Jun 23

Three-awn. This leaves very

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The three-awns are a genus Aristida of grasses distinguished by having three awns (bristles) on each lemma of each floret. The genus includes about 300 species, found worldwide, often in arid warm regions.

Aristida stems are ascending to erect, with both basal and cauline leaves. The leaves may be flat or inrolled, and the basal leaves may be tufted. The inflorescences may be either panicle-like or raceme-like, with spiky branches. The glumes of a spikelet are narrow lanceolate, usually without any awns, while the lemmas are hard, three-veined, and have the three awns near the tip. The awns may be quite long; in A. purpurea var. longiseta they may be up to 10 cm.


Species

  • Aristida stricta (pineland three-awn)
  • Aristida purpurea (purple three-awn)
  • Aristida pungens (drinn)


References

  • Jepson manual, pp. 1234-5
Mar 13

Grinnall Scorpion III. car handling

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Grinnall Scorpion III is a three wheel car, with two wheels at the front and one at the rear which is a better handling configuration than one wheel at the front but is inferior with regard to interior space. The Scorpion III features a GRP with a space frame chassis and employes a BMW K series motorcycle engine as its power plant. The engine, gearbox and final drive from the motorcycle are utilised with a special rear wheel which is fitted with a car tyre, as are the front wheels. The rear wheel is of a smaller circumference than the bike’s wheel so the gearing is optimised for a lower top speed of around with 0-60 mph taking around 6 seconds when using a K1100 engine. Any K series can be used from a 750 cc, 3 cylinder, to a 1200 cc, 4 cylinder giving power outputs from to .

The motorcycle sequential gearchange is retained and operated via a gear shift inside the cockpit and requires a forward or backward movement to change gear. The brake, accelerator and clutch operate as per a car and are adjustable for reach to accommodate different size people. The seat and steering wheel are fixed in position.

Handling is generally considered to be good due to the lower centre of gravity and wide front track (approx 6 ft)

There are two seats and there is provision above the engine to accommodate some luggage which is roughley equivalent to two sports bags.

The cars are sold as complete kits which everything needed to finsh including washers, ty-wraps etc or as completed vehicles. They are essentially recreational vehicles which offer high performance but lack the practicality of a conventional car.


Trivia

The Scorpion III also featured in the TOCA toring car game for PlayStation 2 and also in the Road & Track video ‘0-100-0 Sportscar Shootout’ video as driven by Phil Hill who reviews it alongside other sportscars.

Roger Cook who is a Grinnall III owner was annoyed when Top Gear magazine showed the car cornering on two wheels.


External links

  • Grinnall Specialist Cars Ltd. official website.
  • Grinnall Scorpion Owners Club
Mar 11

Helen Gibbins. leading

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Helen Gibbins is a leading figure in women’s issues in New Zealand.

Her leading roles have included:

  • Chief Guide of the Girl Guides of New Zealand
  • President of the National Council of Women of New Zealand

She lives in Dunedin on New Zealand’s South Island.


External links

  • National Council of Women of New Zealand
Feb 21

Matra MS80. unpredictable car handling

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The Matra MS80 was the Ford Cosworth DFV-powered car (engine 3000cc, estimated at around 420 BHP) that took Jackie Stewart to the Formula One World Championship title in 1969.

Although officially a Matra, it was basically run by the non-works Matra team of Ken Tyrrell. The MS80 was one of the first F1 racing cars to be designed with “wings” for downforce to increase tyre grip. These were originally introduced into F1 in 1968. Due to some serious racing accidents with the flimsy 1969-type high wing constructions early in the racing season, like all 1969 F1 cars the MS80 was altered to use more sturdy lowered wings, directly attached to the car’s body, later on.

Only two MS80’s were assembled in 1969, a third monocoque was built but remained un-assembled until the EPAF company made it a complete car in 2006. Jackie Stewart in a 2006 issue of the British Motor Sport magazine referred to it as the nicest-handling F1 car he had ever driven.

The car was digitally reconstructed in detail and can be driven in the freely-available “69 Mod” [1] for the Grand Prix Legends racing simulator.


External links

  • EPAF Romorantin - Restoration & rebuild of French Le Mans cars
  • Pictures of the MS80
Feb 03

Camper. vehicle

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Camper can be one of several things:

  • A trailer or vehicle accessory used for camping, see recreational vehicle, travel trailer or camper shell.
  • A Campervan - a self-powered van converted for camping.
  • a person who engages in camping.
  • a reference to the alternative rock band named Camper Van Beethoven.
  • in online games, a player who stays in one area of the game world, see camping (computer gaming).
  • Camper, a shoe company from Majorca, Spain.
  • a camper can be a term for one who stays in their vehicle for a long period of time.
  • Petrus Camper, a Dutch anatomist.
Nov 30

All Thru the Nite. single

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“All Thru The Nite” was 1994 single released only in the UK by R&B group POV featuring R&B female trio Jade. The single hit Top 40 in the UK.

Nov 27

LVT. vehicle

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LVT can refer to:

  • Land value tax
  • Landing Vehicle Tracked, an amphibious military vehicle.
  • Leasehold valuation tribunal, a form of legal hearing in England and Wales.
  • LogoVisual thinking (LVT), exploring cognition and modes of thinking.
  • Leuk Voor Thuis
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician