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This is a video few would see professionally done by Ferrari – their newest model being thrown about in sub-zero temperaturs and snow-covered b-roads. All this is made possible by the first all-wheel drive sports car made by Ferrari, the FF:

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PLUNKETT FOWLES STONE DWELLERS SHIRAZ 2008
Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia
265967 (XD) 750 mL $19.95

LEONE DE CASTRIS ROSSO RISERVA SALICE SALENTINO 2007
DOC, Puglia, Italy
597534 (XD) 750 mL $17.95

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Porsche almost killed the 911 in the 1980′s – they saw the 928 and other models as the future of the brand instead of the rear-engined 911. However, a few insiders grew enough support to keep it going and saved the 911 from the history books. Now, Porsche acknowledges the 911 as the identity of the brand – as shown in this video released last week as part of their marketing campaign for the new 911. It arrives in dealers this spring.

If you’re wondering why there’s so much Porsche content in my blog, it’s probably because I recently retired from Porsche Report, my focused blog on the subject =)

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YouTube’s Drive Channel is delivering some great car content. In their latest video, Chris Harris takes his GT3 4.0 out for one last drive before storing it for the winter season.

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A lot has been written recently on the Nissan GTR’s power hikes and subsequent price hikes. The 2013 prices in Canada just came out and I wanted to share how the power scales with the price.

Horsepower USA Price Canada Price
2008 Base 480 hp $69,850 $81,900
2009 Base 480 hp $76,840 $89,900
2010 Base 485 hp $80,790 $98,900
2011 Premium* 485 hp $84,060 $99,500
2012 Premium 530 hp $89,950 $109,900
2013 Premium 545 hp $96,820 $103,980

*Note in 2011 the base model was dropped and only the Premium model was offered.

While the price in the USA has gone up by 39%, the price in Canada is up only 26%. In fact while the 2013 model has a $15,000 increase in the USA, the price actually decreased in Canada. Horsepower over the life of the GT-R has increased 13%, from 480hp to 545hp in 2013.

 

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Everyone loves Siracha but have you tried to Korean Gochujang? I discovered this sweet/savory/spicy paste while learning some Korean dishes. It’s definitely something you should try out in your kitchen. They go into the details at The Awl.

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Food photography is really gaining in popularity. Sites like GoJee and Stoveside are really meeting a need for people to share their delicious creations. Slate ran this article on how to take better food photos.

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Rogers has been using an archaic program guide on their cable TV service for years now. They’re probably the only one in North America still using it. Well, they have finally decided to upgrade. The new program guide will be in full HD and the rollout started this week.

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I’ve blacked out my blog today to protest the SOPA.

 

 

You can read more about it at SOPA Strike.

 

 

 

 

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CB2, Crate and Barrels hip, modern sister store, is opening this Saturday, January 21st. It is located at 651 Queen St. W. To celebrate the new store, the created these appetizer plates for their first Canadian store. Cute.

Thanks Di for noticing my typo

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