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Porsche 911 Police Edition
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A while ago there were some countries in Europe used the Porsche 911 to track down speedy offenders. This was particularly effective in Porsche?s home country of Germany, where the limitless autobahn needed a quick car to track down non-speed based offenders. But are the bad guys getting away so fast in Alabama that it really needs its own 911 police car?
While it probably doesn't take a Porsche to catch a ?jacked-up? truck, the latest addition to the Hoover, Alabama (just outside of Birmingham) Police fleet still serves a good purpose. The car is from a drug seizure, and Chief Nick Derzis said the Porsche will be taken to schools and special events. "There is so much dramatization of drug dealers, fast colors, money," Derzis said. "I think this is the perfect result that you will see, if you?re doing something like that and we can prove it, we can seize your automobile as this Porsche has been seized."
The Hoover PD isn't just using this for public relations; this 911 is a fully functioning police car. So remember to slow down while going through the Birmingham area unless you want to see this Porsche up close.
THE NEW 2011 V8-POWERED CAYENNES HAVE ARRIVED!
The Cayenne is all new from the inside out and offers more power and room combined with even
more fuel efficiency. Since its initial debut, Porsche has sold more than 280,000
Cayennes worldwide. "The new Cayenne is truly remarkable. Not only is it bigger and faster it is also
more fuel efficient...", said Jim Kadziolka, General Manager.
THE GOOD NEWS FOR PORSCHE CONTINUES TO ROLL IN!
7/7/10 USA TODAY announced that Porsche was number one in the J.D. POWER and ASSOCIATES Annual Initial Quality Survey for having the fewest problems of any other OEM.
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Porsche 911 Police Edition
A while ago there were some countries in Europe used the Porsche 911 to track down speedy offenders. This was particularly effective in Porsche?s home country of Germany, where the limitless autobahn needed a quick car to track down non-speed based offenders. But are the bad guys getting away so fast in Alabama that it really needs its own 911 police car? While it probably doesn't take a Porsche to catch a ?jacked-up? truck, the latest addition to the Hoover, Alabama (just outside of Birmingham) Police fleet still serves a good purpose. The car is from a drug seizure, and Chief Nick Derzis said the Porsche will be taken to schools and special events. "There is so much dramatization of drug dealers, fast colors, money," Derzis said. "I think this is the perfect result that you will see, if you?re doing something like that and we can prove it, we can seize your automobile as this Porsche has been seized." The Hoover PD isn't just using this for public relations; this 911 is a fully functioning police car. So remember to slow down while going through the Birmingham area unless you want to see this Porsche up close. |
When you are out and about in the Birmingham area be sure to take time and enjoy some of the best restaurants and events going on. We've put together some suggestions here so that you can make the most of your valued down time.
July 29, Thursday
Be sure to tune in to Birmingham's WJOX for live broadcasts throughout the day.
6-10, The Opening Drive with Jay Barker, Al Del Greco, & Tony Kurre
10-2, Roundtable with Lance Taylor, Jim Dunaway, & Ryan Brown
2-5, Afternoon with Tony Kurre
The guys will be test driving the all new 2011 Cayenne!
August 7, Saturday, 8am
Porsche Club of America Fun Run to benefit Children's Hospital. Continental breakfast compliments of B-Metro Magazine.
August 7, Saturday, 12-3
Porsche Club of America will sponsor a Porsche Car Show and Road Rally. Demonstration rides will be available in the all new V-8 Powered Cayenne. Silent auction to benefit Children's Hospital, and refreshments compliments of B-Metro Magazine.
August 19, Thursday, 530-730
Silent Auction to benefit Shelby Humane Society, refreshments compliments of B-Metro Magazine, demonstration rides in the all new V-8 Powered Cayenne.
August 20, Friday, 530-730
Tom Williams Porsche will host men and their families from the entire Southeast for The Senior Softball USA Games. Silent auction to benefit Children's Hospital, refreshments compliments of B-Metro Magazine, and demonstration rides will be available in the all new V-8 powered Cayenne.
September 9, 530-730
Tom Williams Porsche will host the PRO START ACADEMY-a group of NFL players, coaches, and other pros who want to enhance the future success of student athletes! There will be a silent auction, and a raffle for a chance to win a new 2011 Porsche Boxster.
The Alabama Booksmith is a good source for finding first editions and signed copies, located off Hwy 280 in Homewood. Check often for book signings & other literary events.
WORKPLAY - a favorite Birmingham live music venue
7/17 Gulf Aid: Tim Brantley, Hugh Mitchell and more, 8pm
7/21 April Cover w/Meghan Elliot and Dreams of Flight, 8pm
7/22 Sidewalk Film Fest: Scramble Jam, 6pm
7/23 Bonerama w/Gravy, 9pm
7/25 William Fitzsimmons w/Rosi Golan, 8pm
7/29 An Evening of Jazz featuring Keith Williams, Vann Burchfield, 7pm
7/30 White Party for Magic Moments, 8pm, Dread Clampitt, 9pm
8/1 Rooney, 8pm
8/9 Mat Kearney w/Jane Carrey, 8pm
8/14 Remember When w/The Bassmen and The Ramblers, 7pm
8/15 The Civil Wars w/TBA, 8pm
8/22 Girlyman, 8pm
8/26 Hotel Carolina presents Matt Duke, Tony Lucca, Keaton Simons, Josh Hoge, 8pm
8/27 Gulf Aid: Taylor Hollingsworth, Kate Taylor, 8pm
8/28 Universit of AL Lake Party Reunion 2010, 7pm
The Verizon Wireless Music Center, amphitheater located just south of Birmingham in Pelham.
8/14 KY-Mani Marley, 7pm
9/3 Uproar Festival, 330pm
9/20 Kings of Leon, 730pm
The McWane Center, IMAX Dome Theater
Now showing:
Animalopolis
Bugs: A Rainforest Adventure
The Twighlight Legecy, Eclipse
The historic Alabama Theater, "The Showplace of the South", built in 1927, is currently host to a variety of live performances as well as screening films.
7/18 Some Like it Hot, 2pm
7/25 The Glenn Miller Story, 2pm
7/31 Bedknobs and Broomsticks, 2pm, The African Queen, 7pm
8/1 Oklahoma!, 2pm
8/7 Lady and the Tramp, 2pm, Gone with the Wind, 7pm
8/8 Gone with the Wind, 2pm
8/14 Peter Pan, 2pm, The Birds/Psycho, 7pm
8/15 On the Town, 2pm
8/21 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 2pm, A Hard Days Night, 7pm
8/29 South Pacific, 2pm
The Bottle Tree Café is an out of the way place to catch live musical acts. Located at 3719 3rd Ave S in Birmingham.
7/17 Phosphorescent, 9pm
7/21 Stoned Cobra, Colossus, Giant Magic, 9pm
7/22 Ola Podrida, Red Harp, Kate Taylor, 9pm
7/24 Sworn Enemies farewell show, Pine Hill Haints, 9pm
7/28 The Coathangers, Predator, 9pm
7/31 Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffitti, Pearl Harbor, Magic Kids, 9pm
8/3 Jon Black Summer Residency, 9pm
8/5 Torche, Beings, 9pm
8/9 Dax Riggs, 9pm
8/10 Jon Black Summer Residency, 9pm
8/19 The Protomen, How I became the Bomb, 9pm
8/21 Colour Revolt, Turbo Fruits, 9pm
8/25 Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears, 9pm
8/27 Necronomikids, Three Happenin Guys, 9pm
8/28 Carnival Season Reunion, 9pm
Zydeco, located on Birmingham's famous South Side, near 5-points south is a great musical venue.
7/17 The 17th Floor, 10pm
7/22 Noise Organization, 9pm
7/23 Chris Knight, 930pm
7/24 Wrongway, 10pm
7/29 The Incredible Sandwich, 9pm
7/30 The Uglistick, 10pm
7/31 Hightide Blues, 10pm
8/5 The Hypsys, 9pm
8/6 Unknown Hinson, 930pm
8/12 Jarrod Birmingham, 9pm
8/14 ZOSO, 10pm
8/24 New Foud Glory w/The Wonder Years & Lemuria, 6pm
8/26 Billy Joe Shaver w/Adam Hood, 9pm
8/27 Trotline, 10pm
8/28 The Glitch Mob, 9pm
DINING
There are many excellent restaurants from which to choose, one surely to suit your tastes and schedule in and around the area. May we recommend the following for starters?
Highlands Bar and Grill, 11th Ave S
The Veranda, Highland Ave
Bottega, Highland Ave
Café DuPont, 20th St N
The Bright Star, Bessemer
Bellini's, Hwy 119 at Hwy 280
Hot and Hot Fish Club, 11th Court South
SHOPPING
Birmingham offers a variety of locations to do the necessary and not so necessary shopping for your convenience.
The Summit, I459/Hwy 280
Colonial Brookwood Village, Homewood
The Galleria, Hoover
LODGING
Birmingham has a host of exceptional overnight properties making it easy to accommodate your busy schedule in all areas of town.
The Tutwiler (Hampton Inn & Suites), Birmingham
Sheraton, Birmingham
Crowne Plaza/The Redmont, Birmingham
Embassy Suites, Homewood
The Wynfrey (Preferred Hotels & Resorts), Hoover
Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf and Spa Resort, Hoover
GOLF
Renowned for the beautiful outdoors, Birmingham area golf is the best thing going with many courses to choose from in every direction. Pack your gear and make plans to enjoy the following...
Renaissance Ross Bridge (resort & spa), Hoover
Highland Park, Birmingham
Oxmoor Valley-includes The Ridge Course, The Valley Course, and The Short Course, Hoover
Timberline, Calera
Ballantrae, Pelham
Farm Links, Sylacauga