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Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Collect 'Em All
Let's try that again.
Having already knit the Tiny Rabbit and the Tiny Mermaid from Anna Hrachovec's Teeny-Tiny Mochimochi, the next choice of project was patently obvious: the Tiny Chicken.
Now, as you will have doubtless realized, I have the complete trio from the immortal anecdote about the rabbit, the mermaid and the chicken who walk into Claridge's Hotel. But my parents are due to arrive any moment, and I must dash, so I'd love it if one of you could tell the rest in the comments. Thanks awfully!
40 comments:
- catnurse said...
That book has been on my Christmas list since summer!
- Elizabeth said...
A rabbit, a mermaid, and a chicken walk into Claridge's Hotel. The mermaid swims up to the bell hop and says...
- Joe said...
Ah yes, that old chestnut...what a delight to remember. While I don't think I can do the remainder of the story justice, whoever does, please remember to include the part about the propensity of the mermaid to get the hottest possible tea during the high-tea service, so she can proceed to melt jam in it. It's my favorite part!
- paigeknowles said...
I am absolutely crazy for that tiny chicken, way too cute!
- Ruby said...
So we can have roasted rabbit and tuna salad (aka mermaid salad) , er' maybe mermaid filets, and egg salad with only the chicken as guest. As the ultimate sacrifice is paid by the rabbit and mermaid. But the chicken, well that is merely a pop to plop that egg out for egg salad. But I can see sitting at the Claridge enjoying brunch with Franklin and Chicken. The End......
- Elizabeth said...
Wait...what? I missed something! :-D But then, I usually do. Cute chicken, though!
- Tahmi said...
"So, how was your day at work honey?"
"Terrible! We had a mermaid, a rabbit and a chicken come in for tea this afternoon. They behaved like barbarians – imagine melting jam into your tea! Anyway, things got completely out of hand when she started grooming her rabbit AT THE TABLE! When I confronted her about it, she got all huffy, saying that EVERYONE knows that mermaids like to comb their hare and she didn't see what the big deal was. And the chicken was absolutely no help – she just kept egging everyone on!" - 12:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
No, no, no, Ruby. That's the story about the rabbit, the mermaid, and the chicken at the CRALIDGE Hotel. It was truly a tragedy, but it happened much later than the adventure at the Claridge.
Now, how did that one go again...Ah yes: A rabbit, a mermaid, and a chicken walk into Claridge's Hotel. The mermaid swims up to the bell hop and says "what time is tea?" The bell hop... - 12:40 PM
- Ruby said...
I really like what Tahmi had to say. That works just as well.
- Gecika said...
They're beautiful. Just noticed the new Knitty scarf as well, love it!
- Karen said...
A tiny mermaid, a tiny rabbit and a tiny chicken walk into Claridges Hotel.
You think one of them would have seen it. - 2:22 PM
- Larry said...
A rabbit, a mermaid, and a chicken walk into... no wait, a rabbit hops, a mermaid wriggles, and a chicken struts into Claridge's Restaurant. The mermaid asks the waiter, "Do you serve rabbits here?" The waiter says, "Yes; they taste like chicken." They leave.
- anne marie in philly said...
chicken butt!
- FiberQat said...
Once upon a time, not so long ago, a tiny little rabbit with a wee pink nose and a cunning little knitted jacket decided he was going to go on a jaunt. His great uncle Edward, a hare of fine repute and impeccable manners, told him of his periodic jaunts to Claridge's to take afternoon tea. Nigel (that was the little rabbit's name) twitched his wee pink nose in excitement of having tea in such a fine establishment. He put on his best hat and hopped the crosstown bus for Claridge's.
On the bus, Nigel found a seat next to a very pretty chicken. "Hello," he said, for he was a mannered little rabbit. "Do you mind if I sit here?"
"You're very welcome to sit there," said the chicken.
"Thank you very much. My name is Nigel," he said, taking off his hat.
The chicken, who was knitting on something that looked like a cabled hat, nodded her head. "It's a pleasure to meet you Nigel. My name is Prudence."
"I'm going to Claridge's to have afternoon tea," said Nigel.
"Isn't that interesting," said Prudence. "So am I."
"What is it you are knitting, if I may ask?"
"It's a sweater for my sister. Poor thing. She was a battery hen and lost all her feathers. That's the price you pay for falling for a stranger's story." - 8:32 PM
- Mermith Mae said...
I want that chicken to carry around in my breast pocket.
- Pretty Knitty said...
Don't know what's better, the post or the comments here...you are such an inspiration!
- Gerri in St Paul said...
Glad I stopped by!
- Kat Knits! said...
lol. This is the reason this blog is on my daily afterwork knitblog reading! Y'all are hystercial!
And word vericfication is clectr. Make of that what y'all will. - 11:39 PM
- FiberQat said...
Soon the bus arrived at the right stop and Nigel and Prudence stepped off. The wonders of London surrounded them, making Nigel gasp with amazement. What a memory this will make when he is old and has great-grandchildren! Prudence clucked at him and led him down the street where they arrived at Claridge's in all its opulence and grandeur. "We've arrived just in time for tea," said Prudence.
"I hope they have lovely watercress sandwiches," said Nigel. "Those are my favorite."
"I'm partial to seedcakes myself," said Prudence.
Once inside the hotel they found the tearoom and an impeccably dressed maitre'd guided them to a table. A waiter with a pencil-thin moustache took their orders after they looked at the menu. "He looked very French," murmured Nigel.
"Would they have French waiters here?" Prudence murmured back.
Before Nigel could answer, he heard the sound of someone weeping quietly. He turned and saw at the next table a very pretty but sad little mermaid. The remnants of her and another person's meal were on the table. The little mermaid held a tiny lace trimmed handkerchief to her eyes and dabbed at her cheeks.
"Excuse me," said Nigel kindly. "Are you all right?"
"Oh it's terrible," said the little mermaid. "A sailor, brought me here to have tea but he grew very upset with me because I did not like the cakes. Now he's left me here and I don't have any money or any way to get home."
Nigel thought the sailor was quite mean to have left the mermaid, who was very pretty, high and dry. How did he expect her to get back to the sea without any feet? It was quite the puzzle. He wished he had enough money to help pay for the mermaid's tea but he had just enough for himself.
Prudence clucked and went to the mermaid. "Don't cry, dear," she said. "Perhaps he was just out having a cigar. You know how sailors like to smoke."
The little mermaid only wept more. "He didn't smoke!" she wailed. "That's why I liked him so much! He didn't smell like the others!" - 1:40 AM
- SusieQ100 said...
Oh! Your readers are just as nuts - sorry, inventive as you are!
- Anonymous said...
Can't wait for the dénouement of the story (stories?). Not had a chuckle like this in ages! Thanks.
- Seanna Lea said...
Awesome. The book is on my wish list though I don't think I've put that list where anyone can see it... hmmm.
- Unknown said...
Larry just made me laugh so loud everyone wanted to hear what was so funny.
These stories are too funny - 7:09 PM
- Sqquee said...
Wow, that was the most fun I've ever hadreading comments on a Blog Post.
- FiberQat said...
Nigel was quite perplexed as to how to help out the little mermaid. While he was thinking the maitre'd came up to the tables. "Is there something the matter?" he asked kindly.
As the little mermaid told him her problem, Nigel suddenly had an idea. The maitre'd was tut-tutting with sympathy when Nigel said, "Excuse me. May I use your telephone?"
The maitre'd said, "Most certainly. Follow me," and led Nigel to the desk. Nigel took out of the pocket of his cunning little jacket a tiny phone book and looked up a number. Because the desk was so high, Nigel stood on a chair to use the phone.
"Hello? Uncle Edward? This is your grand-nephew Nigel. I am well thank you. Yes, mother is well and so is father. Uncle Edward, I have a friend who is in need of some help. Would you be able to come to Claridge's? I would be ever so grateful. Wonderful! Thank you so much!"
Nigel hung up the phone and thanked the maitre'd. "My uncle Edward is coming with his car."
"Your uncle Edward?" said the maitre'd.
"Mr Edward Lagomorph."
The maitre'd straightened. "Gracious! You're his nephew?"
"He is coming here to help."
"He is? He is an excellent customer of ours. We will do our best for him and you."
Nigel went back to his table and explained to Prudence and the little mermaid that his uncle would be coming to help. The little mermaid was very grateful. "I don't know what I would have done without your help," she said, shaking his paw. - 11:27 AM
- FiberQat said...
The waiters brought the little mermaid to Nigel and Prudence's table where she enjoyed a cup of tea with them as they finished their tea. As Nigel was wiping his mouth with his napkin, he heard a familiar voice and saw the maitre'd lead a well-dressed rabbit to them. "Uncle Edward!" cried Nigel, hopping down to hug him.
"Nigel, my fine boy. You are looking well," said Uncle Edward. "Please introduce me to your friends."
"This is Prudence," said Nigel, gesturing to the tiny chicken. Uncle Edward bowed gracefully. "And this is Lani," said Nigel, gesturing to the tiny mermaid.
Uncle Edward did the same for the mermaid. "So what seems to be the trouble, Nigel?"
"Lani needs our help to get home. She had come here with a sailor who left her here without paying the bill. She has no money and we don't have enough money to help her. She's very nice, Uncle Edward. Can you help her?"
Uncle Edward rubbed his chin thoughtfully and glanced at the maitre'd. "Let me see what I can do," he said, and left with the maitre'd.
"Oh I do hope he can help," said Prudence. "He seems to be a very nice man."
"I don't know how I would get back to the sea," said Lani. "Even if I could get on a bus, I don't even have any money for the fare."
"My uncle Edward is a kind man," said Nigel. "And he's smart, too."
After a few minutes, Uncle Edward came back. "I spoke with the maitre'd," he said quietly, "to make sure that your story is true." He gave a pointed eye to the tiny mermaid. "One can never be too careful."
Nigel's heart sank. Was Lani lying to try to get a free tea from Claridge's? He felt so embarrassed that he was duped.
"However, in your case my fine young lady, your story is true. The maitre'd did see the sailor leave and saw that he did not stop to have a smoke."
Nigel, Prudence, and Lani let out sighs of relief. "So what is going to happen?" asked Lani. "I feel so awful being left like this."
"You won't have to work in the kitchen," said the maitre'd. "Mr Lagomorph took care of the check."
Lani smiled happily and clapped her hands. "Oh thank you! Thank you!"
"I will also be able to take you where you want to go," said Uncle Edward. "My car is here, so when you are finished, we will go home. Nigel, I can also take Miss Prudence home as well."
And so it happened just as Uncle Edward said. He carried the tiny mermaid to his touring car and the four of them went to the shore where Lani could swim home. She promised she would tell her family of his generosity, for he had ships that sailed the sea and her family could protect them from storms. Prudence, quite excited to be riding in such a fancy car, left two eggs behind. She apologized as she left, but Uncle Edward laughed warmly and said not to worry.
As they reached Nigel's home, Uncle Edward said, "You are a fine young bunny to be so kind to someone in need, but you have to be careful. Be wise in who you choose to help and be generous when you do."
Nigel nodded solemnly. "Thank you for coming to help us, Uncle Edward."
"You're welcome, nephew."
Nigel went to bed that night thinking about the day. He thought hard about what his uncle said. "People need people," he said to himself. "And a big heart can make a person smile."
- Lori in Ohio said...
bravo Fiberqat!!! made my day
- Anonymous said...
OoH FiberQat !! That was an excellent story if ever there was one to be told about the mermaid,chicken and little rabbit! You and Franklin need to get together to make a childrens book, and I shall buy it for my two little grandchildren!!!
- janetcc said...
"people need people"? Don't you mean mermaids need rabbits and chickens?
- FiberQat said...
Thank you! It was fun to set my mind free and channel Miss Potter.
- Laura said...
Thank you Franklin for sharing your teeny, tiny creatures and Thank you FiberQat for channeling Miss Potter.
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A dazilious red quinoa salad with fruit and vegetable jewels. |
Today's recipe is perfect for Fall. It's a beautiful red quinoa recipe I tossed together one weeknight, featuring roasted butternut squash, cranberries and pecans. Classic Autumn flavors. Gorgeous color. Serve this as a colorful vegan side dish. Or stuff a vegetable (it would be fab and hip served in roasted bell pepper halves).
Red quinoa has a milder taste than the standard quinoa. So if you think you don't like quinoa, try the Inca red. I suspect you'll convert to quinoa love.
Red quinoa has a milder taste than the standard quinoa. So if you think you don't like quinoa, try the Inca red. I suspect you'll convert to quinoa love.
Karina's Red Quinoa Recipe with Roasted Butternut Squash, Cranberries and Pecans
Recipe originally published January 2010.
I find red quinoa is a tad crunchier than the usual quinoa I cook, so I add a bit more water to make it softer. If you like your quinoa al dente, use a grain to liquid ratio of 1:2 with red quinoa. If you prefer it a little softer, add another 1/4 cup water. See more at: How to Cook Quinoa the Easy Way.
1 cup red quinoa
1 smallish butternut squash, peeled and diced
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved or chopped as you prefer
1/2 of a medium red onion, diced fine
1 clove of garlic, minced
Olive oil
Pure maple syrup, to taste
Sea salt
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Olive oil
Pure maple syrup, to taste
Sea salt
A sprinkle of ginger and/or curry, to taste
1/2 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve. Cook the red quinoa in a rice cooker, using a 1:2 ratio of 1 cup red quinoa to 2 cups water. As mentioned above, if you like it softer, add an additional 1/4 to 1/2 cup water. If you don't have a rice cooker, cook the quinoa on the stove in a pot, according to package directions.
In a medium roasting pan add the butternut squash, cranberries, onion and garlic. Drizzle with a dash of olive oil, to coat. Add a teaspoon or two of pure maple syrup- not too much. Sprinkle with sea salt, ginger and a dash of curry. Toss everything together. Roast in the top half of the oven until the squash is tender- about 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet and lightly toast the pecans, till fragrant.
In a large warmed serving bowl, add in the cooked quinoa and the roasted butternut mixture. Add in the toasted pecans, chopped parsley. Taste test and adjust seasoning. Drizzle with some fruity extra virgin olive oil and toss to coat. Serve warm.
Makes 4 servings.
Recipe Source: glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com
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Quinoa Salad with Tomato, Feta and Parsley from The Perfect Pantry
Quinoa Pilaf at Simply Recipes
Lemony Quinoa with Butternut Squash at Fatfree Vegan Kitchen
Red Quinoa Salad at Tea & Cookies
Breakfast Quinoa with Dried Cherries, Raisins, Pecans from Food Blogga
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Grille off Cherry - Grille on View larger Polk Audio RTi A9 Floor-standing speaker (Cherry) Item #: 107RTIA9C In Stock 41 Reviews Your price: $749.99 each Earn up to 750 Rewards points Black Cherry Add to Cart Free Shipping Lifetime Tech Support + Add to wishlist + Email me alerts for this product View all associated offers Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. x By buying this product you'll earn up to 750 Rewards points. When you sign up for a Crutchfield account, you'll be enrolled in Crutchfield Rewards. You'll earn one point for every dollar you spend on gear from us. You can turn your points into Rewards Cards that you can use toward future purchases. You can sign up for an account now, or after you complete your purchase (you'll get credit for the points either way). Sign up for a Crutchfield account
by Loren Barstow Audiophile-quality sound from a great-looking tower speaker Meet the flagship speaker in Polk's newly redesigned RTi Series. The RTi A9 floor-standing tower speaker combines a handsome, real wood veneer finish with the kind of performance that pleases even critical listeners. A high-tech approach to accurate sound An inside view of this speaker's careful driver design. This speaker's carefully designed drivers undergo laser testing to help identify and eliminate resonance points, ensuring smooth, accurate response. Its asymmetric cabinet helps it deliver rich, clear sound by combating vibration and increasing rigidity. The A9 also includes Polk's exclusive PowerPort® technology that reduces noisy air turbulence and increases low-frequency output. You'll enjoy clear highs, rich bass, and open, natural-sounding midrange. Additional high-end features Two sets of gold-plated five-way binding posts let you biamp or biwire the RTi A9 for the best possible sound. An anti-diffraction grille helps it deliver a large, three-dimensional soundstage with pinpoint-accurate stereo imaging. Adjustable spikes provide stability on both carpeted and hardwood floors. Recommended center channel speaker: Polk CSi A6. Recommended surround speakers: Polk RTi A3 or FXi A6. The asymmetric cabinet fights vibration for clearer sound. Got wire? Most speakers don't include any. Learn about choosing and installing speaker wire at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of speaker wire. Product Highlights:video-shieldedbass-reflex (ported) designfrequency response 30-26,000 Hz (-3dB)handles 50-500 watts1" Dynamic Balance® silk/polymer tweetertwo 5-1/4" Dynamic Balance polymer composite midrange driversthree 7" Dynamic Balance polymer composite woofersPowerPort Plus technology improves bass response without introducing distortion8-ohm impedancesensitivity 90 dBdual 5-way binding post terminalsreal wood veneer finish10-11/16"W x 48-1/16"H x 21-1/2"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guaranteePriced each Floor-standing speakers still standing tall Sure, floor-standing tower speakers buck the industry trend toward smaller, visually inconspicuous speakers, but they're hard to beat if great sound is your primary goal. Tower speakers produce powerful sound with excellent bass, making them a great choice for serious music lovers and for folks who want high-impact home theater.
AWESOME SPEAKER Written By Bill, North Carolina on Tuesday, April 07, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had Klipsch speakers most of my life. I was looking for a system to put in my large work out room and these speakers absolutely have exceeded my expectations in every way. If you want BIG sound and uncompromised sound quality these are the speakers. I run a 135 Watt Onkyo receiver and I couldn't ask for anything more. What else can I say but if you are considering these speakers you cant go wrong. Pros: EVERYTHING Cons: NOTHING, if anything they are large and heavy but that's the cost of great sound
Awesome Speakers, Awesome Customer Service Written By Ted T, Michigan on Friday, March 27, 2015 Having a little prosperity coming my way, I discovered some unscratched itches; one of them was my entertainment system. I have an Onkyo home theater receiver (TX-NR807, 135 watts per channel) and had recently upgraded to a Samsung Curved TV after enduring a 30 year old box TV with green pictures. I had a Bose Acoustimass System which sounded pretty good but the sound on the center speaker was a little boxy. After weeks of shopping, I decided on the Polk RTI9 Speakers. I had visited several boutique stereo shops and listened to a number of high-end speakers. I looked at Monitor, Klipsch, Bowers & Wilkins, and several others. Of course, they all sounded good and some looked and sounded better than others. I decided on the Polks (RTi9 right & left and C6 center) which, at least in the pictures, looked pretty nice, and based on specifications delivered the same value as the boutique speakers at a significantly lower price. I then had to decide where I would buy them. Based on reviews, I finally made the move and placed the order with Crutchfield. Upon receiving the speakers, I discovered a loose screw in the center speaker. I then called customer service and received a replacement a few days later. Result: Awesome TV and Music. Pros: Fantastic big sound. Beautiful furniture grade speakers. These speakers sound way better than the expensive built-in sound systems of my affluent friends and neighbors.
Outstanding Speaker Written By AllenP, Newark,DE on Saturday, January 10, 2015 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The speakers exceeded my expectations at all levels. The sound quality is pure, crisp and very clean with a solid bottom end. I found the use of a sub-woofer to be a enhancement but not a requirement due to the strong dynamic range of the speakers. The speakers cherry cabinets are have a positive visual impact in a impressive but not overstated way. Pros: These speakers provide a large sound field that fills a room in a effortless manner for both surround sound front main speakers and for pure stereo listening enjoyment.
Look Amazing, Sound Awesome Written By SeanP, Orlando, Florida on Sunday, December 21, 2014 I purchased these off of someone who bought them through Crutchfield.com. I have them running off a Yamaha Aventage RX-A840 pre-amped to an Emotiva XPA-3 gen2 with 200 watts going to them. I paired them with a JL Audio e112 and they sound incredible. I pushed them a little too much when I first got them and popped a tweeter. I called Polk Audio directly (they're in California) and they shipped me a new tweeter for $60, and it was too easy to replace. First off, I have not tried them directly through the Yamaha, which is only rated at around 100 watt/channel, so I don't know what they sound like with less power, but the Emotiva definitely seems to open them up. They are a bit bright on the top end, and can sound wispy at times. They definitely need a good quality medium, as they will put all the noise from lesser quality recordings front and center. At first I had them paired with a Klipsch R-12SW which has a built in 400 watt amp. The sub hit some low notes and sounded really good, but when I pushed them to higher volumes, believe it or not, the Rti-A9's drowned out the Klipsch completely. THESE BABIES GET LOUD! I cranked One by Mettalica and the Polks were so loud I thought for sure someone in my neighborhood was going to call the cops. I sware I've never heard speakers as loud in a private home in my lifetime. I'm afraid to push them that loud now with the JL, because I know that thing will probably crack my foundation at that volume. Pros: VERY LOUD WITH THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF POWER. BEAUTIFUL AND MESMERIZING TO LOOK AT. CRYSTAL CLEAR WITH THE RIGHT SOURCE MATERIAL. EASY TO REPLACE BLOWN DRIVERS. Cons: HEAVY, AT 75 LBS A PIECE. THEY NEED A LOT OF ROOM TO BREATH. YOU DON'T WANT TO PUT THESE THINGS TOO CLOSE TO YOUR WALLS. TO REALLY OPEN THEM UP THEY NEED AT LEAST 2 TO 3 FEET OF SPACE AROUND THEM.
First Impressions Written By MSW, Texas on Friday, December 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I've had these for a little over a week now. They replaced an ancient but well cared for pair of Cerwin Vegas. I purchased them along with a DSW660 12" sub. I have them running bi-wired from an Onkyo TX-NR828. The first thing that was evident was the clarity and brightness. They absolutely require a high quality source or medium. They bring every detail right to the surface. Playing flac files of albums I have long been familiar with revealed exciting new details I had never heard before. On the other hand, playing MP3s and most streaming sources makes you painfully aware of the compression and diminished quality. The subwoofer is an excellent pairing, but needs to turned way down for most music listening. For movies/theater purposes they are outstanding. Soon they will be joined by a CSI A6 and 80 F/X RT surrounds. Pros: Amazing clarity, beautiful styling, will go louder than you could possibly need Cons: Sometimes a bit on the bright/harsh side, but haven't had them long enough to rule out audio source as biggest factor
my RTi A9 speaker Written By mundy51, Cheverly MD. on Tuesday, June 03, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are the best speaker ever seen and herd in my life! Very heavy. They go good with my Onkyo tx-rn 1010 a 140 watt receiver! They are worth more than what they cost! To me these are some of the best speakers Polk ever made. Flag Ship can't describe these speaker They are the heart of my system and then some!!
RTi A9 speakers Written By richard g, Lexington, ky on Saturday, May 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These speakers are bright & very lively. They can produce a huge volume of sound with depth and clarity. I am replacing RTA 15tl (1991) which had a smooth low end sound. These speakers are livelier and much more dynamic in the sound presentation. Great for a Theater system Pros: Nice fit & finish to the cabinets. Active dynamic sound. Narrow profile. Incredible volume Cons: May seem a little bright for the old Album crowd (I am a member)
Big Bang Boom!!!!! Written By Big Bad Legs, Chicago on Saturday, April 26, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have been a music fanatic my whole life and I use different speakers for different types of listening. I have my Klipsch Cornwalls on my "Main" stereo. Thats for thumping my wife and kids out of bed on Sunday morning or when I want to get the most sound out of a recording without blistering the paint on the walls. I have a set of 901s in the basement for the drunks and the kids. I had a commercial Sony Surround sound / DVD player, you know the kind with the plastic speakers and Elmers glued on speaker covers and it was mainly for the kids and it served its purpose at the time. It was finally time to put it out in a garage sale and build again. Kids in school, funds kinda weak, I browsed the bargain bin and found these Polks for a reasonable price. The ad said scratched and banged up floor model. After reading reviews on this brand and model, I liked the spec's and I rolled the dice. When they got here, they were too big for my wife to move.Together we took them out of boxes that looked like crap, we were shocked. They are beautiful and if they say thats banged up, I will eat your hat. These looked brand new, like a piece of modern art. Not B and O modern but for us they were great. Plugged em in to the main stereo for an audition and what I got was "Big Bang Boom"! They sounded great, looked great and they will proudly anchor my new surround system. Keep it up Crutchfield! So far you have a customer for life! Pros: Sound great and I haven't even broken them in yet. Look like a piece of furniture. Too heavy for a burglar. Cons: Don't leave them for your wife to move by herself or you will get skip for dinner.
WOW! RTi-9 Written By MRI3T, USA/Maryland on Thursday, April 10, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Unbelievable sound, cabinet quality! These things are like a piece of art to look at!! Unlike me to spend this kind of money on a set of speakers, but I'm very satisfied that I did! Wish I were driving it with an amp with a little more punch (these babies can handle 500w continuous) I have them paired with a PA sub-woofer and it adds a great sound for movies as well. Separately these RTi9's are great, low-end thru high-end! I've never owned high quality speakers b4 & I would definitely recommend these! I also bought these, 1 as an open box, & the other as damaged, neither of them had any visually impairing prob. for me! The grill was messed up on the one, but I prefer them w/o the grill! Pros: Everything about them! Probably be the last pair I ever have to buy! Cons: Can't find anything yet... They seem to get better with time!
These speakers ROCK! Written By Brewmonkey, San Antonio, TX on Friday, April 04, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I replaced a pair of Cerwin Vega CLS-215's with these. I was a bit worried when I ordered the A9's, that they wouldn't produce the type of bass I'm used to with the Vega's. These speakers produce PLENTY of tight, thumping bass! I listen to just about everything except country music, and I've put these speakers through a wide variety of music, and they are just awesome all around. Crystal clear, and very detailed they are. I use them for music only, and they are powered by a 500 wpc amp. They don't seem to be anymore power hungry than the Vega's were, so I would say as long as you have decent gear I think you will be fine powering these with a receiver rated 100-125 (true) RMS, and not the crappy peak ratings some companies use. Anyhow if you are considering these for music, have no fear, buy them! Pros: Very detailed, not bright or muddy at all. Plenty of bass when you want it. Very appealing, and in no way an eyesore.(Cherry finish) Cons: None. Some people list heavy as a con, but to me this is a pro.
2.1 setup Written By VitaliyG, hampstead, MD on Sunday, March 09, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Let me first begin by letting you know my setup. I have a 2.1 setup with a Marantz 7701 Preamplifier and an Emotiva XPA-2 power amplifier. This amp is a beast and the clean power at 300 watts per channel is really opening these speakers up. I have not tried these speakers with only a receiver, but from other peoples reviews it seems that having an additional power amplifier gives you the true capabilities of these speakers. I am using a Polk audio DSW pro 440wi subwoofer. This 8" sub has plenty of power and works great in my living room. I am using good quality wires for all my connections as well. the sub cable is a Sub-X Auioquest, I am using King Cobra XLR cables to connect my Marantz 7701 preamp to the Emotiva XPA-2. And finally I got Audioquest Rocket 44 speaker wire that I am running from the Amplifier to speakers. Pros: Good looking and clean crisp sound Cons: None so far
Love These Speakers Written By Wes, Durham, NC on Thursday, March 06, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are great speakers at their price point. I'm driving them with a Marantz SR7008 Receiver and using them as left and right front speakers in a 9.2 surround setup. I've set the system up to handle high-res audio files. These speakers are the anchor for the system (also using the Polk subwoofer Pro 660wi.) I could have spent more and gotten more but I am completely satisfied with the outcome with these speakers. Pros: There just so darn classy looking! ...as well as being great speakers. Crystal clear highs and lows. Cons: None
Polk rti-a9 Written By Jim b., Erie,pa. on Friday, December 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Pollks are now 1 year old and sound so much better now after many tweaks. I started with nad 375 bee intergrated amp then bought another as I felt I wasn't pushing enough power to really hear them let alone feel them. Power was at 330 watts/channel, then added 2 Polk dsw 660 subs,the towers really do sound better with these subs, maybe a little overkill but I can adjust pretty easy with the subs volume and room optimizer. The speakers are a tad forward(midranges) but really excell on keyboards,voices, horns. I made a couple a changes at the speaker wire and clear day double shotguns(silver wire) with jumpers,made all the difference! The sound is super clear, no boom, sound stage very wide, this what I thought the polks would do with tweaks. If u have the time and money this was well worth the upgrade. These speakers have transformed so much, funny,I almost sent them back, but let them break in, then start tweaking interconnects and speakers wire as I think that a major part of what you may discover how those changes really do make all difference. I just recently changed to a emotiva xpr-2 amp(omg!!) Now this is getting serious, I LOVE MY POLKS!!!
Awesome Speakers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Written By Paul, Woodbridge, Va. on Sunday, November 24, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I couldn't be happier with the purchase of these RTi A9's! I am hearing music in a brand new way. I can't believe the sound that comes out of these speakers! I'm hearing nuances in music I've been listening to for years out of an older pair of Bose 301's that I never knew were there thanks to these new RTi's! I love Pink Floyd, but OMG! it's like listening for the first time! I was a little nervous about spending that kind of money on 2 speakers, but I'm so glad I did it. Pros: Bi-ampable, fidelity is incredible, beautiful black finish, tall and relatively thin so they fit easier in tight areas, MADE IN USA! Cons: At 80lbs. each, you will need help to unbox and position them. This isn't really a "con" because I believe you would have the same trouble with any speaker in this category.....
Fantastic Written By Anonymous, minneapolis, Mn on Friday, November 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Love these towers. Deep rich bass ans tighr crystal clear mids and highs. And nice appearance. Highly recomend Pros: Tons Cons: Not free. All I can come up with!
Love Polk Written By EddieLee24, Cary, NC on Monday, August 19, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I replaced my 15 year old Polk RTi1000s with the RTiA9s. The performance of previous Polks made with stick with them so I went for a higher line for the house we're building. Love the quality, the look, and the sound. Pros: Beautiful, great sound Cons: Depth
Polk Rocks Written By Rob C, Chicago ridge ill on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 I have had these for about 2 years now. They are powerd by an Emotiva Xpa-5. I plan to purchase the xpr2 600 watts/ch. I have heard many systems and this one for the price equals them. The speakers absolutely kick a££ I do have a 1000 watt sub to add to the excitement. But really for the price of these speakers you can't go wrong. Pros: Price looks build quality sound crutchfield carries them Cons: None other then they are hard to move, but I think that's a small price to pay for such an awesome speaker
Polk Audio RTi-A9 Written By Music Lover, Ijamsville, MD on Friday, March 22, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got these speakers two weeks ago and still breaking them in. They are heavy build and beautiful wood finish look like fine pieces of furniture. Sound was excellent but seem to be under power even though my receiver is a Yamaha RX-A2020 delivers 140 watt per channel and I have them bi-amp connection. I listen to them in low volume level in early morning or late at nigh and they sounds clear and warm, I though the bass was week but since I only use them to listen to music I am not in a hurry for a subwoofer. I read other people threats saying these speaker needs more power to sound at their best so I am in the process of looking for appropriate speaker preamp. I probably keep these speakers for a very long time. Pros: Sounds Great ! solid build look beautiful Cons: Need a lot of power
excellent speakers Written By Ernie, New York city on Tuesday, March 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I bought two of these speakers about a year ago. Buy them. They have taken all I've given them....beautifully. I also bought a subwoofer, which I have found to be necessary with these speakers. The sound quality and power handling are more than adequate for any house. I moved my A9s to my weekend home, and recently purchased the A7s for my apartment.....more than adequate.....dont forget: get a subwoofer!
Polk RTi A9 (black) Written By Chris B, Burbank, CA on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are my first home theater speakers, and they are very nice sounding. First thing I said when I opened the box was "wow" due to their size. I've heard complaints about them being to "bright" for music, although I don't have anything to compare them to they sound fine to me. I'm driving them with a Yamaha RX-A3020, once I get the surrounds installed, I will probably be upgrading to an external amp for these beasts.
RTi A9 Written By Adam, Randallstown, MD on Monday, January 14, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Awsome Pros: Sounds great Cons: None
Polk Audio RTi A9 Written By Anonymous, South Carolina on Sunday, August 05, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Spectacular speakers. I bought these scratch and dent from Crutchfield and the damage was cosmetic and minimal. Definitely worth the savings. Sound is excellent. Nice balance from deep lows to high highs, as well as at a range of volumes. The more I listen, the more I like them. I'm using the small powered Polk sub with them, since it was free from Crutchfield, but it's really not necessary. My 110 watt receiver seems to be fine with them, but I'd be curious to try something bigger since many reviewers seem to recommend more power. However, I've never heard them distort all the way up to uncomfortable volumes. Enjoying them for both music in stereo and 5.1 movies with other Polk speakers. Very happy with this purchase, especially having never heard them before buying.
Polk RTi 9 Written By MWG, Texarkana, Tx. on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Over all, a very good speaker, however, with 3 woofers, I find that it is weak in the bass area. I would recommend them however.
A beautiful speaker (cherry) and sound great too. Written By blkyankee, Sabetha, Ks. on Thursday, May 24, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had these speakers almost a month now and all I can say is wow!!! I was in the middle of finishing my HT when I traded horses mid-stream. I had and still do have, klipsch rf-82's when I decided to go with the Rti a9. They both are great speakers, but, I looked at the surrounds and wanted to go in the direction of the polks over klipsch. The polks sound is alot warmer to me, and they blow away the klipschs in the looks department. Very happy with my Rti a9's. Crutchfield was very easy and nice to order from. Great service. Pros: A great big beautiful looking and sounding speaker. Cons: None.
Great Speakers Written By Netman8762, Hollidaysburg, Pa on Friday, May 04, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Great speakers! Very firm and true sounding. You do need to have some power to get the most out of them I am running an Onkyo TX-NR1009 with an M-282, the Receiver does the Low end and the 282 does the highs. It sound very nice but I still feel that it could stand more power. The range on these is really nice, I have spent some time listening to vinyl and am very pleased with the results. I should also note that these speakers are BIG! You need to have some room to move these around.. Very pleased and will keep for a while.. Pros: Great sound, true feeling. Look impressive, great sound. Great lows and strong mids. The highs seem very natural to me Cons: Huge, heavy and hard to move around..
Stop wasting your time and buy these... Written By Travis, Houston, TX on Sunday, July 24, 2011 A very musical speaker; could possibly be the last tower speakers you'll ever buy. The sound is very neutral and consistent from top to bottom. The bass is accurate and natural, but has the ability to take charge for more demanding audio tracks, and can go down to 20 hz quite comfortably. The Cherry Finish is beautiful and will blend well with other shades of wood. For the quality of product, the price is very reasonable. Also, they will sound very bright if under-powered. Moving them around can be awkward because of the shape and size of the cabinets, so save yourself the trouble and get someone to help you move them...use gloves. The RTi A9's are very capable speakers; however you should give just as much consideration to your other equipment. NO commercially-available receiver will do these towers justice because they have so many drivers. I originally bi-amped them with a TX-NR906 (~290 watts/channel.one of the most powerful ones out there), and while the sound was decent, it was obvious that my receiver could not fully control the entire range of the speaker in addition to the demands of the other speakers in my HT system. I highly recommend that you use quality amplifiers (such as XPA-1's) if you desire to use the RTi A9's as they were meant to be used.
Clear and Even Sound but Bass Needs Help Written By Dono from Ohio, West Chester, OH on Friday, June 17, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) These are really well made and high-quality speakers, and I like them. They seem to require significant power to maximize the bass and probably should be bi-amped. Their forte is mid-range and smooth high-end but not bass. I will have to connect my powered sub to augment the deficiency. This is pretty much par for the course for Polk. Recommended, but get a sub to be completely happy.
Jawdropping ! Written By Gene F, Binghamton, NY on Friday, May 20, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I got these bad boys because I like to play my music LOUD and let me tell you. My whole music collection sounds new again. I cranked up Joe Bonamassa when I hooked these up and my dear Lord !! I replaced 4 McIntosh ML-1C speakers I had since the 80's and was sad to see them go, but my expectations were more than met. They just come alive when you put the power to them. I have 2 NAD amps bridged to put out two mono sources of 300 watts and man alive, my friends sat there in utter disbelief. You aren't going to get the potential out of these if you have some wussy little receiver driving these. The crispness and spacial sound stage these things produce are stunning. If you got the space and the place, buy them now. You won't be sorry. Thanks Crutchfield, for a very pleasant experience.
POLKS ROCK!!! Written By Gary, Ohio on Saturday, March 26, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Absolutely amazing!!! Cherry finish is spectacular. Speakers are huge and very impressive even without any sound coming from them. Crutchfield delivered on time and without any issues. I had these for a week now and am still breaking them in. I purchased these exclusively for 2 channel stereo, but since I have a polk surround system, I am breaking them in on that and they blend seamlessly. I couldn't resist putting a few cd's in my bluray palyer to hear some 2 channel stereo and I am absolutely blown away with the range of sound, I hear so much more off familiar cd's than I have ever before. I turned the tv on a jazz listening station (im a rock guy) an oh my goodness, they are awesome. the highs are there, the lows are there, and everything in between is there. I have been using these in surround mode with my sub turned off, so I can check the bass on these babies and its definately there, of course for movies you need a sub, but for music, I dont think I will. I haven't cranked these puppies up yet to some heavy Metallica yet, at least not loud, but I can already tell they have what it takes. Im so glad I went with Polks flagship model. Thank you Crutchfield, and thank all of you who post reviews to make this purchase much easier. I love my Polks.
RTi A9s Rock House! Written By Tom K., Mission Viejo, CA on Sunday, March 20, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I never liked watching BR movies on my Sony LCD with the dinky sound. Some great floor standing speakers were in order. After a lot of research, I decided to take the plunge on a pair of speakers that would do justice to the home theater setup. The RTi A9's do the job extremely well and the double set of wire ports in the back tells you these were built for bi-amping (http://community.crutchfield.com/blogs/av_tips/archive/2008/04/23/are-you-sitting-on-a-wealth-of-untapped-power.aspx). It's something you should take full advantage of along with a good receiver to handle all that power. All you have to do now is put in "Apocalypse Now" on BR, cue up to the "Ride of the Valkyries" helicopter scene and experience nirvana. :)
YEH BABY! Written By DAN.T, CHANNAHON IL on Sunday, March 13, 2011 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) GREAT SPEAKERS, BUT MUST HAVE A POWERFUL AMP ,PRE AMP TO REALLY APPRECATE, I KNOW I HAVE A DENON 2311 REC., THAT I AM HAPPY WITH, FOR HOME THEATER,BUT NOT FOR THESE BABY'S. I BOUGHT A EMOTIVA XPA-2 AMP AND EMOTIVA UPA-1 PRE AMP PUSHING OUT 300W PER CH,AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE A LITTLE POWER MAKES,ADD A 660 POLK SUB AND YOU WILL BE THUNDER STRUCK! , BUT BE CAREFULL BECAUSE YOU CAN AND WILL BLOW THESE SPEAKERS WITH THAT AMP ,I DID AND CRUTCHFIELD REPLACED THEM , YOU CAN'T BEAT CRUTCHFIELD CUST. SERVICE. PLEASE DON'T MISUNDERSTAND ME THE POLKS AND EMOTIVA ARE GREAT PRODUCTS ,I JUST GOT CARRY AWAY AND PLAY THEM AT 3/4 VOL FOR TO LONG, WHICH I KNOW NOW YOU CAN'T DO, 1/2 IS PLENTY LOUD. YEH BABY
Do you want to bring more life into your music? Written By MarkF, Crossville, TN on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 I've recently bought the Marantz SR7005 receiver to push these. I've bi-amped 125 Watts into these speakers, running a total of 500 watts. I've gotta tell you, words cannot describe the sound quality that is produced. I'm hearing stuff that I've never heard in my music. They are built very solid and aesthetically gorgeous. There is now way you can get this quality of sound out of compact speakers. These might seem pricey, but like most everything in life, you get what you pay for. Be sure to at least push these with some power. Highly Recommended.
Big Speakers Rock! Written By Bob, Montgomery, Al on Monday, December 20, 2010 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I did a lot of web research on these speakers due to the price. Almost all reviews were excellent. After having mine for several weeks I totally agree. I upgraded from my Def Tech's BP-8's. The A9's are awesome speakers and fill the room with music. What I like most about these is how good they sound at low volume. I'm mostly a two channel music guy and my cd and lp collection has never sounded better. I also got a sub but these have plenty of bass. I'm using a Yamaha RS-700 100 watt receiver and the pairing is great. They are big 70lbs each and require special shipping but Crutchfield called me within 2 minutes to fill me in on details. Great service and great speakers. Sound great with rock, jazz. blues.
Great Speakers! Excellent Service! Written By Mike, West TN. on Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Ordered 2 of these from the scratch and dent outlet. One was near perfect and the other was damaged in shipping. One call and the damaged speaker was picked up and the replacement exceeded my expectations. If you look up customer service in the dictionary, the definition should read CRUTCHFIELD! Oh yeah, these polks rock, excellent bass, detailed midrange, and clear smooth highs. Could not be more pleased with my purchase.
Polk RTi A9 Written By Christopher, Chicagoland, Il on Tuesday, May 12, 2009 I replaced an older Bose system with the A9's. I took Crutchfields recommendation on these speakers, while the price was a bit daunting I really wanted better sound out of music and movies. I REALLY got it! My receiver is the Denon AVR-3808CI. Movies and especially music have really come to life out of these speakers. My cd collection has never had the workout it is getting since I installed the A9's. There is an extra dimension to everything that comes out of the speakers that was NOT there before. All of the sound is clear and crisp. Highs are high but not ice pick high. Mid's are.......beautiful and the lows are bassy but not muddy. The cabinets are a thing of beauty. They certainly added to the decor of my family room. They are pricey but worth it in my opinion. If you are in the market for a set of forever speakers and have the extra $, these may just be the ones for you. They certainly are for me.
Polk Rti9 Written By Noel, Matthews. NC on Saturday, November 15, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) Loved these speakers. I bought two scratch and dent and they are perfect. My amp pushes out 300w so these are perfect as front speakers. By far the best looking without the front grill and the sound is near perfect. Delivery and Cruthfield were great. I even bought another for a back speaker and am saving for another. Thanks
Polk Audio RTi A9 Written By Sherrill, San Marcos, Texas on Thursday, October 23, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) I have had these speakers for about 2 months now and I am very pleased. Mids and highs are crystal clear even at extreme volume levels. Bass response is great at all but the highest of volume levels. I have'em Bi-amped with an Onkyo 805 which puts out 260 watts to each speaker. They truely a joy to listen to and I have to fight to keep from cranking the volume up constantly....even at 5 in the morining...with housemates. Money well spent.
Outstanding! Written By m58villa, Tinley Park, IL on Sunday, October 05, 2008 I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. I have these speakers connected to my aged, but ever powerful, 500 watt power amp along with a matching tuner and pre-amp. These speakers are well balanced, warm and the cabinet is something out of Fine Woodworking. Imaging couldn't be more distinct and let me tell you, they will take all that my amp can deliver without a speck of distortion. You will love these speakers as I do! Thank you Polk!
speaker madness Written By bruce, sandusky ohio on Tuesday, September 02, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) well looking for speakers is a hard thing to do ,without especially listening to them, so after a long and thorough search, i deciced on the rtia9 in cherry finish. and it was an excellent choice, they should be treated as furniture because they are beautiful, and the sound is very supreme, hooked up through an onkyo amp,they just blow away my old infinity speakers, now my neighbors really adore me!!!!!
Excellent!!! Written By RAYHAN, New York on Thursday, July 31, 2008 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This is a excellent Speakers,much much better than its predecessor RTI12 along with others non Polk branded Speakers with much higher price range ,Bass is very tight and hit realy low,u can actually feel the punch even in very low volume. Vol. is set to -50....it sounded great....Its high,Mid and low all sounded with great details and imaging.............................. Also Speakers by himself looks beautifull and it realy worth the money I paid for.
Prime Time Towers Written By jmarch, Chattanooga, TN on Sunday, February 10, 2008 This will be the first review of these beauties, Polks web site has 3 reviews otherwise this is it, I googled everywhere couldn't find anyone with a review. Anyway...I bought these by the picture and info here never heard them before, but I had a good idea this was a good choice, I have Polk momo car speakers in ALL 4 of my cars and bang for the buck NOTHING matches the preformance of Polk. These monsters are heavy and extremely well built, 4 feet tall, the cabinets taper slightly, towards the back. I almost needed a dolly to move these around, I couldn't get my arms around them, unbelievable mass and build quality. Stunning to look at, hard to take my eyes off of them, I have yet to put the grills on (doubt I ever will) they are beauiful and tastefully crafted and would blend into any upscale home decore they just scream power and preformance. I have the black / silver accent model. Onkyo TX-SR875 140 Watts a channel is driving these babies every octive, highs,mids,bass preforms flawlessly. Understand speakers of this caliber take a few weeks to break in same as Polks car speakers. Other than the Odessay calibration of the Onkyo I have added 2db to the base for tweaking the lows the tweaters are very brilliant and clean no adjustment needed overall performance is stunning. Your home or ears cannot handle the top end sound and power these speakers can produce. At lower volumes they still sound full, deep, brilliant and powerful. You will be hard pressed to find any speaker at this price range and build quality that comes close to these amazing speakers. These are a bargain at 749.00 ea that preform at the 2-4K price range. Don't skimp on a receiver a 1,500 set of speakers needs a 1,500 receiver These need good clean power. Would you put cheap tires on a new Corvette? The public and magazine critics have yet to catch on to these masterpieces they are so new and undiscovered. I'm loving these speakers, by far the BEST value Crutchfield has in tower speakers. Anyone who chooses these...YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Almost Perfect Written by James, IT Programmer/Analyst 2, on 6/26/2012 10:18:00 AM Let me start by saying I love these loudspeakers, they sound GREAT! I've used the Polk RTi A9's as my main left and right for about a year, and after a short break-in period they really came out. Music sounds fantastic. The sound stage sets the musicians realistically. They're very clear and concise, I've heard more detail from my CDs than ever before. I use my A9's mostly for home theater and they shine with matched speakers. Mine are set up with the voice-matched CSI A6 center and FXI A6 surrounds. The effects seamlessly envelope me. I like my movie sound loud and detailed, so I'm in it. These do that job superbly. Did I say I loved these speakers yet? As many customer reviews have also stated, the A9's need power. A lot of power. They still sounded good when I drove them off of a 7.1 Onkyo receiver at 110 watts, but the lows suffered some. When I bi-amped them the lows came out and really started to hit. I think these speakers would gain even more from more power and a separate powerful amp (they can take 500 watts!). The cabinets are very nice and the cherry color blends in well in my living room. These speakers are big, they do have a dominating presence which I love but, unfortunately, my wife doesn't. They are also very heavy, so moving them around is kind of a pain, but it's a good sign of the quality of their build. Positives: Clear, detailed, loud. Not So Positives: Wife appreciation factor, need a whole lot of power to make them really shine.


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There are two main ways to use vitamins and mineral supplements: "megadose" and nutritional therapy.
The megadose approach involves taking supplements at doses far above nutritional needs in hopes of producing a specific medical benefit. This technique essentially uses nutrients as natural drugs. The individual supplement articles in this encyclopedia explain what is known about the potential risks and benefits of megadose therapy.
This article addresses the second approach: taking nutrients at the level of nutritional needs. We discuss general issues regarding such "nutritional insurance" and indicate which nutrients you should consider taking on a daily basis.
There is no doubt that it's important to get enough of all necessary nutrients. However, the process of determining proper daily intake levels for vitamins and minerals is far from an exact science and the recommendations issued by experts in various countries often disagree to a certain extent.
In general, while it is fairly easy to determine the minimum nutrient intakes that are necessary to avoid frank malnutrition, there's no straightforward way to determine optimum intake levels. Furthermore, individual needs undoubtedly vary based on numerous factors, including age, genetics, lifestyle, other foods in the diet, and many additional environmental influences; no schedule of official recommendations could possibly take all these factors into account, even if all the necessary data existed (which it doesn't).
Thus, all recommendations for daily nutrient intake must be regarded as approximate. The individual supplement articles in this encyclopedia summarize the current US recommendations.
Severe deficiencies of vitamins or minerals are rare in the developed world. However, evidence suggests that slight deficiencies in certain nutrients may be relatively common. These include calcium , 15,16chromium , 14folate , 13magnesium , 17 vitamin B 6 , 18-20vitamin C , 21-24 vitamin B 12 (primarily in the elderly), 25-28vitamin D , 33vitamin E , 40-42 and zinc . 16,34-37
While few people are so deficient in these nutrients to show symptoms of outright malnutrition, subtle deficiencies may increase the risk of a number of diseases. For example, insufficient intake of calcium and vitamin D may increase your chances of developing osteoporosis, and inadequate folate and vitamin B 6 may speed the development of heart disease.
Thus, taking supplements to supply these important vitamins and minerals as a form of insurance may be a good idea. For standard dosage recommendations as well as safety issues, follow the links above to the full articles.
Besides vitamins and minerals, intake of essential fatty acids may be commonly inadequate. For more information, see the articles on omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids.
Women may develop iron deficiency, but men hardly ever do. Even in women, iron supplements are not beneficial in the absence of true deficiency. We recommend avoiding iron supplements unless tests show that you really need them.
One problem with multivitamin/mineral supplements is that some nutrients may interfere with the absorption of others. For this reason, there may be advantages to taking supplements separately. (The hassle factor is a strong disadvantage!) In addition, this method allows one to avoid taking vitamins and minerals one doesn't need.
Many people wonder whether "natural" vitamins are better than "synthetic" ones. This question, however, is a bit of a red herring. Ultimately, no vitamin or mineral supplement is "natural." Purified vitamins and minerals are refined, processed products analogous to white sugar or artificial fertilizer. It doesn't much matter whether they are extracted from foods or manufactured in a laboratory: the result is the same. For example, vitamin C made from rose hips is chemically identical to vitamin C synthesized from scratch. Both are ascorbic acid.
Rose hips themselves, however, supply many nutrients along with vitamin C. If you truly wish to get your vitamins naturally, you might consider taking them as freeze-dried or condensed whole food supplements rather than as purified vitamins. This might offer a specific advantage over purified vitamins: as we noted above, fruits and vegetables may provide substances that are not actually essential but that promote better health.
Under certain conditions, the need for many nutrients may increase. These include illnesses such as diabetes , Crohn's disease , HIV , and ulcerative colitis . Furthermore, individuals who smoke cigarettes or overuse alcohol may need additional nutrients. Follow the links to the individual articles for more information.
Medications may increase the need for certain nutrients; if you look up your own medications in the Drug Interaction section of this encyclopedia, you will find what is known about these so-called nutrient depletions.
Other potential uses of multivitamins generally lack strong support.
Some but not all evidence hints that multivitamin/multimineral supplements may help prevent infections in seniors or otherwise enhance immunity. 7, 8, 9, 32,38,39,43,57,63-64 However, there are strong suspicions that scientific fraud may have tainted this research, and when the potentially fraudulent studies are disregarded the evidence looks more negative than positive. 70
Similarly, some but not all studies suggest that multivitamin/multimineral supplements can enhance mental function , and here, too, there are concerns about potential fraud. 11,12,48-51,58,59, 62,71,74 In general, the best designed studies have failed to find benefit. However, it is quite possible that multivitamin/multimineral supplements are helpful for people with marked vitamin or mineral malnutrition. 71
One study found that use of a multivitamin tablet improved mood, but not cognitive function, in hospitalized acutely ill seniors. 72 Another study failed to find that a mix of multivitamin (either general, or consisting of B-complex vitamins) were more effective than placebo for treating depression in healthy young adults. 75
Incomplete, and in some cases contradictory, evidence suggests that use of multivitamin and/or multimineral supplements might reduce antisocial behavior in children and young adults (especially those who are malnourished), 40,47,52 prevent pressure ulcers (bed sores), 54 lower blood pressure , 53 improve fertility in women , 10 improve general well-being , 47,51, 65enhance sports performance , 67 enhance growth in children, 56 speed healing of minor wounds,55 reduce the pain of osteoarthritis , 46 reduce pregnancy-related nausea ("morning sickness"), 47decrease risk of numerous birth defects , 68 help control menopausal hot flashes , 69 decrease symptoms of premenstrual stress syndrome (PMS)1-4 and ordinary stress , 5,6reduce risk of prostate cancer , 66 and help prevent cataracts . 76
In a double-blind study of 40 people undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer, use of a standard multivitamin preparation failed to reduce fatigue as compared to placebo. 73 (In fact, people in the placebo group may have done somewhat better than those given the vitamin.)
Standard multivitamin/multimineral tablets contain nutrients at levels believed to be safe for the majority of healthy people, as indicated by amounts at or below the recommended daily allowance. However, even these supplements could be harmful for people with certain diseases, such as kidney or liver disease, or for people taking certain medications, such as warfarin .
There are other multivitamin/multimineral tablets that contain high levels of certain nutrients far above nutritional needs. These could conceivably present risks for healthy people, particularly if they are taken in combination with additional specific supplements. Almost any mineral can be toxic if taken to excess, and there are also risks with excessive intake of vitamins A, B 6 , and D.
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POTSDAM Workers will begin repairs today on the damaged roof at the extension to Canton-Potsdam Hospitals campus at 49 Lawrence Ave.
The extension is still under construction. Part of the wooden frame roof collapsed under heavy winds Sunday afternoon.
We dont know the extent of the damage, but it looks like about a quarter of the trusses were damaged, hospital spokeswoman Rebecca J. Faber said.
According to project manager Justin Blanchard of Danko Construction, Massena, the damage may be less than originally estimated. When repairs begin today, each truss will be examined to determine the extent of the damage.
Well pull them one by one and inspect them, he said.
The incident is expected to delay the project by only a few days. The hospital will not know the cost of repairs until the damaged has been assessed fully.
The exact cause of the collapse is unknown, although it has been attributed to high winds. The trusses were installed and braced properly, according to Mr. Blanchard.
High winds knocked down trees and power lines in Potsdam on Sunday. Speeds approached 30 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 40 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Lavallee Brensinger, the Manchester, N.H., architectural firm behind the project, will conduct an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse, Ms. Faber said.
Engineers and contractors were at the site Monday to begin assessing the damage.
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Fort Lewis College Professor Andrew Gulliford, who wrote earlier this year about the discovery of mammoth petroglyphs near Bluff, Utah, is tickled by the creative offering some residents of the town are making to the ancient rock art.
On Dec. 21 � the winter solstice � they will burn a 16-foot-tall mammoth effigy.
�Who needs to go to Nevada for the Burning Man Festival when you can go to Bluff and burn a mammoth?� Gulliford wrote in an email with a photo of the mammoth attached.
Joe Pachak, a rock expert and local artist who was the first to discover the petroglyph, said the idea of the burning is to draw attention to the petroglyphs.
�This will promote more recording by scientists of rock art in the future,� he said.
The petroglyphs, the first of which was discovered in 1987, have long been a subject of controversy.
Scientists question whether these illustrations really depict mammoths, and many residents of the town have advocated for further protection of the site where they were discovered.
Since the first discovery, more possible mammoth petroglyphs have been discovered.
Gulliford, in his Durango Herald column �Gulliford�s Travels,� also argued for further protection by the Bureau of Land Management.
The wooden mammoth was built over a three-week period by Pachak and local Bluff residents using only sticks and two support poles. It is built to the scale of an actual mammoth.
Pachak said many volunteers helped with the making of the mammoth, with a group doing the design and about 30 others assisting in construction on a volunteer basis. The sculpture has been on display for a week.
Gulliford is a frequent visitor to Bluff.
�What really appealed to me is the size of the mammoth � it�s to scale,� he said. �Mammoths are smaller than mastodons, and I didn�t know that.�
Gulliford plans to go to Bluff for the burning.
The mammoth will be burned at 8 p.m. in a ceremony complete with drumming and flaming darts to set the structure on fire.
Pachak said residents of Bluff are excited about the petroglyphs, which, at about 13,000 years old, may be some of the oldest rock art in North America.
In March, a group of 30 volunteers led by resident Anne Phillips recorded the fourth mammoth petroglyph.
Pachak hopes to see these practices continue because it could lead to more discoveries in the future.
�That�s why it�s very important to record the rock art � the other elements were discovered by documenting very well,� he said.


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Mr. Postel is working with the Africa Bureau to implement President Obama development priorities in Africa. He is also focusing on increasing Agency engagement with the private sector. Mr. Postel also serves as the Agency's coordinator for the government-wide Partnership for Growth program and the "Plus 1" (alternate director) to the Millennium Challenge Corporation.
Mr. Postel is the founder of Pangaea Partners, an investment banking and consulting firm focused on emerging markets. Its accomplishments include helping six African countries create or improve their stock markets, providing credit and treasury courses to more than 30,000 bankers in developing countries, modernizing more than 20 former Soviet banks, and advising on the creation of the Slovak Export-Import Bank.
Throughout 2006-7, Mr. Postel served as a Senate-appointed commissioner of the U.S. Helping to Enhance the Livelihood of People around the Globe (HELP) Commission. His bipartisan work contributed to the development of a wide-ranging set of recommendations to Congress and the president for the reform of U.S. foreign assistance programs.
Previously, Mr. Postel worked as a vice president at Citibank Tokyo, where he arranged financing for borrowers on four continents. This work included arranging the first ever financing for new Boeing aircraft in Zimbabwe, serving as Bangladesh's first-ever financial advisor and arranging India's first-ever Japanese tax-lease financing. In 1988, Mr. Postel devised a $30 million financing for Jamaica International Telecommunications Limited (JAMINTEL) from Japanese investors which was the first international securitization of future receivables without a corporate guaranty – this structure has subsequently served as the basis of more than $80 billion worth of financings.
Mr. Postel has a BA from Wesleyan University and an MBA from Stanford University. Between Wesleyan and Stanford, he served as a United States Naval Officer.
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Every day 3.9 million litres of hot water gush from 65 thermal springs in the mountain spa resort of Leukerbad. These thermal springs have led to the development of tourism in Leukerbad and made it one of the biggest spa and wellness resorts in Switzerland. Apart from a medical rehabilitation centre, its attractions now include numerous public thermal baths. After their sporting activities, neither skiers in winter nor hikers in summer miss the chance to regenerate in the warm, relaxing water. The centre of Leukerbad is traffic-free and the Leukerbad Sports Arena offers plenty of indoor sports facilities to enjoy all-year round, whatever the weather.
Two cableways connect this holiday resort, tucked away in the valley basin, with the hiking terrains of the Gemmi Pass and Torrent. An ancient mule track leads from Leukerbad via the Gemmi Pass and along the idyllic Daubensee to Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland. The Gemmi Pass also gives access to what is probably the longest and most challenging climbing path in Switzerland, with long, vertical 'ladders' on the Dabenhorn, almost 3000 metres high (2943 m).
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A dramatic walkway leads along rock walls to the 35m waterfall. You feel the energy, and the atmosphere is rich in poetry: the essence of this thermal spa resort.
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- Gemmi Pass: accessible from Leukerbad by cableway or up a steep cliff path. Impressive view of the Bernese and Valais Alps.
- Leukerbad Therme: biggest alpine thermal spa complex in Europe with ten baths.
- Walliser Alpentherme & SPA: Wellness and bathing complex with Roman-Irish bath.
- Leuk: a town situated on the southern slope of the Rhone Valley with numerous historic buildings belonging to the diocese of Sitten. 18-hole golf course.
- Pfyn Forest: meadow landscape and the biggest pine forest in Switzerland. Also situated on the border between the German and French-speaking Valais
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- International Literature Festival, Leukerbad (1st weekend in July).
- Sheep Festival on the Gemmi Pass (end of July).
- Country Music (Ländlermusik) Weekend (September).
- Gemmi Triathlon (September).