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Q: Visual Studio C# e.Location error i have a error in Visual Studio C#.
it says that event args doesnt know a solution for e.location
i used dutch words in this exercise here are the translations for them:
Voer de lengte in: - input the length
voer een breedte in: - input a width
kies een kleur: kleur - input color: color
kies een lijndikte: - choose a line thickness
klik mij: - click me
rechthoek -  rectangle
omtrek - circumference
oppervlakte - surface
middelpunt - center
here is a picture of how the application looks like:

here is my code:
my code:
    using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Data;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace Rechthoek
{
    public partial class Form_Main : Form
    {
        int lengte = 0;
        int breedte = 0;
        Color Kleur = Color.Blue;
        int LijnDikte = 1;
        Point middelpunt = new Point(0, 0);

        public Form_Main()
        {
            InitializeComponent();
        }

        private void Form_Main_Load(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            //
        }

        private void btn_uitkomst_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            rechthoek rechthoek = new rechthoek(lengte, breedte, this, middelpunt, LijnDikte, Kleur);
            lbl_Omtrek.Text = lbl_Omtrek.Text + rechthoek.omtrek().ToString();
            lbl_oppervlakte.Text = lbl_oppervlakte.Text + rechthoek.oppervlakte().ToString();
            rechthoek.teken();
        }

        private void txt_lengte_TextChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            lengte = int.Parse(txt_lengte.Text);
        }

        private void txt_Breedte_TextChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            breedte = int.Parse(txt_Breedte.Text);
        }

        private void btn_Kleur_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            colorDialog1.ShowDialog();
            Kleur = colorDialog1.Color;
        }

        private void txt_LijnDikte_TextChanged(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            LijnDikte = int.Parse(txt_LijnDikte.Text);
        }

        private void Form_Main_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            middelpunt = e.Location;
        }
    }
}

class rectangle:
    using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace Rechthoek
{
    class rechthoek
    {
        private Point _Middelpunt = new Point(0, 0);
        private int _lengte = 0;
        private int _breedte = 0;
        private Form _Form = new Form();
        private Color _Kleur = Color.Red;
        private int _breedte2 = 1;
        private int lengte;
        private int breedte;
        private Form_Main form_Main;
        private Point middelpunt;
        private int lijnDikte;
        private Color kleur;

        public rechthoek(int lengte, int breedte, Form form, Color kleur, int LijnDikte)
        {
            _lengte = lengte;
            _breedte = breedte;
            _Form = form;
            _Kleur = kleur;
            _breedte2 = LijnDikte;

        }

        public rechthoek(int lengte, int breedte, Form_Main form_Main, Point middelpunt, int lijnDikte, Color kleur)
        {
            this.lengte = lengte;
            this.breedte = breedte;
            this.form_Main = form_Main;
            this.middelpunt = middelpunt;
            this.lijnDikte = lijnDikte;
            this.kleur = kleur;
        }

        public double oppervlakte()
        {
            return _lengte * _breedte;
        }

        public double omtrek()
        {
            return 2 * (_lengte + _breedte);
        }

        public void teken()
        {
            Pen mijnPen = new Pen(_Kleur, _breedte2);
            Graphics papier = _Form.CreateGraphics();
            papier.DrawRectangle(mijnPen, _Middelpunt.X, _Middelpunt.Y, _lengte * 2, _breedte * 2);
        }
    }
}

so in the first code sample on the near end you can see e.Location and the eroor message is "EventArgs doesnt contain a definition for Location..."
EDIT: the error for e.Location is gone now now i only need to change this line
this.Click += new System.EventHandler(this.Form_Main_Click);
i hope you can help me!
kind regards;
Zaftan

A: You seem to be using the Click Event of the form which does not provide mouse coordinates.
Instead, use the MouseClick event.
private void Form_MouseClick(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
{
}

Note that it is not enough to just change the name of the method and type of the parameter e. In the properties window in Visual Studio, you also need to assign the method to the MouseClick event.

A: If you want the location of the Cursor,in your case,just modify the line as follows :
 private void Form_Main_Click(object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
{
middelpunt = e.Location;
}

In other cases,if you want to get cursor position :
Point coordinates = Cursor.Position;

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Q: Error converting from numeric data type to decimal Well here is my problem i have a table that contains the following column:
asis_doc_minutos decimal(4,1)

If i insert the following number (1.5) with a simple insert query it inserts it! BUT
my SProcedure doesn't inserts the data. Here is my Sp:
 ALTER procedure [dbo].[insertar_pla_asis_doc]
  @fecha datetime,
  @tema varchar(500),
  @minutos decimal(2,2),
  @cod_docente int,
  @cod_materia varchar(25),
  @cod_seccion int,
  @cod_ciclo int,
  @cod_escuela int
  as
  begin
 insert into pla_asis_doc(asis_doc_fecha, asis_doc_tema,
 asis_doc_fecha_realizo, asis_doc_cod_docente, asis_doc_cod_mat, asis_doc_seccion,
     asis_doc_cod_ciclo,
 asis_doc_cod_escuela, asis_doc_minutos)
 values (@fecha, @tema, getdate(), @cod_docente, @cod_materia, @cod_seccion,
 @cod_ciclo, @cod_escuela, @minutos);
   end

I'm calling this Sp from C# and this is the way i do it:
 int valor_devuelto = puente.insertar(fecha, txtTema.Text,
 Convert.ToDecimal(lblHoras.Text), cod_emp, cod_materia, seccion,
 Convert.ToInt32(ciclo.Text), cod_esc);

Notice that (lblHoras.Text) is called from a TextBox and so i convert it to Decimal becasue that's what my column expects. That lines calls to a method in another class, which is the one that calls my Sp in my db and where i got the error, here is that code:
public int insertar(DateTime fecha, string tema, decimal minutos, int docente, string materia_codigo, int seccion, int ciclo, int escuela_cod)
{
    int valor = 0;
    try
    {
        cn.Open();
        cmd.Connection = cn;
        cmd.CommandText = "insertar_pla_asis_doc";
        cmd.CommandType = System.Data.CommandType.StoredProcedure;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@fecha", System.Data.SqlDbType.DateTime).Value = fecha;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@tema", System.Data.SqlDbType.VarChar).Value = tema;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@minutos", System.Data.SqlDbType.Decimal).Value = minutos;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@cod_docente", System.Data.SqlDbType.Int).Value = docente;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@cod_materia", System.Data.SqlDbType.VarChar).Value =
        materia_codigo;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@cod_seccion", System.Data.SqlDbType.Int).Value = seccion;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@cod_ciclo", System.Data.SqlDbType.Int).Value = ciclo;
        cmd.Parameters.Add("@cod_escuela", System.Data.SqlDbType.Int).Value =
        escuela_cod;
        valor = cmd.ExecuteNonQuery();
        cn.Close();
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
    }
    return valor;
}

Everytime i run this code there's an error saying:
Error al convertir el tipo de datos numeric a decimal. (Error converting ) How can i solve that?

A: Your parameter in the procedure is declared as
@minutos decimal(2,2)

It means two numbers, both right of decimal point.
Check this sample:
create table #t (d decimal(2,2))
insert #t values (1.5)

Increase the size of the parameter.

A: The answer from @dean above was not very accurate.
It will failed as @steve mentioned.
create table #t (d decimal(2,2))
insert #t values (1.5)
the result will be:
"Msg 8115, Level 16, State 8, Line 1
Arithmetic overflow error converting numeric to data type numeric.
The statement has been terminated."
Correction:
create table #t (d decimal(3,2))
insert #t values (1.5)
Please see explanation below:

Decimal and numeric arguments:
decimal[ (p[ , s] )] and numeric[ (p[ , s] )]
Fixed precision and scale numbers. When maximum precision is used, valid values are from - 10^38 +1 through 10^38 - 1. The ISO synonyms for decimal are dec and dec(p, s). numeric is functionally equivalent to decimal.
p (precision)
The maximum total number of decimal digits that will be stored, both to the left and to the right of the decimal point. The precision must be a value from 1 through the maximum precision of 38. The default precision is 18.
s (scale)
The number of decimal digits that will be stored to the right of the decimal point. This number is substracted from p to determine the maximum number of digits to the left of the decimal point. The maximum number of decimal digits that can be stored to the right of the decimal point. Scale must be a value from 0 through p. Scale can be specified only if precision is specified. The default scale is 0; therefore, 0 <= s <= p. Maximum storage sizes vary, based on the precision.


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How to Install Ubuntu Desktop on Raspberry Pi 4
======

_**Brief: This thorough tutorial shows you how to install Ubuntu Desktop on Raspberry Pi 4 device.**_

The revolutionary Raspberry Pi is the most popular single board computer. It has its very own Debian based operating system called [Raspbian][1].

There are several other [operating systems available for Raspberry Pi][2] but almost all of them are lightweight. This was appropriate for the small factor and low end hardware of the Pi devices.

This changes with the introduction of Raspberry Pi 4B that flaunts 8 GB RAM and supports 4K display. The aim is to use Raspberry Pi as a regular desktop and it succeeds in doing so to a larger extent.

Before the 4B model, you could [install the Ubuntu server on Raspberry Pi][3] but the desktop version was not available. However, **Ubuntu now provides official desktop image for Pi 4 models**.

In this tutorial, I am going to show the steps for installing Ubuntu desktop on Raspberry Pi 4.

First, a quick look at the prerequisites.

### Prerequisites for running Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi 4

![][4]

Here's what you need:

  1. A Linux or Windows system with active internet connection.
  2. [Raspberry Pi Imager][5] : The official open source tool from Raspberry that gets you the distro image on your SD card.
  3. Micro SD Card: Consider using at least a 16 GB storage for your card, albeit a 32 GB version is recommended.
  4. A USB based Micro SD Card Reader (if your computer does not have a card reader).
  5. Essential Raspberry Pi 4 accessories such as an HDMI compatible display, [Micro HDMI to Standard HDMI (A/M) Cable][6], [Power Supply (Official Adapter Recommended)][7], USB Wired/Wireless Keyboard and Mouse/Touchpad.

It is good practice to [read in detail about the Pi requirements][8] beforehand.

Now, without further delay, let me quickly walk you through the image preparation for the SD Card.

### Preparing the Ubuntu Desktop image for Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi provides a GUI application for writing the ISO image to the SD Card. **This tool can also download compatible operating systems like Ubuntu, Raspbian etc automatically**.

![Official tool to download and put operating system on SD card][9]

You can download this tool for Ubuntu, Windows and macOS from the official website:

[Download Raspberry Pi Imager][10]

On Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, you can also install it with Snap:

```
sudo snap install rpi-imager
```

Once installed, run the imager tool. When you see the screen below, select "CHOOSE OS":

![Pi imager: choose the preferred operating system][11]

Under "Operating System", select "Other general purpose OS":

![Pi imager: other general purpose operating systems][12]

Now, select "Ubuntu":

![Pi imager distro: Ubuntu][13]

Next, select "Ubuntu Desktop 21.04 (RPI 4/400)" as shown below:

![Pi imager distro version: Ubuntu 21.04][14]

Note

If you do not have a good, consistent internet collection, you can [download the Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi image separately from Ubuntu's website][15]. In the Imager tool, while choosing the OS, go to the bottom and select "Use custom" option. You can also use Etcher for writing the image to the SD card.

Insert the micro SD card inside your Card reader and wait for it to mount. Select "CHOOSE STORAGE" under "Storage":

![Pi imager – choose storage \(SD card\)][16]

You should be seeing only your micro SD card storage and you'd recognize it instantly based on the size. Here, I've used a 32 GB card:

![Pi imager – choose SD card][17]

Now click on "WRITE":

![Pi imager image write][18]

I'll assume you have the contents of the SD card backed up. If it's a new card, you can just proceed:

![Pi imager image write confirmation query][19]

Since this is a [sudo][20] privilege, you must enter your password. If you run `sudo rpi-imager` from a terminal, this would not appear:

![Pi imager image write authentication asking for password][21]

If your SD card is a bit old, it would take some time. But if it is a recent one with high speeds, it wouldn't take long:

![Pi imager writing image][22]

I also wouldn't recommend skipping verification. Make sure the image write went successful:

![Pi imager verifying changes][23]

Once it is over, you will get the following confirmation:

![Pi imager write successful][24]

Now, safely-remove the SD card from your system.

### Using the micro SD card with Ubuntu on Raspberry Pi

Half of the battle is won. Unlike the regular Ubuntu install, you have not created a live environment. Ubuntu is already installed on the SD card and is almost read to use. Let's see what remains here.

#### Step 1: Insert the SD card into Pi

For first time users, it can take a bit confusing sometimes to figure out where on earth is that card slot! Not to worry. It is located below the board on the left-hand side. Here's an inverted view with a card inserted:

![Pi 4B board inverted and micro SD card inserted][25]

Keep sliding the card in this orientation slowly into the slot below the board, gently until it no longer goes any further. You may also hear a little clicking sound for confirmation. This means it has just fit in perfectly:

![Raspberry Pi SD slot left side middle and below the pi board][26]

You might notice two little pins adjusting themselves in the slot (shown above) as you put it inside, but that's ok. Once inserted, the card would look like a bit protruded. That's how it is supposed to look like:

![Pi SD card inserted with a little portion visible][27]

#### Step 2: Setting Up the Raspberry Pi

I do not need to go in detail here, I presume.

Ensure that the power cable connector, micro HDMI cable connector, keyboard and mouse connectors (wired/non-wired) are securely connected to the Pi board in the relevant ports.

Make sure the display and power plug are properly connected as well, before you go ahead and turn on the power socket. I wouldn't recommend plugging in the adapter to a live electrical socket. Look up [electrical arcing][28].

Once you've ensured the above two steps, you can [power on the Raspberry Pi device][29].

#### Step 3: The first run of Ubuntu desktop on Raspberry Pi

Once you power on the Raspberry Pi, you'll be asked to some basic configuration on your first run. You just have to follow the onscreen instructions.

Select your language, keyboard layout, connect to WiFi etc.

![Select language][30]

![Select keyboard layout][31]

![Select WiFi][32]

You'll be asked to select the time zone:

![Select time zone][33]

And then create the user and password:

![Enter desired username and password][34]

It will configure a couple of things and may take some time in doing so.

![Finishing Ubuntu setup][35]

![Finishing Ubuntu setup][36]

It may take some time after this, your system will reboot and you'll find yourself at the Ubuntu login screen:

![][37]

You can start enjoying Ubuntu desktop on Raspberry Pi now.

![Ubuntu desktop on Raspberry Pi][38]

### Conclusion

I noticed **a temporary anomaly**: A red flickering border on the left-hand side of my display while doing the installation. This flickering (also of different colors) was noticeable on random parts of the screen as well. But it went away after restarting and the first boot.

It was much needed that Ubuntu to start providing support for popular ARM devices like Raspberry Pi and I am happy to see it running on a Raspberry Pi.

I hope you find this tutorial helpful. If you have questions or suggestions, please let me know in the comments.

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On 4th June CBS aired an episode on 48 hours, which was based on the story of Martha Moxley. In 1975, Martha a Connecticut teen was murdered tragically. It gave terrors to the town as they remembered how brutal the crime was.
Who was Martha Moxley and What Happened at the Night of her Disappearance?
Martha Moxley was born on August 16, 1960. She was just 15 at the time of her death. She lived in Greenwich, Connecticut. Moxley lived with her parents and a brother.
On the 30th of October 1975, Moxley had gone out with her friends to have some fun. The group was going to go to different houses in the neighborhood to pull pranks like ringing the bell and running away, toilet papering houses, etc.
The friends who accompanied her that night mentioned that Moxley was flirting with Thomas Skakel. She was last seen "falling together behind the fence" with Thomas near the pool in Skakel's backyard around 9:30 pm.
On 31st October 1975, Moxley's body was found beneath a tree in her family's backyard. Her pants were pulled down. However, she wasn't sexually assaulted. It was revealed that Moxley had been stabbed by a six-iron golf club which was found near the body. This gold club was traced back to the Skakel residence.
Who were the Skakel Brothers?
Skakel family lived across the street from the Moxley's. Martha befriended Thomas and Michael. Skakel's family was connected with the Kennedy family. Martha Moxley would often hang out with the duo as they were a part of her friend's circle.
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Martha had written a few diary entries which pointed out a few things. In one entry she mentioned, "I got into Tom's car… I almost sat on Tom's lap.. he kept his hand on my lap."
A month before her death, she had mentioned, "Michael got really upset, he was a jerk.. I really need to stop going there."
However, on the 30th of October, 1975, Martha Moxley went to hang out with the Skakels.
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Martha was last spotted with Thomas Skakel, hence, the police began an investigation of him. Thomas became the prime suspect in the case. Michael told police that he was at a cousin's place on the night of the murder. He also stated that Moxley and Thomas were at the Skakel house. He wasn't home until late at night. Michael also had an alibi for the same. His friend Frank Lutton said that they were watching television with each other that night.
The case was left cold as the police were not able to find anything. However, in 2000, the police were able to crack the case and discover that Michael Skakel had been the killer.
Was Martha Moxley raped?
Michael's father hired a private investigator to find out the truth as there were inconsistencies in his story. It was found that Michael had gone to Martha Moxley's house and climbed a tree outside her window and m**turbated.
Later it was also revealed that Michael had confided in his friend confessing Martha Moxley's murder.
What happened in Michael Skakel's Trial?
Since at the time of the incident Skakel was a juvenile he was being arraigned for murder in a juvenile court. However, in 2001, a judge ruled that Skakel would be tried as an adult.
Skakel's trial began on May 7, 2001. He was represented by Michael Sherman. Skakel's alibi was that he was with his cousin at the time of the murder. But during the trial jury heard a part of taped book proposal in which Skakel spoke about how he m**sturbated in a tree on the night of the murder. However, Skakel did not admit to committing the murder.
After the trial was over, the jury found Skakel guilty of Moxley's murder and sentenced him to 20 years to life in prison.
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Back When Americans Drove Sticks: 1989 Pontiac Grand Am vs 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
By Mark Tucker
Good morning! Got a couple of rarities for you today. These are both cars that are getting thin on the ground in general, but are absolute unicorns with three pedals each. Only one of them is really anything special (as far as I can tell), but it's cool to see them both alive and well after 33 years.
First, we'll check the results from yesterday:
Huh. I'm actually a little surprised at that result. It's my pick as well; I'd rather wrench all day on a good-looking non-running car than try to make something pretty, but I expected it to scare off most folks. I did hear some talk of fixing up the Bronco to flip it, but that isn't necessary. Just fix it up and drive it, and eventually it'll flip itself.
All righty then… For those of us old enough to remember when a three-pedal manual was called a "standard" transmission, the death of manual options stings every time another one is announced. I understand that Mitsubishi's cheap-and-cheerful Mirage is the latest to fall from stickshift grace. This trend is a real shame, because – and I know I'm not the only one who does this – it will eventually render pointless one of my favorite walking-around-a-city games: peeking in the window of parked cars while walking past to see if they're manual or automatic.
Today, both of our contestants would delight, and likely surprise, anyone playing that game. And one of them, in this particular model year, was only available with a manual, something almost unheard-of these days. Here they are.
1989 Pontiac Grand Am – $2,500
Engine/drivetrain: 2.5 liter inline 4, 5 speed manual, FWD
Location: St. Helens, OR
Odometer reading: 168,000 miles
Runs/drives? Yep, just fine
This car gives me the nostalgic warm fuzzies. My hometown's mayor owned a Pontiac dealership, so nearly every official car, including all the high school's driver's ed cars, were Pontiacs. I spent a good deal of my sanctioned behind-the-wheel training in a Grand Am exactly like this. Same color, and same transmission; yes, in those days, some of the driver's ed cars were sticks. You had to request to be assigned to one, but they existed.
I've always liked the looks of the first-generation GM N-body, especially the two door. It's just a pleasing shape with good proportions. This one, with the facelifted front end and those "food-processor" wheels, is just about perfect. The only thing it's missing is the "Quad 4" badge on the front fender. Without that, I can be reasonably sure that this car has our old clattery friend the "Iron Duke" four-cylinder under the hood; GM didn't offer a V6 in the Grand Am in 1989, and the Sunbird's 2.0 liter turbo four was reserved for the SE model.
But hey, I've got nothing against the Iron Duke personally. It's a good honest motor, easy to work on, and relatively efficient. I'd certainly not say no to this one just because of the engine. I must say, however, that were this a Quad 4 car, I would have called the seller yesterday and been begging my wife to let me buy it. As it stands, with the 2.5, I can resist. Just.
This car is in remarkable shape. The only obvious flaws I can see are some flaking paint on the luggage rack (that's what you get for painting stainless steel, dummies) and a little minor wear and tear on the inside. The seller says it has one window that likes to come off its track, but they're manual windows (!) so you can probably fix it with a zip tie, or maybe a little JB Weld.
1989 Ford Taurus SHO – $2,500
Engine/drivetrain: 3.0 liter DOHC V6, 5 speed manual, FWD
Location: Wilsonville, OR
Runs/drives? Yep!
I have some personal history with a Taurus SHO as well, but it was less sanctioned. My dad owned one, a facelifted '92 model, and it remains to this day the car in which I have driven the fastest: 135 MPH indicated, on the Kansas Turnpike. (Yes, my dad was with me.) Ford set out to turn the Taurus into a world-class high-performance sports sedan with the SHO, and while I don't know how world-class it is, I can vouch for the high-performance part. I gave up before it did.
For those who may not be familiar, what we have here is a first-generation Ford Taurus in name and appearance, but with heavy-duty suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, a five-speed manual (the only choice through 1992), and, most importantly, a special version of Ford's "Vulcan" V6, built by Yamaha, with dual-overhead cams and 24 valves. This engine put out 220 horsepower compared to the standard Taurus's 140, dropped 0-60 times into the mid 6-second range, and pushed the car's top speed up over 140 miles per hour. That may not sound like much now, but in 1989, for a four-door sedan available at your Friendly Ford Dealer, it was the star of the show.
Part of the SHO's appeal is that, at first glance, it does look an awful lot like a garden-variety Taurus. You could surprise BMW and Audi drivers with this car, if they didn't know what to look for. Unfortunately, as a relatively inexpensive and quite fast car, a lot of SHOs met with some awful fates, either wrecked or simply abused to death, which makes this black first-year car all the more special. The seller says it runs and drives just fine, but the air conditioning is inoperative.
The outside of this car looks fantastic, and I like the SHO in black. It looks menacing. Inside, it's harder to assess the condition, with those seat covers and dash cap, but it's still nicer than any cheap SHO I've seen for quite a while. Frankly, this car is mighty tempting to me as well, but it's far too nice to park in the part of town I have to park in regularly. I can only hope that someone buys it who appreciates its rarity and specialness.
Every once in a while, I manage to find two legitimately nice cars in this price range. I'd be proud to own either of these, frankly, and if I were in a position to buy, I'd have a hard time choosing between them. But I don't have to; you do. Now.
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TriangleRAD says:
One of the great things about the OG SHO is how well the giant "SHO" in the rear bumper lends itself to punny custom license plates.
"BIIIIG"
"NJOY THE"
"RDY 4 THE"
Earl-in-503 says:
I had a '91 SHO, miss it so. I got it up to 140 on hwy 20 between Brothers and Burns. Fastest I ever went in a vehicle still to this day 20 years later.
Those luggage racks make me giggle for some reason. I wonder if Pontiac offered a wicker picnic basket accessory back in the day…
VicVinegar says:
I was just looking at it and wondering how the hell you used it. You can only really strap stuff to the "wing" part of it. It doesn't appear you can loop under the rails on the trunk. So how are you supposed to strap something down?
There are holes for ropes/bungees at the ends of the strips. At least, if it's the same as the one on my old Tempo.
JDE says:
The Iron Duke is the savior of the grand am, less problematic than the QUAD 4 and since that one is essentially a winter beater, reliability means a lot.
The SHO is not an apples to apples comparison and thus is the winner by default, but I would honestly take both for those prices at those miles.
DrillnFill says:
I picked the Grand Am. I have a soft spot for these since my dad's first car was a 1987 Grand Am SE (the model just preceding this one with the flatter/more upright front). It was a black coupe with the V6, and that car was pretty damn sporty and could move decently. Can't remember the last time I saw one like it, if ever. Anyways the interior was exactly like this one and those red interior lights at night are hella cool for 1987. That SHO interior, uhh, looks gross. Not someplace I want to park my butt. I can smell it thru my phone LOL
Fordlover1983 says:
SHO me the winner, baby! I currently have a pile of parts that once resembled a SHO. I won an ebay auction for a rusted out 91 model in MN. Got it dirt cheap, but had to go to MN in the winter and pick it up! I took out all the good stuff, boxed it up, and put it in the barn. I'm now on the hunt for a first gen Taurus wagon to put them in (my "retirement" car). How cheap? Cheap enough that I got my money back from the scrap man for the rusty hulk!
I seem to recall reading that Ford did build one SHO wagon for funsies.
ColoradoFX4 says:
Indeed they did, profiled by Car & Driver back in the April 1993 issue. Boss Wagon V, a.k.a. The Billy Wagon.
Manwich says:
I suspect that Grand Am has the Iron Duke. So the SHO is the easy choice to me even though I know that parts and service will be a PITA.
Rollin Hand says:
I would gladly spend $2500 of the $440 to $500 per day Οnline work money that kaan.rakim has me making on that SHO, even if the covers have me worried about the condition of the seats. Those are great cars, even if the updated version looks better.
As well, that engine qualifies in the "I would open the hood just to look at it" category.
XLEJim700 says:
Welp, I've had good experience with Yamaha (XS 500 Twin), and I just bought a Yamaha battery-powered amp, so…
My want for a first gen SHO is sky high, and this looks like a steal for $2500. Give it a good going-over, reupholster the seats, get the A/C working, and you're set. Nice enough to drive without shame, but not too nice to hide in the garage. Too bad (or good thing, to my wife) this is in Oregon.
nycbjr says:
I went for the SHO, but my heart wants the Pontiac, I owned a '93 GT with the HO quad4 and a stick. Fun car to thrash around, but ate head gaskets like they were candy lol
Jimal says:
The SHO, and I don't care what is under those seat covers.
Slow Joe Crow says:
I voted SHO because they were legendary at the time (similar acceleration to 5.0 Mustang) and I'd sooner visit Wilsonville than St. Helen's.
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drh3b says:
I'm going to disagree with the premise of the title. Americans didn't really drive stick that much back then, either, and mostly to save money. Women were actually more likely to buy a stick than a man, probably to save money.
kaan.rakim says:
StillPlaysWithCars says:
SHO for me! It's on my list of 'realistic' dream cars but, sadly, likely not one I'll ever be able to own at this point. If that one wasn't on the other side of the country I'd be making a call right now.


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Did caste kill 'Elvis of Punjab' - Amar Singh Chamkila?
Written by Pardeep Attri
Pardeep Attri
While growing up in Punjab, I was reminded by many not to listen to 'Chamkila'. I could never understand the reasons behind those advices at that time and never cared to ask anyone as I was not a song loving person. Hence, those advices didn't matter to me. After moving to England 2 years ago, Chamkila's songs started buzzing in my ears at strange places, songs being played loudly in the cars on the roads of London and nearby areas. For me, it was indeed a strange introduction to some hidden treasure. Over the last one year or so, I have listened to most of Chamkila's songs (available on YouTube) 'uncounted number of times'!
Born on July 21st, 1960, in a Dalit family (Chamar caste) in the village of Dugri near Ludhiana, Punjab, Amar Singh Chamkila's original name was Dunni Ram. 'Chamkila' in Punjabi means one that glitters and the name fits him very well. He is the most influential Punjabi songwriter, musician and singer of all times. He sang for less than a decade, before he was killed, but his name is regarded as one of the greatest Punjabi folk performers - at live stage and open-air concerts (known as Akhade in Punjabi). He worked in different jobs, such as in a cloth mill before turning to songwriting, but a few people say even after becoming a songwriter for high profile singers (Surinder Shinda) he was not able to feed his family, so he turned to singing. He had a natural appetite for music so he reached the top instantly. His appeal grew not only in Punjab but also abroad and he conducted live concerts in the Middle East and other countries.
On 8 March 1988, at the age of 26, Chamkila was shot along with his partner, but no arrests were ever made in connection with the killings. In Punjab, there are some theories on why he was killed. I will try to go through a few of them for the purpose of starting a discussion on whether caste played any role in his death?
People, his detractors, say some of his songs were 'offensive' and one couldn't listen to those 'with the family', but does that give anyone a right to kill? Chamkila's supporters regard his songs as a truthful commentary on Punjabi culture and society. His songs portrayed the village life, extra-marital relationships, old age, women's bad situation at home, wife beating, kids without food and clothes, drinking habits, fighting without reasons and drug use etc. Don't you think this is the reality of Punjab or India? Wasn't he speaking what is written in scriptures and practiced in day to day life in India? After listening to him, I couldn't find anything but realities of our society in his songs. People would look and treat you differently if you listen to Chamkila in Punjab, but I couldn't find anything offensive. Chamkila, coming from a village and a lower caste, knew the realities of society and hence he penned down those in his songs. He also sung many religious songs such as 'Baba Tera Nankana' and 'Talwar Main Kalgidhar Di Haan' etc.
If he was killed for his 'offensive' songs, then why are singers not punished today for the same? Or, why were others not killed? There were and there still are many singers who depict violence against women in songs such as 'Bhenchod', 'Balatkaari' and 'Choot' etc., and still are the top singers of India! I am not saying they should be killed, the point I want to make here is that the 'objectionable songs logic' to explain Chamkila's murder is 'fake logic' given by the so-called upper castes to cover up the cold-blooded murder of a great Dalit singer. If it is not 'fake logic' then why haven't other singers met the same fate, or at least faced some kind of punishment? Caste privileges matter.
Many of the songs written by Chamkila were sung by Surinder Shinda (famous singer in Punjab). The credit for making Surinder Shinda famous goes to Chamkila but this is never recognised by anyone. At that time, he was considered more popular than many legends such as Gurdas Mann, Surinder Shinda and Kuldeep Manak. Some people believe that due to the public's declining interest in other Punjabi singers in favour of Chamkila, one or more of these artists may have planned his killing. Can you smell anything related to caste discrimination? Doesn't it prove what Dr. Ambedkar said in his speech 'What Path to Salvation' right, once again?
"Why then do the caste Hindus get irritated? The reason for their anger is very simple. Your behavior with them on a par insults them. Your status is low. You are impure, you must remain at the lowest rung; then alone they will allow you to live happily. The moment you cross your level, the struggle starts." (What Path to Salvation? - Speech delivered by Dr. Ambedkar to the Bombay Presidency Mahar Conference, 31st May 1936, Bombay)
Chamkila married his partner in singing, Amarjot Kaur (Jat, upper caste), and some believe that Chamkila being from a lower caste and marrying an upper caste woman infuriated the so-called upper castes. So, disgraced by Amarjot's involvement with Chamkila, her family was led to arrange the honour killing.
Even today, singers steal not only lyrics from Chamkila's songs but whole songs, to get into limelight. These include Nasha, Mere Yaar Ne (Gippy Grewal) and Shad De Vairne Yaari (Jazzy B). Title of 'Lallu Kare Kawaliya' comedy album by Bhagwant Mann (MP of Aam Aadmi Party) was inspired from one of the songs of Chamkila. According to one report, in Punjab, even after more than 25 years of his death, HMV Music Company sells more Chamkila's songs than any other singer's. Such is the persona and popularity of the Dalit singer, Chamkila.
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According to Gurinder Azad, "Such was his popularity that his biographer found during his research that he conducted 366 live shows in 365 days. Till today, I don't see any marriage in Punjab where Chamkila is not remembered through his songs." Many accept that he was a legend, the Elvis of Punjab. There was no singer like him, there is none and there will be none like him. He was truly a legend in the music industry. I will leave here for you to decide whether caste played a role in the death of Elvis of Punjab.
Pardeep Attri blogs at http://drambedkarbooks.com/ and tweets at @AmbedkarCaravan
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Well, we're up to the 22nd now, with just a few days left. It was also the last working day of many, though some still have to work tomorrow and Sunday of course (with some on Christmas day – like my mom).
Yep, there is going to be an expensive change. At the same time, I will be decorating little Mr's room too – though no new furniture for him.
It was nice to get some air though, have a walk, pop down to the dock to see the boats and all that. Its good at times to just go out and take a walk.
Surprisingly, little Mr. was very good. He often has at least one little meltdown when doing something like this – its the in and out of shops which I can understand. He was very calm and quiet which was brilliant for him. Can't say the same for not so little Miss though as she is always noisy.
Bedtime, as usual, was a fun time – well at least for little Mr.The funny thing is, he was lying down on the sofa – but as usual, as soon as he gets into his bedroom he turns into a cheeky, destructive monster. 7pm to bed, sleep at 9:15pm. 2 hours and 15 minutes is a win as some nights its over 3.
That said, I then ran up the road in celebration and got a kebab. Yum Yum. To finish off the night and celebration I even wrote another tutorial post on my new site. Today has been a productive one.
Tomorrow, we are out at a Christmas thing with short breaks (if we're let in without receipt), so that should be a fun day to report back on.


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Earlier this year my dear friend Nic had asked if I would be interested in shooting a portrait of his family. Since they live some 1200 km away, the crucial question for me was not so much if but more when. Then, in early September, I was in the vicinity (meaning: only 400 km away), and spontaneously opted for the detour to pay a long overdue visit to Amsterdam – and also finally meet their daughter.
I did not have my gear with me and there only was an hour left in between the idea to go for the shoot and me having to be through the door for the train station, so in order to put the opportunity to good use we had to move fast and I had to borrow Marlene's old Canon. Of course time was even scarcer after the usual displacement of furniture had taken place, and the combination of time pressure, borrowed equipment and a different camera maker resulted in a couple of technical blunders on my part, but we all had a fun time and in the end were pretty pleased with the results.


i love a cashew at midnight! i'm also no stranger to a string cheese by the light of the moon!
i took an academic year in belgium the year i was 17. i remember my return flight home and not wanting to get off the plane. i was the last one off, and i was so sad and torn, and scared. i just remember feeling heart break for the first time. there in the back of that plane with my head in my hands and the flight attendant assuring me it would be ok, i felt my childhood heart snap in two for the last time.
"Perhaps we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing."
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Domestic Box Office For Aug 23, 2008
1 2 Tropic Thunder $6,477,403 +33.7% -32.4% 3,352 $1,932 $60,889,461 11 DreamWorks false false
2 1 The House Bunny $5,228,893 -11.6% - 2,714 $1,926 $11,147,167 2 Sony Pictures Releasing false false
3 4 The Dark Knight $4,474,170 +49.6% -33.3% 3,163 $1,414 $486,339,697 37 Warner Bros. false false
4 3 Death Race $4,456,320 -3.6% - 2,532 $1,760 $9,077,095 2 Universal Pictures false false
5 7 Star Wars: The Clone Wars $2,378,081 +49.1% -52.6% 3,452 $688 $23,311,016 9 Warner Bros. false false
6 5 Pineapple Express $2,081,714 +24.3% -41% 2,620 $794 $72,084,482 18 Sony Pictures Releasing false false
7 6 Mirrors $2,038,458 +27.1% -50% 2,664 $765 $18,842,515 9 Twentieth Century Fox false false
8 10 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor $1,792,280 +51% -46.4% 2,422 $740 $92,722,355 23 Universal Pictures false false
9 9 Mamma Mia! $1,757,025 +32.5% -27.1% 2,326 $755 $123,237,905 37 Universal Pictures false false
10 8 The Longshots $1,740,785 +31.1% - 2,089 $833 $3,068,489 2 - false false
11 13 Vicky Cristina Barcelona $1,275,864 +49.7% -17.4% 692 $1,843 $7,694,565 9 - false false
12 12 The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 $1,103,988 +20.4% -48.4% 2,170 $508 $37,532,822 18 Warner Bros. false false
13 11 The Rocker $1,047,817 +11.3% - 2,784 $376 $3,040,044 4 Twentieth Century Fox false false
14 14 Step Brothers $943,825 +31.9% -50.2% 1,639 $575 $94,943,575 30 Sony Pictures Releasing false false
15 15 Journey to the Center of the Earth $918,643 +46.4% -32.1% 1,051 $874 $91,229,007 44 Warner Bros. false false
16 16 Fly Me to the Moon 3D $590,124 +44.8% -18.7% 540 $1,092 $3,747,216 9 Summit Entertainment false false
17 17 WALL·E $381,948 +53% -48% 785 $486 $215,918,022 58 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures false false
18 18 Hancock $290,513 +49.6% -61.4% 588 $494 $226,198,589 53 Sony Pictures Releasing false false
19 19 Bottle Shock $287,784 +63.5% +71.5% 324 $888 $1,483,664 18 Freestyle Releasing false false
20 20 Kung Fu Panda $248,986 +52.5% +112.3% 437 $569 $212,518,045 79 DreamWorks false false
21 22 Brideshead Revisited $180,678 +56.3% -40.6% 444 $406 $5,355,066 30 Miramax false false
22 23 Space Chimps $171,266 +55.8% -46% 467 $366 $28,255,862 37 Twentieth Century Fox false false
23 21 Hamlet 2 $164,182 +13.6% - 103 $1,594 $308,743 2 Focus Features false false
24 25 Swing Vote $137,398 +48.7% -71.9% 372 $369 $15,387,977 23 Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures false false
25 24 Henry Poole Is Here $131,459 +35.2% -59.5% 506 $259 $1,376,443 9 Overture Films false false
26 27 Iron Man $106,363 +45.8% -27.4% 257 $413 $317,409,427 114 Paramount Pictures false false
27 26 Hellboy II: The Golden Army $105,820 +37% -54.2% 286 $370 $75,035,510 44 Universal Pictures false false
28 28 Wanted $95,250 +44.2% -37.5% 254 $375 $133,675,210 58 Universal Pictures false false
29 30 You Don't Mess with the Zohan $57,945 +50.6% -37.6% 204 $284 $99,646,402 79 Sony Pictures Releasing false false
30 29 Get Smart $57,339 +28.6% -36.3% 121 $473 $128,190,961 65 Warner Bros. false false
31 33 Singh Is King $57,097 +61.3% -59.5% 62 $920 $2,116,211 17 Studio 18 false false
32 32 The X Files: I Want to Believe $53,116 +47% -53.9% 163 $325 $20,680,135 30 Twentieth Century Fox false false
33 34 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull $50,430 +45.8% -45% 136 $370 $315,253,251 94 Paramount Pictures false false
34 31 Sex and the City $49,969 +35.8% -31.9% 204 $244 $152,321,532 86 Warner Bros. false false
35 35 The Incredible Hulk $46,055 +56.4% -39.7% 151 $305 $134,359,565 72 Universal Pictures false false
36 36 Kit Kittredge: An American Girl $28,357 +38% -44.6% 146 $194 $17,341,364 65 Picturehouse false false
37 37 American Teen $25,380 +29.2% -34.4% 109 $232 $767,619 30 Paramount Vantage false false
38 38 I.O.U.S.A. $24,158 +28.5% - 18 $1,342 $581,395 2 Roadside Attractions false false
39 39 The Love Guru $23,649 +58.5% -50.7% 120 $197 $32,167,527 65 Paramount Pictures false false
40 40 Meet Dave $22,416 +54.8% -15.7% 92 $243 $11,630,373 44 Twentieth Century Fox false false
41 42 Beer for My Horses $18,591 +66.7% -56% 40 $464 $402,313 16 Roadside Attractions false false
42 41 Deep Sea $13,656 +21.7% -16.3% 8 $1,707 $36,138,557 905 Warner Bros. false false
43 43 The Happening $12,855 +55.1% -50.1% 46 $279 $64,431,553 72 Twentieth Century Fox false false
44 45 Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan $8,508 +64.2% -41.2% 30 $283 $5,658,374 79 Picturehouse false false
45 44 What Happens in Vegas $7,220 +26.8% -47.8% 28 $257 $80,234,831 107 Twentieth Century Fox false false
46 47 The Visitor $6,867 +69.6% -15.4% 26 $264 $9,299,509 135 Overture Films false false
47 46 Boy A $6,770 +59.3% +68.6% 10 $677 $101,681 32 The Weinstein Company false false
48 48 The Fall $2,473 +85.1% -28.8% 7 $353 $2,229,544 107 Roadside Attractions false false
49 49 Before the Rains $2,383 +162.4% +78% 1 $2,383 $1,009,337 107 Roadside Attractions false false
50 50 CSNY/Déjà Vu $1,037 +131% - 2 $518 $60,076 30 Roadside Attractions false false


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Can twins have different fathers?
Back to Twins
Yes they can. It sometimes happens in the lab when two different men's sperm are added to a dish with a woman's eggs. But it can happen in nature too.
There it happens when a woman releases two eggs in a cycle. This is the first step in making any fraternal twins.
The difference in this case is that each egg is fertilized by a different man's sperm. This can happen when the woman hooks up with two different men at a time when she can become pregnant.
The process goes by the awful name heteropaternal superfecundation. I promise not to use those words ever again in this answer!
This sort of thing is pretty common in the animal world but no one seems to have a good number on how common it is in people. A number floating around the internet is that 1 in 12 sets of fraternal twins worldwide have different dads. Another number floating around is 1 in 13,000. So there is quite a range of possibilities here!
The first number is supposedly associated with the National Institutes of Health which makes it sound reliable. I have looked and looked and have not been able to find the original study (and frankly it seems shockingly high). As for the second number, I can't find its reference anywhere.
A study from 1992 suggested that around 2.4% of fraternal twins involved in a paternity test had different dads. And a friend of mine at a paternity testing company told me that her company sees about two of these cases a year. But since her company doesn't track how many fraternal twins they check, we can't really get a percentage from that.
So all we can say at this point is that it can happen (as recent stories from Turkey and Texas show). What we can't say is how common it is.
Two Eggs, Two Dads
A woman has to release two eggs in a single cycle to have a chance at having fraternal twins. This can happen with any woman although it is more common in some. Around 1 in 80 births is a fraternal twin.
Once two eggs have been released, both need to get fertilized and implant in the uterus. Assuming everything goes well, after 7-9 months, twins are born.
Obviously two different men need to be involved in order for each twin to have a different dad. The dads have to both contribute within five days of each other at the right time in a woman's cycle. This is possible because sperm can survive that long inside of a woman's body.
Even less common than this route to twins with different dads is something called superfetation. In this case, an egg is released and fertilized after a woman is already pregnant. Sometimes these twins can have different dads too.
To make things even more complicated, twins sometimes fuse at a very early stage and grow into a single person. This person is called a chimera.
Chimeras are people who have two sets of cells. One set comes from one fertilized egg and the other from a different fertilized egg. If each egg was fertilized by a different man, then the chimera would have two sets of cells from half siblings.
No one knows how common chimeras are either but again, we know they're out there because there have been reported cases. My friend at the paternity testing company said that her company has had two confirmed chimeras but that this was probably an undercount.
And Genetics is Involved How?
This is all very interesting but doesn't seem to have a lot to do with genetics. In fact, I almost didn't post the answer because of this.
But these sorts of things are important when thinking about paternity tests. For example, if you are having testing done with fraternal twins, it may be worth the extra money to test both of them. Because their DNA may show they have different dads!
And chimeras complicate things even further. It is hard enough to know what to do with chimeras who are from full siblings. Half siblings complicate things even further.
The combination of two different dads plus a fusion must be incredibly rare. So rare that people probably shouldn't worry about it too much. Unless further studies show that chimeras are more common than we anyone thought they were.
An episode of Maury about twins with different dads.
Are there more twins these days?
How a paternity test works
Chimeras and the law
These twins could have
different dads.
Sometimes twins
can fuse into
a single person.


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This is the family plot where Hans Henrik von Essen is buried.
He is a significant figure in Swedish history. He was born in 1755 at Kavlås Castle further south in Sweden. He was educated at Uppsala University. At the age of 18, he entered the army. He accompanied King Gustav III on his travels. He was also present at the masked ball where King Gustav III was fatally shot. He was credited with quickly ordering the doors to the ballroom closed so that the assassin could not escape.
Hans was appointed to colonel in 1787, major general 1795, field marshal in 1811. He served as over-governor of Stockholm from 1795-1797. From 1800 to 1809, he served as over-governor to Pomerainia (northern Germany and Poland along the Baltic) until the revolt in 1809, where-upon he recieved the title of count and a seat at the Council of State. In 1810, he was sent to Paris as an ambassador by King Karl XIII. His negotiations with Napoleon restored Pomerania to Sweden.
In 1814, he served as commander of the Swedish army along the Norwegain border. During the Napoleonic wars, Denmark sided with France along with Norway. With the defeat of the French, the Treaty of Keil forced the king of Denmark to cede Norway to Sweden. Hans served as Govenor General of Norway until 1816 when he was succeeded by Count Carl Carlsson Mörner.
Quite an illustrious history for someone buried in so remote and tucked away corner of the world.
Oh thank you! I love those sorts of historical connections!


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Urban Video Project to launch two new venues on Connective Corridor Dec. 4 as part of downtown holiday festivities
Monday, December 1, 2008, By News Staff
Urban Video Project to launch two new venues on Connective Corridor Dec. 4 as part of downtown holiday festivitiesDecember 01, 2008Erica Blustesblust@syr.edu
The Urban Video Project (UVP), a public arts initiative bringing art to the streets and buildings of Syracuse's Connective Corridor, will launch large-scale outdoor visual art projections at two new downtown locations on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 p.m. Artwork will be projected on the Monroe Building at 333 E. Onondaga St. and the Onondaga Historical Association Museum (OHA) at 321 Montgomery St. A kickoff event is planned at One Park Place, 300 S. State St. The launch, which offers the first permanent, community-based public art experience of its kind in the United States, is part of an evening of holiday festivities at various downtown venues.
UVP marks the first major installation of the Connective Corridor. An initiative of Syracuse University with technology provided by Time Warner Cable, UVP will project artwork daily from dusk to 11 p.m. throughout the year. UVP organizers launched the first venue in October at Syracuse Stage, 820 E. Genesee St., where artwork is displayed on four LED transparent mesh curtains that hang in Stage's atrium windows.
The Dec. 4 projections will feature a collection of video, animation and animated stills by students and faculty in SU's College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and Educated Guess Work, an interactive design firm from Philadelphia that is providing project management and support to UVP. Historical stills and film footage provided by the OHA and a dance video produced by The Media Unit will also be included. Holiday-related silent films will be added as the season progresses.
UVP organizers will use high-definition, 16:9-aspect-ratio projection systems at both locations. The Monroe Building projector uses 30,000 lumens-the most powerful projection available-and projects a 45-foot-tall by 80-foot-wide, 3,600-square-foot display. The OHA building's projector uses 20,000 lumens and projects a 32-foot-tall by 18-foot-wide, 576-square-foot display. Both projectors are housed in secure, custom-built enclosures that are weatherproof and climate controlled. All three UVP locations use Time Warner Cable's Internet service for connectivity.
Artwork will be programmed to rotate in a playlist format. UVP may interrupt normal programming to show work that interacts with current weather conditions.
First established in 2007 by the student artist team Avalanche Collective in VPA's Department of Transmedia, UVP has developed into one of the first permanent series of urban projection installations in the United States. Plans for a fourth venue at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theatres at Oncenter are currently being developed. The Syracuse Public Art Commission will review and approve all UVP work to be shown.
"UVP is turning a brilliant spotlight on Syracuse and the inspiring things we can accomplish when everyone brings their best thinking, creativity and energy to the table," says SU Chancellor and President Nancy Cantor. "This is not only about engaging and thought-provoking public art. It's about community and, in particular, what defines the Syracuse community: innovation and collaboration."
More than $30 million in federal and state funding was secured for the Connective Corridor project by U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton, U.S. Rep. James Walsh and New York State Assemblyman William Magnarelli.
"The Urban Video Project is an exciting initiative that transforms a normal building wall into a showcase for locally produced art," Magnarelli says. "It's an example of how the Connective Corridor can link the community with events and projects at the colleges and universities."
"Partnering with Syracuse University for this project is a prime example of how working together we can use public space to share art and communication between different cultures and segments of our community," says Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney. "Using the Connective Corridor as a canvas will bring a whole new look to our nighttime urban landscape, placing Syracuse and Onondaga County on the cutting edge of civic experiences."
"The Urban Video Project is a creative use of technology to turn darkened spaces into refreshing scenes of light, beauty and art," says Syracuse Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll. "We've been happy to work with Chancellor Cantor to develop another outlet for faculty and students at SU to showcase their talents in a way that brightens and enhances our city."
"The Urban Video Project is an essential element in making our city a more vibrant place," says Dominic Robinson, chair of 40 Below. "Not only will it enliven downtown, it will help put Syracuse on the map as a place where public art is valued and encouraged."
Community participation a focus of UVP organizers
SU's ultimate goal for UVP is to provide visual arts venues for members of the Syracuse community, including college students and faculty, students of art educators and local artists. Work exhibited at UVP locations will form a permanent community collection. Area museums and galleries are also invited to consider UVP as an additional opportunity to exhibit work to the public.
To encourage community participation and submissions, UVP organizers plan to hold workshops for artists and art educators on the various technical requirements and production tools needed to develop submissions. More information can be found at http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu.
"In addition to building a real-world classroom for students creating visual art and information design, these venues make possible new forms of public relationships," says Denise Heckman, UVP academic director and associate professor of industrial and interaction design at VPA. "Residents can expect to be greeted by beautiful and thought-provoking visual experiences as they visit the city at night. By offering workshops and soliciting work from the community, we strive to make UVP open to all citizens and allow the social space of the city to become a place to share ideas, creativity and history."
Local arts organizations, community groups, artists and secondary schools wishing to use the venues should contact Dani Mosko-Wozniak, UVP curatorial director, at dmoskowo@syr.edu. Faculty from local colleges and universities who would like to use the venues for academic purposes should contact Heckman at daheckma@syr.edu.
UVP partners make installations possible
SU worked with a number of property owners and businesses as well as the Syracuse Public Art Commission to coordinate the installations of the UVP equipment at the various locations.
Partners at the Monroe Building installation include Jeffrey DeRoberts G'92, owner and president of the Monroe Building; Robert Moses, property manager for Anderson-Barney Real Estate Management Group at One Park Place; Eleanor Theodore '49 G'52, property owner of 318 E. Fayette St.; and Kirk White, co-owner of Shenanigans Bar & Grill, 318 E. Fayette St.
For the OHA installation, partners include the OHA and Gregg Tripoli, executive director; The Media Unit and Walt Shepperd, executive director; and the Syracuse Industrial Development Agency and Dave Michel, executive director.
The Syracuse Stage installation partners include Timothy Bond, Syracuse Stage/VPA Department of Drama producing artistic director, and Jeffrey Woodward, Syracuse Stage managing director.
Additional project-wide support is provided by the Onondaga County Legislature and Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney; Syracuse Mayor Matthew J. Driscoll; the Syracuse Public Art Commission and Christine Capella-Peters, chair; and 40 Below and Dominic Robinson, chair.
UVP launch among several downtown holiday celebrations
The Dec. 4 UVP launch is part of an evening of downtown holiday festivities that include:
the Downtown East Business Association's annual holiday celebration and tree lighting at 6 p.m. at Fayette Firefighters Memorial Park, featuring music by the Dr. King Gospel Choir and SU, free hot cocoa and cookies, and the arrival of Santa Claus by fire truck (free);
40 Below's Holiday Happy Hour at Shenanigans Bar & Grill, 318 E. Fayette St., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (free); and
the opening night reception for "Everson Unwrapped: A Winter Celebration," a myriad of decorations and unique displays with a special emphasis on art at the Everson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison St., from 7-10 p.m.; tickets and reservations are required; for more information, call (315) 474-6064 or visit http://www.everson.org.
During the academic year, Centro offers the Connective Corridor shuttle bus, a free service to all riders commuting between destinations along the Corridor. Centro will double its service on Dec. 4 from 5-8 p.m. to transport attendees to and from the holiday events.
About the Connective Corridor
The Connective Corridor is emerging as a signature strip of cutting-edge cultural development connecting the University Hill with downtown Syracuse. It is home to three major universities and more than 25 arts and cultural venues, all in close proximity to one another. In the coming months and years, these venues will be stitched together and showcased with new urban landscapes, bike paths, imaginative lighting, public and interactive art, signage and way-finding systems.
Partners in the Corridor project include U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Hillary Rodham Clinton; U.S. Rep. James Walsh; Gov. David Paterson; the New York State Assembly, led by Assemblyman William Magnarelli; the City of Syracuse; Onondaga County; National Grid, lead corporate partner; Syracuse University; and Time Warner Cable.
For more information on the Connective Corridor, visit http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu.