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Guilty verdict in shooting that claimed 11-year-old Englewood girl’s ... - Chicago Sun-Times
A Cook County jury today found a 22-year-old South Side man guilty of gunning down 11-year-old Siretha White as she celebrated her birthday at her aunt’s home in Englewood. Prosecutors said Moses Phillips had targeted a man named Jamar Jenkins in a ...
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Saving images of our past - Cadillac News
Thousands upon thousands of Cadillac’s old historical photos are being coded, sorted and scanned into a computer to preserve them and make them accessible to the public. Top Sjogren said the huge project started as a "wouldn’t it be nice" idea ...
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MPD gets forfeited money - Muskogee Daily Phoenix
More than $34,350 tied to 14 kilos of cocaine and property purchased with drug proceeds went to the Muskogee Police Department on Thursday. U.S. Attorney Sheldon Sperling handed Muskogee Police Chief Rex Eskridge a facsimile check of the funds ...
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A former Book-Cadillac bellman - Detroit Free Press
George Blahut walked away from Detroit's Book -Cadillac hotel in 1951, after working there for 15 years, mainly as a bellman. He got another job, moved on with his life, even made a new home way Up North in Houghton Lake. Now, Blahut is 89 and ...
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Abbotsford man named as Delta murder victim - Abbotsford News
Abbotsford resident Sukhwinder Dhaliwal has been identified as the man shot and murdered near the Delta Golf Course on Monday evening. Delta police say the 32-year-old's death was likely a targeted hit, and has the earmarks of a gang-style shooting ...
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Abington man, two others charged after Quincy drug raid - Enterprise
A 29-year-old Abington man has been charged in connection with an alleged drug ring operating out of a home in West Quincy. Alexandros Kostopoulos, of 2 Colburn Lane, pleaded innocent Wednesday in Stoughton District Court to charges of marijuana ...
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After 40 years, this Cadillac rolls with classic groove - Denver Post
Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids made its debut in 1967 and will give a reunion concert March 6. (Donald Kallaus ) Before there was the Fray, before Big Head Todd and the Monsters, before DeVotchKa, there was Flash Cadillac and the Continental ...
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NHP identifies man killed in Fallon wreck - KLAS-TV
FALLON, Nev. (AP) - The Nevada Highway Patrol says the man killed in an accident on a rural highway has been identified as 67-year-old Robert Vangutman. The NHP says a preliminary investigation reveals Vangutman was speeding in a 1999 Cadillac ...
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Man slain in Olney was 67-year-old dry cleaner - Philadelphia Inquirer
Police yesterday were still investigating the fatal shooting of Joseph Chang Ha, 67, outside his dry-cleaning store on Chew Avenue in Olney. Ha was found sprawled in the street Friday night near his black Cadillac with wounds to his chest and stomach ...
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A passion for vintage cars - Times of India
They reigned in style in their time, and continue to hold sway as they vroom down, be it on city roads or up in the mountains, even today. Recently, a couple of vintage car rallies organised in the capital saw many of these old vehicles – Rolls ...
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Open Question: Do these seem like too many major problems for a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado?
I am aware that this car is about 40 years old and that there are problems to be expected, however this is my favorite car, and it is not my only car, in other words it wont be my daily driver, it is more of a project car. Is it worth $6,500?
BODY:
right rear: 1-3" scratch/3-6" rust
rear: 1-3" scratch/3-6" rust
left rear: 1-3" scratch/3-6" rust/1-3" ding
hood: 1-3" scratch/3-6" rust
right front: 1-3" scratch
right door: 1-3" scratch/0-1" rust
left front: 3-6" scratch
left door: 0-1" scratch/1-3" rust
wipers: do not work
filler in the rear left quarter panel
INTERIOR:
A/C doesnt work
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
driver power seat doesnt work
passenger power window switch doesnt work
UNDER THE HOOD
oil leak
brakes in poor condition
battery was dead and needed jump start
temp light came on while idlingalso it is a convertible, not sure if the tops works or not yet. but I do know that it has no tears or leaks in it
moreOpen Question: what car should my dad get?
Next year i will be able to drive so im getting my dad's old car. He is buying a new car. I want him to get either a sporty or luxury car. The cars that he would buy are the Audi A5, the Challenger or the new Camaro that is coming out. I think he should get a Jaguar XF, a BMW 335xi or a Cadillac CTS. What do you think he should get, and he says hes not going to spend over 50,000.
moreResolved Question: Car experts only please. about a cadillac?
im about to buy a 600 dollar 1990 Cadillac Fleetwood and it has 139,400 miles on it. is this good? how many miles can it take up to and how long should it last? this is the person's comment on it. "Good running car.new tires, new exaust, new alternator, brand new radio, new belt. everything that went wrong i have gotten profesionally fixed. interior is Great! exterior is a little knicked and the hub caps are off on the front two wheels. Pretty good condition for an 18 year old old car." 4 Cyl 1.0L/61 Gas 4 Speed Automatic with OD 42RE. and its a 4 door sedan. please help if you can.
moreResolved Question: looking for late 80's/early 90's teen spy/mistaken identity movie (may have been made for TV?)?
I don't remember much about it- Comedy about a teen male who "borrows" his older brother's Cadillac for a date and becomes involved in James Bond style plot. I remember some sort of Chinese Mafia and a "stoner" flower delivery guy who falls off a bridge. Pretty vague i know.
NOT Teen Agent/If Looks Could Kill or Agent Cody Banks.
moreResolved Question: i have an 84 cadillac coupe deville diesel with oil leak/ what should i do?
i have an 84 coupe deville diesel i just bought it for 800 dollars (hope to fix her up) and i went 250 miles to pick it up of course the guy said car was great.. witch it is o.k (I DROVE IT 250 MILES HOME AND IT MADE IT JUST FINE-BESIDES A LITTLE WHITE SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST)when i got home i put in garage then pulled it out to get out my bike and noticed a good puddle of oil on ground so QUESTION IS since the car is 25 years old should i just have the motor rebuilt/change motor to gasoline/ or just find the oil leak And fix (keep in mind i plan to fix this car up and keep for long time). and what could white smoke be (especially when i hit gas hard it goes into overdrive and really smokes) one time even let out some sparks from exhaust.
moreResolved Question: This dream is too weird not to mean something.. help!?
Okay so here is my dream last night. I was in my house (which wasn't my actual house) and this child comes home that was somehow related to me. Everyone greeted the child and then the child let it be know that it was the devil. For some reason, it directed this toward me. I for some reason had these crystals and only I could defeat him. I had a black cat that I was calling "Oreo" idk why that was weird and I put a crystal around him and said outloud "shield crystal" to protect the cat. Then I proceeded to fight with the devil who turned into a handsome man. I fought him off by saying something from the bible and I ran into an old cadillac and I called Oreo out to the car, carrying these magical crystals with me. We were driving when the devil begins to follow us. Then we are driving down this huge huge bridge going towards some lake and the car ends up falling off the bridge and going into the water. As I'm in the car and falling into the water, the crystals are floating in the water and I can no longer see Oreo, but I don't feel like anything is wrong with them. The devil floats down into the water because for some reason we can talk and stuff in the water. I somehow seduce him instead of battling him and once I seduce him, we kiss,etc and then I tell him hes lost because I suceeded in seducing him. I see my crystals glowing and then I wake up.... I know it's really weird. lol Can anyone help me interpret this at all?
moreResolved Question: I am not sure if it is the right change for me?
Hello, I am a 22 year old automotive technician at a Cadillac dealership. I have been with this company for three years. As you all know, times are very tough esp for the auto industry. Well there is barely enough work for the guys who are paid flat rate and I, being hourly am not making much money at all ($14/hr). My service manager proposed a position change to me today...He asked me if I would like to become the dispatcher for the shop. I immediately said that I would consider this with a pay increase and to my sursprise he said "of course". I was wondering if anyone could help me word exactly what I want if I take on this new position...Raise, perks? thanks for all and any suggestions! :)
moreResolved Question: Most People buy the Best? ...?
So why aren't they buying American made cars? I'm just curious. If the American cars are actually worth what US advertising claims ... then wouldn't we as Americans buy the Best made cars?
I have 6 cars. All of them are older. I have a thing where I buy at bargain prices. As far as I know they are all American made. (I could be wrong)
1977 Cadillac Sedan Deville - 64,779 miles. Paid $1,500 and it's in Mint condition - Swallows gas like the whale swallowed Jonah.
1981 Ford Escort 4 speed. Sips gas like I sip tea. Sloooooowly ... I love it. I paid $800 and it only has 63,000 + miles.
1991 Buick Riviera. A good car. I love it (I paid $1,500 - 111,697 miles) Gas mileage is ok.
1990 Dodge Dynasty. I bought it for $4,000 and spent $4,000 keeping it running. I could kick myself in the (insert word here) for buying this piece of (insert other word here).
1973 Chevy Cheyenne truck - Mileage is unknown but it swallows gas and the whale that swallowed Jonah! I got it for $500 only cause I needed to haul things. It was a bad investment because of the gas mileage. Oh well. Sigh ...
My latest car (because I got tired of paying to repair older cars) is a 2007 Ford Taurus. All around a very good car (In my most humble opinion) and I like it so far. Gas mileage is pretty good for me. I paid $8,797 and it had 34,675 miles. Ford even let me add a premium 3 year warranty after mine expires for $1,300.
Why aren't we as a nation buying more American cars?
Thanks and thumbs up to all who answer! Just give me time to get back and read them.Highly intelligent monkey : I loooooove Crown Victorias! Great car!
Thanks everyone for your answers!kb : You know you got a serious argument with Chevy owners! Most of them will tell you "You ever see a old Ford?" "That's running?" Thanks for your answer! (smiling)Scuba Steve JW : I never thought about it that way. Thanks!Scuba Steve JW : Now you're just hurting my feelings! (smiling)Highly intelligent monkey : Ha ... ha .. ha .. ha .. Thanks! (smiling)mark_hensley@sbcglobal... : I Didn't know that. Thanks!
moreVoting Question: Ok would anyone believe this ?
Ok, so my (supposedly best friend) was washing his trunk old 89 ford, and I was like come on sit with me in my lunch break at work, u can wash it later, then he ignored me, so i throw some dirt on it, he sprayed me with the hose, and I thought he was kidding, then he start yelling at me saying"would you like me throw dirt on your car, NO cause its a Cadillac", I was like "my car is like yours u can use it at anytime and hell yes u can do anything to it" and he refer to a past incident when his truck didn't work at all and i offered him to use my car, he referred to it when he was yelling at me saying that i offered him my car cause i just wanna brag not cause i wanna help him !!! I was like no i offered it cause u go to school and work and I graduate and I am not wasn't working back then and even now i have a part time job. he was like yeah yeah u have a Cadillac but at least i have a career, "he is making fun of me cause I can't find a job after i graduated from collage" the whole thing is unbelievable, no human would think like that. I offered him my car when his car was broken, and he thought of it as a bad move and didn't tell me about it until he had a fight with me??? he makes fun of me cause I couldn't find a job and I'm the one who gave him some cash when his wife got laid off and they fall behind on bills, and I never asked for the money back .. I swear I never rubbed anything on his face, and supposedly we are cool now but tonight I feel angry, I was mistreated, should I just stop being his friend ?It has been a week already, and I still feel mistreated and chewed.. :(
moreResolved Question: What kind of problems should I look for in a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible?
My favorite car ever made (looks-wise) is the 1975-1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, and with the economy in such bad shape I see them popping up everywhere. I found a 1976 with 47k miles on it at a car dealership that specializes in Ford Mustangs and am interested in buying it, but what kind of major (ie. expensive) problems should I look for that will be easy to notice. I intend to have a CarChex inspection on it in which they will perform a 155 point inspection, including a 5 mile test drive, however this costs $120+, therefore before I order the inspection I want to see if there is anything I can spot myself that will make me not want to waste my time and money.
I am well aware that this car is 30+ years old and that there will be some problems but as long as its not too bad I can fix it up.
Dealer claims everything is functioning on the car that he is aware of.
Dealer also claims the car had a complete tune up on 6/5/08 and had the Rochester Quadra Jet Carb (not sure what that is) rebuilt on 6/11/08.
Also, I know a little about cars but definitely would not consider myself and expert.
moreVoting Question: speaking of kool things 2 do in ur car.anybody know wat drifting is? & how 2 do it? seen it dun in movies.?
it looks sick!!! :) :) :) can i do it in a big old ford? my car looks like an old cadillac.got a 350 in it.got alot of power!!!!! or suggest other fun or kool things 2 do! thanx mel :)
moreResolved Question: 2008 Lincoln Navigator or 2008 Cadillac Escalade?
I narrowed my choices down to these two SUVS..Im a 21 year old male...im 6'4 which is why i want a truck...
if anybody with experience with these please let me know how it went. I love a luxury truck, but i also want one that is reliable in the long run...also which 1 is better on gas
moreResolved Question: Looking for first car.?
what do you think -- 1999 Cadillac De Ville 69k miles $6000 asking
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=247274637&dealer_id=62878955&start_year=1996&make3=CAD&make2=TOYOTA&max_price=10000&make=HONDA&style_flag=2&body_style=COUPE&body_style=SEDAN&search_type=used&distance=25&min_price=3000&end_year=2008&default_sort=priceDESC&address=33759&seller_type=p
Story behind it...
Old man owned the car, he passed away. This guy bought up his estate, including the car.
moreResolved Question: Which is the most luxurious Cadillac?
Which Cadillac is the most plush and comfortable. The CTS is receiving lots of advertising and the price appears reasonable. The exterior is quite nice, but the interior does not reflect the traditional Cadillac comfort. I find it plastic and cold. I am looking for the old fleetwood interior. Does it exist?
moreResolved Question: Average Cadillac drivers'?
Are all Cadillac drivers either old white men or tiny mexicans?
moreResolved Question: How do I replace the master window switch (driver door) on a 98 cadillac deville?
I have a switch i need to know how to get the old on off without ruining the door
moreResolved Question: Is a Cadillac CTS a good reliable car?
is this a good car. i want to get something reliable for my 8 month old and 3 yearold is this a good car to buy from chevy
moreVoting Question: 84 Cadillac Sedan Devill HT 4.1 V8 is stalling.?
I have an 84 cadillac sedan deville with a 4.1 V8 HT4100 model. When I got it it was in need of repairs. It originally would not even crank up so we replace the fuel pump with a working and that got it started. We cleaned out the tank and securely installed the pump. Then it would shut off power and found that the alternator was not secured properly, we fixed that and the problem went away .I thought every thing was ok but then it started stalling during deceleration and breaking, it does it a random points. I already replaced the ECM module, but it still does it. When it stalls I lose my breaks and steering also. Sometimes when it stalls it sputters and loses power and then dies. This is baffling. Some of my mechanicaly knowledgable friends suggest a vapor lock, some still think its dirty gas. What options are left with this old tank. Thanks if you can help.BTW when we changed the fuel pump initially we did check the fuel line and blew air threw them and also made sure the inline fuel filster was clean it was all good.Well the last couple of days the car quit stalling maybe it was bad gas but I'll probably give the car some fuel cleaner and then give it a tune up.
moreResolved Question: can you help me? anything is appreciated!?
my dad and i we dont see eye to eye when we look at cars.
he wants me to have a small compact 6 cylinder car that is newer and has under 100,000 miles for about 5 or 6 grand........
im looking at cars from 1990 and older
i want a big car that floats like a boat, has a monster v8, over 100,000 miles, leather and power everything and gets crappy mileage.......
he mentions 4 cylinder mustangs, hondas, and 2000's cadillac citerra, or however you say that small ugly cadillac.......
im lookin at a 1979 lincoln continental with 47,000 miles, 400 v8 paint is faded but body is straight and drive great.. for 1300
and the other one is a 1986 lincoln town car executive, paint is still great, leather has no rips and has 91,000 miles for 2500.....
see i already have an old school classic, a 1965 mustang in the garage, that im working on. i want to buy another classic while im working on the mustang so when im done with that one, i can work on the other one........
the big problem is that he has to go out and get the car for me, and i understand he doesnt want to waste 3 hours to bring car home that will break down next week....... hes gonna have to tow it to get it fixed......
its not that i dont care i just want a big comfy car what can i do or say for him to get it and not complain when it breaks down?
i dont drive and havent driven in 3 years since i have 3 speeding tickets, 4 noise tickets, 2 accidents, and a dui on my record......... i can drive, i just need to reinstate my license and i have the money now to buy a car....... what would you say or do to help me get out of this situation?
moreResolved Question: how do i make a copromise with my dad for a car?
my dad and i we dont see eye to eye when we look at cars.
he wants me to have a small compact 6 cylinder car that is newer and has under 100,000 miles for about 5 or 6 grand........
im looking at cars from 1990 and older
i want a big car that floats like a boat, has a monster v8, over 100,000 miles, leather and power everything and gets crappy mileage.......
he mentions 4 cylinder mustangs, hondas, and 2000's cadillac citerra, or however you say that small ugly cadillac.......
im lookin at a 1979 lincoln continental with 47,000 miles, 400 v8 paint is faded but body is straight and drive great.. for 1300
and the other one is a 1986 lincoln town car executive, paint is still great, leather has no rips and has 91,000 miles for 2500.....
see i already have an old school classic, a 1965 mustang in the garage, that im working on. i want to buy another classic while im working on the mustang so when im done with that one, i can work on the other one........
the big problem is that he has to go out and get the car for me, and i understand he doesnt want to waste 3 hours to bring car home that will break down next week....... hes gonna have to tow it to get it fixed......
its not that i dont care i just want a big comfy car what can i do or say for him to get it and not complain when it breaks down?
i dont drive and havent driven in 3 years since i have 3 speeding tickets, 4 noise tickets, 2 accidents, and a dui on my record......... i can drive, i just need to reinstate my license and i have the money now to buy a car....... what would you say or do to help me get out of this situation?im 20 years old.......
moreResolved Question: Funeral Coach (Hearse) Babysitter?
My husband bought me my dream car, the most beautiful 1977 Cadillac Victoria S&S Hearse Last year on Valentines Day. Of Course I agreed to marry him :).
Its been almost a year and she is still running fine but does need a little TLC. As a Daily Driver She does get her share of bumps and bruises.
My husband is in the Navy and is going into his 9th year. As required with his next set of orders we are moving to our newest duty station in Yokosuka, Japan. We will be gone overseas for 3 years. I have tried every single way possible to take my Vicky Sue with me but unfortunatly the Lady-In-Black must stay in the US. There is just no place to store her there and the streets are much too narrow to drive her. I do have the option of free storage from the navy but im pretty sure letting a 31 year old car sit for 3 years is not a good Idea if you want to keep it running.
Here in San Diego an aquaintence made me the offer to keep the car, store it in a secure environment, drive it weekly and fix it up to show quality. The small print of this contract states that the title stays in my name but he provides his own full coverage insurance, He gets to keep any trophys and or monitary winnings connected to any show he puts it in, and that at the end of the 3 years The car will be returned to me.
1. Is this a good option to consider?
2. How would I keep track of a car if he moves or some series of unfortunate events should occur? 3.
3. Would i be liable for his duis, or if he hit someone?
4. how would this work?
5. Are there any better options/
moreResolved Question: Are Lamborghini's Rare?
I am 14 years old and I have never seen a Lamborghini. I went on a vacation to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I saw way way way nicer cars then I see In Kalamazoo, Michigan where I live. I saw Cadillac's,Jaguar's,BMW's,Mercedes-Benz,Lexus. I saw BMW or Mercedes almost every 15 seconds. In Kalamazoo you are lucky if you see one of those once every 15 minutes. You also only see those in the richer part of Kalamazoo. I might see a Jaguar every so often down town,but you will probably never see those in the poor part of Kalamzoo. One day we took a drive to Palm Beach where the real rich people live. We drove up and down the streets for about a hour. I saw 2 Bentlys,about 4 old Rolls Royce's,1 Rolls Royce Phantom,and one Farrari. I saw all of those cars on Worth Ave. I saw the Rolls Royce Phantom parked in the parking lot at first but then it came around the corner and I saw it again. I also saw a grey Bently coming out of a parking lot. But I didn't see one Lamborghini. That was the main car I was really hoping to see. Why is that? Does anyone Know?
moreResolved Question: What is a good first car for a 16 year old?
Ok i really want a black Cadillac Escalade, but i KNOW my dad won't buy it for me. so right now i kinda like the toyota yaris. i basically need a cute, cheap car that gets good gas milage.
moreVoting Question: What does my car say about me?
I mean overall.
I'm an 18 year old white Caucasian. I drive a 2000 Pontiac Red Grand Am coupe with a spoiler on the back and ribs on the side.... i was just wondering what that says about me as a peron i guess... i mean its just a question for fun...not serious. What would you think of a girl with that kinda car? Cuz i feel like i'm suppose to drive a more...idk how to put this... Feminine car maybe? idk.
i also sometimes drive a black 97 sts cadillac Seville.. and i'm working on upgrading my grand am to getting a 2005 monte carlo...imreko i wouldnt say "proud" because really i didn't have any money growing up right outside of chicago. We just recentley a few years ago started getting some money. And honestly we can barley afford these cars. We also have a 2006 silver cobolt with spoilers but i was more thinking personaity wise... you know?oh sorry! i'm a female! lol i am feminime i wear natural makeup and do my hair and all that.. but i defientley have a very alpha female trait... i'm very athletic and sportsy. So its like i'm half and half.nooo i would never try to get a guy by using my car trust me! I never really need anything to try to get a guy. I have a boyfriend of 2 years and like i said this isnt a serious question just somthing i'm wondering.so i guess i'm "lame" and a "fagg" lol.
s.h.i.t thanks for the attention atleast!Jenny pooh.
Oh don't even go there. I know very well that these american made cars are poorly manufactured because all americans care about is cool gadgets thts why they break all the time. GM sucks a.s.s and so on and so fourth so please dont give me that. That won't completely change the fact that i still like american cars.lol for that last comment on that girl that "winked" at me.... i am VERY much a female!!!!! lol i just stupidly forgot to mention that in my original question. lol
i'm vey feminime with a sportsy twist. I like sports i like to play sports. you know.
moreResolved Question: Etta James 'can't stand' Beyonce??Wise or immature?
OS ANGELES – We saw Beyonce play Etta James. We probably won't soon see the singing divas duet.
The 71-year-old singer says in an audio clip that surfaced online Thursday that she would "whip" Beyonce for singing "her song" "At Last" at an inaugural ball for President Barack Obama.
"The great Beyonce ... I can't stand Beyonce," James said in the clip from a Jan. 31 concert at the Boulevard Casino in Coquitlam, British Columbia. "She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day, gonna be singing my song that I've been singing forever."
Beyonce portrayed James — and sang the 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren — in the film "Cadillac Records" last year.
I would've never thought she would say something so irrelevant and stupid!!!
If you dont care then dont answer...or leave any useless answers!!
moreResolved Question: Mrs. Etta James bags on Beyonce? Legit or no? Your thoughts?
Etta James Disses Beyonce's Inauguration Performance
Posted Thu Feb 5, 2009 12:42pm PST by Billy Johnson, Jr. in Hip-Hop Media Training
It's safe to assume that Beyonce's portrayal of Etta James in the retro film Cadillac Records did not impress the legendary soul singer.
The 71-year-old pioneer, who rose to fame in 1950s, recently made it clear that she was not a fan of the self-proclaimed diva whose third solo album I Am...Sasha Fierce is the #3 album in the country.
Before performing "At Last" at Seattle's Paramount Theatre last Wednesday, James complained about Beyonce singing the song for President Obama and wife Michelle's first dance at the Neighborhood Ball.
"You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song, she's going to get her a-- whipped," Etta said to a thunderous applause. She went on to add that she could not "stand" Beyonce.
Some dismiss James' anger as jealously, saying that she is only upset because she was not invited to perform the song herself.http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/hiphopmediatraining/59442/etta-james-disses-beyonces-inauguration-performance/#postcomment
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I read the entire article and I've come to the conclusion that Mrs. Etta James is a bitter old woman (Just like Ham-Retha Franklin) who needs to grab a straw and suck it up. Beyonce is not at fault. Not in the least.
Additionally, based on James' rant, she is not a fan of the president either. When addressing the Seattle crowd, she referred to Obama as "your president...the one with the big ears," and added, "he's not my president." What a bitter old woman. And to top it all off? She didn't write the song "At Last." "At Last" is a 1941 song written by Mack Gordon and Harry Warren for the musical film Orchestra Wives.
In 1960, it was covered by blues singer Etta James in a performance that improvised on Warren's melody. James was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 for her rendition of the song. She covered "At Last" 19 years later! ( o _ 0 ) It's not even her song!What's even more catty is Mrs. Etta James called Beyonce "That woman." Now that's some low down...........The song "At last" isn't her song. She didn't write it. She merely "covered it." What if Mack Gordon and Harry Warren who wrote the song said the same thing about Mrs. Etta James what she's saying about Beyonce?In the decades since its release it has been covered by a number of artists, including Ella Fitzgerald, Jason Mraz, Phoebe Snow, Miles Davis, Martina McBride, Céline Dion, Lou Rawls, Eva Cassidy, Christina Aguilera, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Norah Jones, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Scott, The Manhattan Rhythm Kings, Cyndi Lauper, Aubrey O'Day, Beyonce Knowles, and Nikki Yanofsky. The Etta James version is perhaps the most famous, and is known to be performed at weddings and wedding receptions because of its romantic lyrics and sweeping orchestration. It was used in the trailer for Wall-E movie."The Etta James version is perhaps the most famous." Ok. That being said, she still didn't write the song and she needs to chill out before she strokes out or something.
moreResolved Question: where can i find lambo doors for my 86 cadillac fleetwood!?!?!?
i have an 86 cadillac fleetwood and i would like to put lambo doors on it...but i cant find any for a car that old...help me out? thanks!
moreResolved Question: 1979 cadillac fleetwood brougham for 800?
New wires, cap and rotor, new alternator and batterry.
i dont know how many miles it has but its real close to me so i can go look at it but i just want anyone elses opinions that drove caddy's this old............... can i make it daily transportation without breaking my bank? what must you think i also do to it to insure reliability? theres a tiny bit of rust on the side from the pic but its bondoed so im not worried............ any other concerns i should worry about?
moreResolved Question: I am looking for a song that was out over 30 yrs ago.What is the name of this song?
6. clues 1. The lyrics ( Up drove the hurst Cadillac ???????all dressed in black). 2. Sung by a male. 3. An old R&B song. . 4.A love song about a couple and the girl dies. 5.Slow music. 6 came out around the time Cowboys to girls and love on a two way street was popular!Sorry that,s all i have . Please help if you can . I am looking for the name of this song!!! Thanks in Advance.
moreResolved Question: Poll: Would you like to drive my Cadillac?
It's pretty big,old and cherry red.
Survey: evenig air or morning sunshine
moreVoting Question: 1999 cadillac deville v8 northstar starting problem.?
my cadillac is not starting the battery is new only 4 months old and it has power. when i put the key in it all the lights come on bright as day but when i try to start it, it just make a one click sound an thats it nothing else. i think it could be the starter, and i just had the oil changed last week and its full. I have the money to get it fixed just want to know what do you think could be the problem?
moreVoting Question: i know the lyrics but not the songs name!!!?
the song starts off like this:
She was a country girl from Clebourne, Texas
In a big city and she like my necklace
So we started talking while we took a ride
In a big pick-up truck and my hat was to the side.
She was a country girl from the class of ˜96
A big booty with some big ol' country damn
A country name with some country attitude
Say œyes ma'am? but at times she's kinda rude.
A daddy's girl so I had to watch my ass.
6 three Mr. Hill would whoop my ass.
We can't kick it I'm a city kid
Imagine what would happen if he knew what we did
(What we did)
-[Chorus]-
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
She likes country livin' and acoustic guitars
And Kenny Chesney and country bars
And Cadillac's and I couldn't relate
I'm just a concrete kid on a country date
And her dad hated me¦ oh I knew it.
He didn't like my tattoos, pierced ears, and black music.
We still cow-tippin' and trippin'
With that brush papa shirt lit back cause she was pimpin
She was a country girl home cookin' and grubbin'
Aint used to my style big limos and clubbin'
A city kid and I'm doin' my thang
I like an old country girl this is how I sing.
-[Chorus]-
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
A country girl cut off jeans and lolly pops
Tequila shots, tube tops and liquor stops
A country girl with them country ways
Livin' big city nights
But them country days
A country girl don't understand thuggin
A country girl tractors and beer chuggin
A country girl pig-tails and care-free
No direct dish just channel 3
(Come on, this the only channel you have?)
-[Chorus]-
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a different world
I fell in love with a country girl
A city kid in a differenty world
moreResolved Question: How many cars do you own? ..... What Are They ..... ?
How many cars do you own?
Mine are :
1977 Cadillac Sedan Deville - 64,000 + miles. I paid $1,500. In great condition! Lousy gas mileage. :(
1978 Ford Escort Wagon - 63,000 + miles. $800. Great gas mileage! :)
1991 Dodge Dynasty - 125,000 + miles. $4,000 and spent more than $4,000 on repairs in the 6 years I've had it. (frowning) Bad move for me. (O_O)
1993 Buick Riviera - 125,000 + miles. $1,250. I love this car!
1973 Chevy Cheyenne Pickup truck. Mileage unknown (the odomoter is broken but runs great). Only $500. I needed to haul things.
2007 Ford Taurus - 34,000 miles for $8,900. (I got tired of driving and having to fix older cars). I love it! (smiling)
Thumbs up to all who answer. Just give me time to return from work and read the answers. Thanks!Great answers everyone! I gotta go but I'll read the rest when I get back in tonight from work.
What's with all the thumbs down today? (smiling)
moreResolved Question: Which car is better: Escape, Mountaineer, Grand Cherokee, or Cadillac SRX?
I am going to get a newer car, and I would like an SUV. I have 2 kids, so backseat room is important, but I'm still young, and I don't want to drive a minivan. I have about $16,000 to spend, and I have seen what appears to be some pretty good deals lately at some local dealerships.
I am down between 4 different cars, all at the same price. Here are the choices:
2008 Ford Escape - 20,000 miles
2008 Mercury Mountaineer (leather interior) 24,000 miles
2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee (unsure of trim package) 15,000 miles
2004 Cadillac SRX (all options, V8 engine) 54,000 miles
Which is the better buy? Do any of you own one of these models and care to share your opinions? I have already checked out edmunds and consumer reports. I know the SRX is a lot older and higher miles, but the options (heated leather, navigation, DVD) and styling kind of improve its standing.
moreResolved Question: How bad was Cadillac Records?
I tried this in Movies, but I don't think anyone knew what I was asking.
I wanted to see it because I love old blues. I love Etta, Muddy Waters and all the rest, but poof it was gone. Is it really that bad? I just wanted to hear some of the stories and history.
I heard on TV that it got bad reviews. I didn't really care because I wanted to check it out anyhow. It was only in the theatres like a week or so. By the time I looked for it, it was already gone.
moreResolved Question: I just had a new transmission filter put in a 95 cadillac deville ?
and when we took the old one off it had bits of silver in the pan. My buddy said that my transmission is probably going out is this true? i pray that it's somthing else lol
moreResolved Question: How much did it cost to get Hussein Obama a new Cadillac for his Presidential limo?
Doesn't the old one still work? Why does he need a new one?
moreResolved Question: Has anyone seen my stolen License plates? Sacramento area?
I sold my car a few months ago, and I had personalized license plates on it. The guy that bought it said he would let me have the plates once he gets home. He gave me an old address and wont pick up any phone calls. The license plate is SHAZ CAR. Its on a dark green 1994 Cadillac Seville STS I was being nice to let him use the plates so he wouldnt get pulled over, and this is what I get when I do something good...lolHere is a link to his myspace
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=267563110
moreResolved Question: Where do you stand about rock songs used for TV Commercials?
This has been discussed before, but I'm not sure in how long. I figured I'd ask this current wave of users.
It's a couple of questions-
1) the one in the title-
2) Most of the songs used are older ones from the 60s- 80s. (*lots* of 70s I noticed)
This latest Walmart one really annoys me:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0U3UY9ykxc
There's another for 21st Century Insurance that uses this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B2clFsLA3w
The question is- if you're not a classic rock fan, (& that's ok!) how do you think you'd feel if in 20 years, your favorite *current* bands' songs were used in tv ads?
As for me- it mostly bugs me. I think it kinda takes away from the power & legacy of the songs. Sorta cheapens them, imo.
On the other hand, I realize that in many cases, the artists themselves are the ones who handed over the songs to use & probably could use the $$. I can sort of understand that w/ artists who didn't reach the heights of say, guys like Zeppelin or The Beatles.
But when I see Target using "Hello/Goodbye" & Cadillac using "Rock & Roll", hmm...no real excuse for it I think.For the record, the thumbs down aren't from me.Nicky & Melissa- we're eye to eye on it
Nowhere man- I clearly remember when that ad came out the backlash from Beatle fans. It was the very 1st time (least to my knowledge) a *Beatle* song was used that way. That one really burned me up too.
artifacts- Great call. I forgot about that one. That one is a example where I'd *love* to see the bank accounts of the band (Player in that case) during their heyday.artifacts- & yeah original jingles seem dead now. Guess it's mostly an outdated thing today, which is sad. You think back to old commercials w/ memorable jingles & they bring back fun memories.
When our endeared *songs* are used, the memories get distorted.1:Day' - Interesting perspective.Jimmy- I loved Flea's quote! It *is* weird* how the tables have turned on the idea of it. That's why I'm Real curious to know how today's young people would feel down road if/when *their* songs are used this way.Someone said as long as the product fits the song. I just don't see how "We Will Rock You" ties in with Walmart. That one is just plain wrong to me.
moreResolved Question: Why has the public not heard about the cost of replacing batteries or the cost to recharge hybrid cars?
How come we have not heard what a great job our (all auto makers) have done in creating respectable gas mileage in our automobiles?
What is the push to the "HYBRID?"
I currently own 3 cars of which are all V-8 powered and range from 400 horsepower plus.
My oldest from 1990 which get a respectable 17 city and 24 to 27 highway and has the most horsepower. This car also has no catalytic converters on it AND it passes the sniffer test...just in case you are not familiar, it passes emissions.
And just to help answer the question I did own a 2000 Cadillac Escalade of which I sold because of the gasmileagee. It only did about 12 mpg...But look where we have come now. I am getting ready to go out and purchase a new Escalade and maybe a new CTS-V. I am not sure if I am going to pay for them after the first payment because Obama will bail me out.
But still 5 cars that will get great gas mileage. How can you complain?
My fear from people I have talked to is where are the batteries going when they don't hold a charge anymore? And why don't we know what that will cost? Batteries are expensive! Has anyone changed one lately? I have from having my cars sit, can't drive them all at once!
So what is the point of emissions?
Does it really work?
I can say from experience NO!
Oh and where is the power goingn to come from when the car gets plugged into the home to be recharged?
moreResolved Question: Is there anything worse than....?
....Driving when youre in a hurry, then being stuck behind an old man in a Cadillac going 20 mph.
GRRRR. Lol.
moreVoting Question: What do you think of this novel I wrote?
Hello! I was bored one day & decided to write a novel [Which is not going to be published] Anyways, please tell me if it makes sense or not. The story might not make sense to you...because I'm only 13! Oh and is my story boring? ;/
Prologue
I work for Alfred Greene as a secret agent. He assigns me challenging missions, whether it is to rescue the universe or murder a big shot. My co-worker, Fergus Letourneau, helps me achieve my missions. He gets in the way typically; other than that, he is a large help.
I pickpocket, murder and spy which seemingly makes me a criminal and thief. Nevertheless, it’s all for the work.
My name is Phoenix; I do not have a last name. And I’m 14 years old.
Chapter 1
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
I am on a mission; and it only just begun. Alfred Greene — my boss — gave me a call a minute ago; he order me to kidnap a young man by the name of Artemis Fowl. This odd man possesses something Alfred yearns for; perhaps drugs, gadgets, or intellects. Alfred notifies me; Artemis has a guardian named “Butler” and he spends time with an officer named Holly Short, regularly.
I stroll through the damp empty streets of Manhattan, New York City, in a summer evening — looking for a dim alleyway to hide, for the fear that a police automobile may drive by and suspect something suspicious as of me. It is suppose to be a dark, murky night but the darkness is lit luminously by street lights. I smell freshly steam pizza approaching before me; it smells delicious; but I must not let hunger take over my task.
I frown and kept strolling forwards, ignoring the delicious pizza scent. When a dim alleyway came into view, I walk within it and pull out my red cell phone from the left back pocket of my skinny black jean. I dial Fergus Letourneau’s — my co-worker — cell phone number. Fergus Letourneau is 7 years older than me, which makes him 21 years old currently. He is Italian and approximately 6 feet. He has black hair, tan skin, and dark brown eyes.
“Hello?” Fergus answer his cell phone.
“Fergus, its Phoenix,” I spoke, my pitch musical. The bizarre thing about me is my harmonious voice doesn’t tone well with my boyish features. I have a small straight nose, high cheekbones, thin upper lip and thick bottom lip; the shape of a flawless double curve. I have eerie eye colors; my left eye is the color of gloomy green as dark blue is the color of my right eye. I do not have broad shoulders and I am roughly 5 feet. My skin tone is exceedingly white; however my cheeks are bright pink. I have layered jet black hair; specifically, two or three centimeters above my chin — the tip of my hair is pointy— and short bangs. “It’s mission time.”
“Where are you?” Fergus ask. He has a thunderous, husky voice.
“Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, I suppose,” I answer. “You’ll find me.”
I snap my red cell phone off and place it within the left back pocket of my skinny black jean. A police automobile drives by — not aware of who is standing in the dim alleyway — and continue driving onward. If I were to stand in the open area, the police would — without doubt — be suspicious.
I have been working for Alfred Greene for nearly a year and I’ve always accomplish my missions. Fergus Letourneau; on the other hand, have been working for Alfred longer — 6 years perhaps.
He has a family in Venezia, Italy; I believe a wife named Matilda and a daughter named Giovanna. How did they meet? Fergus was given an assignment and that was to rescue Matilda — the daughter of a high class family — because she was taken hostage by a hardcore gang identify as “Italian Mafia.” He told me it was love at first sight. “You never know who you’ll fall in love with.”
I have been an orphanage from the time I was born; no mother to love me, no father to guide me, no siblings to teach me. Luckily, I was adopted by Alfred Greene at the age of 7; he saw a light in my heart and soul. I had no name; as a result, he gave me the name Phoenix because of my beauty and self-esteem. Alfred and Fergus is the closest thing to family.
Alfred Greene —my boss — grew up as an orphanage as well. It was his dream to become a police, but since he didn’t have the education, he gave it up. One day, a millionaire encounters Alfred — who was drinking alcohol on the street — and asks Alfred if he wants a job. Alfred agrees and quickly turns into a secret agent. His boss died later than and Alfred took his boss place. Alfred is 40 years old presently.
I catch a glimpse of a recognizable Cadillac Converj driving leisurely by — keeping an eye out for someone. It ought to be Fergus Letourneau. I stride out from the dark alleyway and wait patiently beneath a street light, for the Cadillac Converj to roll down the street again.
The Cadillac Converj rolls through the street another time; then pause in front of me. I stroll calmly in the direction of the car and launch myself within it.
“What is our mission?” Fergus ask as he begins driving. I gaze out
moreResolved Question: Insurance on A Luxury Car for 18 Year Old?
im 18 years old. i live in texas, i was looking at some used luxury vechiles such as:
2004 Jaguar S-type $18,500
2007 Cadillac CTS $19,000
2006 Mercedes Benz SLK280 $20,000
2006 Infiniti M35 $19,000
what type of insurance payments am i looking at if i choose one of these cars.
i really want the jaguar
but what would be best for me to choose and can somebody give me an estimate on insurance payments on these vechiles
Because im trying to decide if i should buy a car and make payments on it or move out and rent a house or an apartment....im really looking for one these cars that i might be able to make payments on and still be able to make payments on an apartment because im not tryin to stay with my parents forever lol
moreVoting Question: How much can I sell my 1984 Cadillac Seville for?
The car is burgundy and has a little over 62,000 miles on it. It runs great and looks amazing for its age. Are people into collecting old Cadillacs? Is there any way to find a niche market where someone would be willing to buy this car? It truly is a historic piece and I feel like I've gone back in time every time I get behind the wheel.
moreResolved Question: Iv come to the conclusion americans are good people, but iv also see that a good chunk of us are really stupid?
Why are most of the church going christians racist around here.
Why do the Church's say we need to help each other, but you see the preachers build multi million dollar Church's right beside the old church that did the job fine, and how they have the new Cadillac with all the options.
Why some hxc Catholic family wont let me hang out with there daughter JUST because they don't like the way I look.
Why we get credit cards and max them out so fast that they almost catch on fire from the swiping.... just for the new 60 inch tv or the new $300 Nike's
Why we have smog problems and the ass's next door insist on cutting the catalytic converters off there cars "To make them faster".... First off its a damn Ford Escort. Second if you do that you lower the back pressure and it decreases the torque.
And why alot of us hate gay marriage because it lowers the sanctity of marriagee lol.... sure. The high divorce rate lowers the sanctity of mariage not 2 guys getting married.
America is a great place ..... but its fucked up. Im moving to Canada.... beers better
moreResolved Question: Who are the worst kind of drivers?
Stereotypes galore!
Anyways, in my opinion, the worst kind of driver is the old black guy driving a Cadillac!!
I swear, their top speed is 20 MPH, while they hope in vain people think they're cool because he's driving a Cadillac!!
moreResolved Question: Are the newer Cadillac Escalades made better than the older ones?
When I say newer, I'm referring to the newly designed ones ranging from the years 2007 and upward.
moreResolved Question: What Car should i buy?
Ok so i may be buying me a car soon but i want a Cadillac problem is i like the old style but cant seem to find that right one
moreResolved Question: Do you think this is worth it?
Im thinking about buying my first car from a lot . Is this worth it? Its a 2003 Cadillac CTS and there asking for $8,988. Mileage: 112,935
I plan to take out a college loan.Im 19 years old, female, and had my license since March 2008. Also how much do you think insurance would be?
If you have anything also to add or please let me now?
I am willing to learn everything and anything about buying a car.
moreResolved Question: Need used car advice?
I have a 2000 ford windstar and I want to trade in for a car that is about the same age and I want to keep the price down below 7 grand. I'm looking at some older cadillacs like the sevilles with around 80 thousand miles but pretty cheap and are loaded. Would it be smart to trade for an old cadillac like that or something else?
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