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Can anyone give me an example on how to use the TLabel in Borland builder?
Thanks a lot!
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Can anyone give me an example on how to use the TLabel in Borland builder?
Thanks a lot!
You choose the TLabel component from the component pallete. Then you click on the form where you want to put it. You can then change the text in the label by changing the Caption property in the object inspector.
Need any more info?
Thanks for your response. I tried that, but I doesn't give me the results I want.
All I want is to print "Hello world" and all I get is a grey screen without output.
As you can see I'm just learning this and any feedback on how to get that output will be appreciated.
In other words, I want to have "hello world" print by using code; either this code or any code that works with builder5.
#include <iostream.h>
main ()
cout<<"hello world";
return 0;
Ok, I'll try to make it a little more detailed.
1) Click on the label component.
2) click on the form(It's the grey window that will say something like "Form1" unless you changed that). It will display a label with the labels name as the caption.
3) there should be a windows to the left of the form called the object inspector. The top drop down list should say something like "Label1 : TLabel". and below the drop down listthere should be a list of properties. To change the text you change the text in the Caption property. On the form it should now say what you put in that property.
If you still can't figure it out, I could give you an example "Hello World" project.
Hey Thanks again, I was able to print with the instructions. Is there any way I can print it just by using code as in the example?
If you can give an "Hello World" example with code and where to inserted, it would be great.
Thanks for your help!
There might be a way, but why would you want to do that. if you want to change the Caption in code, you can use code like:
I don't really know if there is a way to make a label using JUST code in BCB.Code:
Label1->Caption = "whatever";
Thanks once again for all your help! The only reason I wanted to do it like that is to practice what I learned in class today. In the Lab, we have this old compiler called Turbo C++ and even though it's from Borland, it does things differently. With that program, the only way to get that output is by typing the code shown in the example.
Thanks for all your help!!!
BCB and VC++ have the capacity to build projects in text (aka console or DOS) mode and graphical mode. TLabel is one way to get things shown on the screen in graphical mode. To use iostream and cout you would be in text/console/DOS mode however. If you click on File and then new application you should be given a menu of options as to which mode you wish to use to build/make the current project/application. Choose the Console/text/Dos mode option if you want to use text mode programming. Leave it at default setting if you wish to use graphical/Windows mode.
In Windows, all output to the screen is in graphical mode. cout and cin play no (or very little routine) role. Things are "event" driven, meaning a button is "pushed", the mouse moves over a given spot on the scree, a change occurs in an edit box secondary to user input, etc. none of which are pertinent to text mode. Although it isn't obvious when using BCB, use of classes, inheritance, etc. are useful in Windows, although use of control loops, knowing how lists, arrays, queues, etc. and even knowing about the standard template library all have a big impact. Learning how to program in text mode before going to graphical mode, eventhough you can make a basic Window program pretty easy with BCB, is something I think that will be worth your while.


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What happens if there is a change in my financial circumstance
What do I do if I want to cancel ay of the services you have arranged for me
If you are assessed by Adult Social Care as having eligible needs we will allocate you a Personal Budget to meet those needs. We are entitled to ask for a contribution from you towards this Personal Budget, this is known as your Fairer Contribution. A Personal Budget is usually taken as a Direct Payment if you want to arrange personal care and/or day opportunities for yourself or as 'commissioned care' if you would like us to arrange these services for you.
In October 2010 we introduced a Fairer Contributions policy which follows Dept of Health best practice guidelines for calculating how much a person should contribute to their Personal Budget.
You will be offered a financial assessment to determine the sum of money you can afford to pay as a contribution towards your care which will then be 'topped up' by the Council to meet the full cost of your Personal Budget. If you have savings of more than £23,250 then you will have to pay the full cost of meeting your care needs.
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Income includes a sliding scale of contributions from any savings you have, if these are between £14,250 and £23,250. Savings below £14,250 are ignored
For basic expenditure, we allow the base rate of Income Support (or Pension Credit if you are aged 60 or over) plus 25%. From April 2016 this figure is £189 per week for a single person or £144.30 as a member of a couple.
Poole Council has a list of disability related expenses that will be considered when calculating your contributions towards care.
It is our duty to make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to so when you receive a call from one of our visiting officers they can do a full benefit check for you.
A visiting officer from our Financial Assessment and Benefits team will come out and see you at your home at a mutually agreed time. They will carry out a financial assessment to work out what your contribution will be. They will:
Agree levels of income and expenditure
Provide welfare benefits advice and make sure you are receiving all the benefits you are entitled to
Advise you and confirm this in writing of your Fairer Contribution
If there is a relative or friend who usually supports you, or helps you to deal with your financial affairs, you can ask them to attend the appointment with you. Alternatively, we can arrange to see them separately but only if we have your permission.
If you have been financially assessed to make a contribution towards your care this will be payable from the day you start to receive care.
It is important that you make every effort to meet with the visiting officer to complete your financial assessment; this will ensure you do not contribute more than you can afford to pay.
When we have received all the information needed to agree your contribution any over payment will be refunded.
Although we calculate the personal budget and your contribution on a weekly basis your actual contribution will be 'collected' every four weeks.
If you receive your personal budget through a Direct Payment then your contribution will be deducted from the amount of money you receive every four weeks. You may sometimes hear this referred to as receiving your Direct Payment 'net of contribution'. You will be expected to set up regular payments into your Direct Payment bank account to cover your contribution. For further information please refer to the information on Direct Payments.
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Chavez suffers strained right hamstring
By Brittany Ghiroli / MLB.com
Chavez was diagnosed with a strained right hamstring shortly afterward.
"I'm not real sure whether it's a DL-able one and unfortunately, you don't really get a feel for it until the next day," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "So we'll see. It's going to be a challenge. It's just a matter of whether you think it'll heal within a certain period of time or if it's something that's that bad. But on a hot, sticky night like this, the first thought is hoping it's more cramp than anything else. But usually it's not."
Head athletic trainer Richie Bancells and Showalter both came out to second base and Chavez came off the field several moments later, still sporting a heavy limp, but able to walk off without help.
The Orioles put a pair of runners on to start the bottom of the sixth, with former Pirate Steve Pearce reaching on an error before Chavez. The Orioles' starting left fielder with Nolan Reimold on the 60-day disabled list, Chavez was on the DL earlier this season with a left oblique injury and Baltimore is also without outfielder Nick Markakis.
Ryan Flaherty ran for Chavez in the sixth, scoring as a part of a four-run frame that pushed the Orioles' lead to 8-2.
Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Sure do miss him. It will be 20 years next April 1st, since my first GD show. If it weren't for the Dead, I would probably never opened myself to different types of music, like Country, Blues, Bluegrass, & Jambands.
Though these days, Im more into the metal scene then ever, and I look back at my GD trip as one of the best times of my life.
Kids today are f'd. Aside from maybe Derek Trucks, who else is out there?


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Building Your Customer Relationships
Building Your Customer Relationships
If you thought this article was going to be about more effective usage of your CRM software, you could not be more wrong. Marketers have become used to a world where they try to control prospects and move them through the various stages of engagement until those prospects purchase.
CRM software can be used as an information system to allow you to deal more effectively with that process for converting prospects into purchasers in an individual way, customer by customer.
In a way, it's the traditional way of selling but using the new tools that are now available. It's the marketer who is always in control and the prospective customer who is the target of that effort. This approach takes no account of the fundamental change in society caused by the Internet and, more importantly, by mobile devices. This change empowers customers and gives them new knowledge and abilities that marketers ignore at their peril.
As you will see if you read through to the end, this change in society might appear as a challenge—but you can turn it into an opportunity.
It's a social media world
One quick way to understand what's going on is to observe what's happening in social media, particularly Facebook and Twitter. People can become aware of others, either in their neighborhood or around the world, who have similar interests and who want to maintain contact and exchange ideas and views. Other social media have impacts on slightly smaller proportions of the population but are equally powerful for those niches, like LinkedIn, Google Plus, Instagram, Pinterest, and FourSquare.
In any of these media, individuals will have a network with whom they are in touch from time to time. They are entirely in control of who they are in contact with and how often. Their attitude towards these contacts is very different from how they may feel about attempted contacts by companies who employ push marketing tactics. Companies cannot establish contact with these individuals by frontal assault. In considering how best to establish contact, it's important to realize that different individuals have different beliefs, different understandings, and a variety of ways of doing things. Let us look at some of these different types of individuals.
Some customers are 'prosumers'
Prosumers, a small but important section of the population, are customers who treat consumables in a personalized manner. The whole experience is important to them, from the acquisition and use of the product to the impact it has on their lives and lifestyles. Increasingly, they are paying attention to the impact the product has on other people and the environment, as well.
If you can get their attention and their involvement, this is an important group to have on your side.
Some customers are influencers
A much bigger slice of the population are those individuals who are sufficiently connected and enthusiastic and who encourage their networks to try out products and services they find useful. You can't afford to ignore this group. Their importance is highlighted in the Technorati Digital Influence Report 2013. As is emphasized, you cannot live without your influencers in 2013.
Influencers is a trending marketing term these days, and rightfully so. A quick search will lead to an abundance of tweets, articles, reports, and books filled with the reasons for and benefits of nurturing the influencers in your customer database. Yet we still see so many clients struggling to sift through their customer database and segment those who are participators versus social advocates versus true influencers.
Discussing the differences between—and importance of these segments—would require another article in and of itself.
Most customers have friends
Most people do not fall into the categories discussed above. They are the people you meet in the street or who live in your neighborhood. A good solid citizenry who are the salt of the earth. That is one view of them. However, if you chatted with any one of them about the people who are important to them in their lives, you would find they do have their own network of friends and acquaintances. Since this is the largest proportion of the population, they cannot be neglected in any effective marketing strategy.


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Julia Allison's Sony Commercials Offer a Window into Her Soul
The first Sony commercials are up on the web and boy, do they have a lot to teach us about life. At least life Julia Allison style!
Did you know she carries a Sony Vaio Lifestyle PC in her purse? It's not the only thing she pulls out of her purse with the word Lifestyle on it. Zing! Also, Julia likes Justin Timberlake (one of her fellow Vaio hawkers), cupcakes, and updating her Facebook status. We never knew! We do love the idealized version of the subway that she rides. It's white and clean, has beautiful chairs, and doesn't smell like three-day-old vomit that some sorority girl left on the 6 train on her way home to Murray Hill.
So, when Julia goes to play movies, she pulls up Cupcakes by Julia Allison and when she goes to web, it goes to Julia Allison's crazy version of Twitter. Does that mean the Vaio only works with programs that run on a Julia Allison interface? Or has Julia Allison finally succeed in taking over the entirety of the internet? The mind boggles.
She calls the device, "smaller, cuter, portabler—wait that's not a word." Do you think JA gets $4 for make-believe words too? She loves this thing so much because it's cute and tough and makes her illicit little growls. Is she a tiger or a sex kitten? Is she a Notebook PC or an Entertainment Machine? Well, we know that she's not a computer, so she has to be an entertainment machine. Oh yes, definitely, she's been churning out ridiculous situations for years now.
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Buck leaning toward Garcia for series finale
By Chris Toman / Special to MLB.com
TORONTO -- The Orioles have yet to officially announce their starting pitcher for Sunday's series finale against the Blue Jays, but manager Buck Showalter has an idea of what direction he will go.
"We are leaning toward Freddy [Garcia, on Sunday] and [Zach Britton on] Monday, depending on how we get through [Saturday]," Showalter said. "It could change, but that's where we want to go for both their [sakes]."
If that scenario comes to fruition, Britton would get the ball against the Indians for the start of the four-game set in Baltimore. The left-hander, who threw a side session prior to Saturday's contest, has made two starts this season -- including one since being recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday.
Britton threw 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball against the Tigers in his first start since April, recording his first victory since Sept. 4, 2012, against the Blue Jays.
It's not out of the question, however, that Britton could enter in relief for Saturday's contest and still start Monday's game.
"He could pitch today if we needed him," Showalter said.
Garcia, meanwhile, last pitched an inning of scoreless relief vs. Detroit on Wednesday. In 10 games this season, including nine starts, the 37-year-old is 3-4 with a 4.80 ERA. Garcia faced Toronto earlier this season, picking up his first win of the year by throwing five innings of three-run ball on May 25 at Rogers Centre.
Hunter thriving as a reliever
TORONTO -- Since switching roles last season and working out of the bullpen, Tommy Hunter has turned his career around. The right-hander had mixed results as a starter in both Texas, which he broke into the big leagues with, and Baltimore. But he has been lights-out as a relief pitcher for the Orioles.
Hunter's successful transition to the bullpen can be largely attributed to the extra velocity he has generated. As a starter last season, his average four-seam fastball was 91-93 mph. But the pitch increased to 97 mph when he was recalled in September, a speed he has maintained this year, according to Brooksbaseball.net.
In 12 1/3 innings in September, Hunter allowed just one run -- good for a 0.71 ERA -- while striking out 12. Over 40 1/3 innings this season -- the most among Orioles relievers -- and 29 appearances, Hunter sports a 2.23 ERA with 32 strikeouts and just seven walks.
Hunter believes pitching shorter stints has allowed him to enter games with more energy.
"Maybe adrenaline gets going a little more," said Hunter, whom the Orioles acquired along with Chris Davis from the Rangers in July 2011. "I wish I could have a recipe to tell you how to gain four, five mph, but there is really no recipe. I'm just going to keep going as hard as I can.
"I'm not really doing anything different. It's just about pitch location. [Hitters] haven't been on the same pitch with me, and that's a good thing as a pitcher when the hitters don't know what you are going to throw."
Hunter said he has basically ditched a two-seam fastball which he used a lot as a starter and is primarily working off a four-seamer, cutter, and curveball.
He still keeps the two-seamer in his back pocket, and will throw it to left-handers. With an arsenal that more resembles that of a starting pitcher, Hunter still has hope of working in a rotation again if given the opportunity.
"Oh yeah, who wouldn't? Anybody would," Hunter said when asked if he still wants to start. "If I told you I don't want to, I wouldn't be in my right mind. But it's the situation, not the time right now, and I'm going to do what I can to stay in the big leagues. As of right now, this is what I'm doing -- and I have a pretty good feel for the ball right now.
"It's all about getting outs. And the more outs you get, the more money you are going to make."
Worth noting
• Right-hander Steve Johnson, who has been on the disabled list since June 6 with a left oblique strain, played catch on Saturday for the first time since the injury, throwing 25 pitches from a distance of 60 feet.
• Wei-Yin Chen threw a light side session on Saturday, which went well according to Showalter. Chen, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since May 14 with a left oblique strain, is scheduled to throw four innings in a simulated game on Monday before beginning a rehab assignment.
Chris Toman is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Here are some of the latest health and medical news
developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
In a first for the drug industry, Pfizer Inc. will start selling
Viagra directly to patients on its website.
Men will still need a prescription to buy the erectile
dysfunction drug on viagra.com but won't have to deal with a
pharmacist, the
Associated Pressreported.
Pfizer's decision to sell Viagra online is an attempt to counter
Internet pharmacies that sell counterfeit versions of the drug for
a much cheaper price and with no prescription needed.
Counterfeit versions of many other brand-name drugs are also
sold online and other major drug companies will be keeping close
tabs on Pfizer's strategy, the
FDA Criticized for OK'ing Combo Cholesterol Pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's recent approval of a new
cholesterol-lowering pill called Liptruzet "just doesn't make any
sense," an expert says.
Merck's new drug combines the generically available ingredient
(atorvastatin) in Pfizer's Lipitor with Merck's Zetia (ezetimibe).
While Zetia does lower "bad" LDL cholesterol linked with heart
attacks and strokes, it is no more effective than drugs such as
Lipitor, Crestor, or simvastatin, according to
Unlike those other medicines, there is no evidence that Zetia
prevents heart attacks or strokes, and there is no proof that
Liptruzet prevents heart attacks, strokes or other cardiovascular
events better than atorvastatin alone, according to
A 2008 study failed to show that the combination of Zetia and
simvastatin prevented artery hardening better than simvastatin
A large study comparing the Zetia/simvastatin combination to
simvastatin alone for preventing heart attacks, strokes and deaths
is not due to be completed until late 2014 and many experts
expected that the FDA would not consider approval of Liptruzet
until the study was completed,
Dr. Steven Nissen, chairman of cardiology at the Cleveland
Clinic and a longtime critic of Zetia, blasted the FDA's approval
of Liptruzet.
"I find it astonishing that after all the controversy about ezetimibe the FDA would approve another combination product with a drug that has been on the market for a decade and has not been shown to improve cardiovascular outcomes," he told Forbes.com.
"It seems like the agency is just tone deaf to the concerns raised by many members of the community about approving drugs with surrogate endpoints like cholesterol without evidence of a benefit for the disease we are truly trying to treat -- cardiovascular disease," he said.
Nissen said the drugs can be prescribed separately if doctors
want patients to have both of them. But due to the FDA's approval
of the combination pill Liptruzet, it may be discovered that Zetia
really doesn't prevent heart problems only after the medicine has
become even more widely used.
Merck spokeswoman Pamela Eisele told
Forbes.comthat the company is "confident in ezetimibe and in
the established relationship between lowering LDL cholesterol and
reducing cardiovascular events."
Veterans at Higher Risk for Traffic Crashes
U.S. veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars who have left
military service have a 75 percent higher rate of fatal traffic
crashes than civilians, according to
The Washington Post.
It also said that veterans who have done multiple tours to
combat zones are at highest risk for traffic crashes and that
troops still in uniform are more likely to have traffic crashes in
the months immediately after returning from deployment than in the
months immediately before.
One explanation for the findings is that soldiers continue with
driving habits that could prove lifesaving in war zones but are
dangerous on America's roads. These behaviors include straddling
lanes, racing through intersections, swerving on bridges and not
wearing seat belts because they slow escape from the vehicle,
The Postreported.
In addition, thousands of veterans have post-traumatic stress
disorder, which increases aggressive driving. Research also
suggests that drunken driving and thrill-seeking are more common
among combat veterans.
The issue of traffic crashes among veterans was revealed by
research along with the observations of soldiers, veterans and
The Postreported.
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Tombstone Tuesday – Eliza Ruth Gibson (1839-1920)
The tombstone featured this Tuesday is of my 3rd great grandmother, Eliza Ruth Gibson (Harris). My wife and I visited her grave 2/09, on a road trip through northern Texas. Eliza Ruth was born in 1839 in Washington County, Arkansas to Samuel and Jane Harris (Smith). Her family moved to Cherokee County, Texas between 1844 and 1850. She later married my 3rd great grandfather, Berrien Wylie Gibson, on 6/24/1858 in Tyler, Smith County, Texas. They resided in Smith County, Texas until Berrien Wylie's death in 1888. She was later committed to the North Texas Hospital for the Insane (now the Terrell State Hospital) in Terrell, Kaufman County, Texas. Eliza Ruth was a patient there from approx. 1900, until her death on 10/21/1920.
Her death certificate lists the cause of death as "Arteriosclerosis", with "Insanity" as a contributing factor. Due to privacy laws, I have been unable to obtain any of her patient information from the hospital or the state of Texas.
She was buried in Wildwood Cemetery, located on the hospital grounds, in a numbered grave. Through the generosity of donors and volunteers, the Wildwood Cemetery Association has placed a "dignified and permanent headstone inscribed with the name and dates of birth and death" on many of the graves, including Eliza Ruth's. Please click here to read more about the hospital, Wildwood Cemetery and the "Numbers to Names" campaign.
Brian Davis – James Michael Davis – James Nead Davis – Marjorie Leaine Davis (Kirkpatrick) – Burla Eugene Kirkpatrick (Gibson) – Eliza Ruth Gibson (Harris)


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I second that sneakers are called trainers. In HP they're referred to as trainers so i think that'd be the safest option...
And i agree with everyone about the shades being called blinds or curtains. And here's a little extra info lol - shades can mean sunglasses, although that's probably "sunnies" lol. Just thought i'd throw that in there because when you first said "shades" i thought you meant sunglasses.
Let's see, popular TV shows...for children's TV shows, i remember everyone used to watch Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Rugrats, Scooby Doo...stuff like that If that's what you meant? And a sort of, grown up show, well, i was a kid in the 90s lol, but i agree that Buffy and Dr Who in particular were big And Star Trek...yeah, that was around the 90s. Star Trek:Voyager started in 1995, so if you're going to have your characters watching a Star Trek it'd be Voyager *stops being a geeky Star Trek fan*
~Heather <3


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Last year was a good one for country music, but judging from the way things are shaping up for 2013, we should be in for lots more fabulous music in the coming months.
Exciting albums on the near horizon include those coming from The Band Perry, Tim McGraw, Gary Allan, Ashley Monroe, Kacey Musgraves, Natalie Maines, The Mavericks, and Brad Paisley.
The list below includes our most highly anticipated country albums of 2013. It's focused on the first few months of the year because, well, that's what we know so far. Stay tuned for more album news as it develops.
The items on the list, of course, aren't set in stone–dates can change, and new surprises can (and likely will) come along. For instance, the list of artists who have been recording lately (but have not announced any title or release date) includes Keith Urban, George Strait, Sheryl Crow, the Pistol Annies, Brantley Gilbert, Blake Shelton (he's cut one brand new song, at least), and Jake Owen.
In studio.. It feels so groovy to be back in the creative saddle. Take the horse by the reigns and ride that sucker into the great wide open
— Jake Owen (@jakeowen) January 15, 2013
In addition, Eric Church will be recording a live album this year, Faith Hill will have something in the spring (her "American Heart" single was the first taste), and the Eli Young Band was also planning to record new material early this year. Darius Rucker also has a new album, but the release date is still being determined.
The year's most-anticipated country albums, organized by release date:
Gary Allan, Set You Free – (Jan. 22)
The veteran vocalist's latest single "Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)" has been, um, storming up the singles chart (and it also went Gold), so the album's release date was smartly moved forward. Note that the album isn't titled after a song on the album but refers to a lyric in one of his songs.
Randy Houser, How Country Feels (Jan. 22)
The man who cowrote "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk" for Trace Adkins, among other singles–and who's charted a few on his own (including "Boots On" and "Whistlin' Dixie")–is ready to make a big push this year with his third album and first for new label Stoney Creek. The title track is already grabbing attention–it's currently in the Top Ten and could wind up battling Gary Allan's "Every Storm" for the Number One spot.
Kris Kristofferson, Feeling Mortal (Jan. 29)
Once among the hot young stars of Nashville, who opened Music City's ears to new ideas with songs like "Me & Bobby McGee" and "Sunday Morning Coming Down," Kris has grown into a true music legend–while still remaining something of a rebel and outsider. Which is the way we like him, of course. "I always try to be as honest as I can in the songwriting," the 76-year-old singer-songwriter said recently. "I hope I'll feel this creative and this grateful until they throw dirt over me."
Tim McGraw, Two Lanes Of Freedom (Feb. 5)
Between switching labels, battling lawsuits, touring with Kenny Chesney, recording new material, and coheadlining a Vegas residency with his wife, Tim McGraw had a busy 2012. This year, though, he may fly even faster, thanks to the high-profile release of his first album for new label Big Machine. And if the title is any indication, it seems like Tim is exactly where he wants to be.
Jewel, Greatest Hits (Feb. 5)
Though the bulk of this album will showcase some of the best-known songs from the Alaska poet/songwriter's career, Greatest Hits will also include two brand-new songs. In addition, Jewel has re-recorded duet versions of a couple of her 'hits'–Kelly Clarkson helps her sing "Foolish Games," and the Pistol Annies appear on "You Were Meant For Me."
Townes Van Zandt, Sunshine Boy (Feb. 5)
Texas singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt passed away in 1997, so obviously these aren't new recordings. Instead, this two-CD set contains studio outtakes and acoustic demos from 1971 and '72, which fans will recognize as a point when Townes was producing some of his strongest work. The versions here are all surfacing for the first time, and they help illuminate the powerful musical legacy of a songwriter many consider among the 20th century's best.
The Mavericks, In Time (Feb. 26)
After a decade-long wait, this one-of-a-kind, Latin/soul-inflected country band has regrouped and recorded another studio album. And if the first single "Born To Be Blue" is any indication, In Time will sound fresh, lively, and very much true to form for Mavericks fans. Lead vocalist Raul Malo–who happens to have one of the best voices this side of Roy Orbison–wrote or co-wrote all of the songs.
Rodney Crowell & Emmylou Harris, Old Yellow Moon (Feb. 26)
Crowell first played with Emmylou as a member of her Hot Band in 1975, so this 'reunion' album is an exciting project for fans of each of these country legends. The 12 songs are all duets and include four written by Crowell as well as a handful of classics including Roger Miller's "Invitation to the Blues" and Allen Reynolds' "Dreaming My Dreams," the latter made famous by Waylon Jennings.
Ashley Monroe, Like A Rose (March 5)
Best known as a member of the Pistol Annies, Ashley actually recorded as a solo artist before that; Like A Rose will be her sophomore album under her own name. Vince Gill is the producer this time around, and she cowrote the powerful title track with one of her "favorite songwriters of all time," Guy Clark.
The Band Perry, title TBD (April 2)
This is the band's second album, and it's helmed this time by superstar producer Rick Rubin, who's worked with such legends as Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, the Dixie Chicks, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys, and even metal band Slayer. "Jumping in the studio with Rick Rubin has been life changing," Kimberly Perry said in an interview last fall. "The guy is a song doctor. We've torn apart all the songs, rewritten them a couple of times. We've made very slow, creative decisions this go-round, mainly because we've had the opportunity to do that."
Brad Paisley, Wheelhouse (April 9)
Brad has made the process of making his album somewhat public, and that's part of the fun. He released the first single "Southern Comfort Zone" last fall–an intriguing, big-production song that breaks apart preconceptions of what country music is or can be–and the video during a live web chat last month. He's talked about how he's recording it in a studio on his property, away from the hullabaloo of Music Row. And this month, he announced the album title during a late-night TV program.
Natalie Maines, Mother (May 7)
Natalie released the title track (a cover of a Pink Floyd song) this month on the soundtrack to a documentary about the West Memphis Three. Like that song, her debut solo album is said to be more rock than country. It'll be fascinating to see the direction she moves in a post-Dixie Chicks world (though the group hasn't broken up, mind you–they're playing two festivals this summer in fact).
A few more albums we're very curious and excited to hear are below–though release dates for these are still pending (all are currently projected to be released in the spring of this year):
Kacey Musgraves, title TBD
Could Kacey turn out to be one of the biggest breakout artists of 2013? Judging from the attention her debut single "Merry Go Round" has been getting–and the fact she's been added to Kenny Chesney's 2013 stadium tour, and is cowriter on Miranda Lambert's current single "Mama's Broken Heart"–it's certainly a good bet. Kacey's much-anticipated debut album was co-produced by Kacey, Shane McAnally and Luke Laird and is set for release in the spring 2013.
Faith Hill, title TBD
Superstar singer Faith Hill has been out of the spotlight for a while, due to her choice to focus on raising her kids. She re-emerged last year to begin a Las Vegas residency with her husband Tim McGraw, and also released the single "American Heart." Her label, Warner Music Nashville, confirmed to Radio.com that her album will be released this spring.
LeAnn Rimes, Spitfire
With all the tabloid crossfire and Twitter shenanigans LeAnn has been enduring (or, some my say, creating) the past couple years, it'll be refreshing to hear some good, honest music from this vocal powerhouse. Her website says the album will be released in "spring 2013," but Amazon lists Spitfire with a hard date of April 30.
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Marques posts best bowling score for week
Nov. 30, 2011 at 5:30 a.m.
Bobby Marques rolled the top score for the week by being consistent during Red River League competition.
Scores were limited due to several leagues being off for the Thanksgiving holiday, but Marques earned the weekly honors with stellar games of 223, 246, and 226 to total 695.
John Figueroa posted the second high score with a 248 high game, contributing towards a 671 set in a senior league.
Other nice scores for the men were Rick Kalmus (269-665), Steve Zeplin (253-656) Mark Pahmiyer (648), senior bowlers Steve Gritta and David Snell with respective high games of 257 and 247.
The women had a very slow week with only two leagues with results.
Lori Heil was high with a 560 total during Guys & Dolls action.
Vera Cruz Restaurant bowlers for the week are Tom Lewis 722 and Gloria Billo 706 (both from Over The Hill).
Tony Bennett had an early visit from Santa by breaking the bank at the Century Lanes to collect $1,460.
He also demonstrated it does not take an especially high score to win. He bowled a 628 set and had a strike in the right frames for a nice Christmas present.
The PBA 2011-12 ESPN season will start Sunday with the broadcast of the inaugural GEICO World Bowling Tours men's and women's finals from Las Vegas.
The tour included stops in France, Kuwait, Thailand, Korea, Australia, plus the U.S. Open and USBC Masters Tournaments.
In the mens' finals Mika Koivuniemi will have a one-game match for the title against the winner between Sean Rash and Jason Belmonte.
Carolyn Dorin-Ballard will face the winner of two Swedish teammates, Nina Flack and 20-year-old Sandra Andersson.
ESPN will broadcast the matches at noon Sunday.
With another bowling season almost to the halfway mark, I will spotlight the oldest female and male bowlers bowling in a league.
Dorothy Moore will be 90 years young next February and still enjoys her bowling.
She has a 139 average and can still roll a good score.
Last Monday afternoon, she rolled a 192 game with open frames in the 9th and 10th.
She started bowling for fun in the 1970s but did not join a league until 1992 and has been a league bowler since.
Dorothy enjoys bowling for the exercise and the companionship with friends and, with her friendly smile, she has lots of friends.
Dan Gutierrez is the senior male league bowler in town and will be 89 in January.
He started league bowling in the late 1950s and bowled for several years before he stopped.
He started league play again in the Over The Hill League when it formed in 1984 and has been a member ever since.
He also enjoys bowling for the exercise and meeting with friends.
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BECKET -- Voters will be asked on Dec. 12 to reallocate $60,000 in free cash funds to the Police Department, repairs for a Highway Department grader, and an air conditioning project that will cost more than originally projected.
Each item will need majority approval to be passed.
Originally, there was $45,000 being requested to cover an anticipated budget deficit, but Town Administrator Craig Kleman said that a follow-up review of the budget indicated no vote will be needed on that.
For these other budget expenditures, Kleman said that $8,000 was needed for the Police Department's revolving fund to cover the cost of police patrols on road detail projects, which in the past has meant accompanying private companies like Verizon performing work.
"It will give us some extra wiggle room to deal with any future detail payments that might be coming in slowly," said Kleman, who said the revolving fund has $2,000 allocated.
There is also $32,000 needed for machinery repairs for a Highway Department grader.
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The town received a $34,000 green communities fund for the air conditioning project, but Kleman said that the cost of the project is expected to be $54,000.
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Stuart Lancaster insists the disruptive fixture congestion that undermined England's quest for a maiden series victory in New Zealand must never be repeated.
Prolific wing Julian Savea led the rout as the All Blacks romped to a 3-0 whitewash in Saturday's final Test by posting a 36-13 victory at the Waikato Stadium.
It was an inglorious conclusion to a series that began with England having to prepare for the opening Test without their Aviva Premiership finalists from Northampton and Saracens.
Eden Park offered the best platform to claim a prized All Blacks scalp and while Lancaster was keen not to retreat behind excuses, rugby's ultimate challenge had clearly been turned into mission impossible.
"To not have your first choice team available was obviously a huge challenge for the first Test and it had a subsequent knock-on effect on selection," he said.
"We can all sit here and talk about changes to the side but everyone in the know knows why those changes were made.
"This scheduling issue has to be sorted and can't be repeated. It is unfair on the players."
England's coaches will spend much of the summer ruminating on an abysmally error-ridden first-half in Hamilton that gifted New Zealand victory.
All Blacks wing Cory Jane revealed that he felt some of the tourists were already thinking of their summer holidays as Savea and Aaron Smith plundered two tries each.
Lancaster denies Jane's claim, insisting England were emotionally ready for the climax to the series, but admits memories of the Hamilton ordeal will linger over the coming weeks.
"That first half performance wasn't good enough and it's a long time until November," said Lancaster.
"It's probably not dissimilar to how New Zealand felt two years ago when they came to Twickenham and lost that game.
"What's important is that we take these lessons and the players get a decent rest as they've had a long season, particularly those who played on the back of the Lions. They need a rest.
"It's about applying lessons and making sure the players are aware what is required to win at the highest level."
Once the frustration of the Waikato Stadium setback has subsided, Lancaster will reflect on a series that was not without its highlights.
New Zealand is the sport's most unforgiving touring destination, yet the All Blacks were pushed close in the first Test and over-run in the opening half of the second.
There were even some pleasing moments in Hamilton after half-time after Lancaster had read the riot act to his under-performing players.
"That final scoreline is obviously 3-0, but in terms of the competitiveness between the teams it's been very even for much of the time," Lancaster said.
"In the first game it was nip and tuck throughout and neither side edged it one way or the other.
"In the second game there was a period when the All Blacks had the ascendency, but we had the ascendency in the first half and played some great rugby.
"The difference between the All Blacks and ourselves is when they have periods of ascendency they convert that into points.
"When we're in the same position, we perhaps didn't do that."
Lancaster traditionally updates his Elite Player Squad on July 1 but is hoping to have that date pushed back given England's next match - against New Zealand in the autumn - is four months away.
"We still have some work to do with Premiership Rugby to try and determine when the start date for the EPS is," he said.
"For me, the later the better because you are picking a squad now for games in November.
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djm2 Posts: 712Hi Brian & Paul:
I do not think that I will let the oil remain in the engine for 7500 miles. ------ I understand that the oil and filter service is pre-paid for the first 3 years or 36,000 miles, so I will supplement these services by changing my oil and filter at 3750 miles between the pre-paid oil & filter service. ---- (I will use the selling dealer for this service so I will be getting a Volvo filter and the correct oil.) ----- Most likely, I will use "DINO OIL" since synthetic is not required. (I would rather have clean oil every 3750 miles using "Dino Oil" than have synthetic oil running for 7500 miles.
Some of the earlier S40 vehicles seem to have electrical and transmission issues. ----- Have these problems been corrected for the 2009 / 2010 models? Any input on this issue would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards. ---------------- Dwayne :shades:
Mine is a 2006 T5 with all otions incl awd and 54000 miles on it. Only problems have been a loose electrical connection in the passenger door and a piece of rubber in the sunroof tearing twice. It's a solid feeling car and gives excellent mpg on the hiway..30+ and ok mpg miixed driving at 22 (high test prices). Paint holds up extra well. Power seat adjustments make for comfortable driving. I change my own oil and filter every 4500-5000 miles with Mobil 1 5w 30. The cabin filter change is not easy and I've used the dealer at a $125 cost.
We also own a 2009 Prius that's great in every respect except seating...Toyota reliability, very low maintenance costs, and 48+ mpg avg. on regular. Seats are supposed to be better in 2010.
Good luck
subearu Posts: 3,613Would seem that you'd be throwing money away doing the oil change more often than necessary, though I am certain your dealer wouldn't mind changing the oil more often for you on your dime. You shouldn't worry about going 7500 miles on the motor oil, it will be fine....
skr2 Posts: 322009 S40 or 2010 S40 any suggestions for buying prices would be highly appreciated. I understand that the 2010 comes with the 5 years 60K warranty and maintenance...
Thanks in advance
I have pretty severe spinal issues and was set to buy a S40 in early July but was turned off by the front seat...terrible actually and I tried a 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 just to be sure. Very disappointed actually...guess the great seats are on the other models in the line-up. To be honest, the power drivers seat in the Sonata was hands down so much better. Finally solved my seating issues by putting my Relax The Back cushion in my Civic and it's been fantastic.
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51paul Posts: 3How did they fix the loose wire connection in the door? The power to my door went out then came back a day later. I'd like to do something before it goes out again. Thanks.
A black rubber connector visible in the hinge when you open the front door. The tech just pushed the pieces together. I hope your solution is that simple.
spdwy33 Posts: 21We just took delivery of a brand new Volvo turbo tonight - a first for us. Ran across something interesting in the owner's manual that the turbo should be allowed to spin down 'a short time' before you turn the engine off. The dealer didn't say anything about that, so I'm a little confused.
Most of the info online talks about 'hard driving'; so I can understand the cool down period. But most of our driving will be around town.
Any advise?
All turbos are the same and work this way. It does have to do with hard driving, but the definition of what is hard driving is where it is grey. Turbos get very very hot and use oil to lubricate and air to cool. If you turn off a turbo car when the turbo is at high temperature, the oil that is inside will cook and potentially gunk up the turbo.
To avoid this, you want to make sure the oil continues flowing until the turbo cools down a bit. This can either be done sitting still idling or at low rpms for a few final minutes of driving. If you live in a development, for instance, the few minutes of low speed/low rpm driving through your local streets to your house will suffice. If, however, you live on a high speed road or very near a high speed road, you don't want to be driving 65 mph right up to your driveway, park and turn it off.
'17 F150 Crew 2.7; '67 Coronet R/T; '14 Town&Country Limited; '09 LR2 HSE. 44-car history and counting!
Looking at 2005-06 S40's and following this discussion. Decided to check Service Bulletins and 2006 had approx. 35 and 2007 around 12. Many electrical, air bag issues, etc. Realize all cars have service bulletins however looked a bit excessive to me. If I purchased an 05 or 06 certified vehicle in 2010, would I expect that all applicable recalls and service bulletins would have been completed and all clear on these issues? Or am I better off taking my dollars elsewhere for a reliable and safe vehicle at same pricepoint. Was hoping that was S40! Feedback from those who bought 2005/06 S40's appreciated. Looking for reliable, "smaller" mid-size with really good front/side stats and resale.Looking to make decision. Comments on S40 or alternate appreciated!
If buying certified, yes, all recalls should have been performed. However, it is easy enough to check in the service department. They can pull up a full service history on the car and print it out for you.
'17 F150 Crew 2.7; '67 Coronet R/T; '14 Town&Country Limited; '09 LR2 HSE. 44-car history and counting!
I agree with gbrozen. Also, fwiw, the only problems I've had are an ignition switch replaced out of warranty ($300), door window switch replaced in warranty, and a rubber vanity strip on the sun roof under warranty. It's a very good car but for similar $ I'd look at new or close to new Civic, Corolla, or Fit...you'd get fairly safe cars, warranty and Honda-Toyota reliability.
Appreciate feedback! Sounds like you'd both recommend S40. Don't know what years you own but perhaps you can tell me if pretty normal to have 12 or 20 bulletins in a given year. Does that mean that 05/06 owners were at dealer that many times making these repairs? Perhaps some completed prior to taking ownership?
Test drove Civic- which feels too small as does the Fit. Corolla is possibility but concerned with drive with EPS-electric power steering. Overall more comfortable in small mid-sized sedan that rides higher-more neutral to ground. Want safety and reliability for sure but some comfort is also nice!
Perhaps certified 05/06 S40 could be looked at as low risk purchase. If I get a great price and drive for 2-4 years, I imagine I would not be in too bad of a position on resale?
Your feedback is appreciated!
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) are very different from Recalls. A TSB is merely a message to the dealers stating something like "if you hear of this problem, we have a solution and here it is." A recall, on the other hand, is when notices go to all owners to let them know something is wrong and it should be fixed.
You could have 100 TSBs for a particular model car, but the owner may only experience 5 of those or even none of those.
If I recall correctly, our Honda had something like 40 TSBs.
I don't own an S40, but I've owned a couple of volvos and love them.
'17 F150 Crew 2.7; '67 Coronet R/T; '14 Town&Country Limited; '09 LR2 HSE. 44-car history and counting!
This is essentially the same car...just more reliable. Wife tried both but hated the rear headrests...blocked vision, so she went with the 3s model. More economical 4 cylinder engine and a silky smooth tranny. I also looked to trade my Civic last July for an S40 and was very unimpressed. Having severe spinal issues figured the Volvo seats would be a better fit for me but the S40 seats were nothing special...as good as my Civic's. All the pre-owned cars had "issues" and the $ they wanted was just plain stupid.
Truly feel the Mazda 3 is a better application of this car with far less "issues" or recalls to worry about. The Hyundai Sonata power seats were far better than the S40's after driving both back to back. It's your $, but I for one want a drama free ride...and the S40 ain't it. Even my mechanic said "stay away" as parts are more expensive and the reliability factor just isn't there for this premium econo car.
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Mine is 2006 T5 awd
Likes : awd, solid feel, paint finish, 30+ highway mpg, safety reputation, seat comfort
Dislikes: high test gas requirement, expensive and limited available service, difficult and expensive cabin air filter replacement
I just read sandman's reply and I agree on the Mazda option
bereal22 Posts: 1I wanted to know if any one knows if the heads are alunminum on a 2000 Volvo s40?
I own a 2000 S40 and am considering the new one (Standard, not T5). I understand it is totally different from mine. I find the seats on mine extermely uncomfortable on longer drives ( 1+ hours). And the brakes, while okay, seem a little less responsive than I'd like, but that may be because I've previously had manual transmissions.
I'd appreciate feedback from owners on these issues -- or any other likes and dislikes you have on the car. Also any thoughts on the T-Tec vs leather.
Thank you so much!!
I own a 2006 T5 that has leather seats. I believe they are similar to 2010 (not sure). Brakes are excellent and probably similar across the line. Seating is typically euro firm and is a very individual thing. I like mine especially since I have lots of possible adjustments. I've seen messagers not care for the feel which is very different from Japanese soft or US couch like.. Be sure to schedule a long test ride before your final decision to purchase. Good luck.
Thank you for taking the time, snead. Very helpful.
I also have a 2006 S40 T5 with leather seats. Overall the car is very nice, but I absolutely loath the leather seats. The side bolsters are too narrow, very firm and extremely uncomfortable on long drives. The right leg bolster restricts my leg position, which interferes with comfortable access to the gas pedal. I'm not a big guy (5'7", 150 lbs.), and even though the S40 is a compact car, maybe I'm just not the "right size" for these seats. If you plan on taking long drives, I suggest that you rent a S40 for a few days to evaluate the seats.
Thank you, David. We are about the same height and it is my right leg - actually thigh - that starts to hurt first, And then my rear. I find myself lifting myself out of my seat at a toll booth for a break! I wonder if the t-tec seats would make a difference vs the harder leather. I have seen a couple of reviews that mention seat comfort as a plus on this car. Edmunds recommends the t-tec over the leather.
belle7478 - I think the size and design of the S40 seats, combined with the gas pedal position are an ergonomic problem for me. If the bolsters on the fabric (t-tec?) seats are softer, that would probably help somewhat. When test driving Volvos, we did drive a few with the fabric seats, and thought they were fine. We probably went with leather thinking they were "better." BTW, the heated seat option is a wonderful option that I highly recommend. I complain about the seats, but I DO enjoy that they are heated.
I have pretty severe spinal issues and was very disappointed with the seats on the S40's I tried last July. I tried all the years, '06, '07, '08 & '09 and with the t-tech and the leather and found them not up to Volvo's legendary comfort I'd heard so much about. Maybe the upper models get the great seats but I found them lacking. Decided to just keep my '06 Civic as they felt exactly the same to my spine.
My wife & I had a tense weekend discussing a swap...she thought I was nuts...but just couldn't justify spending the extra $ with my trade in. Still love the looks of the S40 but just couldn't do it. Hope your problems get better.
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My neighbor loves her new Civic, Sandman, and really wants me to take a drive and consider one. I guess I should take a look. Thanks for the feedback on the seats, evcen though it is not what I was hopingto hear.
You should definitely try both cars back to back or as soon as you can so you remember how each seat felt. You might find the S40 seats o k for your back or you might prefer the Civic's. The point is, try them both so you don't have buyers remorse down the road. Disliking what you drive can be a painful thing as you'll always remember your wrong decision, so buy what you really want.
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The manual/dealer says 7500 for synthetic in a 2004.5. I might put 5000/ year on my car, so I'm told at least once a year. What has been your habits concerning this?
I drive mine even less than you and have let it go up to a year, though the dealer suggested six months. It may be my imagination, but I have the trip compute in mine and it seems like I lose a mile of two pergallon on city mileage when it goes towards a year.
Wow, somebody that drives less than me. I haven't noticed a mileage issue. I drove my '87 240 for 18 years and did a change every 5000. It never needed a top off and didn't leave any in the drive. Only had 250,000 when I gave it to my daughter. I'm just not used to this once or twice a year. Would like to see it last, too.
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The Bachelor host Chris Harrison and his wife of 18 years, Gwen, are announcing their separation "after much heartfelt consideration," the couple tells PEOPLE exclusively.
"Though we have made this incredibly difficult decision to separate, our love and mutual respect remain, and we look forward to sharing in the lives of our wonderful children," they say in a joint statement Thursday. Basing on this statement, it is quite unclear what the root cause of their separation is. But whatever it is, it seems like they are coming into good terms in this situation. Good for them!
The couple live 35 miles from Hollywood with their kids Joshua, 9, and Taylor, 7. Harrison, 40, coaches both kids' soccer teams, and is "an amazing father," Gwen told PEOPLE in 2010. "He's very loving and involved." Looks like they could have made a wonderful family together. Too bad that some good things do come to an end.
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Dudes Buying Fancy Beds
Just trying to be a normal xenophobic American man these days means constantly fighting back against The System (ladies, etc.) telling us to buy fancy shampoo and fancy underwear, so, hey fellas, do not buy more fancy crap by choice.
Yea, so basically the WSJ has a very disheartening report saying guys are out buying beds and shit that cost tens of thousands of dollars so that they can have shit like wine coolers and TVs and safes built into the bed, cause who doesn't need that, right?
He delighted in showing her that the TV could be lowered into the footboard via remote, and he let her pick out the color and pattern of the mattress fabric. His wife declined to comment.
The silent treatment already. Oh dude you are going to be buying so much fancy shampoo forever to make up for that one. Real smooth, in your Batman bed. Awesome, yea right. Fancy beds, Jesus Christ.


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"This is unbearable. I feel like the radius of crime is just getting closer and closer to where I live. How long before someone I love is affected by crime? It is just a matter of time."
That his how a colleague who walked into my office Tuesday evening before she left for the day described the current rate of executions taking place in Detroit, while our local security apparatus, the Detroit Police Department, appears helpless or begging for a plan that we are yet to see.
Almost every day, murders are taking place and the streets of Detroit have literary become a killing field from one tragedy to another.
Therefore, we must ask, Are we safe under Detroit Police Chief James Craig? That is a reasonable question to ask at this time when people are waking up every day to news of executions, gunshots and mayhem and there seems to be no realistic plan from the police department to instill confidence and a sense of security.
Well, it is bad enough that the men and women in blue are facing salary cuts when officialdom at city hall tell us that public safety is key. But the morale of the department, at an all time low, is colliding with the so-called austerity measures taking place.
Yes, Chief Craig has only been on the job a few months, say those who want to give him the benefit of the doubt. I also want to give him the benefit of the doubt because he just got here. I understand that when Detroit emergency manager Kevyn Orr appointed him he wasn't naming a security magician to the post but rather an individual who is challenged like all of us.
However, it is hard to explain to the families and victims of gun violence in the last two weeks that we must wait for an answer or a plan to combat crime from the police department. It is hard to tell that to a father or mother who just lost a child or in the case of the Wayne University Law student who was shot. They can't wait. They want answers, and they want them now.
As I'm writing this article there are families weeping because the lives of their loved ones were abruptly brought to a halt in the latest atrocity, the barbershop massacre, which Craig described as "urban terrorism."
And if it is urban terrorism, where is the plan to fight urban terrorism that is not only destroying lives but also eating the fabric of our collective sense of security?
Where is the plan to take these criminals to task?
Where is the plan to make neighborhoods safe?
The Detroit Police Department received scout cars from the private sector to help boost its patrols and beef up resources of the department. In the past, crime was unreported or unresponded to because police vehicles weren't available at the time crime was being committed.
The only plan that I've seen so far has been the decentralization of the centralized office when the chief announced a new team. But aside from that we are yet to see a plan from our public safety boss.
And his remarks to a group of seniors that he drove away from a potential carjacker didn't help the public have confidence in the leader of public safety either.
Someone said to me inside a green room while we were waiting to go on air that in war the general is the last man to leave the battlefield, and the public perception of a chief driving away from a carjacker, while he was right in doing so, doesn't present him as one in tune with the public safety crisis the city is facing.
Another police officer who begged anonymity was disturbed by the imagery of a chief of police running away from a carjacker. He wondered what point was Craig trying to prove when he made that revelation.
But what is most important here is not whether Craig drove away from the carjacker. What is crucial is the kind of plan that Craig has to mitigate the climate of vulnerability that we all have as a result of the spate of killings in the city.
I've never met Craig in person. I've only read him in the papers or watched his boisterous press conferences, which seek to instill confidence in the public about getting the bad guys.
But it will take more than press conferences and press releases to arrest crime. It will take more than bold descriptions like "urban terrorism" to combat the problems we are facing in public safety.
I'm not expecting the chief to perform a miracle. But what I am expecting is for him to demonstrate that he has this crisis under control. What I'm expecting is for the chief to show the public that Detroit will not be a theater for massacre and heinous crimes.
And in so doing we don't need to be bogged down in deconstructing complicated crime numbers using metrics that are backed by all sorts of technical interpretations. The families of the barbershop victims don't understand those metrics. What they know is that a murderer just executed their family members and they want answers.
I recognize that it will take more than the man who personifies public safety to make everyone safe in the city. That is why when Craig was named as the city's top cop I wrote a column recommending that he engages the community in a meaningful way to allow him to get a better sense of the various perceptions about the department.
No police department can claim to have an effective crime fighting strategy without a detailed comprehensive community policing initiative that at the core places importance on its public outreach, support and partnership rather than the routine and mundane process where the men and women in uniform are talking only to each other.
A tour that earnestly seeks public input and community support will enable Craig to build a base from which the department can operate its community-policing program.
Key is getting community groups and individuals who have long been in the trenches fighting crime in an effort to create a violent-free community to have ownership in the new direction of the department as it relates to its community initiatives.
I moderated Mayor-elect Mike Duggan's first public conversation Nov. 9 at Detroit Unity Temple sponsored by the Detroit News based on its "Six Decades in Detroit," project, and during the conversation crime was a focal point.
Later on, I met Mushin Muhammad, a man who singlehandedly initiated neighborhood patrols, creating security networks in his community so neighbors and his family can feel safe. His presentation at the Detroit Unity Temple town hall hosted by Rev. Gregory Guice was the mark of a man who stepped out to solve a problem and make his community safe.
The police department can utilize the work and the service of individuals like Muhammad to address crime in our community.
It definitely goes beyond Craig. And it will require the support of everyone to prevent the killings that are taking place and we must support any real plan the police department comes up with.
But leadership at its core starts at the top and works its way down. And the last time I checked, our police chief was James Craig.
The ball is in your court, Chief.
We are waiting.
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I am running Za 7.1 Vista retail and I have occasional black screen with only the cursor visible, but if
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via task manager the desktop appears on the second opened vista account.
When this happens the whole system becomes slower and takes an age to shutdown and sometimes never shuts down and
I have to restart the system.
I often get ZA program alert for "Local Security Authority Process" when switching between accounts as well.
So this is happening on the retail Vista version as well and I have a relatively clean installation of Vista at the moment i.e. just
Microsoft office and ZA Suite.
I don't know if this is any help but thought I would post, just in case.
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