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News and reviews on new motor vehicles
2007 BMW 530i Sedan
“Evolution couldn’t be sexier!”
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BM W 's 5 Series has long been
the reference point from which other
automakers craft their midsize sport
sedans. The popularity of the 5
Series sets the pace and the stan­
dard for superlative handling char­
acteristics once limited to sports
ears. Enthusiastic drivers no longer
needed to sacrifice convenience
and interior space, not to mention
put up with stratospheric insur­
ance premiums, in order to own a
vehicle that could hug the comers
with speed and agility. BMW de­
cidedly dialed up the sex appeal
factor for their coupes with a racier
design, and more power.
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BMW refreshes its 5 Series line,
w hich is still among the best-han­
dling spoil sedans, with added tech­
nology such as high-definition ra­
dio, a Night Vision system and a
revamped version of BMW Assist.
For 2(X)7 the 530i gains an input that
allows iPods and other portable
devices to be played through the
vehicle audio system. A high-defi­
nition radio receiver is a new option
available. Unlike satellite radio, HD
radio is free, all broadcasts are local
in nature and the radio units can
receive standard analog signal, as
well. As of spring of 2006, more
than 7(M) stations across the U.S.
were broadcasting in HD radio, with
SPECIFICATIONS: 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, 255-HP engine: 6-speed manual transmission: 60
mph in 6.6 seconds / top end: 150 mph; city 20 mpg. / highway 30 mpg.; $ 43,800 MSRP.
more than 3000 committed to add­
ing the new format in 2007.
BM W ’s six-cylinder engines,
such as the one in the 530i, are
among the most efficient in the
industry. One o f the reasons why
the 53()i feels so sprightly, just
with the 3.0-liter six, is that it
weighs less than 3500 pounds.
The sculptured beauty o f this
sexy beast is com plim ented by
the new adaptive lightweight alu­
m inum com ponents that pare
overall mass and enhance accel­
O bservador
eration and fuel econom y. BMW
makes uses of the lightw eight
construction and variable valve
lift technology to maximize power
and efficiency. The 530i can dash
to 60 mph. in 6.6 seconds and
reach the electronically limited
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Maya Malan-Gonzalez plays the younger incarnation of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo this month at Milagro Theatre.
Pictured: Kim Hamblin "The Power o f Love" mixed media
Currently featuring:
Frida Comes to Life at Milagro Theatre
A bilingual production
of ‘Frida, Un Retablo’
M ilagro T heatre’s critically acclaim ed
work about the artistic life of Frida Kahlo
returns to the stage after a five-year hiatus,
Jan. 12 through 20.
Life and art intertwine in this magical jo u r­
ney through the surrealistic vision o f one of
M exico’s most acclaimed artists. Legend and
cult figure Kahlo is a sorrowful heroine whose
obsession with death provided her with an
unquenchable thirst for life. Born a m estizo
o f European and Mexican parents, her dark
braided hairand distinctive bird-w ing brows
are im m ortalized in more than 200 self-por­
traits. Art became a retreat from polio, a bus
accident and innum erable surgeries that left
her in constant pain. Via im aginary friends
and artistic passion, Kahlo escaped the m is­
eries o f her reality. Her work becam e her life
as she reinvented herself into a tim eless
persona that was m irrored in her art.
top speed o f 150 mph. In addi­
tion, riding on a lightw eight alu­
minum suspension allow s the
530i to hug the curves with tenac­
ity.
Standard on all BMW 5 Series
are: ABS, traction/antiskid control,
front side airbags and front and rear
h e a d -p ro te c tin g tu b u la r side
airbags, and the BMW Assistemer-
gency and concierge service. All
models have the BMW ¡Drive sys­
tem, which uses a console knob to
control entertainment, navigation,
communication, and climate func­
tions.
The outgoing 5 Series is a tough
acttofollow.Itisacritic’sdarlingand
hard to fault. The 530i boast high
performance, top safety features and
increased luxury and convenience.
BMW 's insightful styling is simple,
evolutionary, and sexier!
Julia Gardner & Kim Hamblin
Decem ber 28-January 23
In the exciting new work o f Frida, Un
Retablo, two Fridas will take the stage in the
portrayal - Danel Malan as the older Frida
and Maya M alan-G onzalez as the younger.
Perform ances are Friday, Jan. 12 and con­
tinue T hursdays through Sundays until Jan.
20. Show tim es are 8 p.m. with weekend
matinees at 2 p.m. Admission is $15 to $18
with discounts for students, seniors and
groups.
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Mexican Zapatistas Mark 13th Anniversary
Celebrate past
uprising
(A P ) — T h o u s a n d s o f
Zapatista rebels on M onday cel­
ebrated the 13th anniversary o f
their brief uprising against the
Mexican governm ent, dancing,
singing and holding discussions the ski-m asked, pipe-sm oking
on im proving the status o f poor Zapatista leader.
Indians in the southern state of
Participants saluted the Mexi­
Chiapas.
can and Zapatista flags, and held a
T he cerem o n ies, w hich at­ large dance and ate traditional ta­
tracted hundreds o f foreigners males and coffee in the Zapatistas'
from num erous countries, began base o f Oventic, about 460 miles
Sunday night under the stew ard­ southeast o f Mexico City.
ship o f Sum com andante M arcos,
The Zapatistas seized the main
Immigrants Rights Group
Prepares for Legislature
People of Color
Action Academy
Join C A U SA and A frican
American and Latino com m unity
leaders for a dialogue on building
alliances and get training on how
you can impact the 2007 Oregon
Legislature. The 2007 People of
C olo r A ction A cadem y takes
place Saturday, Jan. 27 from 10
a. m. to 3 p.m. at Chem eketa Com ­
munity College, building 2. stu­
dent program m ing area. 4000
Lancaster Drive in Salem.
Trainings will be held on mini­
mum wage and farmworker rights,
driver's license issues, criminal jus­
tice reform, racial profiling, youth
access to higher education and how
to lobby.
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in the name o f socialism and
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cease-fire ended fighting between
rebels and governm ent forces
after a few days, and the two
sides have since maintained an
uneasy truce.
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