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I actually made a decision! I have opted to go with a 20x40 vinyl pool with a blue granite liner and matching blue granite thermoplastic steps.
Big decision and begging for advice: Pool depth!!!
I do worry that if the deep end is only 6 feet some kids might still dive in and wondering if 8 feet is best! Driving myself crazy with indecision! Must decide asap as they want to start digging!
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Heidi, We built our 8 ft. deep end pool 2 years ago, have 3 boys -13, 11, and 8 - and here's what I've found. Boys - my boys, their friends, their cousins, my husband, etc. - love to dive, flip, and do other tricks that can stop my heart! Girls, on the other hand, like to splash in the shallow end, giggle and try not to get their hair wet! Both boys and girls enjoy playing Sharks and Minnows and Stars in the deep end. And I'm glad we have a fairly sizable shallow end - it allows the kids to play basketball - we have a floating, blow-up hoop, that I think we bought in a dollar store. The kids have also created a game with dive sticks that they really seem to enjoy. For us, having a deep end was never not an option - it really does give us peace of mind. Just my $.02... Good luck with your build. It's an exciting time, albeit a little stressful. Laurie |
I think some fo the guys I hung out with when I was young would have tried diving into a 4' pool (in fact they did try into those old galvanized "tub" pools, which was what 3' in depth. So while a volleyball court would be fun, I believe teenage boys will be diving regardless of what rules you lay out. Every kid is different, so it comes down to a risk management decision: shallow pool with large play area having more safety risk, or less play area less risk of the stupidity that comes from "boys will be boys" logic. Actually, if I think back to my teen years, dim & dark tho' they may be, I believe us boys were even more inclined to do stupid things if a couple of cute girls were around. |
- Posted by memama_gayle (My Page) on Wed, Oct 20, 10 at 17:16
Glad you made the decision! I agree with Laurie! Boys will be boys and children will be children. Safe to have 8 feet! I do enjoy it occasionally also. |
- Posted by banana_fanna (My Page) on Wed, Oct 20, 10 at 18:58
I had the same dilemma. All it took was to see our neightbor's teen boy jump off their diving board with a girl on his shoulders (parents on vacation, much?) and my decision was made: Deeeeeeeep enddddddddd! I agree with lbridges that boys are more inclined to do stupid things if cute girls are around. Disclaimer: *MY* soon-to-be teen boy will not be stupid. (If I repeat that 100 times will it be so?) |
Quote: "Disclaimer: *MY* soon-to-be teen boy will not be stupid. (If I repeat that 100 times will it be so?)" Of course it will (see below for disclaimer). I have four kids, three of them boys, and the baby boy is 22 and a senior at the Univ of Florida. So I speak from experience. Promised Disclaimer: Length of time for avoiding stupid actions may vary slightly with age, but shows a high correlation with the quantity of similarly aged onlookers. Studies show their ability to hold back stupidity will, for average mid-teen boys, last approximately 3/4 of a second. For "good boys who listen to their mother", the time has been seen to rise to almost a full second in some rare cases. Unless a REALLY cute girl is there to witness. In which case, and for every boy studied thus far, the retention time falls to such a short interval scientists aren't able to accurately measure the value. |
- Posted by banana_fanna (My Page) on Wed, Oct 20, 10 at 19:47
"In which case, and for every boy studied thus far, the retention time falls to such a short interval scientists aren't able to accurately measure the value." Bahahahahahaha. That was awesome, l.b. It's like the Black Hole of Stupidity. |
Love it! yes, I agree with all. You'll be safer with the 8'. Good luck with your decision!! |
I agree that you will have more peace of mind going with an 8' depth. We have a 6' and still find it difficult to play volleyball. We actually use 3 1/2' to 5' range when playing volleyball, and although we have only had a pool completed about one month, I can see where an 8' pool would have been the better choice (DH has already exhibited his diving skills). So I guess boys will be boys even when they are men! LOL!! |
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Tonight, President Obama will address the "founders summit" of Organizing for Action, the political advocacy group created to promote his second term agenda. The moment will complete an important reversal in the president's stance on campaign finance: an unmistakable embrace of politically active nonprofits known as "social welfare" organizations—or 501(c)4s, per the IRS—entities that Obama once decried as a threat to American democracy for accepting unlimited and often undisclosed donations.
OFA drew howls of protest from reform groups when it was formed in January out of the remaining infrastructure of Obama's reelection campaign. Bob Edgar, the president of Common Cause, told the New York Times last month that the setup "just smells," and Common Cause, Democracy 21 and other organizations called on the president to shut it down.
Following this storm of criticism, OFA President (and former Obama campaign manager) Jim Messina announced several measures last week intended to improve the group's transparency and curb the influence of special interests. OFA will not accept contributions from lobbyists, corporations or foreign donors. It will also disclose on a quarterly basis the names of donors who contribute more than $250, as well as the amount that they contribute.
OFA did not respond to written questions from CJR. But both the organization and the White House have described the current arrangement as a means of facilitating grassroots advocacy on behalf of popular Obama agenda items, such as immigration reform and gun control, without opening the door to undue influence. "There's going to be no opportunity to lobby the president through this organization," Ben LaBolt, an advisor to OFA and former Obama campaign spokesman, told CNN.
However, the reassurances from the Obama and OFA teams paper over important loopholes that undermine their recent pledges to shun special interest contributions. Good government groups say a number of common tactics for funneling political donations could allow lobbyists and corporations to circumvent OFA's latest guidelines and direct major dollars to the group.
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These unregistered lobbyists can further boost their influence by acting as "bundlers"—elite fundraisers who solicit contributions from relatives, friends and business associates and deliver the entire package of funds in a bundle. The Center for Public Integrity reported last week that a number of top bundlers in Obama's reelection campaign (whose infrastructure was used to form OFA) had significant ties to the lobbying industry. In 2011, The New York Times found that the directors of the lobby shops at Pfizer and Comcast Corporation, respectively, were not registered as lobbyists themselves and had each bundled $500,000 for President Obama's reelection bid.
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One of the primary concerns of good government groups is that donations could be channeled (or "laundered") through an intermediary by a lobbyist or special interest group seeking to contribute to OFA. For example, an unscrupulous lobbyist could tell a client—or a member of his or her own firm who is not registered to lobby—to make a major contribution to OFA, which would then be written off as a business expense or reimbursed through a salary increase or bonus.
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Soraya Darabi, public face and retroactively-named co-founder for the Bay Area start-up Foodspotting, has effectively left her daily role at the company.
Ms. Darabi, who has more than 429,000 followers on Twitter and a strong personal brand as a tech-savvy marketer, was brought on to get publicity for Foodspotting. And she did it well, evangelizing the service by word of mouth, on Twitter and through myriad interviews with outlets from Betabeat to Mashable ("How Soraya Darabi Put Foodspotting on the Map") to New York magazine.
But Ms. Darabi had little input on product, sources close to Foodspotting told us, and she seemed less enthusiastic about Foodspotting as time went on and the service had trouble gaining traction in the face of threats from competitors as intimidating as Foursquare.
Now, Ms. Darabi is "taking a step back into the role of Senior Advisor and will continue to vest equity in this role," she told Betabeat via email while on a flight to the West Coast. "This was a mutual decision we came to given the company's shifting priorities (product and local outreach) and my strengths (national media and brand relationships), but we haven't announced it publicly yet because we didn't see an immediate reason to–we're continuing to collaborate as we always have, just in a more focused way."
Foodspotting co-founder Alexa Andrzejewski affirmed Ms. Darabi's explanation. But at least half a dozen sources close to Foodspotting told Betabeat that founders and investors were frustrated that Ms. Darabi seemed distracted by other pursuits, continuing to serve as the public face for the company even as she was increasingly absent from daily work.
Losing Ms. Darabi is a blow to Foodspotting, most sources told Betabeat, considering her high profile. "Business people who have partnered with them before say that the space is completely inundated and Foodspotting was the one company that really had a brand," one source told Betabeat. "She is a big name," the source continued, speculating that Ms. Darabi could get half a percent in equity just for joining another start-up's advisory board. "She is a promotional all-star."
Ms. Darabi, who started her career as communications coordinator for Conde Nast before taking on social media marketing at the The New York Times, leapt into the start-up world with a six-month stint as Product Lead of Drop.io project PressLift, after which she jumped to Foodspotting. "She has a track record of someone who wants to leave before the show is over," one source close to Drop.io told Betabeat. "She likes to work on the next hot thing. Foodspotting was the best deal early stage start-up you could be at when she started doing PR there. It was always weird to me that she joined as co-founder even though it was already launched."
Most recently, Ms. Darabi has been appearing on-air and working on segments for ABC, where she's been helping out for 10 months started helping out last month. Regarding ABC, she said she's "considering doing more now, but haven't made any commitments as of late beyond chatting with a couple of projects about an advising role."Ms. Darabi also recently became the first digital ambassador to The United Nation's technology group "Global Pulse," an was named a TechStars mentor in New York City as well as a member of the 'Notables' committee at Carnegie Hall.
Correction: This post mis-stated the time Ms. Darabi has been working at ABC. She has been working there for ten months. Betabeat regrets the error.
Soraya ia a very smart person and I wish her the best. She played a big role in the New York Times' social media evolution over the last few years. She'll have a lot to offer ABC if she goes there full-time.
What's sad is that in the Mashable article you linked to, she said (in comments): "if you'd like to meet and talk about what it is that I do for this company, and why I'm going to be involved until the final bow, email me".
So much for that. The real lesson here is that startups should avoid opportunistic self-promoters like Soraya who, while they can get you some good press here and there, in the long run jump ship and take your equity. This is her second time dropping a startup once it crested: remember Drop.io? Techstars should be reconsider having her on as a mentor: what startups need are driven, passionate, and persistent workers. Soraya is the opposite.
Soraya's one of the sharpest people in NY tech
the thing is that Soraya doesn't do much in these positions she takes. the marketing department was not something that anyone respected at nytimes, much like the people that work in the marketing department of any large organization. the only thing she's good at is being fake and accepting the attention she gets from people as positive reinforcement. but most people know when someone's fake and act fake right back at them, and men just don't care if it's any kind of attention from a pretty woman.
Your editor, E. Spiers should be sued by Darabi.
We ran the contents of the story by Ms. Darabi and her fellow co-founder Alexa, before it was published, so I think they would be hard pressed to find legal grounds for a suit.
What a poor example of so-called journalism. Ben, Adrienne and Nitasha: Just because you mention "at least half a dozen sources" doesn't convince anyone that you actually did your job as reporters. Get some of these obvious haters to go on the record and then maybe you'll be taken seriously.
she is a smart ass rock star and stop player hating… its really like you guys are debating the merits of Soraya when she is living her life and doing it well. i mean food spotting is on map cause of her connect.
This article is useless. Founding teams split up all the time and everyone knows that it's more about the personalities and how well they work together. So this team's usefulness has come to an end. Soraya is clearly talented and works hard including a bunch of public service commitments – and you cite several sources which mention that she "put Foodspotting on the map." Is there a reason you're taking this random opportunity to question her integrity? Way to be snarky for no reason whatsoever. Useless post, useless publication.


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well it froze here this morning....I believe it got down to 26' and sooooooooits a frosty morning here in Minnesota......and I did get all my plants inside....I love the change in the seasons, but I just wish the growing season was longer......and this summer with the drought it was a hard to keep things green, my lawn is brown...and the trees are stressed....can only hope that next year will be better and we will see more rain as for alot of states ad areas......now have to start watering every thing for winter....I hope we get fall rains..... well got to fly here, its off to work....have a great sunday everyone.......linda |
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Wow, that's pretty cold! It's supposed to get to about 92 here in Houston today. I've been digging a rose bed and was drenched in sweat after about 5 minutes. I have 3 new roses to plant, and one to take out of a large container it's been living in for years. And some other things to plant around them as part of my winter garden (cabbage, kale, that sort of stuff). |
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Hey Linda...26F is cold. Freezing! Were your indoor plants outside when temps dropped or did you manage to get them in before? Did any freeze? The other day I noticed our Humming-Bird Vine had frost-bitten leaves. Not a good sign, way to early for Sept. One problem, temps are supposed to reach 80F by Tues. When it warms up, one thinks, it's still nice outside, so plants can stay out a little longer. Some plants need 1-2 frosts to promote flowering, 'Thanksgiving/Christmas Cactus' or redden/deepen colors. 'Jade/succulents.' Problem is rain..lots of rain or watering when nights turn can cause rot. Oh yes, summer was HOT, especially July. Our area had water restrictions. Some people think these rules don't apply to them, and kept sprinklers running daily. Do you shower/spray plants before hauling inside? Showering and cleaning areas/shelves/windows/walls plants will be over-wintered, and cleaning each plant takes time. So much easier carrying plants outside in spring/summer than bringing back in. LOL. Well, I'm glad your plants are safe from bitter-icy nights. Toni |
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Hello Toni! I hope you are feeling ok these days! Linda, you are so sweet to let us know. It looks like it is going to be a very cold winter and an early one too from the great lakes to the North East! Very depressing. I have not even hired a snow shoveler yet. Don't know where to find a young person that wants to work these days! Did you ever get ALL your plants inside yet? It stinks, right! First a drought and now an early frost? I guess we have to work around it. Thank goodness we can pick our potted plants up whenever we want too. I caught mine sitting around a camp fire last night making barbecued crickets! |
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Hi all.... all my plants are in the house, and the garage. and down stairs....the only thing left is to find spots for them all around inside the house....its so nice with summer and their outside, and I can use the hose to water them and spray them off....and they do so much better outside....I wish I could have them outside year round....and Mike don't worry about the frogs they can handle the cold, they just burro in...but my fish are out in the pond yet and I have to get the aquarium set up and bring them in, I'll post a picture of them in the aquarium, but it will be alittle while yet...take care all....and I guess that is what we will all have to do burro in for the winter..........linda |
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Mike, thanks for inquiring about my health..Feel better, but a little sore from Sundays chore preparing for plants to come in. There's so much more to do..you know what I mean.... Maybe winter won't be so bad. Remember how you guys up east got quite a bit of snow last, was it Oct? Hopefully, temps will be the same this year. Emerald..what type of fish do you have in your pond? Koi, others? Sounds so relaxing. A pond w/fish. Especially with a running water-fall. Anyway, your plants are indoors, so no more worrying. If temps rise again, and you have easy access to outside, you can always haul a few plants back out. |
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Hi everyone. I am searching for a home for my little calico cat. She is a rescue cat from Hurricane Ike so I think she has some nervous roots in her. She was born in August 2009 and my family has had her since October of 2009. She is spayed, no claws, and had her first round of vaccinations; she has not gotten any other shots since. The reason she needs a new home is that she is deathly afraid of kids (I have three) and is marking her ways in our dining room. We have tried new litter boxes, special litter, special calming diffusers, and medication. But she's still freaking out. She only lets me pet her when there is no other people in the house (hardly ever). She is fine with our 2 other cats so that doesn't seem to be a problem. When she does come around, she is very sweet and lovey. I'm assuming she needs to be in a home with no kids and maybe just a one or two person household. I am at a loss for what to do. If anyone can recommend a place for her to go or anything else we can try to help her, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Kary Brigger Systems Developer/Analyst Office Institutional Research-President Administration Wright State University 372 University Hall 937-775-2738 w firstname.lastname@example.com This is a courtesy listing. You may deal directly with the cat guardian. If you wish to have the Blue's Mews 3-week health guarantee, the 2-week money back guarantee and free toys and other stuff, then you may adopt the cat through Blue's Mews.
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Calico Girl, a Fairborn Domestic Shorthair cat was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a Domestic Shorthair for sale in Fairborn, or seeking a Domestic Shorthair cat from a breeder in Fairborn.
- Rescues and shelter volunteers in Fairborn already know the personality and tendencies of their pets. This means they can match you with the right pet. That will makes it much easier transition to owning a pet for yourself and your new pet.
- On average adoption fees are much less than you'd pay a Fairborn breeder, or pet store. Plus most often rescue pets have already been to the veterinarian for a check-up, had a round of vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. That is a lot of savings!
- You will become a hero, and give a needy dog or cat a loving home. In fact, there are even Domestic Shorthair breeders who help with Domestic Shorthair rescue. One puppy or kitten adopted in Fairborn paves the way for another one to be saved.


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I have a question about how frost tokens should be applied to heroes and allies in The Frozen Wastes expansion when using foraged clothing such as the Sabercat Pelt. There are a ton of challange cards in this expansion with text such as "Activate Sabercat Pelt to cancel 1 (frost icon)." Is this meant to be interpreted as treat the weather tile as if it was one number less -- therefore giving one less frost token to each hero and ally? Or, is it meant to be interpreted as your hero and each of his two allies take a frost counter and the pelt will prevent exactly one counter from being applied to one character of your choosing?
I guess either interpretation would be acceptable as long as it was decided upon before the game started and was applied consistantly. Problem is, it only ever seems to come up the first time somebody tries to use the item and the guy with two expensive allies insists it should prevent a frost from hitting each of his characters and they guy playing the yeti hero with zero allies feels that it should only protect against one token.
Last time we just compromised and said that one item could only protect a single character against the frost, but if you had multiple items, each of your allies could wear one too. Anyway, this made sense from a thematic standpoint that if you had 3 winter coats, why shouldn't 3 characters wear them instead of one guy wearing a coat and letting the other two freeze. I realize that this is a violation of item activation limits, but it worked out well enough and we still didn't allow a single character to wear 2 coats for example.
But in any case, back to my original question -- should one coat protect your entire party, or are your allies meant to be half dead popcicles by the time they trek across the frozen wastes to the Green Vale?


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Bark at the Park 2014 Major League Baseball Season
In partnership with Nylabone, AvoDerm, Petco, and the American Pet Products Association's Pets Add Life (PAL) campaign, ARF is proud to bring "Bark at the Park" events to Major League Baseball! Animal-loving baseball fans can attend a special game with the family dog(s) and participate in a pre-game pup rally and parade by purchasing a special ticket benefiting ARF and other rescue group partners. Bark at the Park promotes adoption and highlights the many benefits of sharing your life with a pet.
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Adventures in Border Crossing…part II
So, have I kept you in suspense long enough? Just to recap, here's the tail-end of my previous post about border crossings: "Having successfully made it through the day with possessions intact, I made one last check to assure myself … Continue reading
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Adventures in Border Crossing, part I
So many people have asked me to tell them the story about being literally smuggled across the border (see our About page) ….so I guess now's a great time to tell it. In December, 1992, My daughter and her husband … Continue reading
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Size Matters! Choosing the Best Cabin for Your Cruise
It's finally happened! You've saved your money, wrangled enough vacation time, the stars are aligned just so, and you've decided to go on a cruise. Congratulations! You'll have the time of your life! In the next few weeks, I am … Continue reading
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The 2015 TCS New York City Marathon application is open now through February 15. Read our entry guidelines and apply!
The 12th Annual MORE Magazine/FITNESS Magazine Women's Half-Marathon brings together thousands of women of all ages and backgrounds for a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie in NYC. Whether you're coming from across the country or from around the corner, join us in Central Park on Sunday, April 19, for an unforgettable race.
Every entrant will receive a commemorative race shirt (size subject to availability) and every finisher will receive a medal.
If you would like a refund on the magazine subscription included in your registration, please download this form.
Live unofficial results are available during the race at liveresults.nyrr.org. Features include leaderboards, map tracking, and an individual runner search that can be shared on Facebook and Twitter. Tell your friends and family to follow your progress, and because the system works great on mobile devices, you can get unofficial results right after the race!
Please note: There is no registration or number pickup on race day.
Baggage Drop-off and Pick-up
This is located at the northern end of Center Road near the Naumburg Bandshell (at approximately 72nd Street, within the park). It will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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The time limit for the race is four hours.
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The time limit for the race is four hours.
The start is in Central Park on West Drive near 63rd Street. You'll complete two full counter-clockwise loops of the park, after which you'll start a third loop and turn left onto the 72nd Street Transverse just past the 13-mile mark. The finish line is at the easternmost entrance to the Naumburg Bandshell. Major uphills are at approximately 1.5, 3.5, 4.5, 7, 9.5, and 10.5 miles.
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When you donate $10 or more to CARE with your registration, you will receive a free gift* on race day. Wear it in solidarity with other generous CARE supporters and women around the world as you run the 13.1 miles of the MORE/FITNESS Women's Half-Marathon.
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Directions aren't hard to come by. Most anyone in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will steer you to the corner of Jackson and West Stadium with the assurance that you can't miss it—Zingerman's Roadhouse restaurant, where the rooftop vintage neon sign brightly spells out Really Good American Food and the menu reads like a national registry: Mississippi catfish, New Mexico green chiles, Apalachicola oysters, Minnesota wild rice. It's a big country. Someone's got to eat it.
As words like organic, sustainable, and local fizzle out into nothing more than menu-speak, it's good to remember that these concepts are rooted in action. They don't happen unless you do something, and the generally acknowledged best place to see these ideals at work is Zingerman's, one of the most important food destinations in the country.
Like a good buddy movie, it all started with two friends on a mission. The year was 1982 and University of Michigan grads Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig cofounded Zingerman's Delicatessen and started serving full-flavored, traditionally made food. From the very beginning, they would use authentic ingredients in their sandwiches—chopped chicken liver following a family recipe, but with free-range chicken; farm, rather than factory, cheese; smokehouse bacon instead of the mass-market variety. Long before the vogue for artisanal products, Weinzweig traveled the country and unearthed such local specialties. After several years, the popular Zingerman's catalogue and mail-order business was born, championing struggling producers and providing a crucial new link between them and a growing number of enthusiasts.
A visit to the Roadhouse reveals just how profoundly that early commitment to traditional American food has taken root. Many of the small-producer "discoveries" are now superstars, but their bond to Zingerman's remains strong. The newsletter-style menu, embellished with the same colorful cartoon design used throughout the company, is packed with references to artisanal ingredients integral to the nation's most iconic dishes. Burgers are made with Niman Ranch beef from pasture-raised heritage-breed stock; macaroni and cheese is thick with raw-milk Vermont-cheddar sauce; corn dogs are all-beef wieners dipped in a batter of Anson Mills stone-milled cornmeal; the doughnut sundae—that's right, the doughnut sundae—is composed of Zingerman's own vanilla gelato topped with roasted Virginia runner peanuts sitting in a freshly fried buttermilk-and-molasses doughnut made according to a centuries-old recipe. Weinzweig is cautious about conferring icon status on food: "You won't find a gold-plated painting of apple pie hanging on the walls of the Hermitage," he says. The Roadhouse definition is driven by a more personal criterion. "We look for dishes to which people have a deep emotional attachment. Even if we didn't grow up eating them, we wish we had."
Authenticity is key at the Roadhouse, and great attention is paid to the intricate history of traditional foods—where a dish comes from, why it got there, how it should taste, what it takes to make it. The result, in the hands of managing partner and chef Alex Young, is a roster of U.S. all-stars, each inspired by the part of the country where the dish originated. Due to the prominent role Germans and Austrians had in settling the Lone Star State, Texas-style chicken-fried steak made the cut; it's not hard to imagine the dish as the frontier translation of Wiener schnitzel, a staple of Central European cuisine. So did the egg, fried oyster, and bacon dish known as Hangtown Fry, popularized in the late 1800's by northern California gold prospectors as a mixture of the most expensive ingredients new money could buy. Seasonal fish is planked according to ancient American Indian cooking techniques and infused with the flavor of the appropriate regional wood, like wild West Coast salmon on aromatic alder wood or East Coast shad on more-delicate oak. If the menu is heavy on dishes from the South, it's because that part of the country has a unique culinary heritage to mine (including the rich traditions of Afro-Caribbean cooking). Sitting down to a plate of chili fries, made with twice-cooked, hand-cut potatoes, beef chuck spiced with Los Chileros ancho (from a small family-owned company in Santa Fe), and grated two-year-old cheddar, is like seeing an original photograph after years of looking at blurry photocopies.
To Young and Weinzweig, "research and development" means one thing: taking a road trip. On the way to catch their flight home following a Southern Foodways Alliance conference in Oxford, Mississippi, they were told they could find outstanding chicken by taking a mere 45-mile detour to Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, on Highway 70 in Mason, Tennessee. "At Gus's they make what any fried-chicken freak knows as Tennessee style," Young says. "Raw meat goes into seasoned buttermilk, gets tossed in flour, then fried. It's not fancy, it's just good— really good." Young spent weeks experimenting until he was satisfied with his version, using Indiana Amish free-range chicken to give the dish even more flavor. Now it's a blockbuster Roadhouse favorite. And when the chef built a traditional Southern barbecue pit for slow-cooking whole hogs and brisket over oak wood smoke, legendary pit master Ed Mitchell—known at the Roadhouse as the "mentor in the world of Eastern-style North Carolina barbecue"—drove up from Raleigh to Ann Arbor and gave his approval.


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Supreme Court okays religious prayer at town hall meetings
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The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, November 6, 2013. Earlier the Court heard oral arguments in the case of Town of Greece v. Galloway dealing with whether holding a prayer prior to the monthly public meetings in the New York town of Greece violates the Constitution by endorsing a single faith.
Today, in a ruling that split the justices 5-4, the Supreme Court ruled city council meetings across the country are legally allowed to include explicitly sectarian prayer.
Will citizens who don't share the faith of those leading the prayer feel unwelcome or, more importantly, uncomfortable sharing their points-of-view with local government? What kind of environment does this create for the people of faith leading the prayer? Might proselytizing take place?
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Colorado Front Range AreaAbout Our Rescue Group:
Denver Samoyed Rescue (DSR) was officially formed in 1993 to assist abandoned, unwanted, or otherwise neglected Samoyeds find new homes. The group functions as a committee of the Denver Samoyed Association (as approved by the DSA governing board) and works with individuals, local animal shelters, as well as the local All Breed Rescue Network, and the national Samoyed Club of America Rescue coordinator. In addition, DSR is licensed and regulated by the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture's Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA). It is also the goal of DSR to help educate the public about the Samoyed breed, to counsel owners who are considering surrendering their dogs to work through their problems so the dog may remain with them, and upon request, to aide law enforcement officials with evaluating bite cases. DSR also acts as a safety net for breeders who have lost track of a puppy they've placed, and as another possible source of information for owners who have lost their Samoyed. All dogs placed by DSR will be spayed or neutered before going to a new home, or a foster home, in order to prevent further overpopulation of the breed.Our Adoption Process:
Our adoption fee is $250. That helps cover veterinary expenses and boarding fees for all our rescue dogs. For that cost your dog will be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, an id microchip implanted and in good health to the best of our volunteer staffs knowledge.Anyone interested in adopting a DSR Samoyed must complete an Adoption Application. You may expect a response to your application within one week. The application is a list of questions inquiring about your pet ownership philosophy and match to the Samoyed breed (for instance, if you prefer not to deal with a dog that sheds or dog hair in general - this is not the breed for you!). We also ask for veterinary references which are checked. If there are any questions, we'll talk to you about our concern(s) and go from there. Please understand the reason behind this screening process is because we are interested in finding a permanent, committed, loving home for our Sams. Their health and well-being is our primary concern. We make every effort to place the right dog with the right people - the first time around. It needs to be a good match on both ends, for you, and for the dog. We do reserve the right to deny any applicant a dog.
We will not hold a rescue dog for you. Once you have completed an application if we have a dog we think may interest you we'll contact you, along with anyone else that is currently waiting for a similar match. We work on a first come, first served basis, providing the match between dog and family is a good one for both. However, in situations where an owner is involved in the placement, they generally have the final word on who gets their animal.
The majority of our dogs come from private individuals who have asked us to help them find a new home for their Samoyed. We also work with shelters in the area who have Samoyeds they have been unable to place. We do not help individuals sell their Samoyeds.
We also keep track of Samoyeds available at shelters in the area. As with our own dogs, if we know of a Samoyed we think may interest you we'll contact you. However, our referral to a shelter does not guarantee they will place a dog with you. The adoption is between you and the shelter holding the dog. DSR cannot provide any input into that process.
All our rescue Samoyeds are neutered or spayed, no exceptions.
DSR rarely has puppies available for adoption. Occasionally we place a dog that is less than a year in age, however those occasions are few and far between. If you are interested in purchasing a puppy we can refer you to the individual who does Breeder Referral for the Denver Samoyed Association. They generally know who has puppies and who is expecting Samoyed puppies in the area.
As with most breed rescue groups, we also do a lot of public education and assistance in an effort to match Samoyeds with a suitable home, and keep them there. If you're having a problem we'd like an opportunity to discuss the situation and hopefully provide suggestions that will help resolve the issue.


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St. Patrick's Day Parades, Parties, and Other Good Stuff in NJ
It's that time of year again! March rolls around and all you want to do is drink green beer, eat corned-beef and cabbage and celebrate your Irish roots (even if you don't officially have any). But, are there any child-friendly St. Pat's Day activities in NJ? You bet your lucky charms! Grab your little leprechauns and march on over to any of these great family-friendly St. Patrick's Day parades and celebrations for NJ kids and families or check out our March Go List with activities and events across the whole state.
Atlantic City St. Patrick's Day Parade, Atlantic City
This year's parade features music, fun, marching bands, Irish step dancers, bagpipers, floats and more! The parade takes place on Saturday, March 15 at 1pm on the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. The parade will begin at North Carolina Avenue and the boardwalk.
Bayonne St. Patrick's Day Parade, Bayonne
Bayonne celebrates St. Patrick's Day all month with their Irish flag-raising ceremony, the annual St. Patrick's Party, St. Patrick's dinner dance and the city's parade. The parade takes place on Sunday, March 23 at 1pm at 5th Street and Broadway.
Bergen County St. Patrick's Day Parade, Bergenfield
This family-friendly parade marches up Washington Avenue in Bergenfield. It all begins at Tommy Fox's Public House for the Grand Marshall Breakfast. The parade kicks off on Sunday, March 16 at 2pm.
Union County St. Patrick's Day Parade, Elizabeth
The festivities begin with a mass at St. Patrick's Church in Elizabeth. There will be activities for the whole family, with a "kid's zone" on Stuyvesant Avenue. The parade begins Saturday, March 15 at 1pm sharp.
Hamilton St. Patrick's Day Parade, Hamilton
Formerly the Trenton St. Patrick's Day Parade, this parade moved to Hamilton three years ago. The opening ceremonies begin at 12:30pm, and the parade kicks off Saturday, March 8 at 1pm.
Morris County's St. Patrick's Day Parade, Morristown
This parade touts itself as having more bands than the Rose Bowl parade! This big (70,000 are expected to be in attendance) family-friendly event begins with a mass at the Church of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin at 10am. The parade itself starts Saturday, March 15 at noon near the corner of South and James.
Newark's St. Patrick's Day Parade, Newark
This large parade claims to be New Jersey's oldest St. Patrick's Day Parade and is celebrating its 78th year. The parade begins promptly on Friday, March 14 at 1pm at the New Prudential Center on Mulberry Street.
Sussex County St. Patrick's Day Parade, Newton
The 10th Annual (self-proclaimed) "shortest parade in the U.S.," takes place on Saturday, March 22 at 11:30am in Newton.
Celebrate being Irish in Rumson! The parade will be music and fun with marching bands from area high schools, Irish Step Dancers, floats, bagpipes and much more local color. The parade begins Sunday, March 9 at 1pm at Victory Park and will travel to East River Road, turn on Carton Street and end at the school. Rumson is serving up Irish fun this whole month, too! Click here to find out about fun cultural events and activities including learning Irish words, celebrating Irish poets and authors, slide shows, exhibits learn traditional Irish dancing and more.
Come celebrate in Sea Isle City with live music, antique vehicles, floats and more! Celebration starts at 10am and you can join the party immediately following the parade at Kix McNutley's. The parade takes place on Saturday, March 15 beginning at 3:30pm at 93rd Street and Landis Avenue.
Though the boardwalk is still under construction after getting pummeled by Hurricane Sandy and a massive fire last year, this parade will march on! Show your support and come down to the 30th Annual Ocean County St. Patrick's Day Parade in Seaside Heights. Come and restore the shore! It all begins on Saturday, March 8 at noon on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights.
Participate in or simply watch this fun-filled parade and show your Irish pride! It all happens on Sunday, March 9. A flag raising ceremony at Town Hall kicks things off at 9am. The parade begins at Woodbridge High School at 1:30pm and ends at Town Hall.
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2011 BET Awards Nominations Announced
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Whether you are a novice or an experienced angler, you're sure to enjoy a fishing trip aboard
one of our large comfortable head boats! At Capt. Anderson's Marina, we provide deep sea fishing excursions at various times of the day so you can choose what best fits your schedule.
In addition to the daily trips listed below, call the ticket office for the schedule of 2 day trips, 25 hour trips, night trips, and one and two day fishing charters for parties of 30 or more.
All prices include bait, rod, reel, state sales tax, and fishing license. All vessels are equipped to serve freshly prepared breakfast, sandwiches, snacks, beer, coffee, and sodas at family prices. NO ALCOHOLIC beverages or coolers allowed to be brought on board by customers or guests. All schedules and prices subject to change without notice.
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5 Hour Trip (Option A – March thru Oct)
- 7:00am to 12:00pm
- Fishing Price – $60.00
- Riders – $25.00
5 Hour Trip (Option B – Summer ONLY)
- 12:30pm to 5:30pm
- Fishing Price – $55.00
- Riders – $25.00
The North Star Deep-Sea Fishing boat is a 90′ aluminum hull boat with 75 marked fishing spots around the perimeter of the rail; with 5 of those spots located on the "bow pulpit" that hangs out over the water. She has a spacious upper sun deck with benches and can hold an additional 75 riders. Benches run around the exterior of the main deck cabin and inside you will find a cash galley serving hot breakfast and lunch, tables & seating areas.
The North Star will take you approximately 8-10 miles offshore (you will still see land) and your 5 hour trip will be about 1/2 travel and 1/2 fishing time on the reefs. Your choice of morning or afternoon trip does not make a difference in fishing….whichever is better for your itinerary because the fish can't tell time!
CLICK HERE for NORTH STAR 5 HR boat layout
6 Hour Trip
- 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Fishing Price – $65.00
- Riders – $25.00
One of the original Queen Fleet, the Gemini Queen is an 89′ wooden double hull catamaran with a lot of shade on the sides, and back and nice wide curving bow. She holds 72 Fishing Spots marked around the perimeter of the rail and can take an 10 additional riders.
The Gemini Queen fishes in the Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 10 – 12 miles offshore and each trip is about 1/2 travel time and 1/2 fishing time. Leaving at 9:00 am, this is a great trip for those who want to sleep in a little and still get your fishing time in!
CLICK HERE for GEMINI QUEEN 6HR boat layout
10 Hour Trip
- 7:00am – 5:00pm
- Fishing Price – $80.00
- Riders – $30.00
Voted "Best of Bay" Fishing Charter for 2012! Join the Capt. Anderson family for a day of fishing aboard their newest boat in the fleet, the Capt. Anderson. This 75′ aluminum hull boat has 60 numbered fishing spots around the perimeter of the rail and can take an additional 7 riders on board to "share the pole" with a fisher or just enjoy a day on the water!
The Capt. Anderson will take you to the Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico within 25-30 miles offshore; your trip will be about 1/2 fishing and 1/2 travel time.
Enjoy a variety of food and drink in the galley or kick back on the spacious upper deck. We have experienced and helpful crew on board and a fish market at the pier to clean your catch. Bring your sense of adventure and take home your fresh fish. No age limit – just lots of fun for the whole family! Military discounts and group rates available.
CLICK HERE for CAPT. ANDERSON 10 HR boat layout
- 5:00am to 5:00pm
- Fishing Price W/Bunk – $100.00
- Fishing Price W/O Bunk – $95.00
With these two 12 HR Deep Sea Fishing boats from the Hall Queen Fleet, there is versatility! They are both 89′ wooden hull boats, with the Star Queen holding 60 marked fishing spots and the Florida Queen holding 52. They are both interchangeable on the 12 HR schedule, so if you prefer a particular boat or captain make sure to let us know when making your reservation.
The 12 HR trips are about 1/2 travel time and 1/2 fishing time – which allows them to go approximately 25-35 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. These boats are built for overnight trips with bunks down below equipped with a mat so all you need is to bring a blanket and pillow to catch a few winks while the boat is travelling; make sure to mention you want one while making your reservation so we can allocate it.
CLICK HERE for FLORIDA QUEEN 12 HR boat layout
CLICK HERE for STAR QUEEN 12 HR boat layout
~HOOK & COOK your fish after you get it to the dock! There are several area restaurants you can bring your fresh caught & filleted fish to, and they will cook & serve it to you with all the fixings! Check it out:
Marina Cantina - located right here at Capt. Anderson's Marina!
- Cook your fish any way; fried, grilled or blackened / Serve w/choice of 2 sides / $9.00
- Fish Tacos with ALL the extras / Cook your fish any way; fried, grilled or blackened / $10.00
J. Michaels - located right across the street!
- Cook your fish any way; fried or grilled / Serve w/choice of 2 sides / $9.00
Hook'd Pier Bar & Grill - located at Pier Park!
- Cook your fish any way; fried or grilled / Serve w/choice of 2 sides / $1.00 per pound of fish
** IMPORTANT** When booking please provide a number we may reach you when you are in our area.
If you book online, please bring the card that you paid with and a photo ID for verification.
- Capt. Anderson's Marina
5550 N. Lagoon Dr. Panama City Beach, Florida, 32408
800-874-2415 ~ 850-234-3435
The ticket office is open EVERY DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK during the summer;
and MON – FRI during off season.


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The setting is a sun-drenched late-'50s Italy where an impoverished Tom Ripley, having passed himself off as an upper-crust Princeton grad, has been dispatched by a wealthy New York businessman (James Rebhorn) to bring home his indolent playboy son, Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law), currently living la dolce vita with his equally languid American girlfriend, Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow). Enchanted by Dickie (and who wouldn't be -- Law, in a star-making performance, is the sexually magnetic center of every scene he's in), Tom becomes a favored playmate of his wanton new friend. When the two exhilarated, sweat-shiny Americans get down in a smoky Italian jazz joint, it's a cinch to feel the boy-to-boy crackle in the air. Paltrow does what she can with Marge, the real outsider in this psychodrama, but there's not much for the actress to do except look suspicious by degrees, as she did in ''A Perfect Murder.''
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Vehicle highlights
- All-new luxury sedan expands and elevates Cadillac's portfolio, delivers advanced technology
- Advanced Haldex all-wheel-drive system with electronically controlled limited-slip differential
- Standard Magnetic Ride Control, rear air springs, HiPer Strut front suspension and front Brembo brakes
- Direct-injected 3.6L V-6 with lightweight features, including integrated cylinder heads/exhaust manifolds
- Capless fuel tank filler for easier, cleaner refueling
- Industry-exclusive Safety Alert Seat
- Advanced safety systems that enhance driver vision and help avoid collisions, including Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Automatic Front and Rear Braking
- Standard 19-inch wheels and available 20-inch wheels
The all-new 2013 Cadillac XTS luxury sedan, the most technologically advanced production car in the brand's history, expands and elevates the Cadillac portfolio. It delivers the space, elegance and dramatic presence that are Cadillac signatures, but with entirely new and technically advanced methods tuned for a new generation of luxury customers.
XTS marks the debut of CUE, Cadillac's breakthrough in-vehicle user experience for control and connectivity. It merges intuitive design with auto industry-first controls for information and media control.
Positioned directly above the centerpiece CTS family in Cadillac's lineup, the XTS is offered in a well-equipped standard model and three optional collections: Luxury, Premium and Platinum. The XTS Platinum represents the highest level of technology and luxury, including a unique front appearance, wheels and interior colors, materials and trim.
Highlights for all collections include:
- Direct-injected 3.6L V-6 with lightweight features, including integrated cylinder heads/exhaust manifolds
- Advanced all-wheel-drive system with electronically controlled limited-slip differential
- Magnetic Ride Control, rear air springs, HiPer Strut front suspension and Brembo front brakes – all standard
- Standard 19-inch wheels and available 20-inch wheels
- Capless fuel tank filler for easier, cleaner refueling
- Folding rear-seat head restraints that enhance rear visibility
- Safety Alert Seat that vibrates to alert the driver
- Intervening braking system that lessens or avoids potential collisions
- Short- and long-range radar systems that support adaptive cruise control, front/rear automatic brakes and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
XTS is the only luxury sedan with standard Magnetic Ride Control – the world's fastest-reacting suspension – while the advanced all-wheel-drive system uses Haldex technology with an electronic limited-slip differential to transfer power front-to-back, and side-to-side, along the rear axle. It is available on all three collections.
The XTS is also the most spacious Cadillac sedan, tailored to provide roominess in a more efficiently sized package. It offers more interior space than midsize luxury cars and is comparable to full-size sedans, particularly in the rear seat area, where it has 40 inches (1,016 mm) of rear legroom. That's about four more inches than the BMW 5 Series, and Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and about two more inches than the Audi A6.
And when it comes to trunk space, the XTS is in a league of its own, with 18 cubic feet (509 L), exceeding both midsize and full-size competitors – more than Audi A6 and A8L, BMW 5 and 7 Series and Mercedes-Benz E- and S-Class. For XTS customers, the cargo advantage means room for five or more suitcases.
CUE details
Cadillac CUE is standard on all models. It is the highly customizable user interface that exemplifies XTS's blend of advanced technology and artistic design. The heart of CUE, which stands for Cadillac User Experience, is the standard eight-inch (203 mm) screen in the center stack, the faceplate below the screen and the steering wheel controls. CUE features several industry firsts, including capacitive-touch control with proximity sensing, haptic feedback, gesture recognition and natural voice recognition. Capacitive touch is the technology featured on many of the best tablets and smartphones.
Available exclusively on the XTS is a 12.3-inch (312 mm) reconfigurable instrument cluster. It features vibrant graphic displays showcased among four driver-selectable themes, ranging from minimal to extensive information. And while it is the prominent element in the XTS's technological character, CUE is part of a more comprehensive and layered approach to the car's design, capabilities and performance
As part of the customer experience, each 2013 Cadillac XTS buyer will receive an iPad with their new car. A new CUE iPad Application, which replicates the center screen that is the hub of the system, was used to familiarize dealers with the experience, as well as provide videos and information. This App was opened to the public via the App Store when the XTS went on sale in May 2012.
Cadillac's existing customer assistance services have added specific CUE experts to answer owner questions. And, Cadillac's customer assistance center in Austin, Texas, has specially trained advisors who have expertise in infotainment and mobile devices to help answer questions. OnStar, standard on every Cadillac, will have a direct link to these CUE experts as well, for any owners with questions or wishing to provide feedback.
XTS design and exterior features
XTS's hardware and spatial dimensions are the foundational layers that support a new level of surface detail. Multidimensional elements, including the grille, headlamps and new use of accent lighting, coalesce to give the XTS a presence and attention to detail unlike any Cadillac that has come before it.
The XTS's surface details also convey a more-nuanced design philosophy, with elements that support the long, sleek proportion that is a welcome return to Cadillac. They bring forward more beauty and elegance with refined, graceful forms and surfaces working harmoniously with established Cadillac linear forms. It is a car that conveys the next step in Cadillac form and surface vocabulary. Additional features include:
- Premium chrome/satin-chrome grille finish on Platinum Collection
- Illuminating door handles are standard on all Luxury, Premium and Platinum collections
- Capless fuel-filling system is standard on all models
- High-intensity discharge headlamps with Twilight Sentinel are standard on all models
- Adaptive Forward Lighting is standard on Premium and Platinum Collections
- LED center high-mounted rear stop lamp is standard on all models
- Heated outside mirrors with auto-dimming feature, turn-signal indicators and puddle lamps are standard on all models
- Rainsense automatic windshield wipers are standard on Luxury, Premium and Platinum collections
- Nineteen-inch polished aluminum wheels are standard on Luxury and Premium Collections
- Twenty-inch aluminum wheels with polished finish and chrome inserts are standard on the Platinum Collection
- Eight exterior color choices: Radiant Silver Metallic, Black Raven, Crystal Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricoat, Graphite Metallic, Black Diamond Tricoat, Silver Coast Metallic and Sapphire Blue Metallic.
XTS interior features
Like the exterior, the XTS's cabin extolls a multidimensional philosophy in a bold, elegant design that is also very efficient in the ways it encompasses passengers and cargo. It represents Cadillac's new expression of luxury at Cadillac also in its use of authentic materials and unprecedented connectivity. Platinum Collection models feature a fully wrapped leather interior with microfiber sueded headliner, as well as premium wood trim on the steering wheel, console, center stack, instrument panel and door panels.
Seating trim is offered with Soleil Keisel surfaces or premium Opus full leather – both with perforated detailing. Heated and ventilated seats are also offered. Additional interior features include:
- Adaptive remote start is standard on all models
- Audio system with Bose premium eight-speaker sound is standard on the base model and Luxury Collection
- Bose Studio Surround Sound with 14-speaker system with surround energy-efficient amplifier is standard on Premium and Platinum Collections
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio (with free trial period) and HD radio feature are standard on all models
- Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard on Premium and Platinum Collections Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard on the base model and Luxury Collection
- Leather-wrapped IP and door trim top pad, along with the center console is standard on the Platinum Collection
- Color, reconfigurable 12.3-inch gauge cluster with driver information center is standard on Premium and Platinum Collections
- Head-Up Display with color readouts is standard on the Premium and Platinum Collections
- Illuminated entry and courtesy lighting is standard on all models
- Accent lighting, including LED spotlights with light pipes, is standard on Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections
- Soleil Keisel leather seating surfaces with mini-perforated inserts are standard on the Standard model, Luxury and Premium Collections
- Opus full-leather seats with mini-perforated inserts is standard on the Platinum Collection
- Heated driver/front passenger and outboard rear passenger seats and vented driver/front passenger seats are standard on Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections
- Leather-accented steering wheel with wood accents and tap up/tap down transmission controls is standard
- Heated steering wheel is standard on Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections
- Power rear window shade and manual rear side window shades are available on the Premium Collection and standard on the Platinum Collection
- Real wood trim is incorporated on all models
- Six interior color/trim combinations: Jet Black, Shale with Cocoa accents, Medium Titanium with Jet Black accents, Caramel with Jet Black accents, Jet Black with Light Wheat accents and Very Light Platinum with Dark Urban and Cocoa accents.
XTS powertrain
Power for the XTS comes from an advanced 3.6L V-6 known by its "LFX" engine code. It is rated at 304 horsepower (224 kW) and 264 lb.-ft. of torque (355 Nm). Lightweight features help reduce overall weight for greater efficiency and a more favorable front-to-rear weight balance. Examples include a composite intake manifold that saves approximately 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg) over the weight of a comparable aluminum intake and an integrated cylinder head/exhaust manifold design that saves approximately 13 pounds (6 kg) per engine.
The LFX engine is matched with the Hydra-Matic 6T70 six-speed automatic transmission with tap-shift control.
XTS driving experience
A layered approach to the driving experience relies on new and established technologies – all rooted in a stiff structure. The body is infused with strategically placed, ultra-high-strength steel for strength and crash protection, and serves as the foundation for the advanced chassis system.
A smart all-wheel-drive system with Haldex technology – with an electronic limited-slip differential that splits torque between the rear wheels – complements an advanced HiPer Strut front suspension and standard Magnetic Ride Control real-time damping to give the XTS sure-footed, confident and comfortable ride and handling traits. A linked H-arm design with "air springs" comprises the rear suspension.
HiPer Strut is based on the MacPherson strut front suspension design and features dual-path top mountings that separate the transfer of spring and damper loads to the body structure. It improves ride-and-handling characteristics in four significant ways:
- Provides more linear and communicative steering through improved camber control
- Improves impact isolation on bumps and rough surfaces
- Reduces torque steer
- Improves vehicle sensitivity to tire irregularities and wheel imbalance.
Magnetic Ride Control delivers precise body motion control – "reading" the road every millisecond and changing damping in just five milliseconds. It replaces conventional mechanical-valve shocks with electronically controlled shocks filled with a magneto-rheological fluid containing minute iron particles. Under the presence of magnetic charge, the iron particles align to provide damping resistance almost instantly.
StabiliTrak electronic stability control is standard on all models, along with variable-effort steering and four-wheel disc brakes (front Brembo brakes) with four-channel antilock brakes – all features that add important layers of control to the driving experience. Like Magnetic Ride Control, XTS borrows the Brembo braking technology from Cadillac's V-Series of high-performance models.
XTS safety
The XTS's technology fundamentally supports a range of advanced safety features, based on a "control and alert" strategy that extends the vision around the vehicle. It helps drivers identify potential crash situations and even intervenes when a crash threat appears more imminent, employing visual, audible and tactile (vibration) alerts, depending on the feature.
The alerts are designed to identify obstacles with sufficient warning to give the driver time to react and make changes – including the Safety Alert Seat feature, which vibrates either the left or right side of the driver's seat cushion, depending on the location of the impending concern. The intervening features, including Automatic Collision Preparation and front and rear automatic brakes, take over if the threat appears more immediate or the driver does not react to previous alerts.
The Driver Awareness Package is standard on the Premium and Platinum Collections and available on the Luxury Collection. It includes:
- Lane Departure Warning
- Forward Collision Alert
- Safety Alert Seat
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Reflected LED display
The Driver Assist Package is available on the Platinum and Premium Collections and includes:
- The Driver Awareness Package
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Front Automatic Brake
- Rear Automatic Brake
- Automatic Collision Preparation
Additional safety features include dual-stage frontal air bags, knee air bags, side-impact air bags, head-curtain air bags and seat side-impact air bags for outboard rear passengers. Also, a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines is standard on Luxury, Premium and Platinum Collections. Head-up display and full-speed adaptive cruise control are available.
XTS and OnStar
OnStar with a one-year Directions and Connections plan is standard. It uses GPS and cellular phone technology to automatically call for help in the event of crash. OnStar subscribers also can use the service to be Good Samaritans by sending help to other motorists, and to call for help in other non-crash emergencies. Additional features:
- Directions and Connections service with Turn-by-Turn Navigation for easier route guidance on all models. The feature is easy to use because all directions are sent to the car by an advisor, without the need to stop
- Stolen Vehicle Assistance helps police track the vehicle
- myCadillac and OnStar myLink mobile apps offer vehicle information and OnStar services via the customer's smartphone.
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Jordana Strosberg
Cadillac Communications


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