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Evidence doesn't support claims that because premium infant formula includes supplements, it's an improved product.
Forty-four recommendations across 13 categories.
This year's batch is dominated by SUVs.
See our Best Buys in auto receivers, nav systems and more.
July 12, 2017—Volkswagen is pulling the Touareg out of the U.S. market.
July 5, 2017—Beginning in 2019, every new Volvo will have some form of electric power.
Washer capacity is increasing.
Manufacturers are adding wireless capability as well as features to enhance dishwashers' cleaning capability.
No scientific evidence proves manufacturer's claims that extracted juices are better for you than is eating whole fruits and vegetables.
Jan. 5, 2017—Two washers, two dryers, one laundry pair. Huh?
Sept. 6, 2016—Department of Energy (DOE) finally proposed a new minimum-efficiency standard for gas furnaces, its first since 1992, and our prediction about the shape of the standard proved to be on the mark.
When FCC released a proposal to rescind rules, it did so under the guise of "restoring internet freedom."
The future of items that are made via 3-D printing might be in the home, but it's clear that their present is in industry.
Smartphone manufacturers enhanced rear- and front-facing camera capabilities and improved charging time.
July 27, 2017—And then there was one.
June 27, 2017—Buoyed by the success of the NES Classic Edition in 2016, Nintendo will do it again in 2017—this time using its Super NES video-game console.
Vinyl that looks more like wood is found in new products.
New standards paved the way for more-efficient air conditioners, and manufacturers increased their use of Wi-Fi connectivity.
New materials give countertops and flooring more unique looks.
Jan. 5, 2017—Typically, to buy a Craftsman product, you have to go to a Sears store. Soon, you'll be able to buy Craftsman-branded products anywhere.
Sept. 6, 2016—Department of Energy (DOE) finally proposed a new minimum-efficiency standard for gas furnaces, its first since 1992, and our prediction about the shape of the standard proved to be on the mark.
A lack of clinical evidence exists.
No standards exist, and experts say the majority of hair that's sold for extensions is prone to fraying and tangling.
Severe side effects can cause pain and loss of sight.
June 13, 2017—Food and Drug Administration approved a generic version of a medication that has proved to be effective—and extraordinarily costly—in the prevention of HIV-1.
May 24, 2017—Food and Drug Administration approved the first medication that's designed to treat cancer patients whose cancer has a specific genetic feature, or biomarker, rather than being based on the location where a tumor was found.
Features such as digital-projection mapping and drone entertainment are on the rise at amusement parks, but so are admission prices.
We evaluated 252 total models to identify 12 Best Buys.
Consumers Digest's staff found that it's now quite easy to find a UTV that's specialized for any type of job or riding that you want to do.
May 3, 2017—To our complete lack of surprise, airlines continue to stick it to consumers—even as Congress threatens to act if airlines don't improve their customer service.
Nov. 17, 2016—Further evidence that no matter how bad that it gets when it comes to air travel, it always could get worse comes to us through United Airlines' announcement of a reduced-fare class that comes with restrictions attached—the biggest being a limit on the size of carry-on luggage.
The latest on car seat and stroller safety standards.
Government could do a lot more to protect seniors.
Breakfast cereal has too much sugar and far fewer nutritional benefits than what cereal companies brazenly imply.
March 6, 2017—We don't doubt that a lack of online pricing information by funeral homes hurts consumers. Now we know just how much that it does.
Aug. 4, 2016—Mars Petcare, which makes Eukanuba brand dog food, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges of false advertising.
Portable spas increasingly incorporate touch-screen controls and the capability to control settings through a smartphone.
Outdoor speakers remain king of the backyard, because they still provide more power and more bass than do Bluetooth speakers.
A new gas grill lets you use a mobile app to control mechanical gas valves. Also, digital grill thermometers are extended.
April 12, 2017—It's a debut that's nearly 5 years in the making.
Jan. 5, 2017—Typically, to buy a Craftsman product, you have to go to a Sears store. Soon, you'll be able to buy Craftsman-branded products anywhere.
Generous sign-up bonuses are prevalent.
Social Security conventional wisdom is being supplanted.
The regulation of financial advisers is inconsistent or nonexistent. No fix is expected soon.
June 16, 2017—Amazon's proposed purchase of Whole Foods Market won't affect consumers much for now, one expert tells Consumers Digest. Eventually, however, developments will be "substantial."
April 19, 2017—Clear disclosure of sponsorship is #necessary.
Ride-sharing services claim to be more convenient than taxis are, but issues remain.
Few rules govern the claims of functional gum.
Increasing your brain-fitness score doesn't do much beyond improving your game-playing ability.
Think twice before you take your computer to the nearest repair specialist. Many people are scammed by technicians who are moved more by profit than principle.
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June 18, 2012
• HTS Texas (Houston) partnered with Krueger HVAC (Richardson, Texas) and Twin City Fans & Blower (Minneapolis) to launch its HTS Airside Products Group.
• Direct Expansion Solutions (Austin, Texas) welcomed product specialists Bryan Sublet, Chris Richardson, and Dan Torres to the Texas region.
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I don't know if you've followed the story of Josh Hamilton and his agent (I haven't), but it's resulted in an ethical dilemma for one fan, who did the natural thing: He asked Shysterball what he should do.
The "Hamilton situation" has been covered nicely by It is about the Money, Stupid. Hamilton recently fired his agent because he had a dream in which Jesus told him to. The timing is the thing: Hamilton is about to start earning some serious money. The canned agent expressed his feelings directly to IIATMS. Bottom line: he isn't happy.


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After a long wait, Esau's Cafe has reopened in Downtown Santa Barbara. Just one block off of State Street, across the street from Paseo Nuevo Mall, the completely new restaurant is on Chapala Avenue and now serves dinner with a new and innovative evening chef.
Breakfast has the same menu as before with slightly higher prices, but it is like the light turning on in the evening with a different take on the surfer chow digs of the morning. The reasonably priced duck breast salad for $16.95 is almost comparable to the seared duck breast entree at the Ballard Inn Restaurant with chef Budi Kazali. We first munched on fresh and hot potato chips while waiting for our appetizers. The fried green tomatoes need a bit more work, possibly with thicker slices, but the horseradish sauce that accomplemented the dish was tasty. The fried calamari strips were a meal in itself, but the cucumber tartar sauce needed more of a punch that grated cucumber. My cowboy steak with bernaise sauce was more that I could handle, with more than I could possibly eat in one sitting.
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Google taking applications for Google Glass Explorer membership
0. phoneArena posted on 12 Nov 2013, 17:43
Up to now, Google has not tried to sell Google Glass to the average Joe on the street. The original group of Explorer Glass users came from developers who were given the opportunity to purchase the device at Google I/O a $1500 a pop. Then, Google gave away 8000 units to winners of the #IfIhadGlass contest. But now, regular guys and gals are being allowed to submit an application to purchase a pair of the connected specs...
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1. alpinejason (Posts: 262; Member since: 06 Sep 2011)
Send me one if they are free
2. papss (unregistered)
That's the only way it will sell.. i don't need help looking goofy.. These glasses do just that. More help with NSA here.. not only will the pinpoint where I'm at they will now see what i see? No thanks
3. zombiewolf115 (Posts: 38; Member since: 16 Jul 2013)
what? please take off your tinfoil hat, if you believe they will pinpoint where you are then why not go throw away your phone also since u believe that?


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Ogoplex Overview
The product Ogoplex is a daily supplement designed for men who want to support the quality of their sexual performance. While the manufacturer states that it can also be taken by women, it is generally aimed at men due to the affect it has on the erection, intensity of orgasm (supporting the number of contractions per orgasm), ejaculation and prostate health.
The makers of Ogoplex are Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, a company that have been in business since 2001 but have a somewhat dubious reputation in the industry and are mentioned on many consumer complaints websites. However, the company does produce a wide range of natural health products, and supply background information as well as brand details on their official website,
Included on the Ogoplex product site, there are satisfied customer testimonials but no FAQ's or clinical studies to show how well it performs. Ogoplex can be purchased on several retail sites at a cost of $24.94 per 30 capsule bottle, a one month supply.
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ARLINGTON, Va. — The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) recently modified three standards and one guideline. ARI Standard 210/240-2003, "Unitary Air Conditioning and Air Source Heat Pump Equipment," ARI Standard 365-2002, "Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air Conditioning Units," and ARI Guideline A-2003, "Energy Management Systems and Load Management Through Duty Cycling," have been revised.
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The End of Chocolate
Alexander Reed Kelly
Every now and then reporters who are out of ideas write an article about the supposed health benefits of chocolate. In recent years, however, some have warned of an impending cocoa shortage and the end of affordable, quality chocolate.
That grim forecast was confirmed earlier this month when industry experts from around the world convened in London at the annual Chocolate Industry Network Conference to discuss the future of their business. They announced the world would run out of chocolate as we know it within seven years, meaning prices will shoot sky high as cocoa supplies fall and demand continues to rise.
Angus Kennedy, a former chocolate taster for some of the world's biggest manufacturers and ex-editor of Kennedy's Confection magazine, was quoted in the Daily Star Sunday as saying:
There will be a chocolate shortage and there isn't a solution to the problem. Seven years is what we think we have left. Experts have worked out we need 2.3 globes to accommodate man's needs for chocolate in terms of forestry and space. … We are destroying the whole thing.
The problem we've got is that much of the space that was used for cocoa plantations is no longer there. The Chinese love their cars and they have found that rubber makes more money than cocoa and at a much quicker pace. Cocoa farms are being chopped down and turned into rubber plantations because they get a better yield.
Kennedy added:
There is a small amount of growth projected for cocoa consumption in Europe and America but in China and Asia it is set to go sky high. Also cocoa is being used in everything from bakeries to body creams to sprinkles for coffee. It is a very popular product. Unless more trees are planted this will happen.
What we will see is a higher price for cocoa powder and, in turn, chocolate. The price for bars will go up over the next few years. You will see less chocolate in the bars. There will be smaller bars, more biscuits, more raisins, more nuts because they are cheaper to fill space with. Bars will probably be filled with a lot more sugar as well because it is the cheapest ingredient to bulk out the cocoa. … It is going to be very different from the chocolate we know and love today."
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Investors weren't feeling especially friendly toward the social network company after its first quarterly earnings report and analyst call last night. The stock closed Friday at $23.70, down 11.7% — the lowest it's been since it went public in May at an IPO price of $38. The stock touched $22.28 during the day, the lowest it has ever been. Friday also was the third most active trading day for Facebook, with 168.2M shares changing hands. The sell off is notable because analysts for the most part took Facebook's Q2 results in stride. RBC Capital Markets' Andre Sequin says that he was "pleasantly surprised by the presence and significant involvement of CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the call. The company did not offer specific forward guidance, which investors had hoped for, but instead stuck to qualitatively highlighting nascent projects." Needham & Co's Laura Martin urged investors to see a drop in the stock price as a buying opportunity. Cowen & Co's Kevin Kopelman was a little more cautious saying that although "ad growth was better than we expected in the quarter, we remain concerned about the company's ability to replace desktop ad and social game revenues with mobile revenues near-term, especially given the lack of clarity on Q3 trends." Yesterday the company reported a Q2 net loss of $157M vs a $240M profit last year on revenues of $1.2B, +32.3%. The loss is largely attributable to accounting for stock based compensation; without that the earnings would be $295M, +3.5%.
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Don't see why anyone would invest in Facebook. We've seen that social media can be easily replaced. Facebook will fade away soon. Unless they do what they SHOULD do.
Should do? Explain, please.
Don't get it either. Facebook will recover but should never have launched its IPO at $38 in the first place. Mid to high 20's is where it will settle. Ad dollars will always be hard to come by; just ask AOL.
FB is still a short all the way down to $14 that's what it's worth.
It'll be lucky if it's worth even $8. Kodak makes more money the Facebook and their not even on the stock exchange anymore.
facebook now is like AOL in the 90s. except AOL made money because it was (the operative word here is was) an ISP that charged people by the minute based on connection time. flate rate pricing is what killed AOL's bottomline.
facebook has no bottomline. their users are only interested in not having their normal email in-boxes clogged with spam and attachments with potential viruses. how someone turned this into a business model then got wall street excited about all this malarky is beyond me.
with facebook, as bill clinton might say, there is no there there. or to quote donald rumsfeld, facebook is 'a known unknown.'


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Scotties sports roundup
The Southmoreland girls basketball team tasted the sweetness of victory for the first time this season.
The Scotties were victorious, 42-36, over Northgate in the opening round of the Geibel Holiday Tournament Dec. 27.
Julea Claycomb paced Southmoreland with 11 points, and Brooke Cottem added 10. Tiana Morgan led Northgate with 10 points.
"I'm very, very happy with the girls' performance and their effort," said coach Brian Pritts. "It was a much deserved win for them. They played together. They moved the ball. They did the little things we've been stressing all season."
The 42 points was the highest total amassed for Southmoreland on the season.
The girls did fall in their previous contest, 51-25, to Connellsville in a game played Dec. 22. Cottom led Southmoreland in that game with nine points.
Boys basketball
The girls' male counterparts continued their struggles with a 77-56 loss in the Charleroi Holiday Classic to the host squad. Zac Black led the Scotties with 15 points.
The boys also lost to Yough, 70-61, in a game played Dec. 21.
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One of my friends posted a link to this perplexing Comme Des Garcons garment on her Facebook wall the other day, asking if anyone could explain it to her. I've been looking at it for, like, six hours total now, and I still have no idea why it exists. I mean, it kind of looks like a strap used for archery, but there's nowhere to put the arrows, and I don't know many archers who would splash out so much extra money for red sequins. It's officially titled "Sequin Top" but it doesn't cover any of the areas a top traditionally covers. Also it costs over $400, even on sale. Whyyyyy? [$423, Farfetch]


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Stuntman Cody Walker has reportedly been approached to film his late brother's final scenes in the seventh 'Fast and Furious' installment.
Paul Walker's younger brother Cody Walker could step in for the late star in "Fast and Furious 7". According to MailOnline, the 25-year-old stunt actor has been asked to film Paul's final scenes and help conclude his journey in the upcoming movie.
"They can shoot Cody from behind and at distance and if it's a shot they need Paul's face in close up they can CGI it later on," a source says. "If Cody agrees it's because he wants to honor his brother's memory. There are many details that still need to be worked out, but right now the family and cast and crew are all still grieving."
Walker, 40, died in a fiery single-car accident with his friend Roger Rodas. Production for the movie is currently put on hold as the script is getting rewrite. It's unclear if Universal will stick to the original release date on July 11, 2014, but filming reportedly could resume in January.
His co-stars are still mourning his death. Vin Diesel recalled how he broke down in front of his co-star's family. "I thought they needed my strength but realized when I got there and broke down before his family, that it was I who needed theirs," he wrote on Facebook. "His mother hugged me and said I am so sorry ... I said sorry? You're the mother who lost a son? ... She said yes, but you lost your other half."
Walker's final completed movie "Hours" was released on December 13. His grieving family attended a private screening at La Canada Flintridge, California before the release. A portion of the film's profits will go to Reach Out Worldwide. A portion of revenues from "Fast and Furious 6" DVD sales will also be donated to the organization that the actor held dear to his heart.


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Acyclovir is used for:
Treating herpes and shingles infections.
Acyclovir is an antiviral. It works by stopping viral replication. However, acyclovir does not eliminate the virus, is not a cure, and does not prevent transmission to others.
Do NOT use acyclovir if:
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- Medicines that may harm the kidney (eg, aminoglycoside antibiotics [eg, gentamicin], amphotericin B, cyclosporine, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [NSAIDs] [eg, ibuprofen], tacrolimus, vancomycin) because the risk of kidney side effects may be increased. Ask your doctor if you are unsure if any of your medicines might harm the kidney
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if acyclovir may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
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Use acyclovir as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Acyclovir is usually given as an injection at your doctor's office, hospital, or clinic. If you will be using acyclovir at home, a health care provider will teach you how to use it. Be sure you understand how to use acyclovir. Follow the procedures you are taught when you use a dose. Contact your health care provider if you have any questions.
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- Drinking extra fluids while you are taking acyclovir is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
- Start treatment as early as possible following the onset of signs and symptoms of herpes infections.
- To clear up your infection completely, use acyclovir for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
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- Acyclovir may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
- Acyclovir may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to acyclovir. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
- Acyclovir does not eliminate the virus and is not a cure. It does not prevent transmission of the virus to others.
- Acyclovir is not a cure for herpes simplex infections. Avoid sexual intercourse when visible lesions are present to prevent infecting your partner.
- Use acyclovir with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially confusion, drowsiness, or hallucinations.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using acyclovir while you are pregnant. Acyclovir is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use acyclovir, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of acyclovir:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Changes in vision; dizziness; drowsiness; nausea; sensitivity to sunlight.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); aggressive behavior; agitation; blood in the urine; confusion; dark urine; decreased consciousness; decreased urination; fatigue; fever; hallucinations; lower back pain; pain or redness at the injection site; painful urination; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; stomach pain; tremors; unusual bleeding or bruising; urination problems; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
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Missy Mazzoli was recently deemed "one of the more consistently inventive, surprising composers now working in New York" by the New York Times, and "Brooklyn's post-millenial Mozart" by Time Out New York. Her music has been performed all over the world by the Kronos Quartet, eighth blackbird, the Minnesota Orchestra, the South Carolina Philharmonic, NOW Ensemble and many others.
Upcoming projects include a performance by the American Composers Orchestra, and performances of her chamber opera, Song from the Uproar, at Bard College and on the New York City Opera's VOX series. She is the recipient of three ASCAP Young Composer Awards, a Fulbright Grant, and grants from the Jerome Foundation and the Barlow Endowment.
In 2006, Missy taught beginning composition at Yale University, and is now Executive Director of the MATA Festival in New York City. She often performs with Victoire, an "all-star, all-female quintet" (Time Out New York) she founded in 2008 dedicated exclusively to her own compositions.
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SIG SAUER makes 1911s. Ruger makes 1911s. Well, now they do. As TTAG's review pointed out, the Ruger SR1911's Unique Selling Point is its all-American parts and stateside manufacture. Methinks someone at SIG is not happy ceding domesticity to the Arizona mob. The press release for SIG's 1911 TACPAC and new options on the 1911-22 pistols claims that the guns "combine the American ingenuity of the venerable 1911 platform with SIG SAUER® refinements that enhance the pistol's accuracy while still maintaining superior reliability." Ingenious? A hundred years ago, sure. Superior reliability? Compared to what? Besides . . .
in the intervening century SIG has made some extraordinary advancements on the pistol-makers' art. While I'm about as big a fan of their DA – SA (Double Action – Single Action) trigger as I am of rapper Soulja Boy, there's no question that SIG's got game. Their modular P250's way cool. SIG's polymeric grip (adapts to the hand) gets precious little ink, but I'd have one in a heartbeat.
Anyway, the New Hampshire-based outfit is happy to ditch cutting edge mystique for some of that entry-level 1911 goodness. So it's a bundle of fun! More specifically . . .
This kit provides everything a shooter needs to enjoy a day at the range. Included is a full-size SIG SAUER® 1911 pistol with or without the option of an accessory rail. The .45ACP pistols feature a stainless slide, durable Nitron® finish, low-profile sights and Ergo® XT polymer grips.
The railed version of the TACPAC allows shooters to quickly mount lights or the included CPL-1® compact laser. Two magazines are standard in this kit. The non-railed TACPAC features the more traditional look of a 1911 and comes with three magazines.
A match-grade barrel, hammer and sear set are mated to a lightweight, solid aluminum trigger. A SIG SAUER® roto-paddle holster with integrated magazine pouch, Allen wrench, speed loader, and hard carry case round out the package. The TACPAC is the perfect all-in-one kit to equip those who may be purchasing their first 1911.
I reckon they missed a BIG opportunity here. SIG should have appealed to African American first-time 1911 owners and called their new gun the TUPAC edition.
Be that as it be, the TACPAC will set newbies back a cool Grover ($1000) at full retail. That's a lot of green for someone taking their first sip of the John Moses Browning-flavored Kool-Aid.
Alternatively, there is another option for patriotic gun buyers for whom need the letters "US" on their 1911.
For shooters seeking a more economically friendly way to commemorate the 1911, SIG SAUER® introduces two new versions of the popular 1911-22® rimfire pistol. Chambered in the economical 22LR, the 1911-22® now features a more traditional, military-style finish. Flat Dark Earth and Olive Drab models join the standard 1911-22®, giving users an opportunity to own the classic 1911 platform chambered for .22LR. The 1911-22® includes "U.S." engraved walnut grips to further enhance the historical military appearance.
Built to the same dimensions as the full-size 1911, the 1911-22® features a lightweight metal frame and slide, low-profile three-dot sights, working grip safety and ambidextrous thumb safety, making the 1911-22® a perfect training tool for 1911 fans as well as a fun plinking pistol for all ages.
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Great. *Another* 1911. I'm so excited I'll probably go to bed early, listen to a little Debussy, and nod off in a few minutes.
SIG makes fantastic pistols (at least fantastic centerfire pistols) but sn't the 1911 bandwagon pretty much full already? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Glock about the last gunmaker on Earth who's not making some kind of 1911 already.
I think a lot of folks will agree that it's time that Hi-Point dropped its 1911 on us. Who could do it better?
I almost had a brain seizure when it thought about what their straight blow-back 1911 would look like.
…and at a mere 10 pounds-the Hi Point 1911A1 Range Master…I am seriously having fun with the High Standard 1911A1, a feed ramp polish and throat job later, she is feeding Speer 200 gr JHP like a champ. The Spyderco ceramic files worked great.
The Hi-Point blowback .45 ACP can be ordered with either a 48-oz. slide or a 45-lb mainspring. The triggers are all 22 lbs. to prevent accidental discharges.
Go savage and for that amount of money, get yourself a PTR-91 "pistol." (eight inch barrel, 20 rd mag, 7.62 NATO and will easily perform 2″ groups at 100 yards (has windage adj)
fire using standard two hands on the pistol grip
Touche, Patrick.
And, Robert, Ruger is still based in CT. They only closed the Southport manufacturing & repair facility; they rent some of the space to Gunsmithing Ltd.
"The Ruger factory in Prescott, Arizona is the source of manufacture for all of the Ruger semi-Auto pistols, excluding the Ruger charger"
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"Later we toured the Ruger factory as Prescott, AZ, where we got to see the manufacturing of the SR1911 and various other pistols."
I saw a bunch of these SIG 1911's at my local shop today. I think they're a bit homely compared to the Ruger, even though they're probably a bit more accurate. Didn't really matter though, I didn't buy either of those. Today was a Smith & Wesson kind of day.
"I reckon they missed a BIG opportunity here. SIG should have appealed to African American first-time 1911 owners and called their new gun the TUPAC edition."
This is an unnecessary addition to this article. I'm sensing a bit of a racial "thing" here … Does this sort of seemingly off-handed comment appeal to the majority of your readership? I hope not. I'm sure it wasn't intended to be a racial remark, but I am sure that I'm not the only person that would perceive it to be so.
It's a fine line a blogger must walk in this era of "political correctness," especially when you represent as diverse a community as us "gun loons." Injecting humor is like walking through a minefield.
^^^I agree. That was a dick statement. It should be removed!
Really, political correctness (lowers and shakes head). How very lib of you. BTW it was a reference the "gangsta lifestyle" and a simple play on lettering (tacpac, tupac). It wasn't racial until u took it there! FOR SHAME, passing judgment on someone elses GOD given right to free speech, on no other grounds then you think its wrong. Next time don't jump to irrational conclusions and simply ask the author to explane what he or she might have ment. Only a narrow mind finds the worst in every situation.
the names got a good ring to it, right?
So, cond1sigsauer1911railedtacpac:D do you want to be the kettle or the pot in this case? I'll leave it up to you.
Leo Atrox: I agree with you, seemed kinda unnecessary
cond1sigsauer1911railedtacpac:D: Most modern day computers come with a spell check function, I would suggest you look into it. However, it is also your GOD given right to have a poor understanding of spelling.
FOR SHAME, passing judgment on someone elses GOD given right to free speech, on no other grounds then you think its wrong. Next time don't jump to irrational conclusions and simply ask the author to explane what he or she might have ment. Only a narrow mind finds the worst in every situation.
The Tupac comment served as a great lesson to my son. Read it, but don't be offended. Just recognize that the author doesn't have the life experience to know any better. He probably just thinks it was a witty joke.
this is the 2nd article i read by this hack, both have racial over tones. I dont think hes racist, he just thinks he is funny, or whitty.
You guys crack me up..y'all hate Glocks too.. lol Don't knock these til you've shot em.. at $350. or less the 1911 22lr is a great target gun, I plan on doing some rabbit hunting with it as well. Can't get enough 1911's. I own three and counting.. P-238, Sig. 1911 u.c. .45, and this 1911 22lr in Desert brown..Well built German guns.
If they called it a TUPAC, does that mean the officer's model would be the BIGGIE SMALLS? Just sayin'
I looked at the SIG 1911 .45 pistols. NO THANKS. Any 1911 that has checkering on the frame is a NO GO. Checkering was a stupid idea back then and stupid idea now. Sure it allows a good grip, but most checkering also eats into your hand after firing a box or two of ammo. Even if you get a smoother cut, this texture traps dirt/moisture causing corrosion, is near impossible to clean without a brush (which we ALL have on us in the field, right), and about impossible to lube without trapping gobs of oil in the grooves. STUPID. On the other hand, simple serrated line cuts as on the Colt Gold Cup, or better yet, the "snake skin" found on some Kimber pistols work far better. They dont tear your hand up, provide good grip, are easy to clean with a rag wipedown, and cost less to fabricate. Need I say more??
This goes for ALL 1911 pistol, makers not just SIG. It seems most of them still don't get it.
Same for those crap 3-dot sights, but that topic is for another time.
You're the first person I've heard barking about those checkered areas on the SIG 45 grips. Hey, I like them. Yes, they can get dirty, but that's why God made tooth brushes and Hoppe's No.9, right??? When you're popping rounds down range at paper targets all day long, maybe they can get a little rough on those fingers, but when you need a good grip to quickly draw, acquire target, and drill three into center of mass on some serious moving threat, it's hard to beat. Finger rash isn't high on my list, when the threat is danger close. Control, sight alignment, and fast follow-up shots are all I care about. And accuracy of course. Even with the venerable 45, double taps are the order of the day in my book, make it three, and it's Miller Time boys. I'll keep my serrations, and take the time to clean them when the stiff is in the dust. Sorry, just my 2 cents.
You're right about the 3-dots though. Mepro night sights will fix that.
i recently purchased a Sig Sauer 1911 TacPac. Before purchasing my new weapon I rented and tried numerous other brands of 1911's, Kimbers, Rugers, Para Ordnance, Taurus, Smith & Wessons, Dan Wessons, and Wilson Combats. In my honest opinion besides the Dan Wessons and Wilsons, the quality and craftsmanship in my new sig is above the rest. Not that the other 1911's were garbage except maybe the taurus just not as nice in my opinion. This is my first 1911 and i am getting excellent groups at combat distances. The only thing I dont like are the sights they are plenty visible just I prefer a night sight, and i just ordered a set of meprolight to make my gun more to my personal preference.
Having been a Glock guy for years I didnt think I would enjoy a 1911 as much as i do, but I love my TacPac.
Thanks for the info – I have just ordered the same Sig 1911 Tacpac as you have – are you happy with the meprolight sights? What is the meprolight model number? Did you get any other accessories? A holster to work with the attached laser? How do you find the laser for accuracy and visibility?
Cheers, Tony
I love the Sig 1911-22, great fun, cheap to shoot all day & the wife loves it!
I'd buy it all over again & that is always the question!


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Cindy Crawford gets drunk at George Clooney's house
Cindy Crawford got wasted at George Clooney's house in London last night where he was throwing a charity event for the victims of Darfur. And you know what will totally make those fuckers feel better? Cindy Crawford knocking back Jell-O shots in a see-through top. Whoo! Charity! GET SOME!
NOTE: Seriously, are George Clooney and Brad Pitt having some sort competition to see who can look more like a child molestor? It's either that, or they wake-up one morning and suddenly realized "Shit, you know who's sexy? Dennis Farina."
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The Lord desires that the healing ministry move in His Church. The Word of God says that the Lord is not a respector of persons. If the Lord healed in Biblical times He will heal through his workers in the present day.
Archives for December 2009
David sees His Redemption in Jesus the Son of God
The Old Testament reveals that Messiah would come from the House of David. God promised to restore their souls giving them eternal life so He sent His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ died upon the cross which was the actual dying of all His believers rendering unto justice due to God for their sins. Jesus died in their stead and made penance for all their sins.
- Luke 3:23 — (Gen. 5; 11:10-26); Matt. 1:1, Ruth 4:18-22; 1 Chron. 2:1-5; Luke 3:23-38).
- Matt. 18:11 — "For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost."
- Luke 1:77-79 – "To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sin."
- "Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a brod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him." (Psalms 2)
God's One Way to save Sinners
We are very close to the return of Jesus Christ. Many are in the Valley of Decision and the Christians of the world must shake themselves from the spirit of Slumber and tell those who are lost that Jesus Christ loves them and wants to save them from God's wrath. Jesus was a rebel in the eyes of the religious leaders of HIS day because HE totally upset their schemes and taught the spirit of the Law to ALL who would hear HIM (not to mention He claimed to be GOD, the SON of GOD and displayed undeniable supernatural power). However, the LORD'S battle was spiritual in order to save souls from perishing.
"To live for Christ now and confess Him as your Lord and Savior that you might escape the eternal damnation of hell that under the reign of the Antichrist will cost you your very life. But Salvation is still promised to those who endure to the very end."–Matthew 24:13.
- "Separate yourself from the world and surrender to God absolutely and seek cleansing by repenting of your sin and believing in the Blood of Christ which was spilled on Calvary for the remission of sin."– John 3:16.
- "For whosoever shall call upon the Name of the Lord shall be saved." — Romans 10:13.
- "If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus (as Saviour), and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." — Romans 10:9.
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Deliverance ministers should always be aware of occult charms and religious jewelry. Demons can hold people in slavery by these means. Recently a lady came for deliverance and also had different kinds of hippie bead jewelry."Where did you get this beaded jewelry?", I asked. The woman replied, " I work in a shop and the owner says she is an ascended master (High order of New Age Witchcraft). This owner also prays everyday over her articles". After the woman was asked to remove the necklace, bracelet, earrings, rings, toe rings and anklet, were able to free her from the evil spirits that had enslaved her!
Amulets formed part of the trappings that Jacob commanded his household to put away (Gen 35:4). The most fanciful and superstitious notions have prevailed respecting the marvelous powers of gems. The gem appropriate for a particular month was worn as an amulet during the month and was supposed to exert mysterious control in reference to beauty, health, riches, and so forth. One's person and house were thought to be protected from malignant influences by holy inscriptions placed upon the door. The existence of such a custom is implied in the attempt of Moses to turn them to a proper use by directing that certain passages of the law should be employed, (Exo. 13:9,16; Deut. 6:9; 11:18), "to look at and remember all the commandments of the Lord, so as to do them" (Num. 15:39).
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Gay Men Account for 61% of Aids Infections
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#1 Feb 15, 2012
CDC: Homosexual men account for 61% of new HIV infections but only 2% of population
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WASHINGTON, D.C., August 18, 2011 - The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has estimated that practicing homosexual men account for 61% of the new HIV infections in the United States while they only amount to about 2% of the countrys population.
Earlier this month, the CDC released estimates for HIV infections from 2006-2009 showing that new infections remained stable at around 50,000 for each of the four years.
Homosexual men (men who have sex with men) accounted for 29,300 of the estimated 48,100 new infections in 2009, and homosexual men aged 13 to 29 accounted for 27% of the new cases.
The only group in which new HIV infections is increasing, they say, is young homosexual men driven by an alarming increase in infections from African Americans. They estimated that the new infections among young black homosexual men increased 48 percent in the period of 2006-2009 (from 4,400 HIV infections in 2006 to 6,500 infections in 2009).
The study also revealed that almost 20% of homosexual men have HIV, while nearly half of those who do are unaware of it.
For more information visit the CDC website here.
#2 Feb 15, 2012
and what's your point my dear neighbor Samantha?
I'm a gay man and have never known a person with aids.
#3 Feb 15, 2012
The study also revealed that almost 20% of homosexual men have HIV, while nearly half of those who do are unaware of it.
"Reality is better than truth."
Since: Nov 09
#4 Feb 15, 2012
When reading these studies, the first thing to remember is that "MSM" does not specifically refer to gays and bi's. It includes convicts, straight hustlers, etc.
Since: Dec 08
#5 Feb 15, 2012
"The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to exact a heavy toll on communities of color. While blacks represent 14 percent of the total U.S. population, the new estimates find that they accounted for 44 percent of new HIV infections in 2009. The HIV infection rate among blacks in 2009 was almost eight times as high as that of whites. The HIV infection rate among black men was the highest of any group by race and sex more than six times that of white men and the rate among black women was 15 times that of white women. There was no statistically significant change in HIV incidence from 2006 to 2009 overall, among black men or black women.
Hispanics represent approximately 16 percent of the total U.S. population, but accounted for 20 percent of new HIV infections in 2009. The HIV infection rate among Hispanics in 2009 was nearly three times as high as that of whites. The HIV infection rate among Hispanic men in 2009 was two and a half times that of white men, and the rate among Hispanic women was more than four times that of white women. There was no statistically significant change in HIV incidence from 2006 to 2009 among Hispanic men or Hispanic women."
Now compare that to the rates of incarceration for those ethnicities. Notice any striking similarities? Maybe going to prison is practically a sentence to contract HIV... No, we don't wanna talk about that. How about the number of people who enter prison with HIV vs the number who leave prison with HIV? Nope, no one wants to talk about that either. How about how people leaving prison are called MSM even though they got raped in prison and are excluded in any report on prevalence of homosexuality, which skews the results? How about how the reported number of homosexuals is different from the number of MSM since many men are bi? Nope, don't wanna talk about that.
Nope, you just wanna slam gays.
#6 Feb 16, 2012
Moral of the story: Don't go to jail. Homosexuality increases the risk for HIV. Drug users too. It is a result of bad choices.
#7 Feb 17, 2012
What do you expect? The average gay male will have over 500 sexual partners in their lifetime. You say you don't know anyone infected with HIV? Yeah, you probably do. They just aren't broadcasting it.
#8 Feb 17, 2012
I'm unsure why people would be amazed at the significant number of gay men who are HIV positive or even have full-blown AIDS. Even if the man only has a few partners, the very sex act they favor readily lends itself to sharing the HIV virus. Surely, these men don't believe their sexual acts from the 'rear' are normal sexual acts. Each part on our bodies seems designed for a purpose. The eyes are for seeing, the ears are for hearing, the anus is for waste removal. Good grief, what can be normal about inserting a male body part into your anus?
"Reality is better than truth."
Since: Nov 09
#9 Feb 18, 2012
The penis is for urinating. Why do you people always forget that? The mouth is for eating, and I've never seen a hetero turn down oral sex.
The anorectal area is replete with its own erogenous nerve bundles--nerves whose only function is to give erotic pleasure. Since you claim everything a a purpose,. what would b the purpose of those nerves in that area?
HIV is spread by unprotected sex. Although it has primarily struck gays in this country, it is primarily hetero by transmission in the rest of the world.
#10 Feb 27, 2012
Most people who get AIDS are very, very stupid. Only a series of poor decisions results in AIDS. It is ironic that the supposedly educated gays are so much more likely to get it. They obviously aren't as smart as they tell you they are on internet forums. ;)
#11 Feb 27, 2012
Most gay men and gay male teens think they are invincible now with the new cocktail set of drugs to treat their disease . I watched a 60 minutes report once showing gay make teens at a gay nightclub , They were like I feel better than I ever did, I'm going to have sex, One teen said he has had more sex now with having aids than he did when he didn't, He said I don't feel sick at all.The drug companies have enabled this sick perverted gay men and gay teens to continue to spread their disease to the public and not even care about doing so, Because they feel great with the new drugs they take to combat the disease , We need to set up sanitariums to lock up anyone who comes down with hiv or full aids infection. We had it for other diseases , That will for sure stop the spreading in many ways to protect society. The other solution openly know gay individuals with hiv or aids should be castrated chemically , That applies to women also , Remove their ovaries and tie their tubes. They don't need to have babies being gay and so promiscuous. We need to quarantine them all now!!!
"Reality is better than truth."
Since: Nov 09
#12 Feb 27, 2012
There are irresponsible people in all sectors of society. Evidently a huge number of heteros are very very stupid, given that there were over 800,000 abortions last year--just a portion of all the unplanned pregnancies caused by not using birth control. We've known about HIV prevention for around 30 years; you people have known how babies are made for millennia.
"Reality is better than truth."
Since: Nov 09
#13 Feb 27, 2012
Most teens think they are invincible, period.
Drug companies treat illnesses; HIV is an illness. That's not enabling any more than they are enabling diabetics by producing insulin, even the ones who need it because of their obesity.
HIV is not easily transmitted and cannot be caught through casual contact. Quarantining patients is just a cover for your concentration-camp sexual fantasies.
#14 Feb 27, 2012
Nothing sexier than an aids ridden man with lesions all over him who talks with a lisp.
#15 Feb 27, 2012
It is hysterical to see the idiotic bigotry you post when you don't like factual postings about AIDS. I couldn't agree more about the idiotic heterosexuals that get abortions, but that is so far off-topic that it is laughable for you to even bring it up in this context. cpeter1313....always good for an early afternoon chuckle. ;)
"Reality is better than truth."
Since: Nov 09
#16 Feb 27, 2012
Then stay inside and get some speech therapy.
"Reality is better than truth."
Since: Nov 09
#17 Feb 27, 2012
How is irresponsible gay sex any different from irresponsible hetero sex?
BTW--I wasn't singling out the heteros who got abortions; I included ALL heteros who had unexpected pregnancies.
#18 Feb 28, 2012
The similarities end with the common link of irresponsibility. The odds of fatal fallout from irresponsible homo sex versus irresponsible hetero sex are exponentially higher. This is a statistical fact that even your bigotry won't debunk.
Unplanned pregnancies are due to stupidity, dishonesty, or a combination of both. I think we can certainly agree on this fact, but the topic is about the proliferation of AIDS among homosexuals, specifically homosexual males. I will gladly entertain you with a discussion on the idiocy of unplanned pregnancy, though. ;)
"Reality is better than truth."
Since: Nov 09
#19 Feb 28, 2012
Irresponsible straights are spreading HIV too. As I have noted many times, the stats concern MSM, not just gays. It's almost axiomatic in many penitentiaries that a convict WILL get HIV--these are almost all straight men. Those who get out aren't using safe sex with the women they bed.
#20 Feb 28, 2012
Yes they are, but at a much, much lower rate. Try as you must, but you positively can not convince anyone that HIV and AIDS is as significant of a problem among heteros as it is among homos. It's simple math, but obviously not simple enough for you to comprehend.
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Cordon Vert Vegetarian Cookery Day
One of the nicest things about working at Suma is that each day, we all sit down for a freshly made vegetarian lunch. This is prepared for us by members of the canteen team, the most famous of course being Pastry Paolo, who is also a Suma driver and part-time cookwear model.
In October, Paolo and the rest of us were lucky enough to be sent on a training day at the Cordon Vert Cookery School at Vegetarian Society HQ in Altrincham – what a fantastic day. We all came away feeling inspired and thinking that it had been a real privilege to take part.
The course was hosted by Alex Connell, principal tutor at The Vegetarian Society.
Alex teaches workshops, develops recipes, creates new courses and demonstrates at food shows. The cookery school runs numerous vegetarian and vegan cookery courses at their Cheshire and London venues.
One of our party has already booked the truffle making course as a Christmas present for somebody – hopefully me.
Our day was relaxed, informative and really fun but what was so impressive was how much we managed to fit in…. and I don't just mean the enormous lunch at the end!
First up was pizza, and I learned that for the last ten years I've not been kneading my dough for long enough, it needs to be ten minutes. I'm looking forward to testing out the new technique next time I make bread in the Suma canteen.
Next Alex demonstrated a couple of dishes – a sweet and sour tofu dish and a paella. He flavoured the sweet and sour with ginger. He showed us a cool trick which was to grate a big pile of ginger onto a plate and then pick it up in your hand and squeeze all the juice in your fist over the pan, the delicious liquid ginger gave the dish a real zip without any fibre. I've been using this since in dhals, Thai curries and smoothies too.
The paella tasted great; Alex used sundried tomatoes, gherkins and artichokes with lots of fresh vegetables, which all worked really well. Fredy and I tried this a week later in the canteen – quite a lot more chopping when you're cooking for 120 but really well received.
In the afternoon, we split into pairs and all made a three-course lunch. We each did something different, choosing between African, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Indian or English. It was lovely to cook in a state-of-the-art kitchen with loads of room – it felt like being on a TV cookery programme!
We spent a couple of hours on our dishes. They were all sooo good. When everything was ready we carried the dishes into the dining room and had a massive feast. The food was amazing. Mmmm. Hubba Hubba – a fitting end to a great day. Thank you Alex!
You can try out one of the recipes we made on the day, courtesy of The Cordon Vert Cookery School, click the link to see Alex's Harira Soup Recipe.


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Review by MajorFalcon71
"A Happy Return to the Days of Adventuring Past"
What can I say? I'm a sucker for a good old fashioned adventure game.
This game brings back fond memories of traipsing thru the various worlds of Space Quest, Daventry, and Myst Island trying to find every last detail of the storyline and getting the best ending possible. (If you don't know what game Daventry is from, you ain't old-school enough.)
I think Sierra and LucasArts could learn a thing or two from this game and think of a way to bring back adventure games to the forefront. To believe that the adventure game genre is dead is to die alittle on the inside yourself.
The various puzzles in this game make full use (or at least make use of most of) the DS's capabilities. It would have been nice to see perhaps a little bit of voice recognition thrown in, but I suppose we'll have to wait and see what might happen with a possible sequel.
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However, my one regret is the short playtime allowed by this great game. If it had been longer, I would have rated it a point higher.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.0 - Great
Originally Posted: 01/05/06
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Mom's Blanket by Bernat Design Studio
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Mom's Blanket
This pattern is available for free.
This blanket is cozy and perfect for everyday use. (Bernat.com)
Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton
(50 g/1.75 oz/73 m/80 yds)
Bernat® Satin
(100 g/3.5 oz/149 m/163 yds)
Contrast A (Lt Beige) 735 m/800 yds
Contrast B (Dk Beige) 980 m/1075 yds
Panel is worked lengthwise.
Panel A: Make 2
Panel B: Make 3
Join panels and work edging to finish.
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