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The GeForce GTX 770 Roundup: EVGA, Gigabyte, and MSI Comparedby Ryan Smith on 10/4/2013 9:00 AM EST
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gandergray - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkRyan: Thank you for the quality review. From time to time, AT includes a table that shows relative performance and pricing of GPUs in AMD's and nVidia's GPU offerings. Would you include such table in this article? Reply
Ryan Smith - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkThose tables are typically only used in what we consider "primary" reviews.
For reviews and roundups of individual cards like this, we are less interested in how it compares to competitive cards, and more interested in how the reviewed products compare to other cards in the same product family. E.G. we've previously established how GTX 770 compares to 7970 and the like, but how do the individual 770 cards stack up? Reply
BlakKW - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - linkThanks for the review Ryan. I understand your reasoning for not including wider comparisons. For me, however, I always read GPU articles with an eye to "what does this mean for me?"...specifically, how is my 7950 boost holding up. I could wish for a better memory, I could open another tab and spend a few minutes pulling up past reviews...and I could wish that round-up and capsule reviews threw in a couple old charts (no reviewer comment or analysis needed), perhaps as an addendum titled "gpu overview" or "the big picture".
Two games, one favoring AMD and one Nividia, would be great... or even a link to past charts for convenience. Anyway, great reviews...this isn't really a criticism, its just something I would like to see... Reply
Ryan Smith - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - linkFor something like that we have Bench. You can compare any cards we have in our results database, and it always contains the latest data we have collected.
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/GPU13/ Reply
BlakKW - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - linknice...never noticed that feature before Reply
GBHans - Sunday, November 03, 2013 - linkRyan, how did you increase the max boost voltage from 1.2 to 1.212v? (Which app). I use afterburner but even though I move the voltage adjuster to 1.212, it reports at 1.2v.
Btw, I picked up the 4gb version of the evga 770 (FTW) based on this review & the memory over clocks you saw, and it too is reaching 8+ghz on the memory.
And, yes, your Bench comparison tool is great and quite helpful. Reply
neaoon - Monday, October 07, 2013 - linkhyyyyy Reply
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Flunk - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkYour comments about software from MSI, Evga and Gigabyte are a little strange as there is nothing at all stopping you from using any of their overclocking software on any of the cards mentioned. I use MSI Afterburner on my other branded cards all the time, it even works on laptops. Reply
jordanclock - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkThe point is that this software is part of what you're paying for when you purchase these cards. It's part of the value of the whole package. You could easily swap the heatsinks and fans, but those are still valid points to raise when reviewing the product as a whole. Reply
dtolios - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkDownloading evga precision x or msi afterburner is a bit easier than swapping heatsinks me thinks...
With this logic reviews should be using only the included drivers, which would dreadfully penalize the card with the older drivers packaged.
In a review that dares to mention "Bios flashing" for a gpu, downloading a universal overclocking utility should be considered as trivial as making sure you have current nvidia or amd drivers. Reply
neaoon - Monday, October 07, 2013 - linkI just want to add my story. I get paid over $87 per hour working online with Google! I work two shifts 2 hours in the day and 2 in the evening. And whats awesome is Im working from home so I get more time with my kids. Its by-far the best job I've had. I follow this great link >>>> >>>> Reply
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Elijafire - Saturday, March 22, 2014 - linkEveryone's a critic :p Personally I found the reviews of the software management tools to be useful and informative. Reply
vailr - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkEVGA also has several GTX 7xx cards with dual or even triple bioses.
Would also be interested in further information on whether any video cards being reviewed include a "UEFI GOP video firmware", which Windows 8 would require for installation and running in UEFI mode. Reply
Ryan Smith - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkOur new testbed (coming soon to a review near you) will be UEFI ready. So we'll finally be able to do some UEFI GOP articles. Reply
Gast - Friday, October 04, 2013 - link"The end result being that MSI has put together a very good card that's easily competitive with everything else we've seen, but without crossing the line into unofficial modifications, the EVGA's $35 price premium is hard to justify."
Shouldn't that be MSI's $35 price premium is hard to justify? Reply
Ryan Smith - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkWhoops. Yes. Thank you for pointing that out. Reply
Elijafire - Saturday, March 22, 2014 - linkYou are paying for the highest stock overclock. Reply
kwrzesien - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkNice review! These are exactly the three cards I was considering, and I think it leaves me leaning in the Gigabyte direction unless I just by the Lightning for the great looks. :) Reply
ThomasS31 - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkDo you measure the noise in open desk setup?
Or in a particular case?
I think (actually sure) that the difference between card coolers, their thermal efficiency heavily depend on the environment they are in. Open desk does not simulate any real case airflow hence you may get false rpm (lower) and noise characteristics vs in a real life in-case scenario. Reply
Ryan Smith - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkAll of our GPU testing is in a case, noise testing included. Specifically we use a Thermaltake Speedo (though that's getting retired next week). Reply
zlandar - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkBe nice to have the Asus 770 card. It has a very large heatsink which makes it ideal for single GPU overclocking IMO. Drawback is the extra slot taken up if you are planning to SLI. Reply
maecenas - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N8...
The Asus 770 is two slots, but definitely would have liked to have seen it in this review. I have the Asus 660 - really like that heatpipe system, very quiet and efficient Reply
yodies - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkRyan, great article. EVGA has a 770 with 4GB of VRAM for sale as well. What sorts of differences would the additional RAM make? Reply
kwrzesien - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkGigabyte has a 4GB Windforce 3X too. Maybe these could justify another article? It makes me think I would like to see a deeper dive between these three cards plus their 4GB brothers in just one or two games but at multiple resolutions (1080p, 1440p, and something bigger) and quality settings, trying to find where clock rate and memory bandwidth tradeoff as the limiting factor. One of the games should be something that showed a difference in today's test and the other should be one that didn't.
Still, I think it is pretty clear that the 770 is a great performer especially for a small chip like the GK104. It makes me wonder what a chip like this would do if they scaled it up to GK110 size and kept it strictly a gaming chip. Reply
DanNeely - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkHardOCP looks at extra ram card regularly, I don't think any they've had in the last few years showed any benefit from the extra memory in gameplay. Reply
A5 - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkYeah. It'd probably help if you did SLI on a multi-monitor setup, but at single-GPU resolutions the amount of memory isn't going to hurt on you on these. Reply
GBHans - Sunday, November 03, 2013 - linkFwiw, the 4gb version of the evga 770 I have also achieves these same over clocks as Ryan saw on the 2gb model, including on the memory. I run triple 1440x900=4320x900, and as several have commented, it's probably really only on those very high resolutions where the 4gb memory comes into play. In case it helps, when running BF4 with settings at mix of mostly ultra & some on high, afterburner reports VRAM usage in ~2.4gb range on most maps. Reply
Taristin - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkIt would be awesome to see a review of one of eVGA's niche cards, like the GTX770 Classified Hydro Copper. I'm running one in my system atm, and love it, but would love to see what's said about it from professional reviewers. Reply
Ryan Smith - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkWe're not setup to review open loop coolers. However the new testbed will be able to accommodate GPUs with closed loop coolers, such as the Asus Ares. Reply
Hrel - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkI am just endlessly impressed with Gigabyte. The consistently offer a performance to value ratio that is either the best or among the best and they do so at very competitive prices even without discounts and sales. When their products do go on sale they're simply unbeatable. I can't wait to see them expand into more categories. Reply
Hrel - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkAlso, their reliability is flawless and their support is top notch.
Anandtech, when are you going to update your comment section? We REALLY need more features. The ability to edit comments, notifications via email when people respond. These are BASIC things. Reply
Edkiefer - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkThis is one time for MSI, it probably just pays to get MSI Gaming N770 TF 2GD5/OC model as you mention 770 are pushed to limit already . The MSI gaming N770 TF is same price as others 399$ Reply
RadiclDreamer - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkI've been waiting for some time for a review that includes the 4GB version as well, any chance of that happening? Reply
Kevin G - Friday, October 04, 2013 - link8.2 Ghz is very impressive for a memory overclock. I'd love to see such speeds on Ttian or the R9 290x for the extra bandwidth. That'd get you 524 GB/s bandwidth on the R9 290x which should be very beneficial for 4k gaming. Of course this is wishful thinking as going with a wider bus often limits memory bus speeds, but one can dream right? Reply
The Von Matrices - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - linkThe problem is that the wider you make the memory bus the harder it is to route the traces on the PCB to allow high-frequency operation. AMD is only shipping the R9 290X at around 5GHz memory, and you can bet that in order to save on costs they won't be using higher rated memory chips. It might take custom PCBs before different memory chips are used, and AMD isn't allowing vendors to customize the card at all at launch. Reply
hulu - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkYou can use MSI Afterburner on any AMD/NVidia based graphics card regardless of vendor. Only thing you lose by going non-MSI non-reference board (like the Gigabyte of this roundup), is voltage control, but that is limited on these GTX 700 series cards anyway. Reply
wsaenotsock - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkMaybe I missed it, but where the hell is the test system's information, or did including that information go out of style.. Reply
iTzSnypah - Friday, October 04, 2013 - linkI think that to truly test the effectiveness of each cooler the noise and temperature graphs should use the reference clocks. Reply
MarcHFR - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - linkHi Ryan
Two question
- 38 dBA is very high for idle. What's the measuring distance ? Background noise with computer off ? Noise of the computer with fanless graphic card ?
- What are the model of 7970 and 7970 GHz tested ?
Thans a lot ! Reply
Ryan Smith - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - link1) It's fairly close; under a foot. The idea isn't so much to measure absolute noise as to compare and rank cards.
2) Reference 7970. HIS IceQ X2 7970 GHz Edition. Reply
MarcHFR - Sunday, October 06, 2013 - linkThanks, so less than one foot from the closed Thermaltake Speedo, that's it ?
And what about background and computer (without active graphic card) noise ? What is the sound-level meter used ? Thanks Reply
PC Perv - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - linkIt is interesting to see how far the custom cooling solutions (and custom PCBs) have come on video cards. I know it is nothing new and obviously marketing-driven, but nevertheless gives consumers more choices and better experiences.
Thank you for thorough review, Ryan. Reply
PC Perv - Saturday, October 05, 2013 - linkEven betweein the same OEM's cooler's, I see how they "evolved." For instance, Gigabyte's WindForce had quite a few shortcomings at first - no heatsinks on memory/VRMs, fan rattling and getting worse over time, etc. It's great to see that they are learning and improving. Reply
Slomo4shO - Sunday, October 06, 2013 - linkI would love to see an expansion to the OC section of these reviews and having OC figures for the comparison cards as well (760, 780, 7970, and 7970GE). Can you or whoever is writing up the review the upcoming R9 280X also include the OC benchmarks of the 770s in the overclock section of that review? Reply
marraco - Sunday, October 06, 2013 - linkSomething that would be very useful and valuable for differentiation purposes would be a card easy to clean. All of my cards get his radiators completely occluded with dust from time to time, and cleaning them is incredibely annoying.
I wish it could be as easy as trowing the radiator and fans to the dishwasher. But it never is as simple. I don't dare to wet my fans, because they are not detachable from the engines. And removing the radiator mean having silicone paste to reinstall them. Frequently I don't ever have silicone paste. I need to buy more, and that's a delay, and an impediment to clean the cards at convenient times.
Same goes for CPU and power refrigeration systems. Reply
ShieTar - Monday, October 07, 2013 - linkIs there any chance to add an SLI of 2x GTX 760 to this round of benchmarks? This option costs less than a GTX780, but has the potential of out-performing a Titan. Therefore it would be very interesting to see how it performs in reality. Reply
The Warden - Sunday, November 03, 2013 - linkRyan, can you tell me if this GTX 770 would be a good choice to replace my very old ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT for the specific purpose of improving my Final Cut Pro editing processes? I just don't know if the graphics cards play that big a roll in the editing displays and playback for Final Cut, and if I am just fine with what I have. Reply
Chloiber - Thursday, November 21, 2013 - linkI'm really disappointed by the EVGA card. I currently own a 770 SC ACX. It's loud in idle (fan won't go below 1400rpm), it's pretty loud under load. Why do I even buy a custom card? For the 50MHz higher boost?
They clearly forgot what a custom card is all about. You can get a silent BIOS from the support which reduces the idle fan speed to 1100rpm. Still way too loud for my taste.
Same goes for the ASUS DC2OC by the way. It's quieter in idle, but fans won't go below 1100rpm. Reply
YazX_ - Sunday, December 08, 2013 - linki'm not sure why he is getting this result on stock Gigabyte, mine boosts to 1257 MHz on stock, i pushed it to 1300 Mhz and OCed memory to 7.7 Ghz and its stable. Reply
Go6s - Monday, November 24, 2014 - linkI've got same results with my Gainwward GTX 770 ref, by tweaking bios.
What voltage for 1257 stock ? Reply
The Buggman - Sunday, January 19, 2014 - linkThis has helped a lot in my quest for a new GPU. I think I've settled on the Gigabyte Windforce. However, I was a little confused by the listing. To ask plainly, if I was searching for this card to purchase, what would be the difference between the "OC Windforce" and the "OC Windforce OC?" It isn't an OC Windforce card you've gone and someway re-overclocked, is it? Reply
chegax - Saturday, March 29, 2014 - linkIt only exist the "OC Windforce". This "OC" means that it has the multipliers unlocked. The last OC (OC Windforce "OC") means that they overclocked and made the benchmarks tests. Reply
Go6s - Monday, November 24, 2014 - linkReally nice !
I just have one question.
In the grid, at line "Overclock Core Clock", these are max values to base voltage (1.100v) by tweaking bios ? Reply


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the world's longest stretch of high-speed rail.
Linking the capital city of Beijing in the north with the southern city of Guangzhou, the 2,298 kilometer (1,428 mile) line has already began ferrying passengers at 300 kilometers per hour (186 mph). The line will cut the fastest travel time between the cities from around 20 hours to only 8 hours, making it a day trip.
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You may recognize the label Issa London by its first claim to fame: Kate Middleton wore its royal blue wrap dress on the day her engagement to Prince William was announced. But come Aug. 6, there will be another reason why Issa London proves a growing household name. The London-based brand is collaborating with Banana Republic on a nearly 40-piece safari heritage-inspired collection, which will include clothing and accessories. What exactly does that mean for us? Think zebra-print kimono dresses, bold pebbled leather envelope clutches, gold chain necklaces, and leather-wrapped bangles, with prices ranging from $40 to $150. While we've yet to see the official capsule collection, here's your first look at the sketches, as well as some of our favorite Issa London runway moments thus far.


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Frank Luntz's respected focus group polling deemed Marco Rubio the winner of Thursday night's debate, but it was a different story online. While such surveys have a tendency to be highly unscientific and only roughly accurate, they are a great gauge of the general temperature of how a candidate went over. Rather unsurprisingly at this point, Donald Trump was a big hit.
In a Drudge Report survey of more than 120,000 people, 63.8 percent of respondents named Trump the winner. Ted Cruz trailed at 17.9 percent, Marco Rubio at 12.8 percent, John Kasich at 3.6 percent, and why-is-he-still-running Ben Carson came in with 2 percent.
Time magazine, on the other hand, reflected a brutal night for Ted Cruz, with a single-digit percentage of respondents thinking he was a winner. In their online poll of 17,000 people, Trump was declared the winner by 71 percent, Rubio by 18 percent, Kasich by 6 percent, Cruz by 4 percent, and Carson was again the caboose at 2 percent.
Thursday's Republican debate was the last before the Super Tuesday showdown on March 1. Jeva Lange
About two hours after a Liberian-flagged oil tanker, Alnic MC, collided with the U.S. Navy destroyer USS John S. McCain at 5:24 p.m U.S. East Coast time in the Strait of Malacca off Singapore, President Trump tweeted that he was on his way back to Washington "after working hard" during his 17-day vacation at his New Jersey golf resort and other locations. The Navy, which announced the accident on Twitter a few minutes after Trump's tweet, said that 10 sailors are missing and five injured, and a search-and-rescue operation is underway. "Our first priority is determining the safety of the ship and crew," tweeted Adm. John Richardson, the chief of U.S. naval operations. "As more information is learned, we will share it."
On Sunday night, Trump tweeted out his "thoughts and prayers" to the sailors on the destroyer, which was damaged on the rear port side but is reportedly heading toward Singapore under its own power.
Thoughts & prayers are w/ our @USNavy sailors aboard the #USSJohnSMcCain where search & rescue efforts are underway. https://t.co/DQU0zTRXNU
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 21, 2017
Earlier, when he arrived at the White House, reporters asked Trump about the accident. "That's too bad," Trump said.
The Strait of Malacca, connecting the Indian and Pacific Oceans, is often congested with shipping traffic, but analysts said the Navy should be concerned about the second collision in two months involving an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the 7th Fleet. Just last week, the Navy disciplined several officers for a deadly June collision between the USS Fitzgerald and a much larger container ship off Japan; seven U.S. sailors died. "They were already stretched after the Fitzgerald collision, and now they've lost a second frontline destroyer at an acute time in the region, with the tensions around North Korea and in the South China Sea," Euan Graham at Sydney's Lowy Institute tells The Washington Post.
In February, another guided-missile cruiser in the 7th Fleet, the Antietam, ran aground in Tokyo Bay near the fleet's base at Yokosuka, Japan, and in May, the Navy cruiser Lake Champlain collided with a South Korean fishing vessel, with no injuries, The New York Times notes. Peter Weber
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad thanked Russia, Iran, and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militias on Sunday for helping his army make gains against rebel groups and the Islamic State, saying their "direct support — politically, economically, and militarily — has made possible bigger advances on the battlefield and reduced the losses and burdens of war."
Assad made his remarks during a televised address to the country, which is still in the midst of a six-and-a-half-year-old civil war. He said there had been several plans by the West to remove him from the presidency, yet none had come to fruition, and revealed that the army will launch an offensive in Syrian deserts, in conjunction with Russian planes and Iranian-funded militias, to root out ISIS militants.
Assad also said Syria has "an interest in the success of" ceasefire deals brokered by Russia, adding that "the idea of these de-escalation zones is to stop the bloodletting ... and the eviction of the armed groups handing over their weapons and the return of normalcy." Several rebel groups have accused Assad of violating truces, including in the suburbs of Damascus, where witnesses say the army bombs residential areas that are held by the rebels, Reuters reports. Catherine Garcia
The U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said at least 10 sailors are missing and five others hurt after the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain and a tanker collided early Monday in the waters east of Singapore and the Straits of Malacca.
The destroyer sustained damage on its left rear and port side aft. The ship is based in Yokosuka, Japan, and has 23 officers, 24 chief petty officers, and 291 enlisted sailors, The Associated Press reports. This is the second crash in the Pacific involving a ship from the Navy's 7th Fleet in two months, following June's collision between the USS Fitzgerald and a container ship, which killed seven sailors. Catherine Garcia
Comedian Jerry Lewis died Sunday morning, his agent announced that afternoon, at home in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was 91.
Perhaps best known for his comedy partnership with Dean Martin, Lewis' slapstick career spanned more than half a century and media including film, television, radio, and stage. He starred in movies like 1960's The Bellboy and 1963'sThe Nutty Professor, and also worked as a singer, screenwriter, director, and producer.
Offscreen, Lewis was a prominent supporter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, headline its annual fundraising telethon for decades and raising some $2.6 billion for the cause. Lewis is survived by his second wife, SanDee Pitnick, and six children.
Lewis was widely mourned by Hollywood when news of his death broke; see a few of those tributes below. Bonnie Kristian
That fool was no dummy. Jerry Lewis was an undeniable genius an unfathomable blessing, comedy's absolute! I am because he was! ;^D pic.twitter.com/3Zdq9xhXlE
— Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis passed today,millions around the world loved him,millions of kids he helped w/his telethons. R.I.P. &condolences 2 his family
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis was a genius comedian, actor, director, inventor, humanitarian and, as a Las Vegan, what I miss most..https://t.co/R0uLkPOwyU
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 20, 2017
The terrorist cell responsible for the vehicle attack in Barcelona that killed 13, including one American, on Thursday originally intended to target the city's iconic Sagrada Familia cathedral, Spain's El Español reported Saturday, citing police sources. The church was reportedly chosen for its religious symbolism as well as its busy flow of tourists, but the plan was ultimately abandoned after the terrorists apparently mishandled their own explosives stockpile.
The cathedral instead became the site for a memorial service for the victims' families Sunday.
Heavily armed police watching over the Sagrada Familia as a mass takes place to remember the victims of the #BarcelonaAttacks pic.twitter.com/Hic8j3OlOn
— CharlotteChelsomPill (@charlottejourno) August 20, 2017
Authorities believe the terror cell had 12 members and collected 120 gas cannisters to use in vehicle attacks. Five cell members were fatally shot by police; four were arrested; and three — including Moroccan-born Younes Abouyaaqoub, 22, believed to be the driver in the Barcelona attack — remain at large.
The manhunt for the final suspects continued Sunday, though two sets of unidentified remains could account for two of the three missing men. The remains are from an explosion at a house in Alcanar, Spain, on Wednesday, the incident thought to have canceled the cathedral plan. Abouyaaqoub fled the scene of the Barcelona attack on foot and may have crossed the border into France. Bonnie Kristian
"I don't have any plans" to primary President Trump in 2020, Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) said Sunday in an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper. "I'm rooting for him to get it together. We all are. I mean, we're only like seven months into this presidency," he added.
Kasich decried a political discourse in which "all we're doing is questioning [Trump's] motives" and "fighting back and forth," averring that America doesn't "do well when all we do is fight."
He also weighed in on Trump's much-criticized responses to the white nationalist violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, last week. Asked by Tapper whether he believes Trump is "concerned about alienating bigots because they might be a part of his base," Kasich praised Trump's Saturday remarks on the related demonstrations in Boston. "It's all about ... explaining to [Trump] we've got to bring the country together," the governor continued, "and, you know, blaming one side or another when we're talking about the KKK or white supremacists — there is no comparison between these hate groups and everybody else."
Watch Kasich's full interview below. Bonnie Kristian
GOP senator says it will be difficult for Trump to lead if 'his moral authority remains compromised'
GOP Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.), the Senate's only black Republican, did not mince words in his assessment of the Trump administration during an interview on Face the Nation Sunday.
"As we look to the future, it's going to be very difficult for this president to lead if in fact his moral authority remains compromised," Scott told CBS host John Dickerson. "Sometimes you have positional authority, and that is very helpful," Scott continued, "but the reality of it is this nation responds to moral authority, when we believe that our president has the entire nation's best interest at heart."
Trump's "comments on Tuesday," in which he said there were some "very fine people" marching on the white nationalist side in Charlottesville, Virginia, "erased his positive comments on Monday," Scott added. The senator recommended Trump meet with Civil Rights movement leaders "who endured the pain of the '60s ... the humiliation of the '50s and the '60s" to better understand "the painful history of racism and bigotry of this country."
Watch an excerpt of Scott's comments below. Bonnie Kristian
Sen Scott: As we look to the future it's going to be very difficult for this POTUS to lead if in fact moral authority remains compromised pic.twitter.com/VYeq720hew
— Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) August 20, 2017


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Is there anyone on here who has yet successfully made an app on android using kivy here? I have been reading the documentation on there, and it is quite mind boggling. The install step, will lead to docs/site to download something else, which in turn that itself leads to a requirement, which leads you to another site/docs. It seems to go on forever until you say screw it, nevermind.
Particularly the ndk/sdk installs for the requirement of creating the .apk file. I am completely clueless as to this process. As the documentation for it leaves me asking myself, is it worth it?
I was hoping for a video tutorial of installing kivy and the process of creating an apk file and sending it to your android via linux environment, but i dont see one (at least using python). I see a ton in java.
I have successfully made a hello world app using java. That was stupid simple when they packaged SDK along with eclispe. I find it odd that the python process is harder. Unless i am missing some other solution that is more simple?
IN kivy virtual environment, the program runs fine. Its just a hello world program. I am trying to create an apk file out of it.


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- Ten years ago Christine Spolar, FT investigations editor, reported on the Iraq war. She returned last month to find old colleagues and friends living in fear.
- China's leaders love watching House of Cards because it confirms their perceptions of the workings of US government.
- Japan's yakuza have seen their numbers decline for the first time in years: is it because of a police crackdown, or are they going underground?
- Francis Fukuyama looks at how effectively the US translates its economic power into foreign and security policies.
- Tatar leaders war of jihadi-style violence against Russia over its Crimea occupation.
- Lawrence Summers says the west should make modest promises to Ukraine and then strive to deliver more than it expects.
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Gov. Scott challenges President Obama to see damaged area
Published: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 10:53 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at 10:53 a.m.
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott — who has spent months sniping at President Barack Obama on everything from health care to federal budget cuts — challenged the president to tour parts of the state that are being damaged by water being released from Lake Okeechobee.
Scott sent a two-page letter to Obama late Tuesday that invited him and his administration to see how "federal shortcomings" have affected families in the regions near the lake.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases water from the lake to reduce pressure on the aging Herbert Hoover Dike. Parts of the earthen dike date back to the 1930s.
Critics say polluted freshwater from the lake has ravaged the ecosystems of the Caloosahatchee River and the St. Lucie estuary.
In his letter Scott chides the Obama administration for not prioritizing federal aid including money to repair the aging dike. He says that the president's budget recommendations for 2014 call for reducing the amount of money spent on the dike.
"After a tour, you will no doubt make Lake Okeechobee enhancements more of a priority than what is currently reflected in your budget reductions," Scott wrote.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the letter.
Earlier this month a state budget panel approved spending nearly $3 million on several projects designed to reduce water coming from the lake into nearby estuaries.
Scott this summer also pledged to push for $40 million in additional state aid to finish the construction on a storm water treatment project by the St. Lucie River that could ease the environmental impact of water being released from nearby waterways.
The Republican governor — who has been battling low poll numbers as he heads into his re-election campaign — has routinely been criticizing the Obama administration this year. Scott has complained about federal budget cuts and its impact on National Guard troops needed in case of hurricanes, the health care overhaul, and a lack of federal funding for Everglades restoration.
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Antibodies linked to cardiovascular disease increase in patients with active lupus
Study finds SLE patients at risk for developing atherosclerosis
A study by researchers in Australia and the United Kingdom suggests that autoantibodies to fat binding proteins significantly increase in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with active disease. This increase in anti-apolipoprotein (anti-Apo A-I), anti-high-density lipoprotein (anti-HDL), and anti-C-reactive protein (anti-CRP) may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis in SLE patients, placing them at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Complete findings of this study are available in the March issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, published by Wiley-Blackwell on behalf of the American College of Rheumatology.


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beck123 wrote:... I imagine that even we wordaholics wouldn't go so far as to boycott an enterprise becasue it has made a grammatical error.
A million years ago I was on the air at a public radio station pitching for money late at night, and the phones were dead-- then we got a call from an English teacher who let us know she was not going to pledge any money until "that guy on the air" (not me- the other guy) stopped using the phrase "like I said" and change it to "as I said".
Since then I think of her every time I'm on the verge of saying "like I said", or like vs, as generally.


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Thanks to Costains linking up with ACR Environmental to donate skip hire to Narberth Museum, the old bonded warehouse in Narberth will soon be a step nearer to becoming the museum's new home. It's the first of the Dyfed High Sheriff's Go Make A Difference projects to be confirmed. The old James Williams' Bonded Warehouse is currently full of debris that poses safety risks so the trustees have been anxious to get it cleared in advance of starting work on the restoration. Turning the 100-year old warehouse into a museum and community space is a huge project and fund raising is all-consuming. Hiring skips to clear the building was an unexpected cost so the Dyfed High Sheriff's Go M.A.D. scheme offered a lifeline. Costain Public Liaison Officer Phil Baker explains: "The Go M.A.D. scheme is a great way for community projects to get practical help with goods and services that will make a difference to their long term future. Costains were very pleased to become part of the High Sheriff's band of volunteers and it was especially fitting that the first project to come our way was for Narberth Museum. The archaeological finds unearthed while building the Robeston Wathen by-pass are all destined for the museum so we're keen to give them the best home possible."
Dan Bussell, director of ACR Environmental, was at first bemused to be asked to Go M.A.D. but quickly agreed to help when the importance of clearing the space was explained.
The picture shows Dan Bussell (ACR Environmental), Liz Hole (Narberth Museum shop manager), Phil Baker (Costain's Public Liaison Officer) and Brian Murray, a volunteer on the Go M.A.D. team. Brian will be spending the next few weeks looking to match more companies with projects so, if you're in business in Pembrokeshire, expect a call from him! The Go M.A.D. volunteers have short-listed 15 projects but need help from local businesses and volunteers to make them happen. Brian's shopping list includes kitchens, guttering, paint and painting equipment. If you or your business have redundant display stock, end of line materials or just a heap of good will that could make difference to a youth centre, village hall or boxing club, pick up the phone and dial 01834 891534 or email firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information about Go M.A.D. projects, visit www.go-mad.org.uk.


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New research and advances in technology are improving detection and pinpointing ways to reduce your risk of breast cancer. During National Breast Cancer Month in October, LifeScript explores some of the latest developments in a disease that kills 40,000 women annually. Plus, find out your breast cancer risk…
About 185,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year, and more than 40,000 women will die from the disease. The government and private industry are continuously looking for new ways to prevent and detect breast cancer, from simple aspirin, to vegetables, to molecular breast imaging. Here are the latest developments.
Eat Cancer-Fighting Foods New studies continue to explore the link between breast cancer and diet. Eating cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, may help to lower the risk of developing breast cancer, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports.
In a study of 6,000 Chinese women, those who consumed the most quantities of Chinese cabbage and white turnips had a lower risk of breast cancer than those who ate the least amount of the cruciferous vegetables. The benefit was greatest among women who carried a gene variant that correlates with higher breast cancer risk. The authors called for more research to identify other groups who may benefit from the healthy veggies.
Resveratrol is the focus of much research on cellular aging. Now a study in the Journal of Cancer Prevention Research has found that it might also suppress abnormal cell growth that can lead to breast cancer. It is found in grape skins, red wine and grape juice. Some think it is the key to unlocking longevity because it's thought to mimic the effects of calorie restriction, which is known to extend the lifespan of laboratory animals.
Here's how resveratrol may work: Researchers believe many types of breast cancer are fueled by the presence of estrogen. Without estrogen, the estrogen receptors in breast cells just sit there quietly. But when estrogen is around, it enters the cell and binds to the receptor. This new combination of estrogen plus receptor gets very active and actually binds to sections of the DNA in the cell nucleus.
This is where the trouble seems to begin. Some genes along the DNA strand can become activated by this binding, guiding the manufacture of new proteins in the cell, which can lead to cell damage and ultimately, cancer.
Here's where naturally occurring resveratrol comes in: Researchers believe it induces cells to create an enzyme that interferes with estrogen's effect on cellular DNA, and that, in turn, may block a cascade of cellular changes that can eventually result in breast cancer formation.
Pop an AspirinSimple aspirin, one of the most common over-the-counter medications in the country, may reduce the risk of developing a type of breast cancer. In a study published in the online journal Breast Cancer Research, an aspirin taken daily reduced the risk of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer by 16%. The study included more than 127,000 women aged 51 to 72 with no history of cancer who participated in the U.S. National Institutes of Health-AARP Diet and Health research. Aspirin falls into the general category of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), but the benefit does not appear to extend to other NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
Estrogen receptor positive cancers (cancer cells that need estrogen to grow) represent about 85% of all breast cancers. No link was found between aspirin and reduction in estrogen receptor negative tumors (cells that are not usually affected by estrogen and progesterone levels).
But before you jump on the aspirin-a-day bandwagon, cancer experts have urged caution. The American Cancer Society, for example, does not recommend using aspirin for cancer prevention because of potentially harmful side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding. It recommends that you consult with your physician and weigh the benefits against the potential risks.
Advances in Breast ImagingOn the horizon are some new imaging techniques designed to improve the detection of breast cancer. One is known as Stereo Mammography, also called 3-D mammography. Research suggests it might be more sensitive at detecting breast cancer in women with dense breast tissue. About half of women younger than 50 and a third older than 50 have dense breasts, and sometimes the tissue can be too dense to give a clear picture.
Traditional mammograms provide two-dimensional images of a surface that has depth and density. Stereo mammograms allow radiologists to see the X-ray images in 3-D using stereoscopic glasses, much like in the movie theater. The radiologist gets two different views of the breast tissue that the brain organizes as a single, detailed image, potentially improving the sensitivity of the mammogram.
In an unpublished three-year Emory University study, radiologists compared a conventional mammogram with a 3-D mammogram in women at risk for breast cancer. The study reported a 20% improvement in cancer detection rates and a 45% decrease in false alarms. The 3-D mammograms also had 79% accuracy, while standard mammograms had 57%.
Another innovative approach to breast imaging observes how the breast tissue interacts with a short-acting radioactive tracer. Cancer cells absorb more of the tracer than normal cells. This is the same agent used by cardiologists for many years to image the heart during stress tests. The tracer momentarily collects in breast tumors, lighting up when observed with a gamma camera. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have been studying so-called molecular breast imaging, or MBI.
An initial study compared MBI with expensive and time-consuming MRIs in high-risk women, and found the MBI was nearly as effective as MRIs at detecting tumors, but with much less time and expense.
Next, the Mayo researchers compared MBI to conventional mammography. The results showed that MBI can detect three times as many cancers in women with dense breast tissue as mammograms.
MBI is not yet recommended as a primary screening tool over traditional mammograms. But researchers suggest that it could be used in high-risk women in whom dense breast tissue precludes a clear image with mammography. More studies are planned to establish guidelines for use.
Get FitYou can't do much about your genetic risk or the fact that the risk increases with age. But you can control the lifestyle choices that influence your risk.
Exercise and weight loss reduce risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. So it shouldn't be a surprise that the combination also reduces your breast cancer risk, as obesity after menopause increases the risk. And you can further reduce your risk with regular exercise. Studies suggest that three hours of vigorous exercise each week reduces breast cancer risk by 20%.
Moderate amounts of alcohol may improve cardiovascular risk factors, but where breast cancer is concerned, there is no safe amount to drink. Drinking a single alcoholic drink each day slightly increases the risk.
Any exposure to supplemental estrogen increases breast cancer risk, including birth control pills and combination hormone therapy after hysterectomy or after menopause. If hormone therapy is administered, most experts recommend that it be taken at the lowest dose for the shortest period of time.
What's Your Breast Cancer Risk?The biggest risk factor for developing breast cancer is simply being a woman, though a small percentage of men develop it, too. Fortunately, with better screening processes for early detection, breast cancer doesn't have to be fatal. Find out how at-risk you are with this breast cancer quiz.


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ROYAL OAK, Mich. - The Detroit Zoo has a baby on its hands.
Bulgan the Bactrian camel was born April 28 to 4-year-old mother Suren and 4-year-old father Rusty.
Bulgan (pronounced BULL-gan) is named for a province in Mongolia where the species is from.
He's drawing visitors to the camel habitat across from the Horace H. Rackham Memorial Fountain, where he can be seen with his parents and new friend, 16-year-old female, Princess.
"This calf is a great addition to the Detroit Zoo. He is doing very well and growing cuter by the day," said Robert Lessnau, Detroit Zoological Society Curator of Mammals.
Camels are born after a gestation period of 12 to 14 months. A newborn calf is able to stand and walk alongside its mother in as little as 30 minutes.
Bulgan weighed 102 pounds at birth and currently stands about 3 feet tall on long, slender legs. His coat is soft and gray but will eventually grow thick and coarse as it changes to a sandy-brown color.
A camel's humps are limp at birth, consisting mostly of skin and hair. When the calf reaches about 6 months old, its humps will become more defined as they fill with fat.
Contrary to popular belief, camels store fat - not water - in their humps, providing energy when food is limited.
The Bactrian camel has two humps, compared to the dromedary camel, which has one. The easiest way to remember this camel trivia is to turn the first letter of the camel's name on its side. "B" for Bactrian has a double hump and "D" for dromedary has a single hump.
The Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) stands about 7 feet tall at the humps and weighs up to 1,600 when it reaches maturity at around age 4. The species has many physical adaptations for life in a harsh desert environment. Its two-toed large feet allow it to walk across desert sand without sinking, and two rows of long, thick eyelashes and narrow, slit-like nostrils can be quickly closed to keep the sand out.
With the ability to survive in temperatures ranging from minus 20 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit, Bactrian camels are well-suited to Michigan's climate. They grow thick winter coats to withstand cold temperatures, and in the summer their coats shed away in large clumps, giving them a ragged, unkempt appearance.
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Orange Line Haymarket North Signal Replacement Project
The Orange Line Haymarket North Signal Replacement project, awarded to the joint venture of J.F. White Contracting Co. and SYSTRA Consulting Inc., replaced the Authority's existing Orange Line signal system with a fully functional state-of-the-art signal system from Chinatown to Oak Grove. Included as part of this project was the installation of new switch machines, train stop devices, track circuits, signal rooms, and cabling throughout the project limits. The installation of this new system has significantly improved system reliability and throughput while at the same time allowing for increased operational flexibility.
This project commenced in March 28, 2004, the duration of which, took approximately four (4) years to completely install and test.
The joint venture of J.F. White Contracting Co. and SYSTRA Consulting Inc. was allowed to early access the right of way from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday through Friday, for three (3) consecutive construction seasons as follows:
March 28, 2004 to November 15, 2004
March 1, 2005 to November 15, 2005
March 1, 2006 to November 15, 2006
In addition to Early Access, the contractor was granted several weekend diversions during the three (3) year construction season, all of which were scheduled through the Subway Operations Department. Other than Early Access and Weekend Diversions, the contractor was allowed to work normal non-revenue hours for the duration of the project.


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I first brought my daughter in after a car accident. She began doing so much better. Eventually all our family is coming. I had been plagued by chronic backaches. Through regular chiropractic adjustments, I have gotten relief without the use of medicines. I continue care because I am less likely to turn to [traditional] medicine when I have a problem.
"I sought chiropractic care because of the extreme pain in my lower back, knees, legs, neck and shoulders. Now I can move more freely with less pain and have more energy. I've started taking long walks again which I enjoy so much and gain a new perspective on life."
I suffer from allergies, fibromyalgia, headaches, constant #pain. I am prone to carpal tunnel syndrome since I'm on the computer 50 hours per week. I am now sleeping better, feeling less pain and generally enjoying life better.
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Simple Shoes
This is a super cute beachy shoe! For the beach, vaca, pool or Farmer's Market. A totally vegan shoe, the upper is made from hemp, it's lined in bamboo with an organic cotton canvas cover on their natural latex footbed. As if that wasn't enough the sole is made from recycled tires, using water-based cements to seal it and will arrive to your eco-self in a post-consumer recycled box. And Simple is giving back with it's 1% for organic beer campaign. Gotta love it!


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Suzanne Westenhoefer performs Friday night at the Sheraton Fort Worth as part of a full weekend of Tarrant County Pride events
You can catch our Friday issue for a complete story on Tarrant County Pride events coming up this weekend, but the fun actually starts on Thursday, before the Friday issue hits the newsstands. So here's a list of events on tap to let you start getting your Pride on early.
The Sheraton Hotel in downtown Fort Worth is the host hotel for Tarrant County Gay Pride Week Association's Weekend Pride Stay package, and there are lots of events planned there on Thursday, beginning at noon. There's the Fort Worth Trading Post in the Piney Woods Room on the second floor, from noon to 10 p.m., plus an art exhibit and the "Big As Texas Auction," both in the second floor foyer from noon to 10 p.m.
A number of different community nonprofits are participating in the Community School House educational sessions on Thursday at the Sheraton: From noon to 1 p.m., AIDS Outreach Center presents "Stress Reduction;" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Healing Wings presents "Safer Sex is Sexy: Take Responsibility for your Sexual Health;" Outreach Addiction Services presents "Sex: Safety the Gay Way" from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Stonewall Democrats present "Make Your Voice Heard" from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Fairness Fort Worth presents "Grassroots Organizing: The Creation of Fairness Fort Worth" from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; and Trinity Metropolitan Community Church presents "Overcoming Spiritual Abuse and the Ex-Gay Ministries" from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.


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8 Fun & Edible Hanukkah Crafts
Take a bite out of your favorite eight-night holiday with these creative (and delicious) edible Hanukkah crafts!
Take a bite out of your favorite eight-night holiday with these creative (and delicious) edible Hanukkah crafts!
Whether you're planning a traditional celebration or jumping on the Thanksgivukkah band wagon, make your Hanukkah celebration memorable with a festive spread of Hanukkah cupcakes and a few of these sweet yet sophisticated edible ideas! Set up a craft station for the little ones to create their own edible beauties, or craft them beforehand to send home as party favors. Don't forget the DIY party poppers!
Edible Dreidels
Wouldn't the dreidel game be much more fun if your dreidels were edible?! Okay, so maybe you'd rather eat these than spin them, but we guarantee guests will ooh and ahh over our edible Hanukkah Dreidels.
Dreidel Piñata Cookies
Edible dreidel piñata cookies? Yes please! Tablespoon has the how-to for this creative and cool Hanukkah cookie idea. These candy-filled treats would make for one unforgettable party favor or dessert!
Hanukkah LollipopsUsing candy melts and sprinkles get the family together for some crafting fun with these creative Hanukkah lollipops from Design Megillah. Decorate with your favorite highlights of Hanukkah to really make these pops festive.
Menorah Challah
Why simply serve bread in a basket when you can turn that buttery loaf into a edible menorah?! Bible Belt Balabusta created this savory challah creation – we have a feeling you'll need a fresh loaf for each of the eight nights.
Edible Hanukkah Memory GameUsing chocolate coins, Scrumdilly Do started her own exciting tradition with this edible Hanukkah memory game. Choose the appropriate decorative paper to fit your décor for the ultimate party game and take home gift in one!
Hanukkah Gingerbread HouseHow about a Hanukkah Gingerbread House? Purchase a generic build-your-own kit and decorate in blue, yellow, and white, or follow Forward's how-to for creating your own.
DIY Glittered Donuts
Whether you're baking up your favorite batch of Hanukkah donuts, or running out to your local bakery for a dozen jelly filled creations, take your desserts to the next level with this glitter donut idea from The Jewish Hostess! This fun how-to is so simple that even kids can roll up their sleeve for some sweet and sticky fun.
Edible Torah Scroll
Who knew something as simple as pretzels and fruit roll up could be magically transformed into a Hanukkah-friendly edible torah scroll?! This quick and creative craft from Bible Belt Balabusta can be made by guests of all ages – perfect for a post-dinner activity.
See how Dawn Sandomeno and Elizabeth Mascali elevate the every day with their fantastic recipes and ideas!Read More »


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Rebecca Taylor
Show: Designing Minds
Born and raised in New Zealand, Rebecca Taylor embarked on the beginning of her dazzling fashion career with only $600 in her pocket. Now a New York City fashion icon, she dresses the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron Diaz. Her delightful attention to detail and sexy but sweet style have turned her into an internationally recognized brand.


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A "fantastic" new visitors' guide has been produced to encourage more people to enjoy the delights of Otley.
The booklet, sporting images of local landmarks like the Jubilee Clock and Otley Bridge on its cover, is the work of the Town Council.
The council's events management committee has also packed the guide with photographs of regular attractions, like Otley Carnival, Otley Show and the Otley Cycle Races.
There is historical information and a newly created map of the town, too, but the meat of the booklet is its calendar of events, listing everything from the May Day dances through to the Christmas Tree Festival.
Events management committee chairman Councillor Nigel Francis (Ind, Danefield) believes the publication could play a significant part in boosting visitor numbers.
He said: "Otley has lacked a good-quality, up-to-date guide to its regular attractions for years.
"Leeds City Council does, very, very infrequently, produce something that is quite good but then there's a long gap where the leaflets aren't updated and they disappear. And Otley Town Partnership has provided good support for the town, producing its own leaflet.
"I think what we've produced here is a fantastic booklet, a credit to Otley, that I hope we can update and add to each year.
"Otley is full of events all year around but it tends to only be people living here who are really aware of that. With this booklet visitors can flick through and see what's going on, when, and hopefully will think 'I wouldn't mind going to that May Day celebration, Otley Carnival, Otley Folk Festival' or whatever it is they like the look of."
Some 10,000 copies have been produced and the booklet is on display at the Otley Core Resource Centre and Otley Library.
It is also being distributed to other local venues, including libraries and Tourist Information Centres in nearby towns like Ilkley.
Coun Francis paid tribute to everyone at the town council, including the office staff, for pulling out all the stops to create the guide.
He said: "The support has been fantastic and everybody has pitched in."
He plans to send out hundreds of copies later this year when he is contacting people about the 2014 Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza, which he organises each year as the major fundraiser for children's charity Hang on to a Dream.


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— May 2004
By Diane M. Byrne
Salty Explorer
Despite the creative spelling of the nameboard Voyageur, the Offshore 80 Voyager pictured here—as well as ones under construction—is built to be a traditional intrepid yacht.
In fact, this semicustom yacht is intended for active cruisers seeking a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and an equally comfortable ride, particularly in blue water. While many builders make similar claims, Offshore points to its storied 56-year history as well as its design and construction techniques to back them up.
Offshore Yachts' founder, Richard O. Hunt, built his first fiberglass pleasureboat in 1948, after developing a fiberglass craft while working with the U.S. Navy. Over the next two decades Hunt launched more than 100 powerboats up to 42 feet LOA, both individually and with his sons. Offshore began working with naval architect William B. Crealock in 1968, an association that continues today.
Where the 80 is concerned, Crealock designed her to be a truly comfortable offshore cruiser. The ample 21'6" beam contributes to this, as does the deep forefoot that gradually tapers to a 12-degree transom deadrise. Generous freeboard (10'9" forward, 7'11" aft) and a wide, raised chine help to keep her dry. As for construction, Offshore built her with solid fiberglass below the waterline and end-grain Baltek balsa coring above. Four full-length stringers and multiple athwartships frames are laminated and bonded for strength and stiffness. Should an owner-operator or a captain need to do some mechanical labor, the 80 I was aboard has an air-conditioned lazarette with an L-shape work area and plentiful cabinets in which to stow tools and related items.
For owners who prefer hiring crew, there's a pleasantly large crew cabin with over-under berths and a private head (with an escape hatch in the shower) to starboard of the work area. Since the Voyager is a semicustom yacht, however, owners who prefer running their yachts themselves can request the cabin to be reserved for kids instead by having Offshore create stair access from the aft corner of the saloon. In addition, owner-operators can access the engine room through a watertight door off a small lobby just outside of the master stateroom.
The rest of the interior spaces have a casual, intimate atmosphere. While you might expect to find a country kitchen fully forward on the main deck, the 80 instead has a U-shape dining area that can be open to or closed off from the galley, thanks to a sliding partition above an expansive pass-through. (That pass-through would also work well as a breakfast bar with a few barstools placed on the dining-area side.) In the twin-berth guest cabin, one of two guest cabins below decks, there's three-sided access to the beds instead of the traditional bed-against-the-bulkhead approach, making linen changes much easier. In the guest heads, Brazilian cherry covers the soles, and etched glass adorns the shower doors.
When it's time to take those guests cruising, the 80 certainly has enough get up and go. While 800-hp Caterpillars are standard, the yacht I was aboard was equipped with twin 1,050-hp MANs, which permit a reported 22-knot top end (light load), according to Offshore's sea trials.
That further underscores Offshore's intrepid-voyager approach—or should I say intrepid Voyageur?
Offshore Yachts Phone: (619) 688-0574. www.offshoreyachts.net.
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This article originally appeared in the April 2004 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


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Ligne Roset | Pixel Clock
Just shown at the Paris Design Week fair as part of the Maison & Objet show, Ligne Roset unveiled his newest project, the Pixel clock. It's a very cool looking clock. It's illuminated with 200 white LED's. It's hand are sleek titanium. Best of all is the honeycomb plastic crystal face, which scatters the light and makes the clock and its movements appear pixelated. Expect to see it for sale on the 'Shop for it' website soon.


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DETROIT - We know it can be pretty expensive and time-consuming to clear ice from your driveway and sidewalks. So we put some popular de-icers to the test.
We tested:
Rock Salt – the old standby.
PROS: It's cheap.
CONS: It loses effectiveness quickly and, below 20 degrees, it is not very effective.
Rock salt is also corrosive and damaging to plants and your lawn.
Calcium Chloride
PROS: Works fast, effective below zero
CONS: 2.5 times more expensive than rock salt
Highly corrosive and damaging to plants.
Calcium Magnesium Acetate
PROS: Effective in low temperatures
Least corrosive and harmful to plants
CONS: 60% more expensive than rock salt.
Rock salt works fine on mild days, but loses effectiveness quickly once you drop below 25 degrees. Magnesium chloride is effective to 5 degrees Fahrenheit.
"That's the stuff", said Robert Conrad, Wayne County Road Commission, "it melts ice to -59 degrees."
All ice melters can damage the edges of your lawn, landscaping, or even your concrete.
The damage can occur days after you throw down the product.
"The one thing to be cautious of is not to throw salted snow on plants", said Elizabeth Isler, Wayne County Parks Designer. "Be aware of drainage patterns."
Isler recommends wrapping plants in areas to be treated with salt with burlap. Or, mulch them heavily to protect them. Then, in the spring, or during a thaw, flush the salt spray away by watering them heavily.
The bottom line on plants: In areas where you are concerned about vegetation, use products with Magnesium. They will cause less damage to sensitive areas.
ll salt and de-icers can be hard on the paws of our pets. They can burn the feet or cause discomfort.
There is also the danger your pet will lick their paws and ingest the material.
Our experts suggest you train your pet to use a specific area as a path and use gravel or sand in that area.
There are pet-friendly de-icers, but they are not nearly as effective as other products.
They can also be expensive.
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The educational and training philosophy of the School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) explicitly emphasizes generalist training at the doctoral level. Accordingly, the faculty has designed course work, clinical practica, and other educational experiences to give students broad exposure to theoretical models, clinical skills, and professional roles that prepare students for the current and future practice of psychology.
The SOPP's curriculum has been organized around competency areas fundamental to the practice of psychology: relationship, assessment, intervention, basic science/research and evaluation, consultation/education, management/supervision, and diversity. SOPP students demonstrate mastery of the seven core competencies as they proceed through course work and their clinical practicum training.


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It is a brisket in a smoker:
To promote how long they smoke the briskets for their smokehouse brisket sandwiches, they are showing one in a smoker.
It looks like it is resting on a block of ice, and it is folded over. It looks totally unrealistic, as it is the only one in the smoker, and the smoker has a glass window. They are trying to set a Guinness world record for the longest commercial. It is funny for a couple of seconds, and they do have pop up trivia questions where you can win prizes. Check it out so you can say you saw the world's longest commercial.


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Hernandez earns first win as Twins rout Rangers
Hurler tosses five scoreless, benefits from great defensive plays
MINNEAPOLIS -- Before Saturday's game against the Rangers, Twins general manager Terry Ryan was asked if it's too early to declare a winner in last year's trade that sent Francisco Liriano to the White Sox for left-hander Pedro Hernandez and infielder Eduardo Escobar.
Ryan, though, said it's still too early to judge, even though Liriano posted a 5.40 ERA while with the White Sox before departing to the Pirates via free agency during the offseason.
But if Saturday's game is any indication, the Twins did just fine in that trade, as Hernandez tossed five scoreless innings and Escobar added two hits to improve his average to .483 to propel the Twins to a 7-2 win over the Rangers at Target Field.
"Hernandez was fantastic," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He did exactly what was asked of him. He got us through those five innings even though he hadn't started in like three weeks in Baltimore. So we got exactly what we wanted from him."
Hernandez, making his third career start and his first since April 7, turned in his best outing as a big leaguer. The lefty gave up just five hits and walked one while striking out three.
He picked up his first Major League win in the process, which was a proud moment for the 24-year-old Venezuela native.
"I don't know what to say right now," said Hernandez, who has a 2.35 ERA in 15 1/3 innings so far this season. "It's just a beautiful emotion for me right now to get my first big league win. I'm so happy about that."
He was helped by his defense, especially Aaron Hicks, who made two impressive plays in center field. Hicks threw out Nelson Cruz while he tried to advance to second in the second inning, and also made a diving catch to rob A.J. Pierzynski of a hit in the fourth.
"It feels good to make a play like that for your pitcher," Hicks said. "It definitely gives me confidence."
The Twins got on the board against Rangers left-hander Derek Holland in the third, when Hicks reached on an error by Mitch Moreland, advanced to third on a single from Escobar and scored on a sacrifice fly by Brian Dozier.
But Escobar's hit was the only one for the Twins against Holland until Dozier singled with one out in the sixth. Holland, though, fell behind Josh Willingham with two outs and served up a towering two-run blast on a 3-1 slider.
"The main thing was it was one pitch, if anything, to Willingham," said Holland, who gave up four runs (three earned) on five hits over seven innings. "But at the same time, I made a fairly good pitch on him and he's a good hitter. You have to tip your hat to him. They got some runs, but that's the way it is."
The homer was Willingham's team-leading fourth of the season -- and his second in three games, as he also homered on Thursday. He also became the all-time leader in homers at Target Field with 25 to pass Jim Thome.
"I was just looking for something out over the plate to drive," Willingham said. "I knew there was a base open at first, so I thought he might throw something offspeed. And he threw it where he probably didn't want to. I knew I hit it well, but I hit it really high. So I was just hoping."
Minnesota added an insurance run in the seventh on a run-scoring fielder's choice from Pedro Florimon after Oswaldo Arcia walked and Escobar singled. Escobar went 2-for-4 and is now 14-for-29 on the season.
"He's played very well from Spring Training on, and it's carried into the season," Gardenhire said. "He's playing great baseball right now."
Hicks added his first career extra-base hit in the eighth with a two-run double as part of a three-run inning for Minnesota.
Relievers Anthony Swarzak, Brian Duensing, Jared Burton and Glen Perkins combined to preserve the win for the Twins, although Perkins lost the shutout when he gave up a two-run double to Moreland in the ninth that was lost in the sun by Hicks. Minnesota snapped a three-game losing streak and improved to 10-10 on the season.
"We added on there at the end," Gardenhire said. "It got a little wild there with balls flying everywhere. But it was a nice day and a nice win."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Pity poor John Cornyn, the so-called "senior" Senator from Texas.
Following Ted Cruz' surprise victory in last year's elections for Texas' other US Senate seat, Cornyn has been brown-nosing Cruz and every other right-wing wacko he can find, prior to having to face Republican primary voters in his own re-election next year. He undoubtedly fears that he'll be pasted with the dreaded "establishment Republican" label and lose to somebody far more wacky than him. That's exactly what happened to Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, the heavy favorite to win last year, until he got pasted with the "establishment Republican" label and lost to the far-wackier Cruz.
So as post-2012 election Republicans nation-wide take stock in their party and make course corrections, Texas's own proud native son's course correction? Go nuts. His specific objective is to be just slightly more nuts than Cruz – a difficult task, given that Cruz's objective is to be just slightly more nuts than Joe McCarthy.
Cornyn's latest effort on that front is to claim, via Twitter a couple of weeks ago, that a "friend" told him that 300 people per night are crossing the border on his property:
Let's do the math. 300 people per night would be 109,500 people per year. Oh hell, let's give the immigrants Christmas and Easter off, and call it an even 108,900 folks. That's more people than the total population of Round Rock, Wichita Falls, or Odessa. And they've all been sneaking in undetected by all, in one spot, except for Senator Cornyn's "friend."
The people who actually do this for a living say it's ridiculous, and Cornyn steadfastly refuses to identify his "friend." At this point, it might be a fair question to inquire as to whether Cornyn feels like he actually has a friend. One would hope he at least has a faithful dog.
This would all be pretty funny except that this ain't some back-bencher Louie Gohmert nutcase deal: John Cornyn is the number two Republican leader in the United State Senate. This is what passes for the upper echelon of the national Republican leadership, folks.
Forget about how Texans should demand more out of their elected grown-ups – how 'bout if the National Republicans demand better from their own leadership? When it it going to occur to thinking Republicans – and there are plenty – that the people at the very top of their political food chain are acting like morons, and in turn are making non-tea party Republican-leaning voters nation-wide look like idiots for having supported them?
Admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery, Senator. And here's the truth:
— the number of people we are catching as they cross the border has decreased dramatically, a measure which even Republican agree means fewer are crossing in the first place
— the number of people we're deporting is at an all-time high – a lot higher than under the Bush administration, or Clinton before Bush
— the percentage of border real estate under "operational control" has been dramatically increasing, not decreasing, by an average of about 126 miles per year since 2005
— the number of border patrol officers has more than doubled, from about 10,000 to 21,000, between 2004 and 2012. And those of us who hang out in the border region can see it – you can't hardly swing a dead cat around there without slapping some hapless border patrol guy.
Senator Cornyn is fully capable of being part of solutions, and as the number two Republican in the Senate, one who think he would be. He should opt for that, instead of trying too hard to avoid getting picked last on the Republican schoolyard kickball team by repeating stories he hears in bars and continuing to be part of the hyper-partisan fear-mongering blather machine.


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EAST LANSING, Mich. - A five-game winning streak has No. 5 Michigan State knocking on the door to sole possession of first place in the Big Ten.
All the host Spartans have to do is knock off No. 1 Indiana on Tuesday. Michigan State has not lost since dropping a 75-70 decision in Bloomington, Ind., on Jan. 27 and is tied with the Hoosiers atop the conference. Indiana has won three in a row to hold onto the top spot in the country.
The Hoosiers began the season relying heavily on All-American Cody Zeller, but have since become a much more well-rounded offensive squad. Victor Oladipo is one of the most explosive perimeter players in the Big Ten and players such as Christian Watford, Jordan Hulls and Will Sheehey have all carried the offense in stretches. The Spartans have held their last four opponents to an average of 57.8 points and sit second in the Big Ten in scoring defense.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
ABOUT INDIANA (23-3, 11-2 Big Ten): The Hoosiers lead the Big Ten in scoring offense and have gone for 80 or more points in four of their last five victories. Sheehey played the hero with a school-record 9-for-9 shooting performance in an 83-55 victory over Purdue on Saturday, but it was Oladipo who took the lead in the first meeting with Michigan State. The junior guard collected 21 points, seven rebounds and six steals as the Spartans collapsed on Zeller.
Indiana will play three of its last five games on the road leading up to the Big Ten tournament, but should have some confidence after knocking off Ohio State in Columbus on Feb. 10. In addition to leading the conference in scoring and 3-point percentage, the Hoosiers are also at the top in field goal percentage defense, limiting foes to 38.1 percent shooting.
ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (22-4, 11-2): The Spartans have not lost since falling at Indiana and sit tied with the Hoosiers, two games ahead of Michigan and Wisconsin in the Big Ten. Michigan State is right behind Indiana in field goal percentage defense and has steadily improved on the other end of late.
Keith Appling is shooting 28 percent over the last two games but Derrick Nix, Branden Dawson and Adreian Payne have stepped up in the frontcourt. Payne and Dawson combined for 30 points and 17 rebounds in the first meeting with the Hoosiers while Appling was limited to 19 minutes because of foul trouble.
The Spartans will play a brutal schedule the rest of the regular season, with trips to Ohio State and Michigan and a visit from Wisconsin still on the way.
Michigan State freshman G Gary Harris has gone 22-for-39 from 3-point range over the last seven games.
Oladipo had a streak of 12 straight games with at least one 3-pointer snapped on Saturday, when he did not record an attempt from beyond the arc against Purdue.
The Hoosiers are 20 games over .500 for the first time since they were 22-2 on Feb. 14, 1993.
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Michelle Badash, MS
A mallet finger happens when the extensor tendon to the distal joint of the finger is stretched or torn. The extensor tendon is on the top of the finger. The distal joint is the last joint near the tip of the finger. This injury sometimes includes a small fracture of the finger.
The most common cause of a mallet finger is when the tip of a finger is forcibly jammed into flexion or hit against a solid object. It occurs often in sports, such as baseball and basketball, when a ball hits the end of an extended finger. This injury causes the tendon on the back of the finger to be partially or completely torn. The tendon can no longer fully extend the distal joint.
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease or condition. The primary risk factor for developing mallet finger is playing a sport or activity that exposes the finger to injury.
Symptoms of mallet finger include:
Your doctor may take an x-ray of the injured finger to look for a small fracture extending into the joint. This fracture helps diagnose a mallet finger.
Treatment for mallet finger includes:
For the first one to two days, an ice pack should be applied 15-20 minutes at a time every three to four hours to reduce swelling and tenderness. Place a towel between the ice pack and your skin.
Your doctor may recommend a prescription or an over-the-counter pain medication.
A splint is usually applied to the outermost joint of the finger. It keeps the finger extended and prevents it from moving during healing. The splint should be worn for 4-6 weeks.
If you move the injured distal joint, you have to restart the immobilization time period. Following instructions for splint use is important for this injury.
You may need physiotherapy after the splint is removed. These exercises will help improve strength, flexion, and extension of the injured finger.
In some cases, surgery may be required. This may be the case if there is a total tear of the extensor tendon. It may also be needed if there is a fracture extending into the joint where the tendon has pulled a piece of bone loose.
With or without surgery, mallet fingers often result in some minor drooping of the distal finger joint. However, you should have close to normal function and be able to play sports.
The only way to prevent mallet finger is to avoid injury to your finger.
American College of Sports Medicine
American Physical Therapy Association.
Canadian Orthopaedic Association
Canadian Rheumatology Association
Acute Finger Injuries: Part I. Tendons and Ligaments.
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Anderson D. Mallet finger—management and compliance.
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Mallet finger. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T115985/Mallet-finger. Updated May 6, 2014. Accessed August 18, 2014.
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