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A snarky reader, noting praise of Californias governor in this space, recently asked: Where do I keep my shrine to Gavin Newsom?

My answer: The same place everyone should the backyard.

My little shrines location honors one of contemporary Californias crazier contradictions. Even as state government regulates more and more of our lives and livelihoods even the straws through which we drink it has fervently deregulated the spaces behind our homes. And Newsom, who has intruded more deeply into our daily realities than his predecessors, also has become, improbably, the liberator of our lots.

Thats the context behind the governors recent signing of SB 9, the California Housing Opportunity and More Efficiency (HOME) Act, which allows most homeowners to build a second home on their lot, or turn their lot into a duplex. The new law follows 2019 legislation that Newsom signed to give homeowners more freedom to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), or granny flats, in their backyards, and in place of garages.

What turned our technocratic governor into our very own Backyard Bolvar?

The short answer: the housing crisis, including the homelessness surge, has overwhelmed longstanding opposition to housing from environmentalists and NIMBY groups. Building backyard housing is cheaper than other forms of affordable housing (constructing an ADU starts at $100,000; building a new affordable apartment starts at $400,000).

The longer answer involves an irony: even as the California dream long favored homes with large outdoor spaces for living and playing, our local governments outlawed building habitable additions in those outdoor spaces.

Todays backyard liberation sweeps aside longstanding restrictions on such building. But in this shift lies a new irony: freeing homeowners to build in their backyards also threatens the very existence of the backyard.

This is to the good. Sure, some pool parties and barbecues will become things of the past. But its safer for elderly Californians to live in granny flats in their kids urban backyard than in exurban cabins in the path of wildfires. And denser living can be more energy- and water-efficient.

Even more important, this should produce more housing. If one-in-eight California homeowners used their new backyard freedom, wed have more than 1 million additional housing units.

But this new housing wont necessarily make our divided state more equal. Backyard freedom benefits mostly those lucky enough to have backyards. It makes our single-family homes more valuable, since we now have the right to build more. But it also provides openings for financial institutions to buy up homes and gain even more control over the rental market.

As a homeowner, Im one of the potential winners. But I dont have the cash to build my own ADU, and there are as yet no common financing instruments for such projects. When I called the out-of-state firm that holds my mortgage to ask about how to do an ADU, they had no idea what I was talking about. Even if I could borrow the money, I dont have the time or skills to manage such a project.

But it sure would be nice to have rental income to help with the mortgage, especially since journalism is a tenuous profession. An ADU might save money if it could become a home for my elderly relatives.

For now, I mostly enjoy looking at my small backyard and imagining what I might build, if I ever got my act together.

I also like how backyard freedom has put my own small city in its place. A few years ago, a city planning staffer responded with hostility when I asked if I could replace my decrepit garage with a shed. But, just last week, the city sent out a letter offering to legalize any previously unpermitted backyard building, and announcing a new virtual planning desk for anyone with backyard building ambitions.

So, yes, Im not ashamed to say that I put together a small shrine to the governor in my backyard with photos from his 2019 signing of the ADU bills and a copy of his 2014 book, "Citizenville."

Now Id like to add some candles, which Id happily light in gratitude to Newsom and other backyard gods.

Joe Mathews writes the Connecting California column for Zcalo Public Square.

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Illinois States campus is in a constant state of renewal. One great example of this came last spring when the $44 million revitalization of the Bone Student Center was completed.

Things are no different this fall as work finishes up or continues on several major projects. Here is an update on four of those from David Gill, Illinois States director of Facilities Planning, Design, and Construction.

The long-awaited renovation of the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts complex is back on track. The University is currently in the redesign phase of the $61.9 million project, which had been in limbo the past decade as the state allocated, withdrew, and eventually released funding for construction.

Plans call for a combination of renovation and new construction that will enhance instructional spaces in the following facilities located on the southeast corner of the Quad: Centennial East and Centennial West, both constructed in 1959; the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), constructed in 1973; and the Center for the Performing Arts (CPA), completed in 2002. Centennial West will be demolished and replaced with a larger, one-story commons building that will house School of Theatre and Dance studios and administrative offices currently located in the CVA. Additions will be built to the south side of the CVA, to where the glass arts program will be moved, and to the east side of the CPA. Also, the CVA and Centennial East will receive several repairs and improvements.

Construction could begin as early as next year and is expected to take about two years. The first floor of the CVA and Centennial West will be vacated during the project, and the affected academic and staff areas will be temporarily transferred to Julian Hall, Milner Library, and the former Weavers building on North Main Street across from Hancock Stadium.

The new Multicultural Center opened in August in the former Instructional Technology and Development Center at 301 South Main Street. The $4.4 million renovation provides spaces for cultural, community-based student organizations; an event space; three conference rooms; a social justice library; a media room; staff offices; a kitchen; all gender-neutral restrooms; a reflection room; and space for a future podcast room.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and cultural celebration for the new Multicultural Center is scheduled for October 15. Previously, the 16,200-square-foot building, which dates to 1957, housed the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). That unit has been moved to Williams Hall and may eventually be transferred to a more permanent home in Milner Library.

The Mennonite College of Nursings Simulation Lab will triple in size under an $18 million project that will dramatically increase the colleges clinical training facilities and allow it to enroll more students.

The University will demolish a vacant house and apartment building immediately west of the current lab, which opened in 2011 just north of the Bone Student Center parking lot, and build a new two-story facility. The current lab and the new building would be connected by a joint entryway and comprise a combined 30,000 square feet. The University is in the process of hiring an architectural firm for the project, which is estimated to be complete within about three years.

The University has been replacing Julian Halls first-floor parking garage with academic spaces. Three classrooms, two collaboration rooms, and a lobby were added for the cybersecurity program as part of a $6 million project that was finished before the fall semester.

The rest of the garage space is currently being built out to temporarily house areas of the Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts that will be displaced during that colleges major renovation. Julian Hall dates to 1970 and is located on the east side of South School Street across from Moulton and Hovey Halls.

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TRUMBULL The town has never been known for its walkability or nightlife, but that could be changing as a number of economic development projects either near completion or the beginning of construction.

The town has seen several new development projects begin construction this year, from the Woodside Trumbull townhouse and apartment complex to Ecco, an eagerly anticipated new restaurant opening soon on Main Street.

Other projects, such as the Residences at Main, located on the Westfield Trumbull mall property, will put future residents within walking distance of shopping and public transit. Disused office space will be converted to senior residences at 48 Monroe Tpke., also with easy pedestrian access to shopping and dining.

Trumbull is also looking into making the area around the Trumbull Center shopping center more pedestrian friendly, and the Board of Education plans to open a student-run bookstore and cafe later this year in the center.

First Selectman Vicki Tesoro and Economic Director Rina Bakalar have touted the economic benefits of these projects, from increased economic activity to additional tax revenue.

Here is a look at some of the projects underway, recently completed or under consideration in town.

The housing development at 5065 Main Street was made possible through a 2018 zoning change. It is expected to include 260 apartments, with one and two bedrooms, to be rented at market rates. According to Garden Homes and Rose Equities, which described them as luxury apartments, the complex will cater to professionals and seniors. The total cost is $60 million and the project is scheduled to break ground on October 15.

But the apartments will also reflect efforts to make the town more walkable, and give it a sense of place. Tesoro said this would make the area more livable instead of residents being forced to drive everywhere. This is becoming a trend nationally as more developers are converting malls to mixed use facilities.

The concept is really a live, work, play concept that most malls are evolving to, Tesoro said.

United Healthcare formerly occupied a sprawling office complex on 48 Monroe Tpke., but vacated the property in 2015. It has been empty ever since.

In 2018, Senior Living Development and Silver Heights Development bought the property, which includes a parking garage. The plan is to convert the property to an independent and assisted living complex known as Rivers Edge.

Because the property was formerly a corporate headquarters, the developers will give the facade more of a residential appearance, adding balconies and a walkway, in addition to interior remodeling.

The site was the subject of a lawsuit attempting to halt construction. But the suit was dismissed in 2020 and the towns Planning and Zoning Commission approved the housing complex plan in September. Construction is on track to start in 2022.

Tesoro said the housing will be a boon to the local economy and provide a healthy source of tax revenue.

The implications for the community are so strong there in order to be able to keep our seniors in town and, allow them to stay here and allow the community to grow around that area, she said. And of course, the tax revenue that will come from that development will be exceptional for every resident in our town.

The complex will cost an estimated $110 million to build.

The first residents are now renting units within the Woodside Trumbull property, located at 100 Woodside Court, even as construction continues. New tenants to Woodside Trumbull can expect to see a club room with a coffee lounge, where they can unwind and mingle with other residents. A pool, fitness room, dog park and co-working space with Wi-Fi are among the other amenities listed on the propertys site.

The complex is about a mile from Trumbull Center.

According to Bakalar, the property is proving to be attractive to renters.

Theres 113 completed and theyre all leased, Bakalar said.

When complete the $40 million development will include 199 housing units.

The Trumbull Center shopping center at Daniels Farm Road and White Plains Road boasts restaurants and other retail businesses. But a new bookstore and coffee shop will combine both, with an educational component to boot.

The school systems ELITE Program teaches students with disabilities and those students will staff a bookstore called Next Chapter Books and More. The stores purpose is to teach the students valuable work and life skills. Not only will they learn how to stock inventory and interact with customers, they will also learn practical skills like how to navigate a crosswalk and use banking services, according to the Director of Pupil Services and Special Education Services Tammy Hartman.

The store will be housed on the second floor above Gioves Pizza. It will source its inventory from donations. The coffee comes from a local gourmet roaster and the baked goods will be prepared off site by Trumbull High Schools culinary program.

The store is expected to open on December 1.

Moorefield was the site of a flower and herb growing operation, but is now undergoing construction to build single family homes. Like Rivers Edge, the property will house seniors but will not be for rent. The property is located on 2157 Huntington Tpke. and was cleared for construction in April.

There will be 10 houses in total on the 5-acre property. According to Ken Martin, a real estate agent, the homes will start at $750,000 and will be age-restricted to 55 and older. The houses will be between 2,800 and 3,000 square feet.

Martin said the property is generating interest from people in Trumbull and across the state and country.

We have people from Colorado that have a deposit. We have a couple from Trumbull. We have a couple from Windsor, Martin said.

The homes are expected to be completed by spring of 2022.

Local gourmets wishing to partake in fine dining are in luck. Ecco, owned by the same local group that operates Molto in Fairfield, among other restaurants, is currently under construction at the Long Hill Market on 6540 Main Street. It will share space with other tenants and while construction was previously expected to wrap up by early summer, the restaurant is now on track for a November opening.

Bakalar said anticipation was building for the opening among people familiar with the other locations.

They had some delays, but theyre working feverishly on it now. The signage went up a few weeks ago, Bakalar said.

Other tenants include a martial arts studio, a salon, and a Dunkin among others. Bakalar said the property is now 85 percent occupied, which is remarkable considering the pandemic is still a factor, she said.

Built in 1756, the property is older than the U.S. Constitution. But it has undergone modern retrofitting and additions over the decades despite the barn being listed as a historic structure.

Located just a few hundred feet from Trumbull Center, the house is being eyed for conversion to single family apartments, but no land use application has been submitted so far, according to Bakalar.

The proposal to convert the structure to apartments was met with backlash by some residents, worried that the conversions would alter the historic nature of the house. Bakalar said that if the development proceeds, it would include 10 apartments.

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"Nobody does it better," sang Carly Simon in the theme to The Spy Who Loved Me, but 007 does get an awful lot of help when it comes to doing it twice as well as everybody else. The best James Bond gadgets are as integral to the spys arsenal as his Walther PPK and a vodka martini (shaken not stirred, obviously), and have become an iconic part of the long-running franchise.

Thanks to the ingenuity of Q and his team of boffins, 007 rarely ventures on a mission without the right kit. From the iconic souped-up Aston Martin DB5 in Goldfinger to a ballpoint pen hand grenade in GoldenEye, the best Bond gadgets have helped MI6s most famous agent out of a tight spot on numerous occasions. Hes also faced a few challenges of his own when his enemies have got their hands on gear to rival his own.

As time has gone by, some of the Bond tech that once felt like sci-fi (the fingerprint scanners in Diamonds are Forever, the wristwatch communicator in For Your Eyes Only) have become reality. Other examples such as the infamous invisible car in Die Another Day are as memorable for their silliness as their ingenuity.

In this compilation of the best James Bond gadgets, weve picked out 30 of the most iconic pieces of tech from the last 59 years of espionage. Do pay attention

Daniel Craigs Bond would stick out like a sore thumb if he carried a briefcase, but back in the 60s, they were an essential part of any businessmans attire. Which is why Q reinvents one as a stylish box of tricks containing a rifle, ammunition, a throwing knife, a tear gas canister masquerading as talcum powder, and bizarrely 50 gold sovereigns. This Bond gadget can also be used to carry important documents.

007s second big-screen outing introduced one of the best James Bond gadgets. A former Soviet spy chief who defected to become Blofelds No 3 at Spectre, Rosa Klebb has an extremely useful weapon when she needs a little extra kick. Her otherwise sensible shoes contain a retractable spike tipped with poison, fatal to anyone unfortunate enough to come into contact with her lethal right foot. Much imitated in other movies, the footwear also made a brief cameo in the 40th-anniversary movie Die Another Day.

One of the most low-fi entries in this list of the best James Bond gadgets, this is little more than a fake seagull, worn as camouflage headwear for an underwater approach to a villains lair. Bond dispenses with the stuffed bird as soon as he makes landfall, but the idea leaves such an impression that he deploys an updated version (a crocodile submarine) in Octopussy. It should also be noted that, even when worn under diving gear, Bonds dinner jacket maintains its straight-from-the-dry-cleaners look.

James Bond has always had impeccable taste in cars. While most motorists would be more than happy with the style and sophistication of an Aston Martin DB5, however, the 007 edition comes with more than usual under the bonnet. Key selling points include rotating number plates ("naturally"), oil and smoke emitters, machine guns, tyre shredders and best of all an ejector seat which comes in extremely handy in the event of unwanted passengers. Still the definitive 007 vehicle 57 years on, theres a reason Bond pulled it out of storage when he played bodyguard to M in Skyfall.

Whenever you need to make a rooftop getaway, its helpful if youve already stashed a jetpack in preparation for your escape. With hired goons in pursuit, Bond calmly straps on his rocket-propelled apparatus, and blasts off to meet the car thats waiting for him on the street outside. Most impressively of all, 007 finds time to put on a helmet before take-off safety first, and all that.

Over the last 59 years, James Bond has taken a spin in more vehicles than a Top Gear presenter, but few have been as unconventional as Little Nellie. A modified version of an autogyro created by former RAF pilot Ken Wallis though were pretty sure he didnt arm his with flame-throwers and aerial mines this helicopter-like craft is remarkably maneuverable after its been assembled from kit form. That said, wed question the wisdom of using it on a surveillance mission, seeing as its INCREDIBLY LOUD. Top trivia: Little Nellie was apparently named after music hall star Nellie Wallace.

James Bond has never been much of an advocate for giving up tobacco as late as 2002s Die Another Day, he can be seen puffing away on a cigar. But You Only Live Twice contains a powerful metaphor about the dangers of smoking, as Bond captive in Blofelds volcano lair uses the miniature rocket launcher hidden in his cigarette to bump off a Spectre agent. Cigarettes kill, in the most literal way possible.

Q had clearly been watching a lot of Tom and Jerry cartoons when he thought up this Bond gadget. The officious henchman who attempts to frisk 007 for weapons never counted on finding a mousetrap-like device in the agents sports jacket, and recoils in pain when it snaps shut on his fingers. The simple ones are sometimes the best though this particular piece of kit feels like an accident waiting to happen for its owner.

James Bond must be a very punctual guy, seeing as hes rarely seen without a state-of-the-art watch strapped to his wrist. For 007, its never just about keeping time, however, as he tends to insist on his timepieces having more extras than an Apple Watch. His Live and Let Die Rolex Submariner boasts both a powerful electromagnet (handy for deflecting your bosss cutlery) and a very sharp circular saw. Also worthy of a mention: Bonds digital watch in The Spy Who Loved Me received text messages which it printed out on paper decades before SMS became standard.

Theres no point being a high-class assassin famed for killing your targets with golden bullets if you cant get your weapon of choice through customs. Francisco Scaramanga has an ingenious solution, however, as his gun can be quickly disassembled into a matching cigarette case, lighter, and pen he clearly decided that "The Man with the Golden Pen" didnt carry quite the same cachet.

If we needed confirmation that Scaramanga is every bit Bonds equal, we get it in his passion for high-tech gadgets. While his choice of car now feels remarkably dated that shade of brown is so 1970s the addition of attachable wings and a jet engine is ingenious. They allow the assassin and his trusted aide, Nick Nack, to make a hasty aerial escape, though you have to feel for trapped British agent Mary Goodnight when she opens the cars trunk and realizes shes cruising at several thousand feet.

Not impressed by the standard land-only Lotus Espirit? The model James Bond drives in The Spy who Loved Me comes properly into its own once youve driven it off a pier. Theres no need to panic as you sink to the bottom of the sea, because the flick of a button transforms your vehicle into a submarine, bringing a huge variety of ocean life directly to your windscreen. The car also comes with a missile launcher, in case youre having bother from villains in helicopters.

Back in the days before everybody carried a smartphone in their pocket, a camera was an essential part of any respectable spys toolbox Q took great pride in showing 007 a waterproof model in Thunderball, while the tiny ring-based camera in A View To Kill is particularly impressive. But Q may have surpassed himself with the miniature device Bond uses in Moonraker. Its not that it does anything particularly special its more that it features a clever 007 design, with the lens doubling up as the second zero. Its terrible for going incognito, of course, but it looks fantastic.

Nothing characterizes the canal streets of Venice quite like a gondola, but theyre notoriously terrible when it comes to getting around on land. Theres no such problem for 007, however, whose souped-up boat not only comes with an engine, it also converts into a hovercraft should you ever want to take a close-up look at St Marks Square. Unfortunately, its vast length makes it rather cumbersome to maneuver, and it looks so ridiculous that even a pigeon does a double-take.

Its not great for perennial t-shirt wearers, admittedly, but for anyone fonder of the suited look, 007s concealed wrist-mounted dart guns are an essential addition to the arsenal. Possibly the best thing about these projectile weapons is that theres no faffing around with complex trigger mechanisms nerve impulses in the wrists are enough to fire a dart (armor-piercing and cyanide-tipped versions are available) in your victims direction.

Theres nothing particularly remarkable about the one-seater escape jet 007 flies in Octopussy, aside from the fact its wings fold up. Significantly worthier of comment is the fact its housed in a horsebox, behind a prosthetic animal backside so fake that everyone on the military base who failed to spot it deserves to lose their job.

The ability to open an impressive 90% of the worlds locks isnt the most interesting thing about 007s keychain in The Living Daylights. Much more than a souvenir from a trip from one of Bonds favorite tourist attractions, this sound-activated device releases a potent stun gas whenever he whistles the first five bars of Rule Britannia. A wolf-whistle can prove even more dangerous, unleashing a powerful plastic explosive.

It may not share the elegant lines of its famous predecessor, the Aston Martin DB5, but the V8 Volante still comes equipped with some of the best optional extras on the market. The laser cutters are a neat update of the tire slashers from Goldfinger, while the skis and rocket-booster are ideal additions for any vehicle likely to be called into action on ice. The car also boasts ample space for a cello, and a self-destruct system to keep it off the second-hand market.

Lasers have a long history in Bond movies, from Auric Goldfingers famous "I expect you to die" torture device, to the space weapons used in Moonraker. But the Polaroid camera from Licence to Kill has to be up there with the Q Branchs finest, thanks to its user-friendly point-and-kill mechanism. Its also part of a long line of the best Bond gadgets with the ability to take x-ray photos.

Austin Powers famously used dental products against one of Dr. Evils minions, but it was Bond who got there first. When Q helps out the gone-rogue 007 in Licence to Kill, his assortment of goodies includes a tube of Dentonite, a brand of toothpaste that should come with a government health warning, because its actually a highly effective plastic explosive. Turns out its tough on plaque and pretty much everything else.

"Im familiar with that device," Bond assures Q during the first briefing of Pierce Brosnans tenure, but theres more to this leather belt than initially meets the eye. Its equipped with a 75-foot repelling cord built into the buckle, with a piton to hook on to convenient sections of masonry. Its only calibrated for one user, but you can guarantee 007 will find a way to bring along a friend.

If ever a franchise has worked to prove the pen is literally mightier than the sword, its Bond. Q had already issued an acid-squirting writing implement in Octopussy, but its the ballpoint pen 007 uses in GoldenEye that earns a place in our compilation of the best James Bond gadgets. Three clicks arms the four-second fuse, another three deactivates it which is fine if youre paying attention, not so good if you spend your time absent-mindedly fiddling with your pen. As invincible Boris (Alan Cumming) almost finds to his cost.

Many of us were still getting used to the idea of having a cellphone in our pockets when Bond used his prototype Ericsson device to turn his modified BMW 750iL into a full-size remote-control car. Using an early touchpad and LCD screen, Bond proves remarkably adept at driving his big toy around a multi-story car park he even gets a chance to try out additional features such as missile launchers, self-inflating tires, and a conveniently placed wire-cutter. Were still not sure if he got his deposit back from the hire company.

Even the most serious piste enthusiasts would think twice about taking an Alpine holiday with 007 every time he clips on his skis, Bond tends to get chased by armies of angry guys with guns (see also On Her Majestys Secret Service, The Spy Who Loved Me and A View to a Kill). Thats probably why he comes prepared in The World is Not Enough, wearing a ski jacket that creates a protective inflatable shell for you (and a friend) in the event of an avalanche.

One of the most widely mocked elements of a widely mocked movie, the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish from Die Another Day is possibly the silliest addition to Bonds impressive garage of supercars. That it comes with an ejector seat and enough firepower to take out a small army is just half the story. Thanks to its adaptive camouflage "Tiny cameras on all sides project the image they see onto a light-emitting polymer skin on the opposite side," explains Q its effectively invisible. Nobody saw that one coming.

After the ridiculous excess of Die Another Day, the back-to-basics Casino Royale dispensed with most of the gadgets that are usually standard issue in MI6. One exception, however, is the medkit/defibrillator combo located in the glovebox of Bonds Aston Martin DBS V12. It may not be the most memorable hardware in his arsenal, but few others can match its ability to bring a spy back to life though someone really ought to take a look at its faulty wiring.

Personal safety isnt always among 007s priorities, but one of the Walther PPK pistols he uses in Skyfall comes with a special feature that would surely be of interest to anyone who works in the espionage game. The gun is programmed to recognize Bonds palm print, and wont fire if anyone else tries to use it which has to be a big weight off your mind when youre in a scrap with an evil henchperson. The tech is an update of a personalized rifle Bond uses in Licence to Kill.

Trackers have been a staple in Bond movies since the early days, but in Spectre, the latest head of Q Branch tops all his predecessors when it comes to subtlety. And why give 007 a device he could easily lose when you can inject him with thousands of minuscule nanomachines that can give you an update on Bonds GPS coordinates in an instant? This "smart blood" can also track blood alcohol levels, so M will always know when Bond has had a heavy night on the vodka martinis.

These exclusive pieces of jewelry do much more than simply signify your membership of Ernst Stavro Blofelds exclusive criminal club. Rather subtler than the signet rings beloved of the likes of Emilio Largo in the 60s, the fashionable bands feature a neat octopus motif, and most impressive are sophisticated storage devices containing top secret information about the dodgy organization. They are, sadly, not USB compatible.

Many of the best James Bond gadgets never make it out into the field. Instead, they make cameos in the background, as an exasperated Q struggles to make 007 pay attention during his regular briefing sessions. Highlights include a plaster cast missile (GoldenEye), a man-eating sofa (The Living Daylights), a bagpipe flamethrower (The World is Not Enough), an umbrella that engulfs your head (For Your Eyes Only), and a rocket-launching stereo system (The Living Daylights). Most of them look like they were conceived during a Q Branch all-nighter at the pub.

Now you're caught up with all the best Bond gadgets, check out our ranking of all thebest Bond movies no doubt we will all be arguing in the comments section. We also have pieces on the most iconic James Bond moments and the best James Bond villains.

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A week after being eliminated in an early accident at Talladega Superspeedway, AJ Allmendinger raced his way into the Round of 8 in the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs after leading the final 21 laps and winning the Drive for the Cure 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course for a third consecutive season on Saturday, October 9.

The starting lineup was based on a performance metric formula, weighing the drivers and owners results from a previous Xfinity event, the owner points position and the fastest lap recorded from a previous Xfinity race. With that, Playoff contender Austin Cindric started on pole position and was joined on the front row with Justin Allgaier.

Prior to the event, Michael Annett, who returned as driver of the No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro for the first time since Richmond Raceway in September, started at the rear of the field due to replacing Josh Berry, who was originally on the entry list.

When the green flag waved and the race commenced, Cindric and Allgaier battled dead even for the lead entering the first turn while Jeb Burton and Noah Gragson made a four-wide move on Harrison Burton and Justin Haley to move up towards the top five.

From Turn 1, the six additional infield turns of the Roval and entering Turn 8, Cindric managed to remain with the lead ahead of Allgaier, Daniel Hemric and the field. Behind, Tommy Joe Martins spun entering Turn 8, but the race remained under green as the field scattered to avoid Martins. Shortly after, Kris Wright, who sustained a flat tire, spun entering the backstretch chicane.

When the field returned to the start/finish line, Cindric was able to lead the first lap ahead of Allgaier, Hemric, Brandon Jones and Gragson, who was being challenged by Haley.

As the field made their way out of the infield turns in Turn 8, the first caution flew when Sage Karam spun in Turn 6 following on-track contact. At the same time, Jade Buford, who was trying to dodge Karam, pinned his car against Brett Moffitt and the wall as the field behind was forced to scatter.

By the fifth lap, the race restarted on the frontstretch. At the start, Allgaier challenged Cindric side-by-side through the infield turns before Cindric prevailed entering Turn 7. While battling Hemric for the runner-up spot, Allgaier locked up his tires entering the backstretch chicane, but managed to keep his No. 7 BRANDT Chevrolet Camaro straight and through the chicane clean, though he lost the spot to Hemric.

Three laps later, Allgaier slipped and made contact with the wall in Turn 2, damaging the right side of his Camaro. The incident forced Allgaier to pit under green and fall below the running order. At the same time, Cindric, who was leading, missed the backstretch chicane and served his penalty by stopping on the frontsretch chicane, thus surrendering the lead to Daniel Hemric.

Another three laps later, the second caution of the event flew due to Gray Gaulding stalling in the backstretch. Under caution, some like Michael Annett, Brandon Brown and Allgaier pitted while the rest led by Hemric remained on the track.

When the race restarted on Lap 14, Hemric retained the lead over Cindric entering the infield turns as the field fanned out to multiple lanes and jostled for positions. Through the infield turns, the oval turns and the chicanes in the backstretch and frontstretch, Hemric was able to remain ahead of Cindric, Gragson, AJ Allmendinger, Brandon Jones and Justin Haley while the field battled in a single-file line.

With five laps remaining in the first stage, Hemric was leading by nearly a second over Cindric while Allmendinger, Gragson and Haley were in the top five. Brandon Jones was in sixth ahead of Gibbs, Herbst, Harrison Burton and Jeb Burton. Meanwhile, Josh Williams spun in the backstretch chicane, but the race remained under green.

Just as the pit road closed with two laps remaining in the second stage, Cindric peeled his No. 22 Richmond/Menards Ford Mustang to pit road for service and in preparation for the second stage. Meanwhile, Hemric continued to lead by more than three seconds over runner-up Allmendinger and nearly second seconds over third-place Gragson. By then, Gibbs overtook Haley to move into fourth place.

On the final lap of the first stage, the third caution of the event flew due to possible fluid on the course and when No. 15 Toyota driven by Kris Wright, who was smoking through the backstretch, came to a stop in Turn 12 due to a broken track bar. The caution was enough for the first stage scheduled on Lap 20 to conclude under a cautious pace as Hemric claimed his eighth stage victory of the season. AJ Allmendinger settled in second followed by Gragson, rookie Ty Gibbs, Haley, Brandon Jones, Riley Herbst, Harrison Burton, Jeb Burton and Jeremy Clements.

Under the stage break, nearly the entire field led by Hemric pitted while few led by Cindric, who pitted prior to the first stages conclusion, remained on the track.

The second stage started on Lap 22 as Cindric and rookie Sam Mayer filled the front row. At the start, Cindric retained the lead over Mayer entering the first turn while the field fanned out to three and four lanes. Behind, Hemric muscled his pink No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota Supra to third followed by Gragson, who made a four-wide move prior to the first turn to move up into the top five.

When the field returned to the start/finish line, Cindric was the leader of a four-car breakaway stretched out by less than a second. Meanwhile, Allmendinger was in fifth, trailing by three seconds, while Austin Hill, Haley, Preston Pardus, Brandon Jones and Gibbs were in the top 10.

By Lap 25, Cindric continued to lead by seven-tenths of a second over Mayer while Hemric, Gragson and Allmendinger remained in the top five. Meanwhile, Allgaier was mired in 29th in between Loris Hezemans and Stefan Parsons.

Three laps later, the fourth caution of the event flew when Josh Bilicki ran over the curbs through the backstretch chicane and destroyed the front spitter of his car, where the front of his car went airborne before he limped to pit road in a cloud of smoke and ended up in the garage. The debris and damage towards the backstretch was enough for the event to be red-flagged for approximately five minutes.

When the red flag was lifted following the cleanup and repairs to the chicane, names like Herbst pitted under caution while the rest led by Cindric remained on the track.

Down to the final laps of the second stage, the race restarted under green. At the start, Cindric powered ahead on the inside lane while Mayer struggled to launch on the outside lane. Through the infield turns and the circuit turns while the field jostled for positions, Cindric was leading ahead of Hemric, Haley, Gibbs and Mayer.

A lap later, Jeb Burton made contact with the wall entering Turn 2, but he proceeded under green and just outside of the top 15.

When the field surpassed the halfway mark on Lap 35, Cindric stabilized his advantage to eight-tenths of a second over Hemric. Meanwhile, Gibbs moved his No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Supra up to third place while Haley and Mayer remained in the top five.

Just then, the caution returned due to debris reported on the frontstretch. Under caution, some led by Cindric pitted while the rest led by Hemric remained on the track.

With three laps remaining in the second stage, the race resumed under green. At the start, Hemric fended off Haley to maintain the lead entering and exiting the infield turns. He also continued to stabilize his lead through the backstretch chicane, the oval turns and the frontstretch chicane.

On the final lap of the second stage, Haley started to close in and challenge Hemric for the top spot. Despite getting close to Hemrics rear bumper through the infield, Hemric continued to lead over Haley. Haley issued a final challenge on Hemric entering the frontstretch chicane, but the latter managed to hold him off to win the second stage on Lap 40 and record his ninth stage victory of the season. Haley settled in second followed by Myatt Snider, Gragson, Clements, Brandon Jones, Harrison Burton, Gibbs, Jeb Burton and Mayer. By then, Hemric and Allgaier secured their spots for the Round of 8 in the 2021 Xfinity Series Playoffs based on points.

Under the stage break, some led by Hemric pitted while the rest led by Gibbs and Mayer remained on the track.

With 25 laps remaining, the final stage commenced. At the start, Gibbs jumped ahead from the field following a strong start while the rest of the field jostled for positions through multiple lanes.

The following lap, Gibbs was out in front by one-and-a-half seconds over Mayer, who had Allmendinger and Cindric challenging behind. Herbst, who was now placed in a must win situation to keep his title hopes alive, was in fifth ahead of Sage Karam, Allgaier, Ty Dillon, Alex Labbe and Haley while Hemric was mired in 13th. Meanwhile, cousins Harrison and Jeb Burton, both of whom were battling one another for a Playoff spot, were in 16th and 18th.

Down to the final 20 laps of the event, Gibbs continued to lead by eight-tenths of a second over Allmendinger, who was methodically closing in for the lead. Behind, Cindric moved up to third while Mayer fell back to fourth. Karam was in fifth ahead of Haley, Allgaier, Hemric, Herbst and Labbe. By then, cousins Harrison and Jeb Burton were in 15th and 16th.

Just then, Gibbs, who was battling brake issues, missed the backstretch chicane and was forced to come to a complete stop on the backstretch before proceeding. Gibbs misfortune allowed Allmendinger to take the lead as Cindric and Mayer moved up to second and third, thus dropping Gibbs to fourth ahead of Karam.

Five laps later, Allmendinger was leading by nearly four seconds over Cindric while Mayer, Haley and Hemric were in the top five. Karam was in sixth ahead of Gibbs while Allgaier and Herbst battled for eighth in front of Labbe. Harrison Burton was mired in 15th ahead of teammate Brandon Jones, Jeb Burton, Clements and Gragson while Michael Annett was in 21st.

Down to the final 10 laps of the event, Allmendinger stabilized his advantage to more than four seconds over Cindric and Mayer. Haley, who was in fourth, trailed by nearly nine seconds while Hemric, who was mired in fifth, trailed by more than 13 seconds.

Not long after, Cindric got loose approaching Turn 7, which allowed Mayer to briefly move into second before Cindric fought back through the oval turns. While both Cindric and Mayer battled, Allmendinger extended his advantage to more than six seconds. In addition, Haley started to close in on Cindric and Mayer for the runner-up spot.

With five laps remaining, Allmendinger remained as the leader by nearly nine seconds over Cindric, who was under fire by Mayer, Haley, Hemric and Gibbs for the runner-up spot. By then, Herbst took his No. 98 Monster Energy Ford Mustang to the garage due to a rear end issue. The late misfortune ended Herbsts hopes of advancing to the Round of 8.

A lap later, the caution flew due to an incident involving Tommy Joe Martins in Turn 14. The caution all but evaporated Allmendingers advantage of nearly nine seconds.

Under caution, names like Hemric, Labbe, Allgaier, Gragson, Snider, Michael Annett and Ryan Sieg pitted while the rest led by Allmendinger remained on the track.

With two laps remaining, the race restarted under green. At the start, Allmendinger launched ahead on the inside lane while Cindric spun the tires on the outside lane. Through the infield turns and the chicanes while the field battled for late positions, Allmendinger maintained the lead ahead of Mayer while Gibbs and Cindric battled for third.

When the final lap started, Allmendinger continued to lead by nearly two seconds over Gibbs and Mayer, both of whom battled for second ahead of Cindric and Hemric. Then entering Turn 5, Mayer sent Gibbs in a spin, dropping Gibbs back to sixth as Cindric, Mayer, Haley and Hemric moved up the leaderboard. Soon after, Mayer missed the backstretch chicane and came to a stop before proceeding. By then, Mayer dropped out of the top 10.

In the midst of the late spins and battles, Allmendinger was long gone as he made his way through the frontstretch chicane and cruised his No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet Camaro across the finish line for the win.

With the victory, Allmendinger captured his sixth road course win, which was the most all-time for an Xfinity competitor. In addition, he captured his fifth victory of the season and his 10th triumph in the Xfinity circuit as he took another step closer in capturing his first NASCAR national touring series championship.

I knew [the final caution] was coming out, Allmendinger said on NBC. It wasnt gonna go simple like that. That was a fight today. We had to be kind of on defense early, worried about the points. This place was tough to pass. The track was really slick to begin with, obviously with all the rain. [I] Cant thank all the men and women at Kaulig Racing enough, [team owner] Matt Kaulig, [team president] Chris Rice. This Hyperice Chevy, once it got into the lead, it was stupid fast. The big pictures the championship, but getting another win, three in a row here at the Roval, that means the world to meWhat an awesome day.

As the cars were approaching the finish line, a multi-car melee struck that involved Gibbs, Josh Williams, Brandon Brown and Ty Dillon.

Cindric, who secured his spot for the Playoffs based on points a week ago at Talladega Superspeedway, finished in second place after leading a race-high 22 laps while Hemric, who won both stages and led 17 laps, made his way up to third place on fresh tires.

Pretty solid round, Cindric said. I feel like todays a bit of a missed opportunity. I feel like I was able to drive as hard as I wanted to today. I made some mistakes because of it, but learned some things. [I] Thought we were gonna be a bit better today, but it should set us up for Texas. I know we put in a fast lap early. Finishing second and good in points. I had fun today.

Haley, Brandon Jones and Gragson secured their spots for the Round of 8 after finishing fourth, fifth and sixth while Preston Pardus, Snider, Allgaier and Mayer ended up in the top 10 on the track.

I think me and AJ probably had the best cars there, Haley said. His points gap coming into today just allowed him to short-pit and get the lead, and I had to go through traffic through that second stage. I think we had a pretty good LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet. A second-place car. I dont know. We never really got towards AJ, but awesome day. Locked into the Round of 8.

Pretty much, all the road courses this year havent been too bad to us, Jones said. Lot of time, lot of effort into trying to make something of this. Theres been a lot of additions at road courses, so its a big part of our schedule now. Today paid off for us, I think, having a lot of preparation to come into this weekend and have a run like we did. [I] Did exactly what I really needed to do. I know when when we step into a race track, we wanna win. Thats our main goal, but we sat down as a team and said, Hey, were gonna make it to the next round. Its all about being smartAll that went perfect.

[Today] was alright, Gragson said. I didnt really feel like we had the speed we did here in the rain or the dry in the past. [I] Salvaged a fourth- or fifth-place car. To come home sixth from starting at the back there at the end, were just focused on points the whole time. Pretty much, just race the race at 80 percent, 85 percent. Theres a lot at risk, but theres a lot of reward here at this race track for speed and its a big penalty when you go offCame back, did our job, collected points in all three stages and came home a sixth-place finish. Well keep on pushing. On to the next round in the Playoffs.

In the midst of the late chaos and battles, Harrison Burton coasted his No. 20 Dex Imaging Toyota Supra across the finish line in 15th and secured the eighth and final transfer spot to the Round of 8 over his cousin Jeb Burton, who had his title hopes come to an end.

Yeah, it was a boring race for us cause it was just pins and needles, Harrison Burton said. We had two decent first stages where we ran about seventh or eighth or wherever. Then we come into this race, the last stage, and its like, OK, just stay wherever [Jeb] is. It wasnt the most fun. I wasnt able to be aggressive, be like myself, just kind of cruising, so that was boring. Glad it worked out. Now we can go and well go win and get into Phoenix. Thats all that matters is getting to Phoenix with a chance. These next three races, [we] might have to win one. These are all great tracks for us, so Im excited to go try.

I made a couple of mistakes, Jeb Burton said. I got in the wall and I was side by side with Harrison. Luckily, it didnt end our day, but I just need some more laps here. I hadnt raced here before. I was getting better and better. [I] Appreciate Kaulig [Racing] and everything theyre doing for me. Congrats to AJ. He helped me a lot. Just needed a little bit more.

AJ Allmendinger, Austin Cindric, Daniel Hemric, Justin Allgaier, Noah Gragson, Justin Haley, Brandon Jones and Harrison Burton have transferred into the Round of 8 in the Playoffs. Jeb Burton, Myatt Snider, Riley Herbst and Jeremy Clements have been eliminated from title contention.

I made a rookie mistake there, Snider said. I pulled out too soon on the restart, knowing there were a couple of slow cars in front of me. I was just trying to get all I could and misunderstood the rule that I follow. Thats on me. [Crew chief] Andy Street made a great call to get us tires there at the end, help us get back up there to eighth and get ourselves a fight for it, but finished eighth and were still 15 points out, were gonna need a lot more than that. Really proud of everybody on the TaxSlayer crew for slaying it. Thats what I gotta learn for next years ride. Its just to not make those rookie mistakesSomething to build on.

We just got in a wreck the first [Playoff] race we couldnt avoid, broke a rocker arm at Talladega, lost a cylinder and rode around, and battled hard here today with our pink All South Electric Chevrolet. We werent as fast as Xfinity internet this round, but were gonna keep digging deep and give it all we got. We got four more races to learn and try to get better for next year. Im proud of our effort. This is how we shouldve ran the last two races, so it is what it is. We were dealt the cards we had and we were in a big whole, but just proud of our group. Im proud we made the Playoffs and were gonna keep trying to get faster.

There were six lead changes for five different leaders. The race featured seven cautions for 13 laps.

Results.

1. AJ Allmendinger, 21 laps led

2. Austin Cindric, 22 laps led

3. Daniel Hemric, 17 laps led, Stage 1 & 2 winner

4. Justin Haley

5. Brandon Jones

6. Noah Gragson, one lap led

7. Preston Pardus

8. Myatt Snider

9. Justin Allgaier

10. Sam Mayer

11. Josh Williams

12. Jeremy Clements

13. Jeb Burton

14. Alex Labbe

15. Harrison Burton

16. Jade Buford

17. Landon Cassill

18. Austin Hill

19. JJ Yeley

20. Jeffrey Earnhardt

21. Ty Gibbs, seven laps led

22. Brandon Brown

23. Kyle Weatherman

24. Stefan Parsons

25. Sage Karam

26. Ty Dillon

27. Michael Annett

28. Joe Graf Jr., one lap down

29. Will Rodgers, one lap down

30. Matt Mills, one lap down

31. Spencer Boyd, one lap down

32. Ryan Sieg, two laps down

33. Tommy Joe Martins OUT, Accident

34. Riley Herbst OUT, Suspension

35. Loris Hezemans OUT, Electrical

36. Ryan Vargas OUT, Axle

37. Brett Moffitt OUT, Accident

38. Josh Bilicki OUT, Accident

39. Kris Wright OUT, Suspension

40. Gray Gaulding OUT, Rear gear

Bold indicates Playoff contenders.

Playoff standings.

1. AJ Allmendinger Advanced

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October 2

PEACOCKNitro RallycrossNotre Dame Fighting Irish Football v. Cincinnati Bearcats Premier League - Burnley v. Norwich City Premier League - Wolves v. Newcastle Premier League - Brighton v. Arsenal Saturday Night Live, Season 47, Episode 1 (NBC) Tales from the Hood 2, 2018

Ocotober 3

NETFLIXScissor Seven: Season 3 -- NETFLIX ANIMEUpcoming Summer -- NETFLIX FILM

HBO MAXSimmer, 2020

HULUSaturday Night Live: Season 47 Premiere (NBC)Finding Your Feet (2018)The Rocky Horror Picture Show (2016)

AMAZON PRIME VIDEOPrometheus (2012)

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NETFLIXOn My Block: Season 4 -- NETFLIX SERIES

HBO MAXLaetitia, Limited Drama Series Finale (HBO)Nia FuriaSublet, 2020

HULUAmerica's Funniest Home Videos: Season 32 Premiere (ABC)Maggie's Plan (2015)The Program (1993)Unfaithful (2002)

NETFLIXEscape The Undertaker -- NETFLIX FILM

HBO MAXAmerican Masters: Mike Nichols, 2016American Masters: Nichols and May: Take Two, 1996El Verano Que Vivimos, 2020Level Playing Field, Documentary Series Finale (HBO)

NETFLIXThe Blacklist: Season 8Ella Fitzgerald: Just One of Those ThingsBad Sport -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYBaking Impossible -- NETFLIX SERIESThe Five Juanas -- NETFLIX SERIESLove Is Blind: Brazil -- NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes weekly)There's Someone Inside Your House -- NETFLIX FILM

HBO MAXMuy Gay Too Mexicano (Short), 2020The Republic of Sarah, Season 1Rosa (short), 2020

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HULUCastle: Complete Series

PEACOCKIt's Showtime at the Apollo, Season 12

NETFLIXThe Billion Dollar Code -- NETFLIX SERIESSexy Beasts: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESThe Way of the Househusband: Season 1 Part 2 -- NETFLIX ANIME

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HBO MAXVoyagers, 2021 (HBO)

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HULUJacinta (2021) - Hulu OriginalCannabis Evolution (2019)

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PEACOCKThe Amber Ruffin Show, Season 2, New Episode (Peacock Original)

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NETFLIXBlue Period -- NETFLIX ANIMEInsidious: Chapter 2

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HULUShark Tank: Season 13 Premiere (ABC)

PEACOCKSaturday Night Live, Season 47, Episode 2 (NBC)

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HULUG.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)Rogue Hostage (2021)

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HBO MAXWe're Here, Season 2 Premiere (HBO)

HULUGunda (2020)Madonna and the Breakfast Club (2019)

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HULUHome Sweet Home: Series Premiere (NBC)

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HBO MAXEl Husped Americano (aka The American Guest), Limited Drama Series Finale (HBO)Women is Losers, 2021

HULUDream Horse (2020)The Bachelorette: Season 18 Premiere (ABC)

PEACOCKPremier League - Arsenal v. Crystal Palace

NETFLIXIn for a Murder / W jak morderstwo -- NETFLIX FILM

HBO MAXReal Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO)

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HBO MAXEntre Hombres (aka Amongst Men), Limited Series Finale (HBO)

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HULUQueens: Series Premiere (ABC)

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NETFLIXAdventure Beast -- NETFLIX SERIESDynasty: Season 4Inside Job -- NETFLIX SERIESLittle Big Mouth -- NETFLIX FILM Locke & Key: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESMaya and the Three -- NETFLIX FAMILYMore than Blue: The Series -- NETFLIX SERIES Roaring Twenties -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY

HBO MAXDune, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021 (Only available on the $14.99/month Ad-Free plan. Streaming in the US only for a limited time.)

DISNEY+Rookie Of The YearThumbelina

HULUGaia (2020)

APPLE TV+Invasion

HULUThe Marksman (2021)Silent Night (2021)

PEACOCKNotre Dame Fighting Irish Football v. USC Trojans Premier League - Chelsea v. Norwich City Premier League - Crystal Palace v. Newcastle Premier League - Southampton v. Burnley Premier League - Brighton v. Manchester City Saturday Night Live, Season 47, Episode 4 (NBC)

NETFLIXWe Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks

HBO MAXInsecure, Season 5 Premiere (HBO)

PEACOCKPremier League - Brentford v. Leicester City Sunday Night Football - Indianapolis Colts v. San Francisco 49ersPeacock Sunday NFL Final (Peacock Original)

NETFLIXKing Arthur: Legend of the Sword

HULUCome Away (2020)

NETFLIXRoswell, New Mexico: Season 3Sex: Unzipped -- NETFLIX SERIES

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Everything Coming to Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Hulu and Peacock in October 2021 - PopCulture.com

Reviewing a new car that fits neatly into its market segment is simple. There is an easy quantitative formula to measure how it stacks up against the competition on a numerical basis headroom, storage capacity, horsepower, etc. From there, you can draw broader conclusions about the vehicle itself.

But occasionally an automaker takes the bold step of creating a new segment entirely,, and that's where things get interesting. After spending time in the new Ford Maverick, it's clear that Ford has created an entirely new category of truck that both stands on its own and at the same time makes a compelling cross-shop against cars and trucks from entirely different classes.

The Maverick's design a unibody pickup truck, similar to the Hyundai Santa Cruz and Honda Ridgeline, with a diminutive footprint reminiscent of small pickups of the past, like the old Nissan Hardbodies and Chevrolet S10s of the 90s is not unheard of. But what the Maverick offers from the very base of its equipment range stands alone in the modern market.

The base XL trim starts at a scant $19,995 (not including $1,495 in destination fees) and comes standard with a front-wheel-drive hybrid drivetrain, which makes it the only standard hybrid truck in America. The 1.1-kilowatt-hour battery-electric system works in concert with an Atkinson-cycle 2.5-liter inline-four engine to achieve fuel efficiency above 40 miles per gallon easily.

What the Maverick offers from the very base of its equipment range stands alone in the modern market.

It doesn't come at the cost of utility, either, as the electric motor and gasoline engine combined make a rated 191 horsepower that's good to tow up to 2,000 pounds or haul 1,500 pounds in the bed. For a truck that measures almost a foot shorter and comes in five grand less than its bigger sibling, the Ford Ranger, that's impressive.

If the base model doesn't offer enough truck for your needs, though, Ford has another drivetrain package that offers a bit more oomph. The XLT and Lariat trims are available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter EcoBoost inline-four that offers 250 hp and 277 lb-ft, which, in concert with an available towing package, doubles the max towing capacity to 4,000 pounds. Additionally, all-wheel-drive is available with the EcoBoost drivetrain.

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Other interesting options that make the Maverick's potential audience grow wider include the FX4 off-roading package, with all-terrain tires and skid plates, as well as the Ford Co-Pilot 360 safety suite, which adds radar cruise control, cross traffic monitoring, and a host of other driver awareness features.

In short, customers can configure the Maverick's flexible options sheet like the best pickup trucks on the market, like the F-150. As the price ticks up and the list of extras gets longer, the pricing becomes more on par with many other small trucks on the market today where it truly stands out, though, is as a fully stripped base model.

Even at its cheapest price point, rolling around on the base-spec 17-inch steel wheels with a hard plastic dash, Ford put care into every design element of the Maverick's comfortable and smart cabin. Designers added attractive and utilitarian door handles and carved usable cubbies into every square inch of real estate without making them look overly busy or cluttered. Rubber inserts in every center-console nook come standard, and are an appreciated nod to the rugged life most base model pickups live.

Every trim level gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay standard, as well as a base 4.2 inch touchscreen to control them through. There is a pleasantly sparse but well-thought-out selection of physical radio control buttons, and the climate control system is readable and easy to use, even in the base model. In short, even sitting on the durable cloth seats in a cabin stripped down to its most basic functionality, the Maverick is a pleasant place to be.

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The base model drivetrain is extremely compelling, as well. Because the hybrid pairs four-wheel-disc brakes with fairly strong electric motor regeneration, braking can be a bit difficult to engage smoothly. Still, I adapted to it quickly and the efficiency gains of the hybrid are more than worth the learning curve. An electric continuously variable transmission delivers the gas engine and electric motors power to the ground, as with most hybrids. The eCVT is as likable and pleasant as the mechanically similar (but technically different) setup found in the Escape Hybrid.

Towing was reasonably simple as well: I hauled a roughly 1,600-pound trailer with a riding mower on it around the backcountry of Nashville, and the hybrid system had plenty of grunt in reserve, so as to never make merging or ascending a steep hill feel nerve-wracking. If 2,000 pounds of towing is all you need, the base model is plenty torquey for it.

The only part of the base model I found disappointing is that cruise control and power mirrors are not avaialble; you have to spring for the next trim level, the XLT, to get those, which seems like a punitive bit of cost-cutting in a vehicle that otherwise eschews making base buyers feel like they were missing out on key functionality.

The ride quality across all trim levels is what you would expect from a pickup built on Ford's modular front-drive architecture (which also underpins the Bronco Sport, Escape, and Euro-market Focus): comfortable and almost car-like, without any of the steering dullness or body roll of a traditional body-on-frame truck. The seating position and visibility is similar to a 90s Ranger or Hilux, but unlike the small trucks of yore, it would be a comfortable place to eat miles in.

The most important part of any pickup is the bed, and the back half of the Maverick is plenty functional.

Thanks to the well-designed interior, parking and maneuvering the Maverick is a breeze through tight spaces, which owners will appreciate on tight worksites or, more likely, compact urban parking garages. The small design does the Mav favors for ingress and egress as well; getting objects left in the bed without popping the tailgate is a breeze and the ride height is comfortable for people vastly shorter than I am.

The most important part of any pickup is the bed, and the back half of the Maverick is plenty functional. It measures only about four and a half feet long, but Ford cramed in as much functionality as possible. In addition to the aforementioned 1,500-pound payload capacity, the tailgate is multi-positional to allow for easier hauling of large objects that won't quite fit. Ford stamped the bed with a variety of mounting points, tie downs, recesses, and bolt holes specifically designed to encourage DIY hauling solutions and to further enhance the usefulness of the Maverick to customers.

This is a small truck that's still more than capable of being used and abused like one.

Twelve-volt power plugs accessible via pass-throughs and an optional bed-mounted 110V three-prong plug are thoughtful additions for people expecting to go camping or to worksites with their Maverick. Ford already has bed caps, covers, and other add-ons in the works specifically for weather protection, as well. In short, this is a small truck that's still more than capable of being used and abused like one.

And this is what makes the Maverick so much more compelling to me as an overall vehicle than just at its face value of a small truck. It is an accessible path into truck ownership with almost none of the negative tradeoffs a bed demands.

The hybrid Maverick offers the comfort, ease of ownership, and fuel mileage of any comparably priced small car or SUV on the market, all while seating four adults comfortably and handling pickup duty with ease. And if you snag all-wheel-drive and the FX4 equipment, the Maverick makes a compelling argument as an adventure lifestyle vehicle against typical trail-running competitors like the Subaru Crosstrek or even Ford's own Bronco Sport.

In its base XL trim, with its overall roominess and usefulness offered at just under $20,000, the Maverick is a strong competitor for a variety of base-range compact crossovers, such as the Kia Soul or the Honda HR-V. And the phenomenal fuel mileage I was able to achieve in my testing makes the gas-electric Maverick a contender in the hybrid market with the likes of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or the Honda CR-V Hybrid, while starting at thousands less.

I came away from the Maverick impressed at how a truck so focused on its core purpose being a useful pickup could appeal to so many potential buyers in so many vastly different market segments. Ford understands the Maverick has the potential to change how Americans think of pickups by erasing their traditional trade-offs, all while bringing the company's F-Series expertise from decades of selling trucks to its smallest offering. The Maverick is uniquely compelling, and I expect it will make an attractive proposition to shoppers who'd previously never imagined a Ford pickup in their garage.

Photo Credit: Victoria Scott / Ford

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By Jean HansenAdvertorial Writer

With Covid-19 preventing a lot of travel around the country, some homeowners took advantage of the time at home to beautify their yards.

October Yard of the Month winners Sophia Clark and her husband Brian have spent the time improving their property at 2910 Jackson St., by putting in attractive retaining wall planters and in-ground sprinklers, adding plants and working on the flower beds.

The retaining wall planters in front of the property (on both sides) feature different varieties of roses, silver mound (artemisia), marigolds, blanket flowers and balloon flowers.

"Before the retaining walls there was just grass there," she said. "It was so hard to grow grass," said Sophia,who is working remotely for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

The Clarks, who have lived in their Queen Anne Victorian since September 2015, have made other changes including having fir and arborvitae trees removed, and planting lots of flowers in their place. She still has a couple of arborvitae in the beds around the front porch.

"I have moved the flowers around to all different places. Gardening allows me to get out of the house," said Sophia, who traveled a lot with her job before Covid-19.

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She usually tries to give her property a balanced look. As you walk up the steps to the wrap-around porch, there are tall pots with purple fountain grass flanking the sidewalk. Lining the sidewalk on both sides are bee balm plants and rock.

In the right flowerbed in front of the wraparound porch, she planted hydrangeas, hollyhocks (new this year), sedum and ornamental grass. The plant varieties are similar in the left side flowerbed, she said.

The front yard showcases a standalone flowerbed with a cherry blossom tree and daylilies surrounding it.

Sophia then pointed to a flowering pear tree on the parking that they planted for the birth of their four-month-old daughter.

"In the springtime it will have white flowers, so hopefully it will grow. We plan to take a picture of her in front of it every year," she said.

In the side yard, Sophia planted hostas, and the flowers continue on the other side of the white gate. In the backyard, around the foundation, she grows roses and chrysanthemums. Bugleweed provides color all along the side of the fence, and Maiden grass, phlox and coneflower provide interest along the back wall.

The garage is decorated with yard art and provides the perfect backdrop for what she calls her "Everything Flowerbed" because she likes to put "everything" there. She has spirea, blue fuschia, honeysuckle vine, annuals, climbing rose, lilies, columbine, purple leaf Sandcherry, geraniums, dianthus, phlox, Goldenrod and ornamental grass. She trains the climbers by using stakes and trellises.

"This garden is red for Nebraska," referencing her husband Brian's love for the Nebraska Huskers. The geraniums are bright red and the Goldenrod is a state flower.

At the back of their house is a deck, where the Clarks like to entertain. A black pergola overhead minimizes the hot morning sun. Around the deck she has pleasantly scented lavender along with Wisteria, bugleweed, lupine, dahlias featuring big, colorful pink and yellow blooms, marigolds, vinca, and now thriving sweet potato vines that she transplanted from pots.

Other plants you will find in the Clarks' backyard are azaleas and rhododendrons, pussy willow, and more. She strives to have color in her flowerbeds to cover the different seasons so she has pretty plants to look at year-round, and she wants to look for more winter season offerings.

"I try to have as many different plants as I can," she said. "I love having lots of flowers in many shapes, colors and sizes. I was focusing on the 'Wow' factor."

Sophia said she started gardening more when they bought their house and ramped it up during Covid-19 and her maternity leave as a way to get exercise and take a break from being inside the house. She spends about an hour each day and up to four hours during peak seasons. Brian focuses on the grass, doing the mowing and re-seeding, etc., and she does the flowers.

They enjoy their yard by using the hammock on the porch, playing frisbee golf, and spending time working on their old house.

"I love this place," said Sophia, who gets gardening inspiration from her grandmother, who is really into gardening, has big gardens herself, and lives nearby on Nebraska Street. "When we were walking through it, I said 'I'm going to get this house.' I love old houses on Jackson and Nebraska. I love it and I'm definitely going to make the yard my own."

If you would like to nominate yourself or a neighbor for the Yard of the Month, fill out an application and return it to the city manager's office.

Address it to Office of the City Manager, 405 6th Street, 2nd Floor, Sioux City, IA 51101. Or emailjessicajohnson@sioux-city.org.

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