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The shares may be trading in the low to mid teens, but it doesn't mean that the smoothie chain operator has come through with a fivefold pop in value. The Jamba Juice parent is simply the latest company to execute a reverse split.
After today's close, Jamba will complete a 1-for-5 reverse split. Every five shares will be exchanged for a single share worth five times as much. In theory, the move should prop up Jamba's share price from $3 to $15, but the value of the company will remain the same. It's a zero-sum game.
Executing a reverse split does have negative connotations, but that's not entirely fair.
A lot of companies going this route are fading companies that have seen their share prices fall below the $1 mark. These penny stocks go through reverse splits to maintain exchange listing requirements, but the fundamentals are still a mess.
Jamba isn't in that boat at all. It's trading well above the listing minimums, and its stock hit a three-year high last week. Many chains going this route are losing gobs of money, but Jamba posted its first annual profit last year. Wall Street sees it building on its newfound profitability this year.
In short, Jamba's the one making this call. It feels that having a share price in the double digits will attract institutional investors. It's a big gamble, especially since many companies that have gone the reverse split route have been hit with sell-offs in the immediate aftermath.
Jamba's story doesn't seem all that different than that of Sirius XM Radio (NASDAQ: SIRI ) . The satellite radio provider is also coming off a recent multiyear high. It did turn profitable after years of red ink. Its share price is also trading at $3 and change.
Sirius XM's former CEO Mel Karmazin didn't want anything to do with a reverse split. It was on the table when the company was flirting with minimum listing requirements a couple of years ago, but Karmazin quickly shot down the chatter once Sirius XM's stock was safely out of the sub-buck cellar.
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Jake Allen Named Reebok/AHL Goaltender of the Month for November
|Jake Allen leads the league in goals-against average (1.27), save percentage (0.962) and shutouts (4).
American Hockey League announced today that Jake Allen of the Peoria Rivermen has been named the Reebok/AHL
Goaltender of the Month for November. Allen made seven appearances on the
month and went 6-1-0 with a 1.35 goals-against average, a .959 save percentage
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The award is the first of its kind won by a Rivermen goaltender since Peoria joined the American Hockey League prior to the 2005-06 season. The last time a Rivermen player won a monthly AHL award was when Justin Fletcher was named co-player of the month for March 2009.
Allen stopped 213 of the 222 shots he faced in just
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In recognition of his achievement, Allen will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Rivermen home game.
A 20-year-old rookie from Fredericton, N.B., Allen leads the AHL in goals-against average (1.27), save percentage (.962) and shutouts (4) while posting an 8-1-0 record in nine appearances for Peoria. Allen was a second-round draft pick (34th overall) by the parent St. Louis Blues in 2008 and played his junior hockey in the QMJHL, where he was named the Major Junior Goaltender of the Year in 2009-10.
Other nominees for Reebok/AHL Goaltender of the Month include Abbotsford's Leland Irving, Binghamton's Barry Brust, Bridgeport's Kevin Poulin, Charlotte's Justin Pogge, Chicago's Peter Mannino, Hamilton's Curtis Sanford, Lake Erie's Jason Bacashihua, Manchester's Martin Jones, Norfolk's Cedrick Desjardins, Portland's David Leggio, Providence's Michael Hutchinson, Rochester's Jacob Markstrom, Rockford's Hannu Toivonen, San Antonio's Matt Climie, Syracuse's Jean-Philippe Levasseur, Texas's Richard Bachman, Toronto's Jussi Rynnas and Worcester's Alex Stalock.


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Being a Mets fan, I have to deal with the arrogance and sense of entitlement from Yankees fans on a daily basis. The history, the championships and the payroll. But that is nothing compared to what I've dealt with the last week from Canadiens fans.
The whining combined with the surprising lack of knowledge of the game sprinkled in with an unapologetic and grossly distorted bias of their own team is enough for me to actually sympathize with Bruins fans.
From thinking Chris Kreider actually tried to run Carey Price while on a breakaway after getting his leg slashed out from him to then having no problem with Brandon Prust's blindsided late hit to the jaw of Derek Stepan because "an eye for an eye," their conduct this series has been deplorable. And, man, they have no shame overtly expressing their prejudice…
I love all the Rags fans bitching about the Prust hit, but the Kreider hit was ok?? Go Habs Go!!!
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— Patrick Walsh (@iampatrickwalsh) May 24, 2014
Hypocrisy of Rangers fans is amusing. Whining about Prust's hit to Stepan, yet they say it's hockey when Kreider intentionally injured Price — LeslieinFortLee (@DisgustedNYer) May 24, 2014
Now that Tokarski has his A-Game on, he better keep an eye on Kreider who easily loses his footing when skating fast towards opposing goalie
— Brian B. (@Longlivehabs085) May 23, 2014
But, hey, they're fans so that's the kind of response you'd expect. At least the Canadien players and coaches are more responsible in their words…
#canadiens Michel Therrien in french:"we expect Derick Brassard to play and we know exactly where he's injured. Hockey is a small world." — Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) May 24, 2014
Daniel Briere says he hasn't seen a defenceman slash as much as Ryan McDonagh since Chris Pronger. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) May 24, 2014
Briere on Stepan injury: "It seems a little fishy to me. It seems like a game." — James Mirtle (@mirtle) May 24, 2014
Desharnais on Prust-Stepan: "I thought it was a good hit. You never want to injure somebody, but it set the tone for the game. " — Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) May 23, 2014
Prust said the Canadiens refer to Kreider's collision with Price as "accidentally on purpose" #NYR
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) May 18, 2014
Seriously? Talk about a lack of class. I guess we know where Montreal fans take their cues from.
Even when Prust brings some civility to the situation, by apologizing to Stepan for the injury, he again lowers the bar by taking an unprovoked dig at Rangers fans (via New York Post)…
"They're not my fans anymore. I'm in Montreal now. Those are my fans. That's who I care about."
Just reading all those quotes from the Canadien players is enough for me to lose my cool and I'm just a fan, I can't imagine the anger level the Rangers are dealing with at this point.
Which I think is the Canadiens game plan here. It seems as if they saw the Rangers lose their focus after the Prust hit on Stepan and feel it's something they can exploit.
I'm assuming they've already come to the conclusion that they can't skate with the Rangers after the first three games, so I guess they've decided to attempt to gain a mental advantage.
Yesterday, the Rangers began pushing back against Montreal's ridiculous claims in the media by playing some mind games of their own after going against the unwritten rule of not attending non-game day practices…
My advice, however, would be for the Rangers not to get caught up in Montreal's child's play. The best strategy is to block out all the Canadiens' noise and rise above it.
The Rangers did a masterful job against the Flyers of playing whistle to whistle and eliminating the emotion of the rivalry. Montreal is purposefully attempting to turn this series into a power keg and if the Rangers allow it to explode I don't think they advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.


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Ah, multiplayer. Two Worlds' multiplayer was certainly ambitious, a weird kind of player versus player offering that came sprinkled with light MMO chocolate bits. But it failed to capture the imagination - it bored and frustrated in equal measure. Well, Two Worlds II's multiplayer is, once again, ambitious, but in ways that make you feel genuinely excited that it could be something special.
It's all down to the new RTS-esque Village Mode. In it, you build your very own city, which must be resource managed to craft powerful, PvP items and defended to keep your citizens from grizzly death. The game throws instanced quests at you, say, for example, orcs ransacking your city, that demand you team up with three friends via a Battle.net-esque lobby system to complete. If you don't bother to defend your city, your population will decrease, and your ability to pump out those shiny resources diminishes. It's like the love child of SimCity and World of Warcraft.
It's all about the loot, of course. Your city can create one distinct type of resource, such as leather armour, or steel swords, that kind of thing. There are armour sets and weapons only available through the Village Mode, the idea being that players will be enticed to trade with each other. "It makes an almost entire world happen," James says.
Your single-player and multiplayer characters are entirely independent of each other - a decision that initially gave us the fear, but it makes sense in context. Two Worlds II's co-op multiplayer feature is set during the gap between Two Worlds and its sequel - you can play as a female human or an orc - and is designed to lead right up to the beginning of the single-player game. You see Gandohar exterminate the orc race in glorious detail, and there are loads of pretty cutscenes to sit back and enjoy. It is entirely conceivable, then, that some fans will only play Two Worlds II's multiplayer, and never touch the single-player component, but Reality Pump hopes the story element will convince fans to check it out, even if it's just to see what happens next.
The game will come with seven co-op levels, each one different - some eight player co-op, some four. They work like instanced dungeons, and play like old-school dungeon crawling; if you get killed, you have to start all over again. James estimates it all adds up to an extra ten hours of gameplay. Already, Two Worlds II is bulging at its virtual seams.
And that's not all. James teases something he's not allowed to talk about yet: "We also have some fun stuff, that's just like, this out of this world shit, that makes it more MMO. It's just a little different. It's some unique ways to interact with other players, let's put it that way." Big words. We'll be watching with interest.
So, that, in a nutshell, is Two Worlds II - a game that's shaping up to be more than a mere improvement upon its predecessor. It's a genuine attempt to innovate in the traditionally single-player oriented western role-playing experience. Will Reality Pump - and TopWare Interactive - realise their ambitious plans? James is convinced.
"In the beginning we knew what we were up against. Two Worlds had some flaws. And we knew if we were going to do it again we had to do it right. We're taking it to everybody. We're going to show everybody the game. We're going to take it to all the game shows. We know we've got something to prove to people. I just know with the experience and what's being put into this game, we're going to be successful in what we're doing."
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ATLANTA - Never have American voters reelected a president whose work they disapprove of as much as Barack Obama's. Not that Mitt Romney can take much comfort - they've never elected a challenger they view so negatively, either.
Unless things change dramatically, this Election Day will mark a first, no matter who wins. The victor will be a sitting president with a slow economy, 8 percent-plus unemployment, and an average Gallup job-approval rating below 50 percent. Or he'll be a challenger who isn't liked personally by a majority of the public and faces notable discord within his own party.
Polls since the nominating conventions show Obama slowly widening a slight lead nationally and in several key states that could decide a close election. And the mere fact that Romney hasn't ever notched a clear lead in polling, unlike previous winning challengers by this point, underscores his struggle to strike a chord with an electorate that isn't exactly enamored with the incumbent.


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INWOOD - The Inwood Dance Company is presenting Le Corsaire as the classical ballet as part of its spring dance performance this weekend at Musselman High School.
Set in a Turkish bazaar and the Pasha's grand palace, a love story cloaked in intrigue and mystery unfolds as Medora, a slave girl, is kidnapped and taken from her lover, Conrad, a pirate. With the help of Gulnare, another slave girl, Conrad is reunited with Medora and they set sail so they can be together forever.
While most of those who enjoy watching ballet are most familiar with the greater known classics, like Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake, Le Corsaire is one of the lesser known ballets, but is not one to be underestimated.
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Conrad, portrayed by Matthew Helm of the Boulder Ballet, and pirates surround Lankendem, portrayed by Ben Wetzel of the Louisville Ballet, in the Inwood Performing Arts Company spring performance of "Le Corsaire." The ballet will be performed Friday through Sunday at the Musselman High School auditorium. Visit www.inwoodperformingarts.com for tickets and info.
Having three graduating seniors this year - Nicolette White, 17, Lily McCrossin, 17, and Hannah Franz, 18 - Le Corsaire allows Smith to utilize all of her seniors in two main roles, Medora and Gulnare.
"This is our first time doing (Le Corsaire), so it's nice to have a change," said White, Sunday's Medora.
McCrossin, Saturday's Medora, agrees that this ballet has a lot to offer.
"There's a lot of dancing, of course, but there's a lot of acting too," she said. "The artist has to become the character to fulfill the role successfully."
"This isn't your typical ballet," said Franz, Sunday's Gulnare.
Deena Smith, artistic director for Inwood Performing Arts Center, said the ballet has an adventerous pirate theme with an Arabian flavor.
"I love it because it has so much diverse music and wealth of variations for the dancers - especially the senior dancers," she said. "We have two guest male artists this year because it's very hard for one man to partner with three women in one week."
Returning to Inwood Dance Company is Matthew Helms (Conrad), a principle dancer with of the Boulder Ballet Company. Ben Wetzel (Lankedem) of the Louisville Ballet is the second male guest artist who will be performing in this production.
"We strive to set (the IDC's dance students) up for success," Smith said.
This year, many of IDC's dancers competed for, and were granted, various scholarships, internships and workshop opportunities at internationally well-known schools of dance and university dance programs.
Smith said that White won the Emerging Choreographer's Award at the Regional Dance Festival in Montgomery, Alabama, and will be attending a two-week dance choreographer's intensive workshop in Provo, Utah.
McCrossin was awarded a summer scholarship to the Joffrey School of Ballet in San Francisco; Tayler Mills and Lindsey Watkins won summer intensive workshops with the Louisville Ballet; and Franz was awarded a scholarship to the dance program next fall at Adelphi University in New York.
While performing Le Corsaire at its Saturday and Sunday performances, the IDC will be performing tap, jazz and Irish step at its Friday night performance.
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Summerville DREAM and Pulty Homes invite you to come celebrate furry friends at this months Third Thursday in downtown Summerville on April 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The theme is Rescue Me, and DREAM will be showcasing businesses that will help keep your animal companions healthy and happy. Animal rescue organizations will be available to give information on how to bring home a new best friend and potential best friends will be on hand.
DREAM booths, on Hutchinson Square and on Short Central, will be accepting donations for these wonderful organizations. Suggested donations include detergent, bleach, towels, dog treats, Pedigree puppy food, Purina ProPlan (salmon or lamb), kitty litter and dog collars.
These organizations can also use gift cards from PetSmart, Petco, Staples and Office Depot. Carolina Party Artists will be on hand to paint childrens faces to look like either a cat or a dog, the perfect complement to this months theme.
Music for this event will be performed by the Ambler Hall Band behind Guerins Pharmacy and the Charleston Hot Shots in front of People, Places and Quilts. There will also be live music by Alan Bibey and Susan Riddle from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. inside A Single Smile Café.
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Ledet, Saab wed at St. Joseph Cathedral
Deanna Marie Ledet and Louis Frederick Saab II, both of Baton Rouge, were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, June 14 during a nuptial mass held at high noon at St. Joseph Cathedral in Baton Rouge. Reverend Gary T. Belsome and Deacon William Blair officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Joseph Ledet of Gonzales. Her maternal grandparents are Mrs. Rita G. Ory and the late Mr. John F. Ory, Sr. of Convent; while her paternal grandparents include Mrs. Lillian Z. Ledet and the late Mr. Raymond J. Ledet, Sr. of Gramercy.
Deanna is a 2002 graduate of St. Joseph's Academy of Baton Rouge. She also attended Louisiana State University where she earned a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design. While attending the university she was a member of Kappy Delta Sorority, American Institute of Graphic Arts, and the Louisiana State Society of Washington, D.C. Deanna is currently employed as a web specialist at the Academy For Educational Development.
Louis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Frederick Saab, Sr. of Crowley. Grandparents on his maternal side are the late Mr. and Mrs. William S. Thomas and his paternal grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Saab.
The groom is a 2001 graduate of Notre Dame High School. Louis also attended Louisiana State University where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in architecture. He was an active member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the Louisiana State Society of Washington, D.C. He is a LEED accredited professional architect and is currently employed as an architect.
The bride, escorted by her father, was elegant in a soft ivory Marissa gown with a silk taffeta draped and ruched bodice, which flowed into a mermaid silhouette skirt. The back featured delicate buttons and a draped semi-cathedral length train.
Her headpiece was a cathedral length veil of sheer illusion, reflecting the color of the bridal gown.
She carried an airy bouquet accented with fern, white peonies, white lisianthus, green cymbinoum orchids, green hypericum, and ranunculus. A soft ivory braided ribbon cascaded from the bouquet.
For her daughter's special day, Mrs. Ledet was beautiful in an ice pink silk shatung dress with a skirt overlaid in French lace and rhinestones. Her jacket was accented with ruching at the waist and a rhinestone clasp.
The mother of the groom, Mrs. Saab, chose a pistachio silk satin dress, accented with a beaded and alencon laced empire bodice. The dress was enhanced by a coordinating bolero jacket and a-line skirt.
Both mothers were presented a tussie with a cluster of theme flowers and ivory ribbon.
Attending as maid of honor was Elizabeth Hannan, friend of the bride.
Bridesmaids were Barbara Balhoff, Regan Ledet, cousins of the bride; Lisa Girouard and Christina Bellard, sisters of the groom; and Miranda Mumphrey and Kate Doherty, friends of the bride.
Each wore a riviera blue dupioni silk dress, featuring a scooped neckline and straight skirt. The dress was complimented by a riviera sash around the waist.
Each attendant held a petit airy clutch of fern, white sweet peas, lisanthus, green spray roses, and green hypericum berries.
Attending the ceremony as best man was Jeremy W. Moore, friend of the groom.
Groomsmen were Michael J. Ledet and William C. Ledet, brothers of the bride; Michael J. Thomas, cousin of the groom; Bradley C. Beard, Gregory A. Dupuis, and Nicholas P. Arnold, friends of the groom.
Ushers for the ceremony included Bart J. Bellaire and Ryan E. Girouard, brothers-in-law of the groom; Anthony P. McAtee, cousin of the groom, and Barton J. Savant, friend of the groom.
Serving as flower girl was Mallorie Lambert, cousin of the bride. Ring bearer was Thomas James Bellaire, nephew and godchild of the groom.
During the ceremony, musical selections were by soloist, Celeste Veillon; choral director, Joy Balance, St. John's Cathedral choir, organist Brent Rhodes, and trumpeter Craig Heinzen.
Scripture readings were read by Claudia Frederic, aunt of the bride; Dennis Ledet, uncle of the bride, and Cecelia Thomas, aunt of the groom.
Offertory gifts were brought up by Jenna Glass, Amanda Hill, and Casey Sevario, friends of the bride.
Boudreaux's Reception Center in Baton Rouge, served as the site for the joyous reception immediately following the mass.
The bride's cake was a lovely confection consisting of three squared tiers of buttercream, hummingbird, and strawberry cream cheese flavors, with fondant decorations. Fresh flowers accented the cake.
The groom's table featured a chocolate and praline cake in the design of a suitcase, with stickers from Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Baton Rouge, depicting the cities that he has lived.
Out of town guests registered from Mississippi, Texas, California, New York, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and various parts of Louisiana.
Following a wedding trip to the Caribbean Islands, the couple will reside in Baton Rouge.
A rehearsal dinner was given by the parents of the groom on the night prior to the wedding, which was Friday, June 13 at the Shaw Center for the Arts, River Terrace in Baton Rouge.


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One of the first things I learned when I moved here from Oregon was to make light salads like this. They're practical, easy and delicious.
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup frozen or canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
- 1 tablespoon diced pimientos
- 2 large avocados, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Lettuce leaves
- Red grapes, optional
- In a large bowl, combine sour cream, curry powder and salt. Add the chicken, pineapple, green pepper, crab and pimientos. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Just before serving, toss avocados with lemon juice. Place avocados and crab mixture on lettuce. Garnish with grapes if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Avocado Malibu Salad in Country Extra March 2000, p51
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LOUISVILLE - Still undefeated and still in the hunt, the Western Reserve Blue Devils find themselves just one win away from the Division VI, Region 21 final and just three away from a state championship berth. To move on, the Blue Devils will have to move past the 10-1 Malvern Hornets in a regional semifinal at Louisville High School Saturday night.
"They (Malvern) are very athletic," Western Reserve coach Andy Hake said. "They have a great quarterback. They have tall receivers who are skillful and a very scrappy line. They like to run to the ball quickly on defense."
Malvern's senior quarterback Shawn Ball, a 2010 All-Ohio selection, has thrown for 2,278 yards and 24 touchdowns by completing 24 of 125 passes. On the ground, Ball has ran 203 times for 1,206 yards and 22 additional scores.
"Their QB is 86 percent of their offense," Hake added. "He's ran for over 1,000 and passed for over 2,000. From what I've seen, he is the majority of their offense. I'm not going to say he's their team because they have other players who are outstanding, but he definitely stirs the drink. There's no doubt about that."
As a team, the Hornets have thrown for 2,284 yards and rushed for 2,330. They have scored 419 points while giving up 157 and recording three shutouts.
One of those shutouts came over the Lowellville Rockets in Week 2. Lowellville is the only common opponent Western Reserve and the Hornets have played in 2011. Malvern defeated the Rockets, 46-0, while the Blue Devils won a near-identical 46-6 decision in Week 5.
The Hornets only loss this season came to the Ridgewood Generals (41-20), who finished Division V play at 8-3 last week. Malvern's other regular-season victories were against United (56-26), East Canton (53-19), Newcomerstown (42-7), Strasburg-Franklin (26-21), Tuscarawas Central (41-14), Conottton Valley (46-0) and Sandy Valley (40-0). The Hornets advanced to the Region 21 semifinals with a 23-7 win over previously undefeated Ledgemont (23-7).
"I don't like comparing scores because it's all in how the two teams match up," Hake said. "Comparing scores give you the illusion that this guy or that guy is good when it really comes down to the match-up. Don't get me wrong. Ridgewood is a quality team, but none of that matters. Nothing you have done up to now matters because at this point every team is good."
While the Hornets suffered one setback this season, the Blue Devils have put together a flawless record. The perfect run earned the Blue Devils the Division VI Associated Press Championship and a 33-6 decision over Villa Angela-St. Joseph last week kept OHSAA-title dreams alive. Aside from Lowellville and VASJ, Western Reserve has turned away Mathews (52-19), Independence (26-14), East Palestine (28-6), Leetonia (48-28), McKinley (39-16), Southern (48-3), Wellsville 49-7), Jackson-Milton (52-7) and old rival McDonald (35-0).
Western Reserve has outscored opponents 456 to 122, while rushing for 3,614 yards and passing for 1,650. It's been a senior effort. Don Bolton has ran for over 2,000 yards and 24 scores this season. The senior running back's 220 yards against VASJ gave him 2,141 on the year. Fellow upperclassman Thomas Marlowe has added 464 rushing yards and six scores. Senior quarterback Jeff Clegg is 104-of-168 for 1,459 yards and 25 TDs. Senior receiver Tom Benyo leads with 554 yards and 23 scores.
Though the Blue Devils can score fast and often, it's their brute strength that Hoke says will make the difference on Saturday. Playing tough and playing smart will be the keys.
" We have to out hit them," he said. "They have some great players but so did Villa Angela-St. Joseph. Last week, we out hit our opponent and we have to do the same thing this week. We have to play physical and violent, not screw up and not turn the ball over. Last week, our kids played above themselves, We played tremendous on defense, we played physical and we beat a parochial school. Our physicality and our relentlessness are our strengths. But like I said, at this point everybody is good you just have go out there and play ball. The best team in the state don't always win the state championship. Sometimes it's the team that makes the least amount of mistakes."
And sometimes it comes down to who wants it more.
"It's going to be one hard-hitting and very intense game on Saturday," Hoke said. "I think we have a lot of fight left in us. I think it's going to come down to the last possession and who gets overwhelmed whether by athleticism or power. If we get overwhelmed, it'll be by their athleticism. If we do the overwhelming, it'll be power. We just got go out there and fight for it."


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Well, I did get thirteen trees and shrubs planted yesterday. Too bad they weren't the big ones! Back under the house tomorrow to pull wires, which puts me one step closer to having a kitchen.
Bought a few new things at the natural foods store today. Tapioca flour, arrowroot flour, coconut flour, almond meal. Now I have to learn how to use them.
I have given up on thinking about losing weight and am just concentrating on eating and feeling better. Once I'm post surgery and I stop this survival eating I may or may not worry about it. I will not go back to eating the way I was. I like being able to breathe out of both my nostrils at once.


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Rumors circulated earlier today, but now it's official: Daniel Sokatch, who only last summer left PJA to take over the San Francisco federation, is leaving to run the New Israel Fund.
Sokatch's letter to the federation's president and staff:
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
I am writing to let you know that I will be resigning my post as CEO of the JCF in order to assume the leadership of the New Israel Fund. This was not an easy decision for me, as I am genuinely sad to be leaving the Federation and its rich history of 100 years of tikkun olam and tzedakah, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead a global organization at a particularly critical time for Israel.
Still, I feel completely confident that I leave the organization in capable and passionate hands . I am so very proud of the Federation and all we have accomplished together over the past year. I take great pride in our mutual and committed efforts to accomplish our goal that the Federation-and our Jewish community-remain relevant, vibrant and dynamic in the 21st Century. It is my hope that our meaningful progress continue ever onward.
Thank you so much for sharing in this most-important and vital cause; you should all be justly proud. I will miss each and every one of you.
Sincerely, and with heartfelt appreciation,
Daniel Sokatch
The Fundermentalist says Sokatch was not pushed out. And I believe it. He just had too promising a future to hold down.
When Sokatch left LA, he gave me this exit interview. An excerpt after the jump:
Jewish Journal: PJA has prided itself on getting Jews who don't identify to affiliate with being Jewish. What makes this a Jewish organization?
Daniel Sokatch: We are a bunch of people who choose to do this Jewishly for whatever our reasons—whether they are ethnic or ethical or religious or spiritual or historical or familial—we all understand our personal obligation to get involved in the work of building a better community for everybody.
It's not coincidental that those three pictures I keep on my wall—Gandhi and King and the Dalai Lama—are all progressive religious leaders who led or lead great social movements that have at their core universalistic messages from their particular religious places.
JJ: Over the years, you have operated outside the synagogue and religious community.
DS: We are interested in going where the Jews are, and the first place you find Jews is in synagogues. I'm sure that at least half of our membership and probably more belong to a synagogue. But what is interesting is, around half don't. Where we have been really successful is finding those unaffiliated Jews, those Jews no one can engage, and engaging them. I'd like to say we have some brilliant marketing plan to reach them. What I think happened was that we just did good social justice work, and as our reputation grew, those people found us.
JJ: Sort of a Jewish "Field of Dreams."
DS: It was. We often say that, "If you build it, they will come."
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La. lawmakers consider support for alternative energy program
Legislators from the Acadiana delegation were given an inside look at future possibilities of producing alternative energy in Louisiana to combat nearly $4 per gallon gasoliine prices.
Mark Zappi, Ph.D., dean of engineering at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, presented information, Wednesday, April 30, on an ultimate goal to advance research and eventually market biofuels and other alternative forms of energy based in Louisiana.
"The state ranks second in total energy production, Zappi said. "But we're also third in terms of energy utilization.
The Clean Power and Energy Research Consortium (CPERC) is a state supported organization composed of researchers from UL Lafayette, LSU, the LSU AgCenter, Tulane, Nicholls State, Southern and the University of New Orleans.
Zappi said the state has better potential to produce ethanol from lignocellulosic processing than it does from processed sugar or corn. This process is already being tested at the Verenium Corp. plant in Jennings, the first commercialized lignocellulosic ethanol plant in the United States.
"Everybody is watching what we do down here, in Jennings, to see if lignocellulosic ethanol is going to become a reality," Zappi boasted.
In the case of biofuel production, Zappi said the feedstock, palm oils are being imported into the United States.
"Here we are thinking we are producing all these biofuels, and getting energy independence from Saudi Arabia, but we're importing palm oil from Asia," Zappi lamented. "Much of our focus is maturing alternative energy options, but using U.S.-based feedstocks, hopefully Louisiana-based feedstocks.
"We (Louisiana) have quite an amazing agriculture industry–very diverse–but it's got a lot of capability of producing these biofuels."
Though CPERC has contributed considerable effort to producing biofuels, providing alternative energy to the state's energy grid is also a priority. Zappi, a St. Martinville native, recently returned to his hometown to develop a solution to the city's rapidly inflated electric bills.
He said developments in solar and hydroelectric power are being explored in the small city that is home to 8,000 residents. These technologies have been developed to produce steam to power turbines, so that even at night the city's power grid would be fed electricity.
CPERC's visions do not end with simply the conventional forms of feedstocks. Zappi introduced the group of legislators to biodiesel derived from municipal sewage.
"This biodiesel is as good, if not better, than soybean-based (biodiesel)," Zappi said. "What we like about this is that it solves an environmental problem and we can produce it at half the cost of soybean-based diesel on today's market."
Yet another benefit of the sewage-derived fuel is because it is produced in urban areas, transportation costs are drastically decreased for the shipping of the finished product.
Zappi reassured the group that the exhaust produced from the sewage-derived fuel does not smell like its unprocessed source.
Lafayette legislators chimed in on the thought of CPERC continuing the research projects.
"Ethanol obviously is not the solution," said state Sen. Mike Michot, R-Lafayette, organizer of the gathering. "Ethanol is pulling a commodity out of the food market. It's driving up the prices of beef."
State Rep. Page Cortez, R-Lafayette, said he would support the program to boost research in the alternative fuels market.
"It kinda singles us out as somebody different in the country," Cortez said. "It's an economic development tool. With all he discussed, the energy utilization and production, it is a natural fit."


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Looking for a 357 revolver on a budget...
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> Looking for a 357 revolver on a budget...
November 25, 2005, 12:50 AM
Ive seen a couple of Taurus's under $300, like the 605 and 617. Does anyone have one of this revolvers to give an opinions on them?
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November 25, 2005, 01:30 AM
I carried a 605 for quite a few years and never had any trouble out of it.
I shot everything you can imagine through it, from light .38's to heavy .357's... It always kept ticking right along, no matter what. ( A 605 is a bit of a handful with the mags though.... Not for the recoil sensitive. )
The particular specimen I had would make one ragged hole with 5 rounds at 10 or 15 yards too, if I did my part.
Wish I'd never sold it. :(
November 25, 2005, 01:35 AM
My advice: either save up for a new Smith or buy a used Smith that works great.
It won't take you very long to put $300 worth of ammo thru that gun, not to mention that you'll have to buy cleaning supplies, eye/ear protection, possibly a holster, possibly a safe and I mentioned the ammo, which isn't cheap.
Yeah, you're saving some dough now, but you won't have the gun very long before you've spent a lot more beyond that and you may find you wished you had spent it on a quality piece that will not only last a lifetime, but can re-sell at anytime for a great price.
Jamie C.
November 25, 2005, 02:21 AM
...either save up for a new Smith or buy a used Smith that works great.
Although I can agree with buying an older Smith that's in good shape, over the Taurus, I have to say that I've seen absolutely nothing to indicate that new Smiths are any better than new Taurus revolvers.... And I'm not for spending $200 more on anything just because of it's brand name.
But this is just my opinion. *shrug*
November 25, 2005, 02:47 AM
Well, look again. The new Smiths are great. They may not be as good as older Smiths, but they're head and shoulders over a Taurus.
To the original poster: You'll find plenty of happy, fully-satisfied Taurus owners here and in other forums. And if that's the route you go, I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of your gun and the sport of shooting. But you'll also find plenty of people who believe those guns to be inferior pieces of crap that are prone to breakdown with no re-sale value. Respect to those in the former group, but count me in the latter group.
Jamie C.
November 25, 2005, 03:08 AM
Well, look again. The new Smiths are great. They may not be as good as older Smiths, but they're head and shoulders over a Taurus.
Okay, I'll bite; WHY are the Smiths "head and shoulders" over a Taurus?
Materials? Design? Workmanship?
I've owned, shot, and carried both brands for a very long time...better than 20 years. In all that time, and through all those guns, I've never owned...or even seen.... a bad Taurus revolver. Never gotten a bad Smith, either, although I've seen a couple. ( This may be due entirely to blind luck, or the fact that Smith & Wesson revolvers outnumber Taurus by a good margin here. )
Yes, the older Taurus guns were a bit rough, but that seems to have changed in the last 15-20 years. Smith & Wesson, on the other hand, has gotten a bit sloppy, in this same period of time.
Anyway, I'm not trying to start a fight here, and I'm not trying to change anybody's mind that likes one brand and not the other.... I'd just like to know what the perceived defects are.
November 25, 2005, 03:21 AM
I have one, carry it constantly, love it.
November 25, 2005, 09:50 AM
Ive seen a couple of Taurus's under $300, like the 605 and 617. Does anyone have one of this revolvers to give an opinions on them?
Take a walk over to the Taurus Forum and have a look around. Might be an eye opener.
Good luck in your search.
November 25, 2005, 09:55 AM
I currently carry a 605.
No problems!!!
November 25, 2005, 10:05 AM
Ive seen a couple of Taurus's under $300, like the 605 and 617. Does anyone have one of this revolvers to give an opinions on them?
I have a Taurus® Mdl 617 2SS my wife gave me for my birthday in 2003. It's absolutely flawless in performance.:D It's highy accurate and utterly reliable.:) ;)
November 25, 2005, 11:29 AM
They all break no matter who's name is on the side. All factories are still running a repeair department. So do a complete check of whatever you decide and take your chances at what passes.
BTW... a S&W resells for more than a Taurus because it initally cost more than a Taurus.
November 25, 2005, 07:44 PM
I personally have purchased a 586 no dash in very respectable condition for 300 even.
Hold out for a Smith.
November 25, 2005, 07:48 PM
thanks for all of your opinions
Bill B.
November 25, 2005, 09:10 PM
I'll throw another two out also that can be real deals: the Ruger Security Six and Speed Six. I have found both of these in like new shape for around $225.00 in the blue finish. Pawn shops are a good place for deals on all brands this time of year and would be one of my first stops. :)
November 25, 2005, 09:15 PM
Another Vote for OLDER S&Ws
I'll throw another two out also that can be real deals: the Ruger Security Six and Speed Six.
November 25, 2005, 09:17 PM
Korth revolvers are complex but well made. :cool:
November 25, 2005, 10:59 PM
I'll add a vote for a revolver that hasn't been mentioned, the Colt Trooper MK III. I love mine. I shoot tighter groups with my 1970 4" Trooper than I do with my shootin' bro's 6" King Cobra, even though the KC has a lighter DA trigger and better grips. Dunno why.
The DA trigger is a bit heavy, although quite smooth and linear. The trigger in SA is just about perfect. Replacement spring kits are available, and I'll be putting one in someday. The service grips are a bit fat at the bottom, but otherwise are fine. I'll be replacing them, not because I hate them (I don't) but just because they could be better. People with more knowledge than I'll ever have have declared the Mk III Colts to be one of the strongest .357 service revolvers ever made.
The blueing on mine is better than anything you'll find now, short of a Holland. Of course, that seems to be the case with older American revolvers in general. Bluing steel seems to be a lost art these days.
They seem to get no respect, at least in terms of resale value. Maybe the Pythons are getting all the love.
Every time I shoot mine, I think, "why in the hell can't Colt make a gun like this now? They'd clean house." Of course, I feel that way when I shoot an older S&W, as well.
I doubt I'll ever buy a new revolver. They really "don't make 'em like they used to."
November 26, 2005, 08:08 AM
All factories are still running a repeair department.
With the Ruger "Six" Series... just barely. "One guy in a small room" is what I've heard... and that for many hundreds of thousands of "Six" revolvers.
If I were looking for a .357, my first choice would be a Ruger Security Six. I love these revolvers. :)
November 26, 2005, 09:11 AM
I'll cast another vote for a Security Six. You can find em' for <$300 all day long and they rock.
November 26, 2005, 09:26 AM
Find yourself a Ruger! No questions. Though I am not a huge Ruger fan, I do like their revolvers more than well enough. A used Security Six, Speed Six or GP100 should serve well. Used GP100s around here go for between $300 and $350, depending on condition and variation. My father has 2 GP100s; both are smooth enough and accurate. My only gripe? They don't have a S&W action job.
November 26, 2005, 10:36 AM
Take a walk over to the Taurus Forum and have a look around. Might be an eye opener.
Good luck in your search.
Where's the Taurus Forum? Thanks
November 26, 2005, 11:20 AM
You ought to be able to find a solid k-frame for well within your price range, maybe even an L-frame.
I paid 250OTD for my 98% 586 no dash. I see 19s all the time for that kind of money. The only other gun Id consideris the Ruger Security/Speed Six guns. Ruger really screwed the pooch when they dropped it for the abomination of crap, the GP/SP series.
November 26, 2005, 11:24 AM
Where's the Taurus Forum? Thanks
Go to unitedforums.com, scroll down to Taurus Forum. :)
November 26, 2005, 12:11 PM
627 Tracker here. The 7 shot 357. I love that gun and nary a problem.
November 26, 2005, 12:47 PM
Another vote for a used S&W. I just picked up a solid 681 for $225.
November 26, 2005, 03:53 PM
Hi Dookie,
We just came back from the range shooting, among others, our Taurus 605. We just put a set of Crimson Trace grips in it and it was really ahoot to shoot. The original grips were more comfortable, but the Crimson Trace grips are great for training.
We paid $259.00 cash at a gun show and have really enjoyed the snubby. It has just about the best trigger I can imagine for a just out of the box pistol. We were both surprised at the accuracy from a 2 inch barrel. I believe the smooth trigger contributes to this accuracy. It's not my wife's favorite pistol, but she does well with it. It's her bedside pistol (hence the laser grips). She doesn't shoot the .357swith it, but she can handle the .38 specials quite well.
In sum, we're pleased with the value and quality of the pistol.
Be Well,
November 27, 2005, 11:03 AM
You didn't indicate what your usage for this revolver might be. If it is simply for plinking or target, you might want to look into a nice used Ruger single-action such as a Blackhawk or Vaquero.
November 27, 2005, 03:05 PM
Just picked up a GP-100, 4" barrel, .357 in stainless, NIB, $320 out the door, as a Christmas present for #1 son.
Good luck.
November 27, 2005, 11:26 PM
For the range & HD, look at the 4 inch S&W M66, can be found for $300-$350 used. Nothing wrong with a good condition used Ruger GP100.
Master Blaster
November 28, 2005, 08:52 AM
You know when I saw the title this AM, I just knew that it would be a Smith vs Ruger debate yet again.
First there is the Smith guy, "save your money buy a smith they are better."
Then along comes the Ruger guy, "But rugers are stronger."
Then the used smith guy who always finds a perfect one for $200.:rolleyes:
The man asked for opinions on Taurus revolvers From folks who actually own and shoot them.
November 28, 2005, 08:55 AM
I bought a Taurus 650 a couple years ago. I looked at Smiths but the triggers felt like someone forgot to polish them. Though it would smooth up or I could do a trigger job, I figured why should I have to if I'm paying a premium? I went with the Taurus and have been very happy.
Master Blaster
November 28, 2005, 09:12 AM
I have two Taurus revolvers a 94 4" .22lr which I have put many thousands of rounds through in the last 7 years. Its my favorite firearm for introducing new shooters to handguns. It has an excellent trigger pull in both single and double action. I have had no problems with it at all.
A couple months ago I bought a .45 acp tracker, also excellent in the trigger department, and very accurate. Its a K-frame sized 5 shot .45 acp revolver, something I wish Smith made. I have about 1,000 rounds fired through it with no problems at all.
Taurus seems to be making a good product as far as I can tell.
I do like Smith and Wessons, and have many more of them, so I can also recommend them, Rugers, yep they are good too.
My advice is to try before you buy, shoot it if you can, or rent one like it, and see what best fits your hand and your wallet.
November 28, 2005, 09:39 AM
You really can't go wrong with a Ruger, Smith, Colt or Taurus. Each have their proponents and detractors. Each makes a quality firearm. Each has (and will continue) to put out the occasional lemon.
I own 3 Taurus revolvers myself. A used 66, a 617SS I bought new, and a 94 I bought new. All function quite well. I have a S&W 638 on layaway right now and I suspect I will like it a lot. I'd like a Ruger GP100, but wouldn't feel bad if I ran across a deal on a equivalent Taurus or Smith.
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November 28, 2005, 10:18 AM
Has 4" fixed sight stainless Ruger GP100s for $225.
There is no such thing as a better gun for less money.
I think we can all agree that for under $250 there's just no other .357 to buy.
December 7, 2005, 01:40 PM
You know when I saw the title this AM, I just knew that it would be a Smith vs Ruger debate yet again.
"save your money buy a smith they are better."
"But rugers are stronger."
Then the guy who always finds a perfect one for $200.
The man asked for opinions on Taurus revolvers From folks who actually own and shoot them.
Isn't that what always happens around here??? :D
The best advice given in this thread was this:
try before you buy, shoot it if you can, or rent one like it, and see what best fits your hand and your wallet.
This applies to what ever "brand" you are interested in.
December 7, 2005, 01:42 PM
Look at the Ruger Service, Speed, and Security Six.
I got my Service Six for $225.
And with the new grips
December 7, 2005, 01:59 PM
I've owned Rugers, Tauruses or Taurii (whatever the plural is), Smiths, and Rossi revolvers and liked all of 'em. The Rossis were somewhat rougher, but quality guns and quite servicable. Frankly, the my two Tauruses and my current Smith are pretty well equals and that Smith is fifties vintage. I fail to see why anyone would bash any of these brands unless they're just champions of a specific marque.
Noone mentioned a Colt. Find a used Python and you can HAVE your Smith! Of course, you ain't gonna find a Python any good for anywhere NEAR $300.
Comes crunch time, any of the revolvers I've ever owned are up to the task. Sorta wish I'd never traded that Security Six, was a dandy .357. My current Taurus nickeled .357, L frame sized, out shoots it, though. Both have/had 4" barrels. That Taurus is a tack driver with most ammo, though, simply amazing. It's the most accurate DA revolver I've ever owned. I picked it up at a gun show for two hundred bucks! It was tight, timed perfectly, looked so good I couldn't figure out why the guy had such a low price on it, figured I'd chance it, sure glad I did! My Ruger, Smith, and Rossi guns have all been more picky about accuracy with ammo choices. I have a little Taurus J frame ultra lite I like a lot, too.
I don't profess to be a gun expert, but I HAVE at least OWNED the brand in question. I have also owned Smiths with which to compare them to, Rugers, too! You can't go terribly wrong with any of these brands IMHO. And, if you get a used one with a problem, Smith, Ruger, Taurus, and Interarms/Rossi all have in house repair facilities.
December 10, 2005, 11:32 AM
I just picked up a excellent condition used stainless steel Ruger Security Six for 270.00, I think I did well and others should be able to do as well with just a bit of looking and haggling.
December 10, 2005, 12:41 PM
I purchased a Taurus 66 in .357 and had to take it back to the gun shop and get my money back. The timing on the cylinders was off, un beknownst to me, and one of the rounds was just enough off to break the gun. Lucky I didn't get hurt...
If you really are on a budget and want to get a .357, get the Rossi .357. I have a Rossi .38 that I bout 2 years ago and it is one of my favorite snubs. I plan to buy another .38 and one or two of thier .357 offerings.
Rugers are great guns, but if you are impatient, go for the Rossi, you can buy two of those and ammo for the price of the Smith.
December 10, 2005, 02:04 PM
Don't forget Dan Wesson. They are currently are underrated and undervalued (although that seems to be changing as more folks catch on). You can probably pick one up for around $200 and then add additional barrels, grips, etc. later. Very reliable and strong revolvers.
December 10, 2005, 02:42 PM
Forget the budget. Buy what you like. You won't think about that budget after owning one you really like in a couple of years. My favorites would be a 4" Colt Trooper Mark III, which ever Smith you like the best as they are all good, or a Ruger GP100 series revolver.
December 10, 2005, 04:16 PM
I just picked up a used Taurus 669 4" 375 mag for 265.00 and it's absolutely a shooter! Have a set of Wolff springs coming for it to smooth out the trigger, but a really, really nice gun.
December 10, 2005, 04:58 PM
I've never owned or shot a Taurus, but every S&W I own save one was bought used. Every one of them was and is in great shape.. They're not all pretty, some have lots of character, but they all shoot great. My only new S&W is a 629 Trail Boss with the lock -- shoots great, the lock is irrelevant.
December 10, 2005, 05:16 PM
I've owned Smith and Wessons (have one now), Tauruses (have two now), Rossis (have two now), and Rugers (have 3 revolvers now, single actions). All have been good guns. The Rossis were the values, very good shooters. That M971 I had, I kinda wish I hadn't traded off. It was light and a dandy medium frame carry gun. The two Tauruses I have are good guns, the .357 rivals any Smith I've fired for accuracy and fit and finish. It's an awesome gun, L frame in size. I'd as soon own and shoot it as a 586. The Ruger double action I had was a Security Six, strong, a little heavier built than a K frame, but lighter than an L frame. It was a good gun and REALLY GREAT, strong design. The GP100 improves on strength, but at the cost of weight. One thing about that Security Six, though, it had a heck of a lot of muzzle flip and recoil with hot loads, more than any other .357 I've owned including that M971 Rossi which was a little lighter.
But, I can say from owning them, a gun from any of these manufacturers will do you proud. I've kept the best of those guns, best by my opinion. My lone Smith in my collection now is an old M10, little used, very tight and smooth, built back before Smiths fit and finish went to pot for a while. Thank goodness they've come back. They never were bad, but Rossi rivaled them for fit and finish for a while and that's not a compliment to S&W. :D They've always shot well regardless.
If you can pick up a good used 686 S&W or a good Taurus medium frame .357 or a good used Ruger, you will not regret it. The Rossis are good, too, just a little lower on the fit and finish pole. But, they are quite functional and will perform flawlessly for you. They're a lot cheaper than the other three, usually. But, I've seen some killer deals on used Security Sixes.
December 10, 2005, 06:23 PM
ruger or smith,forget about the tarus, that company sucks.
John Ross
December 10, 2005, 08:20 PM
I own many DAs of all types and hundreds more have gone through my hands. Out of the box a Taurus or Ruger trigger is noticeably worse than S&W, and that's the main reason they're cheaper.
Get the one that feels best to you.
December 10, 2005, 08:55 PM
Out of the box a Taurus or Ruger trigger is noticeably worse than S&W, and that's the main reason they're cheaper.
You should check out a new Taurus. Every small Taurus (the only ones I'm interested in) has a better trigger than it's S&W J-Frame counterpart. The 85 Ultralight I inspected at the time I bought my NIB 37 had a better trigger than the 37, for example. The Taurus had a lighter, smoother DA trigger. I didn't check out the SA operation since I rarely use it.
I think Taurus is catching up, if not surpassing S&W. At least in the small CCW sized revolvers...
FWIW, I bought the Smith because I had bugged my dealer to get one for me and I had already completed the paperwork. I felt it was in bad taste to back out at that point. Comparing the two side by side with no self induced pressure to pick one over the other and I'd have to give the nod to Taurus.
Lobotomy Boy
December 10, 2005, 11:23 PM
I've owned a Colt, a couple of Rugers (have a Blackhawk Convertible now), and a bunch of Smiths over the years, and they were always my favorite revolvers, at least until I got my 605C. The Taurus has a much better trigger than any other modern revolver I've owned or shot (the passing years has made the triggers on the pre-1980 Smiths I owned seem a lot better than they probably were in reality). I had no previous experience with Taurus and I had the same snobby attitude towards them as some of the posters on this thread until I actually started shooting one on a regular basis. Now I've been converted. I can shoot that little snubby almost as well as I can shoot my Blackhawk with its 7-inch barrel, and the cheapo Taurus has a better trigger. It has a much better trigger than any recent Smith I've shot. Those have universally been disappointing. My next handgun purchase will probably be a lightweight .44 Magnum. You can bet I won't be paying the extra $200 to buy a Smith.
December 11, 2005, 12:18 AM
Ive seen a couple of Taurus's under $300, like the 605 and 617. Does anyone have one of this revolvers to give an opinions on them?
I'm surprised I hadn't posted on this thread yet.
Taurus revolvers are perfectly good revolvers.
I had a 605. I didn't like it much. It was 100% reliable, fit my hand fine, and was reasonably accurate (as accurate as I can be with a snub). However, I don't like shooting magnums out of such a small gun. I sold it and eventually replaced it with a Taurus 85 (the .38spl 85 is a few oz lighter than the .357mag 605).
I've owned 3 different Taurus revolvers (currently own the 85, had the 605 and my first gun was a Taurus 82). All three were 100% reliable. Fit and finish ranged from good to great. The small snubs (the 85 and 605) have better triggers than any S&W J-frame I've tried.
Hard to go wrong with a Taurus.
December 12, 2005, 10:11 AM
Okay, I'll bite; WHY are the Smiths "head and shoulders" over a Taurus?
Materials? Design? Workmanship?
I've owned, shot, and carried both brands for a very long time...better than 20 years. In all that time, and through all those guns, I've never owned...or even seen.... a bad Taurus revolver. Never gotten a bad Smith, either, although I've seen a couple. ( This may be due entirely to blind luck, or the fact that Smith & Wesson revolvers outnumber Taurus by a good margin here. )
Yes, the older Taurus guns were a bit rough, but that seems to have changed in the last 15-20 years. Smith & Wesson, on the other hand, has gotten a bit sloppy, in this same period of time.
Anyway, I'm not trying to start a fight here, and I'm not trying to change anybody's mind that likes one brand and not the other.... I'd just like to know what the perceived defects are.
Hi J.C.
I am very fond of Taurus, in that they are a very innovative company that provides affordable firearms with a lifetime warranty. I had a Taurus 85 titanium that was better than any of the lightweight carry revolvers that I compared it to, and that included every S&W and Colt I could find, new and used (I tried over 30).
However...the Taurus 94 I bought brand new required warranty work right off the bat. When I went to another reputable forum to chat with other Taurus members, I found that a very large number of them bought new Taurus revolvers that required warranty work, and these were all new guns bought since 2003.
Basically, Taurus designs some excellent guns, and they often turn out an accurate, reliable gun that's better than Smith and Wesson or Colt.
But their reliability record is VERY spotty. Before I owned a few Taurus guns, I thought folks who decried them were "gun snobs". Having owned a few, and owned a few Smith and Wessons, I can honestly say there is no comparison. I think some of the difference comes from lower quality steel and rougher machining, but I can't say for sure.
While you can find an excellent Taurus weapon out there, at a bargain price, you simply are not assured the same level of quality as you are with a Smith and Wesson.
One last thing. Re-sale. With a Smith, you have an investment. With a Taurus, well...not so much.
I'll take a used smith over a Taurus 9 times out of 10...at least.
December 13, 2005, 01:07 PM
A used Smith or Ruger is hard to beat for the money. :)
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While at CalTech, Gary Demos was made aware of the work of John Whitney, Sr. who was teaching classes there, experimenting with early CG images. Whitney's work, and that of the University of Utah, prompted Demos in 1972 to go to work for Evans and Sutherland. E&S used DEC PDP-11 computers along with custom E&S hardware, including the Picture System and a variation of the UofU frame buffer. At E&S, Demos began discussions about filmmaking with Ivan Sutherland, and together they started a company in LA called the Picture/Design Group. Demos met John Whitney Jr. at P/DG, and they started to work on some joint projects with Information International, Inc. Founded in 1962, III was in the business of creating digital scanners and other image processing equipment. Jim Blinn developed software (TRANEW) for III, which ran on a modified DEC 10, called the Foonly F1, which came out of the Stanford Research group and was originally used for OCR.
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