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dream was always to be a teacher and she never lost sight of it. Finally, at the age of 35 after a career in the travel industry and a stint as a stay-at-home mom, she earned a teaching credential from Mills College and began her teaching career. But, at the age of 40, after only 5 years of teaching, she began experiencing blurry vision, headaches, and extreme eye pain. She was diagnosed with optic neuritis, sometimes known as a pre-cursor to MS. The neurologist assured her that she didnt have MS because she only had one symptom, but cautioned her to call immediately if she noticed any joint pain or muscle weakness. Two years later, in the spring of l996, she started suffering wrist and hand pain that was so bad she could barely dress herself. She also had pain in her knees and ankles as well as a rash on her face. Thinking that she now had developed MS, she made an appointment with the neurologist who told her, I think you have lupus but dont start reading everything you can get your hands on because youll only scare yourself. Being a teacher, that was her first inclination, to educate herself. She had never even heard the word lupus. She resisted the urge to get information until she saw the rheumatologist who, after a brain MRI and a spinal tap, confirmed that the diagnosis was neuropsychiatric lupus.
After finding the right combination of drugs, Nanettes condition stabilized and she continued teaching. By now she had accepted a full time position in an elementary school as the media specialist. She ran the school library, taught classes in the library and computer lab, and was responsible for keeping the school computers up and running. It was her dream job, combining her love of books and enthusiasm for developing the use of technology in the classroom. She was experiencing a calm period in her disease and assumed that she would continue doing this job until she retired at a ripe old age.
However, the calm was shattered starting in the fall of 2002.
That school year started like any other with the usual back-to-school stress, but Nanette noticed that she was more fatigued than usual. By the end of October she was having trouble speaking, thinking clearly, and remembering things. Every student came to the media center once a week. I knew all the students in the school, but all of a sudden I couldnt remember their names or I would call them by the wrong name. By February of that school year she was in a depression so deep, her life was at risk. I didnt even know what it was because I had no history of depression. All I knew is that I wanted to die. When, at the urging of her husband, she finally called the rheumatologist, he immediately started her on IV cytoxan treatments. She responded so well that after only two treatments she returned to work and finished out the school year.
Nanette worked for another year without any major flares. But, in 2003, when the disease flared again and she had to have 6 months of cytoxan treatments, she decided it might be time to think about giving up her job. Stress and infection are thought to contribute to flares in lupus and teaching has more than its share of both. An added concern was that she was experiencing numbness and tingling in fingers of her right hand. A neurological examination and MRI of the cervical spine resulted in a diagnosis of MS in addition to Lupus. She went on extended sick leave and eventually qualified for disability retirement through the California State Teachers Retirement System. Giving up her dream job in order to try to regain her health was a difficult choice and not an easy decision. But she took the plunge and hasnt looked back.
Her family has been incredibly understanding, especially her husband, Larry. Larry has been totally supportive since Day One. He has never made me feel like Im a burden to him. He has educated himself about lupus and is very understanding of all the expensive medical tests and treatments that I have required. His attitude has always been Whatever it takes to get you well. I feel so lucky to have him.
Her work with the Lupus Foundation of Northern California (LFNC) has filled a gap in her life. She has been a member since she was first diagnosed with lupus in 1996. She attended major conferences at Stanford and participated in the San Leandro support group. Shes become more involved since her retirement, volunteering to speak on the Foundations behalf, participating in the last Stanford conference on the doctor/patient panel, and speaking at the annual Sub Chapter training conference this past June. The LFNC has provided me with knowledge and resources to cope, as well as extended the circle of people that I know who have lupus. I have met many people who are coping in extraordinary ways and who are truly inspirational. She started a sub chapter in Alameda last year. My involvement as a support group leader has allowed me to give back to the Foundation. A friend once told me that helping others is one of the best medicines and I have found this to be true.
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Grey's Anatomy Season 8 ended on a literal cliffhanger, with a ton of the cast lost in the forest after a devastating plane crash. But there's another layer of uncertainty over that, because even if they all survive, most of the characters ended the season planning to move on to other hospitals. However, we suspect that most of the characters will decide to stay at Seattle Grace-Mercy West after all. We certainly hope so! But why would they stay? As Cristina (Sandra Oh) said in Season 8, Episode 24, "Flight," Seattle hasn't exactly treated our fave docs well.
We'll be speculating about how Shonda and co. might maneuver the cast to stay in place during Season 9. To start, let's think about what factors might keep Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) in Seattle.
Lexie's death: On one hand, Lexie's (Chyler Leigh) death means there's one less person tying MerDer to Seattle, and it might make Derek want to be around his Boston based family even more. On the other hand, we could see Meredith wanting to cling to her normalcy and her mentors in Seattle in the wake of this tragedy.
Derek's hand: There's also the fact that Derek has totally mangled his hand. Maybe he stays because Seattle Grace-Mercy West has the best doctors to help him. Or maybe Harvard rescinds their offer because he can't operate anymore. Or maybe he generally decides that moving across the country is not the right thing to do in the middle of that kind of crisis.
Mark's breakdown: If Mark survives the crash, we have a feeling he's going to be in a very bad place next season. Between his physical injuries and his emotional pain, he's going to need his best bro. Maybe Derek decides to stay for him.
Bailey's wedding: On a cheerier note, maybe Meredith will want to stick around long enough to see Bailey (Chanda Wilson) get married. And, of course, during that time she'll realize home is where the heart is, and her heart is at Seattle Grace-Mercy West.
Maybe they do go... We could see Shonda and co. shaking things up for an episode or two in the beginning of the season. Maybe they do make they move, only to discover that the big change, on top of all the other emotional turmoil happening, is just too much to handle. Or heck, maybe they make the move, are fine emotionally, but discover their Boston jobs aren't all they're cracked up to be.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Dave Tippett has been preaching the importance of better puck management, staying out of the penalty box and improving the penalty-killing unit.
With a 14-4-4 start to buoy their confidence, the Coyotes haven't been paying much heed to their coach. Maybe that will change after those same issues plagued Phoenix in its first regulation loss at home this season, a 4-2 setback to Pacific Division-leading Anaheim on Saturday at Jobing.com Arena.
"First goal was a power play, second goal was a turnover, third goal was a turnover, fourth goal was a power play," Tippett said. "Maybe I shouldn't talk about that so much. Maybe we'd get it."
If the Coyotes want to sustain this torrid start, they'll need to. The two power-play goals the Ducks scored highlighted a major weakness in the Phoenix game this season, despite the addition of assistant Newell Brown, who has done wonders for the power play.
The Coyotes have allowed 13 power-play goals in their last 11 games, with the penalty-killing unit dropping to 28th in the 30-team NHL at 76.1 percent.
"We're trying some different people on it. There's concern there," Tippett said. "Tonight, we just didn't cover open men, didn't win enough battles. Your PK has got to win puck battles."
The penalty kill has had its troubles in the past, finishing under 80 percent twice in Tippett's previous four seasons. But it was an elite unit the season the team advanced to the Western Conference finals, and this year's performance represents the low-water mark in terms of percentage.
Saturday may have been the low point of the season. Anaheim entered the game with the league's worst road power play (6.4 percent), but the Ducks scored on two of their first three chances.
"We've had our struggles at home on the power play and on the road," said Anaheim left wing Dustin Penner, who had two goals. "This is just a step in the right direction for our special teams."
The Coyotes certainly miss departed free agent Boyd Gordon's shot-blocking and faceoff-winning abilities. He played a major role on this unit last season.
On Saturday, the unit also missed forward Lauri Korpikoski (upper-body injury), defenseman Zbynek Michalek (IR) and center Martin Hanzal, who left the game in the first period with a lower-body injury.
But the latter three players have played plenty this season, and yet the problems persist.
"First things first, we've got to stay out of the penalty box," defenseman Michael Stone said. "We've been talking about battling hard on it. We had a couple good starts to our kills and then they scored late.
"I don't know if you can put a particular point on it. We just need to battle harder on it. When we get chances to clear pucks, they've got to go down the ice, and when we get chances to pressure, we've got to pressure."
The Coyotes are off Sunday, so they won't have significant time to work on the PK before they hit the road for games at Nashville on Monday and Minnesota on Wednesday. But it will likely be a point of emphasis when they do have time.
Any weakness will be exploited in the power-laden Western Conference, where this mild two-game losing streak has dropped Phoenix all the way down to eighth place in the conference.
Any weakness will be exploited in the power-laden Western Conference, where this mild two-game losing streak has dropped Phoenix all the way down to eighth place in the conference.
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So how do you go about even attempting to replace LeBron who was your main playmaker and led the team in points per game (27.1), rebounds (6.9) and assists (6.9)? Pat Riley went out an acquired the best small forward on the market in Luol Deng for a very reasonable 2-year $20 million contract. The former Bull and Cavalier brings versatility on both sides of the court and is a very good secondary player. The Heat also signed Josh McRoberts to a four-year, $23 million deal and Danny Granger on a two-year, $4.2 million contract. McRoberts gives the Heat a 6'10" power forward who shot 36 percent from downtown last year and should give Miami great spacing to allow Bosh to go down low more often. The Heat have never been shy about taking chances on reclamation projects in recent years with the likes of Greg Oden, Rashard Lewis, Michael Beasley and Chris Andersen. This year's opportunity to catch lightning in a bottle is Danny Granger. The one-time budding star for the Indiana Pacers hasn't averaged over double-digits since the 2011-2012 season, but the Heat are banking that he can provide some scoring punch off the bench. The Heat are hoping for big things from Shabazz Napier who they drafted late in the first round. Miami point guards Mario Chalmers and Norris Cole have not been world-beaters, plus Erik Spoelstra will want to limit Wade's minutes, meaning Napier could end up being a solid contributor.
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When LeBron left to return home to Cleveland, it forced Miami to keep Chris Bosh at all costs. That cost was a five-year, $118 million max contract because the Houston Rockets were eying up Bosh for their very own version of the "Big Three." With Wade in his declining years it will be up to Bosh to pick up the slack and return to his primary scorer ways like when he was netting 22 points per game for the Toronto Raptors. The big question mark is what can Dwayne Wade give you for an entire grueling NBA season? Last year he averaged 19 points, 4.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals while shooting a career-high 54.5 percent from the field. However in the playoffs he was exposed on defense. Age and injuries loom as a major concern going into the season with Wade (32), Bosh (30), Deng (29), Granger (31), Andersen (36), and Udonis Haslem (34). Wade, Bosh, Deng and Granger have all had injuries recently and if Bosh or Wade is out for any significant time it could sink their ship. For all the faults this team has, the core of this unit went to four straight NBA Finals and were on the verge of accomplishing the rare "three-peat," a feat that has only been achieved by three other franchises in NBA history. So while there may no longer be a king in their realm, there is still basketball royalty to rule over their court.
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A recent study conducted by the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business shows that retirees are a huge boost to the Georgia economy.
According to the study, in recent years, Georgia has attracted on average, 16,000 retirees per year who have brought with them a net worth of $8 billion and have created approximately 28,800 jobs.
Director of Economic Forecasting at Terry College, Jeff Humphreys, says for every 100 retirees, about 55 jobs are created.
"In fact for every 1.8 retirees, one job is created in the state. Basically for every 100 retirees, we create about 55 jobs", said Humphreys. "Those jobs tend to be at hospitals, home construction, doctors offices, and food and beverage stores."
Humphreys pointed out that Elbert County is particularly good at drawing in retirees within the state.
"In Elbert County, I found that your county does a very good job of attracting retirees from other Georgia counties, you don't attract too many from other states, but you do a very good job of attracting the people who know Georgia the best", said Humphreys.
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"I just think we have to get the word out better. We have the warm weather, we have the natural amenities, and we have a pretty good tax structure that favors retirees", explained Humphreys. "There are a lot of things we are doing right. I just think the one place we could do better is marketing the state more effectively."
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Communication Disorders
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
The Communication Disorders Major is designed for students to acquire skills and competencies in the areas of speech, hearing, language, and swallowing. This program in Communication Disorders is designed to prepare students for registration as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant and for graduate work in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
This program is approved by the California State Board for Speech and Language Pathology Assistants (SLPA) as an official work training program. Students who earn a Communication Disorders degree and complete their required 126 clinical hours will be eligible to register as a SLPA in the state of California. Students can then work as Speech-Language Pathology Assistants, under the direct supervsision of licensed Speec-Language Pathologists.
One of the leading national healthcare trends is the increase in hearing, speech, language and swallowing problems among the growing aging population. Furthermore, medical advances continue to improve survival rates of premature infants, trauma, and stroke patients. These trends will influence health care for the next generation and CBU seeks to strategically position itself to help train future healthcare providers. As a result, CBU offers the BS in Communication Disorders as an option for students who desire to work and serve individuals who have medical conditions related to speech, hearing, language and swallowing.
Course Requirements
Please reference the 2014-2015 Degree Guide for Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders.
For course descriptions and course requirements from previous academic years, please reference the University Catalog, and select the catalog for the enrolled academic year.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Communication Disorders program, graduates will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of the basic human communication and swallowing processes, including the appropriate biological, neurological, acoustic, psychological, developmental, and linguistic and cultural bases.
- Knowledge of the nature of communication disorders and differences in areas of articulation, fluency, voice, language, hearing, swallowing, cognition, social communication, and communication modalities.
- Basic knowledge of the principles and methods of the prevention, assessment, and intervention for people with communication disorders.
- Knowledge of contemporary professional issues, including standards of ethical conduct, certifications, licensure, and other relevant professional credentials, as well as state and national regulations and policies relevant to professional practice.
- Knowledge of processes used in research and of the integration of research principles into evidence-based clinical practice.
- Professional oral and written or other form of communication skills.


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Researchers at Clemson University and its partners are evaluating the feasibility of using wellbore deformations to assess the changing conditions of geologic storage formations, confining zones, and well boreholes (Figure 1). Wellbores can deform in response to the injection or recovery of fluid. In extreme cases, the deformation is catastrophic and the well can be compromised. In routine cases, the small elastic deformation that accompanies injection or recovery has the potential to be an important diagnostic tool that can be used to improve the efficiency and safety of carbon storage. Wellbores can potentially deform during carbon storage operations, and effective monitoring of this process can be used to detect early precursors to fracturing within the injection formation, induced faulting, and failure of wellbore seals so they can be addressed before becoming catastrophic. These results will improve the characterization of geologic storage formations, confining zone compressibility, and pressure-dependent permeability, in addition to the distribution of structural deformation and other stratigraphic or structural differences in multiple geologic formation types. The results will improve well borehole characterization, including improvements in the understanding of the bond and integrity between the well casing, the cemented or grouted well annulus (the space between the well casing and the perimeter of the borehole), and the geologic formation itself.
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The overall goal of the Department of Energy's (DOE) Carbon Storage Program is to develop and advance technologies that will significantly improve the effectiveness of geologic carbon storage, reduce the cost of implementation, and prepare for widespread commercial deployment between 2020 and 2030. Research conducted to develop these technologies will ensure safe and permanent storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without adversely affecting energy use or hindering economic growth. Geologic carbon storage involves the injection of CO2 into underground formations that have the ability to securely contain the CO2 permanently. Technologies being developed for geologic carbon storage are focused on five storage types: oil and gas reservoirs, saline formations, unmineable coal seams, basalts, and organic-rich shales. Technologies being developed will work towards meeting carbon storage programmatic goals of (1) estimating CO2 storage capacity +/- 30 percent in geologic formations; (2) ensuring 99 percent storage permanence; (3) improving efficiency of storage operations; and (4) developing Best Practices Manuals. These technologies will lead to future CO2 management for coal-based electric power generating facilities and other industrial CO2 emitters by enabling the storage and utilization of CO2 in all storage types. The DOE Carbon Storage Program encompasses five Technology Areas: (1) Geologic Storage and Simulation and Risk Assessment (GSRA), (2) Monitoring, Verification, Accounting (MVA) and Assessment, (3) CO2 Use and Re-Use, (4) Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships (RCSP), and (5) Focus Area for Sequestration Science. The first three Technology Areas comprise the Core Research and Development (R&D) that includes studies ranging from applied laboratory to pilot-scale research focused on developing new technologies and systems for GHG mitigation through carbon storage. This project is part of the Core R&D GSRA Technology Area and works to develop technologies and simulation tools to ensure secure geologic storage of CO2. It is critical that these technologies are available to aid in characterizing geologic formations before CO2-injection takes place in order to predict the CO2 storage resource and develop CO2 injection techniques that achieve optimal use of the pore space in the reservoir and avoid fracturing the confining zone (caprock). The program's R&D strategy includes adapting and applying existing technologies that can be utilized in the next five years, while concurrently developing innovative and advanced technologies that will be deployed in the decade beyond. The project performs work to address the need for additional research to further evaluate the role that wellbore and storage formation integrity plays in the geologic storage of CO2. This project benefits carbon storage in geologic formations by developing a new technique that will improve both geologic formation characterization and in situ monitoring. This new technique could also improve the characterization of geologic storage formations, confining zone compressibility, and pressure-driven permeability, as well as the distribution of structural deformation (i.e., fractures) and other heterogeneities in a wide range of geologic formation types. Moreover, the new technique will improve the understanding and mechanical characterization of the well bore itself, including the bonds between the well casing, grout or cement, and the geologic formation. If used during carbon storage operations, wellbore deformation has the potential to detect the precursors to hydraulic fractures in either the geologic storage formation or the wellbore annulus. This research will demonstrate the ability to monitor and interpret wellbore displacements and will thus improve the safety and effectiveness of carbon storage while reducing its costs, which forwards the Carbon Storage Program goals of demonstrating 99 percent storage permanence and improving the efficiency of storage operations. Goals/Objectives
The objective of this project is to evaluate the feasibility of measuring and interpreting wellbore deformations under conditions anticipated for geologic carbon storage, with the ultimate goal of establishing the necessary background for a field demonstration. This will be accomplished by developing the knowledge required to anticipate the mechanical response, interpret the results of deformation measurements, and develop the equipment to take the required field measurements. The project consists of three primary goals:
Characterization of wellbore deformation under conditions anticipated for use in geologic carbon storage.
Development of identification and evaluation techniques for interpreting the results of simultaneous measurements of displacement and pressures during well testing or operation.
Evaluation of the capabilities of downhole instruments.
The project is being conducted by applying a broad range of expertise in theoretical and applied aspects of hydromechanical well testing, geomechanics, model inversion, and instrumentation. Deliverables include reports and journal papers describing simulation, interpretation, and instrumentation required for the proposed technique.
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"There's a lot of work to be done, so we'd better get crackin'"
I've often used this expression, but I have no idea what we might have been cracking, originally? Any insight?
I've often used this expression, but I have no idea what we might have been cracking, originally? Any insight?
I always though this was related to the cracking of a whip; either to make a horse run faster or to drive cattle etc.
I think the precise origin will probably always be shrouded in mystery, but this Ngrams graph implies it derives from the earlier British usage Crack on.
I realise Ngrams will have included many spurious occurrences of both phrases (for example, references to a crack on a surface). But this 1764 usage is obviously idiomatic, so we can safely say Crack on was current by then. I can't find any explicit use of Get cracking until at least a hundred years later.
I suggest the basic metaphor being invoked is that in many contexts, a crack is the first stage of a wider split; starting a major task might imply you need to make a small dent or crack in it first. Also, of course, you can't make an omelette without breaking (cracking) eggs.
Get cracking may have originally been not much more than get to talking as seen in this clip from Passages in the Life of Mrs. Margaret Maitland, 1849 (check)
With John Boag's 1848 Popular and Complete English Dictionary having one definition of cracking to be "conversing familiarly," the last sentence of the above clip can be translated, "The children of that time couldn't have sat chatting about this around the fire."
This use of cracking is related to the phrase to crack a joke, but I'm not sure it's related to the "get to work" meaning of get cracking. Just thought this early appearance was interesting. For more theories on the modern meaning check out the thread on the phrase at Wordwizard.
After looking at the earliest google n-grams of usage of the phrase, (discounting the 1849 passage which clearly uses "cracking" in the sense of talking/gossiping/boasting) I had a hunch it had its origins in military jargon. A little more searching found this:
According to the Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English:
It is a Crypt gang term to shoot to kill. Hip hop has made it popular because of their appeal to gangs. They inside lingo makes them secretly laugh at the ignorance of those using it in our culture so prominently today. I am a former teacher in a juvenile correctional facility and this came out in our gang training.


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Officials with Governor Robert Bentley's office, Calhoun Community College and Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) will take part in the official grand opening and ribbon cutting for the Advanced Technology Research and Development Center, Phase II of the Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP), on Wednesday, August 24, 2011, to begin at 10:00am.
The RTP's second phase is a 35,000-square-foot, $8.3 million building featuring a test facility for companies currently in the robotics manufacturing industry. The building will be used for the research, development and testing of leading edge robotics used for military projects, space exploration, and other applications. The structure will have appropriate infrastructure to support these activities with substantial outdoor areas for testing in a variety of environments.
In June 2008, former Alabama Governor Bob Riley announced the selection of Calhoun's Decatur campus as the site for the state's new Robotics Technology Park (RTP). When complete, the RTP will consist of three individual training facilities each targeted to a specific industry need.
A ribbon cutting for the Park's first phase, the 52,000-square-foot Robotic Maintenance Training Center, was held last November. Currently, short-term, non-credit training classes are being taught in the facility by instructors from AIDT. Credit classes for students from Calhoun are scheduled to be taught in the near future.
In addition to Governor Bentley, others expected to participate in the grand opening event include Postsecondary Chancellor Freida Hill, members of the Alabama State Board of Education, members of the RTP's executive board, Calhoun President Marilyn Beck, AIDT Executive Director Ed Castile, and elected officials and business leaders from across the region.
For more information on the event, contact the Calhoun Public Affairs office at 256/306-2560 or the AIDT Public Information office at 334/280-4440.
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A Beethoven Bonanza with Jeffrey Siegel and a Kimmel Center Organ Recital
Sunday, October 30
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Join us for A Keyboard Conversation with Jeffrey Siegel. This month's theme is "A Beethoven Bonanza," which ?navigates through the famous composer's myriad moods in a program including the moving and rarely performed Sonata No. 3 in C Major, his tragic and fiery Sonata Pathtique and transcendent Sonata No. 30 in E Major.
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A Sandwich a Day: Hot Muffuletta from Napoleon House in New Orleans
"Aside from Central Grocery, who else makes a good muffuletta in the French Quarter?" Without hesitation, my bartender replied "Napoleon House." A half muffuletta ($7.50) arrives piping hot from the oven, dripping with melted provolone and Swiss cheese and a healthy layer of ham, genoa salami and pastrami. It may not follow the blueprint of the traditional muffuletta, usually served cold, but a hot one makes a fine paring with a cold beer and a hangover. More


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This is Not a Book
Adventures in Popular Philosophy
written by Michael Picard
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The everyday will never seem commonplace again. Stretch your mind, put your neurons through their paces and challenge the foundations of your opinions and of knowledge itself. Filled with philosophical puzzles that have intrigued great minds of many nations for centuries, insoluble logical paradoxes and moral dilemmas, This is Not a Book provides an intellect workout that will force you to confront the consequences of your beliefs.


text: University Libraries Calendars Events Calendar of Upcoming Events Dec 6 Monday, November 05, 2012 Through Wednesday, December 05, 2012 Aug 2 2015Virginia Dare in Fact and Fancy, presented by author Marjorie HudsonWhen: 11/8/2012 4:00:00 PM until 11/8/2012 5:00:00 PMWhere: Virginia Dare Room, Alumni House, UNCG Campus "Virginia Dare in Fact and Fancy," will be presented by author Marjorie Hudson in celebration of the birth of the first English child born in America 425 years ago this year. Her appearance is sponsored by the Friends of the UNCG Libraries as part of the Around the House series and in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Virginia Dare Room at the UNCG Alumni House. Free and open to the public. Aug 2 2015Harold Schiffman Music Library Friday Night PerformanceWhen: 11/9/2012 6:00:00 PM until 11/9/2012 7:00:00 PMContact: Sarah Dorsey Aug 2 20152012 Women Veterans Historical Project Annual Luncheon and Panel DiscussionWhen: 11/10/2012 11:30:00 AM until 11/10/2012 2:00:00 PMWhere: Cone Ballroom, Elliot University Center, UNCG Campus The luncheon will feature a panel discussion with activists who work on different military-related issues focusing on women, such as student veterans activism, homelessness, and sexual assault and trauma in the military. The program is open to everyone, with a special focus on veterans, their friends and families. Tickets will be $12 for all military veterans and $16 for non-veterans. Table sponsorship opportunities to sponsor students will be available for $300. For more information contact Beth Ann Koelsch at email@example.com or 336/334-5838. Aug 2 2015Harold Schiffman Music Library Friday Night PerformanceWhen: 11/30/2012 6:00:00 PM until 11/30/2012 7:00:00 PMContact: Sarah Dorsey Aug 2 2015FOL Book Discussion: The match: "savior Siblings" and One Family's Battle to Heal Their DaughterWhen: 12/3/2012 4:00:00 PM until 12/3/2012 5:30:00 PMWhere: Hodges Reading Room, Second Floor, Jackson Library Please join the Friends of the UNCG Libraries as we discuss Beth Whitehouse's "The Match: 'Savior Siblings and One Family's Battle to Heal Their Daughter" with Professor Terrance McConnell. For more information about the program or to register, please call Kimberly Lutz at 336-256-8598 or visit our website at http://library.uncg.edu/giving/friends_of_the_libraries/Register.aspx.


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The Subaru Legacy uses disc brakes in front of the vehicle. The disc brake includes a brake disc which is attached to the wheel hub and rotates with the wheel did. A brake caliper is mounted on the rotor and holds the brake pads. When the driver presses the brake pedal, press the brake caliper, brake pads against the rotor to decelerate the vehicle. Vehicle owners to change their brake pads on a regular basis, the risk of incurring damage to the rotors and more costly repairs.
Remove brake pads
- Raise the vehicle with a car jack and support for decision under the front frame.
- Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels and tires with a key. Then pull the wheels and wheel studs.
- Stop the piston in the brake calipers. Place a C-clamp on the bracket with the bottom inside of the caliper on the back and the top of the outer brake pad. Connect the device to drive the piston in the caliper.
- Loosen the two screws holding the brackets on the supports with a pedestal.
- Lift the caliper away from the brake disc and pad access. Leave hanging bracket hydraulic rubber hose.
- Pull the brake pads out of its socket with his hands. Be sure to note the position of the support plates and brackets.
Install the brake pads
- Let the new pads in the correct position in the slice. Place the mounting bracket and mounting plates in the same position as you removed it.
- Slide the brake caliper in the correct position in the holder.
- Unscrew the two bolts that the caliper is fixed to the bracket with a socket. Tighten the screws 25 to 33 foot-pounds foot-pounds of torque with a spanner.
- Lift the nose wheel on the studs. Then unscrew the nuts on the wheel bolts with a spanner.
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- Tighten the nuts with a spanner.
- Start the engine and pump the brake pedal a few times. This is the position of the piston in the caliper.
- If your front brakes are strong, but there is always a good deal of material on the pads, to find a product called disc brake noise at your local auto parts. Spray the product on the back that the brake pads to reduce brake noise.
- Follow the instructions in the manual lifting and lowering a vehicle. It can cause injury or death.
- Use clean compressed air never brake. Some brake linings contain asbestos, especially in older vehicles. With compressed air to asbestos fibers into the air.


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Published: October 24, 2012"TRUTHS & DESTINIES," PART 1 Tom Judge and Tilly Grimes are not the only ones that know the hidden truths of the universe. The Catholic Church knows dark realities kept secret from the world and they have agents to protect us from those secrets. Whether we want them to... or not. RON MARZ (MAGDALENA, SHINKU) and STJEPAN SEJIC (ANGELUS) re-introduce one of Top Cow's most popular characters into the "Rebirth" universe in a special two-part story.


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March 5, 2011
BEAUMONT, Texas - In a pitching duel at Vincent-Beck Stadium, the Cal State Northridge Matadors (6-5) outlasted the University of San Francisco Dons (4-7) on Day 3 of the YMBL Cardinal Classic, hosted by Lamar University.
The Matadors and Dons were locked into a tight battle for much of the game as pitching and defense overpowered the offense for both teams on a cold night in Beaumont, Texas.
The Matadors' starting pitcher, Alex Muren, made his first start of the season and allowed just one hit in 5.2 innings, striking out two.
Northridge was able to break through the deadlock in the bottom of the third inning following a one-out walk by senior TS Reed. Ridge Carpenter singled to the shortstop, who was deep in the infield hole, and advanced to second on the errant throw to first. Reed moved up to third base on the play.
Andrew Muren grounded out to second base, scoring Reed from third, to give the Matadors a 1-0 lead that they held until the seventh inning.
Pitching continued to get the best of hitting, as USF starter Matt Hiserman retired eleven straight hitters following Carpenter's third inning single. Designated hitter Marty Bowen ended the slump by extending his current hit streak to seven games with a leadoff single in the bottom of the seventh.
Christian Allen pinch ran for Bowen and later scored on an RBI single to center field by shortstop Kyle Attl.
The 2-0 Matador lead was erased in the top of the eighth as the Dons plated two runs with one out. Senior Ryan Juarez came in to relieve Jacob Petersen and got an inning-ending double play with runners on first and third. The ground ball to third was fielded by Tommy Simis, who threw to second baseman Reed. Reed made an excellent play on the throw, getting the out at second and relaying the ball to first to end the inning and keep the game tied.
Attl walked for CSUN in the bottom of the tenth to lead things off. Reed sacrificed him over to second, and Carpenter walked. Andrew Muren beat out an infield single to the first baseman to load the bases, before a sacrifice fly by catcher Steven Keller scored Attl as the winning run from third.
Keller went 1-for-4 in the game to extend his team-high hit streak to eight games. Juarez (2-2) was credited with the victory.
The game was originally scheduled to start at 7 p.m. local time, but was pushed back to 8 p.m. due to rain storms that moved through the area and delayed the day's earlier games.
The Matadors will wrap up play at the YMBL Cardinal Classic tomorrow at 1 p.m. CT when they take on the host Lamar Cardinals for the second time in three days at Vincent-Beck Stadium and will return home to face the San Diego State Aztecs on Tuesday afternoon at Matador Field.


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MSI GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 core OC Power review -
DX11: Battlefield 3
DX11: Battlefield 3
One of the biggest game releases of 2011 is Battlefield 3, a combat immersive game that is about to blow you from your socks. We'll take this title and have a look at DX11 performance with the newest graphics cards.
With the plot set in 2014, SSgt Blackburn leads a five-man squad on a mission to locate, find and safely return a US squad investigating a possible chemical weapons site, whose last known position was a market controlled by a hostile militia called the PLR. Blackburn and his squad is later sent to Tehran to apprehend a high-value target named Al-Bashir. While investigating an underground vault in a local bank, Blackburn and his team learn that the PLR had access to Russian portable nuclear devices, and that two of the devices are missing.
All test runs have enabled:
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- 4xMSAA enabled
- 16x AF enabled
- HBAO enabled
- Level: Operation Swordbreaker
As you can see, after 1920x1200 the framerate caves in, this is due to graphics memory limitations.
We test at Ultra quality mode, should your graphics card have severe issues running in this configuration, by all means select a lower quality level or disable MSAA, 4x MSAA will cost you almost a third to half your framerate.
We use a run that is located in the Operation Swordbreaker level, have a peek where we are recording:
Above the level we use to measure game performance. This is the operation SwordBreaker level- a generic recording, not specific to this graphics card.
Guru3D Battlefield 3 DirectX 11 benchmark run, here we are in DX11 mode with Ultra settings. This is the Operation Swordbreaker level where there is a good balance in-between graphics card GPU load and processor utilization, making this an excellent level to test GPU performance in. There will be levels that are a tiny bit more stringent, there will be levels and sections way more easy. We think this level is the best representation of the game engine though.
In this review we benchmark the new MSI GeForce GTX 980 Ti Gaming (OC edition), the product is really good, awesome cooling, totally silent, it's factory overclocked and combined with the default var...
MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming OC review
We review the MSI GeForce GTX Gaming OC, the card comes with a newly revised TwiNFrozr model cooler. And that makes it silent and deadly as you will not hear this product. The GTX 960 is introduced in th...
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In this review we test the MSI GeForce GTX 980 Gaming OC edition graphics card. It is the big brother of the GTX 970 Gaming OC edition we tested last week. Armed with some more performance this model ...
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We review the new MSI GeForce GTX 970 Gaming OC edition. This affordable model comes with the new TwinFrozr V cooler. The GM204-200 chip is smacked onto a custom PCB surrounded with Military class co...


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A Look Back: Photos of Salt Lake's small business owners
Each Friday, The Salt Lake Tribune presents images from its archives in a special series called A Look Back. Today's photos feature the barbers, tailors, butchers and other small business owners in Salt Lake around 1900.
Every gallery of the series is available at www.sltrib.com/topics/lookback.
Here are some of the previous installments:
Life on the Ute Reservation in early the 1900s
Utah's early cultural diversity
Presidential visits to Utah from the 1860s
Hunting and fishing in the early 1900s
Saloons, brewing companies in Utah around 1900
The centennial Days of '47 parade in downtown Salt Lake City from July 1947
Construction of the Salt Lake Temple and SLC in the 1800s
Utah college life from the 1930s to 1960s
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Cartel criminalisation
The Minister of Commerce introduced the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2011 into Parliament on 13 October 2011.
One of the principle objectives of the amendment Bill is to introduce criminal sanctions for hard-core cartel behaviour.
Hard-core cartels are formed when rival firms agree to not compete with each other by fixing prices, restricting output, allocating markets or rigging bids. Cartels allow firms to raise their prices above the competitive level without fear of losing customers to rivals. This increases the profits of cartel participants but does not benefit consumers.
Another objective of the amendment Bill is to ensure that firms are not deterred from entering into legitimate, pro-competitive and efficient arrangements with other firms. It does this through a number of new exemptions as well as a clearance mechanism, which enables parties contemplating collaborative conduct to test with the Commerce Commission whether the arrangement would raise concerns.
For many businesses, one of the key exemptions will be the collaborative activity exemption. The exemption is broad and looks to the substance of an arrangement not its form. It would cover arrangements like joint ventures, strategic alliances, syndicated loans and consortium bidding provided the arrangement has a legitimate purpose (i.e. its dominant purpose is not anti-competitive) and the cartel provision is reasonably necessary to achieve that purpose.
In assessing whether conduct is prohibited, the Commerce Commission and the courts are likely to look at business documentation such as emails, file notes, board documents and business agreements, as well as oral evidence from individual persons.
The Commerce Select Committee reported back on its consideration of the Bill, recommending that the Bill be passed with some amendments including repealing the outdated competition regime for international shipping in the Shipping Act. Under the Bill, competition in international shipping would be regulated under the Commerce Act.
Draft regulatory impact statement – Cartel criminalisation [202 KB PDF]
The draft regulatory impact statement outlines the recommended policy option to the proposal to make hard-core cartel behaviour a crime.
Cabinet paper – Cartel criminalisation [2.2 MB PDF]
Paper reporting back on the outcome of consultation on cartel criminalisation and seeking agreement to the development of an exposure draft bill for further consultation.
Exposure draft Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill [148 KB PDF]
The exposure draft bill was developed to test whether it was possible to define with sufficient clarity the cartel prohibition and exemptions, such that any downsides of criminalisation would be remedied or at least mitigated.
Discussion document - Cartel criminalisation
Discussion document exploring what can be done to better deter and detect cartels.
Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
Bill as introduced to Parliament on 13 October 2011.
Draft guidelines on immunity from prosecution for cartel offences
Draft immunity guidelines were provided to detail how a leniency regime might work in a criminal context.
Regulatory Impact Statement – Cartel criminalisation
Final regulatory impact statement analysing options to promote deterrence of hard-core cartels, while not deterring efficiency enhancing collaborative activity; and to facilitate New Zealand's active contribution to enforcement efforts against global cartels.
Commerce committee report
On 13 May 2013, the Commerce Committee tabled its report on the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.
Press release announcing introduction of cartels bill
Minister Power's press release 'Bill introduced to deter hard-core cartel behaviour' 13 October 2011.
Exposure draft bill – Explanatory material
The explanatory material explains the key policy positions that underpin the exposure draft bill; and the reasons why a particular approach has been adopted, both in the design of the regime and the drafting of the bill.
Press release announcing consultation on exposure draft Bill [53 KB PDF]
Minister Power's press release 'Draft bill clarifies law around cartels' 16 June 2011.
Cabinet paper – Proposed changes to the Commerce Act in relation to cartels [82 KB PDF]
Paper seeking Cabinet approval of final policy recommendations and introduction of the Bill.
Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Bill – First Reading
First reading speech of the Minister of Commerce, Hon Craig Foss, on 24 July 2012.


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Friday, 12 November 2010 16:28
FULL THROTTLE SALOON IS BACK by Donna Wadford
Are you ready, Full Throttle Saloon hits the air on TRUtv November 17th. I am 'extra' ready after interviewing Jessie Dupree, Michael Ballard and the gorgeous Angie. All three are so excited about this season's show that they are about to explode.
Jessie Dupree, lead singer in Jackyl says, "This season is going to be a good ride, we have captured lightning in a bottle." Which can or can't be a good thing after last years horrible weather during the famous Sturgis. But all three say we are in for an exciting ride full of drama and all kinds of imaginable craziness!
Michael Ballard's dream was to own the biggest, baddest, most unique bar anywhere...and he made it happen. He exclaims, with the beautiful Angie by his side, that his dream has come true with Full Throttle Saloon, he also exclaims that he is so proud to have had the ability, knowledge and support to make it happen. His huge infamous saloon has some new looks this year. He tells us, "This is our 11th year and I am proud to see my vision come to life. I built the place and am the original owner and love how far we have come. I have a staff of over 300 people that make it happen. It is hard, don't get me wrong, we move up there in May and stay till early October getting everything ready and then torn down. It takes about a quarter of a million dollars just to open the doors. With staff, training, food, beer, music, and everything else it is a big undertaking, but one I am proud to do. We probably saw about 600,000 people in our bar this year and therefore it takes a lot of work and a great staff. The bar holds about 15,000 people and we are proud to announce we expanded some this year. We added a few more bars, bridges, cabins and now have two semi-trucks hanging for Goat the DJ."
When I asked him how many tires the burn-out pit went through, he proudly boasted about 160 week....WOW!
I wanted to know the other side of Michael and Angie and asked what they do in their off time, Angie speaks up and said, "Fishing, I love to fish." Ok guys as soon as I know where, I will let you know because I am sure a lot of guys would suddenly take up fishing or at least 'fishing watching'! She also confided in me that she is ready to have a baby and be a mom...I can see that! They make a great couple and team as it takes him to manage the bar and I know Angie has her hands full with the Flaunt Girls. Angie also announced the Flaunt girls new website coming, stayed tuned to Fullthrottlesaloon.com for more info. "There is a lot more drama this season with the girls so you better be prepared when you watch, it is outstanding," states, Angie.
As Jessie is getting ready for his tour starting in a few months, he exclaims that this past season at the Full Throttle was exceptional. He is the lead singer with Jackyl and tells us he is proud to begin touring with Run DMC as they have recorded some great songs together...you just have to hear them. "I love being a part of Full Throttle and am proud to hold the world record for the number of shows performed. I have done 21 shows in a 24 hour period and 100 shows over 50 days." He tells us that if anyone challenges him on that he will gladly shake their hand and call them the winner, as he does not want to try that again. That is hard to believe because Jessie is one hard worker and always has to have something going on.
We asked Jessie about his personal life and he boasted, "I have a wife and three great kids. Now mind you the PTA don't like to see me coming but I consider myself a great dad and love my family. I love what I do and am proud to do it."
When I asked him about literally showing his ass in 2009 Sturgis while on the stage and will we be honored again to see it, he fired back with, "I tell you what Donna, I take showing my ass to a whole new level." Huh...wonder what that means, I guess we will have to watch and find out...
Get ready for November 17th and every Wednesday after that and catch the outstanding Full Throttle Saloon, it has something for everyone!
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text: Front Back of crossover module Crossover module Cutaway view of grille Polk Audio CHT500 SurroundBar View larger Polk Audio SurroundBar® 500 Component Home Theater Single-speaker home theater sound bar Item #: 107CHT500 4 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $999.99 Shop all Sound Bars 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. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Marshall Chase Your component home theater speaker system is less than two inches away A room full of speakers is no longer the price you have to pay for a great home theater system. At a mere 1-1/2" deep, Polk Audio's SurroundBar 500 CHT delivers crisp, room-filling sound in a fraction of the space required by traditional seven or five-speaker systems. Excellence by design Polk Audio invented a completely new driver to enable the 500 CHT's ultra-slim profile: a 3-1/4" low-distortion, ASP(Asymmetrically Sculpted Sculpted Profile) aluminum dome mid-woofer with neodymium magnets and voice coils that are loaded for bear. Nine ASP woofers team with three of Polk's ring radiator tweeters to deliver a big soundstage that will envelop you with goodness, whether you're firing up your favorite Blu-ray movie or relaxing to some sweet tunes. And the 500 CHT uses patented Polk SDA® and Digital Logic technologies to deliver wraparound audio without the need for rear speakers. Flexibility at the flip of a switch The 500 CHT features a handy mode switch that lets you customize the speaker to suit your room, your home theater receiver, and your preferences. Set it to either 5- or 7-channel mode to match the capability of your receiver, and it will reproduce all the surround sound channels in your movie soundtracks. Or engage the "LCR" (left, center, right) mode and use the SurroundBar for only your front three speakers, if you want to add separate surround speakers for even more authentic home theater sound. Installation doesn't get much easier than this You can wall-mount the 500 CHT right below your TV. Or use the supplied adjustable feet to place this video-shielded speaker on your equipment stand. Connect the separate SDA crossover module to your home theater receiver with your own speaker wire (not included)) then use the supplied 15-foot, color coded speaker cable to connect to the sound bar. No more confusion about which wire goes where. Don't forget the bass... For full home theater impact, pair the 500 CHT with a Polk powered subwoofer. Product Highlights:single-speaker home theater sound barseparate crossover module enables ultra-thin sound bar designfrequency response 100-29,000 Hz (-3dB)handles 20-150 watts per channelsensitivity 87 dB8-ohm impedanceSDA surround technology and Digital Logic deliver 360º wraparound sound from just one speakerthree 3/4" ring radiator tweetersnine 3-1/4" ASP (Asymmetrically Sculpted Profile) drivers for ultra-low distortionseven sets of spring-post speaker terminalsextruded aluminum cabinet virtually eliminates sound-muddying resonanceanti-diffraction grille for open, spacious imagingbracket included for easy wall-mountingadjustable feet included15-foot, 14 conductor, color-coded speaker wire included (in-wall rated)sound bar: 49"W x 4-1/4"H x 1-/2"Dcrossover module: 1-7/8"H x 17"W x 8"Dwarranty: 5 yearsOur 60-day money-back guarantee Sound bar speakers: room-filling sound with less clutter Add big sound to your TV without a roomful of speakers. Sound bars require minimal space and wiring, and their sleek designs complement today's flat-panel TVs. Most sound bars have their own built-in amplification, so you won't need to use a home theater receiver. Some models use advanced surround processing and carefully aimed speaker drivers to simulate the effects of a full home theater audio system. Polk Audio SurroundBar® 500 Component Home Theater Reviews Average Customer Review: 4 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. Display name (e.g., JohnD) Your review will be signed using the display name and location * Your location (e.g., Charlottesville, VA) * Your rating Click on a star to rate the overall product on a scale of 1-5 Rate the following specific attributes Ease of Use Dialogue Clarity Music Performance Movie Performance Bluetooth Connectivity 1500 characters left * Your review Attach a YouTube Review Crutchfield Video Review Guidelines Only submit videos that you made or are authorized to use. Do not submit videos that contain music, video or visuals that are copyrighted and belong to someone else. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. Enter the URL of your YouTube™ video review or product demonstration. e.g., "http://www.youtube.com/v/o79TWHh598U" 500 characters left Pros 500 characters left Cons * Agree to Terms By checking this box you agree your review becomes the property of Crutchfield, that you are over 18 years of age, that you own or have owned this product, and that you are located within the United States or its territories. Please see our Review Guidelines for more information. We reserve the right (but are not obligated to) review all submissions and edit or remove any review in any manner which we deem necessary. Your review should be posted within seven days. Pleasantly surprised Written By DefconDan, NYC on Sunday, January 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This a pretty impressive little sound bar, excuse me, surround bar. The speakers are very clear and the left center right separation is excellent. The center channel clarity is excellent, which was nice. Now, depending on the mix of the movie, the virtual surround capabilities are not going to knock your socks off; again depending on the film and its mix it can be weak to soft to very good. I have it set up as 7.1 and that probably the best option to do here if you can. Look if you can manage the full separated satellite speaker systems obviously its going to be better. But if your looking for a really good setup that is going to minimize your speakers to 1 this is really the one you want. I get most of what I want as an audio freak, more importantly CLARITY, and my wife gets less speakers/wiring/mess. Honestly if you understand what they are shooting for her you will be surprised. Sub is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and depending on your home/ears/receiver the crossover will need adjustment but there are sweet spots so its just tweaking, just like you would with any speaker setup. Pros: * Excellent audio quality * Single speaker giving multichannel sound * Low profile unlike a Yahama bar which is actually quite tall but probably just as good if not better * Happy Spouse if it cleans up some speaker mess Cons: * Not true true surround; you will hear a difference from your separated system, but its still there * 7.1 wiring can be a lot of wires and while you can use banana plugs I found the ports to be too shallow to keep it secure but I have mine loose and havent had any issues. * Main cable from speaker to cable unit is a monster... you will need an extra wide in wall channel if you are going to wall mount. * wiring box is small dvr size; not terrible but plan space. * Sub needed for optimal sou 3 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Looks Great Written By MG, Chesterfield, MO on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This soundbar looks great with a wall mounted screen. Installation was easy. The surround effects are minimal, though I did not expect a lot compared to a traditional system with multiple speakers. Our priority was a clean look, followed by nice sound. For our family, the sound quality is excellent for both movies and music. I upgraded the sub to the Pro DSW 440wi. Receiver is Denon AVR 2312CI. Pros: Design, sound quality, looks. Easy cable routing for installation. Cons: Lacks true surround effect. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great Choice Written By JLM, Fargo, ND on Friday, February 03, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) This sound bar is an excellent choice over the lower end options on the market. For movies the sound has good depth and clarity - not the same surround effect you will get with a traditional surround set up but that goes with all sound bars. Distortion at high volume will not be an issue as this can handle the watts with ease. Does a fine job for music as well. If you are wanting a sound bar over a traditional set up I highly recommend this unit, and the free sub performs very well in a medium sized room (mine is 12'x15'). A couple of notes: 1.) This unit does NOT come with speaker cables to the receiver, only one from the bar to the crossover. 2.) If you are buying a receiver at same time, get a 7.1 - I have a 5.1 Yamaha and it sounds great but the surround effect will improve with a 7.1 amp. If you are looking for a clean look and are willing to sacrifice some surround effect get this unit - it's a top quality sound bar. Also the LCR / 5.1 / 7.1 option of this unit allows for future expansion and that is a great feature not found on other units. Pros: Design; sound quality; style Cons: Lacks true surround effect a bit; crossover cable is huge 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great sound Written By Kevin, South Jordan, UT on Thursday, January 19, 2012 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) The sound quality is great! I needed a speaker that looked good, was thin, but didn't want to sacrifice quality. The clarity is much better than I expected from such a thin design. While the range isn't bad, I recommend pairing with a subwoofer to get the lows for music, movies, and games. Overall, I am very satisfied and highly recommend the 500 CHT if you're looking for a sound bar. Pros: Clarity, design, and a great option if looking for a single speaker solution. Cons: None 5 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual SurroundBar speaker SDA control module 15' Color-coded wiring harness Wall-mount bracket 2 Rubber feet 2 Rack mount brackets 4 Screws Owner's Manual Warranty Card Online Product Registration Speaker cable note (on plastic bag) Polk Audio brochure SDA Control Module Wall Mount Template Features and Specs General Enclosure Acoustic Suspension Pieces in System 2 Color Gloss black Tweeter 0.75" Ring Radiator (x3) Midrange None Woofer 3.25" Dome (x9) Separate Subwoofer No Subwoofer Driver None Bluetooth Connectivity No Wall-mountable Yes Mounting Bracket Included Yes Surface Mount Stand Included Yes Speaker Parts Warranty 5 Years Speaker Labor Warranty 5 Years Amplifier Parts Warranty N/A Amplifier Labor Warranty N/A Specifications System Frequency Response 100-29k Hz Powered System No Sound Bar RMS Power 0 Subwoofer RMS Power N/A Audio Inputs Mini Stereo Audio Inputs None RCA Stereo Audio Inputs None Optical Digital Audio Inputs None Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs None HDMI Audio Video Connections HDMI Inputs None HDMI Outputs None Dimensions Sound Bar (inches) 4-1/4H x 49W x 1-5/8D Sound Bar Weight 10 lbs Subwoofer (inches) No Subwoofer Subwoofer Weight N/A Product Research SurroundBar Series Driver Technology Enclosure Design Connections Mounting Options Dimensions SurroundBar Series Polk Audio SurroundBar: The Polk Audio SurroundBar 500 CHT achieves single-speaker surround sound from one slim speaker bar & external crossover module. The Polk Audio SurroundBar 500 CHT is less than 1.625" deep, which is made possible by housing its crossover & SDA Surround technology in an external module. Polk Audio's exclusive patented SDA Surround & Polk Digital Logic technologies eliminate the need for rear speakers. The bar's black extruded aluminum enclosure is 49" long & blends in well with today's 50" or larger flat-panel televisions. The SurroundBar 500 CHT can be table-top or wall mounted. SDA Control Module: The Polk Audio SurroundBar 500 CHT includes an external SDA Control Module. The external SDA Control Module includes all the crossover components and Polk's proprietary SDA Surround & Digital Logic technologies. It also includes the receiver inputs, channel mode switch, & output to the SurroundBar. This creates a sleek, compact two-component system that delivers a musical or movie experience not possible before from most soundbar speaker designs. 7Ch, 5Ch, or LCR Switch: The Polk Audio SurroundBar 500 CHT's control module features a rear-panel channel mode switch, which enables the SurroundBar to play as part of a 7ch, 5ch, or LCR front stage. You get a rich, enveloping surround experience when you using the SurroundBar 500 CHT in 7ch or 5ch mode, plus the flexibility of adding dedicated surround channel speakers when you use it as a LCR front stage. 7Ch Mode: In 7ch mode, the Polk Audio SurroundBar 500 CHT creates all 7 channels of surround (Front/Center/Surround/Surround Back), without the use of any additional rear speakers. 5Ch Mode: In 5ch mode, the SurroundBar 500 CHT creates 5 channels of surround (Front/Center/Surround), requiring additional speakers for the surround back channels. LCR Mode: In LCR mode, the SurroundBar 500 CHT creates 3 channels of surround (Front Left/Front Right/Center), requiring additional speakers for the surround & surround back channels. Driver Technology Polk Audio Proprietary Technologies: The SurroundBar 500 CHT utilizes Polk Audio's proprietary SDA Surround & Polk Digital Logic processing technologies to produce a rich, enveloping listening experience. SDA Surround Technology: Polk's patented SDA Surround technology means there's no need to install rear speakers. SDA Surround creates a completely immersive experience, as if there were 5 or 7 speakers all around you. This technology is based on fundamental research into the way our ears process sound and perceive the direction of sounds. It uses a patented combination of signal processing and acoustical geometry that complements the spacing between your ears to produce surround sound without the need for rear mounted speakers. Since the SurroundBar 500 CHT works directly with the hearing mechanism and requires no special room characteristics, it can deliver a room-filling surround experience in nearly any location in almost any type of room. Polk Digital Logic: The SurroundBar 500 CHT utilizes Polk Digital Logic to deliver big, crisp sonic performance with no complicated setup or calibration. Through Polk Digital Logic, the SurroundBar 500 CHT's sound is created independent of any room boundaries. Polk Digital Logic helps to maintain a solid center channel for clear, intelligible dialogue, & Polk's signature warm & full sound. Polk Next-Generation Ring Radiator Tweeters: The SurroundBar 500 CHT uses three Polk next-generation 0.75" ring radiator tweeters with neodymium magnets for incredible accuracy & detail. The ring radiator tweeter is recognized as among the highest performing tweeter technologies available. ASP Aluminum Dome Mid-Woofers: The SurroundBar 500 CHT features nine 3.25" ultra-shallow (0.9" deep) ASP (Asymmetrically Sculpted Profile) aluminum dome mid-woofers that use rubber surrounds & lightweight, powerful neodymium magnets for low distortion & smooth frequency response. Two of the nine drivers are dual voice coil (DVC) designs that make possible reproduction of seven discrete channels of information from fewer drive units than would otherwise be necessary. Fewer drivers enable Polk to reduce the bar's internal volume & therefore minimize the bar's depth, while reproducing seven vivid full-range channels associated with state of the art home-theater processors. The 3.25" (diameter) ASP drivers incorporate innovations specifically developed by Polk Audio. First, the driver's 1.5" voice coil ensures high power handling and, in tandem with its coupler, helps provide an extra-rigid platform across almost the entire surface of the dome. This eliminates distortions on the dome & creates a more linear movement. Second, the asymmetric pattern of indentations & bumps on the surface of each driver's dome eliminate resonances on the dome to smooth frequency response. Frequency Response Note: The overall frequency response is 80 Hz to 33,000 Hz & the -3dB frequency response is 100 Hz to 29,000 Hz. Enclosure Design Aluminum Enclosure: The SurroundBar 500 CHT features a stylishly curved extruded aluminum enclosure in a high-gloss black to match today's flat-panel televisions. The shape of the heavy-duty non-resonant aluminum enclosure breaks up internal standing wave resonance to give you pure, lifelike sound. Slim Profile: By separating the SDA Control Module from the SurroundBar speaker, the speaker cabinet measures only 1.625" deep. Anti-Diffraction Grille & Bezel: The SurroundBar 500 CHT's anti-diffraction grille & bezel help create open, spacious imaging. Connections SurroundBar Speaker Terminal: The SurroundBar 500 CHT is fitted with a 14-pin proprietary connector to attach the included 15' speaker wire harness. The 15' speaker wire harness then connects to the external control module. SDA Control Module Connections: The SDA Control Module is fitted with a 14-pin proprietary connector (speaker output) & 14 spring-post terminals (speaker input). The 14-pin proprietary connector connects the SurroundBar speaker & the Control Module together using the included wiring harness. The 14 spring-post terminals (FL+/-, FR+/-, C+/-, SL+/-, SR+/-, SBL+/-, SBR+/-) connect to your home theater receiver's speaker output terminals using 16-12AWG speaker wire (sold separately). Color Coded Wiring: The included 15' 14-conductor speaker wire harness connects between the SurroundBar's & SDA Control Module's 14-pin proprietary connectors. The speaker wire harness is terminated with a proprietary 14-pin connector on both ends. The 14-conductor speaker wire harness is color-coded for easy identification. Color Codes White, White/black Front Left +, Front Left - Red, Red/black Front Right +, Front Right - Green, Green/black Center +, Center - Blue, Blue/black Surround Left +, Surround Left - Gray, Gray/black Surround Right +, Surround Right - Brown, Brown/black Back Left +, Back Left - Orange, Orange/black Back Right +, Back Right - Mounting Options SurroundBar Placement: The Polk Audio SurroundBar 500 CHT can be placed in front of, below, or above your flat-panel television. Rubber Feet: The Polk Audio SurroundBar 500 CHT speaker can be placed on a stand or shelf using the included rubber feet. The rubber feet simply slide into the bottom grooves of the SurroundBar speaker. The feet can be positioned to place the speaker flat or at a 10° upward angle. Without the feet, the SurroundBar speaker tilts up 5°. Note: The rubber feet add 0.125" to the height of the speaker. Wall Mounting: The SurroundBar 500 CHT's can be hung on the wall using the supplied wall-mount bracket. The included wall-wall mount bracket clips on the back of the SurroundBar speaker without any additional hardware. The mounting bracket should be attached to the wall using a minimum of five drywall or wood screws (sold separately). Make sure the bracket is stud mounted. Note: The mounting bracket measure 22.75" wide. The bracket adds 0.125" to the depth of the speaker. Control Module Mounting: The SDA Control Module can be simply placed horizontally on a flat surface or installed in a rack using the supplied rack mount ears. It can also be mounted on a wall, either vertically or horizontally, using the module's integrated keyhole slots. A wall-mount template is provided. Wall-mount screws not provided. Dimensions SurroundBar: W = 49.0" H = 4.25" (4.375" with feet) D = 1.625" (2" with feet) Weight = 10 lbs Control Module: W = 16.9375" H = 1.875" D = 7.9375" Weight = 7 lbs Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. They verify what's in the box, check the owner's manual, and record dimensions, features and specs. We stay on top of new products and technologies to help people make informed choices. Sorry, the Polk Audio SurroundBar® 500 Component Home Theater is no longer available. Looking for a similar item? Shop all Sound Bars Or, you can still... Write a review Purchase accessories for this product Download the product manual Search the website Go


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At first, the question was: Will Google enter the tablet market? Now, the question is: How much will it sell for?
Previous accounts have speculated a Google-branded tablet to retail for $199 to $249. But a new report suggests it might even be lower than that. Think $149 to $199, according to Time, citing the blog Android and Me. "It's a done deal," an anonymous tipster within the supply chain told the blog.
Here's what the blog knows about the alleged tablet so far:
- Many are referring to the device as the "Nexus tablet."
- Google is choosing a cheaper processor over the quad-core Tegra 3 processor, which the tablet was rumored to use. Since ASUS, which some are saying is Google's hardware partner, has close ties to Qualcomm, the Nexus tablet might use a Snapdragon processor.
- The Nexus tablet might arrive at the CTIA wireless convention May 8 to 10 in New Orleans. (The Nexus Galaxy smartphone, then referred by its codename Nexus Prime, was rumored to debut at the fall CTIA show in San Diego, but was delayed out of respect to Steve Jobs' death.)