau qu’elle reprend un peu de prestige. Malheureusement, les «autos» Lincoln doivent en payer le prix. La berline MKZ a connu sa part de gloire et alors que Ford, le constructeur des Lincoln, a voulu relancer le nom Continental, les VUS avaient déjà imposé leur loi. Selon les dernières nouvelles, Ford devrait terminer la production des MKZ en juillet et on se doute que la Continental, une des plus belles autos de luxe américaines, suivra de près puisqu’elle est basée sur la même architecture.

Ne restera plus, alors, que les VUS Lincoln qui, avouons-le, commencent à connaître un certain succès, ne serait-ce que par leur style accrochant! Du moins, c’est ce que croit Bob Lutz, autrefois un dirigeant légendaire de Chrysler puis de GM qui récemment avouait que, malgré qu’il fut gênée de l’admettre, croyait que c’était Lincoln qui affichait le plus beau style du genre de l’industrie : «Les Navigator et Aviator, c’est ce que les Range Rover auraient dû être!».

Ford a redessiné son petit VUS Lincoln MKC et l’a rebaptisé Corsair. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Donc, maintenant, le plus petit produit Lincoln, c’est le nouveau Corsair. Corsair? Un nom qui a déjà orné une version luxueuse d’Edsel en 1958 et qui, par la suite, est devenue une marque de petite auto économique de Ford en Europe? Ben oui, comme dirait un comédien québécois, Corsair! En fait, le Corsair se veut le remplacement du VUS compact MKC dont il a déjà été question dans ce blogue. À l’époque, malgré les transformations qui lui avaient été apportées, on identifiait trop facilement le MKC à un Ford Escape «saucé dans l’or» (sans tenir compte que la plupart des VUS compacts de la concurrence sont aussi des versions «saucées dans l’or» de modèles moins ostentatoires!).

Vu de l’arrière, le Corsair conserve des airs de famille avec les autres VUS Lincoln. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Quoiqu’il soit issu de l’architecture du nouvel Escape, le Lincoln Corsair sait se distinguer de celui-ci. Et il le fait avec brio. Tous les Corsair vendus au Canada sont à traction intégrale. Toutefois, il y a deux moteurs au catalogue, tous deux des quatre cylindres turbocompressés dont le plus «petit» est d’une cylindrée de 2,0 litres alors que mon véhicule d’essai, un Corsair dit Reserve était animé par le quatre cylindres turbocompressé de 2,3 litres qui développe 295 chevaux et 310 li-pi de couple. Tous les Corsair sont équipés d’une boîte automatique à huit rapports alors que la traction intégrale accorde plus de puissance aux roues avant en conduite normale.

En ce qui a trait au design du véhicule, je vous laisse en juger de vous-mêmes. Affichant une ligne un peu plus définie que le MKC, le Corsair conserve quand même des airs de famille avec les Aviator et Navigator ce qui n’est certes pas un défaut! Définitivement, le Corsair est élégant, peut-être même un peu plus élégant que le MKC.

Toutefois, c’est de l’intérieur que ce véhicule sera jugé. Mon Corsair d’essai était équipé d’une pléthore d’accessoires tous plus intéressants et utiles les uns que les autres. Mais le prix en souffrira éventuellement.

Le tableau de bord du Corsair est un peu trop discret mais il est très fonctionnel. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Au départ, le tableau de bord du Corsair ne gagnera pas des prix pour son design mais sa simplicité se marie très bien à une certaine élégance discrète qui va bien avec la nature du véhicule. Malgré l’instrumentation entièrement électronique (et modulable) du tableau de bord, c’est surtout l’imposant écran du centre qui attire notre attention. Il est activé par le système Sync 3 de Ford qui est facilement manipulable. On y retrouve également son adaptabilité aux services AppleCarPlay et Android Auto. Incidemment, vous noterez sur les photos qu’il n’y a pas de levier de vitesses ni de commande rotative à cet effet mais plutôt des commutateurs «toggle switch» à la planche de bord pour changer le fonctionnement de la boîte de vitesse (les Edsel Corsair de 1958 avaient un système électrique semblable au centre du volant ce qui a bien servi les critiques de l’époque!).

Les places d’arrière sont vraiment accueillantes et confortables. Notez la couleur de la sellerie. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Les sièges avant sont ajustables de multiples façons incluant le réglage (individuel et indépendant) de la longueur du coussin pour les cuisses des passagers d’avant. En plus de ces commandes aux portières, les utilisateurs de Corsair pourront aussi profiter d’autres réglages dont le massage en consultant les commandes à l’écran! Dois-je vous dire que ces sièges sont chauffants (tout comme le volant) ou ventilés? Il en va de même pour les sièges d’arrière qui ne manquent pas d’élégance et de débattement. Quant à l’espace dédié aux bagages, il est suffisant alors qu’il devient encore plus utile si l’on replie le dossier des sièges d’arrière. Mais le Corsair est plus un véhicule de luxe qu’une camionnette de travail! Ah oui! On accède à ce compartiment arrière tout simplement en passant le pied sous le pare-chocs (je l’ai fait avec les bras pleins) et peut même se refermer de la même façon.

Le coffre procure suffisamment d’espace pour les bagages de deux occupants lors d’un long voyage. Évidemment, ce compartiment cargo s’agrandit en rabattant le dossier des sièges d’arrière. (Photo Éric Descarries)

Sur la route

Les gens qui conduiront le Corsair ne seront pas nécessairement des automobilistes à la recherche de sensations. La majorité de ceux-ci opteront pour laisser le mode de conduite en position normale malgré l’intéressante puissance du quatre cylindres de 2,3 litres semblable à celui des Mustang de base (peut-être vaudrait-il mieux regarder de près l’option du moteur de base qui en est presque aussi puissant ?). Passer du point mort à 100 km/h demandera environ sept secondes alors que la boîte auto saura choisir les bons rapports quand viendra le temps de reprises. Heureusement, cette même boîte m’a parue plus stable que celle du dernier MKC évalué. Elle n’accusait certes plus de recherche (shunting) entre les rapports !

Le moteur turbocompressé de 2,3 litres est à la fois puissant et surtout doux et silencieux! (Photo Éric Descarries)

Le Corsair n’est pas un «sports car». C’est une voiture de luxe plus facile à conduire en situation urbaine que bien des limousines sur le marché. Incidemment, il est aussi équipé de cette fonction qui permet le stationnement automatique autonome qui n’est jamais assez vanté (voire même utilisé)! En ce qui a trait à la tenue de route, le Corsair peut facilement se mesurer à la concurrence. Mais là encore, qui ira le vérifier? Le freinage, par contre, mérite d’être mentionné pour sa puissance. Il entre aussi en action de lui-même dans certains cas près de l’accrochage comme j’ai pu l’expérimenter moi-même accidentellement. D’autre part, personnellement, j’ai trouvé ce Corsair plus agréable et plus impressionnant à conduire que les MKC du passé! Et surtout il est plus silencieux alors que son moteur émet moins de vibrations aux arrêts que bien des mécaniques concurrentes.

En ce qui a trait à la consommation, mon Corsair d’essai m’a donné une moyenne de 9,0 litres aux 100 km alors que l’ordinateur de bord indiquait 8,6 ce qui saurait se défendre face à la concurrence. Celle-ci se compose surtout de BMW X3 (ou X5), Audi 3 ou 5, Range Rover Evoque, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Acura RDX et autres.

Plus haut, je vous parlais de prix. Alors, que de base, le Corsair semble plus abordable que la plupart de ses concurrents, son prix peut prendre une tangente plus élevée si on l’équipe de divers accessoires. Par exemple, alors que mon Corsair affichait un prix de base de 50 500 $, il fallait lui ajouter d’abord cette (toujours aussi ridicule) taxe d’accise fédérale de 100 $ pour le climatiseur, 950 $ pour la peinture bleue vernie et surtout 11 350 $ pour les accessoires du groupe 202 A qui inclue les sièges avant chauffants et ventilés, les sièges arrière et le volant chauffant, les essuie-glace sensibles à la pluie, le système Co-Pilot 360 Plus, la caméra à 360 degrés, le stationnement automatique, le régulateur de vitesse adaptatif, le démarrage à distance (avec le téléphone) et l’ensemble de tenue de route dynamique.

Le moteur de 2,3 litres n’est pas une option payante avec la finition haut de gamme mais la superbe sellerie bleue de l’intérieur commande un prix de 750 $ auquel il faut ajouter 175 $ pour les carpettes complémentaires. Mon Corsair d’essai était équipé de l’affichage à tête haute (HUD Display) que j’affectionne tout particulièrement mais cela ajoutait 1500 $ à la facture. Quant à la finition Reserve, celle-ci venait avec des jantes de 20 pouces ce qui ajoutait 1600 $ au prix…16 325 $ d’options? Ah oui! La facture finale? Il ne faut pas oublier les frais de transport et préparation de 2100 $ et on en est rendu à 68 925 $...plus taxes. Il faudra en débattre avec le concessionnaire, n’est-ce pas?

Le nouveau Ford F-150 2021

J’écris ces lignes quelques minutes après avoir visionné la présentation «live» du Ford F-150 2021 sur Facebook. En effet, au lieu de dévoiler un nouveau produit devant public ou devant un groupe choisi de journalistes, Ford a préféré le faire devant le grand public via les réseaux sociaux. Voilà certes une nouvelle façon d’opérer que la grande majorité des constructeurs feront dorénavant. Une autre facette de l’automobile qui change!

Le nouveau Ford F-150 2021 (Photo Ford)

Donc, le pick-up Ford F-150 nous revient dans une 14e génération. Les plus critiques diront qu’il n’a pas changé. Pourtant, Ford affirme que cette nouvelle camionnette présente une carrosserie entièrement redessinée avec une gamme de calandres différentes selon le modèle choisi. Ford annonce que son nouveau F-150 est plus aérodynamique avec des phares redessinés, des passages de roue plus grands et même plus d’une dizaine de nouvelles jantes.

Quelques finitions différentes du F-150 (Photo Ford)

Mécaniquement parlant, on devrait retrouver les moteurs que l’on connaît dont le V6 de base de 3,3 litres, les V6 turbo EcoBoost de 2,7 et 3,5 litres, le V8 à essence de 5,0 litres et le diesel de 3,0 litres. De plus, Ford annonce l’arrivée prochaine de la version hybride électrique Powerboost tant attendue et une version toute électrique à venir.

Le remorquage sera encore privilégié avec une capacité maximale de 12 000 livres. Ford offrira aussi l’électricité à bord (7 kW) pour les outils électriques et un panneau arrière pouvant servir de table de travail à la Workmate! Mais c’est surtout l’intérieur qui a été complètement refait. Lui aussi a été redessiné avec in nouveau tableau de bord, un écran de 12 pouces disponible et une table de travail dépliable entre les deux sièges (le levier de vitesse se repliera sur lui-même). Les deux sièges d’avant seront disponible en version complètement inclinable (180 degrés) et la connectivité 4G LTE sera livrable tout comme le système Sync 4 approprié.

Le panneau arrière pourra servir de table de travail avec divers accessoires. (Photo Ford)

L’intérieur du nouveau F-150 a été complètement revu avec un écran plus grand, une table de travail escamotable au centre et des sièges inclinables à 180 degrés. (Photo Ford)

Il sera possible de commander un bloc d’alimentation électrogène pour les artisans. (Photo Ford)

Évidemment, il n’a pas encore été question de prix puisque le nouveau F-150 ne sera disponible qu’à l’automne. Il n’a pas été question du Raptor non plus ni des versions F-250 et plus. Bien entendu, le F-150 garde une certaine avance sur la concurrence avec sa carrosserie tout aluminium. Mais avec cette présentation anticipée, on constate que le F-150 doit faire face à toute une concurrence venant de toutes parts. On aura le temps d’en discuter lorsque viendra le temps de conduire les versions de production du nouveau F-150.  

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Election Day June 4th, 2019! Elections for California & New Jersey

Hello! I'm V_M and here are the upcoming elections next week! Tuesday June 4, 2019!

All polls for California open 5:00 A.M. Central Time and Close 5:00 P.M. Central Time! So get there early, bring family and friends, and VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

Remember Complacency is Sin!

Great websites to use vote smart elections, us elections, and ourcampaign!

Important Information Regarding 2020!

Register

Volunteer

Guide

Engage the Right

Work with Scott Presler

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California State House 33 Special Election!

The surrounding areas includes Long Beach, Huntington Park, Cudahy, Bell Gardens Lynwood, Signal Hill, Sullivan, and Paramount!

The candidates is City Council member Jack M. Guerrero

"Jack is a proud American patriot, forever grateful to this country for the educational opportunities conferred on him, and dedicated to expanding similar opportunities for others. Jack serves on numerous Boards for public agencies and non-profit organizations, and is active in scholarship and university recruitment efforts in underprivileged communities."

"BA in Economics, Stanford Univesity - where Mr. Guerrero's professors included Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State; Dr. Michael Boskin, former Chair of Economic Advisors for President George H.W. Bush; and Dr. John Cogan, former Director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Guerrero was also a regular political columnist with the Stanford Review newspaper, and a nationally-ranked competitive debator with the American Parliamentary Debate Association."

"Jack’s experience as Mayor, City Councilmember, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Stanford economics graduate, Harvard MBA, Bank Vice President, Treasury professional, auditor of municipalities and government agencies, investment banker, and M&A due diligence advisor to Fortune 500 companies (with professional stints in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Zurich) – establishes him as the candidate with BOTH Treasury experience AND a public service record of fighting for taxpayers and working people."

Additional Sources:

Long Beach Post CA PT

JUNE 18th, 2019 Elections!

Florida State House 007 Special Election!

The candidates is Jason Shoaf

The surrounding areas include St. Apalachicola, Port St. Joe, Bristol, Blountstown, Mayo, Wewahitchka, Monticello, Greenville, Altha, Crawfordville, Perry, Carrabelle, and Madison!

"Shoaf is a vice president at the St. Joe Natural Gas Company and owns a property management company and a storage business. He is the nephew of former Gov. Wayne Mixson and the grandson of Cecil G. Costin, who served in the Florida House from 1953 to 1962.Watkins and Shoaf will face off in a Republican primary to represent the GOP-leaning district."

“I find it highly ironic for the silk-stocking son of Gulf County to say I am disconnected from the district,” said Watkins. The one-time stand-up bass player in a bluegrass gospel band that played annually at the Chipley Watermelon Festival, Blountstown Pioneer Day and the Mayo Goat Festival laughed when his north Florida credentials were questioned."

"Jason places Hurricane Michael restoration efforts as a key plank in their platforms. Shoaf, who served on the Triumph Gulf Coast Board to distribute BP oil spill money, also wants to focus on job creation."

Source: Tallahassee News

Additional Sources:

Florida News

Florida State House 038 Special Election!

The candidate is Randy Maggard

The surrounding areas include St. Leo, Dade City, and areas near Zephyr-Hills.

LUTZ — "The Republican seeking to fill an east Pasco-based legislative seat endorses commonality on transportation, the environment and even federal tariffs."

"The similarities between business owner Randy Maggard and attorney David “Mac’’ McCallister, however, ended when they talked about their political resumes and their residences in front of the Pasco Republican Executive Committee last week.It was their first joint appearance in the race for the state House of Representatives District 38 seat formerly held by Republican Danny Burgess of Zephyrhills. Burgess resigned to become executive director of Florida’s Department of Veterans Affairs. The GOP primary election is April 9, and the winner faces Democrat Kelly Smith in June."

"Maggard, 55, stood before the Feb. 21 GOP committee meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn in Lutz, renewed acquaintances and reminded the group he chaired Pasco’s Republican Party for more than a decade. He currently chairs the Southwest Florida Water Management District governing board. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Maggard to the governing board in 2011."I know what’s going on on the east side of Pasco,“ said Maggard, vice president of Sonny’s Discount Appliances in Dade City. “People come in my store all the time. We talk about politics.’"McCallister, 67, who said he had lived in Pasco for three decades, acknowledged that he hadn’t been involved in local party politics."

Source from TampaBay

New Jersey General Assembly and Denver Runoffs

http://archive.is/zvUxU

PAST ELECTION RESULTS!

KY Incumbent Bevin wins with less 55%, going to go against Beshear, vote

PA Rep. hold seats, Keller wins big

FLASH ELECTION UPDATE!

I want to reiterate over and over again, Roy Moore is running again, don't let him win! The Alabama Primary Senate will be March 3rd, 2020!

November 5th, 2019 multiple statewide elections will be held in Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, and Virginia!

FUTURE ELECTIONS!

Election Date! Election Candidate! Election District! Election Area! Tuesday, June 11, 2019 Kevin Hughes Maine St. House 045 - Special Election The surrounding areas includes Gray and Cumberland. Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Jason Shoaf Florida State House 007 The surrounding areas includes St. Apalachicola, Port St. Joe, Bristol, Blountstown, Mayo, Wewahitchka, Monticello, Greenville, Altha, Crawfordville, Perry, Carrabelle, and Madison Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Randy Maggard Florida State House 038 The surrounding areas includes St. Leo, Dade City, and areas near Zephyr-Hills.

Remember to start registering yourself and at least three new people every ten days for the 2020 election! Thanks! MAGA 🔜KAG!

Keep the faith, work hard, and go to rallies (important to protect your identity though because of crazy NeverTrumpers) (NT)

Thanks once again to the beautiful people of the MAGA Movement! We love and cherish each and every one of you Deplorables'! 🐸🐸🐸

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Extra Side Note:

Mods it would be really sweet if we could work hand in hand with President Trump and Brad Parscale on the re election campaign.The reason I believe we can help each other is simple. Many individuals that support our President still rely on traditional media for information. Myself and many others on /r/The_Donald are constantly ahead of people when it comes to current events. For example, not many people realize that Hilary paid for the Steele dossier. The way we can help the campaign would be simple. The top three states with the highest attendance average turnout that gives out /r/The_Donald information to people wins autographed jerseys, baseball KAG caps, t -shirts, and much more at the last November rallies. For instance if President Trump visits Colorado twice and the rally turnout averages 50k, than that specific state would place at the top, since swing states will obviously get the most attention and more opportunities. I see this as a great opportunity for healthy rivalry among the states that can help up us get more President Trump supporters on here, but also helps Brad Parscale. This benefits Mr. Parscale since he can send his staff to integrate the rally goers into the voting database and target them with Pro Trump ads on Facebook, Twitter, and register them to vote. Also we can do costume/shirt nights, which would essentially be designs created by /r/The_Donald users that look similar to Patagonia, Vineyard Vines, and North Face outfits. The winner with the best design can hopefully get his/her outfits on the President Trump online outfit store. The way we can determine the best outfit designs would be through first general sub popularity contest, then mod selection, and then President Trump can get the final three designs on stage at rally events worn by boy/girl models and the people can decide the winner. The costs should be cheap so that many people can buy them and so that the proceeds go to the campaign. Also the winner gets 20% percent of all proceeds, so that the people on /r/The_Donald are motivated to create quality designs. We will win 2020 through non stop hard work and dedication, but we also have to have fun while winning!

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[cxrsedsouls]

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕍𝕠𝕚𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕠𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕍𝕒𝕞𝕡𝕚𝕣𝕖𝕤 ℙ𝕥. 𝟙

The voiceclaims: 

Zephyr:  Marcus Pierce from Lucifer Haru: We the Kings Takahashi: Shawn Mendes Yuka: Demi Lovato Ichirou: Of Mice and Men Emi: Sanna Neilson Odette: Hey Violet Shiori: Elana Coats (starts at 1:20) Kensei: Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children (starts at 0:50) Seiji: NF Nanao: Ellise Vasilios: Go Radio Liam: Thousand Foot Krutch Hiromichi: Hoobastank Ayame: Salena Gomez Ariadne: Bridgit Mendler Hina: Ariana Grande Yanmei: Valora Kaori: Bahari Yiannis: OneRepublic Eriko: Ava Max Bryony: Lust from FMA Kyoko: Carys Azuma: Sick Puppies Raiden: Sugarcult

[shctteredillusions]

THE DERE GAME:

DEREDERE [  ] You tilt your head when you’re confused. [ x ] You love sweets and cute things. [  ] You are often confused and lost in conversations with your friends. [  ] People often call you cute. [ x ] You care a lot about your friends. [  ] You embarrass yourself a lot with silly question or statements. [ x ] You like bright, soft colours. [  ] You enjoy listening to cute, sweet, gentle songs. [ x ] You add things to the end of your friend’s names. [  ] People often say “aww” when you’ve done something clumsy/silly. [  ] You like anime/movies about romance, love and friendship. Total: 4 / 11

TSUNDERE [ x ] You come off as tough and confident on the outside when you are actually soft and emotional on the inside. [  ] You often hide your true feelings for someone. [  ] You are caring but deny it when someone tells it to you. [ x ] You are protective. [  ] When someone bugs you, you tell them right away strongly, but are still worried that you’ve hurt them. [  ] You are easily embarrassed. [  ] Compliments make you feel awkward and you always deny them. [  ] You tease and bully the one you love to hide your feelings. [  ] You can be violent at times. [  ] You may hurt people a lot, but regret it right away. [ x ] You never cry in front of others. Total: 3 / 11

YANDERE [ x ] You are often loving, caring, sweet - until someone upsets you badly. [  ] When angry, you normally hide it until the time for revenge is right. [ x ] You can at times, be obsessive. [  ] People have said you are “two-faced”. [  ] People tell you that you’re nice, but can be creepy at times. [ x ] You scare the crap out of your friends when you get upset. [  ] People find it weird to see you anything other than gentle and smiling. [ x ] When you’re upset, sometimes you still smile, even when saying something harsh. [ x ] You can get very violent. [  ] You love to help people, but often love to help yourself more. [ x ] You like colours like dark blue or light red. Total: 5 / 11

KUUDERE [  ] You don’t show your emotions to others. [ x ] When you become close to someone, you slowly open up. [ x ] Although you don’t show it, you are easily made happy. [  ] You care for others a lot, still, you don’t show it. [  ] People think you are mysterious. [  ] You can be shy. [  ] You aren’t very loud, rather silent. [ x ] You know who to trust and who not to. [ x ] You choose which friend you can trust wisely. [ x ] You like simple colours, like light purple or white. [ x ] You are rather mature. Total: 6 / 11

DANDERE [  ] You are a shy person. [  ] You are quiet and don’t speak up for yourself. [  ] You look down instead of straight forwards when walking. [  ] You sometimes go to extreme levels just to get out of public speaking. [  ] You have stage fright. [  ] You are stoic and not very open. [  ] You hide yourself with your hair at times. [  ] You speak very quietly in case you say something silly or you sound weird. [  ] You are afraid of meeting new people. [ x ] You are a hard worker. [  ] You do not have as many friendships as others, but those you do have, you’ll cherish them very much. Total: 1 / 11

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Tagging: Snag it

[authorjlhilton]

Zephyr puts on her party clothes and goes to the Thalmor Embassy to eat sweetrolls and kill elves, and she's all out of sweetrolls. We also read and analyze the Thalmor dossier on Ulfric Stormcloak.

[cxrsedsouls]

The Masterful Warrior

Name: Zephyr Age/Birthday: 2513 /  born in 493BC Height/Hair/Eyes: 6′3 / Black / Green Species: Pureblood Vampire Gender/Orientation: Male / Pansexual / Demiromantic Relationship Status: Single Availability: Available Notable Features: Cold pale skin, eyes that can change to red and fangs that can grow FC/VC: Jae Ha /  Marcus Pierce from Lucifer IRL FC/BC: Tba / Tba

Bio:

Zephyr is a man of many talents, to some, he is a master, a father figure, a friend but he is never someone you want to make an enemy out of. From the very beginning, back when he was just a human, he was a proud and fierce warrior, bested by none but it was these skills that caught the eye of the woman known as Bryony. During the time when she was selecting those worthy to become the first of the clans, Zephyr immediately caught her attention.

Brave, smart, strong, determined, he had all the attributes she was looking for and so much more. And so he became the first selected to lead the clans. However, that was never something that Zephyr was interested in. He didn’t like being tied down, didn’t want to be involved in the things that he knew a clan such as that would do. Already aware of what Bryony was capable of, he figured the only way to get out of it was to make a deal worthy of her approval or else she’d only force him to do as she wished or punish him severely for disobeying. He gave the offer to train any and all of her Purebloods to be as skilled as he is in exchange for his freedom and she accepted.

He became one of the firsts Purebloods created during the making of the clans, originally intended to lead the Nishimora clan but his promise ended up being far more valuable to her. No one could manage to train her clans the way he did and though none of them managed to become as skilled as he is, some came very close. Not only did he end up training every member of the clans even to this day, he even trained Bryony and Dionysus as well and so far none have been able to beat him.

During his time that’s not spent with the clans, he is usually traveling around the world learning new fighting styles, training himself with whatever new weapons have managed to emerge until he has mastered it. He knows nearly every fighting style and is masterfully skilled with the use of any weapon. When he travels, he typically ends up taking one pupil under his wing to travel with him and learn all that he knows. His true passion is teaching and training, something he just never sees himself ever stopping. He’s also been known to train others who seek him out, sometimes for a price, sometimes simply because he feels they need it, the reasons vary depending on the person and he is well known not just among those of his kind but among many of the other species out there for his skills.

When he is training someone, whether it’s a pupil he took on or someone among the clans, he becomes like a father figure to that person. He spends a great chunk of time with them, usually training the vampires for most of their first century of life and ends up knowing them far better than most even know themselves. When it’s just him and his student, that strong silent and stoic exterior fades and he can become this loving, caring, and playful fatherly guy. He enjoys teasing his students when they aren’t training and tries to help them in any way he can even when it has nothing to do with his task.

He is the only one who ever truly knows where Kyoko is, remaining in contact with her frequently. He tried to help Haru through the loss of his girlfriend, tried to help soothe the fear the rest of the clans held towards Yuka and Kaname, he trained Emi who ended up being one of the best pupils he’s ever seen and even tried to boost Ichirou’s confidence in himself and to mend the distance that formed between him and his sister. Zephyr has played such a large role in most of their lives, one of the only people that they can truly trust and count on when they need him among the rest of their kind.

As the generations came and went, Zephyr began to instill certain values among the younger (6th) generation, this likely being the reason why so many of them are rebelling and why so many of them weren’t as loyal and obedient as the clans had expected. He has only recently heard the news about the strife amongst the clans and though he has no plans to interfere, he tries to keep himself updated on what is going on and hopes that the younger generation do manage to win and change the clans for the better. Once it’s over, Zephyr will visit the clans once more, offering his services to Kyoko should she ever desire it and to keep in touch with the remaining members.

As of right now, he continues to travel, waiting to find a new pupil to take on and a new technique or weapon to master. At first glance, he truly is a man of this quiet grace and strength, a man you never want to cross yet get to know him and you’ll see just how kind and loving he truly is. Or you could just put a pretty face in front of him that he doesn’t consider a student and watch him melt, try to regain his composure before ending up melting all over again. Spar with him and you’ll see that serious, powerful and intimidating side, the skills of a man who makes fighting seem like an art, each move masterfully performed with ease and like second nature to him.

Zephyr, because of his skills, rarely uses the ability granted to him when he became a Pureblood, though he’s had more than one pupil of his comment how useful such a thing could be were he to ever need it. His power is called enhanced breath, able to create tornado-like winds, cause infatuation, poison his enemies, to even paralyzing someone or putting them to sleep. Yet another thing that goes along with his many talents but still one of those that he never really finds a need to use.

[shctteredillusions]

Somebody: Do you have any kids? Zephyr with a proud grin: I do, 123 of them. Somebody: ....... Zephyr still grinning but quite serious: starts gushing and rambling about said kids. Somebody: runs for the hills.

Zephyr is such a proud papa to all his pupils, except the select few who... well, aren’t the best of people but give him a chance and he will gush and proudly claim each one as his own.