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I have owned Axiom speakers since the late 90's and early 2000 when Axiom was still a secret LOL. I had the Epic 80 – 800 7.2 until a thief wanted them for free. The best thing about Axiom is everything is top notch, even their staff treats you like an individual not an order number. If I had to sum it up into one phrase that describes Axiom it would be something one of their staff members said to me when I ordered my Epic 80 system one piece at a time, and that was quote "Here at Axiom it is the customer that makes us strive for the best product, because the customer makes us who we are" end quote. I won the auction on Sunday and the item I won arrived at my home and was installed by Tuesday morning. The shipping was cheaper than instant online software delivery. I think Axiom should be THX certified because they produce crystal clear sound throughout the entire sound spectrum. They sound better than any THX speaker I have listened too. Thank you guys for a great product at an awesome price.
Glen A Ballard, SC
After 3 years I'm still absolutely loving every single thing about this system. This system is EXACTLY what the name suggests, simply put this system is EPIC!! and I would recommend it to anyone craving great sound! - and I'm definitely no sound technician so I know I most-likely haven't fully tapped into the complete Epic experience yet, due to a lack of technical knowledge; that's okay though because it's still KICKS ASS!! This part of the review is about the amazing customer service at Axiom. They came out to open their shop on a Friday night when I was driving through so that I have a look at the Sub that wasn't working properly at the time (hey it was the very first batch of 800s.. so completely understandable). This was on a Friday night after 10:30!! you're just not going to find that kind of superior customer service than that! ANYWHERE! And when they realized that the first generation of Subs could be a little wonky, they asked me to send the 1st gen. Sub back and I got my new and improved sub the day after I shipped the first one back! Great Products even better customer service! "Axiom Lifer!"
Austin D., QC
I received my new set of speakers on Wednesday. As you may remember from our conversation, I got the M80s, QS8s and VP150. I was certainly hoping that upgrading my speakers with Axiom's full line would make a big difference in my audio system and my hopes have been far exceeded. In general, I'm so impressed with the uniformity of the total sound field. The sound is natural. The BIGGEST impression that they've made upon me is their clarity and detail. Listening to the "Diane Schurr and the Count Basie Orchestra" CD, you can, for instance, hear the 'pluck' of the bass player's finger across the string. The bass response of the system as a whole is never 'gimmicky'. While watching a film, when there's action, explosions, etc., it makes your heart race. At the same time you can be listening to a vocal ensemble like Chanticleer and when the bass section makes an entrance, the bass response is gentle, defined and natural. Listening to SACD material, all I can say is WOW!!! The imaging of these speakers is like nothing I've ever heard. Listening to 2 channel material, I STILL get up check to see that the sound is NOT coming out of the center channel speaker. The imaging is so perfect and as you said during our conversation the evening before I placed my order, the off axis ability of these speakers is amazing. I can even be in the other room and get a sense of the spatial quality of the sound. As the reviews often mention, I also get a sense that the speakers disappear. The QS8s are amazing, also. I've watched a number of things where I felt the effect from the screen pass over me and out the back of the room. The VP150 is too large to be accommodated on the shelves beneath my plasma but that's ok. I've got it on a stand in front of the TV. It sounds TERRIFIC and I'm much more interested in function that form. I'm rediscovering my music collection, seriously. I'm hearing things that I didn't know existed on certain recordings. I must say, with some of the operatic recordings I have, the voices seem a bit too forward. As I spend time listening, I'm thinking that this is a 'fault' of the recording technician for those particular recordings as I have other operatic recordings that are spectacular. It's my feeling that these speakers are "unforgiving". With a less than very good recording, you get less than very good sound but on the other side, when it's terrific, what this system does is jaw dropping. I can't imaging it getting much better. Once again, my hat is off to Axiom and to all of you who provide such great great service. I appreciate all the time you've spent of the phone answering my questions. Again, Axiom's service is unequalled. My audio system is now mostly Axiom (a1400, M80, QS8, VP150 and last but not least, EP-600) and I couldn't be happier. I've found the reviews and your own write ups and conversations with you to be right on the money. Rest assured that I've been spreading the good news about Axiom.
Kurt G., IN
Why Axioms? Reviews and style. Easy of information on your site: detailed and to the point.You have a solid product. Please continue to manufacture and make it better as the technology changes.
Thomas R., NJ
I absolutely love my axiom speakers. I have the epic 80-500-150 QS8 x 4 with NAD T775 and Emotiva XPA-2. The clarity and timbre of the music is addictive. I use music to relax after work. Axiom has elevated the music listening experience to a new level. The home theater sound is so realistic and spacious that I prefer to watch movies at home. I am currently planning a 5.1 audio system in my living room using m60's VP-150, QS4 x2, and Marantz audio. My family all has a new appreciation for music.
Doug T., IN
n my limited experience (I've only had them for a week), they have exceeded my expectations. I am by no means an audiophile, whatever that means, but I'm fairly particular about my sound system. The Epic 80 has proven itself capable both as a HT and Music system. Product purchase and delivery was "uneventful" which is exactly what I wanted and you did not disappoint. All in all, so far, I'm very happy with my purchase and will recommend you highly when the subject of HT and speakers comes up, or even just to brag.
Luc L., ON
I think this is my second review, but I just had to do it because I am still amazed by these speakers. I've had them for two years now and the sound these speakers put out ROCKS! I have six 300 watt amps powering these plus another sub. I have the worst home theater room anyone has every done a setup in. I don't mean it's ugly, but it is perfectly square, tiled floor, and two walls are plaster and these speakers still sound incredible. Recently I had the wires behind one of the surrounds cross and the amp tripped. I thought to myself, "oh great there goes the speaker". Nope, the amp blew instead and the speaker is perfectly fine. Lucky for me I had a spare amp to continue enjoying the sound.
Michael D., MO
I've had some time to hook everything up and play with speaker placement. I am most impressed with the system I ordered from you. I read on the forums where some thought that the M80's were a bit too bright, however I don't have a problem. After shopping around a bit and listening to a variety of setups, I was amazed at how dull and lifeless the majority of speakers sounded until I got into the upper end (which had a handsome price tag to go with the presence the speakers could produce). I wound up getting my entire 7.1 speaker system (with an upgrade to the EP500) for less than what I would have spent for a pair of mains. Not only does this sytem rock, it does it with no effort. After watching "Ray", this system literally left me holding the remote wondering who I'm going to invite over next. It's inspiring. I wanted to add a speaker placement tip which proved to me to be most helpful. Since there are so many unique parameters to every installation, I wanted a way to play with my surround speakers to see what worked best before punching holes in the wall. I (temporarily) mounted my four surrounds on adjustable light stands which are available at any hardware store (Loews, Home Depot, Ace hardware, etc). They're very steady with a tripod base and easy to move around. Also, they allow for an infinite height adjustment anywhere from 3' to over 6'). I ordered the wall mount brackets but after finding my sweet spots, I decided to mount my surrounds on stands at about 5.5' instead.
Mark S., TX
I own a pair of M80ti's, a VP150, two pairs of QS8's, and two EP500's, not to mention Axiom Speaker cable and Subwoofer interconnects. You guys truly rule and are the best thing in Hi Fi, High End, Home Theater and Audio gear. In addition to that, your customer service is flat out second to none. Thanks for everything,
I purchased the Epic80-500 7.1 system and I must say this setup beats ANY comparible system I tested in the stores by a BIG margin. They're a great set of speakers and in a "bang for the buck" test beat anything I could have bought locally at twice the price. You folks have done a great job. It also amazes me that it took only 4 days to get Axiom speakers from half way around the world but every other component has taken from between 3 and 14 weeks to get from the other side of Australia! Individually: - The VP150 produces crisp clear dialog and blends nicely with the M80's. - While the QS8's had to be ceiling mounted due to restrictions in the room they still manage to blend in very well and have a great frequency response. The envelopment of sound with decent DTS ES Discrete 6.1 soundtracks (e.g. Lord of the Rings) works really well and managed to almost sonically disappear despite the placement restrictions. I've watched movies where I've had to pause it several times as I swore that the tap was dripping in another room when it was actually on the soundtrack. - The M80's are brilliant from everything from music to movies and has a stunning response. There's nothing more I can say that Audioholics hasn't already. - The EP500 is far and away the "star performer" of the system. The amount of clean, tight LFE that can be pumped from this baby is nothing short of incredible. The couch shakes, the windows rattle, the cat flees in terror and it's only at 14 volume! It's both tight and musical which is something that's really hard to find. In terms of positioning the EP500, it's interesting that while frequencies under 80Hz can't be localised, the shock wave can :)
Scott L., Western Australia
I just got the system all put together and I am very impressed....words do not describe my excitement! This system is hands down the best sound I have ever heard. Still tuning it in for the room, but right out of the box it is amazing. My Emotiva DMR-1 loves these speakers. Thank you for your assistance and advice - the EP500 was definitely the right choice. Best regards,
Bob R., ID
Being a lover of both movies and music, finding a solid middle ground that gave great punch for music and amazing lows for movies has proven to be challenging. I compared this set to the AV123 Rockets and Polk LSIs. Definately more revealing thean both, the Epic 80 made no compromise between movies and music, lending itself easily to both formats. SACD in particular sings on this setup. I found the POLKs were too laid back for home theater, and the Rockets too thin for music. I have been excited to listen to my Axioms every day that I have had them (almost two years now!), and I cannot say that I have even considered anything else I have heard to date for less than TWICE the price I paid for these. Ordering online was a breeze, shipping speed and packing materials we both top notch, and the fit and finish is BEAUTIFUL. DO NOT HESITATE to demo these speakers, after all, you only live once. :)
Dustin F., AB
"Movies are absolutely blowing me away."
Lonnie G., TX
"awesome sound quality, got the entire epic 80 set, dramatically improved the sound of my home theater. Incredible sound - worth the price!"
Jean A., MA
Dear Axiom Audio, It's been three weeks since my M80's, VP150, and QS8's arrived and I am extremely pleased with my decision to give Axiom a chance to meet my listening needs. I have been auditioning speakers for the past year looking for that 'right' sound. I listened to many different models from well known manufacturers and narrowed it down to two. Before making my final decision I thought I would give Axiom a try given the many excellent reviews I've read on different AV related internet forums. I'm glad I did. When my speakers arrived I was surprised at their weight. And although the cabinets are not wood veneer the fit and finish is excellent. I hooked them up to my Pioneer Elite VSX-84TXSi, got them dialed in, and was immediately impressed at the sound that filled my room. During the past three weeks I have spent many hours listening to music and watching movies and my Axioms keep sounding better. I don't know if it's the so called 'break in period' or my ears are getting accustomed to the excellent sound they provide. The highs, mids, and lows all combine to give me that 'right' sound I was searching for at a price that can't be matched by anything else I auditioned. I'm looking forward to many years of enjoying my Axioms. A very satisfied customer,
Gary Z., WI
Thank you for the very quick service (AWSUME). I have them hooked up and WOW I can't believe my receiver could sound this good. I am very impressed! I am having some friends over to audition them over the weekend, they have been waiting for somebody to get them and want to hear them. I suspect you will be seeing some more orders soon.... Thanks again!!!!
Craig H., MN
Thank you very much for the incredible service every step of the way. I spent yesterday setting it up, and last night listening. I'm very pleased with the product, and with your organization's attention to detail. Best Regards,
Chris J., CO
System was delivered on-time and in perfect condition. I hooked up everything and the system already did 12 hours of stereo listening. I am enjoying them to the maximum. Thanks for a great service.
Tariq A., Oman
I heard a friend's m22s and they were amazing. I figured I would go for the epic 80 minus the subwoofer (I just built one not too long ago!) When I cranked up the center channel, I was amazed...the imaging was superb and the power and clarity were amazing. Cranked up the Qs8s and was amazed at the presence they gave to my track. I dont have them mounted properly yet, but that is not too far behind. I connected the M80s and was amazed at the sound and especially the bass, large bass was not necessary for me, I built a 1000watt 15" subwoofer in a huge box not too long ago. Overall, an awesome deal for awesome speakers...Thanks Axiom!
Zacharia S., TX
I received the speakers and it is perform like a dream. Thank you very much for your support. You are the best! I wish that all of the customer rep. can be just like you.Sincerely,
Dany N., FL
First glances reveal a beautiful finish on all of the speakers; I couldn't get over the quality of the exterior as well as the binding posts!!! My thanks for the excellent customer service, especially Norean (I hope I spelled that right), who was very helpful in your billing department. Thank you again,
Chris L., CA
I just wanted to take a few minutes to let you know how utterly impressed I am with your speakers. I recently purchased your Epic 80 Home Theater System and was quite frankly, shocked. I had high expectations but in my wildest dreams I never thought it would sound this good. I powered them with a Onkyo TX-NR901 receiver and the sound is nothing short of amazing. My family and I no longer simply watch a movie, we experience it. We feel it. We are a part of it. I seriously doubt that I will ever again go to a theater. There's simply no need. You're to be commended for producing a truely superior product at a reasonable price. Bravo!
Tim Y., MD
Just to let you know I got the shipment. - The speakers are just BEAUTIFUL. You should make this cherry flavor your default color. - Please pass this along to whoever: I'm using them with an ARCAM receiver (AVR200) and the sound is incredibly detailed, crisp, accurate.. (ran out of synonyms) -- In short, stunning. You should definitely add Arcam to your list of highly recommended amps for the M80's. Also, in my opinion the 80s sound so much better than the 60s and so I'm very glad I upgraded. I wish I could stay in the US and be your reference. Thank you so much for your great product and 1-on-1 service. Keep on redefining the way people buy audio gear!!!All the best,
Oren A., CA
I really enjoy the Axiom speakers. They sounded awesome. Aside from the speakers, your service is excellent. I will tell my friends about your products. Thanks.
Don B., AZ
I got the EPIC 80 set today...I spent about 5 hours setting them up, but boy was it worth it. All I can say is...WOW. They look great and sound great...and I am not even coming close to pushing this set to it's potential. Thanx,
Wow! I cannot believe how great they sound. I hear things I did not know existed in the music (I started with Diana Krall/Stepping Out, then Joni Mitchell/Clouds, then Miles Davis/Sketches From Spain, then Z.Z. Top /Greatest Hits--all on cd. Amazing. LOUD and clear. You don't realize how loud it is until you go to the other side of the house--and its still clear. This morning, I played an old album, David LaFlamme/White Bird, and again I hear things I've never heard in the music. Then I played a Stanley Jordan cd I have. I did not want to have to go to work today! I plan to sneak home at lunch and see how the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica play on the new system. I suspect I will not be disappointed. I can't wait to get the speakers going and watch some dvds. Thank you for making such great speakers at such reasonable prices. Sincerely,
Bill E., TX
You have been more than helpful with this purhcase. The service from your company has been excellent. I would also like to make note of your great web-site. Very very user friendly. Thanks again,
Greg Y., IL
I'm enjoying it already. I paired the speaker system up with a new Denon AVR-3805 receiver and DVD-2910 DVD player. I was extremely happy with the fit and finish of all the Axiom components. The quick delivery was impressive as well. It only took 3 days from Canada to South Georgia down here in the U.S.
Bill M., GA
System is definately kicking a**, there's plenty of room filling bass when subwoofer crossover is set at max. I highly recommend the movie Pearl Harbor when testing Hi-Fi during the Japanese invasion scene. Kill Bill 1 and 2, 2Fast and 2Furios, Star Wars 4and 5, All of the Lord of the Rings, and The Last Samurai are excellent choices as welll.
Arvin D., FL
My Epic 80 arrived safely and I had it hooked up last night and I am already enjoying it. It is really awesome. I can't get over how amazing it is so far. Your customer service has been equally wonderful and I am pleased doing business with you all the way around. I will call you if I have any questions.
Esaias G., FL
The speakers are awesome! I wasn't really worried they wouldn't be up to my listening standards (I did lots of internet research before I bought), but on the other hand, I know how different speakers can sound "different". Well, after getting everything hooked up to my new Sunfire Ultimate Receiver, I turned it on, and I was very happy. Very smooth sounding, not harsh, and my investment in the Epicenter 600 was money well spent (I'm a bass nut). Thanks Axiom! I feel it was money well spent!
Mark C., OK
Just wanted to thank you for taking time to answer my questions about the DVD player, and to thank Axiom for every part of my experience, from the initial conversation with the sales people, to the shipping. These are as beautiful as they looked on the internet. I am completely happy with the Epic 80's and everyone is impressed with the QS8 v2's. From all the reviews I expected them to handle high levels, but I am just amazed at the sensitivity and how clear the Epic 80's sound at very low volumes. Also, the web site should get an award as the best designed site on the web. http://www.axiomaudio.com is just presented beautifully with just the right amount of information and help I needed to purchase speakers for my home theater system. I looked for weeks on the Internet and Axiom's site was, hands down, the best in every regard. I read many of the articles, used the wizard, and explored the message board in order to make an informed decision (not to mention numerous calls to the people at Axiom). Once again, thanks for everything. It been a pleasure.
George V., CA
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A cognitively disabled woman was sexually assaulted on a Madison Metro bus by a man who was recently released from jail, according to Madison police.
A witness told police he saw a man sitting next to a woman on the bus Thursday evening and said the woman was telling him to stop as he tried to kiss her. The witness said he saw the man's hand down the woman's pants.
The witness alerted the driver to the situation, and the driver asked the man to move to a different area of the bus, according to police.
The witness called police when the man got off the bus at East Towne Mall and alerted a nearby officer. The officer determined the 51-year-old victim was cognitively disabled and had been assaulted, according to police. Officers later determined the victim functions at the level of a 5-to 7-year-old.
Officers said they found Kennedy S. Harris, 51, in the mall. He was arrested on suspicion of second-degree sexual assault and on a parole violation. Harris had been released from prison on Tuesday.


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Everybody's favourite flip flops, Havaianas celebrates its 50th this year. As ubiquitous as Vaseline, Topshop Baxters and Wayfarers, nothing says summer like a pair of Havianas – no wonder so many celebs from Jennifer Aniston to David Beckham love 'em, see gallery above for more!
Havaianas Flagship store, Sao Paulo
On my recent trip to Sao Paulo I popped into the massive Havianas store in the swanky Jardims area to get the inside story on Brazil's most famous export and to check out the rainbow colour ways and bling bar where you can get diamantes and beads added bespoke to your rubber thongs.
So the basics. The original 100% rubber Havaianas were invented in 1962 and were modelled on the Japaese Zori slipper which is why Havaianas have their distinctive textured rice pattern. Who knew? The brand was named Havaianas after the Hawaiian pleasure centred way of life (we knew there was a reason we liked them so much). Currently the Havaianas factory makes a whopping 206 million pairs are made every year.
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Dubbed the People's Shoe of Brazil – by the 80s Havaianas were so popular the government began monitoring their price along with rice to control inflation. Originially the flipflops were only available in two tone blue and white but luckily for us due a technical mishap meant a batch were dyed green and the resulting demand began the journey to the joyful multicoloured varieties we know today. By the 90s Havaianas had come to symbolise unpretentious style with celebs and wealthy socialites working the look.
Now everyone want to be a a Caroica (Portuguese for Rio native) and Rio dwellers have become knows as 'Havaianas people.' With a host of designer collaborations from Paul & Joe to Missoni, and the launch of sneakers and wellies in recent seasons, everyone can get their hands on a bit of Brazilian magic! So Many Happy Returns to Havaianas, long may your summer reign last!
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Payback for Lima
Nice to see the Cards beat up on Jose Lima today. I live in LA and attended the division series game in 2004 when Lima beat the Cards. He sure was unstoppable that day. I've never seen LA fans so excited and into a game that wasn't being played by the Lakers. He's a pitcher who is fun to watch because he gets so fired up and you can tell he's passionate about the game – but I am glad today's outcome was better for us. It's also great to win a series against a competitive team for a change.
So Albert got a day off today because his back was stiff. I needed a day off blogging yesterday to recover from watching him slip on the on-deck circle. That was a moment of terror and I felt like I conjured up another stupid rain-induced injury by posting my haiku about Vince Coleman and the killer tarp!
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One tourist described visiting Jackson County is like entering a Norman Rockwell painting; another said itŌĆÖs like being wrapped in a blanket with a hot drink.
These fond descriptions are a sampling of the findings of a Virginia-based marketing firm, BCF, tasked with branding Jackson CountyŌĆÖs tourism image.
In recent weeks, the company has been conducting surveys of past tourists, visiting with locals to understand their sense of place, and taking in the sights and sounds of the mountains ŌĆö all with the goal of manufacturing a tourism marketing pitch for Jackson County.
ŌĆ£What weŌĆÖre looking for are powerful emotional drivers, that happen to people while theyŌĆÖre visiting here,ŌĆØ said Art Webb, president and CEO of the company.
The companyŌĆÖs preliminary findings were presented to the countyŌĆÖs Tourism Development Authority at its meeting last week. BCF is working under a $50,000 contract to provide the county with a brand it can use to attract visitors.
Webb said if his company can uncover the essence of the county and identify reasons people visit, it can use that information to develop the brand. Although the unveiling of a final product is still weeks off, Webb promised it will consist of three things: a name, an identity and a promise.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs not a slogan, logo or any of that stupid, trite stuff,ŌĆØ Webb said. ŌĆ£The brand identity creates a visceral response.ŌĆØ
However, Jackson County may be up against some distinct challenges, Webb said. The small, Appalachian county does not have the name recognition as some other tourist hotspots, such as Aspen, Colo. or Key West, Fla.
Moreover, the chosen brand will have to resonate across several distinct demographic boundaries to be successful. A homebuyer scoping out a high-end residence in Cashiers may not visit the county for the same reasons as a kayaker looking for whitewater rapids on the Tuckasegee River.
But shooting right down the middle might simply guarantee missing both target markets, pointed out Ken Fernandez, a real-estate agent in Cashiers.
The experiment in a countywide tourism brand and marketing focus is a new one. Until recently, the county had two separate tourism arms, one representing the Cashiers and Glenville area and the other the county at large.
ŌĆ£We have two very different demographics of folks who come to the county,ŌĆØ Fernandez said. ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs not going to be easy because there is a diverse market.ŌĆØ
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Webb also suggested to the other tourism board members that they put energy into attracting a younger generation of visitors, to build rapport with them now so theyŌĆÖll continue to come back in the future. Meanwhile the baby boomers, who have historically driven tourism industries, especially in Jackson County, are retiring and downsizing their lives, Webb said. That may mean they travel less or sell off their vacation homes.
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It's back! It's back! My desire to bake and blog is back!! I should modify that slightly. Technically, I still have no desire to "bake" anything -- no oven, no stand mixer -- and I don't know why (*whimper*). I do know, however, that I want to learn how to make every single kind of candy that exists. Not sure where this overwhelming need came from, but I'll take it... and so will you. :)
It's not like I've ever had any success with candy. My one previous attempt went terribly wrong when I broke the cardinal (sidenote: Go Cardinals!) rule of candy making -- never make candy on a rainy or humid day. Maybe the recent shift to cool, dry weather set off my internal baking barometer. Also, when's the last time you had homemade hard candy or homemade nouget or homemade gum drops? I was intrigued.
Also, my inner geek loves the precision and science of candy-making. A good candy thermometer is a must because a few degrees can make a huge difference. Plus, it has it's own language -- firm ball, soft ball, hard crack, thread, and so on -- to describe the stages of cooking sugar. These terms aren't used as much now that candy thermometers are reliable and inexpensive, but it's sort of fun to know that you can make taffy at the soft crack stage and toffee at the hard crack stage.
I thought I'd start with a classic candy: Caramel. Not the ooey-gooey liquid kind you drizzle over ice cream, but the chewy, semi-solid pieces of candy that are individually wrapped like little presents. While I was handing out my caramels to anyone who would try one, it was funny to hear how people thought caramel was made. One person said that it had gelatin in it to make it chewy and another person thought it was just melted brown sugar.
Turns out that caramel has five very basic ingredients: heavy cream, butter, sugar, corn syrup and water. You start things off by boiling the cream and butter in pot #1 and setting it aside to slightly cool.
Then the fun starts in pot #2. This is where the magic happens. First, you set up the candy thermometer against the side of the pot, making sure that the tip is submerged, but not touching the bottom. On medium-high heat, boil the sugar, syrup, and water and stir until the sugar is dissolved.. Once the sugar is dissolved, you stop stirring, but occasionally jiggle the pot to jostle the liquid around.
As the temperature goes up, the color of the sugar darkens. Later, you will need to carefully watch for the caramel to reach a perfect 248 degrees (firm ball stage), but for now, it's okay if the sugar/syrup/water goes above that -- I let mine get up to 300.
Once it's a nice golden color (or just stop at 300ish), grab Pot #1 and very carefully pour the cream/butter into Pot #2. IT. WILL. GO. CRAZY. And that's fine -- just start stirring and mixing it all together. That's why you need to make sure you're using a big enough pot. It also needs to be a heavy-bottomed pot so that it doesn't heat up too fast. Once the scalding liquid calms down, you'll probably see a flood stage line like this:
|Aww, reminds me of the Great Mississippi River Flood of 1993. Memories.
This can take anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes depending on the stove, the pan, and the flame. So watch it!
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|Note: My pan has like a 1/2 inch flat lip around the edge, I'm not just magically balancing crystal on a rim.
Because this stuff is so sticky, cutting it into clean little pieces is challenging. I removed the parchment paper easily (PS: Do not grease or spray the parchment paper, otherwise your caramels will be greasy, and there is really no need), and transferred the block of caramel to a cutting board. I first tried heating my huge knife over an open flame on the stove, and although I felt like a bit of a bad-ass, I wasn't getting clean cuts because the caramel was too soft.
Then I tried putting the caramel in the freezer for 5 minutes, and that worked perfectly. It freezes very quickly, so you might have to let it thaw just a tad or it will break when you cut into it. I had to stick it back in a few times if I didn't cut it quickly enough. For some reason I liked the look of little rectangles instead of little squares.
Now onto a surprisingly fun part -- wrapping! I wrapped all of mine while watching Game 4 of the World Series, and I decided that that was my happy place. Sitting on the couch in my pajamas, watching the Cardinals play on tv, and wrapping cute little candies.
I'm not sure if this is the "proper" way to wrap candy because I sort of just made it up, but it seemed to work fine. First, cut out lots of little pieces of paper -- about this big:
I'm not sure if this is the "proper" way to wrap candy because I sort of just made it up, but it seemed to work fine. First, cut out lots of little pieces of paper -- about this big:
Roll the paper over the candy.
Very gently twist one end of the waxed paper. Seriously, be gentle because it rips super easily. Now, you need to twist the other end going the same direction, so that you can open it by simply grabbing both ends and pulling. I was only good at twisting with my right hand, so I flipped it over and twisted the opposite direction. I'm making myself dizzy.
|Note: I'm pretty sure this was one is actually twisted incorrectly. Doh.
All in all, I'm officially obsessed. I made two batches over the weekend and made complete strangers try it. I'm back to researching kitchen supply stores, reading my favorite food blogs, and drooling over Photograzing on my lunch break. Hopefully there will be lots of colorful new goodies in the near future!
Homemade Caramels (adapted from Epicurious.com)
1 cup heavy cream
5 tbsps salted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper covering all sides. Do not grease or spray.
In a small pot, bring heavy cream and butter to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside.
Attach a candy or deep-fat thermometer to the side of a 3-4 quart heavy-bottomed pot. Boil the sugar, corn syrup and water, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Once dissolved, continue to boil without stirring (but gently swirl the pan occasionally), until the mixture is a light golden color. I let mine get to 300 degrees.
Carefully, pour in the cream/butter mixture, turn down the heat to medium-low, and continuously stir. Don't worry about the crazy bubbles, they will go away. Simmer, stirring frequently, until the caramel registers 248 degrees on the thermometer (or "firm ball" stage). It took about 20-25 minutes for mine, but it totally depends on the heat and your stove. Just watch the thermometer very carefully.
At exactly 248 degrees, pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and cool for at least 2 hours. Cut into cute little pieces and wrap in waxed paper, as above.


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|As a Peace Corps Volunteers, you will have to adapt to conditions that may be dramatically different than you have ever experienced and modify lifestyle practices that you now take for granted. Even the most basic practices— talking, eating, using the bathroom, and sleeping — may take significantly different forms in the context of the host country. If you successfully adapt and integrate, you will in return be rewarded with a deep understanding of a new culture, the establishment of new and potentially lifelong relationships, and a profound sense of humanity.
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The president says he is trying to find common ground between Democrats and Republicans, and after this meeting he is somewhat encouraged.
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Some Republicans at the meeting agreed.
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Meanwhile, the Senate budget committee released it's proposed plan.
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Republicans are pushing for a balanced budget in ten years by repealing Obamacare and cutting various domestic programs.
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The Nikon D5100 was well received by beginners and mid-level enthusiasts. Can the new Nikon D5200 go one better or does it simply lower the price of its predecessor to make it more affordable? Read on to find out...
Nikon D5200 Review
Up until recently, the Nikon D5100 has been the popular choice for beginners and mid-level enthusiasts who'd like a few more perks than the most basic DSLR in Nikon's range, offering a good blend of excellent image quality and impressive features at a reasonable price. The introduction of the Nikon D5200 raises two questions; has Nikon improved on an already successful model and do the latest features justify the extra expense?
Nikon D5200 review – Features
When the Nikon D5100 arrived on the scene, the main talking point was its 16.2MP sensor, which was lifted from the Nikon D7000. In keeping with the tradition of fitting a new sensor inside each new Nikon D5000 series of DSLR that's launched, the Nikon D5200 features a 24.1MP CMOS chip. Although the maximum 6000 x 4000 pixel output may share similarities to the Nikon D3200's 6016×4000 pixel resolution, the sensor the D5200 is built around is entirely new and offers a similar ISO range to the Nikon D5100. Before entering the Hi1 and Hi 2 settings, the ISO can be set between 100-6400. If a shooting situation calls for you to use a higher ISO it's possible to push beyond the native limit to settings that are equivalent to 12800 (Hi1) and 25,600 (Hi2).
Another development is the inclusion of an EXPEED 3 image processor. This latest processing engine is also found within Nikon's full frame DSLRs and allows the Nikon D5200 to shoot a continuous burst at 5fps – a 1fps improvement over the Nikon D5100. Adding to that, the processor promises to render colour extremely accurately and helps to enhance the cameras movie capabilities with it now being able to fully support full HD video at 60i and 50i frame rates.
The Nikon D5200 is available in three colours – black, red or bronze. It's available body only or with Nikon's 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR kit lens.
The Nikon D5200 advances in other areas too. It incorporates a more complex 39-point AF system that offers a much-improved AF coverage across the frame. It uses the same Nikon Multi-CAM 4800DX auto focus sensor module that was first introduced into the Nikon D7000 and features nine cross-type sensors as opposed to the Nikon D5100's single cross type point in the centre. Though some people say you can never have too many AF points, there is the option to set the camera to an 11-point array from within the Custom setting menu, which can help move the AF target more quickly from one side to the other.
An invaluable feature for sports, action and wildlife photographers is the Nikon D5200's 3D focus tracking capability. Not only does it shift the focus point automatically to follow the movement of a subject in the frame, it's intuitive enough to forecast the position of the subject at the moment the image is captured based on the measurement of the subject's movement and speed. This predictive AF-area mode is supported by five other AF-area modes that include single-point AF, dynamic-area AF (9, 21 or 39 points) and auto-area AF. As for focus modes, there's a choice of four – auto-servo AF (AF-A), single-servo AF (AF-S), continuous-servo AF (AF-C), not forgetting manual focus.
There are subtle differences in the design of the body between the Nikon D5200 (left) and the Nikon D5100 (right).
The Nikon D5200 also embraces the 2016-pixel metering sensor as used within some of Nikon's more advanced DSLR's. Both the D7000 and D600 use this tried and tested metering system and it's an example of a more advanced features slowly filtering down to more affordable cameras. Elsewhere, exposure compensation can be set to +/-5EV in increments of 1/3 or 1/2EV and there's the option to use it when creating video should the lighting situations change partway through a recording.
The Nikon D5200 differs to its entry-level cousins by featuring a vari-angle display. This aids high and low angled shooting but it's not a touch screen like Canon's EOS 650D – one of the Nikon D5200's key rivals. The screen measures 3in from corner to corner and has a 921k-dot resolution. Two inbuilt features that the Nikon D5200 sadly lacks are GPS and Wi-Fi. With more and more CSCs and DSLRs offering this connectivity built in as standard, you could say Nikon are slightly lagging behind the times. If these features are of interest, the Nikon D5200 will support them but you'll be required to spend more on the GP-1 GPS unit (£199) and WU-1a wireless mobile adapter (£49).
To make it attractive to moviemakers, the Nikon D5200 features an impressive full HD video specification. As mentioned earlier, there's 60i/50i recording at 1920×1080, which is backed up by 30,25 and 24fps frame rates. A point to note here is that the camera uses a central crop of the sensor area when recording in 50i. To help compose your video, an opaque border is displayed around the outer edge of the screen when this setting is selected. Movie files are captured in the user-friendly .MOV format using the H.264/MPEG-4 compression and when Live View is activated you're given the option to select full-time servo, which lets record and autofocus simultaneously. To add to all this, there's also onscreen audio monitoring and a 3.5mm port to attach an external microphone, however there's no audio-out port to monitor sound through headphones.
Other than some very minor changes, the D5200's body is unchanged from the D5100. This reinforces the fact that Nikon has focused its mind on updating the internals rather than unnecessarily experimenting with a new exterior design. As with all tests, there's no better way of comparing the design of one camera to another than in a side-by-side comparison so we called in the D5100 to draw our own conclusions.
From the front, it's hard to identify the design tweaks that have been made to the D5200 when you put it up against its predecessor – the D5100.
Interestingly, the D5200 is 45g heavier than the D5100, despite it sharing almost identical dimensions and the same footprint The handgrip is marginally chunkier than its entry-level cousin but it is not as beefy to hold as the D7000 so it an ideal compromise between the two.
As we discovered when handling the camera, users with large sized hands may find that their little finger drops off the bottom of the grip and rests on the underside of the battery compartment. This is a minor point however on an otherwise comfortable and well-sculpted handgrip. Ergonomically, little has changed in terms of button arrangement. There's no top plate LCD display and a mode dial takes its place, with a toggle-type Live View switch around the perimeter. This makes for an intuitive way of accessing Live View, however others may prefer a more conventional button beside the screen.
The D5200 features a clean and uncluttered arrangement of buttons of buttons at the rear.
One new button is located to the right of the Live View switch. It offers access to continuous shooting and self-timer settings. Ideally, we would have preferred this to control ISO as unfortunately there's no dedicated button for this on the body. Instead you have to assign it to the function button that's found to the side of the pop up flash or head to the graphic user interface (GUI). On the subject of the GUI, the redesigned dark guise makes the dials and settings clearer to read. Shutter speed, Aperture and ISO are displayed at the top, with the exposure indicator, AF area mode and other settings listed beneath. Nikon has paid close attention to detail – the graphic which displays aperture even mimics the lens blades opening and closing in relation to the aperture you set. It makes for a very intuitive operational experience and we envisage it won't be the last time we see it featured on Nikon DSLR's.
At the rear, there's a renewed d-pad that's less plasticky than the previous version. As with most DSLRs at this price point, there's only one command dial which means you'll need to hold down the exposure compensation button when you want to switch between changing shutter speed and aperture. This does affect the handling somewhat, particularly if you're familiar with using a DSLR with two scroll dials. It's a compromise you have to make if you desire a smaller body that's more affordable.
The good news for anyone upgrading from the D3100, D3200 or D5100 is that the camera uses the same EN-EL14 battery and accepts all types of SD card. What's more, the simple and effective design lends itself to both newcomers and those who may be looking at it as an upgrade option from an older Nikon DX-format DSLR.
Nikon D5200 review – Performance
The Nikon D5200 is a camera that's capable of great shots in demanding shooting situations. Tested with a variety of DX-format lenses and a pro-spec telephoto zoom, the AF system performs admirably and does a top job of following subjects at speed when the 3D tracking mode is deployed. Although the 18-55mm kit lens may be adequate for beginners, it doesn't set the world alight in terms of its speed or performance. To get a taste of what it's like to own a DSLR with a fast and accurate AF system, you will need to pair the D5200 with premium glass.
The coverage of the Nikon D5200's AF points across the frame is in a different league to what we've seen before on a DSLR of this spec. As we discovered, there's rarely a time when an AF point doesn't cover your subject. In Live View it's a similar story – the AF target can be positioned anywhere, even to the far edges of the frame. Our only gripe was the speed it takes to move the AF target around. When you move the AF target from the bottom right to the top left of the frame for instance, it takes six to seven seconds by which time a photo opportunity could have easily passed you by. You'll find there is the option of centralising the target by hitting OK, but sporadic movements need to be made faster. Live View focusing is noticeably slower than when you compose through the viewfinder, however with the mirror flipped out of the way the contrast-detect AF provides good accuracy after its locked on for pin-sharp results.
Despite some criticisms being raised in various quarters of early samples producing better sharpness in Live View than when the mirror moves during an exposure as a result of using the optical viewfinder, we experienced no such issues of this in our tests. The only Live View omission we picked up on was the 18-55mm kit lens having a tendency to hunt and whir a little. During our video tests these whirring noises were picked up by the stereo microphone and easily traceable when playing back video footage.
The creative effects modes have also been carried across from the Nikon D5100. Some of these include night vision, selective color and silhouette. Just like its forerunner though, there is some lag when previewing the colour sketch and miniature effect modes in real time on the LCD display, which became rather irritating over time.
Loaded with a SanDisk Extreme Pro card, the D5200 managed to capture six frames at 5fps shooting Raw+JPEG before the buffer prevented more being taken. After a six second breather the camera was ready to record an identical burst. Switching the image quality to Fine JPEG revealed it can shoot an unlimited amount of images at 5fps, which is an impressive performance by consumer DSLR standards, especially when you consider the 24MP resolution of the images.
As for the Nikon D5200's screen, it's clear, sharp and can be tilted to compose shots from almost any shooting angle. The 921k-dot resolution isn't as impressive as some of its closest rivals, but is sufficient for assessing image sharpness. The independent zoom buttons make it quick to inspect images under close inspection and the button to the left of the command dial is handy to protect images from being accidentally deleted.
Image Quality
Nikon D5200 full resolution image (above).
Nikon D5200, detail view at 100% (above).
Tone and Exposure
Adopting the 2,016 pixel RGB sensor from the D7000, the D5200 provides matrix, center-weighted and spot metering modes. With the metering mode set to matrix for general shooting, the D5200's images appear well exposed on screen and a study of the histograms in Photoshop and Camera Raw confirms that the metering system works well.
Nikon D5200 review full sample image gallery
We found ourselves rarely dialing in any exposure compensation to produce accurate exposures in scenes with a wide dynamic range. If you'd like the camera to help restore more detail from a high contrast scene, Active D-Lighting is also available and applies automatic digital processing to the brightest or darkest areas of the image. Six settings are available in total – auto, extra high, high, normal, low and off.
Nikon D5200 review full sample image gallery
White Balance and Colour
The Nikon D5200 produces bright and vibrant images straight out of the can. Colour accuracy is a good representation of what your eye sees at the point of capture, but JPEGs are fractionally more saturated than Raws as a result of some in-camera processing. From the shooting menu the picture control can be set to Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome, Portrait and Landscape. As we found out though, you'll want to use Standard or Neutral for the most faithful results. Colour saturation remains vibrant at high sensitivities – you'll find there are no obvious signs of muted colour at ISO 25,600 but there is a subtle magenta cast.
Nikon D5200 review full sample image gallery
Sharpness & Detail
The 24.1MP sensor delivers highly resolute images with impressive levels of detail when it's coupled with premium lenses. Attached to our Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG test lens, the D5200 managed to resolve 32 lines per millimeter on our resolution chart at ISO 100, with the aperture set to its sweet spot of f/8. This high level of detail offers plenty of scope for cropping into images without detrimentally affecting image quality.
Nikon D5200 review full sample image gallery
ISO Quality
With so many pixels crammed onto its APS-C sized sensor, how would the D5200 perform at high ISO? The good news is that it handles luminance and colour noise commendably. It's not until you push beyond ISO 800 that you begin to notice the faintest traces of noise creeping in to images when they're viewed at 100%. ISO 1600 and 3200 are both perfectly useable and so is ISO 6400 after the luminance noise reduction slider is increased to 35 within Adobe Camera Raw. You'll want to stay clear of the extended settings. Chroma noise becomes more obvious at ISO 12,800 and 25,600. The two highest equivalent ISO settings also have an adverse affect on edge sharpness.
Costing £649 body only, or £719 with the 18-55mm VR kit lens, the D5200 works out at £300 more than the D5100. With the latter rapidly dropping in price since the D5200's release, the D5100 can be picked up very reasonably for £419 with a kit lens. The developments to the D5200's internals – most notably the adopted 39-point AF system and 24MP sensor – result in a truly impressive specification for a consumer model. It delivers stunning image quality and it's a pleasing camera to use, but is it really worth splashing out the extra on the D5200 when Nikon is still making the D5100, which is cheaper to buy?
The D5200's redesigned graphic user interface makes it a more intuative DSLR to use when you're setting up the camera settings.
If you plan to take advantage of the higher resolution, 50i video frame rate and Wi-Fi compatibility with the optional WU-1a adapter, then yes it is. If you can survive without these features and feel you can cope with an 11-point AF system, we'd personally opt to save our money and settle on the D5100.
The D5200 features a 3.5mm port for attaching an external microphone. There's no additional 3.5mm port however to monitor audio as it's recorded.
To summarise then, the D5200 is a well-received addition to Nikon's DX-format family of DSLR's. It brings more advanced functionality to a smaller and more affordable model, overlapping some of its latest features with the Nikon D7000. It may not be a camera that offers many innovative features that we haven't witnessed before, but nevertheless it's a great performer for the audience it's aimed at. It picks up a 90% overall score and a Gold award.
The view looking down at the D5200's mode dial and top plate buttons.
Alternatives and Rivals to the Nikon D5200
£419 (with kit lens)
Launched two years ago, the D5100 features an APS-C sized sensor much like the D5200. It features a lower 16.2MP resolution but maintains a similar ISO range which runs up to ISO 6400 and beyond to 25,600 in the expanded settings. The EXPEED 2 image processor can't keep up with the D5200, shooting a burst that's 1fps slower in comparison. The screen is identical as are the creative effects, but the D5100 has an older graphic user interface that's no where near in the same league or as intuitive as the D5200's. Price wise, it's £300 cheaper when you compare the kit lens bundles and is a valid alternative if the D5200 is out of your budget.
£609 (with kit lens)
At the time of writing this review, Canon's EOS 650D costs around £110 less than the D5200. If you opt for it over the D5200 you'll benefit from a touch screen display that boasts a higher 1,040k-dot resolution. This can be used to tap focus in Live View and use swipe gestures when reviewing images. What's more it has a higher native ISO range that spans from 100-12,800 and is extendable up to 25,600 just like the D5200. The disadvantages of the 650D are that it only has a 9-point AF system; it's around 10% larger in size and has a slightly lower resolution output with an 18MP sensor as opposed to 24.1MP.
£719 (with kit lens)
There's little to separate the Nikon D5200 from the Sony A65 in terms of price but there are differences in their specifications. The A65 relies on a sensor-shift image stabilisation rather than optical and has the ability to shoot full resolution images at a breathtaking 10fps. Behind the A65's translucent mirror lies a 24.3MP EXMOR sensor. It can shoot up to ISO 16,000 and offers 100% viewfinder coverage. The viewfinder is electronic rather than optical and although the A65 has a less complex 15-point AF system, it can automatically stitch a panoramic image and geotag your shots with GPS data.
First Look
Not one for lifting their foot off the gas after the recent arrival of the D600, Nikon has launched their second DSLR in as many months. The arrival of the Nikon D5200 expands the company's lineup of mid-range DX-format DSLR's and rather than replacing its forerunner, the D5100, it's intended to run alongside.
The 16.1Mp sensor that was previously used in the D5100 and also the D7000 has been replaced by a 24.1MP sensor. Completely new and entirely different to the D3200's 24.2MP sensor, the D5200's chip is partnered alongside an all-new EXPEED 3 image processor and provides an ISO range that stretches between 100 and 6400. Expanding this to the Hi 1 setting allows you to shoot at an ISO equivalent of 12,800 and if you push the sensitivity to the Hi 2 setting you're able to shoot at ISO 25,600.
For AF the D5200 adopts the same AF system that's used within the D7000. The 39-point layout of AF points is a vast improvement on the D5100's 11-point AF system that only featured one cross type sensor in the centre. In contrast the D5200 now has nine cross type sensors for increased AF speed and accuracy. The AF system isn't the only feature the D5200 adopts from the D7000 either. The 2,016-pixel RGB metering sensor and scene recognition system have also been used, with the latter optimising exposure, autofocus and white balance all at the same time before the shutter is fired.
The D5000 series of Nikon DSLR's differ to their entry-level cousins by featuring a flip out screen. The D5200's screen measures 3in from corner to corner and has a 921k-dot resolution. The guided user interface (GUI) is another area that has seen modification. The dark guise is designed to make the dials and settings clearer to read and Nikon has paid close attention to detail – even the aperture blades open and close in relation to the aperture setting you use.
The Live View switch around the circumference of the mode dial is very similar to the D3100's design. Full HD (1920×1080) video at a variety of frame rates are offered (60i and 50i included) with full time servo AF (AF-F) for focusing on moving subjects whilst recording. There's also an in-built stereo microphone, 3.5mm external microphone port and audio level monitoring.
Just like the D3200, Nikon's WU-1a wireless mobile adapter has also been made to be compatible with the D5200. This miniscule device plugs into the side of the camera and allows you to transmit images directly to an Apple or Android smart device such as an iPhone or iPad.
As for the speed it shoots, the D5200 is capable of a 5fps continuous burst – a 1fps improvement over the D5100. If you'd like to get really creative there's a range of seven special effects. Some of these include selective colour, miniature, high and low key as well as silhouette. These are applied to images and movies in real time through Live View so you can see what your final creation will look like before you shoot it. In addition, in-camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) and D-lighting capture detailed images of high-contrast scenes, increasing creative possibilities.
At the same time of the D5200 launch Nikon also announced a new wireless remote and wireless transmitter. Using the 2.4GHz radio frequency, the WR-R10 and WR-T10 let you control the camera remotely.
Aimed at hobbyists and photographers who want to get creative with their imagery, the D5200 will be made in black, red and a more unusual bronze colour. Body only it'll cost £719 or £819 with the 18-55mm kit lens.
A sales start date is expected for December so be sure to check back to What Digital Camera.com for the full review.


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Pat Derby 1943-2013
Founder of Ark 2000 never forgot the pachyderms she loved best
By Lionel Rolfe 02/28/2013
Pat Derby, founder of a 2,300-acre refuge for elephants in Northern California's Mother Lode region, where at least one of the victims of alleged pachyderm abuse at the Los Angeles Zoo lived out her last days, has died.
Derby, 69, died Feb. 15 from throat cancer at her home in San Andreas, about 40 miles outside of Sacramento. Ed Stewart, her companion of 37 years, was at her side.
Derby and her former husband, Ted Derby, met in the early 1960s while working as musicians in San Francisco but soon became famous Hollywood trainers, keeping their animals at a ranch in Placerita Canyon in Newhall. Even after their 1964 marriage ended in the mid 1970s, the two kept working together and operating wild animal orphanages — a court of last resort for abandoned and abused creatures that otherwise would have been euthanized.
One of their more famous animal actors was Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion, star of the television series "Daktari." The cougar appearing in the long-running Lincoln-Mercury television ad was also one of their wards. The Derbys didn't use whips, but instead utilized what they called "affection training."
In 1976, Pat Derby wrote a book called "The Lady & Her Tiger." Hollywood celebrities supported her, raising millions of dollars which were used to acquire land in the Mother Lode, an area nearly four miles wide in part and 120 miles long, extending from El Dorado County in the north to Mariposa County to the south, for Ark 2000.
In 1984, Derby and Stewart formed the Performing Animals Welfare Society, or PAWS, which brought attention to the treatment of wild animals in captivity. After opening a sanctuary for elephants in Galt, they opened Ark 2000 in San Andreas.
"She was the first to champion the cause of performing animals, and today, because of her tireless work, and fierce determination, most animal protection organizations now have captive wildlife programs that address the issues of performing animals," PAWS, which provides refuge for elephants, wild cats, bears, coyotes and monkeys at three wildlife facilities in Northern California, said in a statement issued to Reuters News Service after Derby's death.
Most recently, Derby played a major role in a controversy concerning the Pachyderm Forest at the Los Angeles Zoo, which was resolved in the city's favor in July by a Superior Court judge.
Retired game show host Bob Barker had offered to pay $1.5 million to transport Billy the elephant from the zoo to Ark 2000, where he could join Ruby, a former LA Zoo elephant. Stars such as Cher and Lily Tomlin showed up at LA City Council meetings, where there were furious arguments about the zoo and its beleaguered elephants.
Actress Betty White, another well-known animal lover, defended the zoo's treatment of its elephants, despite the opinion of Superior Court Judge John L. Segal, who said the elephants were treated badly and forced to live terrible lives. But Segal stopped just short of saying the zoo's Pachyderm Forestshould be closed because of their mistreatment.
Segal, according to the Los Angeles Times, ruled that Billy could remain at the LA Zoo elephant facility, but only if zoo keepers regularly exercised the animal and did not use electrical shocks to control it. The judge further ordered the zoo to soften the soil of the enclosure.
Segal also had some harsh words for the zoo's handling of elephants, writing the animals lives "are supervised, managed, and controlled by zoo employees who appear to be in the dark about normal and abnormal behavior of elephants, in denial about the physical and emotional difficulties of the elephants they manage and whose lives they control, and under the misconception that the elephants prefer to live their lives in an exhibit with human companions rather than with other elephants. The elephants are hardly, as defendants contend, 'thriving.'" Be that as it may, Segal's rulingkilled Barker's plans to send Billy to Ark 2000.
Despite the title of her bestselling book, Derby later confessed to how much she loved elephants.
"It had to begin with elephants. I was born in love with all elephants; not for a reason that I know, not because of their individual qualities — wisdom, kindness, power, grace, patience, loyalty. But for what they are altogether, for their entire elephantness," she once said.
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