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When you’re watching your favorite television show and see the disclaimer to not try the action sequences at home, believe it or not, there’s a reason for it because if you don’t know what you’re doing, there’s a good chance that you’ll end up like the guy in this Range Rover.

From a security camera, we watch as the driver rolls down the street in reverse and tries to execute a J-turn to slide right into the driveway and the scene ends up taking a turn for the worse as the driver completely botches the maneuver and lives to regret it.

STREET RACE DOES NOT END WELL!
May 20, 2017

MONZA vs GODFATHER @ Cash Days DFW – These two Camaro nearly collide down at Cash Days on the street! Street racing on public roads can lead to some very tricky situations when it comes to applying high horsepower to a concrete or asphalt road. Tires spin, cars get sideways and accidents happen. On this particular night, Monza from Street Outlaws lines up with the Godfather in one badass nitrous battle, but things don’t end quite like these racers were expecting. This is one of the closest calls we have ever seen! Don’t worry… we’ll be bringing you the FULL Cash Days race very soon

Roger Moore Dead: James Bond Veteran Actor Dies Aged 89

Sir Roger Moore has died, aged 89.

The actor’s family confirmed he had passed away in a statement on Tuesday.

Roger Moore had already found fame as one of England’s most popular TV stars when he was handed his big screen licence to kill. Following Sean Connery’s macho portrayal of the special agent and George Lazenby’s one-off outing, Roger Moore brought his own, far more relaxed, suave charm to the role.

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While some Bond purists were disappointed by his lack of athleticism, Roger Moore made the role his own. With his safari suit, comedic timing and permanently raised eyebrow, he presided over some of the most popular films in the genre.

The star was always the first to poke fun at himself, saying his James Bond only had three expressions, "right eyebrow raised, left eyebrow raised and eyebrows crossed when grabbed by Jaws".

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Roger Moore in 'The Spy Who Loved Me' with Barbara Bach© Provided by Huffington Post Roger Moore in 'The Spy Who Loved Me' with Barbara Bach
His first time as Bond came in 1973, accompanied by crocodiles, playing cards and a Wings soundtrack in ‘Live and Let Die’. He followed this up with ‘The Man With the Golden Gun’, ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’, ‘Moonraker’, ‘For Your Eyes Only’, ‘Octopussy’ and ‘A View To A Kill’. To date, he remains the longest-serving actor as 007, having spent 12 years in the role.

A one-time student at RADA and part-time model, Roger Moore learned his trade as a contract actor with MGM in the 1950s, before the early days of television made him a familiar face in shows such as ‘Ivanhoe’, ‘The Alaskans’ and ‘Maverick’.

The 1960s saw his star rise, in the lead role of Simon Templar in TV show ‘The Saint’. And then he was paired with Tony Curtis for ‘The Persuaders!’, depicting the adventures across Europe of two millionaire playboys and making Roger Moore the world’s highest paid television actor.

Roger Moore with Tony Curtis in 'The Persuaders'© Provided by Huffington Post Roger Moore with Tony Curtis in 'The Persuaders'
His era as Bond, which included other films including ’The Wild Geese’ and ‘Curse of the Pink Panther’, secured Roger Moore’s status as an international film star, with all the luxury trappings that brought. He was as often to be found in Los Angeles and the French Riveria as in the UK and, off-screen, he enjoyed longtime friendships with other luminaries, many of whom he remembered in his 2008 memoir ‘Last Man Standing’.

His favourite was fellow actor David Niven, “honest, kind and hysterically funny”. On the other hand, he revealed his ‘Persuaders’ co-star Tony Curtis was so mean, “he’d charge you for a teabag”.

Roger Moore was married four times, first to actress Doorn Van Steyn, Welsh singer Dorothy Squires, Italian actress Luisa Mattioli and Swedish socialite Kristina Tholstrup.

Despite some serial hostility between his various wives - Dorothy Squires refusing to divorce him after he left her for Luisa Mattioli, Luisa in her turn writing a book about her sense of betrayal when he went off with Kiki - Sir Roger Moore maintained impressively enduring friendships, and very few enemies, for a man who seemed to have effortlessly attained so much.

Asked for his secret, he told HuffPostUK, "I don’t argue.

“I am very happy to turn the other cheek. I have never minded being called a coward."

Despite his humility, Roger Moore worked tirelessly for UNICEF long into his ninth decade.He was knighted for his services to charity in 2003, returning to England for the ceremony from Monaco, where he was based since becoming a tax exile in the 1970s.

During an interview with Huffington Post UK, he described a normal day, which involved, “getting out of bed, avoiding the furniture, kissing my wife good morning, a little bit of exercise, and then it’s time to start on the begging letters… “ he left a perfect comic pause. “I write quite a few of those.”

Driving 5km on a blown tire results in car fire!

2 guys trying to make a doctor's appointment driving 5km on a blown tire. Results with their PT Cruiser going up in flames

Fiat Chrysler defeat devices allowed less pollution during tests, EPA says

The U.S. government filed suit today against automaker Fiat Chrysler, alleging that it equipped more than 100,000 vehicles with so-called defeat devices to circumvent federal emission standards.

The software — installed on diesel-fueled Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 in model years 2013 to 2016 — allegedly cause the vehicles' emission system to "perform differently and less effectively during certain normal driving conditions than on federal emissions tests," resulting in nitrogen oxide emissions above allowable levels during day-to-day driving, the Environmental Protection Agency said.

Fiat Chrysler maintains that its software was designed to detect not testing conditions specifically but temperature and other factors that could damage the engines if emission controls are activated.

The automaker "intends to defend itself vigorously, particularly against any claims that the company engaged in any deliberate scheme to install defeat devices to cheat U.S. emissions tests," it said in a statement, adding that its officials have been working with the EPA to "clarify issues related to the company's emissions control technology."

The allegations against Fiat Chrysler come on the heels of a huge settlement with Volkswagen, which in March pleaded guilty to intentionally thwarting EPA standards with different defeat devices installed in more than half a million cars in the United States. Volkswagen agreed to pay $4.3 billion in criminal and civil penalties.

New Battlestar Galactica Game Puts You In Control Of The Colonies
New trailer and beta test.

A new Battlestar Galactica strategy game will put you in control during the First Cylon War, giving you the mission of building the fleet and defending the Twelve Colonies from the cybernetic villains. "The Cylons have rebelled," announces a voice In the trailer above, which shows the fiery aftermath of a space battle. "There is no end to their war."

Publisher Slitherine says Battlestar Galactica Deadlock will feature "a strong narrative with an extensive cast of characters, both new and from the existing lore." As commander, you'll take charge of ships like the Jupiter Class Battlestar, Vipers, and Raptors. There are also new ships designed just for the game.

Deadlock will have "intense tactical space battles in full 3D," according to Slitherine. You can "give commands to your fleet of capital ships and watch the explosive results play out in pausable real-time across beautiful, 4k supported environments."

The developer, Black Lab Games, is promising fans of the iconic series the game experience they've always wanted.

“Our main goal is to give the vast community of fans and followers a game that is deeply rooted in the franchise’s values," said Paul Turbett, Black Lab's managing director.

"We are creating a game that tells new stories but with familiar places, events and characters. And all of it will be captured in the depth that our strategy game will offer."

Battlestar Galactica Deadlock has no confirmed release date yet, but Slitherine says it will be out this summer on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. You can apply to be a part of its beta test on Slitherine's website.

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The call every police officer dreads has come over the radio.
Police officer has been shot at Helidon, east of Toowoomba.
Update: Officer is in a critical condition. He was shot at while in pursuit of a wanted man.
Update: Members of the public and the media are being advised to avoid the area surrounding Wallers Road, Forestry Road, Ringwood Road and Fords Road as the incident is still unfolding.
An armed man remains outstanding and specialist police are responding.
Local residents are being advised to remain inside.
There is no further information available at this time.