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1911-1920: Cadillac Type 53
Suggested By: bassumarus
Why it was state of the art: Early automobile controls were a jumbled hodgepodge of levers, pedals, cranks, slides and indicators that varied wildly from vehicle to vehicle. The Type 53 rationalized the entire mess and implemented the standard vehicle-control layout that persists to this day. Other significant features included such advances as an early V-8 engine and an electric starter.
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1921-1930: Lancia Lambda
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Why it was state of the art: Vincenzo Lancia deserves far more recognition than he gets for the technical prowess of the products that bear his name. The Lambda pioneered two major technical breakthroughs: the car's structure was a monocoque/unibody, extraordinarily stiff for its time, and the wheels were sprung independently. The oddly sleek machines were a major step forward in handling and roadworthiness.
1931-1940: Cord 810/812
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Why it was state of the art: The coffin-nosed Cords were Art Deco shapes wrapped around high technology: front-wheel-drive, preselector gearboxes, superchargers on the 812, advanced suspensions and safety and convenience features like variable-speed wipers and a radio. The disappearing headlights aren't notably advanced technically, but aesthetically — like the rest of the car — they were groundbreaking.
1941-1950: Tucker Sedan
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Why it was state of the art: Preston Tucker's huge, radical aircraft-influenced sedan was a monument to progressive thought and intelligent engineering. Only 51 of the rear-engined, independently-suspended cars were built before the company was overcome by financial crises — propagated, many say, by the powers in Detroit that were intimidated by Tucker's ambitions.
1951-1960: Citroën DS
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Why it was state of the art: Everyone's favorite Gallic starship remains one of the most ridiculously overengineered and technically ambitious vehicles to see mass production. While Detroit was busily futzing with tailfins and chrome, the French redefined automotive luxury. Some say the DS's systems were a technological dead end; some say everyone else is still catching up.
1961-1970: NSU Ro80
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Why it was state of the art: This slightly oddly-proportioned sedan was a repository for every advanced idea about car tech in the late Sixties: Wankel engine, front-wheel-drive through a semiautomatic gearbox, four-wheel disc brakes, a long wheelbase with tons of interior room, surprisingly good air-drag figures. Reliability issues, especially with the early Wankel, damaged its reputation but not its influence.
1971-1980: Saab 99 Turbo
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Why it was state of the art: Saab was one of the very few automakers whose products actually got better and faster and more interesting during the Malaise. The 99 Turbo was their statement of intent: the fuel-injected four with its very advanced turbo system powered an odd-but-pleasant-looking car that combined levels of comfort, practicality, and safety that set benchmarks then and are still respectable today.
1981-1990: Porsche 959
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Why it was state of the art: When the Porsche Gruppe B show car was displayed at the Frankfurt show in 1983, it was so advanced that it was hard to take seriously. When the production version was released in 1986, complete with torque-vectoring all-wheel-drive and composite body panels and an engine once removed from a 962, it was still playing its own game. Twenty-five years later other companies are just starting to match it.
1991-2000: McLaren F1
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Why it was state of the art: Not as complex as the 959 but several steps forward in other ways, the F1 remains Gordon Murray's masterwork. The carbon-fiber chassis holds an enormously powerful BMW V-12 with pioneering variable valve timing, a fascinatingly compact gearbox, a perfectly tuned suspension...and very little else. It was so focused that the race car did not differ materially from the street car. In our current age of computer overload, the F1 is a lesson in high tech in service of purist intent.
2001-today: Honda FCX Clarity
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Why it is state of the art: As automakers begin to investigate a world past fossil fuels, the most advanced cars on the road today are the ones that look to very different propulsion systems. As batteries continue to have frustrating limitations, fuel cells are showing more promise. The brilliant part of the Clarity is that it packages this tomorrow-tech in a rather normal-looking and normal-driving car; it's progress without discomfort.


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Police in North Carolina's largest city say heroin deaths have more than tripled in the last year.
The Charlotte Observer reported Wednesday that Charlotte already has 33 overdoses and 10 deaths from heroin, up from eight overdoses and three deaths in 2008.
Police say they've shut down seven Charlotte drug cells since June. Seizures of heroin have quadrupled from about 1,000 grams last year to nearly 5,000 grams this year.
Officials blame an increase in heroin gangs tied to Mexican drug organizations. Police say black-tar heroin made from poppies in Mexico and transported to the United States is cheaper than other forms of the drug. They say Mexican cartels have well-run distributions networks and target teenagers.
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Hi, I've got a Mongoose Somethingorother (approx. 21spd hybrid with motorcycle style grip shift shifters) that I'm trying to fix up to give to a friend. I've adjust the rear derailleur but still, the chain skips on occasion, as a regular occurence, and what I'd like to know is if the problem will be fixed if I buy a new chain. Perhaps it might help if I said I left the bike out two winters, and its all rusted to hell now. Just don't want to buy a new chain if a lot of other expensive parts need to be replaced to eliminate this skipping problem; because then it'd be more cost-effective to buy a used bike on the cheap, that's in better condition (ie. a new freewheel would be a dealbreaker). Reason I'm fixing it up instead of buying a used bike, is that my Mongoose hybrid is the type of bike we were looking for.
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Help finding some Botia Histrioncia (Burmese Loach)
Yesterday I went to several LFS to see if I could find some of these fish. I knew they didn't have any as they don't carry loaches usually at all. When I asked one if they could order them they couldn't figure out what the fish was by the name. I showed them a pic of the fish and they said that they couldn't remember the "common name" for it as the ones I gave them was not it.Common Names I gave them was Burmese Loach, Burmese Zebra Loach, and Golden Zebra Loach. Is there any other common names out there for this fish? They also said they needed the common name for the the fish to order it. That was a first cause the store I usually go to get fish orded goes by the scientific name. So with that said I went to the store that I know uses the scientific name to order fish. He is not sure if he can get them at all. Any ideas where I can get some of these fish from?
Well that one store called me back and said he can't get them right now Soo now I don't have any place locally to get them. Grrrrrr lol
Be very cautious using any "common" name, such names are often only common to specific countries; and suppliers and stores frequently make up names to sell fish better.
Even scientific names can be uncertain though, since we are relying on the collector and/or importer to correctly identify the fish in the case of wild caught, which most of the loaches will be. And as noted in our profile of Botia histrionica, this species is similar to others. I regularly (once or twice yearly) see Botia kubotai which is almost identical, but never B. histrionica.
As these are wild caught, their availability will often be seasonal. If you can find a good fish store near you that regularly imports wild-caught fish, you might have a better chance of finding these. Alternatively, there are fish suppliers online; I have never used them, since most are in the US and importing into Canada while certainly possible does have delays and airport issues, so I don't bother.
I got one store looking to see when they will be available. I showed him a picture of them also gave him the scientific name. He said he had them once before but it has been awhile. I might ask him about Botia kubotai and see if he can find them easier. Thank Byron didn't realize these would be seasonal but was wondering since I was having a hard time finding any.
This is why we are just ending the best time for wild SA fish, the rainy season ended early in the year, then the fish spawn, then fry are available. March-May is our best time for SA fish from Peru and Brazil.
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Melvin Cross, a part-time bus driver for Seymour's bus service, was in good spirits and joking around, his niece, Amanda Hoffman of Bedford, said Monday.
Hoffman said he underwent surgery over the weekend at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis for multiple stab wounds to his chest. A spokesman there said Monday that Cross was in fair condition.
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Yoshio Hachiro, the new economy, trade and industry minister, has vowed to back Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's policy of resuming halted nuclear reactors if thorough checks confirm their safety.
Hachiro's comments at a news conference Friday evening are in line with Noda's view that restarting reactors suspended for regular maintenance and inspections is necessary to ensure a stable power supply.
He also agreed with Noda's medium- to long-term nuclear energy policy, saying it will be "very difficult" to build new nuclear plants after the meltdown crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant.
"On the issue of the resumption of idled reactors, the most important thing is to employ a tougher safety standard," Hachiro said, suggesting the possibility of re-examining the current review system used to determine whether reactors are safe to restart.
After Kyushu Electric Power Co. on Thursday halted a reactor at its Sendai plant in Kagoshima Prefecture for a scheduled checkup, only 12 of the nation's 54 commercial nuclear reactors are currently on line.
It remains uncertain when the idled reactors will resume operations, given the new safety assessment requirements introduced amid the Fukushima nuclear crisis.
Approval from local municipalities is another precondition for utilities to restart idled reactors.
As for reactors whose service life has expired, Hachiro said "it is necessary to decommission them." But he stopped short of saying whether he would pursue former Prime Minister Naoto Kan's goal of ending Japan's reliance on nuclear power.
Hachiro added that he plans to hold an advisory committee meeting on energy and natural resources by the end of this month to start reviewing the nation's basic energy policy, which was compiled before the Fukushima nuclear accident and still includes building new reactors.
On trade issues, Hachiro said it is necessary to conduct a "thorough study" on whether Japan should join talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, a U.S.-backed regional free-trade initiative.
Hachiro, who is well-versed in agricultural policies, said it will be "difficult" to balance the revitalization of the agricultural sector and joining negotiations over the TPP.
Joining the free-trade agreement is fiercely opposed by farmers, who fear an influx of cheaper products from overseas.
Hachiro's remarks highlight his cautious stance toward the TPP, and contrast with the views of his predecessor, Banri Kaieda, who in January described the TPP as a "historical necessity.'
After the March 11 catastrophe, postdisaster reconstruction became the top priority for Kan's administration, which in May decided to postpone its plan to reach a conclusion by June on whether to join the TPP negotiations.
Little time remains before a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in November, when Japan will have to state its stance on the TPP.
Hachiro, meanwhile, also vowed to promote measures to help companies hurt by the yen's surge against the dollar.
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The Bank of Fukuoka and other regional banks in Kyushu plan to loan Kyushu Electric Power Co. around ¥100 billion to help the utility purchase fuel for thermal power generation and buy back corporate bonds, sources said.
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Ugh. I'm going to be stuck here, in the snow, with two kids....
Do we have a padded room???
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Im always envious of people who get to live by snow, where I am it doesnt get higher than 70 degrees and having no season change gets a little boring. I honestly have dreams about living in the snow. But the grass is always greener, right? Ive never had to shovel snow or worry about being snowed in. Im sorry it sounds like it could be a long couple of days. Stay safe going to and from the store and Im glad youre stocked on Oreos!
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If you want less CA...use a better (more expensive) lens that has less CA to begin with. But most lenses will have some...esp in any high contrast area.
The 24-120/4 is already very expensive. At over $1200 new, it's about the same price as the Tamron 24-70/2.8 VC.
But if you really want to see purple fringing, I suggest trying the pre-G Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (either D or non-D version). Shoot it wide open outdoors, and there'll be more purple haze than you ever thought possible. There's so much of it that it actually affects the color balance of the image.
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Q1 2013 Earnings Call
September 21, 2012 8:30 am ET
Matthew Stroud - Vice President of Investor Relations
C. Bradford Richmond - Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President
Andrew H. Madsen - President, Chief Operating Officer and Director
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I would now like to turn the meeting over to your host, Matthew Stroud.
Matthew Stroud
Thank you, Sherry. Good morning, everyone. With me today are Clarence Otis, Darden's Chairman and CEO; Drew Madsen, Darden's President and COO; Brad Richmond, Darden's CFO; and Gene Lee, President of Darden's Specialty Restaurant Group. We welcome those of you joining us by telephone or the Internet.
During the course of this conference call, Darden Restaurants' officers and employees may make forward-looking statements concerning the company's expectations, goals or objectives. Forward-looking statements are made under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we make -- undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date.
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These risks and uncertainties include food safety and food-borne illness concerns; litigation; unfavorable publicity; risks relating to public policy changes and federal, state and local regulation of our business, including health care reform, labor and insurance costs; technology failures; failure to execute a business continuity plan following a disaster; health concerns including virus outbreaks; intense competition; failure to drive sales growth; failure to successfully integrate the Yard House business and the additional indebtedness incurred to finance the Yard House acquisition; our plans to expand our newer brands like Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52 and Eddie V's; a lack of suitable new locations -- restaurant locations; higher-than-anticipated costs to open, close or remodel restaurants; a failure to execute innovative marketing tactics and increased advertising and marketing costs; a failure to develop and recruit effective leaders; a failure to address cost pressures, shortages or interruptions in the delivery of food and other products; adverse weather conditions and natural disasters; volatility in the market value of derivatives; economic factors specific to the restaurant industry and general macroeconomic factors, including unemployment and interest rates, disruptions in the financial markets, risks of doing business with franchisees and vendors in foreign markets; failure to protect our service marks or other intellectual property; a possible impairment in the carrying value of our goodwill or other intangible assets; a failure of our internal controls over financial reporting or changes in accounting standards; and other factors and uncertainties discussed from time to time in the reports filed by Darden with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A copy of our press release announcing our earnings, the Form 8-K used to furnish the release to the Securities and Exchange Commission and any other financial and statistical information about the period covered in the conference call, including any information required by Regulation G, is available under the heading Investor Relations on our website at darden.com.
We plan to release fiscal 2013 second quarter earnings and same-restaurant sales for fiscal September, October and November 2013 on Thursday, December 20, 2012, before the market opens, with a conference call shortly after. Also, we are planning to host our annual analyst and investor meeting here in Orlando on February 25 and 26, 2013. More details would be available soon.
We released first quarter earnings results this morning. These results were available on PR Newswire and other wire services. We recognize that most of you have reviewed our first quarter earnings results, so we won't take time to go through them in detail once again in an effort to provide more time for your questions. We will offer a line item summary of the P&L, discuss our financial outlook for fiscal 2013 and discuss our brand-by-brand operating performance summary.
To begin, Brad will provide detail about the financial results for the first quarter. Drew will review the operating performance of the brands, and Clarence will offer some closing comments. We will then respond to your questions.
With that, let me turn it over to Brad.
C. Bradford Richmond
Thank you, Matthew, and good morning. Darden's total sales from continuing operations increased 4.8% in the first quarter to $2.03 billion. Our blended same-restaurant sales base -- on a blended same-restaurant sales basis, results for Red Lobster, Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse declined 0.3% in the first quarter. We saw continued strong same-restaurant sales gains in our Specialty Restaurant Group, with a 2.2% same-restaurant sales growth on a blended basis.
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Furman builds some of the most rugged and robust power protection gear around. The Elite-15 PFi is an impressive introduction to Furman's exclusive technologies for maximizing the protection and performance of your audio and video components. Many of these technologies were originally developed to meet the extreme AC power demands of professional recording, film, and broadcast studios.
Power surges can be quick, or sustained — both types can seriously damage unprotected components. The Elite-15 PFi constantly monitors the incoming AC, and if voltage reaches 15% above normal, it automatically shuts off power to all connected equipment. In the case of a sudden voltage spike, many surge suppressors are designed to "take a bullet" and sacrifice internal parts to save your gear. It's a noble effort, but it leaves your system out of commission while you send the suppressor back to the factory for repair or replacement. Furman's suppressor circuitry can withstand multiple high-voltage spikes and keep on protecting your gear.
Wide-open dynamics are essential for truly exciting sound. To cleanly reproduce instantaneous peaks or "transients," from a cymbal crash to a car crash, an amplifier needs lots of high-current power. During these moments, amplifiers — including those in receivers and powered subwoofers — may require more current than is available from your home's AC line. Solution? Plug your amplifiers into the Elite-15 PFi's high-current outlets. Furman's unique Power Factor Technology creates a "current reservoir" capable of delivering over 45 amps of peak current. Your amplifier gets the current it needs when it needs it most.
The Elite-15 PFi's wide-bandwidth noise filtration reduces the AC line noise that can mask low-level audio and video details. The result is noticeably improved picture and sound quality. Twelve AC outlets on the back panel are divided into three isolated banks, which helps prevent noise created by one component from affecting the power going to your other plugged-in equipment. These outlets have hospital-grade connectors that grip your gear's AC plugs snugly and securely.
What a great product!! No complaints whatsoever.
C. Wallace, Monmouth, IL
What a great product!! No complaints whatsoever.
The Furman Elite replaced a Monster electrical strip that I had bought in 2007. The Monster worked fine for the set up that I had, but I wanted something much better for my new 4K TV and Surround system. For the money I just spent, I felt I needed to spend appropriately on the electrical protection. The Furman fit the bill perfectly. I read a lot of good reviews and so far I agree with the reviews. If you care about your electronic equipment the Furman Elite an excellent way to protect it.
Pros: Ease of installation. Bought during the holiday sales, so the price was great. I feel safe with the protection the Furman Elite provides.
Cons: None
Every since I've been serious with home electronics, I've always had a rule don't skimp on your power protection and filtering equipment. However for the past four years I've been breaking that rule. I just recently bought a LG OLED 4K TV and along with all my other home theater equipment I had it connected to an old UPS and a small surge protector. I finally decided to upgrade and purchase the Furman Elite-15 PFi but I wasn't expecting to see the results they claim. I figured it would be a great surge protector but I didn't think it would improve my audio or video quality. I was wrong, now I'm not saying it went from bland to amazing, it can't work miracles but I notice a cleaner picture and my sound is cleared and more powerful than before. I can't recommend this product more if your serious about you home entertainment equipment. So many people don't realize that proper power management will go a long way in keeping things working at peak performance.
Pros: Great surge protection and the line filtering couldn't be more amazing.
Cons: None.
I have several power conditioners, most being of the Panamax brand and while I have no complaints at all on any of them I decided to move up a bit and go with the Furman Elite -15PFI and am now glad to say that I not only waited as this was on back order but am very happy with my purchase and will be certainly considering buying more in the near future as well!! A++
Pros: 13 outlets plus coaxial connections etc.. really nice and fit well into my rack system which they also provide the brackets for, two vey nice pull-out lights for convenient viewing in dark areas or with dim lighting,,very nice touch!
Cons: None that I can think of except to say having to wait to get one as it was on backorder,,but wait for it because once you receive it you'll love it!!
This is proactive insurance w benefits. I am no longer concerned over weather when I'm away or electricity when I'm listening. The clean power this unit provides lets your amp give you what it is designed to do. Nothing short of amazing, I only wished I had of known Furman years ago. There is zero noise between tracks. Nothing. There is no noise when my system is off. None. That alone is worth the price to me. The clarity and the power my receiver is can produce now breathes new life to old songs. Anyone starting out, Start w this unit. It will pay for itself over time. If you don't have this unit, I seriously recommend this. Other units in my system get upgraded from time to time, but this is staying.
Pros: Solid construction, No Noise between tracts or when system is powered down. Every song you hear becomes brand new. Satisfaction knowing my equipment won't get zapped from weather or fluctuating electricity.
Cons: Wish the little lights could point up instead of down only. That may be an option, I just haven't figured it out yet.
I have a great stereo with a REL Storm subwoofer and vintage Maggies at the heart. Lots of power, great cables etc. The Furman power conditioner has made a Huge difference. The bass presentation has changed completely, both from digital and analog sources. The ultimate qualifier is my wife started asking "who is that singing" on a variety of music I have played many times. Buy a Furman tody. I guarantee you will be thrilled or my name is not Cranky Old Man.
Pros: sound is fabulous
Cons: could have a section for "wall wart" power that had the receptacles spaced further apart. nit picky.
I did not buy this with any expectations that it would noticably improve the sound of my 2-channel audio system. I just wanted a central unit with good surge and undervoltage protection and PFT to insure sufficient current availability. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I plugged it in. This unit made an immediate and significant improvement in the sound of my system. Highs are much smoother, bass is more full, and the midrange has filled out. The whole sytem sounds smoother, fuller, and more balanced. Everything has more weight and warmth, and is cleaner and clearer. There's more detail and separation. Vocal sibilances are now clear and smooth, not edgy or squashed. This is not my imagination. I'm a former musician with a good ear, but I'm not an "audiophile". I'm basically a skeptic, and do not assume something sounds better because of the price or hyped-up factory specs. I buy it if I hear good, clean, realistic tone - something the current designers of most higher-end audio gear don't understand. I didn't think a power conditioner could make a significant difference in the tone of my system, but I'm a believer now. Your mileage may vary depending on your system and power. I live in a typical suburban area with what I assume is pretty typical power, and it's obviously noisy and unstable enough for the Furman to make this much of a difference. So, IMO this is a great unit for protection, and may make a noticable improvement in your sound.
Pros: Good protection features (surge and under volt), solidly built, outlets not too tight or too loose, no loss in dynamics, linear filtering makes a significant sound improvement in my system.
Cons: Nothing significant. Price is a little high. Most people will not buy this particular unit to rack mount, so the pull-out lights are pointless - replace them with current/volt meters or just remove them. You only get the 3-year warranty if you read the fine print and register it within 15 days of purchase - otherwise you only get a year.
So nice to have a product that i can plug all my electronics into. Nice clean power has cleaned up both audio and video sources. Only draw back is the led lights don't rotate to see components above it.
Pros: Clean safe power.
Cons: Lights do not rotate up.
Don't normally submit reviews. This product was too good not to. Used for audio only. Fairly high end equipment 150W/channel amp, Project Perspex TT with Ortofon black cartridge. Listen primarily through Sennheiser HD800 headphones. I thought I was in audio heaven. Wow. Now I am. The improvement in the sound quality, once this unit was plugged in, was so dramatic I wondered what happened. Couldn't believe it was due to this product. If you're serious about your audio, spend the money. It's not inexpensive but the improvement was worth the money. Eliminates all background noise, the silence is golden. All you hear is the music, bass is wildly better, sound stage is huge,music sounds smoother, almost like it's been scrubbed. This and other linear power conditioners should not even be in the same category as surge suppressors.
Pros: Power protection is just a bonus. You won't believe your ears. The language in the accompanying literature is much to modest as to the actual sound improvement. Guess words won't describe it, you've got to hear it.
Cons: It's pricey but it's not fair to think of this as a surge suppressor. Can't be compared to anything but another linear power conditioner.
Fairly straightforward set up, noise reduction very good, peace of mind for all the components of my system in case of power surge or other electrical anomalies.
Pros: Works as advertised, nice warranty
Cons: Lack of instructions for the setup. Does not provide power if power plugs are two-pronged, must be three pronged.Crutchfield response on February 18, 2015 Thanks for your review. We've tested the Furman Elite-15 PFi using a variety of 2 and 3 pronged plugs without issue. Please be sure a 12-volt trigger cable is present or the Bypass switch is engaged. If one of these are not done, then the switched outlets will not function correctly.
this conditioner deserve a praise, i was using an isotek pc prior to this my rotel power amp and pre amp mac pro are all connected to this state of the art pc, hehehe... sound is very compressed, tried the 15 pfi men everything change, the system open up, i paired the isotek premier cable to the furman and junk the evo 3 serius, the bowers and wilkins speaker sing and are performing in the highest level, very good product, all my friends in the audio world are ordering this ryt now.highly recommended.
Pros: super good
Cons: nothing
Great Product. What a difference in sound quality without any noise.
Cons: Blue LED light stay lit. It should have an option for On/Off or dimmer
I recently bought the Furman to replace a failed Monster HTS 5100. I did not expect to see any difference in performance of my components given that I had the Monster HTS for a number of years and still have a Monster power conditioner. But, much to my the surprise, there was a noticeable improvement in the picture clarity and richness of the color in both my projector and my plasma TV. I don't know whether this comes from the video filters or the power conditioning of the Furman (or both) but the difference is a real upgrade in performance of my components. I trust Furman (given the brand reputation) to do its' job of protecting my equipment but can now look forward to better value from that equipment.
Pros: Simple, straightforward set up. Visible enhancement to picture after installation. Excellent value for the price (in my opinion).
Cons: Lack of instructions for setup could be a minor issue if this was your first surge protector, filter, power conditioner.
I purchased this primarily to protect my hi-fi components from unruly voltage surges, be them from Mother Nature or man made. As far as the power conditioning aspect, we have good distribution voltage where I live. However if this device can clean up unnecessary contaminants and my audio visual pieces are performing at their peak with the Furman, well I'm all in!
Pros: Well built component that gives me peace of mind protection, Furman is a very reputable name in surge protection and voltage conditioning.
Cons: None
All the other mainstream power conditioner producers out there should be ashamed of themselves, with all that bling and they don't even $ing! The previous power conditioner I owned was a monster, butt she sure looked good... Almost immediately after its warranty ran out, it started with an annoying buzz... Like a noisey power supply or something. Never did I think wow. This lower priced Furman immediately strutted its stuff! I previously thought that my Kuro had the best blacks to be produced by a Plasma... I was WRONG!!! The Furman Elite-15 PFi produced even BETTER black levels. I almost went for the gusto on the Reference Furman, unnecessary. This power conditioner is being used with the 60" Plasma, and (3) 500 watt mono-block amps without a hitch. I cannot really report on its Power Factor current reservoir, as I only use about half of the juice those amps will produce. Although, I am enjoying a lower noise floor with the now having ZERO background noise with even my more modest sources! I will be purchasing another one of these to install in my equipment rack in the closet as soon as I save up another couple hundo! At this price point it's a steal. Thanks again Crutchfield for offering up alternatives of just the most "popular" branded components, and for the great service I've come to appreciate and expect. You raise the bar for the rest of our countries customer service based companies!
Pros: Super low noise floor makes it sound like I added a MUCH more expensive audio component. Even crisper video on the Kuro. Even deeper blacks, improving an already stellar contrast ratio! Zero electronic noise with this unit. Solid feel. From the case construction, to the grippy 3 prong hospital grade outlets. Those knobs in the front... Very functional pull out n twist led light tubes. Not gimmicky at all like I expected. WOW!!!
Cons: I was curious to the reason why there is filtering for phone and cable jacks,butt not ethernet?! Answer: upon submission of the 3 yr warranty registration to Furman I questioned this ethernet thing under "comments"... 24 hrs later I unexpectedly got an email from Furman... thanking me AND explaining that at the time of design their wasn't quite as much need for any thing more than DSL phone line protection. Really though, I could care less about spikes in an Ethernet line. So, whatevs ;)~
I recently bought a Furman elite15 pfi to replace my old monster surge protector. This piece definitely improved my video signal and music. If you are putting together a nice A/V system I would highly recommend this piece. I tried the panamax voltage regulator and it was humming loudly (which is normal for it due to the fact that it is a voltage regulator). Since the voltage coming into my outlet was fine i returned the panamx and got this furman elite 15. The sound quality of my 2 channel playback is better and the picture
Pros: better quality audio and video
I am very satisfied and impressed by the Furman Elite 15PFi, it performance is outstanding, and it is very well built. What a magnificent addition to my home A/V.
Pros: Great improvement and all around great performer.
Cons: None
I ordered this power conditioner to protect my AV equipment. It's nice and simple, plug your equipment into the proper outlets, choose whether or not you want to use the trigger to turn off the switched outlets, and turn it on. The only issue I have is that my watt meter shows 50 watts drain from just the power conditioner when Furman states a 15 watt drain.
Pros: Good investment in protecting home AV equipment
Cons: Higher power drain than Furman states
I have a lot of money tied up in my AV equipment and i began to get paranoid about power surges. I watch the podcast "Home Theater Geeks" regularly and on one episode the CEO (I think) of Furman was on the show. I got interested in checking out Furman products. It came down to this one for me and I am glad I did. Not only do I have peace of mind that my equipment is safe but the benefits of having a power conditioner is real cool. I have notice an improvement in the audio. Seems to have more depth. May be placebo but with my hearing getting worse as I get older, any little bit of improvement is a blessing. Dialog is very important to me and that is noticeably improved. Can't really comment of any video improvement though it could be there. I have been using a Darbee Vision Darblet and it does a tremendous job of improving the picture quality
Pros: Plenty of outlets. 2 pullout LED lights. Offers excellent protection. Power conditioner.
Cons: Can't think of anything.
I had 2 Panamax 5300s in my living room, one in the corner audio rack and one in the center for 2 subs and the TV. Wanted something more than a strip-type in the basement, decided to move one of the 5300s down there and upgrade the living room (for NAD T787 AVR, NAD C565BEE CD, Marantz NA7004 NW player, Oppo 93 BR). Looked at the Panamax 5400 and the Furman Elite-15, went with the Furman based on several recommendations based on my equipment. As far as protection goes, probably not a huge difference from what I had because the 5300 is a nice unit, but yeah, I really COULD tell the difference for audio -- sound seems a bit smoother & cleaner, as if less effort required by the amp. Highly likely that it's partly placebo effect, but all I know for sure is that everything sounds a bit better. Basic differences between the 5400 and Elite-15: the 5400 has ethernet but only 2 high current outlets, where the Elite-15 has 4 high current but no ethernet. So depends which of those are more important to you. There are other ways to handle ethernet, but the limitation re: high current outlets is what it is, so I went with the Furman so I'd be ready if I ever do abandon my corner rack and move everything together in a single center stand.
Pros: Four high current outlets, smoother & effortless audio, good build quality
Cons: no ethernet connections
I was pleasantly surprised with this product. The Furman Elite-15 PFi is a hefty piece of equipment. It provided hefty results. I purchased it after a power outage/brownout decided to destroy one of the plate amps in my Infinity tower speakers. Repair costs are not fun. Plugging into this equipment gave me peace of mind and some unexpected results. I can honestly say that my audio equipment (receiver + 2 sub amps) is performing well above the level that i experienced prior to purchasing the Furman. I recommend it! Safety + Performance = Happy Customer.
Download the Furman Elite-15 PFi manual
|Total AC Outlets
|High-Current Outlets
|USB Connections
|RF-EMI Filtering
|Joule Rating
|Powerline Network Compatible
|Connected Equipment Guarantee
|$500 deductible
|Width (inches)
|Height (inches)
|Depth (inches)
|Weight (pounds)
|Parts Warranty
|3 Years
|Labor Warranty
|3 Years
Controls and Indicators
Power Factor Technology: Although it's rare for amplifiers to draw more than 4 Amps continuously, for superior performance it is vital that an amplifier's AC filter have low impedance and the capability to accommodate peak current demands far in excess of the RMS (continuous) current rating. The Elite-15 PFi's transient Power Factor Technology circuitry effectively creates a current reserve in excess of 45 amps (peak) that is cleaner and faster than a dedicated line from your local power station, benefiting any connected amplifiers' performance.
EMI and RFI Filtration: EMI and RFI noise entering your A/V system through the AC power line couples to the components and masks low level signals, compromising performance. This low level content is critical because it relays the harmonics and ambience in audio, and the depth and clarity in video. Furman's exclusive Linear Filtering Technology dramatically reduces noise, ensuring consistent peak operation regardless of load conditions or the time of day.
Series Multi-Stage Protection (SMP): SMP is maintenance-free surge suppression, offering AC protection without sacrificing itself in the event of a catastrophic surge. The SMP circuit senses voltages so high that operation is impossible and turns the power off before damage can occur; if the voltage exceeds 140 volts or falls below 85 volts, power is removed from all the outlets and the Extreme Voltage LED lights. The circuit will attempt to re-set automatically within 5 seconds, so manual re-set will only be necessary if there is a permanent wiring fault.
13 AC Outlets: The Furman Elite-15 PFi features one front-panel unswitched AC outlet and 12 rear-panel outlets. The outlets include:
Front Panel Lamps: The Elite-15 PFi features two retractable front panel LED lamps, offering an easy way to see the equipment below it, even when your theater lights are off.
12V Trigger: The six rear-panel switched outlets are engaged using the 12 volt trigger input, a 3.5mm mono mini-jack. The two switched outlets in the amplifier bank are delayed five seconds before turning on to avoid any potentially damaging speaker thump. Additional components can be triggered to turn on using the 12 volt output jack, also a 3.5mm mono mini-jack. If you'd rather not utilize the 12V trigger circuit, a bypass switch is located adjacent to the input and output jacks. By depressing this button, all outlets will operate when the front panel power switch is engaged.
Transient Voltage Surge Protection: The Elite-15 PFi features transient voltage surge suppression for standard telephone lines, coaxial cable TV lines, and coaxial satellite lines. There is one pair of phone input/output jacks and three pair of coaxial input/output jacks to protect your incoming phone, cable, and satellite lines. The coax jacks pass Both DC carrier signals and high bandwidth signals with an insertion loss of less than 0.1 dB. All the in-line surge suppressors feature Furman's exclusive Zero Ground Contamination technology; this aids in eliminating audio buzzing and the video hum bars that can result from typical in-line suppressors.
Rack Mount: Brackets are included to rack mount the Elite-15 PFi.
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Connected Equipment: Furman Sound's Connected Equipment Warranty covers equipment that is damaged by a transient voltage while properly connected through the Furman Elite-15 PFi to a properly wired AC power line with a protective ground in an indoor location. Furman's Connected Equipment Warranty is limited to the amount of the deductible on the Purchaser's personal property insurance policy, up to $500.00. The Connected Equipment Warranty is in effect for a period of three years.
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.
A group of audio enthusiasts got together in the Crutchfield Labs to audition a Cambridge Audio/PSB music system and give their impressions.
Bought this because of the reputation. [ Edward Apr 16, 2016 ]
owner reviews [ anthony Mar 14, 2016 ]
Crutchfield description. Work great by the way. [ Charles Feb 25, 2016 ]
This was between this product and the Panamax 5400. The stated ability to withstand multiple surges and overwhelming positive reviews finalized purchase [ BRYAN Feb 14, 2016 ]
I was looking for a reputable power conditioner (protection) for my home theater system. I've used Monster Power in the past, but I wanted something a bit more robust. After researching online I decided to go with Furman. I've been very pleased with the quality of construction and the performance of my Furman. I will definitely be buying more in the future. [ CASEY Jan 29, 2016 ]
My receiver employs similar size output. I find it more than sufficient. It would seem absurd to run at full volume, wouldn't it? It can handle 1000 watt output. [ George Feb 21, 2016 ]
Yes, I running ,my big McIntosh power amp and 2 matching Yamaha power amps and a Paradigm Sub Woofer with a built in 2500 watt amp. Everything is running the Furman elite-15. I love this Furman elite-15 and it's stood up to many power outages with power going off & on 8 times in 10 seconds but furman with stood everything. Buy one. [ ANTHONY W Feb 21, 2016 ]
Hello Xianhao z, I use this on my Yamaha Power amp at 150w per ch. x 11. It has big a big cap that can power a tank.You will love it. lance [ LANCE Feb 21, 2016 ]
Go to Google and put in "furman elite-15 owners manual", it should have the info your looking for [ HAL Feb 19, 2016 ]
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan -- Pakistani officials are urging the incoming Obama administration to stop air attacks on Pakistani territory and even are hinting that they might shoot down U.S. drones that have hit al Qaeda militants and civilian bystanders.
U.S. forces based in Afghanistan have carried out about 25 strikes this year, most of them by drones, in the troubled border region.
However, a Nov. 19 attack was carried out beyond the tribal area in the so-called settled areas of Pakistan. After the strike on Bannu, a district in the North West Frontier Province, the government summoned U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson to the foreign ministry and lodged a formal protest.
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The strikes have sparked widespread anger and resentment across Pakistan, particularly in the tribal region, and are spreading fear and panic because of reported civilian casualties.
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The boy was with her in Mr. Letterman's Porsche, stolen from his driveway, when she was arrested outside the Lincoln Tunnel in New Jersey in May 1988, the first time her obsession with Mr. Letterman was publicly revealed. She told a toll collector that she was his wife and that the child, Alex, just 3, was their son.
By then, Ms. Duvall had divorced her husband, begun using her maiden name and moved to Greenwich. She obtained custody of Alex, caring for him with Tom Ray's help. Her daughter, meanwhile, plunged further into her fantasies, on several occasions returning to Mr. Letterman's house only days after being released from jail for her last visit.
Relatives said they did not know why Ms. Ray fixated on Mr. Letterman. Psychiatrists said that while such obsessions are not typically a part of schizophrenia, they are consistent with the delusions the disorder can breed.
Sometimes Ms. Ray was found competent to stand trial on trespassing or burglary charges, sometimes not. She served her time alternately in prisons and psychiatric hospitals. With medication she would get better and be released, then she would stop taking it and get worse.
It was a vicious cycle that Ms. Duvall and Mr. Ray said they were powerless to break. They could not commit Ms. Ray to an institution or compel her to get treatment, they said, unless she was proved to be a physical danger to herself or others.
The damage Ms. Ray was doing was less overt and immediate than that.
Anna-Lisa Johanson said that on her 16th birthday, she got a long-distance call from her mother during which Ms. Ray incoherently accused her of being a tramp.
A Daughter's Vow To Escape Her Mother
Around the same time, Ms. Johanson said, she looked in the mirror and made a private resolve. ''I decided to prove to the world that I was not at all like my mother,'' she said.
She got straight A's in high school, then maintained a perfect grade-point average at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Scared that her mother would show up and mortify her, she gave her dormitory advisers a photograph of Ms. Ray and told them to notify the police if they ever spotted her.
''It was the most painful thing I've ever done,'' Ms. Johanson said. ''But I knew it was the only way I could ever make myself a success.''
She added, ''I've always loved my mother, but I hated the woman who broke into David Letterman's house.''
Friends said that Ms. Ray occasionally had insights into how much she had hurt her children. During a recent stint in jail in Florida, where she was convicted of stalking a new target, F. Story Musgrave, the retired astronaut, she told a fellow inmate, Terry Ellingson, that she wanted to find a way to do something that would make her children just a little proud.
Ms. Ellingson said in a recent telephone interview that Ms. Ray was on medication then, but that she did not continue treatment after she was released in August and went to live briefly with Ms. Ellingson, who was already out of jail. At the hearing that freed Ms. Ray, a judge openly lamented the absence of any legal mechanism to make sure she received medical help.
Two months later, Ms. Ray was dead.
Ms. Johanson said that most of her siblings are healthy and well-adjusted, but refused to be more specific, citing privacy concerns. Ms. Duvall said that Alex Ray, now 14, is finally flourishing after years of being taunted by peers who learned his mother's identity.
Ms. Ray mentioned him in that last letter, suggesting that the greatest kindness she could show him was not to remind him of who she was. ''I have no final words to Alex,'' she wrote. ''I think I will let him just be distant in his mind to me.''
Photos: Margaret Ray in a 1997 court appearance in Kissimmee, Fla.; The Ray children in 1957, clockwise, Tom, 3, Margaret, 5, David, 4 months, and Billy, 6.; Margaret, who was known as Peggy, in a photograph taken when she was 15. Below, with her first-born son in 1975. (Associated Press)(pg. 45); Loretta Duvall, the mother of Margaret Ray, at her home in Greenwich, Conn. Three of Ms. Duvall's children, who were plagued with schizophrenia, have died.; Margaret Ray in a family photo, with her brother Billy. Billy Ray was the first of his siblings to become ill, and eventually committed suicide by driving into a tree in 1973. (Janet Durrans for the New York Times)(pg. 50)


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In a whirlwind summer of transfer activity at Liverpool, there have been a lot of differing reports in the media about this potential move. Stories surfaced earlier in the week that Liverpool were about to make a make a bid for the Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus.
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….it seems that Liverpool are ready to offer the dazzling forward a way out of Borussia Dortmund.
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Liverpool are said to be baffled with reports linking them with a mega-money move for Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus.
Liverpool have spent lots of money on exciting young prospects so far this summer but they haven't really come close to replacing their talisman Luis Suarez.
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More of a wide man than Suarez but someone who is adaptable and can play in various different positions out wide or behind a number 9. Wherever you put him this guy is absolutely world-class. It's just a shame that we didn't see him at The World Cup. But, had he performed to his potential in Brazil, instead of getting injured just prior, we think that he'd have every top team in the world after him.
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It will be very interesting to see how Liverpool do continue to go about their business now the Suarez deal is in the bag.
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One-third of our youth are obese or overweight. 20% of our kids are come to be school high. The Latino status dropout rate is at 21%. That's where we come in. You're going to hear eight amazing stories tonight. If you had to give your pitch, what would you say? And how would you say it in 180 seconds? This event reflects what social Venture partners is about. We're seeking $65,000. $250,000. $250,000. $120,000. A contribution of $100,000. $150,000. $25 first to invest. You can be part of something from the ground up. Please help us. Partner with us. With your help, we can do it. My name is Chris Linn, and I'm the executive director for popsicle center, which provides help and hope for children who struggle to eat.
Ted Simons: That indeed is Chris Linn, she was the winner of last year's fast pitch event, sponsored by social Venture partners of Arizona. Leaders of various nonprofit were given three minutes to convince potential donors to fund their organizations. It culminated a seven-week program that taught nonprofits how to most effectively get their message across. The second annual greater Phoenix fast pitch social innovation Expo takes place one week from today on Tuesday, March 6th. Here to talk about it is Chris Linn, executive director of the Popsicle Center. And Terri Wogan, executive director of social Venture partners, Arizona. Thank you both for joining us. You were the winnrt last year. This was three minutes, give us your best shot? How did this work?
Chris Linn: Well, we were able to go through a seven-week training session where we had mentors assigned to us, and it was really the goal to hone in on our three-minute pitch, which was phenomenal for our organization. Over the seven weeks we all start out with note cards and as we progressed we went on stage and told our story with conviction.
Ted Simons: Why do you think you won?
Chris Linn: I'll tell you, I do believe that as far as our organization is concerned, Popsicle Center stand for parent organized partnerships supporting infants and children learning to eat, we're very unique. There's not another organization like ours in the valley. And nationwide, actually. So I think our story was unique and since we're a grass-roots organization pioneering a topic that hasn't been on the map, I think that was appealing to a lot of the partners.
Ted Simons: A lot of the judges, these are experts in the field, correct? Who actually judges in this particular contest? You had a lot of folks giving three minutes of their best time.
Terri Wogan: We did. We have seven community judges, and they're CEOs of corporations here in the valley, and foundations. And we also have a group of our social Venture partners who work in the field of Venture philanthropy, so they're looking for that start-up organization or something that is unique that can scale and grow and hit a home run out of the park.
Ted Simons: I was going to ask what exactly the judges and the folks are looking for. But the presentation is important in and of itself.
Terri Wogan: The pitch is a big part of it, but we're also looking at the content of the pitch. So we're looking at innovation, we're looking at how you're unique, what impact you have, and then the actual pitch.
Ted Simons: How were nonprofits chosen to take part in the contest?
Terri Wogan: We put out a call for applications in September, and any nonprofit can apply. Then we had a group of our partners go through each of the applications and we selected 20 that we thought really would exemplify something unique, something innovative, that we wanted to know more about their story.
Ted Simons: And then you had seven-week mentorship program to improve the message, tighten the message? What were you taught?
Chris Linn: Absolutely. It was to really tighten your message. If you're going to have an audience with a potential donor, you sometimes only have a very short amount of time. So you need to be compelling with your message and help them understand what they're investing in. That's what we were taught.
Ted Simons: When you were done, did you look at yourself back when you start and went oh, boy! I really had a lot to learn.
Chris Linn: Absolutely. Absolutely. I also -- the value in what we went through was absolutely -- you use the word priceless to tell the story.
Ted Simons: Was there an ah-ha moment as far as the mentorship program or was it a compilation of common sense and education?
Chris Linn: I did have an ah-ha moment throughout the process. When I was trying to say how I would hone in on my pitch, I was saying, is that what you want to say? Say it. It was really about taking to it layman's terms and making sure people could understand.
Ted Simons: Why is this particular skill, the three-minute skill, the fast pitch to tighten the message, why is that so important for nonprofits?
Terri Wogan: Because there's so much competing noise out there for funding, and so we're trying to really get these nonprofits to understand that they have a very short amount of time to sell their story and their pitch. So we're hoping that they can look at their value proposition, their business model, and understand how to deliver that.
Ted Simons: What is social Venture partners, before we move forward?
Terri Wogan: We're an organization of individual donors who pool our philanthropic dollars and grant them out to various nonprofits. And we use a Venture capital approach ask we apply it to our philanthropy. Our partners also get their time and talents, their skills to help the business portion of a nonprofit.
Ted Simons: We talked about this last year, and you mentioned how this was a Venture capital approach to nonprofits. What exactly does that mean?
Terri Wogan: That means that we're looking at the infrastructure of an organization. Rather than the program. A lot of foundations and funders fund programs. But we will actually fund the operations of an organization, we really will look at what does this organization need in order to grow, what is the barrier stopping them and we'll do board development, help them with their messaging, help them with their financials, get them to start thinking more like a business.
Chris Linn: And what advice -- we got the next event coming up a week from today. Tempe center for the arts, correct? And what advice would you give those contestants who are going to have to get up on that stage and give three minutes of quality time?
Chris Linn: You deserve this. You've worked hard for this. Go up there and tell your story with conviction that. Would be my absolute advice.
Ted Simons: You really have to believe in what you're doing and be confident in what you're doing, and that shows.
Chris Linn: Absolutely.
Ted Simons: All right. Congratulations on last year's win. Good luck this year. It's good to have you both here.