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Museum Hours

Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Thursday & Friday: 11am - 8pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Mobile Homestead Hours

Friday - Sunday: 11am - 5pm

Phone 313.832.4944

Café 78 Hours:
Tuesday - Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm
Closed Mondays

Our Mission

MOCAD is where adventurous minds encounter the best in contemporary visual, literary, music, and performing arts. A responsive center for diverse audiences, MOCAD presents art that contextualizes, interprets, educates and expands culture, pushing us to the edges of contemporary experience.

MOCAD suggests a donation of $5 for entry into its exhibitions during normal operating hours. This donation is offered on a sliding scale, which allows the public to "pay what they can" to support the Museum. Members, students and children under the age of 12 will continue to receive free admission. Admission into public programs and other special events may vary. MOCAD is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Policies and Tips for Visiting the Museum
Our policies help protect the artwork and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors.

No works of art, vitrines, or pedestals may be touched.

Still photography for personal use is permitted. No flash, tripods, or camera extension poles allowed. Videotaping for personal use is permitted in the lobby only. The Museum reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to withhold and/or withdraw permission to photograph or videotape anywhere on its premises. No photographs or videotapes may be reproduced, distributed, or sold without permission from the Museum.

Coats and umbrellas may be left at owner's risk in our unattended checkroom. Large items such as suitcases and shopping bags are not allowed in the galleries and we do not recommend bringing them to the Museum.

Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Food and Drinks
Outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Museum. Food and drinks are permitted only in Cafe 78 and may not be carried into the galleries or other areas.

Mobile Phones
Talking on mobile phones is not permitted in the Museum's galleries.

Mobility Access
All galleries and facilities are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs are available in the checkroom free of charge.

Sketching is permitted in the galleries (pencil only, no ink or paint) with sketchbooks no larger than 8 1/2 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm). No easels, stools, or sketching while sitting on the floor is permitted.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Museum.

Our Space

Located on Woodward and Garfield between the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Institute of the Arts, Wayne State University and the College for Creative Studies, the museum is an innovative addition to Detroit's vibrant Midtown neighborhood, and functions as a hub for the exploration of emerging ideas in the contemporary arts. The 22,000 square foot building, a former auto dealership, has been simply renovated to maintain its historic character. With its raw, flexible and cavernous spaces, the building is well suited to the exhibition of contemporary art. Our ambitious series of public programs includes lectures, musical performances, films, literary readings and educational activities for children.

MOCAD's building has ground-level entry, with one accessible main entrance and is a one-story building with no need for stairs or elevators. The building is accessible by public transportation, and has designated handicap parking spaces. The assembly areas of the building are adaptable to integrated and dispersed wheelchair seating as necessary. MOCAD's exhibit areas and counters are wheelchair-accessible. The gift store manager is aware of ADA requirements and trains staff how to assist those with extra needs. Guided tours are available for those who are vision impaired. MOCAD has a list of sign language interpreters to call in as needed for our lectures and talks.Our bathrooms are wheelchair-accessible, with accessible sinks and water fountains. MOCAD has a designated staff member responsible for overseeing accessibility, and another to oversee our planned accessibility updates to our website. Front desk staff are trained to address accessibility questions and service animal etiquette.

Museum Tours

Please contact the museum by email or phone at 313.832.6622 to schedule a tour. All MOCAD tours are free and open to the public.

Parking and Directions to MOCAD

Detroit is getting a street car line, the M1 Rail! As such construction has made some areas of Woodward Avenue difficult to travel. For full lane closures and directions, check the M1 Rail's interactive map here.

Our parking lot is located off of Garfield St. We recommend taking John R to Garfield. If you are traveling from I-75 northbound take the exit at Mack Ave. to John R north. If you are traveling southbound on I-75, take the Warren exit west to John R south. Visitors traveling from the M-10 Lodge Freeway take the Forest Ave exit east to John R south.

Please call the Museum at 313.832.6622 if you need further assistance

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Photo + Film Use Policy

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit reviews all filming/photography requests on a case-by-case basis. A review of requests for the Museum to be featured in advertising commercials depends on the nature of the product and context. A request for the Museum to be featured in films depends on the nature of the film.

  • The Museum may not be used as a background shot for a generic museum or gallery to be fabricated later in film.
  • Location fees vary. Fee may vary depending and according to the type of publicity/identification the Museum receives. Fee does not include Museum guard/staff costs, which are $40 per person, per hour. Location fees are not charged for shoots that are part of newspaper/magazine editorials that promote the Museum.
  • Shooting set-up may not prevent Museum patrons from entering or exiting any entrance of the Museum.
  • Works of art may not be moved or altered in any manner.
  • Certain works are protected by an artist's copyright and can only be photographed in a general gallery view, in which the copyright-protected artwork is not the primary focus or predominant element in the photograph. Should you wish to photograph works that fall into this category, advance permission is required. Some works may only be available for photography by agreeing to pay fees instituted by the copyright holder.
  • Proof of $1 million insurance policy is required prior to the shoot.
  • Catering must be contracted through Cafe 78 and/or a vendor from MOCAD's Preferred Vendors list for any on site food and beverage service. No other catering service may be brought on the premise, with the exception of individual bottled water.

All requests must be submitted in writing 10 business days in advance of requested date.

Completion of your request does not imply permission. Permission will be contingent upon review of answers to requested information below. You will be notified of Museum approval for your plans in advance and informed of any direct costs related to security, cleaning crew and/or electrical, in addition to location fee.

Download MOCAD's Photo + Film Use Request Form Here.

Submit your completed request to Leto Rankine, Marketing + Sales Manager at lrankine@mocadetroit.org.

If you have additional questions about the Museum's policy, please contact 313-832-6622.

Exhibition programming support is generously provided by the Taubman Foundation.

Exhibition support for Nancy Mitchnick's Uncalibrated is graciously provided by Ethan and Gretchen Davidson, David and Elyse Foltyn, Marsha Miro, and the Taubman Foundation.

DEPE Space is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Mitch McEwen's Methexis is supported by the University of Michigan Office of Research, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and the Taubman College, University of Michigan.

MOCAD's operations are supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Masco Corporation Foundation, Erb Family Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, the Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The Erb Family Foundation approved unrestricted operating support for 38 cultural and arts organizations, including larger organizations that have had historical significance to the family and other organizations that are essential elements of a strong core central City and vibrant neighborhoods.

Funding to support the Susanne Feld Hilberry Senior Curator at Large, Jens Hoffmann, is provided by the Susanne Feld Hilberry Endowment for the Arts and Noreen Khalid Ahmad.

DETROIT CITY funding is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and the Kayne Foundation (Ric & Suzanne Kayne and Jenni, Maggie & Saree).

Detroit Speaks funding is provided by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

MOCAD Capital support is provided by Midtown Detroit, Inc. and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA).

MOCAD's 2016-2021 Strategic Planning Initiative is funded in part by a generous grant from the Kresge Foundation.

MOCAD Youth Programs are graciously funded by the General Motors Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Neiman Marcus, the Applebaum Family Compass Fund, MGM Resorts Foundation, and the Michigan Council for Art and Cultural Affairs.

The EB/SS Junior Docents and other educational programs are supported by the Edith S. Briskin/Shirley K. Schlafer Foundation.

The Mike Kelley Mobile Homestead is commissioned by Artangel in association with MOCAD, LUMA Foundation and Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts with the generous support of the Artangel International Circle. Support for Mike Kelley's Mobile Homestead is provided by the Mike Kelley Foundation for the Arts. Carlos Rolón's Vintage Voyages and Atomic Memories is supported by Nancy Rogers, and Neiman Marcus.

MOCAD would like to thank our Leadership Circle (Jennifer and David Fischer, Linda Dresner and Ed Levy, Marsha and Jeffrey Miro, Roz and Scott Jacobson, Danialle and Peter Karmanos, Sonia and Keith Pomeroy, Sandy Seligman and Gil Glassberg, and, Julie Reyes Taubman and Robert Taubman) for making these programs possible: Mike Kelley's Mobile Homestead, Lectures, Poetry, Performance Art, Exhibitions, Film, DEPE Space, Music, Family Day, Public Programming, Education, Literature, and Museum Operations.

Thank You to Our Generous Supporters:

MGM Resorts Foundation

Knight Foundation

Masco Corporation Foundation

Erb Family

Applebaum Compass Fund

The Kresge Foundation

Quicken Loans

GM Foundation

Joyce Foundation

Rauschenberg Foundation

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Neiman Marcus

MOCAD would like to thank our Leadership Circle for making these programs possible:
Donor Circle

MOCAD is also supported by individuals, additional foundations, and galleries
We thank these $500+ and Annual Fund donors:

Burt Aaron, Maggie Allesee, Janet Ankers, Lisa Applebaum, Pamela Applebaum, Ralph Basile, Berman Foundation, Christopher Bloodworth, Liz Boone, Julie Borman, Dr. Charles Boyd , Gavin Brown, Jean Casey, Daniel Caudill, Karen Christlieb, Liz Cohen, Lynn Crawford, Paula Crown, Zac Cruse, Lauren Daitch, Ethan D. Davidson, David DeMuth, Donald Dipace, Robert DiPilla, Linda Dresner, Elle Elder, Nicole Eisenberg, Leslie Lewiston Etterbeek, Greg Fadell, Jennifer Fischer, Elyse Foltyn, Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation, Henrietta Fridholm, Lynn Gandhi, Marc Gardner, Eugene Gargaro, Jr., Charles Gelfond, Monica George, Ralph Gerson, Dan Gilbert, Katherine Briggs Goldberg, David Goldburg, Liz and Johnathan Goldman, Jennifer Hermelin, Ilitch Holdings, Karen Jacobson, Michelle Jacobson, Roz Jacobson, Emily Janz, Juliette Jonna, Bruce Kahn, Steven Kalczynski, Danialle Karmanos, Michael Kramer, Ian Krawiecki Gazes, Dave Kwiatkowski, Dr. Myron Laban, Jennie Lamensdorf, Max Lepler, Stephen J. Leslie, Steven Levine, Steven Lewis, William Leung, Todd Levin, Molly Limmer, Robert Littman, Marsha Miro, Marisa Murillo, Carmen A. N'Namdi, Michelle Nelson, Kristin Nicholson, Michelle Perron, Keith Pomeroy, Linda Powers, Fair Radom, Lori Rapp, Caroline Reid, Michael Stone-Richards, Katherine Rines, Aimee Roberts, Amy Roemer, Richard Rollins, Justine Russo, Jonsara Ruth, Howard Rosenberg, Andre Sakhai, Salvador Salort-Pons, Dr. Glenn Saperstein, Allison Sarofim, Linda Schafer, Bluma Schechter, Jeremy Scholar, Jane Schulak, Marc Schwartz, Devin Scillian, Sandy Seligman, Sarai Brachman Shoup, Mary Clare Stevens, Cate Strumbos, Jane Suitor, Shelley Tauber, Julie Reyes Taubman, William Todd, Jasmine T Tsou, Rodger Wasserman, Thomas Wilczak, Lawrence Wolf, Walter Wolpin, Carol Ziecik

Donor list updated December 31, 2015 and all donations received in the previous 12 months. We thank all previous donors to MOCAD.

If we have made any errors regarding your annual listing please contact the Museum at info@mocadetroit.org or by phone at 313.832.6622.
Thank you!

Click below for each year's respective audit financials:

CDP Annual Report

Click here for a downloadable PDF of the Executive Summary of MOCAD's Strategic Plan.


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Just as a sub note to what Jordan said. Should be pushing an update at the weekend if I get everything done. Should fix a bunch of stuff, add some interesting bits and pieces, and should be built for linux and mac :3

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In the condolence message sent to Parliament Speaker Bronislaw Komorowski, President Triet, on behalf of the Vietnamese state and people, expressed his deepest sorrow. He added that he hopes Polish leaders and people will get over the grief and stablise the country

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sas >> Problem reading Excel data containing spaces w/ dde

by Howard_Schreier » Wed, 28 Jul 2004 04:17:31 GMT

That should work in this case, assuming that there are no multiple spaces
within the character strings.

However, there would be a problem if there were more columns to read after
DESC. They would get eaten up.

I suggest coding the NOTAB option on the FILENAME statement and the
DLM='09'x and DSD options on the INFILE.

On Tue, 27 Jul 2004 08:58:23 -0400, Nat Wooding < XXXX@XXXXX.COM >

>Try adding an & after the variable desc .
>Nat Wooding
>data a;
>length desc $255.;
>input Code Recode Desc &;
>1 2 Value1
>2 2 Value1
>3 6 Value Other
>4 6 Value Other
>5 4 Value2
>proc print;run;
> Mark Biek
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Excel data containing spaces w/ dde
> Discussion"
> 07/27/04 08:47 AM
> Please respond to
> Mark Biek
>I have some data in Excel that looks like this:
>Code Recode Desc
>1 2 Value1
>2 2 Value1
>3 6 Value Other
>4 6 Value Other
>5 4 Value2
>Which I'm trying to read in using the following code:
>filename q2 dde "excel|q2!r2c2:r42c4";
>data rc_q2;
> length desc $255.;
> infile q2;
> input code recode desc;
>It works except the Desc field is truncated whenever there is a space
>so Code 3 ends up being:
>3 6 Value
>instead of
>3 6 Value Other
>What do I need to do to get the whole field?
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Yeonghwa is the Korean word for film, and since South Korean cinema now features prominently in every major international film festival, it is a good word for cineastes to know. Korean film tends to blend technical excellence with idiosyncratic expression and an entrepreneurial spirit—filmmakers often write and direct their work, and both actors and filmmakers benefit from the country’s homegrown “star system”—while embracing a wide variety of styles and subjects. Korean cinema is generally made for a national audience, so its vision is rarely diminished by compromises in the name of global appeal. This second edition of Yeonghwa includes nine new feature films, including Yim Soon-rye’s Rolling Home with a Bull, along with a program of award-winning short films by major directors; a two-film salute to the late director Lee Man-hee; and Jeon Kyu-hwan’s remarkable “Town Trilogy.”

Presented in collaboration with The Korea Society. Co-organized by Laurence Kardish, Senior Curator, The Museum of Modern Art, and Yuni Yoonjung Cho, Assistant Director, Film, The Korea Society, with the help of the Korean Film Council and the Korean Film Archive.

The exhibition is made possible by Hyundai Card Company.


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Amy’s Notebook 02.21.08

I am going to start saving my tin cans to organize my craft space (@ Laissezfaire)

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I love these Scrabble Coasters- they would be a perfect addition to our family game nights (@ Craftzine)

I love this patterned key rack (@ Design*Sponge)

These bedside pockets would be great for some of my reading material (@ Knitty Vintage & Roses)

This idea for veneering an old table is so inventive (@ Daily Danny)

I am going to have to try this homemade finger paint recipe (@ ohdeedoh)

These brownie cups look delicious (@ The Sparrow’s Nest)

I am going to have to make some Chicken Piccata one night for dinner (@ Simply Recipes)

Making homemade dog food in your slow cooker? That is something I would have never thought of (@ Wisebread)

I love this piece on voluntary simplicity- what a great reminder (@ Millionaire Mommy Next Door)

This homemade bread recipe looks divine (@ Money Saving Mom)

I want to try this raisin bread recipe too (@ INNside Innkeeping)

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Do you have time to care?

Just curious...

Do you often say "I don't have any time".

I was talking to a friend of mine on this subject a couple weeks ago. We discussed how people often say they have no time. Now, when you have to go to work... you set your alarm clock, you lay out your clothes, you grab something quick to eat and you run out the door so you are not late for work. (Maybe it's not always done that way but you get what I'm saying) We do this because it is our responsibility. You and your family depend on that paycheck. Now what if you get a call and someone wants to get together for coffee or would like to drop by for a quick visit. I bet in the back of your mind you think "I don't have time for this. I work and have responsibilities. I'll just make an excuse to get out of it." I think we all do this at times, we are all human after all. My point about this is that we only make time for what is important to ourselves.

How long does it actually take to send an email that you can type up in less than a minute while paying your bills or checking your email?

How hard is it to call someone you care about and tell them you only have a couple minutes to talk, but you wanted to see how they were doing?

How much time does it take to send a text message to say hello?

I'm not always the best at keeping in touch with everybody and their mamas, but I do give the effort for those I care about and sometimes for people I have never even met. Yes, I have 3 kids, a husband, a home, bills, responsibilities and so on... I still take time for others even if it's for 2 minutes. Those 2 minutes can speak volumes to someone.

With all that being said, I challenge you to pop an email, a text or a quick call to someone you have not done your best to keep in touch with. After all, life is not just about you.

  1. I do admit, I am really bad at phone calls... but I always email and text. You're right we often blow off the ones we should be paying MOST attention to. That needs to change.

    Good post!

  2. Rocking back and forth in the pew!

    Church fan up.

    I love this post on so many levels.

    This is a public service announcement.

    LOVE IT!

    p.s. can you look up google maps for me? (wink, wink)

  3. I do it when I feel up to it. Sometimes the thought of opening my mouth to speak is too much. Sometimes the thought of scooting over to get to the laptop is too much. But lately I only do it if I have something to say and feel up to it.

  4. i always have time in fact folk ask me how do i have the time to do what i do

  5. Whew. Had to come back and rock some more in the church pew.

    You preachin' today! :)

  6. Love this post! I email and text all the time! I'm bad at phone calls :-(!

  7. OMG I think you just described me! What's funny though is I literally thought about this yesterday and started trying to change that already. Thank you for putting into words, what I needed to see about myself. Bonita

  8. This is my first time here, but what a great post. It saddens me that while we have more means for keeping in touch (emails/text, etc) it truly seems most of us do less of it. I am working on that myself.

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Right after Birth

Right after birth babies need many important tests and procedures to ensure their health. Some of these are required by law. Check with your healthcare provider to determine which of the following tests are required by law, essential for your child's well-being, or necessary only in some newborns.

What to Expect Right After Birth

The following tests and procedures are recommended, or many time required in most hospitals in the United States:

Apgar Evaluation
Eye Care
Vitamin K Shot
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Hearing Test
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Complete Check-up

Apgar Evaluation

The Apgar test is a fast way for doctors to find out if the baby is healthy or if he or she needs extra medical care. Apgar tests are almost always done twice, 1 minute after birth and then again 5 minutes after birth. A doctor or nurse measures  five signs of the baby's condition. These signs are:

heart rate
activity and muscle tone
skin color

Apgar scores range from 0 to 10. A baby who scores seven or more is considered to be very healthy. A lower score doesn't always mean something is wrong. Many healthy babies often have low Apgar scores in their first minute of life.

In more than 98% of cases, the Apgar score reaches seven after five minutes of life. When it does not reach that, the baby needs medical care and close monitoring. The following chart shows how each sign is rated.

0 points

1 point

2 points

Activity (muscle tone)

Arms and legs flexed

Active movement

Below 100 beats per minute

Above 100 beats per minute

Grimace (reflex irritability)

Below 100 beats per minute

Sneeze, cough, pulls away

Appearance (skin color)

Blue-gray, pale all over

Normal except for extremities

Normal over entire body

Slow, irregular

Good, crying

Eye Care

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that all newborns receive eye drops or ointment to prevent infections they can get during delivery. Sexually transmitted diseases are a main cause of newborn eye infections. These infections can cause blindness if they are left untreated.

Silver nitrate, erythromycin, and tetracycline are the 3 medicines used in a newborns' eyes. These medicines can sting or blur the baby's vision. You can choose to postpone this treatment for a little while. Some parents question whether this treatment is necessary at all. Many women at low risk for STDs choose not to have their newborn receive eye medicine. However, there isn't any evidence to suggest that this medicine harms the baby.

It is important to note that even pregnant women who test negative for STDs have the possiblity of getting an infection by the time of delivery. Also, most women with gonorrhea or chlamydia don't know it because they do not have symptoms.

Biotinidase Deficiency

Biotinidase deficiency is a blood test to determine whether the baby has insufficient biotin due to a deficiency in the enzyme biotinidase. This is an inherited disorder, but can be treated by administration of free biotin throughout life.

Biotinidase deficiency is a blood test to determine whether the baby has insufficient biotin due to a deficiency in the enzyme biotinidase. This is an inherited disorder. It can be treated by administration of free biotin throughout life.

Vitamin K Shot

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all newborns receive a shot of vitamin K in the upper leg. Newborns usually have low levels of vitamin K. This vitamin is needed for the blood to clot which means that low levels of vitamin K can cause a rare but serious bleeding problem. Research shows that vitamin K shots prevent dangerous bleeding in newborns.

Newborn Metabolic Screening

Doctors or nurses prick your baby's heel to take a tiny sample of blood which is used to test for many diseases.

All fifty states require testing for at least two disorders: phenylketonuria and congenital hypothyroidism. But many states test for up to thrity different diseases, all of which are impossible to spot without a blood test. If left untreated, these diseases can cause mental retardation and even death. The March of Dimes recommends that all newborns be tested for at least twenty-nine diseases.

Hearing Test

Many hospitals offer newborn hearing tests. Tiny earphones or microphones are used to see how the baby reacts to sounds. Newborn hearing tests can spot hearing problems early. This can help cut the risk of serious language and speech problems.

This is a test to determine whether the baby can digest the sugar found in milk. Untreated galactosemia can lead to cataracts, liver damage, mental retardation, and death. Substituting a special formula for milk starting in the first weeks of life helps to avoid these problems. Galactosemia is discovered by testing a blood sample.

Infants are tested for hypothyroidism at the time of discharge from the hospital or before transfer to another hospital or on the fifth day of life. Undetected hypothyroidism can lead to a variety of developmental disabilities, one of which is mental retardation. This blood test is not routine in every state. An affected baby can be treated with supplemental thyroid hormone.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder, and it is routinely tested for during the first few days of life. In many states the test is required and is frequently done in conjunction with several other tests such as galactosemia and thalassemia. The test involves taking a sample of blood from the foot of the child. It is accurate only when the baby has been receiving a diet that contains phenylalanine, in both human milk and artificial formulas, for 24 hours. For this reason, a breastfed baby should not be tested until at least 7 days after birth to give your breastmilk a chance to come in and the baby to nurse.

Many healthcare providers do the test before you leave the hospital and then ask you to return in a week to have the test repeated. Consult your pediatrician/family physician about having this test done only once, when the results are most likely to be valid. Left untreated, PKU can cause severe mental retardation. It can be prevented quite readily if detected before symptoms develop and the child is treated with a special diet.

Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle cell disease is caused by an unusual shape of the red blood cells that can lead to anemia, infections, pain, poor growth, and even death. Medical care begun early in life increases the chances of avoiding these problems, which is why early detection is important. The test is performed by examining the red blood cells from the baby's blood sample. This disorder is much more common in African Americans (1 in every 400 babies) and in Hispanics (1 in every 1000-1500 infants). One out of 10 African Americans is a carrier of the gene for sickle cell disease. This condition may also be diagnosed by prenatal analysis in some cases.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

Most hospitals now suggest that newborns get a vaccine to protect against the hepatitis B virus. hepatitis B  can cause a lifelong infection, serious liver damage and even death.

The hepatitis B vaccine is a series of three different shots which The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control recommend the first shot soon after birth or before leaving the hospital. If the mother does not have hepatitis B, the first shot can be postponed for 2 months. The second shot and the third shot should be given before 18 months of age.

Complete Check-up

Soon after delivery most doctors or nurses also:

Measure the newborn's weight, length, and head.
Take the baby's temperature.
Measure his breathing and heart rates
Give the baby a bath and clean the umbilical cord stump.

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Lhasa, which means “Land of the Gods” and is over 1,300 years old, sits in a valley right next to the Lhasa River. In the eastern part of the city, near the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor neighborhood, Tibetan influence is still strong and evident and it is common to see traditionally dressed Tibetans  engaged on a kora (a clockwise circumambulation or walk around the Jokhang Temple), often spinning prayer wheels. The western part of Lhasa is more ethnically Han Chinese in character. It is busy and modern and looks similar to many other Chinese cities. Much of the infrastructure, such as banks and government offices is to be found there.

Weather in Lhasa

Drepung Loseling Monastery in Tibet

 Drepung Loseling Monastery was one of Tibet’s largest monastic universities. Located in the hills on the northern outskirts of Lhasa, it was established in 1416 as an institute of higher Buddhist education by Khenpo Lekden, a direct disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), founder of the eclectic Geluk School. The First Dalai Lama was also a disciple of Lama Tsongkhapa, and the Second Dalai Lama built a residence in Drepung, called the Ganden Potrang, which remained a hereditary seat of all subsequent Dalai Lamas.

 At its zenith Drepung Loseling housed some ten thousand monk students. These were drawn not only from Tibet, but also from China, Himalayan India, Mongolia, and the Mongol regions of Eastern Russia.

Namtso Lake

Namtso is the second-largest saltwater lake in China and one of the most beautiful natural sights in Tibet.It is over 70km long,reaches a width of 30km and is 35m at its deepest point.The lake is at 4730m so you’ll need to acclimatise in and around Lhasa for a few days before heading this way.It is not unusual for visitors to get altitude sickness on an overnight stay out at the lake.

How to Go

By plane

The Lhasa Gonggar Airport (贡嘎机场) (IATA: LXA) is 61km southwest of Lhasa. There are flights from Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Kunming, Qamdo, Shanghai, Xi’an, Xining, and Zhongdian (Shangri-La). International flights are available to Kathmandu, Nepal.
Non-Chinese nationals are required to be met at the airport by their tour guide. Taxis are available outside the airport. There is also an official shuttle bus . Non-Chinese tourist must take their private car provided by travel agency.

By bus

Non-Chinese nationals are not allowed to ride the intercity buses in Tibet. For Chinese nationals, there is frequent and cheap bus service between Lhasa and nearly all parts of Tibet.

By train

The Qinghai-Tibet (Qingzang) railway connects Lhasa and Golmud, with services continuing onto Xining, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing.

Get around

The central area with the main tourist attractions (Potala, Jokhang, Barkhor, Ramoche) is easily navigable on foot.
Cycle rickshaws are everywhere, though be prepared to bargain.
Taxis cost ¥10 for anywhere in Lhasa city. Hail them from the side of the street. Be prepared for taxi-sharing – the driver will often pull over if he suspects he can find other passengers heading in the same direction. Each will pay ¥10 and this is a way for the driver to make a better income despite the standard fare.
Public buses are numerous. Non-Chinese nationals are permitted to travel on the buses within the city, although you make yourself an attraction by doing so, since this rarely occurs. The number of the bus is recognizable but the destination is in Chinese, so you need to know which bus line you need.

Minibuses operate to areas such as Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, and other nearby sites. Most of these are also on public bus lines.
“Pilgrim buses” are available in front of Jokhang Temple or at the parking lot near the temple, departing at 6-7AM for destinations outside Lhasa, such as Tsurphu Gompa, Ganden Gompa, Nyemo (Dazi), Phenpo Lhundrub (Linzhou), Meldro Gungkar (Mozhugongka), Chushul (Qushui), Taktse (Dazi), Gongkar (Gongga), and other nearby areas. Tickets are available at the ticket office at the parking lot or when you board the bus. Whether or not non-Chinese nationals can travel on these is a bit of a grey area. Since you have to have a travel guide with you anyway as a non-Chinese tourist, you can ask them to enquire about this, since it is a more interesting way to travel than always in a private Land Cruiser. However, the rules for organising tourist tours require advance planning, so you probably won’t have this chance.
Bicycle hire is available from some hotels or cycle shops and it’s a good way to explore if you have half a day free on your tour schedule. Pollution is not as bad as in many Chinese cities but driving habits are. The best tactic is to stick close to a local cyclist or cycle rickshaw when negotiating busy junctions.

Tourism to Tibet is strictly controlled by the Chinese government, and restrictions were further ratcheted up after the riots and before the 2008 Olympics. As of 2009, the previous “backpacker” tours, which included the permit and a couple of  nights stay in Lhasa is no longer an option and all travelers must stay with an organised trip the entire time they are in Tibet. That means  you will not be allowed to travel on an independent basis. Tibetans are usually quite happy to tell foreigners what they thought of the government, provided  they are in a safe and private area.

All paperwork (except for the application of the Chinese visa) must be organized through a tour agency. Checkpoints along major roads outside Lhasa are everywhere and foreign tourists are requested to show and register  their passports from time to time. Tibet is also the only region of China where travellers have reported being stopped or questioned by the Chinese police, which are normally either courteous or simply uninterested in a traveller’s whereabouts or plans in the rest of the country.

All foreign visitors to Tibet need one or more permits. The basic one is the Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) permit, which can be issued to you by travel agencies that is registered at Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa. The official price of the permit is zero, but a tour agency usually charges around ¥800 RMB for the permit, as they will be responsible for the behaviour of the tourists during their visit. For every “mistake” the tourist does, the tour agency may be asked to pay a penalty.

From the middle of 2013, the Tibet Tourism Bureau had implemented a new permit policy that all the permit should be applied 15 days in advance, so currently the last minute Tibet Tour planning is not workable. Moreover, the permit regulation changes timely without any prior notice, so it is very important to check the latest Tibet travel permit situation to choose a right time to make your Tibetan journeys.

The Tibet travel permit situation changes all the time based on the political situation in Tibet, so there are always lots of rumours online about the permit situation, but you can find the latest Tibet travel permit situation from some local official websites.

Some parts of Tibet also require an Aliens’ Travel Permit (ATP), which is issued by the Public Security Bureau (PSB) in major Tibetan cities like Lhasa, Xigatse and Ali. The list of regions that require ATPs changes constantly, so enquire locally. Lhasa’s PSB has a poor reputation, while Xigatse and Ali are said to issue permits without any unnecessary difficulties. If your papers are in order, the permit can be issued in several hours for ¥100.

Finally, some remote areas also require a military permit. These are only available in Lhasa, where processing takes several days, and are only granted for an appropriate reason.

Tip: If you enter Tibet without your tour guide, a photocopy of the permit is required, on train station they usually want to leave one copy, on airport just have a look. Officially you can buy the train ticket or air ticket by yourself, but you will need to show the permit once you board the train or flight. This regulation is strictly enforced and the permit is frequently checked in Lhasa or outside Lhasa.

From summer 2014 most of Travel Agencies ask you to pay “deposit” USD 500-1000. This deposit is used to manage your application. This is one of new rules that come from Chinese government.

Every year during March is impossible to apply or obtain permit, TAR is definitely closed to foreigners for one month (sometimes also late February). Offices start to issue permits for tours organised on April during late March.

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I sort of see your point.  I would like to say/write one thing.  The role of a Leader, Commander, POTUS, Supervisor, Mayor or Grand Poopah isn't ever to do the actual work themselves, it is to effect it through bridge building, establishing relationships, coordination, and overseeing.  Just as a leader takes the heat round when things go wrong, so must they be given credit (which they should share) when positive change happens.  I have read many things that bash Walt Wilburn, most of the things I read only spell out the ignorance of the author....they complain but can't be bothered to get answers or learn the way things actually happen.  I won't say Mr. Wilburn is above being critiqued but to do so without even a modicum of accurate information is unfair.  If you think for one minute that we wouldn't move farther down the food chain of some of the county agencies without effective are dead wrong.  Maybe some people are on here with an agenda, it's a public forum and that is their right.....all we can do is refute that which we feel is inaccurate and do so with well researched facts.  Too many times on this forum I see posts that are represented as "facts" when they are actually "feelings".  The emotional responses (I am so guilty of this!) only serve to dilute what could have been a very informative debate for all who read this forum.

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Bedford wife you stated that very eloquently.

Bedford2012 I am sorry that I came here looking for specific information and did not find it. However I am not sorry that I came here and voiced my opinion as well as stated facts correcting or clarifying information presented here by you and other negative talking people. I am NOT paid one thin dime or even a penny by Mr. Wilburn or anyone else for my time or thoughts. I have eyes that are open, looking at my community and beyond. I have my ears open to listen to peoples thoughts and opinions even when I do not agree with them but when they are not based on fact, I will speak. You do not know how many times over the years I have been riled by something in this community or that I think how stupid to do that. But then I ask questions and research for answers, because just because someone has an answer to give me, is it the truth or am I being pacified? You do not like it because I am not a yes-person. oh well.
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That was out of line.  I think it's wrong to intimate that because someone has a consistan just say they joined the thread for poliitical reasons.  Is it because they don't agree with YOU that perhaps is the issue.   I say good on having some new opinions.

BW, I would seriously read your post and think, you have over 1000, AND BEEN CONTRIBUTING for quite some time to the pool of though for the betterment of Bedford, is one thing, then you have the recent new bees, who come in too strong, and interject every thread with an obvious reasons.  I WELCOME NEW OPINIONS, BUT SOME JUST COME HERE FOR A LIMITED TIME AND SPEW PURE CRAP.

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Even after a nice run, tech stocks' longer-term prospects are not being reflected in their current stock prices, says Calamos co-CIO and founder John Calamos.

Miriam Sjoblom: Technology is also an important area for the funds, and it's been a multi-year theme. Can you talk a little bit about what you like in technology?

John Calamos: One of the themes there that we like is--we're in a period of difficulty in the economy, as we all know. Companies are struggling to keep their margins where they're at and improve the margins if they can. Technology is a benefactor of that. Companies are looking for other companies that make them more efficient, how can there be more savings.

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And because of what happened in '08, the longer-term prospects we do not think are being priced into this market. There is sustainable growth. So even though they pop very nicely in here, on a longer term approach they still look very attractive to us. So we have a significant overweight in technology.

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Among the many breakthroughs in building materials and home construction, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are one of the best. SIPs are rigid foam sandwiched between factory-bonded oriented strand board (OSB). Panels are usually 4 to 8 feet wide and up to 24 feet long, and can be used for walls as well as structural roof sections.

They’re simpler to erect than stud- or timber-frame walls, which means they go up faster, too. But the real benefits of SIPs are their strength — twice as strong as a stud wall — and energy efficiency; insulation values typically range from R-15 to R-45 (stick-frame insulation is about R-12 to R-20), depending on panel thickness and the type of foam core. SIPs increase the total building cost by only 1 percent to 3 percent, and labor and energy savings quickly offset the added expense. A study by Brock University in Ontario showed that, over the course of a year, one home with SIPs used only a quarter of the energy consumed by an adjacent stick-frame house with an identical floor plan (for more about this study, see “The Inconsistency of R-values,” below).

“SIPs have some tremendous advantages in terms of energy performance,” says Alex Wilson, executive editor of Environmental Building News. “They create a tight, well-insulated building shell that doesn’t have the thermal bridges that result from wood studs in conventional construction — and they do this with efficient use of resources.”

I’ve built structures with timbers, logs, stone and studs, and my experiences with SIPs have impressed me enough that I’ll use them again. When I chose SIPs for my latest building project — a 1,300-square-foot, two-story workshop — I knew I was heading into new construction territory. But learning to build with this material proved easy, with results that were stronger and more energy efficient than I was expecting. The structure also went up more than three times faster than a stud-frame equivalent — even though I was working mostly alone. Before I even had heat in the place this past winter, indoor temperatures regularly climbed above freezing on days that were below zero outdoors, despite cloudy skies.

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You can order precut panels for an entire home — or you can cut the panels to create door and window openings after they are delivered to the building site. Some companies even offer panels with interior or exterior finished surfaces. To make walls, simply tilt the panels upright one at a time. The panel edges are shaped to allow joint connectors called “splines” to lock adjoining panels together. SIPs also are made so that 2-by-4s and 2-by-6s can be installed in the recessed edges around door and window openings. When you’re done, all you see is OSB on the inside and outside faces of the walls.

Various SIP manufacturers offer assembly manuals, but all systems are put together in similar ways. Begin by anchoring a 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 bottom plate (horizontal lumber that forms the bottom of the wall) to your floor. Take the time to firmly bolt these plates down because they hold the panels upright as the walls are raised. Be sure to keep bottom plates absolutely straight because all recessed panel edges are sized to fit over standard widths of lumber. As you’ll see, this will be important when SIPs are fastened at the bottom.

If your SIPs wall rests on a poured concrete slab, then you might want a double bottom plate. By anchoring a wider bottom plate to the slab first and then adding a 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 on top (whichever matches the thickness of panels you’re using), you will raise the panels and drywall 1 1/2 inches off the floor, well away from any puddles that might accumulate. Size the wider bottom plate to match the width of the SIPs you’re using.

Next, lay down a couple of beads of low-expansion polyurethane foam on your bottom plates. Tilt a corner wall panel upright over the lumber, and then get some help positioning it straight up and down (plumb) using a carpenter’s level as reference. When you are absolutely sure the panel is plumb, drive nails every 8 inches horizontally through the OSB sheathing, along the inside and outside bottom SIP edges and into the sides of the bottom plate. These nails “lock” the panel in place with surprising strength as long as the bottom plate is solidly anchored to the foundation. Unlike with a stud-frame wall, there’s little chance for adjusting a nailed SIP after it’s up. You’ll also find a hoseless power nailer is especially helpful when putting up walls because it allows you to move around without getting tangled in hose.

To complete SIP corners, begin by filling in the recessed edge on one of your corner panels with a solid piece of 1 1/2-inch-thick lumber that matches the panel size. Next, put down a layer of foam and then apply another piece of lumber to the inside edge of the first panel you raised by using 2 1/2-inch No. 8 screws to secure the joint. This creates a ridge of wood that interlocks with the recessed edge of the second panel as it’s raised to the vertical position. It’s a simple and strong approach.

Doors, Windows and More

There are two ways to make door or window openings. You could raise panels upright, cut openings, cut out the foam to make room for a wood frame and then install 2-by-4s or 2-by-6s as needed, but this is only practical for the smallest openings. You’ll get better results using less material if you install full-height wall panels on both sides of your proposed opening, with separate panels cut to fit in place above and below the window’s intended location.

In the case of a window in a 6 1/2-inch-thick wall, begin by cutting and erecting the panel that forms the wall underneath the proposed opening. Install two layers of lumber along the floor into the recessed edges of this small panel, fastened together face-to-face using foam and 2 1/2-inch No. 8 screws. Next, slide full-height wall panels into place on both sides of the window wall, making sure that the distance between them is the same at the top and bottom. Line the sides and top of the window opening with a single layer of lumber. Finish up by adding another pair of 2-by-6s into the recesses in the top end of the full-size panels before slipping in another piece of precut SIP to form the top of the window opening. Panels can function as their own load-bearing lintel across the top of openings up to a maximum span that depends on SIP thickness. Beyond limits that the panel manufacturer recommends, you’ll need to work solid wood across the opening for strength.

The top of erected SIP walls are crowned with a layer of 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 lumber, just like any stud-frame wall; the difference is that this wood is installed into a recess in the panel edges. You can specify that these be prepared for you ahead of time at the SIPs factory, or you can cut them on-site with a hot knife. The double top-plate strategy is used on both regular walls and the angled top of gable-end walls. Apply foam before each layer of wood is installed to ensure complete insulation and an airtight seal, fastening the lumber to the panels with nails driven through the OSB and into the sides of the wood.

Moisture Issues

The incredible strength of SIPs is entirely dependent on the bond between the OSB and foam core. If the bond breaks down, then you’re in big trouble. In a stud-frame wall, water leakage around doors and windows will lead to rotten sheathing, but there’s still a wooden frame to provide structural support. Not so with SIPs; that’s why it’s important to make sure rain never seeps into the panels. A double layer of exterior weatherproofing is an idea worth considering.

Instead of relying on the questionable value of your building wrap as secondary water protection, install a waterproof membrane, such as Grace Ice & Water Shield, next to and below the corners, doors and windows. This peel-and-stick flexible membrane usually is used on roofs because it seals around nails, and the same holds true on SIPs walls, too. If the caulking, flashing or weather sealant ever fails, your all-important OSB remains dry.

Damage from exterior water isn’t the only worry. There’s also the issue of internal condensation occurring along panel edges during very cold weather. If warm, moist indoor air is allowed to enter these cracks, it can condense into water, which can cause rot problems.

“There is no question that moisture migration is a concern,” says Shawn Kelly of Thermapan, “but this also holds true for all types of construction. Most SIP manufacturers recommend that all interior seams be caulked with a flexible sealant and/or vapor-resistant tape after assembly. Also, all tight houses need the assistance of an air-exchange system to control humidity levels within the envelope.”

Finished Attics Made Easy

Even SIP suppliers will tell you there’s no significant technical advantage to using panels on a conventional roof. If you’re happy with an empty attic space with fiberglass insulation between the ceiling joists, then trusses are the fastest, easiest and least expensive roof option. But if you question this standard design approach in favor of a livable, finished attic, then a SIP roof makes a great deal of sense. They eliminate the need for the usual sort of attic ventilation; offer exceptional energy efficiency; and eliminate the need for trusses and rafters. Also, the panels are so strong they’re self-supporting over most typical distances.

When conventional roofs are finished with drywall on the underside of the rafters, ventilation channels must be built into the structure to deal with internal moisture. Although it’s possible to combine conventional insulation with eaves-to-peak ventilation passageways, it’s not easy or efficient to build. If you simply stuff the rafter cavities full of fiberglass and cover everything with polyethylene, then you’re creating a potential moisture trap that will promote mold growth and seasonal condensation.

SIP roof sections, on the other hand, become impervious to moisture when the joints are sealed during construction. They don’t need ventilation passages, and they’re strong enough to function without rafters. SIP roof sections are hoisted into place with a boom truck and set down on a bead of polyurethane foam at the bottom, top and panel edges. Washer-head screws secure the roof panels.

The main drawback of a SIP roof is the high temperatures that occur from sunshine hitting the roof surface. Because the roof is not ventilated, daytime temperatures can soar high enough to destroy conventional asphalt shingles in just five or six years. Fiberglass shingles, on the other hand, are much more heat tolerant than organic versions, and some brands have a 50-year warranty, even on a SIP roof.

Making Room For Wiring

Wiring is one of the main concerns people have with SIPs, but it really isn't a big problem. Check with your SIP manufacturer to find out the recommended way to install wiring; some can install pre-cut chases (a groove in a wall made to provide wire space) in the panel. Other manufacturers, such as the one I used, Thermapan, recommend simply cutting vertical slots routed through the interior surface of the OSB to cut-out pockets that accept outlet boxes and switches.

If your SIP manufacturer can include chases, make sure you specify the locations of your wiring. But if you choose to prepare the panels for wires yourself, start by cutting a plywood template to guide the travel of the router, speeding the operation. Vertical cuts in the OSB are completely safe and won't compromise the wall's load-bearing strength. Just be sure to avoid horizontal cuts because they greatly reduce a panel's strength. Extend slots to 2 inches deep, using a hot knife to remove foam, then install wiring and electrical boxes. Apply foam to the wire slots after inspection, then install interior wall surfaces.

Building New Traditions

Despite the technical advantages of SIPs, some people still feel hesitant about using them. This fact certainly made me stop and think before I chose SIPs for my own project. But if tradition alone were the way toward a better world, then all we'd need is more of what we do already.

To make the world truly sustainable, however, we need to change the way we build in order to conserve as many resources and as much energy as possible. To that end, resource- and energy-efficient building materials such as SIPs play a small, but important, part of what real-world sustainability looks like.

Contributing Editor Steve Maxwell has been helping people renovate, build and maintain their homes for more than two decades. “Canada’s Handiest Man” is an award-winning home improvement authority and woodworking expert. Contact him by visiting his website and the blog, Maxwell’s House. You also can follow him on Twitter, like him on Facebook and find him on .

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Despite the slightly higher sticker than the outgoing model, Volvo has packed its latest 2011 C70 Convertible with more standard features including a 5-speed automatic transmission, Sirius Satellite Radio and "Sovereign Hide" leather trim. Many of these were optional extras previously and in total represent an approximate saving of $4,000, according to Volvo.

The C70 was updated slightly for the 2011 model year, receiving a refreshed exterior that picks Volvo's new corporate look as well as an upgraded cabin with a new instrument panel design.

The "Dynamic Trim" package comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon active headlights and a sports steering wheel. Opt for the $1,000 "Convenience" package and you get keyless drive, a HomeLink remote garage door opener, rear park assist and an integrated compass. Other optional extras include metallic paint at $550 and a blind-spot information system for $700.

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In a sign that Lotus’ new owner is committed to the British sports car company, DRB-Hicom, the Malaysian investment group that recently bought a controlling stake of Proton and with it the control of Lotus, has reportedly scrapped the overly ambitious five-year turnaround plan first announced by ousted CEO Dany Bahar at the 2010 Paris Auto Show.

A new plan, which is expected to be finalized over the next six to 12 months, is said to be much more realistic.

The information was revealed during a meeting between DRB-Hicom management and analysts at RHB Research, reports Malaysian newspaper The Star.

The biggest change will be the scrapping of plans for six new Lotus models in favor of no more than three. The first of these is still expected to be a new Esprit supercar, as development work on the car, and its new V-8 engine, were well underway before the sale of Lotus’ parent company Proton.

Expenses will also be drastically reduced, which means we’re likely to see a reduction in Lotus’ motorsports participation as well as the number of its high-cost consultants. Some job cuts are expected, though these will be mostly from areas not directly related to the cars that will be launched.

Finally, the new plan is expected to make greater use of the engineering expertise and skill sets at Lotus, which would not only help Lotus deliver its future models faster but could be sold to rival firms.

It has also been revealed that DRB-Hicom has already injected close to $155 million into Lotus since taking controlling of the company and that it is willing to invest an additional $155 million by 2013. This is on top of a previous loan of $400 million from six main creditors in 2010, which was guaranteed at the time of its issue by Proton.

There are also claims that rival firms have offered to buy Lotus and its debts, one of which is said to be the Volkswagen Group, though so far no official announcement has been made.

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2010 SEMA: Audi to Make First-Ever Official Appearance

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Sure, we’ve seen the odd Audi hanging around SEMA in the past, but the automaker has never had an official presence at the all-things-aftermarket show. That is, until this year.

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the SEMA experience, and look forward to turning heads with our vehicles, demonstrations, and a sophisticated lineup of After Sales and electronics products that enhance connectivity and entertainment,” said David Tait, Audi‘s lead After Sales executive and spokesman on the SEMA project.

Audi won’t just be showing off factory-backed doo-dads, either. In the finest SEMA tradition, they’ll also be bringing some custom cars. The first, we’ve shown you before — the Autonomous Audi TTS Pikes Peak driverless hill climb car. Audi will even give a demonstration of the car outside the show hall. The second is the Audi R8 Custom Spyder by STaSIS Engineering, which has turned the V-10 supercar into a bonafide monster by supercharging it to 710 horsepower. Tait is also promising “a few distinctive, concept items on the stand that definitely won’t disappoint the unique SEMA audience,” as well as Audi-branded extreme sports clothing and gear.

“We think Audi owners will be delighted to learn about our new technologies that will enable them, in cooperation with Audi dealers, to personalize their Audi vehicles in exciting and interesting new ways,” Tait said. “Our show cars will represent the pinnacle of what owners can do with an Audi, and unleash a variety of opportunities for our vendors, as well.”

Stay tuned for complete coverage of the 2010 SEMA show live from Las Vegas on November 2 through 4.

Source: Audi