Saab Sold to Spyker for $74-million
GM finally sold its Swedish car brand today. The buyer is a small Dutch luxury car maker called Spyker Cars. The Wall Street Journal, citing anonymous sources, put the sale price at $74-million (U.S.).
Cheap for a car company? The fact is that General Motors will keep $326-million worth of preferred shares in Saab. The Swedish government said it will be ready to loan up to 4 billion kronor ($550-million), Industry Minister Maud Olofsson said.
Some say the deal would be a coup for Spyker and a lifeline for Saab which has been a big money hole for GM.
But it’s also a huge challenge for Spyker, which sold only 23 cars in the first half of 2009, its most recent reporting period, and posted a net loss of €8.7-million ($12.25-million). The six-year-old company has yet to make a profit, but it says funding for its operations have been guaranteed through 2010.
-The Globe and Mail
Terms of the deal were not announced, but both Saab and Spyker scheduled news conferences for later today.
Dry-Rub Barbecue Side Ribs
I like to make ribs in two styles when cooking for a crowd – some people like dry-rubbed ribs (my choice), and wider bones offer lots of real estate for the rub (and take a little longer to cook). Back ribs are a bit meatier, so I find they suit the gooey stickiness of a finger-licking BBQ sauce.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) cumin seed
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) coriander seed
- 1/2 stick cinnamon
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried oregano
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) paprika (hot , sweet or smoked)
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) salt
- 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 x racks 2 full racks pork side ribs (about 6 lbs/2.5 kg)
Directions:
- Preheat one side of grill on medium (or if oven-roasting, preheat oven to 325 F 160 C).
- In small pan, toast cumin and coriander seeds over medium heat until a fragrance is emitted, about 3 minutes. Grind cumin, coriander and cinnamon stick in a spice mill until fine. Combine all spices together.
- To prepare ribs, pull away membrane on underside of racks (this can be initially loosened with a fork, then pulled holding it with a paper towel if slippery). Rub spice rub over top and underside of ribs, rubbing in well with hands.
- Place ribs on side of grill without direct heat and cover (the convection current will cook the ribs, but they will not scorch, as they are not in contact with direct heat). Cook for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours, until tender when pierced with a fork. If oven-roasting, place ribs on a foil-lined baking tray and bake for about 2 hours.
- Slice ribs and place on a platter to serve.
Jenson Button is F1 World Champion
Red Bull’s Mark Webber drove a perfect race to win Sunday’s Brazilian Grand Prix, but fifth place for Jenson Button was enough to give the British driver the 2009 drivers’ title, with Brawn also securing the constructors’ crown.
Some aggresive early driving put Button in the hunt for points, and when a late puncture dropped Barrichello down the order, the outcome was all but settled.
Here are the official race results:
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Girls Boxing
Crash, bang, wallop! We stuck two scantily clad ladies in the ring and made them fight. And we filmed it. We are evil.
- MAXIM
Drinks: Alabama Slammer
It as been a while since I posted something about alcohol but I finally tried something new. The Alabama Slammer.
It a great shooter with a real Southern Kick. Small, But perfectly proportioned.
This is how you make it:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 measure of Southern Comfort
- 1 measure of amaretto
- 1 measure of sloe gin
- 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
Now pour the Southern Comfort, amaretto, and sloe gin over cracked ice in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into a shot glass and add the lemon juice. Cover with your hand and slam on the table.
All there is left to do is enjoy!
Kate Beckinsale Striping
This is something you wont want to miss. Kate Backinsale striping for the camera. This is a very rare event gentlemen so cherish it because it might never happen again. And should I say that Kate Beckinsale has officially been named the sexiest woman alive by Esquire Magazine.
The Best Way To Find Out If Your Girlfriend Cheated On You
If you’ve recently had doubt about your girlfriend’s loyalty, well here is something that could just solve the case for you. All you have to do is replace your night lamp with this ultraviolet light and you’ll quickly figure it out.
Funny Bartender
I was at the bar the other day and something really similar to this happened. I just wanted to give you a little idea of the situation. Just AWESOME!
