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Hip Hop… an' Ya Don't Stop
No one who lives locally and goes to hip hop shows—that is to say, thousands of people in Sonoma County—could have escaped the shocking headline in last week's local newspaper. "Phoenix Theater Bans Rap Concerts," it declared, in a mystifying statement that was as bold as it was hard to believe.
That's because it wasn't true. The Phoenix Theater has not banned rap concerts.
Here's what happened: in a letter sent out early last week, the Phoenix Board addressed the lingering issue of a 17 year-old from Concord who was found during a police dispatch after a Super Hyphy show starring Keak da Sneak and Mistah F.A.B.; while the kid was being tackled by police across the street, he allegedly tossed a loaded 9mm pistol through the doors of Pazzo, a nearby nightclub. In the letter, the Phoenix stressed that it would continue to do everything in its power to ensure the safety of its patrons, and noted that it had postponed three upcoming hip hop shows while its security measures were reviewed.
Nowhere in the letter did the word "ban" appear. If anything, the Phoenix's dedication to future safety and promise of heightened security pointed directly to a continuation of, and a commitment to, presenting live hip hop.
When I first saw the headline I was mortified. Then, as I read the article, I realized that the people at the Phoenix probably just felt like they needed to address the complicated workload of the Petaluma Police Department, the concerns of parents, and the irate comments posted online by blatant racists. So they said they'd lay low for a while, reassess a few things, and wait until the whole thing cooled off.
I talked with a member of the Phoenix board that night, and a letter to the editor showed up two days later from the Board president clarifying things; it turned out that my hunch was more or less right, and the Phoenix already has some hip hop shows booked again. But why, then, the completely incorrect headline?
As a writer, I should understand how media works. I don't, exactly, but I do know of the propensity for criticizing what you don't understand and wanting it to go away. Wanting so much for it to go away, in fact, that you might tell everyone that it actually had gone away in the hopes that it will follow suit and leave you alone.
Naturally, accusations of racism have been raised about the general attitude towards hip hop in Sonoma County, and while there's no doubt that that's an active element, I don't think it's entirely accurate per se, or, at least, that simple. What I think is at the core of racism, however, is the same thing that's at the core of most denunciation of hip hop: making an uninformed choice to hate something based purely on surface elements.
You can say, and you'd be right, that a lot of balled-out, gun-toting, hoe-slapping rap stars bring condemnation upon themselves (you could also make a case for the obviously over-the-top, unserious extravagance of such poses, but that's a different story). But to be honest, I believe that most hostility towards hip hop comes from recoiling in disgust at the actual sound of the music itself. 30 years after its inception, an opinion still prevails among older people—and especially the large population of older, rich, white people in Sonoma County—that hip hop isn't "real music." It instantly annoys.
And what's so funny to me about the Rap Is Crap brigade is the same thing that's so funny about the Kill Your Television crew—e.g., they never actually listen to the stuff.
If they did give rap music a try, they might discover some that they actually liked. Like evaluating a bottle of wine, subtle nuances either make or break a rap song, and finding the good artists only means ascertaining these idiosyncrasies. To your grandma, say, Talib Kweli sounds just like 50 Cent, but if she actually trained her palate and listened—listened!—she might say, "know what, mu'fucka, this Kweli cat is on some other shit!" (Or, you know, the grandmotherly equivalent thereof.) But is she ever going to do that? Hell no, because people get old and closed-minded and see numbskulls like Kanye West blathering away on television and make up their minds that rap music is a scourge on humanity and that's that.
Growing up in the 1980s, listening to rap music for me was revelatory. Albums like Raising Hell, Paid in Full and Paul's Boutique made me feel, at 12 years old, like everything in the world was within my grasp. I assume that kids these days feel the same way too.
In fact, I know for a fact that they feel the same way. I've gone to lots of hip hop shows at the Phoenix. And I haven't seen as much empowerment, positivity and unity in one room in the last five years as I have at some of those Super Hyphy shows, crazy to say. Whatever your take on the style performed, there's no denying that those shows provide a face-to-face opportunity for teenagers to relate to each other in a positive way with music that is distinctly theirs. If you strip kids of that opportunity, you're not only erasing from their lives some of the most important memories they'll have of coming of age, but also saying that you don't trust them to feel like individuals or to form their own opinions. What kinda shit is that?
Ultimately, anyone trying to ban or acquiescing to media pressure to ban hip hop—clubs that change their DJs, radio stations that change their format—they're all just gonna look like total fools in the end. Hip hop is the most alive and popular form of music in the world. It has been for years and years. You could say, harking back to the same damn thing that happened 50 years ago, that it's here to stay.
A few final things: I actually feel for the writer of the newspaper article; not a lot of people are aware that staff writers don't come up with the headlines for their own articles. Blame the editor. And also, the first show that the Phoenix postponed was an Andre Nickatina appearance scheduled for the incredibly inconvenient hour of 3:00 in the afternoon, put on by Nickatina himself, which for some stupid reason cost an astronomical $35. No big loss.
Tags: Bans, Gun, Hip Hop, Hyphy, Keak Da Sneak, Mistah FAB, Petaluma, Phoenix Theater, Rap


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YOU SQUEE: We squee. Everyone squees over the World's Ugliest Dog Contest, a sweet staple of the Sonoma-Marin Fair in Petaluma. Oh sure, some people may sigh and say "awww, poor wittle things." But figure the pups don't know how snaggly or hair-patchy they may appear. They only know they're getting a lot of treats and love and attention, and that's all good. We'd even call them darn cute, in fact, but the title of the contest does bring out the national media and fans from near and far. So we're into that. More dog love.
FAIR DATES: Wednesday, June 22 through Sunday, June 26 in Petaluma. The World's Ugliest Dog Contest is on Friday, June 24. We're pre-squeeing already, because we feel like we have too many squees to give, and they won't all fit into that Friday. If you'd like to take a look at the field ahead of time, you can find and vote for the pups on the fair's page. There are some awesome competitors in the mix. We want all of them to sit on our lap while we feed them little sausages. We can't say we have that particular feeling about most contests that come along. Surely we're not alone?
OH, AND THE TOP PRIZE? A thousand bucks. Woof woof indeed.

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text: Taxman song Let me tell you how it will be, There's one for you, nineteen for me, Cause I'm the Taxman, Yeah, I'm the Taxman. Should five per cent appear too small, Be thankful I don't take it all, Cause I'm the Taxman, Yeah, I'm the Taxman. If you drive a car, I'll tax the street, If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat, If you get too cold, I'll tax the heat, If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet. Taxman. Cause I'm the Taxman, Yeah, I'm the Taxman. Don't ask me what I want it for (Taxman Mister Wilson) If you don't want to pay some more (Taxman Mister Heath), Cause I'm the Taxman, Yeah, I'm the Taxman. Now my advice for those who die, Declare the pennies on your eyes, Cause I'm the Taxman, Yeah, I'm the Taxman. And you're working for no-one but me, Taxman. "Taxman" Song by the Beatles from the album Revolver Released 5 August 1966 Recorded 20–22 April, 16 May and 21 June 1966,EMI Studios, London Genre Hard rock Length 2:39 Label Parlophone Writer George Harrison Producer George Martin Revolver track listing 14 tracks Side one "Taxman" "Eleanor Rigby" "I'm Only Sleeping" "Love You To" "Here, There and Everywhere" "Yellow Submarine" "She Said She Said" Side two "Good Day Sunshine" "And Your Bird Can Sing" "For No One" "Doctor Robert" "I Want to Tell You" "Got to Get You into My Life" "Tomorrow Never Knows" "Taxman" is a song written by George Harrison released as the opening track on the Beatles' 1966 album Revolver. Its lyrics attack the high levels of progressive tax taken by the British Labour government of Harold Wilson. Please note the text from Wikipedia is imported without editing or authentication. Taxman (Revolver) Taxman (Anthology 2) ©1966 Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission.


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Vermont's True Treasure
Welcome to Franklin County, Vermont's True Treasure. Within the County's borders lies a wealth of culture, natural resources, and recreation opportunities.
Whether you walk, ski, or ride, a trip on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail takes you into the heart of Northern Vermont's agricultural open lands. The Trail wanders through the farms, forests, fields, and wetlands of Franklin County at a railroad's pace – slow, steady grades with sweeping bends. For the full length of the Trail, you'll see the postcard images of Vermont you've grown to love. You'll also see the families and working landscapes that created and support this spectacular scenery.
Join the celebration at our fairs, festivals, and parades. There is something to do in every season. Travel to nearby attractions without packing your bags. Take a train; ride your bicycle; board the bus; paddle a canoe; clip on your skis. We're just a short trip from European Montreal, metropolitan Burlington, the beautiful Lake Champlain Islands, Lake Memphremagog, President Chester Arthur Historic Site, and several major ski areas.
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mir3ken needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 81 designs submitted by 32 freelance designers.
Changing company name - need a new logo. The new name will be Intelligent Notification Corporation.
Desired Color Scheme:
Navy Blue and green (see http://www.mir3.com
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Company is an intelligent notification company. Usually used in emergencies - think VA Tech. 100,000 students called via cell, SMS, page, land line, fax. We are a global leader in this market.
The icon to be used is the "in" in front of the product name at http://www.mir3.com/products/inEnterprise.php
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Primacoustic is a manufacturer of acoustic materials of all types. With over 30 years experience in studio and live sound, and 15 years in acoustics, we have amassed a tremendous resource in the form of knowledge that is interspersed throughout this web site. We firmly believe that by sharing knowledge, not only will you enjoy better results from our products; you will pass along your learning to others.
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Anything But Traditional…
That's how AARC Congress 2012 will be remembered. With a new era of health care all but upon us, RTs across the country will be forced to provide more value in untraditional roles. AARC Congress 2012 is where the science of our past collides with the changes of our present to create the vision for our future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to attend the world's premier respiratory convention where the profession's thought leaders come together to present, network and learn about emerging technologies and the transformation of respiratory care. Serve your patients, share your mission, and advance your career at AARC Congress 2012…a new tradition awaits you.
300+ original research projects
150+ speakers
250+ sessions on current respiratory care topics
4 days of networking and education
3 days of exhibits with all companies in the industry
23+ CRCE credits
Program Committee
Cheryl Hoerr MBA RRT FAARC—Chair
Ira Cheifetz MD FAARC
Patrick Dunne MEd RRT FAARC
Garry Kauffman MPA RRT FAARC
Timothy Myers MBA RRT-NPS
Shawna Strickland PhD RRT-NPS FAARC
Terry Volsko MHS RRT FAARC
Dean Hess PhD RRT FAARC—Consultant
Douglas Laher MBA RRT—Staff Liaison
On behalf of AARC President Karen Stewart and the AARC Board of Directors, we invite you to attend the largest respiratory care meeting in the world. At AARC Congress 2012 in New Orleans, LA, the AARC Program Committee will offer more of everything that matters to you and the patients you care for. You may attend other educational meetings, but none offer you all of the following opportunities…
- Receive the latest information on health care reform and how it will affect the job you do for your patients and your employer.
- Hear a government speaker from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discuss new definitions for Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.
- Learn, see and touch the latest advancements in patient care and technology in the AARC Exhibit Hall with all the manufacturers in the industry.
- Experience the results of research presented to you by your peers in 20 Open Forums over the four days of the Congress.
- Receive all the continuing education credit (CRCE) you need to maintain your state license.
- Participate in programs in all areas of respiratory care: adult critical care, neonatal and pediatric care, home care, continuing care, rehabilitation, diagnostics, transport, management, education, sleep, and long-term care, all presenting the latest information.
And much, much more. Read through this Advance Program and very rapidly you will realize why you must come to New Orleans and be part of the largest and most comprehensive respiratory care meeting anywhere, AARC Congress 2012. See you there!
The AARC Congress 2012 has been accredited by Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) and the International Education Recognition System (IERS).
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I don't think so. But I did notice that I didn't mention it when we went to a friend's for dinner last night. Even though it was the most exciting thing that I had done that day.
Here it is on a largely unfinished art journal page.
These are pages from one of my latest art journal. The one I have not been posting (mostly).
I have been doing a couple of 'private' art journals because I want to make sure that I am not censoring myself. I like to share my art journals with my students, and online, so it hasn't been a great solution.
I am imagining a combination of mostly normal writing with some coded writing when I feel the need. Usually it would be entries about specific people or sometimes private angst stuff. Or, I could actually combine it with normal writing, like people's names could be in code.
I haven't used it a lot, but even so I notice that I am already remembering some of the alphabet. I wonder if I could get to the point where I could read it.
I think it looks kind of cool too.


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Daily service will leave Blanding each morning at 3:30 a.m. and arrive in Salt Lake City by 10 a.m. An afternoon service will leave Blanding at 4 p.m. and arrive in Salt Lake City by 10:30 p.m.
Buses arrive in Blanding at 1 p.m. and 1 a.m. each day.
The fares will be $35 to $40. They will also transport parcels and luggage for a fee.
The service will offer connections with Greyhound Bus Service in Green River and the Wasatch Front, in addition to links for Amtrak, airports, major hospitals and bus service into Idaho, Wyoming and Montana.
Kathy Pope, of Salt Lake Express Bus Service, discussed the service at the January 22 meeting of the Blanding City Council.
She said the business has successfully operated bus service for 17 years between Salt Lake City and Rexburg, ID. They currently offer service ten times a day, with routes into southern Idaho; Butte, MT; West Yellowstone and Jackson, WY; and Boise, ID. The company served more than 156,000 passengers in 2011.
Pope said that a Utah Department of Transportation study identified two big gaps in bus service in Utah, including routes into southeast Utah and into Sanpete and Sevier counties. The company will open both routes in coming months.
Reservations are required to use the service and can be made online or by telephone. Pope said the company operates full-sized coaches on other routes but expects to operate 16-passenger vehicles to the area until ridership grows.
The company website can be found at www.saltlakeexpress.com.


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Strawdog explores intersection of religion, magic, insanity – and actors
|Strawdog Theatre presents
|The Master and Margarita
|Adapted by Edward Kemp
Based on novel by Mikhail Bulgakov
Directed by Louis Contey
at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map)
through April 2 | tickets: $20 | more info
Reviewed by Katy Walsh
As artistic differences threaten the theatrical production of Pontius Pilate, Satan arrives in town to set the record straight. Strawdog Theatre presents The Master and Margarita. In anti-religion Moscow, a writer works feverishly to create a masterpiece play. His girlfriend Margarita believes he is 'The Master' and is willing to do anything to support his writing. The government's theatrical department interferes with his show. They want to ensure Pontius Pilate discredits Jesus' existence. Satan and his cronies visit for a little civilization observation. They also want to get their magic show on the stage. Arrested, committed, beheaded, the poor souls of Russia are in chaos. When Satan sheds insight into mortals' psyches, the balance of life has a peaceful neutralization. The Master and Margarita blurs the division between magic and religion, imagination and psychoses, theatrical and actual, life and death.
Is it a play about a play about the historical decision maker Pontius Pilate? Or is it the full blown hallucination from an asylum inmate? Is it pro-religion or just anti- being anti? The Master and Margarita is for certain an epic of biblical portions. On a primarily stark set, crowd scenes are choreographed using cast as colorful and changing scenery. The large ensemble is white-faced (make-up designer Aly Renee Amidei) and sometimes black-masked. (Special nod to Amidei for the Centurion's makeup: I was transfixed.) The mass unified look effectively emphasizes the alternating mood from theatrical to threatening to comical to spooky. Costume designer Joanna Melville goes hellish, dressing up an underworld ball in goth prom attire. The vibrant swirl of activity is non-stop. Under the direction of Louis Contey, the multiple themes and scene transitions flow smoothly and briskly into the next.
A plethora of Russian names, myriad of actors playing numerous roles, and the whitening effect add to a quandary of identification. Among the easily recognized, the damned bunch are hilarious misfits. Tom Hickey (Woland aka Satan) leads with smug wisdom and a surprising twisted kindness. Anderson Lawfer (Behemoth) is hysterical as a talking cat. Without even that many lines, Lawfer drawls the funny out with a bow tie without pants comment. Double-vision, Danny Taylor (Fagott) has a comedic and mysterious allure. Anita Deely (Azazello) is the non-nonsense assistant from hell. As the enduring lovers, Dennis Grimes (The Master) is a gentle martyr-type and Justine Turner (Margarita) is his strong lovely rescuer. The entire ensemble are convincing as actors playing theatre types, actors playing crazies or actors playing people going to hell… or maybe there isn't a distinction.
The first act is a bubbling manifesto of intriguing confusion. The intermission is a pause from the frenzy to admit uncertainty to the point of the show. At some point in act two, there is an 'A-ha moment.' All the dots connect for art open to interpretation. To sum it up, the cat said it best in one of the final scenes, 'now, I get this play!' What the cat said!
|Rating: ★★★
The Master and Margarita continues through April 2nd, with performances Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 4pm. There is no performanceSunday, April 3. Tickets are $20 with group, senior and student discounts available. Tickets may be ordered by calling 773.528.9696 or by visiting www.strawdog.org.
Running Time: Two hours and thirty minutes with a ten minute intermission
Filed under: 2011 Reviews, Katy Walsh, Strawdog Theatre | Tagged: Alejandro Cordora, Anderson Lawfer, Anita Deely, Chris Oken, Christy Arington, Cortney Hurley, D.J. Reed, Dan Granata, Danny Taylor, Dennis Grimes, Edward Kemp, Eileen Mallary, Ellen Willett, Ian Maxwell, Joanna Melville, Joe Schermoly, John Stokvis, John Wilson, Jon Nook, Justine C. Turner, Katy Walsh, Kyle Gibson, Loretta Roche, Lou Contey, Louis Contey, Maren Robinson, Mikhail Bulgakov, Mikhail Fiksel, Ron Thomas, Sarah Goeden, Strawdog Theatre, The Master and Margarita, Tom Hickey | Leave a comment »


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- Page 1 Nikon D5100 Hands-On Review
- Page 2 New Features and Modes Review
- Page 3 Design and Value Review
Key Specifications
- Review Price: £780.00
Nikon yesterday announced the successor to its entry-level D5000 DSLR model in the shape of the D5100. Following an official presentation of the new model in central London, Nikon made a number of pre-production D5100 sample models available for an informal hands-on session, enabling the throng of assembled journalists to get a feel for the new model.
The D5100 sits above the entry-level D3100 but below the enthusiast-orientated D7000. At its official launch presentation yesterday, Nikon also confirmed that the two-and-a-half year-old D90 will remain in the line-up for the time being thanks to continued global demand.
As might be expected for a camera looking to bridge the gap between the D3100 and D7000, the D5100 looks to bolster its overall appeal by borrowing some of the higher specifications from the D7000, but keeps the overall cost down by retaining some of the more basic specs of the D3100. Interestingly, the new model also brings a number of all-new features to the table, such as a set of Special Effects digital filters and a new HDR function – not seen in any previous Nikon DSLRs.
At its heart the D5100 employs the same DX-format 16.2-megapixel CMOS sensor as the D7000, along with Nikon's latest EXPEED 2 image processor. Nikon wouldn't allow us to load any of their demo models with SD cards (one slot, by the way), so we were unable to take any sample shots. However, given that the D5100 carries the same sensor and image processor as the D7000 we would expect image quality to be on a par with its more expensive sibling, as Nikon claims.
Another notable improvement the D5100 enjoys over the D3100, and the now-discontinued D5000, is an expanded sensitivity range that stretches from ISO 100-6400 in standard mode, expandable to a maximum of ISO 25,600 using the Hi1 and Hi2 settings. Quite how usable that top setting will be remains to be seen, though as a last resort in near-dark situations where the use of flash isn't an option it's certainly a useful tool to have on board.
However, while Nikon has made low-light performance a trump card feature of its DSLR range in recent years, other manufacturers have since caught up. The D5100 isn't the only entry-level DSLR to offer impressively high expanded settings the cheaper Pentax K-r also offers ISO 25,600, while Canon's recently launched EOS 600D can hit ISO 12,800 in expanded mode.
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Pop the Champagne: Developing-Country Outbound Investment Hits Record High
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD [1]) has just issued its Global Investment Trends Monitor that looks at outward-bound foreign direct investment (FDI). Here's the lead: The share of developing and transition-country FDI in global outflows increased to 28 percent in 2010, up from 15 percent in 2007, the year prior to the global financial crisis. These are historic levels, both in absolute terms and as a share of the global total of outbound FDI.
Another important snippet from UNCTAD is that a full 70 percent of developing and transition-country outward investment is destined toward other developing and transition countries—this is also known as "South-South" investment. The Monitor attributes this trend to the stronger recovery and economic condition is those destinations. While the numbers are new, perhaps the trend is unsurprising to those who follow these issues closely—as it has become increasingly apparent as most of the world has moved out of financial and economic crisis.
Also unsurprising may be a note of caution by James Zhan, the director of the investment division at UNCTAD. He points out that there are still risks to full-fledged recovery, including "unpredictable global governance" amid financial reforms, sovereign debt crises, rising energy prices, inflation risks, and currency volatility.
Allow me to circle this back to MIGA's work in two ways.
First, increased South-South investment is an important goal that broadens the global economic base and allows for important knowledge and resource transfers. For these reasons, it is one of MIGA's strategic priorities. Twenty-nine percent of investments [2] that MIGA insured in fiscal years 2009 to the first half 2011 were South-South. This is a good showing, but most of these investments tended to be smaller than many others that MIGA insures—so from the agency's perspective we note some room for larger-scale South-South investments.
The second point I'd like to make is that, apart from the economic risks noted by Zhan above, MIGA surveys [3] of multinational executives have found that their top worry when operating in developing countries in the short run is political risk. The revolutions and unrest in the Middle East and North Africa have recently brought the topic of political risk into very sharp relief. Indeed, while MIGA surveys in the past two years have found that investors are primarily worried about adverse government intervention (for example, changes in regulations, breach of contract, non-honoring of sovereign guarantees, currency restrictions, and expropriation) rather than overt political violence, it will be interesting to see whether these perceptions may change in this year's upcoming survey.
All this to say that, despite the good news on outbound FDI trends, there are significant economic and political risks on the horizon. These need to be managed and potentially mitigated to maintain the positive momentum we see in UNCTAD's data.
The Monitor is quite short and readable, and has some interesting regional breakdowns. Find it here [4].
- Tags:
- The World Region [5]
- Macroeconomics and Economic Growth [6]
- south-south [8]
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency [9]
- miga [10]
- James Zhan [11]
- Global Investment Trends Monitor [12]
- foreign direct investment [13]


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You have several elected representatives at different levels of government.
Your Winster and South Darley district councillor represents you on Derbyshire Dales District Council. The District Council is responsible for local services, including planning, council housing, and rubbish collection. Most district councillors are not paid a salary, but get a basic allowance for the work they do.
Your Dovedale county councillor represents you on Derbyshire County Council. The County Council is responsible for local services, including education, social services, transport, roads (except trunk roads and motorways), public rights of way, and libraries. Most county councillors are not paid a salary, but get a basic allowance for the work they do.
Your Derbyshire Dales MP represents you in the House of Commons. The House of Commons is responsible for making laws in the UK and for overall scrutiny of all aspects of government.
Your 5 East Midlands MEPs represent you in the European Parliament. They scrutinise proposed European laws and the budget of the European Union, and provide oversight of its other decision-making bodies.
Lords are not elected by you, but they still get to vote in Parliament just like your MP. You may want to write to a Lord (more info).


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Responsive handling with smooth luxury.
Luxury Cars
Editor: New Car Test Drive
$42,390 Base Price MSRP
$68,390 As Tested MSRP
Model Lineup: Cadillac STS V6 ($42,390); Cadillac STS V8 ($51,810); Cadillac STS-V ($75,010)
Standard Engine: 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Engine Options: 254-hp 3.6-liter double overhead-cam 24-valve V6 w VVT; 320-hp 4.6-liter DOHC 32-valve V8 w VVT; 469-hp 4.4-liter DOHC 32-valve supercharged V8 w VVT
Standard Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Transmission Options: 5-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic
Basic Warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled In: Lansing, Michigan
Model Tested MSRP: Cadillac STS V8 ($51,810)
Standard Equipment: dual-zone, automatic climate control; auto headlamps; AM/FM stereo with 6CD/DVD changer; XM Satellite Radio (3-month trial service included); OnStar safety warning and communication system (one year service included); remote keyless unlock and start; rain-sensing windshield wipers; programmable remote garage opener system; power windows; 8-way front seats; heated outside mirrors; power tilt and telescope wood-and-leather steering wheel; memory for driver's seat, outside mirrors and steering wheel; leather-trimmed front and rear floor mats; tire-pressure monitor
Options As Tested: all-wheel drive ($1,550); Luxury Performance Package ($8,190) includes Bose 5.1 surround sound with navigation, Xenon HID headlamps with washers, IntelliBeam automatic high/low beam control with flash to pass feature, interior auto-dimming rearview mirror with OnStar controls, heated and ventilated front seats, premium ZF steering gear, performance cooling package, Magnetic Ride control, rear spoiler, limited slip rear differential, P235/50R18 front tires, P255/45R18 rear tires, Brembo performance brakes and 18-inch 9-spoke polished aluminum; Tuscany premium leather-trimmed seats ($1,295); adaptive cruise control with head-up instrument display ($2,300); power glass sunroof ($1,200)
Standard Safety Equipment: dual two-stage frontal airbags; front seat-mounted side-impact airbags; front and rear-seat side curtain airbags; antilock brakes; traction control; StabiliTrak electronic stability control; rear park assist; rear seat child safety seat anchors
Optional Safety Equipment: tire pressure monitoring systemDestination Charge: $745
The Cadillac STS offers a choice of suspensions, from the standard setup designed for smooth, comfortable commuting to an active performance suspension that instantly adjusts to any driving situation, whether cruising through a sea of potholes or accelerating around a sweeping turn.
Rear-wheel drive provides the balance and control that serious enthusiasts demand. All-wheel drive is also available, for handling stability in inclement weather.
New for 2007, a six-speed automatic transmission is standard on all V8 models. And OnStar features a fully integrated GPS navigation system, a powerful combination of human beings and satellites always ready to assist you.
STS offers Cadillac's best interior ever, with comfortable but supportive seats that are infinitely adjustable, ample storage space, and superior sound systems. State-of-the-art occupant safety comes standard.
The Cadillac STS comes with a choice of V6 ($42,390) or V8 ($51,810) engines. The high-performance STS-V ($75,010) comes with a supercharged V8. The V6 comes with a five-speed automatic transmission. Both V8s come with a six-speed automatic.
All-wheel drive is available for the V6 ($1900) and base V8 ($1550), but not the STS-V.
Luxuries that come standard with the V6 include leather trim, dual-zone automatic climate control, Bose AM/FM/CD stereo, and the usual lineup of power creature comforts and driver aids. OnStar telematics (with one year's service), StabiliTrak electronic stability control, automatic headlamp high-beam control, and rear park assist are also standard.
The popular V6 Luxury Package ($3,690) adds two-driver memory for seats, mirrors, climate and radio controls; Rainsense wipers; 6-disc in-dash CD-changer; Eucalyptus wood trim on the instrument panel, steering wheel, console and center stack; dual heated and ventilated front seats with four-way power lumbar, heated rear seats; heated steering wheel; tire pressure monitor, universal home remote; and a cargo net.
To that list the V6 Luxury Performance Package ($5,995) adds a limited slip rear differential, Premium ZF steering gear, performance cooling package, rear spoiler, Brembo performance brakes, and P235/50R18 front tires and P255/45R18 rear tires on 18-inch, 9-spoke polished aluminum wheels.
The V8 Luxury Package ($4,295) includes Bose 5.1 surround sound, Xenon HID headlamps with washers, IntelliBeam automatic high/low beam control with flash to pass feature, interior auto-dimming rearview mirror with OnStar controls, and heated and ventilated front seats. (Most of the content of the V6 Luxury Package is standard on the V8 model.)
The V8 Luxury Performance Package ($8,190) includes all Luxury Package features plus Premium ZF steering gear, performance cooling package, Magnetic Ride control, rear spoiler, Brembo performance brakes, P235/50R18 front tires, P255/45R18 rear tires, and 18-inch, 9-spoke polished aluminum wheels.
The Performance Handling Package ($1,600) offers special springs and shocks for rear-drive V8 models.
Options for V6 and V8 models include a Bose 5.1 surround-sound stereo ($2,145), premium leather seats ($1,295), a power glass sunroof ($1,200) and the Brembo brakes ($3950). Two of the nine exterior paints, Infrared and Diamond White, cost extra ($995). Adaptive cruise control ($2,300) is also available for both models, as is an engine block heater ($100).
STS-V comes with a higher level of standard equipment, including EZ Key with remote start, XM Satellite Radio, rear AV jacks, rear climate system controls, rear obstacle detection, hand-wrapped leather surfaces with suede seat inserts, Olive Ash Burl wood and aluminum interior accents. Special paint and the engine block heater are the only options; the sunroof can be deleted for credit.
Safety features that come standard on all models include dual two-stage frontal airbags, front seat mounted side airbags and front-and-rear side curtain airbags. Four-wheel anti-lock brakes are standard along with StabiliTrak electronic stability control. Tire-pressure monitors are standard on V8s and available as part of the Luxury package on V6. OnStar comes standard; its operators when send out the rescue squad if your airbag goes out and you don't respond to calls.
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The Cadillac STS was introduced as an all-new model for 2005, and remains unchanged in appearance for 2007. Its look is both new and familiar. In some ways strikingly dissimilar to previous Cadillacs, STS is the latest example of Cadillac's Art and Science design motif, which can also be seen in the SRX crossover sport utility and the XLR sports car.
Only the grille and headlights pretend to keep faith with what came before. Viewed head on, there's no mistaking STS for anything but a Cadillac. The trademark egg-crate grille and stacked headlamps are starkly functional in appearance. No wasted motion or volunteer excess there, to be sure.
You could be forgiven, however, for mistaking an STS for the smaller CTS. The two are almost indistinguishable to the casual observer, even when parked side by side. Both cars present only minimally different iterations of the same sharp angles and flat planes. The wheelbase of the STS is three inches longer, and its body is six inches longer, but they share a common platform.
From the side, the crisp lines of the STS draw an almost box-like silhouette that somehow still looks aerodynamic. Perhaps it's the gently curved A-pillar and C-pillar that tend a bit more toward art than science. Sharply contoured lower rocker panels tracking rearward from the front fascia's bottom edge pull the body down, adding a stylistic ground-effects look.
The backside is vaguely reminiscent of the old Eldorado coupe, with vertical taillights bracketing a tall, squared-off boot. Recessed in the boot's rear vertical is a trapezoidal inset, long enough for European-spec license plates, housing large backup lights at the left and right extremes. American-tradition dual exhausts exit below and at each end of the rear bumper. The optional rear spoiler, running the width of the trunk lid, adds stabilizing rear downforce without spoiling the look.
The super-performance STS-V is distinguished from the other STS models by its unique engine hood; a larger, polished stainless steel wire-mesh front grille; a lower front fascia with a larger, lower grille, brake ducts and splitter; lower side rockers; 10-spoke wheels; a higher rear spoiler; a lower rear fascia with wire-mesh accenting; and V-Series badging along with Supercharged badges on the doors.
The Cadillac STS cabin is warmer in appearance than the exterior, with soft leather surfaces complemented by warm wood accents. Those wood accents cost extra, but we much prefer them over the standard brushed aluminum trim, which looks and feels cold and reflects sunlight to the point of annoyance. Get the wood.
Seats are refreshingly supportive, for a Cadillac, without being overly firm. Arm rests and head restraints are a degree or two softer than the cushions and side bolsters, boosting the comfort factor a couple notches. All essential controls are within easy reach, although there could be more clearance between the lower door panels and seat bottom to access the front seat adjusters. For this reason, we were especially grateful for the seat memory feature, which often saved us from having to reach down there. The interior is noticeably roomier than that of the marginally smaller CTS.
Instruments are easily scanned, white-on-black round analogs, with a large nested tachometer and speedometer between the smaller fuel and engine temperature gauges. The speedometer changes between English and metric electronically, so there's only one set of numbers around its circumference. Cruise control and running lights are managed via a stalk on the left side of the steering column, windshield wipers and washers with a stalk on the right. Buttons in the steering wheel spokes provide redundant controls for audio and driver information functions. A word of caution: the top-level stereo system, although delivering superb surround sound, is multi-tasked with a navigation system that, in combination, demands an extensive study of the owner's manual to operate with any degree of alacrity and confidence.
All four doors boast map pockets. The front center console is deep and wide and pre-wired for cellular and Bluetooth (to wirelessly tie a cell phone into the car's audio system, allowing hand-free operation). The glove box, though, is barely sufficient to hold the navigation DVD case and owner's manual. Two cup holders are provided front and rear. The trunk is fully lined, with articulated, gas-pressurized struts.
Fit and finish are top grade, with notably tight trim tolerances. Careful attention was paid to reducing noise, vibration and harshness, with remarkable and commendable success. Specially laminated windshield and front door glass, wind tunnel-tuned outside mirrors and high-density/low-mass sound-deadening padding combine to deliver the quietest Cadillac interior in memory.
The 2007 OnStar system features a new fully integrated GPS navigation setup called Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Turn-by-Turn allows drivers to talk to a live advisor, who in turn sends complete step-by-step directions to the vehicle through the OnStar system. These audio directions automatically play through the vehicle's stereo as needed, triggered by the OnStar system's GPS capabilities. This enables drivers to be led to their destination while keeping their hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
Driving Impressions
The Cadillac STS is everything it should have been from its inception, and more.
The 3.6-liter V6 engine generates 254 horsepower, the base V8 produces 320 horsepower, and the supercharged V8 delivers 469, making it the most powerful engine ever produced for a Cadillac. But even the V6 does a more than adequate job of moving its 3,857-pound burden down the road. While the sound of the V6 isn't as robust or viscerally satisfying as that of the V8, it's nothing to be ashamed of either.
The sportiest setup, not counting the monster STS-V, is the V8 with the optional performance handling package. Nudge the shift lever over to the right, into the manu-matic gate, where the selected gear will hold all the way up to redline. Base V8 models now come with the same Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic that was exclusive last year to the STS-V. It features a generous 6.04:1 maximum overall ratio for rapid launching off the line, while also providing tall overdrive ratios that decrease engine rpm and reduce noise levels while cruising at highway speeds.
Alternating between the accelerator and brake pedal allows frolicking at extremes heretofore beyond the reach of sedans wearing the wreath and crest. Cadillac's suspension engineers have demonstrated they understand the difference between stiff and firm. Thankfully, all the sound filtering and deadening doesn't keep the V8's throaty exhaust note out of the cabin. Who needs a stereo with these tones to enjoy?
The all-wheel-drive system is a hard package to top, however, complemented by Magnetic Ride Control and the latest generation StabiliTrak, though this adds some weight and isn't available with the handling package. Still, body lean in even the tightest switchbacks is almost non-existent, and mild whoop-de-doos barely give occupants' stomach a flip. Biasing 60 percent of the power to the rear wheels gives the all-wheel-drive STS the sporty dynamics of rear-wheel drive while sending enough power to the front wheels to pull the car through and out of corners with sureness and confidence.
The electronic steering is a delight, its only shortcoming a slight softness on center. The STS tracks well through corners; and turn-in is crisp, especially with the 18-inch, low-profile tires.
The brakes are up to the car's potential, with a firm pedal and a feel that's more linear than not. Cadillac has ratcheted the StabiliTrak back a smidgen from its earlier aggressiveness, and it now waits a bit longer before stepping in. And when it does, it does so less abruptly, too. That's an improvement from a driving enthusiast's point of view because the electronic aids are less intrusive.
All three engines are GM's latest designs with double overhead cams, four valves per cylinder and variable-valve timing. Called VVT, this latter system continuously varies valve operation to generate the most power from the least amount of fuel with the lowest emissions possible. Torque is what most of us experience as power in everyday driving; torque is what gets a car moving in the first place, like when accelerating from an intersection. Recognizing that, Cadillac engineers designed the STS engines to generate lots of torque throughout the rev range for responsive performance at all engine speeds.
The 3.6-liter V6 gets a dual-stage intake manifold that makes available 90 percent of the engine's peak 252 pound-feet of torque from 1900 to 5800 rpm.
The 4.6-liter V8 uses electronic throttle control, sometimes called drive-by-wire, to match the engine's performance to a variety of driver demands, from sedate highway cruising to rambunctious back-road motoring. The V8 generates 315 pound-feet of torque at 4400 rpm.
The STS-V's 4.4-liter supercharged V8 pumps out 439 pound-feet of torque, with 90 percent of it available in a wide sweep from 2200 to 6000 rpm. This enormous thrust is delivered smoothly through the six-speed automatic trans
The Cadillac STS offers a smooth and powerful driving experience with warm and luxurious accommodations. The supercharged STS-V delivers serious performance but sacrifices some comfort and drivability. People who enjoy getting where they're going as much if not more than being there, but who pine for luxury touches and good ol' American V8 power, need no longer compromise. Come on home.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Tom Lankard reported on the STS, with Greg Brown reporting on the STS-V.
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Humphrey's has lots of options. Most of the anchors are bolted and the routes offer chances to place gear.
Quote from: DWT on March 24, 2012, 06:26:40 AMHumphrey's has lots of options. Most of the anchors are bolted and the routes offer chances to place gear. it is assuredly not a sport area, but the bolts are solid and the gear is generally good.
FWIW the bolts on Wanderlust were done many years before the Geriatric Walls climbs were put up... RE the trail: yeah, it's a problem. David G did some work on the extension off to Geriatric and yes, it needs additional efforts. there was work done about 10 years ago by an EMS crew on the initial portion of the regular trail and it was good for a while, but is getting funky now. fixing the trails to & from Humphrey's is not something that any 1,2 or 5 people are going to manage. it's a big job and there isn't going to be a group from outside that's going to come in and do it, so I'm not sure what will happen.
It's been my experience that you need some kind of official permission to fix or construct a trail.
If you did have that permission how hard would it be to organize a trail day with this website?
Just tell the locals someone retro bolted a whole bunch of 5.6's, and when they show up rabid and full of testosterone, take the crow bar out of their hands, and it replace it with a pick and shovel.
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Topic: Mac OS X 10.6
Apple's OS X passes Windows Vista in worldwide usage
09/03/2012, 08:09 am
Total Web usage of Apple's OS X operating system has exceeded Microsoft's Windows Vista, while for the first time, Windows 7 has topped Windows XP to become the world's largest operating system.
Apple encouraging iCloud upgrades with free Snow Leopard for MobileMe users
04/19/2012, 01:04 am
In an effort to push customers toward iCloud ahead of shuttering its MobileMe service, Apple has reportedly begun offering free copies of OS X Snow Leopard to MobileMe users still on the older Leopard version.
Apple's iOS finishes 2011 with 52% share of mobile Web browsing
01/02/2012, 09:01 am
Apple closed out 2011 with a commanding 52.1 percent share of mobile devices tracked browsing the Web, while Google's Android had just 16.2 percent.
Apple updates Keynote, Windows iCloud Control Panel
12/01/2011, 08:12 pm
Following a Safari browser fix on Tuesday, Apple has issued updates to its Keynote presentation software and the iCloud Control Panel for iOS device owners using Windows PCs.
MAC Defender variant quickly thwarts Apple's Mac OS X security update [u]
06/01/2011, 03:06 pm
A day after Apple released a security update for Mac OS X to address the "MAC Defender" malware, a new variant of the bogus antivirus software has been spotted in the wild [update: Apple has quickly responded, too].
Apple issues third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers
05/27/2011, 09:05 pm
Apple on Friday seeded the third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers, with no known issues.
Apple's MacBook Pros ship with active SSD TRIM support in Snow Leopard
03/04/2011, 04:03 pm
New MacBook Pro models are shipping with Mac OS X 10.6.6 (build 10J3210), which supplies TRIM support for bundled Apple Solid State Drives, enabling extended performance of the fast new devices via background maintenance.
Apple reseeds Xcode 4 golden master, removes Mac OS X 10.7 Lion reference
02/04/2011, 10:02 am
Apple this week seeded a golden master of Xcode 4 to developers with documentation that mistakenly referenced Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, only to pull the software and re-seed it without any mention of the forthcoming Mac operating system update.
Reports of Mac App Store piracy emerge on launch day
01/06/2011, 10:01 pm
Within hours of Apple opening the Mac App Store, reports surfaced of software 'pirates' having figured out how to install and run unauthorized paid apps by copying the receipt files from a free app.
Apple to take down apps from Mac OS X Downloads page
12/20/2010, 09:12 pm
Apple has revealed to developers that it will be shutting down its Downloads page for Mac OS X on Jan. 6, the day of the Mac App Store launch, as it focuses on the Mac App Store as "the best destination" for Mac OS X apps.
Inside AirPrint: How to add iOS printer sharing back to Mac OS X
11/11/2010, 02:11 pm
Experimenters have discovered the configuration files Apple removed from the public release of Mac OS X 10.6.5; adding them back restores the ability to print from iOS devices to shared printers on the Mac.
Apple seeds first Mac OS X 10.6.6 beta in advance of 10.6.5 release
11/04/2010, 11:11 pm
Apple has issued the first build of Mac OS X 10.6.6 to developers ahead of the public release of Mac OS X 10.6.5.
Briefly: New Mac OS X 10.6.5 beta, iPod levies in EU, News Corp shelving digital newsstand project
10/22/2010, 12:10 am
Apple has released a new beta for its forthcoming Mac OS X 10.6.5 update, while an EU court ruling may block 'copying levies' placed on iPods and iPhones. Also, News Corp. is putting its plans for an iPad-specific digital newsstand on hold, a new report claims.
Apple's new Mac App Store coming to Snow Leopard within 90 days
10/20/2010, 02:10 pm
Apple won't wait for Lion to bring the Mac App Store to the masses, as the software download destination is set to arrive on the current version of Mac OS X, Snow Leopard, in the next three months.
Apple releases Mac OS X security update to patch PDF exploit
08/24/2010, 07:08 pm
Apple released a Mac OS X security update Tuesday that fixes a critical PDF vulnerability.
Hardware acceleration added to Flash Player 10.1 for Mac
08/11/2010, 05:08 am
Adobe has released a new version of its Flash Player for Mac that officially supports hardware acceleration for H.264 video content.
Inside Apple's iOS 4: new feature parity with Snow Leopard
06/18/2010, 12:06 am
Apple's iOS 4 features the biggest foundational leap for developers since the company first opened up iPhone OS 2.0 to development, now catching up to the core features of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
Apple fixes 27-inch iMac glitches, issues Mac OS X security updates
04/14/2010, 07:04 pm
Apple on Wednesday afternoon issued a number of updates, addressing high processor usage and other glitches in its 27-inch iMac, as well as various security updates for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.
Support for OpenGL 3.0 added in beta build of Mac OS X 10.6.3
01/12/2010, 09:01 am
An early beta of the latest maintenance and security update to Apple's Snow Leopard operating system has added significant support for the OpenGL 3.0 graphical application programming interface.
Apple preparing first betas of Mac OS X 10.6.3
12/08/2009, 08:12 pm
The first external builds of Mac OS X 10.6.3, the next incremental update to Apple's Snow Leopard operating system, should arrive this week, AppleInsider has been told.


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Ya, those are the kind that I am trying to find for us also.
Hey Ray! Got any stocks up your sleeve??
Tripps, got any?
Tony and I need some big winners like that last one that you just had a while back.
Anyone?? Anybody....we don't even care if we don't know you...haha
I want to buy some stock and run it up!
Tony, where did you hear that LVLT is going to get funding?? And what do you know about it?


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