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If that's where they have space, that's where they have space. It's a CONUS slot, so, I doubt that will be a major limiting factor. It may be why they don't have national channels there but for example Dish Network has/had core channels there so it's not an insurmountable issue.
DirecTV will surely have less customers if the use the 119 for "main" channels
There's a reason why Dish launched an Eastern arc. It has nothing to do with what the beam covers, it's the elevation of the satellite in the sky.
119 is CONUS only if you live in an area that has no trees, hills, or tall buildings and it never rains. Before the LNB3 came out, I could not get HD through a DirecTV installer because I could not get a signal at all on 119 and the signal was below 80 on 110. I did get an independant contractor to install HD for me, but he was not supposed to have done so. At the time, the only HD channel that I cared about that was on 119 or 110 was ESPNU, and that was moved to 103 or 99 eventually. When the LNB3 came out, I swapped the LNB, because I was tired of getting the guide data not updated error message.
DirecTV would lose most of their East Coast customers if the main channels were on 119 or 110.


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Hello all,
I need some help with this plum. I live in southern CA in a canyon and down by the creek there is several of these... plums? They are old trees, perhaps only 15' tall and the most striking feature is the stems of the fruit and the stems of the leaves are red. Fruit is small, bright red and unripe they are astringent as all get out, ripe they are super sweet. The neighbor who has the property says there used to be a yellow form which died awhile back. Tree does not have thorns. Does anyone know what this it? I am thinking of starting some of them. I am told they make excellent jam and wine. |
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- Posted by destin_gardener 8-B/9-A (My Page) on Sun, Jul 4, 10 at 23:00
The fruit definitely looks like plum. The wild american plum tends to sucker quite a bit, so if there is a thicket of these trees, it could be that. good luck |
- Posted by jmsimpson9 CA 8/9 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 5, 10 at 1:27
I looked at American Plum but the stems on that are green, the tree is thorny and it suckers. This tree has no suckers, no thorns and the stems of fruit and leaves are red. |
- Posted by destin_gardener 8-B/9-A (My Page) on Mon, Jul 5, 10 at 16:23
There are several wild plum types, American wild plum is just one type. Is there a local county extension office you could take them to to see what they think? I'm intrigued by these. They look kind of like Prunus subcordata, but those are indigenous to northern California. It is definitely prunus of some species. Maybe an introduced Prunus cerasifera? If you succeed in identifying and propagating these I'd like to know. I'd possibly be interested in doing some propagation with these myself. good luck |
I understand there are literally thousands of variations on the prunus americanus theme. They must be like the multitude of crosses between different house finch subspecies or the Oregon juncos. The nice thing is that if they are that adaptable then they are also malleable. But good luck keeping track of them all! :-)M |
- Posted by jmsimpson9 CA 8/9 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 5, 10 at 19:52
LOL. I had much the same thoughts. It could be a cross, could be a species that mutated. I am going to email UC Davis and see if they have any idea. This morning I was down there picking the ripe plums and I think I ate more than I put in my bucket! I decided to propagate them since, whatever they are, they are unusual. I found two suckers that look like they may be possible to remove and I am going to attempt to put some grafts onto one of my existing trees along with starting some seeds. |
- Posted by alabamanicole 7 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 5, 10 at 20:51
For that matter, someone could have been eating plums down there years ago and tossed the pits. But if it is a good eating plum and it's hardy, it could also be a great wild find that could be (re?)introduced to cultivation. Too bad the yellow ones are gone now. |
- Posted by jmsimpson9 CA 8/9 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 5, 10 at 22:24
I have had all the thoughts you have as to how they got there. With all the looking on the internet I have done, looking at species, looking at heirloom plum trees, even looking at modern trees (I have 7 varieties of plums grafted onto 2 trees) those red stems have me stumped. I am hoping to get some time to hike down into the creek and take a walk around looking for more of the trees. Maybe next weekend. The houses in that area were built about 1910 and I have been searching for heirloom plums trying to figure out where those red stems came from. So far no luck. I sent an email to the Davis "fruit and Nut Experts". Hopefully they have some thoughts on it. |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 8:47
Let us know the results of UC Davis opinions. It would be very cool if this is a NEW unknown variety! I'd definitely propagate if I were you! I'm glad you are going to graft some suckers on to your trees. Why I care is beyond me! We can't grow plums here in this So CA climate, but I'm happy YOU can! Keep us posted! This sounds like an exciting adventure! Where exactly are you? Which canyon? I'm tempted to drive over there, hike up that stream, and steal a taste!! LOL!! Suzi |
The red stems and the shape and texture of the leaves remind me very much of a Mayhaw... Whatever it is, you have found something wonderful there. A darn good tasting fruit that doesn't need spraying. Best of luck! Hopefully some of us will be able to get a few scions of our own in the future from your plum tree :) Maybe you should think of selling these if Davis can't identify it... |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 11:59
tyler! I have tasted that jelly, and it is the BEST!! My ex had an uncle in LA, and they served that jelly. Wow! They called it Mhyyyh Haaw Jelly! LOL!! I made them spell it, so I could remember! I'd love one or two of those trees. Makes sense that they are growing by the streams because they grow native in swamps in GA. It has been discovered that they will grow on dry land. They just need to be watered. Tyty nursery has it. I'm seriously considering... It grows in zone 9, but I'm 9b, so I might have to put it in a damp partially shady spot. Suzi |
I like your idea of planting some seeds to see if they come true to the parents. Also, do you think there are pollinator trees nearby? That could greatly influence fruit set and seed viability -- not to mention the end result that you are looking at. Interesting hort project. :) |
- Posted by jmsimpson9 CA 8/9 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 14:20
I heard back from Davis, kinda, the person that got my email sent it on to their plum expert there and onto the local extension office near me. So I am waiting to hear from them. At the worst I hope they can tell me what variety contributed to the red stems. I was told there was a huge eucalyptus that fell across the creek and it flattned one of these trees. I want to poke around it and see if the smashed tree survived and is suckering. I found the fallen tree but didnt wade across the creek to look in the tangle of branches (Frankly, I need a walking stick before I do that, the snakes are out in abundance this year). Alot of the fruit from the one tree is now ripe and very very sweet! The flesh inside of the ones I ate yesterday was brillant red! The ripe ones are a vast improvement over semi ripe :X Suzi, why cant you grow plums? I am in Southern Ca and I have 2 trees with multiple varieties on them. As for sharing these, absolutely. It may be some months before they are ready but if it helps preserve them I am all for it. Who knows? Maybe its a long lost heirloom? As for a pollinator, unless I find another tree down there I am going to assume its self pollinating as that tree is loaded with fruit. Right now there are none that are within eye sight range and its pretty distintive with the bright red fruit. |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 16:16
I'm not so sure it is a plum. I think it is a Mayhaw. This is a GOOD thing, if it is. Could you save me some seeds? I'll be happy to drive over and pick them up! Suzi! Mayhaw's are hard to find outside of the deep south, but they will grow in the desert if given enough water. I spent the morning trying to get a tree online, but they don't ship to California. I wish I knew how to get one! Ever since I tasted that jelly, years ago, I never forgot it! As far as plums, I'm not sure we have enough chill hours to allow them to live. Here it rarely drops below 40 degrees, and we are all in shock if that happens! The snowbirds from Canada are in shorts, and we look like Eskimos, all bundled up!! Google Mayhaw trees or berries. I bet that's what you have!! They look just like em! Suzi |
- Posted by destin_gardener 8-B/9-A (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 19:13
Suzi, I grow mayhaws, and I can guarantee that these are not mayhaws. I would never describe a mayhaw fruit as being sweet, it is something you would never eat fresh out of hand, but it does make some awesome jelly, and mayhaw fruit would never be that large. I currently have 5 different mayhaw cultivars that are producing fruit, along with 12 smaller ones that I grafted late this winter. If you are interested in growing mayhaws, there are a couple of things you can do: Contact one of the mail-order retail nurseries down here in the south and purchase a couple of named varieties and have them shipped to you, (Just Fruits and Exotics would be a good place to start looking); (avoid TyTy nurseries and any of it's incarnations like you would avoid the plague), or contact one of the forestry nurseries down here in the south and purchase bare root seedlings, (the usual minimum order is 25 or so), then graft some named varieties onto these seedlings after they have established. Back to the original post: These are definitely a plum of some kind. I am very interested in obtaining grafting material from these trees, (after I get suitable rootstock) and can trade mayhaw bud wood for it. Good luck.... |
- Posted by jmsimpson9 CA 8/9 (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 19:16
I dont think its a Mayhaw. The stems on all the mayhaw pictures I have seen are green and the leaves are more narrow. Plus the fruit doesnt have that blossom end scar like the mayhaws I saw on google. What is the texture inside a Mayhaw? This is without a doubt just like a plum with a cling seed inside. Is a mayhaw like an apple? Seems the native mayhaws have thorns while the newer grafted ones do not. Not that I would be unhappy if thats what it is. I would like to get it a genus at least! |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 19:43
OK You win!! But, I'm pulling out the stops to get a Mayhaw!! OMG!! That is the best!! So you don't think it's a Mayhaw. I'm still willing to drive over for a seed or nine! I could trade, but what I have is known!! Really good figs, wine grapes, pomegranates....... All pedigreed! Yours is not. Yours is a mystery!! And the mystery is worth bank!! :-) Suzi |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 20:12
We just had an earthquake. brb. Suzi |
- Posted by destin_gardener 8-B/9-A (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 20:20
JM, A mayhaw is similar to an apple inside, it is a pome fruit like apples and pears. The flesh can range from creamy white to pale yellow, to yellow to pink to red. There are usually 5 seeds that are semi-fused together to form a nutlet, but this nutlet can be broken up into the individual seeds. I hadn't heard of any thornless mayhaws, but that doesn't mean they don't exist, all the one I have, have some wicked thorns on them. good luck with the propagation. |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Wed, Jul 7, 10 at 21:28
I lived through the earthquake. Therefore, I'd like any form of Mayhaw I can get. I might not live through the next one, so, belly up!! Get suzi a Mayhaw. She will work with you! Suzi |
- Posted by jmsimpson9 CA 8/9 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 2:17
This afternoon I collected and cleaned a bunch of seeds from fruit that was over ripe and had fallen. Give me a week or so and I will send out seed to anyone that wants to try and start some for an SASE. Come winter when the tree is dormant I will get cuttings for grafting. My thought is to start some of the seeds, let them grow for a year and the following year I will graft the original tree onto some of seedlings. This winter I will graft some pieces onto my existing trees as "just in case" insurance. I am real curious if the seeds will come true or not or even be viable. Anyone that is interested in seeds or some scions, pop me an email and I will start a list and let you know what postage will run for the seeds. I have never started plums from seed before but I read they need to be cold stratified for a few months before sowing. On the earthquake stuff, I work in Riverside, we really felt it strong. Had me thinking if it got much stronger I was going to head under my desk. |
Sign me up for those seeds! And, earlier, I didn't mean to say that it was a Mayhaw, the red stems just reminded me of that. And... I'm very sorry, I meant to say that the leaves look like olive leaves. Its just an odd, but lovely, combination for a plum tree. And... why not try rooting a few cuttings this winter? Apparently that tree does *very* well for itself on its own roots (if it is, in fact, a wild variety). I've talked with people who have rooted plum cuttings very easily, but I have no personal experience (mine have been attempting to root for two weeks so far in humidity chambers... Nothing yet.) |
- Posted by scottfsmith 6B/7A MD (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 8:26
I have a purple-leaf ornamental plum which is similar except the leaves are all purple/red, not just the stems, and the fruits are more oval. If you crossed my purple leaf plum with an American plum you might get something like the above. It could also be some kind of ornamental plum, the older ornamental varieties produced fruits, only more recently did they breed ornamental plums which produced few or no fruits. The purple in the stems means it may have pink blossoms which is one of the main things bred into ornamental plums. Scott |
- Posted by alabamanicole 7 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 8:31
I sent an email, too. It'll be interesting to see how they do in the hot and humid South... plus our colder winters. Are they in a partially shaded location, or full sun? A hardy, self-pollinating and tasty plum? It sounds too good to be true. |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 11:00
I sent you an email too! This is very exciting! I'm going to send emails to you southies too! I really would like some Mayhaw seeds. I tried some online nurseries, but they are not shipping now, and also I tried the forestry for seedlings, but they don't ship to California! Suzi |
- Posted by jmsimpson9 CA 8/9 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 11:27
Scott, you may be onto something. Most of the ornamental plums I have seen, the leaves are not as wide as this one but a cross seems quite possible. The tree is in the creek in a partially shaded spot. The leaves that are in the most sun seem to have a bronzing to them. As for the flower color, I have no idea at this point. Come spring that might be one more piece of the puzzle. Is it hardy? Well in a CA creek bed it seems to be! Self pollinating I "think" so. I keep looking for the other trees I was told were down there and I am not finding them :( There are a few that "might" have been plum trees but the trees are dead. As many fruits that are on that tree I would think a cross pollinator would need to be real close. Scott, will an oriental plum and an american plum cross? I know there are problems grafting one type onto the other (but works the opposite way) but a direct cross for seeds? I pulled out my propagation book last night and it says Prunus can be started via cuttings on nearly all starges of wood (half ripe, ect). As soon as the tree is done fruiting I will start some cuttings and see how that goes. We will see. Its cute, its attractive, its tasty and although the fruit are small, I think it should be preserved. I spoke with the owner last night and he told me that he had another tree that was closer to his yard that died. He thinks the tree I am fascianated with is a seedling of this other one and he confirmed that both trees looked exactly the same with the same type fruit I am hopeful. |
- Posted by alabamanicole 7 (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 12:40
If it's in part shade there it should probably go in part shade here, too. Good, I have lots of that. |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 14:08
How cold does it get down in that canyon? I might containerize my little seedling, and take it to my son's in Temecula where they get colder winters for the winter months, then bring it back here in the spring and summer. IF I can get those seeds to grow!! So refrigerate them, you think for a few months? I started a lot of cuttings from UC Davis this spring, and I'd love to try a cutting or two of this mystery plum. I sure hope UC Davis gets back to you with info! I'm secretly hoping they can't ID it, so it's one of a kind! |
- Posted by scottfsmith 6B/7A MD (My Page) on Thu, Jul 8, 10 at 22:13
Whatever your book says, starting plums from cuttings is hard. But you can always try. I would cut off all leaves but one and use a greenwood cutting (a recent shoot). Most plums cross with each other; only the Europeans don't; they are hexaploids I think and most others are diploids. Scott |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Tue, Jul 13, 10 at 22:55
Have you heard back from UC Davis? I sent you my SASE, and I'm thrilled that you are sending seeds. So, are the instructions that I need to chill them for a few months prior to planting? I shall do whatever you say! I feel like one of the luckiest ladies on this earth, and I promise I will do my best to make those seedlings grow!! This is truly a WOW moment!! Thank you!! Suzi |
- Posted by desertdance So.CA LowDesert (My Page) on Fri, Jul 23, 10 at 16:31
I got my seeds yesterday! Whee! I am keeping them in the freezer for a while, then to the fridge, and then, I'll plant them. I'll do it 2 ways. Part in the dirt outside, and part in peat and perlite in the house in a mini greenhouse. Looking forward to this adventure! Suzi |
- Posted by alabamanicole 7 (My Page) on Mon, Jul 26, 10 at 17:00
I got mine today. There are enough seeds that hopefully I will manage to grow at least one good tree. :) Due to critter issues, I think I will start mine in pots. |
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This is a Pacific or Western plum (Prunus subcordata, Bentham) and it is a native species found growing wild in a relatively limited region east of the Coast Range from southern Oregon to central California. It occurs in greatest abundance in Lake and Klamath counties in Oregon and Modoc and Sierra counties in California. While the greatest concentration of the native thickets in California seems to be in the general vicinity of Mount Shasta, the plum is found in more or less abundance east and south of the Nevada line, especially in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. It has been reported as far south as Yosemite Valley. The plum usually forms thickets of small to large shrubby trees along streams in canyons, on hillsides, or in the open area of pine forest. In other cases the thickets are found on ridges which are thought to be the shore lines of prehistoric lakes. There is a general similarity in the sites on which the plum thrives and spread throughout the region, so much so that one can almost predict the location of the thickets. The largest trees are found in these thickets growing on the deeper, sandy-loam soils in the canyons where water is ample, and the richer bottomlands adjoining the old lake beds. The hardiness of the species and its ability to adapt itself to adverse conditions is typified by the scrubby little thickets found growing out of rock slides at high elevations. An occasional thicket is found, however, where drought or exposure has all but killed out the stand. The region in which the plum is native has an elevation of 1,000 to 5,000 feet, although it has been observed growing in favorable locations in the mountains of the region at elevations as high as 6,000 feet. At these higher elevations the plums are less apt to bear crops and are late in ripening. |
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Pittsburgh Pirates v Chicago Cubs
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The starters: Gerrit Cole (9-7, 3.23 ERA) vs. Chris Rusin (2-5, 3.52).
Updated: October 25, 2013 6:31AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will get to the playoffs for the first time since 1992, in part on the strength of one of the best bullpens in baseball.
When the season began, the Cubs bullpen was a negative and hurt by injuries. But it has evolved through the season, with James Russell, Carlos Villanueva, Hector Rondon, Pedro Strop and closer Kevin Gregg becoming steady contributors.
"Any general manager will tell you it's the hardest thing to build on a year-to-year basis,'' manager Dale Sveum said. "For everyone, it's very hit or miss, and you're very lucky to keep [relief pitchers] healthy, too.
"One little injury, especially in the back part of your bullpen, can spiral into a big mess.''
Sveum is encouraged by Strop and Rondon, who has gotten stronger throughout the season despite his 5.05 ERA.
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The Cubs play the final home series this week with a markedly different roster than on Opening Day. Of the 25 players on April 1, only 12 remain. Outfielder Nate Schierholtz is the only outfielder from opening day. Anthony Rizzo, Starlin Castro and Luis Valbuena are the only infielders besides Darwin Barney, who started the season on the disabled list.
Catcher Dioner Navarro has been active all season, while Castillo was with the team all season until his injury last week.
Pitchers Jeff Samardzija, Travis Wood and Edwin Jackson have not missed a start. Russell, Villanueva and Rondon also have been on the roster all season.


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In a crucial Game 3, which can decide a series (the winner goes on to win the series 82.2 percent of the time), the Atlanta Hawks were able to defeat the Orlando Magic by the score of 88-84 to take a 2-1 series lead in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs. The game, and possibly the series, came down to two possessions for the Magic and Hawks that has defined their matchup since the start of the season. With 46.6 seconds left in regulation, Orlando was down a point and needed a basket to take the lead. The play that head coach Stan Van Gundy chose to run was a 3/5 pick and roll with Hedo Turkoglu and Dwight Howard at the top of the key — same play that sealed their Game 2 victory. This time, Atlanta defended it well. Turkoglu penetrated into the lane but didn't have a clear look at the rim or an angle to pass it to Howard, so he passed it to Brandon Bass but he wasn't open by any means. So Bass gave the basketball back to Turkoglu. With Al Horford defending him, Turkoglu was in the corner and after a few seconds trying to create space to put up a shot, he took a three-pointer that was contested and missed. Given that there was still time for the Magic to get a better look, it's ironic that Turkoglu decided to take the difficult route in that scenario. Since returning to Orlando, there have been too many times in which Turkoglu passes up an easy shot in favor of a more difficult one and the same thing happened in that late-game sequence. Well, the Hawks retrieved the rebound and all the Magic needed to do was to get a stop on the ensuing possession for another crack at winning the game. However, with the ball in his hands and the shot clock winding down, Jamal Crawford was matched up against Jameer Nelson. Crawford tried to break Nelson down off the dribble as he always tries to do against his defenders, but no dice. As such, Crawford was forced to put up a contested shot like Turkoglu. However, the difference is that Crawford has a height advantage on Nelson. Even though Nelson closes out on the shot and puts his hands up, Crawford is able to elevate higher. And with luck on Atlanta's side for most of the series, Crawford banks in the three-pointer that pushes the lead to four points with 5.7 seconds left and ends the game.
This isn't to imply that the Hawks are lucky to be leading the series against the Magic, but there's no question that gratuitous bounces and plays have been able to aid them in their quest to advance to the next round.
For example, there was a sequence in the fourth quarter that encapsulated this phenomenon.
After trailing for most of the game and being down by as many as 14 points, Orlando was able to retake the lead at 69-68. Atlanta was settling for jumpshots and the home crowd was getting antsy. The Magic were able to force the Hawks to settle for another jumper and as they begin to execute a play on offense, Crawford was able to poke the ball from behind as Nelson was dribbling and force a steal. Even though Crawford, after being fouled on the fastbreak, missed one of two free throws, it halted Orlando's momentum momentarily.
Not to be deterred, the Magic were able to respond with a layup from J.J. Redick to go up two points. On the ensuing possession, Orlando played great defense once again. Crawford missed a jumpshot but the basketball caromed off the rim into the hands of an Atlanta player. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Hawks took advantage and Crawford was able to create contact with Ryan Anderson on a three-point attempt (which he made) for a foul and a four-point play (which he converted). Instead of the Magic looking to extend their two-point lead, they trailed by two points. Granted, Orlando was able to come back and retake the lead at 82-81, but its plays like the ones made by Crawford in the period that provide evidence to Atlanta's good fortune.
But the game-changer, and perhaps the series-changer, came with 2:22 left in the fourth quarter.
Howard was in a 3-out/2-in offensive set and being defended by Zaza Pachulia. Turkoglu made the entry pass to Howard. From there, Howard faced up on Pachulia and attacked the basket, but was fouled. Howard threw an elbow once the foul was made, which got Pachulia hyped up. Jason Richardson took exception to Pachulia's antics and stepped up to him in defense of Howard after the foul. As that occurred, Pachulia started talking and staring down Richardson. Pachulia headbutted Richardson three times. In response, Richardson threw his left hand in Pachulia's face which created a scuffle. Howard was forced to restrain Richardson as he tried to retaliate, while players from both teams tried to settle everything down and not allow things to escalate further.
Richardson and Pachulia were ejected, while Howard was assessed a technical foul.
The real damage, though, for the Magic is that Richardson is suspended for Game 4. Even though Pachulia is also suspended, this is a net gain for the Hawks. Richardson is far more valuable to his team compared to Pachulia. There are those that say losing Richardson won't be as big of a loss for Orlando, given that he was struggling to defend Joe Johnson the entire night and wasn't making much of an impact offensively.
That's not the point.
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Evergreen Park trustees on Monday night rejected a proposed prohibition on assault weapons after hearing from several gun advocates who urged them to not approve the measure.
Several sportsmen, competitive shooters and defenders of the Second Amendment requested that the village board not take action to ban a wide variety of rifles, pistols and shotguns. No one spoke in support of prohibiting the guns
A provision of the state's new concealed-carry law gives home-rule communities — mostly those with populations of 25,000 or more —until July 19 to ban assault weapons within their borders. Homewood, Hazel Crest and Calumet Park are the only towns in the Southland so far to do so.
"The people didn't want this. Tonight they were heard," Mayor James Sexton said.
Sexton said towns would not be in a position to create a patchwork of local laws banning assault guns if Cook County or the state would outlaw such dangerous weapons.
"We shouldn't be sitting here talking about this," he said. "The state, as I said, has not acted."
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Larry Merchantz, a veteran and a retired police officer, said the prohibition would prevent him from owning the rifles that he uses in competitive shooting.
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February 08, 2008, 03:25:24 PM »
I have been trying to get back to work. I find it particularly difficult when I am on methadone because I sweat profusely even when I hard do anything. So I tried subutex, but I cannot handle it because I find I get very depressed. My drug worker thinks the answer is to go up to 100ml - I used to be on 50/60. Has anyone got experience about dealing with the profuse sweating? Does the sweating abate with time? I really want to be able to work again, because I am so depressed.
Is there any help with depression while a drug addict? My doctor is not willing to prescribe anything, and says I must see my drug worker, who says suggests increasing the dose of methadone.
Any advice would be appreciated. I have tried detoxing on quite a number of occasions now and I am just losing confidence that I will ever be able to get control of my life again.
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February 08, 2008, 04:23:52 PM »
increasing the methadone dose is not the answer to everything, certainly not depression. If they looked at the NICE guidance they would be contemplating offering CBT and maybe considering and anti depressant. In terms of sweating an incresed dose will only help if you are sweating due to opiate withdrawal. However sweating is a problem for many on methadone and in most cases is not related to withdrawal. Some people have said anti histaminea are a help, but I'm not sure this has a robust evidence base.
Increasing the dose should really be purely around treating your opiate dependency and if the present dose does not adequately cover the symptoms (physical, psychological and social) then that might indicate a dose increase. Sweating can be a physical symptom of withdrawal but more often than not it isn't. Its even possible that an increased dose might increase the sweating by increasing the theoretical histamine reaction.
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February 11, 2008, 08:29:09 PM »
I understand the sweating i sweat a great deal too , and not the hot and cold sweats of oncoming withdrawl but i am afraid I havent found a solution for it.
As for the depression (and i have to be very carefull here as i am no doctor) It depends how serious it is clinical depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain that needs medical interventon and no amount trying to pull your self toghther or councelling will help on its own.
You mention though that you are feeling out of controll because of several failed detoxes and mild to moderate depression can respond well to one to one councelling. I too have had a very long history of what i thought were failed attepmts to get clean(still dont like that phrase was never dirty in the first place) but in my case I was striving to do something because i thought i should , the truth of the matter was like you i never gave up and when I allowed myself to accept maintenance as a viable treatment option and one that works for me I lost a great deal of the interalised anger and frustation that can be at the bottom of depression.
Saint John wort can be effective in helping with mild depression , but please check with your doctor before taking anything else that might interfere with you methadone, Jims advice is good and would folow it try and talk it over with your shared care worker , maybee try some counslling and if thats not working then I am sure someone at the alliance can advocte on your bealf if the clinical guidlines are not being adhered too. Sometimes it takes help from someone else when i was depressed i did nothave the strength to take on any fight.
I wish you the very best mate take care and let us know how it goes regrds stuart
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February 12, 2008, 01:02:48 AM »
Hi there sones, a few years ago i was very depressed and i was on a meth script, i went to my gp explained how i felt, Dr had me do a test so he could ascertain the level of my depression,( was a multiple choice based set of questions and you just go thru em and circle the answer or statement that u feel explains best how you're thinking and feeling.) On the basis of the 'scoring' of this test they can then determine best course of action. i was put onto anti deps and they helped me greatly, my meth dose stayed the same thru out. Get to your gp soon as. Chin up, Wish you all the best with your recovery.
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February 14, 2008, 06:49:26 PM »
I would hazard a guess that most longtime drug users (legal and illegal) with dependency issues, suffer degrees of Depression. My GP has had me on Prozac for years.
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February 15, 2008, 07:10:39 PM »
I was put on Citalopram for depression when I was on the juice. Made me bad for a couple of days and after 3 weeks....still nothing. (I know it can take longer for them to work)
I thought that A,D's were just another problem for me in the future and as long as I'm pain-free and busy, I tend to be o.k depression wise.
But there shouldn't be any reason why you can't try some A,D tablets if you want.
Do you suffer from anxiety or panic attacks?
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February 17, 2008, 06:29:42 PM »
Hya sones,I too am on subutex and the first few weeks I was really depressed but it does get better with time.Give em a chance to work properly and if you still feel shit after a few weeks then seek some profesional advice.
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February 18, 2008, 04:35:01 PM »
In addition to being on a meth script, I also suffer from depression-which i get meds for. I have been considering going back to work as i find being out of work (whilst less demanding than working), that it adds to my feelings of low self worth,depression and boredom.
My question is this: can an employer sack somebody for being on a medication like methadone? I know that when ive filled out job application forms in the past, some ask about any existing illnesses and any meds that you take. Ive been told that it is against the law to prejudice somebody based on disabilities/meds that the person may be taking, but we all know that in the real world a person can be sacked/not given a job for any number of reasons.
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February 19, 2008, 02:30:37 PM »
It sounds like your not ready to deal with the clear headedness that Subutex gives. Often people with mental health problems stay on doses of methadone just to knumb their feelings.
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February 21, 2008, 08:31:45 AM »
My question is this: can an employer sack somebody for being on a medication like methadone? I know that when ive filled out job application forms in the past, some ask about any existing illnesses and any meds that you take. Ive been told that it is against the law to prejudice somebody based on disabilities/meds that the person may be taking, but we all know that in the real world a person can be sacked/not given a job for any number of reasons.
As far as i understand , and dont take this as gospel , if you dont declare whats wrong with you and what meds you are on and they find out later then you can be sacked and in some cases procecuted for fraud too.(the procecution bit is unlikely though).
If you have been in a job for more than two years and you develop a condition( like addiction ) and you disclose it then your empoyer has to give you the chance to get it sorted all though depending on the type of work, like driving you may still lose your job. If they discover you are using and you havent told them then they can sack you on the spot.
This information is old and may have changed if someone knows better then please correct me regards stuart
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February 25, 2008, 02:10:06 PM »
I never state the fact that I am on Methadone, it is not a disability. I filled a job app form out for the treatment provider that I now work for, & they didnt say 'you should have put on the job app that you were on Methadone'. I think that that part of the job app means for you to out illnessess like Cancer & stuff. I would never tell potential employers that I am on a Methadone script as I havent got an illness, & I can get of the Methadone & it's not a problem.
Thats my point of view anyway.
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February 26, 2008, 05:48:33 PM »
I'd not advise other people to do that! Basically, if you're found to have not declared a medication on an application form which specifically asks you to declare all medications you take, then you are liable to instant dismissal for gaining the job on fraudulent grounds. If this happens within the first year of you working somewhere, you don't even have recourse to a tribunal to challenge the decision, and in any case, a tribunal would be likely to rule against you because you failed to disclose.
If there's no section of the application asking you to disclose medication, then by all means keep quiet, but if an application form specifically asks, you would be risking a lot if you decided not to declare it. We get a lot of calls from people who are worried that they're going to be sacked because of their script. If they have declared their medication on their forms, we are often able to help them negotiate with their employers on the basis that they were honest about it in the first instance. If they didn't declare on their forms, then there's very little we can do because in the eyes of their employer (and the law) they obtained that job by omitting relevant information where it was specifically asked for, which is fraudulent.
There are also jobs which are very definitely complicated by a script - any job which requires driving, for instance. If an employer knows that you are going to have regular re-tests to keep your licence, they might well consider it safer for them to employ someone not on a script so as to avoid the fearful workings of the DVLA.
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March 02, 2008, 04:38:32 AM »
please please go back to work , that will help your deppression so will the change in life style , dont worry about the sweats half of the uk have them and there not all on meths..i know its a pain in the a$$ i had hot sweats for years ....if the deppression is a big problem for you , you could ask your gp for fluxotine-prozac , they worked for me ,but give them a couple of weeks... good luck
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March 18, 2008, 05:35:07 PM »
Thanks to everyone for their replies to my original question.
I was also wondering if anyone else on Methedone felt that it didn't last 24 hours, I personaly feel rubbish every day until about an hour after I have taken it at which point I feel fine. This has been the case since being on 30 mls, I am now on 70 mls and it's still the same. My drugs worker keeps saying it's because I should be on more Methadone but I really don't understand that if Meth is meant to last 24 hours why is it that I am unable to do anything until an hour after taking my meth? I personally don't feel increasing my dose is going to help and my drugs worker is pretty insistant that I don't split my dose into 2 (i.e Take it twice a day).
I want to start working again, but at the moment this would be pretty hard as just going to the chemist in the morning is a struggle as I don't feel good.
Any opinions would be much appreciated.
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March 18, 2008, 05:48:28 PM »
Small bit of science:
Methadone has a half life of 24 hours. What this means is, for most people taking it, 50% of the drug will still be available to your body at the 24 hour stage. So the vast majority of people wouldn't experience any withdrawal 24 hours later. And personally, I can go about four or five days before I start to get sufficiently sick as to notice it.
However, I'm a slow metabolizer. Other people are faster metabolizers, and so will excrete the stuff faster. There are a couple of things that you can do to avoid speeding up the rate at which you metabolize the drug. eg. Don't do stimulants. Avoid alcohol.
That said, when you've tried those things and you're still experiencing withdrawal, the next step is usually to try splitting the dose. If you do an in-patient detox, they'll usually split the dose precisely because it ensures maximum bio-availability and a smooth slope to the withdrawal.
Given that, I'm curious as to why your drugs worker is insistent that you don't split your dose. Is it because you're on supervised consumption? Perhaps they just don't want to foot the bill for two pickups?
If you aren't on supervised consumption, I'd ignore what your keyworker says and try splitting the dose. If you *are* on supervised consumption, I'd make a formal request to be allowed to have twice daily dosing. If you do this, and they still refuse, get in touch with our helpline.
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SNYPEX, LLC, based in Long Island, New York, specializing in the production of premium grade performance sports optics products for the industrial, military and consumer markets, is pleased to announce the release of its Profinder HD binocular series. Designed for a multitude of activities in virtually any environment from birding, biking, hunting and safari, to military and tactical operations, the SNYPEX Profinder HD binocular series features three models in compact sizes: 8X32, 8X42, and 8X50. SNYPEX is proud to announce that its optical products can be found at the following premier dealers in the U.S: Adorama, Amazon, EBay, B&H Photo/Video, Cameta Camera, H&B Digital, Willoughby's, and 17th Street Photo. And B&P in Canada.
SNYPEX Profinder Optics utilize Bak-4 prisms and precision-crafted HD glass to provide a high degree of color and chromatic aberration correcting, resulting in true-to-life glassing with startling clarity and color accuracy. Fully multi-coated optics and phase correction coatings enable a wide field of view and extreme close focusing that varies from 3.92 to 5.8 feet depending on model. They also provide generous eye relief and a comfortable, ergonomic open bridge body design that is not only lightweight but also fog proof and waterproof. Profinder HD Binoculars are protected with a durable rubber housing to absorb shocks and are backed by a three-year warranty. The SNYPEX Profinder HD 8X32 is priced at $249, the Profinder HD 8X42 at $279, and the Profinder HD 8X50 is $349. "It is our pleasure to bring high definition precision HD binoculars with competitive pricing to sportsmen, distributors, and dealers worldwide," says Sam Shaheen, founder and president of SNYPEX, LLC.
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SNYPEX LLC, an American owned Tactical and Sport Optics Company based in Long Island, New York offers an extensive line of Precision Tactical and Sport Optical Products featuring ED and HD Binoculars, ED/APO Spotting Scopes, ED/APO Digiscopes, Military Binocular Laser Range Finders and More. SNYPEX Optical Products are designed using the latest technology, utilizing the finest components available to achieve the clearest and brightest images possible. All our lenses are incorporated into shock-insulated, water and fog-proof builds to endure heavy use and severe temperature extremes and insure many years of outstanding service. These powerful instruments are ideal for all outdoor activities in virtually any environment. Our commitment is to our customers' absolute satisfaction, and to building the best optics for the shooting sports, general and wildlife observation, marine markets, and military and law enforcement agencies.
Stay tuned for the upcoming release of our New SNYPEX KNIGHT LRF-1500 Military Laser Rangefinder Binocular. This precision compact 8x42 LDF 1500 combines the functions of a binocular with a precision laser distance measuring instrument making it ideal for use by all law enforcement, swat team, military, hunting and marine applications!
Within the next few weeks we will also introduce our new Universal Smart Phone Adapter which adapts to any smartphone with a width narrower than 90mm (3.54 in.), to include the new Apple iPhone 6 Plus and the new Samsung Galaxy S5, and allows easy image capture with all Spotting scopes, Digiscopes, and Binoculars.
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After a successful release of the Knight ED binocular series, Snypex LLC, a sports optics company based on Long Island, New York, announces the release of two new products: the Snypex Knight T80mm ED-APO (20-60x80mm) Spotting Scope and the Snypex Knight PT72mm ED-APO Digiscope, both of which use precision-crafted ED (extra low dispersion) fluorite glass with a high degree of color correcting and image-lacking APO chromatic aberration (apochromatic lens), resulting in true to life images with startling clarity and color accuracy.These new products are o-ring sealed and nitrogen-filled to provide waterproof and fogproof performance in all weather conditions. Bak4 prisms and fully multilayered, anti-reflective coatings are used on all lenses and prisms to provide unparalleled clarity and brightness, along with flare-free viewing.The Snypex spotting scope and digiscope allow users to capture images through a professional photographic lens, which produces an extremely bright, high quality image with exceptional light transmission. These rugged and durable scopes serve as a great alternative to binoculars; they are perfect for serious birdwatchers and wildlife observers, for hunting and target spotting, military personnel, law enforcement and tactical operations, astrophotography, and much more.
Sam Shaheen, founder and president of Snypex, LLC, explains, "Imagine being able to glimpse at creatures living in their natural habitats, or being able to capture the moon and stars right from your window! The possibilities are endless with these new and affordably priced scopes."
The Snypex Knight T80mm ED-APO (20-60x80) Spotting Scope has a straight body type that includes a zoom eyepiece offering a generous multi-step eye relief system of 25-16mm with 20x to 60x power. The spotting scope is both dual speed focusing and anti-reflective. It comes equipped with a 1:10 dual speed fine-focus and 80mm objective lens that is made with ED and APO. The body design is comfortable, functional, and can be rotated when mounted on a tripod. The Knight T80 also comes with a portable and convenient soft carry bag.
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The Snypex Knight PT72mm-ED APO is a multi-functional, dual speed, straight-angled photography digiscope. It features a reliable double apochromatic 72mm lens with extra low dispersion fluorite glass. The DSLR lens type focuser is versatile, allowing users to view up close, sharp, high quality images. A digiscope that can be used both day and night, the Snypex Knight PT72 is strong, durable, and made with an aluminum alloy. It comes with a portable and protective aluminum case.
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The Snypex Knight ED Spotting Scope is now offered at $949.00 USD. The Snypex Knight Digiscope is priced at $999.00 USD. Both scopes are compatible with Nikon, Canon and Pentax SLR cameras, as well as Samsung and iPhones. In order to take a professional, sharp photograph, simply attach the DSLR camera to the spotting scope for magnification of up to 1800mm.
These products are adaptor friendly. Snypex currently has two adaptor models available for these scopes, the SNY226-S Universal CellScope Adaptor with an eyepiece diameter of 43mm-65mm, and the SNY195-S Universal Digiscope Adapter with an eyepiece diameter of 28mm-45mm. The cellscope adaptor fits into the digiscope adaptor and comes with adjustable features to securely fit the size of any smart phone. The digiscope adaptor has an adjustable clamp plate and rotating knob to hold the digital camera firmly in place. It also comes with a platform fixing knob and fine tuning mechanism to ensure the camera lens is aligned properly with the scope eyepiece.
The Snypex spotting scope and digiscope are protected in durable housing to absorb shocks. These products are backed by a three year warranty.
Stay tuned for the forthcoming release of the new Snypex Profinder HD binocular series and the Focus Free Infinio series!
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The standout feature for the SNYPEX Knight ED 10X50 binoculars is the large 50mm objective lenses that gather plenty of light, but what is really impressive is that Snypex Optics have managed to pack these into a body that really is not that much bigger or heavier than most 42mm binoculars.
Like the other Snypex Knight ED's that I have used, I thought that their general build quality is very high, which compliments the use of quality materials and components, translating to that nice feeling that you get when you have a pair of quality optics in your hands.
Snypex has included some top end optical components and coatings which, combined with their large lenses, translates to a bright as well as high quality image that is on par with any within this price range.
Their close minimum focus distance and massive 20mm of eye relief are both excellent.
I really like the semi-rigid carrying case that comes with these optics; not only are they quite different from the crowd, but they look great and perform well.
Near Focus
At only 4.9ft, the minimum close focus advertised by Snypex Optics is exceptional and way less than the 6ft mark that I consider to be excellent, which, for those who view things like butterflies, other insects, flowers and even birds from close range, is great news.
However, what is even more impressive is that on the pair I was testing, I measured the close focus to an even nearer distance of only 0.92m (3ft)!
The 20mm eye-relief is excellent and ranks them up there with the best, which you can see on my page containing long eye-relief binoculars - very important for those who wear glasses.
Overall - If you are looking for a high quality bin with a 10x magnification but don't want to sacrifice low light performance compared to an 8x42, then I would highly recommend that you take a look at these Snypex 10x50 Knight ED binoculars.
Ideal Uses: These will be perfect in any situation where you require a little more power or image detail than an 8x bin can offer, and where image brightness, as well as clarity, are really important.
Most wildlife observation uses including hunting, where you can often find yourself in poor light very early in the morning, late in the afternoon, orin the evening. Other scenarios would include woodland, forests and jungles, where available light is often very bad. However, if you are going to be viewing wildlife or birds at closer ranges you may also want to consider reducing the power with the 8x50 Knight ED, as that increases the field of view, making it easier to spot and follow your quarry, especially at closer ranges.
Those who do a lot of bird watching in wide open areas or longer distances such as on the coast, on the shores of a river, or open fields will also appreciate the higher power and better image detail that these can offer. Their superior low light performance over the same quality 10x42's can be very important in enabling you to get the best view possible at any time of day.
"Review of SNYPEX Knight ED 10X50 by Commander Keith Caddy"
"The Snypex KNIGHT ED 10X50 binoculars are a quality product I would recommend to a police department or a hunter. They perform!" Commander Keith Caddy, police officer with the Colorado Police Department, as well as an avid hunter
I checked the clarity of the Snypex Knight ED binoculars by comparing them to my more expensive set of German binoculars and found I could read license plates at further distances with the Snypex binoculars than German pair. I tested the Snypex 10X50's in a low light environment with ambient light from the nearest town in a semi-rural area and was pleased with the way they performed. I could see animals, mostly deer, moving from wooded areas to their nightly feeding grounds, and in some cases, I could even discern bucks from non-antlered deer. I also found the binoculars work very well near light to dark transition areas in unlighted buildings. I do not know if their low light capabilities are from the superior lens quality or their light gathering capabilities. Next, I took the Snypex 10X50's outside, packed them with snow and mud, then washed them off with a hose. They functioned flawlessly. I was intrigued with the manufacturer's claim that these binoculars could focus up to 1.5 meters, and they do just as the manufacture claimed; I've never owned a pair of binoculars that would focus to 1.5 meters, impressive. The Snypex Knight ED 10X50 binoculars are a quality product at a reasonable price. They outperformed the equivalent American and German binoculars I use, and are priced much lower.
Commander Keith Caddy, policeman and hunter
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Lt. Blaine Hall, patrol Lieutenant and SWAT Team Leader for a Colorado Police Department reviewed and tested the SNYPEX Knight ED 10X50 binocular.
"From a police and SWAT officer's point of view the Snypex Knight ED binoculars are superior in their performance. This is especially true in low light operations. I would highly recommend this product to any officer or law enforcement agency… Lt. Blaine Hall"
Date: March 10, 2014
Reviewer: Lt. Blaine Hall, Colorado Police Department.
I was first introduced to the Snypex Knight ED 10x50 binoculars at the 2014 Shot Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. I met the owner of the company Sam Shaheen through a mutual friend, Gary Paul Johnston, a law enforcement and firearms writer. Mr. Shaheen asked me to test his product and give an opinion from a law enforcement perspective.
The Snypex Knight ED 10x50 is a rubber coated binocular that is advertised as both waterproof and fog proof. The Knight ED comes in a nylon zipper hard case that is compact and provides good protection for the binoculars when not in use. The binoculars measured approximately 5.75 inches from lens objective to eyepiece and were approximately 5.75 inches at the lens objective, its widest point. Rubber lens caps are provided for both the objective lens and eyepiece. The product comes with a neck strap and neck strap eyelets. A large focus adjustment knob is located on the central shaft and easily operated with one hand, and while wearing gloves. A diopter adjustment ring is located on the right eyepiece. Instructions come with the product that clearly describes the functionality.
The testing environment consisted primarily of cold weather conditions with temperatures in the low teens at night and low thirties during the day. The binoculars were tested in sunny, overcast, snow, and rain conditions. They were tested during the day and at night in a law enforcement setting.
I found the Snypex Knight ED 10x50 to have a solid grip surface due to its armored rubberized coating. The neck strap had an enlarged padded center which made the binoculars comfortable to wear. The binoculars were compact in design but not overly different from the Meopta and Nikon 10x50's I tested with the Snypex Knight ED. Once I put the strap on the binoculars and removed the rubber protectors on the eyepiece and lens objective, I was quickly able to adjust the binoculars to my eyes. I immediately noticed the sharp image the Snypex Knight Ed produced. The clarity of the glass was outstanding. During sunny conditions there was a slight but noticeable difference in positive clarity with the Snypex Knight ED binoculars compared to the Meopta binoculars. When compared to the Nikon binoculars, the Snypex binoculars were much clearer.
While I was impressed with the Snypex Knight in sunny conditions, these binoculars outclassed the Meopta and Nikon binoculars in low light, overcast, and night time conditions. I was amazed at the optical clarity and light gathering properties of these binoculars in those conditions. I used these binoculars at night in an urban environment in comparison with the Meopta and Nikon binoculars. I aimed the binoculars at a dark location approximately 200 yards away. An orange street light was approximately 50 yards in front of the location I was observing. In looking through the Meopta binoculars, I found the street light gave off a star burst effect which obscured the image beyond the street light. There was not a star burst effect when using the Nikon binoculars; however, the image beyond the street light was black. Then I used the Snypex Knight. Again, I immediately noticed the sharper image, but I was amazed at what I could see beyond the street light. First, I did not notice a star burst effect given off by the street light. Secondly, I was able to make out the house beyond the street light, and a fence running up the side of a hill beyond the house. Now this is not to say these binoculars are comparable to night vision; however, they are superior in their clarity and light gathering properties compared to other binoculars I tested.
Next, I tested these binoculars on an overcast and rainy day at the firing range. From the 50 yard line, I sighted in a patrol rifle and could easily see my bullet impact points on the target. The superior optical clarity in these conditions was excellent and immediately noticeable compared to other binoculars I tested. The Snypex binoculars also got wet due to the rain; but after a week, I haven't noticed any fogging due to a compromise in the binoculars integrity.
Finally, I used the Snypex Knight indoors to test the advertised 1.5 meter close focus capabilities. I used the binoculars in my office with the lights off and the door open. Ambient light from the main office filtered into my office creating low light conditions. Using the binoculars from four feet away, I adjusted the focus and could clearly read the titles of the binders located on my bookshelf. I stepped out of my office into the main area; which was still lighted and could still read the binder titles on my bookshelf after focusing the binoculars. I was unable to focus the Meopta or Nikon binoculars to that close of a distance.
Now I thought this capability was pretty neat, but I had a hard time understanding why I would need to see the detail of objects four feet in front of me with a set of binoculars. I later spoke to Sam Shaheen, the owner of Snypex. I was informed the binoculars were also designed for individuals who engage in birds,butterflies, dragonflies, wildflowers, insects and other subjects at extremely close range. Having those activities in mind, the close focus distance of these binoculars would serve that activity well. This is an added benefit of the Snypex Knight ED from my perspective.
From a law enforcement officer's perspective, there are multiple uses for the Snypex Knight ED binoculars. These binoculars work great during surveillance and tactical operations. Identification is a critical component in law enforcement operations and these binoculars; especially in low light conditions, give the officer an advantage compared to the other binoculars I tested .
Furthermore; these binoculars work great while on patrol at night when attempting to observe dark areas and when looking for movement. I would highly recommend these binoculars as a law enforcement tool to any agency.
From a sportsman's perspective, I plan on using these binoculars this fall for hunting. Like the other binoculars I tested, they are light weight and compact. The Snypex Knight ED will be superior in aiding to find animals especially during sunrise and sunset when most animals are active.
Your reviewer is currently a patrol lieutenant and SWAT Team Leader for a Colorado Police Department. I've served as a law enforcement officer for 17 years, working as a patrol officer, investigator, and supervisor. I've also served 11 years on the agency's SWAT Team as an operator, sniper, entry team leader, and now as the vice commander of the team.
"The Snypex Knight ED binoculars work great in law enforcement surveillance and tactical operations. The light gathering capabilities of these binoculars is outstanding. They are rugged and compact; perfect for use in law enforcement… Lt. Blaine Hall"
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SNYPEX LLC, a sports optics company based in Long Island, New York, announces the release of the Knight ED Binocular series. Designed for all outdoor activities, the Knight ED series features six different models of the full-mid to compact prism sizes.
(PRWEB) February 10, 2014
SNYPEX, LLC, a company based in Long Island, New York, specializing in the production of premium grade performance sports optics products for the industrial, military and consumer markets, is pleased to announce the release of its Knight ED (extra-low dispersion glass) binocular series, designed for all outdoor activities: from birding to biking, hunting to safaris, and a multitude of activities in virtually any environment. The Knight ED binocular series feature six models of the full-mid to compact prism sizes.
SNYPEX Knight ED Series Binoculars are offered at an average price point of $439.00. Its products include the compact Knight ED 8x32 and 10x32 binoculars, as well as the larger 10x42, 10x50, 8x42 and 8x50
SNYPEX Knight Optics Bak-4 prisms use precision-crafted ED glass with a higher degree of color correcting and image-lacking chromatic aberration, resulting in true-to-life images with startling clarity and color accuracy. Fully multi-coated optics and phase correction coatings enable a wide field of view, unusually close focus distance varying from 5.56 to 3.92 ft., generous eye relief, and a comfortable, functional open bridge body design that is both fog and waterproof, nitrogen-filled, lightweight, and strong because of its magnesium/alloy body on the KNIGHT ED 42mm and 50mm and Polycarbonate and steel body construction on the KNIGHT ED 32 mm provides light weight.
All SNYPEX LLC Knight ED Binoculars are protected with a durable rubber housing to absorb shocks and are backed by a five year warranty.
"It is our pleasure to bring high definition precision ED binoculars with competitive pricing to sportsmen, distributors, and dealers worldwide," says Sam Shaheen, founder and president of SNYPEX, LLC.
About SNYPEX, LLC
SNYPEX, LLC is a sports optics company based in Long Island, New York, offering an extensive line of products, including ED binoculars, ED spotting scopes, ED digiscopes, military laser range finders, and more. The powerful instruments are ideal for all outdoor activities, from birding to biking, hunting to safaris, and a multitude of other activities in any environment.
SNYPEX has set a new standard for high-performance optics, raising the bar to a level of quality rarely achieved in the field.
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Hopefully i'll have time over the weekend to get it sorted out. If you haven't worked it out already, I've been pretty busy! This kind of thing leads to a neglected blog but I'm happy to report this isn't the case for the garden. There's plenty going on (good and bad) but at a slower pace thanks to winter. I've recently picked up a Silvanberry plant, for example. Photos to follow.. but I just have to make sure they work before I post them :p
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Accessories and Documentation
Inside the chassis, tied to the optical bays, there is this 3.5" to 5.25" floppy drive adapter. The holes are provided on the side, as you would find on a typical optical drive, which will allow the tool-less latches to function with this perfectly.
Shipped inside of a little box that is cradled during shipping by the adapter we just saw. Inside you will find ten zip ties, the floppy drive face plate, five stick on wire management clips, and a motherboard speaker. The baggie in the middle contains all the screws and risers you will need for installation of your components.