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PRESS RELEASE: March 25, 2013 – Tignes, France – X Games Tignes 2013 wrapped up on Friday, and the Monster Energy team represented well taking seven medals. The crew represented well in the three-day, eight-contest event that sees skiers and snowboarders hitting slopestyle and superpipe courses in the French Alps.
In Women's Snowboard Slopestyle, Monster Energy teammates Silje Norendal and Jamie Anderson took the top two spots. In perhaps the most progressive and competitive Women's Snowboard Slopestyle to date, Norendal earned gold with a clean run that included a switch 50-50 to fronstide boardslide, switch backside 540, frontside rodeo 540, and a Cab 720, a trick she just learned. Meanwhile, Anderson's silver is her eighth medal in slopestyle, a huge achievement considering she's only 22 years old.
Monster Energy also scored two podium spots in Men's Ski SuperPipe—Dave Wise bagged the silver and his teammate Kevin Rolland took the bronze. Wise—the newest member of the Monster Energy team—and Rolland—the homeland favorite recently back from and an ACL injury—fought it out with huge, clean runs, both finishing their seasons strong.
On Friday night, Iouri "I-Pod" Podladtchikov provided one of the most definitive Winter X moments when he landed the first ever Cab double cork 1440 in Men's Snowboard SuperPipe. It's a trick he developed on Monster Energy's exclusive training airbag, and something he's focused on for the last three months. Immediately afterwards and overcome with excitement, he threw his helmet, googles, and his board into the crowd. Check it all out here: http://tiny.cc/x8jbuw
In Real Ski Backcountry, Parker White's 90-second video part full of hand-built jumps and a wide variety of features earned him the bronze. He upped the creativity by scoring his own edit, creating the music with the help of his friend from Nashville, Taylor Brown. Make sure to check out White's entry on ESPN's site now: http://tiny.cc/8n48tw
Peetu Piiroinen took bronze in Men's Snowboard Slopestyle, sending it huge on the jumps. "I'm stoked with my medal," he said. "It's really hard to get onto the podium at X Games… I'm super happy with this result at the last competition of the season."
Over in Men's Ski Slopestyle, Jossi Wells bagged the silver. Originally an alternate for the event and later qualifying first, he was the last rider to drop and needed a big score on his final run to medal. Under pressure, he scored a big 93.00 to take the podium spot.
Wells said, "I'm super hyped right now. I haven't been able to land my run in slope for a while now…I had to basically throw the hardest run I've done in a slopestyle event."
Go to http://www.monsterenergy.com and http://facebook.com/monsterenergy for more from X Games Tignes 2013, including links to all the footage, exclusive photos, and videos from the week's action.


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Rockford SYmphony Orchestra ComEd Classics Series - "Handel's Messiah"
Mar 23, 2013 7:30 p.m.
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Tickets $20 - $58
Students tickets available for $7 at the RSO Box Office
Featuring the Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center Chorale
Without a doubt, Handel's Messiah is the best-known and most-often-sung choral work ever written! Its Hallelujah! chorus ranks with the opening of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony as one of the most universally identifiable pieces of music. Even though Messiah is most often associated with the Christmas season, Handel envisioned it as an Eastertide oratorio. His masterpiece – almost an opera without stage action -- dramatically moves from prophecies of the Messiah through Jesus' birth, death, and resurrection to the promise of his triumphal return. This will be the RSO's first performance of the entire Messiah.
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Handel... Messiah
Featuring The Mendelssohn Chorale
Graciously sponsored by Swedish American Health System
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The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families is at 2 and 5 p.m. Tuesday and at 1 and 6 p.m. Wednesday at Abrams Physical Fitness Center at Fort Hood, building 23001 on 62nd Street and Support Avenue. This event is open to the public. Doors open 30 minutes before each show. Admission is free and seating is provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cameras are allowed, but no video recording or professional photography. The show is targeted to children ages 1 to 6, but older children are welcome. There will also be free giveaway items including an Elmo twirly light and USO bandanas. For more information or special accommodations, call the Special Events Office at (254) 288-7835.
Local Music
The Weldon Henson Band performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. today at Bo's Barn Dancehall at 4984 W. Farm-to-Market 93 in Temple. Cover charge is $8. The Ruby Creek Band is Saturday night's featured entertainment from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cover charge is $8. Catch karaoke every Thursday night. For more information, go to www.bosbarndancehall.com or call (254) 939-7131.
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The Dead Fish Grill at 2207 Lake Road in Belton presents live music many evenings. For more information, call (254) 939-5771 or go to www.deadfishgrill.com.
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Schoepf's BBQ presents live music some nights. Schoepf's is at 702 E. Central Ave. in Belton. For more information, go to www.schoepfsbbq.com.
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You're invited to a night of family fun and entertainment at Rapper's Delight on the first Friday of every month at 7 p.m. at Rising Star Baptist Church in Waco. There will be live performances, a DJ and an open mic segment. Admission is free. For more information or to be on the program, call Dru Bar-jona at (254) 717-1479 or email email@example.com.
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The Central Texas College Fine Arts Department presents clarinetist Mark Arritola in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the LBJ Fine Arts auditorium (Bldg. 112). A meet-and-greet reception for the artist follows the performance. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Proceeds will benefit the CTC Concert Series Scholarship fund.
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The 2012-2013 season of the Central Texas Orchestral Society opens with a performance by A Far Cry at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Cultural Activities Center in Temple, with a reception at 3 p.m. in Strasburger Hall. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students with ID. Active-duty military and their dependents are admitted free with ID. The show is for ages 6 and older.
For tickets, call (254) 773-9926 or go to www.boxofficetickets.com.
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The Beach Boys perform Oct. 5 at the Extraco Events Center in Waco. For tickets and more information, go to www.ExtracoEventsCenter.com.
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Aerosmith with special guest Cheap Trick perform Nov. 16 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday at all Texas Box Office outlets including select H-E-B stores, Fort Hood ITR, by phone at (512) 477-6060 or (800) 982-2386 or online at www.texasboxoffice.com.
Farmers Markets
The Green Avenue Farmers Market is now open from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Friday and from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday at 717 N. Second St., downtown Killeen. Saturday's events include a blood drive and food drive benefitting the Killeen Food Care Center. For more information on becoming a vendor, call Ferrell Davis at (254) 291-8796 or go to www.greenavemarket.com.
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The Water Street Farmers Market in Belton is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Local vendors will have a variety of vegetables, foods and crafts. The market is downtown on Water Street in front of The Gin.
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Buy local food, taste wine and enjoy live music during the farmers market from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at The Vineyard at Florence, 8711 W. Farm-to-Market 487 in Florence. For more information, call (254) 793-3363.
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The Harker Heights Farmers Market is open from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday in the City Hall Parking Lot, 307 Miller's Crossing.
Bars, Clubs
Joker's Icehouse Bar & Grill offers drink and food specials throughout the week. For more information, call (254) 245-9944 or go to www.jokersicehousebarandgrill.com. Joker's Icehouse is at 3404 W. Stan Schlueter Loop in Killeen.
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Come out to All Bottoms Up, 1505 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Harker Heights, every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight for Open Mic/Open Jam. Singers, songwriters, musicians, comedians and poets are welcome. For more information, call (254) 699-0955 or go to www.facebook.com/allbottomsup.
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Enjoy Christian karaoke the second and third Saturday of every month from 7 to 10 p.m. at 103 Avenue D in Copperas Cove. All ages are welcome. A refreshment stand is open as well. For more information, contact Sandra Andrews at (254) 547-4546.
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Catch live music and other events at The Gin, 219 S. East St. in Belton. For upcoming events, go to www.thegin.net or text GINEVENTS to 96362.
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Don't miss live music Fridays and Saturdays at The Lounge Upstairs at The Range Restaurant, 101 N. Main St., Salado, with martinis and manicures on Thursday nights. For more information, call (254) 947-3828 or go to www.therangerestaurant.com.
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Dave's Sports Bar presents karaoke starting at 8:30 p.m. today. BYOB. Dave's is at 831 E. U.S. Highway 190 in Copperas Cove. For more information, call (254) 542-3283.
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Club Six, 539 E. Veterans Memorial Blvd., Harker Heights, presents DJ Lu from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. today and DJ Tejano Outlaw from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday. For more information, call (254) 541-8329.
Join In the Mood for dancing at 13 S. Main St., Temple. Tonight is the Ballroom Dance from 8 to 11 p.m. for $5 a person. Come at 7 p.m. for a dance lesson, pay $8 and stay for the dance for free. Attire is dressy casual. For more information, call (254) 773-7088 or go to inthemoodballroom.com.
Family Fun
October is Texas Archeology Month at the Bell County Museum in Belton, 201 N. Main St. Bring youngsters to the museum for an opportunity to conduct mock excavations every Saturday in October. On Oct. 13, living history interpreter Curtis Carter will be at the museum. A guided tour of the Gault Site will be conducted on Oct. 20. For more information, call the museum at (254) 933-5243 or go to www.bellcountymuseum.org.
Festivals, events
The Railroad and Heritage Museum in Temple will host a Canton bus trip Thursday for $50 per person. Space is limited. For information or to reserve a spot, go to www.rrhm.org or call (254) 298-5172. The museum is at 315 W. Avenue B, Temple.
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The Village of Salado plans its fourth annual "Chocolate & Wine Weekend" today through Sunday, with nine events throughout the weekend. For tickets and more information, go to www.saladochocolatefestival.com.
Arts & Theater
The Central Texas College Fine Arts Department presents "Introspection" — a collection of airbrush paintings on canvas by local artist Rhea Brown. The exhibit is free and open to the public during normal library hours through Oct. 15. Meet the artist at 6 p.m. Tuesday during a free reception in the gallery.
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"Nunsense II," the musical comedy, with book, play and musical lyrics by Don Goggin, will run at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at the Salado Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St. Admission is $20 for adults; $18 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $10 for children, age 12 and younger. For reservations, call (254) 947-3456. For directions or more play information, go to saladosilverspur.com.
On Oct. 1 at Wildflower Country Club in Temple, around 40 golfers will tee off to play 100 holes of golf to benefit Hope Pregnancy Center. To play or for more information about the Golf for HOPE Marathon, call Erin Blankenship at (254) 501-4181.
The following films are now showing at the Mayborn Planetarium and Space Theater at Central Texas College:
Today's shows
- Dynamic Earth at 7 p.m.
- We Are Astronomers at 8 p.m.
- Sea Monsters at 9 p.m.
Saturday shows
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- Big Bird's Big Adventure at 11 a.m.
- Zula Patrol: Under the Weather at noon.
- Cardboard Rocket at 1 p.m.
- Astronaut at 2 p.m.
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- Sea Monsters at 4 and 9 p.m.
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Sunday shows
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Weekday matinees
- Molecularium at 2 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
For a show description, upcoming schedule and ticket prices, go to www.starsatnight.org or call (254) 526-1800.
Clubs, Meetings
The Killeen Civic Art Guild has open studio time from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and offers various workshops from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Killeen Art and Activity Center, 802 N. Second St., Suite D 100. For more information, contact Samra Thompson at firstname.lastname@example.com or (254) 698-2009 or go to www.kcag.net.


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On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 8:47 AM, Paulo J. Matos <pocmatos at gmail.com> wrote: > On Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 1:29 PM, Robby Findler <robby at cs.uchicago.edu> wrote: >> PLT's contract system encourages cheap contracts, mostly because >> contracts live on module boundaries and tight loops tend not to be >> across module boundaries. >> >> While I have not done anything close to a careful study, I did >> carefully measure the effect of dropping contracts from drscheme and >> the impact was negligible. >> > > Thanks for the reply. What does your intuition say about the > performance of using typed-scheme instead of contracts? Would the > difference also be negligible? > > Regarding this question, I would even hope that by using typed scheme, > the compiler could use this annotations to improve compiled code, but > as far as i know this as not been done yet, right? On the other hand, > then, typed-scheme shouldn't have any performance degradation when > comparing to normal scheme as it is not a runtime feature, like > contracts, or am I wrong? At the border between typed and untyped code, contracts are automatically synthesized, so if you have one module that uses types, it will have performance comparable to using contracts. If you convert multiple modules, there's no overhead for communication between them, and thus the performance is potentially better than contracts. However, as Robby said, depending on your code organization, all of this overhead may well be small. Thanks, -- sam th samth at ccs.neu.edu
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Dining on a Budget | Patty's Deli and Bakery
Updated 11:43 pm, Friday, July 20, 2012
A good carrot cake is hard to find.
Too often, either the cake or the frosting is too sweet, or dry, or the ratio of frosting to cake is out of balance. All these variables underscore how a seemingly simple bakery staple is not an easy dessert to execute well.
At Patty's Deli and Bakery, a small, unassuming sandwich shop near the Medical Center area, the carrot cake is superb. The cake itself is moist with plenty of cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg, while the frosting has great flavor in just the right amount.
Even though it may be tempting to start with dessert, the sandwiches here are pretty good, too.
A simple yet satisfying chicken salad sandwich avoided many of the usual sandwich shop pitfalls. The filling included shredded but properly seasoned chicken, enough — but not too much — mayo to hold everything together and a deft touch of seasoning. All the elements balanced nicely to create a chicken salad with good flavor.
The Reuben sandwich featured moist corned beef and a flavorful sauerkraut, with Swiss cheese and a touch of Russian dressing. Even though the bread needed to be better toasted, it was still quite tasty.
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On the other hand, a made-from-scratch tortilla soup tasted too much of cumin, but it gets credit for effort.
A meatball marinara sandwich deserved a mixed reaction. The well-made sauce had lots of good tomato flavor that the hero roll absorbed, but the meatballs themselves were dense and curiously bland, lacking elements such as garlic, basil or the like that would distinguish it. It wasn't a bad item, but certainly not on the level of the chicken salad or the carrot cake.
This shop also serves breakfast, but stops at 11 a.m., so we didn't get a chance to try it. If the pancakes, omelets and other items are as good as the sandwiches, they could be quite good.
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Nikon D800 Review
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June 2012: This review has been significantly expanded to include detailed analysis of the performance of the D800 alongside its closely-related stablemate the D800E. We have also added samples and analysis of the D800/E's uncompressed video feature. Except where specifically noted, any comments in the body of this review which reference the 'Nikon D800' actually refer to both models.
When the Nikon D800 and D800E were announced, the specification that got everyone's attention was - and to a large degree still is - the massive pixel count of their 36.3MP CMOS sensor. When a moderately-sized full-frame DSLR body aspires to go toe-to-toe with medium format cameras and backs at a fraction of their price, other attributes can seem secondary. But don't be misled. Coming as a successor to the now 3 1/2 year old D700, Nikon has updated much more than just the resolution. The D800 has a significantly more advanced feature set than its predecessor, particularly in terms of its video capabilities that make it, on paper at least, a viable and tempting option for professionals.
At the heart of the D800 is a brand new Nikon-developed sensor that boasts 36.8 million pixels in total, with a maximum effective output of 36.3MP. Its ISO span is 100-6400 natively, expandable to a range of 50 ('Lo1') to 25,600 ('Hi2') equivalent. Nikon's highest resolution DSLR to date, the D800/E more than doubles the pixel count of the flagship D4. The D800 is potentially very attractive to studio and landscape professionals, but should pique the interest of a great many enthusiast Nikon users too - many of whom may have been 'stuck' at 12MP for years, with a D300, D300s or D700.
Of course, the D800 faces a competitive field that has made significant gains as well. Arch-rival Canon has recently updated its best-selling full-frame model to the 22.3MP EOS 5D Mark III. That the D800 has to prove itself a compelling upgrade for current Nikon shooters is a given. Yet a glance at the specifications indicates that Nikon has clearly been paying attention to the success of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, and its video performance in particular. The hope among the Nikon faithful is that the D800 matches or exceeds the impressive high ISO performance of recent Nikon DSLRs while providing the resolution benefits of a much higher pixel count.
Apart from their sensors, the D800 and D4 share many identical specifications. Although the D800 offers a much slower maximum frame rate at full resolution (4fps, compared to 11fps in the D4) and lacks some of the pro-oriented 'frills' like built-in Ethernet connectivity, it shares the same revamped 51-point AF system which is effective down to -2EV, the same processing engine and almost exactly the same highly advanced video mode.
Broad appeal
Whereas the D4 is intended as a specialist tool for professionals that need to capture images quickly in all types of weather and light conditions, the D800 has been designed to appeal to a much broader user base. For most of us, D4-only features such as ultra-high ISO shooting, very fast frame rates, QXD card compatibility, 2000+ image battery life and built-in Ethernet, are simply not that high on the list of must-haves. The same goes for many pros who earn their livings with their camera.
Wedding, event and studio photographers, for example are likely to be far more concerned with resolution at low ISO sensitivities than shooting at 11 fps at ISO 204,000. To them, a camera with the D800's feature set, priced at less than half the cost of a D4 is an exciting prospect indeed.
And let's not forget videographers. The D4 is Nikon's most advanced video-enabled DSLR. And the D800 offers almost exactly the same video specification in a smaller, lighter, and significantly less expensive body, making it potentially much more attractive as either a primary or 'B' video camera on a low-budget shoot.
Compared to D700: Specification highlights
- 36.3MP CMOS sensor (compared to 12.1MP)
- 15.3MP DX-format capture mode (compared to 5MP)
- 25MP 1.2x Crop mode
- 51-point AF system with 15 cross-type sensors, rated to -2EV* (compared to -1EV)
- ISO 100-6400 extendable to ISO 25,600 equiv (same as D700)
- 1080p video at 30, 25 or 24 frames per second, up to 24Mbps, with uncompressed HDMI output and audio monitoring options*
- 3.2", 921,000 dot LCD with anti-fog layer* (compared to 3in, 921k-dot)
- Maximum 4fps continuous shooting in FX mode** (compared to 8fps in FX mode)
- Advanced Scene Recognition System with 91,000 pixel metering sensor* (compared to 1005-pixel)
- 'Expeed 3' Image Processing*
- Dual-axis Virtual Horizon (on LCD screen/viewfinder)* (compared to single-axis)
* Same or almost identical to Nikon D4
** Maximum frame rate in DX mode is dependant on power source
Compared to the Nikon D700
The D800 shares basically the same form factor as its predecessor the D700. Both models have a built-in flash and lack the integrated vertical grip of Nikon's top-end DSLRs, which is available instead via an accessory battery grip. There are differences though - some minor, some major.
The most obvious differences from the perspective of core functionality are a massive increase in resolution - from 12 to 36MP - which comes with a significant boost in processing power, and the addition of video mode. The D800's video mode is lifted almost completely from the professional D4 and boasts 1080p30 resolution with the option to output uncompressed footage via HDMI.
The ergonomic changes that have resulted from the inclusion of video are the addition of a video/stills live view mode control on the rear, plus a direct movie shooting button on the top plate. Among other refinements, a D7000/D4-style integrated AF mode/function control can be found on the front of the camera, and the door covering the ports on the side of the D800 is now hinged, and stays open when opened rather than flapping annoyingly against your fingers when you try to plug in accessories. The D800's LCD screen is slightly larger than the D700's, at 3.2 inches, but resolution remains unchanged. A Picture Control button now sits on the D800's rear plate.
Compared to the Canon EOS 5D Mark III
One of the few obvious physical differences between the D800 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark III is that the D800 has a built-in flash whereas the 5D Mark III doesn't. Both cameras share very similar proportions and the D800 weighs only 50 grams less. Both have 3.2 inch rear LCDs, with the 5D Mark III boasting a higher screen resolution of 1.04 million versus 921,000 pixels in the D800.
Under the hood of course is where the most notable difference lies. The D800's 36.3MP sensor surpasses the pixel count of the 22.3MP 5D Mark III, as well as every other 35mm-format DSLR currently on the market. The D800 also offers a useful DX (APS-C) crop mode which captures 15.3MP stills. While the D800 inherits the 51-point AF system of the D4 with 15 cross-type points, the 5D Mark III sports a 61-point AF system shared with the EOS-1D X, in which 41 of these are cross-type points. The D800 has an edge in flexibility, however, when it comes to the aperture required for these cross-type points to function. While the 5D Mark III requires a minimum aperture of f/4, the D800 can utilize 9 of its center cross-type points at an aperture as narrow as f/8.
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- 2 Specifications
- 4 Body & Design
- 5 Body Elements
- 6 Viewfinder
- 7 Operation & Controls
- 8 Displays
- 9 Live View
- 10 Menus: Playback & Shooting
- 11 Menus: Custom Settings
- 12 Menus: Setup, Retouch & 'My'
- 13 Handling
- 14 Performance (Speed)
- 15 Performance (Autofocus)
- 16 Features
- 17 ADL & HDR modes
- 18 Noise & Noise Reduction
- 19 Dynamic Range
- 20 Resolution (D800)
- 21 Resolution (D800E)
- 22 Raw Resolution (D800 v D800E)
- 23 Raw Mode
- 24 High ISO noise comparisons
- 25 Image Quality Tests
- 26 Image Quality Tests
- 27 Image Quality Tests (D800 v D800E)
- 28 Image Quality Tests (D800 v D800E)
- 29 Image Quality Tests (D800 v D800E)
- 30 Movie Mode
- 31 Image Q. Compared (JPEG)
- 32 Image Q. Compared (Hi ISO)
- 33 Image Q. Compared (RAW)
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This is a great camera. However, one concern that many reviewers voice is the 4fps continuous shooting rate. Is there any way to improve this in FX mode? For example, can the user shoot at a lower resolution (i.e. ~24MP) in FX mode to achieve a greater continuous shooting rate?
Maybe subject expressed before, has anyone tested older legacy glass, 70's manual prime nikkor glass on D800E for overall performance? The resolving power on film was extremely high, the only artifacts in hi res scans was film grain, not flaws in optics, seemingly capable of resolving limits of 36mp sensor. Have never found true test without bias for "new", "best" nikkor glass.
Legacy glasses will do just fine! I only have one, which is a 50mm F2 AI. I own the D800E and the resolving power on that little lens is still amazing. It keeps up with my modern Nikkor 35 1.8G, which, according to Dxo is sharper than it's big brother the 35 1.4G. It's definitely not as sharp as, say my 58mm 1.4G, but for an old lens, it really does bring out its best.
After using this camera for a while, I tried the Canon 5D Mark III and recently made the switch. Auto focus needs improvement, as does the weather proofing. After 30 plus years of being a Nikon fanatic and after the issues with this camera causing countless shipping for maintenance and water seepage I became frustrated and ended not using it as much. Resale value was fair but not what I had thought a camera such as this would bring.
VMO9 you have the same issue of mine, focusing problem and slight salty water leaked inside and spreads like a cancer in the camera component, it is not a weather nor water sealed and it cant be fixed, now since i have all the top of the lenses and accessories i cant think of switching, so I'm in delma, should i wait for the upgrade or to by the d800e, I'm very loyal to this brand for very long time, i cant think of abandons nikon but i guess as someone said Nikon who is trying to.
It was not easy to switch from Nikon to Canon, especially since I owned every "fast" professional lens Nikon produces. From the fisheye to the 800mm and two 400mm f2.8 lenses, it was a very difficult choice financially and also to end my loyalty to Nikon after 30 years. Selling all of my used gear and basically starting over was an adventure in itself. What I can offer is that since I made the switch the customer service that I've received from Canon has been impressive, as I'm hard on my gear and push the limits. The recent firmware update for my 5D Mark III pushed the standards even higher. It's difficult after purchasing an expensive piece of hardware to give it a thumbs down, as know one wants to admit making a bad decision.
I just got my D800 2 days ago, coming from D7000.
I do not own the very expensive lenses everyone say to be the "MUST" on the D800/E. And that was my very big concern about getting this camera.
I tested it with my 70-300VR and even with my 24-85 AFD. It works just GREAT !
Maybe I unconsciously take a bit more care in holding the camera when shooting. But that is the point also for every amateur... improving the technique.
Still, IMHO... I am very happy I didn't go for the smaller D610. Worth every penny I spent for it. I am VERY happy I did it.
I did my homework of course, and checked the left AF points. All is fine for me.
I found the shutter noise to be a bit kinky compared to D7000... not as "smooth" but it seems normal for FX.
If you are Amateur, go for it and be happy if your budget allows it. You will certainly be with the D800, no matter you need or don't the extra mpx. It is a monster.
I agree that to take full advantage of the D800E quality, it demands extra care when shooting and using the best lenses. I'm looking at the Sony A7R for a possible future purchase, maybe easier when backpacking. I also don't care for the very curvy, roundish look of the Nikon and Canon offerings.
the ON/OFF switch on D800E is less ergonomically pleasing than D300
The review states that best results are obtained from D800/E if best (most expensive) lenses are used, which sounds a bit like a drawback. My experience shows the opposite. Nikon D800E shines the brightest over any other camera I have used when I use just simple plastic zooms like Nikon 28-80/3.3-5.6G
I was not able to get ever sharper immages with any Canon using superior prime lenses than the images I get from nikon D800E with the nikon 28-80/3.3-5.6G lens.
Perhaps the best D800E results will be with the best lenses there are. I also have Nikon 85/1.4G, no questions there. This lens is so sharp that manages to exite some moire and aliasing even when shooting grass.
However D800E produces superior image quality over anything else even with cheap lenses.
I could post some examples.
There seems to be a kind of failure to realize that the D800 responds very much faster to use than does the 5D MkIII, and that it does not degrade images as do the 5D MkII and 5D MkIII series.
There's no point having the resolution if the 5D Mk II and III smooth away all low contrast detail as they do- certainly in Raw files as well as Jpeg in the 5D MkII.
I would not advise anyone to buy such a camera whose shutter lag is also much greater than its peers. An Old 1Ds is a much better bet if you are a Canon fan, much. No degradation to fine detail (which happens at ALL isos and much much faster response-same as D800 in custom function mode.
I bought a 5D MkII. I was appalled at what it did to the images and the Jpegs are a disgrace-worse than the Basic level off a Nikon with all detail mushed. Well, if you want that, and the finest detail turned to mush in 5dMkII and MkIII RAW files too , as now Dpreview admit(years too late), go ahead, but the D800 is just SO much better -it just is.
In the 'Final Word' subsection of the 'Overall Conclusions' section it states:-
"Yet, I'd caution anyone who considers buying the D800 or D800E solely, or even primarily because of their ultra-high resolution. Pushing these cameras to achieve their maximum level of detail requires an investment of both time (methodical preparation) and money (the very best lenses Nikon makes)."
The part about which I would like clarification is "...requires an investment of both time...". Is the author referring to additional tasks over and above what one would 'normally' do in taking a picture? If so what are these tasks?
Or does it refer to care in the conduct of normal tasks: use of tripod, select correct depth of field/aperture, exposure delay and remote control to reduce vibration, switch off image stabilisation??
The only reason you want this camera is because you plan to present your photos or make BIG prints. Of course, shooting RAW at all time. You probably want to invest in prime lenses or good zoom like 24-70mm f2.8 or 80-200mm f2.8; 50mm f1.8g... Also, purchasing a photo processing program is a must, like CS6 or similar. If you are a causal shooter who doesn't care about post processing, you are better off getting the D610 for full frame or D7100, D5300...and shoot jpegs.
Also, you really don't need a tripod in many situations. I think Nikon was trying to emphasize the pixel power of this camera by telling people to shoot at a higher shutter speed...
When digital cameras reached 14 MP, with the first being the Pentax K20D, criticism was raised, that lenses won't cope. It's now crept up to 24MP for APS-C and the sensors are praised for their detailed pictures. Makes me wonder how great all these new kit lenses must be??? Or it was all just a media hype?
Using a DX lens on a D800 brings the resolution down to about 15MP which is roughly the same pixel pitch as a Nikon D7000 or Pentax K5 - it is also considered the best compromise between pixel size and resolution. So a D800 is basically a full frame version of a 16MP APS-C sensor as far as I understand it.
I think you do need much better glass for a D7100 or D5300 (than a D800) to get the best out of the sensor and a much steadier hand (or fast shutter speeds) for really sharp pictures. Such a high amount of photo sites will pick up any lens movement ....
I reckon if Nikon also produced a "D800" with a 24MP sensor, it'd be more appealing to a wider audience.
Regarding the excellent demo of diffraction's impact at various f-stops, on page 25 of this review, where is the photo showing what could have been accomplished using Photoshop ACR sharpening against an f/4 RAW file?
I would very much like to compare sharpening of the f/4 RAW file to sharpening of the f/22 RAW file. Surely, a silk purse made from silk would be more attractive than a silk purse made from a pig's ear.
Link to page 25 of this review: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikon-d800-d800e/25
Maybe it's just me, but I see this camesas looking more and more like a melted soap bar. I miss the days when bodies had straight, clean lines. They were also much smaller, for the same full frame film...
Funny, soap bars tend to follow the shape of your hands over time... Aesthetics vs ergonomics.
(i do like the look of straight lines better by the way)
With card readers disappearing from MacBooks, USB-C card readers are now a necessity. Macworld's helpful guide compares five models and decodes the current mess of card speeds and certifications.
A Sony a7S II mounted on the outside of the ISS' Japanese Experiment Module (KIBO) for the last seven months has sent back some impressive 4K video and stills.
A Federal judge has refused to throw out a copyright case against controversial artist Richard Prince, who used an image by photographer Donald Graham in an exhibition.
Sony has teased its customers with news of an upcoming announcement: it will soon take the wraps off a new CineAlta motion picture camera, one sporting a 36x24mm sensor.
QuikStories is integrated into the latest version of the GoPro app and automatically creates 'stories' using the video clips you've shot during a day.
Journalists photographing a protest in the US Capitol building claim they were told by Capitol Police to delete photos and videos of arrests.
The Meizu Pro 7 Plus secondary display can be used for music playback, date and weather-related information, or as viewfinder when taking selfies with the rear cameras.
Nikon is marking its 100th anniversary in many ways, including the creation of a new scholarship program for 'future visual creators' in the USA and Canada.
Take one Digital ELPH (or IXUS), rotate it vertically, add a fully articulating LCD and a lens with a camcorder-like focal length, and what do you get? Why, the Canon PowerShot TX1, of course. In this week's Throwback Thursday we revisit Canon's one-of-a-kind hybrid stills/video camera.
Just in case there was any doubt in your mind, here's the definitive video proof that yes, a $50,000 cinema camera beats the pants off a $50 camcorder in a side-by-side test.
Photographers who fly frequently in the US may want to finally invest in that TSA Pre-check status: in standard security lines, cameras and all other electronics larger than a smartphone will need to be placed in a separate bin for screening.
Images have appeared which claim to show Nikon's forthcoming D850 DSLR, the development of which was announced this week. If genuine, the pictures indicate that the D850 will offer illuminated controls and a tilting LCD screen, but no built-in flash.
To celebrate the Daguerreotype Achromat 2.9/64 lens' successful Kickstarter campaign, Lomography has announced a chrome-plated version of the lens in Nikon and Canon DSLR mounts.
Nikon just released four new firmware updates, adding features and fixing bugs in the D600, D610, D750 and the KeyMission 80.
It probably hasn't made your landscape photography bucket list just yet, but there's a good reason to visit Idaho. Here are 9 must-visit locations in this beautiful state.
Oops... Adobe accidentally leaked their unfinished Lightroom-powered cloud-based photo editor 'Project Nimbus' to some Creative Cloud users yesterday.
Storm chaser and award-winning photographer Mike Oblinski just released his latest time-lapse, and it is absolutely stunning.
Looking to level up your video capture capabilities without buying a whole new camera? Blackmagic's Video Assist 4K is well worth considering, despite a few flaws and its lack of 4K/60p support.
We're big fans of Fujifilm's fast-growing GFX system, and the GF 110mm F2 lens is no exception. Positioned as the system's classic portrait lens, its optics are just as impressive with non-human subjects as well.
Nikon turns 100 years old today, and the company is celebrating with a wacky music video, some tributes to its history, and a new vision presented by president Kazuo Ushida.
Phottix just released the Premio Parabolic Umbrellas series, replacing their Para-Pro line with a stronger, deeper and better made set of parabolic umbrellas.
The Moto Z2 is Motorola's first dual-camera smartphone and, compared to its predecessor, comes with a number of improvements and new camera features.
Researchers at Stanford have revealed a new '4D camera system' built for robots. The system is based on the same light field tech that allowed Lytro cameras to refocus images after they were taken.
If you want 'beautiful rendition' from your lenses, follow this simple rule: only buy classic low-element prime lenses with lead glass elements—everything else is junk.
In an interview with CNBC, Leica Chairman Andreas Kaufmann said he dreams of a 'true Leica phone,' and hinted at what's next for the Leica and Huawei partnership.
Wildlife and nature photographer Peter Mather tells the story behind this exceptional shot of a mama grizzly and her cub searching for salmon in Yukon, Canada.
Popular YouTube channel TastyTuts has put together this 33-video Beginner's Guide to Adobe Photoshop—a godsend for anybody who wants to learn Photoshop from scratch.
The long anticipated replacement for the popular Rode VideoMic Pro is almost ready for shipping. The price of the upgraded VideoMic Pro+ will be £290/$300 when it goes on sale in mid-August.
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1) when you start pwnagetool 4.0.1 if you have a 3G like myself choose the 3GS model of the two options given.
2) when you get to the screen that allows you to increase partition size I can't say for sure how high you can go and still be safe, but the stock setting of 756 I believe it was was too small. You need to increase the partition to at least 1026. I did 756 at first and it works but you will end up getting an iTunes error.
3) Small step I missed in my first try was in the same menu with partition size there are a couple check boxes 1) Activate 2) update baseband 3) enable multitasking & wallpaper. Select the 3 one, but as for the first two Activate phone is checked by default. This is for NON AT&T iPhones , if your with AT&T like myself unchecked this and check the update baseband. If your with AT&T and only check activate you will be left with no signal or data connection.
4) If it seems to run slow do a vouple of hard resets (sleep + home) should fix it. This fix is not credited to me, found this helpful tip elsewhere on this site.
Hope this helps some, especially for those that this is their first time jailbreaking.


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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- For seven months everyone has said it. Florida players, Gators coach Will Muschamp, offensive coordinator Brent Pease -- even defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
Their claim: Florida's offensive line is significantly better than it was last season. The players are stronger and tougher, mentally and physically.
Pease even went so far as to say that the line is the strength of the offense.
The chance to prove that comes Saturday.
Fourth-ranked LSU (5-0, 1-0 SEC) comes to Florida Field with one of the best defensive fronts in the nation. Ends Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery are projected first-round NFL draft picks. Two other players -- defensive tackle Bennie Logan and linebacker Kevin Minter -- are projected to be taken in the first three rounds.
"You go block this front you've done something," Muschamp said. "They're very good. They've recruited well. They've got depth. They're big, fast and physical. And there is no question if you're able to put a hat on this group and get some movement and be able to run the ball consistently [that] is going to be key in the game."
Florida's offensive line has been pretty productive so far even without tackle Matt Patchan, who hasn't played yet this season because of a pectoral injury, and having right tackle Chaz Green hobbled by an ankle injury. The Gators are averaging 224.5 yards per game rushing, and running back Mike Gillislee is averaging 100.5 yards per contest.
But those numbers were compiled against Bowling Green, Texas A&M, Tennessee and Kentucky. Of that group, Texas A&M has a solid run defense (106.0 yards per game) but Tennessee and Kentucky are giving up nearly 200 yards per game on the ground.
LSU is considerably better. The Tigers rank ninth nationally in rush defense (83.0 yards per game) and opponents are averaging just 2.7 yards per carry. The Gators relish the challenge, center Jonotthan Harrison said.
"I definitely feel like this is going to be a good game to tell exactly where our team's at," Harrison said. "Yes, we're going against some better athletes. But we, especially as an offensive line, we've come a far ways from last year. We're more meshed as a unit. We've been working this whole offseason for a situation like this."
The Gators (4-0, 3-0) certainly have a lot to prove. The offensive line played pretty poorly in 2011, especially during October. UF ran for 175 yards and averaged just 1.5 yards per carry against Alabama, LSU, Auburn and Georgia. That, along with gaining just 54 yards on the ground against Florida State, is what prompted Muschamp to call his team soft in the locker room immediately after the 21-0 loss to the Seminoles.
When Mickey Marotti left to join Urban Meyer and become the strength and conditioning coordinator at Ohio State, Muschamp hired Jeff Dillman, with whom he had worked at LSU, and Dillman immediately put the Gators on an Olympic lifting program. It's a total-body and cardiovascular workout that stresses explosive movements and quickly builds strength.
Muschamp also hired Tim Davis as the Gators' new offensive line coach to replace Frank Verducci, who left the program to pursue other interests. The players have responded to Davis, and the result, the players say, is an offensive line that's tougher than it was a year ago.
"They're way more physical," nose tackle Omar Hunter said. "They come off the ball and they will hit you. They will definitely hit you."
"You can't get in a one-dimensional game with these guys because they're going to be able to rush the passer and they're going to get you off the spot pretty quick as far as the quarterback is concerned," Muschamp said. "So staying balanced in what you do is very critical."
Complicating things would be a potential change at left tackle, where Nixon was replaced by freshman D.J. Humphries for the second half of the Kentucky game. Muschamp said the player who practiced the best would start the LSU game, and Pease said Humphries would definitely play against the Tigers even if he doesn't start.
Regardless of who's playing at left tackle, the offensive line's play will be the key to proving that the Gators are better than the past two seasons and are back among the SEC's elite teams.
"Games like this -- LSU, Alabama, South Carolina, Georgia -- they all tend to tell you where you're going to be in the season and how good you really are," fullback Hunter Joyer said. "A lot of people still doubt us and don't really believe in this Florida team, so I think we need to make a statement this weekend."


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Reviewer: mizor - Date: 01 Dec 2009 06:25 pm; Title: Chapter 1
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I liked it. It had the flavor of my Alternity stories. It would have been nice if yu had put in more descriptions describing some of the scenes and people of the drift in a bit more detail but other than that it was quite well done. HOw did our little purple girl end up being called Reena? Or is that a story for another day?


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Meanwhile a few weeks ago Apple released a new version of it's web browser, Safari 4. Recent benchmarking tests have shown that Safari is the fastest and most standards compliant browser out of all the big browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome). And yes even faster and more standards compliant that the just released Firefox 3.5.
Anyway both Firefox 3.5 and Safari 4 are available in Windows and Mac versions.
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Robbie slates reality pop shows
Pop singer Robbie Williams has attacked reality TV talent shows for making entertainment out of the cruel treatment of hopeful, young stars.
Williams, who is gearing up to release his next solo album, said the way contestants were evicted on shows like Popstars: The Rivals and Fame Academy was ruthless.
"I've nothing against anyone following their dreams - but not if they're crap," he said.
"There's a lot of talent but it's such cruel television," adding that the shows messed with people's lives 'for entertainment'.
"But it's great TV," he added.
Williams made the comments while filming a BBC special called The Robbie Williams Show, to be screened in mid-November.
His performance included the unveiling of songs from his new album, Escapology, as well as playing a string of his past hits at the concert.
It was described as "a musical journey through Rob's personal songbook" by the BBC.
Escapology was at the centre of a record label bidding war that saw him sign with EMI for a reported £80m at the start of October.
'Time heals'
His new single, Feel, got its radio debut on BBC Radio 1 on Friday.
The star also hinted that he broke up with former fiancée Nicole Appleton by singing one of his new songs to her.
The song, Sexed Up, includes the repeated line: "Why don't we break up?"
"The day I wrote this I played it to my then girlfriend and I had closed my eyes to sing it," he said.
"When I opened them again she was curled up in a ball in the corner of the room - still, time heals all wounds."
He said the girlfriend in question dated back to 1998 and was now in a relationship with a rock singer.
She recently revealed that she had been pregnant with Williams's baby, but had an abortion because she was still in her now disbanded group All Saints.
Williams also used his concert to scotch rumours that he would move away from the UK to become a tax exile.
"I would never ever do a tax year out - it's only money and I love Britain," he said.
Escapology is released on 18 November, and is expected to be one of the biggest sellers of the Christmas period.
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Naked Kings of Leon Fan Meets Band
Kings of Leon got an eyeful of a fan at a Birmingham, England show on Tuesday night. The band was playing Sex on Fire when a man named Jimmy Dorris stripped down to his birthday suit and stood on top of the crowd. Here is video, but expect to see some butt. If you want to do more research into the story, you can find full frontal if you're into that sort of thing.
The band thought it was hilarious. Nathan Followill tweeted, "Thank you Birmingham. We saw a side of you that we've never seen before. Had a blast & we get to do it all over again 2morrow night." Then, the drummer asked for the sausage man to tweet him because the band owed him a beer.
So, Dorris connected with the band and hung out backstage.
So, if ever want to meet Kings of Leon...
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The state's country train network was severely disrupted by two separate derailments yesterday. One of the accidents has indefinitely closed the nation's main western rail link.
At 8pm, a ballast and sleeper-laying train fell off the line near Bargo in the Southern Highlands. The Rail Infrastructure Corporation train was conducting maintenance on the tracks.
Shortly after the derailment, a CountryLink train en route to Goulburn tried to squeeze past.
A State Rail spokesman said the train crawled at about 5kmh towards the derailed maintenance vehicle. But it was forced to stop when it started to scrape the side of the derailed train.
State Rail organised buses to Goulburn for the 80 passengers. No injuries were reported.
Meanwhile, the country's east-west rail link may be closed until early next week, causing severe disruptions to freight services, after a train driver inadvertently dragged a derailed freight wagon as far as 18 kilometres yesterday.
Rail safety officials were last night assessing damage to tracks near Matakana, 200km west of Parkes, in NSW's far west.
A spokesman for the Rail Infrastructure Corporation said that while the derailment of only two wheels on the 33rd carriage appeared minor, the long drag "had caused a significant amount of damage".
"Our priority at this stage is to get work crews and equipment in place as quickly as possible so we can restore services. There will be a full investigation of how this occurred, but the initial assessment is that repairs could take a number of days."
The inquiry will examine if the state of the track or faulty rolling stock was to blame for the derailment.
The closure of the track, coming a day after a report on a series of accidents at Hexham, in the Hunter Valley on July 12, has added to concerns about the adequacy of rail safety.
On Wednesday, the state's rail safety regulator, Kent Donaldson, said missing parts on a critical stretch of track near Hexham - and an inexplicable breakdown in communications - caused a freight train's derailment, and the subsequent crash of a passenger train.
Mr Donaldson, whose inquiries are continuing, said bolts and a locking pin on a "swing nose" point had been missing for some time. He has yet to establish whether the defective point was the result of bad maintenance or faulty checking procedures.
The inquiry is still clarifying how warning calls were not heard, or acted on, by rail staff.
The Opposition transport spokesman, Peter Debnam, said the Matakana accident highlighted concerns about safety.
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Team notes
National League
Arizona Diamondbacks
Negotiations with free agent Rick Helling got serious last
week. Arizona is looking for a No. 3 starter, someone willing to take a one-year
deal with a low base salary and incentives. Helling, 31, reportedly prefers
the D-backs over suitors such as the Mets and Mariners.
Helling never missed an outing in making 137 starts the
last four seasons with Texas but had his worst season in 2001, going 12-11 with
a 5.17 ERA. He led the AL in hits allowed (256), earned runs (124) and homers
He hit safely in 25 of the last 27 games and became a
postseason hero, winning MVP honors in the NL Championship Series. He made
$425,000 and now could earn $19.5 million over five years with incentives.
Atlanta Braves
Keith Lockhart is the latest example of the softness
of this winter's free-agent market.
The Braves' apparent lack of interest in him bothered him,
although he tried not to show it. He was prepared to leave Atlanta but wound
up agreeing to a minor league contract on the last day he could re-sign with
the Braves.
The Dodgers and Orioles were interested, but neither team
was willing to give him a firm offer. With free agents Pokey Reese, Jeff Frye,
Mike Lansing and Randy Velarde still available, Lockhart decided to sign with
the Braves.
If he makes the roster, he'll earn $600,000.
Jones will benefit from having spring training to acclimate,
as opposed to a few days like he did before eight starts in left field last
Chicago Cubs
The Cubs had high hopes for prospect Corey Patterson
the past two seasons but never seemed to find enough playing time for him in
Chicago. Now manager Don Baylor says, "Let's see what the kid can do."
The Cubs have lost Rondell White, picked up Moises Alou
and traded Michael Tucker. That leaves Patterson, 22, as the favorite to play
He has hit .208 with six homers and 16 RBI in 70 games
in two seasons with the Cubs. But he never played consistently in 2001 because
the Cubs wanted to go with veterans as they vied for the playoffs. So he played
sporadically and spent considerable time at Triple-A Iowa.
Now with a hard-hitting lineup featuring Alou, Sammy
Sosa and Fred McGriff, Patterson could hit eighth where the pressure
will be off him.
If Patterson struggles, Roosevelt Brown could help
Coomer, 35, hit .261 with eight homers and 53 RBI in 111
games with the Cubs in a season that saw him go on the DL twice with knee problems.
Cincinnati Reds
Pitchers Joey Hamilton and Jose Rijo were
signed to minor league contracts, but the team apparently has lost veteran Pete
Harnisch and the Reds couldn't agree on a contract before
the deadline for a team to re-sign its free agents. The team offered a one-year
deal for a $500,000 base and $1 million in incentives. Harnisch requested a
$1.75 million base and $2 million in incentives.
"I feel I'll be able to make 32 to 35 starts and pitch
200 innings," said Harnisch, who made seven starts and went 1-3 with a 6.37
ERA in 2001 before he had to shut it down with an elbow problem. He had surgery
in August.
"He only made 29 starts and pitched 166 innings the past
two seasons," general manager Jim Bowden said.
Haynes, 29, was 8-17 with a 4.85 ERA for the Brewers,
while Bohanon, 33, went 5-8 with a 7.14 ERA for the Rockies.
Colorado Rockies
After spending much of the winter subtracting, the Rockies
made a few additions. They addressed right-handed relief pitching by reaching
one-year deals with veteran free agents Todd Jones ($1.3 million) and
Rick White ($1 million).
Jones and White are expected to be strong right-handed
setup men for closer Jose Jimenez. Jones, who saved 42 games for the
Tigers in 2000 and pitched for Detroit and Minnesota last season, has incentives
for closing games.
Now the Rockies have a surplus of right-handed relievers,
with returnees Justin Speier and Kane Davis, plus newcomer Jose
Cust made his debut last season after hitting 27 homers
at Triple-A. He's a left-handed hitter on a team full of them and likely will
be used in another trade.
Florida Marlins
The Marlins' sale to Jeffrey Loria is expected to be approved
at this week's owners meeting.
The club has been in a state of paralysis, lacking a manager,
general manager and coaching staff.
Loria, who owns the Expos, is expected to bring Montreal
manager Jeff Torborg and most of his coaches to Florida.
Westhoff took a front-office job with Detroit, rejoining
former Marlins executive Dave Dombrowski.
Houston Astros
Closer Billy Wagner signed a three-year, $27 million
contract that makes him one of the highest-paid relievers in baseball.
Wagner, 30, who tied his franchise record with 39 saves
in 2001, gets $8 million in each of the next three seasons. The Astros have
a $9 million option for 2005 with a $3 million buyout that could push the total
value to $33 million. The $9 million average annual salary is second among relievers
to the Yankees' Mariano Rivera, who earns an annual average of $9,997,500.
Talks had stalled earlier when Wagner sought a guarantee
for the fourth year. But after a three-week impasse, a deal was worked out within
Wagner has posted 30 or more saves in three of his last
four seasons and his 146 career saves are second in team history to Dave Smith's
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers hope their winning bid to negotiate for the
rights to sign Japanese pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii will prove as beneficial to them
as Seattle's winning bid a year ago for AL MVP Ichiro Suzuki.
Five offers were submitted to Ishii's team, the Yakult
Swallows. The Dodgers' bid of $11.3 million topped the Mets, Rangers, Mariners
and Angels.
"We have every intention of signing him," general manager
Dan Evans said. "This is where Ishii wanted to be." The club has until
Feb. 8 to sign Ishii, 28.
This past season Ishii went 12-6 with a 3.79 ERA. Over
his career he is 79-46.
"He will be a great help to this ballclub," said Dodger
official Tommy Lasorda, who has watched Ishii pitch. "The ability is
there, and he has a great attitude."
Hideo Nomo makes his return to Los Angeles, along
with another new face, Omar Daal. Eric Gagne will compete for
a starting spot, but if Ishii is on board, Gagne could be the odd man out.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers signed free-agent pitchers Ryan Glynn
and Robert Marquez and invited them to spring training.
Glynn, 27, has pitched part of the last three seasons
for Texas. He went 1-5 with a 7.04 ERA with the Rangers in 2001 and also pitched
at Triple-A Oklahoma.
Marquez, 28, was 6-0 with a 2.97 ERA in 34 appearances
for Triple-A Ottawa.
The Brewers also invited catcher Kade Johnson,
who hit 21 homers at Class A High Desert last season, to camp. So far, 18
non-roster players have been invited to camp.
Hammonds is scheduled to start in center and Jenkins
in left. Loretta will play second, third and short. D'Amico, Wright and Neugebauer
likely will be in the rotation, and Leskanic likely will have to re-establish
himself as the closer in order to avoid middle-relief duty.
Montreal Expos
Right-hander Dan Smith was one of eight minor league
free agents signed by the Expos on Jan. 11 and invited to spring training.
Smith was 4-9 with a 6.02 ERA in 20 games including
17 starts with the Expos in 1999.
He made two appearances for Boston in 2000 before moving
to Cleveland's system in 2001, when he went 6-4 with a 4.50 ERA in 21 games
at Triple-A Buffalo.
The Expos also signed right-handed reliever Joe Davenport,
catcher Alex Andreopoulos, first basemen Ivan Cruz and Toby
Rumfield, third baseman Howard Battle and outfielders Norm Hutchins
and Lyle Mouton.
Battle, who has played for Toronto, Philadelphia and Atlanta,
hit .275 with 10 homers and 76 RBI last season with Triple-A Richmond.
A .246 hitter in the majors, Mouton, 33, went 1-for-17
for Florida last season. He also has played for the White Sox, Orioles and Brewers.
Cruz last appeared in the majors with Pittsburgh in 2000
before playing in Japan last season.
New York Mets
The Mets were disappointed that Juan Gonzalez chose the
Rangers over them, but they weren't totally surprised. The Mets played possum
all winter, even though the plan always called for a late run at a premium free
agent. Gonzalez became the most likely target, but Mets officials didn't know
if Gonzalez really wanted to come to Shea. In a possible negotiating ploy, Gonzalez
said the Mets were his top choice.
In the end, he went for the Rangers, who offered similar
pay as the Mets.
The Mets made an offer to free-agent starter Pedro Astacio
last week. He would add another right-hander to a rotation that now has four
lefties and Steve Trachsel.
Philadelphia Phillies
Reliever Ricky Bottalico agreed to a one-year deal
for $1.5 million the same base salary he had in 2001 plus performance
He is likely to join Turk Wendell in middle relief.
"I have all the confidence in the world (general manager
Ed Wade) will get this done," he said. "I don't know who and I don't
know when. But he'll get it done."
The signs point to right-hander Terry Adams.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The biggest surprise of last week's minicamp was Derek
Bell, who packed 239 pounds on his 6-2 frame. He has added 25 pounds since
last season.
He wants to make amends for a dismal 2001, when he hit
.173 with five homers and 14 RBI in 46 games. Bell was hampered by knee and
hamstring injuries and did not play after July 3.
He will compete for the right field job with Armando
Rios and Chad Hermansen.
The search for a second baseman indicates the Pirates
don't believe Pat Meares will fully recover from hand surgery that
caused him to miss almost all of 1999. He hit just .211 with four homers and
25 RBI in 87 games last year.
St. Louis Cardinals
General manager Walt Jocketty signed outfielder
So Taguchi, a 10-year veteran of the Japanese Leagues and a former teammate
of AL MVP Ichiro Suzuki.
Taguchi signed for three years for a base of about $1 million
a year but can earn $2 million in incentives. If Taguchi doesn't make the roster,
he can return to Japan rather than go to the minors. He has a .277 career average
and five Gold Gloves but never has hit more than 10 homers. Taguchi could start
in left field.
Placido Polanco, displaced from third base to make
room for Albert Pujols, had been considered the left fielder, although
manager Tony La Russa said he preferred having the luxury of using Polanco
all over.
San Diego Padres
The Padres traded for shortstop Ramon Vazquez last
month to help plug their leaky infield defense. They trumpeted the fact he made
only 12 errors in Triple-A in 2001. Now, they have reason to promote his bat,
The left-handed hitter was MVP of the Puerto Rican League.
Playing mostly third base, Vazquez led the league with a .361 average and .452
on-base percentage. He was fourth in RBI (30) and triples (four) while hitting
four home runs in 52 games.
Vazquez, 25, is coming off a solid offensive season
.300 with 10 homers and 79 RBI at Triple-A Tacoma. He also hit .228 in 17 September
games with Seattle.
San Francisco Giants
Barry Bonds and the Giants agreed Monday night to
a $90 million, five-year contract of which four years and $72 million are guaranteed.
Bonds, 37, who just completed one of the greatest seasons
in baseball history, hitting 73 home runs, said he wanted to remain a Giant.
"No amount of money would make me leave San Francisco,
to be honest with you. I always wanted to stay a San Francisco Giant," Bonds
said. "Unless there was a blockbuster, out-of-the world offer, I wasn't going
to leave."
Bonds gets a $10 million signing bonus to be paid through
April 2004. He gets salaries of $13 million each of the next two seasons, $16
million in 2004, $20 million in 2005 and $18 million in 2006. If Bonds doesn't
have 500 or more plate appearances in 2005, the team can void the final year
of the contract. If Bonds has 1,500 or more plate appearances combined from
2003 to 2005, including 400 or more in 2005, the team loses its right to void.
The average annual value of $18 million ties bonds with
Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs for the fourth-highest in baseball, trailing
only Texas shortstop Alex Rodriguez ($25.2 million), Boston outfielder Manny
Ramirez ($20 million) and New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter ($18.9 million).
Bonds would need to average 37.6 homers over the life of the contract (until
age 42) to tie Hank Aaron's all-time home run mark of 755.
Benard has been the Giants' top center fielder since
late 1998, but his defensive and leadoff inadequacies could send him to the
bench. The outfield looks set with Bonds in left, Tsuyoshi Shinjo in
center and Sanders in right.Benard hit .280 with three homers in 25 pinch-hit
at-bats in 2001.


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Norwegian Spirit - Eastern Caribbean: Norwegian Spirit Cruise Review by canadarose
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Norwegian Spirit - Eastern Caribbean
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: New York (Manhattan)
EMBARKATION- We took a limo from NJ, arrived around noon. Embarkation not too bad, the lines were long, but moved quickly. Bags were delivered to room around 3. We had to go downstairs to collect the luggage with the wine we brought- we paid the $15 per bottle and were quickly on our way.
CABIN- Our cabin was fine, Our steward however was not. First day we sought him out to request beds together and an egg crate- we got neither. The first night we had to sleep on separate beds, and they are as hard as rocks. We never got the egg crate and ended up sleeping on one of the blankets for some comfort. We had the makings for coffee, More but no coffee maker- he said there were none left that worked, also, no extra towels, and often no more ice. However other stewards seemed much better, I guess we just got a bad one. The room was well laid out, and the bathroom was one of the best we've had. Separate toilet area, and a glass shower door. Bring your own amenities- their's are poor quality.
SHIP- We loved the ship, Interesting decor, nice public rooms, a walking promenade on Deck 7 that's better than any I've seen, and nice dining rooms.
DINING- We LOVED Freestyle Dining! We ate early and late (St. Thomas night we arrived back onboard around 9:50pm and still had a 5 course meal in Garden Room) There were no waits of more than 5 minutes. Most of the service was outstanding, but not always consistent. Portion sizes were small, but there was enough to eat, and double portions were easy to get should you want. Dining room dress was casual; jeans were around, but shorts weren't. Tried 2 Specialty Restaurants- both were good, but Main dining room is almost as good.
The food quality was only mediocre. There was just enough choice to keep you satisfied, never delighted. The desserts were a little disappointing, as were the salads. Fruit selection was basic, nothing special. Raffles (buffet) had no trays and could be crowded, however mad to order stations and salad bar were good. The coffee on Spirit was MUCH better than on CCL or Celebrity, and I loved the cappuccino.
PORTS- Although the weather wasn't great during our port days, we had good experiences at all. Went on our own to Cinnamon Bay (St. John) Great Beach, Great Bar with 2-for 1 Painkillers- then went to Woody's for snacks. We used the local dollar bus to Red Hook, a girl at the bus stop couldn't believe they would charge us $10 per person on the regular taxis. All the people were extremely friendly. Tortola, we took a taxi to Cane Garden- great beach, good day. When we came around the mountain back to the ship, there was a huge downpour, the ride was hair-raising. We were soaked by the time we got onboard. Samana, we took advice from this forum and did the ship's excursion to Cayo L. Nice beach, music and chairs. Drinks were reasonable. I thought $29pp was too much to pay, especially as the trip back was on board a little speedboat that may not have been suitable for some passengers (older and handicapped) We didn't care as it had started to pour while we were on the island.
ENTERTAINMENT- Mediocre at best. Production shows were OK, Trio (La Alhambrer? maybe) was laughable. Band at Galaxy of the Stars was barely OK. There was a duo- Millennium Singers (2 girls from Barbados) who were excellent. Trivia games were good, Karaoke seemed fun, but venue (Henry's Pub) was too smokey to stay. Casino was fine (no big wins).Quest was great fun, as were martini clinics!
DISEMBARKATION- Express seemed great for our U.S. friends. Canadians were not as lucky. We had to retrieve our passports and it took a while. Much better on Celebrity last year.
OVERALL- Some things were better and some worse than our previous experiences. Freestyle was great, We'd go on NCL again just for this. Service overall on the ship was good, but not even near as good as Celebrity.Public Rooms were nice, but not as well kept as Celebrity (bathrooms esp). The most noticeable difference however is the demographic. We really enjoyed the family atmosphere on Spirit. Lots of kids (well-behaved) grandparents and parents travelling together. Lots of young people having fun (not disruptive). Last year on Celebrity, (same week)by far the majority of passengers were seniors. This made for a completely different atmosphere. We much preferred the casual atmosphere on NCL, and would trade-off some of the negatives for this major positive.. We would highly recommend this ship, especially for families or groups. Might not be so good for romantic getaway, elderly passengers, or handicapped. Less
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The t200 can connect to an HP Compaq ms6200 host via USB for close-proximity computing environments, or via Ethernet for more physically dispersed deployments. The operating system is Windows MultiPoint Server 2011.
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PC sharing solutions aren't for everyone. The t200 is a good fit for use by small and midsize businesses, including training and call centers, schools, medical offices, manufacturing sites and other organizations with multiple employees in a shared workspace. Reducing the number of physical PCs simplifies management, including the chore of doing software upgrades, according to HP.
The t200 is slightly larger than a deck of cards, and consumes about 3 watts of power when connected to the host via USB, reducing energy costs, according to HP.
The small size allows it to be mounted on the back of a monitor, resulting in a less cluttered office environment. The device lowers environmental heat and noise output compared to traditional PCs, HP said. It also has four additional USB ports, to which users can connect mouse, keyboard, and a memory stick to take their files with them.
The t200, which was announced at the Small Business Expo 2011 in New York City, is expected to start shipping worldwide in early November. The HP Compaq ms6200 is shipping and HP currently offers pre-configured models for between $669 and $1,369.
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2014 Young Hollywood Awards: Vanessa Hudgens, Ian Somerhalder, Justin Bieber and More Win Big
Vanessa Hudgens, the current face of Bongo, wore a Bongo (oe of the sponsors of the show, along with Samsung Galaxy) one-of-a-kind design and won the "Young Hollywood Trendsetter Award."
Justin Bieber has granted over 200 wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation – more than any other talent to date. Bieber took a young Make-A-Wish girl named Grace as his date to the show – even calling her onstage as he accepted his award.
Representing The Vampire Diaries, Ian Somerhalder accepted the Best Threesome award on behalf of him and his co-stars Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley.
Some of the awards winners were:
- Justin Bieber received the Champ of Charity Award
– Vanessa Hudgens received the Trendsetter Award
– Ansel Elgort (Fault in our Stars) won Fan Favorite (Male)
– Danielle Brooks ("Orange is the New Black") won Breakthrough Actress
– Ashley Tisdale won #SocialMediaSuperstar
– Chloe Moretz won Fan Favorite (Female)
– Bella Thorne won You're So Fancy
– Kellan Lutz won Super Superhero
Hosted by Kelly Osbourne, the 2014 Young Hollywood Awards will air Monday, July 28th at 8PM ET/PT on the CW.


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Havanna - SOLD
Havanna is a Sorrel, Quarter-Cross, Mare, 14.1hh, foaled in 2007. In professional training and used in our lesson program and summer camps. Goes both English and Western. Shown in 2011 & 2012 by junior riders and placed well..lots of blue ribbons. Also great out on the trail. She did fantastic on a trip to Point Reyes this month. Forest and ocean trails along with metal and wooden bridges. She has a sweet personality, with excellent ground manners and a keen mind. Can go any direction.
This wonderful girl is priced at $6,000. For more information, please contact Malinda at Equine Unlimited Inc. at (916) 718-8662.