text:
CLEVELAND, Texas - The father of a baby found living in filthy conditions has been taken into custody.
Liberty County sheriff's deputies said Aaron Parker is being held on a probation violation warrant issued from an unrelated case from 2009.
Parker was wanted for questioning about the conditions his daughter was living in, officials said.
Deputies were sent to the rural house in the 100 block of County Road 2802 on Tuesday after receiving a report about animal cruelty. They said they found more than they expected.
"We located a 1-year-old child inside a poor-conditioned residence. That child has been checked by EMS and taken by Child Protective Services. The only adult here has been arrested," said Capt. Rex Evans with the Liberty County Sheriff's Office.
Evans said there were small roaches crawling around the baby. She was also covered in flea and tick bites, detectives said. She was drinking out of a dirty bottle, officials said.
"We have some indication that the child was being kept in some type of cage in the property," said Evans.
Sources close to the case said the baby's mother, Mabel Larsen, admitted she kept the child in the crate before she decided she wanted a lawyer.
Larsen was not supposed to be caring for a child. She and Parker had five other children taken away from them in 2009. They then lost their parental rights to those children. They appealed the case, but lost in 2011. Both parents were also placed on probation after pleading guilty to injury to a child.
"We had no indication this woman was pregnant or that there was a child in this home," Children's Protective Services spokeswoman Gwen Carter said.
Officials with CPS said the case into the five children was closed in 2011, and that's when their contact with the couple ended.
Larsen was arrested on Tuesday on an animal cruelty charge. One horse was found dead on the property.
"Deputies did arrive and found several emaciated horses, dogs, cats and even a deceased horse, and we are yet to determine how many other deceased animals are on the property. It does appear there are some," Evans said.
Larsen and Parker have have not been charged with anything in connection with the child found in the home.
Copyright 2012 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Assessment |
Biopsychology |
Comparative |
Cognitive |
Developmental |
Language |
Individual differences |
Personality |
Philosophy |
Social |
Methods | Statistics | Clinical | Educational | Industrial | Professional items | World psychology |
Professional Psychology: Debating Chamber · Psychology Journals · Psychologists
Donald A. Schön (1930-1997) was an influential thinker in developing the theory and practice of reflective professional learning in the twentieth century.
He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. After doing a Bachelor's at Yale University, he completed Master's and doctoral studies in philosophy at Harvard University. His thesis dealt with Dewey's theory of inquiry. He also studied at the Sorbonne in Paris and pursued advanced study in music.
For many years Schön was with the large consulting firm, Arthur D. Little. His work there presaged a lifetime of interest in the subtle processes whereby technological and other change is absorbed (or not) by social systems. In 1971, he delivered the Reith Lectures for the BBC, on how learning occurs within organizations and societies that are in permanent states of flux. These presentations were published subsequently in his classic Beyond the Stable State.
Donald Schön became a visiting professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1968 and stayed on with an appointment in 1972 as Ford Professor of Urban Studies and Education. He remained there until his death in 1997. During these decades his long collaboration with adult education/organizational behavior expert, Chris Argyris proceeded yielding key insights into the question of how organizations develop, adapt, learn or fail in these critical missions. Their collaboration led to two books in the 1970s - Theory in Practice and Organizational Learning - the latter of which was completely revised and published in 1996 as Organizational Learning II.
Donald Schön introduced several important organizing concepts to a wide range of applied fields:
- the idea of a "generative metaphor", figurative descriptions of social situations, usually implict and even semi-conscious but that shape the way problems are tackled, for example seeing a troubled inner-city neighborhood as urban "blight" and, hence, taking steps rooted in the idea of disease.
- "learning systems" - Schön was a pioneer of studies aimed at exploring the possibility of learning at the supra-individual level
- reflective practice inquiry - Schön's seminal 1983 book, The Reflective Practitioner, challenged practitioners to reconsider the role of technical knowledge versus "artistry" in developing professional excellence. The concept most notably affected study of teacher education, health professions and architectural design.
- Frame reflection - the title of a 1994 book co-authored with MIT colleague Martin Rein, perscribed critical shared reconstruction of "frames" of social problems which are otherwise taken for granted and advocated system-level learning to find solutions for "intractable policy controversies."
Much of his later and more influential work related to reflection in practice and the concept of learning systems. He (along with Chris Argyris) maintained that organizations and individuals should be flexible and should incorporate lessons learned throughout their lifespans, known as organizational learning. His interest and involvement in jazz music inspired him to teach the concept of improvisation and 'thinking on one's feet', and that through a feedback loop of experience, learning and practice, we can continually improve our work (whether educational or not) and become a 'reflective practitioner'. Thus, the work of Schön fits with and extends to the realm of many fields of practice, key twentieth century theories of education, like experiential education and the work of many of its most important theorists, namely John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, Carl Rogers and David Kolb.
Donald Schön was married to internationally renowned sculptor Nancy Schön who is particularly well known for her installation in the Boston Public Garden of the bronze duck family from McLoskey's children's classic "Make Way for Ducklings". Nancy Schön completed a sequence of works titled "The Reflective Giraffe" in tribute to her late husband with a giraffe as the central icon.
See alsoEdit
Major works by Donald Schön (chronologically):Edit
- Schön, D. A. (1963) The Displacement of Concepts. London: Tavistock
- Schön, D. A. (1967) Technology and change: The new Heraclitus. Oxford: Pergamon.
- Schön, D. A. (1973) Beyond the Stable State. Hammondsworth: Penguin/ New York: Norton
- Argyris, C. and Schön, D. (1974) Theory in practice: Increasing professional effectiveness. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
- Argyris, C. and Schön, D. A. (1978) Organizational learning: A theory of action perspective. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley
- Schön, D. A. (1983) The Reflective Practitioner: How professionals think in action. London: Temple Smith
- Schön, D. A. (1987) Educating the Reflective Practitioner. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass
- Schön, D. A. (ed.) (1991) The Reflective Turn: Case studies in and on educational practice. New York: Teachers College (Columbia)
- Schön, D. A. and Rein, M. (1994) Frame Reflection: Toward the Resolution of Intractable Policy Controversies. New York: Basic Books
- Argyris, C. and Schön, D. (1996) Organizational learning II: Theory, method and practice. Reading, MA: Addison Wesley.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
THE identity of a major restaurant chain which wants to open up in the centre of Malvern could be revealed next week.
An application to convert empty shop and office premises on Belle Vue Terrace will be going before Malvern Hills District Council planners on Wednesday.
The application has been made by MML Malvern Ltd, acting through investment company Severn Capital, but the identity of the chain has not yet been revealed. However, rumour has named the Italian chain Prezzo.
Councillors are being recommended to approve the application, which also includes creating 11 flats on the building's upper floors. Approval would be conditional on satisfactory arrangements being made to control kitchen odours.
Severn Capital director Damien Siviter said this week that if the plan is approved, he hopes that he can name the restaurant chain.
The meeting of the southern area development control committee is at 7pm in the Council Chamber, Avenue Road.


text:
You exercise your body to stay physically in shape, so why shouldn't you exercise your brain to stay mentally fit? With these daily exercises you will learn how to flex your mind, improve your creativity and boost your memory. As with any exercise, repetition is necessary for you to see improvement, so pick your favorite exercises from our daily suggestions and repeat them as desired. Try to do some mentalrobics every single day!
Close your eyes and try to imagine the taste of the following things. Once you get good at this, try to do it without visualizing an image of the item.
1. Broccoli
2. Chocolate Brownies
3. Grilled Cheese Sandwich
4. Milk and Cookies
5. Milk and Pickles
6. Rat
Does this exercise make you hungry? Studies show that just thinking about food can make your stomach think that it's about to get fed. This exercise helps builds the skill of your underused sense of taste.
Try making up your own items to repeat this exercise.
Similar Articles
Related Content
Mentalrobics Public Forums
Chat about these articles and other mind related topics.
Creative Caption Game
Can you make the funniest caption for these odd pictures?


text:
The College Survival Guide
Going off to college, for anyone, is never an easy transition. Add in a rare skin condition that requires extra time, attention, and often, an explanation, and it can produce a whole new level of stress. Over the years members have shared advice, tips and real-life college experiences and today we're sharing the best-of-the-best "college survival" how-to's. Remember, this guide is compiled of thoughts from those affected with ichthyosis whom have been in this very same "college bound" situation. The goal is to help ensure that affected individuals have the most successful first-time-on-their-own adventure as possible!
1. Discuss Needs With Housing People
Ichthyosis requires needs that may not apply to the average student. Make sure you discuss these with the people in charge of the housing facilities. Maybe some dorms do not have air conditioning – you'll have to request that you be placed in one that does to avoid heatstroke on hot days. Maybe only certain size refrigerators are allowed in the dorms – you'll have to request that you have one that is slightly larger than regulated size to keep enough ice packs in the freezer should you need them to cool down. Provide them with a doctor's note regarding your condition, well before moving into the dorm so that they can prepare ahead.
2. Inform People
Most people do not know what ichthyosis is, be patient with them and explain it. Being up front with your issues in the beginning stops the gossip from day one. You will always have a bully or two but 95% of the people out there have empathy and will help you with your issues. You may even give them a brochure they can look through and understand that it is a genetic condition. Especially make sure you let your roommate know up front what some of the side effects might be: (e.g. skin shedding, can't sweat, eyes don't close all the way, etc.).
3. Be Yourself
You really don't have to be a people pleaser. In fact, trying to make everyone your best friend, can be a really big waste of energy. Don't try to impress anyone, just be yourself. Your friends will find you.
4. Friends
And once they do…surround yourself with people who genuinely care about you. College is so much different than high school…don't feel that you need to be friends with the same people all year. Many college students have a completely different set of friends from freshman to sophomore year. Eventually you'll find your group and more than likely they will be your closest friends throughout the rest of your life.
5. Rudeness vs. Ignorance
Although it may feel hurtful, most people don't mean to be rude when they ask about your skin…they are just ignorant and don't know how to approach the topic. Most times they are curious and instead of simply asking they try to come up with a sarcastic joke about it to break the ice. Don't be rude back, educate them. You'll be surprised at how quickly perceptions can change.
6. Clean Up After Yourself
Each form of ichthyosis will require a different type of upkeep. For example, you might have to sweep the floor a lot due to your skin shedding.
7. Roommates
Ichthyosis or no ichthyosis, almost everyone's biggest fear about going away to college is meeting their roommate. How will I live with a total stranger?! Please know that is a VERY common fear…even in those without skin disorders. Don't expect the worst and don't expect to become best friends. Just be yourself, educate them about your skin and learn to live together. If you have the opportunity to meet them or speak with them before moving in with them, that would be the best time to let them know. Who knows? You might end up with the best friend you've ever had in your life!
8. Get Involved
Don't be a hermit held up in your dorm room. Get out and get involved in activities. Make friends. Take part in something you love doing. Find time for your passions. If it's football, play with some friends. If it's acting, audition for the musical. If it's singing, join a choir. If it's volunteering, find a worthy cause and lend a hand. Take electives that will bring you joy. These types of things will keep your stress level down and help you get the most out of your time in college.
9. Time Management
Be sure to give yourself enough time to prepare for class and any special campus activities. Many people with ichthyosis require additional preparation time to care for their skin condition and to plan for the day ahead. Rushing through your routine, or getting caught without your "supplies," can add extra, unnecessary stress.
10. Don't Procrastinate or Get Lazy
Get involved but don't make college all about a social life. You are still there to learn, to grow, to be challenged. It's all about a healthy balance between the two. Take a reasonable amount of classes. Stay on top of your classwork. Study hard. Never give up, even if some classes are challenging.
11. Get Sleep
This might seem like an odd piece of advice but you'll learn quickly why this is on the list. There will always be schoolwork to do. There will always be friends to hang out with. There will always be fun things to do or see. However, sleep is critically important to your overall well being, and your attitude toward life. Make sure you get a decent amount of sleep each night to have enough energy to face an often busy next day. Also, learn the value of naps!
12. Heat Stroke
Make sure your R.A. (Resident Assistant) and roommate know about heat stroke and its signs and symptoms if your ichthyosis prohibits you from sweating. It's just helpful for them to know should you start overheating or get a fever.
13. Exercise and Eat Right
Sure you'll probably be walking around a lot to classes and have plenty of options for food. But you don't need to eat pizza every day and after a while your body will get used to walking those routes every day. Exercising and eating right are important things to keep off that "Freshman 15." Keep your mind active and alert for class, and keep your health the best it can be. A healthy and energized body may actually be your best tool for a happy, productive college experience.
14. Home Sweet Home
Call home as much as you need. Everyone goes through homesickness at some point. It's natural. It's all you've known your whole life so far. Stay in touch. Go home to visit on breaks. Keep lots of pictures around to remind you of your support system. They love you and are cheering you on. It's hard on them, too!
15. Ichthyosis
For the most part, you're going to be like an ordinary college student. You'll have the same fears and the same opportunities. Don't let your skin disorder hold you back. There have been countless people (with ichthyosis) before you who have gone to college and graduated at the top of their class and gained some of the best friends they could have ever asked for. You'll have ups and you'll have your downs, but you have a team of people behind you who are cheering you on…they are called HOME.
Read the "real-college-life" experience from FIRST member Greg LiCalzi:
When entering Union College for my freshman year in 2000, I was scared of the fact that I would be sharing a room with a complete stranger. I avoided sharing rooms with strangers my entire life, forgoing sleep away camps and other fun things that would require me to shower and cream up in front of people. I didn't know how people would react. Would I forever be known as the guy with the weird skin who uses all these different type of lotions? I found out quickly that all my fears were nothing but fears. I told my roommate, Scott, that I had lamellar ichthyosis, a rare skin disorder, which forced me to "lube" up after every shower. He had a few questions but went right back to unpacking his stuff. I became comfortable living with Scott and opened up more about my disorder to friends on my floor. Ultimately, I lived in a fraternity house with 25 other guys who all knew what I had and always made me feel comfortable. What we sometimes don't realize is that everybody has issues.
Being upfront with your issues in the beginning stops the gossip from day one. You will always have a bully or two but 95% of the people out there have empathy and will help you with your issues. I even had floor mates come to me asking my advice on different types of lotions because I had such a vast collection.
-Greg LiCalzi


text:
Can´t find what you are looking for? More documents can be found under
Manuals and Downloads
You can also read our
contact a dealer
A robust all round chainsaw, ideal for demanding cutting jobs where more power is required for a longerguide bar. Equipped with X-Torq® engine with high torque over a wide rpm range. The saw's body is ergonomically designed allowing for easy handling of the saw's power. Further features include Smart Start®, Air Injection, LowVib® and combined choke/stop control.
(based on 229 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Best Uses
Most Liked Positive Review
460 rancher chainsaw
I was looking for a homeowner level saw that would could handle larger 20-24" tree bucking. I live at 7000', so I was looking for a saw with extra power...Read complete review
I was looking for a homeowner level saw that would could handle larger 20-24" tree bucking. I live at 7000', so I was looking for a saw with extra power since I would be losing a good bit due to the altitude.The 460 rancher has been great. I was concerned that I would have to do a good bit of carburetor fiddling to get the saw to run right at altitude with all the EPA restriction now days. Not true in my case at 7000'... the saw runs great right out of the box (maximum rich high and low needles without removing EPA adjustment stops). I would warn anyone at sea level to remove the needle limiters and consider riching up the carb though because it definitely isn't too lean at 7000' (max rich settings). By the way the saw starts easy warm or cold... I don't like the compression release button though. It leaks spludge and makes the top of the cylinder a mess with fuel/oil over time. The saw starts fine without the release anyway so I don't use it. It still leaks though!Saw starts to work harder on 18"+ trees (ponderosa pine), but still cuts great for a non professional level saw. I probably would have chosen a lighter weight and smaller saw if I lived at sea level to reduce operator fatigue since I only use the saw about once a month.Husky isn't super clear on the bar and chain specs though... My 460 came with a 20" x 3/8" pitch x .058" width bar and chain . This info would have been nice because I ordered the wrong .050" width replacement chains at the same time as the saw.
Most Liked Negative Review
Rancher 460 defective product and design
My previous chainsaw was a Husqvarna and I used it for years and loved it. When I wore it out I decided that I would get another Husky and this may have been a...Read complete review
My previous chainsaw was a Husqvarna and I used it for years and loved it. When I wore it out I decided that I would get another Husky and this may have been a mistake. I ordered a Rancher 460 from Amazon. After it arrived I drove 100 miles to cut a load of wood, I found out that the saw was defective and either had a cracked gas tank or disconnected fuel line, because fuel just poured right through the engine, when I tried to put gas in it. When I called customer service I got no satisfaction from them other than to say, take it to a repair shop and they will repair it free of charge. Bear in mind it has never run for a second. I was also told that there was no way to return the defective saw because it can not be shipped back. I took it to the local shop that they told me would repair the saw, but they don't actually repair them, just ship them out. So here I am, I couldn't cut wood that I traveled over 200 miles to do, I have now been sitting here for three weeks waiting for the return of my supposedly repaired saw, and it is eating up the warrantee in the repair shop. When I do get it back, I can't get back to where I cut firewood until next summer and by then the warrantee will have run out so if it doesn't hold up I am stuck..Then I also found another problem what I think is a design flaw with this model. If you are out cutting wood and need to take the side cover off to replace a chain, and don't get the chain brake all the way off, you can not get the cover back on. You might just as well pack up all your gear and head to the repair shop because you are through cutting wood with that saw and you can not fix it. It takes a special tool to reset the chain brake and you can not use the saw until you have a mechanic reset it. My old saw had the chain brake as part of the cover and you could reset it if you needed to while you were out in the field.With the experience I had with this saw and with Husqvarna , I would sure consider looking at another maker.
Reviewed by 229 customers
Displaying reviews 1-10
Back to top
Previous | Next »
Good Saw
By Steve
from North Carolina
About Me Professional
Comments about HUSQVARNA 460 Rancher:
Only problem is that when the chain comes off the sprocket, the sprocket damages the chain drivers that ride in the groove of the bar. This damage on the chain will cause the chain not to fit in the bar.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- You may also flag this review
This brand new 460 would not start. Some value..
By Al
from Redding, CA
About Me Do-It-Yourself
This brand new 460 would not start .....even though it was brand new. Worthless. Additionally...the instruction and owners manual was simply pathetic....poorly written with terrible organization. This is not a consumer friendly chainsaw....to say the least. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Nice saw while it lasted, but it just didn't last
By Greg
from Lake View, NY
I bought a 5 acre lot that had been neglected the last few decades, so my goal was to clear fallen down trees and turn it into usable firewood. I also picked up a case of the premixed 50:1 Husqvarna fuel to ensure that the saw had a good break in period and would last awhile. After a few hours each weekend, on the 4th weekend owning the saw, the starter rope sheared off mid cut. I brought the saw home, took off the outer plastics, and realized that the damage was much more than replacing a starter rope. I'm not sure what caused what, but the pulley was melted and there were portions of sheared rope through out. I ran the saw back to where it was purchased, so they ordered me another one. By the way, prior to this, I loved the saw. I didn't have any issues cutting smaller branches to 3ft wide trees. I pl2 days later the new saw arrived and I was ready to get back out there. I opened the box (which had a crease running down the middle of one side) and pulled out a damaged saw. I can't tell if the box was dropped or crushed or possibly nothing at all, but I knew this saw was going right back. I attempted to engage the brake, but it just kept snapping back. I shook the unit and heard at least 5 pieces rattling inside. I didn't bother to pull any of the plastics off, i just returned it again. My review is not based on this saw, as I'm not certain who is at all fault. The saw did have grease all over, so I'm not sure if that is sloppy work or another result of bad shipping/packing. The store manager convinced me to wait the 2 more days and try once more, so I am. I expect my 3rd saw the come later today. I own everything I can Husqvarna; I just picked up a new garden tractor as well. Yesterday was the first cut and loved it. My weed wacker is going into it's 6th year without a single issue, besides replacing the spark plug and line. If this had happened with any other company, I would have taken my money elsewhere, but I'm optimistic and hopefully it will be worth it.
husqvarna 460 rancher has great power easy to use
By colonel
from christiansburg virginia
I picked the Husqvarna 460 rancher over the sthil 361 I liked the way the Husqvarna ran . easy to use love the power that this saw has . easy to assymble.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Images shared by colonel
cut up this tree with ease
this is the other tree
Good powerful saw
By Goober
from South central Pennsylvania
Haven't used it more than 2 hours yet, but drastic improvement over the other two older chain saws I have been using. This was a gift to me and it came at the perfect time.
Very happy with my purchase!
By huskyman
from Carrolltown, Pa
I purchased the 460 rancher a couple of months ago because we needed another saw. Went down to my local husky dealer and finally decided on it and i could not be more happy. The 60cc motor does not stop. Maple, oak, locust it doesn't matter. The 3/8 inch chain is also awesome. a 325 chain just don't compare. i have the 20 inch bar on mine and its perfect for what i use it for. the oiler works good and the chain tensioner is slick too. I'm a young man so the weight doesn't bother me, but i won't lie it is a little heavy. don't let that turn you away though. for the price and what you get it is well worth it.
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
Torque Beast
By Lukefahr90
from Linn
I've owned this saw for 2 years now and decided it was time for a review. Within these 2 years I've only replaced the chain twice, due to someone who believes the chain needs to be extra loose... Bad idea.. Anywho, this saw is a torque beast. I have used Stihl saws before and still do cause I like me variety. With that being said I was originally looking for the Stihl Farm Boss, the place I went to didn't carry them but carried Husqvarna instead. They showed me this 460 Rancher and needless to say it was ready to get back home and start cutting firewood! Straight out of the box it needs a break in period. I'd say about 2-3 months of cutting. All you have to do is fire it up and let it run for about a minute before rapping it up. After your first start up pull and idle no need to continue to do that whilst warm. This saw has taken abuse from a tree pinching the bar and rolling off of it, dropped a few times, and bounce around in the back of my pickup. No problems anywhere. This saw will cut anything and everything, wood related, you throw at it with ease. Cuts like a red hot knife through frozen butter. The title says torque beast. Your Stihls will rap up much higher on the rpm side, but this Husky will give you a deep roar when running. So much low end torque it ain't even funny! After owning for 2 years I would definetly offer this product to anyone, even my Stihl lovin friends! God bless!!
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
By ChristiansDad
from Oakland
Bought this saw in February so I would have it for storm clean up, secure firewood and other uses. It was simple to assemble and started on the first try. I am use to chainsaws that are smaller yet weigh more with a lot more vibration. At the end of the day there is much less strain on me by using this saw. Another great thing about Husqvarna is their products are right up there with STIHL, yet much more reasonably priced.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Cant ask for more
By glenn2000
from Richland
I was thinking of getting the pro model saw thinking it might have more power but I was wrong this one had plenty. I had a smaller still that just would not handle the big tree that I had that had fallen this saw made quick work of a impossible job of my other saw.
(3 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
460 Rancher
By Kenran86
from Undisclosed
I bought both a 460 Rancher and a 350 as I have had Huskys in the past,the last being a 266. I have always been happy with their reliability and performance. I ' am a little disappointed with the 460 however. I feel it is a little underpowered and heavy . I always prefer the 350 as it is lighter and cuts faster. Even cutting oak it out performs my 460 and with less fatigue. Lastly to add insult, it is always harder to start. I plan to try the new 555 for my felling saw. Hoping for better performance.
The text you enter here is displayed at the end of the form.
Want to take a closer look? Learn more about the product in depth by exploring its design and features.
Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles before reaching the air filter. This results in reduced air filter cleanings and improved engine life.
Delivers lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emission levels in accordance with the world´s most stringent environmental regulations.
System designed to reduce vibration levels to the operator, which lessens fatigue.
Allows you to control oil flow depending on application and weather conditions.
Centrifugal air cleaning system removes larger dust and debris particles before reaching the air filter. This results in reduced air filter cleanings and improved engine life.
Delivers lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emission levels in accordance with the world´s most stringent environmental regulations.
System designed to reduce vibration levels to the operator, which lessens fatigue.
Allows you to control oil flow depending on application and weather conditions.
Do you need further details to make the right decision? Learn more in the specifications section below.
Locate your dealer
Select from a range of original accessories and parts to augment your product and enhance your experience.
Husqvarna's walk lawn mowers give you better performance and excellent cutting results.
Husqvarna's chainsaws are constantly tested under harsh conditions that require power, precision and durability, so that you can work both faster and safer.
With a high efficiency cutting deck and turn-on-a-dime maneuverability, the Husqvarna Zero-Turn mower makes short work of tall grass.
The MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) pricing provided herein is for reference purposes only. Actual retail prices are established by the applicable dealer and may vary by location. MSRP pricing is subject to change without prior notice. The MSRP may be different for products sold in California. The MSRP in Alaska and Hawaii will be higher. Please check with a local dealer for accurate pricing information.
Your personal selections from our range of products.


text:
These pages bring together key resources for Mathematics students.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus above to help you find books, ebooks, articles, journals and more.
Need help using library resources?
You can get help via:
the Welcome Desk in the BJL
email: email@example.com
telephone: 01482 466581
Alternatively try the Library Website
Exam season is upon us. Use this skills resource to guide you through your revision and exam techniques.
Your reading lists contain direct links to the catalogue records of the books you need, and to the full texts of ebooks and journal articles. Search for your modules here:


text:
1 conference presentation Videos.
See jQuery Mobile conferences.
Your current filters are…
from Saving Gaia with jQuery Mobile and GeoDjango at EuroPython 2011, 20th-26th June 2011
Added 6 years ago
Browse and track events by topic
Follow @lanyrd on Twitter.
Lanyrd on Facebook
· Blog
· Services
· Colophon
+ Cookies · Email us


text:
The Moog PolyMoog Synthesizer (203a), fully restored by Switched On
Submitted by switchedon on
PolyMoog Synthesizers are rare to come by, and even more rare to find one working. Switched On's most excellent technicians have mastered bringing these rare and difficult to repair boards back to former glory. This one that just hit the sales floor is a good example.
Few polyphonic synths sound like the PolyMoog, because few companies dared to design one as complex in this era of synthesizers. Notoriously temperamental and equally infamous for its rich sound, the PolyMoog offers a unique feature set. Its resonant equalizer section and Moog low pass filter allow the user shape the sound in subtle ways. It also has an excellent semi-weighted keyboard that has a rewarding tactile feel, very uncommong for synths of this era.
Read more about the PolyMoog, view more photos, and purchase this one HERE.


text:
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra: The Next Step Forwardby Derek Wilson on 4/14/2004 8:42 AM EST
- Posted in
- GPUs
76 Comments
Back to Article
Pete - Monday, April 19, 2004 - linkShinei,
I did not know that. </Johnny Carson>
I think it'd be very helpful if you listed the game version (you know, what patches have been applied) and map tested, for easier reference. I don't even think you mentioned the driver version used on each card, quite important given the constant updates and fixes.
Something to think about ahead of the X800 deadline. :) Reply
zakath - Friday, April 16, 2004 - linkI've seen a lot of comments on the cost of these next-gen cards. This shouldn't surprise anyone...it has always been this way. The market for these new parts is small to begin with. The best thing the next gen does for the vast majority of us non-fanbois-who-have-to-have-the-bleeding-edge-part is that it brings *todays* cutting edge parts into the realm of affordability. Reply
Serp86 - Friday, April 16, 2004 - linkBah! My almost 2 year old 9700pro is good enough for me now. i think i'll wait for nv50/r500....
Also, a better investment for me is to get a new monitor since the 17" one i have only supports 1280x1024 and i never turn it that high since the 60hz refresh rate makes me go crazy Reply
Wwhat - Friday, April 16, 2004 - linkthat was to brickster, neglected to mention that Reply
Wwhat - Friday, April 16, 2004 - linkYes you are alone Reply
ChronoReverse - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkAhem, this card has been tested by some people with a high-quality 350W power supply and it was just fine.
Considering that anyone who could afford a 6800U would have a good powersupply (Thermaltake, Antec or Enermax), it really doesn't matter.
The 6800NU uses only one molex. Reply
deathwalker - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkOh my god...$400 and u cant even put it in 75% of the systems on peoples desks today without buying a new power supply at a cost of nearly another $100 for a quailty PS...i think this just about has to push all the fanatics out there over the limit...no way in hell your going to notice the perform improvement in a multiplayer game over a network..when does this maddness stop. Reply
deathwalker - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkReply
Shinei - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkPete, MP2 DOES use DX9 effects, mirrors are disabled unless you have a PS2.0-capable card. I'm not sure why, since AvP1 (a DX7 game) had mirrors, but it does nontheless. I should know, since my Ti4200 (DX8.1 compatible) doesn't render mirrors as reflective even though I checked the box in the options menu to enable them...
Besides, it does have some nice graphics that can bog a card down at higher resolutions/AA settings. I'd love to see what the game looks like at 2048x1536 with 4xAA and maxed AF with a triple buffer... Or even a more comfortable 1600x1200 with same graphical settings. :D Reply
Da3dalus - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkI'd like to see benchmarks of Painkiller in the upcoming NV40 vs R420 tests... Reply
Brickster - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkAm I the only one who thinks Nvidia's Nalu is the MOST bone-able cartoon out there?
Oy, get the KY! Reply
Warder45 - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkDid any reviews try and overclock the card? Is it not possible with the test card? Reply
DonB - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkWould have been better if it had a coax cable TV input + TV tuner. For $500, I would expect a graphic card to include EVERYTHING imaginable. Reply
Pete - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkShinei #37,
"Speaking of DX9/PS2.0, what about a Max Payne 2 benchmark?"
MP2 doesn't use DX9 effects. The game requires DX9 compatability, but only DX8 compliance for full effects.
Xbit-Labs has a ton of benches of next-gen titles as well, and is worth checking out. NV40 certainly redeems itself in the HL2 leak. :) Reply
Wwhat - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkAnybody happen to know if it's possible to use a second (old) PSU to run it, you can pick up cheap 235 watt PSU's and would be helped with both extra connectors and power.
I'm not sure it won't cause 'sync' problems though as a small difference between the rails of 2 PSU's would cause one to drain the other if the card's connectors aren't decoupled enough from the AGP port.
Pumpkinierre - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkAgrre with you Trog #59 on the venting. Also with DX9.0c having fp32 as spec., does this mean that FX series cards redeem themselves? (As the earlier DX9 spec was fp24 which was'nt present on the FX gpus causing a juggling act between fp16 and fp32 to match performance and IQ). Still, full fp32 on the FX cards might be too slow.
mrprotagonist - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - linkWhat's with all the cheesy comments before the benchmarks? Anyone? Reply
Cygni - Thursday, April 15, 2004 - link"what mobo and mobo drivers were used? i hear that the nforce2 provides an unfair performance advantage for nvidia"
The test was on an Athlon 64 3400+ system, so i doubt it was using an Nforce2. But ya, i agree, the system specs were short. More details are required. Reply
Brickster - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkDerek, what was that Monitor you used?
Thanks! Reply
Deanz79 - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkAWESOME!! I wouldnt mind borrowing the card for the night :P Reply
TrogdorJW - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkThere are a few things I take away from all the previews of the 6800 Ultra.
One is that ATI is going to be hard pressed to actually top it. Both will have 16x1 designs, but I don't think ATI will have the 32x0 option, which might be important for games with lots of shadows. (I believe the ATI cards are going to be around 180 million transistors, which leads me to believe that they will not have quite as many features.) I also doubt that ATI will actually support fp32 this time around, which aces DX9.0c/PS3 support from them. That may or may not really matter.
The next thing is sort of related to the first point: Nvidia now has more features that ATI, but there are still some bugs to work out. DX9 games that were optimized for NV3x seem to be dropping quality on the 6800U. Hopefully the fix to use fp32 instead of fp16 will be both easy and not result in a major performance drop. We'll have to wait and see, though. Other sites have shown quite a few areas that need driver revs, but that's nothing new. At least with NVidia, I feel confident their driver team will fix any major issues and probably increase performance a decent amount as well.
I also agree with someone else that said the previews might be lower clocked than the final release. First, the RAM is spec'ed for 600 MHz, which makes it odd that they're running at 550 MHz. They may not hit 600, but 575 or maybe 585 seems likely (or at the very least that should be an OC'ing option). The core is currently at 400 MHz, and I think they might be able to bump that up a bit more, but 222 million transistors at .13 micron might not go much higher. We'll have to see what some of the shipping cards from GB, A-bit, Asus, etc. offer in terms of OC'ing headroom, as they might offer better cooling solutions.
Related to the heat and clockspeed, I'm a little shocked at the heatsink/fan design. If they're going to all the trouble of having a huge HSF, I can't see any reason to not switch the direction it blows and have the Ultra version vent the hot air outside the case. Maybe noise was the reason, or component placement, but I would really prefer to have anything that size making use of external venting. It would be like having your power supply sucking air into the case instead of blowing out... Sure, it might cool the PS better, but the case temp would jump dramatically.
My final thought is that it will be very interesting to see what sort of price and performance can be had from the regular 6800 cards, and even the 6800XT. I didn't think there would be a "soft-mod" option for Nvidia this round, but it appears I was wrong. Unless NVidia has some way of preventing this from being done. Regardless, if the 6800U is going to start at $500 and the 6800 will go for $300, we could be looking at a 6800XT for $200 or so. It should also have at least the performance of the 5950U, and most likely better.
Incidentally, I'm betting the mid-range cards (i.e. 6500 or 6600 or whatever) will not really be that great, though, as they'll likely trim them down to 2 or 4 vertex pipelines and 4 or 8 pixel pipelines, so they'll end up looking like something inbetween the 5700U and the 5900XT. And don't look for help from ATI here, as the X300 and X600 look to be renamed 9600SE and 9600XT parts, respectively (a la the Radeon 9000 to 9200 line). Reply
IamTHEsnake - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWhoops! The Radeon 9800 xt only scored 6138 while NV40 scored 12350+ in 3DMark'03. That Ladies and Gentlemen is 2x as many points! Reply
IamTHEsnake - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWow I read the review and all I can say is WoW. I read somewhere else that this card scored 12250+ in 3dMark'03 while the 9800 xt scored 8350 on the same system, same set-up. From one generation to the next 33% increase is not bad. not bad at all.
Come on ATi! I'm rootin' for you!!! Reply
Schadenfroh - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkwhat mobo and mobo drivers were used? i hear that the nforce2 provides an unfair performance advantage for nvidia, even tho the ati should run at the same speed as on a differant motherboard, nvidia just gets an extra boost Reply
Warder45 - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkI want to see the multimedia bench's. Hopefully another article with AMD vs Intel. Reply
AlexWade - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkThe thing is freakin' huge! I'm willing to bet dollars-to-doughnuts that ATI's new card isn't the size of a football. Even if this huge beast tops in performance, the extra 20 pounds rules out LAN parties.
I'll admit, the performance is great. But if ATI is smaller and performs near, or slightly below, then that is the one to buy. Reply
AlexWade - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkThe thing is freakin' huge! I'm willing to bet dollars-to-doughnuts that ATI's new card isn't the size of a football. Even if this huge beast tops in performance, the extra 20 pounds rules out LAN parties.
I'll admit, the performance is great. But if ATI is smaller and performs near, or slightly below, then that is the one to buy. Reply
Reflex - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkPersonally I'll wait to see the budget line on these, I refuse to spend more than $200 on a video card. Chances are I'll end up going Ati however, the 2D video quality is just noticably better, and most of my time on my PC is spent reading, not gaming.
Oh well, at least the gamers can be happy again. Too bad the AGP slot is not at the bottom of the motherboard, could build some interesting external vented cases if the card could stick that fan outside the case. ;) Reply
Reliant - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkAny ideas how the Non Ultra version will perform? Reply
Reliant - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkAny ideas how the Non Ultra version will perform? Reply
segagenesis - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkI cant agree with #45 more. People rush to judgement when its no secret that ATI will be coming out with thier goods very soon also. "Wow look this card is really fast!!! I cant believe it!" well this sounds like almost every other graphics card release from ATI or nVidia in the past. To me nVidia had better have come out with something good after ther lackluster Geforce FX 5800 wasnt anything terribly special. I used to like nVidia alot (heh my ti4600 still runs fine) but when it comes to looking for a new card, I'll pick whichever one is faster *and* has the features I want. If it wasnt for such turnoffs like the 2-slot design and now even 2 power connections required Im not sure I am ready to spend $500 just yet...
Sorry if im obtuse but if ATI comes out with a part thats either equal (note the key term there) in performance or maybe even slightly slower... I'd go for ATI and thier better IQ that the Radeon 9700 series so impressed me on and made me wish for more out of my ti4600. That and a single slot/single power type design would probably put me in thier boat.
Fanboy ATI opinion? I've owned nVidia from the Riva TNT to the ti4600 and many in-between. Reply
Lonyo - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - link#42, the jump from the Ti4600 to the 9700Pro wasn't good for you? I woul dhave thought finally playable AA/AF was quite a jump.
Personally, it seems less of a jump than the 4600 -> 9700.
And I will reserve judgement on how much of an accomplishment nVidia have made until I see what ATi release.
If it's of similar power, but maybe has 1 molex, or is a single slot solution, they will have accomplished more.
It's not just raw performance, we'll have to see how it all stacks up, and how long it takes to release the things! Reply
ChronoReverse - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkSome site tested the 6800U on a 350W supply and it worked just fine.
Myself, I think my Enermax 350W with its enhanced 12V rail will take it just fine as well. Reply
Regs - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkYeah, Nvidia did make one hell of an accomplishment. They just earned a lot of respect back from both fan clubs. You have to respect the development and research that went into this card and the end result turns out to be just as we anticipated if not more.
I really don't know how anybody could pick a "club" when seeing hardware like this perform so well.
Im hoping to see the same results from ATI.
Just too bad they are some costly pieces of hardware ;) Reply
araczynski - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linknice to FINALLY see a universally quantifiable performance increase from one generation to the next.
but the important thing is how it competes with the x800 from ati, not against older cards.
as for the power supply, i think the hardcore crowd that these are geared at already have more then enough power, and quite frankly i would be suprised if these woudln't work fine on a solid 350W from a reputable source (i.e. not your 350W ps for $10 from some 'special' sale).
They're being conservative knowing that many of the people have crappy power supplies and don't know better. Reply
klah - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - link"Anyone know when it ships to retail stores?"
"GeForce 6800 Ultra and GeForce 6800 models, are currently shipping to add-in-card partners, OEMs, system builders and game developers. Retail graphics boards based on the GeForce 6800 models are scheduled for release in the next 45 days." Reply
Jeff7181 - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkThis has me a bit curious... maybe I didn't read close enough... but is this the 6800 or the 6800 Ultra? Reply
saechaka - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkwow impressive. i really want one. wonder if it will run ok with my 380w powersupply Reply
Cygni - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkPersonally, im very impressed, and i havent had an Nvidia product in my main gaming rig since my Geforce256. The card may be huge, power hungry, hot, and loud (maybe), but that is some SERIOUS performance.
How long has it been since Nvidia has had a top end card that DOUBLED the performance of the last top end card? Pretty awesome, I think. I dont have the money to pick one up, but hopefully the mid/low end gets some love from both ATI and Nvidia as well. The 9200/9600/5200/5600 dont really appeal to me... not enough of a performance leap over a $20 8500! Reply
Marsumane - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkThis card owns... Anyone know when it ships to retail stores? Guesses even? Reply
SpaceRanger - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkI'd like to see what ATI comes up with before I make my decision. I rushed to judgement back when the GF4 TI4600 came out, and regretted making the quick call to buy. If I don't have to get a new PSU for the ATI solution, I'll consider it, even if performance is 5-10FPS slower. Adding 100 bucks to the already costly 500 for the card doesn't justify the expenditure. Reply
gordon151 - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkAtaStrumf is so right. More than likely you'll be able to buy the X800s before you can buy this. Reply
Shinei - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWell, I'm sold. Yeah, that sounds fanboyish, but this thing is a solid performer and doesn't require me to completely replace my display drivers... Even if ATI wins by five FPS and has a lens flare in a forgotten corner of a screenshot that you have to stare at for ten minutes to spot, my money is going to NV40--assuming the prices come down a little. ;)
Speaking of DX9/PS2.0, what about a Max Payne 2 benchmark? I'm curious what NV40 can do on that game with maxed out everything... :) Reply
skiboysteve - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linki love anandtech's deep technical reviews but yall did no where near enough testing, the xbit article does a hell of allot more testing, 48 pages!
the card fucking rapes everything.
the anand tests dont show nearly the rape the xbit ones do... Reply
AtaStrumf - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkI find it really funny when people say that they will wait until ATi releases their X800 to make up their buying decisions.
It's not you can run out and BUY this card right now or tomorrow. Of yourse you will wait. You don't really have a choice :) Reply
ChronoReverse - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkThe Techreport tested out the total power draw of this thing and it only drew slightly higher than the 5950 (both of which draws more than the 9800XT).
So it seems the recommendation isn't actually necessary (and my Enermax enhanced 12V lines will take it easily). Reply
Pete - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkmkruer #27, all the reviews I've read mention $500 for the 6800U, and $299 for a 12-pipe 128MB 6800. Reply
DerekWilson - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - link#27,
The 6800 Ultra (which we tested) will be priced at $500
The 6800 (with 12 pipes rather than 16) will be priced at $300 Reply
Pete - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkquikah #26: FarCry comparison screens are at HOCP.
Apparently PS3 wasn't enabled, but the 6800U looks better than the 5950U running PS2. It's still uglier than the 9800XT, sadly. Banding abounds, both here and in FiringSquad's Lock-On screens. Puzzling, really. If the 6800U really runs FP32 as fast as FP16 within memory limits, I wonder if all it will take to get IQ on a level with ATi is forcing the 6800U to run the ATi path or removing the NV3x path's _pp hints. Reply
mkruer - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWell I hope this card is on par with ATi's or visa versa. ATi is planning to see their best at $500 pop and Nvidia is selling their at $400. How long to you think ATi is going to see their card for that price if the performance is virtually identical. Finally in the terms of the Power. Makes me wonder why PCI-Ex doesn't include enough voltage from the socket? VPU's are getting to the point that they are just as powerful and complex as their CPU brethren, and will require the same power requirements as the CPU. Some one didn't do their homework I guess. Well hears hoping that it will be in the next specification.
quikah - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkCan you post some screen shots of Far Cry? The demo at the launch event was pretty striking so I am wondering if PS 3 were actually enabled since you didn't see any difference. Reply
Novaoblivion - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWow nice looking card I just hope the new ATI doesnt kick its ass lol Reply
Rudee - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWhen you factor in the upgrade price of a power supply and a top of the line CPU, this is going to be one heck of an expensive gaming experience. People will be wise to wait for ATI's newest flagship before they make any purchase decisions. Reply
Pete - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkNice review, Derek. Some impressive performance, but now I'm expecting more from ATi in both performance (due to higher clockspeed) and IQ (I'm curious if ATi improved their AF while nV dropped to around ATi's current level). I also have a sneaking suspicion nV may clock the 6800U higher at launch, but maybe they're just giving themselves room for 6850U and beyond (to scale with faster memory). But a $300 12-pipe 128MB 6800 should prove interesting competition to a ~$300 256MB 9800XT.
The editor in me can't refrain from offering two corrections: I'm pretty sure you meant to say Jen Hsun (not "Jensen") and well nigh (not "neigh"). Reply
Mithan - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkLooks like a fantastic card, however I will wait for the ATI numbers first :)
Thanks for including the 9700 Pro. I own that and it was nice to see the difference. Reply
dawurz - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkDerek, could you post the monitor you used (halo at 2048 rez), and any comments on the look of things at that monstrous a resolution?
Thanks. Reply
rainypickles - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkdoes the size and the power requirement basically rule out using this beast of a card in a SFF machine? Reply
Damarr - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkIt was nice to see the 9700 Pro included in the benchmarks. Hopefully we'll see the same with the X800 Pro and XT so there can be a side-by-side comparison (should make picking a new card easier for 9700 Pro owners like myself :) ). Reply
DerekWilson - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWe are planning on testing the actual power draw, but until then, NVIDIA is the one that said we needed to go with a 480W PS ... even making that suggestion limits their target demographic.
Though, it could simply be a limitation of the engineering sample we were all given... We'll just have to wait an see.
Regs - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkWow, very impressive. Yet very costly. I'm very displeased with the power requirments however. I'm also hoping newer drivers will boost performance even more in games like Far cry. I was hoping to see at least 60 FPS @ 1280x1024 w/ 4x/8x. Even though it's not really needed for such a game and might be over kill, however It would of knocked me off my feet enough where I could over look the PSU requirement. But ripping my system apart yet again for just a video card seems unreasonable for the asking price of 400-500 dollars. Reply
Verdant - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linki don't think the power issue is as big as some make it out to be, some review sites used a 350 W psu, and two connectors on the same lead and had no problems under load Reply
dragonballgtz - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkI can't wait till December when I build me a new computer and use this card. But maybe by then the PCI-E version. Reply
DerekWilson - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - link#11 you are correct ... i seem to have lost an image somewhere ... i'll try to get that back up. sorry about that. Reply
RyanVM - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkJust so you guys know, Damage (Tech Report) actually used a watt meter to determine the power consumption of the 6800. Turns out it's not much higher than a 5950.
Also, it makes me cry that my poor 9700Pro is getting more than doubled up in a lot of the benchmarks :( Reply
CrystalBay - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkHi Derek, What kind of voltage fluctuations were you seeing... just kinda curious about the PSU... Reply
PrinceGaz - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkA couple of comments so far...
page 6 "Again, the antialiasing done in this unit is rotated grid multisample" - nVidia used an ordered grid before, only ATI previously used the superior rotated grid.
page 8 - both pictures are the same, I think the link for the 4xAA one needs changing :)
Can't wait to get to the rest :) Reply
ZobarStyl - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkdang ive got a 450W...sigh. That power consumption is really gonna kill the upgradability of this card (but then again the x800 is slated for double molex as well). I know it's a bit strange but I'd like to see which of these cards (top end ones) can provide the best dual-screen capability...any GPU worth its salt comes with dual screen capabilities and my dually config needs a new vid card and I dont even know where to look for that...
and as for cost...these cards blow away 9800XT's and 5950's...it wont be 3-4 fps above the other that makes me pick between a x800 and a 6800...it will be the price. Jeez, what are they slated to hit the market at, 450? Reply
Icewind - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkUpgrade my PSU? I think not Nvidia! Lets see what you got Ati Reply
LoneWolf15 - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkIt looks like NVidia has listened to its customer base. I'm particularly interested in the hardware MPEG 1/2/4 encoder/decoder.
Even so, I don't run anything that comes close to maxing my Sapphire Radeon 9700, so I don't think I'll buy a new card any time soon. I bought that card as a "future-proof" card like this one is, and guess what? The two games I wanted to play with it have not been released yet (HL2 and Doom3 of course), and who knows when they will be? At the time, Carmack and the programmers for Valve screamed that this would be the card to get for these games. Now they're saying different things. I don't game enough any more to justify top-end cards; frankly, and All-In-Wonder 9600XT would probably be the best current card for me, replacing the 9700 and my TV Wonder PCI. Reply
TheAudit - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkNice! Reply
MemberSince97 - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkYou guys shoulda done a mini review of that 510W PSU that was used.... Reply
Verdant - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linklooks awesome congrats to nvidia on raising the bar!
personally i don't game very much, and the only reason my Geforce2 was replaced was for the dual-heads of the Radeon 9000
but as an enthusiast, any leaps make me excited :p
can't want to see ATIs new cards Reply
Lonyo - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkNot as impressive as other sites made it look in many circumstances.
But still quite boost in performance. Reply
NYHoustonman - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkJesus... Ya, looks like I'll be upgrading before college... Reply
gordon151 - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkDamn, two independant cable lines and a 480W PSU. Good thing it kills in performance, but still too pricey for me. Bring on the 6800XT for us broke people :P. Reply
KristopherKubicki - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - linkImpressive green one.
Hope it doesnt cost $500.
Kristopher Reply


text:
Alluring Abalone Ring
Item #44161
Sale Price: $29.99
Original Price: $60.00
- Description
- Reviews
This Alluring Abalone Ring by American designer Charles Albert presents a striking oval of ruby red abalone. A dramatic personal adornment, up the wow factor by pairing it with the matching Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings (item number 46828). An alchemist's dream, the hypoallergenic metal alloy emulates the look and feel of 18k gold. Color-enhanced abalone shell. (Search for item number 46828 to add the matching necklace, bracelet and earrings.) Adjustable to self-fit ring sizes 4-11.
Museum Provenance
Our Alluring Abalone Ring celebrates the swirling iridescent beauty of abalone nacre, or mother-of-pearl. Harvested the world over for millennia, Native Americans are known to have gathered abalone on California's Channel Islands for at least 12,000 years. The many abalone jewelry artifacts in the vast anthropological collections of our National Museum of Natural History attest to the ageless appeal of abalone's enchanting decorative patterns.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
View Size Chart
You may also like:Alluring Abalone Jewelry
Original Price: $60.00 - $200.00
NOW: $47.99 - $99.99Fans and Cranes Cascading Swing Jacket
Original Price: $195.00
NOW: $139.99Miao Silver Flower Cuffs


text:
Topic: Where is My T Bear?
You know what a believer I am, we even have our own Believer Club here. Well, my Granddaughter just returned from S. Africa on a Student trip for a month. About 3 weeks before she left on May 9th she had called me that every day she was getting dimes in her Dorm Room at NAU. I told her they were from Papa and I bet he was going with her as he went to Israel with her 2 years ago. She came home 2 weeks ago and the next day went up to Prescott where she is a Camp Counselor for the summer. She just posted 400 pics from S. Africa and I found 10 pics full of Orbs. The pics were just ones with her in them. Point is I have not had a Teddy wink in all this time! I knew he would go with her, but enough is enough. LOL Will be interesting if he shows up to party this weekend at my Bro's Bday!


text:
PORT ARTHUR, TX - A 12-Year-Old Texas boy was home alone last Tuesday when burglars broke into the house. Fortunately the boy kept his cool and called 911.
Dispatcher: "911 What's the emergency? Hello?"
12-Year-Old Deion Murdock was home alone in his Port Arthur home when police say two burglars broke in.
Deion: "They just broke the window."
Dispatcher: "They just broke the window! What room are you in?"
Deion: "I'm in my mother's room right now. Please get here."
Dispatcher: "I am, stay on the phone with me."
The dispatcher told Deion to lock himself in the room. Deion hid in the closet, scared for his life.
Deion: "I'm going to have to whisper now because I think they're coming in."
Dispatcher: "You have any weapons inside the closet?"
Deion: "No ma'am. Please hurry!"
Dispatcher: "They are, they are turning on your street."
Deion faced a terrifying realization.
Deion: "They're in there."
Dispatcher: "They're inside the room now. They're inside the bedroom where he's at."
That was followed by nearly a minute of silence.
Dispatcher: "You there? Deion
Deion: (Inaudible)
Dispatcher: "Okay, stay on the phone with me, Deion. The officers there, okay? I think they're going to catch the guy, okay?"
Deion: "It sounds like there are multiple people."
Dispatcher: "Okay, be quiet."
When officers arrived they saw two men run out of the house, down a canal bank and into the woods.
The two were eventually caught and arrested.
Deion: "So, is the police officer outside the house?"
Dispatcher: "Yeah, but stay inside the closet because they're trying to find the bad guys, okay? You're doing good. Doing real good, doing perfect. Your mom's going to be so proud of you."
Deion: "This is actually the only thing I could think of."
Dispatcher: "Well you thought well. You thought well, you're a very, very smart young man. You did a good thing"
And with that, the terror was over.
Deion's mother was on her way to Port Arthur's Housing Authority when the break-in took place.
She said she's very proud of her son.
Copyright 2013 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Burberry Prorsum Fall 2012
Call it the Downton Abbey effect, but a whiff of Edwardian tweedy country elegance hung in the air at Burberry Prorsum—and not just in the bespectacled dandy looks of will.i.am (sitting front row with War Horse's Jeremy Irvine, My Week with Marilyn's Eddie Redmayne, and a flotilla of London's It girls). Burberry is of course a heritage brand, founded in 1856, and just the sort of emporium that Lord Grantham might have been expected to repair to for a hearty coat to protect him from the London fog and the chill of the grouse moors.
Christopher Bailey, however, mixed upstairs and downstairs with a contemporary spirit of democracy—from his model's tweedy urchin caps to their dainty lace-up ankle boots.
There was an emphasis on the hips, with giant bellows pockets flanking the fronts of jackets and skirts, or a broad peplum flounce that all added volume below the waist. This created a silhouette that suggested the hourglass figure of the Victorians—or a brisk contemporary reworking of Christian Dior's nip-waisted New Look silhouette. Ruched velvet ribbon belts, flourished with a bow, cinched those waistlines tighter still.
There was more "street couture" in the thick woolen lace, and in flounces that ruffled down the front of skirts—but a golden zipper used to edge them brought them smack into the twenty-first century.
There was Victoriana too in the shrunken jackets in corduroy or velvet, the leg-of-mutton–sleeved white cotton shirts, the darkly swirling floral Arts and Crafts prints, and in the strips of velvet that edged a peplum ruffle—as well as accessories such as the doctor's bags that fastened with pale gold owl-, dog-, or goose-head clasps, and the whimsical umbrella handles carved with similar animal motifs.
But the shapely down quilted puffer coats; the sweaters and tees with sweetly childish intarsia or embroidery of sparrows and owls; and the metallic glitter-fringe fabric used for pencil skirts and lean dresses added a thoroughly modern edge.
And to focus all eyes on a forest of those delightful umbrellas, Bailey arranged for Burberry's very own rainstorm to fall on the clear plastic roof of the show marquee for the finale—and for clear plastic raindrops to tumble on the runway.
For more information and a full profile on Christopher Bailey, go to Voguepedia.com.


text:
Pulmonary atresia is a type of congenital heart defect in which the
opening between the pulmonary artery and the right ventricle is blocked. This can result in an enlarged heart, reduced blood
vessel function in the lungs, and problems with the right
Pulmonary atresia is usually linked with heart abnormalities
such as tetralogy of Fallot.
Treatment for pulmonary atresia includes medicine or a catheter procedure. Or surgery may be used to provide another way for blood to get to the lungs. Depending upon the heart's condition, surgical repair
may remove or bypass the blockage.
Last Revised:
October 11, 2011
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics & Larry A. Latson, MD - Pediatric Cardiology
This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. How this information was developed to help you make better health decisions.
To learn more visit Healthwise.org
© 1995-2012 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.


text:
The Meranova Guest Inn offers luxury accommodations in a stylish, contemporary bed and breakfast setting, and is located in the charming quaint village of Dunedin. Fully renovated in 1998-1999, each distinctively different suite offers a private entrance, most with a porch or balcony, private bath, and kitchenette. Select the one that intrigues you the most and discover a treasure trove of collectibles, whimsical folk art, and rare antique shop finds.
Available nightly, weekly, or monthly, the Meranova boasts "All of the comforts of home" and has become a favorite among vacationers, corporate guests and for those relocating. Ideal for our guests who have extended stays, we offer 2 suites equipped with full kitchens which are spacious, airy, and designed to be your perfect "home away from home".
Unlike many bed and breakfast inns, Meranova offers our guests as much privacy as they desire by serving an expanded gourmet breakfast in your suite or al fresco by the pool, under our gazebo, in the orchid garden, or on your porch or balcony.
Site design by Zuckerandzucker.com


text: [ Virginia Tech & Colorado Get Shafted By Brian Noe March 15, 2011 The 2011 NCAA Tournament brackets have been unveiled. Plenty of whining and crying has followed. Read More Category: College Sports, Entertainment, National Sports, Videos Tags: boxing, bubble teams, college basketball, colorado, crying, gene smith, malcolm delaney, march madness brackets, ncaa tournament, sally struthers, selection committee, seth greenberg, uab, vcu, virginia tech, whining Send to a friend! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it! Reddit This! Share on Tumblr!


text:
Medical Definition of Papilla, cancer of
Papilla, cancer of: Cancer of a structure called the papilla or ampulla of Vater, a small muscle located at the junction where the common bile duct (carrying bile from the liver and secretions from the pancreas) empties into the duodenum (upper small intestine).
Because of its location, this cancer can cause obstruction of the common bile duct and prevent bile from flowing into the intestine and out of the body. The chemicals usually eliminated from the body in bile -- in particular, bilirubin -- accumulate in the blood and cause jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) and itching. The stool becomes light-colored and the urine dark-colored since the accumulating bilirubin (which is yellow to dark brown) is eliminated in the urine instead of the stool.
The treatment is surgical removal of the cancer. There is no effective chemotherapy for ampullary cancer.
The cause of ampullary carcinoma is unknown. Fortunately, it is rather rare.
Last Editorial Review: 6/9/2016
Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List
Need help identifying pills and medications?


text:
Firefighters save Christmas for Cape familyPosted: Updated:
Most Popular Stories
Cape couple duped by fake contractor
A couple's plan to build their dream home in Southwest Florida's largest city almost turned into a nightmare after they were duped by an unlicensed contractor.
Father, son duo arrested for stealing senior woman's purse
Father and son bonding time led to jail time for two men in Lee County.
Simultaneous crashes close US 41 on Caloosahatchee bridge
There is a complete roadblock on US 41 along the Caloosahatchee Bridge.
Cape 'mobile mechanic' caught, charged with fraud
A man accused of trying to dupe drivers in Cape Coral by telling them their cars are broken is finally in jail. Last week Lee County deputies arrested Brian Charles Battaglia for drunk driving.
LCSO raids home of 67-year-old drug dealer
The Lee County Sheriff's office raided a man's apartment Monday and report finding a pharmacy worth of illegal drugs, pills and steroids.
Student found with marijuana in 'Smelly Proof' bag
A South Fort Myers High School student was busted this week for marijuana. He had the pot stored in a bag labeled "Smelly Proof."
Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Harvey may be reforming
Tropical Storm Harvey may be ready for a sequel.
200 dogs rescued from Puerto Rico; van headed to Naples
A total of 25 dogs are headed to their facility at 370 Airport Pulling Road, between Golden Gate Parkway and Davis Boulevard.
Louise Linton's famous post and Instagram's celebrity problem
Louise Linton, the wife of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, caused jaws to drop this week with an Instagram post of herself stepping out of a U.S. government plane.
Florida officer charged in K-9 partner's death
A police officer in Florida has been charged with animal cruelty over the death of his K-9 partner.


text:
IndyCar not only is returning to the popular "Triple Crown" format this weekend in Pocono, but also a long tradition of three-wide starts for the 500-mile races.
Such starts have been the practice at the Indianapolis 500 since 1921 but not currently are being used. Outside Indy, the last three-wide start was in 1989 as part of the Triple Crown races at Pocono and Michigan International Speedway (MIS).
From 1971 to 1980, the three-wide start was utilized in 500-mile races at Indy, Pocono and Ontario Motor Speedway (OMS). MIS replaced OMS in 1981.
"Given the speeds of our starts, the location of acceleration zones, the spacing between rows and the length of the front straights at each track, we have decided to move forward with a three-wide lineup for the initial starts," said Beaux Barfield, Izod IndyCar director race director.
All restarts will be singe-car formations.
The season-ending MAV TV 500 at Fontana is set for Oct. 19.With his win at Indy in May, Tony Kanaan is the only driver eligible to win the $1 million "Fuzzy's Triple Crown" bonus if he also wins at Pocono and Auto Club Speedway. Sunday's race will mark his Pocono debut.Only Al Unser accomplished the feat. He drove a Jim Hall entry at Indy, Pocono and OMS.
"The man is capable of winning; he showed that," Unser said of Kanaan, who will be making his 268th career U.S. based open-wheel start and 207th consecutive. "But there are about 10 other guys out there that will be close chasing him."
BRAKES back in Pomona
Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe (BRAKES), drag racer Doug Herbert's successful driving school for teenage motorists and their parents, is returning to Fairplex in Pomona.
Since 2008, when Herbert lost two teen-aged sons in a driving accident, more than 10,000 young drivers have attended the school in 17 states.The dates for the classes, split into morning and afternoon sessions, are Aug. 3-4 and Nov. 30 to Dec. 1. The school is open to those ages 15-19 who hold a valid driving permit or license and have at least 30 hours of behind-the-wheel experience."Bringing our school to Pomona is exciting for two reasons," Herbert said. "I've raced at the Fairplex, won the NHRA's 50th Anniversary Nationals there in 2001, so it's a very special place to me.
"Secondly, Southern California is a very intimidating environment that teenage drivers find themselves in and getting distracted. Kids that go through our school will learn the kinds of awareness and mental discipline that can help keep them out of dangerous situations and teach them important car control skills for avoiding disaster when the unexpected happens."
Registration for the Teen Pro-Active Driving School is required and can be completed at putonthebrakes.org.
TV analyst not slowing down
Not much gets between Kyle Petty and his opinions. Just ask Auto Club Speedway president Gillian Zucker and NASCAR Cup driver Danica Patrick.
Several years ago, Petty said racing at Fontana was exciting "as watching paint dry." Last week, the son of seven-time Cup champion Richard Petty said Patrick was "a marketing machine" and isn't a racer.
Danica may have shrugged off the barb, but Zucker didn't appreciate Petty's comments and made her feelings known. Later that year, Petty drove his motorcycle from Phoenix to Fontana to promote the next race.
"That's just me. That's my job, to have an opinion," Petty said about the incident. "It's not necessarily to criticize, but to have an opinion. It's just my opinion, not a fact."
Just an opinion
Last time we checked, ESPN aired NHRA national events. It's a complicated financial arrangement, to say the least, but it does give drag racing a national presence.ESPN did not list a drag racer -- Top Fuel dragster champion Antron Brown comes quickly to mind -- for its best driver in the ESPYS voting. The four are Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel, NASCAR Cup titlist Brad Keselowski, IndyCar champ Ryan Hunter-Reay and Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan.Think it's an oversight? About as much as ESPN's SportsCenter not showing NHRA highlights of national events, unless it's a spectacular engine explosion or crash. So much for promoting its own programming.


text:
Jessica Chastain to Skip Jan 10, 13 & 27 Performances of THE HEIRESS to Support ZERO DARK THIRTY
THE HEIRESS' Jessica Chastain announced on her Facebook page on Thursday that she will not be performing on Broadway on January 10th, 13th and 27th to support her film Zero Dark Thirty at the Critic's Choice, Golden Globes and SAG Awards. Her understudy Mairin Lee will be playing the role of 'Catherine' on those dates.
"I hope everyone is having a beautiful holiday surrounded by their loved ones. My family flew into NY so we could all be together. It's been wonderful to have them here. I feel very grateful to have so much love in my life, and yes, that includes all of you. I wanted to give you all a heads up regarding the schedule for The Heiress," she wrote. "If you've bought tickets for those dates, the theatre will exchange them for you. Sorry if this inconveniences anyone."
The new Broadway production of the Tony Award winning play The Heiress opened on November 1 and plays a strictly limited run through February 10, 2013.
The Heiress stars Academy Award nominee Chastain, Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner David Strathairn, the leading man of "Downton Abbey" Dan Stevens, and Tony Award winner Judith Ivey. Written by Ruth & Augustus Goetz, The Heiress is directed by Tony Award nominated playwright and director Moisés Kaufman.
Additional cast members include Molly Camp, Kieran Campion, Virginia Kull, Mairin Lee, Ben Livingston, Dee Nelson and Caitlin O'Connell.
The design team includes Tony Award winner Derek McLane (sets), Academy Award winner Albert Wolsky (costumes), Tony Award nominee David Lander (lighting), Peter Golub (original music) and Tony Award nominee Leon Rothenberg (sound).
The Heiress is produced by Paula Wagner, Roy Furman, Stephanie P. McClelland, Luigi Caiola/Rose Caiola, Jim Herbert, Ted Liebowitz, Stacey Mindich, Jill Furman, Ricardo Hornos, Jon B. Platt, Eric Schmidt, Margo Lion/Rachel Weinstein and Jujamcyn Theaters.
Photo Credit: Walter McBride


text:
Review: First class
Very straightforward and prompt service. What more can you ask for?
06 Jun 2017 by C R MATHIESON
View all Reviews
0 Basket
Very straightforward and prompt service. What more can you ask for?
06 Jun 2017 by C R MATHIESON
View all Reviews
Great service, very impressed Read more
Kay Knight
Great service, fast delivery, thumbs up 👍 Read more
Mr Mark Mullings
They contacted me to tell me that I had ordered 4 of the same product and refunded 3 of them! Good Read more
Product, price, ease of ordering, service and delivery speed - all excellent. Read more
Terence Evans
Good price on vacuum bags and they arrived quickly. Thank you Read more
I ordered an obscure product but it came as promised and at a reasonable price. Exceeded Read more
Dave Lewis
Good price for product. It arrived within the time frame, quality of item is of a high standard and Read more
lenroy brown
Good service and did what it says. Read more
John Rhodes
I was very impressed with Yourspares site (this was my first experience of it). The website was Read more
Ordered part required and arrived in good time . The service was excellent and would use this firm Read more
Mr Craig Pickering


text:
Sweet Sunday is a perfect HTML Template for professional and creative representation of your business, creative agency or a portfolio! The template is created in the minimalist "clean" style with accents in strong color that give it bold and modern look.
The design is pixel perfect, aligned to grid, easy to customize and adjust to any brand colors. Included not just pages but variety of desingn element you can use in your website.
Theme includes following pages
- 01 Homepage
- 02 About us
- 03 Portfolio
- 04 Portfolio item details
- 05 Blog list
- 06 Blog post
- 07 Contact
- 08 Elements of design including: table, price table, tabs, featured content
- 09 Columns including Full width, 1/2, 1/3 , 1/4
Theme Features
- Fully responsive
- Easy color change
- Any photography used for greater impression
- Based on twitter bootstrap
- Easy Customizable
- Many Useful Shortcodes
- Different Pages layouts
CreditsFonts: Gill Sans MT & Verdana
All artwork belongs to: Nikola Subic
Images are NOT included.


text:
Fairline Squadron 66 — By Richard Thiel
— June 2006
The Velvet Hammer
Can a 66-footer that comes with her own china and crystal be a great sea boat?
When a PMY editor tests a boat, he or she is supposed to approach it with an open, unbiased mind. Of course, this is impossible. Being human, we can't avoid preconceptions. Every time we step aboard, we take along our notebooks, measuring tapes, inclinometers, dB meters—and yes, our baggage, which we try our best to ignore.
This article originally appeared in the July 2006 issue of Power & Motoryacht magazine.


text:
A9 TV; 8 December 2011
They imagine that leaders, Jews and Iranians will meet in Istanbul and say, "Let us build peace." That is out of the question. Totally and absolutely. Allah will not permit that in the absence of the Mahdi, described as the King Messiah in the Torah. That is out of the question. They can meet up a thousand times. There is the Islamic Development Bank, the organization of the Islamic Conference. They sit around eating their beans and rice and nobody gets anywhere. Then they all split up until next time. There is not an inch of progress. That has been going on for years. There are meetings about Islamic countries and the D8 set up by Erbakan. But no results. Those can only come with the Mahdi (pbuh). Being tied to a single spirit, a single person. They imagine that 300 or 500 people can agree on a common policy. All you get is 300 or 500 different ideas, and 500 contradictions. Irreconcilable differences. There can be no agreement. They can never agree. Palestine says it does not recognize Israel, and Israel does not recognize Palestine. And that is that. They can never agree. There can only be agreement if the King Messiah, the Mahdi (pbuh) comes. Iran will never give up, for example, its belief in the disappearing Mahdi (pbuh). Sunnis will never abandon their belief in a normal Mahdi born to a mother and a father. They cannot agree. There can only be agreement with the Mahdi (pbuh). There can be no agreement with Wahhabis. They regard themselves as the only people on the true path. "Ours is the only true faith," they say. You have the Salafis. They say theirs is the only true belief. You have the Ismaelis. They say there is the only true belief. Our Sunni brothers say there is the only true belief. So what happens? Unity is impossible. They, Christians and Jews, will never unite. That is why you can never get anywhere by holding conferences, with all the best intentions, and sitting and drinking fruit juices and lemonade. But you can achieve results in hours or minutes once you follow Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). One after the other. That is why you will have a huge and extraordinary regeneration, brotherhood and perfection with the Mahdi (pbuh). Otherwise, they can forget it. But we are preparing the King Messiah, the Mahdi.
All this polite, clever talk… What will Israel say when it comes? It will defend Israeli interests. "We want the whole region," it will say. "Give us Jerusalem, too." And what will Palestine say? "The whole place is ours." And what will Iran say? "Shiite belief is what matters." And that is that. What will Sunnis says? "Our belief is definitely what is important." That means they can never reach agreement. We tell Israel to come and apologize, and they refuse. We tell them to pay compensation and they say in that case there can never be an agreement. So the tension just goes on. But if we had the Mahdi, the King Messiah, they would apologize at once and pay compensation. But that is not happening. They would apologize and offer to pay compensation and more. Things would be resolved at once because they trust the Mahdi, the King Messiah. Shiite-Sunni divisions will be resolved. Because the Mahdi will eliminate all sects. But there can be no improvement so long as they dig their heels in. Impossible. There will be no end to the economic crisis, nor the suffering, nor anything. Look, we have striven with all our might and eliminated the tensions between Israel and Turkey. Thanks be to Allah. That is our work alone. There was enormous tension, and it was growing worse. You saw, it happened before everyone's eyes. We eliminated it, alhamdulillah. It was heading toward war. Tayyip Erdoğan is normally a very mild person. But you saw how they depicted him. Time put him on its cover. They portrayed him as really terrifying and published inappropriate pictures. What is that all about? That policy incites enmity. They say, "Tayyip Erdoğan may attack you at any moment." "Turkey may attack you at any time." But I said, "That is out of the question. Where did you get that idea from?" I calmed things down. Everything is tranquil now. That happened before everyone's eyes.


text:
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
- Cruise Breakfast, hosted by the Ramblin' Oldies of Denham Springs, every Saturday from 7-9 a.m. at Berry's Burgers & Seafood at Florida Blvd. and Flannery Road. All gearheads welcome. For more information call (225) 665-3609.
- Cruise Night, hosted by Golden Oldies Motor Club, at Hammond Square Mall off Fagan Drive pass J.C. Penney in Hammond, from 5-9 p.m. $2 per show car. For more information visit the Web site at www.goldenoldiesmotorclub.com.
- Cruise Night at Taylor's Express, 964 Hwy. 3125 in Gramercy, from 5 to 8 p.m. every second Saturday (March to November). The event includes food and beverages for sale. There is no admission fee. For more information call (225) 869-1734.
- Youth Benefit Car Show at Riverside Baptist Church on Hwy. 16 in Watson. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Donation is $15 on the day of the show ($10 pre-show). For more information call Juanette Varnado at (225) 665-7255 or (225) 413-1205.
- 16th Annual Biloxi Auction at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum & Convention Center in conjunction with Cruisin' the Coast. More than 400 classic and muscle cars up for sale. For more information call Vicari Auction at (504) 875-3563.
- Rotolos Pizzeria Cruise-In, 2324 False River Drive, New Roads, on the second Sunday of every month from 4 to 7 p.m. Air-conditioned plus an outdoor patio. Hosted by the Old Car Guys of New Roads. Call Ray at (225) 718-4583.
- Cruise Breakfast, hosted by the Ramblin' Oldies of Denham Springs, every Saturday from 7-9 a.m. at Berry's Burgers & Seafood at Florida Blvd. and Flannery Road. All gearheads welcome. For more information call (225) 665-3609.
- Gerry Lane Enterprises Super Cruise Night. Open Car Show at Cabela's across from Don's Seafood Restaurant from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Event includes awards, '50's Rock-N-Roll music by Homer T., door prizes and more. The event is free to the public. For more information call Homer at (225) 773-2487.
- Pumpkin Patch Car Show at the Blackwater U.M.C. Pumpkin Patch, 10000 Blackwater Road in City of Central, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to all antique and unique cars, trucks and motorcycle owners, etc. Entrance fee is $20. Proceeds go toward local and foreign mission projects. For more information call Ben Browning at (225) 261-2546 or the church office at (225) 261-4646.
- Mustang and Ford Powered Car Show at Superior Ford in Zachary on Highway 19. The event is sponsored by the Baton Rouge Area Mustangers and it is open to all Mustangs and Ford powered cars and trucks. Entry fee is $20 and registration begins at 8 a.m. For more information call (225) 261-1599.
Send your car club information to: Cruisin', WHEELS, The Advocate, P.O. Box 588, Baton Rouge, LA 70821, or email to firstname.lastname@example.com or fax to (225) 388-0129.</


text:
Record-low interest rates fueled a recovery in the housing market that spread to the broader economy. With mortgage interest rates rising in recent months, the outlook has become less certain.
Gauges of the housing market dominate economic reports in the coming week:
Economic releases
- The National Association of Realtors reports on existing home sales for July: Wednesday at 10 a.m. (all times Eastern)
- The Federal Reserve releases July meeting minutes: Wednesday at 2 p.m.
- The Conference Board releases the index of leading economic indicators for July: Thursday at 10 a.m.
- The Commerce Department releases new home sales for July: Friday at 10 a.m.
Fed: Less pedal to the metal
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has likened the central bank's actions to putting the foot on the accelerator. That's a whole lot easier to understand than keeping the federal funds rate at between zero and 0.25 percent along with monthly asset purchases of $85 billion. The Fed signals that it may begin to take the foot off the pedal by tapering the asset purchases. Anticipation of that alone has led to an increase in the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to more than 4 percent in recent weeks, having hovered in the 3 percent range for months.
Sales expectations 'flat'
At the National Association of Realtors, which releases the figures on sales of previously owned homes, spokesman Walter Molony says, "It looks like most of the growth in sales has already taken place this year. Higher mortgage interest rates are now causing home sales to level out."
That could be good news for prospective buyers in markets were home sales have become more heated in recent months.
Molony says the trade group expects sales to rise between 2 percent to 3 percent in 2014, with an increase in home prices of up to 6 percent. That's compared to what he characterizes as an 11 percent gain for this year.
How much more progress ahead?
Economist Robert Brusca notes that there's been a significant recovery from the depths of the housing market collapse. "Both new and existing home sales have been rising strongly in this recovery after a slow start," Brusca says. "Existing sales are up some 47 percent from their low point, while new home sales are up some 84 percent from their low. From those reference points, median existing home prices have risen 17 percent, with new home prices up 13 percent."
At the same time, he's sees some signs that are worrisome. "For low-priced houses ($100,000 and lower), existing home prices are still lower year-over-year by nearly double digits. New homebuilding is cherry-picking the hottest regions and is not representative of the (U.S.) housing market." Homebuilder stocks have recently been declining amid lower expectations.
As for helping to spread the wealth, so to speak, to the broader economy, Brusca says, "It is not surprising that sales of items that relate to homebuying -- like appliances, furniture and building materials -- are lagging."
What's next for the Fed?
The Federal Reserve's next policy-setting meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17 and 18. Chairman Bernanke has a news conference scheduled immediately after the meeting. Release of minutes from the late-July meeting, due Wednesday, should give some clues on the Fed's future moves. The clock on the Bernanke era is ticking down to its final months. His term ends in January 2014.
This week in business history: Orville Wright's birthday
On Aug. 19, 1871, Orville Wright was born in Dayton, Ohio.
He and brother Wilbur are credited with inventing and building the world's first successful airplane. Orville was also a printer and publisher and a bicycle seller and manufacturer.
Wright was quoted as saying, "If we worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true really is true, then there would be little hope for advance."
But Orville Wright didn't see all of the potential of his own invention, also having said, "No flying machine will ever fly from New York to Paris … (because) no known motor can run at the requisite speed for four days without stopping."
He outlived his brother, dying in 1948 at age 76. He witnessed both the era of the horse and buggy and the debut of commercial air travel.
Follow me on Twitter @hamrickisms.


text:
This delicious wild rice dish comes from Melanie Angelis of The Grecian Garden. Melanie Angelis loves nutritional consulting, healthy dessert catering, and teaching health and wellness classes. She also has a new love—writing a book to share her knowledge and passion for food as medicine. Melanie holds a masters of science degree in complementary alternative medicine from the American College of Health Care Sciences. She founded The Grecian Garden in 2009, and performs health and nutrition consults locally at Jacobs Chiropractic & Wellness Center. www.thegreciangarden.com
Chestnut and Herb Wild Rice
- 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Wild and Brown Rice
- Water for soaking
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice or Vinegar
- 2-3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 2/3 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 4 ounces chopped Beet Greens or other quick cooking green such as Spinach or Arugula (2 cups loosely packed)
- 4 large Garlic Cloves, chopped (about 2 tablespoons when finely chopped)
- 2 Tbsp fresh Dill or 1 teaspoon dry
- 1 tsp dry Oregano
- 1-1/4 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp ground Black Pepper
- 2-¼ cups Warm Water or Chicken Stock
- ½ cup diced Chestnuts (I used Musette Traditional French Chestnuts)
- ½ Lemon, used just before serving
- The night before you are serving, add the rice to a medium sized bowl and cover with filtered water, stir in the lemon juice or vinegar. Cover and set aside overnight.
- The next day, strain the rice and rinse, set aside. In a large dutch oven pre-heated to medium heat, begin to sauté the celery and onion in 2 T coconut oil. Once translucent and tender, add in the greens, garlic, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper and sauté until greens are tender. Add in a few teaspoons additional coconut oil to prevent sticking.
- Stir in the soaked rice, then add the hot water or broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook for 45 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes covered and unstirred.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chestnuts. The hot rice will warm them. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Sprinkle with lemon juice just before serving.


text:
HOUSTON - A shoplifting suspect who bailed out of a moving car during a police chase was arrested on Friday afternoon.
Houston police said the chase started near Baybrook Mall, where someone reported seeing someone break into a car about 3 p.m.
While police were responding to that case, they saw two suspected shoplifters run out of the JC Penney store.
The shoplifting suspects the led officers on a chase northbound on the Gulf Freeway feeder road and eventually on to the main lanes, investigators said.
Detectives said the passenger bailed out of the car near F.M. 2351 and ran into a field, where police arrested him.
The driver kept going, but police said they caught him near Dixie Farm Road.
The names of the suspects have not been released. Police said they will face several charges, including evading arrest.
Back at the mall, investigators said an off-duty officer fired a shot when the car burglary suspects tried to flee.
Copyright 2013 by Click2Houston.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
KTM 690 Enduro R 2015
Dynamic cornering fun
Dynamic cornering fun
Powerful engine, cool look, fantastic chassis set-up and optimum ergonomics - the KTM 690 Enduro R unites outstanding offroad qualities with unbeatable all-round ability - plus a shape radically optimized. It feels just as at home in the city and on rural roads as it does on gravel and tough terrain. The even more advanced single-cylinder combines the classic Enduro concept with state-of-the-art technology and sporty all-round ability with suitability for everyday use. Perfect workmanship and impressive details reflect the typical KTM philosophy.
1-cylinder, 4-stroke engine
690 cm³
102 mm
84.5 mm
49 kW
Electric starter
Forced oil lubrication with 2 oil pumps
Liquid cooled
APTC(TM) slipper clutch, hydraulically actuated
Keihin EMS with RBW, twin ignition
Chrome-moly tubular space frame, powder-coated
WP USD Ø 48 mm
WP shock absorber with Pro-Lever linkage
250 mm
250 mm
Brembo twin-piston floating calliper, brake disc
Brembo single-piston floating calliper, brake disc
300 mm
240 mm
63 °
1504 ± 15 mm
280 mm
910 mm
12 l